Keenan v. Akron Public Schools, et al.
Plaintiff: Steven Joseph Keenan
Defendant: Akron Public Schools, Michael Robinson, Diana Autry, Barbara A. Sykes, Rene Molenaur, Carla Jackson, Bruce Alexander, Summer L. Hall, Gregory Harrison, Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, Angela Carter, Stephen Thompson, Board of Education of Akron City School District, Mary B. Outley and Phillip Montgomery
Case Number: 5:2026cv01592
Filed: July 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: John R Adams
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 2, 2026 Filing 23 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Akron Public Schools, Bruce Alexander, Diana Autry, Board of Education of Akron City School District, Angela Carter, Summer L. Hall, Gregory Harrison, Carla Jackson, Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, Rene Molenaur, Phillip Montgomery, Mary B. Outley, Michael Robinson, Barbara A. Sykes, Stephen Thompson. (Williams, Christian)
August 28, 2026 Filing 22 Answer to #1 Complaint,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Akron Public Schools, Bruce Alexander, Diana Autry, Board of Education of Akron City School District, Angela Carter, Summer L. Hall, Gregory Harrison, Carla Jackson, Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, Rene Molenaur, Phillip Montgomery, Mary B. Outley, Michael Robinson, Barbara A. Sykes, Stephen Thompson. (Williams, Christian)
August 6, 2026 Filing 21 Marginal Entry Order granting #20 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. All Defendants' answers due 8/28/2026. Judge John R. Adams on 8/6/2026.(L,J)
August 4, 2026 Filing 20 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until August 28, 2026 to answer Complaint filed by Akron Public Schools, Bruce Alexander, Diana Autry, Board of Education of Akron City School District, Angela Carter, Summer L. Hall, Gregory Harrison, Carla Jackson, Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, Rene Molenaur, Phillip Montgomery, Mary B. Outley, Michael Robinson, Barbara A. Sykes, Stephen Thompson. (Williams, Christian)
July 31, 2026 Filing 19 Attorney Appearance by Christian M. Williams and Emily J. Paisley filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Williams, Christian)
July 28, 2026 Filing 18 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Michael Robinson on 7/27/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 23, 2026 Filing 17 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Angela Carter on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 23, 2026 Filing 16 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Diana Autry on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 15 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Rene Molenaur on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 14 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Stephen Thompson on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 13 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Mary B. Outley on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 12 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Bruce Alexander on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 11 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Nathan Jarosz on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 10 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Carla Jackson on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 9 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Barbara A. Sykes on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 8 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Gregory Harrison on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 7 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Board of Education of Akron City School District on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 6 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Summer L. Hall on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 5 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Phillip Montgomery on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 4 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Akron Public Schools on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 21, 2026 Filing 3 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Karmaya Kelly on 7/17/2026, filed on behalf of Steven Joseph Keenan. Related document(s) #2 . (S,SM)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Rene Molenaur placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 27. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Stephen Thompson placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5659 19. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Akron Public Schools placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5657 66. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Board of Education of Akron City School District placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5657 73. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Michael Robinson placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5657 80. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Mary B. Outley placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5657 97. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Diana Autry placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 03. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Barbara A. Sykes placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 10. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Carla Jackson placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 34. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Bruce Alexander placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 41. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Summer L. Hall placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 58. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Gregory Harrison placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 65. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Nathan Jarosz placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 72. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Karmaya Kelly placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 89. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Phillip Montgomery placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5658 96. (D,AG)
July 14, 2026 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Angela Carter placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 9489 0178 9820 3047 5659 02. (D,AG)
July 13, 2026 Filing 2 Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Akron Public Schools, Board of Education of Akron City School District, Michael Robinson, Mary B. Outley, Diana Autry, Barbara A. Sykes, Rene Molenaur, Carla Jackson, Bruce Alexander, Summer L. Hall, Gregory Harrison, Nathan Jarosz, Karmaya Kelly, Phillip Montgomery, Angela Carter, Stephen Thompson. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (S,He)
July 13, 2026 Judge John R. Adams assigned to case. (S,He)
July 13, 2026 Financial Transaction in the amount of $405.00 received for filing fee from Roderick Linton Belfance LLP. Receipt # 10393. Related document #1 . (D,AG)
July 13, 2026 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. (S,He)
July 10, 2026 Filing 1 Complaint for damages with jury demand against All Defendants. Filing fee not paid (see Financial Transaction on 7/13/2026). Filed by Steven Joseph Keenan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Employment Discrimination (May) Charge, #2 Exhibit 2 - Employment Discrimination (June) Charge, #3 Exhibit 3 - Keenan Reply, #4 Exhibit 4 - EEOC Notice of Right to Sue, #5 Exhibit 5 - EEOC Notice of Right to Sue, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Summons Akron Public Schools, #8 Summons Akron Board of Education, #9 Summons Michael Robinson, #10 Summons Mary Outley, #11 Summons Diana Autry, #12 Summons Barbara Sykes, #13 Summons Rene Molenaur, #14 Summons Carla Jackson, #15 Summons Bruce Alexander, #16 Summons Summer Hall, #17 Summons Gregory Harrison, #18 Summons Nathan Jarosz, #19 Summons Karmaya Kelly, #20 Summons Phillip Montgomery, #21 Summons Angela Carter, #22 Summons Stephen Thompson) (Guan, Danny) Modified text on 7/13/2026 (L,MI).

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Plaintiff: Steven Joseph Keenan
Represented By: Danny Guan
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