Case: Chestnut v. Merrill

COMPLAINT against John H Merrill, filed by Karen Jones, Marlene Martin, Rodney Love, Janice Williams, John Harris, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose.(KEK) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

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NOTICE REGARDING CONSENT of a magistrate judge in a civil action. (KEK) (Entered: 06/13/2018)

Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 400,(ALND receipt number B4601089796) receipt_number 1126-3108548. related document 1 COMPLAINT against John H Merrill, filed by Karen Jones, Marlene Martin, Rodney Love, Janice Williams, John Harris, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose.(KEK). (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 6/14/2018 (AFS).

MOTION for Limited Admission Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Aria Branch Motion is RIPE 6/14/2018. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

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PHV Fee paid: $ 50, B4601089819/ receipt number 1126-3109338. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 6/18/2018 (SAC ).

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Bruce V. Spiva Motion is RIPE 6/14/2018. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

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PHV Fee paid: $ 50, ALND receipt#: B4601089820/ receipt number 1126-3109364. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 6/18/2018 (SAC ).

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Marc Elias Motion is RIPE 6/14/2018. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

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PHV Fee paid: $ 50, ALND receipt#: B4601089821/ receipt number 1126-3109375. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 6/18/2018 (SAC ).

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Abha Khanna Motion is RIPE 6/14/2018. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

PHV Fee paid: $ 50, ALND receipt#: B4601089822/ receipt number 1126-3109386. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 6/18/2018 (SAC ).

Summons Issued as to John H Merrill. Sent via certified mail. (KEK) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

TEXT ORDER granting 3 motion for admission pro hac vice of attorney Aria Branch, 4 motion for admission pro hac vice of attorney Bruce Spiva, 5 motion for admission pro hac vice of attorney Marc Elias, and 6 motion for admission pro hac vice of attorney Abha Khanna. Signed by Magistrate Judge John E. Ott on 06/14/2018. (WDJ) (Entered: 06/14/2018)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Marlene Martin, Rodney Love, Janice Williams, John Harris, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose. John H Merrill served on 6/18/2018, answer due 7/9/2018. (KAM) (Entered: 06/20/2018)

The parties having not unanimously consented to the dispositive jurisdiction by a magistrate judge, this case is reassigned to Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. Magistrate Judge John E Ott no longer assigned to the case. (KAM) (Entered: 06/21/2018)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 07/09/2018)

NOTICE by John H Merrill (Notice of Jurisdictional Issue) (Davis, James) (Entered: 07/09/2018)

ORDER TO SHOW - The Secretary of State argues that Plaintiffs lack standing to bring this suit because the remedy they seekthe adoption of a valid congressional redistricting plan that includes a second majority-minority districtwould not redress the injuries they claim. The proposed remedy does not appear to redress the alleged racially-gerrymandered districts because the Plaintiffs do not seek a redrawing of their own districts. Rather, they request the creation of a second majority-minority district in which they may or may not reside. Therefore, the court ORDERS Plaintiffs to SHOW CAUSE in writing, on or before July 31, 2018, why the court should not grant the Secretary of States Motion to Dismiss. (Doc. 11). Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 7/16/2018. (KEK) (Entered: 07/16/2018)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against John H Merrill, filed by Karen Jones, Marlene Martin, Rodney Love, Janice Williams, John Harris, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose.(Branch, Aria) (Entered: 07/23/2018)

RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause and in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 07/23/2018)

TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (doc. 14) supersedes the original Complaint. Therefore, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the original Complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction 11 is MOOT. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 08/02/18. (JAG2) (Entered: 08/02/2018)

ANSWER to 14 Amended Complaint by John H Merrill.(Howell, Laura) (Entered: 08/06/2018)

INITIAL ORDER Governing All Further Proceedings - with appendices attached. **The report also should contain a synopsis of the case advising the court of the general claims and defenses of the parties. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 8/8/2018. (FNC) (Entered: 08/08/2018)

