Civil Rights Lawsuit
Kramer, As an Individual on His Own Behalf, and As Parent and Friend of J.K., a Minor Child v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District
Kramer, As an Individual on His Own Behalf, and As Parent and Friend of J.K., a Minor Child v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, D. Colorado. The case is currently open in the federal court system.
- Court
- District Court, D. Colorado (D. Colo.)
Official Court Website → - Docket number
- 1:26-cv-01335
- Cause
- 42:1983(v)(p) - Violation of Due Process & Equal Protection
42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law) - Nature of suit
- 448 Civil Rights: Education
Civil-rights claims arising in education. - Jurisdiction
- Federal Question
- Jury demand
- Plaintiff
- Date filed
- 03/30/2026
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
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#1 · Notice of Removal by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity from Arapahoe County District Court, Case Number 2026CV30826. , Filed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. (Case, Michael)
- Exhibit a - Plaintiff's Complaint and Jury Demand
- Exhibit B - Plaintiff Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Exhibit C - Plaintiff Summons to Ccsd
- Exhibit D - Plaintiff Summons to David Benedict
- Exhibit E - Plaintiff Summons to Larry Bull
- Exhibit F - Plaintiff Summons to Andre Bala
- Exhibit G - Plaintiff Summons to Raymond Valdez
- Exhibit H - Arapahoe County District Court Delay Reduction Order
- Exhibit I - Entry of Appearance of M. Brent Case
- Exhibit J - Register of Actions and Party Information
- Civil Cover Sheet Defendants Federal Civil Case Cover Sheet
- #2 · Waiver of Service Returned Executed by David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity, Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District, Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity. David Benedict, in His Individual and Official Capacity Waiver Sent on 3/30/2026, Answer Due 5/29/2026; Andre Bala, in His Individual and Official Capacity Waiver Sent on 3/30/2026, Answer Due 5/29/2026; Raymond Valdez, in His Individual and Official Capacity Waiver Sent on 3/30/2026, Answer Due 5/29/2026; Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District Waiver Sent on 3/30/2026, Answer Due 5/29/2026; Larry Bull, in His Individual and Official Capacity Waiver Sent on 3/30/2026, Answer Due 5/29/2026. (Case, Michael) 03/30/2026 Request Document
- #10 · Appear 04/01/2026 Request Document
- #9 · Order 04/01/2026 Request Document
- #14 · Disqualify Counsel 05/01/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order 05/04/2026 Request Document
- Memorandum 05/20/2026 Request Document
- Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge 05/20/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order 05/26/2026 Request Document
- #25 · Leave 05/29/2026 Request Document
- #26 · Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 05/29/2026 Request Document
- Order on Motion for Leave 06/01/2026 Request Document
- #28 · Order on Motion to Disqualify Counsel 06/02/2026 Request Document
- #29 · Scheduling Order 06/02/2026 Request Document
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What is Kramer, As an Individual on His Own Behalf, and As Parent and Friend of J.K., a Minor Child v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District?
Kramer, As an Individual on His Own Behalf, and As Parent and Friend of J.K., a Minor Child v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, D. Colorado. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, D. Colorado, docket number 1:26-cv-01335.
When was the case filed?
Kramer, As an Individual on His Own Behalf, and As Parent and Friend of J.K., a Minor Child v. Cherry Creek School District No. 5, a School District was filed on 03/30/2026. The case is currently open.
What law is the case brought under?
The docket lists the cause as 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law).
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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 73116086).