Johnson v. Hill et al
Plaintiff: Sean Terrance Johnson
Defendant: Board of County Commissioners of the County of Adams, Colorado, City of Thornton, Colorado, Daniel (I) Hill and Evan W. (I) Potter
Case Number: 1:2026cv03789
Filed: August 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Kathryn A Starnella
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. not a defendant)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 (v)(p) - Violation of Due Process & Equal Protection
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 14, 2026 Filing 14 Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Daniel (I) Hill. (echa, )
October 14, 2026 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed Board of County Commissioners of the County of Adams, Colorado served on 10/6/2026, answer due 10/27/2026. (echa, )
October 7, 2026 Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Daniel (I) Hill. Daniel (I) Hill waiver sent on 10/7/2026, answer due 12/7/2026. (Booth, Kerri)
September 22, 2026 Filing 11 LETTER to Pro Se Litigant by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 9/22/2026. 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, )
September 22, 2026 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of Service by Clerk of Court re Service of Process of #1 Complaint, #9 Magistrate Judge Consent Form. (Attachments: #1 Form USM-285, #2 Form USM-285, #3 Form USM-285, #4 Form USM-285, #5 Summons, #6 Summons, #7 Summons, #8 Summons) (echa, )
September 22, 2026 Filing 9 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (pklin, )
September 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER ASSIGNING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 09/22/2026. After review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(a), the Court has determined that this case does not appear appropriate for summary dismissal. Therefore, the case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Starnella pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(d) (1). See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Plaintiff's other pending action is Sean Johnson v. CDOC, et al., Case No. 26-cv-00996-KAS. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case be this case shall be ASSIGNED to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(d)(1). (This case is directly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings should be designated as 26-cv-03789-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, )
September 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO PROCEED PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1915 by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 09/18/2026. ORDERED that the Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) (ECF No. #5 ) 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). The Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (ECF No. #2 ) is denied. 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, )
September 18, 2026 Filing 6 Form Issued - Pro Se Consent to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Please fill out and return this form if you wish to receive Notices of Electronic Filing by email. A fillable copy is available under Forms/Fees at www.cod.uscourts.gov. (pklin, )
September 17, 2026 Filing 5 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs, by Plaintiff Sean Terrance Johnson. (pklin, )
August 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order Directing Plaintiff to Cure Deficiencies by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 08/18/2026. ORDERED that Plaintiff shall cure the designated deficiencies within 30 days from the date of this order. If Plaintiff fails to cure the designated deficiencies within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the action will be dismissed without further notice. The dismissal shall be without prejudice. 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, )
August 17, 2026 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. (bschl, )
August 17, 2026 Filing 2 Application to Proceed Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. by Plaintiff Sean Terrance Johnson. (bschl, ) Modified on 8/18/2026 to correct verbage (bschl, ). Modified on 8/19/2026 to correct title (bschl, ).
August 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Board of County Commissioners of the County of Adams, Colorado, City of Thornton, Colorado, Daniel E. Hill, Evan W. Potter, filed by Sean Terrance Johnson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Letter, #3 Summons)(bschl, ) Modified on 8/18/2026 to correct verbage (bschl, ). Modified on 8/19/2026 to correct attachment name (bschl, ).

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