Ortiz et al v. Siems et al
Plaintiff: Maria Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz
Defendant: Harrison Siems and Melton Truck Lines Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv03583
Filed: November 7, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Maritza Dominguez Braswell
Referring Judge: Charlotte N Sweeney
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MINUTE ORDER: A Final Pretrial Conference is set for 3/9/2027 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom A 702 before Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney. The parties' Proposed Final Pretrial Order is due by 3/2/2027. In addition to filing, the parties are directed to email the proposed order in editable format to [email protected]. By Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney on 2/5/2026. Text Only Entry (cnsja, )
February 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SCHEDULING ORDER: Designation of Affirmative Experts due 8/3/2026. Designation of Rebuttal Experts due 9/1/2026. Discovery due by 10/6/2026. Ten days after the close of discovery: A party seeking to file a motion for summary judgment must email Judge Sweeneys Chambers to inform the Court of their intent to file such motion. Parties are to contact Judge Sweeneys chambers at [email protected] within 24 hours to set a Final Pretrial Conference. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 2/3/2026. (evaug)
January 30, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of Counsel by Alejandra Munoz Torres on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Alejandra Munoz Torres added to party Jesus Ortiz(pty:pla), Attorney Alejandra Munoz Torres added to party Maria Ortiz(pty:pla) (Munoz Torres, Alejandra)
January 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MINUTE ORDER: The #19 Proposed Scheduling Order is signed on Plaintiffs' behalf by Alejandra Munoz Torres. However, Ms. Munoz Torres is yet to enter an appearance in this case subsequent to its removal to federal court. The Court will consider the Proposed Scheduling Order after Ms. Munoz Torres enters her appearance. Defendants are directed to transmit this Minute Order to Plaintiffs. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 1/30/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
January 29, 2026 Filing 19 Proposed Scheduling Order by Defendants Melton Truck Lines Inc., Harrison Siems. (Thomas, Heather)
January 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell for non-dispositive matters. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. Additionally, the parties are ordered to familiarize themselves with the Uniform Civil Practice Standards of both judicial officers assigned to this case which can be found #here. By Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney on 1/29/26. Text Only Entry (jdyne, )
January 29, 2026 Filing 17 MEMORANDUM. Case reassigned to Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 25-cv-03583-CNS. (jrobe, )
January 29, 2026 Filing 16 CASE REASSIGNED Pursuant to #15 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. All parties do not consent. Case randomly reassigned to Judge William J. Martinez. All future pleadings should be designated as 25-cv-03583-WJM. (Text Only Entry) (jrobe, )
January 26, 2026 Filing 15 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Defendants Melton Truck Lines Inc., Harrison Siems All parties do not consent.. (Thomas, Heather)
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER: The Court sua sponte extends the deadline to file a proposed scheduling order and consent form to January 26, 2026. The parties are advised that any further extension must be requested by motion demonstrating good cause. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 1/8/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
November 14, 2025 Filing 13 Defendant Harrison Siems' ANSWER to #5 Complaint by Harrison Siems.(Thomas, Heather)
November 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE DEADLINES. Consent Form due by 1/5/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order due 1/5/2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 11/14/2025. (evaug)
November 11, 2025 Filing 11 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Paul Trafton Yarbrough on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Paul Trafton Yarbrough added to party Melton Truck Lines Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Trafton Yarbrough added to party Harrison Siems(pty:dft) (Yarbrough, Paul)
November 11, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Heather Anderson Thomas on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Heather Anderson Thomas added to party Harrison Siems(pty:dft) (Thomas, Heather)
November 7, 2025 Filing 9 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 8 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. Text Only Entry (eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 7 DEFENDANT MELTON TRUCK LINES INC.'S ANSWER and Jury Demand to #5 Complaint by Melton Truck Lines Inc..(eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT/RETURN of Service of District Court Civil Summons, and Complaint for Damages upon Harrison Siems on 10/8/2025 (eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 5 COMPLAINT for Damages against Melton Truck Lines Inc., Harrison Siems, filed by Maria Ortiz, Jesus Ortiz.(eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 4 FIRST AND FINAL NOTICE TO ALL ATTORNEY(S) AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES IN REMOVED, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHER CASES. To receive any further notice in a case removed or transferred to this court, or special matters including discovery disputes, bankruptcy appeals, or withdrawals of reference, Multi-district litigation (MDL), etc., all attorneys and unrepresented parties must enter an appearance under D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(a). An attorney must be an active member of this court's bar and be in good standing in accordance with D.C.COLO.LAttyR 3. A waiver of the fee for bar admission may apply in limited situations. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REMINDER to Filer. It is the responsibility of the attorney or pro se party removing the case to follow Local Rule D.C.COLO.LCivR 81.1 and 28 U.S.C. Section 1446a when filing a Notice of Removal. (Text only entry.) (eguth, )
November 7, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE of Consent for Removal by Defendants Melton Truck Lines Inc., Harrison Siems (Thomas, Heather)
November 7, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Harrison Siems from El Paso County District Court, Colorado, Case Number 2025CV32091. (Filing fee $ 405, Receipt Number ACODC-10654512), filed by Harrison Siems. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit Ex B - Affidavit of Service for Harrison Siems, #3 Exhibit Ex C - Summons to Harrison Siems, #4 Exhibit Ex D - Property Record, #5 Exhibit Ex E - Property Sales History, #6 Exhibit Ex F - Redacted State of CO Traffic Crash Report, #7 Exhibit Ex G - Redacted Driving Record, #8 Exhibit Ex H - Plaintiff Jesus Ortiz's Facebook homepage, #9 Exhibit Ex I - Melton Truck Lines Inc.'s Answer, #10 Exhibit Ex J - Amended Civil Cover Sheet)(Thomas, Heather)

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