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Larry J. Crown (No. 013133)

E-mail: ljc@jhc-law.com

Elan S. Mizrahi (No. 017388)

E-mail: esm@jhc-law.com 

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049

Telephone: 602-234-7800

Facsimile: 602-277-5595

Court Documents: docket@jhc-law.com 

Attorneys for Defendants

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE OTTERMAN, 

husband and wife; JOHN and JANE DOES 

I-X; BLACK and WHITE CORPORATIONS 

I-X, inclusive,

Defendants.

Case No.: CV2013-096393

DEFENDANTS’ DEMAND FOR JURY 

TRIAL

(Assigned to the Hon. David K. Udall)

Defendants City of Surprise and J.J. Otterman, by and through their undersigned 

counsel, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 38(c), Ariz.R.Civ.P., hereby demand a trial by 

jury in the above-entitled action.

DATED this 7

th

 day of February, 2014.

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

/s/ Elan S. Mizrahi

LARRY J. CROWN

ELAN S. MIZRAHI

Attorneys for Defendants City of Surprise and 

Otterman

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Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

M. Marchand, Deputy

2/7/2014 3:30:00 PM

Filing ID 5698792

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ORIGINAL of the foregoing filed 

electronically via AZTurboCourt on 

this 7

th

 day of February, 2014 with:

The Clerk of the Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

201 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2243

COPY of the foregoing delivered 

electronically this 7

th

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2014 to:

The Honorable David K. Udall

Maricopa County Superior Court

222 East Javelina – 2E

Mesa, AZ

COPY of the foregoing mailed on 

this 7

th

 day of February, 2014 to:

Charity Clark, Esq.

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ Karin A. Meister 

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Larry J. Crown (No. 013133)

E-mail: ljc@jhc-law.com

Elan S. Mizrahi (No. 017388)

E-mail: esm@jhc-law.com 

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049

Telephone: 602-234-7800

Facsimile: 602-277-5595

Court Documents: docket@jhc-law.com 

Attorneys for Defendants

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE OTTERMAN, 

husband and wife; JOHN and JANE DOES 

I-X; BLACK and WHITE CORPORATIONS 

I-X, inclusive,

Defendants.

Case No.: CV2013-096393

CERTIFICATE OF AGREEMENT 

REGARDING COMPULSORY 

ARBITRATION

(Assigned to the Hon. David K. Udall)

Defendants City of Surprise and J.J. Otterman, by and through their undersigned 

counsel, hereby certify that the largest award sought by the Plaintiff, including punitive 

damages but excluding interest, attorney’s fees and costs does exceed the limited set by 

Local Rule for compulsory arbitration. This case is not subject to compulsory arbitration, as 

provided by Rules 72 through 77 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure for Arbitration.

DATED this 7

th

 day of February, 2014.

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

/s/ Elan S. Mizrahi

LARRY J. CROWN

ELAN S. MIZRAHI

Attorneys for Defendants City of Surprise and 

Otterman

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

K. Dyer, Deputy

2/7/2014 3:26:00 PM

Filing ID 5698766

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ORIGINAL of the foregoing filed 

electronically via AZTurboCourt on 

this 7

th

 day of February, 2014 with:

The Clerk of the Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

201 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2243

COPY of the foregoing delivered 

electronically this 7

th

 day of February, 

2014 to:

The Honorable David K. Udall

Maricopa County Superior Court

222 East Javelina – 2E

Mesa, AZ

COPY of the foregoing mailed on 

this 7

th

 day of February, 2014 to:

Charity Clark, Esq.

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ Karin A. Meister 

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Larry J. Crown (No. 013133)

E-mail: ljc@jhc-law.com

Elan S. Mizrahi (No. 017388)

E-mail: esm@jhc-law.com 

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049

Telephone: 602-234-7800

Facsimile: 602-277-5595

Court Documents: docket@jhc-law.com 

Attorneys for Defendants

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE OTTERMAN, 

husband and wife; JOHN and JANE DOES 

I-X; BLACK and WHITE CORPORATIONS 

I-X, inclusive,

Defendants.

Case No.: CV2013-096393

DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO THE 

COMPLAINT

(Assigned to the Hon. David K. Udall)

Defendants City of Surprise and J.J. Otterman, by and through their undersigned 

counsel, and for their answer to Plaintiff’s Complaint, hereby allege as follows: 

1. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 1, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof.

