McCord Henry v. Martin Blank, et al
Plaintiff: MCCORD HENRY, Personal Representative of the estate of Linda Henry
Defendant: DEPUTY MARTIN BLANK, DEPUTY TROY PACKARD, DEPUTY JAMES KOSIBOSKI, DEPUTY MATTHEW WEAVER and BENZIE COUNTY, MI
Case Number: 25-1713
Filed: August 11, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other

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Date Filed Description
February 12, 2026 Summary Henry v. Blank

Docket Report

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January 28, 2026 Filing 26 CAUSE ARGUED by Mr. Bailor Bell for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry and Mr. Douglas J. Curlew for Appellees Benzie County, MI, Troy Packard, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski and Matthew Weaver before Gilman, Circuit Judge; Griffin, Circuit Judge and Murphy, Circuit Judge. (KSF) [Entered: 01/28/2026 11:56 AM]
January 2, 2026 Filing 25 Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Douglas J. Curlew for Appellees Benzie County, MI, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski, Troy Packard and Matthew Weaver. Certificate of Service: 01/02/2026. [25-1713] (DJC) [Entered: 01/02/2026 03:31 PM]
December 30, 2025 Filing 24 Argument acknowledgment filed by Attorney Mr. Bailor Bell for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry. Certificate of Service: 12/30/2025. [25-1713] (BB) [Entered: 12/30/2025 02:50 PM]
December 19, 2025 Filing 23 REPLY BRIEF filed by Attorney Mr. Jacob Ryan Goodman for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry. Certificate of Service: 12/19/2025. [25-1713] (JRG) [Entered: 12/19/2025 01:57 PM]
December 17, 2025 Filing 22 ORAL ARGUMENT SCHEDULED for 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. (RLJ) [Entered: 12/17/2025 07:27 AM]
December 2, 2025 Filing 21 APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Douglas J. Curlew for Benzie County, MI, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski, Troy Packard and Matthew Weaver. Certificate of Service: 12/02/2025. Argument Request: requested. [25-1713] (DJC) [Entered: 12/02/2025 02:55 PM]
December 2, 2025 Filing 20 LETTER filed by Mr. Jacob Ryan Goodman for Mr. McCord Henry communicating dates of unavailability for oral argument: February 5-6, 2026; March 16-20, 2026; and April 20-24, 2026.. Certificate of Service: 12/02/2025. [25-1713] (JRG) [Entered: 12/02/2025 01:17 PM]
October 23, 2025 Filing 19 RULING LETTER SENT granting motion to extend time to file brief by 30 days [ # 18 ] filed by Mr. Douglas J. Curlew., resetting briefing schedule: appellee brief now due 12/03/2025. (VLP) [Entered: 10/23/2025 12:10 PM]
October 23, 2025 Filing 18 MOTION filed by Mr. Douglas J. Curlew for Benzie County, MI, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski, Troy Packard and Matthew Weaver to extend time to file brief. Certificate of Service: 10/23/2025. [25-1713] (DJC) [Entered: 10/23/2025 10:50 AM]
October 6, 2025 Filing 17 APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Jacob Ryan Goodman for Mr. McCord Henry. Certificate of Service: 10/06/2025. Argument Request: requested. [25-1713] (JRG) [Entered: 10/06/2025 11:51 AM]
September 12, 2025 Filing 16 Mediation Office is no longer involved in this appeal. (MLB) [Entered: 09/12/2025 10:15 AM]
September 11, 2025 Filing 15 Letter sent by Mediation Office REGARDING MEDIATION: The Mediation Conference scheduled for 09/15/2025 is hereby canceled. (LMR) [Entered: 09/11/2025 03:50 PM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 14 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting briefing schedule: appellant brief due 10/06/2025. appellee brief due 11/03/2025. (ALF) [Entered: 08/25/2025 12:46 PM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 13 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry by Jacob R. Goodman. Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713] (JRG) [Entered: 08/25/2025 12:10 PM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 12 ***LOCKED - COUNSEL IS ADVISED TO REFILE APPEARANCE FORM AND INCLUDE CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS*** APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry by Jacob R. Goodman. Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713]--[Edited 08/25/2025 by ALF] (JRG) [Entered: 08/25/2025 11:18 AM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 11 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Bailor Bell ; Mr. McCord Henry makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? NO 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? NO Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713] (BB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:53 AM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 10 CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Bailor Bell for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Benzie County, MI, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski, Troy Packard and Matthew Weaver ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713] (BB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:49 AM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 9 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form, [ # 8 ], filed by Mr. Douglas E. Fierberg for Mr. McCord Henry is deficient for the reason noted on the attached checklist. (ALF) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:45 AM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 8 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry by Douglas E. Fierberg. Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713] (DEF) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:27 AM]
August 25, 2025 Filing 7 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. McCord Henry by Bailor Bell. Certificate of Service: 08/25/2025. [25-1713] (BB) [Entered: 08/25/2025 10:07 AM]
August 22, 2025 Filing 6 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Benzie County, MI, Martin Blank, James Kosiboski, Troy Packard and Matthew Weaver by Gregory R. Grant. Certificate of Service: 08/22/2025. [25-1713] (GRG) [Entered: 08/22/2025 02:00 PM]
August 22, 2025 Filing 5 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Douglas J. Curlew ; Martin Blank, Troy Packard, James Kosiboski, Matthew Weaver and Benzie County, MI makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No. Certificate of Service: 08/22/2025. [25-1713] (DJC) [Entered: 08/22/2025 09:29 AM]
August 21, 2025 Filing 4 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Martin Blank, Troy Packard, James Kosiboski, Matthew Weaver and Benzie County, MI by Douglas J. Curlew. Certificate of Service: 08/21/2025. [25-1713] (DJC) [Entered: 08/21/2025 09:25 AM]
August 14, 2025 Filing 3 Update fee status change to paid. Filing fee paid to District Court as of 8/8/2025. (ALF) [Entered: 08/14/2025 12:16 PM]
August 12, 2025 Filing 2 MEDIATION OFFICE is involved in this appeal. VIDEO CONFERENCE: A Mediation conference has been scheduled for 09/15/2025 at 2:00 PM (ET) with Scott Coburn. [Please open notice for important details and deadlines.] (LMR) [Entered: 08/12/2025 03:37 PM]
August 11, 2025 Filing 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellant Mr. McCord Henry. Transcript needed: n. (ALF) [Entered: 08/11/2025 01:49 PM]

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Plaintiff: MCCORD HENRY, Personal Representative of the estate of Linda Henry
Represented By: Jacob Ryan Goodman
Represented By: Douglas E. Fierberg
Represented By: Bailor Bell
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Defendant: DEPUTY MARTIN BLANK
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