Kenneth Chambers v. Eric Roosa, et al
| KENNETH CHAMBERS |
| ERIC ROOSA, Deputy, KAYTLYN NUNEZ, Deputy, CHRISTOPHER SANTIAGO, Deputy, STATE OF INDIANA, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES, ERIC MILLER, KENNETH COOKE, CHRISTOPHER BARROWS and MICHAEL CASATI |
| 25-2885 |
| October 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 27 Attorney Natalie Weiss for State of Indiana, Eric Miller, Indiana Department of Child Services, Kenneth Cooke, Michael Casati and Christopher Barrows in 25-2885 terminated and added Attorney(s) Benjamin M. L. Jones for party(s) Appellee Christopher Barrows Appellee Michael Casati Appellee Eric Miller Appellee State of Indiana Appellee Kenneth Cooke Appellee Indiana Department of Child Services, in case 25-2885 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney Benjamin M.L. Jones for Appellees State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Cooke, Christopher Barrows and Michael Casati. [27] [7517294] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2885]--[Edited 04/13/2026 by AD to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Jones, Benjamin) [Entered: 04/13/2026 10:04 AM] |
Filing 26
ORDER re: Appellant Kenneth Chambers's motion and request for judicial notice. The motion for judicial notice, and any response, will be TAKEN WITH THE CASE for resolution by the assigned merits panel. The clerk of this court shall distribute this filing, any response, and this order to the assigned merits panel. CLH [26] [7515563] [25-2885] (HTP) [Entered: 04/06/2026 11:24 AM]
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| Filing 25 10 copies Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers. [25] [7515409] [25-2885] (CAG) [Entered: 04/03/2026 02:57 PM] |
| Filing 24 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers for judicial notice. Federal Rule of Evidence 201 and notice of filing Exhibit A. [24] [7515408] [25-2885] (CAG) [Entered: 04/03/2026 02:56 PM] |
| Filing 23 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Mr. Andrew Upchurch for Appellees Eric Roosa, Kaytlyn Nunez and Christopher Santiago has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [23] [7511394] [25-2885] (LJ) [Entered: 03/17/2026 09:31 AM] |
| Filing 22 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Christopher Barrows, Michael Casati, Kenneth Cooke, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa, Christopher Santiago and State of Indiana. [22] [7510804] [25-2885] (CAG) [Entered: 03/13/2026 10:46 AM] |
| Filing 21 Joint Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Christopher Barrows, Michael Casati, Kenneth Cooke, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa, Christopher Santiago and State of Indiana. Paper copies due on 03/18/2026. [21] [7510272] [25-2885] (GW) [Entered: 03/11/2026 02:09 PM] |
| Filing 20 Submitted joint brief by Natalie F. Weiss for Appellees Eric Roosa, Christopher Santiago, Kaytlyn Nunez, Indiana Department of Child Services, State of Indiana, Eric Miller, Kenneth Cooke, Christopher Barrows and Michael Casati. [20] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7510190] [25-2885] (Weiss, Natalie) [Entered: 03/11/2026 11:46 AM] |
| Filing 19 Appearance form filed by Attorney Andrew J. Upchurch for Appellees Eric Roosa, Kaytlyn Nunez and Christopher Santiago. Additional Parties: Hamilton County, Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush, and Captain Josh Carey. [19] [7509868] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2885]--[Edited 03/10/2026 by FP to reflect that atty. Upchurch is added to the docket.] (Upchurch, Andrew) [Entered: 03/10/2026 10:18 AM] |
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Filing 18
ORDER re: Motion for exemption/waiver of PACER fees and for access to electronic court records. [ # 17 ] The motion is DENIED. CLH [18] [7509187] [25-2885] (PS) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:56 PM]
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| Filing 17 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers for exemption/waiver of pacer fees and for access to electronic court records. [17] [7508947] [25-2885] (CAG) [Entered: 03/04/2026 03:52 PM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' briefs. [ # 15 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 03/11/2026 for State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Cooke, Christopher Barrows, Michael Casati, Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 04/01/2026 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers. CDH [16] [7501768] [25-2885] (AD) [Entered: 01/30/2026 03:59 PM]
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| Filing 15 Motion filed by Appellees Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago to extend time to file appellee brief. [15] [7501689] [25-2885] (Willfond, Adam) [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:57 PM] |
