Peterson v. McDonald's USA, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Cary Peterson
Defendant: McDonald's USA, LLC, North American Recovery Services Inc., McDonald's Corporation, John Doe McD's Employee, Jane Doe McD's Employee, George Judge, III and OLI-K, LLC
Case Number: 1:2026cv00178
Filed: February 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Christopher J Burke
Referring Judge: Jennifer L Hall
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1981 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Plaintiff's motion to proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs, (D.I. #6 ), is DENIED without prejudice to renew.; The Plaintiff shall, within 21 days from the date of this Order, either: (1) submit a completed long form (AO Form 239) application to proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs (in forma pauperis), or (2) pay in full the $405.00 filing fee. Failure to timely comply with this Order shall result in dismissal of this case without prejudice. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 03/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 AO 239 - IFP Long Form) (sam)
March 16, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - filed by Cary Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Envelope)Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(oam)
March 16, 2026 Remark: Magistrate Consent form signed only by Plaintiff received and placed in case jacket. (oam)
March 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORAL ORDER: CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke to hear and resolve all pretrial matters, up to and including the resolution of case-dispositive motions, subject to 28 U.S.C. 636(b) and any further Order of the Court. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/11/2026. (alb)
February 25, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
February 18, 2026 Filing 4 CLERK'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER: Plaintiff shall, within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, either: (1) submit a long form (AO 239 Form) application to proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs, or (2) pay in full the filing fee. Failure to comply may result in Dismissal of the case (see Order for further details). Signed by Clerk of Court on 2/18/2026. (mpb)
February 18, 2026 Remark: A Magistrate Consent Form, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Magistrate Consent Form, Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (long form), and Pro-Se Privacy Notice have been mailed to the Plaintiff. (mpb)
February 17, 2026 Filing 3 DECLARATION of Cary Peterson in support of #1 Complaint (Pro Se) - filed by Cary Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (mpb).
February 17, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb)
February 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed Pro Se with Jury Demand against Jane Doe McD's Employee, John Doe McD's Employee, George Judge, III, OLI-K, LLC, McDonald's Corporation, McDonald's USA, LLC, North American Recovery Services Inc. (Fee not paid, No IFP) - filed by Cary Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Verification of Cary Peterson, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Certificate of Service, #4 Envelope) (mpb)

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