MOTION to Intervene by Jim McClendon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Walker, J) (Entered: 08/27/2018)

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - This matter comes before the court on the motion to intervene filed by Alabama Senator Jim McClendon. (Doc. 19). Mr. McClendon seeks to intervene as a defendant in his official capacity as Alabama Senator and member of the Alabama Legislatures Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment. The court therefore ORDERS Plaintiffs to SHOW CAUSE in writing on or before September 17, 2018 why the court should not grant Mr. McClendons motion to intervene. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 9/10/2018. (KEK) (Entered: 09/10/2018)

RESPONSE in Support re 19 MOTION to Intervene filed by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 09/10/2018)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Intervene and Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 09/10/2018)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - Because Senator McClendon failed to demonstrate that either of the government officer or agency rule subsections apply to him, therefore, the court must deny his motion to intervene under Rule 24(b)(2).For the reasons stated above, the court DENIES Senator McClendons motion to intervene. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/16/2018. (KEK) (Entered: 10/16/2018)

TEXT ORDER. The court ORDERS the parties to provide an updated Rule 26(f) Report on or before Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 10/16/2018. (FNC) (Entered: 10/16/2018)

NOTICE of Appearance by J Dorman Walker on behalf of John H Merrill (Walker, J) (Entered: 11/01/2018)

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

MOTION to Stay by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 11/05/2018)

ORDER re 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by John H Merrill. Plaintiffs' Response to the Motion will be due on or before November 30, 2018. Any Reply brief, if necessary, will be due on or before December 14, 2018. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 11/7/2018. (JLC) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Set Deadlines as to 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Responses due on or before November 30, 2018. Replies due on or before December 14, 2018. (JLC)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Stay filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time (One-Week) to File Reply Brief by John H Merrill. (Walker, J) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown, the court GRANTS "Secretary of State Merrill's Motion for One-Week Extension of Time to File Reply Brief (Unopposed)." (Doc. 33). Defendant's reply brief in support of his "Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings," (doc. 27), is now due on or before December 21, 2018. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 12/11/2018.(LMG) (Entered: 12/11/2018)

ORDER that the Court hereby sets a Hearing on the issue of whether this case must be heard by a three-judge panel on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 2:00 PM, Courtroom 8, Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 12/11/2018. (JLC) (Entered: 12/11/2018)

REPLY to re 28 (Secretary of State John Merrill's Reply in Support of His Motion to Stay) filed by John H Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Davis, James) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

REPLY Brief filed by Defendant John H Merrill re: 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

ORDER DENYING 28 MOTION to Stay Discovery. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 1/9/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 01/09/2019)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Motion Hearing held on 1/16/2019 re 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by John H Merrill. (Attended by Attys Khanna; Rouco, Davis, Walker and Howell).(Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)

AMENDMENTS TO THE PARTIES' RULE 26(F) REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Branch, Aria) Modified on 1/28/2019 (JLC). (Entered: 01/28/2019)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 1/28/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

ORDER DENYING 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in accordance with the 40 Memorandum Opinion entered contemporaneously herewith. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 1/28/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

MOTION to Expedite Response to Discovery (OPPOSED) by John H Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 2020 Administrative Calendar)(Davis, James) (Entered: 01/29/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a response to "Secretary of State John H. Merrill's Motion to Expedite Response to Discovery (OPPOSED)," (doc. 42), on or before February 1, 2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 01/30/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 01/30/2019)

ORDER Setting Scheduling Conference for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 03:00 PM, eighth floor chambers, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. A Joint Status Report due by February 6, 2019 and should contain a joint synopsis and dates to move the case forward. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 1/30/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 01/30/2019)

ORDER OF CLARIFICATION. On January 30, 2019, this court entered an order setting a scheduling conference and a deadline for a joint status report. (Doc. 44). Upon further review, the court finds that a joint status report currently due February 6, 2019 is not necessary. THEREFORE, the Scheduling Conference set for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM remains set but the parties are no longer required to file an updated joint status report. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 1/31/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 01/31/2019)

