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District Judge Sarah F. Russell assigned; Magistrate Judge Spector to handle non-settlement referrals

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Case Summary

District Judge Sarah F. Russell was assigned to the case. The order states that any referral to a magistrate judge for non-settlement matters will go to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector.

Latest development

CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Sarah F. Russell assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to

Order · May 12, 2026

Judge Sarah issued an order.

Key Issues

  • Case assignment
  • District Judge Sarah F. Russell
  • Referral to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector
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Latest Filing

CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Sarah F. Russell assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of

Order · May 12, 2026

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Sarah F. Russell

What the record shows

The court metadata has not been resolved yet, so Juryvine is keeping the page conservative until a reliable court match lands.

The newest docket activity we have is a order dated May 12, 2026.

The visible party/entity graph currently includes Sarah F. Russell, Robert M. Spector.

No independent press coverage is attached yet; this page is currently docket-led rather than media-led.

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The Story So Far

Updated 3 days, 2 hours ago

The case is currently assigned to District Judge Sarah F. Russell. The docket and filing details remain undisclosed, leaving the nature of the dispute unclear.

Judge Russell has the authority to refer non-settlement matters to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector. This referral protocol indicates that Magistrate Judge Spector will handle pretrial or procedural issues if Judge Russell delegates them.

An order issued by Judge Russell on May 12, 2026, marks the latest docket activity, but its contents have not been publicly detailed. The case remains active with no known filings or motions beyond the initial assignment and referral instructions.

Without further information on the parties, claims, or procedural posture, the case’s trajectory is difficult to predict. The involvement of two judges suggests the court anticipates routine management or discovery disputes that may require Magistrate Judge Spector’s oversight.

The absence of a docket number or court identification limits external tracking and analysis. This case stands at an early procedural stage, with the primary development being Judge Russell’s assignment and referral order.

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Order 3 days ago
Judge Sarah issued an order.
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CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Sarah F. Russell assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector. (Freberg, B)

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Order May 12, 2026

CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Sarah F. Russell assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector. (Freberg, B)

Judge Sarah issued an order.

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