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CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Town of Brookside, Alabama, filed by Sean Wattson.(MRR, ) (Entered: 05/07/2021)
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
RECAP
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Request for service by certified mail filed by Sean Wattson. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 05/07/2021)
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
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Certified Mail Request
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
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Filing Fee - Pay.gov
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
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Request for service by certified mail within the body of the complaint filed by Sean Wattson. (MRR, )
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
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Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number 1126-3835680 (B4601113243). related document 1 CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Town of Brookside, Alabama, filed by Sean Wattson.(MRR, ). (Clark, Brian) Modified on 5/11/2021 (MRR, ).
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021
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Summons Issued as to Town of Brookside, Alabama. Mailed certified mail. (MEB2) (Entered: 05/10/2021)
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May 10, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sean Wattson. Town of Brookside, Alabama served on 5/26/2021 (no date on green card), answer due 6/16/2021. (MRR, ) (Entered: 05/26/2021)
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May 26, 2021
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May 26, 2021
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Sean Wattson. filed by Sean Wattson (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 05/27/2021)
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May 27, 2021
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May 27, 2021
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6
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MOTION to Dismiss and Supporting Brief by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Kinney, Richard) Modified docket text on 6/16/2021 (MRR, ). (Entered: 06/16/2021)
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June 16, 2021
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June 16, 2021
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TEXT ORDER- Any response to the motion to dismiss, Doc. 6, is due on or before JULY 12, 2021. Any reply is due on or before JULY 26, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 6/21/21. (MRR, ) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
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June 21, 2021
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June 21, 2021
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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June 21, 2021
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June 21, 2021
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Set Deadlines as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. Responses due by 7/12/2021 Replies due by 7/26/2021. (MRR, )
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June 21, 2021
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June 21, 2021
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NOTICE of Appearance by K Mark Parnell on behalf of All Defendants (Parnell, K) (Entered: 06/24/2021)
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June 24, 2021
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June 24, 2021
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RESPONSE to re 6 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Sean Wattson. (Lightner, Hansel) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
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July 12, 2021
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July 12, 2021
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10
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NOTICE of Appearance by James W Porter, II on behalf of Town of Brookside, Alabama (Porter, James) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
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July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021
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REPLY Brief filed by Defendant Town of Brookside, Alabama re: 1 Complaint, 6 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, 9 Response (other) filed by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
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July 23, 2021
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July 23, 2021
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12
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ORDER; The motion to dismiss by Defendant The Town of Brookside, AlabamaDoc 6 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Plaintiff Sean Wattson's claims under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, and his claim under the Eighth Amendment is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Town's motion to dismiss Mr. Wattson's claim under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment is DENIED. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/4/2021. (DNW, ) (Entered: 11/04/2021)
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Nov. 4, 2021
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Nov. 4, 2021
RECAP
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13
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INITIAL ORDER Governing All Further Proceedings - with Appendices I, II, and III attached. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/3/2022. (FNC) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
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Feb. 3, 2022
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Feb. 3, 2022
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiff perfected service on defendant Town of Brookside, Alabama on May 26, 2021. No answer has been filed by defendant, nor has plaintiff applied for an entry of default by the Clerk of Court. Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause in writing by February 14, 2022, why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/3/2022. (FNC) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
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Feb. 3, 2022
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Feb. 3, 2022
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Town of Brookside, Alabama.(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
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Feb. 3, 2022
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Feb. 3, 2022
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RESPONSE to re 14 filed by Sean Wattson. (Lightner, Hansel) (Entered: 02/15/2022)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
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NOTICE of Appearance by Hope S Marshall on behalf of Sean Wattson (Marshall, Hope) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
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Feb. 22, 2022
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Feb. 22, 2022
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NOTICE of Appearance by Laura S Gibson on behalf of Sean Wattson (Gibson, Laura) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
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Feb. 22, 2022
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Feb. 22, 2022
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Sean Wattson. (Lightner, Hansel) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
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Feb. 22, 2022
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Feb. 22, 2022
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TEXT ORDER. The court GRANTS 19 . Attorney Hansel Eli Lightner, II terminated. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/22/2022. (FNC) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
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Feb. 22, 2022
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Feb. 22, 2022
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21
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 02/25/2022)
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Feb. 25, 2022
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Feb. 25, 2022
