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Retaliation for Frivolous Litigation Okay

Loaded on Aug. 15, 2008

Filed under: Retaliation, Retaliation for Litigating, Filing Fees (PLRA), Frivolous Litigation (PLRA). Location: Tennessee.

The plaintiff had three prior dismissals, disqualifying him from IFP status. The court directs that he pay the entire filing fee even though his complaint is dismissed as frivolous and IFP status is denied.

An allegation of confinement to segregation or deprivation of minor privileges such as packages or television ...

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