Devane v. Walmart Inc.
Plaintiff: Kaylan Morris and Tammy Devane
Defendant: Walmart Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2022cv00709
Filed: December 21, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Stephen Michael Doyle
Referring Judge: Emily C Marks
2 Judge: Myron H Thompson
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 120 Case reassigned to Chief Judge Emily C. Marks. Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson no longer assigned to the case as presiding judge. (dmn, )
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 2:19-cv-00650. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER For the reasons as set out, it is ORDERED that the Motion (doc. #108 is GRANTED to the extent the court transfers the case and DENIED in all other aspects. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 12/21/2022. (KSS) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 RESPONSE in Support re #108 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Third Amended Complaint filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER granting #115 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 10/11/2022. (Borden, Gray) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 115 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #114 Response in Opposition to Motion by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 RESPONSE in Opposition re #108 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Third Amended Complaint filed by Tammy Devane. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 TEXT ORDER granting the unopposed #112 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff is ORDERED to file her response on or before 10/7/2022 and any reply by Defendant should be filed on or before 10/14/2022.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 09/19/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #108 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Third Amended Complaint by Tammy Devane. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 111 TEXT ORDER re #108 Motion to Dismiss filed by Walmart. Plaintiff is ORDERED to file a response to the motion on or before September 23, 2022, and Defendant may file a reply on or before September 30, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 09/09/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 TEXT ORDER: Based on the filing of the amended complaint, and with the agreement of Defendant, the #90 Motion for Summary Judgment is MOOT.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 09/09/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 109 Brief re #106 Order, Response to Court's Order to Show Cause filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 108 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Third Amended Complaint by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 107 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ORDER that since the filing of the Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment #90 , a Third Amended Complaint has been filed, with the court's permission, substituting Tammy DeVane as the plaintiff in this action; Walmart Inc shall SHOW CAUSE on or before September 8, 2022 why the motion for summary judgment is not moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 8/26/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 105 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Kaylan Morris.(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER #96 Motion to Amend Complaint is GRANTED; Plaintiff shall file the third amended complaint on or before August 26, 2022; the parties shall jointly file a proposed scheduling order on or before September 2, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 8/18/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden: Motion Hearing held on 7/28/2022 re #90 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Walmart Inc, and #96 MOTION to Amend/Correct and File Third Amended Complaint filed by Kaylan Morris; Atty Bartlett for pla; Atty Gresham for deft; court's opening remarks; arguments by counsel; court's questions; motions taken under advisement; order to be entered; adj. (Court Reporter Carrie Robinson) (ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER Setting Hearing before the court are two motions; #96 MOTION to Amend/Correct and File Third Amended Complaint,and #90 MOTION for Summary Judgment ; Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2022 10:00 AM in Hugo L Black US Courthouse, Birmingham, AL before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 6/30/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 101 REPLY Brief filed by Plaintiff Kaylan Morris re: #100 Opposition (other) filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Opposition to re #96 Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Amend filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 99 REPLY to Response to Motion re #90 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 98 TEXT ORDER re #96 Opposed Motion to Amend. Plaintiff seeks to file a third amended complaint removing her as Plaintiff and adding Tammy DeVane as the new named Plaintiff. Defendant is ORDERED to file a response to the motion on or before June 7, 2022. Any reply by Plaintiff should be filed on or before June 14, 2022.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 05/17/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 RESPONSE to Motion re #90 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 96 MOTION to Amend/Correct and File Third Amended Complaint by Kaylan Morris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Notice Letter)(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER before the court is #93 Plaintiffs Motion to Stay Summary Judgment Briefing; the motion is DENIED; Due to the timing of this order, however, the court will allow Plaintiff until May 16, 2022, to file her opposition to summary judgment; Plaintiff is ORDERED to file her motion to substitute on or before May 16, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 5/13/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 94 Opposition to re #93 Plaintiff's Motion to Stay filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION for Extension of Time and to Stay Summary Judgment Briefing by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 TEXT ORDER: Before the court is Walmart's #90 Motion for Summary Judgment. The parties are reminded of the summary judgment briefing deadlines and motion practice requirements set out in the courts Initial Order. Doc. 20. Plaintiff's response to the Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before May 13, 2022. Defendant's reply is due on or before May 27, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 04/22/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 89 TEXT ORDER: The parties are ORDERED to submit a new report of Parties' Planning Meeting pursuant to Rule 26 on or before April 26, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 04/05/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 88 MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER for the reasons set out within this order, #49 Motion to Certify Class is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 3/23/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 87 DEPOSITION of Esther Gifford taken on 06/03/2021 by Kaylan Morris.