Case: Mills v. Connelly

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number BLAMDC-2408603.), filed by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Attachment, # 5 Attachment, # 6 Attachment, # 7 Attachment, # 8 Attachment, # 9 Attachment, # 10 Attachment, # 11 Attachment)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

First MOTION for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number BLAMDC-2408635) by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Attachment)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Second MOTION for Emily Barber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number BLAMDC-2408638) by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Attachment)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Third MOTION for Amelia Piazza to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2408640) by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Attachment)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Fourth MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2408641) by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Attachment)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Letter to Attorney Megan E. Snider regarding Nora Ahmed, Joshua Rosenthal, Emily Barber, and Amelia Piazza who are Co-Counsel for party Nia Mills. Attorneys are not admitted to practice in LAMD. (EDC) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

ORDER granting 2, 3, 4 and 5 Motions for Nora Ahmed, Joshua Rosenthal, Emily Barber, and Amelia Piazza to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/22/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Summons Issued as to Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Kasey Perrault, Zachary Simmers. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (Attachments: # 1 summons, # 2 summons, # 3 summons, # 4 summons, # 5 summons)(EDC) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 6/9/2022 at 10:30 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report due by 5/26/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/22/2022. (BLR) (Entered: 03/22/2022)

Motions Referred

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 5 Fourth MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2408641), 2 First MOTION for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number BLAMDC-2408635), 3 Second MOTION for Emily Barber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number BLAMDC-2408638), 4 Third MOTION for Amelia Piazza to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2408640). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (BLR)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION to Postpone June 9, 2022 Scheduling Conference and May 26, 2022 Dealine for Submission of the Status Report by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 5/9/2022 to edit text. (EDC). (Entered: 05/06/2022)

ORDER granting 10 MOTION to Postpone June 9, 2022 Scheduling Conference and May 26, 2022 Dealine for Submission of the Status Report and in light of all defendants having not made an appearance. Status Report due by 6/23/2022. Scheduling Conference reset for 7/7/2022 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 5/9/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 05/09/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 10 MOTION to Postpone June 9, 2022 Scheduling Conference and May 26, 2022 Dealine for Submission of the Status Report. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

Order on Motion to Continue

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nia Mills (Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 5/12/2022 to correct event type. (EDC). (Entered: 05/11/2022)

ORDER granting 12 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 5/16/2022. (EDC) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

There is no record document 14. Entered in error by the Case Administrator (EDC) Modified on 5/17/2022 to edit the text and remove the document. (EDC). (Entered: 05/16/2022)

Notice to Counsel - General Order 2019-04

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nia Mills. William Allen Connelly waiver sent on 5/18/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nia Mills. John Gaudet waiver sent on 5/18/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nia Mills. Zachary Simmers waiver sent on 5/18/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nia Mills. Michael B Cazes waiver sent on 5/18/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nia Mills. Vance Matranga, Jr. waiver sent on 5/18/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

Notice to Counsel: In light of the Waivers of Service filed (R. Doc. 15 through 19), the Scheduling Conference is reset for 9/1/2022 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report due by 8/18/2022.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Withdraw as Attorney by Nia Mills. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

ORDER denying without prejudice 21 Motion to Withdraw Appearance of Joshua Rosenthal. The motion is not signed by Joshua Rosenthal, the attorney sought to be withdrawn. To the extent there is a problem obtaining Mr. Rosenthal's signature, movant shall so indicate and state what efforts were undertaken to obtain his signature in any subsequent motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 5/25/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

MOTION to Substitute E. Bridget Wheeler in place of Megan E. Snider as Attorney by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Snider, Megan) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 21 MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Withdraw as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)

Motions Referred

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

ORDER granting 23 Motion to Substitute Counsel Erin Bridget Wheeler for Nia Mills replacing Megan E. Snider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 5/26/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 05/26/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 23 MOTION to Substitute E. Bridget Wheeler in place of Megan E. Snider as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)

Motions Referred

Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney

Second MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Withdraw as Attorney by Nia Mills. (Barber, Emily) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 25 Second MOTION for Joshua Rosenthal to Withdraw as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

ORDER granting 25 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Joshua Rosenthal as Counsel of Record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 6/2/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 06/02/2022)

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers.(Arcuri, Blake) (Entered: 07/18/2022)

Certificate of Interested Parties by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers (Arcuri, Blake) (Entered: 07/21/2022)

MOTION for Emily Barber to Withdraw as Attorney by Nia Mills (Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 29 MOTION for Emily Barber to Withdraw as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (LLH)

Motions Referred

ORDER granting 29 Motion to Withdraw Appearance of Attorney Emily Barber as Counsel of Record for Plaintiff Nia Mills. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 8/1/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

MOTION for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2464741) by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. (EDC) (Entered: 08/18/2022)

