Carlson, et al. v. Birney, et al.
Plaintiff: SCOTT CARLSON, BRIAN ROBILLARD, ALISON HALLIFAX, MATTHEW PETERSON, JOSH FREI and TYLER PARNELL
Defendant: Mayor ANGELA BIRNEY, in her individual and official capacity, ADRIAN SHEPPARD, Fire Chief, in his individual and official capacity and CATHRYN LAIRD, in her individual and official capacity
Case Number: 26-3345
Filed: May 26, 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
July 17, 2026 Filing 17 ADDED Counsel for Appellant David J. Hacker [Entered: 07/17/2026 12:13 PM]
July 17, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David J. Hacker for Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 07/17/2026 12:00 PM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 15 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Stephanie N. Taub, Counsel for Appellant Everett Clifton Martin [Entered: 07/06/2026 03:38 PM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Everett Clifton Martin for Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 07/06/2026 03:28 PM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephanie N. Taub for Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 07/06/2026 03:22 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:54 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 11 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Simon A. Latcovich, Counsel for Appellant Edward L. Pickup [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:41 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edward L. Pickup for Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 06/24/2026 11:57 AM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Simon A. Latcovich for Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 06/24/2026 11:48 AM]
June 17, 2026 Filing 8 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. [Entered: 06/17/2026 04:50 PM]
June 4, 2026 Filing 7 MEDIATION ORDER: By 6/16/2026, 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: 06/04/2026 01:13 PM]
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 3) to coordinate briefing schedules and calendar appeal Nos. 26-127 and 26-3345 before the same panel to consider the merits of these appeals is granted. The request to consolidate briefing is denied and briefing in these cases will proceed separately. The request (included in Docket Entry No. 3) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due July 29, 2026. The answering brief is due August 28, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 06/04/2026 10:16 AM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 5 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Tyler Parnell. 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: 06/03/2026 02:06 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER (text only): Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/8/2026. The court of appeals' records do not indicate that appellant has filed a mediation questionnaire in accordance with Cir. R. 3-4. Appellant shall file a Mediation Questionnaire (#form07.pdf (uscourts.gov)) or dismiss the appeal voluntarily. Information about the mediation program may be found on the court's website: #www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation. [Entered: 06/03/2026 10:20 AM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to Consolidate filed by Appellant Scott Carlson, Appellant Brian Robillard, Appellant Alison Hallifax, Appellant Matthew Peterson, Appellant Josh Frei, Appellant Tyler Parnell. [Entered: 05/26/2026 05:06 PM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 7/6/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/1/2026, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 8/4/2026. For appeal no. 26-3345, 2:25-cv-00514-JNW. 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: 05/26/2026 10:37 AM]
May 26, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:25-cv-00514-JNW 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 26-3345 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: 05/26/2026 10:31 AM]

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Plaintiff: SCOTT CARLSON
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Plaintiff: BRIAN ROBILLARD
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Plaintiff: ALISON HALLIFAX
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Plaintiff: MATTHEW PETERSON
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Plaintiff: JOSH FREI
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Plaintiff: TYLER PARNELL
Represented By: Mr. Alan J. Reinach
Represented By: Jonathon Cherne
Represented By: Mr. David J. Hacker
Represented By: Everett Clifton Martin, IV
Represented By: Stephanie N. Taub
Represented By: Mr. Edward L. Pickup
Represented By: Simon A. Latcovich
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Defendant: Mayor ANGELA BIRNEY, in her individual and official capacity
Represented By: Robert Christie
Represented By: John Barry
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Defendant: ADRIAN SHEPPARD, Fire Chief, in his individual and official capacity
Represented By: Robert Christie
Represented By: John Barry
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Defendant: CATHRYN LAIRD, in her individual and official capacity
Represented By: Robert Christie
Represented By: John Barry
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