Danny Warner, Jr. v. Tad Palmer, et al
Plaintiff: DANNY LEE WARNER, JR., nka Heathen Blodharn
Defendant: TAD PALMER, Chaplin, Lebanon Correctional Institute, MICHAEL CASTO, Chaplin, Madison Correctional Institution, CHAD KOHN, employee, Madison Correctional Institution, MICHAEL DAVIS, Religious Service Administrator, ODRC, ANNETTE CHAMBERS-SMITH, Director, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, TRACY L. REVEAL, Interstate Corrections Compact Liaison, ODRC and DAMON BUTTS, Chaplin, Mansfield Correctional Institute
Case Number: 26-3055
Filed: January 22, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 17, 2026 Filing 21 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion, [ # 19 ]; previously filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. Response from Attorney Ms. Kristin Lynn Wedell for Appellee Chad Kohn. Certificate of Service: 07/17/2026. [26-3055] (KLW) [Entered: 07/17/2026 10:49 AM]
July 10, 2026 Filing 20 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to proceed ifp, [ # 19 ]; previously filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. Response from Attorney Ms. Marcy Ann Vonderwell for Appellees Michael Casto, Michael Davis and Tad Palmer. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2026. [26-3055] (MAV) [Entered: 07/10/2026 07:47 AM]
July 8, 2026 Filing 19 Appellant MOTION filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr. to proceed in forma pauperis. Certificate of service: 06/17/2026. (PJE) [Entered: 07/08/2026 12:21 PM]
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER filed: Upon review, the plaintiffs motion to reinstate is GRANTED, and this matter is returned to the courts active docket. The plaintiffs motion to amend the caption is REFERRED to the court for consideration along with the plaintiffs motion for pauper status. [7555101-2, [ # 12 ] [ # 17 ], [ # 15 ]. (PJE) [Entered: 07/08/2026 12:17 PM]
June 29, 2026 Filing 17 Prisoner trust account statement filed. (PJE) [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:33 PM]
June 29, 2026 Filing 16 Financial Affidavit filed by Party Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr. Certificate of Service: 06/17/2026. (PJE) [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:33 PM]
June 29, 2026 Filing 15 TENDERED motion for pauper status. Received from Party Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. (PJE) [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:32 PM]
June 29, 2026 Filing 14 Appellant MOTION filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr. to reinstate case. Certificate of service: 06/17/2026. (PJE) [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:31 PM]
June 8, 2026 Filing 13 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion, [ # 12 ]; previously filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. Response from Attorney Ms. Marcy Ann Vonderwell for Appellees Michael Casto, Michael Davis and Tad Palmer. Certificate of Service: 06/08/2026. [26-3055] (MAV) [Entered: 06/08/2026 02:44 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 12 Appellant MOTION filed by Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr. to amend case caption to reflect his legal name change. Certificate of service: 05/28/2026. (PJE) [Entered: 06/03/2026 01:22 PM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 10 LETTER SENT to Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr., regarding his extension of time (PJE) [Entered: 05/27/2026 07:30 AM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 9 TENDERED pro se appellant''s motion for extension of time. Received from Party Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. (PJE) [Entered: 05/27/2026 07:29 AM]
May 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER filed to dismiss for want of prosecution. No mandate to issue. (PJE) [Entered: 05/26/2026 01:55 PM]
April 17, 2026 Filing 7 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Tad Palmer, Michael Casto and Michael Davis by Marcy A Vonderwell. Certificate of Service: 04/17/2026. [26-3055] (MAV) [Entered: 04/17/2026 07:42 AM]
April 15, 2026 Filing 6 APPEARANCE filed for Appellee Chad Kohn by Kristin L. Wedell. Certificate of Service: 04/15/2026. [26-3055] (KLW) [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:12 PM]
April 14, 2026 Filing 4 Update fee status change to due. See 4a4 order for ifp ruling from DC. (PJE) [Entered: 04/14/2026 08:04 AM]
April 14, 2026 Filing 3 4A4 ORDER from district court filed. Order Filed:04/13/2026 R.39 filed 4/13/26: The motion for relief from judgment is GRANTED. The Court overrules Mr. Bldharn's objections, ReAffirms its adoption of the R&R and Dismisses the Case. The court certifies that the appeal is not taken in good faith, therefore, IFP is Denied. Blodharn has 30 days to pay the fee or file for IFP in 6CA. (PJE) [Entered: 04/14/2026 07:47 AM]
February 2, 2026 Filing 11 Appellant LETTER filed regarding change of address. Letter from Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. Certificate of Service: 01/23/2026. (PJE) [Entered: 05/27/2026 03:41 PM]
February 2, 2026 Filing 5 CORRESPONDENCE: requesting status of cs by Mr. Heathen Blodharn - Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. (PJE) [Entered: 04/14/2026 08:06 AM]
January 22, 2026 Filing 2 4a4 Notice filed. Case held in abeyance pending ruling on R.30 filed 1-20-26 motion to alter or amend judgment. (PJE) [Entered: 01/22/2026 12:02 PM]
January 22, 2026 Filing 1 Prisoner Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellant Mr. Danny Lee Warner, Jr.. Transcript needed: n. (PJE) [Entered: 01/22/2026 11:56 AM]

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Plaintiff: DANNY LEE WARNER, JR., nka Heathen Blodharn
Represented By: Danny Lee Warner Jr.
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Defendant: TAD PALMER, Chaplin, Lebanon Correctional Institute
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