Joint STATUS REPORT by Nia Mills. (Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 08/18/2022)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 31 MOTION for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2464741). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

ORDER denying without prejudice the 31 Motion to Admit Shubhra Shivpuri Pro Hac Vic for failure to comply with Local Rule 83(b)(8)(B) and Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 8/22/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 08/22/2022)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice to Counsel: The Scheduling Conference is set for 9/1/2022 is CANCELED pending review of the 33 Status Report. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

NOTICE of TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: A Telephone Conference is set or 9/12/2022 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes to discuss the 33 Status Report. Counsel participating in the Conference shall call 877-336-1839 using access code 9565780 five minutes prior to conference. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(BLR) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

Exhibit(s) to Motions Referred, 31 MOTION for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2464741), 32 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedures III(A)(1),, by Nia Mills. (Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/08/2022)

Minute Entry/Telephone Scheduling Conference Report and Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes: Telephone Conference held on 9/12/2022 to discuss the Status Report submitted to the Court. As to the information in the Status Report regarding Defendants request that this matter be stayed pending resolution of Cory Catchings underlying criminal proceedings, Defendants were advised that, if a stay is sought, they must file a motion with proper support. The parties were advised that a scheduling order will be issued with dates selected by the Court as the parties did not agree to scheduling order deadlines. A scheduling order will issue. (EDC) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: In accordance with FRCP 16(b), the following discovery deadlines are established. Amended Pleadings due by 3/3/2023. Discovery due by 8/25/2023. Plaintiff`s Expert Witness List due by 9/22/2023. Defendant`s Expert Witness List due by 10/27/2023. Plaintiff`s Expert Reports due by 10/27/2023. Defendant`s Expert Reports due by 11/27/2023. Discovery from Experts due by 1/19/2024. Proposed Findings of Facts due by 9/27/2024. Dispositive and Daubert Motions shall be filed by 3/29/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/19/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 8/8/2024 at 03:30 PM in chambers before Judge Brian A. Jackson. Motions In Limine shall be filed by 8/16/2024. Affidavit of Settlement Efforts due by 8/30/2024. Two day Bench Trial set for 10/7/2024 - 10/8/2024 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Brian A. Jackson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 9/15/2022. (EDC) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

SCHEDULING ORDER: In accordance with FRCP 16(b), the following discovery deadlines are established. Amended Pleadings due by 3/3/2023. Discovery due by 8/25/2023. Plaintiff`s Expert Witness List due by 9/22/2023. Defendant`s Expert Witness List due by 10/27/2023. Plaintiff`s Expert Reports due by 10/27/2023. Defendant`s Expert Reports due by 11/27/2023. Discovery from Experts due by 1/19/2024. Proposed Findings of Facts due by 9/27/2024. Motions shall be filed by 3/29/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/19/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 8/8/2024 at 03:30 PM in chambers before Judge Brian A. Jackson. Motions In Limine shall be filed by 8/16/2024. Affidavit of Settlement Efforts due by 8/30/2024. 2-day Bench Trial set for 10/7/2024 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Brian A. Jackson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 9/15/2022. (LLH) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A-Court minutes, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B- Correspondence)(Wixom, Jason) Modified on 9/26/2022 to edit the text (NLT). (Entered: 09/23/2022)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings filed by Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Amelia Piazza, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Catchings Criminal Docket, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Plaintiff's Discovery Requests)(Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 10/17/2022 to rotate and replace exhibit #3 (LLH). (Entered: 10/14/2022)

MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Stay by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Response)(Wixom, Jason) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

ORDER granting 43 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 11/1/2022. (EDC) (Entered: 11/01/2022)

Response to 42 Memorandum in Opposition to 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings filed by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers. (EDC) (Entered: 11/01/2022)

First MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Stay by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Plaintiff's Surreply to Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Stay)(Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 11/10/2022)

ORDER granting 46 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Defendants' 41 Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 11/15/2022. (LLH) (Entered: 11/15/2022)

SURREPLY to 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings filed by Nia Mills. (LLH) (Entered: 11/15/2022)

MOTION for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2506885) by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration, # 2 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Attachment Proposed Order)(Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 11/22/2022)

Motions Referred

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 49 MOTION for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2506885). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (LLH)

ORDER granting 49 Motion for Shubhra Shivpuri to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 11/28/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 11/28/2022)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Vanessa Domenichelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2542874) by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

ORDER granting 51 Motion for Vanessa Domenichelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 2/15/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 02/15/2023)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 51 MOTION for Vanessa Domenichelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2542874). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD First Amended Complaint against Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers, John Does 1-10, filed by Nia Mills, Cory Catchings. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit List, # 5 Cazes Summons, # 6 Connelly Summons, # 7 Gaudet Summons, # 8 Matranga Summons, # 9 Simmers Summons)(Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 3/2/2023 to edit text, replace Attachments 5-9 and flatten documents. (EDC). Modified on 3/6/2023 to remove document as it has been stricken by Order #60 (LLH). (Entered: 03/01/2023)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Cory Catchings, Nia Mills. (Piazza, Amelia) (Main Document 54 replaced on 3/2/2023) (EDC). Modified on 3/2/2023 to flatten document. (EDC). (Entered: 03/01/2023)

