Case: Egana v. Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc.

2:17-cv-05899 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Filed Date: June 16, 2017

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case) On June 19, 2017, the Southern Poverty Law Center filed suit against two New Orleans bail bond companies that worked with two other businesses to charge clients hidden and illegal fees in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Plaintiffs sought damages on behalf of named plaintiffs and other class members for violations of the Truth in Lending Act and federal and state racketeering laws based on kidnapping, extortion, and the unlawful collection of debt.

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Rhea Sharma (10/8/2022)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:17-cv-05899

Complaint

Egana v. Blair's Bail Bonds

June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

Complaint
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2:17-cv-05899

Third Amended Complaint

Egana v. Blair's Bail Bonds

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 12, 2018

Complaint
398

2:17-cv-05899

Transcript of Settlement Agreement Proceedings Heard Before the Honorable Dana Douglas United States Magistrate Judge

Feb. 3, 2020

Feb. 3, 2020

Transcript

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6076834/egana-v-blairs-bail-bonds-inc/

Last updated May 18, 2023, 3:01 a.m.

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COMPLAINT with jury demand against A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc., Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc., Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 053L-6212816) filed by Tiffany Brown, Samantha Egana, Ronald Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons - Blair's Bail Bonds, # 3 Summons - New Orleans Bail Bonds, # 4 Summons - Bankers Insurance Company, # 5 Summons - Bankers Surety Services, # 6 Summons - Bankers Underwriters, # 7 Summons - A2i, # 8 Summons - Alternative to Incarceration, # 9 Summons - Alternative to Incarceration NOLA)Attorney Ivy Wang added to party Tiffany Brown(pty:pla), Attorney Ivy Wang added to party Ronald Egana(pty:pla), Attorney Ivy Wang added to party Samantha Egana(pty:pla).(Wang, Ivy) (Attachment 2 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 3 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 4 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 5 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 6 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 7 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 8 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Attachment 9 replaced on 6/20/2017) (aj). (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons - Blair's Bail Bonds

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3 Summons - New Orleans Bail Bonds

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4 Summons - Bankers Insurance Company

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5 Summons - Bankers Surety Services

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6 Summons - Bankers Underwriters

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7 Summons - A2i

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8 Summons - Alternative to Incarceration

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9 Summons - Alternative to Incarceration NOLA

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6213496) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Samuel Brooke, # 2 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2017: # 3 Certificate of Good Standing) (ajn). (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/20/2017) (ajn). Modified on 6/20/2017 to separate Certificate from Declaration and file as an attachment (ajn). (Entered: 06/19/2017)

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6213563) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sara Zampierin, # 2 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/20/2017) (ajn). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2017: # 3 Certificate of Good Standing) (ajn). Modified on 6/20/2017 to separate Certificate from Declaration and file as attachment (ajn). (Entered: 06/19/2017)

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6213577) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Caren E. Short, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 ECF Registration)(Wang, Ivy) (Attachment 3 replaced on 6/20/2017) (ajn). (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/20/2017) (ajn). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2017: # 4 Certificate of Good Standing) (ajn). Modified on 6/20/2017 to separate Certificate from Declaration and file as attachment(ajn). (Entered: 06/19/2017)

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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Initial Case Assignment to Judge Lance M Africk and Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. (jeg) (Entered: 06/19/2017)

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 1 Complaint, the filing attorney did not properly format the pdf of Summons requested in this case. The pdf should not have the green header nor the 3 red buttons at the bottom. Whenusing a FORM, fill in the applicable fields then click the red PRINT button at the bottom to print the document to pdf format. Clerk has taken corrective action. (aj) (Entered: 06/20/2017)

June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

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Summons Issued as to A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc., Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc., Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(aj) (Entered: 06/20/2017)

June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

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ORDER granting 2, 3 and 4 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Samuel J. Brooke, Sara Zampierin and Caren Elaine Short. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/20/2017. (ajn) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2017: # 1 Notice Pro Hac Vice Counsel) (ajn). (Entered: 06/20/2017)

June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

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RICO Standing Order by Clerk.(blg) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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RICO Case Statement by All Plaintiffs (Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 07/17/2017)

July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

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ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. Case transferred to Judge Jane Triche Milazzo and Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Knowles, III. Judge Lance M Africk, Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 7/18/2017.(blg) (Entered: 07/19/2017)

