Case: Washington Election Integrity Coalition United v. Kimsey

Washington Election Int v. Kimsey 3:21-cv-05746

NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Clark County Superior Court, case number 21-2-01775-06; (Receipt # AWAWDC-7282396), filed by Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Complaint)(Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

VERIFICATION OF STATE COURT RECORDS via Declaration of Amanda M. Migchelbrink with Exhibits 1-8 by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

NOTICE to Plaintiffs of Notice of Removal re 2 Verification of State Court Records, 1 Notice of Removal ; filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Notice of Removal ; filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/07/2021)

LETTER from Clerk re receipt of case from Clark County Superior Court and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (AMD - cc: pltfs) (Entered: 10/08/2021)

Notice of Filing Deficiency re 1 Notice of Removal. ***Action Required*** Notice of Removal - Jury Demand Improperly Submitted, Notice of Related Cases Omitted.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Notice of Related Case must be filed by 10/13/2021. (AMD - cc: pltfs) (Entered: 10/08/2021)

Judge Robert S. Lasnik added. (AMD)

Corporate Disclosure Statement - Notice of Deadlines

Disclosure Statement - Notice of Deadlines

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NOTICE Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1, Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition and Defendant Washington State Democratic Central Committee must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 10/15/2021. (AMD - cc: pltf)

NOTICE of Related Case Pendency of Other Action in United States District Court Western District of Washington at Seattle, United States District Court Western District of Washington at Seattle, case number(s) in other court 2:21-cv-01354-DWC, 3:21-cv-05726-RAJ ; filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Migchelbrink, Amanda) Modified on 10/14/2021 to update event name (KB). (Entered: 10/11/2021)

NOTICE of Pendency of Other Action in Whatcom, Thurston, Franklin, King, and Lincoln County Superior Courts, case number(s) in other court 21-2-00949-37, 21-2-01641-34, 21-2-50572-11, 21-2-12603-7-KNT, 21-2-00042-22 ; filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/12/2021)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Reassigned to Judge Richard A. Jones as related to Case No. 3:21-cv-5726-RAJ. Judge Robert S. Lasnik no longer assigned to the case. All future pleadings shall bear Case No. 3:21-cv-5746-RAJ. (cc: Plaintiffs via U.S. Mail) (KERR) Modified on 10/12/2021 (KERR).

Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge

STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE) (Entered: 10/13/2021)

MINUTE ORDER entered upon the authority of Judge Richard A. Jones. Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United appears pro se in this matter. Local Rule 83.2(b)(4) requires that business entities other than sole proprietorships be represented by counsel. The Court directs Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United to obtain counsel and that counsel shall make an appearance no later than 11/10/2021. (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE) (Entered: 10/13/2021)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Washington State Democratic Central Committee (Almon-Griffin, Reina) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

MOTION to Strike Notice of Removal, or Alternatively, Sever Claims, filed by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United (submitted pro se). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(MW) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

NOTICE of Joinder JOINING 12 MOTION to Strike Notice of Removal, or Alternatively, to Sever Claims, by Plaintiffs Kimberly Anderson, Rich Audette, Susan Audette, Joshua Bradley, Maria Bruemmer, Stephen Clements, Constance Cooke, Bennett Esrael, Joseph Gibson, Frank Gmelin, Bonnie Grieco, Ike Haas, Marili Haas, Eric Hargrave, Phillip Hogan, Jen Holbrook, Wendy Keeline, Joseph Kent, Ross Merritt, Jonette Molyneux, James Mozena, Shirley Mozena, Lindsey Nichols, Jake Parmer, Doreen Rose, Tamara Shaw, Tricia Shoup, Brett Simpson, Harlyn Thompson, Robert Ward. (MW) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

MINUTE ORDER entered upon the authority of Judge Richard A. Jones. The local rules require that business entities other than sole proprietorships be represented by counsel. Accordingly, Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United's pro se 12 MOTION to Strike Notice of Removal, or Alternatively, Sever Claims Under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(c)(2) is STRICKEN. (cc: Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Pearson Shogren on behalf of Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United. (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 10/17/2021)

MOTION to Remand, filed by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/19/2021, (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 10/22/2021)

Mail addressed to Lindsey Nichols returned as "Return to Sender/No Such Number/Unable to Forward" re Corporate Disclosure Statement Deficiency, 5 Judge Assignment Letter, 6 Notice of Filing Deficiency - Jury Demand, and case docket sheet. (SP) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/26/2021, (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

DECLARATION of Greg Kimsey filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey re 17 MOTION to Dismiss (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

