The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by
Abre Jackson against
Aaron J. Campbel on Oct. 22: 'Merit Review Order Entered By Judge Colin Stirling Bruce On 10/22/2019. Plaintiff Has Improperly Joined His Claims Against Menard Tactical Team Leader Aaron Campbell With His Claims Against Pontiac Correctional Center Warden Teri Kennedy. Pursuant To Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 21, The Claims Involving Defendant Campbell And Menard Correctional Are Severed And Transferred To The Southern District Of Illinois For Proper Venue. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 20; 28 U.s.c. Sec 1391(b). Plaintiff's Remaining Claims Against Pontiac Correctional Center Are Dismissed For Failure To State A Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted And As A Violation Of Rule 8 Of The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff Must File A Proposed Amended Complaint Concerning His Claims Against Pontiac Correctional Center Within 21 Days Of This Order Or On Or Before November 12, 2019. If Plaintiff Fails To File His Amended Complaint On Or Before November 12, 2019 Or Fails To Follow The Court's Directions, His Case May Be Dismissed With Prejudice. Plaintiff's Motion For Appointment Of Counsel Is Denied With Leave To Renew After Plaintiff Clarifies His Claims. 5 . Plaintiff's Motion For A Hydro-specialist And Motion For A Status Update Are Both Denied. 13 , 14 . The Clerk Of The Court Is To Provide Plaintiff With A Blank Complaint Form And Reset The Internal Merit Review Deadline In 30 Days. See Written Order. (attachments: # 1 Blank Complaint Form)(ke, Ilcd) [transferred From Illinois Central On 10/23/2019.]'.
Case number 3:19-cv-01148-SMY was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 23.