Case: Lou v. Lopinto

COMPLAINT with jury demand against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAEDC-8685040) filed by Daren Parsa, Donna Lou. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)Attorney William Brock Most added to party Donna Lou(pty:pla), Attorney William Brock Most added to party Daren Parsa(pty:pla).(Most, William) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

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Initial Case Assignment to Judge Martin L.C. Feldman and Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. (ess) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

Request of Summons Issued as to Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega, Victory Real Estate Investments LA, LLC, Westgate Investors NO, LLC filed by Daren Parsa, Donna Lou re 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Estrada, # 2 Summons for Guadet, # 3 Summons for Guidry, # 4 Summons for Mehrtens, # 5 Summons for Pitfield, # 6 Summons for Vaught, # 7 Summons for Vega, # 8 Summons for Victory, # 9 Summons for Westgate)(Most, William) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

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3 Summons for Guidry

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4 Summons for Mehrtens

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5 Summons for Pitfield

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6 Summons for Vaught

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7 Summons for Vega

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8 Summons for Victory

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9 Summons for Westgate

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Andrew C. Clarke (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-8687256) by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. (Attachments: # 1 Dec. of A. Clarke, # 2 Exhibit A (Certificate of Good Standing), # 3 Consent to Electronic Filing Form, # 4 Proposed Order)(Most, William) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Howard B. Manis (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-8687257) by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. (Attachments: # 1 Dec. of H. Manis, # 2 Exhibit A (Certificate of Good Standing), # 3 Consent to Electronic Filing Form, # 4 Proposed Order)(Most, William) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

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Initial Case Assignment

Summons Issued as to Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega, Victory Real Estate Investments LA, LLC, Westgate Investors NO, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(bm) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

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ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Andrew Clarke. Signed by Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on 1/15/2021. (Attachments: # 1 PHV Notice) (cwa) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Howard B. Manis. Signed by Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on 1/15/2021. (Attachments: # 1 PHV Notice) (cwa) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega.Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Manuel Estrada(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Myron Gaudet(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Shannon Guidry(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Joseph P. Lopinto, III(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Steven Mehrtens(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Chad Pitfield(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Ryan Vaught(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Rault Martiny added to party Nick Vega(pty:dft).(Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 02/22/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Victory Real Estate Investments LA, LLC, Westgate Investors NO, LLC.Attorney Christopher W. Kaul added to party Victory Real Estate Investments LA, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher W. Kaul added to party Westgate Investors NO, LLC(pty:dft).(Kaul, Christopher) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

STRICKEN: Proposed Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa (Most, William) Modified on 3/25/2021 (sa). (Entered: 03/24/2021)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 11 Proposed Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan. Document has been stricken pursuant to Rule 5(d) of the FRCP. (sa) (Entered: 03/25/2021)

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NOTICE with Call-In Instructions. Scheduling Conference set for 8/24/2021 10:30 AM before case manager, by telephone. (cbs) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 08/11/2021)

ORDER GRANTING 14 Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record for Attorney Franz L. Zibilich for Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught and Nick Vega. Signed by Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on 8/12/2021. (sa) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/1/2022 01:30 PM before Judge Martin L.C. Feldman. Jury Trial set for 9/19/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Martin L.C. Feldman. All discovery must be completed by 8/4/2022. Signed by Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on 8/24/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Pretrial Notice Form) (NEF: MAG-2)(cbs) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Wendy B Vitter. Judge Martin L.C. Feldman no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on 1/28/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Clerk's Reallotment Case List)(my) (Entered: 01/31/2022)

MOTION to Disqualify Counsel by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) will be submitted on 3/8/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit A (Response to RFAs), # 5 Exhibit B (Vega Statement), # 6 Exhibit C (Gaudet Statement), # 7 Exhibit D (Vega Discovery Response), # 8 Exhibit E (Gaudet Discovery Response))(Most, William) Responses due by 2/28/2022 (mmv). (Entered: 02/17/2022)

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2 Notice of Submission (Civil Only)

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6 Exhibit C (Gaudet Statement)

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7 Exhibit D (Vega Discovery Response)

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8 Exhibit E (Gaudet Discovery Response)

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Request/Statement of Oral Argument by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa regarding 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . (Most, William) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

NOTICE regarding Oral Argument re 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. By Clerk.(mmv) (Entered: 02/18/2022)

MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery Requests by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 3/9/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit A (Discovery Responses), # 5 Exhibit B (Corr. of Counsel, Part 1), # 6 Exhibit B (Corr. of Counsel, Part 2))(Most, William) Modified text/referral/submission date on 2/22/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 02/21/2022)

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 21 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery Requests. **1.Filing attorney should have changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the Magistrate Judge. Clerk took corrective action. 2.Filing attorney selected incorrect submission date. Correct date is 3/9/2022. Clerk took corrective action. 3.Document does not contain Magistrate Judge information. All future pleadings must reflect Magistrate 2, Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault.** (jeg) (Entered: 02/22/2022)

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RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega re 18 Motion to Disqualify Counsel. (Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 02/25/2022)

**STRICKEN PURSUANT TO RULE 5(D) OF THE FRCP** AFFIDAVIT of Service by Alicia F. Haymon of Subpoena Duces Tecum served on City of Kenner on 02/23/2022. (Clarke, Andrew) Modified on 3/2/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 02/28/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 23 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. **Document lists counsel of record, James B. Mullaly, for a party in this action who has not been enrolled in this matter. Future filings which list attorneys not enrolled will not be accepted. Please file a motion and order to enroll additional counsel.** (mm) (Entered: 02/28/2022)

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RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Defendants re 21 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery Requests . (Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 03/01/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 24 Affidavit of Service. **Document has been stricken pursuant to Rule 5(d) of the FRCP.** (jeg) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading (Reply in Support of Motion to Compel))(Most, William) (Entered: 03/03/2022)

ORDER re 28 Motion to Enroll: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that James B. Mullaly be and is hereby enrolled as additional counsel of record for Defendants, Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Steven Mehrtens, Shannon Guidry, Nick Vega, Manuel Estrada, and Myron Gaudet. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 3/3/2022. (jeg) (Entered: 03/03/2022)

ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. (caa) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 21 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery Requests. (caa) (Entered: 03/04/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support to 18 Motion for Conflict Free Counsel by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading- Reply, # 3 Proposed Pleading- Exhibit F (Pitfield Statement), # 4 Proposed Pleading- Exhibit G (Vaught Statement), # 5 Proposed Pleading- Exhibit H (Mehrtens Statement))(Most, William) Modified text/attachment description 3/7/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 03/04/2022)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) GRANTING 33 Motion for Leave to File Reply. The Clerk's Office is directed to file the Reply brief (R. Doc. 33-2), and the Exhibits thereto (R. Docs. 33-3, 33-4, & 33-5), into the record in this matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 3/7/22. (fmm) (Entered: 03/07/2022)

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REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit F, # 2 Exhibit G, # 3 Exhibit H)(mmv) (Entered: 03/08/2022)

MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses of Sheriff Lopinto (Individually) by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/6/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Notice of Submission, # 4 Exhibit A (Discovery Responses), # 5 Exhibit B (Corr. of Counsel), # 6 Exhibit C (Social Media Post by Sheriff Lopinto))(Most, William) Modified text/referral/submission date on 3/11/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 03/10/2022)

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 36 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses of Sheriff Lopinto (Individually). **Filing attorney should have changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the Magistrate Judge. Additionally, filing attorney selected incorrect submission date. Correct submission date is 4/6/2022. Clerk took corrective action. No further action necessary.** (jeg) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File to File the attached Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Declare Conflict Free Counsel, R. Doc. 18 by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading, # 3 Proposed Pleading- Exhibit)(Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 3/17/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 03/16/2022)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) GRANTING 38 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition. The Clerk's Office is directed to file the Supplemental Memorandum in Response/Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Determine Conflict Free Counsel (R. Doc. 18) (R. Doc. 38-2), and the Exhibit thereto (R. Doc. 38-3), into the record in this matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 3/18/22. (fmm) (Entered: 03/18/2022)

Supplemental Memorandum in Response/Opposition filed by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega of 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(mmv) (Entered: 03/18/2022)

ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 3/18/2022. (NEF: MAG-2)(caa) (Entered: 03/18/2022)

