White v. Chambers-Smith et al
| Larry O. White |
| Le.C.I.Deputy Warden Hogan, Unit Manager Mr. Johnson and Lt./Captain Edwards |
| 2:2025cv01202 |
| October 14, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio |
| Stephanie K Bowman |
| Matthew W McFarland |
| Prisoner: Civil Rights |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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NOTATION ORDER - In connection with Plaintiff's compliance with the 4/6/2026 Notation Order of the undersigned, Plaintiff shall also file with his resubmission of corrected summons and USM-285 forms, a motion to serve the Amended Complaint upon Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards, as was previously ordered by the Court in its Order of 1/8/2026 (doc. #9 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 4/7/2026. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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NOTATION ORDER - This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time (doc. #14 ). Upon initial review, it appears that Plaintiff seeks an extension of time in which to comply with this Court's Order of 3/11/2026 (doc. #12 ) with respect to the submission of completed service forms for Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards. A review of the Court's docket finds that the Clerk of Court received completed summons and USM 285 forms from Plaintiff on 3/25/2026 (doc. #13 ). However, a review of these forms finds that they were not properly completed by the Plaintiff. Specifically, on both the summons and the USMS 285 forms, the section on the forms where the name and address of the Plaintiff should be listed instead contains either the name and address of the Defendant (on the summons) or other information pertaining to the place of work and work hours of the Defendant (on the USM 285 forms). As these forms were not completed correctly by the Plaintiff, the undersigned finds granting Plaintiff additional time to correctly prepare and resubmit the service forms to be appropriate. Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion for extension of time (doc. #14 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff is granted an additional thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, or through and including 5/6/2026, in which to prepare and resubmit completed service forms for Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards, in accordance with the Court's Order of 3/11/2026 (doc. #12 ). The Clerk of Court shall provide additional blank summons and USMS 285 forms to the Plaintiff along with a copy of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 4/6/2026. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time by Plaintiff Larry O. White. (kev) |
| Filing 13 Summons and USM Forms Received on this date by Plaintiff Larry O. White re #12 Order. (kh) |
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Filing 12
ORDER striking Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (doc. #11 ) as duplicative of Plaintiff's operative Complaint (doc. #8 ). Plaintiff has also missed the deadline to file completed summons forms and U.S. Marshal forms to effectuate service for Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards. Plaintiff is hereby ORDERED to provide a completed summons form, a completed U.S. Marshals form (USM-285), and a service copy of the Complaint (Doc. #8 ) for each of these Defendants. Plaintiff must submit these documents with a motion to issue service by 4/1/2026. Plaintiff is ADVISED that failure to comply with this Order will result in a report and recommendation to dismiss this action for the failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 3/11/2026. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 11 [STRICKEN FROM RECORD PER COURT ORDER DOC. 12] AMENDED COMPLAINT against A. Chambers-Smith, Edwards, Hogan, Mr. Johnson, filed by Larry O. White. (kh) Modified Docket Text to Restrict Document on 3/11/2026 (km). |
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Filing 10
ENTRY AND ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Doc. #9 ): The Court hereby ADOPTS said Report and Recommendations (Doc. #9 ) in its entirety. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the following: 1. Plaintiff's First Amendment retaliation claims and access to courts claims against Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards SHALL PROCEED; 2. Plaintiff's remaining claims, including official capacity claims for monetary damages against Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards and any claim against Defendant Chambers-Smith, are DISMISSED; 3. Defendant Chambers-Smith is DISMISSED as a defendant; and 4. Defendants LeCI Warden (Unknown), LeCI Deputy Warden Amber Stanley, LeCI Chaplain and Institutional Inspector Tad Palmer, LeCI Warden Administrative Assistant (Unknown), LeCI Chaplain Robert Smith, LeCI Mailroom Supervisor (Unknown), LeCI Sargeant Turner, LeCI Case Manager (Unknown), LeCI Sargeant Gibson, LeCI Correctional Officer (CO) Koontz, LeCI Lieutenant S. Michael, LeCI CO Pittman, LeCI CO Copley, LeCI 2nd Shift Rover B, LeCI CO Alexander, LeCI CO Hickman, LeCI Investigator Tabor, LeCI CO Whiteside, Ohio State Trooper Investigator (Unknown), and Attorney Mindy Worly, who are no longer named as defendants in Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Doc. #8 ) are DISMISSED as defendants in this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Matthew W. McFarland on 02/03/2026. (kaf)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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Filing 9
