Case: Estate of Ashli Babbitt v. United States

1:24-cv-01701 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 14, 2024

Closed Date: June 26, 2025

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Driscoll, Richard Wayne (District of Columbia)

Sticht, Robert Patrick (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Boyd, Brian J. (District of Columbia)

Gonzalez, Joseph Alfonso (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

ROBERTS, TERRELL NON (District of Columbia)

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Complaint

Jan. 5, 2024

Jan. 5, 2024

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Amended Document

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

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Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

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Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

Sept. 6, 2024

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Memorandum in Opposition

Oct. 4, 2024

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Motion for TRO

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Docket

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COMPLAINT against United States of America ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ACASDC-18474179). Filed by Estate of Ashli Babbitt, Aaron Babbitt. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:24-cv-33-BAS-DDL. Judge Cynthia Bashant and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Sticht, Robert)(sjt) [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 01/05/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (sjt) [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 01/05/2024)

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Amended Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (mjw) (jmo). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 01/09/2024)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Estate of Ashli Babbitt, Aaron Babbitt. United States of America served. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Sticht, Robert) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 01/22/2024)

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MOTION to Change Venue by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue)(Boyd, Brian)Attorney Brian J. Boyd added to party United States of America(pty:dft) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/01/2024)

1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue

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Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Brian J. Boyd in Support of Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint)(Boyd, Brian) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/01/2024)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT filed by Aaron Babbitt, Estate of Ashli Babbitt. (Sticht, Robert) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/06/2024)

March 6, 2024

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ORDER Granting Application to Extend Time to Respond (Doc. No. 6 ). Signed by Judge Cynthia Bashant on 3/7/2024. (bdc)(jms). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/08/2024)

March 8, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION to Change Venue PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE filed by Aaron Babbitt, Estate of Ashli Babbitt. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Michelle Witthoeft, # 2 Declaration Aaron Babbitt, # 3 Declaration Robert Patrick Sticht)(Sticht, Robert) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by Aaron Babbitt, Estate of Ashli Babbitt re 9 Response in Opposition to Motion, REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE (Sticht, Robert) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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NOTICE OF ERRATA TO PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE by Aaron Babbitt, Estate of Ashli Babbitt re 9 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Sticht, Robert) **QC Email sent. Improper Withdrawal of Document (Notice of Errata) ** [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/26/2024)

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AMENDED DOCUMENT by Aaron Babbitt, Estate of Ashli Babbitt. Amendment to 9 Response in Opposition to Motion, PLAINTIFFS CORRECTED OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE. (Sticht, Robert) **QC Email sent. Wrong Event Selected**(mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION to Change Venue filed by United States of America. (Boyd, Brian) (mjw). [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 04/01/2024)

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Case transferred to District of Columbia. Files transferred electronically to: *District of Columbia*.*333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.**Washington, DC 20001*. Signed by Judge Cynthia Bashant on 06/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Transfer Order) (mjw) [Transferred from California Southern on 6/14/2024.] (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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Case transferred in from District of California Southern; Case Number 3:24-cv-00033. Original file,transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 06/14/2024)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Counts III, IV, and V by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Elisabeth Whitman on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Whitman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

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Case directly reassigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes by consent. Judge Jia M. Cobb is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

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STANDING ORDER. The parties are directed to read Judge Reyes's attached Standing Order in Civil Cases in its entirety and are hereby ORDERED to comply with its directives. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/17/2024. (lcacr1) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian J. Boyd on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendant's 16 Motion to Dismiss because the parties must comply with the pre-motion notice requirement in Section 7(f) of Judge Reyes's Standing Order. The Court further ORDERS that Defendant shall file the pre-motion notice required by Section 7(f) on or before July 24, 2024. Once Defendant files a notice, Plaintiff will have one week to respond. The Court further ORDERS that counsel for both parties shall contact Judge Reyes's Courtroom Deputy, Jonathan Hopkins (Jonathan_Hopkins@dcd.uscourts.gov), to schedule a pre-motion conference on August 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/17/2024. (lcacr1)

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MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Docket CASD, # 2 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order)(Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 07/20/2024)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Notice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order)(Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 07/20/2024)

