Case: Hiehle v. Aber

COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10494448)Attorney Jason Matthew Kosloski added to party Terriaane Paige Hiehle(pty:pla), Attorney Jason Matthew Kosloski added to party Katrina Lile(pty:pla), Attorney Jason Matthew Kosloski added to party Kimberli Lashaway(pty:pla), filed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terriaane Paige Hiehle.(Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10494572), filed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terriaane Paige Hiehle.(Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Administrative Notice: Duplicate document filing. No action required. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

Administrative Notice: Duplicate filing fee received. Financial notified and a refund is pending. (Text Only Entry) (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 2 Complaint, 1 Complaint, filed by attorney Jason Kosloski. Attorney or pro se has used an incorrect signature format in violation of D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 4.3(a) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. In the future, the filer must affix an electronic s/signature and s/followed by a typed, not an inked, signature to all future documents.(Text Only Entry) (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley for Initial Review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1 (b). Text Only Entry. (eguth, ) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

ORDER DRAWING CASE by Magistrate Judge Richard T. Gurley on 8/15/2025. After review pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1, the Court has determined that this case does not appear to be appropriate for summary dismissal. Therefore, the case will be drawn to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. See D.C.COLO.LCivR 8.1(c). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this case be DRAWN to a presiding judge and, if applicable, to a magistrate judge. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella for all further proceedings. All future pleadings shall be designated to 25-cv-02531-KAS). (ggill, ) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (ggill, ) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Jacob Harris by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to La Plata County, Colorado by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to La Plata County Sheriff's Office by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Michael Slade by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Sean Smith by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Edward Aber by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Administrative Notice: Summons 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 do not have a full caption and will not be issued. (Text Only Entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Edward Aber by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to La Plata County, Colorado by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to La Plata County Sheriff's Office by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Sean Smith by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Michael Slade by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS REQUEST as to Jacob Harris by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons) (agarc, ) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Edward Aber served on 8/27/2025, answer due 9/17/2025; Edward (I) Aber served on 8/27/2025, answer due 9/17/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. La Plata County, Colorado waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. La Plata County Sheriff's Office waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. Sean Smith waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025; Sean (I) Smith waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. Jacob Harris waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. Michael Slade waiver sent on 9/4/2025, answer due 11/3/2025. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Kimberli Lashaway, Katrina Lile, Terrianne Paige Hiehle. (Kosloski, Jason) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Philip G. Fairbanks on behalf of Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli LashawayAttorney Philip G. Fairbanks added to party Terrianne Paige Hiehle(pty:pla), Attorney Philip G. Fairbanks added to party Katrina Lile(pty:pla), Attorney Philip G. Fairbanks added to party Kimberli Lashaway(pty:pla) (Fairbanks, Philip) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Bartley K. Hagerman on behalf of Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli LashawayAttorney Bartley K. Hagerman added to party Terrianne Paige Hiehle(pty:pla), Attorney Bartley K. Hagerman added to party Katrina Lile(pty:pla), Attorney Bartley K. Hagerman added to party Kimberli Lashaway(pty:pla) (Hagerman, Bartley) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by M. Austin Mehr on behalf of Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli LashawayAttorney M. Austin Mehr added to party Terrianne Paige Hiehle(pty:pla), Attorney M. Austin Mehr added to party Katrina Lile(pty:pla), Attorney M. Austin Mehr added to party Kimberli Lashaway(pty:pla) (Mehr, M.) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

NOTICE OF PRO SE E-FILING PRIVILEGES: Defendant, Edward Aber, sought and received e-filing privileges on 9/17/2025. No contact information for this party was available on the docket prior to the request for e-filing privileges. The following contact information has therefore been imported from PACER: mailing address 1908 Eastlawn Avenue Durango, CO 81301 ;phone number 970-759-2375 ;email address aberej33@gmail.com. All further service will be effectuated electronically via CM/ECF to the email address of record.(Text Only Entry) (dgumb, ) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

NOTICE of Filing of Unopposed Motion to Consolidate in Civil Action 25-cv-02763-GPG-KAS by Interested Party C. B. (Wiese Valiant, Katie) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases and To Set a briefing Schedule for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel by Interested Parties R. C., J. E., S. H., A. H., M. J., J. L., M. N., E. P., S. R., M. S., A. S., N. T., K. T., R. W., I. W., J. W., C. B.. (Wiese Valiant, Katie) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases and To Set a briefing Schedule for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel by Defendant Edward Aber. (Aber, Edward) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 18 September 2025.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion 36 is GRANTED. Defendant Edward Aber shall have until October 17, 2025, to answer or otherwise respond to the operative complaint. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(cmadr, ) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Plaintiffs Terrianne Paige Hiehle, Katrina Lile, Kimberli Lashaway. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 C B Complaint 25-2763, # 2 Proposed Order (PDF Only))(Fairbanks, Philip) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 C B Complaint 25-2763

