Case: Scott v. Louisville Metro Government

3:20-cv-00535 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Filed Date: July 30, 2020

Closed Date: Oct. 16, 2025

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Case Summary

On July 30, 2020, six individual plaintiffs and the Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression (KAARPR) filed this putative class-action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. They were represented by attorneys from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the ACLU of Kentucky Foundation, and private counsel. They brought suit against the Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (Louisville Metro), the mayor of Louisville, the interim chief of Louisville Police, and over a dozen Louisville Police Department officers. The complaint arose out of the protests that swept the country following the police killings of George Floyd in May of 2020 and of Breonna Taylor (by Louisville police) in March of 2020. The complaint alleged that during the Louisville protests, police used tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bang grenades against the protesters, resulting in at least one fatality where live ammunition was used. The complaint argued that these actions represented violations of the US Constitution and common law tort law. Specifically, the complaint argued that the defendants' First Amendment right to free speech and assembly, and their Fourth Amendment protection against excessive force were violated. The complaint also argued that defendants' actions constituted common law battery and assault. The case was assigned to District Judge Charles R. Simpson III.

Plaintiffs submitted an amended complaint on September 11, 2020. The amended complaint added a plaintiff but left the substance of the complaint unchanged.

On August 21, 2020, defendants partially moved to dismiss for failure to state a claim, a claim they amended on September 22, 2020. Plaintiffs responded to the motion on October 13, 2020, voluntarily dismissing their state law claims against Louisville Metro. The defendants replied on October 27, 2020. On November 25, 2020, the court granted in part and denied in part the motion. The court granted dismissal with prejudice of the assault and battery claims against Louisville Metro, in accordance with the plaintiffs’ voluntary dismissal. The court also dismissed the claims against the officers in their official capacity, because they were duplicative of the claims against Louisville Metro. However, the court denied dismissal of the § 1983 claims against Louisville Metro because there was a pattern of constitutional violations that could reasonably suggest a custom of acquiescence, and because the complaint contained sufficient factual matter to state a claim that was plausible on its face.

On December 8, 2020, the case was reassigned to District Judge Benjamin Beaton. On December 22, 2020, the case was referred to Magistrate Judge Colin. H. Lindsay for all pretrial matters. Over the next two years, the parties continued with discovery. On September 26, 2022, the parties were ordered to engage in settlement discussions.

On June 16, 2023, plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification. The court denied the motion on March 31, 2024. The court reasoned that because Louisville Metro had implemented policies restricting the use of Crown Control Weaponry and had not used any of them since 2020, an injunction for the putative class of protesters would not protect them from any ongoing or imminent harm, and that plaintiff’s risk of future harm was speculative. Although defendants did not show that there was no chance of future injury under the new policy, making it not moot technically, Judge Beaton dismissed the claim due to prudential mootness which gives courts discretion to decline to reach the merits of the suit because changed circumstances mean they can no longer give petitioners any meaningful relief. These changed circumstances included the fact that these weapons had not been used in almost 4 years between 2020 and this opinion, along with the new policy adopted by Louisville Metro. Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson Cty. Metro Gov't, No. 3:20-cv-535-BJB, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58792 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 31, 2024).

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs’ petition for permission to appeal without issuing a mandate on March 18, 2025. A week later, the district court issued an order for a settlement conference on April 23, 2025. The parties ended settlement talks on April 28, 2025. As a result, on October 16, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a stipulation of dismissal for all of their claims.

Summary Authors

Jack Hibbard (10/12/2020)

Jerry Lan (4/1/2023)

Hannah Juge (12/23/2023)

Johnathan Johnson (4/1/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Chandran, Ashok (New York)

Diaz, Gabriel (Kentucky)

Fraser Wilson, Ogilvie Andrew (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Carroll, William Garrett (Kentucky)

Deskins, Brittany L. (Kentucky)

Judge(s)

Simpson, Charles Ralph (Kentucky)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Chandran, Ashok (New York)

Diaz, Gabriel (Kentucky)

Fraser Wilson, Ogilvie Andrew (New York)

Gatnarek, Heather L. (Kentucky)

