Ekanem v. Harris County Sheriffs Jail et al
Plaintiff: Shannon Eno Ekanem
Defendant: Harris County Sheriffs Jail and Detention Officer Holly
Case Number: 4:2018cv00788
Filed: March 12, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Office: Houston Office
County: Harris
Presiding Judge: Kenneth M Hoyt
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None

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June 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Ekanems claims against the Harris County Sheriffs Department are DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A....*** Case terminated on 6/28/18. Email sent to Manager of Three Strikes List. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(sanderson, 4)
June 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. Ekanems claim against the Harris County Jail is not cognizable. Ekanem seeks money damages from defendant Holly. Because the Eleventh Amendment bars Ekanems claim for money damages against Holly in his official capacity, this c laim must be dismissed. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Ekanem may file an amended complaint and move to re-open the case within 30 days of the date of this Order....*** Email sent to Manager of Three Strikes List. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(sanderson, 4)
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