HOWARD v. SIMMERMAN et al
| THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR. |
| CHRISTOP SIMMERMAN, M. BARRON and P. LOCKARD |
| 2:2026cv00021 |
| January 12, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana |
| James Patrick Hanlon |
| M Kendra Klump |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 16
RECEIPT #21116 for partial filing fee in the amount of $21.60, paid by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD JR.. (DJH)
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Filing 15
FINAL JUDGMENT - The Court, having this day made its Order directing the entry of final judgment, now enters FINAL JUDGMENT. The action is dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 5/21/2026.(TPS)
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Filing 14
ORDER DISMISSING ACTION AND DIRECTING ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT - Mr. Howard's allegations fail to state a claim. Dkt. #11 . Therefore, this action is dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Final judgment shall now issue. (SEE ORDER.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 5/21/2026.(TPS)
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Filing 13
RESPONSE re #11 ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT AND OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW CAUSE, filed by Plaintiff THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(SAS)
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Filing 12
RECEIPT #20760 for Partial filing fee fee in the amount of $25.50, paid by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD JR.. (JHS)
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Filing 11
ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT AND OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW CAUSE - The plaintiff's complaint must be dismissed for each of the reasons set forth above. The plaintiff shall have through May 13, 2026, in which to show cause why Judgment consistent with this Order should not issue. If no response is filed, this action will be dismissed without further notice or opportunity to show cause. SEE ORDER. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/20/2026.(AAS)
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Filing 10
RECEIPT #20402 for partial filing fee in the amount of $27.00, paid by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD JR.. (DJH)
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Filing 9
ORDER Directing Monthly Payments be made from Prison Account of THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR., 136138 - Plaintiff's custodian is directed to withhold sums from the inmate trust account of THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR., 136138, and to forward such sums to the Clerk of this Court at 46 East Ohio Street, Room 105, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, consistent with paragraph 2 of this Entry. The appropriate cause number, 2:26-cv-00021-JPH-MKK, should be placed on each payment sent to the Clerk. Checks must be issued for a single plaintiff and include the case number or numbers to which the payment should be applied. As of the issuance of this Order, the balance of the filing fee still due in this case is $299.17. SEE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 2/19/2026.(AAS)
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Filing 8
RECEIPT #EV1467 for Partial Filing Fee fee in the amount of $50.83, paid by Wabash Valley Correctional Facility f/b/o Thomas Howard. (AAS)
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Filing 7
ORDER ON MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS - The plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, dkt. #3 , is GRANTED to the extent that the plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $50.83. The plaintiff shall have through February 17, 2026, in which to pay this sum to the clerk of the district court. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 1/15/2026. (See Order.) (BAA)
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Filing 6
ORDER ON PRO SE INMATE CIVIL RIGHTS FILINGS - These general procedures apply to all non-habeas civil filings of pro se inmates and their opponents in federal, state, or county custody. The parties must carefully read and comply with this Order. The purpose of this Order is to provide guidance to the parties while also promoting the efficient management of the case. The failure to comply with this Order may result in sanctions, up to and including the dismissal of this action. (See Order.). Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on January 12, 2026. (DJH)
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Filing 5
Notice Regarding Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (DJH)
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Filing 4
MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with Trust Account Statement, filed by Plaintiff THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR. (DJH) (Main Document 3 replaced on 3/5/2026) (SAM).
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Filing 2
COMPLAINT against M. BARRON, P. LOCKARD, CHRISTOP SIMMERMAN, filed by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR. (No fee paid with this filing) (DJH) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/5/2026: #1 Exhibit) (SAM).
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Filing 1
CONSENT to Prisoner E-Service by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR located at WVCF. Pursuant to General Order 2013-1, documents submitted by THOMAS JEROME HOWARD, JR to the court for filing will generate a Notice of Electronic Filing that will constitute official service upon registered users of CM/ECF. If any parties to the case are not registered CM/ECF users, the Clerk of the Court will mail the document via U.S. Postal Service on behalf of the inmate. NOTE: The E-Filing Program does not affect the obligation of other parties to serve copies of documents in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (DJH)
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