Nesme v. Borla - Prisoner Civil Rights
Summary
Edgar Nesme, a prisoner, filed a civil rights complaint in the Northern District of California against Edward Borla and Jeffrey Macomber. The case (5:26-cv-02850-VKD) was assigned to Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi and raises federal question claims related to prison conditions. Defendants must respond by May 4, 2026, and the plaintiff must submit in forma pauperis documentation or filing fee by May 11, 2026.
What changed
Edgar Nesme, proceeding as a prisoner, filed a civil rights complaint against Edward Borla and Jeffrey Macomber in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case (5:26-cv-02850-VKD) was filed on April 2, 2026, and assigned to Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi in the San Jose courthouse. The complaint appears to raise federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 regarding prison conditions or treatment.
Counsel should note the consent/declination deadline of May 4, 2026, for responding to the complaint. The plaintiff must complete the In Forma Pauperis affidavit or pay the filing fee by May 11, 2026, per the clerk's notice. Defendants should monitor this case for service and prepare responsive pleadings by the May 4 deadline.
What to do next
- Defendants: Prepare and file responsive pleading by May 4, 2026
- Plaintiff: Submit In Forma Pauperis affidavit or pay filing fee by May 11, 2026
- Counsel: Monitor docket for consent/declination requirements due May 4, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Nesme v. Borla et al
Case Number: 5:26-cv-02850-VKD Judge: DeMarchi, Virginia K. Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Prison Condition Date Filed:
April 2, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 2, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-02-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Edward Borla, Jeffrey Macomber. Filed by Edgar Nesme. Consent/Declination due by 5/4/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibits)(dhm, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-02-26 | 2 | CLERK'S NOTICE re completion of In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee due within 28 days. IFP Form due by 5/11/2026. (dhm, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by |
| 04-02-26 | 3 | Notice of Assignment of Prisoner Case to Magistrate Judge (dhm, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic |
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