Horton v. State of Utah et al
| Donald Troy Horton |
| State of Utah, Michael Cortez, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah Department of Public Safety, Governor of Utah and MDQ Towing |
| 2:2026cv00617 |
| July 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Dustin B Pead |
| Ted Stewart |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 11
OBJECTION to #10 Report and Recommendations filed by Donald Troy Horton. (mh)
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Filing 10
AMENDED REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Mr. Horton's #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis be GRANTED. Mr. Horton's #7 Motion for Private Hearing In Chambers be DENIED as MOOT. Mr. Horton's action be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B). Any objection to the Amended Report and Recommendation must be filed within fourteen (14) days of service. Failure to object may be considered a waiver of objections upon subsequent review. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 8/24/2026. (mh)
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Filing 9
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Because Mr. Horton's complaint and his "Summary Statement w Affidavit; Claims: & Remedy Following To Resolve" fail to state a claim for relief, and further opportunities to amend would be futile, this court RECOMMENDS that the District Court DISMISS Plaintiff's action WITHOUT PREJUDICE pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B). Any objection to the Report and Recommendation must be filed within fourteen (14) days of service. Failure to object may be considered a waiver of objections upon subsequent review. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 8/12/2026. (mh)
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Filing 8
Summary Statement w AFFIDAVIT ; Claims: & Remedy Following to Resolve filed by Donald Troy Horton. (mh)
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Filing 7
MOTION for Hearing Privately in Chambers filed by Plaintiff Donald Troy Horton. Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(mh)
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Filing 6
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 Ted Stewart and Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead. Magistrate Judge is automatically referred under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(B) Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead no longer assigned as the presiding judge to the case. Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(mh)
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Filing 5
MEMORANDUM DECISION and ORDER temporarily granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis & Order Allowing Plaintiff to Amend Complaint: Mr. Horton is ordered to file an amended complaint by August 11, 2026. The words Amended Complaint should appear in the caption of the documents. Once filed, the court will screen the proposed amended complaint under 28 U.S.C. 1915 and DUCivR 3-2(b). Mr. Hortons failure to file an amended complaint may result in dismissal of this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 07/20/2026. (sg)
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Filing 4
ORDER temporarily granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Because Plaintiff is temporarily granted leave to proceed without paying the filing fee, the court will screen Plaintiffs complaint under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e) and Local Civil Rule DUCivR 3-2 (b). The Clerks Office is directed to provide Plaintiff with the e-mail filing and electronic notification form for unrepresented parties. The time to serve the complaint is tolled under further order of the court. If the action is allowed to proceed, the court will order service of process on the Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 07/03/2026. (sg)
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Filing 3
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 Donald Troy Horton. Form due by 7/28/2026. (mh)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Received by the court on: 7/2/2026) filed by Plaintiff Donald Troy Horton. (bg)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Michael Cortez, Governor of Utah, MDQ Towing, State of Utah, Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol (Originally received by the court on 7/2/2026). (Fee Status: IFP Pending) filed by Donald Troy Horton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Civil Cover Sheet ) Assigned to Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead (bg)
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