July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record for Stephen D. Marx and Preston L. Hayes by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Stephen D. Marx added to party Bankers Insurance Company, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen D. Marx added to party Bankers Surety Services, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen D. Marx added to party Bankers Underwriters, Inc.(pty:dft).(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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ORDER granting 12 Motion to Enroll Stephen D. Marx and Preston L. Hayes as Counsel of Record. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record, Allison C. Doucette, by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 ECF Registration Form, # 4 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record, Ethan J. Loeb, by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 ECF Registration Form, # 4 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record, E. Colin Thompson, by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 ECF Registration Form, # 4 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Allison C Doucette for Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Notice) (ecm) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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ORDER granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Ethan J Loeb for Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Notice) (ecm) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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ORDER granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney E Colin Thompson for Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (Attachments: # 1 Notice) (ecm) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss Case by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 9/6/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)Attorney Walter Francis Becker, Jr added to party Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Walter Francis Becker, Jr added to party New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C.(pty:dft).(Becker, Walter) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, with Jury Demand by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C..(Becker, Walter) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 9/20/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Exhibit A)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 08/23/2017)

Aug. 23, 2017

Aug. 23, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Deadlines and Submission Date for Defendants Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc. and New Orleans Bail Bonds, LLC's Motion to Dismiss by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zampierin, Sara) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

Aug. 24, 2017

Aug. 24, 2017

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ORDER granting 23 MOTION for Extension of Deadlines re Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc. and New Orleans Bail Bonds, LLC's 20 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint: Submission date is extended to 10/4/2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) Modified docket entry relationships on 8/25/2017 (ecm). (Entered: 08/25/2017)

Aug. 25, 2017

Aug. 25, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 10/4/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)Attorney Stephen J. Haedicke added to party A2I, L.L.C.(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen J. Haedicke added to party Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen J. Haedicke added to party Alternative to Incarceration, Inc.(pty:dft).(Haedicke, Stephen) (Entered: 09/01/2017)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants filed by Tiffany Brown, Samantha Egana, Ronald Egana.(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 09/12/2017)

Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

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AMENDED RICO Case Statement by All Plaintiffs (Wang, Ivy) Modified text on 9/13/2017 (ecm). (Entered: 09/12/2017)

Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

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MOTION for Extension of Deadlines by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. Motion(s) will be submitted on 10/4/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Expedite Motion to Extend the Deadline for Class Certification by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

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ORDER granting 29 MOTION to Expedite. Defendants shall file any briefs in opposition to the 28 Motion To Extend Deadline For Class Certification by September 18, 2017 at noon to allow the Court to rule on the Motion on an expedited basis. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

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RESPONSE to Motion filed by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. re 28 MOTION for Extension of Deadlines for Class Certification. (Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

Sept. 18, 2017

Sept. 18, 2017

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RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion filed by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. re 28 MOTION for Extension of Deadlines for Moving for Class Certification. (Becker, Walter) Modified on 9/19/2017 (caa). (Entered: 09/18/2017)

Sept. 18, 2017

Sept. 18, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File by All Plaintiffs re 28 MOTION for Extension of Deadlines. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading, # 2 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) Modified on 9/19/2017 (caa). (Entered: 09/19/2017)

Sept. 19, 2017

Sept. 19, 2017

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 32 Response to Motion. Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event. No further action necessary at this time. (caa) (Entered: 09/19/2017)

Sept. 19, 2017

Sept. 19, 2017

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 33 Reply to Response to Motion. Filing attorney selected incorrect event and did not select category 'Proposed Pleading' when attaching document for which leave to file is being requested. Correct event is MOTION for Leave to File. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event. No further action necessary at this time. (caa) (Entered: 09/19/2017)

Sept. 19, 2017

Sept. 19, 2017

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ORDER granting 33 Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 09/20/2017)

Sept. 20, 2017

Sept. 20, 2017

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REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana re 28 MOTION for Extension of Deadlines . (ecm) (Entered: 09/20/2017)

Sept. 20, 2017

Sept. 20, 2017

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ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Deadlines. The deadline to move for class certification shall be extended until 45 days following the close of pleadings. All oppositions thereto shall be filed in accordance with local rules. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

Sept. 21, 2017

Sept. 21, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT Joint MOTION for Extension of Deadlines to Respond to First Amended Complaint, by Blair's, New Orleans, and Bankers Entities by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loeb, Ethan) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

Sept. 26, 2017

Sept. 26, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer First Amended Complaint by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Haedicke, Stephen) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

Sept. 26, 2017

Sept. 26, 2017

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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Deadlines. Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C., Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., and Bankers Underwriters, Inc. shall file their response to the First Amended Complaint on or before October 3, 2017, and notice any motion to dismiss for submission on November 1, 2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 09/27/2017)

Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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ORDER granting 40 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 26 Amended Complaint as to A2I, L.L.C. answer due 10/3/2017; Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc. answer due 10/3/2017; Alternative to Incarceration, Inc. answer due 10/3/2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 09/27/2017)

Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/1/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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3 Exhibit A

