Gonzalez v. Parker
- Cathy Seibel
- 7:25-cv-06673
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 3
In Gonzalez v. Parker, Judge Seibel ordered U.S. Marshals service for Gonzalez’s civil-rights lawsuit after granting him permission to proceed without prepaying fees.
Arcadio Gonzalez and the three named defendants: Doctor Frederick Parker, “Head Doctor” R. Ferdous, and Nurse Administrator Ms. Roa.
What happened
In Gonzalez v. Parker, Arcadio Gonzalez, who is incarcerated and representing himself, alleges under a federal civil-rights law that Doctor Frederick Parker, R. Ferdous, and Ms. Roa violated his federally protected rights. The court had already granted Gonzalez permission to proceed without prepaying fees.
The court ordered the Clerk to issue summonses, complete service forms, and send the required papers to the U.S. Marshals Service so the defendants can be served. The order did not decide whether Gonzalez’s allegations are true or whether the defendants violated his rights.
Judge Cathy Seibel also said that service must occur within 90 days after the summonses are issued, and that Gonzalez should request more time if necessary. Gonzalez must notify the court of any address change.
The detailed version
- Gonzalez v. Parker · No. 7:25-cv-06673
- Cathy Seibel
- Aug. 27, 2025
Background
Arcadio Gonzalez, who is incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and is proceeding without a lawyer, brought this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. He alleges that Doctor Frederick Parker, “Head Doctor” R. Ferdous, and Nurse Administrator Ms. Roa violated his federally protected rights. The opinion does not describe the specific alleged violations.
The court had granted Gonzalez permission to proceed without prepaying filing fees on August 19, 2025. The opinion explains that this permission allows him to rely on the court and the U.S. Marshals Service to serve the defendants, although prisoners remain responsible for paying the full filing fee over time under the applicable statute.
Ruling
The court ordered the Clerk of Court to issue summonses for Doctor Frederick Parker, “Head Doctor” R. Ferdous, and Nurse Administrator Ms. Roa; complete a U.S. Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return form for each defendant; and deliver the necessary documents to the Marshals Service for service of the summonses and complaint.
The court stated that the complaint must be served within 90 days after the summonses are issued. If service is not completed within that period, Gonzalez should request an extension of time. He must also notify the court in writing if his address changes, and the court may dismiss the action if he fails to do so.
Effect of the Order
This is an order arranging service of the lawsuit. It does not decide the merits of Gonzalez’s civil-rights allegations or determine whether any defendant is liable.
Read the full 3-page opinion on CourtListener, the free public archive maintained by the Free Law Project.