Amato et al. v. Montgomery et al.
| Regan Amato and William J. Amato |
| Fire Investigator Mark Montgomery, Investigator Kate Brown, David Borrell, City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Charles Roger Hall, Jr., Mike Loisel, Julia R. Bates, Wade Kapszukiewicz, State of Ohio, Michael Troendle, Allison Armstrong, Jeremy Vedra and Daniel Gerken |
| 3:2025cv01821 |
| September 2, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Jeffrey J Helmick |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 30
Reply to #24 Renewed Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by David Borrell, Lucas County, Ohio. (Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 29
Opposition to #24 Renewed Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Regan Amato, William J. Amato. (G,G)
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Filing 28
Motion for judgment on the pleadings as to all claims pled against them by Plaintiff Regan Amato filed by Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, Daniel Gerken, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 27
Motion for judgment on the pleadings as to all claims pled against them by Plaintiff William Amato filed by Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, Daniel Gerken, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 26
One USB drive containing videos identified as Exhibit A and B in support of Answer and Affirmative Defenses of Defendants to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint manually filed in the Toledo Clerk's Office as to Defendants City of Toledo, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department, Mark Montgomery, Investigator Kate Brown, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Michael Troendle, Allison Armstrong, Jeremy Vedra, and Daniel Gerken. Notice filed as cover sheet. Related document(s) #25 . (S,DM)
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Filing 25
Answer to #15 Amended complaint, filed by Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Daniel Gerken, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Attachments: #1 Manual Filing Notice of Manual Filing, #2 Exhibit Affidavit of Search Warrant, #3 Exhibit Investigative Report, #4 Exhibit Judgment Entry, #5 Exhibit Judgment Entry, #6 Exhibit Judgment Entry)(Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 24
Renewed Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by David Borrell, Lucas County, Ohio. (Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 23
Answer to #15 Amended complaint, filed by David Borrell, Lucas County, Ohio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - TMC proceedings and LCCP Indictment_Redacted, #2 Exhibit 2 - LCCP CR2024-0264 Orders)(Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 22
Order lifting the stay of this civil action; denying as moot Plaintiff Regan Amato's application to proceed in forma pauperis, (Doc. No. #2 ); granting Plaintiffs' motion for an extension and considering the First Amended Complaint to be the operative complaint filed as of the date of this Order - December 16, 2025, (Doc. Nos. #12 and #15 ); denying as moot Defendants' motions to dismiss Plaintiffs' initial Complaint and for judgment on the pleadings, (Doc. Nos. #8 , #9 , and #11 ); concluding Defendants' motions and Answer filed during the stay of this case are premature and thus, denying the motions without prejudice and striking the Answer. (Doc. Nos. #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , and #21 ); and setting forth next steps. Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 12/16/2025. (M,SM)
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Copy of Order mailed to Regan Amato at 1834 Brussels Street Toledo, OH 43612 and to William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St. Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 12/16/2025. Related document(s) #22 . (M,SM)
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Filing 21
Motion for leave to File Exhibits to Defendants' Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Daniel Gerken, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 20
Motion for extension of time to answer Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Daniel Gerken, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 19
Renewed Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Julia R. Bates, David Borrell, Charles Roger Hall, Jr, Mike Loisel, Lucas County, Ohio. (Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 18
Answer to #15 Amended complaint, filed by Julia R. Bates, David Borrell, Charles Roger Hall, Jr, Mike Loisel, Lucas County, Ohio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Amato 2024_09_17 TFIU Report_Redacted, #2 Exhibit 2 - TMC proceedings and LCCP Indictment_Redacted, #3 Exhibit 3 - LCCP CR2024-0264 Orders, #4 Exhibit 4 - Email Correspondence PRR State v. Regan Amato; CR24-2643)(Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 17
Motion for extension of time to Move, Plead or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 16
Attorney Appearance by Tammy Geiger Lavalette filed by on behalf of Allison Armstrong, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department, Michael Troendle, Jeremy Vedra. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Financial Transaction in the amount of $405 received from William Amato. Receipt # 15349. Related document(s) #14 . (G,G)
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Filing 15
Amended complaint against David Borrell, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Mark Montgomery and adding new party defendant(s) Charles Roger Hall Jr., Mike Loisel, Julia R. Bates, Wade Kapszukiwicz, State of Ohio, Michael Troendle, Allison Armstrong, Jeremy Vedra, Daniel Gerken. Filed by William J. Amato, Regan Amato. (S,DM)