July 20, 2024

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MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 22 Motion for Leave to File Notice of Residence Address Under Seal. The Clerk shall file under seal Plaintiffs' Notice of Residence Address, Dkt. 22-1. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/22/2024. (lcacr1)

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Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

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NOTICE Requesting a Pre-Motion Conference by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Whitman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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NOTICE of Hearing:Pre-motion Conference set for 8/6/2024 at 4:00 PM via video before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zjch, )

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RESPONSE re 23 Notice (Other) PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS PRE-MOTION NOTICE filed by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 21 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Pre-motion Conference held on 8/6/2024 via Zoom. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff may file a reply brief by 8/23/24. Defendant to file a partial answer as to counts 1,2,6 and 7 by 9/6/2024. Rule 26 to be filed by 9/13/2024. Status Conference set for 9/20/2024 at 03:00 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Ana C. Reyes.) (Court Reporter Christine Asif) (zglw)

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ORDER As stated at today's pre-motion conference, the Court ORDERS the following: 1. Plaintiff must file its reply in support of its motion to retransfer venue to the Southern District of California on or before August 23, 2024. Plaintiff's brief in support of its motion may extend, as necessary, to 20 pages in length. 2. Defendant must file its partial answer as to Counts 1, 2, 6, and 7 by September 6, 2024. 3. The parties must file their joint statement as described by Local Civil Rule 16.3(d) and Federal Rule 26(f) on or before September 13, 2024. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 08/06/2024. (lcacr1)

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MINUTE ORDER As stated on the record at today's pre-motion conference, the Court ORDERS the following: 1. Plaintiff must file its reply in support of its motion to retransfer venue to the Southern District of California on or before August 23, 2024. Plaintiff's brief in support of its motion may extend, as necessary, to 20 pages in length. 2. Defendant must file its partial answer as to Counts 1, 2, 6, and 7 by September 6, 2024. 3. The parties must file their joint statement as described by Local Civil Rule 16.3(d) and Federal Rule 26(f) on or before September 13, 2024. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 08/06/2024. (lcacr1)

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Order

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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Ana C. Reyes held on 8/6/2024; Page Numbers: 1-75. Date of Issuance:8/13/2024. Court Reporter Christine T. Asif, Telephone number 202-354-3247, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 9/3/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/13/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/11/2024.(Asif, Christine) (Main Document 26 replaced on 8/15/2024) (zstd). (Entered: 08/13/2024)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA filed by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Sticht, Robert) Modified on 8/26/2024; refiled as docket entry 29 (zdp). (Entered: 08/24/2024)

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NOTICE NOTICE OF ERRATA TO REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT re 27 Reply to opposition to Motion (Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA [CORRECTED] REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO RETRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA filed by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2024)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Counts III, IV, and V by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

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ANSWER to Complaint for Counts I, II, VI and VII by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 09/06/2024)

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MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court has reviewed the parties' 32 Joint Meet and Confer Statement. The parties disagree on the due date for initial disclosures and the number of interrogatories, requests for production of documents and admissions, and number of depositions. The parties bring these disputes even though the Court has made clear that it will not entertain these types of frivolous disputes. The parties are ORDERED to meet and confer again and reach agreement on the issues identified in this Order. To aid the parties, the Court notes the Government's position that 25 interrogatories and document requests for a case of this complexity and magnitude is untenable. As is the Plaintiff's position that she is somehow entitled to 100 interrogatories, unlimited document requests and admissions, and 50 fact depositions. If the parties are unable to reach agreement by video, they are ORDERED to meet in person in Washington, D.C. to confer further. If the parties prove unable to reach ultimate agreement, the Court will enter a show cause order as to why it should not sanction a party if it finds that party is, or both are, being unreasonable. In the future, the Court expects the parties to only bring truly intractable and legitimate disputes to its attention, such as, if there is disagreement whether to bifurcate the trial. Further, the parties' rather leisurely 24-month schedule for pre-trial proceedings in this case is unacceptable. The parties are directed to meet and confer on a schedule that puts trial, at the latest, in December 2025. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 09/13/2024. (lcacr2)

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MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

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ERRATA by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 33 Meet and Confer Statement. (Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

