Patterson v. Bessent et al
| Wayne Patterson |
| Scott Bessent and Brooke Rollins |
| 1:2025cv01523 |
| December 29, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Ronald L Hanna |
| Jonathan E Hawley |
| Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment |
| None |
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Filing 12
TEXT ORDER: Defendants' #11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Responsive Pleading is GRANTED. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A), courts may, for good cause, extend time when a request is made before the original deadline expires. And Civil Local Rule 6.1 requires parties seeking an extension to state whether the opposing party consents to it. Defendants' motion does not do so, nor does it indicate that Defendants attempted to contact Plaintiff about the extension. Nonetheless, based on the circumstances discussed in Defendant's motion, the Court finds good cause. Accordingly, Defendants must file an answer or other responsive motion to Plaintiff's complaint on or by July 7, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on May 8, 2026. (NL)
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| Filing 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint or Other Responsive Pleading by Defendants Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins. Responses due by 5/22/2026 (Patel, Hinal) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Hinal A Patel on behalf of Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins (Patel, Hinal) |
| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Wayne Patterson Supplemental Proof of Service (Patterson, Wayne) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Wayne Patterson. Scott Bessent served on 3/12/2026, answer due 5/11/2026; Brooke Rollins served on 3/12/2026, answer due 5/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits to Proof of Service)(Patterson, Wayne) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Authorization to Participate in Electronic Case Filing by Plaintiff Wayne Patterson. Responses due by 3/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (RAH) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins. Original Summons mailed to Plaintiff for Service. (RAH) |
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TEXT ORDER striking the February 26, 2026 Text Order as duplicative. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on February 26, 2026. (NL)
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STRICKEN TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff has filed a #5 Notice of Filing of Summons. The document appears to be a summons that Plaintiff himself drafted, rather than the Court's official summons form, which is entitled "Civil Summons AO-440." The Clerk is thus DIRECTED to strike Plaintiff's #5 summons. Plaintiff is advised that form AO-440 can be found on the Central District of Illinois's official website. Upon completing that form, under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(b), Plaintiff is required to present it to the Clerk for signature and seal. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on February 26, 2026. (NL) Modified on 2/26/2026 (NL).
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TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff's #7 Motion for Authorization to Participate in Electronic Case Filing is GRANTED. See Civil LR 5.2 ("Pro se parties are not required to register for electronic filing but may apply to the Court for leave to file electronically, and if granted, must register for electronic filing and obtain a password."). Plaintiff is reminded of his obligation to comply with all local rules applicable to e-filing, including Civil Local Rule 5.4. If he has not already done so, Plaintiff is directed to register for electronic filing by (1) obtaining a PACER Account at www.pacer.gov; and (2) requesting filer permission by following the instructions found at Registering for an E-Filing Account at the bottom of the Court's web page at: https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on February 26, 2026. (NL)
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| Filing 5 STRICKEN pursuant to Text Order entered 2/25/2026 - NOTICE of Filing of Summons filed by Plaintiff Wayne Patterson. (RAH) Modified on 2/26/2026 (RAH). |
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TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff has filed a #5 Notice of Filing of Summons. The document appears to be a summons that Plaintiff himself drafted, rather than the Court's official summons form, which is entitled "Civil Summons AO-440." The Clerk is thus DIRECTED to strike Plaintiff's #5 summons. Plaintiff is advised that form AO-440 can be found on the Central District of Illinois's official website. Upon completing that form, under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(b), Plaintiff is required to present it to the Clerk for signature and seal. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on February 25, 2026. (NL)
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| Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number PIA 10008529 (JA) |
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TEXT ORDER: DENYING #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.3(B)(4)(b), the Court "may require security for payment of costs from any plaintiff... where the Court determines that such plaintiff: (1) has filed three or more prior actions in federal court that were dismissed as frivolous, malicious, or for failure to state a federal claim for relief". Civil LR 16.3(B)(4)(b). Here, the Court has determined that the Plaintiff has had at least three prior cases that were dismissed for failing to state a federal claim for relief. See, e.g., Schneider et al v. Wells Fargo Bank, NA et al, 1:19-cv-01297-JEH-RLH, (C.D. Ill. 2025); Patterson v. Adams et al, 1:17-cv-01078-JES-JEH, (C.D. Ill. 2017); Patterson v. The State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Human Services et al, 1:15-cv-01435-JES-JEH, (C.D. Ill. 2017). Accordingly, the Plaintiff is directed to pay the filing fee in this case within twenty-one days. The Court warns the Plaintiff that failure to do so may result in dismissal of the case without prejudice. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 02/18/2026.(BMR)
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| Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Scott Bessent, Brooke Rollins, filed by Wayne Patterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (RAH) |
| Filing 3 AMENDED MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Wayne Patterson. Responses due by 2/9/2026. (RAH) |
| Set Deadlines: Renewed Motion IFP Deadline set for 2/10/2026. (RAH) |
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TEXT ORDER: DENYING #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff's Application is incomplete as it does not state the amount of money received in various benefits that are necessary to evaluate his financial status and also contains answers that are incoherent. Plaintiff is granted leave to renew his Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis within twenty-one days of this Order. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 01/20/2025. (BMR)
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| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Wayne Patterson. Responses due by 1/12/2026. (RAH) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Wayne Patterson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit) (RAH) |
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