Caldwell v. Spicer et al
Plaintiff: William E. Caldwell
Defendant: Detective Logan Spicer, Detective Dale Starke, Detective Thomas Ford, Officer William Miller and Detective Robert Cunningham
Case Number: 1:2025cv00964
Filed: August 1, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Colm F Connolly
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 27, 2026 Filing 17 ANSWER to #3 Complaint with Jury Demand by Robert Cunningham, Logan Spicer, Dale Starke.(Griffith, Daniel)
January 15, 2026 Filing 16 USM 285 Returned Unexecuted as to Thomas Ford. 01/15/2026 Notice, Waiver and Complaint Sent. Waiver Not Returned. (mrr)
January 15, 2026 Filing 15 USM 285 Returned Unexecuted as to Robert Cunningham. 01/15/2026 Notice, Waiver and Complaint Sent. Waiver Not Returned. (mrr)
January 15, 2026 Filing 14 USM 285 Returned Unexecuted as to Dale Stark. 01/15/2026 Notice, Waiver and Complaint Sent. Waiver Not Returned. (mrr)
January 15, 2026 Filing 13 USM 285 Returned Unexecuted as to Logan Spicer. 01/15/2026 Notice, Waiver and Complaint Sent. Waiver Not Returned. (mrr)
January 15, 2026 Filing 12 USM 285 Returned Unexecuted as to William Miller. 01/15/2026 Notice, Waiver and Complaint Sent. Waiver Not Returned. (mrr)
January 15, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Jamie L Lenko on behalf of Robert Cunningham, Logan Spicer, Dale Starke (Lenko, Jamie)
November 25, 2025 Exit USM 285 forms to U.S. Marshals for Robert Cunningham, Thomas Ford, William Miller, Logan Spicer, Dale Starke - with copies of Magistrate Consent Notice & #8 Authorization Form (PLRA), #6 Order (PLRA) for Pay Authorization, #3 Complaint, #10 Service Order. (scs)
November 24, 2025 USM 285 forms received for the following defendants: Robert Cunningham, Thomas Ford, William Miller, Logan Spicer, Dale Starke. (scs)
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SERVICE ORDER: Plaintiff's letter-motion for reconsideration (D.I. #9 ) is GRANTED; the October 14, 2025 Order dismissing this case (D.I. #7 ) is VACATED; and the Clerk of Court is directed to REOPEN this civil action. Plaintiff is notified that the United States Marshals Service ("USMS") will not serve the complaint until the USM-285 forms and copies of the complaint have been received by the Clerk of Court. (See Order for Further Details) Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 10/16/2025. (slk)
October 16, 2025 CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. #9 Letter to the Honorable Colm F. Connolly from William E. Caldwell has been modified to reflect that it is a Letter-Motion for Reconsideration of D.I. #7 Order Dismissing Case. (mpb)
October 15, 2025 Partial Filing Fee Received from William E. Caldwell: $ 12.43, receipt number 4616. (mpb)
October 14, 2025 Filing 9 LETTER-MOTION for Reconsideration of D.I. #7 Order Dismissing Case - filed by William E. Caldwell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Envelope)(oam) Modified on 10/16/2025 (mpb).
October 14, 2025 Filing 8 Authorization by William E. Caldwell requesting Prison Business Office to disburse payments to the Clerk of the Court. (copy of assessment order and authorization mailed to Prison Business Office) (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (oam)
October 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER DISMISSING CASE (CASE CLOSED). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 10/14/2025. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** (mws)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting Motion to Proceed IFP. Filing Fee of $350.00 Assessed. An initial partial filing fee of $12.71 shall be required. Plaintiff shall return the attached payment authorization within 30 days. Failure to return payment authorization shall result in dismissal of action without prejudice. (Notice of Compliance deadline set for 9/22/2025). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 8/22/2025. (Attachments: #1 Authorization Form) ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** (mws)
August 20, 2025 Filing 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT of Magistrate Consent Forms. Acknowledgment filed by William E. Caldwell. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (cdd)
August 20, 2025 Remark: A copy of the Magistrate consent form signed by the Plaintiff has been placed inside the case jacket. (cdd)
August 6, 2025 Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
August 1, 2025 Filing 4 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr)
August 1, 2025 Filing 3 COMPLAINT filed pursuant to 42:1983 against Robert Cunningham, Thomas Ford, William Miller, Logan Spicer, Dale Starke (No Civil Cover Sheet) - filed by William E. Caldwell. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(mrr) Modified on 8/6/2025 (mws).
August 1, 2025 Filing 2 Trust Fund Account Statement by William E. Caldwell (mrr) Modified on 8/6/2025 (mws).
August 1, 2025 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - filed by William E. Caldwell. (mrr) Modified on 8/6/2025 (mws).
August 1, 2025 Remark: Pro-Se Privacy Notice and Magistrate Consent Documents sent to Plaintiff. (mrr)

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Defendant: Detective Logan Spicer
Represented By: Daniel A. Griffith
Represented By: Jamie L Lenko
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Defendant: Detective Dale Starke
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