Fields v. Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf et al.
| Johnny J. Fields |
| Diebold Nixdorf |
| 5:2026cv00614 |
| March 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Bridget Meehan Brennan |
| Jonathan D Greenberg |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 32 Notice to take Deposition of Johnny J. Fields on October 13, 2026 filed by All Defendants. (Mertes, Brian) |
| Filing 31 Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. An in-person status conference was conducted on August 14, 2026. An in-person status conference is set for November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in Chambers 10B. Time: 1 hour. (D,Ky) |
| Copy of #31 Status Conference, mailed to Johnny J. Fields, Apartment 2, 802 Prospect Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44720 on 8/14/26. Related document(s) #31 . (D,Ky) |
Order [non-document] The Court GRANTS the Motion to Attend the August 14th Status Conference by Telephone (Doc. No. #30 ) as follows. Jonathan Stark, Diebold Nixdorf's company representative, shall be available by telephone for the duration of the status conference. Plaintiff and counsel for Defendants shall appear in person. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 8/13/26.(D,Ky)
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| Filing 30 Motion to attend the August 14th status conference by telephone filed by Defendant Diebold Nixdorf. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order granting Diebold Nixdorfs Motion to attend the August 14th status conference via telephone.)(Doerrer, Tyler) |
| Filing 29 Attorney Appearance by Tyler Doerrer filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Doerrer, Tyler) |
| Filing 28 Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint filed by Diebold Nixdorf. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 27 Opposition to #24 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (as to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint) and #25 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (as to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint), filed by Johnny J. Fields. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (S,He) |
| Filing 26 Answer to #22 Amended complaint filed by Diebold Nixdorf. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 25 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (as to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint), with memorandum in support filed by Defendant Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf. Related document(s) #22 . (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 24 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (as to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint), with memorandum in support filed by Defendant Diebold Nixdorf. Related document(s) #22 . (Willits, Whitney) |
| Copy of 4/22/26 non-document Order mailed to Johnny J. Fields, Apartment 2, 802 Prospect Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44720 on 4/22/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] The Court received Plaintiff's Status Report (Doc. No. #23 ) on April 21, 2026. The Court notes the Status Report is dated April 16, 2026, which preceded the Case Management Conference. As the Court explained at the April 17, 2026 Case Management Conference, discovery could not commence until after the Case Management Conference. Therefore, the Court STRIKES the Status Report at Doc. No. #23 . In addition, the Court directs the parties not to file status reports unless the Court orders them to do so. The parties must file a motion if they are asking the Court to take action in this case. As the Court informed Plaintiff at the Case Management Conference, Plaintiff must follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in litigating his case. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/22/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 23 STRICKEN per 4/22/26 non-document order. Status Update filed by Johnny J. Fields. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (E,CK) Modified on 4/22/2026 (D,Ky). |
| Copy of 4/20/26 non-document Order, mailed to Johnny J. Fields, Apartment 2, 802 Prospect Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44720 on 4/20/26. (D,Ky) |
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Order [non-document] The Court received Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. (Doc. No. #22 .) At the Case Management Conference, Defendants informed the Court they had no objection to the Amended Complaint. (Doc. No. #20 .) Therefore, the Court ORDERS as follows. Defendants shall respond to the Amended Complaint by May 11, 2026. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/20/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 22 Amended complaint against Diebold Nixdorf. Filed by Johnny J. Fields. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (S,He) |
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Filing 21
Case Management Conference Plan/Order. Case is assigned to the standard track. Parties to be Joined and Pleading Amendments due by 5/1/2026. Discovery due by 11/6/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 11/20/2026. Status Conference set for 8/14/2026 at 11:00 AM in Chambers 10B before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 4/17/26. (D,Ky)
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| Filing 20 Minutes of Proceedings A case management conference was conducted on April 17, 2026. Case management deadlines were established as set forth in a separate Order issued this date. Plaintiff withdrew his Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. (Doc. No. #12 .) Defendants' Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #14 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. As the Court explained, and as the parties agreed, Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery (Doc. No. #19 ), filed in advance of the case management conference, is DENIED as premature. Plaintiff informed the Court he had mailed an Amended Complaint on April 15, 2026, which to date the Court has not yet received. Defendants had no objection to the Amended Complaint. The Court shall issue an order regarding the Amended Complaint upon its receipt. An in-person status conference is set for August 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in Chambers 10B. (TIME: 1 Hour) (D,Ky) |