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INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Certain deadlines and time limits apply as set out herein. Discovery prior to Class Certification due by 12/15/2022; Motion for Class Certification due by 12/15/2022; Joint Status Report due by 12/5/2022; Status Conference set for 12/12/2022 at 11:00 AM by Zoom, before Judge Anna M Manasco. The court will provide the zoom information to the parties by email. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 3/1/2022. (FNC) (Entered: 03/01/2022)
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March 1, 2022
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March 1, 2022
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TEXT ORDER: This case is before the court on a sua sponte review of cases against Defendant The Town of Brookside, Alabama. Discovery in this action is STAYED. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 4/19/2022. (DNW) (Entered: 04/19/2022)
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April 19, 2022
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April 19, 2022
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24
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MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint by Sean Wattson. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement First Amended Class Action Complaint)(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 08/15/2022)
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Aug. 15, 2022
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Aug. 15, 2022
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TEXT ORDER:The motion for leave to amend, 24, is GRANTED. The proposed amended complaint must be filed on or before AUGUST 26, 2022. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 08/18/2022. (AKD) (Entered: 08/18/2022)
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Aug. 18, 2022
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Aug. 18, 2022
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Town of Brookside Alabama, filed by Sean Wattson.(Clark, Brian) Modified on 8/23/2022 (AKD). (Entered: 08/23/2022)
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Aug. 23, 2022
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Aug. 23, 2022
RECAP
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27
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MOTION for Extension of Time by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
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Sept. 1, 2022
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Sept. 1, 2022
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TEXT ORDER-The motion for extension of time is GRANTED. 27 . Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 09/01/2022. (AKD) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
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Sept. 1, 2022
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Sept. 1, 2022
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MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Sean Wattson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
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Sept. 21, 2022
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Sept. 21, 2022
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NOTICE by Brittany Coleman, Brandon Jones, Chekeithia Grant, Alexis Thomas re Filing Motion for Case Reassignment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Case Reassignment)(Tsitsuashvili, Jaba) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
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Oct. 3, 2022
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Oct. 3, 2022
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TEXT ORDER; Any response to the motion to consolidate, 29, must be filed on or before OCTOBER 26, 2022. Any reply is due within fourteen days of any response. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 10/05/2022. (AKD) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
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Oct. 5, 2022
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Oct. 5, 2022
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MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Class Action Complaint by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Killings Citations)(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
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Oct. 6, 2022
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Oct. 6, 2022
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
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Oct. 26, 2022
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Oct. 26, 2022
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TEXT ORDER; Any response to the motion to dismiss must be filed on or before NOVEMBER 30, 2022. Any reply is due within fourteen days of any response. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/09/2022. (AKD) (Entered: 11/09/2022)
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Nov. 9, 2022
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Sean Wattson. (Clark, Brian) Modified on 12/8/2022 (FNC). docket entry corrected to clarify the actual document filed. (Entered: 11/09/2022)
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 32 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Class Action Complaint. Response due by 11/30/2022 (AKD)
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Nov. 9, 2022
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Nov. 9, 2022
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Sean Wattson. (Clark, Brian) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
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Nov. 30, 2022
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Nov. 30, 2022
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ORDER-This case is one of three putative class actions pending against the Town of Brookside, Alabama (the Town). The other putative class actions are Coleman v. Town of Brookside et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-423-AMM, and Thomas v. Town of Brookside et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-157-AMM. A fourth case asserting similar but non-class claims against the Town, Harris v. Town of Brookside et al., Case No. 2:21-cv-1341-AMM, also is assigned to the undersigned.The status conference set for December 12, 2022, is CANCELLED. The parties in all four cases are ORDERED to meet and confer and submit a joint status report stating their views regarding consolidation of all four above-named cases within fourteen days. A status conference is SET for JANUARY 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom 5B, Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 12/07/2022. (AKD) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
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Dec. 7, 2022
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Dec. 7, 2022
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REPLY Brief filed by Defendant Town of Brookside, Alabama re: 36 Response in Opposition to Motion, 32 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Town of Brookside, Alabama. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Church Criminal Records, # 2 Exhibit Burks Arrest Report)(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
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Dec. 14, 2022
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Dec. 14, 2022
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STATUS REPORT by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas. filed by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas (Tsitsuashvili, Jaba) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
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Dec. 21, 2022
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Dec. 21, 2022
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Status Conference
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Jan. 5, 2023
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Jan. 5, 2023
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Status Conference held on 1/5/2023. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
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Jan. 5, 2023
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Jan. 5, 2023
