Shea v. City of Spokane, et al.
| MATTHEW SHEA |
| CITY OF SPOKANE, ZACK ZAPPONE, BETSY WILKERSON, KAREN STRATTON and LORI KINNEAR |
| 26-86 |
| January 6, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 23 RESPONSE to notice of case being considered for oral argument filed by Christopher Hogue. [Entered: 07/01/2026 04:47 PM] |
| Filing 22 RESPONSE to notice of case being considered for oral argument filed by Zachary J. Pekelis. [Entered: 07/01/2026 04:13 PM] |
| Filing 21 NOTICE: This case is being considered for an upcoming oral argument calendar in Seattle. Please review the Seattle sitting dates for October 2026 and the subsequent sitting month in that location at #https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/cases/calendar. Absent an irreconcilable conflict, the court expects you to appear and argue your case during one of these two months. If you have an irreconcilable conflict on any of the dates, please consult with opposing counsel to propose an alternate date and/or location and file Form 32 (#https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/uploads/forms/form32.pdf) within 3 business days of this notice using the ACMS filing type Response to Case Being Considered for Oral Argument. Please follow the form's instructions (#https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/uploads/forms/form32instructions.pdf) carefully. If the parties wish to discuss settlement before an argument date is set, they should jointly request referral to the mediation unit by filing a motion within 3 business days of this notice, using the filing type: Motion to Refer to Mediation. You will receive notice that your case has been assigned to a calendar approximately 10 weeks before the scheduled oral argument date. [26-86] [Entered: 06/29/2026 12:24 PM] |
Filing 20
ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 19) for an extension of time to file the reply brief is granted. The optional reply brief is due July 27, 2026. To facilitate timely submission of cases for decision, no further motions for extensions of time to file the reply brief will be granted absent extraordinary and compelling circumstances. If the reply brief is not filed by July 27, 2026, the case may be submitted on the briefs already on file. [Entered: 05/29/2026 04:47 PM]
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| Filing 19 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear. [Entered: 05/19/2026 03:49 PM] |
| Filing 18 CLERK ACTION: The Court sua sponte grants Appellee Matthew Shea a 1 day extension of time to file the answering brief, which was not timely submitted. Answering Brief submitted at DE 17 by Appellee Matthew Shea is filed. No paper copies are required. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. [Entered: 05/05/2026 03:21 PM] |
| Filing 17 ANSWERING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellee Matthew Shea. [Entered: 05/05/2026 01:24 AM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 15) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 5/4/2026. 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: 03/26/2026 03:23 PM]
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| Filing 15 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Matthew Shea. [Entered: 03/26/2026 03:00 PM] |
| Filing 14 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 11, DE 12 by Appellants are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 03/04/2026 02:41 PM] |
| Filing 13 DEFECTIVE --- EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear. (Duplicate of DE 12) [Entered: 03/04/2026 09:13 AM] [Edited: 03/04/2026 02:39 PM] |
| Filing 12 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear.--[COURT UPDATE: PDF of index attached as of 3/4/2026] [Entered: 03/03/2026 08:09 PM] [Edited: 03/04/2026 02:38 PM] |
| Filing 11 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear. [Entered: 03/03/2026 08:02 PM] |
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Filing 10
ORDER FILED. (TEXT ONLY) The motion (Docket Entry No. 9) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due March 3, 2026. The answering brief is due April 2, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 02/12/2026 04:29 PM]
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| Filing 9 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear. [Entered: 02/10/2026 02:42 PM] |
| Filing 8 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. [Entered: 02/02/2026 11:08 AM] |
| Filing 7 MEDIATION ORDER: By 1/22/2026, 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: 01/15/2026 09:39 AM] |
| Filing 6 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Zack Zappone, Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear. 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: 01/12/2026 01:22 PM] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kevin J. Kennedy for Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear, Appellant Zack Zappone. [Entered: 01/09/2026 10:13 AM] |
| Filing 4 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Kevin J. Kennedy [Entered: 01/06/2026 02:46 PM] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kevin J. Kennedy for Appellant Betsy Wilkerson, Appellant City of Spokane, Appellant Karen Stratton, Appellant Lori Kinnear, Appellant Zack Zappone. [Entered: 01/06/2026 02:25 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 2/17/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 1/12/2026, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 3/17/2026. For appeal no. 26-86, 2:25-cv-00031-JAG. 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: 01/06/2026 11:04 AM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:25-cv-00031-JAG 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 26-86 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: 01/06/2026 11:00 AM] |
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