Hobbs v. Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KC, et al
Plaintiff: JERMEKA HOBBS
Defendant: UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, THOMAS DAILEY, JAMES SWAFFORD, RONALD MILLER, SAMUEL BRESHEARS, RICK ARMSTRONG, ELLEN HANSON, MICHAEL KILL, CLAYTON BYE, TERRY ZEIGLER and DENNIS WARE
Case Number: 25-3124
Filed: July 22, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 9, 2026 Filing 28 [11246001] Paper copies of appellant's brief received from Jermeka Hobbs. [25-3124] [Entered: 01/09/2026 10:05 AM]
January 8, 2026 Filing 27 [11245501] Deficiency notice issued. Paper copies of appellant's brief due 01/12/2026 for Jermeka Hobbs. [25-3124] [Entered: 01/08/2026 07:59 AM]
January 5, 2026 Filing 26 [11244541] Paper copies of appellees' brief received from Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis Ware and Terry Zeigler. [25-3124] [Entered: 01/05/2026 03:54 PM]
December 29, 2025 Filing 25 [11242710] Minute order filed - Pursuant to 10th Cir. R. 31.5, paper copies of all merits briefs that have not already been submitted are now due. This directive extends to briefs not yet filed but does not extend to any appendix volumes filed. Paper copies of briefs not yet filed will be due 5 days after filing of the electronic versions. All copies must be exact replicas of the electronic filing(s), including all attachments. Number of copies due: 3. Paper copies of appellant/appellee/reply brief due 01/05/2026 by Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Jermeka Hobbs, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis Ware and Terry Zeigler [25-3124] [Entered: 12/29/2025 02:10 PM]
December 9, 2025 Filing 24 [11237798] Minute order filed - The brief submitted by appellees is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellant's optional reply brief now due 12/29/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3124] [Entered: 12/09/2025 07:06 AM]
December 8, 2025 Filing 23 [11237771] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Major Dennis Ware and Mr. Terry Zeigler. Served on: 12/08/2025. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 5488. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] DRC [Entered: 12/08/2025 06:16 PM]
November 10, 2025 Filing 22 [11230027] Minute order filed - the brief (and appendix) submitted by appellant is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. Appellees' brief now due 12/08/2025 for Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Michael Kill, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Terry Zeigler, Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Dennis Ware and Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3124] [Entered: 11/10/2025 07:54 AM]
November 7, 2025 Filing 21 [11229981] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Jermeka Hobbs. Served on 11/07/2025 by email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 3438. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 11/07/2025 07:46 PM]
November 7, 2025 Filing 20 [11229980] Appellant's appendix filed by Jermeka Hobbs. Total number of volumes filed: 1. Served on 11/07/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 11/07/2025 07:41 PM]
November 4, 2025 Filing 19 [11228335] Notice of appellant's deficient brief and appendix received from Jermeka Hobbs. See attached letter for specifics. Appellant's brief and appendix due on 11/07/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs. [25-3124] [Entered: 11/04/2025 07:54 AM]
November 3, 2025 Filing 18 This entry has been removed from the docket. A corrected appendix was filed on 11/07/2025. [SLS] [11228309] Appellant's appendix filed by Jermeka Hobbs. Total number of volumes filed:. Served on 11/03/2025. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] --[Edited 11/04/2025 by SLS to note the appendix has been cited as deficient.] MJM [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:49 PM]
November 3, 2025 Filing 17 This entry has been removed from the docket. A corrected brief was filed on 11/07/2025. [SLS] [11228308] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Jermeka Hobbs. Served on 11/03/2025 by email. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 2175. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] --[Edited 11/04/2025 by SLS to note the brief has been cited as deficient.] MJM [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:48 PM]
October 30, 2025 Filing 16 [11227034] Order filed by Clerk of the Court, at the direction of the court, granting attorney motion to extend time to file appellant's brief and appendix until 11/03/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs (5 days). Served on 10/30/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3124] [Entered: 10/30/2025 07:46 AM]
October 29, 2025 Filing 15 [11227011] Motion filed by Appellant Jermeka Hobbs to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 11/03/2025. Served on: 10/29/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 10/29/2025 09:58 PM]
September 30, 2025 Filing 14 [11218541] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Appellant's unopposed motion to extend time to file the opening brief and appendix now due 10/29/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs. No further extensions will be granted on the Clerk's authority. Served on 09/30/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3124] [Entered: 09/30/2025 09:15 AM]
