Miller et al v. State of Oregon et al
| RN-BSN Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart and LCDR Donald G. Miller Trust |
| State of Oregon, Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Bradley Veo Timmons, Amerititle Escrow Company, Hood River County, Oregon, Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc., Does 1-50, Oregon Department of Justice, Ellen Rosenblum, Daniel Adam Rayfield, DHS - Risk Management Division, DHS- Estate Administration Unit, Allison Williams, Jeff Hecksel and Eric Walker |
| 3:2026cv00220 |
| January 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon |
| Stacie F Beckerman |
| Civil (RICO) Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1964 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Plaintiff |
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USCA Case Number and Notice confirming Docketing Record on Appeal re Notice of Appeal #27 . Case Appealed to 9th Circuit Case Number 26-2716 assigned. (rks)
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Filing 29
Letter from Steven Lloyd Miller-Hart and Barbara Ann Miller. (Authorization to file granted per Order 28 ). Filed by Steven L. Miller-Hart and Barbara Ann Miller. (gw)
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Filing 28
ORDER authorizing the docketing of a letter from Plaintiffs clarifying their Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit (ECF No. #27 ) and payment of the filing fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw)
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Filing 27
Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit. Related Documents: Order #25 , Judgment #26 . Filing fee in amount of $605 collected; Receipt No. 116500 issued. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Form 1) (sb)
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Filing 26
JUDGMENT - Based on the Court's ORDER (ECF #25 ), IT IS ADJUDGED that JUDGMENT is entered in favor of Defendants and this case is DISMISSED with prejudice. Signed on 4/6/2026 by Judge Michael H. Simon. (mja)
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Filing 25
ORDER - The Court ADOPTS Judge Beckerman's Findings and Recommendation, ECF #16 . The Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's SAC (ECF #14 ), with prejudice. Signed on 4/6/2026 by Judge Michael H. Simon. (mja)
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Filing 24
ORDER: Denying as premature Plaintiffs' motion for referral to court sponsored mediation (ECF No. #23 ) because the defendants have not yet appeared in this action. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 4/6/2026) (gw)
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Filing 23
Motion for Referral to Court Sponsored Mediation. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (sb)
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Filing 22
Renewed Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (sb)
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Filing 21
ORDER: Granting Application of Steven L. Miller-Hart for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party (ECF No. #20 ). See attached order for important instructions. Signed on 3/30/2026 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 3/31/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 20
Application for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party. Filed by Steven L. Miller-Hart. (dino)
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Filing 19
Declination of Individual Party Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. (gw)
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Filing 18
Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Amended Complaint #14 should be DISMISSED #16 . Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C, #2 Exhibits D-E, #3 Exhibits F-L, #4 Exhibits M-O, #5 Exhibits P, #6 Exhibits Q-U, #7 Exhibit V) (sb)
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Filing 17
ORDER referring Findings and Recommendation (ECF No. #16 ) and Second Amended Complaint (ECF No. #14 ) to Judge Simon. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 3/17/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 16
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION: For the reasons stated, the Court RECOMMENDS that the district judge dismiss Plaintiffs' second amended complaint (ECF No. #14 ) with prejudice because Plaintiffs' RICO claims are time-barred and the Court has already provided Plaintiffs with an opportunity to cure the fatal pleading deficiencies. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 3/31/2026. Signed on 3/17/2026 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 3/17/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 15
Notice of Errata to Second Amended Complaint #14 Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (sb)
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Filing 14
Second Amended Complaint. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart, and LCDR Donald G. Miller Trust against All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, Part 1, #2 Exhibits, Part 2). (eo) Modified on 3/25/2026 to add "Second." (gw).
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Filing 13
ORDER granting Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend complaint (ECF No. #12 ). Plaintiffs shall file their second amended complaint by March 31, 2026. The Court will reevaluate the pleading deficiencies it identified in its Order to Show Cause (ECF No. #10 ) upon review of the second amended complaint. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 3/4/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 12
Response to Order to Show Cause #10 and Request for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (rks)
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Filing 11
OPINION AND ORDER. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs' amended emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. #9 ), without prejudice to refiling the motion following the Court's resolution of the Order to Show Cause if this case proceeds, and DENIES AS MOOT Plaintiff's original emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. #8 ). IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on 2/23/2026 by Judge Michael H. Simon. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 2/24/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 10
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. For the reasons stated, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to explain in writing by March 16, 2026, why the Court should not dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. Alternatively, Plaintiffs may voluntarily dismiss their complaint without prejudice or file an amended complaint if they are able to cure the pleading deficiencies identified herein. Failure to respond to the Court's order by the deadline will result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on February 23, 2026 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to plaintiffs on 2/24/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 9
Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (sb)
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Filing 8
Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (sb)
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Filing 7
ORDER denying Plaintiffs' second motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. #6 ), for the reasons stated in the Court's order (ECF No. #5 ) denying Plaintiffs' first motion for appointment of counsel. The Court further notes that the attorney Plaintiffs identify in their second motion is not a member of the Court's pro bono panel of volunteer attorneys, but Plaintiffs may retain him or any other attorney of their choosing at any time. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to Plaintiffs on 2/17/2026.) (gw)
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Filing 6
Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (sb)
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Filing 5
ORDER: Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Appointment of Counsel #4 . Signed on 2/6/2026 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se parties on 2/9/2026.) (SB)
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Filing 4
Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by Barbara Ann Miller, Steven L. Miller-Hart. (rks)
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Filing 3
Amended Complaint. Filed by Steven L. Miller-Hart, Barbara Ann Miller against Adult Protective Services (APS), Amerititle Escrow Company, Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc., Does 1-50, Hood River County, Oregon, Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), State of Oregon, Bradley Veo Timmons (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H). (sb)
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Filing 2
Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve this Order, the summonses, and all other documents issued by the Clerk at case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). Discovery is to be completed by 6/1/2026. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 6/29/2026. Pretrial Order is due by 6/29/2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 2/2/26.) (sb)
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Filing 1
Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Receipt No. 115405. Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Steven L. Miller-Hart, Barbara Ann Miller against Adult Protective Services (APS), Amerititle Escrow Company, Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc., Does 1-50, Hood River County, Oregon, Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), State of Oregon, Bradley Veo Timmons (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G). (sb)
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