DECLARATION of Amanda Migchelbrink filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey re 17 MOTION to Dismiss (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kevin J Hamilton on behalf of Intervenor Washington State Democratic Party. (Hamilton, Kevin) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

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Attorney Amanda J Beane, Reina A Almon-Griffin, Nitika Arora added for Washington State Democratic Party; per 21 Notice of Appearance. (SR)

MOTION to Intervene, filed by Intervenor Washington State Democratic Central Committee. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/12/2021, (Hamilton, Kevin) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Mail addressed to Lindsey Nichols returned as Undeliverable re 10 Minute Order and 9 Standing Order. (SR) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

NOTICE TO THE PARTIES: The Court acknowledges the requirements of FRCP 16(b), but finds good cause to defer entry of an initial case scheduling order pending its ruling on 16 MOTION to Remand, filed by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United and 17 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey. (cc: Pro Se Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE)

Notice-Other

RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United, to 22 MOTION to Intervene . (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 11/05/2021)

RESPONSE, by Defendants Clark County, Greg Kimsey, to 16 MOTION to Remand, 12 MOTION to Sever. (Migchelbrink, Amanda) (Entered: 11/08/2021)

REPLY, filed by Intervenor Washington State Democratic Central Committee, TO RESPONSE to 22 MOTION to Intervene (Hamilton, Kevin) (Entered: 11/09/2021)

Mail addressed to Lindsey Nichols returned as Undeliverable re Case Assigned/Reassigned, Notice-Other, 14 Minute Order. (SR) Modified on 11/15/2021: Plaintiff Nichols called and corrected discrepancy between Notice of Removal and State Court Complaint. Address updated, dkt 14 re-mailed. (MW). (Entered: 11/12/2021)

REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United, TO RESPONSE to 16 MOTION to Remand (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 11/19/2021)

RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United, to 17 MOTION to Dismiss . (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 11/20/2021)

NOTICE: Plaintiff Brett Simpson has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (KB) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

Notice MOTION for Joinder, filed by Plaintiff Brett Simpson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Service filed w/ Superior Court)(Simpson, Brett) Modified on 11/29/2021 to terminate motion and correct document title (SR). (Entered: 11/22/2021)

RESPONSE, by Defendant Clark County, to 17 MOTION to Dismiss . (Burns, Curtis) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MINUTE ORDER (text only) authorized by Judge Richard A. Jones. Case reassigned to Judge Lauren King. Judge Richard A. Jones no longer assigned to the case. (cc: Non-Efiler Pro Se Plaintiffs via USPS) (VE)

Case Assigned/Reassigned to Judge

ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by Judge Lauren King. (cc: Non-Efiler Pro Se Plaintiffs via USPS) (NAW) (Entered: 12/30/2021)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Nitika Arora for Intervenor Washington State Democratic Central Committee. (Almon-Griffin, Reina) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

Mail addressed to Lindsey Nichols returned as Undeliverable re 33 LK Order re 28 USC 455; Case Assigned/Reassigned (MW) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 22 MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Washington State Democratic Central Committee (Almon-Griffin, Reina) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name Filed by Plaintiff Doreen Rose. Address updated to 4026 N 1st Way(MW) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 22 MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Washington State Democratic Central Committee (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(Almon-Griffin, Reina) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

ORDER Requesting Supplemental Briefing re Remand. The parties are directed to review Scott v. Polo v. Innovations Int'l. Inc., 833 F.3d 1193 (9th Cir. 2016) and Britton v. Cnty. of Santa Cruz, No. 19-CV-04263-LHK, 2020 WL 4197609 (N.D. Cal. July 22, 2020), and are ordered to file supplemental briefs of up to three pages each addressing whether the parties will stipulate to remand of this matter. The briefs must be filed no later than August 15, 2022. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (MW)

SUPPLEMENT Briefing Re Remand by Plaintiff Washington Election Integrity Coalition United (Shogren, Virginia) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

SUPPLEMENT Response RE Remand by Defendants Clark County, Does 1-30, Greg Kimsey (Burns, Curtis) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

ORDER: The Court DENIES WEICU's motion to remand, Dkt. No. 16 , and GRANTS Defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' claims, Dkt. No. 17 , without prejudice. The Washington State Democratic Central Committees Motion to Intervene, Dkt. No. 22 , is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (LH) (cc: Pro se plaintiffs via US mail)

JUDGMENT BY COURT: THE COURT HAS ORDERED THAT for the reasons set forth in the Court's September 30, 2022 Order, judgment is entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiffs, and Plaintiffs' claims are dismissed without prejudice. (LH) (cc: Pro se plaintiffs via US mail) (Entered: 10/03/2022)