Zellers v. Northam, et al
Plaintiff: Charles E. Zellers, Sr.
Defendant: Unknown, Ralph S. Northam, Brian J. Moran, Harold W. Clarke, James Parks, John A. Woodson, Paul C. Ohai, Ms. P. Bland, C/O Ms. L. Woodson, John Doe T/O #'s 1-14, Jane Doe T/O #1, John Doe SUP #s 1-9, John Doe Nurse, John Doe I/P #1, John Doe I/P #2 and Tammy Williams
Case Number: 7:2021cv00393
Filed: July 7, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: Elizabeth K Dillon
Referring Judge: Joel C Hoppe
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Minute Order-Pursuant to plaintiff's notices giving his approval (Dkt. No. 48, 52), it is hereby ORDERED that the "conditional" designation of the declarations conditionally filed at Dkt. Nos. 41 and 51 shall be removed, such that they are filed and part of the record in this case. Entered by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/26/2021. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
August 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Letter regarding future pleadings being sent to the court by non-party individuals by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
August 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 NOTICE Approving this Addition of Declarations in Support of Plaintiff's Claims by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Documents from Ronald G. Stimers(slt) Modified on 8/26/2021-removed conditionally filed from docket text per DE#54 (slt).
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER granting in part #46 Motion for Extension of Time to File Document. Zellers shall have until September 30, 2021, to file his second amended complaint. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk shall CONDITIONALLY FILE Ronald Stimers's declaration and place it on the docket. The Clerk shall mail a copy of the declaration to Zellers, along with a copy of this order. Not later than twenty- one days after entry of this order, Zellers shall file a notice with the court advising whether he wants the declaration filed on his behalf. If Zellers does not affirmatively state that he wants the declaration filed in the case, then the court will strike it from the docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/18/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Additional Evidence-Regarding Medical Problems by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (Attachments: #1 Drawing of Cell, #2 Health Services Complaints and Problem Sheets)(aab)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE advising court of documents to be filed on plaintiffs behalf by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
August 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RETURNED/ENDORSED Green Certified Mail Return Card as to John A. Woodson, Warden at Buckingham Correctional Center regarding DE#44. (aab)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Second Amended Complaint by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter-Requesting Forms) (Clerk sending requested forms)(aab)
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Certified mailing per DE#44 to John Woodson, Warden at Buckingham Correctional. (slt)
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Order for Defendant John A. Woodson, the Warden of Buckingham Correctional Center, where Zellers is currently housed, to respond to the motions seeking injunctive relief not later than thirty days after entry of this Order. Responses due by 9/13/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/10/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail; certified mailed to Warden with documents and emailed to the Attorney General of Virginia)(slt)
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Order for Plaintiff to Respond with an Amended Complaint within 21 days. Responses due by 9/3/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/10/2021. (Order and amended 1983 form mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Consent to Fee by Plaintiff Charles E. Zellers, Sr (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter-Regarding consent to fee and notifying Judge Hoppe of MRI scheduled)(aab)
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Documents from Patricia Stimers and D. Turner re DE#40 (Attachments: #1 Conditionally Filed document from D. Turner)(slt) Modified on 8/26/2021-removed conditionally filed from docket text per DE#54 (slt).
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER denying #28 Motion for Reconsideration ; denying #36 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; granting #37 Motion for Clarification such that his complaint is deemed amended to indicate a demand for$3,595,000.00.; denying #8 Motion ; denying #19 Motion to Appoint Counsel. The Clerk shall CONDITIONALLY FILE the two declarations and place them on the docket. The Clerk shall mail a copy of them to Zellers, along with a copy of this order. Not later than twenty-one days after entry of this order, Zellers shall file a notice with the court advising whether he wants one, both, or neither of the declarations filed on his behalf. If Zellers does not affirmatively state that he wants them filed in the case, then the court will strike them from the docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/7/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Clerk's Office Response re #38 Request for Copies . (aab)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Request for Copies by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (aab)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Motion for Clarification by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (aab)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (aab)
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 REQUEST for Production of Documents by Charles E. Zellers, Sr.(aab)
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support of Order to Show Cause, #2 Proposed Order to Show Cause)(aab)
August 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Order entered Conditionally Filing this action pursuant to 42 USC Section 1983; Regarding Consent to Fee; Deferring all action in this case; Advising inmate to comply within the allotted time and to notify of changes in address or risk dismissal within 20 days Responses due by 8/26/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 8/3/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(tvt)
August 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Declaration Supporting Claims of Charles E. Zellers, Sr. by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (aab)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Request for Copies by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (ams)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Additional Evidence re #17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (aab)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Prisoner Trust Account Report and statement of Assets by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (Attachments: #1 Statement of Assets)(aab)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Reconsideration re #15 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel, by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Declarations in Support of Plaintiff's Claims by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order 26 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Document, mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail (slt)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Oral ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Document. The time for plaintiff to respond to the order entered on July 7, 2021, ECF No. 14, is extended by 21 days. Entered by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 7/19/21. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(JCH)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Letter requesting balance and wanting to go forward with case by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Clerk sending plaintiff case inquiry report) (aab) Modified on 7/15/2021 (aab).Document viewing restricted due to filing in incorrect case
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Clerk's Office Response re #23 Request for Copies filed by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (aab)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Request for Copies by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (aab)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File In Forma Pauperis Documents by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Cover Letter)(aab)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Prisoner Trust Account Report (Incomplete) and statement of Assets by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (Attachments: #1 Statement of Assets)(slt)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (slt)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Declaration in Support)(slt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/13/2021: #3 Attachments) (slt).
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Power of Attorney filed by Charles E. Zellers, Sr (slt)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Declaration in Support)(slt) (Main Document 17 replaced on 7/14/2021 with correct document) (slt).
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against P. Bland, Harold W. Clarke, Jane Doe T/O #1, John Doe I/P #1, John Doe I/P #2, John Doe Nurse, John Doe SUP #s 1-9, John Doe T/O #'s 1-14, Brian J. Moran, Ralph S. Northam, Paul C. Ohai, James Parks, Tammy Williams, John A. Woodson, L. Woodson, filed by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Envelope)(slt)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER denying #4 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; denying #5 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; denying #6 Motion to Appoint Counsel ; denying #9 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 7/7/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Order entered Conditionally Filing this action pursuant to 42 USC Section 1983; Regarding Prisoner Trust Account;Statement of Assets; Advising inmate as to 3 strikes rule of PLRA; Assessing a filing fee; Deferring all action in this case; Advising inmate to comply within the allotted time and to notify of changes in address or risk dismissal within 20 days Responses due by 7/30/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 7/7/2021. (Order mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(slt)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Case transferred in from District of Virginia Eastern; Case Number 2:21-cv-00140. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 TRANSFER ORDER. it is ORDERED that the above-captioned case shall be, and hereby is, TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Transfer Order to Plaintiff and to effectuate the transfer of this case to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Signed by District Judge Raymond A. Jackson on 7/6/2021. Copies mailed 7/7/2021.(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Case transferred to District of Western District of Virginia. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Declaration re #6 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #10 and #11 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 18, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #7 - #9 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #6 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.] .
April 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(epri, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #4 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
March 26, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #3 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Submission by Plaintiff. (related document(s) #1 Complaint) (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
March 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
March 17, 2021 Opinion or Order ***Staff notes - Notified Staff Attorney re #1 - #2 . (jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT, Conditionally filed against Unknown (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Charles E. Zellers, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jmey, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 7/7/2021.]

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