Shank v. Smith et al
Plaintiff: Patrick J. Shank
Defendant: Shelbie Smith, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Haley and Mr. Evans
Case Number: 2:2026cv01116
Filed: September 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Peter B Silvain
Referring Judge: Michael H Watson
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2026 Filing 2 Notice of Deficiency re: Civil Cover Sheet. The above-referenced civil action has been received and filed in this Court without the required Civil Cover Sheet. Service Documents. The materials submitted do not include the necessary service documents. Related Document: #1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Patrick J. Shank. Deficiency Deadline by 10/9/2026. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 USM Form) (er)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
September 9, 2026 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. (er)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)
September 8, 2026 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Patrick J. Shank. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Complaint - Exhibits A & B, #3 Summons Form) (er)

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