Rickher v. Sullivan et al
Plaintiff: James M. Rickher
Defendant: Megan Sullivan and Scott Bessent
Case Number: 3:2026cv00569
Filed: March 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Jeff Armistead
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 5 U.S.C. § 706 Administrative Procedures Act(Judicial Review)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Response in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction #6 . Filed by Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stafford Declaration, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D) (Barragan, Kathryn)
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION: The parties' Joint Motion for Clarification of May 7, 2026 Scheduling Order, ECF #23 , is GRANTED. Defendants' obligation to respond to the amended complaint is stayed until 21 days after this Court's ruling on Plaintiff's amended motion for a preliminary injunction. Ordered on 5/11/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (pjg)
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Joint Motion for Clarification of May 7, 2026 Scheduling Order,, 22 . Filed by Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. (Barragan, Kathryn)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the parties' Joint Motion for Entry of a Scheduling Order, ECF #21 , and the parties' proposed briefing schedule. The Court, requiring additional time to consider Plaintiffs' Amended Preliminary Injunction Motion, ECF #6 , sets deadlines as follows. Defendants' response to Plaintiff's Amended Preliminary Injunction Motion is due Monday, May 18, 2026. Plaintiff's reply is due Tuesday, May 26, 2026. A hearing on the amended preliminary injunction motion is set for June 3, 2026, before the Honorable Judge Karin J. Immergut, in Courtroom 13A, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ordered on 5/7/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (pjg)
May 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Proposed Joint Case Management Schedule Pursuant to the Court's April 10, 2026 Order (ECF No. 15). Filed by All Defendants. (Barragan, Kathryn)
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Notice of Appearance of Kathryn Barragan appearing on behalf of Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. Filed by on behalf of Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. (Barragan, Kathryn)
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Notice of Completion of Service of Process Filed by James M. Rickher. (Related document(s): Summons/Service Return #18 .) (rks)
April 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Return of Service Executed as to Scott Bessent served on 4/20/2026, answer due on 6/22/2026; Megan Sullivan served on 4/21/2026, answer due on 6/22/2026. Service specifically made upon Other Agency. (rks)
April 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: Review of the docket does not show service on the U.S. Attorney in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i)(1)(A). Plaintiff is ORDERED to serve the U.S. Attorney consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i)(1)(A) within seven (7) days of this Order and file proof of service. Ordered on 4/28/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (pjg)
April 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Summons Issued at intake window as to Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. (rks)
April 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: This Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's Notice, ECF #14 . Plaintiff's motion to withdraw his Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("Original PI Motion"), ECF #4 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff's First Amended Preliminary Injunction Motion ("First Amended PI Motion"), ECF #6 , will supersede the Original PI Motion in this action. For this Court to promptly set a briefing schedule, Plaintiff must immediately serve all parties in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ("FRCP"). Plaintiff is responsible for serving the summons, his amended complaint, his amended preliminary injunction motion, and this Order on all parties. Plaintiff's Proof of Service, ECF #10 , does not demonstrate service on the United States in accordance with FRCP 4(i)(1)-(2). Upon service, Defendants are ORDERED to confer with Plaintiff and enter their appearances in this action. The parties are further ORDERED to provide this Court with a proposed briefing schedule on Plaintiff's First Amended Preliminary Injunction Motion within seven (7) days of Defendants receiving service. Signed on 4/10/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy)
April 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Notice of Supersession re Motion for Preliminary Injunction #4 Filed by James M. Rickher. (Related document(s): Motion for Preliminary Injunction #4 .) (rks)
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Granting #12 Application of James Rickher for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party. See attached order for important instructions. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (ecp)
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction #6 referred to Judge Immergut. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 4/8/2026.) (ecp)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Application for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party. Filed by James M. Rickher. (dino)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Return of Service Executed as to Scott Bessent served on 4/6/2026, answer due on 6/5/2026; Megan Sullivan served on 4/6/2026, answer due on 6/5/2026. Service specifically made upon U.S Mint and U.S. Department of Treasury. (rks)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Declination of Individual Party Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. (rks)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction #6 referred to Judge Karin J. Immergut. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 4/7/2026.) (pjg)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Amended Complaint. Filed by James M. Rickher against Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan. (rks)
April 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Filed by James M. Rickher. (rks)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction #4 referred to Judge Immergut. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 3/24/2026.) (pjg)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Filed by James M. Rickher. (rks)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued at Intake as to Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan.
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead 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 7/22/2026. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 8/21/2026. Pretrial Order is due by 8/21/2026. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 3/25/2026.) (rks)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Receipt No. 116157. Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by James M. Rickher against Scott Bessent, Megan Sullivan (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet). (rks)

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