Ordex v. Baird et al
Plaintiff: Nigel Ordex
Defendant: James Baird, Dalton King, Derek Hushisson, Melissa Kelm, John Doe 1, Jane Doe 1, Sgt. Helzer, Sgt. Griffith, Sgt. Swanson and John Doe II
Case Number: 3:2025cv01732
Filed: September 25, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Amy M Baggio
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 26, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed on 2/26/2026 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (jp)
February 25, 2026 Filing 23 Stipulated Motion for Protective Order . Filed by Nigel Ordex. (Burgess, John)
January 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: The Court ADOPTS the Parties' emailed joint proposed schedule. The Court sets the following case schedule: Deadline to Amend Pleadings/Add Parties is May 20, 2026. Fact discovery is to be completed by June 18, 2026. Dispositive Motions are due by August 3, 2026. If no dispositive motions are filed, the Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due September 2, 2026; if dispositive motions are filed, the Joint ADR Report is due 30 days following issuance of the Court's ruling on the motion(s). The parties will confer after the initial exchange of records to determine whether there is a need for an expert discovery schedule. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio.The parties are directed to refer to the CCMO #21 for Court procedures and preferences, including for Stipulated Protective Order instructions. If, after reviewing the CCMO, the parties see a need for a Rule 16 conference, they may contact the Courtroom Deputy. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (jp)
January 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed on 1/22/2026 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (jp)
January 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER For the reasons stated in the Pro Bono Appointment Response Form #17 , John D. Burgess request for termination of the appointment is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (jp)
November 20, 2025 Filing 19 Answer to #2 Complaint with Jury Demand. And Affirmative Defenses. Filed by James Baird. (Hoffmeyer, Kristen)
November 20, 2025 Filing 18 Answer to #2 Complaint with Jury Demand. . Filed by Griffith, Helzer, Derek Hushisson, Melissa Kelm, Dalton King, Swanson. (Foreman, Sarah)
November 18, 2025 Filing 17 Pro Bono Appointment Response. Termination of the appointment is requested because he hired our firm to represent him. .(Related document(s): Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel, #11 .) Filed by Nigel Ordex. (Burgess, John)
November 11, 2025 Filing 16 Notice of Appearance of John D. Burgess, Carl Lee Post, Paul Bastian appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs . Filed by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Burgess, John)
November 3, 2025 Filing 15 Waiver of Service of Summons Returned Executed Filed by James Baird. (Hoffmeyer, Kristen)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SCHEDULING ORDER Counsel's request for additional time to respond to the pro bono appointment is GRANTED. Counsel's Response is now due 11/14/2025. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (jp)
October 30, 2025 Filing 13 Response Pro Bono Appointment Response Form. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Burgess, John)
October 30, 2025 Filing 12 Waiver of Service of Summons Returned Executed by Dalton King waiver sent on 10/30/2025; Griffith waiver sent on 10/30/2025; Helzer waiver sent on 10/30/2025; Derek Hushisson waiver sent on 10/30/2025; Swanson waiver sent on 10/30/2025; Melissa Kelm waiver sent on 10/30/2025. Filed by Dalton King; Griffith; Helzer; Derek Hushisson; Swanson; Melissa Kelm. (Foreman, Sarah)
October 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Order Appointing John D. Burgess on behalf of Nigel Ordex as Pro Bono Counsel (All Purpose Appointment). Counsel is to file the attached response form if representation is accepted, if a conflict of interest exists, or if termination of the appointment is requested for a reason other than a conflict of interest by 10/31/2025. Ordered by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Attachments: #1 Guide for Representing Prisoners) (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 10/17/25.) (eo)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER GRANTING APPOINTMENTOF COUNSEL. Signed on 9/30/25 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 10/1/25.) (eo)
September 30, 2025 Filing 9 Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons sent to Clackamas County Counsel on 10/1/25. Waiver of Service is due by 10/30/2025. (eo)
September 30, 2025 Filing 8 Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons sent to Oregon Department of Justice on 10/1/25. Waiver of Service is due by 10/30/2025. (eo)
September 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND TO COLLECT INMATE FILING FEE: Plaintiffs application to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. #1 ) is GRANTED.IT IS ORDERED that the Oregon Department of Corrections, Central Trust Unit, must collect payments from Plaintiffs prison trust account and forward those payments to the Clerk of Court in accordance with the formula set forth above until a total of $350.00 has been collected and forwarded to the Clerk of Court. The payments shall be clearly identified by the name and number assigned to this action.The Clerk of Court is directed to send an electronic copy of this order to: [email protected]. A copy of this order has been emailed to the Central Trust Unit. Signed on 9/30/25 by Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 10/1/25.) (eo)
September 25, 2025 Filing 6 Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Judge Amy M. Baggio. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 9/25/2025.) (gd)
September 25, 2025 Filing 5 Memorandum of Law. (Related document(s): Motion to Appoint Counsel #3 .) Filed by Nigel Ordex. (gd)
September 25, 2025 Filing 4 Declaration. Filed by Nigel Ordex. (Related document(s): Motion to Appoint Counsel #3 .) (gd)
September 25, 2025 Filing 3 Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by Nigel Ordex. (gd)
September 25, 2025 Filing 2 Complaint. (IFP Submitted) Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by Nigel Ordex against All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons). (gd)
September 25, 2025 Filing 1 Application for Leave to Proceed IFP. Filed by Nigel Ordex. (gd)

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Plaintiff: Nigel Ordex
Represented By: Paul Bastian
Represented By: John D. Burgess
Represented By: Carl Lee Post
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Defendant: James Baird
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Defendant: Dalton King
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Defendant: Derek Hushisson
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