Maleski et al. v. Lowellville Local Schools
Plaintiff: Christina M. Maleski and Harold Maleski
Defendant: Lowellville Local Schools
Case Number: 4:2026cv01896
Filed: August 12, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Benita Y Pearson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Education
Cause of Action: 20 U.S.C. ยง 1415 Public Education for Handicapped
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Judgment Entry Having filed its Memorandum of Opinion and Order, the Court hereby dismisses this action without prejudice. Furthermore, 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. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 8/13/2026. (JLG)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Memorandum of Opinion and Order For the reasons set forth herein, this action is dismissed without prejudice to its claims being re-filed in a new case by an attorney. The pending motions filed in the case (ECF Nos. #1 -2 and #2 ) are denied as moot, and this case is terminated. 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. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 8/13/2026. (JLG)
August 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Copy of #5 Memorandum of Opinion and Order and #6 Judgment Entry mailed to Plaintiff Christina M. Maleski, 1549 John White Road, Hubbard, OH 44425; and Plaintiff Harold Maleski, 1549 John White Road, Hubbard, OH 44425 on 8/13/2026. Related document(s) #5 , #6 . (JLG)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Supplement to #1 Complaint, filed by Christina M. Maleski, Harold Maleski. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 State of Ohio Department of Education Order, #2 Letter to Impartial Hearing Officer Williamson, #3 Email to JoAnna Williamson from Plaintiff's, #4 Request for a Due Process Hearing, #5 First Amended Complaint Per IHO Order, #6 Lowellville's Response to Parents' Motion to stay-put Order)(M,Do)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Motion for temporary restraining order filed by Christina M. Maleski, Harold Maleski. (M,Do)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christina M. Maleski and Harold Maleski. (M,Do)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand and Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against Lowellville Local Schools. Filing fee not paid, IFP. Filed by Christina M. Maleski and Harold Maleski. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Cover letter, #3 Open Enrollment Notice, #4 Notice to the court, #5 Class schedule, #6 Letter from the Principal, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 USM- 285 form) (M,Do)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Judge Benita Y. Pearson assigned to case. (M,Do)
August 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Henderson. (M,Do)

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