Drone v. Nilsestuen et al
| Lee Drone |
| Judge Ryan D. Nilsestuen, Paula Goodman, Attorney Joseph J. Klein and Attorney Allen S. Porter |
| WI Attorney General Josh Kaul |
| 3:2026cv00539 |
| June 10, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin |
| Anita Marie Boor |
| James D Peterson |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
| None |
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| Filing 54 Case transferred in from District of California Northern; Case Number 5:25-cv-09580. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (jef) |
| Case electronically transferred to the Western District of Wisconsin (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/10/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
Filing 53
ORDER DISMISSING-IN-PART AND TRANSFERRING-IN-PART FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS. The claims for damages against Judge Nilsestuen are DISMISSED without leave to amend. The Court TRANSFERS the rest of the claims to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The pending motions to dismiss are terminated as moot without prejudice to refiling in the Western District of Wisconsin. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee on 6/5/2026. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 52 Supplemental Brief re #49 Order,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, Plaintiffs Supplemental Brief Regarding Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed byLee Drone. (Related document(s) #49 ) (Drone, Lee) (Filed on 5/4/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 51 Supplemental Brief re #49 Order,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, filed byRyan D. Nilsestuen. (Related document(s) #49 ) (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 5/4/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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Filing 50
ORDER: On April 21, 2026, Plaintiff Lee Drone sent an email to the Court seeking clarification of the Court's order regarding supplemental briefing. See Drone v. Nilsestuen et al., No. 25-cv-09580-EKL, ECF No. 49. Opposing counsel was copied on the email. The Court clarifies that it only requests supplemental briefing in Drone v. Nilsestuen et al., No. 25-cv-09580-EKL, not in the related case, Drone v. Bear et al., No. 5:25-cv-09583-EKL. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ekllc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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Filing 49
ORDER REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING. The April 22, 2026 hearing on defendants' motions to dismiss is VACATED. The Court may reset the hearing after supplemental briefing concludes. The initial case management conference set for that day is also VACATED. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee on 4/20/2026. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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Filing 48
ORDER granting #37 Motion to Quash. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 47 REPLY (re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ) filed byRyan D. Nilsestuen. (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 4/15/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 46 REPLY (re #37 MOTION to Quash Service of Process or to Dismiss Complaint ) filed byJosh Kaul. (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 4/15/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 45 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTIONS HEARING BY ZOOM AND REQUIRING REGISTRATION. Motion Hearing as to all pending motions in Case No. 5:25-cv-09580-EKL and Case No. 5:25-cv-09583-EKL reset for 4/22/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only before Judge Eumi K. Lee. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom meeting. All counsel to appear by Zoom.Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who will be present at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at [email protected] no later than 4/20/2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/9/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 44 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Josh Kaul, Ryan D. Nilsestuen. (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 4/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 43 Declaration of Andre Fontana in Support of #37 MOTION to Quash Service of Process or to Dismiss Complaint, #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byJosh Kaul, Ryan D. Nilsestuen. (Related document(s) #37 , #36 ) (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 4/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 42 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #37 MOTION to Quash Service of Process or to Dismiss Complaint ) filed byLee Drone. (Drone, Lee) (Filed on 4/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 41 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ) filed byLee Drone. (Drone, Lee) (Filed on 4/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 40 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Lee Drone. (Drone, Lee) (Filed on 4/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 39 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Paula Goodman, Joseph J. Klein, Allen S. Porter. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 4/6/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Ellen Valentik Leonida on behalf of Josh Kaul, Ryan D. Nilsestuen (Leonida, Ellen) (Filed on 3/25/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 37 MOTION to Quash Service of Process or to Dismiss Complaint filed by Josh Kaul. Motion Hearing set for 4/29/2026 10:30 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 7, 4th Floor before Judge Eumi K. Lee. Responses due by 4/8/2026. Replies due by 4/15/2026. (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 3/25/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Ryan D. Nilsestuen. Motion Hearing set for 4/29/2026 10:30 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 7, 4th Floor before Judge Eumi K. Lee. Responses due by 4/8/2026. Replies due by 4/15/2026. (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 3/25/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Andre Fontana on behalf of Josh Kaul (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 3/25/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Andre Fontana on behalf of Ryan D. Nilsestuen (Fontana, Andre) (Filed on 3/25/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 33 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lee Drone. Wisconsin Attorney General served on 3/4/2026. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/9/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 32 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lee Drone. Ryan D. Nilsestuen served on 3/4/2026, answer due 4/3/2026. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/9/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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Filing 31
