Shank v. Smith et al
Plaintiff: Patrick J. Shank
Defendant: Shelbie Smith, Ms. Robertson, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Padgeleck, Mr. Haley, Mr. Stanforth, Mr. Evans, Mr. Obeng, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Holcomb
Case Number: 1:2025cv00920
Filed: December 12, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Michael R Barrett
Referring Judge: Karen L Litkovitz
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF TRANSFER - Pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 82.1, the Clerk of Courts is hereby DIRECTED TO TRANSFER this case to the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division at Columbus, for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 2/3/26. (sct)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
February 3, 2026 Intra District Transfer - Case transferred to Columbus as case number 2:26-cv-120. This case has been closed and all future filings should be made in case number 2:26-cv-120. (sct)
January 6, 2026 Filing 4 Service Documents by Plaintiff Patrick J. Shank (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (kev)
January 6, 2026 Filing 3 Civil Cover Sheet by Plaintiff Patrick J. Shank (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (kev)
December 12, 2025 Filing 2 Notice of Deficiency re: Civil Cover Sheet/Supplemental Cover Sheet. The above-referenced civil action has been received and filed in this Court without the required Civil Cover Sheet/Supplemental Cover Sheet. Service Documents. The materials submitted do not include the necessary service documents. Related Document: #1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Patrick J. Shank. Deficiency Deadline by 1/12/2026. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
December 12, 2025 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Patrick J. Shank. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Envelope) (bjc)

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