2. Answering paragraph 2, Defendants admit the allegations contained therein.

3. Answering paragraph 3, Defendants admit that Officer Otterman was acting 

in his capacity as an employee of the City of Surprise regarding the subject matter of 

Plaintiff’s Complaint, but deny the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 3.

4. Answering paragraph 4, Defendants admit the allegations contained therein. 

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

K. Dyer, Deputy

2/7/2014 3:20:00 PM

Filing ID 5698847

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5. Answering paragraph 5, Defendants admit that Plaintiff submitted a Notice of 

Claim, but reserve the right to challenge the legal sufficiency of the same.

6. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph

7. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 7, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

8. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 8, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

9. Defendants admit that jurisdiction and venue are proper but deny the 

remaining allegations contained in paragraph 9.

COUNT I – NEGLIGENCE; GROSS NEGLIGENCE

10. Defendants incorporate all of their allegations in this Answer as if fully set 

forth herein.

11. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 11.

12. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 12.

13. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 13.

14. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 14.

15. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 15.

16. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 16.

17. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 17.

18. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 18.

19. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 19.

20. Defendants admit the allegations of paragraph 20.

21. Defendants admit the allegations of paragraph 21.

22. Defendants admit the allegation of paragraph 22 that Officer Boothe opined 

that Plaintiff was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Defendants deny the 

remaining allegations contained in paragraph 22.

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23. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 23, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

24. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 24.

25. Defendants admit the allegations in paragraph 25.

26. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 26.

27. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 8, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

28. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 8, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

29. Defendants have insufficient information to either admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 8, therefore deny the same and demand strict proof 

thereof. 

30. Defendants deny the allegations of paragraph 30.

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

1. Defendants deny any allegation not specifically admitted.

2. Plaintiff’s Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

3. Plaintiff’s damages, if any, were wholly or proximately caused or contributed 

to by Plaintiff’s own intentional and negligent conduct or the intentional or negligent 

conduct of persons or entities over which these answering Defendants have no control.

4. Defendants’ conduct was, at all times, lawful and within the appropriate 

standard of care.

5. Defendants did not breach any duty.

6. Plaintiff’s claims of damages lack causation.

7. Plaintiff has not been damaged.

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8. Plaintiff’s damages claim amount is speculative.

9. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate his damages.

10. Defendants are protected by absolute and qualified immunity.

11. Defendants are not liable pursuant to the immunity provisions of A.R.S. § 12-

820, et seq.

12. A.R.S. § 12-820.04 provides that neither public entities nor public employees 

are liable for punitive damages.

13. Defendants reserve and assert all affirmative defenses contained in Rules 8(c) 

and 12(b) Fed. R. Civ. P.

14. Officer Otterman acted with probable cause.

15. Officer Otterman used reasonable force under the totality of the 

circumstances under the Fourth Amendment and Graham v. Connor.

WHEREFORE, having fully answered Plaintiff’s Complaint, Defendants request that 

same be dismissed, that Plaintiff takes nothing thereby, for Defendants’ costs incurred 

herein pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-341, and for such other and further relief as this Court deems 

just and equitable under the circumstances.

DATED this 7

th

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JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.

/s/ Elan S. Mizrahi

LARRY J. CROWN

ELAN S. MIZRAHI

Attorneys for Defendants City of Surprise and 

Otterman

ORIGINAL of the foregoing filed 

electronically via AZTurboCourt on 

this 7

th

 day of February, 2014 with:

The Clerk of the Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

201 West Jefferson Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2243

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COPY of the foregoing delivered 

electronically this 7

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 day of February, 

2014 to:

The Honorable David K. Udall

Maricopa County Superior Court

222 East Javelina – 2E

Mesa, AZ

COPY of the foregoing mailed on 

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 day of February, 2014 to:

Charity Clark, Esq.

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ Karin A. Meister 

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Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

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4/11/2014 5:08:00 PM

Filing ID 5816733

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

JESSIE THORNTON, 

 Plaintiffs,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN and

JANE DOES I-X, BLACK; and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X; inclusive,

Defendants.

No. CV2013-096393

 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF 

COUNSEL WITHIN MARC J. 

VICTOR, P.C. FIRM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Attorney Richard A. Cruz, is hereby 

substituted for Charity Clark as counsel for Plaintiff in the above referenced case. 

Charity Clark is no longer with the firm. 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 27th day of August, 2014.

