HURT v. Unkown (illegible)
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Entry Dismissing Action and Directing Entry of Final Judgment - Copy Mailed. **SEE ENTRY**. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/11/2014.(MGG)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
TYRONE HURT,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Unknown (illegible) et al. (Bivens v. Six (6)
Unknown Narcotics Agents),
Defendant.
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Case No. 1:14-cv-02016-TWP-DKL
Entry Dismissing Action and Directing Entry of Final Judgment
This action was filed by Tyrone Hurt (a/k/a Tyrone Hunt) a citizen of the District of
Columbia. The Court has attempted to decipher the pleadings, however, the defendants’ names
and the relief sought are illegible.
Mr. Hunt’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis [dkt. 2] is denied because he has
failed to demonstrate that he is eligible to proceed in that fashion.
As previously mentioned in Hunt v. Hinson, 1:14-cv-1781-TWP-TAB (S.D. Ind.
November 5, 2014), the PACER Case Locator reflects that Mr. Hurt is a frequent filer of frivolous
litigation under both the surnames Hurt and Hunt. See Hurt v. Paige, No. 13-1412 (7th Cir. Apr.
5, 2013); Hurt v. D.C. Government, No. 13-1413 (7th Cir. Apr. 5, 2013). He has had filing
restrictions placed upon him by the federal courts for the District of Columbia, the Eastern District
of California and the District of Massachusetts for filing vexatious litigation. See Hurt v. D.C.
Parole Board, 13-11800-DJC (D. Mass. November 20, 2013) (discussing filing restrictions).
Because this case is completely illegible, it cannot be declared frivolous. However, a
complaint which defines all understanding because the markings do not represent readable letters
cannot proceed. On this basis the complaint is rejected for failure to state a claim upon which relief
may be granted. It is subject to dismissal on this basis. “District judges have ample authority to
dismiss frivolous or transparently defective suits spontaneously, and thus save everyone time and
legal expense.” Hoskins v. Poelstra, 320 F.3d 761, 762 (7th Cir. 2003)(citing Rowe v. Shake, 196
F.3d 778, 783 (7th Cir. 1999)).
The plaintiff’s recent submissions in other cases in this district reflect that the opportunity
to file a legible amended complaint would not bear fruit. See Hurt v. United States of America,
Cause No. 1:14-cv-01846-TWP-DKL (S.D. Ind. Dec. 9, 2014) (failed to file legible amended
complaint after being given opportunity to do so), Hurt v. United States House of Representatives,
Cause No. 1:14-cv-01847-JMS-DKL (illegible complaint filed), Hurt v. United States of America,
Cause No. 1:14-cv-01866-LJM-TAB (illegible complaint filed). Accordingly, this action is
dismissed.
Judgment consistent with this Entry shall now issue.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: 12/11/2014
Distribution:
TYRONE HUNT
422 Chesapeake St. SE, #33
Washington, DC 20032
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