| Copy of #21 Case Management Conference Plan/Order, #20 Minutes mailed to Johnny J. Fields, Apartment 2, 802 Prospect Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44720 on 4/17/26. Related document(s) #21 , #20 . (D,Ky) |
| Filing 19 Motion to compel discovery filed by Plaintiff Johnny J. Fields. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (S,He) |
| Filing 18 Opposition to #14 Motion to strike Plaintiff's "Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss" filed by Johnny J. Fields. (Related document #12 ) (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (S,He) |
| Filing 17 Reply in support of #14 Motion to strike Plaintiff's "Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss" filed by All Defendants. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 15 Acknowledgement of receipt of original state court record received on 3/27/2026 from Stark County Court of Common Pleas. Related document(s) #11 . (E,CK) |
| Filing 16 Opposition to defendants' #14 Motion to strike filed by Johnny J. Fields. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (E,CK) |
| Filing 14 Motion to strike Plaintiff's "Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss" filed by Diebold Nixdorf, Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf. Related document(s) #12 . (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 13 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by All Defendants. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 12 WITHDRAWN per #20 . Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Johnny J. Fields. Related document(s) #7 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibits in support of opposition to defendant motion to dismiss, #2 Exhibit A Witness statement confirming denial of Jummah Accommodation, #3 Exhibit B Text messages between plaintiff and supervisor regarding religious accommodation, #4 Exhibit C Emails with Human Resources accommodation request and reinstatement, #5 Exhibit D Photograhs of workplace conditions and relevant evidence (no photos provided), #6 Exhibit E Video evidence submitted via USB or External Media (No USB provided), #7 Exhibit F Document showing forged signature of plaintiff, #8 Exhibit G EEOC Communications and or complaint documentation, #9 Exhbibit H Plaintiff Timeline of Events, #10 Exhibit I Forms received on Feb -6 book dated to Feb 4 administered and signed by non-management, #11 Exhibit J Emails and Text messages while represented by counsel, #12 Envelope) (M,Do) Modified on 4/17/2026 (D,Ky). |
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Filing 10
Order on the use of Generative AI and Shadow Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 3/24/26. (D,Ky)
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Filing 9
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order. Case management conference set for 4/17/2026 at 11:00 AM in Chambers 10B before Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 3/24/26. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1 - Report of Parties Planning Meeting, #2 Attachment 2 - Local Rule 30.1) (D,Ky)
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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). Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 3/24/26. (D,Ky)
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Order [non-document] The Court ORDERS that a representative for Defendants with full authority to resolve this case shall attend the April 17, 2026 in-person Case Management Conference along with counsel. Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg on 3/24/26. (D,Ky)
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| Copy of #10 Order, both 3/24/26 non-document Orders and #9 Case Management Conference Scheduling Order, mailed to Johnny J. Fields, 802 Prospect Avenue SW Apartment 2, Canton, OH 44720 on 3/24/26. Related document(s) #10 , #9 . (D,Ky) |
| Filing 11 State court documents received from Stark County Court of Common Pleas, re case number 2025CV02675. Original record mailed back to Stark County Court, with acknowledgement of receipt enclosed. (Attachments: #1 Letter to Stark County Court) (S,He) |
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Filing 8
Order referring case to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg for general pretrial supervision. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 3/23/26. (T,A)
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| Copy of #8 Order of Referral mailed to Johnny J. Fields Apartment 2 802 Prospect Avenue SW Canton, OH 44720 on 3/23/26. (T,A) |
| Filing 7 Answer to Complaint (Second Amended Complaint filed in State Court) filed by Diebold Nixdorf, Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Diebold Nixdorf. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 5 Attorney Appearance by Whitney L. Willits and Brian R. Mertes filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Willits, Whitney) |
| Filing 4 Magistrate Consent Form issued. (S,He) |
| Filing 3 Complete Civil Cover Sheet filed by All Defendants. Related document #1 . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (Mertes, Brian) Modified text on 3/16/2026 (S,He). |
| Filing 2 Certificate of Service of Notice of Removal filed by Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf and Diebold Nixdorf. (Mertes, Brian) |
| Filing 1 Notice of Removal from Stark County Court of Common Pleas, case number 2025CV02675 with jury demand. Filing fee paid $ 405, receipt number AOHNDC-13573425. Filed by Johnathan L. Stark Diebold Nixdorf and Diebold Nixdorf. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Documents, #2 Exhibit B - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #3 Civil Cover Sheet (incomplete)) (Mertes, Brian) Modified text on 3/16/2026 (S,He). |
| Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan assigned to case. (S,He) |
| Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (S,He) |
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