Collier v. Brown
Plaintiff: Parker J. Collier
Defendant: Sonja Eddings Brown
Case Number: 2:2025cv00506
Filed: June 24, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Jared C Bennett
Referring Judge: Howard C Nielson
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 17, 2025 Filing 30 STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Parker J. Collier. (Peltzer, Rachel)
December 15, 2025 Filing 29 STIPULATION by Sonja Eddings Brown. (Christiansen, Stephen)
October 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 11/21/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 11/21/2025. Discovery due by 7/21/2026. Motions due by 8/21/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 10/8/2025. (dle)
October 6, 2025 Filing 27 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett: Scheduling Conference held on 10/6/2025. All parties appeared via ZOOM.The court makes findings on the record. Written Order to Follow. Attorney for Plaintiff: Michael Nadel, Rachel Peltzer,Jenny Lee and Ryan Bell, Attorney for Defendant: Stephen Christiansen. Court Reporter: None. Recording: ZOOM.(ksm)
October 6, 2025 Filing 26 Defendant's RESPONSE to Motion re #23 MOTION for Scheduling Conference and Supplemental Information Provided for Attorney Planning Mtg Report filed by Defendant Sonja Eddings Brown. (Christiansen, Stephen)
September 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 DOCKET TEXT ORDER GRANTING #23 MOTION for Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference set for 10/06/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in US District Court-SLCU *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 09/24/2025. (docke text order; no attached document) (jcd)
September 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER SETTING HEARING OR TRIAL ZOOM Scheduling Conference set for 10/6/2025 at 11:30 AM in US District Court-SLCU *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/24/25. (ksm)
September 17, 2025 Filing 23 MOTION for Scheduling Conference filed by Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Attorney Planning Meeting Report, #2 Text of Proposed Order - Scheduling Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Bell, Ryan)
August 18, 2025 Filing 22 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form #motion is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendant Sonja Eddings Brown, Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (dle)
August 14, 2025 Filing 21 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name by Parker J. Collier (Bell, Ryan)
August 11, 2025 Filing 20 ANSWER to Complaint filed by Sonja Eddings Brown.(Christiansen, Stephen)
July 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Answer due 8/11/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 7/21/2025. (dle)
July 18, 2025 Filing 18 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Complaint, filed by Defendant Sonja Eddings Brown. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Christiansen, Stephen)
July 18, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen K. Christiansen on behalf of Sonja Eddings Brown (Christiansen, Stephen)
July 14, 2025 Filing 16 RECEIVED Magistrate Availability Form from Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (mh)
July 2, 2025 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Parker J. Collier. Summons as to Sonja Eddings Brown. (Bell, Ryan)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jeehyeon (Jenny) Lee for Parker J. Collier.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 6/26/2025. (dle)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Rachel M. Peltzer for Parker J. Collier.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 6/26/2025. (dle)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Michael S. Nadel for Parker J. Collier.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 6/26/2025. (dle)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 6/26/2025. (dle)
June 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 6/25/2025. (dle)
June 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CIVIL STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 5/12/2025. (mlp)
June 25, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeehyeon (Jenny) Lee , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5470347,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - PHV App re J. Lee, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bell, Ryan)
June 25, 2025 Filing 7 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rachel M. Peltzer , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5470333,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - PHV App re R. Peltzer, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bell, Ryan)
June 25, 2025 Filing 6 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael S. Nadel , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5470325,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - PHV App re M. Nadel, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Bell, Ryan)
June 25, 2025 Filing 5 Summons Issued Electronically as to Sonja Eddings Brown. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg)
June 24, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at [email protected] or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Plaintiff Parker J. Collier. (Notice generated by Clerk's Office) Form due by 7/15/2025. (mdj)
June 24, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Michael S. Nadel, Rachel M. Peltzer & Jenny Lee for Parker J. Collier (mdj)
June 24, 2025 Filing 2 COMPLAINT (Verified, Jury Demanded) against Sonja Eddings Brown (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5468628) filed by Parker J. Collier. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bell, Ryan)
June 24, 2025 Filing 1 Case has been indexed. Plaintiff Parker J. Collier is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 405 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction and a judge will not be assigned until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to [email protected] for issuance. (mdj)
June 24, 2025 Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00506-HCN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (mdj)

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Plaintiff: Parker J. Collier
Represented By: Ryan B. Bell
Represented By: Rachel M. Peltzer
Represented By: Rachel M. Peltzer
Represented By: Michael S. Nadel
Represented By: Michael S. Nadel
Represented By: Jeehyeon (Jenny) Lee
Represented By: Jeehyeon (Jenny) Lee
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Defendant: Sonja Eddings Brown
Represented By: Stephen K. Christiansen
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