Hays, Mashayla R (Kentucky)

Johnson, Kristen (New York)

Jondahl, Andrew K (New York)

Kemmitt, Christopher (New York)

Logue, Catherine (Kentucky)

Moss, Kaili (Kentucky)

Muench, Kevin Paul (Kentucky)

Oredeko, Anne (Kentucky)

Quereshi, Ajmel (New York)

Shapiro, Corey M. (Kentucky)

Shapiro, Samuel (New York)

Tucek, Aaron (Kentucky)

Ward, Earl (New York)

Wilson, O. Andrew (Kentucky)

Attorney for Defendant

Carroll, William Garrett (Kentucky)

Deskins, Brittany L. (Kentucky)

Gadansky, Chris J. (Kentucky)

McKiernan, James E III (Kentucky)

Monarch, C. Edward (Kentucky)

Paul, Bruce B. (Kentucky)

Rosene, Peter J. (Kentucky)

Yunker, Katherine Kilkeary (Kentucky)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:20-cv-00535	Docket [PACER] Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government	Sept. 22, 2020	Sept. 22, 2020 Docket
1 3:20-cv-00535	Complaint and Jury Trial Demand Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government	July 30, 2020	July 30, 2020 Complaint
21 3:20-cv-00535	Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government	Aug. 25, 2020	Aug. 25, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
32 3:20-cv-00535	First Amended Complaint and Jury Trial Demand Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government	Sept. 11, 2020	Sept. 11, 2020 Complaint
42 3:20-cv-00535	Memorandum Opinion	Nov. 25, 2020	Nov. 25, 2020 Order/Opinion 503 F.Supp.3d 532
154 3:20-cv-00535	Memorandum Order And Opinion	Aug. 15, 2023	Aug. 15, 2023 Order/Opinion 2023 WL 5250963
189 3:20-cv-00535	Opinion & Order Denying Class Certification Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government	March 31, 2024	March 31, 2024 Order/Opinion 2024 WL 1376497

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 29, 2026, 5:05 a.m.