ORDER granting **AS MODIFIED** #29 Motion for Extension of Time to Effect Service. Service deadline extended to March 27, 2026. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 30 Summons Issued as to Ryan D. Nilsestuen and Wisconsin Attorney General (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 29 Consolidated Notice of Withdrawal of #26 Motion for Entry of Default and MOTION to Extend Time to Effect Proper Service filed by Lee Drone (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lee Drone re #26 MOTION for Entry of Default, #27 Notice. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Non-Appearance filed by Lee Drone. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Entry of Default filed by Lee Drone. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2026) Modified on 2/5/2026 (krp, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 25 REPLY in Support (re #22 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction)) filed by Joseph J. Klein. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 1/20/2026) Modified on 1/23/2026 (slh, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 24 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #22 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Replace Doc #20) filed by Lee Drone. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 23 REPLY BRIEF in Support (re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction) filed by Paula Goodman, Allen S. Porter. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 1/2/2026) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 22 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Replaces Doc #20 filed by Joseph J. Klein. Motion Hearing set for 4/22/2026 10:00 AM before Judge Eumi K. Lee. Responses due by 1/13/2026. Replies due by 1/20/2026. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/30/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| #Electronic filing error. Incorrect Hearing Date Calendared. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: #20 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Joseph J. Klein (kam2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/30/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 21 Brief re #20 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed byJoseph J. Klein. (Related document(s) #20 ) (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/29/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Joseph J. Klein. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 4/22/2025 10:00 AM. Responses due by 1/12/2026. Replies due by 1/20/2026. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/29/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lee Drone (exl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/26/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 18 REPLY (re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ) filed byLee Drone. (exl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/26/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 17 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTIONS HEARINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES. Joint Case Management Statements due by 4/8/2026. Motions Hearings and Initial Case Management Conferences reset for 4/22/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 7, 4th Floor before Judge Eumi K. Lee. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/17/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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Filing 16
RELATED CASE ORDER. Case No. 25-cv-9583-BLF is related to Case No. 25-cv-9580-EKL and shall be reassigned to Judge Eumi K. Lee. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee on 12/17/2025. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/17/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 15 SUA SPONTE REFERRAL FOR PURPOSE OF DETERMINING RELATIONSHIP. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on December 12, 2025. (blflc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lee Drone. Allen S. Porter served on 11/20/2025, answer due 12/11/2025. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/11/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 13 Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Replace Doc #11 filed by Paula Goodman, Allen S. Porter. Responses due by 12/26/2025. Replies due by 1/2/2026. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/11/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 12 Brief re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed byPaula Goodman, Allen S. Porter. (Related document(s) #11 ) (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/11/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Paula Goodman, Allen S. Porter. Responses due by 12/26/2025. Replies due by 1/2/2026. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/11/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Allen Steven Porter. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/11/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Dan Roth on behalf of Paula Goodman (Roth, Dan) (Filed on 12/10/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21428871.) filed by Paula Goodman, Allen S. Porter. (Porter, A.) (Filed on 12/8/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 7 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES FOLLOWING REASSIGNMENT. Case Management Statement due by 3/25/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/8/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Eumi K. Lee. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom meeting.Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who will be present at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at [email protected] no later than 4/6/2026 at 5:00 PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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Filing 6
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned using a proportionate, random and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Eumi K. Lee. Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins no longer assigned to the case. Counsel are instructed that all future filings shall bear the updated judicial initials immediately after the case number. Counsel are reminded to verify the location of the judge on the court website. All hearing and trial dates presently scheduled are vacated. However, existing briefing schedules for motions remain unchanged. Motions must be renoticed for hearing before the judge to whom the case has been reassigned, but the renoticing of the hearing does not affect the prior briefing schedule. Other deadlines such as those for ADR compliance and discovery cutoff also remain unchanged. Mark B. Busby Clerk, United States District Court (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) (jnk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.]
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| Filing 5 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge.You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND WILL BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi for Discovery. (jnk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Paula Goodman, Joseph J. Klein, Ryan D. Nilsestuen, Allen S. Porter. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/7/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 3 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge filed by Lee Drone. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/7/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/28/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/4/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Jose - Videoconference Only. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2025)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY, INJUNCTIVE, AND MONETARY RELIEF AND JURY TRIAL DEMAND against Paula Goodman, Joseph J. Klein, Ryan D. Nilsestuen, Allen S. Porter, (Filing Fee: $405.00, Receipt Number 511019590). Filed by Lee Drone. Consent/Declination due by 11/20/2025. (Attachments: #1 Complaint - part 2, #2 Complaint - part 3, #3 Complaint - part 4, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Filing Fee Receipt)(tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/10/2026.] |
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