Evans v. Larimer County Board of County Commissioners et al
| Elizabeth T Evans |
| Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara Wallace, Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman and Kenneth Durfee Walker |
| 1:2026cv02199 |
| May 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado |
| Kathryn A. Starnella |
| S. Kato Crews |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 64 REPLY to Response to #45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Defendant Katelin Beard. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 63 RESPONSE to #60 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Written Discovery to Defendant Towne filed by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Evans, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 62 MEMORANDUM regarding #60 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Written Discovery to Defendant Towne filed by Kenneth Durfee Walker, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara Wallace, Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, #61 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Katelin Beard. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/9/2026. 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. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) |
| Filing 61 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendant Katelin Beard. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 60 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Written Discovery to Defendant Towne by Defendants Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara Wallace. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 59 MEMORANDUM regarding #45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Katelin Beard. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/2/2026. 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 (skcja, ) |
| Filing 58 RESPONSE in Opposition to #45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Attachment, #2 Attachment, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit)(jrobe, ) |
Filing 57
JOINT PROTECTIVE ORDER. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/27/2026. 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. (echa, )
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Filing 56
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [#54 ] is GRANTED. The Protective Order [#54 -1] supplied by the parties is accepted and entered as an Order of the Court as of the date of this Minute Order. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/27/2026. 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.(echa, )
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Filing 55
MEMORANDUM regarding #54 Joint MOTION for Protective Order SUBMITTED filed by Elizabeth T Evans. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 10/23/2026. 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 (skcja, )
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| Filing 54 Joint MOTION for Protective Order SUBMITTED by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Document, #2 Exhibit)(Evans, Elizabeth) |
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Filing 53
SCHEDULING ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/14/2026. (cthom, )
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| Filing 52 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella: Scheduling Conference held on 10/14/2026. The parties shall file a joint Motion for Protective Order accompanied with a Proposed Protective Order is due on or before October 23, 2026. Defendants' #48 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Written Discovery to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners IS GRANTED and their deadline to respond is extended to October 30, 2026. A Telephonic Status Conference set for 2/11/2027 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom A 501 before Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. FTR: A501. (cthom, ) |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE to #48 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents to Larimer County BOCC Response filed by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Evans, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 50 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kevin Carter Paul on behalf of Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara WallaceAttorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Katelin Beard(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Katie Heckman(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Larimer County Board of County Commissioners(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Meg Elizabeth Towne(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Kenneth Durfee Walker(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Carter Paul added to party Sara Wallace(pty:dft) (Paul, Kevin) |
| Filing 49 MEMORANDUM regarding #48 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents to Larimer County BOCC filed by Kenneth Durfee Walker, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Sara Wallace, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Katie Heckman, Katelin Beard. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 10/9/2026. 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. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) |
| Filing 48 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents to Larimer County BOCC by Defendants Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara Wallace. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 47 PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Evans, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 46 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Elizabeth T Evans. Kenneth Durfee Walker waiver sent on 9/28/2026, answer due 11/27/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Waiver)(Evans, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendant Katelin Beard. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 44 STATUS REPORT by Defendants Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara Wallace. (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Heather Dawn Kuhlman on behalf of Kenneth Durfee WalkerAttorney Heather Dawn Kuhlman added to party Kenneth Durfee Walker(pty:dft) (Kuhlman, Heather) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Michael Turner Lowe on behalf of Kenneth Durfee WalkerAttorney Michael Turner Lowe added to party Kenneth Durfee Walker(pty:dft) (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 41 SUMMONS Returned Executed Katelin Beard served on 9/15/2026, answer due 10/6/2026. (ggill, ) |
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Filing 40
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [#38 ] is DENIED as premature. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/15/2026. 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.(echa, )
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| Filing 39 MEMORANDUM regarding #38 LETTER REQUESTING SUBPOENA filed by Elizabeth T Evans. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. By Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/11/2026. 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 (skcja, ) |
| Filing 38 LETTER REQUESTING SUBPOENA by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Evans, Elizabeth) Modified on 9/11/2026 to add gavel (skcja, ). |
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Filing 37
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella 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, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other 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 9/9/2026. 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. Text Only Entry (skcja, )
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| Filing 36 CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of #22 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Form USM 285) (echa, ) |
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Filing 35
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court on the Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction [#33 ] (the "Consent/Non-Consent Form"). This case was assigned to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). The signed Consent/Non-Consent Form [#33 ] indicates that at least one party has declined to consent. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(8) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a). (Case randomly reassigned to Judge S. Kato Crews and drawn to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02199-SKC). Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/4/2026. 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. (echa, )
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Filing 34
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion [#30 ] is GRANTED insofar as Plaintiff asks the Court to order the USMS to serve Defendant Beard through defense counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion [#30 ] is GRANTED insofar as Plaintiff seeks an extension of her deadline to effectuate service of process. Plaintiff shall serve Defendants Beard and Walker no later than October 7, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, no later than September 18, 2026, counsel for Defendants shall file either (1) a Status Report detailing whether counsel is authorized to accept and/or waive service on behalf of Defendant Walker, or (2) a motion seeking leave to file Defendant Walker's address under restriction to allow for Marshal service. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/4/2026. 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.(echa, )
