Howell v. Massachusetts Attorneys General et al
Plaintiff: Curtis Howell
Defendant: Massachusetts Attorneys General, Department of Justice, Lowell Police Department, Panera Bread, Department of Youth Services, City of Boston, Drake and Universal, Kanye West and Universal, United States Postal Service, Billerica House of Correction, Department of Corrections, IRS and Community Teamwork
Case Number: 1:2021cv11979
Filed: December 8, 2021
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Presiding Judge: Allison D Burroughs
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 30, 2022 Filing 72 USCA Judgment as to #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Curtis Howell. Appeal Dismissed.... (Paine, Matthew)
August 26, 2022 Filing 71 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ECF No. #70 is stricken pursuant to, and for failure to comply with, the Court's July 28, 2022, and August 22, 2022 orders (ECF Nos. 58 and #69 ) for the plaintiff to discontinue filing papers in this closed action.(McManus, Caetlin)
August 22, 2022 Filing 70 ***STRICKEN*** see ECF No. 91 . NOTICE/ List of Filings by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin) Modified on 8/26/2022 (McManus, Caetlin).
August 22, 2022 Filing 69 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. (McManus, Caetlin)
August 17, 2022 Filing 68 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. For the reasons set forth in the Court's July 28, 2022 Order, [ECF No. 58 ], Plaintiff's consolidated motions, [ECF Nos. #60 , #67 ], motions for relief of judgment, [ECF Nos. #61 , #66 ], and motion to object, [ECF No. #65 ], are DENIED. (McManus, Caetlin)
August 12, 2022 Filing 67 Consolidated MOTION for Objection related to Obstruction of Justice, motion for Discovery/ Injunctive Relief by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
August 5, 2022 Filing 66 MOTION Relief of Judgment by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McManus, Caetlin)
August 5, 2022 Filing 65 MOTION to Object (Denial of access to courts and speedy disposition) by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McManus, Caetlin)
August 1, 2022 Filing 64 USCA Case Number 22-1600 for #62 Notice of Appeal, filed by Curtis Howell. (Paine, Matthew)
August 1, 2022 Filing 63 Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #62 Notice of Appeal. (Paine, Matthew)
July 29, 2022 Filing 62 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #49 Order on Motion to Correct, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Curtis Howell NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 8/18/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McManus, Caetlin)
July 29, 2022 Filing 59 Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals re #39 Notice of Appeal, Documents included: ECF No. 58 (Paine, Matthew)
July 28, 2022 Filing 61 MOTION for Relief of Judgment by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
July 28, 2022 Filing 60 Consolidated MOTION for Correction of Clerical Errors (Docket Entries and Records) by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
July 28, 2022 Filing 58 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Electronic Order entered denying #57 Motion to correct clerical errors and the record. As stated in the Courts order on July 20, 2022, [ECF No. 54 ], this case has been dismissed and the docket is closed. Plaintiff also has filed a notice of appeal, [ECF No. #39 ], which divests this district court of jurisdiction. See 28 U.S.C. 1291 (providing that "the courts of appeals shall have jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions of the district courts."). Plaintiff is thereby ORDERED to cease filing additional pleadings on this docket and the Clerk of the Court is directed to transmit the supplemental record to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. (McManus, Caetlin)
July 25, 2022 Filing 57 MOTION to correct clerical errors and the record (Objection) by Curtis Howell.(McManus, Caetlin)
July 25, 2022 Filing 56 NOTICE that I can only file Appeal and Motions in the Federal Court by paper not ECF by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin)
July 20, 2022 Filing 55 Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals re #39 Notice of Appeal, Documents included: ECF Nos. 49 and 50 (Paine, Matthew)
July 20, 2022 Filing 54 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying #52 Motion for Discovery of Evidence / Subpoena of documentation evidence. This case was dismissed on July 18, 2022 because Howell's amended complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted and because the Court lacked jurisdiction over Howell's claims against the United States Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service, and Postal Service. See ECF No. #50 . Howell's case in this court under Docket No. 21-cv-11979-ADB is closed, and the Court will not authorize discovery in this matter. (McManus, Caetlin)
July 18, 2022 Filing 53 Copy of Letter/request (non-motion) from Curtis Howell to Department of Justice. (McManus, Caetlin)
July 18, 2022 Filing 52 MOTION for Discovery of Evidence/ Subpoena of documentation evidence by Curtis Howell. (Attachment #1 Copy of envelope) (McManus, Caetlin).
