Rindal et al v. State of Washington et al
Plaintiff: Steven Michael Rindal and Dorothy J Rindal
Defendant: Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State of Washington, WSDOT, WDFW, Nicholas W Brown, Carly R Johnson, Matthew D Huot, Kevin Murphy and DOE Contractors 1-10
Case Number: 2:2026cv00971
Filed: March 23, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Office: Seattle Office
Presiding Judge: Lauren King
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: 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 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 JUDGMENT BY COURT. For the reasons stated in the Court's 4/16/2026 Order, Dkt. No. #6 , judgment is entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiffs. (KRA) (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Because the Rindals have failed to show cause, the Court DISMISSES their case for the reasons set forth in the Court's prior order. Dkt. No. #5 . Signed by Judge Lauren King. (KRA) (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS)
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER denying #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs motion for a temporary restraining order, Dkt. No. 2, and ORDERS Plaintiffs to show cause by April 13, 2026 why the Court should not dismiss this case under the doctrine of res judicata. Signed by Judge Lauren King.(SKM) (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS) Modified re mailout information on 3/24/2026 (KRA).
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 LETTER to Filers re case number and Judge assignment. (LRS) Modified on 3/24/2026 Plaintiffs notified via USPS (LRS).
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiffs Dorothy J Rindal, Steven Michael Rindal. Noting Date 3/23/2026, (LRS)
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND (Summons(es) not received to issue) (Receipt # 200009726) filed by Dorothy J Rindal, Steven Michael Rindal. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LRS)

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Defendant: Washington State Department of Transportation
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Defendant: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Defendant: Carly R Johnson
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Defendant: Matthew D Huot
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Defendant: Kevin Murphy
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Defendant: DOE Contractors 1-10
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Plaintiff: Steven Michael Rindal
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