Amato v. City of Toledo, et al.
| William J. Amato |
| City of Toledo, Vallie Bowman-English, Joshua W. Lanzinger, Unknown Court Security Officers/Bailiffs/Deputies, Unknown Clerk, Administrative, and Prosecutorial Participants, Alex Huguelet, Terry James, Shelly Kilburn, Sergeant Mick First, Kevin Alore and Lisa Fagliano |
| 3:2026cv00813 |
| April 6, 2026 |
| 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 32
Judgment Entry: For the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion and Order filed contemporaneously, Plaintiff's claims seeking declaratory or injunctive relief are dismissed. With respect to his claims for damages, all proceedings in this case are stayed pending the conclusion of the contempt proceedings in the Toledo Municipal Court as well as all appeals of the judgment in that case. This case is administratively closed, subject to reopening upon a written motion to reopen filed by Plaintiff demonstrating that the Toledo Municipal Court contempt case and all appeals associated with that case have been resolved or concluded. Further, I deny Plaintiff's renewed motion for the return of his property. (Doc. No. #20 ).No claims or defenses in this case are waived as a result of the stay. All other pending motions are denied without prejudice for potential refiling in the event the case is reopened. re #31 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 5/28/2026. (M,SM)
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Filing 31
Memorandum Opinion and Order dismissing Plaintiff's claims seeking declaratory or injunctive relief, staying all proceedings in this case (including his claims for damages) pending the conclusion of the contempt proceedings in the Toledo Municipal Court as well as all appeals of the judgment in that case, and administratively closing this case. re #1 , #18 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 5/28/2026. (M,SM)
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Copy of #31 Memorandum Opinion and Order and #32 Judgment Entry mailed to William J. Amato 5364 Monroe St. Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 5/28/2026. (V,S)
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Filing 30
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Defendant Joshua W. Lanzinger. Related document(s) #18 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Docket Report for First Contempt Case No. CRB-26-01663, #2 Exhibit B-02-26-2026 Notice of Hearing for Contempt of Court and Order to Appear Case No. CRB-26-01663, #3 Exhibit C-04-06-2026 Notice of Hearing Case No. CRB-26-01663, #4 Exhibit D-04-30-2026 Notice of Hearing for Contempt of Court and Order to Appear CRB-26-03544, #5 Exhibit E-Docket Report for Second Contempt Case No. CRB-26-03544)(Bowen, Cooper)
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Filing 29
Response in opposition to #20 Motion for Immediate return of seized property, and Motion for temporary restraining order filed by Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Bowen, Cooper)
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Filing 28
Attorney Appearance by Zachary G. Lemon, Jeffrey Charles and Tammy G. Lavalette filed by on behalf of Kevin Alore, Lisa Fagliano, Alex Huguelet, Terry James, Shelly Kilburn. (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 27
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Defendant Vallie Bowman-English. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Hearing, #2 Docket, #3 Notice of Hearing)(Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 26
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Defendant City of Toledo. (Attachments: #1 Docket)(Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 25
Amended Motion for extension of time until July 15, 2026 to answer Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Mick First. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Borell, John)
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Filing 24
Motion for extension of time until July 15, 2026 to answer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Mick First. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Sergeant Mick First's extension of time to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint until July 15, 2026)(Szuch, Elaine)
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Filing 23
Attorney Appearance by Elaine Berendsen Szuch and John A. Borell filed by on behalf of Mick First. (Szuch, Elaine)
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Filing 22
Notice of Related Cases and Request for Consolidation of Discovery Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a) filed by William J. Amato. (La,K)
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Filing 21
Exhibit List in Support of #18 Amended Complaint and #20 Renewed Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by William J. Amato. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Courthouse Signage Photographs, #2 Exhibit B- Toledo Municipal Court Local Rule 6(f) Order JE-25-12-003, #3 Exhibit C- Toledo Municipal Court Docket- Case No. CRB-26-1663-0101, #4 Exhibit D- Affidavit of Disqualification Against Judge Lanzinger, #5 Exhibit E- Plaintiff's Injury Journal Entry, #6 Exhibit F- New Bed Purchase Receipt, #7 Exhibit I, J, K- Declarations of William J. Amato, #8 Exhibit L- Declaration of William J. Amato, #9 Exhibit L1-L3- Contempt Charge, Identical Contempt Charge and Photographs of Sealed Certified Mail Envelope)(La,K)
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Filing 20
Renewed #13 Emergency Motion for Immediate Return of Seized Property and Motion for temporary restraining order filed by Plaintiff William J. Amato. (La,K)
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Filing 19
Original Summons issued to Plaintiff at Counter for service upon Kevin Alore, Lisa Fagliano, Mick First, Alex Huguelet, Terry James, and Shelly Kilburn. (La,K)
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Filing 18
Amended complaint adding new party defendants Alex Huguelet, Terry James, Shelly Kilburn, Mick First, Kevin Alore, Lisa Fagliano. Filed by William J. Amato. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons) (La,K)