Docket for: Scott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 30, 2020	COMPLAINT against LaVita Chavous, Jane Doe 1, Greg Fischer, J. Johnson, Louisville Metropolitan Police Department Officers John Does 1-15, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0644-3151504., filed by Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Tyler Weakley, Corbin Smith, Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Attica Scott, Willa Tinsley. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (DJT) (Entered: 07/31/2020) 1 Cover Sheet View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	July 31, 2020	Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson. (DJT) (Entered: 07/31/2020)	RECAP
3	July 31, 2020	Summons Issued as to LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, J. Johnson, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for printing and serving the attached issued summons(es). (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Mayor Greg Fischer, # 2 Summons as to Chief Schroeder, # 3 Summons as to Asst Chief Chavous, # 4 Summons as to J. Johnson) (DJT) (Entered: 07/31/2020) 1 Summons as to Mayor Greg Fischer View on PACER 2 Summons as to Chief Schroeder View on PACER 3 Summons as to Asst Chief Chavous View on PACER 4 Summons as to J. Johnson View on PACER	RECAP
4	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Aaron Tucek re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice or admission to practice in court. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
5	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Ajmel Quereshi re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) Modified on 8/11/2020 to edit docket text only (KJA). (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
6	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Ashok Chandran re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
7	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Christopher Kemmitt re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
8	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Kristen Johnson re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
9	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Andrew K. Jondahl re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
10	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Earl S. Ward re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
11	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to O. Andrew F. Wilson re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
12	Aug. 11, 2020	ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Samuel Shapiro re 1 Complaint,.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice not filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/28/2020. (KJA) (Entered: 08/11/2020)	RECAP
13	Aug. 21, 2020	MOTION for Andrew Jondahl to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3167584. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Jondahl, # 2 Exhibit A. Jondahl Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/21/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Jondahl View on PACER 2 Exhibit A. Jondahl Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
14	Aug. 21, 2020	MOTION for Samuel Shapiro to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3167593. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of S. Shapiro, # 2 Exhibit S. Shapiro Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/21/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of S. Shapiro View on PACER 2 Exhibit S. Shapiro Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
15	Aug. 21, 2020	MOTION for Earl Ward to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3167609. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of E. Ward, # 2 Exhibit E. Ward Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/21/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of E. Ward View on PACER 2 Exhibit E. Ward Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
16	Aug. 21, 2020	MOTION for Andrew Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3167615. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Wilson, # 2 Exhibit A. Wilson Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/21/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Wilson View on PACER 2 Exhibit A. Wilson Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
17	Aug. 21, 2020	ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville Metropolitan Police Department Officers John Does 1-15, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2020)	RECAP
18	Aug. 21, 2020	Partial MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed Order in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss) (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss View on PACER 2 Proposed Order in Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss View on PACER	RECAP
19	Aug. 21, 2020	NOTICE of Docket Correction by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder re 17 Answer to Complaint (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 08/21/2020)	RECAP
20	Aug. 25, 2020	NOTICE of Appearance by James E. McKiernan, III on behalf of LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 08/25/2020)	RECAP
