Opinion
2:24CV00134-BSM-JTK
07-30-2024
CHRISTOPHER DANIEL LAUGHLIN, ADC # 100594 PLAINTIFF v. A. NORTON, et al. DEFENDANTS
ORDER
JEROME T. KEARNEY UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Having reviewed Christopher Daniel Laughlin's (“Plaintiff”) Complaint for screening purposes only,the Court finds that service is appropriate with respect to Plaintiff's claims against Defendants A. Norton and J. Palmer.
The Prison Litigation Reform Act requires federal courts to screen prisoner complaints seeking relief against a governmental entity, officer, or employee. 28 U.S.C. Sect. 1915A(a).
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall prepare Summonses for Defendants A. Norton and J. Palmer. The United States Marshal is hereby directed to serve a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. No. 2) and Summons on each of these Defendants, along with a copy of this Order, without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefore. Service on Defendant J. Palmer should be attempted through: Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC, Attn: Kirkman Dougherty, 5000 Rogers Avenue, Suite 500, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903. Service on Defendant A. Norton should be attempted through the ADC Compliance Office, P.O. Box 20550, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71612. /
IT IS SO ORDERED