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Filing 17
Motion to dismiss party filed by Defendant Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Toledo Municipal Docket, #2 Exhibit B Notice of Hearing 3/26/26, #3 Exhibit C Notice of Hearing 5/13/26)(Bowen, Cooper)
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Filing 16
Attorney Appearance by Cooper D. Bowen filed by on behalf of Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Bowen, Cooper)
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Filing 15
Judgment Entry: For the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion and Order filed contemporaneously, I deny Plaintiff William J. Amato's motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. re #13 , #14 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 4/28/2026. (M,SM)
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Filing 14
Memorandum Opinion and Order denying Plaintiff William J. Amato's motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. re #13 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 4/28/2026. (M,SM)
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Copy of #14 Memorandum Opinion and Order and #15 Judgment Entry mailed to William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St., Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 4/28/2026. Related document(s) #14 , #15 . (M,SM)
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Filing 13
Emergency Motion for temporary restraining order and Motion for preliminary injunction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 requiring immediate return of seized cellular device and prohibiting warrantless search of its contents filed by Plaintiff William J. Amato. (R,EM)
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Filing 12
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim with Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Vallie Bowman-English. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Hearing, #2 Second Notice of Hearing, #3 Contempt Docket) (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 11
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim with Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant City of Toledo. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Hearing, #2 Second Notice of Hearing, #3 Contempt Docket)(Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 10
Order denying Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time. re #8 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 4/17/2026.(M,SM)
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Filing 9
Order denying Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time without prejudice. re #5 . Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 4/17/2026.(M,SM)
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Filing 8
Motion for extension of time until May 27, 2026 to answer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Vallie Bowman-English, Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 7
Attorney Appearance by Zachary G. Lemon, Jeffrey Charles, and Tammy G. Lavalette filed by on behalf of Vallie Bowman-English, Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 6
Certificate of Service by certified mail executed upon Vallie Bowman-English on 4/13/2026; executed upon Joshua W. Lanzinger on 4/13/2026, return of service by hand delivery upon City of Toledo on 4/6/2026; filed by William J. Amato. Related document(s) #2 . (R,EM)
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Copy of Orders mailed to William J. Amato at 5364 Monroe St., Apt. 12 Toledo, OH 43623 on 4/17/2026. Related document(s) #9 , #10 . (M,SM)
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Filing 5
Motion for extension of time to answer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant City of Toledo. (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 4
Attorney Appearance by Zachary G. Lemon and Tammy G. Lavalette filed by on behalf of City of Toledo. (Lemon, Zachary)
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Filing 3
Order of Reassignment. This case is returned to the Clerk for reassignment to Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick for all further proceedings. Judge James R. Knepp II on 4/10/2026. (S,JM)
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Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick assigned to case Judge James R. Knepp II terminated. (R,EM)
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Filing 2
Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued at counter for service upon Vallie Bowman-English, City of Toledo, Joshua W. Lanzinger. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (S,DM)
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Filing 1
Complaint with jury demand against Vallie Bowman-English, City of Toledo, Joshua W. Lanzinger, Unknown Clerk, Administrative, and Prosecutorial Participants, Unknown Court Security Officers/Bailiffs/Deputies. Filing fee paid. $405. Receipt # 15565. Filed by William J. Amato. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons) (S,DM)
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Notice re Prompt Service. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for promptly serving the Complaint on Defendant(s) upon receiving the issued summons from the Clerk and, after service has been perfected, electronically filing a Return of Service or an executed Waiver of Service for each Defendant.Service is to be accomplished pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4, which includes provisions for personal service and waiver of service, and Local Rule 4.2. If you wish the Clerk to serve the Complaint on Defendant(s) (a seldom used alternative because it does not save time or money), you must provide the Clerk's office with copies of the Complaint along with other necessary documents, in the manner set forth in Local Rule 4.2(a). (S,DM)
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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. (S,DM)
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Judge James R. Knepp II assigned to case. (S,DM)
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