21	Aug. 25, 2020	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Black Lives Matter Louisville Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Attorney Heather Gatnarek Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Ex. A to Gatnarek Decl. Albert Complaint, # 4 Exhibit Ex. B to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD SOP 9.1.8, Nov. 2019, # 5 Exhibit Ex. C to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD SOP 9.1.9, June 2020, # 6 Exhibit Ex. D to Gatnarek Decl. Louisville Metro Council Order, July 14, 2020, # 7 Exhibit Ex. E to Gatnarek Decl. screenshots of Until Freedom Facebook page, # 8 Exhibit Ex. F to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD General Memorandum #20-011, # 9 Exhibit Willa Tinsley Declaration + Exhibit (photo), # 10 Exhibit Corbin Smith Declaration, # 11 Exhibit Tyler Weakley Declaration, # 12 Exhibit Stevie Schauer Declaration, # 13 Exhibit Patrick Moore Declaration + Exhibit (photo), # 14 Exhibit Kayla Meisner Declaration, # 15 Exhibit Rep. Attica Scott Declaration, # 16 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/25/2020) 1 Exhibit Black Lives Matter Louisville Declaration View on PACER 2 Exhibit Attorney Heather Gatnarek Declaration View on PACER 3 Exhibit Ex. A to Gatnarek Decl. Albert Complaint View on PACER 4 Exhibit Ex. B to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD SOP 9.1.8, Nov. 2019 View on PACER 5 Exhibit Ex. C to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD SOP 9.1.9, June 2020 View on PACER 6 Exhibit Ex. D to Gatnarek Decl. Louisville Metro Council Order, July 14, 2020 View on PACER 7 Exhibit Ex. E to Gatnarek Decl. screenshots of Until Freedom Facebook page View on PACER 8 Exhibit Ex. F to Gatnarek Decl. LMPD General Memorandum #20-011 View on PACER 9 Exhibit Willa Tinsley Declaration + Exhibit (photo) View on PACER 10 Exhibit Corbin Smith Declaration View on PACER 11 Exhibit Tyler Weakley Declaration View on PACER 12 Exhibit Stevie Schauer Declaration View on PACER 13 Exhibit Patrick Moore Declaration + Exhibit (photo) View on PACER 14 Exhibit Kayla Meisner Declaration View on PACER 15 Exhibit Rep. Attica Scott Declaration View on PACER 16 Proposed Order View on PACER	Clearinghouse
22	Aug. 25, 2020	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley re 21 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/25/2020)	RECAP
23	Aug. 25, 2020	TEXT ORDER by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 8/25/2020, GRANTING 13 14 15 and 16 Motions for Andrew K. Jondahl, Earl Ward, Samuel Shapiro, and O. Andrew F. Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Plaintiffs. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel, QC(RLK) (Entered: 08/25/2020)	RECAP
	Aug. 25, 2020	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
24	Aug. 26, 2020	ORDER for proceedings held before Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson III: Motion Hearing held on 8/25/2020 re 21 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Corbin Smith, Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Tyler Weakley, Attica Scott, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Willa Tinsley. Plaintiffs' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. (Court Reporter: Dena Legg) cc: Counsel (ALS) (Entered: 08/26/2020)	RECAP
25	Aug. 26, 2020	MOTION for Ashok Chandran to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3170553. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Chandran, # 2 Exhibit A. Chandran Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/26/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Chandran View on PACER 2 Exhibit A. Chandran Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
26	Aug. 26, 2020	MOTION for Ajmel Quereshi to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3170564. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Quereshi, # 2 Exhibit A. Quereshi Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/26/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of A. Quereshi View on PACER 2 Exhibit A. Quereshi Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
27	Aug. 26, 2020	MOTION for Christopher Kemmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3170568. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of C. Kemmitt, # 2 Exhibit C. Kemmitt Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/26/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of C. Kemmitt View on PACER 2 Exhibit C. Kemmitt Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
28	Aug. 27, 2020	MOTION for Kristen Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3171480. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of K. Johnson, # 2 Exhibit K. Johnson Affidavit and Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 08/27/2020) 1 Exhibit Declaration of K. Johnson View on PACER 2 Exhibit K. Johnson Affidavit and Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
29	Aug. 28, 2020	FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 08/25/2020, before Judge Charles R. Simpson, III. Court Reporter Dena Legg, Telephone number 502-625-3778. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/18/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/28/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/27/2020. (DL) (Entered: 08/28/2020)	RECAP
30	Aug. 28, 2020	Notice of Filing Official Transcript re 29 Transcript - Court Official,,. Please review the complete Notice for instructions. (DL) (Entered: 08/28/2020)	RECAP
31	Aug. 28, 2020	TEXT ORDER by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 8/28/2020, GRANTING 25, 26 and 27 Motions for Ashok Chandran, Ajmel Quereshi and Christopher Kemmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Plaintiffs. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel(RLK) (Entered: 08/28/2020)	RECAP
	Aug. 28, 2020	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
32	Sept. 11, 2020	AMENDED COMPLAINT and Jury Trial Demand against All Defendants, filed by Kayla Meisner, Stevie Schauer, Tyler Weakley, Corbin Smith, Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Attica Scott, Willa Tinsley, Patrick Moore. (Chandran, Ashok) Modified on 9/14/2020 to add additional filer (DLW). (Entered: 09/11/2020)	Clearinghouse
33	Sept. 21, 2020	ANSWER to 32 Amended Complaint, by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 09/21/2020)	RECAP
34	Sept. 22, 2020	AMENDED PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AMENDED by Defendants LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order) (Gadansky, Chris) Modified text on 10/14/2020 to state "amended" (JM). (Entered: 09/22/2020) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
