Case: Bledsoe v. Willis

COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402, receipt number ALAWDC-4935990) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix)(Attorney Megan E Snider added to party Gregory James Bledsoe(pty:pla))(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

First MOTION for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4936074) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

Second MOTION for Jeffrey J. Lyons to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4936119) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Brittany B Arvie, David McClure, James E Stewart, Sr, Dean Willis. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Third MOTION for Jacqueline M. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4937520) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/22/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jeffrey J Lyons for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jacqueline M Lesser for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Nora Sam Ahmed for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 12/28/2021)

Jurisdictional Review Finding

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Dean Willis served on 1/10/2022, answer due 1/31/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. David McClure served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Brittany B Arvie served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. James E Stewart, Sr served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, with consent by David McClure, Dean Willis. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/23/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Nichole Marie Buckle added to party David McClure(pty:dft), Attorney Nichole Marie Buckle added to party Dean Willis(pty:dft))(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 01/23/2022)

AMENDED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, with consent . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Buckle, Nichole) Modified event to more accurately describe document filed and to correct docket text on 1/24/2022 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 01/24/2022)

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, David McClure answer due 3/2/2022; Dean Willis answer due 3/2/2022; granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, David McClure answer due 3/2/2022; Dean Willis answer due 3/2/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/24/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 01/24/2022)

Motions Transferred AND Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Brittany B Arvie waiver sent on 1/26/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. James E Stewart, Sr waiver sent on 1/26/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by David McClure, Dean Willis. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief In Support of SPD Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/12/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) Modified on 3/14/2022 to reflect deficient (Miletello, A). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 3/14/2022 (Bunting, M). See 23 . (Entered: 03/12/2022)

NOTICE of Deficiency to Jeffrey J Lyons, Megan E Snider on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Reason: For attorneys admitted pro hac vice, signature or endorsement of local counsel is required. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Response due by 5/9/2022. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/15/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie by Brittany B Arvie. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief in support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed order)(Attorney Henry M Bernstein added to party Brittany B Arvie(pty:dft))(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity by James E Stewart, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief in support, # 2 Proposed order)(Attorney Henry M Bernstein added to party James E Stewart, Sr(pty:dft))(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 04/06/2022)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/18/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie filed by Brittany B Arvie. (aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

MINUTE ENTRY: Plaintiff is ordered to file a sur-reply addressing Defendant's standing argument by 5/10/2022, re 25 MOTION to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 4/26/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/3/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

Motions Transferred regarding 33 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie with consent . Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M)

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Sur-Reply re 25 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 5/24/2022. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 5/4/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity filed by James E Stewart, Sr. (aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

Motions Transferred

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/09/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie // Sur-Reply Brief in Opposition filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Suggs v. Mikkelsen)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney E. Bridget Wheeler in place of Megan E. Snider with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/25/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

ORDER granting 39 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Erin Bridget Wheeler for Gregory James Bledsoe. Attorney Megan E Snider terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 6/2/2022. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 06/02/2022)

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/9/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) Modified to reflect deficient status on 9/12/2022 (Bunting, M). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 9/13/2022 (Bunting, M). See 43 . (Entered: 09/09/2022)

NOTICE of Deficiency to Erin Bridget Wheeler on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 41 Sixth MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney . Reason: A motion to withdraw or to substitute counsel must be signed by or have consent of the withdrawing attorney. Please refer to LR83.2.11. See also LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documents requiring signatures of more than one party. The motion cannot be referred to chambers until this deficiency is corrected. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

Sixth MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/13/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/13/2022)

ORDER granting 43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Jeffrey J Lyons terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/14/2022. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

Seventh MOTION for Masallay N. Komrabai-Kanu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5276009) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

Eighth MOTION for Kishala Srivastava to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5276059) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

ORDER granting 45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Massalley N Komrabai-Kanu for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/15/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

ORDER granting 46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Kishala Srivastava for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/15/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

MEMORANDUM RULING: For the reasons stated in the attached pdf; Defendants' 19 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; 25 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; and 27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The 27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim is GRANTED as to the municipal liability claims against Stewart and the injunctive relief sought against Arvie for her alleged malicious prosecution 25 Motion to Dismiss; these claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The motions to dismiss are DENIED with respect to the federal and state malicious prosecution claims against Willis and McClure 19 and the declaratory relief sought against Arvie for her alleged malicious prosecution 25 . The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate District Attorney James E. Stewart as a party in this case. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/30/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

MINUTE ENTRY: re 49 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The remaining parties are hereby REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Hornsby for a scheduling conference. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/31/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A telephone Status Conference is set for 4/24/2023 at 10:30 AM. Dial-in instructions will be emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/4/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

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MOTION for Meghan Matt to Enroll as Counsel by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/7/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Meghan K Matt added to party Gregory James Bledsoe(pty:pla))(aty,Matt, Meghan) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The telephone Status Conference originally set for 4/24/23 has been reset for 5/2/2023 at 02:00 PM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/10/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

