Fischer v. Cersovsky et al
Plaintiff: Tayler Fischer
Defendant: Kraig Cersovsky, Sheldon LaFleur, Carolyn Doe and Tom Johnson
Case Number: 2:2026cv02521
Filed: August 31, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Presiding Judge: Rachel E. Schwartz
Referring Judge: Toby Crouse
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 INITIAL ORDER REGARDING PLANNING AND SCHEDULING: Scheduling Conference set for December 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. by telephone (CONFERENCE LINE 785-337-8299; CONFERENCE ID 673 598 390) before Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz. Rule 26 Planning Conference Deadline 11/13/2026. Rule 26 Initial Disclosures Deadline set for 11/20/2026. Proposed Scheduling Order Deadline 11/20/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz on October 23, 2026. Mailed to pro se party Tayler Fischer by regular mail. (drk)
October 21, 2026 Filing 12 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand and Designation of Place of Trial by Kraig Cersovsky, Carolyn Doe, Tom Johnson, Sheldon LaFleur.(Smith, Aria)
October 14, 2026 Filing 11 AMENDED CLERKS ORDER EXTENDING TIME until 10/21/2026 for Defendants Carolyn Doe, Sheldon LaFleur, Kraig Cersovsky, Tom Johnson to answer or otherwise plead. Signed by deputy clerk on 10/14/2026. Mailed to pro se party Tayler Fischer at 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (jk)
October 7, 2026 Filing 10 CLERKS ORDER EXTENDING TIME until 10/21/2026 for Defendant Sheldon LaFleur to answer or otherwise plead. Signed by deputy clerk on 10/07/2026. Mailed to pro se plaintiff Tayler Fischer at 1313 Twilight Dr., Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (jk)
September 28, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Certified Mail (USM285) by Tayler Fischer upon Kraig Cersovsky served on 9/21/2026, answer due 10/13/2026. (nac)
September 28, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Certified Mail (USM285) by Tayler Fischer upon Carolyn Doe served on 9/21/2026, answer due 10/13/2026. (nac)
September 28, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Certified Mail (USM285) by Tayler Fischer upon Tom Johnson served on 9/21/2026, answer due 10/13/2026. (nac)
September 28, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED -- Certified Mail (USM285) by Tayler Fischer upon Sheldon LaFleur served on 9/16/2026, answer due 10/7/2026. (nac)
September 28, 2026 NOTICE Re: Pro Se Mailing - Documents #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 Returns of Service of Summons Executed submitted by U.S. Marshal mailed to Tayler Fischer at 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 on 9/28/2026 by regular mail. (nac)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk's Office must issue summonses directed to Defendants, and, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3), the United States marshal or deputy marshal must attempt to serve the summonses and copies of the Complaint on Defendants at the addresses provided by Plaintiff in the Complaint, ECF No. 1 at 2-3. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz on 09/09/2026. Mailed to pro se party Tayler Fischer at 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (lgb)
September 9, 2026 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kraig Cersovsky, Carolyn Doe, Tom Johnson, Sheldon LaFleur (issued to US Marshal for service). Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge Form provided for service with complaint. Notice sent to pro se plaintiff Tayler Fischer by email at [email protected]. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry) (jsh)
September 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 PRO SE IFP CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by District Judge Toby Crouse on 9/2/2026. Mailed to pro se party Tayler Fischer 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (ca)
September 1, 2026 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY - Designation of place of trial is missing. The filing party/attorney is directed to correct the deficiency immediately. Mailed to pro se Plaintiff Tayler Fischer 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (ado)
August 31, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Tayler Fischer. (referred to Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz) (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Financial Status) (ado)
August 31, 2026 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET re #1 Complaint by Plaintiff Tayler Fischer. (ado)
August 31, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with trial location of Kansas City, filed by Tayler Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A) (ado)
August 31, 2026 NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case assigned to District Judge Toby Crouse and Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz for all proceedings. Copy mailed to pro se plaintiff Tayler Fischer at 1313 Twilight Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 by regular mail. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY: A United States magistrate judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action if all parties voluntarily consent. Information & consent forms are available at https://www.uscourts.gov/file/459/download (ado)

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Defendant: Kraig Cersovsky
Represented By: David R. Cooper
Represented By: Aria LaRue Smith
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Defendant: Sheldon LaFleur
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Defendant: Carolyn Doe
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