1A Docket First Amendment · Utah

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Every tracked matter, with its filings. Select a case to open the file.

Vexatious Requester

Aug 5, 2026 Government Records OfficeOffice of the Lieutenant Governor v. Clara, Maragani, Clawson and Lyman Section 209 reaches one respondent at a time; no aggregating separate citizens as a combination acting in concert. Apr 24, 2026 Government Records OfficeUtah County v. Mark Allen 435 requests met the standard, but public-interest value and good faith cut 12 months to 6. Oct 21, 2025 Government Records OfficeLogan City v. Brady Eames Renewed filings after the first order lapsed. Twelve months, a second time. Jan 28, 2025 State Records CommitteeTooele City v. Kevin Sullivan 21 requests alone insufficient; granted on threatening communications. Respondent did not appear. Aug 26, 2024 State Records CommitteeUniversity of Utah v. Ian Cooperstein Over 200 requests, but most predated the statute and could not be counted retroactively. Apr 29, 2024 State Records CommitteeLogan City v. Brady Eames More than 500 requests since 2016. Twelve months. Nov 28, 2023 State Records CommitteeOffice of the Utah State Treasurer v. Brady Eames 43 requests in a year against 8 from the next most frequent requester. Seven months, not the twelve sought.

UPEPA

Apr 2, 2026 Utah Supreme CourtAston v. Chronicle-Progress LLC Fees reach only work reasonably necessary to prosecute the motion. A $394,000 award reversed. Mar 3, 2026 Utah Third District CourtJones Smith v. Stembridge Act held not to reach conduct alleged as stalking; prima facie case found on disputed evidence. Aug 28, 2025 Utah Supreme CourtMackey v. Krause First Utah interpretation. Matter of public concern construed broadly to reach criticism alleging harm to others. Apr 24, 2025 Utah Third District CourtMaragani v. Equality Utah, Equality Utah Foundation, and Troy Williams Statements on a matter of public concern and not defamatory. Fees later awarded. May 28, 2024 Utah Third District CourtRobinson v. Winder Newton (third-party claims against Sylvia Miera-Fisk) Third-party claims by a sitting council member against a records requester.