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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1981 Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

PINE BLUFF DIVISION 

LEE ANDREW DA VIS PLAINTIFF 

v. No. 5:16-cv-262-DPM 

WALTER JOHNSON; DAVID NIXON; 

JOHN DOES, 1-20; and JEFFERSON 

HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC., 

dfb/a/ Jefferson Regional Medical Center 

ORDER 

DEFENDANTS 

1. Davis's amended complaint moots the first motion to dismiss, Ng 7, 

which is denied without prejudice. 

2. The unopposed motion for an extension of time, Ng 23, is granted. 

Davis's response to the live motion to dismiss, Ng 19, is due by 17 November 

2016. 

3. Davis's embedded motion to serve Walter Johnson by warning 

order, Ng 12-1, is denied without prejudice. The law disfavors that service 

method. Chief Judge Miller extended Davis's service deadline to 

16 December 2016. Ng 18. Davis should redouble his efforts to find and serve 

Johnson between now and then. 

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4. The Court attaches a recent fax from Davis's lawyer requesting 

service by warning order. No more faxes, please. Any request for Court 

action or relief should be filed. 

5. The Court can't keep the proposed trial date. The Initial Scheduling 

Order, Ng 10, is vacated. An Amended Initial Scheduling Order will issue. 

6. The Court directs the Clerk to correct the name of lead defendant 

"Jefferson Hospital Organization, Inc." on the docket. The party is "Jefferson 

Hospital Association, Inc." Ng 19. 

So Ordered. 

D.P. Marshall Jr. 

United States District Judge 

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LUTHER ONEAL SUTfE:R, P.A. 

November 1, 2016 

The Honorable D. P, Marshall Jr. 

Chief U.S. District Court Judge 

United States District Court 

Eastern District of Arkansas 

TONA MARIA DEMERS 

500 West Capitol Avenue, Room B149 

Little Rock, AR 72201 

1!1001/001 

LUCIEN RAMSEUR GILLHAM, P.A. 

FAX: 501-604-5417 

RE: Lee Andrew Davis v. Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Walter Johnson, 

David Nixon, and John Does 1-20 

Dear Judge Marshall: 

Regarding the above, the firm has previously communicated (enclosed) with Judge Miller 

regarding the need for an order authorizing a Warning Order for defendant Walter Johnson. 

Judge Miller did not respond prior to his recusal. 

Would you please review the enclosed communication with Judge Miller as well as the Notice of 

Filing of the Affidavit for Warning Order. If upon consideration, the pleadings and precedent 

meet with your approval, would you please rule regarding the same? Thank you for your 

consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Lucien Ramseur Giiiham 

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Enclosure(s) 

cc: Byron Freeland 

Graham Caughman Talley 

Mitchell Williams 

425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1 BOO 

Little Rock, AR 72201-3525 

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October 18, 2016 

The Honor1bl• Brian S. Miller 

Chief U.S. Dlslrlot Court Judge 

United Statae Dl•trlct Court 

Easlem Dltlrict of Arllanaas 

500 w .. at Capjlol Avenue, Room 0250 

Lhlla Rock, AR 72201 

FAX; 101-804-6407 

RE; Lee Andrew Davia v. Jefferson R89lonal Medical Canter, Walter Johnaon, 

David Nixon, and John Does 1-20 

Deer Judge Miiier; 

W• have bean u111ble !O aarve Defend1nt Johnton and have mov•d lo extend time to serve, 

but wm need to Hive him by warning order bec.u111 his whe111aboul8 h•ve not bean 

dltcov•rabla. Altaohed le • proposed Order gr•nling ua permlaalon to serve by warning order. 

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SUTTER & GILLHAM, P.L.L.C. 

AlTORNEYS AT LAW 

MAILING ADDRESS; P.O. Box 2012. BENTON, AR 72018 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 31 0 WEsr CONWAY SrREE.T, BE:N'T'ON, AR 7201 5 

TELEPHONE 601-315·1910 FACSIMILE 501·315-1916 

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LUTHER ONEAL SUTTER, P.A. TONA MARIA DEMERS LUCIE:N RAMSEUR GILLHAM, P.A. 

October 18, 2016 

The Honorable Brian s. Millar 

Chief U.S. District Court Judge 

United Statee District Court 

Eastern District of Arkansas 

500 West Capitol Avenue, Room 0258 

LitUe Rook, AR 72201 

FAX: 501-604-8407 

RE: Lee Andrew Davia v. Jefferson Regional Madlcal Canter, Walter Johnson, 

David Nixon, and John Doea 1-20 

Dear Judge Miller: 

We hllVe been unable to serve Defendant Johnson and have moved to extend Ume to serve, 

but will neecl to aervl! him by warning order because his whereabouts have not been 

discoverable. Attached Is a proposed Order granting us perminion to serve by warning order. 

Sincerely, 

Lucien Ramaeur Gillham 

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LEE ANDREW DAVIS 

vs. 

