Ellis v. Mix et al
| Mark S. Ellis |
| Misty Zade, Lacy Monday, Rick Grooms, Jennifer Mix, Sadie Sanchez and Kaitlyn Gregory |
| CASE MANAGER FOR Mark S. Ellis |
| 1:2026cv00850 |
| March 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| Philip A Brimmer |
| Cyrus Y Chung |
| Prisoner - Prison Condition |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 36 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jennifer Mix. Jennifer Mix waiver sent on 7/16/2026, answer due 9/14/2026. (Ringel, Andrew) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew David Ringel on behalf of Jennifer MixAttorney Andrew David Ringel added to party Jennifer Mix(pty:dft) (Ringel, Andrew) |
Filing 34
MINUTE ORDER: Defendants Misty Zade, Lacy Monday, Rick Grooms, and Kaitlyn Gregory's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record, ECF No. #32 , is GRANTED for good cause shown. Ms. Adams's representation of Misty Zade, Lacy Monday, Rick Grooms, and Kaitlyn Gregory in this case is hereby terminated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk's Office shall terminate electronic notifications to Attorney Amy E.B. Adams in this case. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 08/04/2026. Text Only Entry. 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)
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| Filing 33 MEMORANDUM regarding #32 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Misty Zade, Lacy Monday, Rick Grooms, Kaitlyn Gregory. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 8/03/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade. (Adams, Amy) |
| Filing 31 REPLY to Response to #24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 12) filed by Defendants Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade. (Synsvoll, Christopher) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE for Service of Defendants Jennifer Mix and Sadie Sanchez by Plaintiff Mark S. Ellis. (sphil, ) Modified on 7/20/2026 to remove gavel per chambers. (sphil, ). |
| Filing 29 RESPONSE to #24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 12) filed by Plaintiff Mark S. Ellis. (sphil, ) |
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Filing 28
MINUTE ORDER: The pro se plaintiff's Motion Requesting a Correction of the Record, ECF No. #26 , is GRANTED. The plaintiff correctly observes that the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction filed to the docket, ECF No. #23 , bears the wrong party names in the caption. It is ORDERED that ECF No. #23 is STRICKEN from the record. However, the docket already has a valid Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form indicating that not all parties consent, ECF No. #15 , and the case has already been assigned to a district court judge. ECF No. #3 . Therefore, no further action is necessary at this time. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 06/30/2026. Text Only Entry. 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)
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Filing 27
MEMORANDUM regarding #26 MOTION for Order to filed by Mark S. Ellis. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 6/29/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, )
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| Filing 26 MOTION Requesting a Correction of the Record by Plaintiff Mark S. Ellis. (echa, ) |
| Filing 25 MEMORANDUM regarding #24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 12) filed by Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Kaitlyn Gregory, Misty Zade. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 6/22/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 12) by Defendants Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade. (Synsvoll, Christopher) |
| Filing 23 STRICKEN CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Defendants Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade All parties do not consent.. (Synsvoll, Christopher) Modified on 6/30/2026 to strike pursuant to 28 Minute Order (agryan). |
| Filing 22 Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Jennifer Mix, and Sadie Sanchez. by Mark S. Ellis (Attachments: #1 Return of Service Unexecuted - Jennifer Mix)(sphil, ) |
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Filing 21
Minute Order: The CDOC Officials Motion to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (ECF No. 12), ECF No. #19 , is GRANTED in part for good cause shown. Defendants Misty Zade, Lacy Monday, Rick Grooms, and Kaityln Gregory shall answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiff's First Amended Verified Prisoner Complaint, ECF No. #12 , on or before June 18, 2025. The Court will be closed on June 19, 2026 for a Federal Holiday. The CDOC defendants are reminded that the press of business is not ordinarily good cause, and the Court will not grant another extension based on workload alone. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 5/1/2026. 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)
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| Filing 20 MEMORANDUM regarding #19 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #12 Amended Complaint filed by Rick Grooms, Kaitlyn Gregory, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 4/30/2026. 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 (pablc9, ) |
| Filing 19 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re #12 Amended Complaint by Defendants Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade. (Synsvoll, Christopher) |