(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff designated pages from the "Gifford" deposition in her Affirmative Deposition Designations (Doc. 70) and entered into evidence a chart with excerpts of that deposition during the class certification hearing. The deposition itself, however, does not appear to be in the record. Plaintiff is ORDERED to file the Gifford deposition on or before March 11, 2022. It may be filed under seal if required by the protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 03/07/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 NOTICE of Conventional Filing Under Seal of the confidential exhibits to Redford's Deposition by Kaylan Morris. (Documents received in electronic format in Clerk's Office on 2/10/2022) (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 Evidentiary Material re: 83 Order, Defendant's Slides from the Class Certification Hearing. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 TEXT ORDER: Defendant is ORDERED to file a copy of all the slides used in its argument to the court during the class certification hearing. If required by the protective order, Defendant may file the slides under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 02/10/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 Evidentiary Material re: 80 Order on Motion to Certify Class, Redford Deposition Exhibits 1 & 10-16. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redford Ex 10, #2 Exhibit Redford Ex 11, #3 Exhibit Redford Ex 12, #4 Exhibit Redford Ex 13, #5 Exhibit Redford Ex 14, #6 Exhibit Redford Ex 15, #7 Exhibit Redford Ex 16)(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 Evidentiary Material re: 80 Order on Motion to Certify Class, Morris Deposition Exhibits 1-8. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Part 2, Exhibits 5-8)(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff is ORDERED to file the exhibits to Plaintiff's deposition and Sarah Redford's deposition that have not been previously submitted on or before February 14, 2022. If required by the protective order, the exhibits may be filed under seal.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 02/10/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 TEXT ORDER: Any proposed order and/or response should be submitted to chambers inbox (borden_chambers@alnd.uscourts.gov) in Word format.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 01/28/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 78 TEXT ORDER granting #77 Motion for Leave to Submit a Proposed Order on or before January 31, 2022. Plaintiff is permitted, but not required, to file a response on or before February 7, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 01/28/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 MOTION for Leave to File a Proposed Order by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 Transcript of Proceedings held on 1/12/2022, before Judge Gray M. Borden. Court Reporter/Transcriber Teresa Roberson, Telephone number 205-278-2060. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (A copy can be obtained at http://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/local/court%20forms/transcripts/Transcript% 20Redaction%20Policy.pdf) See Transcript Redaction Policy Redaction Request due 2/11/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/21/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/21/2022. (Attachments: #1 Certificate Page) (JLC) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 TEXT ORDER granting #74 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff. Attorney Travis Edward Lynch terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 01/14/2022. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Travis E. Lynch by Kaylan Morris. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lynch, Travis) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 73 EXHIBIT admitted on 1/12/2022 for Evidentiary Hearing by Kaylan Morris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden: Evidentiary Hearing held on 1/12/2022; Attys Bartlett, Garrison & Hood for pla; Attys Gresham & Lasserre for deft; court's opening remarks; pla's arguments; pla exhibit 1 identified & rec'd; deft's arguments; deft witness testimony by zoom; tendered as expert witness, court reserves ruling, direct & cross; pla's objection to expert, court's findings as stated, obj overruled; court's questions; pla request transcript; hrg adj (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson) (ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R Lasserre on behalf of Walmart Inc (Lasserre, Michael) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher B Hood on behalf of Kaylan Morris (Hood, Christopher) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Witness List with deposition designations by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Witness List Walmart's Deposition Designations by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER for the reasons stated on the record during the hearing on 12/21/2021, #64 Defendant's Motion to Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler is DENIED; on or before December 30, 2021, Defendant shall inform the court and opposing counsel whether it intends to present live or remote testimony from Butler during the class certification hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 12/21/2021. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden: Motion Hearing by Telephone held on 12/21/2021 re #64 MOTION for Discovery to Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler filed by Walmart Inc; Atty Bartlett for pla; Atty Gresham for deft; arguments by counsel; deft's motion denied; order to be entered; adj (Court Reporter Lauren Shirley) (ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 REPLY Brief filed by Defendant Walmart Inc re: #64 MOTION for Discovery to Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 66 RESPONSE in Opposition re #64 MOTION for Discovery to Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 65 TEXT ORDER: The #64 Motion To Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler is SET for a telephone hearing on 12/21/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden. The parties are directed to dial 866-390-1828 and enter access code 9262283 no less than five minutes prior to the start of the call. If the parties encounter technical problems connecting to the call, please contact chambers directly.