Smith v. MGM Property Management et al
| Jerry A Smith |
| MGM Property Management LLC, Lakenya Dow, Kevin Morse, Sonya Scott Dix and MGM Property Management |
| 2:2025cv00531 |
| November 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana |
| Gretchen S Lund |
| Abizer Zanzi |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 405 Fair Housing Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 40
REPLY to Response to Motion re #32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by MGM Property Management LLC. (Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 39
MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties. Magistrate Consent forms due by 6/4/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (shk)
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Filing 38
In-person / Video RULE 16 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 5/14/2026, before Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi. Pro se Pltf appeared in person. Dft appeared by attys Elizabeth Barnes and Jack Whitsitt via video conference. The Court adopts the parties proposed discovery plan as follows: Initial Disclosures to be exchanged by 6/15/2026. The parties' deadline to file and serve written discovery requests is 7/10/2026. Pltf's deadline to seek permission to join additional parties or amend the pleadings is 7/31/2026; and for Dft is 8/31/2026. Plaintiff expert witness disclosures and reports to be delivered to the defendant by 11/11/2026. Defendant expert witness disclosures and reports to be delivered to the plaintiff by 12/11/2026. The parties' deadline to serve any supplements pursuant to Rule 26(e)(2) is 1/11/2027. Deadline for Completion of Discovery is 2/1/2027. The parties deadline to complete mediation or conduct a judicial settlement conference is 2/1/2027.Non-Dispositive Motions due by 12/30/2026. The Court sets this matter for a Status Conference set for 9/1/2026 09:30 AM CST in US District Court - Hammond before Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi. Pro se Pltf is ordered to appear in person. Counsel for Dft may appear by video conference using Zoom video information previously provided. Parties to file a joint status report regarding status of discovery, including discovery completed to date and anticipated discovery remaining, if any, and status of mediation or settlement discussions to date by 8/25/2026. (Order attached) (Copy mailed to pro se party) (FTR.) (shk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/14/2026: #1 Corrected R16 Order) (shk).
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Filing 37
Plaintiff's NOTICE to the Court by Jerry A Smith. (nhc)
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Filing 36
Plaintiff's Amended RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re #32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jerry A Smith. (nhc)
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Filing 35
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting filed by Jerry Smith. (nhc)
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Filing 34
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 33
BRIEF in Support of #32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Morse(Officer/Representative of MGM Property Management ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 32
MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Morse. (Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 31
ORDER AND NOTICE OF RULE 16 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: In-Person/Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 5/14/2026 10:30 AM CST in US District Court - Hammond before Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi. Pro Se Plaintiff is ORDERED to appear in person. Counsel for Defendant may appear telephonically. Parties are instructed to call 833-568-8864, enter Meeting ID: 161 2255 6691, Push # to skip Participant ID, andenter Passcode 252788 when prompted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi on 4/9/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(shk)
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Filing 30
ORDER: Each party and each attorney in this case shall take reasonable steps to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) that is relevant to any claim or defense in this case, whether or not the information is admissible at trial. This requirement relates back to the point in time when the party or attorney reasonably anticipated litigation about these matters. Text entry order by Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi on 4/1/2026. (shk)
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. Finding good cause, the Court hereby EXTENDS dft's deadline to file a responsive pleading through 4/24/2026. Text entry only by Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi on 3/31/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(shk)
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Filing 28
NOTICE of Appearance by Jack L Whitsitt on behalf of Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin M Morse(individually), Kevin Morse(Officer/Representative of MGM Property Management ) (Whitsitt, Jack)
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Filing 27
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Defendants Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Moore. (Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Lucas Barnes on behalf of Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Moore (Barnes, Elizabeth)
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Filing 25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jerry A Smith. Lakenya Dow served on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026; MGM Property Management LLC served on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026; Kevin Morse(Officer/Representative of MGM Property Management ) served on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026; Sonya Scott Dix served on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026. (nhc)
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Filing 24
Plaintiff's MOTION for Class Certification Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 by Plaintiff Jerry A Smith. (Attachment: #1 Exhibit). (nhc)
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Filing 23
Summons Issued as to Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Morse(Officer/Representative of MGM Property Management ), Sonya Scott Dix. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (nhc)
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Filing 22
MEMORANDUM in Support #21 Amended Complaint by Jerry A Smith. (nhc)
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Filing 21
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Lakenya Dow, MGM Property Management, Kevin Morse, Sonya Scott Dix, filed by Jerry A Smith. (Attachment: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Summons). (nhc)
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Filing 20
RECEIPT of filing fee $297.50 Receipt No. H5226 from Jerry A Smith. (filing fee paid in full). (nhc)
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Filing 19
RECEIPT of $50.00 for filing fee from Jerry A Smith. Receipt No. H5387. (jdb)
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Filing 18
RECEIPT of $30.00 for filing fee from Jerry A Smith. Receipt No. H5386. (jdb)
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Filing 16
ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, #8 is DENIED and Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, #6 , is DISMISSED. Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint correcting the deficiencies outlined above by 02/09/2026. Plaintiff may then file either another motion to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the statutory filing fee. If Plaintiff fails to do so within the time allowed, the Clerk of Court will be directed to close this case without further notice to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Gretchen S Lund on 01/07/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (jdb)
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Filing 15
Letter to Clerk of the Court from Jerry A Smith (Received money order but missing signature to process) (jdb)
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Filing 14
DECLARATION in Support of Complaint, Motion for Class Certification and Emergency Motion for TRO by Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 13
Partial Filing fee: $ 27.50, receipt number 5352. (rmf)
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Filing 12
Class Action Petitioner Information Form by Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 11
Class Action Petitioner Information Form by Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 10
MOTION for Class Certification by Plaintiff Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 9
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Jerry A Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(rmf)
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Filing 8
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Jerry A Smith. (Attachments: #1 In Support of Forma Pauperis)(rmf)
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Filing 7
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF #6 Amended Complaint by Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 6
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Bon Aire LLC, Bon Aire Partners LLC, Lakenya Dow, Jermel Garland, Pamela Kristek, K Lou, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin M Morse(individually), Kevin Morse(Owner, individually), Sonya Scott Dix, filed by Jerry A Smith. (Attachments: #1 Witness List, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons)(rmf)
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Filing 5
OPINION AND ORDER: Pla's Motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis #3 is denied, and his Complaint #1 is dismissed. Pla is granted leave to refile his motion to proceed in forma pauperis using the clerk-supplied IFP form, in accordance with N.D. Ind. L.R. 7-6, and his corrected complaint, by 12/29/2025. The clerk is directed to mail Plaintiff an AO239 form. Signed by Judge Gretchen S Lund on 11/25/2025. (Copy of order and form mailed to pla)(ash)
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Filing 4
SUPPLEMENTAL Memorandum: Claims against Sonya Scott Hicks filed by Jerry A Smith. (nhc)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Jerry A Smith. (rmf)
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Filing 2
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of #1 Pro Se Complaint by Jerry A Smith. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(rmf)
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Filing 1
PRO SE COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Tiffany Blakemore, Lakenya Dow, Jermel Garland, Sabrina Hilley, Pamela Kristek, MGM Property Management LLC, Kevin Moore, Julie Schaap, Sonya Scott Hicks, filed by Jerry A Smith. (Attachments: #1 Waiver of Service)(rmf)
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