Caples v. Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority et al
| Stephen B. Caples |
| Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Marble Properties LLC, Melanie Thrash and Mechelle Caples |
| 2:2026cv00239 |
| February 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio |
| Algenon L Marbley |
| S Courter Shimeall |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 405 Fair Housing Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendants Mechelle Caples, Marble Properties LLC. Mechelle Caples served on 4/8/2026, answer due 4/29/2026; Marble Properties LLC served on 4/8/2026, answer due 4/29/2026. (jlk) |
Filing 11
ORDER Denying without prejudice #9 Motion for Reconsideration. The Court previously denied Plaintiff's request without prejudice because his service deadline has not yet passed. Plaintiff may ask the Court again to allow him an extension of his service deadline if he is not able to complete service on the Defendants by May 28, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge S. Courter Shimeall on 4/10/2026. (vb)(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 10 Summons Issued as to Mechelle Caples and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. (Attachments: #1 USM Forms) (bew) |
| Service documents provided to the U.S. Marshals on this date for Mechelle Caples & CMHA. (vb) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Reconsideration re #7 Order denying Motion for Extension of Time. (bew) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Marble Properties LLC & Melanie Thrash. (vb) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/30/2026: #1 US Marshal forms for Marble Properties & Melanie Thrash) (vb). |
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Filing 7
ORDER Denying #6 Motion for Extension of Time to serve Defendants. The Clerk is DIRECTED to issue the summonses only as to Defendants Marble Properties LLC and Melanie Thrash. Plaintiff must submit new, completed summons and USM forms for Defendant CMHA. The Court notes that Plaintiff failed to submit any service forms for Defendant Mechelle Caples. Should Plaintiff submit completed summons and United States Marshal Service forms for Defendants CMHA and Mechelle Caples, the Clerk is DIRECTED to issue the summonses. The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to serve by certified mail upon Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge S. Courter Shimeall on 3/30/2026. (vb) (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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| Service documents provided to the U.S. Marshals on this date. (vb) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service. SERVICE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED. New date requested 4/10/2026 by Plaintiff Stephen B. Caples. (jlk) |
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Filing 5
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge S. Courter Shimeall for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Preston Deavers no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 3/17/26. (sem)
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| CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: #AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (srb)(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 4
ORDER - Re #3 Complaint. Having performed the initial screen (ECF No. 1-1), the Court concludes that, at this juncture, Plaintiff may proceed with his claims for further development. If Plaintiff intends to utilize the United States Marshal for service, he is DIRECTED to submit a service copy of the Complaint, a USM-285, and a summons form for each Defendant by APRIL 10, 2026. Plaintiffs failure to complete service on Defendants within 90 days may result in dismissal of this action pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m). Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on March 10, 2026. (jlk)(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 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Mechelle Caples, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Marble Properties LLC, Melanie Thrash, filed by Stephen B. Caples. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (jlk) |
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Filing 2
ORDER Granting #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. All judicial officers who render services in this action shall do so as if the costs had been prepaid. The Court will conduct an initial screening of the Complaint as soon as practicable to identify cognizable claims and to recommend dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint, or any portion of it, which is frivolous, malicious, fails to state a claim. The Court will then enter an appropriate order and direct service of summons and the complaint on Defendants if necessary. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 3/3/2026. (vb) (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 Stephen B. Caples. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Exhibit List, #3 Exhibit 1-3, #4 Exhibit 4-5, #5 Exhibit 6-7, #6 Civil Cover Sheet) (er) |
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