ORDER - The Undersigned determines that Plaintiff, in an abundance of caution, may PROCEED at this juncture on his First Amendment retaliation claims and access to the courts claims against Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards for allegedly taking adverse action against Plaintiff for filing a civil complaint and denying him access to file future complaints. But Plaintiff has not yet provided the required service documents for these Defendants. Plaintiff is therefore ORDERED to provide a completed summons form, a completed U.S. Marshal form, and a service copy of the Amended Complaint (Doc. 6-1) for each of these three Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards. Plaintiff must submit these documents WITHIN 30 days of the date of this Order with a motion to issue service. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff three blank copies of the summons form and the U.S. Marshal form for his use; REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - IT IS RECOMMENDED that Plaintiff's remaining claims be DISMISSED, including the following: (1) Official capacity claims for monetary damages against Defendants Hogan, Johnson, and Edwards; and (2) Any claims against Defendant Chambers-Smith for the failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Because Plaintiff has failed to state a plausible claim against Defendant Chambers-Smith, the Undersigned RECOMMENDS that Chambers-Smith be DISMISSED as a defendant. The Undersigned further RECOMMENDS that Defendants LeCI Warden (Unknown), LeCI Deputy Warden Amber Stanley, LeCI Chaplain and Institutional Inspector Tad Palmer, LeCI Warden Administrative Assistant (Unknown), LeCI Chaplain Robert Smith, LeCI Mailroom Supervisor (Unknown), LeCI Sargeant Turner, LeCI Case Manager (Unknown), LeCI Sargeant Gibson, LeCI Correctional Officer (CO) Koontz, LeCI Lieutenant S. Michael, LeCI CO Pittman, LeCI CO Copley, LeCI 2nd Shift Rover B, LeCI CO Alexander, LeCI CO Hickman, LeCI Investigator Tabor, LeCI CO Whiteside, Ohio State Trooper Investigator (Unknown), and Attorney Mindy Worly (see Doc. 1-2, PageID 64), who are no longer named as defendants in Plaintiff's Amended Complaint be DISMISSED from this case. (Objections to R&R due by 1/22/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 1/7/2026. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 8 COMPLAINT (as Amended per Court Order of 10/22/2025 (doc. #4 )) with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants, filed by Larry O. White. (km) |
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Filing 7
ORDER granting #1 #6 Plaintiff's Motions for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and ordering the collection of the full filing fee in accordance with the Prison Litigation Reform Act and the terms set forth in this Order. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to the institutional cashier at Ross Correctional Institution and to Plaintiff's address listed on the docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 1/7/2026. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Larry O. White. (Attachments: #1 Amended Complaint, #2 Envelope) (acw) |
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NOTATION ORDER granting (doc. #5 ) Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Comply With the Court's Deficiency Order. Plaintiff is granted an extension of time through and including 12/1/2025 in which to fully comply with the Court's Deficiency Order of 10/22/2025 (doc. #4 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 11/18/2025. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 5 MOTION for Extension of Time entitled "Time Extention Request For Deficiency Order." New date requested 11/21/2025. by Plaintiff Larry O. White. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (acw) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/17/2025: #2 Corrected Motion) (acw). Modified on 11/17/2025 to add motion with corrected page orientations (acw). |
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Filing 4
DEFICIENCY ORDER - If Plaintiff wishes to proceed with this action, he must: (1) pay the $405 filing fee or submit a completed in forma pauperis application that complies with this Deficiency Order within 30 thirty days; and (2) submit an Amended Complaint that complies with this Deficiency Order within 30 days. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this Order, the Undersigned will recommend that this case be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Should Plaintiff need additional time to comply with this Order, he must file a motion for extension of time. Plaintiff is ADVISED that he must keep this Court informed of his current address and promptly file a Notice of New Address if he is released or transferred. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to provide Plaintiff with an Application and Affidavit By Incarcerated Person to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees form and to send a copy of this Order to the cashier of the prison at which Plaintiff is confined. The Clerk of Court is further DIRECTED to send the standard form complaint for pro se prisoners to Plaintiff. Response to Order due by 11/21/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 10/22/2025. (km)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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Filing 3
RELATED CASE MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Judges agree that this case and case number 1:24-cv-00270 ARE related. Case reassigned to Judge Matthew W. McFarland for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson and Judge Matthew W. McFarland on 10/20/2025. (acw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
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| Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Larry O. White. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Additional Named Defendants, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Envelope) (acw) |
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