Michalski v. Kloski et al.
Plaintiff: James Michalski
Defendant: John Kloski, Lt. Elizabeth Kirk, Chief Troy Hager, Thomas M. Sill, Max Anderson, Jr., Tim Brown, Pete V. Wayman and Madison Township
Case Number: 1:2025cv02016
Filed: September 22, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Pamela A Barker
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Order of Case Dismissal. Because Plaintiff has failed to perfect service on the above Defendants and failed to show good cause, the case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Judge Pamela A. Barker on 1/9/2026. (P,K)
January 7, 2026 Filing 5 Certificate of service with attachments filed by James Michalski. (Goldstein, Michelle) Modified text to indicate exhibits not filed as attachments on 1/28/2026 (M,CE).
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order to Show Cause. Because there is nothing contained in the record that demonstrates why service upon the named Defendants has not been completed within ninety (90) days, the Court hereby notifies Plaintiff that unless good cause is shown for failure to serve the named Defendants as provided under the Rules, the case will be dismissed without prejudice on January 7, 2026. Judge Pamela A. Barker on 12/23/2025. (P,K)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] Counsel and the parties are hereby advised that this Court will not accept ex parte telephone calls to Chambers regarding substantive issues in pending cases. The Court speaks through its docket. While it may be appropriate to call Chambers regarding routine, non-substantive matters (such as requests for the dial in information for an upcoming status conference, etc.), it is not appropriate under any circumstances for counsel to call Chambers ex parte for guidance or clarification regarding substantive matters, including matters relating to existing case management deadlines, requests to file briefing, and/or inquiries regarding the status of pending motions. All questions regarding substantive matters in pending cases must be filed as a motion on the public docket, with the following exception. If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires this Court's immediate assistance, the parties may call Chambers for assistance, but must do so jointly (and not on an ex parte basis). Judge Pamela A. Barker on 9/25/2025. (D,I)
September 24, 2025 Filing 3 Magistrate Consent Form issued. Summons not provided and was not issued. (B,Ch)
September 24, 2025 Filing 2 Supplement to complaint- Civil Cover Sheet, filed by James Michalski. Related document(s) #1 . (Goldstein, Michelle)
September 24, 2025 Judge Pamela A. Barker assigned to case. (B,Ch)
September 24, 2025 Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong. (B,Ch)
September 22, 2025 Filing 1 Complaint for Violations of Civil Rights Under 42 U.S.C. 1983 with jury demand against Elizabeth Kirk, John Kloski, Madison Township, Ohio, Tim brown, troy hager, Thomas sill. Filing fee paid $ 405.00, Receipt number AOHNDC-13303112. Filed by James Michalski. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Goldstein, Michelle)

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Plaintiff: James Michalski
Represented By: Michelle E. Goldstein
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Defendant: John Kloski
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Defendant: Lt. Elizabeth Kirk
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Defendant: Max Anderson, Jr.
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Defendant: Pete V. Wayman
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