35	Oct. 13, 2020	RESPONSE to Motion re 34 AMENDED Partial MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 10/13/2020)	RECAP
36	Oct. 27, 2020	REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 Amended Partial MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (McKiernan, James) Modified link on 10/28/2020 (JM). (Entered: 10/27/2020)	RECAP
37	Oct. 28, 2020	SUPPLEMENT re 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - K. Johnson) by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 10/28/2020) 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - K. Johnson View on PACER	RECAP
38	Oct. 29, 2020	TEXT ORDER by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 10/29/2020, GRANTING 28 Motion for Kristen Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of the Plaintiffs. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel(RLK) (Entered: 10/29/2020)	RECAP
	Oct. 29, 2020	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
39	Nov. 10, 2020	Proposed REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 11/10/2020)	RECAP
40	Nov. 13, 2020	SCHEDULING ON REPORT OF PARTIES' PLANNING MEETING and REFERRAL ORDER by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 11/12/2020: Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosure due by 11/20/2020. Fact Discovery due by 7/1/2021. Expert Discovery due by 11/1/2021. Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 8/1/2021. Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 9/1/2021. Plaintiff Joinder of Parties/Amended Pleadings due by 12/1/2020. Defendant Joinder of Parties/Amended Pleadings due by 1/4/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 1/15/2022. This matter is hereby REFERRED to Honorable Colin H. Lindsay, United States Magistrate Judge, for full pretrial/non-dispositive matters. cc: counsel, CHL - CM (DLW) (Entered: 11/13/2020)	RECAP
41	Nov. 20, 2020	RULE 26 INITIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Robert Schroeder. (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 11/20/2020)	RECAP
42	Nov. 25, 2020	MEMORANDUM AND OPINION by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 11/24/20; Defendants' motion to dismiss, DN 34 , will be denied in part and granted in part by separate order. cc: counsel (SRH)	Clearinghouse
43	Nov. 25, 2020	ORDER Signed by Senior Judge Charles R. Simpson, III on 11/24/20: The Motion to Dismiss of Defendants Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Greg Fischer, Robert Schroeder, and LaVita Chavous in their official capacities, DN 34, is (1) DENIED as to Plaintiffs' claims against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; (2) GRANTED as to the assault and battery claims against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, which Plaintiffs have agreed to voluntarily dismiss, and which are therefore dismissed with prejudice; and (3) GRANTED as to Plaintiffs' official capacity claims against Defendants Greg Fischer, Robert Schroeder, and LaVita Chavous, which are therefore dismissed. cc: Counsel (SRH) (Entered: 11/25/2020)	RECAP
44	Dec. 8, 2020	TEXT ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT by Chief Judge Greg N. Stivers; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, pursuant to GO 20-26, this matter is reassigned to the docket of Judge Benjamin Beaton for all further proceedings. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 12/08/2020)	RECAP
	Dec. 8, 2020	Order - TEXT ONLY
45	Dec. 18, 2020	Amended REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Shapiro, Corey) (Entered: 12/18/2020)	RECAP
46	Dec. 22, 2020	TEXT ORDER by Judge Benjamin Beaton on 12/22/2020. Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), the Court REFERS this matter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay for hearing and determining all pretrial matters, including non-dispositive motions. Judge Lindsay may conduct a settlement conference in this matter at any time. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (KD) (Entered: 12/22/2020)	RECAP
	Dec. 22, 2020	Order - TEXT ONLY
47	Jan. 7, 2021	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/5/2021: Defendant Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government shall disclose the information required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) on or before 1/15/2021. Telephonic Status Conference set for 6/10/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel for the Parties shall connect to the conference by dialing toll free number 1-888-808-6929 and entering access code 2773744#. The Parties shall no longer be required to contact the undersigneds Case Manager forty-five days prior to the close of fact discovery to schedule a telephonic conference as stated in the initial scheduling order. cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 01/07/2021)	RECAP
48	Jan. 15, 2021	ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 01/15/2021)	RECAP
49	Jan. 15, 2021	ANSWER to 32 Amended Complaint, by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 01/15/2021)	RECAP
50	Jan. 15, 2021	RULE 26 INITIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. (McKiernan, James) (Entered: 01/15/2021)	RECAP
51	April 8, 2021	TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 4/8/2021. Counsel having notified the Court of a discovery dispute, a telephonic conference is scheduled for 4/15/2021 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB) (Entered: 04/08/2021)	RECAP
	April 8, 2021	Order - TEXT ONLY
52	April 16, 2021	ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Status Conference held on 4/16/2021. Status Report due by 4/28/2021. Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/30/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel for the Parties shall connectto the conference by dialing toll free number 1-888-808-6929 and entering access code 2773744#. (Court Reporter: April Dowell) cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 04/16/2021)	RECAP
