Case: Bingham v. Wilson

2:25-cv-00163 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Filed Date: Jan. 8, 2025

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case further.] In 2023, South Carolina prohibited abortion care after a fetal heartbeat had been detected, with limited exceptions. On January 8, 2025, multiple South Carolina doctors filed a lawsuit challenging the prohibition in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina. Represented by The Lawyering Project and private counsel, plaintiffs sued the state Attorney General and the Solicitor in each judicial county. Plaintiffs asserted that, because their faiths instruct them to help a pregnant person end a potentially dangerous pregnancy, the abortion ban violated plaintiffs' free exercise rights under the First Amendment. Plaintiffs also alleged that the statute was unconstitutionally vague. 

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Judge(s)

Gergel, Richard Mark (South Carolina)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Dudgeon, Amanda Kurzen (South Carolina)

Horner, Robert (South Carolina)

Hydrick, Thomas Tyler (South Carolina)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Jr, Thomas Ashley (South Carolina)

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2:25-cv-00163

Complaint

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 11, 2025, 3:21 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Barry Barnette, Kevin Brackett, Edgar L Clements, III, Ernest A Finney, III, Byron E Gipson, Rick Hubbard, Members of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, The, Members of the South Carolina Board of Nursing, The, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, William B Rogers, Jr, David Shambo, Duffie Stone, David R Wagner, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson, Scarlett A Wilson ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-12194257.), filed by Patricia Seal, Natalie Dawn Bingham, Katee L Wyant, Jane Doe, Jessica Tarleton. Service due by 4/8/2025(sshe, ) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

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Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant, Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal.(sshe, ) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (sshe, ) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

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MOTION for Protective Order by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Response to Motion due by 1/23/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

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NOTICE of Request for Protection from Court Appearance by John LaFitte Warren, III for February 3, 2025 (Before 12:00 PM); February 26-28, 2025; March 17-21, 2025 (Tentative); May 8, 2025; September 25, 2025 (Warren, John) (Entered: 01/12/2025)

Jan. 12, 2025

Jan. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Request for Protection from Court Appearance by William Norman Nettles for 1/23-27/2025 and 2/3-2/7/2025 (Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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TEXT ORDER re 7 Notice of Request for Protection from Court Appearance filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham for William Norman Nettles for 1/23-27/2025 and 2/3-2/7/2025. Counsel should please know the protection request is duly noted and taken under advisement. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/13/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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TEXT ORDER re 6 Notice of Request for Protection from Court Appearance filed by Katee L Wyant, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Natalie Dawn Bingham, for John LaFitte Warren, III for February 3, 2025 (Before 12:00 PM); February 26-28, 2025; March 17-21, 2025 (Tentative); May 8, 2025; September 25, 2025. Counsel should please know the protection request is duly noted and taken under advisement. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/13/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

Order

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against All Defendants, filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. Service due by 4/15/2025 (Nettles, William) Modified to add plaintiff parties listed on document as filers; to add newly named defendant parties listed on document on 1/16/2025 (sshe, ). (Entered: 01/15/2025)

Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Patricia Seal, Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant, Jane Doe. Alan McCrory Wilson waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Warren, John) (Entered: 01/16/2025)

Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Extended Briefing Scheduling Order by Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant, Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal. Response to Motion due by 1/31/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Warren, John) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

14

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rupali Sharma ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-12214168) by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Response to Motion due by 1/31/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents Application for PHV, # 2 Supporting Documents Certificate in Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

15

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige B. Suelzle ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-12214246) by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Response to Motion due by 1/31/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents Application for PHV, # 2 Supporting Documents Certificate in Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extending Briefing Schedule. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/18/2025.(ltap, ) (Entered: 01/18/2025)

Jan. 18, 2025

Jan. 18, 2025

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TEXT ORDER granting 14 Motion of Rupali Sharma and 15 Motion of Paige B. Suelzle to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Natalie Dawn Bingham. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/22/2025.(sshe, ) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

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

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Allison L. Zimmer ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-12230815) by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Response to Motion due by 2/11/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents, # 2 Supporting Documents, # 3 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

Jan. 28, 2025

Jan. 28, 2025

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TEXT ORDER granting 19 Motion for Allison L Zimmer to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Natalie Dawn Bingham. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/29/2025.(sshe, ) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

