Royalblood v. Hunter et al
Plaintiff: Kevin Dewayne Taylor, Jr and King Rasta Royalblood, I
Defendant: James Hunter, Anne Keeney and King County
Case Number: 2:2026cv02497
Filed: July 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Tiffany M Cartwright
Referring Judge: David W Christel
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 24, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants James Hunter, Anne Keeney, King County with JURY DEMAND filed by King Rasta Royalblood, I. **14 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY** (BKP)
August 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER DECLINING SERVICE. Because of the deficiencies identified above, the Court declines to direct Plaintiff's complaint be served on Defendants. Plaintiff is directed to show cause why this case should not be dismissed. In the alternative, Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint curing the noted deficiencies on or before September 18, 2026. Signed by Judge David W. Christel. (Attachments: #1 Complaint Form)**15 PAGE(S), PRINT ALL**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(MW)
August 14, 2026 Filing 7 COMPLAINT against defendant(s) City of Seattle, James Hunter, Anne Keeney with JURY DEMAND (Receipt # IFP Granted) filed by Kevin Dewayne Taylor, Jr.**10 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(MW)
August 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER GRANTING #5 APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND DIRECTING INSTITUTION TO CALCULATE, COLLECT, AND FORWARD PAYMENTS (cc: Plaintiff, DOC, WAWD Finance, WSP). Signed by Judge David W. Christel. **2 PAGE(S), PRINT ALL**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(MW)
July 21, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis before Judge David W. Christel filed by Kevin Dewayne Taylor, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Trust Account, #2 Proposed 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint)**DO NOT PRINT**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(CDA) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/22/2026 with redacted DOB) (CDA).
July 21, 2026 Filing 4 Prison Trust Account Statement **7 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(PS) (Main Document 4 replaced on 7/22/2026 with redacted DOB) (CDA).
July 21, 2026 IFP deficiency corrected re #3 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter, #4 Prison Trust Account Statement **DO NOT PRINT**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(PS)
July 15, 2026 Filing 3 Notice of Filing Deficiency re #1 Application,. ***Action Required*** Prison Trust Account Statement.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 8/14/2026 to correct IFP application **1 PAGE(S), PRINT ALL**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(MIH)
July 13, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Kevin Dewayne Taylor, Jr. (Attachments: #1 PROPOSED 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint)**13 PAGE(S), PRINT NEF ONLY**(Kevin Taylor, Prisoner ID: 448604)(MIH)

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