Crawford v. Racine County Jail

Crawford v. Racine County Jail

Plaintiff:	Jason A Crawford
Defendant:	Racine County Jail
Case Number:	2:2017cv00512
Filed:	April 10, 2017
Court:	US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Office:	Milwaukee Office
County:	Racine
Presiding Judge:	William E Duffin
Nature of Suit:	Prison Condition
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By:	Plaintiff

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May 22, 2017	Filing 13 SCREENING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/22/2017 GRANTING 2 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Prepayment of the Filing Fee. The agency having custody of the plaintiff shall collect from his institution tru st account the $350 balance of the filing fee. Plaintiff sues only one defendant: the Racine County Jail. The Jail is not a suable entity under 42 USC § 1983. Accordingly, the plaintiff cannot proceed with his lawsuit because he has not nam ed a proper defendant. The court will allow the plaintiff to file an amended complaint to cure this deficiency. On or before 6/23/2017 the plaintiff shall file an amended complaint. If he does not, his lawsuit will be dismissed. (cc: all counsel - Plaintiff and Sheriff-Racine County Jail) (lz)

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May 22, 2017

Filing 13 SCREENING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge William E Duffin on 5/22/2017 GRANTING 2 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Prepayment of the Filing Fee. The agency having custody of the plaintiff shall collect from his institution tru st account the $350 balance of the filing fee. Plaintiff sues only one defendant: the Racine County Jail. The Jail is not a suable entity under 42 USC § 1983. Accordingly, the plaintiff cannot proceed with his lawsuit because he has not nam ed a proper defendant. The court will allow the plaintiff to file an amended complaint to cure this deficiency. On or before 6/23/2017 the plaintiff shall file an amended complaint. If he does not, his lawsuit will be dismissed. (cc: all counsel - Plaintiff and Sheriff-Racine County Jail) (lz)

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