September 29, 2025 Filing 13 [11218345] Motion filed by Appellant Jermeka Hobbs to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 10/29/2025. Served on: 09/29/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 09/29/2025 03:17 PM]
September 29, 2025 Filing 12 [11218021] Order filed by Clerk of the Court - This matter is before the court on Appellant's Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellant's opening brief and appendix. Appellant's motion does not comply with 10th Cir. R. 27.6 (Motions to extend time). The motion does not state reasons for the extension or include a statement of Appellees' position. See 10th Cir. R. 27.6(C), (D), (E) (Content, Requirements, Reasons). Accordingly, Appellant's motion for extension of time is denied without prejudice to filing a compliant motion, and Appellant's opening brief and appendix remain due. Served on 09/29/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [25-3124] [Entered: 09/29/2025 09:54 AM]
September 26, 2025 Filing 11 [11217799] Motion filed by Appellant Jermeka Hobbs to extend time to file appellant/petitioner's brief until 10/29/2025. Served on: 09/26/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 09/26/2025 02:53 PM]
August 18, 2025 Filing 10 [11206131] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 08/18/2025. Appellant's brief and appendix due on 09/29/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs. [25-3124] [Entered: 08/18/2025 08:42 AM]
August 8, 2025 Filing 9 [11204009] Notice of Mediation Conference filed by the Tenth Circuit Mediation Office. ZoomGov conference scheduled for 08/18/2025 at 10:00 am (MT). The mediation contact form must be completed and returned to the Mediation Office within four days of the date of this notice. [Please open the Notice for important information.] [25-3124] [Entered: 08/08/2025 01:33 PM]
August 6, 2025 Filing 8 [11203178] Minute order filed - a notice has been filed that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Notice due that record is complete by 08/13/2025 for Skyler O'Hara, Clerk of Court (oclk). (Text Only - No Attachment) [25-3124] [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:44 AM]
August 6, 2025 Filing 7 [11203177] Entry of appearance filed by Madison J. McBratney for Jermeka Hobbs. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n (listed counsel previously disclosed). Served on 08/05/2025, 08/06/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3124]--[Edited 08/06/2025 by ART to correct text] [Entered: 08/06/2025 09:40 AM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 6 [11203096] Notice received from Jermeka Hobbs that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Served on: 08/05/2025. Manner of Service: email [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 08/05/2025 06:05 PM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 5 [11203094] Docketing statement filed by Jermeka Hobbs. Served on 08/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3124] MJM [Entered: 08/05/2025 06:03 PM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 4 [11203093] Entry of appearance submitted by Madison J. McBratney for Appellant Jermeka Hobbs for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/05/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3124]--[Edited 08/06/2025 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 08/06/2025] MJM [Entered: 08/05/2025 06:02 PM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 3 [11202707] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Charles Edward Branson and Mr. David R. Cooper for Mr. Terry Zeigler, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Thomas Dailey, Major Dennis Ware, Rick Armstrong, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Clayton Bye, Samuel Breshears, Ellen Hanson, and Michael Kill. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (The party listed is or was counsel of record). Served on 08/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3124] [Entered: 08/05/2025 06:31 AM]
August 4, 2025 Filing 2 [11202644] Entry of appearance submitted by David R. Cooper and Charles E. Branson for Appellees Terry Zeigler, Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Dennis Ware, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford and Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 08/04/2025. Manner of Service: email. [25-3124] --[Edited 08/05/2025 by AT to remove PDF as pleading was filed on 8/5/2025.]--[Edited 08/06/2025 by ART to correct filers] DRC [Entered: 08/04/2025 04:22 PM]
July 22, 2025 Filing 1 [11198971] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 07/21/2025. Notice of appearance, transcript order form and docketing statement due 08/05/2025 for Jermeka Hobbs. Notice of appearance due on 08/05/2025 for Rick Armstrong, Samuel Breshears, Clayton Bye, Thomas Dailey, Ellen Hanson, Michael Kill, Ronald Miller, James Swafford, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Dennis Ware and Terry Zeigler. [25-3124] [Entered: 07/22/2025 09:05 AM]

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Plaintiff: JERMEKA HOBBS
Represented By: Madison J. McBratney
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Defendant: UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
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