Case: Odeneal v. Quin

Odeneal et al. v. Quin et al.

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin, filed by Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Emily Jenkins, Trina Rogers, Darlene Vastano, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Marjorie Bristol. (fee due) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(ad) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (ad) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/21/2025 at 03:00 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (ad) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

RECEIPT #300005672 in the amount of $405.00 posted by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano re 1 Complaint. (mg) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Summons issued as to Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (ad) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Annotation - Bar Status

Annotation - Not Admitted

TN State Bar status verified as active for Sarah Byer Miller admitted to this court. (ad)

TN State Bar status verified as active for Miranda MacNaughton not admitted to this court. (ad)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Miranda MacNaughton: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall be admitted to practice. The application for admission is available on the website at https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/attorneys-0 (LR 83.01(a)). Admission due by 6/10/2025. (ad)

NY State Bar status verified as active for Marcia Robinson Lowry, Robyn Goldberg, Anastasia Benedetto, Wesley R. Powell, Justin Garbacz, Amanda M. Payne, Eric Hecker not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Marcia Robinson Lowry, Robyn Goldberg, Anastasia Benedetto, Margaret M. Zwisler, William OReilly, Julie R. Gorla, Wesley R. Powell, Justin Garbacz, Amanda M. Payne, Eric Hecker: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/10/2025. (ad)

SUMMONS returned executed by Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Emily Jenkins, Trina Rogers, Darlene Vastano, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Marjorie Bristol. Carla Aaron served on 5/21/2025. (Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

SUMMONS returned executed by Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Emily Jenkins, Trina Rogers, Darlene Vastano, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Marjorie Bristol. Karen Jointer Bryant served on 5/21/2025. (Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

SUMMONS returned executed by Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Emily Jenkins, Trina Rogers, Darlene Vastano, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Marjorie Bristol. Margie Quin served on 5/21/2025. (Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jordan K. Crews on behalf of Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

MOTION for attorney Caroline Brown to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4337821) by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

MOTION for attorney Julia Siegenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4337824) by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

MOTION for attorney Philip Peisch to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4337825) by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

ORDER granting 12, 13, and 14 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Caroline Brown, Julia Siegenberg, and Philip Peisch to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 06/09/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

TN State Bar status verified as active for Jordan K. Crews admitted to this court. (mg)

D.C. Bar status verified as active for Caroline Brown, Julia Siegenberg, Philip Peisch not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

MOTION for attorney Amanda M. Payne to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340318) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Justin Parker Garbacz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340339) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney William O' Reilly to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340356) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Margaret M. Zwisler to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340382) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Julie R. Gorla to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340410) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Marcia Robinson Lowry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340511) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Wesley Railey Powell to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340548) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

MOTION for attorney Anastasia Benedetto to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4340557) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

ORDER: The Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File a Pleading Responsive to the Complaint (Doc. No. 11 ) is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that the defendants may have an extension to August 11, 2025 within which to respond to the Complaint. It is further ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for July 21, 2025 is hereby RESET for August 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/11/2025. (ch) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

Reset Hearing: Initial Case Management Conference is reset for 8/18/2025 at 01:00 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (ch)

AMENDED COMPLAINT -- First Amended Class Action Complaint against All Defendants, filed by Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Emily Jenkins, Trina Rogers, Darlene Vastano, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Marjorie Bristol.(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

MOTION for attorney Lars Odland to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4344595) by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B - Additional Documentation)(Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 Amended Complaint,, by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

ORDER: The Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 27 ) is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that the defendants may have an extension to September 5, 2025 within which to respond to the First Amended Complaint. It is further ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for August 18, 2025 is RESET for Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/24/2025. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ch) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

ORDER granting 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Amanda M. Payne, Justin Parker Garbacz, William O' Reilly, Margaret M. Zwisler, Julie R. Gorla, Marcia Robinson Lowry, Wesley Railey Powell, Anastasia Benedetto, and Lars Odland to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 06/26/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Appear Pro Hac Vice

Unopposed MOTION Reschedule Case Management Conference by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

ORDER granting 30 Unopposed MOTION Reschedule Case Management Conference. Initial Case Management Conf. RESET for 10/3/2025 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/30/2025. (ch) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

ORDER granting 32 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/5/2025. (ch) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

MOTION for attorney Collin Vierra to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4383299) by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Crews, Jordan) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

CA State Bar status verified as active for Collin Vierra not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)

ORDER granting 34 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Collin Vierra to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 08/18/2025. (lh) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Appendix A, # 2 Exhibit 1 - SWDI Workbook Oct. 2024, # 3 Exhibit 2 - AFCARS living arrangement, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Policy 16.4, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Policy 16.9, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Attachment to Policy 16.9, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Foster Parent Handbook, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Policy 31.9, # 9 Exhibit 8 - Declaration of Lindsay Coleman, # 10 Exhibit 9 - Texas v. Becerra Order)(Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 36 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint filed by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin . (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Unredacted Version of Exhibit 8, ECF No. 36-9 by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Unredacted Version of Exhibit 8, ECF No. 36-9 by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sealed Document Unredacted Declaration of Lindsay Coleman filed by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Peisch, Philip) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

ORDER granting 38 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Unredacted Version of Exhibit 8, ECF No. 36-9. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/7/2025. (ch) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

ORDER denying 39 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal Unredacted Version of Exhibit 8, ECF No. 36-9. Motion DENIED as duplicate. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/7/2025. (ch) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

MOTION to Adjourn the Initial Case Management Conference and Stay Discovery by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin. (Vierra, Collin) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 43 MOTION to Adjourn the Initial Case Management Conference and Stay Discovery filed by Carla Aaron, Karen Jointer Bryant, Margie Quin . (Vierra, Collin) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

ORDER granting 43 Motion to Adjourn the Initial Case Management Conference and Stay Discovery. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/11/2025. (ch) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Joint MOTION For An Extension of Time For Plaintiffs Response In Opposition To Defendants Motion To Dismiss (Ecf No. 36), An Extension of The Page Limit For Plaintiffs Response, And an Extension of Time For Defendants Reply by Marjorie Bristol, Emily Jenkins, Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Jasmine G., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Stacie Odeneal(as next friend of Keira M., a minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Trina Rogers, Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Max W., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Sherry Taylor(as next friend of Darnell H., minor, and on behalf of all others similarly situated), Darlene Vastano. (Miller, Sarah) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

ORDER granting 46 Joint MOTION For An Extension of Time For Plaintiffs' Response In Opposition To Defendants Motion To Dismiss (Ecf No. 36 ), An Extension of The Page Limit For Plaintiffs' Response, And an Extension of Time For Defendants' Reply. Motion GRANTED in all respects. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/18/2025. (ch) (Entered: 09/18/2025)