Dixon v. Gerling et al
Plaintiff: Rachel Dixon
Defendant: Jennifer Gerling, Dr. Killian & Associates, Montgomery County Courthouse, Sheriffs Office and Medicaid Drs.
Case Number: 3:2026cv03104
Filed: March 27, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Colleen R Lawless
Referring Judge: Douglas J Quivey
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 JUDGMENT entered. (JPL)
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colleen R. Lawless on 5/11/2026: Pursuant to the Court's Opinion and Order (Doc. #5 ), Plaintiff was given 21 days from the entry of the Order to amend her Complaint. The deadline has passed with no amended pleading filed. This case is hereby dismissed. The Clerk is directed to close this case and enter judgment for Defendants. (JPL)
April 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 OPINION entered by Judge Colleen R. Lawless on 4/10/26: The Petition for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Doc. #4 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. #2 ) is Dismissed without Prejudice under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). The Court grants Plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint within 21 days from the entry of this Order. Failure to file an amended complaint within that time may result in dismissal of this case with prejudice. SEE FULL WRITTEN OPINION. (FDS)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 AMENDED MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Rachel Dixon. Responses due by 4/23/2026 (FDS)
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colleen R. Lawless on 4/8/26: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (doc. #1 ). While Plaintiff submitted an affidavit in support of the application, she did not sign the affidavit under penalty of perjury. Accordingly, the Application (doc. #1 ) is DENIED with leave to refile an amended application or pay the filing fee by 4/21/2026. (FDS)
March 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Rachel Dixon.(FDS)
March 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Rachel Dixon. Responses due by 4/10/2026 (FDS)

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Plaintiff: Rachel Dixon
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