Tennessee Eastern District Court
Judge:Travis R Mcdonough
Referred: Cynthia R Wyrick
Case #: 1:24-cv-00298
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Aug 29, 2024
Terminated:Dec 17, 2024
Last checked: Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 3:41 AM EST
Defendant
Carl Swann
Plaintiff
James Swann
75257 SULLIVAN COUNTY RESTRICTED FILER DETENTION CENTER PO BOX 610
BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617

GPO Nov 20 2024
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: For the reasons stated above, the undersigned RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs request to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. 4] be DENIED pursuant to the PLRAs three-strikes rule and that his Complaint [Doc. 1] be DISMISSED without prejudice. The undersigned FURTHER RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff be declared a vexatious litigant and that he be enjoined from making further filings in the court without obtaining prior approval. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 11/20/24. (c/m to James J Swann #75257, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617)(ABF)
GPO Dec 17 2024
ORDER: Mr. Swanns motion (Doc. 4) to proceed in forma pauperis is hereby DENIED and the complaint (Doc. 1) is DISMISSED with prejudice. As a result of Mr. Swanns extensive vexatious filing practices in this Court, the Court hereby PERMANENTLY ENJOINS James Swann from filing any petition or complaint without first seeking and receiving approval by the Court. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/17/24. (c/m to James J Swann #75257, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617) (ABF)

Docket last updated: 09/21/2026 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
10 10 6 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Order on Report and Recommendations Tue 12/17 10:06 AM
ORDER: Mr. Swanns motion (Doc. 4) to proceed in forma pauperis is hereby DENIED and the complaint (Doc. 1) is DISMISSED with prejudice. As a result of Mr. Swanns extensive vexatious filing practices in this Court, the Court hereby PERMANENTLY ENJOINS James Swann from filing any petition or complaint without first seeking and receiving approval by the Court. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/17/24. (c/m to James J Swann #75257, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617) (ABF)
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
9 9 motion Report and Recommendations Wed 11/20 10:57 AM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: For the reasons stated above, the undersigned RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs request to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. 4] be DENIED pursuant to the PLRAs three-strikes rule and that his Complaint [Doc. 1] be DISMISSED without prejudice. The undersigned FURTHER RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff be declared a vexatious litigant and that he be enjoined from making further filings in the court without obtaining prior approval. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 11/20/24. (c/m to James J Swann #75257, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617)(ABF)
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
8 8 misc Mail Returned Wed 10/02 4:37 PM
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable/No Longer At This Facility/Return To Sender. Mail sent to James Swann- Notice filed on 8/30/2024. (BJL)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
7 7 misc Mail Returned Mon 09/30 1:17 PM
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable. Mail sent to James J Swann re6 Order (MKM)
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Monday, September 09, 2024
6 6 2 pgs order Order Mon 09/09 11:43 AM
ORDER. The Court finds there is sufficient similarity between the two cases to qualify them as related as defined in Local Rule 3.2(d)(3)(A). As such, the above captioned case should be assigned to the same United States District Judge and Magistrate Judge handling the related case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick on 9/9/2024. Case related to 2:21-cv-193. c/m James J Swann 75257, SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, PO BOX 610, BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617. (MKM)
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Friday, August 30, 2024
Notice: 1:24-mc-35 Swann v. Swann has been closed and opened as civil case 1:24-cv-00298-TRM-CRW pursuant to4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by James J Swann. (BJL)*Mailed to James J Swann 75257 SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER PO BOX 610 BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
5 5 DEMAND for Trial by Jury and request that case be served by the US Marshal service, filed by James J Swann. (BJL)
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4 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by James J Swann. (BJL)
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An email has been sent to Judge Wyrick's Chambers to determine if this case is related to previous case 2:21-cv-00193-TRM-CRW, so that the case can be assigned and copied to civil case number. (BJL)
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Friday, August 09, 2024
3 3 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (BJL)*Mailed James J Swann 75257 SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER PO BOX 610 BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617
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2 2 NOTICE of Deficiency (IFP) - The Court is in receipt of your complaint/petition. However, in order for this matter to proceed, you must either pay the required filing fee or submit an application to proceed in forma pauperis. (BJL)*Mailed to James J Swann 75257 SULLIVAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER PO BOX 610 BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617 with an IFP Form and certificate of inmate account
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1 1 COMPLAINT against Carl Swann, filed by James J Swann.(BJL)
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