The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
Plaintiff: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD RISHER, JR. and LISA SIMPSON
Defendant: CITY OF LOS ANGELES, FRANCISCO ZARAGOZA, ISAAC FERNANDEZ and JOSE CHAVEZ
Case Number: 25-2114
Filed: April 2, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2025 Filing 22 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Appellant Lisa Simpson. [Entered: 07/09/2025 11:18 AM]
June 4, 2025 Filing 21 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Sam Meehan, representing Appellant Lisa Simpson, Appellant The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr.. [Entered: 06/04/2025 09:45 AM]
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 19) to withdraw as counsel is granted. The clerk will amend the docket to reflect that appellants are proceeding pro se. The motion (Docket Entry No. 19) for an extension of time to permit The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr. (the Estate) to retain new counsel is granted. Within 60 days after the date of this order, the Estate must retain counsel who will file a notice of appearance with this court. If the Estate does not retain new counsel, the estate will be dismissed as a party. See Simon v. Hartford Life, Inc. 546 F.3d 661, 666 (9th Cir. 2008). Briefing is stayed pending further order of the court. [Entered: 06/04/2025 09:42 AM]
May 14, 2025 Filing 19 MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel filed by Sam Meehan for Appellant The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr., Appellant Lisa Simpson. [Entered: 05/14/2025 04:31 PM]
May 12, 2025 Filing 18 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Ryan Geoffrey Baker, representing Appellant Lisa Simpson. [Entered: 05/12/2025 10:56 AM]
May 12, 2025 Filing 17 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Riley Smith, representing Appellant Lisa Simpson. [Entered: 05/12/2025 10:31 AM]
May 12, 2025 Filing 16 TERMINATED participation of , representing . [Entered: 05/12/2025 10:31 AM]
May 12, 2025 Filing 15 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel filed at 14 is rejected. Filer must file a motion because permission to withdraw/appoint new counsel is required. [Entered: 05/12/2025 10:28 AM]
May 9, 2025 Filing 14 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Sam Meehan. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [The Estate of Richard Risher Jr and Lisa Simpson]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. 18462 Montezuma Street, Apt. 16 Adelanto, CA 92301. [Entered: 05/09/2025 05:31 PM]
May 9, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Riley Smith. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [Lisa Simpson]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. 18462 Montezuma Street, Apt. 16 Adelanto, CA 92301. [Entered: 05/09/2025 05:29 PM]
May 9, 2025 Filing 12 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Ryan Geoffrey Baker. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [Lisa Simpson]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. 18462 Montezuma Street, Apt. 16 Adelanto, CA 92301. [Entered: 05/09/2025 05:23 PM]
April 29, 2025 Filing 11 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. [Entered: 04/29/2025 04:08 PM]
April 8, 2025 Filing 10 MEDIATION ORDER: By 4/22/2025, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [Entered: 04/08/2025 04:44 PM]
April 8, 2025 Filing 9 District Court Order/Notice Received. [Entered: 04/08/2025 01:39 PM]
April 8, 2025 Filing 8 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Teresa Huggins, representing Appellant Lisa Simpson, Appellant The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr.. [Entered: 04/08/2025 09:57 AM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Teresa Huggins. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr. and Lisa Simpson]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. [-]. [Entered: 04/07/2025 04:50 PM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 6 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Lisa Simpson. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 04/07/2025 01:57 PM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 5 Attorney Sara Ugaz as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Irving R. Estrada, Mark Waterman, Thomas Hurrell, Melinda Cantrall. [Entered: 04/04/2025 01:24 PM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sara Ugaz for Appellee City of Los Angeles, Appellee Francisco Zaragoza, Appellee Isaac Fernandez, Appellee Jose Chavez replacing Irving R. Estrada, Mark Waterman, Melinda Cantrall, Thomas Hurrell. [Entered: 04/04/2025 12:23 PM]
April 3, 2025 Filing 3 Amended Notice of Appeal Received. [Entered: 04/03/2025 11:54 AM]
April 2, 2025 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 4/7/2025, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 4/9/2025, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 5/9/2025, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 6/18/2025, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 7/18/2025. For appeal no. 25-2114, 5:17-cv-00995-MWF-DTB. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 04/02/2025 09:21 AM]
April 2, 2025 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 5:17-cv-00995-MWF-DTB has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-2114 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 04/02/2025 09:16 AM]

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Plaintiff: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD RISHER, JR.
Represented By: Teresa Huggins
Represented By: Sam Meehan
Represented By: The Estate of Richard Risher, Jr
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Plaintiff: LISA SIMPSON
Represented By: Ryan Geoffrey Baker
Represented By: Riley Smith
Represented By: Teresa Huggins
Represented By: Sam Meehan
Represented By: Lisa Simpson
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Defendant: CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Represented By: Mr. Irving R. Estrada
Represented By: Sara Ugaz
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Defendant: FRANCISCO ZARAGOZA
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Represented By: Sara Ugaz
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Defendant: ISAAC FERNANDEZ
Represented By: Melinda Cantrall
Represented By: Thomas Hurrell
Represented By: Sara Ugaz
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Defendant: JOSE CHAVEZ
Represented By: Mr. Irving R. Estrada
Represented By: Sara Ugaz
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