22

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Mike Burch waiver executed on 1/21/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

23

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. David Pascoe waiver executed on 1/31/2025, answer due 4/1/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. W Walter Wilkins waiver executed on 2/3/2025, answer due 4/4/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Micah Black waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by Henry Dargan McMaster. Response to Motion due by 2/18/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Limehouse, Thomas) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

27

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Henry Dargan McMaster.(Limehouse, Thomas) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

28

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Bill Weeks waiver executed on 1/31/2025, answer due 4/1/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

29

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Ernest A Finney, III waiver executed on 2/4/2025, answer due 4/7/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

30

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Kevin Brackett waiver executed on 2/5/2025, answer due 4/7/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

31

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Mary J Richardson waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

32

WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Bridget A Enos waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Bridget J Holder waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Frances C Pagett waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. John J Whitcomb waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Leslie M Lyerly waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Lindsey K Mitcham waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Melissa May-Engel waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Sallie Beth Todd waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Robert J Wolff waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Samuel H McNutt waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Christopher C. Wright waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by George S. Dilts. George S. Dilts waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. James T McClain waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Jennifer R Root waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Lindsay Tjiattas-Saleski waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Marcelo Hochman waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Natalie M Gregory waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Richard Howell waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Robert Kosciusko waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Theresa Mills-Floyd waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Randy E Newman, Jr waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Intervene Response filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant.Reply to Response to Motion due by 2/25/2025 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Warren, John) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Duffie Stone waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Scarlett A Wilson waiver executed on 1/16/2025, answer due 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. Edgar L Clements, III waiver executed on 2/19/2025, answer due 4/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Intervene Response filed by Henry Dargan McMaster. (Lambert, William) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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ORDER AND OPINION: Governor McMaster's motion for permissive intervention 26 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(b) is granted. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 2/25/25.(ltap, ) Modified document type on 2/26/2025 (sshe, ).

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Tyler Hydrick on behalf of Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson (Hydrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson.(Hydrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Protective Order Response filed by Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson.Reply to Response to Motion due by 3/10/2025 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Hydrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Protective Order Response filed by Henry Dargan McMaster.Reply to Response to Motion due by 3/10/2025 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Lambert, William) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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WAIVER OF SERVICE by Natalie Dawn Bingham. David Stumbo waiver executed on 2/20/2025, answer due 4/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents)(Nettles, William) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

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NOTICE of Request for Protection from Court Appearance by John LaFitte Warren, III for March 17-20 and 24-27; April 2-3 and 9-10; May 8, 2025 (Warren, John) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

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TEXT ORDER re 64 Notice of Request for Protection from Court Appearance filed by Katee L Wyant, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Natalie Dawn Bingham for John LaFitte Warren, III for March 17-20 and 24-27; April 2-3 and 9-10; May 8, 2025. Counsel should please know the protection request is duly noted and taken under advisement. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/7/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Order

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Protective Order Response filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. (Warren, John) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

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ORDER AND OPINION granting 5 Motion for Protective Order. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/11/2025.(ltap, ) Modified document type on 3/12/2025 (sshe, ). (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Request for Protection from Court Appearance by William Norman Nettles for 3/13 - 14; 3/18-21; 4/2-3; 4/9-10, 2025 (Nettles, William) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

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TEXT ORDER re 68 Notice of Request for Protection from Court Appearance filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham for William Norman Nettles for 3/13-14; 3/18-21; 4/2-3; 4/9-10, 2025. Counsel should please know the protection request is duly noted and taken under advisement. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/12/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Order

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss by Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Henry Dargan McMaster, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson. Response to Motion due by 3/31/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Lambert, William) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Richard Spreeuwers on behalf of Byron E Gipson (Spreeuwers, Steven) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

72

Consent MOTION Motion to Apply the Deadlines in the Briefing Order (ECF No. 16) to All Parties to the Joint Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 70) re 70 MOTION to Dismiss, 16 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. Response to Motion due by 4/2/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Warren, John) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