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Filing 14
Order: Within thirty (30) days of this Order, Plaintiffs shall either: (a) pay the full filing fee of $405; or (b) file an application to proceed IFP that has been completed by Plaintiff William J. Amato. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of this case without further notice. Until this matter has been resolved, this case is stayed. re #1 , #2 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 11/19/2025. (M,SM)
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Copy of Order mailed to Regan Amato at 1834 Brussels Street Toledo, OH 43612; and Copy of Order and blank IFP application mailed to William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St. Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 11/19/2025. Related document(s) #14 . (M,SM)
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Filing 13
Opposition to #12 Motion for extension of time until November 24, 2025 to to file amended complaint filed by Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email)(Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 12
Motion for extension of time until November 24, 2025 to to file amended complaint filed by Regan Amato, William J. Amato. (S,DM)
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Filing 11
Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by David Borrell, Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Lucas County, Ohio. (Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 10
Answer to #1 Complaint, filed by David Borrell, Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Lucas County, Ohio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Amato 2024_09_17 TFIU Report_Redacted, #2 Exhibit 2 - TMC proceedings and LCCP Indictment_Redacted, #3 Exhibit 3 - LCCP CR2024-0264 Orders)(Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 9
Motion to dismiss all claims of Plaintiff William Amato for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, with memorandum in support filed by Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Charles, Jeffrey)
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Filing 8
Motion to dismiss all claims of Plaintiff Regan Amato for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, with memorandum in support filed by Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Motion for Release of Grand Jury Transcript/Testimony)(Charles, Jeffrey)
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Filing 7
Marginal Entry Order granting Defendants Lucas County, Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, David Borell, sued in his official and individual capacities, and the Lucas County Sheriff's Office's Motion for an Extension of Time until 10/27/2025 to move, plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. re #6 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 9/18/2025.(M,SM)
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Copy of Order mailed to Regan Amato at 1834 Brussels Street Toledo, OH 43612 and William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St. Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 9/18/2025. Related document(s) #7 . (M,SM)
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Filing 6
Motion for extension of time until October 27, 2025 to answer move, plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by David Borrell, Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Lucas County, Ohio. (Pituch, Kevin)
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Filing 5
Marginal Entry Order granting Defendants City of Toledo, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department, Mark Montgomery, and Investigator Kate Brown's Motion for an Extension of Time until 10/27/2025 to move, plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. re #4 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 9/16/2025.(M,SM)
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Copy of Order mailed to Regan Amato at 1834 Brussels Street Toledo, OH 43612 and William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St. Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 9/16/2025. Related document(s) #5 . (M,SM)
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Filing 4
Motion for extension of time until October 27, 2025 to answer Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order )(Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 3
Attorney Appearance by Tammy Geiger Lavalette and Jeffrey B. Charles filed by on behalf of Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Mark Montgomery, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Toledo Police Department. (Lavalette, Tammy)
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Filing 2
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Plaintiff Regan Amato. (R,EM)
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Filing 1
Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights - Federal, State, and Local Law with jury demand against Mark Montgomery, David Borrell, Kate Brown, City of Toledo, Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Lucas County, Ohio, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, and Toledo Police Department. Filing fee not paid, IFP. Filed by Regan Amato and William J. Amato. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Demand Letter) (R,EM)
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Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay. (R,EM)
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Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick assigned to case. (R,EM)
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