M.J.O. v. Juab School District et al
| M.J.O. |
| Darren Mecham, Juab School District, Kodey Hughes, Royd Darrington and Darren Meacham |
| 2:2026cv00346 |
| April 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| David Barlow |
| Jared C Bennett |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 29 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Johnston, Nicole) |
Filing 28
ORDER granting #26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply #25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Response due by 10/19/2026. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 10/6/2026. (bg)
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| Filing 27 Motions No Longer Referred: #26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. District Judge David Barlow will handle the motion. (edl) |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Johnston, Nicole) |
| Filing 25 Plaintiff's MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #17 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff M.J.O.. (Schmutz, Evan) |
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Filing 24
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's deadline to respond is extended to September 21, 2026. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 08/14/2026. No attached document. (edl)
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| Filing 23 Motions No Longer Referred: #22 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #17 Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. District Judge David Barlow will handle the motion. (edl) |
| Filing 22 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #17 Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff M.J.O.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Schmutz, Evan) |
| Filing 21 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 David Barlow and Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Magistrate Judge is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C636(b)(1)(A). Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. (mh) |
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Filing 20
ORDER granting #16 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. The court HEREBY ORDERS that Exhibits A-D to Defendants' partial motion to dismiss Plaintiff's amended complaint shall remain under seal until further order of the court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 7/31/26. (jwt)
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| Filing 19 RECEIVED Notice of Presiding Magistrate Judge Assignment Form from Plaintiff M.J.O.. (mh) |
| Filing 18 **SEALED DOCUMENT** re #17 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support , #16 MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren MechamNOTE: Filer is instructed to serve the sealed document on all other parties.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (A) March 20, 2025, Email to Parents, #2 Exhibit (B) March 21, 2025, Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges, #3 Exhibit (C) March 24, 2025, Updated Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges_Redacted, #4 Exhibit (D) March 28, 2025, Determination Letter)(Johnston, Nicole) |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham. (Johnston, Nicole) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnston, Nicole) |
| Filing 15 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 Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham, Plaintiff M.J.O.. (mh) |
| Filing 14 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 Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham, Plaintiff M.J.O.. Form due by 7/31/2026. (mh) |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer - Answer deadline updated for Royd Darrington; Kodey Hughes; Juab School District; Darren Mecham answer due 7/27/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 07/09/2026. (sg)
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| Filing 12 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #9 Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulated Motion to Extension of time) Attorney Nicole Johnston added to party Royd Darrington(pty:dft), Attorney Nicole Johnston added to party Kodey Hughes(pty:dft), Attorney Nicole Johnston added to party Juab School District(pty:dft), Attorney Nicole Johnston added to party Darren Mecham(pty:dft)(Johnston, Nicole) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Compliance with Docket Text Order by M.J.O. re #9 Amended Complaint, #10 Sealed Document (Schmutz, Evan) |
| Filing 10 **SEALED DOCUMENT** re #9 Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff M.J.O.NOTE: Filer is instructed to serve the sealed document on all other parties.. (Schmutz, Evan) |
| Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Mecham with Jury Demand. filed by M.J.O.. (Schmutz, Evan) |
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Filing 8
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Plaintiff filed this case using pseudonyms. Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(a) requires a complaint to name all the parties. Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(a); see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(a)(1) (requiring an action to "be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest"). However, with respect to Jane Doe, DUCivR 10-2(a)(1) provides that "[i]f a party seeks to proceed under a pseudonym, the party must contemporaneously file: (A) a Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym, which uses the pseudonym and includes the justification for the use of a pseudonym under applicable law; and (B) under seal, a Notice of Intention to Proceed Under a Pseudonym - Full Names, which includes the full name of each party seeking protection." Further, DUCivR 10-2(c)(1) provides that "[i]f the case originates in this court, then the party must file the motion and notice contemporaneously with the case-initiating document." Finally, with respect to M.J.O., DUCivR 10-2(a)(2) provides: "Compliance with [DUCivR] 10-2(a)(1) is not required if a party is proceeding under Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(a)(3). However, the party must file under seal a Notice of Full Names - Minor, which includes the full name of each minor, deceased or living. The notice is required to allow the court to conduct a conflict check." Plaintiff failed to comply with those requirements. Therefore, on or before 05/12/2026, Plaintiff must fully comply with the requirements of DUCivR 10-2. If Plaintiff does not comply, this case may be dismissed for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Nat'l Commodity & Barter Ass'n, Nat'l Commodity Exch. v. Gibbs, 886 F.2d 1240, 1245 (10th Cir. 1989) ("Absent permission by the district court to proceed anonymously, and under such other conditions as the court may impose (such as requiring disclosure of their true identity under seal), the federal courts lack jurisdiction over . . . unnamed parties, as a case has not been commenced with respect to them."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 04/28/2026. (docket text order; no attached document) (jcd)
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| Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to Juab School District. 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. (bg) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Kodey Hughes. 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. (bg) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued Electronically as to Darren Mecham. 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. (bg) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued Electronically as to Royd Darrington. 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. (bg) |
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Filing 3
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 04/24/2026. (sg)
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| Filing 2 NOTICE OF INELIGIBLE ATTORNEY -Attorney Colin P. Schmutz, for Plaintiff M.J.O., has been notified that he/she is not in active status or has not been admitted to practice in this court and can not practice before this court. (bg) |
| Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00346-JCB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (bg) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Royd Darrington, Kodey Hughes, Juab School District, Darren Meacham (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5768332) filed by M.J.O.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Schmutz, Evan) |
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