Hodges v. Department of Social Services, et al.
Plaintiff: Michael Prince Hodges
Defendant: Department of Social Services and Wanda A. Hill
Case Number: 3:2023cv00452
Filed: July 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: M Hannah Lauck
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question: Constitutionality of State Statutes
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 FINAL ORDER - This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. Mr. Hodges has failed to file an Amended Complaint by August 19, 2023, and thus has failed to comply with the Courts directive, (ECF No. #3 ), and applicable rules. Accordingly, the case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court does not grant leave to amend, rendering this order final and appealable. Mr. Hodges is advised that he has the right to appeal the decision of the Court. Should he wish to do so, written notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within thirty (30) days of the date of entry hereof. Failure to file a written notice of appeal may result in the loss of the right to appeal. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 9/15/2023. Copy of Order mailed to Mr. Hodges as directed. (jenjones, )
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. Rule 7(E) of the Local Civil Rules for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia shall not apply to this action. Any party desiring a hearing on a dispositive motion shall file a motion requesting a hearing when the motion is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 8/7/2023. (Kat) (Order provided to Mr. Hodges, as directed.)
July 19, 2023 Filing 4 COMPLAINT filed by Michael Prince Hodges against Department of Social Services and Wanda A. Hill. (Attachments: #1 Glossary, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H). (sbea)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on pro se Plaintiff Michael Prince Hodges application to proceed in forma pauperis (the "Application"), (ECF No. #1 ). After due consideration, the Court concludes that Hodges is unable to pay the required fees. Accordingly, the Application is provisionally GRANTED. (ECF No. #1 ). Hodges may proceed in this case without paying the Court's filing fee. The Court hereby ORDERS that the Clerk shall provisionally file the proffered Complaint; and it is further ORDERED that, no later than August 19, 2023, Hodges shall file an Amended Complaint, with a Ghostwriting Form attached, which outlines in simple and straightforward terms why Hodges thinks that he is entitled to relief and why the Court has jurisdiction over his case. Hodges is ADVISED that the failure to strictly comply with the Court's directives and with applicable rules will result in DISMISSAL OF THIS ACTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to prosecute. See Order for details. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 7/19/2023. Order and Ghostwriting form were mailed to the plaintiff. (sbea)
July 17, 2023 Filing 2 Letter from Clerk re: Local Rule 83.1(M) Certification. (sbea)
July 13, 2023 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Michael Prince Hodges. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Complaint, #2 Glossary, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H). (sbea) (Additional attachment: added on 7/21/2023: #11 Local Rule 83.1(M) Certification). Modified on 7/21/2023. (sbea)

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