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ORDER regarding 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel. In light of the Honorable Wendy B. Vitter's Order of Reference (ECF No. 41) referring Plaintiffs' Motion to Determine Conflict-Free Representation (ECF No. 18) to the undersigned for determination, IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to Determine Conflict-Free Representation (ECF No. 18) is scheduled for hearing, to be held in-person unless otherwise notified by the court, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Poydras Street, Courtroom B-421, New Orleans, Louisiana. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 3/18/22.(cg) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Continue hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion to Determine Conflict Free Counsel, R. Doc. 18 by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martiny, Daniel) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 43 MOTION to Continue hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion to Determine Conflict Free Counsel, R. Doc. 18. **Document contains incorrect Magistrate Judge information. All future pleadings must reflect Magistrate 2, Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. Please ensure to update your case caption on all future pleadings.** (jeg) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

ORDER granting 43 MOTION to Continue hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion to Determine Conflict Free Counsel, R. Doc. 18 filed by Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Ryan Vaught, Chad Pitfield, Manuel Estrada, Steven Mehrtens, Shannon Guidry, Nick Vega, Myron Gaudet. FURTHER ORDERED that the hearing on Plaintiffs Motion to Determine Conflict Free Counsel, 18, be and is hereby continued and reset to be held on 4/13/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 3/22/2022.(caa) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Amend 16 Scheduling Order, by Donna Lou. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Most, William) Modified text/referral on 3/25/2022 (jeg). (Entered: 03/24/2022)

ORDER AND REASONS that Plaintiffs Motion to Compel 21 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as stated herein. FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants provide supplemental responses, including a privilege log, and documents, as outlined above, in response to Interrogatory Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 and Request for Production Nos. 6, 7, 15, 25 and 26, within 21 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 3/24/2022. (caa) (Entered: 03/24/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 46 MOTION to Amend/Correct 16 Scheduling Order. **Filing attorney incorrectly changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the District Judge. Clerk took corrective action. No further action necessary.** (jeg) (Entered: 03/25/2022)

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MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, MOTION to Dismiss by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/19/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts)(Martiny, Daniel) Responses due by 4/11/2022 (mmv). (Entered: 03/29/2022)

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ORDER GRANTING 46 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order. Scheduling Conference set for 4/21/2022 09:30 AM before case manager by telephone to select a new trial date and corresponding pretrial deadlines. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 3/29/2022.(mmv) (Entered: 03/29/2022)

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 49 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment MOTION to Dismiss . (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts)(Most, William) (Entered: 03/30/2022)

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NOTICE OF HEARING. A call-in scheduling conference is set for 4/21/2022 09:30 AM before case manager by telephone. By Clerk. Please follow the dial-in instructions provided in this notice.(mmv) (Entered: 03/31/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Continue Submission Date, R. Doc. 36 by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield, Ryan Vaught, Nick Vega. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 4/8/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/08/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' 53 Motion to Continue is GRANTED; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the submission date of Plaintiff's 36 Motion to Compel is CONTINUED to Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/8/2022.(cwa) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that oral argument on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. on Plaintiff's 18 Motion to Disqualify Counsel will now be held via videoconference before Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. A log-in invitation for the video conference will be emailed to counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/11/2022.(cwa) (Entered: 04/11/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Authority by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A (April 11, 2022 Order in U.S. v. Ashton Ryan et al.))(Most, William) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

ORDER granting 56 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Authority. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/13/2022. (cwa) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault: Motion Hearing held on 4/13/2022 re 18 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. IT IS ORDERED that, within 14 days, counsel for Defendants file a separate Affidavit by each Defendant to establish informed consent has been provided, as set forth in document. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 14 days, defense counsel provide his own affidavit as set forth in document. If anything contained in these Affidavits contain confidential client information or information subject to the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine, the Affidavit(s) may be filed UNDER SEAL. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, absent further Order of this Court finding any insufficiency with the Affidavits, Plaintiffs' 18 Motion to Disqualify Counsel is DENIED, reserving to Plaintiffs the right to file a new Motion to Disqualify should a non-waivable, actual conflict of interest arise later in this litigation. (Court Reporter Karen Ibos.) (cwa) (Entered: 04/14/2022)

**STRICKEN** Request by All Plaintiffs for this Court to Disregard Defendants' Counsel's Ex Parte Communications (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Defendants' Counsel's Ex Parte Communications With Court))(Most, William) Modified on 4/19/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/18/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 59 Request. Document has been deemed improper and has been stricken. (cwa) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