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

By: /s/ Richard A. Cruz

Marc J. Victor

Richard A. Cruz

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 South Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Telephone: (480) 455-5229

Fax: (480) 857-0150

Marc J. Victor – SBN 016064

Richard A. Cruz – SBN 023164

Richard@AttorneyforFreedom.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

K. Laird, Deputy

8/27/2014 1:18:00 PM

Filing ID 6078539

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ORIGINAL of the foregoing E-filed

this 27

th day of August, 2014, with:

Clerk of Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

COPY of the foregoing emailed

this 27

th day of August, 2014, to:

 

Larry J. Crown

Elan S. Mizrahi

Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP

2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004

ljc@jhc-law.com

esm@jhc-law.com

Attorneys for Defendants

/s/ Kathy Clements

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

JESSIE THORNTON, 

 Plaintiffs,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN and

JANE DOES I-X, BLACK; and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X; inclusive,

Defendants.

No. CV2013-096393

STIPULATED MOTION FOR 

EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE 

JOINT REPORT AND PROPOSED 

JOINT SCHEDULING ORDER

(Assigned to the Honorable David K. Udall)

The Parties stipulate and respectfully request, through their undersigned 

counsel, a forty-five (45) day extension of time to file their Joint Report and 

Proposed Scheduling Order. 

Plaintiff, Jessie Thornton (“Mr. Thornton”) is currently out of state and 

difficult to reach. Plaintiff’s counsel requires additional time to communicate and 

coordinate scheduling with Mr. Thornton. 

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 South Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Telephone: (480) 455-5229

Fax: (480) 857-0150

Marc J. Victor – SBN 016064

Richard A. Cruz – SBN 023164

Richard@AttorneyforFreedom.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

T. Hays, Deputy

9/5/2014 9:15:00 AM

Filing ID 6094217

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No Party will be prejudiced by the aforementioned continuation and each 

Party stipulates to the extension of time proposed herein.

WHEREFORE the Parties respectfully request that the Court grant their 

Motion for a forty-five (45) day extension of time to file a Joint Status Report and 

Proposed Joint Scheduling Order.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 5

th day of September, 2014.

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

By: /s/ Richard A. Cruz

Marc J. Victor

Richard A. Cruz

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

JENNINGS, HAUG & 

CUNNINGHAM L.L.P.

By: /s/ Elan S. Mizrahi

Larry J.Crown

Elan S. Mizrahi

2800 N. Central Ave., Suite 1800

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Attorneys for Defendants

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ORIGINAL of the foregoing E-filed

this 5

th day of September, 2014, with:

Clerk of Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

COPY of the foregoing emailed

this 5

th day of September, 2014, to:

 

Larry J. Crown

Elan S. Mizrahi

Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP

2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004

ljc@jhc-law.com

esm@jhc-law.com

Attorneys for Defendants

/s/ Kathy Clements

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

JESSIE THORNTON, 

 Plaintiffs,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN and

JANE DOES I-X, BLACK; and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X; inclusive,

Defendants.

No. CV2013-096393

ORDER

Upon review of the Parties Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to File 

Joint Report and Proposed Joint Scheduling Order, and good cause appearing,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Parties Motion is GRANTED. The Joint 

Report and Proposed Joint Scheduling Order shall be filed by Friday, October 17, 

2014.

DATED this _____ day of , 2014.

Honorable David K. Udall

MARC J. VICTOR, P.C.

3920 South Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, AZ 85248

Telephone: (480) 455-5229

Fax: (480) 857-0150

Marc J. Victor – SBN 016064

Richard A. Cruz – SBN 023164

Richard@AttorneyforFreedom.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Granted as Submitted

***See eSignature page***

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

L. Mooney, Deputy

9/11/2014 8:00:00 AM

Filing ID 6101699

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Granted as Submitted

/S/ David Udall Date: 9/9/2014 _____________________________

Judicial Officer of Superior Court

eSignature Page 1 of 1

 Filing ID: 6101699 Case Number: CV2013-096393

 Original Filing ID: 6094217

_______________________________________________________________________________

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ENDORSEMENT PAGE

CASE NUMBER: CV2013-096393 SIGNATURE DATE: 9/9/2014

E-FILING ID #: 6101699 FILED DATE: 9/11/2014 8:00:00 AM

ELAN MIZRAHI

RICHARD ALBERT CRUZ

JESSICA OTTERMAN

NO ADDRESS ON RECORD

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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

09/16/2014 8:00 AM

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2013-096393 09/02/2014

Docket Code 098 Form V000A Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT

HON. DAVID K. UDALL L. Mooney

Deputy

JESSIE THORNTON RICHARD ALBERT CRUZ

v.

