Rice v. Schell et al
| Darryl B. Rice |
| Mary Schell, Deborah Feldman, Steve Anderson, Rod Robinson, Zachary Haines, Ryan D. Burgess, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson and Bill Ebbing |
| 1:2026cv00155 |
| February 12, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio |
| Karen L Litkovitz |
| Matthew W McFarland |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
| None |
Docket Report
RSS Track this Docket
This docket was last retrieved on July 2, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
| Document Text |
|---|
Filing 25
Reply to Defendant's #23 Response IN OPPOSITION to #22 Notice of Voluntary Stay of Counts 7 and 8 of the Verified Complaint by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 24
NOTICE of Service of Discovery Documents by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 23
Response IN OPPOSITION by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell. (Fosse, Christo)
|
|
Filing 22
NOTICE of Voluntary Stay of Counts 7 and 8 of the Verified Complaint by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Matthew W. McFarland: Telephonic Status Conference held on 03/18/2026. Present by phone were Plaintiff Darryl Rice, proceeding pro se, as well as Attorneys Richard Creighton, Jr. and Heather Van Hull on behalf of Defendants. The Court discussed this matter with the parties and set the following schedule with the parties' consent: Limited discovery may be completed up until April 20, 2026; Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. #1 ) by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. eastern time; Defendants' response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #2 ) is due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. eastern time; Plaintiff's reply in support of his Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #2 ) is due by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. The Court takes Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. #2 ) under advisement and will issue an order in due course. (Court Reporter: Linda Mullen) (kaf)
|
|
Filing 21
RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 20
NOTICE of Appearance by Christo Valantou Fosse for Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell (Fosse, Christo)
|
|
NOTATION ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Defendants' Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit as to their Forthcoming Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #19 ). For good cause, the Court GRANTS this motion. Defendants may file a Memorandum in Support of their Motion to Dismiss of up to thirty (30) pages. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Matthew W. McFarland on 3/17/2026. (kh) (This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
|
|
Filing 19
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell. (Van Hull, Heather)
|
|
Filing 18
NOTICE of Filing Rule 1006 Summaries by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 17
Transcript of Proceedings, Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order held on March 3, 2026, before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maryann T. Maffia, Telephone number 513-564-7677. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office.. Redaction Request due 4/3/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/11/2026. (Maffia, Maryann)
|
|
Filing 16
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Matthew W. McFarland for all further proceedings. Judge Michael R. Barrett no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 3/12/2026. (kkz)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
|
|
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Status Conference held on 3/12/2026; Pro Se Plaintiff Darryl Rice appeared; Richard Creighton and Heather Van Hull appeared for Defendants; Court to transfer case to a new judge due to a conflict; no objection from either party. (Court Reporter: Maryann Maffia) (kkz)
|
|
NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that a Status Conference is set for 3/12/2026 at 11:00 AM by Telephone before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Parties shall initiate contact with the Court by calling 513-564-7660 five minutes prior to 11:00 AM. (kkz)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
|
|
Filing 15
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Motion Hearing held on 3/3/2026 re #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Darryl B. Rice; Pro Se Plaintiff Darryl Rice present; Counsel Richard Creighton and Heather Van Hull appeared for Defendants; Arguments heard; Plaintiff's exhibits admitted; Court takes motion under consideration, Order to follow. (Court Reporter: Maryann Maffia) (kkz)
|
|
Filing 14
NOTICE by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Simon v. Ivey) (Van Hull, Heather)
|
|
Filing 13
NOTICE by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell re #6 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority) (Van Hull, Heather)
|
|
Set Deadlines: Steve Anderson answer due 4/17/2026; Ryan D. Burgess answer due 4/17/2026; Bill Ebbing answer due 4/17/2026; Deborah Feldman answer due 4/17/2026; Lisa Peterson answer due 4/17/2026; Rod Robinson answer due 4/17/2026; Mary Schell answer due 4/17/2026. (sct)
|
|
Filing 12
NOTICE OF AGREEMENT TO WAIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONSES by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell. (Creighton, Richard) Modified docket text on 2/27/2026 (sct).
|
|
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Status Conference held on 2/26/2026; Pro Se Plaintiff Darryl Rice appeared; Richard Creighton and Heather Van Hull appeared for Defendants; Oral argument regarding #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order is set for 3/3/2026 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 109 - Cincinnati before Judge Michael R. Barrett; Parties to file Notice of Supplemental Authority on or before 3/2/2026 at 12:00 PM; Parties to confer regarding possible dates to set the hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (kkz)
|
|
Filing 11
Second Request for Judicial Notice in Support of #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 10
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel - Heather Van Hull substituting for Ann Yacksaw as to Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell. (Van Hull, Heather)
|
|
Filing 9
Statement of Undisputed Law and Facts for Expedited Resolution by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 8
Second Index of Exhibits by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 64-69) (eh)
|
|
Filing 7
REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (eh)
|
|
Filing 6
RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell. (Yackshaw, Ann)
|
|
Filing 5
PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OFMOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND/OR PRELIMINARYINJUNCTION by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice (kev)
|
|
Filing 4
Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (kh)
|
|
Filing 3
NOTICE of Appearance by Ann Yackshaw for Defendants Steve Anderson, Ryan D. Burgess, Bill Ebbing, Deborah Feldman, Zachary Haines, Elizabeth McNellie, Lisa Peterson, Rod Robinson, Mary Schell (Yackshaw, Ann)
|
|
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Status Conference held on 2/13/2026; Pro Se Plaintiff Darryl Rice appeared; Anne Yackshaw, Stephen Tabatowski, and Greg Rustico appeared for Defendants; Defendants to respond to #2 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before 2/20/2026; a follow up Status Conference is set for 2/26/2026 at 2:00 PM by Telephone before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Parties shall initiate contact with the Court by calling 513-564-7660 five minutes prior to 2:00 PM. (kkz)
|
|
NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that a Status Conference set for 2/13/2026 at 1:30 PM by Telephone before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Parties shall initiate contact with the Court by calling 513-564-7660 five minutes prior to 1:30 PM. (kkz)
|
|
Filing 2
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Darryl B. Rice. (Attachments: #1 Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction, #2 Proposed Order) (eh)
|
|
Filing 1
COMPLAINT filed by Darryl B. Rice against All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1-63, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Filing Fee Receipt) (eh)
|
|
Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 100006564 (eh)
|
Access additional case information on PACER
Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the U.S. Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.
Access this case on the Ohio Southern District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System
- Search for Party Aliases
- Associated Cases
- Attorneys
- Case File Location
- Case Summary
- Docket Report
- History/Documents
- Parties
- Related Transactions
- Check Status
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
