Anthony v. City of Akron, et al.
| LaFawn Anthony |
| City of Akron, Brian Harding, Akron Police Department, Various Unknown Law Enforcement Officers and Magistrate Judge Joseph Mittica |
| 5:2025cv02437 |
| November 10, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Sara Lioi |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
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Filing 16
Judgment Entry. For the reasons set forth in the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order (Doc. No. #15 ), Lafawn Anthony's claims against the City of Akron, the Akron Police Department, Chief of Police Brian Harding, and Judge Joseph Mittica are dismissed with prejudice. Additionally, because Lafawn Anthony has failed to show cause why the claims against the John Doe Officers should not be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) for failure to effectuate service, her claims against the John Doe Officers are dismissed without prejudice. This case is closed. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 5/5/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 15
Memorandum Opinion and Order: The Court grants in part defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff LaFawn Anthony is hereby ordered to show cause within 14 days as to why the claims against the John Doe Officers should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to effectuate service. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 4/20/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 14
Order. Plaintiff has not complied with the requirements of Rule 41(a)(1)(A), plaintiff's request to dismiss the case is Denied. If the plaintiff wishes to dismiss this action, she should either file a stipulation to a notice of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) or file a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2). Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 3/10/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 13
Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) filed by LaFawn Anthony. (Willis, James)
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Order [non-document]: For good cause shown, plaintiff's motion for extension of time (Doc. No. #12 ) is granted. Plaintiff's response brief to defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings (Doc. No. #7 ) is due March 4, 2026. Defendants' reply brief is due March 18, 2026. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 2/25/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 12
Motion for extension of time to file response to #7 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Plaintiff LaFawn Anthony. Related document(s) #7 . (Willis, James)
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Filing 11
Initial Standing Order. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 2/10/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 10
Response to #8 Motion for extension of time until 1/30/26 of any and all proceedings related to cases pending in the court. filed by All Defendants. (Corgan, Jacquenette)
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Filing 9
Notice of Service of Defendants' Initial Disclosures filed by All Defendants. Related document(s) #4 .(Corgan, Jacquenette)
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Order [non-document]: For good cause shown, plaintiff's motion for continuance (Doc. No. #8 ) is granted. The case management conference scheduled for January 9, 2026 is continued until further order of the Court. Plaintiff's response brief to defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings (Doc. No. #7 ) is due February 13, 2026. Defendants' reply brief is due February 27, 2026. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 1/2/2026. (B,DL)
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Filing 8
Motion for extension of time until 1/30/26 to Of any and all proceedings related to cases pending in the court. filed by Plaintiff LaFawn Anthony. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Medical Information)(Willis, James)
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Filing 7
Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by City of Akron, Akron Police Department, Brian Harding, Joseph Mittica, Various Unknown Law Enforcement Officers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Lt. Sinsley with exhibits attached thereto)(Corgan, Jacquenette)
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Filing 6
Notice of Substitution of Counsel removing attorney Michael J. Defibaugh and adding attorney Kirsten Leigh Smith filed by on behalf of City of Akron, Akron Police Department, Brian Harding, Joseph Mittica, Various Unknown Law Enforcement Officers. (Smith, Kirsten)
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Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's Motion for an Extension of Time to File Its Reply to the Defendants' Answer (Doc. No. #5 ) is denied. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(a)(7), a party may submit a reply to an answer only by court order. The Court has not ordered plaintiff to file a reply to defendants' answer. Furthermore, defendants have not asserted any counterclaims that would permit plaintiff to file an answer. Because plaintiff has not been given court permission to file a reply, their motion for an extension of time is denied. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 11/26/2025. (B,DL)
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Filing 5
Motion for extension of time until 12/5/2025 to File Reply to Defendant's Answer filed by Plaintiff LaFawn Anthony. (Willis, James)
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Filing 4
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order: Telephone case management conference, with counsel only, to be held on 1/9/2026 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Sara Lioi. Directions for joining the call will be emailed to counsel of record no later than the day before the Case Management Conference. The disclosures mandated by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) will all apply. Plaintiff must serve on opposing parties the initial disclosures by 12/26/2025. All other parties must serve on opposing parties the initial disclosures by 1/2/2026. Attorneys are cautioned not to rely on the docket entry only. Read the attached Order for additional information and requirement. Chief District Judge Sara Lioi on 11/20/2025. (Attachments: #1 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting)(B,DL)
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Filing 3
Answer to Complaint with Jury Demand (Related Doc #1 ) filed by City of Akron, Akron Police Department, Brian Harding, Joseph Mittica, Various Unknown Law Enforcement Officers. (Corgan, Jacquenette)
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Filing 2
Magistrate Consent Form issued. (E,CK)
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Chief District Judge Sara Lioi assigned to case. (E,CK)
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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 Carmen E. Henderson. (E,CK)
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Filing 1
Notice of Removal from Summit County Common Pleas, case number CV 2025-10-4863 with jury demand, Filing fee paid $ 405, receipt number AOHNDC-13380164. Filed by Various Unknown Law Enforcement Officers, Akron Police Department, Brian Harding, City of Akron, Joseph Mittica. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Common Pleas Court Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Common Pleas Court Notice of Removal, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Corgan, Jacquenette)
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