| Filing 18 MINUTE ENTRY for Status Conference held on 4/28/2026 before Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung. By agreement of the parties, a STAY OF DISOCVERY is entered in the case pending resolution of the forthcoming Motion to Dismiss. The plaintiff shall have 60 days to respond to the CDOC defendants forthcoming Motion to Dismiss from the filing of that motion. 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. FTR: C201. (Attachments: #1 Pro Se Letter) (spric) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Amy E.B. Adams on behalf of Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty ZadeAttorney Amy E.B. Adams added to party Kaitlyn Gregory(pty:dft), Attorney Amy E.B. Adams added to party Rick Grooms(pty:dft), Attorney Amy E.B. Adams added to party Lacy Monday(pty:dft), Attorney Amy E.B. Adams added to party Misty Zade(pty:dft) (Adams, Amy) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Christopher B. Synsvoll on behalf of Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty ZadeAttorney Christopher B. Synsvoll added to party Kaitlyn Gregory(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher B. Synsvoll added to party Rick Grooms(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher B. Synsvoll added to party Lacy Monday(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher B. Synsvoll added to party Misty Zade(pty:dft) (Synsvoll, Christopher) |
| Filing 15 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Mark S. Ellis All parties do not consent.. (sphil, ) |
| Filing 14 CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re #11 Order of #12 Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #2 U.S. Marshal Service Form) (agryan) |
| Filing 12 FIRST AMENDED VERIFIED PRISONER COMPLAINT against Kaitlyn Gregory, Rick Grooms, Jennifer Mix, Lacy Monday, Sadie Sanchez, Misty Zade, filed by Mark S. Ellis. [Filed pursuant to #11 Order](ggill, ) |
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Filing 11
ORDER. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion to Amend, ECF No. #9 , is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall accept the plaintiff's First Amended Verified Prisoner Complaint, ECF No. 9-1, for filing as of the date of this Order and docket it as a new entry on the Court's docket. It is further ORDERED that the defendants shall respond to the amended complaint as provided for in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 3/27/2026. 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.(ggill, )
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| Filing 10 MEMORANDUM regarding #9 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify filed by Mark S. Ellis. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 3/27/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, ) |
| Filing 9 MOTION to File Amended and Supplemental First Amended Verified Prisoner Complaint by Plaintiff Mark S. Ellis. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Document, #2 Redlined Complaint, #3 Envelope)(eluce, ) |
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Filing 8
MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the Order of Reference, this Court will hold a Status Conference on April 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. Plaintiff shall notify all Parties who have not entered an appearance of the date and time of the Scheduling/Status Conference. Entered by Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung on 03/17/2026. 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)
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| Filing 7 Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Correctional Health Partners, LLC. CHP is not part of CDOC but provides contractual clinical services. Text Only Entry (sphil, ) Modified on 3/10/2026 to add text. (sphil, ). |
| Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Mark S. Ellis. Kaitlyn Gregory waiver sent on 3/6/2026, answer due 5/5/2026; Rick Grooms waiver sent on 3/6/2026, answer due 5/5/2026; Lacy Monday waiver sent on 3/6/2026, answer due 5/5/2026; Misty Zade waiver sent on 3/6/2026, answer due 5/5/2026. (sphil, ) |
| Filing 5 CERTIFICATE of Service, by Clerk of Court re #1 Prisoner Complaint for Service of Process. (sphil, ) |
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Filing 4
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all motions. 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 D.C.COLO.LCivR 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 a pretrial conference and enter a pretrial order, and (5) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions. Court sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the recommendation or informal request of the magistrate judge or on the request of the parties by motion, this court may direct the parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 3/05/2026. Text Only Entry (pabsec, )
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| Filing 13 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). (agryan) |
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Filing 3
ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 3/4/2026. This Case directly reassigned to Judge Philip A. Brimmer and drawn to Magistrate Judge Cyrus Y. Chung for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-0850-PAB. 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. (sphil, )
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| Filing 2 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (eguth, ) |
| Filing 1 VERIFIED PRISONER COMPLAINT against Correctional Health Partners, LLC, FNU Gregory, Rick Grooms, Lacy Monday, Misty Zade Filing Fee: $405.00 Receipt Number:117199, filed by Mark S. Ellis. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(eguth, ) |
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