| Filing 14 10 copies CORRECTED Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers, per order. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [14] [7497453] [25-2885] (CAH) [Entered: 01/09/2026 02:25 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER re: Appellant's motion for leave to file an amended (corrected) opening brief. The motion is GRANTED. The clerk shall file INSTANTER the tendered amended brief of the appellant. This brief replaces the brief of the appellant filed on December 23, 2025. The remainder of briefing shall proceed as follows: [ # 12 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 02/09/2026 for State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Cooke, Christopher Barrows, Michael Casati, Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 03/02/2026 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers. SCR [13] [7497445] [25-2885] (HTP) [Entered: 01/09/2026 02:12 PM]
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| Filing 12 Pro se motion filed by Party Kenneth Chambers to file amended brief. 1 copy of appellant's amended brief tendered. [12] [7497210] [25-2885] (CAH) [Entered: 01/08/2026 04:01 PM] |
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Filing 11
ORDER re: State appellees' motion to be added to the docket. [ # 10 ] The motion is GRANTED. The clerk shall modify the docket to reflect that defendants State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Scott Cooke, Christopher Barrows, and Judge Michael Casati are appellees in this matter. The remainder of briefing will proceed as follows: Appellees' briefs due on or before 01/22/2026 for State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Cooke, Christopher Barrows, Michael Casati, Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 02/12/2026 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers. CDH [11] [7497135] [25-2885] (CG) [Entered: 01/08/2026 02:12 PM]
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| Filing 10 Filed Non-Party Motion by State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Scott Cooke, Christopher Barrows, and the Honorable Michael Casati. [7496858] [25-2885] (Weiss, Natalie) [Entered: 01/07/2026 02:22 PM] |
| Filing 9 Appearance form filed by Attorney Natalie F. Weiss for Additional Parties: State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Child Services, Eric Miller, Kenneth Scott Cooke, Christopher Barrows, and the Honorable Michael Casati. [9] [7496285] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2885] (Weiss, Natalie) [Entered: 01/06/2026 09:01 AM] |
| Filing 8 10 copies appellant's brief filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers, per order. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [8] [7494833] [25-2885]--[Edited 01/09/2026 by HTP REPLACED per 01/09/2026 order.] (EF) [Entered: 12/23/2025 02:16 PM] |
| Filing 7 INSTANTER ORDER: On December 22, 2025, the clerk received the pro se appellants overdue opening brief. The court will construe the tendered brief as an implied request to file it out of time. Construed as such, the request is GRANTED, and the clerk shall file INSTANTER the tendered copies of the appellants opening brief. Further, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellees' brief due on or before 01/22/2026 for Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 01/12/2026 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers. [ # 7494587-2 ] SCR [7] [7494805] [25-2885] (AD) [Entered: 12/23/2025 01:02 PM] |
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Filing 6
ORDER: This court received notice from the District Court that the appellant paid the required docketing fee. Briefing will proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 12/17/2025 for Kenneth Chambers. Appellee's brief due on or before 01/16/2026 for Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 02/06/2026 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers [6] [7487385] [25-2885] (CAH) [Entered: 11/17/2025 11:07 AM]
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| Filing 5 Filed notice from the District Court that the $605.00 appeal docketing fee was received. [5] [7487384] [25-2885] (CAH) [Entered: 11/17/2025 11:06 AM] |
| Filing 4 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant Kenneth Chambers. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. 24-3233 [4] [7486613] [25-2885] (CAH) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:20 PM] |
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Filing 3
ORDER: Money order in the amount of $605.00. The clerk of this court shall send the MONEY ORDER to the clerk of the district court. [3] [7486312] CC [25-2885] (DAB) [Entered: 11/10/2025 04:18 PM]
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| Filing 2 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Adam S. Willfond for Appellees Kaytlyn Nunez, Eric Roosa and Christopher Santiago. [2] [7483230] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2885] (Willfond, Adam) [Entered: 10/27/2025 12:47 PM] |
| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee due. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Kenneth Chambers by 10/27/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 11/05/2025. Fee or IFP forms due on 11/05/2025 for Appellant Kenneth Chambers [1] [7482577] [25-2885] (AP) [Entered: 10/23/2025 11:41 AM] |
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