Melnick v. Johnston, et al
Plaintiff: HUNTER ADAM MELNICK
Defendant: KAYLA JOHNSTON, in her individual and official capacities, SUSAN WHITE, in her individual and official capacities, WATERS, individual capacity, JEFF GEIST, Ass. Director of Parole DOC. In his official and individual capacities, SARA PHELPS, Supervisor at Englewood Office. Individual and official capacities., KARLENE KELSCH, CPO of DOC. In her official and individual capacities, BRANDON MATHEWS, Parole Board Member. In his official and individual capacities, RICK RAEMISCH, Executive Director of Department of Corrections DOC. In his official and individual capacities, BRYCE GILMORE, Therapist at AMH. In his official and individual capacities., DOE, CHAMOIS FANELLIS-ARMENTROUT, Representative of DOC. In his official and individual capacities, JOE WHITE, Manager at DOC Englewood office In his official and individual capacities, JOE THISTLEWOOD, CPO supervisor at Englewood office DOC. In his official and individual capacities, AURORA MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE, SHEILA POMERANZ, In her official and individual capacities, TAMMIS JAHN, In her official and individual capacities, DEAN GONZALES, In his official and individual capacities, OMER GARCIA, CPO. In his official and individual capacities. and DARCI ARCHER
Case Number: 26-1137
Filed: April 24, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 16, 2026 Filing 28 [11290722] Order filed by Clerk of the Court denying as premature, Appellant's motion to extend time to file reply brief filed by Appellant Hunter Adam Melnick. Served on 06/16/2026. [26-1137] See attached order for details. [Entered: 06/16/2026 11:21 AM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 27 [11290464] Appellant's motion filed by Hunter Adam Melnick to extend time to file a reply brief until 07/02/2026. Served on 06/11/2026. Manner of Service:. [26-1137] [Entered: 06/15/2026 04:27 PM]
June 12, 2026 Filing 26 [11289940] Notice of change of address filed by Hunter Adam Melnick in 26-1118, 26-1137, 26-1187. [26-1118, 26-1187, 26-1137] [Entered: 06/12/2026 12:56 PM]
June 8, 2026 Filing 25 [11289152] Letter regarding status of cases received from Hunter Adam Melnick in 26-1118 but not filed. Served on 06/10/2026. Court response attached to entry. Manner of Service: email. [26-1118, 26-1187, 26-1137] [Entered: 06/10/2026 10:33 AM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 24 [11287318] Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting Appellees' motion to extend time to file brief. Appellees' brief now due 07/01/2026 for Kayla Johnston, Susan White, Brandon Mathews, Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Joe White and Joe Thistlewood. No further extensions of time will be granted on the clerk's authority. Served on 06/03/2026. Text only entry - no attachment. [26-1137] [Entered: 06/03/2026 12:41 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 23 [11287065] Motion filed by Appellees Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Kayla Johnston, Brandon Mathews, Mr. Joe Thistlewood, Mr. Joe White and Ms. Susan White to extend time to file appellee/respondent's brief until 07/01/2026. Served on: 06/02/2026. Manner of service: US mail, email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-1137] MCL [Entered: 06/02/2026 05:12 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 22 [11286671] Minute order filed - the brief submitted by appellees Aurora Mental Health Centre, Bryce Gilmore and Sheila Pomeranz.is accepted for filing. The parties will be notified via separate docket entry if paper copies are required. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-1137] [Entered: 06/02/2026 08:01 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 21 [11286607] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Aurora Mental Health Centre, Bryce Gilmore and Sheila Pomeranz. Served on: 06/01/2026. Manner of service: US mail. Oral argument requested? No. Word/page count: 4444. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-1137] ECM [Entered: 06/01/2026 04:53 PM]
May 21, 2026 Filing 20 [11284033] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Joshua G. Urquhart and Mr. Mark Christopher Lockefeer for Mr. Joe White, Mr. Joe Thistlewood, Brandon Mathews, Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/20/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/21/2026 08:11 AM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 19 [11283996] Entry of appearance submitted by Joshua G. Urquhart and Mark C. Lockefeer for Appellees Brandon Mathews, Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Mr. Joe Thistlewood and Mr. Joe White for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/20/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137]--[Edited 05/21/2026 by JM PDF removed filed. ] MCL [Entered: 05/20/2026 04:53 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 18 [11283965] SECOND Deficiency notice issued. Type of deficiency: no entry of appearance filed for Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Brandon Mathews, Joe Thistlewood, and Joe White. Notice of appearance due on 05/26/2026 for Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Brandon Mathews, Joe Thistlewood and Joe White. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/20/2026 03:44 PM]
May 13, 2026 Filing 17 [11281586] Deficiency notice issued. Type of deficiency: no entry of appearance has been filed. Notice of appearance due on 05/18/2026 for Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Brandon Mathews, Joe Thistlewood and Joe White [26-1137] [Entered: 05/13/2026 08:21 AM]
May 12, 2026 Filing 16 [11281362] District court order text only (no document attached) denying as moot, leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/12/2026 01:29 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 15 [11280879] Order filed by Clerk of the Court assessing costs and fees in the amount of $605. Served on 05/11/2026. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/11/2026 01:01 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 14 [11280850] Prison Mailbox Rule Invocation filed by Hunter Adam Melnick. Original. Served on 05/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/11/2026 12:27 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 13 [11280838] Appellant's motion filed by Hunter Adam Melnick for leave to proceed without prepayment of costs and fees. Served on 05/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/11/2026 12:12 PM]
