Indiana Northern District Court
Judge:Damon R Leichty
Referred: Abizer Zanzi
Case #: 3:24-cv-00564
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Jul 12, 2024
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 08, 2025 4:20 AM EST
Defendant
Patrick McKee
Represented By
Katlyn M Christman
Clark Johnson & Knight Ltd - Mer/in
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Elizabeth A Knight
Clark Johnson & Knight Ltd - Mer/in
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Defendant
Starke County Sheriff
Represented By
Katlyn M Christman
Clark Johnson & Knight Ltd - Mer/in
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Elizabeth A Knight
Clark Johnson & Knight Ltd - Mer/in
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Mediator
Erik Chickedantz
Plaintiff
Jeremy Singleton
Represented By
Kenneth J Falk
Aclu Of Indiana
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Stevie J Pactor
Aclu Of Indiana
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Docket last updated: 07/10/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
26 26 3 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Tue 06/24 5:11 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING MAGISTRATE JUDGE. In consideration of the speedy administration of justice and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 137 and N.D. Ind. Local Rule 40-1(f)(1), the Clerk is directed to reassign this case from Magistrate Judge Scott J. Frankel to Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi for the purpose of conducting all further non-dispositive pretrial proceedings, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and FED. R. CIV. P. 72(a). Signed by Chief Judge Holly A Brady on 6/24/25. (ksc)
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Friday, June 13, 2025
25 25 order Scheduling Order Mon 06/16 9:36 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court SETS a Scheduling Conference for 8/25/2025 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) to be held via Zoom. Connection information will be provided to the parties by email. The parties must file a brief written status report on or before 8/18/2025 as outlined. The requirements and deadlines from the operative scheduling order remain unchanged, except as modified in this order. Signed by Judge Damon R Leichty on 6/13/2025. (mrm)
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Friday, January 10, 2025
24 24 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Amend Fri 01/10 4:56 PM
ORDER granting23 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Amend Pleadings Without Leave of Court. New deadline for plaintiffs is 2/12/25 and new deadline for defendants 3/14/25 to file amended pleadings without seeking prior leave of court. Text entry order by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 1/10/2025. (ers)
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23 23 motion Extension of Time to Amend Fri 01/10 8:11 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Pleadings Without Leave of Court (Unopposed) by Plaintiff Jeremy Singleton. (Falk, Kenneth)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
22 22 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Mon 11/11 2:39 PM
Defendants' ANSWER to16 Amended Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Patrick McKee, Starke County Sheriff.(Christman, Katlyn)
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21 21 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 11/11 2:36 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Katlyn M Christman on behalf of Starke County Sheriff (Christman, Katlyn)
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20 20 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 11/11 2:35 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth A Knight on behalf of Starke County Sheriff (Knight, Elizabeth)
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Friday, November 08, 2024
19 19 service Summons Returned Executed Fri 11/08 2:25 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeremy Singleton. Starke County Sheriff served on 11/1/2024, answer due 11/22/2024. (Falk, Kenneth)
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Friday, November 01, 2024
utility Terminate Deadlines/Hearings Fri 11/01 10:00 AM
***Amended Pleadings Deadline terminated. (mlc)
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
18 18 order Scheduling Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties 1 - Terminate Hearings Fri 11/01 4:59 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties will exchange the information required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) by 12/12/2024. The last date to amend the pleadings without leave of court as to plaintiff(s) is January 13, 2025; as to defendant(s) is 2/12/2025. The serving of reports from retained experts under Rule 26(a)(2) are due from plaintiff(s) by 5/12/2025; and from defendant(s) by 6/12/2025. Supplementation under Rule 26(e) is due every six weeks until trial. The last date for the completion of ALL DISCOVERY is 9/12/2025. The deadline to file any discovery-related nondispositive motion is 8/15/2025. The deadline to file any dispositive motions is 10/12/2025. The parties have agreed upon Erik Chickedantz as mediator. The deadline for the parties to engage in mediation is 9/26/2025. The Court hereby VACATES the Preliminary Pretrial Conference scheduled for November 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 10/31/24. (nhc)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
17 17 service Summons Issued Wed 10/30 8:05 AM
Summons Issued as to Starke County Sheriff. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (ash)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
16 16 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 10/29 1:31 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Jeremy Singleton.(Pactor, Stevie)
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Att: 1 Proposed Summons
15 15 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Tue 10/29 1:18 PM
ORDER GRANTING13 Motion to File Amended Complaint by Plaintiff Jeremy Singleton. Pla may separately file his Amended Complaint for Damages, as proposed, if filed by 11/4/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 10/29/2024. (mrm)
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Monday, October 28, 2024
14 14 misc Report of Rule 26f Planning Meeting Mon 10/28 2:14 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Pactor, Stevie)
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Sunday, October 27, 2024
13 13 motion Amend/Correct Sun 10/27 2:24 PM
MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint for Damages by Plaintiff Jeremy Singleton.(Falk, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12 12 misc Mag Consent Forms Sent - Standard with pptc - form will be generated Wed 09/25 4:56 PM
MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties. (ers)
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11 11 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/25 4:55 PM
ORDER: Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/13/2024 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel. Joint Proposed Discovery due by 10/30/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 9/25/2024. (ers)
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Monday, September 09, 2024
10 10 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 09/09 3:20 PM
Defendant's ANSWER to1 Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Patrick McKee.(Christman, Katlyn)
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
9 9 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 08/14 2:06 PM
Pursuant to General Order 2024-22 and the retirement of Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr., this case is now reassigned to Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel. (ksc)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
utility Set/Reset Deadlines Thu 07/25 1:48 PM
Reset Deadlines: Answer due date reset to 9/9/2024 per7 Agreed Notice. (jld)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 07/24 3:10 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth A Knight on behalf of Patrick McKee (Knight, Elizabeth)
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7 7 notice Notice - Other Wed 07/24 3:08 PM
NOTICE by Patrick McKee of Automatic Initial Extension (Christman, Katlyn)
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6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 07/24 3:07 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Katlyn M Christman on behalf of Patrick McKee (Christman, Katlyn)
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
5 5 service Summons Returned Executed Tue 07/23 10:52 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jeremy Singleton. Patrick McKee served on 7/17/2024, answer due 8/7/2024. (Falk, Kenneth)
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Monday, July 15, 2024
4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 07/15 8:55 AM
Summons Issued as to Starke County Deputy Sheriff Patrick McKee. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (ash)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Mon 07/15 9:30 AM
Judge Damon R Leichty and Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr added. **NEW CASE** (ash)
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Friday, July 12, 2024
3 3 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 07/12 10:47 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Stevie J Pactor on behalf of Jeremy Singleton (Pactor, Stevie)
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2 2 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 07/12 10:27 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth J Falk on behalf of Jeremy Singleton (Falk, Kenneth)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 07/12 10:25 AM
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Starke County Deputy Sheriff Patrick McKee( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AINNDC-5624482.), filed by Jeremy Singleton.(Falk, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Proposed Summons