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TEXT ORDER granting 72 Motion for all deadlines in the Scheduling Order to apply to the Moving Defendants' joint Motion to Dismiss. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.(ltap, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

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STIPULATION Between Plaintiffs and Defendant Ernest A. Finney III by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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MOTION to Allow Stipulation Between Plaintiffs and Defendant Ernest A. Finney, III re 74 Stipulation by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. Response to Motion due by 4/18/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Warren, John) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Kurzen Dudgeon on behalf of Duffie Stone, Scarlett A Wilson (Dudgeon, Amanda) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

77

STIPULATION Between Plaintiffs and Defendant Byron E. Gipson by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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STIPULATION Between Plaintiffs and Defendants Scarlett A. Wilson and Duffie Stone by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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MOTION Permit Stipulation Between Plaintiffs and Defendants Scarlett A. Wilson and Duffie Stone (ECF No. 78) re 78 Stipulation by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. Response to Motion due by 4/21/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Warren, John) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown and on joint motion of the Parties, the Court allows the Stipulation at Dkt. No. 74 to take effect. (Dkt. No. 75). AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 4/8/2025.(ltap, ) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 70 MOTION to Dismiss Response filed by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/21/2025 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Horner on behalf of George S. Dilts, Bridget A Enos, Natalie M Gregory, Marcelo Hochman, Bridget J Holder, Richard Howell, Robert Kosciusko, Leslie M Lyerly, Melissa May-Engel, James T McClain, Samuel H McNutt, Members of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, The, Members of the South Carolina Board of Nursing, The, Theresa Mills-Floyd, Lindsey K Mitcham, Frances C Pagett, Jennifer R Root, Lindsay Tjiattas-Saleski, Sallie Beth Todd, John J Whitcomb, Robert J Wolff, Christopher C. Wright (Horner, Robert) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

83

Letter from Plaintiffs Providing Notice of Automatic Substitution of a Party Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(d). (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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84

STIPULATION Between Plaintiffs and Individual Members of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and South Carolina Board of Nursing by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. (Warren, John) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

85

Joint MOTION Accept Stipulation Between Plaintiffs and Individual Members of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or South Carolina Board of Nursing re 84 Stipulation by Natalie Dawn Bingham, Jane Doe, Patricia Seal, Jessica Tarleton, Katee L Wyant. Response to Motion due by 5/5/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Warren, John) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown and on joint motion of the Parties, the Court allows the Stipulation at Dkt. No. 84 to take effect. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 4/23/2025.(ltap, ) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

87

REPLY to Response to Motion re 70 MOTION to Dismiss Response filed by Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Henry Dargan McMaster, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson. (Lambert, William) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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ORDER AND OPINION: Defendants' motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Plaintiffs' claim under the Free Exercise Clause is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 5/7/25.(cper, ) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint, by Barry Barnette, Micah Black, Kevin Brackett, Mike Burch, Edgar L Clements, III, Rick Hubbard, Henry Dargan McMaster, Randy E Newman, Jr, David Pascoe, Jimmy Arthur Richardson, II, David Stumbo, Bill Weeks, W Walter Wilkins, Alan McCrory Wilson.(Lambert, William) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING ORDER Rule 26(f) Conference Deadline 6/12/2025, 26(a) Initial Disclosures due by 6/26/2025, Rule 26 Report due by 6/26/2025, Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 8/20/2025, Plaintiffs ID of Expert Witness due by 9/19/2025, Defendants ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 10/20/2025, Records Custodian Affidavit due by 10/27/2025, Discovery due by 11/18/2025, Motion in Limine must be filed no sooner than fifteen (15) days and no later than ten (10) days prior to the date certain set for jury selection and trial, Motions due by 12/2/2025, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 21 business days prior to jury selection, Pretrial Briefs due by 5 business days prior to the date set for jury selection, Case ready for jury selection and/or trial on or after 3/2/2026 Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 5/22/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

91

TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown and on joint motion of the Parties, the Court allows the Stipulation at Dkt. No. 78 to take effect. (Dkt. No. 79). AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 5/27/2025.(ltap, ) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

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ORDER AND OPINION denying Defendants' 105 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 9/16/25.(cper, )

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

South Carolina

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 8, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of South Carolina 2:25-cv-00163