civil · Lexington division · 5:25-cv-00285
Abrams v. Paul, Warden
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, filed Aug. 13, 2025.
- Docket number
- 5:25-cv-00285
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky — Lexington
- Date filed
- Aug. 13, 2025
- Assigned to
- Gregory F. VanTatenhove
- Nature of suit
- Prisoner Petitions (Prison Condition)
- Cause
- 28:1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act
- Records
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Parties (as listed)
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Recent docket entries
| Date | # | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 45 | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. Dft's 41 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED; 2. Pltf's 40 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint is DENIED; 3. This matter is DISMISSED w/out prejudice. Signed by Judge Gregory F. VanTatenhove on 5/18/2026.(SLH)cc: COR and Abrams by US Mail |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | 30 | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. Abram's motion for leave to file a document under seal 29 is DENIED. The provisionally-sealed documents shall be STRICKEN from the record; 2. Abram's claims against dfts Paul, Sizemore, Mattingly, Warbash, "RH and NHh" and Swanson Security Agency are DISMISSED. These dfts are terminated as parties to this action; 3. Abrams may proceed w/ his Eighth Amendment/deliberate indifference claims against dfts Melendez and Vago; 4. A Deputy Clerk shal l prepare 4 service packets for service upon the US and dfts; 5. A Deputy Clerk shall deliver the Service Packets to the USMS in Lexington and note date of delivery on the docket; 6. The USMS shall serve the USA via certified or registered mail; 7. T he USMS shall personally serve dfts Melendez and Vago at the FMC Lexington; 8. After service has been completed, dfts Melendez and Vago must respond to the amended complaint in accordance w/ Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Judge Gregory F. VanTatenhove on 11/18/2025.(KCF)cc: COR, USMand James P. Abrams by US Mail |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | 7 | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1. Pltf's 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED; 2. Pltf must pay $350.00 filing fee as set forth in Order; 3. Pltf's ( 4 , 5 ) MOTIONS to take judicial notice; 4. Pltf's claims against Dfts Paul, Dr. Melendez, and C.O. Vago and for transport to home confinement are DISMISSED for failure to state a claim. The clerk is directed to TERMINATE Dfts Paul, Melendez, and Vago; 5. Pltf may PROCEED w/ his BIVENS claims against Assis tant Warden Sizemore and Ms. S. Mattingly; 6. Deputy Clerk shall prepare 4 Service Packets upon Dfts Sizemore and Mattingly; 7.Deputy Clerk shall deliver the Service Packets to the USMS; 8. USMS is directed to personally serve Assistant Warden Sizemo re and Ms. S. Mattingly; 9. USMS shall service USA; 10. Dfts Sizemore and Mattingly shall respond in accordance w/ Rule 12; 11. Pltf must immediately advise the Clerk's Office of change of address. Signed by Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove on 8/22/2025.(SLH)cc: COR and Abrams by US Mail |
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