Simmons v. Trent, MD

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA Charles Simmons, ) C/A No.: 3:24-105-SAL-SVH ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) ORDER AND NOTICE Peter S. Trent, M.D., ) ) Defendant. ) ) Charles Simmons (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se and , filed this complaint pursuant to

28 U.S.C. § 1332

against Peter S. Trent, M.D. (“Defendant”) arising out of a surgery over a decade ago. This matter has been referred to the undersigned pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Civ. Rule 73.02(B)(2)(e) (D.S.C.). I. Factual and Procedural Background Plaintiff, a citizen of Richland County,…