July 18, 2022 Filing 51 Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals re #39 Notice of Appeal, Documents included: ECF Nos. 49 and 50 (Paine, Matthew)
July 18, 2022 Filing 50 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. ORDER DISMISSING CASE(PSSA, 3)
July 18, 2022 Filing 49 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered denying #32 Motion to Correct; denying #33 Motion ; denying #34 Motion; ordering that action be dismissed. (PSSA, 3)
June 17, 2022 Filing 48 Request for Attorney/ Court Cost fees from the Defendants in the Case who Defaulted on Waiver of Summons Within the Appointed Statutory Time Frame (30 days) from Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
June 17, 2022 Filing 47 NOTICE of Service of Amended Complaints and Federal Appeals by Curtis Howell (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Copy of Notice of Appeal previously filed, #3 Exhibits)(McManus, Caetlin)
June 16, 2022 Filing 46 Remark: Misdirected filings received from the Court of Appeals. Notice of Appeal filed by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
June 15, 2022 Filing 45 Letter re. EXHIBIT in Support of motion for Relief of Judgment by Curtis Howell. (Attachment(s): #1 EXHIBIT of a Correct Complaint and Statement of Claims/ Right of Action for All Federal Courts) (McManus, Caetlin).
June 15, 2022 Filing 44 USCA Case Number 22-1475 for #39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Curtis Howell. (Paine, Matthew)
June 15, 2022 Filing 43 Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #40 Notice of Appeal. (Paine, Matthew)
June 15, 2022 Filing 42 Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #39 Notice of Appeal (Paine, Matthew)
June 10, 2022 Filing 40 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #27 Order on Motions, 29 Order on Motion for Default Judgment, by Curtis Howell NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 6/30/2022. (Attachments: #1 Addendum, #2 Appendix, #3 Copy of Envelope)(McManus, Caetlin)
June 9, 2022 Filing 41 Objection/ Motion to Change of Venue Request from Curtis Howell. (Attachment #1 Cover Letter) (McManus, Caetlin).
June 9, 2022 Filing 39 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #27 Order on Motions, 29 Order on Motion for Default Judgment, by Curtis Howell. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at #http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at #http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 6/29/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(McManus, Caetlin)
May 27, 2022 Filing 38 Exhibit from Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Envelope)(McManus, Caetlin)
May 27, 2022 Filing 37 NOTICE Describing the Above Format Structure of the Case Dockets and Defendants by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin)
May 27, 2022 Filing 36 Request for the Record/ Objections by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin)
May 6, 2022 Filing 35 NOTICE and Affidavit of Service/ Request for Default Judgments by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin)
May 4, 2022 Filing 34 MOTION to Object/ Motion for Default Judgment by Curtis Howell.(McManus, Caetlin)
April 25, 2022 Filing 33 MOTION for Relief of Judgment by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McManus, Caetlin)
April 13, 2022 Filing 32 MOTION to Objection to Ruling/MOTION to Correct Clerical Errors by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter)(McManus, Caetlin)
April 13, 2022 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appeal Ruling Made by the Judge re rulings in 21-cv-11978 ADB and 21-cv-11976 JGD by Curtis Howell (McManus, Caetlin)
April 8, 2022 Filing 30 Letter/request (non-motion) from Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
April 8, 2022 Filing 29 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Plaintiff's motion to object/motion for default judgment, [ECF No. #28 ], is DENIED. Defendants have not defaulted because summonses have not issued in this case. (McManus, Caetlin)
April 7, 2022 Filing 28 MOTION to Object, Motion for Default Judgment by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
April 6, 2022 Filing 27 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered denying #2 Motion to Appoint Counsel. ; granting #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying #7 Motion; denying #8 Motion; denying #9 Motion to Correct; granting #12 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying #13 Motion; denying #14 Motion for Extension of Time; denying #20 Motion; denying #21 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying #25 Motion for Default Judgment; denying #26 Motion for Attorney Fees (PSSA, 3) (Main Document 27 replaced on 4/7/2022) (PSSA, 3).
