Gamble Williams v. Boston Police Department et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
THEODORE GAMBLE-WILLIAMS, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	)
) 	Civil Action
v. 	) 	No. 24-10701-PBS
)
CITY OF BOSTON, et al., 	)
)
Defendants. 	)
ORDER
February 2, 2026
SARIS, D.J.
On January 12, 2026, the Clerk was directed to issue
summonses for service of the first amended complaint (Doc. No.
39) on police officers Taylor, Ricard and Tibbs. Doc. No. 42.
At that time, City was asked whether it will accept service on
behalf of these defendants, see id., and the Clerk issued
summonses. 	See Doc. No. 43.
On January 28 2026, counsel filed a notice of appearance
for defendants Taylor and Tibbs. 	Doc. No. 46. 	Counsel filed a
statement stating, among other things, that it is counsel’s
understanding that defendant Ricard is retired and has not
submitted a request for representation. 	Doc. No. 45.
Because the City has not accepted service on behalf of
defendant Margaret Ricard, plaintiff must complete service on
defendant Margaret Ricard, on or before April 12, 2026, in
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accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m). 	Plaintiff
may elect to have service made by the United States Marshals
Service with all costs of service to be advanced by the United
States.
Accordingly, it is hereby Ordered that the United States
Marshals Service shall serve the summons (Doc. No. 43), the
first amended complaint (Doc. No. 39) this Order upon Margaret
Ricard, in the manner directed by the plaintiff, with all costs
of service to be advanced by the United States. 	Notwithstanding
this Order to the United States Marshals Service, it remains
Plaintiff’s responsibility to provide the United States Marshals
Service with all necessary paperwork and service information.
Service on defendant Ricard shall be completed on or before
April 12, 2026, in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil
Procedure 4(m).
SO ORDERED.
/s/ Patti B. Saris 	_________
PATTI B. SARIS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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