Ward v. City of Pueblo et al
| William Ward |
| City of Pueblo, George Hypolite, Lori Pinz, Brian McCain and Marissa Pacheco |
| 1:2025cv03681 |
| November 14, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| Maritza Dominguez Braswell |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000 (e)(2)-(o)(t) - Job Discrimination (Other) |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 43 Joint MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Toomey, Tiffany) |
Filing 42
MINUTE ORDER: In light of the acceptance of Plaintiff's #40 Amended Complaint, the pending #20 Motion to Dismiss is found moot. See Davis v. TXO Prod. Corp., 929 F.2d 1515, 1517 (10th Cir. 1991) ("It is well established that an amended complaint ordinarily supersedes the original and renders it of no legal effect."); Strich v. United States, 2010 WL 148269, at *1 (D. Colo. Jan. 11, 2010) (the filing of an amended complaint moots a motion to dismiss directed at the complaint that is supplanted and superseded) (citations omitted). By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 5/8/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc6.)
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| Filing 41 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Kramer, Courtney) |
| Filing 40 AMENDED COMPLAINT, filed on behalf of William Ward.(jrobe, ) |
| Filing 39 COURTROOM MINUTES for Motion Hearing held on 4/27/2026 before Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell: Plaintiff's #32 Motion to Amend is GRANTED. The Clerk shall docket Exhibit 32-2 as the operative complaint. Defendants shall submit a jointly prepared Motion to Stay on or before 5/8/2026. Response due by 5/15/2026. Reply due by 5/22/2026. FTR: Colorado Springs Courtroom 101. (evaug ) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Courtney B. Kramer on behalf of City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori PinzAttorney Courtney B. Kramer added to party City of Pueblo(pty:dft), Attorney Courtney B. Kramer added to party Brian McCain(pty:dft), Attorney Courtney B. Kramer added to party Marissa Pacheco(pty:dft), Attorney Courtney B. Kramer added to party Lori Pinz(pty:dft) (Kramer, Courtney) |
| Filing 37 REPLY to Response to #32 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Complaint filed by Plaintiff William Ward. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Reply, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Reply, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Reply, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Reply)(Orona, Richard) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE to #32 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Complaint filed by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Toomey, Tiffany) |
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Filing 35
MINUTE ORDER: In light of #32 Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Amend Complaint, #30 Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Complaint is found to be moot. Additionally, a Motion Hearing to address the #32 Amended Motion is set for April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. The Hearing will be conducted by video using the attached instructions. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 3/31/2026. Text Only Entry(mdblc1)
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| Filing 34 NOTICE re #32 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Complaint by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz (Toomey, Tiffany) |
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Filing 33
MINUTE ORDER: Defendants are directed to file a notice indicating whether they intend to oppose #32 Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Amend Complaint on or before March 23, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 3/20/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
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| Filing 32 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Complaint by Plaintiff William Ward. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Orona, Richard) |
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Filing 31
MINUTE ORDER: #30 Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Complaint does not include a red-lined copy of the proposed amended complaint as required under the local rules. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 15.1 ("A party who files a[ ]... motion for leave to amend... a pleading shall attach as an exhibit a copy of the proposed amended... pleading which strikes through (e.g., strikes through) the text to be deleted and underlines (e.g., underlines) the text to be added."). Additionally, although it hints that they do not, the Motion also does not appear to explicitly state whether Defendants oppose the Motion. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(a). Accordingly, on or before March 18, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a notice indicating Defendants' position on the Motion and attaching a red-lined and clean copy of the proposed amended complaint as exhibits. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 3/17/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
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| Filing 30 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify Plaintiff's Complaint by Plaintiff William Ward. (Mattey, John) |
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Filing 29
MINUTE ORDER: The briefing schedule proposed in the #28 Joint Status Report is approved by the Court. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 3/10/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
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| Filing 28 Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff William Ward. (Mattey, John) |
| Filing 27 RESPONSE to #20 Joint MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff William Ward. (Mattey, John) |
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Filing 26
MINUTE ORDER granting #25 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff's response to the Motion to Dismiss is due on or before March 6, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 2/24/2026. Text Only Entry(mdblc1)
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| Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #20 Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiff William Ward. (Orona, Richard) |
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Filing 24