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MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER. The status hearing scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 3:00 PM will be made accessible to the public telephonically via the Courtroom Public Access. The Public Access telephone number is 1-877-336-1831 and the access code 1594235. Approved by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/19/2024. (zjch, )

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MINUTE ORDER. The status hearing scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 3:00 PM will be made accessible to the public telephonically via the Courtroom Public Access Line. The Public Access telephone number is 1-877-336-1831 and the access code 1594235. Approved by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/19/2024. (zjch, )

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NOTICE of Hearing:Status Conference set for 9/20/2024 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 12- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zjch, )

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court has reviewed the parties' 35 Amended Joint Meet and Confer Statement and notes the request for a trial date after December 2025. The Court will presumptively grant a joint motion for an agreed trial date no later than June 2026. If the parties seek a later date, the Court will hear argument on the issue at the September 20, 2024, hearing. The parties should note, however, that the Court is disinclined to start the trial any later than June 2026 and, at argument, may well decide that December 2025 is the appropriate time to start trial. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/19/2024. (lcacr1)

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Minute Entry Status Conference held on 9/20/2024 held before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Jury Trial set for 7/20/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Motion Hearing set for 12/4/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Court to retain jurisdiction over the depositions in the case. Court Reporter Christine Asif. (zjch, )

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Minute Entry Status Conference held on 9/20/2024 held before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Jury Trial set for 7/20/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Motion Hearing set for 12/4/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Court to retain jurisdiction over the depositions in the case. Court Reporter Christine Asif. (zjch, ) Modified to correct jury trial date on 9/23/2024 (zjch, ).

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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Jury Trial set for 7/20/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zjch, )

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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Jury Trial set for 7/20/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12- In Person before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zjch, )

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SCHEDULING ORDER. Counsel should review this Order carefully, as the Court has made several changes to the parties' most recent proposal. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/25/2024. (lcacr1) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 30 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTS III, IV, AND V filed by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

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MOTION for Discovery PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY ON COUNTS III, IV, AND V AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by AARON BABBITT, ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 30 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Gonzalez, Joseph) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 39 Motion for Discovery filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Whitman, Sarah) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 39 Motion for Discovery REPLY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY ON COUNTS III, IV, AND V filed by ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT, AARON BABBITT. (Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Motion Hearing reset for 12/20/2024 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 12 (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw)

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NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing reset for 1/9/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 12 (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw)

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NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing reset for 1/30/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 12 (Audio Line Available) before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Plaintiffs' 21 Motion to Retransfer Venue to the Southern District of California. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 1/15/2025. (lcacr1) (Main Document 43 replaced on 1/16/2025) (zcdw). Modified on 1/17/2025 to update document type (zcdw). (Entered: 01/15/2025)

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MOTION to Take Judicial Notice REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY AND OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT USAS MOTION TO DISMISS by ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT, AARON BABBITT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Robert Patrick Sticht, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Sticht, Robert) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to file a joint status report by 5:00pm Eastern Time on January 24, 2025, apprising the Court if the Motion to Dismiss Hearing should go forward as scheduled on January 30. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 1/23/2025. (lcacr1)

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 5:00 PM on 1/24/2025. (zcdw)

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

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Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

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Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 45 Joint Status Report, the Motions Hearing scheduled for January 30, 2025, is hereby VACATED. The Court ORDERS the parties to submit a further Joint Status Report by February 27, 2025, regarding the rescheduling of that hearing. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 1/27/2025. (lcacr1)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Order

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Report due by 2/27/2025. (zcdw)

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

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NOTICE of Response to Request for Judicial Notice by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 44 Motion to Take Judicial Notice, (Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

Feb. 6, 2025

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MOTION to Intervene by Terrell Non Roberts, III. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Roberts, Terrell) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support

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Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Boyd, Brian) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Richard Wayne Driscoll on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Driscoll, Richard) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

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Memorandum in opposition to re 47 Motion to Intervene filed by ESTATE OF ASHLI BABBITT, AARON BABBITT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Driscoll, Richard) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Policing

Special Collection(s):

January 6 (2021) Civil Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 14, 2024

Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff is the estate of deceased January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. § 2674

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:24-cv-01701

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Relief Granted:

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Issues

Policing:

Excessive force

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