53	April 28, 2021	Joint STATUS REPORT by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 04/28/2021)	RECAP
54	April 29, 2021	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 4/29/2021. The April 30, 2021, status conference is REMANDED. Joint status report due on or before May 14, 2021. cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 04/29/2021)	RECAP
55	May 4, 2021	MOTION to Withdraw as counsel Mashayla Hays by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hays, Mashayla) (Entered: 05/04/2021)	RECAP
56	May 5, 2021	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Aaron Tucek. (Continue to receive notice:No) by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Tucek Withdraw Proposed Order) (Tucek, Aaron) (Entered: 05/05/2021)	RECAP
57	May 11, 2021	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 5/10/2021 granting 55 Motion for Attorney Mashayla R. Hays to Withdraw; granting 56 Motion for Attorney Aaron M. Tucek to Withdraw. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 05/11/2021)	RECAP
58	May 14, 2021	Joint STATUS REPORT (Second) by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 05/14/2021)	RECAP
59	May 25, 2021	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 5/25/2021. The Parties shall contact the undersigned's Case Manager as directed by the Court's Scheduling Order to schedule an additional telephonic conference about any specific discovery disputes related to their joint status report (DN 58 ) if they are unable to resolve the same. cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 05/25/2021)	RECAP
60	June 11, 2021	ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Telephonic Status Conference held on 6/10/2021. On or before 6/24/2021, the Parties shall file a Joint Motion for Extension of Deadlines. cc: Counsel (DLW) (Entered: 06/11/2021)	RECAP
61	June 24, 2021	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 06/24/2021)	RECAP
62	June 30, 2021	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 6/30/2021 granting 61 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Fact Discovery now due by 11/1/2021; Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 12/3/2021; Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 1/3/2022. Expert Discovery due by 3/4/2022. Dispositive/Daubert Motions due by 4/18/2022. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 06/30/2021)	RECAP
63	Oct. 1, 2021	TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 10/1/2021. Counsel having advised the Court of a discovery dispute, a telephone conference is scheduled for 10/14/2021 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB) (Entered: 10/01/2021)	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 2021	Order - TEXT ONLY
64	Oct. 11, 2021	NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce B. Paul on behalf of LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder (Paul, Bruce) (Entered: 10/11/2021)	RECAP
65	Oct. 15, 2021	ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Telephonic status conference held on 10/14/2021. On or before 10/21/2021, the Parties shall file a joint proposed amended scheduling order. No later than 11/4/2021, but as soon as can reasonably be accomplished, the Parties shall conduct a meeting regarding the ongoing discovery dispute. Defendants shall produce any remaining responsive documents to Plaintiffs' discovery requests no later than 1/3/2022. (Digitally recorded proceeding) cc: counsel (SRH) (Entered: 10/15/2021)	RECAP
66	Oct. 21, 2021	Proposed Agreed Order Amending Scheduling Order by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, J. Johnson, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 10/21/2021)	RECAP
67	Oct. 26, 2021	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 10/25/2021 granting 66 Proposed Agreed Scheduling Order. Deadlines and filing requirements are set forth in this order. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 10/26/2021)	RECAP
68	Nov. 5, 2021	MEMORANDUM (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Oct. 21, 2021 Emails) by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 11/05/2021) 1 Exhibit Oct. 21, 2021 Emails View on PACER	RECAP
69	Nov. 5, 2021	BRIEF in Support of Deadline for Motion to Certify Matter as Class Action re 65 Status Conference,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence) by LaVita Chavous, Greg Fischer, Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Robert Schroeder. (Gadansky, Chris) (Entered: 11/05/2021)	RECAP
70	Nov. 11, 2021	Joint STATUS REPORT by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Gatnarek, Heather) (Entered: 11/11/2021)	RECAP
71	Nov. 19, 2021	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/19/2021. The parties shall contact the Case Manager to schedule an additional telephonic conference. cc: counsel (DeW) (Entered: 11/19/2021)	RECAP
72	Nov. 23, 2021	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/22/2021. Plaintiffs shall file their motion to certify no later than February 16, 2022. cc: counsel (DeW) (Entered: 11/23/2021)	RECAP
73	Nov. 29, 2021	MOTION for Catherine Logue to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number AKYWDC-3478903., by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Catherine Logue, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Certificate of Good Standing for Catherine Logue, # 3 Proposed Order) (Chandran, Ashok) Modified on 11/29/2021-termed 2nd mtn (MLG). (Entered: 11/29/2021)	RECAP
74	Dec. 6, 2021	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 12/3/2021 granting 73 Motion for Catherine Logue to Appear Pro Hac Vice. cc: Counsel (DeW) (Entered: 12/06/2021)	RECAP
75	Jan. 3, 2022	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Class Deadlines by Defendant Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Paul, Bruce) (Entered: 01/03/2022)	RECAP
