Middle District of Georgia Opinions

Faircloth v. Simmons - Civil Rights Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in the civil rights case Steven Todd Faircloth v. Deputy Paul Simmons, et al. The court is screening the plaintiff's amended complaint, which alleges unlawful arrest and confinement, to determine if it states a claim upon which relief can be granted.

Davis v. Williams - Habeas Corpus Petition

The District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is considering a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Zykeria Davis. The petition was prepared and signed by another inmate, Ms. Kyrima Anderson, acting as a "friend of the Court."

Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. - Recommendation of Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia has issued a Recommendation of Dismissal in the case of Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. The recommendation is based on the plaintiff's failure to keep the court informed of his mailing address, rendering him unreachable.

Taurus Bernard Dickerson v. Deputy Warden Stanford - Civil Rights Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order and recommendation regarding a civil rights complaint filed by inmate Taurus Bernard Dickerson. The court will allow claims of deliberate indifference to safety and retaliation to proceed, while recommending dismissal of other claims.

E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.

Guardion Medical LLC v. Medcost Benefit Services LLC - No Surprises Act Dispute

Guardion Medical LLC has filed a lawsuit against Medcost Benefit Services LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, seeking to confirm arbitration awards issued under the No Surprises Act. Medcost has moved to dismiss the case, arguing the Act does not provide a private right of action for confirming such awards.

Ervin Joiner v. Houston County Sheriff's Department - Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia denied a prisoner's motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. The court found the notice of appeal did not comply with federal rules and that a certificate of appealability, previously denied, was required.

H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in H.J.A.E. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a bond hearing for a detained noncitizen. The court referenced docket number 4:26-cv-150.

Naji Dyall v. Walton County Officer Guard West - Dismissal Order

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case Naji Dyall v. Walton County Officer Guard West without prejudice. The dismissal was due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders regarding the filing of a motion to proceed in forma pauperis and to respond to a show cause order.

Hawkins v. Georgia State Board of Pardons - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in Hawkins v. Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, et al. (Case No. 5:25-cv-298-MTT-ALS). The court is considering dismissal of the pro se prisoner's complaint for failure to comply with previous court orders regarding filing fees and proper complaint forms.