May 7, 2026 Filing 12 [11280321] Entry of appearance filed by Ms. Elizabeth Craigmile Moran for Sheila Pomeranz, Bryce Gilmore and Aurora Mental Health Centre. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 05/07/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/08/2026 07:27 AM]
May 7, 2026 Filing 11 [11280310] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Aurora Mental Health Centre, Bryce Gilmore and Sheila Pomeranz. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 05/07/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] ECM [Entered: 05/07/2026 05:52 PM]
May 7, 2026 Filing 10 [11280309] Entry of appearance submitted by Elizabeth C. Moran for Appellees Aurora Mental Health Centre, Bryce Gilmore and Sheila Pomeranz for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 05/07/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] --[Edited 05/08/2026 by SDS to remove pdf from entry as the pleading has been filed] ECM [Entered: 05/07/2026 05:46 PM]
May 7, 2026 Filing 9 [11280002] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Mark Christopher Lockefeer and Mr. Joshua G. Urquhart for Ms. Susan White and Kayla Johnston. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 05/07/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] [Entered: 05/07/2026 09:39 AM]
May 7, 2026 Filing 8 [11279997] Entry of appearance submitted by Mark C. Lockefeer; Joshua G. Urquhart for Appellees Kayla Johnston and Ms. Susan White for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 05/07/2026. Manner of Service: US mail. [26-1137] --[Edited 05/07/2026 by SDS to remove pdf from entry as the pleading has been filed] MCL [Entered: 05/07/2026 09:33 AM]
May 4, 2026 Filing 7 [11278673] Appellant brief filed by Hunter Adam Melnick. Served on 04/29/2026 by US mail.. Required 10th Cir. R. 28.2 Attachments Included? n. Appellees' brief due 06/01/2026 for Kayla Johnston, Susan White, Brandon Mathews, Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Joe White, Joe Thistlewood, Aurora Mental Health Centre, Bryce Gilmore and Sheila Pomeranz [26-1137] [Entered: 05/04/2026 12:06 PM]
May 4, 2026 Filing 6 [11278671] Entry of appearance filed by Hunter Adam Melnick. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 04/29/2026. Manner of Service: US mail [26-1137] [Entered: 05/04/2026 12:02 PM]
April 29, 2026 Filing 5 [11277470] Record on appeal filed. No. of Volumes: 2, Comments: Volume 1 - Pleadings Volume 2 - Pleadings. [26-1137] [Entered: 04/29/2026 11:21 AM]
April 29, 2026 Filing 4 [11277362] Jurisdictional review complete. Fee or 1915 forms due 06/08/2026 for Hunter Adam Melnick. Appellant/Petitioner's brief due on 06/08/2026 for Hunter Adam Melnick. Record on appeal 10th circuit due 05/20/2026. Notice of appearance due on 06/08/2026 for Hunter Adam Melnick. [26-1137] [Entered: 04/29/2026 09:02 AM]
April 29, 2026 Filing 3 [11277357] District court order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. [26-1137] [Entered: 04/29/2026 09:00 AM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 2 [11276394] Minute order filed - After a review of the district court docket appellees were added to this appeal. Notice of appearance due on 05/11/2026 for Aurora Mental Health Centre, Chamois Fanellis-Armentrout, Bryce Gilmore, Brandon Mathews, Sheila Pomeranz, Joe Thistlewood and Joe White. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-1137] [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:04 AM]
April 24, 2026 Filing 1 [11276234] Prisoner case docketed. DATE RECEIVED: 04/24/2026. Fee or 1915 and notice of appearance forms due 05/26/2026 for Hunter Adam Melnick. Notice of appearance due on 05/08/2026 for Kayla Johnston and Susan White. [26-1137] [Entered: 04/24/2026 02:28 PM]

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Plaintiff: HUNTER ADAM MELNICK
Represented By: Hunter Adam Melnick
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Defendant: KAYLA JOHNSTON, in her individual and official capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
Represented By: Mark Christopher Lockefeer
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Defendant: SUSAN WHITE, in her individual and official capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
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Defendant: JEFF GEIST, Ass. Director of Parole DOC. In his official and individual capacities
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Defendant: SARA PHELPS, Supervisor at Englewood Office. Individual and official capacities.
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Defendant: BRANDON MATHEWS, Parole Board Member. In his official and individual capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
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Defendant: RICK RAEMISCH, Executive Director of Department of Corrections DOC. In his official and individual capacities
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Defendant: BRYCE GILMORE, Therapist at AMH. In his official and individual capacities.
Represented By: Lawrence D. Stone Esq.
Represented By: Elizabeth Craigmile Moran
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Defendant: DOE
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Defendant: CHAMOIS FANELLIS-ARMENTROUT, Representative of DOC. In his official and individual capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
Represented By: Mark Christopher Lockefeer
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Defendant: JOE WHITE, Manager at DOC Englewood office In his official and individual capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
Represented By: Mark Christopher Lockefeer
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Defendant: JOE THISTLEWOOD, CPO supervisor at Englewood office DOC. In his official and individual capacities
Represented By: Joshua G. Urquhart
Represented By: Mark Christopher Lockefeer
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Defendant: AURORA MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Represented By: Lawrence D. Stone Esq.
Represented By: Elizabeth Craigmile Moran
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Defendant: SHEILA POMERANZ, In her official and individual capacities
Represented By: Lawrence D. Stone Esq.
Represented By: Elizabeth Craigmile Moran
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Defendant: TAMMIS JAHN, In her official and individual capacities
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Defendant: DEAN GONZALES, In his official and individual capacities
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Defendant: OMER GARCIA, CPO. In his official and individual capacities.
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