MINUTE ORDER: The #22 Proposed Scheduling Order is held in abeyance in light of the representation that Plaintiff may file an amended complaint to remove certain official capacity claims, and that Defendants may therefore file another motion to dismiss and a motion to stay. The parties are directed to file a joint status report on or before March 9, 2026, updating the Court on their plans, proposing dates by which an amended complaint, motion to dismiss, and motion to stay will be filed, and describing how this might impact the proposed scheduling order. by Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 2/16/2026. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
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Filing 23
ORDER OF REFERENCE. Pursuant to the consent of the parties to the jurisdiction of the magistrate judge #21 , this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell for all purposes pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c), by Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 2/13/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, )
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| Filing 22 Proposed Scheduling Order by Plaintiff William Ward. (Orona, Richard) |
| Filing 21 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff William Ward All parties consent.. (Orona, Richard) |
| Filing 20 Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - EEOC Right to Sue letter)(Toomey, Tiffany) |
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Filing 19
MINUTE ORDER granting #18 Defendants' Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading. Defendants' responsive pleading deadline is extended to February 6, 2026, or fourteen (14) days after an Amended Complaint is accepted by the Court. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 2/2/2026. Text Only Entry(mdblc1)
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| Filing 18 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint, ECF No. 1, by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Toomey, Tiffany) |
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Filing 17
MINUTE ORDER granting the #16 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File Scheduling Order. The deadline to file a proposed scheduling order and a consent form (signed by all parties), is extended to February 10, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 1/15/2026. Text Only Entry(mdblc1)
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| Filing 16 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Scheduling Order by Plaintiff William Ward. (Orona, Richard) |
| Filing 15 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff William Ward All parties consent.. (Orona, Richard) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Tiffany Ellen Toomey on behalf of City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori PinzAttorney Tiffany Ellen Toomey added to party City of Pueblo(pty:dft), Attorney Tiffany Ellen Toomey added to party Brian McCain(pty:dft), Attorney Tiffany Ellen Toomey added to party Marissa Pacheco(pty:dft), Attorney Tiffany Ellen Toomey added to party Lori Pinz(pty:dft) (Toomey, Tiffany) |
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Filing 13
MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' #11 #12 motions to extend their responsive pleading deadlines. The Court sets a universal responsive pleading deadline for January 30, 2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 12/31/2025. Text Only Entry(mdblc1)
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| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #1 Complaint, by Defendant George Hypolite. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Cook, Sara) |
| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by Defendants City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori Pinz. (Ziporin, Eric) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Eric Michael Ziporin on behalf of City of Pueblo, Brian McCain, Marissa Pacheco, Lori PinzAttorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party City of Pueblo(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Brian McCain(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Marissa Pacheco(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Lori Pinz(pty:dft) (Ziporin, Eric) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sara Ludke Cook on behalf of George HypoliteAttorney Sara Ludke Cook added to party George Hypolite(pty:dft) (Cook, Sara) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of Chelsea Jordon by Plaintiff William Ward (Jordon, Chelsea) |
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Filing 7
ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE DEADLINES. Consent Form due by 1/12/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order due 1/12/2026. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 11/28/2025. (evaug)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance as Co-Counsel for Plaintiff William Ward by John J. Mattey on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney John J. Mattey added to party William Ward(pty:pla) (Mattey, John) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Magistrate Judge Consent Form) (echa, ) |
| Filing 4 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. Text Only Entry. (echa, ) |
| Filing 3 ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: #1 Complaint, filed by attorney Richard A. Orona. Attorney has used an incorrect signature format in violation of D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 4.3(a) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. In the future, the filer must affix an electronic s/signature and s/followed by a typed, not an inked, signature to all future documents. (Text Only Entry) (echa, ) |
| Filing 2 ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: #1 Complaint, filed by attorney Richard A. Orona. The document was scanned and not converted directly to portable document format (PDF). DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - future documents must be filed pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 1.3(f) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). (Text Only Entry) (echa, ) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Jury Demand against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10665272)Attorney Richard A. Orona added to party William Ward(pty:pla), filed by William Ward. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons Summons for City of Pueblo, #3 Summons Summons for George Hypolite, #4 Summons Summons for Lori Pinz, #5 Summons Summons for Brian McCain, #6 Summons Summons for Marissa Pacheco)(Orona, Richard) |
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