Wood v. Gause et al
Plaintiff: Michael Wood
Defendant: Steven Gause, Teron Hood, Paul Page and Johnathan Jordan
Case Number: 2:2025cv00775
Filed: July 14, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Karen L Litkovitz
Referring Judge: Edmund A Sargus
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 19, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #8 and #9 Motions. It is ORDERED that the United States Marshal serve a copy of the complaint, summons, the November 21, 2025 Report and Recommendation, and this order upon defendant Steven Gause as directed by the plaintiff. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 12/19/25. (sct)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
December 19, 2025 Filing 10 Letter from Michael Wood. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (cmw)
December 14, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION for Leave for in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Michael Wood. (er)
December 14, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION Requesting the Clerk to Serve Process by Plaintiff Michael Wood. (er)
December 2, 2025 Filing 7 OBJECTION to #4 Report and Recommendations by Plaintiff Michael Wood. (er)
November 21, 2025 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Steven Gause. (sct)
November 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER - The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to endorse the summons form for Defendant Steven Gause and return it to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 11/21/25. (sct)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
November 21, 2025 Filing 4 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - The Undersigned RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff's individual-capacity Claim VI Excessive Force/Cruel and Unusual Punishment count against Defendant Gause be permitted to proceed. The Undersigned further RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff's remaining claims be DISMISSED for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Objections to R&R due by 12/5/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz on 11/21/25. (sct)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
July 30, 2025 Filing fee received: $ 405, receipt number 200009671. (kaw)
July 14, 2025 Filing 2 Notice of Deficiency: The Court's docket reflects the initiation of the above referenced civil action. The initiating material contains the following deficiency(ies):Filing Fee Missing. The materials do not include the filing fee ($405) or a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (provided). Related Document: #1 Complaint filed by Michael Wood. (kh)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
July 13, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Steven Gause, Teron Hood, Johnathan Jordan, Paul Page, filed by Michael Wood. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons Form, #3 USM Forms) (kh)

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