Case: Smith v. Aramark Corporation

2:25-cv-00710 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Filed Date: Dec. 1, 2025

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2:25-cv-00710

Class Action Complaint

Smith et al. v. Aramark Corporation et al.

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated June 1, 2026, 10:08 a.m.

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CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT with Jury Demand. Filing Fee $405.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-8999331. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons as to Aramark Corporation, # 3 Proposed Summons as to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, # 4 Proposed Summons as to Union Supply Group) (cmb)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons as to Aramark Corporation

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3 Proposed Summons as to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC

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4 Proposed Summons as to Union Supply Group

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Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

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NOTICE OF FAILURE TO FILE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 as to Roger D. Smith, Marcus P. McKinley, William R. Johnson, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs. (cmb)

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group, re: 1 Complaint. Summons returnable 21 days. Instructions to Counsel: This is your electronic summons. Please print as many copies of the Summons and Complaint as are necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. See Proof of Service page of this Summons form for filing a return of service if required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, # 2 Summons as to Union Supply Group) (cmb)

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

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STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley. (cc: counsel of record; any pro se party) (klc)

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

CASE assigned to Judge Thomas E. Johnston. (klc)

Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, by Plaintiffs William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith (Attachment: # 1 Supplement Addendum to Disclosure Statement)(Nash, Lesley)

1 Supplement Addendum to Disclosure Statement

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Rebecca Livengood on behalf of Marcus P. McKinley, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs, Roger D. Smith, William R. Johnson. Local counsel: Lydia C. Milnes. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-8999834. (Milnes, Lydia)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Stephen Hayes on behalf of Marcus P. McKinley, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs, Roger D. Smith, William R. Johnson. Local counsel: Lydia C. Milnes. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-8999835. (Milnes, Lydia)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Edward Olds on behalf of Marcus P. McKinley, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs, Roger D. Smith, William R. Johnson. Local counsel: Lydia C. Milnes. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-8999836. (Milnes, Lydia)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Caroline Cohn on behalf of Marcus P. McKinley, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs, Roger D. Smith, William R. Johnson. Local counsel: Lydia C. Milnes. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-8999837. (Milnes, Lydia)

Dec. 2, 2025

Dec. 2, 2025

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Shennan Kavanagh on behalf of Marcus P. McKinley, Sandra Rush, Judy Riggs, Roger D. Smith, William R. Johnson. Local counsel: Lydia C. Milnes. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9000541. (Milnes, Lydia)

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ATTORNEY INFORMATION by Jennifer Spieler Wagner updating name and/or firm information on behalf of William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith. (Wagner, Jennifer)

Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

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SUMMONS ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE BY SECRETARY OF STATE on 12/9/2025 as to Union Supply Group. Certified Mail Number: 92148901125134100004740943. (cmb)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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SUMMONS ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE BY SECRETARY OF STATE on 12/9/2025 as to Aramark Corporation. Certified Mail Number: 92148901125134100004740929. (cmb)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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SUMMONS ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE BY SECRETARY OF STATE on 12/9/2025 as to Aramark Correctional Services, LLC. Certified Mail Number: 92148901125134100004740936. (cmb)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS' DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO 1 COMPLAINT to 1/30/2026 by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith, Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group. (Nash, Lesley) (Modified on 12/30/2025 to add link to #1 complaint and to add party filers) (kew).

Dec. 29, 2025

Dec. 29, 2025

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LETTER to Clerk, from Marcus McKinley re: requesting copy of docket sheet. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (klc)

Jan. 8, 2026

Jan. 8, 2026

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LETTER to Marcus McKinley, from Rory L. Perry II dated 1/12/2026, re: 16 letter requesting copy of docket sheet. (klc)

