McKee v. USA
Plaintiff: James McKee
Defendant: USA
Case Number: 1:2025cv04116
Filed: December 22, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Cyrus Y Chung
Referring Judge: Regina M Rodriguez
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 18, 2026 Filing 35 RESPONSE to #32 MOTION to Dismiss and Objection filed by Plaintiff James McKee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AC, #2 Exhibit AD, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit H, #7 Exhibit M)(McKee, James)
June 18, 2026 Filing 34 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff James McKee All parties do not consent.. (McKee, James)
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by USA. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 6/15/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (kmyha)
June 15, 2026 Filing 32 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant USA. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Sharon Bennett, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11, #13 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Singh, Nandini)
May 6, 2026 Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the United States' Motion to Continue the Scheduling Conference and Other Initial Discovery Deadlines, ECF No. #25 , which asks the Court to reset the Scheduling Conference and extend related deadlines by 90 days. The plaintiff opposes the motion but offers a compromise position of an extension of approximately half the requested duration. ECF No. #29 at 23. The Court agrees with the defendant that "[i]t would be premature to hold initial discovery-related conferences before the United States has responded to McKees first amended complaint," ECF No. 26 at 2, but is also mindful that this action should proceed without unnecessary delay. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion, ECF No. #25 , is GRANTED in part for good cause shown. It is further ORDERED that the June 4, 2026 Scheduling Conference is RESET on July 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom C-201, on the second floor of the Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse located at 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall hold the Rule 26(f) conference on or before July 7, 2026, and the proposed Scheduling Order shall be filed on or before July 21, 2026. The proposed Scheduling Order is also to be submitted in Word format by email to Magistrate Judge Chung at #[email protected]. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry.(echa, )
May 6, 2026 Filing 30 REPLY to Response to #25 MOTION to Continue filed by Defendant USA. (Singh, Nandini)
April 25, 2026 Filing 29 BRIEF in Opposition to #25 MOTION to Continue filed by Plaintiff James McKee. (McKee, James)
April 16, 2026 Filing 28 NOTICE of FOIA documents to provide context by Plaintiff James McKee (McKee, James)
April 16, 2026 Filing 27 Minute Order: The United States' Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint, ECF No. #24 , is GRANTED for good cause shown. The United States shall answer or otherwise respond to the Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, ECF No. #12 , on or before June 15, 2026. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiff respond to the United States' Motion to Continue the Scheduling Conference and Other Initial Discovery Deadlines, ECF No. #25 , on or before April 29, 2026. Any reply shall be filed on or before May 6, 2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (spric)
April 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER REFERRING MOTIONS: #24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #12 Amended Complaint filed by USA, #25 MOTION to Continue filed by USA.Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 4/15/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (rmrja)
April 15, 2026 Filing 25 MOTION to Continue by Defendant USA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Singh, Nandini)
April 15, 2026 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #12 Amended Complaint by Defendant USA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Singh, Nandini)
April 15, 2026 Filing 23 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nandini Singh on behalf of All Defendants Attorney Nandini Singh added to party USA(pty:dft) (Singh, Nandini)
April 5, 2026 Filing 22 CERTIFICATE of Mailing/Service re #18 Summons Returned Executed as to USA (green cards) by Plaintiff James McKee. (Attachments: #1 Envelope Green card proof of mailing)(McKee, James)
April 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the Plaintiff's Status Report and Request for Guidance Regarding Rule 26(f) and Scheduling Conference, ECF No. #19 , is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that the April 28, 2026 Scheduling Conference is RESET on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom C-201, on the second floor of the Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse located at 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall hold a meeting in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) on or before May 14, 2026 and jointly prepare a proposed Scheduling Order. The parties shall file the proposed Scheduling Order with the Clerk's Office, and in accordance with District of Colorado Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") Procedures, no later than seven days prior to the Scheduling Conference. The proposed Scheduling Order is also to be submitted in Word format by email to Magistrate Judge Chung at [email protected]. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 04/01/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(agryan)
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #19 Status Report and Request for Guidance filed by James McKee.Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 3/31/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (rmrja)
March 28, 2026 Filing 19 STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE by Plaintiff James McKee. (McKee, James) Modified on 3/30/2026 to correct event type pursuant to RMR Chamber's request (ccuen, ).
March 4, 2026 Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant(s) USA served on 3/2/2026, answer due 5/1/2026. (McKee, James)
January 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the Order of Reference, this Court will hold the Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) Scheduling Conference on April 28, 2026 at 10:15 a.m., in Courtroom C-205, on the second floor of the Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse located at 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall notify all Parties who have not entered an appearance of the date and time of the scheduling conference. The Parties shall file the proposed Scheduling Order with the Clerk's Office, and in accordance with District of Colorado Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") Procedures, no later than seven days prior to the scheduling conference. The proposed Scheduling Order is also to be submitted in Word format by email to Magistrate Judge Chung at [email protected]. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 01/28/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (agryan)
January 28, 2026 Filing 16 Letter from Clerk of Court re Service of Process of #12 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Rule 4, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Magistrate Judge Consent Form) (agryan)
January 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung. 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) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) 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. SO ORDERED by Judge Regina M. Rodriguez on 1/27/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (rmrja)
January 27, 2026 Filing 14 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (cmadr, )
January 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 26 January 2026. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge or magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c).(Case randomly reassigned to Judge Regina M. Rodriguez and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all further proceedings. All future pleadings shall be designated: 25-cv-04116-RMR. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (cmadr, )
January 17, 2026 Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT First against USA, filed by James McKee.(McKee, James)
January 13, 2026 Filing 11 REPLY to #8 Order,, to show cause by Plaintiff James McKee. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Administrative Claim, #2 Proof of Mailing and Recepit)(McKee, James)
January 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER DENYING #7 MOTION FOR RECUSAL by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 13 January 2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(cmadr, )
January 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER. ORDERED that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. #4 ) is DENIED without prejudice as premature. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Emergency Motion for Expedited Ruling on Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. #5 ) is DENIED as moot. It is FURTHER ORDERED Plaintiff's Motion for Reassignment of Screening Judge Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 72.2 (Administrative Request) (ECF No. #6 ) is DENIED. By Judge Lewis T. Babcock on 1/9/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(ggill, )
January 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE AND TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT. ORDERED that Plaintiff show cause in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of this order why his fraud, extortion, due process, and retaliation claims in this action should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. By Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 1/8/2026. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (ggill, )
January 8, 2026 Filing 7 Emergency MOTION for Recusal and Disqualification of Screening Magistrate by Plaintiff James McKee. (McKee, James)
January 2, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Reassign Case to New Screening Magistrate / Judge by Plaintiff James McKee. (McKee, James)
January 1, 2026 Filing 5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Expedited by Plaintiff James McKee. (McKee, James)
December 24, 2025 Filing 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff James McKee. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of TRO, #2 Memorandum of Law in Support of TRO, #3 Proposed Order Granting TRO)(McKee, James)
December 23, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE OF PRO SE E-FILING PRIVILEGES: Plaintiff, James McKee, sought and received e-filing privileges on 12/23/2025. All further service will be effectuated electronically via CM/ECF to the email address of record.(Text Only Entry) (dgumb, )
December 22, 2025 Filing 2 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (a). Text Only Entry. (eluce, )
December 22, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against USA; Filing Fee: $405, Receipt Number:116483, filed by James McKee. (Attachments: #1 Receipt, #2 Continuation of Main Document, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summons)(eluce, )

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