Truss, et al. v. Gardner, et al.
| Tonya Truss, James Truss and J. T. |
| Elizabeth Gardner, Eric Centa, John Does, City of Akron, Ohio, Portage County, Ohio and Portage County Sheriff's Office |
| 5:2026cv01202 |
| May 26, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Benita Y Pearson |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 19 Notice of Filing Corrected Certificate of Service for Docket Entry #14 filed by Tonya Truss. (D,AG) |
| Filing 18 Answer to #13 Amended complaint filed by Eric Centa, Portage County Sheriff's Office, Portage County, Ohio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding)(Edwards, DeGerald) |
| Filing 17 Answer to #13 Amended complaint filed by City of Akron, Ohio. (Kretch, Wesley) |
| Filing 16 Supplement to #14 Response to #9 Motion to dismiss, and Notice of filing of first amended complaint filed by Tonya Truss. Related document(s) #14 . (S,SM) |
| Filing 15 Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss filed by Tonya Truss. Related document(s) #9 , #14 .(S,SM) |
| Filing 14 Response to #9 Motion to dismiss, and Notice of filing of first amended complaint (certificate of service incomplete) filed by Tonya Truss. (S,SM) |
| Filing 13 Amended complaint against Eric Centa, City of Akron, Ohio, John Does, Elizabeth Gardner, Portage County Sheriff's Office, Portage County, Ohio. Filed by Tonya Truss. (S,SM) |
| Filing 12 Attorney Appearance by Wesley M. Kretch filed by on behalf of City of Akron, Ohio. (Kretch, Wesley) |
| Filing 11 Answer to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand filed by City of Akron, Ohio. (Smith, Kirsten) |
| Filing 10 Attorney Appearance by Kirsten Leigh Smith and Brian D. Bremer filed by on behalf of City of Akron, Ohio. (Smith, Kirsten) |
| Filing 9 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Eric Centa, Portage County Sheriff's Office, Portage County, Ohio. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order Denying Various Motions (24-CR-295) (Filed 5-6-25))(Edwards, DeGerald) |
| Filing 8 Attorney Appearance by DeGerald L. Edwards filed by on behalf of Eric Centa, Portage County Sheriff's Office, Portage County, Ohio. (Edwards, DeGerald) |
| Filing 7 Motion for Recusal of District Judge Benita Y. Pearson filed by Plaintiff Tonya Truss. (D,AG) |
| Filing 5 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Portage County, Ohio on 5/28/2026, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #2 . (E,CK) |
| Filing 4 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon City of Akron, Ohio on 5/26/2026, no delivery date on green card, date obtained from U.S. Postal Service website, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #2 . (E,CK) |
| Filing 3 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Portage County Sheriff's Office on 5/29/2026, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #2 . (E,CK) |
| Filing 6 Return of Service by Clerk unexecuted upon Deputy Eric Centa. Service attempted by Certified Mail filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #2 . (E,CK) |
| Copy of Notices of Electronic Filing of Service by Clerk entries dated 05/26/2026 mailed to James Truss and Tonya Truss at 1467 Holly Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44301 on 05/27/2026. (S,SG) |
| Filing 2 Original Summons manually sealed and issued over the counter to plaintiff Tonya Truss for service upon Eric Centa, City of Akron, Ohio, John Does c/o ATF Office of Chief Counsel, Elizabeth Gardner, Portage County Sheriff's Office, Portage County, Ohio. (E,CK) |
| Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against All Defendants. Filing fee paid. $405. Receipt # 10354. Filed by J. T., James Truss, and Tonya Truss. (Only signed by Tonya Truss.) (Attachments: #1 Administrative Claim for Damages, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Summons) (E,CK) |
| Judge Benita Y. Pearson assigned to case. (E,CK) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Portage County Sheriff's Office placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: Certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 29. (S,SG) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Portage County, Ohio placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: Certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 36. (S,SG) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to City of Akron, Ohio placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: Certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 12. (S,SG) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to John Does placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: Certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 74. (S,SG) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Eric Centa placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: Certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 67. (S,SG) |
| Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Elizabeth Gardner placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9589 0710 5270 1059 4348 43. (D,AG) |
| Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp. (E,CK) |
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