MOTION to Strike Defendants' Ex Parte Communications by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/11/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A (Defendants' Counsel's Ex Parte Communications), # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Notice of Submission)(Most, William) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants must produce Document No. 20200201 no later than Monday, April 25, 2022, which may be redacted as set forth herein; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants produce a proper privilege log, as required in the March 24, 2022 Order (ECF No. 47, at 23), no later than Monday, April 25, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/19/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(cwa) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum, R. Doc. 49 by Joseph P. Lopinto, III. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading)(Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 4/20/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/19/2022)

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RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Joseph P. Lopinto, III re 36 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses of Sheriff Lopinto (Individually). (Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 4/20/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/19/2022)

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Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum, R. Doc. 49. Document contains incorrect Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Magistrate Judge (2). (cwa) (Entered: 04/20/2022)

TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) GRANTING 63 Motion for Leave to File Reply. The Clerk's Office is directed to file the Reply brief (R. Doc. 63-2) into the record in this matter. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 4/20/2022. (fmm) (Entered: 04/20/2022)

Reply Memorandum filed by Joseph P. Lopinto, III, in Support of 49 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, MOTION to Dismiss . (mmv) (Entered: 04/20/2022)

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion to Strike as Moot by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 61 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Ex Parte Communications. (Most, William) Modified text on 4/21/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/21/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs' 61 Motion to Strike Defendants' Ex Parte Communications is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/21/2022. (cwa) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 3/6/2023 09:00 AM before Judge Wendy B Vitter. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/16/2023 02:00 PM before Judge Wendy B Vitter. All discovery must be completed by 12/19/2022. Signed by Judge Wendy B Vitter on 4/24/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Pretrial Notice Form)(cwa) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply, R. Doc. 36 by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading)(Most, William) Modified text on 4/26/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/25/2022)

ORDER granting 71 Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 4/26/2022. (cwa) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 36 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses of Sheriff Lopinto (Individually). (cwa) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

AFFIDAVIT of Defendants and Counsel re 58 Motion Hearing (Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 4/27/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 04/27/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Protective Order by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Protective Order, # 2 Proposed Order)(Most, William) Modified text on 5/11/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 05/11/2022)

ORDER denying 75 Motion for Protective Order. The Court directs the parties to review the sample protective order available at http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/judges-information/judge/honorable-donna-phillips-currault, specifically 6 outlining the proper procedure for seeking to seal documents filed in the court record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 5/16/2022. (cwa) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Protective Order as Amended to Comply With the Court's Directive by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Protective Order)(Most, William) Modified text on 5/23/2022 (pp). (Entered: 05/21/2022)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 5/23/2022.(caa) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

ORDER that Plaintiffs Motion to Compel 36 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as stated herein. FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant provide supplemental responses as outlined above in response to Interrogatory Nos. 6, 12, 17 and 18, and Request for Production Nos. 14, within 21 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 5/31/2022. (caa) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

**WITHDRAWN PER ORDER AT R. DOC. 88** MOTION for Protective Order (HIPAA-Qualified Protective Order) by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/13/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Notice of Submission, # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Proposed Pleading (Amended Model Protective Order), # 5 Exhibit A (Corr. of Counsel), # 6 Exhibit B (Redlined Version of Proposed Protective Order)(Most, William) Modified text on 7/12/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 06/23/2022)

RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Manuel Estrada, Myron Gaudet, Shannon Guidry, Joseph P. Lopinto, III, Steven Mehrtens, Chad Pitfield re 80 MOTION for Protective Order (HIPAA-Qualified Protective Order). (Martiny, Daniel) Modified text on 7/6/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 07/05/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 81 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Document contains incorrect Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Magistrate Judge Currault. (cwa) (Entered: 07/06/2022)

EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Entry of HIPAA-Qualified Protective Order, R. Doc. 80 by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading (Reply))(Most, William) Modified text on 7/6/2022 (cwa). (Entered: 07/06/2022)

Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk

ORDER granting 83 Motion for Leave to File Reply Memorandum. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 7/7/2022. (cwa) (Entered: 07/07/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Donna Lou, Daren Parsa re 80 MOTION for Protective Order (HIPAA-Qualified Protective Order). (cwa) (Entered: 07/07/2022)

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that oral argument on Plaintiffs' 80 Motion for Entry of HIPAA-Qualified Protective Order be held on WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault, 500 Poydras Street, Hale Boggs Building, Room B-421, New Orleans, Louisiana. The hearing will be conducted in person, unless otherwise notified by the court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 7/8/2022.(cwa) (Entered: 07/08/2022)