Case: King v. State of Georgia

Georgia state trial court

NOTICE OF REMOVAL with CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed by Mark Butler, State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AGANDC-11149049) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B Superior Court Case Filing Information Form, # 3 Summons, # 4 Exhibit D Plaintiffs' Notice of Rule 30(B)(6) Deposition, # 5 Exhibit E Notice of Filing Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of Process, # 6 Exhibit F Defendants' Answer and Defenses, # 7 Exhibit G Superior Court Notice of Removal, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(ayw) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. Modified on 8/2/2021 (adg). (Entered: 08/02/2021)

1 Exhibit A Complaint

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2 Exhibit B Superior Court Case Filing Information Form

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3 Summons

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4 Exhibit D Plaintiffs' Notice of Rule 30(B)(6) Deposition

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5 Exhibit E Notice of Filing Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of Process

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6 Exhibit F Defendants' Answer and Defenses

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7 Exhibit G Superior Court Notice of Removal

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8 Civil Cover Sheet

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ANSWER to Complaint re 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor, and Mark Butler. Discovery ends on 12/27/2021. (Filed in State Court on 7/30/2021)(adg) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 08/02/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Miles Christian Skedsvold on behalf of Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia (Skedsvold, Miles) (Entered: 08/04/2021)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge J. P. Boulee for all further proceedings. Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. no longer assigned to case. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:21-cv-03082-JPB. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. Signed by Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. on 8/5/2021. (tcc) (Entered: 08/05/2021)

NOTICE of Brief in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Skedsvold, Miles) Modified to edit event text on 8/6/2021 (ceo). (Entered: 08/06/2021)

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings with Brief In Support RE: 4 Notice of Brief by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Skedsvold, Miles) Modified on 8/10/2021 to add document link and edit text. (aaq). (Entered: 08/06/2021)

MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response re: 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings, 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/19/2021)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

ORDER: For good cause shown, the 8 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to the pending motions is extended through and including August 24, 2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/23/21. (bnw)

MOTION to Withdraw Miles Christian Skedsvold as Attorneyby Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Skedsvold, Miles) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

RESPONSE re 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Closing Argument of Respondents)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Ferdinand Declaration)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Miles Christian Skedsvold terminated. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/30/21. (bnw)

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

REPLY BRIEF re 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw). (Entered: 09/07/2021)

REPLY BRIEF re 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw). (Entered: 09/07/2021)

Entered in Error Submission of 12 Response in Support of Motion, 13 Response in Support of Motion, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ayw) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw).

Submission of 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings, 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ayw)

Submission to District Judge

STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL LITIGATION. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 9/22/21. (bnw) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Miriam Fisher Gutman on behalf of Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson (Gutman, Miriam) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

NOTICE by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor of Related Case (Stoff, Katherine) (Entered: 12/17/2021)

MOTION for Leave to File An Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File An Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint, # 3 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 12/20/2021)

RESPONSE re 17 MOTION for Leave to File An Amended Complaint filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Stoff, Katherine) (Entered: 12/31/2021)

ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint 17 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to docket Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief. In light of the amended pleading, Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 6 is DENIED as moot. As to the Motion to Stay, Defendants sought a stay of all deadlines until the dispositive motion was ruled upon. Because the dispositive motion was denied as moot, Defendants' Motion to Stay 7 is likewise DENIED as moot. The parties shall file their Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan no later than January 18, 2022. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 1/3/22. (ceo) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Von King, Danielle Johnson, Jacqueline Perkins, Arthur Williams, Joy Flowers, Susan Kolyno, Chelsey Shaw. (ceo) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 01/04/2022)

JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Defendants' Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER re: 21 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 1/23/2022. (cmd) (Entered: 01/24/2022)

ORDER consolidating civil action 1:21-cv-5063-MHC with No. 1:21-cv-3082-JPB. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 1/26/2022. (dob) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response re: 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer, 23 MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

Initial Disclosures by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams.(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

Initial Disclosures by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia.(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

ORDER: For good cause shown, the 26 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs deadline to respond to the pending motions is extended through and including February 1, 2022. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 2/1/22. (bnw)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

RESPONSE re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 2 Exhibit B - Closing Arguments of Respondents)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 3 Exhibit B to Brief - Declaration of Von King, # 4 Exhibit C to Brief - Declaration of Jacqueline Perkins, # 5 Exhibit D to Brief - Declaration of Joy Flowers)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

