Ohio Northern District Court
Judge:Thomas M Parker
Case #: 1:20-cv-01429
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Case Filed:Jun 29, 2020
Terminated:Aug 20, 2021
Last checked: Saturday Dec 26, 2020 5:10 AM EST
Defendant
City of Cleveland
Represented By
Timothy J. Puin
City Of Cleveland
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Michael Joseph Pike
City Of Cleveland
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Defendant
John Kazimer
Represented By
Elena N. Boop
City Of Cleveland
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Craig J. Morice
City Of Cleveland
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Plaintiff
Ryan O'Connor
Represented By
Madelyn J. Grant
Friedman & Nemecek
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Eric F. Long
Friedman & Nemecek
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Sara M. Gedeon
Malik Law
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David B. Malik
Malik Law
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Ian N. Friedman
Friedman & Nemecek
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Frank Jackson
Terminated: 08/13/2020
Represented By
Timothy J. Puin
City Of Cleveland
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Michael Joseph Pike
City Of Cleveland
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Defendant
Michael McGrath
Terminated: 08/13/2020
Represented By
Timothy J. Puin
City Of Cleveland
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Michael Joseph Pike
City Of Cleveland
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Defendant
Calvin Williams
Terminated: 08/13/2020
Chief 10404 Lamontier
Cleveland, OH 44103
Represented By
Timothy J. Puin
City Of Cleveland
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Michael Joseph Pike
City Of Cleveland
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Defendant
John Does 1-5
Terminated: 08/13/2020

Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Friday, August 20, 2021
28 28 1 pgs order Order Dismissing Case Fri 08/20 3:20 PM
Marginal Entry Order : This case is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to stipulation of the parties (ECF Doc.27 ). Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 8/20/2021. (D,JJ)
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
27 27 notice Notice of Dismissal Thu 08/19 2:41 PM
Stipulated Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) Following Settlement filed by City of Cleveland. (Puin, Timothy)
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Thursday, August 05, 2021
order Order Thu 08/05 8:36 AM
Order [non-document]: The parties have advised the court that they have settled the matters in dispute. Based upon this representation, the parties shall execute a final settlement agreement within fourteen (14) days from the date of this entry and file a Stipulation for Dismissal of all claims with prejudice not later than thirty (30) days from the date of this entry. IT IS SO ORDERED. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 8/5/2021. (D,JJ)
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Wednesday, July 07, 2021
minutes Status Conference Wed 07/07 11:55 AM
Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker. The court held a telephone status conference on 7/7/2021 at 10:30 AM. Attorney Eric Long participated on behalf of plaintiff Ryan O'Connor. Attorney Timothy Puin participated on behalf of the dismissed City defendants. And attorney Craig Morice participated on behalf of defendant Officer John Kazimer. Counsel noted the possibility that a second amended complaint would likely bring the City defendants back into the case and indicated that they would like to pause the case before proceeding with amended pleadings and discovery. Counsel for the defendants said that there was a good chance for settlement within the next few weeks, and asked that the court pause the case schedule while those discussions are happening. See Order, filed separately. (Court Reporter: N/A. Time: 10 minutes). (D,JJ)
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minutes 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Order Wed 07/07 12:00 PM
Order [non-document]: The case management schedule set on December 11, 2020 is VACATED (ECF Doc.20 ). The parties shall submit a proposed case management schedule and/or status report on their settlement efforts on or before July 30, 2021. If the parties are unable to reach settlement by July 30, 2021, Plaintiff O'Connor shall file his second amended complaint no later than August 15, 2021. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 7/7/2021. (D,JJ)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
oth_evt Notice of Hearing or Conference Tue 06/29 10:58 AM
IMPORTANT Notice [non-document]: Status Conference set for 7/7/2021 at 10:30 AM to be held telephonically before Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker. Call-in instructions will be emailed to the parties. (D,JJ)
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Monday, June 21, 2021
26 26 15 pgs order Order on Motion for judgment on the pleadings Mon 06/21 9:53 AM
Order : Defendant City of Cleveland's motion for judgment on the pleadings (ECF Doc.19 ) is GRANTED as to each of plaintiff O'Connor's Monell claims and his requests for punitive, injunctive, and mandamus relief. And plaintiff O'Connor's request for leave to file a second amended complaint (ECF Doc.21 ) is GRANTED. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 6/21/2021. (D,JJ)
