Tate v. Tennessee Department of Corrections et al
Plaintiff: Tyler Fitzgerald Tate
Defendant: Tennessee Department of Corrections, Tony Parker, Dennis Davis, Bryan Mella and f/n/u Rivera
Case Number: 3:2022cv00162
Filed: March 4, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Jeffery S Frensley
Referring Judge: Eli J Richardson
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order TN State Bar status verified as active for Kristen J. Walker admitted to this court. (kc)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Support of #17 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Dennis Davis, Tony Parker . (Walker, Kristen)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss by Dennis Davis, Tony Parker. (Walker, Kristen)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristen J. Walker on behalf of Dennis Davis, Tony Parker (Walker, Kristen)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS returned executed Dennis Davis served on 4/12/2022. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (kc)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Summons Returned Unexecuted as to f/n/u Rivera. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (kc)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS returned executed Tony Parker served on 4/6/2022. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (kc)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS returned executed Tennessee Department of Corrections served on 4/6/2022. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (kc)
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Summons issued as to Dennis Davis, Tony Parker, f/n/u Rivera, and Tennessee Department of Corrections. (Service packets placed in USM's box at intake.) (kc)
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER Assessing Filing Fee: Plaintiff's amended application to proceed as a pauper #7 is GRANTED, his original application #2 is DENIED AS MOOT, and Tyler Fitzgerald Tate is ASSESSED the $350.00 filing fee. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution to ensure that the custodian of Plaintiff's inmate trust account complies with the portion of 28 U.S.C. 1915 pertaining to payment of the filing fee. Defendant Bryan Mella is DISMISSED. Plaintiff's motion to appoint counsel #3 is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to complete the Process Receipt and Return (USM-285) and Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440) forms for Plaintiff using the information provided in the Complaint and accompanying materials (see Doc. No. #1 at 2, 11), after which PROCESS SHALL ISSUE. This action is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge to oversee service of process, enter a scheduling order for the management of the case, dispose or recommend disposition of any pretrial motions under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), and conduct further proceedings, if necessary, under Rule 72 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of Court. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 3/30/2022. (xc: Warden and Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) Modified on 3/30/2022 (kc).
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 3/30/2022. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Letter from Tyler Fitzgerald Tate. (kc)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Tyler Fitzgerald Tate. (kc)
March 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Plaintiff's IFP application is not accompanied by this required documentation. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail Plaintiff a blank application to proceed without prepaying fees and costs (short form). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 3/8/2022. (xc: Order and IFP short form forwarded to Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice mailed to pro se party regarding filing of new case (docket sheet & certificate of service form included). (kc)
March 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Tyler Fitzgerald Tate. (kc)
March 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Tyler Fitzgerald Tate. (kc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/7/2022: #1 Attachment - Cover Letter) (kc).
March 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Dennis Davis, Bryan Mella, Tony Parker, f/n/u Rivera, and Tennessee Department of Corrections, filed by Tyler Fitzgerald Tate. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-3, #2 Attachment - Cover Letter, #3 Attachment 4 Attachments)(kc)

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Defendant: Tony Parker
Represented By: Kristen J. Walker
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