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MINUTE ORDER. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the deadline to file the Consent/Non-Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form [#8] is October 24, 2025. Entered by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 10/8/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (kaslc6, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by David James Goldfarb on behalf of La Plata County, Colorado, Sean (I) Smith, Michael Slade, Jacob Harris, Sean Smith, La Plata County Sheriff's OfficeAttorney David James Goldfarb added to party La Plata County, Colorado(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Sean (I) Smith(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Michael Slade(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Jacob Harris(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party Sean Smith(pty:dft), Attorney David James Goldfarb added to party La Plata County Sheriff's Office(pty:dft) (Goldfarb, David) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Abbey Nicole Derechin on behalf of La Plata County, Colorado, Sean (I) Smith, Michael Slade, Jacob Harris, Sean Smith, La Plata County Sheriff's OfficeAttorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party La Plata County, Colorado(pty:dft), Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party Sean (I) Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party Michael Slade(pty:dft), Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party Jacob Harris(pty:dft), Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party Sean Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Abbey Nicole Derechin added to party La Plata County Sheriff's Office(pty:dft) (Derechin, Abbey) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Terrianne Paige Hiehle All parties do not consent.. (Mehr, Kevin) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 14 October 2025. This case was assigned to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c). The signed Consent/Non-Consent Form 42 indicates that at least one party has declined to consent. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case shall be assigned to a District Judge under D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(c)(8) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1(a).(Case randomly reassigned to District Judge Gordon P Gallagher for all further proceedings. All future pleadings shall be designated: 25-cv-02531-GPG.) For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other specifically-referred motions, and (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions. Court levsponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the recommendation or informal request of the magistrate judge or on the request of the parties by motion, this court may direct the parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding. by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/10/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (sphil, ) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

First MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/17/25 by Defendant Edward Aber. (Aber, Edward) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/17/25 by Defendant Edward Aber. (Aber, Edward) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

MEMORANDUM regarding 45 First MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/17/25 filed by Edward Aber, and 46 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/17/25 filed by Edward Aber. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/17/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry (dclem) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Memorandum

MINUTE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 20 October 2025. It is hereby ordered that Defendant Edward Aber's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading 45 is denied without prejudice to refiling in the proper case. Defendant Edward Aber's Motion for Extension of Time (2nd) to File Responsive Pleading 46 is granted. Defendant Aber shall have until November 17, 2025, to answer or otherwise respond to the operative complaint. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record.(agryan) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

ORDER granting 38 Unopposed Motion to Consolidate Cases. ORDERED that 25-cv-02763-GPG-KAS is consolidated with 25-cv-02531-GPG-KAS. All future filings in these consolidated actions shall be made exclusively in the lead case, number 25-cv-02531-GPG-KAS. It is further Ordered that 35 is DENIED as MOOT. It is further Ordered that the Parties SHALL jointly contact United States Magistrate Judge Starnella within ten (10) days to set a briefing schedule on the issue of appointment of interim class counsel. So Ordered by District Judge Gordon P Gallagher on 10/30/2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry(sphil, ) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint, by Defendants Jacob Harris, La Plata County Sheriff's Office, La Plata County, Colorado, Michael Slade, Sean Smith, Sean (I) Smith. (Seldin, Christopher) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases AND Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases

MEMORANDUM regarding 50 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint, filed by La Plata County, Colorado, Sean (I) Smith, Michael Slade, Sean Smith, Jacob Harris, La Plata County Sheriff's Office. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on October 31, 2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry. (gpglc3) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Defendants Jacob Harris, La Plata County Sheriff's Office, La Plata County, Colorado, Michael Slade, Sean Smith, Sean (I) Smith. (Seldin, Christopher) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

ORDER granting 52 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Court Orders that Defendants La Plata County; La Plata County Sheriffs Office; Sean Smith;Michael Slade; and Jacob Harris shall have leave to file a single consolidated motion to dismiss on behalf of the defendants name in this Order which shall not exceed 30 pages in length.By District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher on October 31, 2025. For all non-e-filer pro se parties, a copy of this document has been sent via U.S. Mail to the mailing address of record. Text Only Entry. (gpglc3) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages