Morgan v. U.S. Bank et al
Plaintiff: James Morgan
Defendant: U.S. Bank and Erecile Taylor
Case Number: 1:2026cv01343
Filed: February 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Joan H Lefkow
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 12, 2026 Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Motion for attorney representation #16 is denied. For reasons stated in order of 2/6/2026 #10 , the amended complaint fails to demonstrate jurisdiction of the federal court. Taken as a motion under Rule 60 for relief from judgment, none of the factors justifying relief are present. If Plaintiff is dissatisfied with the ruling, he may appeal. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #15 is moot. The Court granted an earlier IFP application. Case remains terminated. Mailed notice (ags)
February 11, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION by Plaintiff James Morgan for attorney representation. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 11, 2026 Filing 15 APPLICATION by Plaintiff James Morgan for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 11, 2026 Filing 14 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff James Morgan. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 11, 2026 Filing 13 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 11, 2026 Filing 12 RECEIVED Amended Complaint and 0 copies by James Morgan. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 6, 2026 Filing 11 ENTERED JUDGMENT. Mailed notice (ags)
February 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: This case is dismissed on the court's own motion for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiff's motion for attorney representation (dkt. #5 ) is denied. Status hearing date is stricken. Civil case terminated. Signed by the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow on 2/6/2026. Mailed notice (ags)
February 6, 2026 Filing 9 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Minute entry #8 is entered in error. Mailed notice (ags)
February 6, 2026 Filing 8 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #4 granted. The Court instructs the Clerk to issue summons for service of the complaint on Defendant and appoints the United States Marshals Service to effect service. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff a copy of this order along with a blank USM-285 (Marshals Service) form and instructions. Plaintiff must complete and return the USM-285 form for service on Defendant(s). The Marshal is authorized to mail a request for waiver of service to the Defendant in the manner prescribed by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(2) before attempting personal service. Motion for attorney representation #5 is denied without prejudice. An initial status hearing is set for 4/22/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person in courtroom 2201. Mailed notice (ags)
February 5, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION by Plaintiff James Morgan for attorney representation. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/05/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 Filing 4 APPLICATION by Plaintiff James Morgan for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/05/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff James Morgan. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/05/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/05/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and 0 copies by James Morgan. (Exhibits) (Received at the Intake Counter on 02/05/2026.) (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (qrtr, )
February 5, 2026 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (qrtr, )

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