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4 Exhibit B

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Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss Case by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/1/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Proposed Pleading Request for Oral Argument)(Becker, Walter) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/1/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission)(Haedicke, Stephen) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

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Request/Statement of Oral Argument by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. regarding 44 MOTION to Dismiss Case . (ecm) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 44 MOTION to Dismiss Case ; Filing attorney attached a Request/Statement for Oral Argument to this motion instead of filing it as a separate entry. Clerk took corrective action by separating the request and docketing it as a separate entry. All future requests for oral argument must be filed separately. (ecm) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

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ORDER denying as moot Defendants' 20, 22, 25 Motions to Dismiss, without prejudice. Defendants have subsequently filed Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (Docs. 43, 44, 45). Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin J. Holt (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6399887) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Kevin J. Holt, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Errata - ECF Registration, # 4 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ryanne E. Perio (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6399893) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Ryanne E. Perio, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Errata - ECF Registration, # 4 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by William Roth (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6399896) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William Roth, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Errata - ECF Registration, # 4 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Noah A. Levine (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6399901) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Noah A. Levine, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Errata - ECF Registration, # 4 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Attachment 3 replaced on 10/6/2017) (ecm). (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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ORDER granting 49 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Kevin J Holt. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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ORDER granting 50 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ryanne E Perio. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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ORDER granting 51 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to William Roth. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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ORDER granting 52 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Noah Levine. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/10/2017)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles M. Delbaum (Credit Card not accepted or unavailable - payment of filing fee due within 2 business days) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Delbaum in Support, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/19/2017: # 4 ECF Registration) (ecm). (Entered: 10/18/2017)

Oct. 18, 2017

Oct. 18, 2017

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Filing fee paid from Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana for Charles M Delbaum re 57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $ 100) (am)

Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 20, 2017

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ORDER granting 57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Charles Marshall Delbaum. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Oct. 23, 2017

Oct. 23, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Response)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 10/24/2017)

Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

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ORDER granting 59 Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief in Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

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RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana re 43, 44, 45 MOTIONS to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. (ecm) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

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Request/Statement of Oral Argument by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc. regarding 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Haedicke, Stephen) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

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ORDER Setting Oral Argument on 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint for 12/6/2017 09:30 AM before Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. No reply brief shall be accepted after the submission date of November 1, 2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

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ORDER Setting Oral Argument on 44 MOTION to Dismiss Case for 12/6/2017 09:30 AM before Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. No reply brief shall be accepted after the submission date of November 1, 2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 61 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

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Request/Statement of Oral Argument by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. regarding 43 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading, # 3 Notice of Submission)(Becker, Walter) Modified on 11/1/2017 (ecm). (Entered: 10/31/2017)

Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 67 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss; Filing attorney should have selected 'Yes' at the question 'Is this an Exparte/Consent Motion Y/N?. Exparte/Consent motions are not set for submission. Clerk has removed submission date. (ecm) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

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EX PARTE Motion for Leave to file Reply to Response to Motion filed by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc. re 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading)(Haedicke, Stephen) Modified event on 11/1/2017 (sa). (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
70

ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to November 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
71

ORDER granting 67 Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
72

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. re 44 MOTION to Dismiss Case . (ecm) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
73

ORDER Setting/ Oral Argument on 43 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint for 12/6/2017 09:30 AM before Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
74

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 69 Reply to Response. Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is MOTION for Leave to File Document. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event. (sa) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

PACER
75

ORDER granting 69 Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

Nov. 2, 2017

Nov. 2, 2017

PACER
76

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc. re 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint. (ecm) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

Nov. 2, 2017

Nov. 2, 2017

PACER
77

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading, # 2 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) Modified text on 11/9/2017 (sa). (Entered: 11/08/2017)

Nov. 8, 2017

Nov. 8, 2017

PACER
78

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 77 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Document contains incorrect Section and Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section H and Magistrate Judge (3). (sa) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER
79

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card not accepted or unavailable - payment of filing fee due within 2 business days) by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER
80

ORDER granting 77 Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER
81

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. re 43 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. (ecm) (Entered: 11/09/2017)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

PACER

Filing fee paid from Tiffany Brown for Ilya Feldsherov re 52 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $ 100) (as)

Nov. 15, 2017

Nov. 15, 2017

PACER
82

ORDER granting 79 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ilya Feldsherov.. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. (ecm) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

PACER
83

ORDER that oral argument on 43, 44, 45 MOTIONS to Dismiss are reset for 08:30 AM on December 6, 2017 before Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.(ecm) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

Nov. 28, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017

PACER
84

DEFICIENT: EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael J. Labbee (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6506498) by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Loeb, Ethan) Modified on 12/4/2017 (sa). (Entered: 12/01/2017)

Dec. 1, 2017

Dec. 1, 2017

PACER

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT DOCUMENT: re 84 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Reason(s) of deficiency: ECF registration of phv attorney not provided. In accordance with Rule 2 of this courts Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing attorneys shall register as Filing Users of the courts Electronic Filing System concurrent with their application for admission to this court. This motion must also have a registration form attached. The registration form is available at http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/Forms/efile-reg.pdf. For corrective information, see section(s) D08 on http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/cmecf/Deficiency/deficiency.htm Attention: Document must be refiled in its entirety within seven(7) calendar days; otherwise, it may be stricken by the court without further notice. Deficiency remedy due by 12/11/2017. (sa)

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

PACER
85

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jane Triche Milazzo: Motion Hearing held on 12/6/2017 re 43 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Bankers Underwriters, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., 44 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C., 45 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim First Amended Complaint filed by Alternative to Incarceration NOLA, Inc., A2I, L.L.C., Alternative to Incarceration, Inc. Motions argued and taken under submission. (Court Reporter Lanie Smith.) (ecm) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

Dec. 6, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017

PACER
86

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael J. Labbee (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6520569) by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Hayes, Preston) Modified text on 12/8/2017 (sa). (Entered: 12/07/2017)

Dec. 7, 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

PACER
87

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 86 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael J. Labbee (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-6520569). 1. Document contains incorrect Section and Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section H and Magistrate Judge (3). 2. Duplicate filing fee received, and refund may be requested. (sa) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

PACER
88

ORDER granting 86 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael Joseph Labbee. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo on 12/8/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Pro Hac Notice) (sa) (Entered: 12/12/2017)

Dec. 11, 2017

Dec. 11, 2017

PACER
89

Application for Refund of Electronic Fees filed by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc. for the following reason: Duplicate filing; receipt number 053L-6520569 re 86 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. (Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

PACER
90

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Protective Order by Tiffany Brown, Ronald Egana, Samantha Egana. Motion(s) referred to Daniel E. Knowles, III. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 12/21/2017)

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

PACER
91

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Knowles, III on 12/28/2017. (cms) (Entered: 12/28/2017)

Dec. 28, 2017

Dec. 28, 2017

PACER
92

MOTION to Prohibit Improper Communications Between Plaintiffs' Counsel and Potential Class Members Under Local Rule 23.1(D) by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C.. Motion(s) will be submitted on 3/21/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Notice of Submission)(Katz, Nicole) (Entered: 02/23/2018)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit 1

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3 Exhibit 2

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4 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 23, 2018

PACER
93

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Expedite Doc. 92 Hearing on Motion to Prohibit Improper Communications by Blair's Bail Bonds, Inc., New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Katz, Nicole) Modified text/link on 3/1/2018 (sa). (Entered: 02/28/2018)

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

PACER
94

ORDER granting 93 MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Motion to Prohibit Improper Communications. The MOTION to Prohibit Improper Communications Between Plaintiffs' Counsel and Potential Class Members Under Local Rule 23.1(D), Rec. Doc. 92 is RESET for submission on 3/8/2018. Any opposition to Defendants' Motion shall be filed on or before that date. Signed by Judge Jane Triche Milazzo on 3/1/2018.(sa) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

PACER
95

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Joinder in Motion to Prohibit Improper Communications by Bankers Insurance Company, Inc., Bankers Surety Services, Inc., Bankers Underwriters, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Marx, Stephen) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

PACER
96

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 92 MOTION to Prohibit Improper Communications Between Plaintiffs' Counsel and Potential Class Members Under Local Rule 23.1(D) . (Attachments: # 1 Foster Decl., # 2 Bechdel Decl., # 3 Zampierin Decl., # 4 Exhibit A to Zampierin Decl., # 5 Exhibit B to Zampierin Decl.)(Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

1 Foster Decl.

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2 Bechdel Decl.

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3 Zampierin Decl.

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4 Exhibit A to Zampierin Decl.

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5 Exhibit B to Zampierin Decl.

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March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

PACER
97

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 95 MOTION for Joinder in Motion to Prohibit Improper Communications . (Wang, Ivy) (Entered: 03/08/2018)

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

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Case Details

State / Territory: Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 16, 2017

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All individuals who entered into an agreement with the defendants as a principal or indemnitor for the provision of bail bond services.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Blair's Bail Bonds (New Orleans, Orleans), Private Entity/Person

New Orleans Bail Bonds, L.L.C. (New Orleans, Orleans), Private Entity/Person

Bankers (New Orleans, Orleans), Private Entity/Person

A2i (New Orleans, Orleans), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Bank or credit provider

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Amount Defendant Pays: redacted from court transcript

Issues

General:

Fines/Fees/Bail/Bond