CITY OF SURPRISE, et al. ELAN MIZRAHI

JESSICA OTTERMAN

NO ADDRESS ON RECORD

CHARITY E CLARK

DOCKET-CIVIL-SE

SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL

The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff’s Notice of Substitution of Counsel within Marc J. 

Victor, P.C. Firm, electronically filed on August 27, 2014, and good cause appearing,

IT IS ORDERED granting Plaintiff’s Notice of Substitution of Counsel within Marc J. 

Victor, P.C. Firm, and allowing Attorney Richard A. Cruz to substitute as attorney of record for 

Attorney Charity Clark for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton.

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Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

(602) 530-8000 

Kevin D. Neal (Bar No. 011640)

Lincoln Combs (Bar No. 025080) 

Liana J. Garcia (Bar No. 027452) 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Telephone: (602) 530-8000 

Facsimile: (602) 530-8500 

kevin.neal@gknet.com 

lincoln.combs@gknet.com 

liana.garcia@gknet.com 

Marc J. Victor (Bar No. 016064) 

Marc J. Victor, P.C. 

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5 

Chandler, Arizona 85248 

Telephone: (480) 455-5233 

Fax: (480) 857-0150 

marc@attorneyforfreedom.com 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA 

COUNTY OF MARICOPA 

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff, 

v. 

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN 

and JANE DOES I-X; BLACK and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X, inclusive, 

Defendants. 

No. CV2013-096393

NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION OF 

COUNSEL 

(Assigned to the Honorable David K. 

Udall) 

Pursuant to Rule 5.1(a), A.R.C.P., Kevin D. Neal, Lincoln Combs and Liana 

Garcia of the law firm of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., hereby associate as counsel with 

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

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T. Hays, Deputy

10/17/2014 8:29:00 AM

Filing ID 6179671

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Marc J. Victor in the representation of Plaintiff Jessie Thornton in the above-referenced 

matter. 

It is requested that copies of all pleadings and correspondence be served 

additionally upon such associated counsel. 

DATED this 17th day of October, 2014. 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

By: /s/ Kevin D. Neal 

Kevin D. Neal 

Lincoln Combs 

Liana J. Garcia 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

COPY mailed same day to: 

Larry J. Crown 

Elan S. Mizrahi 

Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP 

2800 N. Central Ave, Suite 1800 

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049 

Attorneys for Defendants 

Sharlee Weaver 

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Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

(602) 530-8000 

Kevin D. Neal (Bar No. 011640)

Lincoln Combs (Bar No. 025080) 

Liana J. Garcia (Bar No. 027452) 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Telephone: (602) 530-8000 

Facsimile: (602) 530-8500 

kevin.neal@gknet.com 

lincoln.combs@gknet.com 

liana.garcia@gknet.com 

Marc J. Victor (Bar No. 016064) 

Marc J. Victor, P.C. 

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5 

Chandler, Arizona 85248 

Telephone: (480) 455-5233 

Fax: (480) 857-0150 

marc@attorneyforfreedom.com 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA 

COUNTY OF MARICOPA 

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff, 

v. 

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN 

and JANE DOES I-X; BLACK and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X, inclusive, 

Defendants. 

No. CV2013-096393

JOINT REPORT 

(Assigned to the Honorable David K. 

Udall) 

The parties signing below certify that they have conferred about the matters set 

forth in Rule 16(d), and that this case is not subject to the mandatory arbitration provisions 

of Rule 72. With regard to matters upon which the parties could not agree, they have set 

forth their positions separately in item 14 below. The parties are submitting a Proposed 

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

M. Ross, Deputy

10/28/2014 8:22:00 AM

Filing ID 6198827

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Scheduling Order with this Joint Report. Each date in the Joint Report and in the 

Proposed Scheduling Order includes a calendar month, day, and year. 

1. Brief description of the case: 

Plaintiff alleges he was harassed by the Surprise Police Department, who 

repeatedly stopped him and charged him for minor traffic violations, culminating with a 

wrongful arrest on December 7, 2012, when Plaintiff was charged with DUI despite any 

evidence that he was operating a vehicle while impaired to the slightest degree as a result 

of consuming alcohol or drugs. Plaintiff alleges violations of his civil rights under the 

U.S. and Arizona Constitutions. Plaintiff alleges violations of 18 U.S.C §§ 241 and 242. 

Defendants deny Plaintiff’s allegations and assert that Plaintiff’s Complaint only 

alleges claims of negligence and gross negligence, which Defendants deny. 

