Michael Banks v. Jonathan Ek
Plaintiff: MICHAEL S. BANKS
Defendant: JONATHAN EK, Dr.
Case Number: 26-1130
Filed: January 23, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 10, 2026 Filing 5 IT IS ORDERED that this appeal is DISMISSED for failure to pay the required docketing fee pursuant to Circuit Rule 3(b). The appellant shall remit to the clerk of the district court the $605 appellate fees. Mandate issued, no record to be returned. The pro se appellant was DENIED leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis by the district court on 02/18/2026. The pro se appellant has neither paid the $605 appellate fees nor filed a motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis in the appellate court. [5][7516925] [26-1130] (CAG) [Entered: 04/10/2026 10:04 AM]
April 10, 2026 FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of 04/10/2026 Final Order with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7516928-2] [7516928] [26-1130] (CAG) [Entered: 04/10/2026 10:09 AM]
February 18, 2026 Filing 4 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. sec. 1915(g), appellant may not proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the pro se appellant pay the required $605 fees to the clerk of the district court or this appeal will be dismissed pursuant to Circuit Rule 3(b). Proceedings are SUSPENDED pending resolution of appellant's fee status on appeal. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 03/04/2026 [4][7505585] [26-1130] (CAG) [Entered: 02/18/2026 12:49 PM]
February 18, 2026 Filing 3 Filed district court order dated 02/18/2026, Plaintiff's request for leave to appeal in forma pauperis is DENIED. [3] [7505583] [26-1130] (CAG) [Entered: 02/18/2026 12:48 PM]
January 23, 2026 Filing 2 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. sec. 1915(g), appellant may not proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the pro se appellant pay the required $605 fees to the clerk of the district court or this appeal will be dismissed pursuant to Circuit Rule 3(b). Proceedings are SUSPENDED pending resolution of appellant's fee status on appeal. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 02/06/2026. [2] [7500559] [26-1130] (AD) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:27 PM]
January 23, 2026 Filing 1 State prisoner's civil rights case docketed. Date IFP denied: 01/26/2026. 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. Transcript information sheet due by 02/06/2026. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Michael S. Banks by 01/30/2026. [1] [7500554] [26-1130] (AD) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:18 PM]

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Plaintiff: MICHAEL S. BANKS
Represented By: Michael S. Banks
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Defendant: JONATHAN EK, Dr.
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