Bentz v. Collins et al
| David Robert Bentz |
| . Collins, . Shawill, . Greene, . Williams, . Moon, . Gadsko, Brant Mountain, Ryan Knight, Eric Wahlfil, Clayton Stephenson, . Clark, John Doe #1, John Doe #2, John Doe #3, . Aerns, John/Jane Doe #5, John Doe #6, John Doe #7, John Doe #8, John/Jane Doe #9, John Doe #10, John/Jane Doe #11, John Doe #12 and John and Jane Does |
| 3:2025cv03203 |
| July 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Colin Stirling Bruce |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 1/6/2026. Plaintiff's motion to re-open the case #14 is DENIED as moot. In a Text Order dated January 5, 2026, the Court re-opened this case because Plaintiff paid the filing fee, in full. Because the Court has already re-opened this case, Plaintiff's motion is moot. (KE)
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| Filing 14 MOTION to Reopen Case by Plaintiff David Robert Bentz. Responses due by 1/20/2026. (RAH) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 1/5/2026. Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time #13 is GRANTED. Based upon Plaintiff's payment of the required filing fee, in full, the Clerk of the Court is directed to re-open this case. The Court will conduct a merit review of Plaintiff's Complaint, that is required by 28 USC Section 1915A, as soon as the Court's schedule permits. (KE)
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| Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Re-Open Case and Pay Filing Fee by Plaintiff David Robert Bentz. Responses due by 1/16/2026. (RAH) |
| Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number PIA #100008179 (DW) |
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Filing 12
ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 12/29/2025. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED: 1. Plaintiff's second motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #10 is DENIED. 2. Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE based upon Plaintiff's failure to pay the filing fee of $405.00, in full, and based upon Plaintiff's failure to comply with the Court's November 24, 2025 Order. 3. This case is now CLOSED; no Judgment to enter. 4. Plaintiff may move to re-open this case by January 5, 2026. 5. If he moves to re-open this case, Plaintiff must pay the $405.00 filing fee along with his motion. 6. If Plaintiff does not move to re- open this case by January 5, 2026, and if he does not accompany his motion with the payment of $405.00 for the filing fee, this case will remain closed. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER.(SAG)
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| Filing 10 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by David Robert Bentz. (RAH) |
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Filing 11
ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 11/24/2025. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #7 is DENIED with leave to re-file. If he re-files his motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, Plaintiff must provide the information sought by the Court above so that the Court may determine whether he is eligible for IFP status. Alternatively, Plaintiff may pay the $405.00 filing fee required to litigate this case. Plaintiff must either pay the $405.00 or re-move for IFP status by December 15, 2025. If Plaintiff fails to pay the filing fee or if he fails to re-file his motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis or if he fails to provide the information requested by the Court, the Court will dismiss this case. See written order. (KE) Modified on 12/16/2025 to add document. (KE).
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| Filing 9 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by David Robert Bentz. (RAH) |
| Filing 8 Letter Requesting Trust Fund Ledger. Trust fund ledger sheets due by 11/3/2025. (KE) |
| Filing 7 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by David Robert Bentz.(DW) |
| Filing 6 Remark: IFP Form to Plaintiff pursuant to Text Order entered this date. (KE) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 10/7/2025. On July 11, 2025, Plaintiff filed this case alleging a violation of his Constitutional rights. However, Plaintiff did not pay the required $405.00 filing fee, nor did he move for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, the Court ordered Plaintiff to take one of these two actions by August 1, 2025. The Court warned Plaintiff that it may dismiss this case if he failed to comply with the Court's Order. On August 4, 2025, Plaintiff asked the Court to extend this deadline. Based upon his motion, the Court gave Plaintiff up to and including September 29, 2025, within which to pay the required filing fee or to move for leave to proceed IFP. On September 23, 2025, Plaintiff submitted his prison trust fund ledgers to the Court and asked the Court to grant his "motion." However, Plaintiff did not complete and file the Court's IPF form, nor did he file a separate motion that contains the information necessary for the Court to determine whether Plaintiff is eligible to proceed IFP in this case. Accordingly, the Court will give Plaintiff one last opportunity to comply before dismissing this case. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send the forms necessary for Plaintiff to move for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this case. Plaintiff should complete these forms and file them with the Court after he has provided the required information and signed the forms so that the Court can determine if he is eligible for IFP status. If he does not want to use the Court's forms, Plaintiff should file a motion seeking leave to proceed in forma pauperis that provides all of the information required by the Court's IFP form. Plaintiff must move for IFP status or pay the $405.00 filing fee by October 31, 2025. Otherwise, the Court will dismiss this case. (KE) Modified on 10/8/2025 to correct typographical error. (KE).
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| Filing 5 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by David Robert Bentz (JMB) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 8/5/2025. Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time #4 is GRANTED, and Plaintiff has up to and including September 29, 2025, within which to pay the $405.00 filing fee or to move for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. If Plaintiff fails to take one of these two actions timely, the Court may dismiss this case. (KE)
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| Filing 4 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Proceed In Forma Paueris by Plaintiff David Robert Bentz. Responses due by 8/18/2025. (RAH) |
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Filing 3
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 7/11/2025. Plaintiff has filed a Complaint but has not paid the $405 filing fee nor filed a petition to proceed in forma pauperis. Within 21 days of the entry of this order, Plaintiff must pay the $405 filing fee in full or file a petition to proceed in forma pauperis with attached trust fund ledgers for the last 6 months. Failure to comply without good cause will result in dismissal of this case without prejudice, and the Plaintiff will still be responsible for payment of the filing fee. See 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1914. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff the forms for proceeding in forma pauperis.(SAG)
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| Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Effective immediately, all documents should be mailed or scanned to the Urbana Division, 201 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61802.Merit Review Deadline set for 7/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues)(SAG) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by David Robert Bentz.(SAG) |
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