Smith, Jr. v. City of Hamilton, Ohio et al
Plaintiff: Donald G. Smith, Jr.
Defendant: City of Hamilton, Ohio and Police Officer John Ebbing
Case Number: 1:2022cv00690
Filed: November 23, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Karen L Litkovitz
Referring Judge: Matthew W McFarland
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Caleb Ray Fodor for Defendants City of Hamilton, Ohio, John Ebbing (Fodor, Caleb)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Preliminary Pretrial Conference Order - Unless otherwise agreed in the discovery plan, the parties shall make the disclosures required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) at or within fourteen days after the discovery conference. Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures are NOT to be filed with the Court. It is only necessary to file a Rule 26(f) Joint Report of the Parties within the required time. The parties must comply with the above mandates of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and file the Rule 26(f) Report of the Parties by January 30, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 12/30/2022. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ANSWER to #3 Complaint of Defendants filed by City of Hamilton, Ohio, John Ebbing. (Glasgow, Aaron)
December 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to John Ebbing and sent to the U.S. Marshals for service along with USM-285 Forms, a copy of the complaint, the Order granting plaintiff in forma pauperis status, and this Order and Report and Recommendation. (bjc)
December 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER AND REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT:1. The complaint be DISMISSED with prejudice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B), with the exception of plaintiffs claims against defendant Ebbing in his individual capacity for false arrest, excessive use of force, and alleged deprivation of plaintiffs First Amendment right to film police officers performing their official duties and to petition the government to redress a grievance. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: 1. The United States Marshal shall serve a copy of the complaint, summons, the Order granting plaintiff in forma pauperis status, and this Order and Report and Recommendation. upon defendant Ebbing as directed by plaintiff, with costs of service to be advanced by the United States. 2. Plaintiff shall serve upon defendant or, if appearance has been entered by counsel, upon defendants attorney(s), a copy of every further pleading or other document submitted for consideration by the Court. 3. Plaintiff shall inform the Court promptly of any changes in his address which may occur during the pendency of this lawsuit. ( Objections to R&R due by 12/22/2022). Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 12/08/2022. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
November 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against City of Hamilton, Ohio, John Ebbing, filed by Donald G. Smith, Jr.. (bjc)
November 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER granting #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 11/30/2022. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Donald G. Smith, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheets, #3 Summons Forms, #4 USM-285 Forms, #5 Envelope) (kh)

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Defendant: City of Hamilton, Ohio
Represented By: Aaron Michael Glasgow
Represented By: Caleb Ray Fodor
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Represented By: Caleb Ray Fodor
Represented By: Aaron Michael Glasgow
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