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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

WESTERN DIVISION

KRISTINA QUARLES, PLAINTIFF

ADC #760441

v. 4:15CV00376-BRW-JTK

JOYCE JOHNSON, et al. DEFENDANTS

PROPOSED FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

The following recommended disposition has been sent to United States District Judge Billy

Roy Wilson. Any party may serve and file written objections to this recommendation. Objections

should be specific and should include the factual or legal basis for the objection. If the objection

is to a factual finding, specifically identify that finding and the evidence that supports your

objection. An original and one copy of your objections must be received in the office of the United

States District Court Clerk no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of the findings and

recommendations. The copy will be furnished to the opposing party. Failure to file timely

objections may result in a waiver of the right to appeal questions of fact.

If you are objecting to the recommendation and also desire to submit new, different, or

additional evidence, and to have a hearing for this purpose before the District Judge, you must, at

the same time that you file your written objections, include the following:

1. Why the record made before the Magistrate Judge is inadequate.

2. Why the evidence proffered at the hearing (if such a hearing is granted) was not

offered at the hearing before the Magistrate Judge. 

3. The detail of any testimony desired to be introduced at the new hearing in the form

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of an offer of proof, and a copy, or the original, of any documentary or other non-testimonial

evidence desired to be introduced at the new hearing.

From this submission, the District Judge will determine the necessity for an additional

evidentiary hearing.

Mail your objections and “Statement of Necessity” to:

Clerk, United States District Court

Eastern District of Arkansas

600 West Capitol Avenue, Suite A149

Little Rock, AR 72201-3325

DISPOSITION

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Kristina Quarles, a state inmate proceeding pro se, filed this civil rights action

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, together with a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis pursuant to 28

U.S.C. § 1915 (Doc. No. 1). Although Plaintiff submitted a declaration that makes the showing

required by § 1915(a), her Motion should be denied. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). 

II. SCREENING

 The Court is required to screen complaints seeking relief against a governmental entity or

officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. §1915(a). Additionally, the Prison

Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), provides that:

[i]n no event shall a prisoner bring a civil action or appeal a judgment in a civil

action or proceeding under this section if the prisoner has, on three (3) or more prior

occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or appeal

in a court of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds that it is frivolous,

malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, unless the

prisoner is under imminent danger of serious physical injury.

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Plaintiff has had more than three complaints dismissed for failure to state a claim,1

 and is

considered a “three-striker” within the meaning of the PLRA. Plaintiff may, however, be permitted

to proceed in forma pauperis if she falls under the “imminent danger” exception to the three strikes

rule set forth above. 28 U.S.C. §1915(g). This exception does not apply to allegations of past

danger, and the alleged harm must be “real and proximate” and occurring at the time the complaint

is filed. Lewis v. Sullivan, 279 F.3d 526, 531 (7th Cir. 2002). 

In this case, Plaintiff complains Defendant Johnson harassed her and grabbed her by the arm. 

(Doc. No. 2, p. 4) The Court finds that Plaintiff’s allegations are insufficient to support a finding

that she is in imminent danger of serious physical injury, as provided in the statute, and that she

should be required to pay the filing fee in order to prosecute this action.

III. CONCLUSION

IT IS, THEREFORE, RECOMMENDED that:

1. Plaintiff Quarles’ Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Doc. No. 1) be DENIED.

2. Should Plaintiff wish to continue this case, she be required to submit the statutory

filing fee of $400.002 to the Clerk, noting the above case style and number within ten (10) days of

the date of this Order, together with a motion to reopen the case. Upon receipt of the motion and

full payment, the case will be reopened. 

3. Plaintiff’s Complaint be DISMISSED without prejudice. 

 1 See Quarles v. Heartland Community Bank, 5:10cv00031-BRW; Quarles v. Grant County,

5:10cv00059-JLH; Quarles v. Deberry, 5:14cv00263-JLH; and Quarles v. Bolin, 5:14cv00280-

JJV.

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Effective May 1, 2013, the cost for filing a new civil case increased to $400, due to the

implementation of a new $50 administrative fee.

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IT IS SO RECOMMENDED this 24th day of June, 2015.

_______________________________________

JEROME T. KEARNEY 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

 

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