Cox v. Atkinson, et al.
Plaintiff: JERRY COX
Defendant: Sheriff Deputy WILLIAM ATKINSON, CALIFORNIA RECEIVERSHIP GROUP, Sheriff Deputy WESLEY SMITH, MARK ADAMS, in his individual and official capacity, ASHLEY HARRIS, MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE and COUNTY OF MARIPOSA
Case Number: 26-4526
Filed: July 16, 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 9, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Jerry Cox. [Entered: 09/09/2026 07:08 PM]
August 26, 2026 Filing 13 Attorney AnnaMarie A. Van Hoesen as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Brandon D. Fox. [Entered: 08/26/2026 04:38 PM]
August 26, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by AnnaMarie A. Van Hoesen for Appellee Ashley Harris replacing Brandon D. Fox. [Entered: 08/26/2026 03:39 PM]
August 17, 2026 Filing 11 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellee Brian Thomas Chu, representing Appellee County of Mariposa, Appellee Wesley Smith, Appellee William Atkinson. [Counsel not registered for efiling; parties represented by registered counsel.] [Entered: 08/17/2026 01:42 PM]
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 9) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 9/24/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/26/2026. 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: 08/17/2026 08:05 AM]
August 15, 2026 Filing 9 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Jerry Cox. [Entered: 08/15/2026 10:39 AM]
August 10, 2026 Filing 8 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. All further inquiries regarding this appeal, including requests for extensions of time, should be directed to the Clerks office. [Entered: 08/10/2026 02:00 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 7 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Kayla Nicole Watson [Entered: 07/24/2026 04:19 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kayla Nicole Watson for Appellee County of Mariposa, Appellee Wesley Smith, Appellee William Atkinson. [Entered: 07/24/2026 03:45 PM]
July 23, 2026 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - The Mediation Program of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals facilitates settlement while appeals are pending. See Fed. R. App. P. 33 and Ninth Cir. R. 33-1. The court has scheduled a dial-in telephone assessment conference with counsel on the date and time indicated above. Each participant on the attached list will receive an email with dial-in information. If there are any changes or additions to the list, please notify the Mediation Office at [email protected]. Also, please notify Circuit Mediator Roxane Ashe immediately by email ([email protected]) if counsel has an unavoidable scheduling conflict. Please copy all counsel on any such communications. All communications should include the Ninth Circuit case name and number in the subject line. All discussions that take place in the context of the conference are confidential. See Cir. R. 33-1. For more detailed information about the assessment conference, confidentiality, the Mediation Program and its procedures generally, please see the attachment to this order and the Mediation Program web site: www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation. The briefing schedule previously set by the court remains in effect. (SEE ORDER FOR FULL TEXT) [Entered: 07/23/2026 04:34 PM]
July 23, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Jerry Cox. 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: 07/23/2026 03:49 AM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION ORDER (text only): Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 7/27/2026. 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: 07/22/2026 10:56 AM]
July 16, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 8/25/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 7/21/2026, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 9/24/2026. For appeal no. 26-4526, 1:19-cv-01105-LHR-FJS. 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: 07/16/2026 02:09 PM]
July 16, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 1:19-cv-01105-LHR-FJS 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 26-4526 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: 07/16/2026 01:53 PM]

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Plaintiff: JERRY COX
Represented By: Kenneth N. Frucht
Represented By: Frederick J. Geonetta
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Defendant: Sheriff Deputy WILLIAM ATKINSON
Represented By: Brian Thomas Chu
Represented By: Mrs. Kayla Nicole Watson
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Defendant: CALIFORNIA RECEIVERSHIP GROUP
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Defendant: Sheriff Deputy WESLEY SMITH
Represented By: Brian Thomas Chu
Represented By: Mrs. Kayla Nicole Watson
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Defendant: MARK ADAMS, in his individual and official capacity
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Defendant: ASHLEY HARRIS
Represented By: Madeline P. Skitzki
Represented By: Jenna Conwisar
Represented By: Brandon D. Fox
Represented By: AnnaMarie A. Van Hoesen
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Defendant: MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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Represented By: Brian Thomas Chu
Represented By: Mrs. Kayla Nicole Watson
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