Kramer v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 et al
| Allian Kramer and Allian (I) Kramer |
| Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Raymond Valdez, Raymond (I) Valdez, Andre Bala, Andre (I) Bala, Larry Bull, Larry (I) Bull, David Benedict and David (I) Benedict |
| 1:2026cv01335 |
| March 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| S Kato Crews |
| Scott T Varholak |
| Civil Rights: Education |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (v)(p) - Violation of Due Process & Equal Protection |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 23 Proposed Scheduling Order Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by Plaintiff Allian Kramer. (Cowden, Hannah) |
Filing 22
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on communication with the parties. The Court VACATES the Motion Hearing on #14 Motion to Disqualify set for 6/9/2026 and RESETS for 6/2/2026 at 09:45 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 5/26/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, )
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| Filing 21 REPLY to Response to #14 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Disqualify filed by Plaintiff Allian Kramer. (Cowden, Hannah) |
| Filing 20 MEMORANDUM regarding #14 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Allian Kramer. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 5/20/2026. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) |
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Filing 19
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak 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 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, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions. Court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. 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. Alternatively, the Magistrate Judge, at their discretion, may 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. Counsel for the Parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Standing Order and Practice Standards, as well as the Practice Standards of the assigned Magistrate Judge. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 5/20/2026. Text Only Entry (skcja, )
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| Filing 18 CASE REASSIGNED. Pursuant to #16 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge, All parties do not consent. Case randomly reassigned to Judge S. Kato Crews and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-01335-SKC. (Text Only Entry) (sphil, ) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE to #14 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Defendants Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Raymond Valdez, Raymond (I) Valdez. (Case, Michael) |
| Filing 16 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Allian Kramer All parties do not consent.. (Cowden, Hannah) |
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Filing 15
MINUTE ORDER This matter is before the Court on #14 Motion to Disqualify. The Court sets the following expedited briefing schedule: Defendants shall respond to the Motion on or before 5/18/2026. Plaintiff may then reply on or before 5/25/2026. The Court sets a Motion Hearing for 6/9/2026 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 5/4/2026. Text Only Entry (stvlc6, )
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| Filing 14 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Plaintiff Allian Kramer. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Cowden, Hannah) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance of M. Johnathan Koonce by M. Jonathan Koonce on behalf of Andre Bala, Andre (I) Bala, David Benedict, David (I) Benedict, Larry Bull, Larry (I) Bull, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Raymond Valdez, Raymond (I) ValdezAttorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Andre Bala(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Andre (I) Bala(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party David Benedict(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party David (I) Benedict(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Larry Bull(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Larry (I) Bull(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Cherry Creek School District No. 5(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Raymond Valdez(pty:dft), Attorney M. Jonathan Koonce added to party Raymond (I) Valdez(pty:dft) (Koonce, M.) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information Plaintiff's Notice of Change of Address and Contact Information by Hannah M. Cowden (Cowden, Hannah) |
| Filing 11 ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: #10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Entry of Appearance - Hannah Cowden filed by attorney Hannah M. Cowden. Address listed in s/ signature block does not match the address on record. DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - counsel must submit a change of contact request through PACER pursuant to D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(c) and 3.5 of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). (Text Only Entry) (agryan) |
| Filing 10 Entry of Appearance - Hannah Cowden by Plaintiffs Allian Kramer, Allian (I) Kramer. (Cowden, Hannah) Modified on 4/1/2026 to edit title. (sphil, ). |
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Filing 9
ORDER Setting Deadline for Filing Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to Magistrate Jurisdiction Form and Setting Scheduling Conference by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 3/31/2026. Consent Form due by 5/19/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order due 5/26/2026. Scheduling Conference set for 6/2/2026 09:45 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. (sphil, )
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| Filing 8 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Craig William Clark on behalf of All Plaintiffs Attorney Craig William Clark added to party Allian Kramer(pty:pla), Attorney Craig William Clark added to party Allian (I) Kramer(pty:pla) (Clark, Craig) |
| Filing 7 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (agarc, ) |
| Filing 6 COMPLAINT and Demand for Jury Trial against Andre Bala, Andre (I) Bala, David Benedict, David (I) Benedict, Larry Bull, Larry (I) Bull, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, Raymond Valdez, and Raymond (I) Valdez, filed by Allian (I) Kramer, Allian Kramer.(agarc, ) |
| Filing 5 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry. (agarc, ) |
| 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) (agarc, ) |
| 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.) (agarc, ) |
| Filing 2 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by David Benedict, in his individual and official capacity, Andre Bala, in his individual and official capacity, Raymond Valdez, in his individual and official capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a school district, Larry Bull, in his individual and official capacity. David Benedict, in his individual and official capacity waiver sent on 3/30/2026, answer due 5/29/2026; Andre Bala, in his individual and official capacity waiver sent on 3/30/2026, answer due 5/29/2026; Raymond Valdez, in his individual and official capacity waiver sent on 3/30/2026, answer due 5/29/2026; Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a school district waiver sent on 3/30/2026, answer due 5/29/2026; Larry Bull, in his individual and official capacity waiver sent on 3/30/2026, answer due 5/29/2026. (Case, Michael) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by David Benedict, in his individual and official capacity, Andre Bala, in his individual and official capacity, Raymond Valdez, in his individual and official capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a school district, Larry Bull, in his individual and official capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. (Filing fee $ 405, Receipt Number ACODC-10914076), filed by David Benedict, in his individual and official capacity, Andre Bala, in his individual and official capacity, Raymond Valdez, in his individual and official capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a school district, Larry Bull, in his individual and official capacity. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to CCSD, #4 Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict, #5 Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull, #6 Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala, #7 Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez, #8 Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order, #9 Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case, #10 Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information, #11 Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet)(Case, Michael) |
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