Hays v. Tyler, et al.
Plaintiff: JOHN MICHAEL HAYS
Defendant: Deputy AMBER TYLER, individually and in her professional capacity, Deputy JOSEPH ADAMS, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy ELIJAH JONES, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy STEPHAN BLAAKMAN, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy DAVIS FRENCH, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy STEFAN MOORE, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy MICAH LEIGHTON, individually and in his professional capacity, Sargent RANDY WATTS, individually and in his professional capacity, Deputy VINCE MCKENZIE, individually and in his professional capacity, K9 JAGER, individually and in their professional capacity, COUNTY OF SPOKANE, SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT and Spokane County Sheriff OZZIE KNEZOVICH
Case Number: 26-1742
Filed: March 23, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 8, 2026 Filing 19 CLERK ACTION: Answering Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 17, DE 18 by Appellee Amber Tyler are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 09/08/2026 12:21 PM]
September 8, 2026 Filing 18 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellee Amber Tyler. [Entered: 09/08/2026 09:23 AM]
September 8, 2026 Filing 17 ANSWERING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellee Amber Tyler. [Entered: 09/08/2026 09:21 AM]
August 20, 2026 Filing 16 TEXT ORDER FILED. The unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. 15) for an extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. The answering brief is due September 8, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 08/20/2026 01:36 PM]
July 30, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Amber Tyler. [Entered: 07/30/2026 11:49 AM]
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 13) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/5/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 06/29/2026 10:40 AM]
June 29, 2026 Filing 13 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Amber Tyler. [Entered: 06/29/2026 09:53 AM]
June 4, 2026 Filing 12 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 9, DE 10 by Appellant John Michael Hays are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 06/04/2026 04:00 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 11 DEFECTIVE --- DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant John Michael Hays.--[Wrong filing type, correct entry is DE 9] [Entered: 06/03/2026 05:19 PM] [Edited: 06/04/2026 04:00 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 10 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant John Michael Hays. [Entered: 06/03/2026 05:14 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 9 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant John Michael Hays.--[COURT UPDATE: Attached Form 8] [Entered: 06/03/2026 05:10 PM] [Edited: 06/04/2026 03:59 PM]
April 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 7) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 7/6/2026, Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 6/3/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 04/28/2026 09:10 AM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 7 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant John Michael Hays. [Entered: 04/27/2026 02:00 PM]
April 16, 2026 Filing 6 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:27 AM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 4/16/2026, 11:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:36 PM]
March 31, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellee Amber Tyler. 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: 03/31/2026 10:01 AM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant John Michael Hays. 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: 03/30/2026 01:13 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 5/4/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 3/30/2026, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 6/3/2026. For appeal no. 26-1742, 2:23-cv-00141-TOR. 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: 03/23/2026 03:43 PM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:23-cv-00141-TOR 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 26-1742 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: 03/23/2026 03:40 PM]

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Plaintiff: JOHN MICHAEL HAYS
Represented By: Chad Harrison Freebourn
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Defendant: Deputy AMBER TYLER, individually and in her professional capacity
Represented By: Ms. Heather C. Yakely
Represented By: Mr. Carl P. Warring
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