Wells et al v. Rhodes et al
Plaintiff: William Wells, Priscilla Wells, Jalisa Gibson, Shanay Gibson, Jonahs Walter and Jonathan Walter
Defendant: Brandon Rhodes, D.G., a minor, Larry Matthew Gandee and Alisa Dawn Gandee
Movant: Morrow County
Case Number: 2:2011cv00217
Filed: March 11, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Office: Columbus Office
County: MORROW
Presiding Judge: Mark R. Abel
Presiding Judge: Edmund A Sargus
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Accomodations
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 Fair Housing Act
Jury Demanded By: Both

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March 17, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 163 JUDGMENT is entered pursuant to the Order filed 12/16/14 and the Opinion and Order filed 03/17/15. This case is closed. (dh1)
April 9, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 154 OPINION AND ORDER granting 139 153 Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorney Fees and the Court awards $4,050 in attorney's fees as to the federal claims. The Court directs entry of final judgment as to D.G. and the Gandees in accordance with this Opinion and Order for the total amount of $47,689.13, this amount being the total of all amounts heretofore awarded in this case against the Gandees. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 04/09/2014. (dh1)
February 4, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 149 JUDGMENT is entered pursuant to the Opinion and Order filed 02/04/2014. This case is closed.. (dh1)
December 16, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 147 ORDER granting 146 Plaintiffs' Motion for Judicial Notice of Previously Provided Damages Testimony. The 12/18/13 damages hearing regarding D.G.'s default as to the federal claims is vacated. The Court will issue an Opinion and Order at a later date to resolve this remaining issue of damages as to the default on the federal claims. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 12/16/2013. (dh1)
November 6, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 138 OPINION AND ORDER granting in part and denying in part 135 Defendant D.G's Motion for Clarification Regarding the Default Judgment from 2011. The Court directs Plaintiffs to choose to either move for default against D.G. as to the remaining federal claims, or dismiss the remaining federal claims against D.G. within 7 days. If Plaintiffs moves for and the Clerk of Court enters default against D.G. on the federal claims, the Court orders a hearing as to the issue of damages on 12/18/13 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 11/06/2013. (dh1)
July 25, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 134 NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER correcting the second footnote within 123 the Court's 07/12/13 Order. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 07/25/2013. (dh1)
July 22, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ORDER: Prior to the 7/22/13 trial, the parties informed the Court that Plaintiffs and Defendant Rhodes reached an agreement as to settlement. Therefore, Defendant Rhodes' Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law 125 and Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine 128 are denied as moot. The briefing and hearing schedule set forth in the Court's 07/12/13 Order remains intact. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 07/22/2013. (dh1)
July 12, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ORDER re 07/12/13 status conference. The case with regard to Brandon Rhodes will proceed to trial on 07/22/13 as scheduled. With regard to any unresolved issues concerning damages against Defendant D.G., the parties will conform to the briefing schedule outlined in this Order. The Court will hold a hearing to address this issue on 09/05/13 at 10:00 a.m.. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 07/12/13. (dh1)
July 11, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ORDER scheduling a telephone status conference on 07/12/13 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel for all parties will be expected to participate in the conference. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 07/11/2013. (dh1)
June 17, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER: If counsel for Defendants Larry, Alise and Dylon Gandee wishes to respond to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel 114 , he is directed to do so on or before 06/24/13. Absent a response, the Court will consider the Motion unopposed. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 06/17/2013. (dh1)
February 14, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 6/11/2013 at 11:00 AM; Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/11/2013 at 9:00 AM; and Jury Trial set for 7/22/2013 at 9:00 AM. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 02/14/2013. (Attachment: FPTO Form) (dh1)
February 12, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 111 OPINION AND ORDER granting 96 Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the Issue of Liability. Plaintiffs are specifically entitled to judgment against Defendant Rhodes, as to the issue of liability, on their 42 U.S.C. § 1982, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, and 42 U.S.C. § 3617 claims. Defendant Rhodes' Motion for Summary Judgment 94 is denied. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 02/12/2013. (dh1)
September 4, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 107 ORDER granting 66 Plaintiffs' 01/09/2012 Motion for an Award of Attorney Fees pursuant to ORC § 2307.70 and granting 100 Plaintiffs' 06/15/2012 Amended Motion for Attorney Fees. Plaintiffs are awarded $26,139.13 in attorney fees and costs. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 09/04/2012. (dh1)
June 8, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER denying 75 Defendants Larry Matthew Gandee and D.G.'s Motion for Relief from Default Judgment. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 06/08/2012. (dh1)
June 6, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER granting in part 97 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Abel on 6/6/12. (sh1)
December 19, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting in part 60 Defendant Brandon Rhodes' Motion Instanter to Modify the Agreed Preliminary Injunction, pursuant to the oral hearing in this matter held on 12/19/2011. The Court modifies the Agreed Preliminary Injunction 18 with the language outlined in this Order pertaining to certain events at Highland High School -- basketball games, graduation, softball games and award ceremonies and prom. Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 12/19/2011. (dh1)
December 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER granting 41 Motion for Default Judgment against Alisa Dawn Gandee, Larry Gandee and D.G.; adopting Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendations re 53 . Signed by Judge Edmund A Sargus on 12/6/11. (aq1)
September 22, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 53 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The Magistrate Judge RECOMMENDS that plaintiffs Jalisa Gibson, Shanay Gibson, J.W., Priscilla Wells, and William Wells each be AWARDED $2,500 in compensatory damages in addition to court costs, other reasonable expen ses incurred in maintaining that action, reasonable attorney's fees incurred in filing suit and obtaining default judgment against these defendants - objections due w/in fourteen (14) days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Abel on 09/22/2011. (sr)
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Plaintiff: William Wells
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Defendant: Brandon Rhodes
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Defendant: D.G., a minor
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Defendant: Larry Matthew Gandee
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Defendant: Alisa Dawn Gandee
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Movant: Morrow County
Represented By: Charles S Howland
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