Case: Singleton v. Hamm

COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, and Ray Traylor.(AHI) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

TEXT ORDER that a Telephone Conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 8/12/2024; dial in information will be emailed to counsel prior to call. Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 8/9/24. (SPT ) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number B-12992 (AHI)

ORDER: The Clerk is DIRECTED to transfer the case to the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Alabama for random reassignment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). Signed by Judge Liles C Burke on 8/12/2024. (AHI) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Liles C Burke: Telephone Conference held on 8/12/2024; Joseph McGuire and Susanne Cordner present for plaintiffs. (Court Reporter None.) (SPT )

NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT: This action has been reassigned to the Honorable Corey L. Maze. Please use case number 1:24-cv-1081-CLM on all subsequent pleadings. Judge Liles C Burke no longer assigned to the case. (AHI) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice for Bridget Geraghty by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/14/2024 (LCB). (Entered: 08/14/2024)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice for Sana Naqvi by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/14/2024 (LCB). (Entered: 08/14/2024)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice for Robert Gianchetti by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/14/2024 (LCB). (Entered: 08/14/2024)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice for Stacey Grigsby by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/15/2024 (LCB). (Entered: 08/14/2024)

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4657156 (B-13080). Paid on behalf of Bridget Geraghty. (Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/14/2024 (LCB).

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4657161 (B-13081). Paid on behalf of Sana Naqvi. (Cordner, Susanne) Modified on 8/14/2024 (LCB).

PHV Fee paid: $100, paid on behalf of Robert Gianchetti receipt number B-13082 (LCB)

PHV Fee paid: $100, receipt number B-13140 on behalf of Stacey Grigsby. (LCB)

TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion for Limited Admission. Attorney Bridget Geraghty added. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 08/19/2024. (AMC) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion for Limited Admission. Attorney Sana Naqvi added. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 08/19/2024. (AMC) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

Summons Issued by the Clerk as to Jefferson Dunn, Leigh Gwathney, John Q. Hamm, Darryl Littleton, Gregory Lovelace, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Alcornelia Terry and Cam Ward, delivered to Plaintiff for service. (LCB) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) (Entered: 08/19/2024)

PHV Fee paid: $100 on behalf of J. Patrick McNichol receipt number B-13197 (LCB)

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion for Limited Admission. Attorney Robert Gianchetti added. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 08/20/2024. (AMC)

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion for Limited Admission. Attorney Stacey Grigsby added. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 08/20/2024. (AMC)

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Limited Admission. Attorney J. Patrick McNichol added. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 08/20/2024. (AMC)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Leigh Gwathney served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Darryl Littleton served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Gabrelle Simmons served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Cam Ward served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Alcornelia Terry served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Gregory Lovelace served on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. Kim Davidson served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deandra Whitehead, Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor. John Q. Hamm served on 9/11/2024, answer due 10/2/2024. (McGuire, Joseph) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jefferson Dunn. Jefferson Dunn waiver sent on 9/16/2024, answer due 11/15/2024. (Sims, Hunter) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time and Proposed Briefing Order by Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry. (Hetzel, Tara) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gary L Willford, Jr on behalf of Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Cam Ward (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Cam Ward (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gary L Willford, Jr on behalf of Dwayne Spurlock (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure by Dwayne Spurlock (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Cam Ward. (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Dwayne Spurlock. Dwayne Spurlock waiver sent on 9/27/2024, answer due 11/26/2024. (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

ORDER: The Court GRANTS 22 & 27 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants have until on or before Friday, November 15, 2024 to file a consolidate response to Plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Judge Corey L Maze on 9/30/2024. (LCB) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Cam Ward. (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Brief re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Cam Ward. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Willford, Gary) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry. (Hetzel, Tara) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Brief re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Jefferson Dunn, John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry. (Hetzel, Tara) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Cam Ward. filed by Kim Davidson, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Cam Ward (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

STIPULATION re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. filed by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cordner, Susanne) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

TEXT ORDER: Plaintiffs have until on or before January 10, 2025 to provide a consolidated brief in opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss (docs. 30, 32). Plaintiffs' response brief shall not exceed 70 pages (double-spaced, size 14 font). Defendants have until on or before January 24, 2025 to reply. Defendants' reply briefs, if any, shall not exceed 20 pages each (double-spaced, size 14 font). Signed by Judge Corey L Maze on 11/21/2024. (LCB) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Cordner, Susanne) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

REPLY Brief filed by Defendants Cam Ward, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson re: 31 Brief, 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Cam Ward, Leigh Gwathney, Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons, Dwayne Spurlock, Kim Davidson. (Willford, Gary) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by John Q. Hamm, Gregory Lovelace, Alcornelia Terry, Jefferson Dunn. (Hetzel, Tara) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Sana Naqvi by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Geraghty, Bridget) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Cordner, Susanne) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 40 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 1/30/2025. (AMC) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

TEXT ORDER granting 41 Motion for Limited Admission. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 1/30/2025. (AMC) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

PHV Fee paid on behalf of Olivia Fitz: $100, receipt number B-16018 (LCB)

MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice by Derrick Singleton, Ray Traylor, Deandra Whitehead. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Cordner, Susanne) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

PHV Fee paid: $100, receipt number B-18891 (LCB)

TEXT ORDER granting 44 Motion for Limited Admission. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 7/15/2025. (AMC) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION: For these reasons, the court will GRANT IN PART the Board and DOC's motions to dismiss (docs. 30, 32). The court will DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiffs' claims against the Board in Counts I-V but because Plaintiffs lack standing to bring those claims, the court does not grant Plaintiffs leave to amend them. The court will DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE Plaintiffs' § 1983 claims against DOC in Counts I-III. The court will decline to continue exercising supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiffs state-law claims against DOC in Counts IV and V and DISMISS those claims WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Corey L Maze on 9/22/2025. (LCB)