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey M. Wakefield, Bryan N. Price on behalf of Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC,Union Supply Group. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 1/28/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, by Defendant Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 1/30/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Laura Marie Flahive Wu on behalf of Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group. Local counsel: Jeffrey M. Wakefield. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9030660. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 1/30/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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STATEMENT OF VISITING ATTORNEY from Cortlin Hall Lannin on behalf of Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group. Local counsel: Jeffrey M. Wakefield. Fee $50.00. Receipt # AWVSDC-9030664. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 1/30/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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MOTION by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to Dismiss 1 Complaint. (Attachment: # 1 Declaration of Cortlin H. Lannin)(Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group in support of 22 MOTION by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to Dismiss 1 Complaint. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 2/2/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

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MOTION by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith, Aramark Corporation, Union Supply Group, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to Extend Briefing Deadlines re: 22 MOTION by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to Dismiss 1 Complaint. (Attachment: # 1 Proposed Order)(Milnes, Lydia) (Modified on 2/9/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

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ORDER granting 24 MOTION by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith, Aramark Corporation, Union Supply Group, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to Extend Briefing Deadlines re: 22 MOTION by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to Dismiss 1 Complaint; directing that Plaintiffs' response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is due no later than 3/2/2026. Defendants' reply is due no later than 3/16/2026. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/13/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (mfo)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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ORDER AND NOTICE: Motions under FR Civ P 12(b) - 3/9/2026. Last day for Rule 26(f) meeting - 3/23/2026. Last day to file Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - 3/30/2026. Telephonic Scheduling Conference at 11:30 AM on 4/3/2026, before the undersigned, unless canceled. Entry of Scheduling Order - 4/8/2026. Last day to serve FR Civ P 26(a)(1) disclosures - 4/17/2026. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 2/13/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (cmb)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY WITHDRAWAL by Lesley Marie Nash on behalf of William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith. (Nash, Lesley)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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RESPONSE by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith in opposition to 22 MOTION by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to Dismiss 1 Complaint. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit A)(Milnes, Lydia) (Modified on 3/3/2026 to correct link) (kew).

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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REPLY by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group to 28 Response In Opposition. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 3/17/2026 to add link to #28 response in opposition and to add party filers) (kew).

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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MOTION by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith for Leave to File Surreply with proposed document attached (Attachments: # 1 Surreply (proposed), # 2 Exhibit A to Surreply)(Wagner, Jennifer)

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

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RESPONSE by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group re: 30 MOTION by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith for Leave to File Surreply (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 3/27/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

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RULE 26(f) REPORT OF PLANNING MEETING by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith, Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit A)(Milnes, Lydia) (Modified on 3/31/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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SCHEDULING ORDER directing that the scheduling conference previously scheduled for 4/3/2026 iS CANCELED and that this case shall proceed as follows: Amending the pleadings or joining parties - 6/12/2026. Last date to serve discovery requests - 12/4/2026 and complete all depositions by 1/18/2027. Opening Rule 26 expert disclosures - 11/19/2026. Responsive Rule 26 expert disclosures - 12/18/2026. Rebuttal Rule 26 expert disclosure - 1/15/2027. Discovery to close - 1/18/2027. Class certification motion due - 3/22/2027. Responses to class certification motion due - 4/5/2027. Replies to class certification motion due - 4/12/2027. Dispositive motions deadline - 9/17/2027. Response to dispositive motion - 10/1/2027. Reply to response to dispositive motion - 10/8/2027. Settlement meeting - 1/4/2028. Motion in limine deadline - 1/7/2028. Responses for motions in limine - 1/14/2028. Proposed pretrial order to defendant - 1/11/2028. Integrated pretrial order - 1/14/2028. Pretrial Conference on 2/3/2028 at 10:00 AM. Proposed jury charge - 2/8/2028. Final settlement conference on 2/3/2028 at 10:00 AM. Trial on 2/15/2028 at 9:00 AM before the undersigned. Signed by Judge Thomas E. Johnston on 4/1/2026. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented party) (mfo)

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by William R. Johnson, Marcus P. McKinley, Judy Riggs, Sandra Rush, Roger D. Smith for Initial 26(a)(1) Disclosures. (Milnes, Lydia)

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Aramark Corporation, Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, Union Supply Group for Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Modified on 4/20/2026 to add party filers) (kew).

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

West Virginia

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 1, 2025

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of West Virginia 2:25-cv-00710

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