Thomas v. City of Circleville et al
Plaintiff: Lorenzo Allen Thomas
Defendant: City of Circleville, Circleville Police Department, Ryan Speakman, Jon Farrelly and Doug Davis
Case Number: 2:2023cv01474
Filed: May 1, 2023
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Elizabeth Preston Deavers
Referring Judge: Edmund A Sargus
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: Re #4 Complaint filed by Lorenzo Allen Thomas. Having completed the initial screen, Thomas MAY PROCEED on his First Amendment retaliation claim brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 against DefendantsDavis, Speakman, and Farrelly in their individual capacities and on his Ohio state law claim brought pursuant to O.R.C. 2307.60. The Undersigned RECOMMENDS that the Court DISMISS Plaintiff's remaining claims for failure to state a claim on which relief may be granted. Objections to R&R due by 6/14/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on May 31, 2023. (jlk)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Circleville Police Department, City of Circleville, Doug Davis, Jon Farrelly, Ryan Speakman, filed by Lorenzo Allen Thomas. (jlk)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying #2 Motion to Appoint Counsel. The Court will conduct an initial screening of the Complaint as soon as practicable to determine whether or not any claims are subject to dismissal. The Court will then enter an appropriate order and direct service of summons and complaint on Defendants, if appropriate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on May 3, 2023. (jlk)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Lorenzo Allen Thomas. (daf)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Lorenzo Allen Thomas. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Summons Forms, #4 US Marshal Forms) (daf)

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