Brum v. Guerin et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
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DANIEL M. BRUM, 	)
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Plaintiff, 	)
) 	Civil Action No.
v. 	) 	25-12786-FDS
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MATTHEW G. GUERIN, et al., 	)
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Defendants. 	)
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ORDER
SAYLOR, J.
Daniel M. Brum, an inmate in custody at MCI Norfolk, initiated this pro se action on
September 26, 2025, by filing a complaint and an application to proceed in this court without
prepaying fees or costs (also referred to as a motion or application to proceed in forma pauperis).
Dkt. Nos. 1-2.
By Procedural Order dated October 10, 2025, Brum’s motion for leave to proceed in
forma pauperis was denied without prejudice to filing with a copy of his prison account
statement. Dkt. No. 4. Brum filed two copies of his prison account statement. Dkt. Nos. 5 – 6.
On January 29, 2026, the Clerk issued summonses in response to Brum’s request. Dkt. Nos. 7 –
8.
Accordingly,
1. 	Plaintiff’s is granted leave to proceed motion for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis is ALLOWED. Plaintiff is assessed an initial, partial filing fee of
$65.29, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(1)(B). The remainder of the fee,
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$284.71, is to be assessed and collected in accordance with 28 U.S.C. §
1915(b)(2). The Clerk shall provide the standard Notice for Payment of Prisoner
Filing Fee to the treasurer of the institution having custody of plaintiff.
2. 	Because Brum is proceeding in forma pauperis, he may elect to have the United
States Marshals Service (“USMS”) complete service with all costs of service to be
advanced by the United States. 	If Brum chooses to have service completed by
the USMS, he shall provide the agency with all papers for service and a
completed USM-285 form for each party to be served. The USMS shall then
complete service, as directed by Brum, with all costs of service to be advanced by
the United States. The Clerk shall provide plaintiff with forms and instructions
for service by the USMS.
3. 	Notwithstanding this Order, it remains plaintiff’s responsibility to provide the
USMS with all necessary paperwork and service information. Plaintiff shall have
90 days from the date summons were issued to complete service.
So Ordered.
/s/ F. Dennis Saylor IV
F. Dennis Saylor IV
Dated: March 16, 2026 	United States District Judge
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