MOTION to Certify Class - The Prompt Appeal Class with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Certification of the Prompt Appeal Class, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 3 Exhibit B to Brief - Declaration of Jason J. Carter)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 2/15/2022 at 02:30 PM before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618623708 Meeting ID: 161 862 3708 Passcode: 081834 One tap mobile +16692545252 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnw)

APPLICATION for Admission of Kirsten Anderson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11578706).by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Gutman, Miriam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/09/2022)

Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Jamie B. Rush replacing attorney Emily Early. (Rush, Jamie) (Entered: 02/15/2022)

(FILED IN ERROR; SEE 36 FOR CORRECTED ENTRY) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr.: Status Conference held on 2/15/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet) (sap) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 2/15/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet) (sap) (Entered: 02/18/2022)

Order

Notice (Other)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 2/15/2022 Order (by docket entry only) as to Kirsten Anderson. (bgt)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

Order on Application for Admission PHV

NOTICE: Effective immediately, all communications related to cases assigned to Judge Boulee should be directed to 404-215-1410 or CRD_JPB@gand.uscourts.gov. (ane)

ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 33 Application of Kirsten Anderson for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 2/15/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step. (bgt)

DOCKET ENTRY ORDER: This matter came before the Court for a status conference. The parties are HEREBY ORDERED to attend mediation no later than March 15, 2022. The parties shall immediately report the results of the mediation to the Court. In the event mediation fails, Defendants shall file its responses to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Motion to Certify Class and its replies to their Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Stay no later than March 22, 2022. Plaintiffs' reply to their motions shall be filed no later than March 29, 2022. The preliminary injunction hearing will be scheduled for April 12, 2022. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee and entered at the direction of Chambers on 2/15/2022. (cmd)

Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Kirsten Anderson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11578706). Attorney Kirsten Anderson added appearing on behalf of Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams (cdg)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: A Preliminary Injunction Hearing is SCHEDULED for 4/12/2022 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (sap)

STATUS REPORT by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Gutman, Miriam) (Entered: 03/16/2022)

ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the parties Mediation Report. 37 . In the report, the parties indicate that they would like to continue their settlement discussions. As a result, the parties ask that the preliminary injunction hearing currently scheduled for April 12, 2022, be converted into a status conference and that the established briefing deadlines be stayed until after the status conference. The parties request is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the hearing scheduled for April 12, 2022, is converted into a status conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that briefing is STAYED until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 3/17/22. (ceo) (Entered: 03/17/2022)

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 4/12/2022 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 4/12/2022. The Court held a Status Conference on 4/12/2022. The parties discussed outstanding matters and settlement potential with the Court. The Court established a deadline for the parties to file a motion for preliminary settlement approval within 45 days, to be filed no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The Court granted parties' request for a hearing. Settlement hearing to be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Hearing concluded. See transcript for additional details. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(abm) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File The Parties Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement Agreement re: 39 Status Conference and MOTION to Continue June 6, 2022 Hearing with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 5/27/2022 to update text (anc). (Entered: 05/26/2022)

ORDER that the 40 Motion requesting additional time to file Motion for Preliminary Settlement Approval is GRANTED. All other pending motions 22, 23, 31 and 32 are DENIED without prejudice with permission to refile in the event the settlement is not successful. The parties deadline to file their Motion for Preliminary Settlement Approval is extended through and including June 14, 2022. The June 6, 2022 hearing is continued to June 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/27/2022. (anc) (Entered: 05/27/2022)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference rescheduled for 6/30/2022 at 01:00 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 41 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Stay, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class, Order on Motion for Extension of Time, Order on Motion to Continue, 38 Order with Docket Sheet and NEFs regarding docket only entries. (dob) Modified on 6/7/2022 to add text (dob).

Letter from Shawn Leftwich re not receiving correspondence for this case (anc) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

Unopposed MOTION to Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Settlement Agreement and Notice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 06/14/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Settlement Conference held on 6/30/2022 granting 43 Motion to Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Final Settlement Approval Hearing set for 9/1/2022 at 1:30 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (Court Reporter Denise Stewart)(anc) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND NOTICE TO THE CLASS.This Court will hold a hearing on final approval of the settlement on September 1, 2022 at 1:30 PM at United States Courthouse, Richard B. Russell Federal Building. See Order for additional deadlines. Pending the final determination of whether the Settlement should be approved, all proceedings and discovery in this case are STAYED, except as specifically provided for in this Order. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/30/2022. (anc) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

Clerks Certificate of Mailing

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 45 Order (anc)

Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Press Release)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/01/2022)