Opposition to re 42 Motion to Expedite Response to Discovery filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Branch, Aria) (Entered: 02/01/2019)

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by John H Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - proposed order)(Davis, James) (Entered: 02/06/2019)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 2/7/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 02/07/2019)

Scheduling Conference

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Scheduling Conference held on 2/12/2019. Written order to follow. (FNC)

SCHEDULING ORDER. Certain deadlines and time limits apply as set out herein. Discovery due by 7/1/2019; Dispositive Motions due by 7/22/2019; Joint Status Report due by 3/15/2019 and 6/28/2019; Status Conference set for 7/8/2019 at 02:00 PM, eighth floor chambers, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. This case should be ready for trial by September, 2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 2/12/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 02/12/2019)

ORDER DENYING 42 MOTION to Expedite Response to Discovery. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 2/14/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 02/15/2019)

STATUS REPORT by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 03/15/2019)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 3/27/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 03/27/2019)

ORDER re 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by John H Merrill. The Court hereby GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Defendant John Merrill's 27 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to the remedy and laches issues. The Court DENIES Defendant's Motion as to the standing issue. The Court GRANTS Defendant's Motion as to the doctrine of laches issue for injunctive relief. The Court DENIES Defendant's Motion as to the doctrine of laches issue fordeclaratory relief. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 3/27/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 03/27/2019)

TEXT ORDER. Status Conference set for Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM, eighth floor chambers, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 4/1/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 49 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, by John H Merrill. (Davis, James) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS "Secretary of State John H. Merrill's Unopposed Motion for Revision to Scheduling Order (Doc. 49)." (Doc. 55). Defendant's expert disclosure is due by April 22, 2019. Plaintiffs will have until May 6, 2019 to reply to Defendant's expert reports. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 04/02/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 04/02/2019)

NOTICE by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams of Filing Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Participate in Status Conference by Telephone (Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2019)

TEXT ORDER. Upon review of the plaintiff's request for out-of-town counsel to participate by telephone at the April 15, 2019 status conference (doc. 57), the court GRANTS the request. The call in information will be provided to the out-of-state counsel by email. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 4/12/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 04/12/2019)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Status Conference held on 4/15/2019. (FNC)

REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER. As discussed at the status conference held on April 15, 2019, the court sets the following deadlines; Discovery due by 7/22/2019; Dispositive Motions due by 8/5/2019; Joint Status Report due by 6/28/2019; Status Conference set for 7/8/2019 at 02:00 PM, eighth floor chambers; a pretrial conference is set for Monday, September 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM, eighth floor chambers; and a non-jury trial is set to begin Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:00 AM, CR 8, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 4/16/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 04/16/2019)

MOTION for Limited Admission Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Statement of Daniel Osher in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Rouco, Richard)**Attachment is incorrect. Please see 64 for the correct declaration for Mr. Osher** Modified on 5/8/2019 (FNC). (Entered: 05/07/2019)

PHV Fee paid for Daniel C. Osher in the amount of $50.00, Credit Card receipt number 1126-3341038, NDAL receipt #B4601097462. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 5/7/2019 (JLC).

MOTION for Limited Admission Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Statement of Uzoma Nkwonta in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 05/07/2019)

PHV Fee paid for Uzoma Nkwonta in the amount of $50.00, Credit Card receipt number 1126-3341058, NDAL receipt #B4601097463. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 5/7/2019 (JLC).