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ORDER-For the foregoing reasons, the motion to consolidate is GRANTED and the above-styled cases are CONSOLIDATED. Wattson 29 . The motions to dismiss are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Wattson 32 ; Thomas Docs. 74, 75, 76, 77 . The request for leave to amend is GRANTED as to: claims that survive dismissal; and claims that are dismissed without prejudice because of pleading defects. The request for leave to amend is DENIED as to claims that are dismissed with prejudice because repleading those claims would be futile.Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file a consolidated class action complaint that complies with this order WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 05/12/2023. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 05/12/2023)
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May 12, 2023
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May 12, 2023
RECAP
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AMENDED COMPLAINT Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint against Town of Brookside, Alabama, filed by Sean Wattson.(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
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May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023
RECAP
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42
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MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) To Certify Claim for Interlocutory Appeal by Sean Wattson, Angela Crawford, Zackery Harris, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Brittany Todd. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 06/08/2023)
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June 8, 2023
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June 8, 2023
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TEXT ORDER:Any response to the motion for entry of judgment, Doc. 42, is due within TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS of the issuance of this order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 06/09/2023. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
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June 9, 2023
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June 9, 2023
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ANSWER to (41 in 2:21-cv-00649-AMM) Amended Complaint by Town of Brookside, Alabama, The.Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
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June 9, 2023
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June 9, 2023
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RESPONSE to Motion re (42 in 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 89 in 2:22-cv-00157-AMM) MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) To Certify Claim for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Jon Atkinson, Dalton Brody, William Bynum, John Campbell, DeShawn Cook, Richard Jaynes, Michael Jones, Benjamin Loebler, Wendy Long, Maresha Moses, Ivory Price, Anthony Ragsdale, Justin Reeser, Christopher Robertson, James Savelle, III, Marcus Sellers, Billy Shoults, Bradley Singleton, Robert Stewart, Sydni Thompson, Timothy Turner. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Hale, Thomas) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
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June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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RESPONSE in Opposition re (42 in 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 89 in 2:22-cv-00157-AMM) MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) To Certify Claim for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Kyle Efferson, Patrick Howell. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Voss, Mickey) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
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June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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ORDER DENYING 42 Motion for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) in case 2:21-cv-00649-AMM; The parties in these consolidated actions as well as the parties in Coleman are ORDERED to meet and confer regarding coordinating pretrial proceedings and are DIRECTED to submit a joint proposed scheduling order within TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS of the issuance of this order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 07/21/2023. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
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July 21, 2023
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July 21, 2023
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 08/11/2023)
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Aug. 11, 2023
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Aug. 11, 2023
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SCHEDULING ORDER-Certain time limits and deadlines apply as set out herein. Discovery due by 11/18/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 1/3/2025. Joint Status Report due by 11/5/2024. Status Conference set for 11/12/2024 11:00 AM before Judge Anna M Manasco by Zoom. The parties shall be ready for trial by June 2025. Trial will be scheduled by separate order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 09/18/2023. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 09/18/2023)
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Sept. 18, 2023
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Sept. 18, 2023
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND EXPERT REPORT AND REBUTTAL DEADLINES by Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. filed by Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
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Jan. 25, 2024
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Jan. 25, 2024
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51
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NOTICE of Filing Letter To The Court by Sean Wattson Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
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Jan. 26, 2024
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Jan. 26, 2024
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MOTION to Sever Claim, MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
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Feb. 2, 2024
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Feb. 2, 2024
RECAP
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53
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ORDER-This case is before the court on a Motion to Sever Claim and to Withdraw as Attorney, ( Doc. 52 in 2:21 CV 649), ( 100 in 2:22 CV 157), filed by Plaintiff Sean Wattsons counsel in Wattson v. Town of Brookside. The motion to withdraw as Mr. Wattsons counsel is GRANTED. Mr. Wattson has SIXTY (60) days to secure new counsel. The court RESERVES ruling on the motion to sever Mr. Wattson's claims from the other plaintiffs in this case. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 03/21/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 03/21/2024)
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March 21, 2024
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March 21, 2024
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54
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MOTION for Protective Order Joint by Town of Brookside, Alabama, The. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
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May 1, 2024
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May 1, 2024
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TEXT ORDER. The court sets a Telephone Conference for 5/13/2024 at 12:45 PM before Judge Anna M Manasco. The court will provide the call in information to the parties by separate email. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 5/6/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(FNC) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
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May 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Telephone Conference held on 5/13/2024. (Court Reporter None.) Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(FNC)
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May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024
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Second MOTION for Protective Order Joint by Town of Brookside, Alabama. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Kinney, Richard) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
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May 22, 2024
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May 22, 2024
