David Johnson v. Thomas Dart, et al
Plaintiff: DAVID JOHNSON
Defendant: JOHN MUELLER, OFFICER MITCHELL, STEVEN WILENSKY, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS and THOMAS J. DART
Case Number: 26-3189
Filed: October 26, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Docket Report

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November 2, 2026 Filing 7 Appearance form filed by Attorney Moniel Sanders for Appellee Thomas J. Dart. [7] [7567410] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-3189]--[Edited 11/02/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Sanders, Moniel) [Entered: 11/02/2026 04:01 PM]
October 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 12/10/2026 for David Johnson. Appellee's brief due on or before 01/11/2027 for Thomas J. Dart. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 02/01/2027 for Appellant David Johnson. JB [7567137] [26-3189] (CFK) [Entered: 11/02/2026 08:53 AM]
October 30, 2026 Filing 5 Notice of Circuit Rule 33 mediation issued. The mediation will be conducted via Zoom, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 2:00p.m. Central Time. See Notice for further details and requirements. JB [5] [7567132] [26-3189] (CFK) [Entered: 11/02/2026 08:41 AM]
October 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: This court has received notice from the district court that the appellant paid the required docketing fee. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 11/30/2026 for David Johnson. Appellee's brief due on or before 12/30/2026 for Thomas J. Dart. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 01/20/2027 for Appellant David Johnson. JXK [7567008] [26-3189] (SCB) [Entered: 10/30/2026 02:22 PM]
October 30, 2026 Filing 3 Filed notice from the District Court that the $605.00 appellate fee was received. [3][7566907] [26-3189] (CAG) [Entered: 10/30/2026 11:22 AM]
October 26, 2026 Filing 2 No attorney(s) added for Appellees Cook County, Illinois, Officer Mitchell, John Mueller and Steven Wilensky, per District Court docket. [2] [7565493] [26-3189] (CG) [Entered: 10/26/2026 10:40 AM]
October 26, 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 Fee due. Docketing statement filed. PLRA Fee/Motion/Memorandum due on 11/25/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 11/09/2026. [1] [7565470] [26-3189] (CG) [Entered: 10/26/2026 10:09 AM]

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