Thomas v. Dorriety et al

Filing 37

ORDER granting 35 MOTION for Extension of Time and for Subpoena, granting 36 MOTION for Extension of Time; (Discovery due by 2/9/2012, Dispositive Motions due by 2/28/2012), defendant is directed to provide plaintiff with a copy of his GCDC medical records by January 31, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 01/17/2012. (ttil, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Eugene Thomas,
Plaintiff,
vs.
James M. Dorriety; Scotty Bodiford;
Tracy K. Krein; Patricia Rae; and Susan
Ward,
Defendants.

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C/A No.: 1:11-1585-MBS-SVH

ORDER

Plaintiff, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, is a pretrial detainee
incarcerated at Greenville County Detention Center (“GCDC”) and brings this action
against GCDC employees alleging violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pursuant to the
provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2)(d) (D.S.C.), all
pretrial proceedings have been referred to the undersigned.
This matter comes before the court on the motions of Plaintiff for an extension of
time. [Entry #35, #36]. Plaintiff requests additional time to conduct discovery, including
obtaining a copy of his medical records. Plaintiff’s motions are granted. Defendant is
directed to provide Plaintiff with a copy of his GCDC medical records by January 31,
2012.

Additionally, the deadline for the completion of discovery is extended until

February 9, 2012 and the deadline for filing dispositive motions is extended until
February 28, 2012. Plaintiff is advised that all discovery requests to Defendants should be
served on counsel for Defendants and not filed with the court.
Plaintiff also requests that the undersigned direct the United States Marshals

Service to search for Defendant Ward to insure proper service. However, a review of the
docket and Defendant’s answer [Entry #21] reveals that counsel has made an appearance
for Defendant Ward and has not asserted an affirmative defense based on improper
service. Therefore, further service on Ward appears to be unnecessary.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

January 17, 2012
Columbia, South Carolina

Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge

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