Roope v. Westlake Hardware, Inc.
Plaintiff: ROBERT ROOPE
Defendant: WESTLAKE HARDWARE, INC.
Case Number: 26-868
Filed: February 12, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Labor Litigation
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 16, 2026 Filing 12 TEXT ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 11) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due August 31, 2026. The answering brief is due September 30, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 07/16/2026 09:30 AM]
July 14, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Westlake Hardware, Inc.. [Entered: 07/14/2026 12:38 PM]
June 12, 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) 7/15/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/14/2026. 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: 06/12/2026 04:03 PM]
June 12, 2026 Filing 9 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Westlake Hardware, Inc.. [Entered: 06/12/2026 03:56 PM]
April 28, 2026 Filing 8 MEDIATION ORDER FILED (text only). The briefing schedule is amended as follows: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 6/15/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 7/15/2026, Optional Reply Brief (Appellant) due 8/5/2026. [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:17 PM]
March 11, 2026 Filing 7 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). The conference previously scheduled for March 16, 2026, is canceled. This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator by email should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 03/11/2026 08:58 AM]
March 9, 2026 Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Westlake Hardware, Inc.. [Entered: 03/09/2026 05:38 PM]
February 26, 2026 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 3/16/2026, 11:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 02/26/2026 05:08 PM]
February 23, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Westlake Hardware, Inc.. 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: 02/23/2026 04:20 PM]
February 18, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION ORDER (text only): Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 2/23/2026. 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: 02/18/2026 01:09 PM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 2/24/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 2/17/2026, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 5/5/2026, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 6/4/2026, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 3/26/2026. For appeal no. 26-868, 3:25-cv-07702-VC. 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: 02/12/2026 01:40 PM]
February 12, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:25-cv-07702-VC 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 26-868 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: 02/12/2026 01:37 PM]

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Plaintiff: ROBERT ROOPE
Represented By: Mr. John Michael Scheppach
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Defendant: WESTLAKE HARDWARE, INC.
Represented By: Mr. John Ellis
Represented By: Brooke Sikora Purcell
Represented By: Mr. Paul Scott Cowie
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