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Monday, May 24, 2021
25 25 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 05/24 11:35 AM
Notice of Withdrawal filed by Ryan O'Connor. (Gedeon, Sara)
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24 24 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 05/24 11:26 AM
Notice of Withdrawal filed by Ryan O'Connor. (Malik, David)
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
23 23 notice Attorney Appearance (atty event) Tue 02/16 4:23 PM
Attorney Appearance by Tiana Bohanon filed by on behalf of Ryan O'Connor. (Bohanon, Tiana)
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Tuesday, February 02, 2021
22 22 motion Leave Tue 02/02 8:04 AM
Motion for leave to file reply brief instanter filed by Defendant City of Cleveland. Related document(s)19 .(Puin, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Reply Brief
order Order on Motion for leave Tue 02/02 8:32 AM
Order [non-document]: Defendant City of Cleveland's motion to file a reply brief instanter (ECF Doc.22 ) is GRANTED. Defendant City of Cleveland's reply brief (ECF Doc.22 -1) is deemed filed on the date of this order. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 2/2/2021. (D,JJ)
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
21 21 resp Opposition Sun 01/31 3:43 PM
Opposition to19 Motion for judgment on the pleadings with memorandum in support filed by All Plaintiffs.(Long, Eric)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - DOJ Investigation Findings,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US v. City of Cleveland Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Monitor's Memorandum re protests,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Monitor's Notice re ProtestsNotice of Intent to Conduct Review,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - City's After Action Review,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Monitor re Discipline
Friday, December 11, 2020
20 20 order Case Management Conference Plan/Order Fri 12/11 10:34 AM
Case Management Conference Plan/Order. Case is assigned to the standard track. The deadline for responding to the defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings is January 31, 2021. A reply brief may be filed with leave of court. The deadline for completing expert and fact discovery is September 30, 2021. The deadline for plaintiff's expert reports is May 31, 2021. The deadline for defendants' expert reports is July 30, 2021. Amendments to the pleadings and addition of parties shall be made by rule. The deadline for filing dispositive motions is September 30, 2021, with responses and replies by rule. A status conference may be scheduled upon request. A final status hearing and trial date will be set at a later time. The court encourages the parties and counsel to continue to discuss the possibility of settlement while the case is progressing. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker on 12/11/2020. (D,JJ)
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minutes Case Management Conference Fri 12/11 10:28 AM
Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker. On December 11, 2020, the court held a case management conference with plaintiff's counsel Sara Gedeon and counsel for defendants Elena Boop, Craig Morice and Timothy Puin. During the conference, the court discussed the parties' plan for discovery and dispositive motions. The deadlines will be reflected in the court's case management plan/order, filed separately. (Court Reporter: N/A. Time: 25 minutes). (D,JJ)
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Monday, December 07, 2020
19 19 motion Judgment on the Pleadings Mon 12/07 10:37 AM
Motion for judgment on the pleadings with memorandum in support filed by Defendant City of Cleveland. (Puin, Timothy)
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Monday, November 23, 2020
oth_evt Notice of Hearing or Conference Mon 11/23 10:23 AM
IMPORTANT Notice [non-document]: The Case Management Conference set for 11/24/2020 has been RESCHEDULED for 12/11/2020 at 08:30 AM to be held telephonically before Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker. Call-in instructions will be emailed to the parties separately. Related document(s)15 . (D,JJ)
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
18 18 order Consent to Magistrate Judge Wed 10/14 12:38 PM
Consent of the parties to this case being transferred to the docket of Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker for further proceedings. Related Document17 . Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/14/2020. (R,Sh)
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17 17 notice Report of Parties Planning Meeting (atty event) Wed 10/14 12:11 PM
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by Ryan O'Connor.(Gedeon, Sara)
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Att: 1 Magistrate Consent Form
utility Add and Terminate Judge Wed 10/14 1:04 PM
Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker assigned to case, pursuant to consent. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr terminated. Related document(s)18 . (Y,A)
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
