American Express National Bank v. Williams
Plaintiff: American Express National Bank
Defendant: Samuel D Williams, Strategic Auto Parts LLC, Samuel Williams and Strategic Auto Parts
Counter-Claimant: Samuel D Williams
Counter-Defendant: American Express National Bank
Case Number: 2:2026cv00005
Filed: January 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Kimberly A Jolson
Referring Judge: Sarah D Morrison
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER of USCA as to #16 Notice of Appeal filed by Samuel D Williams - ORDER filed granting motion to amend caption filed by Mr. Samuel Donell Williams. Note: No Mandate details noted. (kh)
March 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER denying without prejudice Defendant's #15 Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 3/26/2026. (merc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
February 10, 2026 Filing 17 USCA Case Number 26-3107 for #16 Notice of Appeal filed by Samuel D Williams; Appeal Case Manager, Robin (513-564-7014). (kh)
February 6, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEAL re #12 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, (FILING FEE DUE) by Defendant Samuel D Williams. (bew)
February 6, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Defendant Samuel D Williams. (bew)
January 30, 2026 Filing 13 JUDGMENT entered pursuant to the Order Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 1/30/2026. (merc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
January 30, 2026 Filing 12 For these reasons and those set forth in the Court's 11/4/2025 and 12/5/2025 Orders, this case is REMANDED to the Fairfield County Municipal Court. Mr. Williams' #3 recusal request is DENIED and his motion to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED as moot. Further, Mr. Williams is DEEMED A VEXATIOUS LITIGATOR and ENJOINED from filing any new complaints or notices of removal without either (i) submitting a statement from an attorney licensed to practice in this Court or the State of Ohio certifying that the complaint or notice of removal is non-frivolous, or (ii) tendering a proposed complaint or notice of removal for review by this Court prior to filing. The Clerk is DIRECTED to TERMINATE this case. (merc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
January 23, 2026 Filing 11 ANSWER to #9 Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against American Express National Bank filed by Samuel D Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (bew)
January 7, 2026 Filing 10 Notice by Clerk of Southern District of Ohio of Pro Hac Vice Rules as to Attorney Robert G. Williams (er)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
January 7, 2026 Filing 9 COMPLAINT filed originally in Fairfield County Municipal Court on 7/12/2025 by American Express National Bank against Strategic Auto Parts LLC & Samuel D Williams. (er)
January 7, 2026 Filing 8 RELATED CASE MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Judge has determined that this case and case number 2:25-cv-1411 ARE related. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson for all further proceedings. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 1/7/2026. (kk2)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification)
January 5, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis / Sacred Notice of Right to File Without Fee, Tax, or Commercial Barrier by Defendant Samuel D Williams (kk2)
January 5, 2026 Filing 5 Notice of Deficiency re: Filing Fee/IFP Due. Requires a filing fee or motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Electronic filers can pay the fee #online. Utilize the event called, Pay Fees Via Pay.gov to pay the required fee. Related Document: #1 Notice of Removal filed by Samuel D Williams. Deficiency Deadline by 2/4/2026. (kaw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
January 5, 2026 Filing 4 Notice by Clerk of Southern District of Ohio of Pro Hac Vice Rules as to Attorney Robert G. Williams. (kaw)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
January 2, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Judicial Disqualification Request by Defendant Samuel D Williams. (kaw)
January 2, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Joinder and Procedural Correction by Defendant Samuel D Williams. (kaw) Modified on 1/5/2026 (kaw).
January 2, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Fairfield County Municipal Court, case number 25CVF02578, filed by Samuel D Williams. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet) (kaw) Modified docket text on 1/6/2026 (kaw).

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