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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 

CENTRAL DIVISION 

 

WILLIAM MAYFIELD PLAINTIFF 

 

V. NO.: 4:23-CV-00046-JM-ERE 

DANNY CLARK, et al. DEFENDANTS 

ORDER 

 Separate Defendant Ray Vance has notified the Court that pro se plaintiff 

William Mayfield has refused to: (1) execute the revised medical authorization; and 

(2) fully respond to his discovery requests. Doc. 163. 

 The revised proposed medical release is well within the scope of permissible 

discovery. And the Court has previously directed Mr. Mayfield to respond to Request 

for Production No. 2 and to produce the requested documents. Doc. 151. 

 Because Mr. Mayfield alleges that he was denied constitutionally adequate 

medical treatment and medication for his seizures, Defendants are entitled to learn 

about Mr. Mayfield’s past medical treatment and medication related to seizures. 

Similarly, Mr. Mayfield is obligated to produce any documents that he contends 

support his damages claim. As the Supreme Court has explained: 

Mutual knowledge of all the relevant facts gathered by both parties is 

essential to proper litigation. To that end, either party may compel the 

other to disgorge whatever facts he has in his possession. 

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Hickman v. Taylor, 329 U.S. 495, 501 (1947); see also Greyhound Lines, Inc., v. 

Miller, 402 F.2d 134, 143 (8th Cir. 1968) (“The purpose of our modern discovery 

procedure is to narrow the issues, to eliminate surprise, and to achieve substantial 

justice.”). 

 Mr. Mayfield should be aware that if he refuses to cooperate in discovery or 

to comply with this Court’s Order, he may face sanctions, up to and including 

dismissal of claims. 

 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: 

1. Defendant Vance is instructed to provide Mr. Mayfield another copy of 

the revised medical authorization and request for production No. 2. 

2. Mr. Mayfield is ordered to provide Mr. Vance an executed revised 

medical authorization and his responses to request for production No. 2 within 30 

days. 

3. Defendant Vance should promptly notify the Court whether Mr. 

Mayfield has complied with this Court’s Order. 

4. If Mr. Mayfield fails to comply with this Court’s Order, his claims may 

be dismissed, without prejudice. Local Rule 5.5(c). 

So Ordered 4 March 2024. 

 ___________________________________ 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

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