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

PINE BLUFF DIVISION 

CASE NO: 5:1s.cv--002e2 

JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 

PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION, WALTER 

JOHNSON, DAVID NIXON, and JOHN DOES 1·20 

WARNING ORDER 

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PLAINTIFF 

DEFENDANTS 

The Defendants, specifically Wall!!• 4ohpaon, ate notified lhlll Plalntl" Lee Andrew Davia, 

whose attomey's addreas Is listed below, haa flied a complaint against them In the Unlll!ld States 

District Court lor the Eastern District of Arkansas. A copy of the complaint and summons wlll be 

delivered to you or your attorney upon written request. Defendant WaHer Johnson, you ere notified 

that you must appear and defend by filing your answer to the complaint within thirty (30} dey8 of the 

dale of the first publlcalion of this warning order; and in lhe event of your failute ta do so, judgment 

by default may be entered egelnst you for Iha rsliaf demended In the complaint es circumscribed 

by the laws al this state 

WrTNESS my hand end seel es Clerk of the Uni~d stetes District Court for Iha Eastern 

Dletrlct of ArlcenNs, this ___ day of October, 2018. 

(SEAL) 

SUTIER & GILLHAM, P.LLC. 

Attorneys at Lew 

P.O. Box2012 

Benton, AR 72018 

601·315-1910 Office 

501-315-1916 Feoslmlle 

Attorney for the Plaintiff 

Isl Lufber Oooa/ Sutter 

Luther Oneal Sutter, ARBN 95031 

lu!hersutter.law@gmell.com 

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LEE ANDREW DAVIS 

vs. 

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

PINE BLUFF DIVISION 

CASE NO: 5:16-CV-0262-BSM-PSH 

JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL 

CENTER, WAf.. TER JOHNSON, DAVID 

NIXON, and JOHN DOES 1-20 

NOTICE OF FILING 

PLAINTIFF 

DEFENDANTS 

COMES THE PLAINTIFF, by and through Counsel and herby gives notice of flllng the 

following: 

1. Affidavit tor Warning Order: Walter Johnson. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

SUTTER & GILLHAM, P.L.L,C. 

Attorneys at Law 

P.O. Box 2012 

Benion, AR 72018 

501-315-1910 Office 

501-315-1916 Facsimile 

Attorney for the Plaintiff 

By: Isl Luther Oneal Sutter 

Luther Oneal Sutter, ARBN 95031 

Email: lulhersutter@yahoo com 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing has been served on 29'" day of 

September 2016, via ECF, upon counsel for the Defendant: 

Byron L. Freeland 

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 

425 West Capitol Avenue 

Suite 1800 

Little Rock, AR 72201 

501-688-BB 10 

Email: bfreeland@mwlaw.com 

LEAD ATTORNEY 

A ITORNEY TO BE NOTICED 

Graham Caughman Talley 

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gales & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 

Pogc I of2 

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425 West Capitol Avenue 

Suite 1800 

Little Rock, AR 72201 

501-688-8853 

Email: gtalley@mwlaw.com 

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED 

By: Isl Luther Oneel Sutter 

Luther Oneal Sutter, ARBN 95031 

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

PINE BLUFF DIVISION 

i.!J007/007 

LEE ANDREW DAVIS PLAINTIFF 

VS. CASE NO: 5:16-CV-0262-BSM-PSH 

JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL 

CENTER, WALTER JOHNSON, DAVID 

NIXON, and JOHN DOES 1·20 DEFENDANTS 

AFFIDAVIT FOR WARNING ORDER 

The Plalntllf, by and through Counsel, states that diligent Inquiry has been made lo locate 

defendant Walter Johnson but effort& have been unsuccessful. Plaintiff has attempted service 

by inclepenclent process server lo the last known employment address who advised that 

defendant Wa!t!r Johnaon la no longer employed there, and Plaintiff has been unable to 

determine defendant Walh!r Johnson's last known or current home addresses via discovery 

efforts in Jefferson, Pulaski, Grant, Lonoke, and Cleveland Counties or by known associations 

with professional organizations. Upon information end beNef, defendant Walter Johnson still 

resides In the State of Arkansas. Plaintiff Is unable to locate defendant Walter Johnson, In order 

to serve summons and complaint upon Defendant, and Defendant watter Johnaon'• 

whereabouts remain unknown. PlalnUff request& Issue ce 

GWEN TUCKER 

NOTARY PUBLIC 

PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS 

COMM. EXP. 1 ·8·2017 

COMMISSION NO. 12358506 

LuthEir Onaa Sutter ARBN 95031 

SUITER & GILLHAM, P.L.L.C. 

Attorneys at Law 

P.O. Box 2012 

Benton, AR 72018 

501-315-1910 Office 

501·315·1916 Facsimile 

Attorney for the Plaintiff 

Subscribed and sworn to before ma, a Notary Public, this q;~~ day of September, 2016. 

Not~~!i~ 'My Comminion Expires 

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