16 16 oth_evt Magistrate Consent Package Issued by Courtroom Deputy Thu 10/08 3:43 PM
Magistrate Consent Package issued. (R,Sh)
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15 15 order Case Management Conference Scheduling Order Thu 10/08 3:42 PM
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 11/24/2020 at 03:00 PM to be held telephonically before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr., with counsel only. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/8/2020. (R,Sh)
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Wednesday, October 07, 2020
14 14 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Wed 10/07 3:11 PM
Answer to7 Amended complaint filed by John Kazimer. (Morice, Craig)
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
13 13 order Protective Order Wed 09/23 9:37 AM
Protective Order regarding confidential documents. Signed by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/23/2020. (R,Sh)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
12 12 motion Protective Order Wed 09/16 5:42 PM
Unopposed Motion for protective order filed by Defendant City of Cleveland.(Puin, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Stipulated Protective Order signed by parties
Monday, August 31, 2020
11 11 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Mon 08/31 9:04 AM
Answer to7 Amended complaint filed by City of Cleveland. (Puin, Timothy)
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Friday, August 14, 2020
10 10 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 08/14 11:19 AM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Ryan O'Connor. City of Cleveland waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020 filed on behalf of Ryan O'Connor (Gedeon, Sara)
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9 9 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 08/14 11:18 AM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Ryan O'Connor. John Kazimer waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020 filed on behalf of Ryan O'Connor (Gedeon, Sara)
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
8 8 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 08/13 3:06 PM
Withdrawal of Motion to Quash Service filed by City of Cleveland, Michael McGrath. Related document(s)6 .(Puin, Timothy)
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7 7 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 08/13 2:37 PM
First Amended complaint against City of Cleveland, John Kazimer. Filed by Ryan O'Connor. (Gedeon, Sara)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet
Thursday, August 06, 2020
order Order on Motion for extension of time to answer Thu 08/06 8:57 AM
Order [non-document] granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for extension of time until September 3, 2020 to file responsive pleading. Related documents4 ,5 . Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/6/2020.(R,Sh)
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Wednesday, August 05, 2020
6 6 motion Quash Wed 08/05 10:47 AM
Motion to quash service on Michael McGrath with memorandum in support filed by City of Cleveland, Michael McGrath. Related document(s)3 .(Puin, Timothy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Purported Proof of Service,
Att: 2 Exhibit B- Declaration of Deandre Benson, Assistant Director of HR
Friday, July 31, 2020
5 5 motion Extension (answer complaint) Fri 07/31 12:12 PM
Unopposed Motion for extension of time until September 3, 2020 to answer or otherwise plead in response to complaint filed by City of Cleveland, Frank Jackson, Michael McGrath, Calvin Williams. Related document(s)1 . (Puin, Timothy)
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4 4 motion Extension (answer complaint) Fri 07/31 11:47 AM
Unopposed Motion for extension of time until September 3, 2020 to file responsive pleading filed by Defendant John Kazimer. Related document(s)1 . (Boop, Elena)
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
3 3 service Return of Service Executed Thu 07/30 12:10 PM
Return of Service by personal service executed upon City of Cleveland on 7/10/2020; Frank Jackson on 7/10/2020; John Kazimer on 7/10/2020; Michael McGrath on 7/10/2020; Calvin Williams on 7/10/2020, filed on behalf of Ryan O'Connor (Gedeon, Sara)
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Monday, June 29, 2020
2 2 oth_evt Summons Issued Mon 06/29 3:02 PM
Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon City of Cleveland, Frank Jackson, John Kazimer, Michael McGrath, Calvin Williams. (L,MI)
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Att: 1 Magistrate Consent Form
1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 06/29 1:26 PM
Complaint with jury demand against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $ 400, Receipt number AOHNDC-10072858.. Filed by Ryan O'Connor. (Friedman, Ian)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons,
Att: 4 Summons,
Att: 5 Summons,
Att: 6 Summons
utility Add and Terminate Judge Mon 06/29 2:39 PM
Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr assigned to case. (L,MI)
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oth_evt Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge Mon 06/29 2:43 PM
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Parker. (L,MI)
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