2. Current case status: Every defendant has been served or dismissed. [X] yes 

[] no 

• Every party who has not been defaulted has filed a responsive pleading. [X] yes [] 

no 

• Explanation of a "no" response to either of the above statements: 

3. Amendments: A party anticipates filing an amendment to a pleading that 

will add a new party to the case: [X] yes [] no. Plaintiff reserves the right to amend his 

complaint, if good cause arises based on continuing discovery. 

4. Special case management: Special case management procedures are 

appropriate: [] yes [X] no If "yes," the following case management procedures are 

appropriate because: 

5. Settlement: The parties agree to engage in settlement discussions with [] a 

settlement judge assigned by the court, or [X] a private mediator. 

The parties will be ready for a settlement conference or a private mediation by June 

19, 2015. 

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If the parties will not engage in a settlement conference or a private mediation, 

state the reason(s): 

6. Readiness: This case will be ready for trial by November 23, 2015. 

7. Jury: A trial by jury is demanded. [X] yes [] no 

8. Length of trial: The estimated length of trial is 6 days. 

9. Summary jury: The parties agree to a summary jury trial. [] yes [X] no 

10. Preference: This case is entitled to a preference for trial pursuant to the 

following statute or rule: 

11. Special requirements: [] At a pretrial conference or [] at trial, a party will 

require. No special requirements needed. 

[] disability accommodations (specify) _________________ 

[] an interpreter (specify language) ___________________ 

12. Scheduling conference: The parties request a Rule 16(d) scheduling 

conference. [] yes [X] no 

If requested, the reasons for having a conference are ___________ 

13. Other matters: Other matters that the parties wish to bring to the court's 

attention that affect management of this case: 

14. Items upon which the parties do not agree: None identified. 

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DATED this 17th day of October, 2014. 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

By: /s/ Liana J. Garcia 

Kevin D. Neal 

Lincoln Combs 

Liana J. Garcia 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, 

LLP 

By: _/s/ Elan S. Mizrahi_______________ 

Larry J. Crown 

Elan S. Mizrahi 

2800 N. Central Ave, Suite 1800 

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049 

Attorneys for Defendants

COPY mailed same day to: 

Larry J. Crown 

Elan S. Mizrahi 

Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP 

2800 N. Central Ave, Suite 1800 

Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049 

Attorneys for Defendants 

Sharlee Weaver 

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Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

11/05/2014 8:00 AM

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2013-096393 10/30/2014

Docket Code 023 Form V000A Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT

HON. DAVID K. UDALL L. Mooney

Deputy

JESSIE THORNTON RICHARD ALBERT CRUZ

v.

CITY OF SURPRISE, et al. ELAN MIZRAHI

JESSICA OTTERMAN

NO ADDRESS ON RECORD

TELEPHONIC TRIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE SET

The Court has received and reviewed the parties’ Joint Report and proposed Scheduling 

Order.

The Court adopts and incorporates all deadlines set forth in the parties’ Joint Pretrial 

Memorandum, all in accordance with the formal written Order signed by the Court on October 

30, 2014 and filed (entered) by the clerk on October 30, 2014.

IT IS ORDERED setting a Telephonic Trial Scheduling Conference in this matter on 

August 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. (15 minutes allotted) before:

HONORABLE DAVID K. UDALL

SOUTHEAST ADULT FACILITY

222 EAST JAVELINA

COURTROOM 205

MESA, AZ 85210

NOTE: Counsel for the Plaintiff is to initiate the telephonic conference by first arranging 

the presence of all other counsel or self-represented parties on the conference call and by calling 

this division at (602) 506-5514 promptly at the scheduled time. 

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2013-096393 10/30/2014

Docket Code 023 Form V000A Page 2

The Court will set a firm trial date at this conference. Counsel are advised to have their 

trial calendars with them.

IT IS ORDERED that all motions, responses, replies and other Court requested filings in 

this case must be submitted individually. Counsel shall not combine any motion with a 

responsive pleading. All motions are to be filed separately and designated as such. No pleadings 

will be accepted if filed in combination with another.

Should any discovery disputes arise, counsel, prior to filing discovery motions, shall meet 

and confer pursuant to Rule 37, Ariz.R.Civ.P., then telephonically contact the Court to set up a 

telephonic conference to discuss any remaining issues.

NOTE: ALL COURT PROCEEDINGS ARE RECORDED BY AUDIO METHOD 

AND NOT BY A COURT REPORTER. ANY PARTY MAY REQUEST THE 

PRESENCE OF A COURT REPORTER BY CONTACTING THIS DIVISION THREE 

(3) COURT BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING.