April 5, 2022 Filing 26 MOTION for Attorney Cost and Fees by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
April 5, 2022 Filing 25 MOTION to Object/ Motion for Default Judgment by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Errata)(McManus, Caetlin) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/5/2022: #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit) (McManus, Caetlin).
March 30, 2022 Filing 24 REPLY to Response to #17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by City of Boston. (Maas, Randall) (Main Document 24 replaced on 3/30/2022, at request of filer, caption corrected.) (McManus, Caetlin).
March 30, 2022 Filing 23 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #22 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
March 30, 2022 Filing 22 MOTION for Leave to File Reply by City of Boston. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Maas, Randall)
March 25, 2022 Filing 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Curtis Howell.(McManus, Caetlin)
March 25, 2022 Filing 20 MOTION to Request Notice of Rulings (objections to prejudicial obstruction and delay to rights to redress) by Curtis Howell.(McManus, Caetlin)
March 25, 2022 Filing 19 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
March 17, 2022 Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Support re #17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by City of Boston. (Maas, Randall)
March 17, 2022 Filing 17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by City of Boston.(Maas, Randall)
March 15, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Service to Defendants, Notice Regarding Motions, Request for Docket Sheets by Curtis Howell (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(McManus, Caetlin)
March 14, 2022 Filing 15 Notices of Service of Process filed by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
February 23, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION to Enlarge Statutory Time Frame for Service by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
February 23, 2022 Filing 13 MOTION Relief from Judgment, Summonses by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(McManus, Caetlin)
February 23, 2022 Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Curtis Howell.(McManus, Caetlin)
February 23, 2022 Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against United States Postal Service, Department of Justice, Drake and Universal, Massachusetts Attorneys General, City of Boston, Kanye West and Universal, IRS, Community Teamwork, filed by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Original Complaint, #2 Proposed Summonses)(McManus, Caetlin) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/23/2022: #3 Cover Letter) (McManus, Caetlin).
January 20, 2022 Filing 10 Letter/request (non-motion) from Curtis Howell re. Request for Employment Records. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (McManus, Caetlin)
January 3, 2022 Filing 9 Consolidated Motion to Correct Clerical Errors (Alter or Suspend) and (Take Note to my Written objections) by Curtis Howell. (McManus, Caetlin)
January 3, 2022 Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Se Court Cost, to Compel Rulings by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (McManus, Caetlin)
December 22, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION to Correct Clerical Errors (Respectfully) by Curtis Howell.(McDonagh, Christina)
December 15, 2021 Filing 6 Letter/request (non-motion) from Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Envelope)(McManus, Caetlin)
December 10, 2021 Filing 5 AMENDED DOCUMENTS by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 Amended Civil Action Cover Sheet, #2 Amended Page 4 of Complaint, #3 Copy of envelope)(McManus, Caetlin)
December 8, 2021 Filing 4 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (Finn, Mary)
December 7, 2021 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Curtis Howell.(Castilla, Francis)
December 7, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Curtis Howell.(Castilla, Francis)
December 7, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Curtis Howell. (Attachments: #1 category form, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 waiver of summonses)(Castilla, Francis) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/8/2021: #4 complaint) (Castilla, Francis).

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