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery & Other Deadlines by Sean Wattson, Angela Crawford, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
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May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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TEXT ORDER:. A status conference is SET for Friday, May 31, 2024, at 9 AM on Zoom. The court will provide Zoom information to the parties by separate email. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 05/24/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
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May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 5/31/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(FNC) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
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May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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TEXT ORDER. The court DENIES AS MOOT 54 and 102. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 5/31/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(FNC) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
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May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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MOTION for Extension of Time by Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
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June 14, 2024
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June 14, 2024
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REVISED SHCEDULING ORDER-Before the court is the parties' Joint Motion to Extend Discovery and Other Deadlines. 57 and 105 respectively. Upon review, the court finds that the motions are due to be and are hereby GRANTED. Discovery due by 8/18/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 10/3/2025. Joint Status Report due by 8/4/2025. Status Conference set for 8/11/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Anna M Manasco by Zoom. The parties shall be ready for trial by March 2026. Trial will be scheduled by separate order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 06/14/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
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June 14, 2024
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June 14, 2024
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NOTICE of filing Letter to the Court by Sean Wattson Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 07/25/2024)
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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ORDER. This case is before the court on the Motion To Sever Claim and To Withdraw, Doc. 52, filed by former counsel for Plaintiff Sean Wattson. Mr. Wattson may continue to pursue his claims pro se, and if new counsel appears, he or she may file a new motion to sever if appropriate. The motion to sever is DENIED. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 8/15/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(KAM) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
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Aug. 15, 2024
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Aug. 15, 2024
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TEXT ORDER. With the entry of the Revised Scheduling Order (Doc. 62 in Wattson and Doc. 110 in Thomas) the court CANCELS the status conference set for November 12, 2024; however, a Joint Status Report is due by November 15, 2024. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 10/31/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(FNC) (Entered: 10/31/2024)
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Oct. 31, 2024
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Oct. 31, 2024
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STATUS REPORT Joint by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas, Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. filed by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas, Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
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Nov. 15, 2024
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Nov. 15, 2024
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67
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SECOND REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER-The court construes the Joint Status Report, 66 in Wattson; 114 in Thomas, as motions to amend the revised scheduling order and GRANTS those construed motions. Discovery due by 8/18/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 10/3/2025. Joint Status Report due by 8/4/2025. Status Conference set for 8/11/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Anna M Manasco by Zoom. The parties shall be ready for trial by March 2026. Trial will be scheduled by separate order. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 11/26/2024. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 11/26/2024)
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Nov. 26, 2024
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Nov. 26, 2024
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND EXPERT REPORT AND REBUTTAL DEADLINES by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas, Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker. filed by Brittany Coleman, Chekeithia Grant, Brandon Jones, Alexis Thomas, Sean Wattson, Ben Blackwell, Angela Crawford, James Donahue, Roger Grace, Zackery Harris, Tinetta Jackson, Sean Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Darren LeCroy, Gerald Smith, Keyarah Smith, Corey Thomas, Brittany Todd, John J.D. Walker Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(Clark, Brian) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
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March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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MEDIATION ORDER-Upon request of the parties, these cases are REFERRED for mediation within the next sixty days before the Honorable Staci G. Cornelius, Magistrate Judge,United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The parties shall promptly contact Judge Cornelius's chambers to schedule the mediation. Within seven days following mediation, the parties shall file a report with the court informing the court only that a settlement was reached or that mediation was conducted and the parties were unable to settle their claims. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 05/14/2025. (AKD) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius. (AKD)
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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TEXT ORDER-This matter is SET for a telephone conference at 10:00 a.m. on May 30, 2025, for the purpose of scheduling mediation. The parties are instructed to dial 205-931-0422 to join the telephone conference. The phone conference ID is 870 206 037.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 05/23/2025. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 05/23/2025)
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May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025
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71
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SUPPLEMENTAL MEDIATION ORDER- Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 05/28/2025. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) Modified on 5/28/2025 (AKD). (Entered: 05/28/2025)
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May 28, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius: Telephone Conference held on 5/30/2025; mediation to be set 7/8/25. (Court Reporter None.) Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(BST, )
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May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025
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ORDER-These consolidated cases are SET for mediation at 9:00 A.M. on July 8 and July 9, 2025, in the chambers of the undersigned magistrate judge at the Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama. On or before June 30, 2025, the parties SHALL submit a confidential mediation statement. The material should be marked CONFIDENTIAL and should be submitted directly to chambers via email. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 06/02/2025. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-00649-AMM, 2:22-cv-00157-AMM(AKD) (Entered: 06/02/2025)
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June 2, 2025
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June 2, 2025
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