Dawson et al v. State of Washington et al
Plaintiff: Joseph Dawson, John Nordlund, Alan Dennis Vickery, David Reichert, Andrew Wilson, Jerald Birt, Marilyn Curtis, Michael Duchemin and John Zimmaro
Defendant: Kathryn Leathers and Mike Pellicciotti
Case Number: 2:2026cv01469
Filed: April 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Jamal N Whitehead
Nature of Suit: Constitutional - State Statute
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER: At the parties' request, an extension of time to file the joint status report is granted. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 9/25/2026, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 10/9/2026, Joint Status Report due by 10/23/2026, Failure to adhere to this deadline may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. Authorized by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (GC)
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER re #12 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Ryan M Tosi for Kathryn Leathers, Mike Pellicciotti, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(PS)
June 23, 2026 Filing 12 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Ryan M. Tosi FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Kathryn Leathers, Mike Pellicciotti (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9776364 (Mitchell, Robert)
June 23, 2026 Attorneys Philip M Guess and Peter Anthony Talevich added for Kathryn Leathers and Mike Pellicciotti; per #11 Notice of Appearance. (KRA)
June 18, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Robert B Mitchell on behalf of Defendants Kathryn Leathers, Mike Pellicciotti. (Mitchell, Robert)
June 18, 2026 Filing 10 Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Mike Pellicciotti. (KRA)
June 16, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT entitled Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against defendant(s) Kathryn Leathers, Mike Pellicciotti filed by Andrew Wilson, Alan Dennis Vickery, Jerald Birt, Michael Duchemin, John Nordlund, Marilyn Curtis, John Zimmaro, Joseph Dawson, David Reichert. (Attachments: #1 Summons Proposed Summons to Mike Pellicciotti in his official capacity as Washington State Treasurer)(Berman, Steve)
June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 7/2/2026, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 7/16/2026, Joint Status Report due by 7/23/2026, signed by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (GC)
May 18, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Aaron J. Fickes on behalf of Defendants Kathryn Leathers, State of Washington, State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems. (Fickes, Aaron)
May 12, 2026 Filing 6 MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. Case reassigned to Judge Jamal N Whitehead for all further proceedings. (TF)
May 5, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 5/12/2026. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (AQ)
May 5, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney David Moon on behalf of Defendants Kathryn Leathers, State of Washington, State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems. (Moon, David)
May 5, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Andrew John Krawczyk on behalf of Defendant State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems, Kathryn Leathers and State of Washington. (Krawczyk, Andrew) Modified on 5/5/2026 to add additional party names to docket text (CDA).
May 1, 2026 Filing 2 Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Kathryn Leathers, State of Washington, State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons) (RE)
May 1, 2026 Hon. Michelle L. Peterson added. (RE)
April 30, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against defendant(s) Kathryn Leathers, State of Washington, State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (Receipt # AWAWDC-9652053) Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Jerald Birt(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Marilyn Curtis(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Joseph Dawson(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Michael Duchemin(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party John Nordlund(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party David Reichert(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Alan Dennis Vickery(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party Andrew Wilson(pty:pla), Attorney Steve W. Berman added to party John Zimmaro(pty:pla) filed by Andrew Wilson, Alan Dennis Vickery, Jerald Birt, Michael Duchemin, John Nordlund, Marilyn Curtis, John Zimmaro, Joseph Dawson, David Reichert. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons)(Berman, Steve)

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Plaintiff: Joseph Dawson
Represented By: Steve W. Berman
Represented By: Moses Immanuel Jehng
Represented By: Craig R Spiegel
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Plaintiff: John Nordlund
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Plaintiff: Alan Dennis Vickery
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Plaintiff: David Reichert
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Plaintiff: Andrew Wilson
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Plaintiff: Jerald Birt
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Plaintiff: Marilyn Curtis
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Plaintiff: Michael Duchemin
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Plaintiff: John Zimmaro
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Defendant: Kathryn Leathers
Represented By: Robert B Mitchell
Represented By: Philip M Guess
Represented By: Peter Anthony Talevich
Represented By: David Moon
Represented By: Andrew John Krawczyk
Represented By: Aaron J. Fickes
Represented By: Ryan M Tosi
Represented By: Ryan M Tosi
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Defendant: Mike Pellicciotti
Represented By: Robert B Mitchell
Represented By: Philip M Guess
Represented By: Peter Anthony Talevich
Represented By: Ryan M Tosi
Represented By: Ryan M Tosi
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