Damon Gee v. Leslie Gray, et al
Plaintiff: DAMON T. GEE
Defendant: LESLIE GRAY, RICHARD FLEURY, JOSEPH KIMBLE, MATTHEW VANDINE and LISA HAMBLEN
Case Number: 26-1151
Filed: January 27, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER re: Motion to compel trial clerk to complete trial transcripts. The motion is DENIED without prejudice to renewal after presentment to the district court. The transcripts may be prepared at the government's expense if a judge determines that the appeal presents a substantial question. 28 U.S.C. 753(f). Because the trial court is more familiar with the issues in this case, appellant should first ask the district court to certify that the transcripts be paid for by the government pursuant to 753(f). [ # 17 ] VXK [18] [7530485] [26-1151] (HTP) [Entered: 06/04/2026 11:11 AM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 17 Pro se motions filed by Appellant Damon T. Gee to compel trial clerk to complete trial transcripts. (Forwarded from the District Court) [17] [7530133] [26-1151] (PS) [Entered: 06/03/2026 09:36 AM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 16 Added Attorney(s) Benjamin M. L. Jones for party(s) Appellee Joseph Kimble Appellee Matthew Vandine Appellee Leslie Gray Appellee Richard Fleury, in case 26-1151 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney Benjamin M.L. Jones for Appellees Richard Fleury, Leslie Gray, Joseph Kimble and Matthew Vandine. [16] [7527153] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1151]--[Edited 05/21/2026 by AD to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Jones, Benjamin) [Entered: 05/20/2026 03:04 PM]
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellant's brief. [ # 14 ] Appellant's brief due on or before 07/31/2026 for Damon T. Gee. Appellees' briefs due on or before 08/31/2026 for Richard Fleury, Leslie Gray, Lisa Hamblen, Joseph Kimble and Matthew Vandine. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 09/21/2026 for Appellant Damon T. Gee. Any request for copies of record items should be made in the district court. CDH [15] [7526936] [26-1151] (AD) [Entered: 05/20/2026 09:10 AM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 14 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Damon T. Gee to extend time to file appellant's brief. (Forwarded from the District Court) [14] [7526645] [26-1151] (PS) [Entered: 05/19/2026 11:30 AM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 13 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Katie R. Osborne for Appellee Lisa Hamblen. for Rachel Houghton, William Mays, M.D., John Mershon M.D., and Linda Carper. [13] [7523150] (L-No; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1151]--[Edited 05/05/2026 by FP to reflect that atty. Osborne is added to the docket.] (Osborne, Katie) [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:49 AM]
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: The district court GRANTED appellant leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis and this court has waived the initial partial filing fee. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 06/01/2026 for Damon T. Gee. Appellees' brief due on or before 07/01/2026 for Richard Fleury, Leslie Gray, Lisa Hamblen, Joseph Kimble and Matthew Vandine. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 07/22/2026 for Appellant Damon T. Gee. JXK [7522525] [26-1151] (AP) [Entered: 05/01/2026 03:40 PM]
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER re: Response to PLRA show cause order. Construed as a request to waive the initial partial filing fee, appellant Damon Gees request to waive the initial partial filing fee is GRANTED and his initial partial filing fee is WAIVED. Gee remains obligated to pay the full filing fee, and the funds will be deducted from his inmate account as directed by the district court. [ # 8 ] [11] [7521759] CLH [26-1151] (HTP) [Entered: 04/29/2026 02:59 PM]
April 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER re: Notice to the court. On April 24, 2026, the district court forwarded the appellants show cause response to the clerk of this court. The appellant is reminded that documents intended for his appeal should be filed with the clerk of this court. The clerk will send the appellant a copy of the courts public docket. CDH [10] [7521283] [26-1151] (HTP) [Entered: 04/28/2026 12:02 PM]
April 28, 2026 Filing 9 Filed notice to the court by Appellant Damon T. Gee. [9] [7521167] [26-1151] (CAH) [Entered: 04/28/2026 09:49 AM]
April 24, 2026 Filing 8 Filed Show Cause Response by Appellant Damon T. Gee to 04/01/2026 show cause order. (Forwarded from the District Court). [8][7520730] [26-1151] (CAG) [Entered: 04/24/2026 04:14 PM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 7 IT IS ORDERED that Appellant Damon T. Gee show cause as to why this case should not be DISMISSED for failure to tender the $18.37 initial partial filing fee as directed in the district court's 02/11/2026 order. Response to Rule to Show Cause due for Appellant Damon T. Gee by 04/15/2026. Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 9589 0710 5270 1455 1926 75. [7] [7514643] [26-1151] (CAG) [Entered: 04/01/2026 09:33 AM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 6 THIS CAUSE CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTIES FOR EITHER SIDE. The following are those parties to this cause as reflected on the District Court docket, yet are not reflected on the Appellate docket/caption for administrative purposes: APPELLEES: Rachel Houghton, William Mays, M.D., John Mershon, M.D., and Linda Carper. [6] [7504613] [26-1151] (CG) [Entered: 02/12/2026 03:43 PM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 5 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Laura K. Binford for Lisa Hamblen. Additional Parties: Rachel Houghton, William Mays, M.D., John Mershon, M.D., and Linda Carper. [5] [7504551] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1151][Edited 02/12/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Binford, Laura) [Entered: 02/12/2026 02:05 PM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 4 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Patrick S. McCarney for Lisa Hamblen. Additional Parties: Rachel Houghton, William Mays, M.D., John Mershon, M.D., and Linda Carper. [4] [7504550] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1151] [Edited 02/12/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (McCarney, Patrick) [Entered: 02/12/2026 01:59 PM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 3 Filed District Court order GRANTING Appellant Damon T. Gee leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. Date IFP granted: 02/11/2026. District Court has assessed a $18.37 initial partial filing fee. [3] [7504331] PLRA initial partial filing fee due by 03/16/2026. [26-1151] (CAG) [Entered: 02/12/2026 08:46 AM]
February 4, 2026 Filing 2 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellant Damon T. Gee. [2] [7502519] [26-1151] (CG) [Entered: 02/04/2026 10:32 AM]
January 27, 2026 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 IFP pending in the District Court. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet due by 02/10/2026. [1] [7501074] [26-1151] (AD) [Entered: 01/28/2026 01:01 PM]

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Plaintiff: DAMON T. GEE
Represented By: Damon T. Gee
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Defendant: LESLIE GRAY
Represented By: E. Ryan Shouse
Represented By: Benjamin M. L. Jones
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Defendant: RICHARD FLEURY
Represented By: E. Ryan Shouse
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Defendant: JOSEPH KIMBLE
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Defendant: MATTHEW VANDINE
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Defendant: LISA HAMBLEN
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