Ally Financial, Inc., et al. v. Sheppard, et al.
Plaintiff: ALLY FINANCIAL, INC., ALLY BANK and MOTORS INSURANCE CORPORATION
Defendant: KEVIN E. SHEPPARD and MOUNTAIN WEST AUTO GROUP, LLC
Case Number: 26-4238
Filed: July 2, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 10, 2026 Filing 11 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: 08/10/2026 10:14 AM]
August 7, 2026 Filing 10 Amended Notice of Appeal Received. [Entered: 08/07/2026 01:07 PM]
August 7, 2026 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Kevin E. Sheppard. [Entered: 08/07/2026 10:49 AM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 8 MEDIATION STATUS REPORT DUE. Mediation Appellant Status Report due (Appellant) 7/31/2026. See order for instructions and details. MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call (Court) 8/10/2026, 10:00 AM PACIFIC Time. [Entered: 07/24/2026 04:54 PM]
July 9, 2026 Filing 7 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 7/24/2026, 10:00 AM PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 07/09/2026 05:21 PM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 6 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Kevin E. Sheppard. 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: 07/07/2026 09:52 AM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Ally Financial, Inc., Appellee Ally Bank, Appellee Motors Insurance Corporation. [Entered: 07/06/2026 09:10 AM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 4 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Jan T. Chilton [Entered: 07/06/2026 08:44 AM]
July 6, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jan T. Chilton for Appellee Ally Bank, Appellee Ally Financial, Inc., Appellee Motors Insurance Corporation. [Entered: 07/06/2026 08:38 AM]
July 2, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 9/22/2026, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 8/13/2026, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/22/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 7/7/2026, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 7/14/2026. For appeal no. 26-4238, 3:24-cv-00268-MMD-CLB. 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: 07/02/2026 04:01 PM]
July 2, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:24-cv-00268-MMD-CLB 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 26-4238 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: 07/02/2026 03:56 PM]

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Plaintiff: ALLY FINANCIAL, INC.
Represented By: Mr. Michael R. Brooks
Represented By: Mr. Donald H. Cram, III
Represented By: Jan T. Chilton
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Plaintiff: ALLY BANK
Represented By: Mr. Michael R. Brooks
Represented By: Mr. Donald H. Cram, III
Represented By: Jan T. Chilton
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Plaintiff: MOTORS INSURANCE CORPORATION
Represented By: Mr. Michael R. Brooks
Represented By: Mr. Donald H. Cram, III
Represented By: Jan T. Chilton
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Defendant: KEVIN E. SHEPPARD
Represented By: Mr. Michael Lehners
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Defendant: MOUNTAIN WEST AUTO GROUP, LLC
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