Jeffrey Leiser v. Daniel LaVoie, et al
Plaintiff: JEFFREY D. LEISER
Defendant: DANIEL L. LAVOIE, ANGELA THOMPSON, JODI FRYCZYNSKI, CINDY BARTER and GILBERT D. STEFFANIDES
Case Number: 25-1572
Filed: April 3, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition

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Date Filed Description
May 20, 2026 Jeffrey Leiser v Daniel LaVoie

Docket Report

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September 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' briefs. [ # 24 ] Appellees' briefs are due on or before 10/14/2025 for Cindy Barter, Jodi Fryczynski, Daniel L. LaVoie, Gilbert D. Steffanides and Angela Thompson. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 11/04/2025 for Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. In light of the number of extensions granted to the appellees in this appeal, counsel is expected to make this appeal a priority. CDH [25] [7472418] [25-1572] (FP) [Entered: 09/03/2025 04:04 PM]
September 3, 2025 Filing 24 Motion filed by Appellee Jodi Fryczynski to extend time to file appellee brief. [24] [7472111] [25-1572] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 09/03/2025 08:25 AM]
August 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER re: Motion for default for failure to file brief U.S. Ct. of App. 7th Cir. Rule 31. A review of the docket shows that on August 6, 2025, the deadline for all appellees to file their briefs was extended to September 12, 2025. Accordingly, the appellants motion will be filed without further court action. The clerk shall send the appellant a copy of the courts public docket. CDH [23] [7470037] [25-1572] (CG) [Entered: 08/21/2025 11:14 AM]
August 20, 2025 Filing 22 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser for default for failure to file brief. [22] [7469928] [25-1572] (NHV) [Entered: 08/20/2025 03:59 PM]
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellee's brief. [ # 20 ] Appellee's brief due on or before 09/12/2025 for Cindy Barter, Jodi Fryczynski, Daniel L. LaVoie, Gilbert D. Steffanides and Angela Thompson. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 10/03/2025 for Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. CDH [21] [7467152] [25-1572] (AD) [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:43 AM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 20 Motion filed by Appellee Jodi Fryczynski to extend time to file appellee brief. [20] [7466874] [25-1572] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 08/05/2025 08:09 AM]
July 15, 2025 Filing 19 ENTRY REMOVED AS ENTERED IN ERROR Jurisdictional memorandum filed by Appellee Gilbert D. Steffanides. [19] [7462962] [25-1572]--[Edited 07/15/2025 by MAN] (Schneider, Maria) [Entered: 07/15/2025 10:55 AM]
July 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellee's brief. [ # 17 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 08/13/2025 for Cindy Barter, Jodi Fryczynski, Daniel L. LaVoie, Gilbert D. Steffanides and Angela Thompson. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 09/03/2025 for Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. CDH [18] [7461215] [25-1572] (JMB) [Entered: 07/07/2025 11:20 AM]
July 3, 2025 Filing 17 Motion filed by Appellee Jodi Fryczynski to extend time to file appellee brief. [17] [7460949] [25-1572] DUPLICATE OF ENTRY #15. --[Edited 07/03/2025 by JAD] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 07/03/2025 08:07 AM]
July 3, 2025 Filing 16 Motion filed by Appellee Jodi Fryczynski to extend time to file appellee brief. [16] [7460948] [25-1572] DUPLICATE OF ENTRY #15. --[Edited 07/03/2025 by JAD] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 07/03/2025 08:05 AM]
July 3, 2025 Filing 15 Motion filed by Appellee Jodi Fryczynski to extend time to file appellee brief. [15] [7460947] [25-1572] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 07/03/2025 07:59 AM]
June 30, 2025 Filing 14 Appearance form filed by Attorney Amanda Quester for Appellees Daniel L. LaVoie, Angela Thompson and Cindy Barter. [14] [7460232] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-1572] (Quester, Amanda) [Entered: 06/30/2025 12:02 PM]
June 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees brief [ # 12 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 07/14/2025 for Cindy Barter, Jodi Fryczynski, Daniel L. LaVoie, Gilbert D. Steffanides and Angela Thompson. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 08/04/2025 for Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. CDH [13] [7458685] [25-1572] (AD) [Entered: 06/20/2025 11:46 AM]
