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Nature of Suit Code: 555
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

PINE BLUFF DIVISION

EVERICK L. MONK,

ADC #104809 PLAINTIFF

V. CASE NO. 5:19-CV-109-KGB-BD

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT

OF CORRECTION DEFENDANT

RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION

I. Procedure for Filing Objections:

This Recommended Disposition (“Recommendation”) has been sent to Judge 

Kristine G. Baker. Mr. Monk may file written objections to this Recommendation if he 

disagrees with its findings or conclusion. If objections are filed, they should be specific 

and should include the factual or legal basis for the objection. 

To be considered, objections must be received in the office of the Court Clerk 

within 14 days of this Recommendation. If no objections are filed, Judge Baker can adopt 

this Recommendation without independently reviewing the record. By not objecting, Mr. 

Monk may waive any right to appeal questions of fact.

II. Discussion:

Everick L. Monk, an Arkansas Department of Correction inmate, filed this civil 

rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. (Docket entry #1) Because of Mr. Monk’s 

litigation history, he is not eligible for in forma pauperis status absent allegations that he 

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is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury.1 He did not plead facts indicating 

imminent danger of serious physical injury; thus, the Court ordered him to pay the 

statutory filing fee within 30 days of April 2, 2019, if he wished to pursue his claims. (#2)

On April 12, Mr. Monk filed a notice of his change in address. On that same day, 

the Clerk of Court sent Mr. Monk a second copy of the order requiring him to pay the

$400 filing fee requirement within 30 days. In that order, the Court specifically cautioned 

Mr. Monk that his claims could be dismissed, without prejudice, if he failed to pay the 

filing fee. (#2) As of this date, Mr. Monk has not paid the filing fee, as ordered. The time 

to do so has expired.

III. Conclusion:

The Court recommends that Mr. Monk’s claims be DISMISSED, without 

prejudice, based on his failure to comply with the Court’s April 2, 2019 Order and his 

failure to prosecute this lawsuit. 

DATED this 18th day of June, 2019.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

 1 The following dismissals constitute “strikes” against Mr. Monk for purposes of 

determining eligibility for IFP status: Monk v. Deppa, et al., E.D. Ark. Case No. 

5:97cv213; Monk v. Norris, et al., E.D. Ark. Case No. 4:98cv382; Monk v. Lay, et al., 

E.D. Ark. Case No. 5:99cv305; and Monk v. Reed, et al., E.D. Ark. Case No. 5:00cv161. 

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