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Larry J. Crown (No. 013133)

Elan S. Mizrahi (No. 017388)

TITUS BRUECKNER & LEVINE PLC

8355 East Hartford Drive, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone: 480-483-9600

Facsimile: 480-483-3215

Court Documents: docket@tbl-law.com

Attorneys for Defendants

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; 

J.J. OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN 

and JANE DOES I-X, BLACK; and 

WHITE CORPORATIONS I-X, inclusive,

Defendants.

Case No.: CV2013-096393

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAW 

FIRM AFFILIATION

Notice is hereby given that, effective January 27, 2015, Larry J. Crown and Elan S. 

Mizrahi, formerly of, Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP as counsel for Defendants City of 

Surprise and J.J. Otterman, are now affiliated with the law firm of Titus Brueckner & Levine, 

PLC. All future pleadings, notices and other communications in this matter should be 

directed to: 

Larry J. Crown

Elan S. Mizrahi 

TITUS BRUECKNER & LEVINE PLC

8355 East Hartford Drive, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Telephone: 480-483-9600

Facsimile: 480-483-3215

E-mail: lcrown@tbl-law.com 

E-mail: elan@tbl-law.com

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

K. Laird, Deputy

2/10/2015 3:20:00 PM

Filing ID 6397628

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DATED this 10th day of February, 2015.

TITUS BRUECKNER & LEVINE PLC

/s/ Elan S. Mizrahi

Larry J. Crown

Elan S. Mizrahi

Attorneys for Defendants

ELECTRONICALLY filed this 10th

day of February, 2015 with the Maricopa

County Superior Court

Copy of the foregoing mailed

this 9th day of February, 2015 to:

Liana J. Garcia

Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

2575 East Camelback Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225

Marc J. Victor

Marc J. Victor, P.C.

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5

Chandler, Arizona 85248

Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ T. Kido

2015-90

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Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

(602) 530-8000 

Kevin D. Neal (Bar No. 011640)

Lincoln Combs (Bar No. 025080) 

Liana J. Garcia (Bar No. 027452) 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Telephone: (602) 530-8000 

Facsimile: (602) 530-8500 

kevin.neal@gknet.com 

lincoln.combs@gknet.com 

liana.garcia@gknet.com 

Marc J. Victor (Bar No. 016064) 

Marc J. Victor, P.C. 

3920 S. Alma School Road, Suite 5 

Chandler, Arizona 85248 

Telephone: (480) 455-5233 

Fax: (480) 857-0150 

marc@attorneyforfreedom.com 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA 

COUNTY OF MARICOPA 

JESSIE THORNTON,

Plaintiff, 

v. 

CITY OF SURPRISE, a jural entity; J.J. 

OTTERMAN and JANE DOE 

OTTERMAN, husband and wife; JOHN 

and JANE DOES I-X; BLACK and WHITE 

CORPORATIONS I-X, inclusive, 

Defendants. 

No. CV2013-096393

STIPULATION TO EXTEND 

EXPERT AND LAY WITNESS 

DISCLOSURE DEADLINES 

(Assigned to the Honorable David K. 

Udall) 

The parties hereby stipulate and agree that the following deadlines be extended as 

follows: 

1. Plaintiff shall disclose the identity and opinions of experts by April 30, 

2015. Defendant shall disclose the identity and opinions of experts by May 29, 2015. The 

parties shall simultaneously disclose their rebuttal expert opinions by June 30, 2015. 

Michael K Jeanes, Clerk of Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

K. Dyer, Deputy

3/12/2015 7:16:00 AM

Filing ID 6460660

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2. Lay (non-expert) witness disclosure: The parties shall disclose all lay 

witnesses by June 30, 2015. 

3. All other deadlines remain the same. 

DATED this 12th day of March, 2015. 

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. 

By: /s/ Kevin D. Neal 

Kevin D. Neal 

Lincoln Combs 

Liana J. Garcia 

2575 East Camelback Road 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016-9225 

Attorneys for Plaintiff Jessie Thornton 

TITUS, BRUECKNER & LEVINE PLC

By: /s/ Elan S. Mizrahi 

Elan S. Mizrahi 

8355 East Hartford Drive, Suite 200 

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 

Attorneys for Defendant 

COPY mailed same day to: 

Elan S. Mizrahi 

TITUS, BRUECKNER & LEVINE PLC 

8355 East Hartford Drive, Suite 200 

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 

Attorneys for Defendants 

Sharlee Weaver 

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