Willis et al v. Federal National Mortgage Association et al
| Clarence M. Willis and Ernest C. Aldridge |
| Federal National Mortgage Association, Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson and Anthony R Sassi |
| 3:2023cv00379 |
| August 2, 2023 |
| US District Court for the District of Nevada |
| Carla Baldwin |
| Miranda M Du |
| Elayna J Youchah |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 31
ORDER Granting 368 Motion to Deem Defendants Clarence Moses Willis and Ernest C. Aldridge Vexatious Litigants. See Order for Details. Signed by Chief Judge Miranda M. Du on 9/26/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JQC)
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Filing 30
JUDGMENT entered in favor of Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) pursuant to ECF No. 29 Order. Case closed. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 9/20/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
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Filing 29
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Order to Show Cause & Motion Hearing held on 9/19/2023 before Chief Judge Miranda M. Du. Crtrm Administrator: AB; Pla Counsel: Jory Garabedian; Def Counsel: Ernest Aldridge, Pro Se & Clarence Willis, Pro Se; Court Reporter: Kathy French; Time of Hearing: 10:00 a.m.; Courtroom: 5. The Court explains the purpose of today's hearing and provides background information regarding Case Numbers 2:15-cv-02366-MMD-EJY and 3:23-cv-00379-MMD-EJY. In addition to the Motion to Deem Defendants Vexatious (ECF No. 368) and Motion for Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 369 ), the Court has reviewed the Counterclaim (ECF No. 375) and the Lost Mail Certificate of Service (ECF No. 376).Mr. Willis advises the Court of when he received the Plaintiff's Motions (ECF Nos. 368, 369) and the Court's Minute Order filed 9/1/2023 (ECF No. 374) in Case Number 2:15-cv-02366-MMD-EJY. Mr. Willis further advises the reason for the delay in filing the responses to the Plaintiff's Motions. Mr. Willis responds to the Court's inquiries. The Court accepts the responses to the Motions. The Court is provided with and reviews the electronic copies of the Response to Emergency Motion for Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 377), Affidavit in Support of the ECF No. 377 Response (ECF No. 378), Response to the ECF No. 374 Minute Order (ECF No. 379), and Response to the Motion to Deem Defendants Vexatious Litigants (ECF No. 380) which were filed on the docket during this proceeding. Mr. Willis, Mr. Aldridge, and Mr. Garabedian present arguments to the Court. The Court recites findings as to Case Number 2:15-cv-002366-MMD-EJY. The Court will grant the Motion for Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 369) and Motion to Deem Defendants Clarence Moses Willis and Ernest C. Aldridge Vexatious Litigants (ECF No. 368). The Court finds Mr. Willis and Mr. Aldridge in contempt of the Court's prior orders. The Court agrees that sanctions for contempt should be imposed. The Court will grant reasonable fees incurred in connection to the Motion for Order to Show Cause and any work related to that Motion, including attending today's hearing. A written order will issue. The Court recites findings as to Case Number 3:23-cv-00379-MMD-EJY. The Motion to Stay Case (ECF No. #17 ) and Motion for Entry of Clerk's Default (ECF No. #26 ) are denied as moot. The Court agrees that sanctions for contempt should be imposed. The Court will grant reasonable fees incurred defending this case. The Court will sua sponte dismiss this case that was filed in clear contempt of the Court in Case Number 2:15-cv-002366-MMD-EJY. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") in Case Number 3:23-cv-00379-MMD-EJY. The action is dismissed with prejudice and the Clerk of Court is directed to close the case.IT IS ORDERED that Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") will file the Affidavit for Fees on or before seven (7) days from today's date. Thereafter, Mr. Willis and Mr. Aldridge shall have thirty (30) days to respond. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AB)
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Filing 28
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Laurel I Handley served on 8/22/2023. (DLS)
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Filing 27
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Aldridge Pite LLP served on 8/22/2023. (DLS)
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Filing 26
MOTION for Entry of Clerk's Default by Plaintiff Ernest C. Aldridge. Responses due by 10/2/2023. (DLS)
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Filing 25
JOINDER to #24 Reply by Defendants Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson, Anthony R Sassi.. (Ehlers, Richard)
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Filing 24
REPLY to Response to #17 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association. (Garabedian, Stephanie)
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Filing 23
RESPONSE to ECF No. #17 Motion to Stay Case, by Plaintiff Clarence M. Willis. Replies due by 9/19/2023. (DLS)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Non-Opposition to Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association's Motion for Stay of Action by Federal National Mortgage Association re #17 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery.. (Garabedian, Stephanie)
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Filing 21
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Ernest C. Aldridge, Clarence M. Willis. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (DLS)
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Filing 20
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson, Anthony R Sassi. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Ehlers, Richard)
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Filing 19
JOINDER to #17 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Defendants Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson, Anthony R Sassi.. (Handley, Laurel)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Laurel I. Handley on behalf of Defendants Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson, Anthony R Sassi. (Handley, Laurel)
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Filing 17
MOTION to Stay Case by Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association. Responses due by 9/6/2023. (Garabedian, Jory)
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Filing 16
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Aldridge Pite LLP, Laurel I Handley. (Attachments: #1 Aldridge Pite LLP Summons) (DLS)
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Filing 15
CIVIL COVER SHEET to ECF No. #1 Complaint, by Plaintiff Clarence M. Willis. (DLS)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Rejected Service of Process, by Clarence M. Willis. (DLS)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Stephanie A. Garabedian on behalf of Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association. (Garabedian, Stephanie)
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Filing 12
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah for all further proceedings consistent with her jurisdiction. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:23-cv-00379-MMD-EJY. (no image attached) (WJ)
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Filing 11
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/16/2023. The Court agrees with Fannie Mae (ECF No. #9 ) that this case is related to Case No. 2:15-cv-02366-MMD-EJY. It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of Court reassign this case to United States Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah as she is assigned to the 2366 case as well. See LR 42-1(a). (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - TH)
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Filing 10
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Federal National Mortgage Association that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Other Affiliate Federal Housing Finance Agency for Federal National Mortgage Association added.. (Garabedian, Jory)
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Filing 9
NOTICE OF RELATED CASES 2:15-cv-02366-MMD-EJY by Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association. . (Garabedian, Jory)
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Filing 8
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Federal National Mortgage Association served on 8/4/2023 by registered mail. Registered mail # RF435383669US, at 1100 15th St. NW Washington D.C. 20005. (GA)
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Filing 7
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Aldridge Pite LLP served on 8/4/2023. (GA)
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Filing 6
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Laurel I Handley served on 8/4/2023. (GA)
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Filing 5
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Krista J Nielson served on 8/4/2023. (GA)
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Filing 4
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ernest C. Aldridge. Anthony R Sassi served on 8/4/2023. (GA)
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Filing 3
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Aldridge Pite LLP, Federal National Mortgage Association, Laurel I Handley, Krista J Nielson, Anthony R Sassi re #1 Complaint. (CJS)
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Filing 2
ADVISORY LETTER to litigant. (GA)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $402 Paid - Receipt #: 3-287) by Clarence M. Willis, Ernest C. Aldridge. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 8/12/2023. Proof of service due by 10/31/2023. (GA)
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Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. (GA)
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