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| Filing 33 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans All parties do not consent.. (Evans, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE OF PRO SE E-FILING PRIVILEGES: Plaintiff, Elizabeth T Evans, sought and received e-filing privileges on 8/27/2026. All further service will be effectuated electronically via CM/ECF to the email address of record.(Text Only Entry) (dgumb, ) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE Regarding Defense Counsel's Position on Request Rule 4(m) Extension by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (echa, ) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for Substituted Service and to Extend Rule 4(m) Service Deadline by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (echa, ) |
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Filing 29
MINUTE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file a Motion for Substituted Service no later than September 8, 2026. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/10/2026. 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. (echa, )
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| Filing 28 SUPPLEMENTAL Service Address List by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter)(echa, ) |
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Filing 27
MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. The docket reflects that the summons for Defendants Walker and Beard were returned unexecuted by the United States Marshal's Service. See Unexecuted Summons [#12 , #26 ]. While Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c) requires that the Court effect service of the summons and operative complaint for a plaintiff who is proceeding in forma pauperis, the plaintiff must provide sufficient information for the Court to do so. See Fields v. Okla. State Penitentiary, 511 F.3d 1109, 1113 (10th Cir. 2007); Hill v. Ortiz, No. 07-cv-00571-LTB-CBS, 2008 WL 2020289, at *6 (D. Colo. May 9, 2008). Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff provide the Court with addresses where Defendants Walker and Beard can be served. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/30/2026. 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. (echa, )
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| Filing 26 Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Kenneth Durfee Walker. (echa, ) |
| Filing 25 ANSWER to #22 Amended Complaint by Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara Wallace.(Kuhlman, Heather) |
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Filing 24
PRE-SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/15/2026. 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. (echa, )
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Filing 23
ORDER Setting Scheduling/Planning Conference and Advisement to Pro Se Plaintiffs. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Scheduling/Planning Conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) shall be held on October 14, 2026, commencing at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom A-501, Fifth Floor, Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294. No later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Scheduling/Planning Conference, counsel and pro se parties shall submit their proposed Scheduling Order in compliance with the Court's Electronic Case Filing Procedures which are also available on the Court's website. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 7/15/2026. 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. (Attachments: #1 Instructions for Preparation of Scheduling Order, #2 Proposed Scheduling Order) (echa, )
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| Filing 22 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Violation of Civil Rights against Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara Wallace, filed by Elizabeth T Evans.(echa, ) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Filing First Amended Complaint as a Matter of Course by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (echa, ) |
| Filing 20 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara Wallace.(Lowe, Michael) |
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Filing 19
ORDER. Accordingly, based on the foregoing and the entire record in this case, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion [#11 ] is DENIED without prejudice to refiling. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 6/8/2026. 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.(echa, )
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| Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed Larimer County Board of County Commissioners served on 6/2/2026, answer due 6/23/2026. (echa, ) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed Katie Heckman served on 6/2/2026, answer due 6/23/2026. (echa, ) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed Sara Wallace served on 6/2/2026, answer due 6/23/2026. (echa, ) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed Meg Elizabeth Towne served on 6/2/2026, answer due 6/23/2026. (echa, ) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Heather Dawn Kuhlman on behalf of Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara WallaceAttorney Heather Dawn Kuhlman added to party Katie Heckman(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Dawn Kuhlman added to party Larimer County Board of County Commissioners(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Dawn Kuhlman added to party Meg Elizabeth Towne(pty:dft), Attorney Heather Dawn Kuhlman added to party Sara Wallace(pty:dft) (Kuhlman, Heather) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Michael Turner Lowe on behalf of Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Sara WallaceAttorney Michael Turner Lowe added to party Katie Heckman(pty:dft), Attorney Michael Turner Lowe added to party Larimer County Board of County Commissioners(pty:dft), Attorney Michael Turner Lowe added to party Meg Elizabeth Towne(pty:dft), Attorney Michael Turner Lowe added to party Sara Wallace(pty:dft) (Lowe, Michael) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to Katelin Beard. (echa, ) |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence)(eluce, ) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Related Case by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (eluce, ) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Change of Contact Information by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans (eluce, ) |
| Filing 8 LETTER to Pro Se Litigant Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 5/21/2026. 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. (anewt,) |
| Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of #1 Complaint, (Attachments: #1 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #2 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #3 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #4 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #5 U.S. Marshal Service Form, #6 U.S. Marshal Service Form) (eluce, ) |
| Filing 6 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (pklin, ) |
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Filing 5
Order Drawing Case by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 05/21/2026. After review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(a), the court has determined that this case does not appear to be appropriate for summary dismissal. Therefore, the case will be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case shall be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. (This case has been randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-02199-KAS.) 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. (pklin, )
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Filing 4
Order Granting Plaintiff Leave To Proceed Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. 1915 by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 05/20/2026. ORDERED that the Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) (ECF No. #2 ) is GRANTED. The United States Marshals Service shall serve process on any remaining Defendants for whom personal service is required if the case is later drawn to a district judge and/or a magistrate judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). 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. (pklin, )
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| Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (a). Text Only Entry. (ccuen, ) |
| Filing 2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs, by Plaintiff Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Incomplete Application to Proceed)(ccuen, ) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Katelin Beard, Katie Heckman, Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, Meg Elizabeth Towne, Kenneth Durfee Walker, Sara Wallace, filed by Elizabeth T Evans. (Attachments: #1 Incomplete complaint, #2 Incomplete civil cover sheet, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Attachment, #5 Corrected Attachment)(ccuen, ) |
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