Summons Issued as to Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (Attachments: # 1 summons, # 2 summons, # 3 summons, # 4 summons)(EDC) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 53 Amended Complaint. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. (EDC) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with LR 7.1 as to 54 Certificate of Interested Persons. Failure to add interested persons to CM/ECF upon filing of Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall add all interested persons listed on the certificate using the event Add Interested Person located under Notices in the CM/ECF system. (EDC) (Entered: 03/02/2023)

STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD Exhibit(s) to 53 Amended Complaint,, by Cory Catchings, Nia Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Request 1, # 2 Exhibit Request 2, # 3 Exhibit Request 3)(Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 7/17/2023 to remove exhibits as they are stricken by Order #60 (LLH). (Entered: 03/02/2023)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Cory Catchings, Nia Mills identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Michael B Cazes, Affiliate/Interested Person Nia Mills, Affiliate/Interested Person William Allen Connelly, Affiliate/Interested Person Vance Matranga, Jr., Affiliate/Interested Person Zachary Simmers, Affiliate/Interested Person Louisiana Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Program, Affiliate/Interested Person Jason P. Wixom, Affiliate/Interested Person Laura C. Rodrigue, Affiliate/Interested Person Blake J. Arcuri, Affiliate/Interested Person American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Social Justice Legal Foundation, Affiliate/Interested Person Frosch, Rodrigue, Arcuri LLC, Affiliate/Interested Person Cory Catchings, Affiliate/Interested Person John Gaudet for Cory Catchings, Nia Mills. (Piazza, Amelia) (Main Document 59 replaced on 3/3/2023) (EDC). Modified on 3/3/2023 to flatten document. (EDC). (Entered: 03/02/2023)

NOTICE AND ORDER: On March 1, 2023, Plaintiffs Nia Mills and Cory Catchings (collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed a 53 First Amended Complaint in this matter. Under Fed. R. Civ. Proc. 15(a)(2), a party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party's written consent or with the courts leave, unless the party is permitted to amend as a matter of course under Rule 15(a)(1), which is not the case here. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is ordered to STRIKE the 53 First Amended Complaint from the record. Plaintiffs may file a Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint that complies with Rule 15 and Local Civil Rule 7(e) by stating whether Defendants oppose the leave to amend. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/6/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(BLR) (Entered: 03/06/2023)

MOTION to Withdraw 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr., Zachary Simmers (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Court Minutes)(Wixom, Jason) (Entered: 03/06/2023)

Order

ORDER granting 61 Motion to Withdraw 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings, and 41 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings is hereby TERMINATED AS WITHDRAWN. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 3/7/2023. (EDC) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File the Attached First Amended Complaint by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; First Amended Complaint, # 2 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 3 Exhibit List Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit Request 1, # 5 Exhibit Request 2, # 6 Exhibit Request 3, # 7 Attachment Proposed order granting leave to amend)(Piazza, Amelia) Modified on 3/9/2023 to edit text. (EDC). Modified on 3/29/2023 to replace document as per Order #69 (LLH). (Entered: 03/08/2023)

Summons Submitted as to Michael B. Cazes; William Allen Connelly; John Gaudet; Vance Matranga, Jr.; Zachary Simmers (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Summons for Defendant Connelly, # 2 Attachment Summons for Defendant Gaudet, # 3 Attachment Summons for Defendant Matranga, # 4 Attachment Summons for Defendant Simmers)(Piazza, Amelia) (Main Document 64 and Attachments 1-4 replaced on 3/9/2023) (EDC). Modified on 3/9/2023 to flatten documents. (EDC). (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 63 MOTION for Leave to File the Attached First Amended Complaint. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

Motions Referred

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 63 MOTION for Leave to File the Attached First Amended Complaint filed by Michael B Cazes, William Allen Connelly, John Gaudet, Vance Matranga, Jr.. (Wixom, Jason) (Entered: 03/15/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Leave to Amend, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Reply)(Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

MOTION to Substitute First Amended Complaint by Nia Mills (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Corrected First Amended Complaint, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

ORDER granting 66 MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Defendants' 65 Opposition to Plaintiff's 63 Motion for Leave to Amend. The Clerk is directed to file R. Doc. 66-1 into the record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/28/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 03/28/2023)

ORDER granting 67 MOTION to Substitute Proposed Pleading. The clerk is directed to replace R. Doc. 63-1 with 67-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/28/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) (Entered: 03/28/2023)