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to admit Daniel C. Osher pro hac vice. (Doc. 60). The court advises counsel that it may require at least one attorney for each party to be physically present at every hearing and status conference, and distance from the courthouse will not excuse this requirement. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 05/07/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 05/07/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to admit Uzoma N. Nkwonta pro hac vice. (Doc. 61). The court advises counsel that it may require at least one attorney for each party to be physically present at every hearing and status conference, and distance from the courthouse will not excuse this requirement. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 05/07/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 05/07/2019)

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 60 MOTION for Limited Admission Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Statement of Daniel Osher in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 05/08/2019)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Deposition and Dispositive-Motion Deadlines by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Extend)(Osher, Daniel) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS the parties' "Joint Motion for Limited Extension of the Deposition and Dispositive-Motion Deadlines." (Doc. 65). The new discovery deadline is July 26, 2019, and dispositive motions are now due on or before August 9, 2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 06/26/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

STATUS REPORT Joint by John H Merrill. filed by John H Merrill (Walker, J) (Entered: 06/28/2019)

Unopposed MOTION Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Participate in Status Conference by Telephone by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 07/02/2019)

TEXT ORDER: Upon review of the Plaintiffs' request for out-of-town counsel to participate by telephone at the July 3, 2019 status conference, (doc. 68), the court GRANTS the request. The call-in information will be provided to the out-of-state counsel by email. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 07/03/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 07/03/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court CORRECTS its previous order granting Plaintiffs' counsel leave to attend the status conference by phone. (Doc. 69). The status conference is set for Monday, July 8, 2019, and not July 3, 2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 07/03/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 07/03/2019)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Status Conference held on 7/8/2019. (FNC)

TEXT ORDER. As discussed at the status conference held today, the court suspends the dispositive motion deadline. The discovery deadline remains July 26, 2019. The court will set a new date for a joint status report and status conference by separate order. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 7/8/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 07/08/2019)

ORDER. Status Conference set for Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 09:00 AM, eighth floor chambers, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. A Joint Status Report is due by 8/1/2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 7/19/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 07/19/2019)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time for Depositions by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Branch, Aria) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS the parties' "Joint Motion for Limited Extension of the Deposition Deadlines." (Doc. 73). The court EXTENDS discovery until August 5, 2019, for the limited purpose of taking the depositions listed in the parties' motion. (Doc. 73). Only the deposition of Donna Shanhotlzer may be taken after August 5, 2019, and the deposition of Donna Shanhotlzer must be taken on or before September 15, 2019. The parties shall notify the court in advance of the status conference set for August 8, 2019, if the deposition of Donna Shanhotlzer will affect the ability of the parties to discuss how to best resolve this case at the status conference. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 07/23/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 07/23/2019)

MOTION for Limited Admission Motioin for Admission Pro Hac Vice Lalitha D. Madduri by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Statement in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Rouco, Richard) (Entered: 07/24/2019)

PHV Fee paid for Lalitha D. Madduri in the amount of $75.00, Credit Card receipt number 1126-3396644, NDAL receipt #B4601099332. (Rouco, Richard) Modified on 7/24/2019 (JLC).

TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to admit Lalitha D. Madduri pro hac vice. (Doc. 75). The court advises counsel that it may require at least one attorney for each party to be physically present at every hearing and status conference, and distance from the courthouse will not excuse this requirement. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 07/24/2019. (LMG) (Entered: 07/24/2019)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams. filed by Minnie Austin, Joseph Boykins, Lakeisha Chestnut, Roderick Clark, Bobby Dubose, John Harris, Karen Jones, Rodney Love, Marlene Martin, Janice Williams (Branch, Aria) (Entered: 08/01/2019)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Status Conference held on 8/8/2019. (FNC)

ORDER. Pretrial Conference by telephone set for 9/4/2019 at 12:00 Noon, before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. The parties will be provided with the call in information by email. Joint Proposed Pretrial Order due by 8/28/2019. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 8/8/2019. (FNC) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre: Initial Pretrial Conference held by phone on 9/4/2019. Parties are to provide to chambers email a revised joint proposed pretrial order by September 16, 2019. (FNC)

Set/Reset Hearings: Pretrial Conference set for 9/23/2019 at 10:00 AM, eighth floor chambers, Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. (FNC)

PRETRIAL ORDER; The provisions set out herein shall be binding on all parties unless modified by further Order for good cause shown. This case is hereby set for Trial on November 4, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre. Signed by Chief Judge Karon O Bowdre on 9/23/2019. (JLC) (Entered: 09/23/2019)