76	Jan. 12, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/12/2022 granting 75 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification shall be filed on or before February 25, 2022. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 01/12/2022)	RECAP
77	Jan. 26, 2022	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Kristen A. Johnson. (Continue to receive notice:No) by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Johnson, Kristen) (Entered: 01/26/2022)	RECAP
78	Feb. 3, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 2/2/2022 granting 77 Motion for Kristen A. Johnson to Withdraw as Counsel. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 02/03/2022)	RECAP
79	Feb. 11, 2022	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and file Motion for Class Certification by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 02/11/2022)	RECAP
80	Feb. 16, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 2/16/2022 granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's Motion for class certification due by 4/22/2022. Fact Discovery due by 5/2/2022. Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 6/13/2022. Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 7/25/2022. Expert Discovery due by 8/22/2022. Dispositive/Daubert Motions due by 10/7/2022. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 02/16/2022)	RECAP
81	Feb. 28, 2022	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 2/25/2022. Telephonic Status Conference set for 3/10/2022 at 11:30 AM ET before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel for the Parties shall connect to the conference by dialing toll free number 1-888-808-6929 and entering access code 2773744#. cc: counsel (SRH) (Entered: 02/28/2022)	RECAP
82	March 14, 2022	ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Status Conference held on 3/14/2022. All deadlines are stayed. Joint status report due by 5/23/2022. cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 03/14/2022)	RECAP
83	April 5, 2022	MOTION for Kaili Moss to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number AKYWDC-3556470. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Shapiro, Corey) (Entered: 04/05/2022)	RECAP
84	April 7, 2022	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 4/6/2022. On or before April 18, 2022, attorney Kaili Moss shall supplement her motion with a certificate of good standing issued no more than ninety days before the date of entry of this order from the appropriate Maryland court. cc: counsel (JM) (Entered: 04/07/2022)	RECAP
85	April 15, 2022	SUPPLEMENT re 84 Order, 83 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley. (Shapiro, Corey) (Entered: 04/15/2022)	RECAP
86	April 19, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 4/19/2022 granting 83 Motion for Attorney Kaili Moss to Appear Pro Hac Vice. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 04/19/2022)	RECAP
87	April 19, 2022	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Ajmel Quereshi. (Continue to receive notice:No) by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Chandran, Ashok) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/20/2022: # 1 Proposed Order) (SMJ). (Entered: 04/19/2022)	RECAP
88	April 20, 2022	NOTICE of Filing Proposed Order by Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley re 87 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Ajmel Quereshi. (Continue to receive notice:No) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 04/20/2022)	RECAP
89	April 21, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 4/21/2022 granting 87 Motion to Withdraw Ajmel Quereshi as Attorney. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 04/21/2022)	RECAP
90	May 5, 2022	MOTION for Anne Oredeko to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number AKYWDC-3577274. by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 05/05/2022)	RECAP
91	May 12, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 5/12/2022 granting 90 Motion for Attorney Anne Olutola Oredeko to Appear Pro Hac Vice. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 05/12/2022)	RECAP
92	May 20, 2022	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Status Report by Plaintiffs Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression, Kayla Meisner, Patrick Moore, Stevie Schauer, Attica Scott, Corbin Smith, Willa Tinsley, Tyler Weakley (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 05/20/2022)	RECAP
93	June 1, 2022	ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 5/31/2022 granting 92 Motion for Extension of Time. Status Report due by 6/3/2022. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 06/01/2022)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Kentucky

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Police Violence Protests

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 30, 2020

Closing Date: Oct. 16, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Six individuals and Kentucky Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

City

Assistant Chief of Louisville Metro Police Department LaVita Chavous

Interim Chief of Louisville Metro Police Department Robert Schroeder

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government

Mayor of Louisville Greg Fischer

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Western District of Kentucky 3:20-cv-00535

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Relief Granted:

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General/Misc.:

Aggressive behavior

Assault/abuse by staff

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Over/Unlawful Detention (facilities)

Policing:

Excessive force

Pepper/OC Spray (policing)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Scott v. Louisville Metro Government, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/17746/ (last updated 4/1/2026).