Valdez et al v. State of Utah et al
| Alize Valdez |
| Brian Reed, Jared Knighton and Brian Redd |
| 2:2025cv00666 |
| August 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Dale A Kimball |
| Dustin B Pead |
| P.I.: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Vanessa R. Walsh on behalf of Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Redd, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility (Walsh, Vanessa) |
| Filing 34 AMENDED COMPLAINT - First Amended Complaint Tier III (More than $300,000.00) against All Defendants. New Defendants: John Does 1-8. Removed Defendants: State of Utah; Utah State Correctional Facility; Utah Department of Corrections; Nate Thomas, Randall Honey. filed by Alize Valdez. (Waddoups, Michelle) |
Filing 33
ORDER granting #32 Stipulated Motion for Plaintiff to File First Amended Complaint. Based upon the Stipulation and good cause appearing therefore, the Court hereby grants Plaintiff's Stipulated Motion for Plaintiff to file her First Amended Complaint. Pursuant to the Stipulation, Defendants will have 30 days from the filing of the First Amended Complaint to file a responsive pleading. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 1/6/2026. (eat)
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| Filing 32 Stipulated MOTION to Amend Complaint filed by Plaintiff Alize Valdez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - First Amended Complaint, #2 Supplement Order Granting Stipulated Motion for Plaintiff to File First Amended Complaint)(Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 31 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL of Geri C. Kelley filed by Geri Kelley on behalf of Alize Valdez. Counsel selected to continue to receive notice on this case. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL of Craig Pankratz filed by Justin P. Anderson on behalf of State of Utah. Counsel selected to continue to receive notice on this case. (Anderson, Justin) |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #28 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to #26 MOTION to Dismiss. Plaintiffs shall file a response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by 1/10/2026. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 12/18/2025. (eat)
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| Filing 28 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Alize Valdez. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(Kelley, Geri) |
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Filing 27
DOCKET TEXT ORDER taking under advisement #26 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff has not responded to the motion. If no response has been filed by 12/22/2025, the court will rule on the motion. If a response is filed, Defendants may file a reply within the time frame provided by the local rules. Signed by Judge Dale A. Kimball on 12/11/2025. No attached document. (awm)
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| Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendants Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility. (Anderson, Justin) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE OF NON-CONSENT Consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge under DUCivR 72-3 has not been obtained. Case randomly assigned to Judge Dale A. Kimball and Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. (alf) |
| Filing 24 RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Plaintiff Alize Valdez. (mh) |
| Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to State of Utah. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Nate Thomas. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Jared Knighton. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Utah Department of Corrections. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Randall Honey. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Utah State Correctional Facility. (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alize Valdez. Summons as to Brian Reed. (Kelley, Geri) |
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #2 Complaint. Answer deadline updated for Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility answer due 10/24/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 08/22/2025. (sg)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. 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 to the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed or mailed to Defendants Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility, Plaintiff Alize Valdez. Form due by 9/12/2025. (mh) |
| Filing 14 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 Defendants Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility, Plaintiff Alize Valdez. (alf) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #2 Complaint, filed by Defendants Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Craig) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Justin P. Anderson on behalf of Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility (Anderson, Justin) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Craig Pankratz on behalf of Randall Honey, Jared Knighton, Brian Reed, State of Utah, Nate Thomas, Utah Department of Corrections, Utah State Correctional Facility (Pankratz, Craig) |
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Filing 10
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 08/12/2025. (sg)
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| Filing 9 Summons Issued Electronically as to Utah Department of Corrections. 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) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued Electronically as to Brian Reed. 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) |
| Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to Nate Thomas. 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) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Randall Honey. 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) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued Electronically as to Jared Knighton. 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) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued Electronically as to Utah State Correctional Facility. 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) |
| Filing 3 Summons Issued Electronically as to State of Utah. 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) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT TIER III (More than $300,000.00) against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5515638) filed by Alize Valdez(as Personal Representative of the Estate of ANTHONY J. VALDEZ, deceased), Alize Valdez(individually). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Cost Bond No. B150080164, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Cost Bond No. B150080216, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Kelley, Geri) |
| Filing 1 Case has been indexed. Plaintiffs Alize Valdez, Alize Valdez is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 405.00 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. (kop) |
| Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-00666-DBP. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (mdj) |
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