Romero v. University of Utah et al
Plaintiff: Daniel Thomas Romero
Defendant: University of Utah, University of Utah Health, University of Utah Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah Neuropsychology Services, University of Utah Psychiatric Neurosurgery/ DBS Committee, Dr. Brent M. Kious, Robert W. Payne, Kelley M. Marsden and University of Utah Police Department
Case Number: 2:2026cv00155
Filed: February 25, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Jill N Parrish
Referring Judge: Cecilia M Romero
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis and must provide the court with the names and addresses of each named Defendant so the court can effectuate service. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(d) (The officers of the court shall issue and serve all process and perform all duties in [in forma pauperis] cases.). Plaintiff is ordered to complete and return to the clerks office a summons (form AO 440) and Service of Process (form USM 285) for each defendant. These forms are available on the courts website: https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/usdc- forms. The completed forms must be hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed to the Clerk of Court on or before April 27, 2026. If the information is not provided by the deadline, the matter may be dismissed for failure to prosecute the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 04/13/2026. (sg)
March 20, 2026 Filing 5 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 Jill N. Parrish and Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero. Magistrate Judge is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(B) Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero.(mh)
February 26, 2026 Filing 4 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 Plaintiff Daniel Thomas Romero. Form due by 3/19/2026. (jwt)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER OF RECUSAL - Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero for all further proceedings Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 02/25/2026. (sg)
February 25, 2026 Filing 2 **SEALED DOCUMENT** MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Received by the court on: 2/25/2026) filed by Plaintiff Daniel Thomas Romero. (kop)
February 25, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brent M. Kious, Kelley M. Marsden, Robert W. Payne, University of Utah, University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah Health, University of Utah Neuropsychology Services, University of Utah Police Department, University of Utah Psychiatric Neurosurgery/ DBS Committee (Originally received by the court on 2/25/2026). (Fee Status: pending IFP) filed by Daniel Thomas Romero. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet ) Assigned to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. (kop)

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Plaintiff: Daniel Thomas Romero
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Defendant: University of Utah
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Defendant: University of Utah Health
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Defendant: University of Utah Department of Psychiatry
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Defendant: University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery
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Defendant: University of Utah Psychiatric Neurosurgery/ DBS Committee
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Defendant: Dr. Brent M. Kious
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Defendant: Robert W. Payne
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Defendant: Kelley M. Marsden
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