Opinion
21-11579
03-09-2022
JASON RICHARD EIDAM, Plaintiff, v. ANGELE JAMES, Defendant.
Thomas L. Ludington United States District Judge
ORDER FOR RESPONSIVE PLEADING BY DEFENDANT
CURTIS IVY, JR. UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On or about February 18, 2022, the U.S. Marshals Service effected service on Defendant Angele James. (ECF No. 14). As indicated on the returned waiver of service form, an answer to the complaint was due March 8, 2022 (60 days from the day it was sent). On March 8th, counsel appeared for James and filed a demand for a jury trial but did not file an answer or other response to the complaint. The Court, having reviewed plaintiff's complaint in its entirety, finds that Defendant may not waive filing a responsive pleading pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(g). Therefore, it is ORDERED Defendant shall file an appropriate responsive pleading to Plaintiff's complaint by March 23, 2022.
IT IS SO ORDERED.