Williams v. Richmond et al
| Sabrina Williams |
| Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell and Jon Hofmann |
| 1:2025cv01405 |
| September 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Ronald L Hanna |
| Michael M Mihm |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights |
| Both |
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| Remark: Case closed pursuant to #15 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. (RES) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sabrina Williams. (RES) |
TEXT ORDER: Defendants have filed a #14 Motion for Extension of Time to File an Answer. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A), the Court may, for good cause, extend the time when a request is made before the original deadline expires. And under Civil Local Rule 6.1, a party requesting an extension of time must state "whether opposing counsel has an objection to the motion." Defendants have not stated whether opposing counsel objects to their motion. In any case, the Court finds good cause for the requested extension. Defendants are reminded of their obligation to follow all applicable Civil Local Rules. Defendants' #14 Motion is GRANTED. Defendants must file an answer or other responsive motion to Plaintiffs' amended complaint on or by December 29, 2025. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on November 14, 2025. (NL)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint by Defendants Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell. Responses due by 11/28/2025 (Haas, Carrie) |
| Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF INTEREST pursuant to Local Rule 11.3 by Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell. (Haas, Carrie) |
| Filing 12 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell. (Haas, Carrie) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Carrie L Haas on behalf of Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell (Haas, Carrie) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Taylor Williams on behalf of All Defendants (Williams, Taylor) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sabrina Williams. Sandi Russell served on 10/28/2025, answer due 11/18/2025. (ED) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sabrina Williams. Kenneth Richmond served on 10/28/2025, answer due 11/18/2025. (ED) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sabrina Williams. Jon Hofmann served on 10/28/2025, answer due 11/18/2025. (ED) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell. (RES) |
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TEXT ORDER: GRANTING pro se Plaintiff Sabrina Williams' #5 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP") pursuant to Section 28 U.S.C. Section 1915. The Court previously denied Plaintiff IFP because she failed to sign and thus, certify her statements regarding her financial insolvency and because her accompanying complaint failed to state a claim. D. 3. In doing so, the Court provided Plaintiff an opportunity to correct these deficiencies. Id. Upon a review of Plaintiff's #5 Motion for IFP and her #4 Amended Complaint, the Court finds Plaintiff has done so. The #5 IFP Motion was submitted under penalty of perjury and sufficiently demonstrates that Plaintiff should be excused from paying the filing fee in this action. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint also remedies the prior deficiencies set forth in the Court's 10/3/2025 Order. Thus, the Court finds that Plaintiff has stated a claim for purposes of Section 1915A against the named Defendants in their individual capacities under 28 U.S.C. Section 1983. (See D. #4 ); see also Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519, 520 (1972) (holding federal courts shall hold allegations in a pro se complaint to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers). The Clerk is DIRECTED to attempt service on the named Defendants pursuant to the standard procedures. Entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 10/21/2025. (RES)
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| Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Sabrina Williams. Responses due by 10/28/2025 (RES) |
| Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Jon Hofmann, Kenneth Richmond, Sandi Russell, filed by Sabrina Williams.(RES) |
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Filing 3
ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 10/3/2025. Plaintiff's #2 Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED, and her #1 Complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint addressing the above deficiencies by no later than October 17, 2025. If Plaintiff fails to do so, her case will be dismissed with prejudice for want of prosecution. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). See full written Order. (RES)
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| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Sabrina Williams. Responses due by 10/14/2025 (Attachments: #1 envelope)(RES) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Sabrina Williams. (Attachments: #1 civil cover sheet, #2 envelope)(RES) |
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