Goff v. Eppinger et al
Plaintiff: John Thomas Goff
Defendant: LaShaunn Eppinger, Ronald Armbruster, Ronald Smith and Michael Davis
Case Number: 1:2018cv00671
Filed: March 23, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Cleveland Office
County: Lorain
Presiding Judge: James S. Gwin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None

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September 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Opinion & Order signed by Judge James S. Gwin on 9/12/18. The Court, for the reasons set forth in this order, dismisses the § 1983 First Amendment retaliation claim under Rule 12(b)(6), and dismisses without prejudice the § 1983 Fir st Amendment free exercise claim for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction on ripeness grounds. With respect to the Fourteenth Amendment § 1983 claims, the Court dismisses the substantive due process claim pursuant to §§ 1915(e)(2) and 1915A, and dismisses without prejudice the procedural due process and equal protection claims for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction on ripeness grounds. The Court therefore need not consider whether granting the permanent injunction is appropriate, and dismisses the action. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in good faith. (Related Docs. 1 and 10 ) (D,MA)
June 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Opinion & Order signed by Judge James S. Gwin on 6/26/18. Plaintiff's claims against defendants Eppinger, Armbruster, and Davis are dismissed under 28 U.S.C. §1915(e). His claims against all defendants under the Religious Land Us e and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000cc-1, are also dismissed. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in good faith. The Clerk's Office shall forward the appropriate documents to the U.S. Marshals for service of process upon defendant Smith. (D,MA)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Opinion & Order signed by Judge James S. Gwin on 3/30/18. The Court, for the reasons set forth in this order, denies plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order without prejudice. Plaintiff shall have 30 days from the date of this order file an amended complaint. Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. (Related Docs. 1 and 2 ) (D,MA)
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Plaintiff: John Thomas Goff
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