June 18, 2025 Filing 12 Motion filed by Appellees Daniel L. LaVoie, Angela Thompson and Cindy Barter to extend time to file appellee brief. [12] [7458457] [25-1572] (Quester, Amanda) [Entered: 06/18/2025 02:10 PM]
June 18, 2025 Filing 11 Attorney Mary K. Sickel for Angela Thompson, Daniel L. LaVoie and Cindy Barter in 25-1572 terminated and added Attorney Amanda Quester for Appellees Daniel L. LaVoie, Angela Thompson and Cindy Barter, in case 25-1572 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney Amanda Quester for Appellees Daniel L. LaVoie, Angela Thompson and Cindy Barter. [11] [7458444] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-1572]--[Edited 06/18/2025 by MAN to reflect substitution of counsel] (Bachhuber, Rachel) [Entered: 06/18/2025 01:32 PM]
June 11, 2025 Filing 10 10 copies Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [10] [7457319] [25-1572] (DAB) [Entered: 06/11/2025 03:33 PM]
May 14, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Mary K. Sickel for Appellees Cindy Barter, Daniel L. LaVoie and Angela Thompson has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/forms/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [9] [7452129] [25-1572] (LJ) [Entered: 05/14/2025 09:05 AM]
May 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: The District Court GRANTED appellant leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis and this court has now received notice from the district court that the appellant paid the initial partial filing fee. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 06/09/2025 for Jeffrey D. Leiser. Appellees' briefs due on or before 07/07/2025 for Cindy Barter, Jodi Fryczynski, Daniel L. LaVoie, Gilbert D. Steffanides and Angela Thompson. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 07/28/2025 for Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser. JXK [7451106] [25-1572] (JMB) [Entered: 05/08/2025 09:15 AM]
May 7, 2025 Filing 7 ***PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT PARTIAL FILING FEE. Received: $53.99 from Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser on 05/07/2025. [7] [7451042] [25-1572] (CAH) [Entered: 05/07/2025 03:39 PM]
April 23, 2025 Filing 6 Filed District Court order GRANTING Appellant Jeffrey D. Leiser leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. Date IFP granted: 04/23/2025. District Court has assessed a $53.99 initial partial filing fee. [6] [7448370] PLRA initial partial filing fee due by 05/23/2025. [25-1572] (CAG) [Entered: 04/23/2025 04:25 PM]
April 22, 2025 Filing 5 Notification from the District Court that a motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis is pending. [5] [7448005] [25-1572] (CAG) [Entered: 04/22/2025 10:18 AM]
April 9, 2025 Filing 4 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Carsyn L. Bushman for Appellee Gilbert D. Steffanides. [4] [7445729] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-1572]--[Edited 04/09/2025 by FP to reflect that atty. Bushman is added to the docket.] (Bushman, Carsyn) [Entered: 04/09/2025 02:30 PM]
April 9, 2025 Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Maria K. Schneider for Appellee Gilbert D. Steffanides. [3] [7445680] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-1572] (Schneider, Maria) [Entered: 04/09/2025 12:49 PM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 2 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Julie A. Teuscher for Appellee Jodi Fryczynski. [2] [7445199] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-1572]--[Edited 04/07/2025 by PS - docket updated to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Teuscher, Julie) [Entered: 04/07/2025 03:33 PM]
April 3, 2025 Filing 1 State prisoner's civil rights case docketed. IT IS ORDERED that this appeal is subject to the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Proceedings are SUSPENDED pending notification by the district court that any necessary fee has been assessed, and if assessed, paid. PLRA Fee due. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet filed. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 05/05/2025. [1] [7444679] [25-1572] (JMB) [Entered: 04/04/2025 09:39 AM]

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Plaintiff: JEFFREY D. LEISER
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