Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al - Civil Rights Case

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Filed March 13th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

A civil rights case, Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of civil rights and includes a demand for damages and a jury trial.

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The case Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al, Case Number 5:26-cv-02200-SVK, was filed on March 13, 2026. The complaint, filed by James Chrisholm, seeks damages and a jury trial, alleging civil rights violations against the City of Pacific Grove and several named individuals. The filing also includes an application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and an initial case management scheduling order.

This filing initiates litigation and establishes a legal framework for the case. Regulated entities, particularly government agencies, should be aware of potential civil rights claims and the associated legal processes. The case management order sets deadlines for future filings, including a Joint Case Management Statement due by June 9, 2026, and an Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for June 16, 2026. Compliance officers should monitor this case for any developments that may impact municipal operations or civil rights policies.

What to do next

Monitor case developments in Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al.
Ensure compliance with the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order, including the Joint Case Management Statement deadline of June 9, 2026.
Review internal policies and procedures related to civil rights to ensure alignment with legal standards.

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Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al

Case Number: 5:26-cv-02200-SVK Judge: van Keulen, Susan Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Date Filed:

March 13, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 13, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-13-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND JURY TRIAL DEMANDED against City of Pacific Grove, Casey Day, Daniel Gordano, Anthony Griffin, Celia Madalone, Michael Mine, Vivian Valero, (Filing Fee: ifpp entered 3/13/2026). Filed by James Chrisholm. Consent/Declinat |
| 03-13-26 | 2 | APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by James Chrisholm. (tn, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-13-26 | 3 | Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 6/9/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 6/16/2026 at 9:30 AM in San Jose - Videoconference Only. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/1 |
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