Case: Odeneal v. Quin

3:25-cv-00566 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: May 19, 2025

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Case Summary

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On May 19, 2025, 13 foster children in Tennessee filed this putative class action on behalf of more than 9,000 Tennessee children in foster care, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.  The complaint alleges that the system had temporarily improved while under court supervision until 2017, during a lawsuit known as Brian A., but now exposes children to significant risk of harm, fails to investigate reports of abuse, and frequently moves children around various foster homes, institutions, group settings, and emergency placements. 

The case was assigned to District Judge Aleta Arthur Trauger.

Litigation is ongoing. 

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70319678/parties/odeneal-v-quin/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Benedetto, Anastasia (Tennessee)

Garbacz, Justin (Tennessee)

Goldberg, Robyn (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Caroline (Tennessee)

Crews, Jordan K. (Tennessee)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3:25-cv-00566

Class Action Complaint

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70319678/odeneal-v-quin/

Last updated July 1, 2025, 12:57 a.m.

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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)

1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Clearinghouse
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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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

Annotation - Bar Status

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER
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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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

Annotation - Not Admitted

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

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

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

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

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER

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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER
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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)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

PACER
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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)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

PACER
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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)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

PACER
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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)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER

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

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

PACER

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

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

PACER

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

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

PACER
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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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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)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

PACER

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

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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Miscellaneous Relief

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

PACER

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