1 Exhibit A: Press Release

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 07/05/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 7/6/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(kxm) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

Order

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 7/6/2022 at 01:00 PM via Zoom before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1602133846 Meeting ID: 160 213 3846 Passcode: 322689 or dial +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 160 213 3846 Passcode: 322689. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)

Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding

ORDER {by Docket Entry Only}: The Court has reviewed the Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement 46 and Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition 47 . Defendants' deadline to file a reply is HEREBY STAYED. Before any further briefing occurs on this motion, the Court would like to hold a conference with the parties. The Court will not engage in a detailed discussion of the merits of the motion at the conference, and thus the parties need not prepare arguments concerning the motion. A separate notice regarding the scheduling of the conference will be forthcoming. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/6/22. (ceo)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Telephone Conference held on 7/8/2022. The parties discussed the Court's Preliminary Approval Order and mediation. Defendants reply brief to the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement is due no later than noon on July 22, 2022. Related deadlines are stayed pending the results of mediation and pending ruling on the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Hearing concluded. See transcript for additional details. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(bgt) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

ORDER {by Docket Entry Only}: Given Defendants' Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement 46 and the Court's suggestion that the parties attempt to mediate the issues raised therein prior to fully briefing same, the deadlines in the Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement 45 and the requirement to provide notice to the class are HEREBY STAYED pending the results of the mediation and, if necessary, the Court's order on the Emergency Motion to Withdraw. Should the mediation be unsuccessful, Defendants shall file their reply brief to the Emergency Motion to Withdraw no later than noon on July 22, 2022. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/8/22. (ceo)

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE PROCEEDING : Teleconference set for 7/8/2022 at 04:15 PM before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 684-8852 USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-0155 Access Code: 6707956. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)

---HEARING NOTICE DOCKETED IN ERROR---NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference reset for 8/1/2022 at 09:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo) Modified to reflect error on 7/21/2022 (ceo).

---CERTIFICATE OF MAILING DOCKETED IN ERROR---Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re Notice of Hearing. (ceo) Modified to reflect error on 7/21/2022 (ceo).

REPLY to Response to Motion re 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/22/2022)

Submission of 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 08/08/22-08/19/22, 09/19/22-09/23/22, 10/10/22-10/15/22, 12/28/22-01/06/23, 02/20/23-02/25/23, by Jason James Carter. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 07/29/2022)

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 8/12/2022 at 10:45 AM via Teleconference before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 684-8852 USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-0155 Access Code: 6707956. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Telephone Conference held on 8/12/2022 to discuss Plaintiffs' request to file a sur-reply to Defendants' 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement and to set an evidentiary hearing. Defendants do not oppose a sur-reply but do not agree a hearing is necessary. The Court directs parties to continue discussions through noon on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and to report to the Court as to whether there is a resolution. If a resolution is not reached, Plaintiffs are ordered to file their sur-reply brief no later than noon on August 18, 2022. Plaintiffs should include why they believe an evidentiary hearing is necessary and outline the types of evidence they would put forth. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(jkl) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Joint MOTION for Clarification of Notice Plan and to Proceed with Settlement with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Press Release, # 2 Exhibit B - Language for Notice Plan)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

ORDER granting 53 Motion for Clarification. Class Members shall file with the Clerk any objections to the settlement no later than 09/19/2022. Supporting materials for objections must be filed no later than 10/17/2022. If the event a class member wishes to appear at the Final Approval Hearing, that member shall file with the Clerk of Court a notice of intention to appear no later than 09/19/2022. No later than 09/29/2022, the class member intending to appear at the hearing shall provide a written statement that indicates all bases for objection, all documentation in support of the objection, any legal authority supporting the objection and a list of witnesses the person may call to testify. The final approval hearing is scheduled for 11/08/2022 at 2:00 PM. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/21/2022. (nmb) (Entered: 08/22/2022)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification. (nmb)

ZOOM CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS for the final approval hearing scheduled in Courtroom 1908 on November 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM: Link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1603379358 Meeting ID: 160 337 9358 Passcode: 1908 Audio via phone option: +1 551 285 1373. (jkl)

OBJECTION to Settlement Agreement re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification by Ugochukwu O. Amadi. (nmb) (Entered: 09/20/2022)

Statement of Objections re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification,,, by Rowland Cash Bank Liggins. (nmb) (Entered: 09/26/2022)

In light of the parties' desire to proceed with settlement, the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent is DENIED without prejudice. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/11/22. (jkl)