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ORDER granting 52 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Meghan K Matt for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/10/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 49 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, by David McClure, Dean Willis. (Filing fee $505, receipt number ALAWDC-5527710) (aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 04/15/2023)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: In light of the notice of appeal, the status conference set for 5/2/23 is cancelled. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/17/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/17/2023)

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USCA Case Number 23-30238 for 55 Notice of Appeal filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

Set Deadline for Clerk re 55 Notice of Appeal: Certify Appeal Record (23-30238) by Clerk to COA 5/5/2023. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

Appeal Record Certified to USCA

ELECTRONICALLY CERTIFIED Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 55 Notice of Appeal is now available to Appellate Counsel via the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals website. See Instructions for Access and Use of the Electronic Record Download Feature of CM/ECF by clicking here. (USCA #23-30238) If you do not have access to the Electronic Download Feature of CM/ECF, please submit your request for the certified record on appeal to the District Court. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - MOTION to Withdraw Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier as Attorney and substitute Allison A Jones as counsel by Brittany B Arvie. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/18/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Bernstein, Henry) Modified to reflect filed in error, per attorney, on 8/18/2023 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 08/18/2023)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Allison A Jones in place of Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier by Brittany B Arvie. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/18/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

ORDER granting 58 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Allison Anne Jones for Brittany B Arvie. Attorney Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/21/2023. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

MINUTE ENTRY: Considering the opinion of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, IT IS ORDERED that the matter be REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Hornsby for a scheduling conference on Plaintiff's remaining claims.. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 12/19/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 12/19/2023)

USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE (certified copy) as to 55 Notice of Appeal filed by David McClure, Dean Willis that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED. (USCA #23-30238)IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendants-appellants pay to plaintiff-appellee the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court. (crt,WalkerSld, B) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A telephone Status Conference is set for 1/16/2024 at 03:00 PM. Dial-in instructions will be emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/20/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The telephone Status Conference originally set for 1/16/24 at 3:00 has been reset for 1/17/2024 at 11:00 AM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/10/2024. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

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JOINT RULE 26(f) Report by Gregory James Bledsoe, Brittany B Arvie, Dean Willis and David McClure. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified filers on 1/29/2024 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 01/29/2024)

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ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY:The telephone Status Conference originally set for 1/17/24 has been reset for 2/5/2024 at 02:30 PM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/29/2024. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 01/29/2024)

MOTION to Withdraw Meghan Matt as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/31/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 01/31/2024)

ORDER granting 66 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Meghan K Matt terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 2/1/2024. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/5/2024. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

Status Conference

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 5/19/2025 at 9:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 2 before Judge Elizabeth E Foote. Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Judge Elizabeth E Foote. Joint Pretrial Order due by 4/3/2025. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 5/7/2024. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 11/7/2024. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 12/15/2024. Discovery deadline 10/7/2024. Compel discovery 10/7/2024. Expert Depositions due by 1/30/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 11/7/2024. Daubert Motions due by 2/20/2025. Proposed Pretrial Order inserts and exhibits exchanged by 3/6/2025. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 3/20/2025. Motions in Limine due by 3/27/2025. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 5/9/2025. Electronic Exhibits due by 5/9/2025. Trial Depositions due by 4/18/2025.Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 2/5/2024. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by David McClure, Dean Willis.(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Brittany B Arvie.(aty,Jones, Allison) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/12/2024. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified on 3/13/2024 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). Modified to remove deficient status and reflect motion resubmitted at Doc 75 on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/12/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 72 MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified on 3/13/2024 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). Modified to remove deficiency and reflect resubmitted at Doc 76 on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/12/2024)

NOTICE of Deficiency to Jacqueline M Lesser on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 73 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 72 MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F). Reason: Requires signature of local counsel. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

MOTION to Strike filed by Gregory James Bledsoe . (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified entry to more accurately capture pleading on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/13/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Support 75 Motion to Strike filed by Gregory James Bledsoe . (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified docket text on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/13/2024)

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 75 MOTION to Strike. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Whitener, M) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MEMORANDUM in Opposition re MOTION to Strike filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (aty,Day, Amy) Modified to reflect deficient status on 3/27/2024 (Bunting, M). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 3/27/2024 (Bunting, M). See 80 . (Entered: 03/27/2024)

NOTICE of Deficiency to Nichole Marie Buckle on behalf of David McClure, Dean Willis regarding 78 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Reason: This party is already represented by other counsel, (AMY DAY is not enrolled as counsel of record). Please refer to provisions under LR83.2.12 regarding appearance of other counsel to ensure compliance with this rule. A motion to enroll (AMY DAY) as co-counsel or to substitute counsel (signed by the current counsel of record) is required to remedy this situation. Please also refer to LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documents requiring signatures of more than one party. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 75 MOTION to Strike filed by Brittany B Arvie, David McClure, James E Stewart, Sr, Dean Willis. (aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 72 MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F) (IN SUPPORT) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) (Entered: 04/03/2024)