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 12/16/2021. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 MOTION for Discovery to Proceed on the Deposition of Sarah Butler by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 63 TEXT ORDER granting #62 Joint Motion to Proceed on the Depositions for all fact witnesses at the January 12, 2022 hearing on the Motion for Class Certification. The parties are ORDERED to designate all depositions on or before noon on January 5, 2022. Any objections should be filed or or before noon on January 7, 2022. Any motions related to designations should be filed on or before noon on January 10, 2022 with responses filed on or before noon on January 11, 2022.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 12/15/2021. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Joint MOTION for Discovery Joint Motion to Proceed on the Depositions by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 REPLY to Response to Motion re #49 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Kaylan Morris. (Attachments: #1 Lynch Declaration, #2 Exhibit 9 - Part 2, #3 Exhibit 12, #4 Exhibit 13, #5 Exhibit 14)(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ***Document Sealed*** Notice of conventionally filing documents under seal by Defendant Wal-mart. Exhibits 10-13 to Wal-mart's Opposition to Motion for Class Certification. (documents provided on cd) (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ***Document Sealed*** Defendant's Unredacted Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 14) (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Opposition to re #53 Walmart's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification filed by Walmart Inc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Cole R. Gresham, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11, #13 Exhibit 12, #14 Exhibit 13, #15 Exhibit 14)(Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
November 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 TEXT ORDER granting the unopposed #56 Motion to Seal Walmart's Opposition to Class Certification and Exhibits. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 11/2/2021. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
November 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Walmart's Unopposed Motion to File its Opposition to Class Certification and Exhibits Under Seal by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER - before the court is Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification and Incorporated Memorandum in Support #49 ; Based on the parties' proposed class certification schedule #54 , Defendant shall file its response to Plaintiff's motion for class certification on or before November 5, 2021; Any reply by Plaintiff shall be filed on or before December 10, 2021; Evidentiary Hearing on the motion is set for January 12,2022 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 10/15/2021. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden: Telephone Conference held on 10/14/2021. (ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Notice of filing The Parties' Joint Proposed Class Certification Schedule by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) Modified on 10/15/2021 (KAM). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ***Document Sealed*** Unredacted Motion for Class Certification (Attachments: #1 Motion and Brief, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit 11) (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 TEXT ORDER The Telephone Conference scheduled for 10/14/2021 is RESET to 01:00 PM on the same date before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on October 8, 2021. (ASL) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER - Pending before the court is Plaintiffs Motion for Class Certification #49 ; The parties are ORDERED to file a joint proposed schedule for the class certification stage of this litigation on or before October 12, 2021; Telephone Conference set for October 14, 2021 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden; The parties are DIRECTED to call 866-390-1828 to access the telephone conference. The access code is 9262283. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 10/5/2021. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 TEXT ORDER granting #48 Motion to Seal Document. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 10/04/2021. (Borden, Gray) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 MOTION to Certify Class by Kaylan Morris. (Attachments: #1 Lynch Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11)(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MOTION to Seal Document - Class Certification Brief and Exhibits by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 TEXT ORDER granting the unopposed #46 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 09/29/2021. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 TEXT ORDER granting the #44 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. All deadlines are EXTENDED as requested in the motion.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 03/08/2021. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Kaylan Morris. (Lynch, Travis) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Walmart's ANSWER to #42 Amended Complaint by Walmart Inc.(Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 AMENDED COMPLAINT - SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Walmart Inc, filed by Kaylan Morris.(Lynch, Travis) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 SCHEDULING ORDER: All Discovery as to class certification due by 3/31/2021. Motions for Class Certification are due by 7/1/2021.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 10/5/2020. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 TEXT ORDER: A scheduling order has not been entered in this case and the deadlines contemplated by the #14 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting are obsolete. The parties are ORDERED to submit a new report of Parties' Planning Meeting on or before October 2, 2020.Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M. Borden on 09/22/2020. (SUH) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - For these reasons, it is ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #35 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, as follows: 1. The Motion to Dismiss is DENIED as to Morris' claims predicated on the labels "Naturally Flavored" and "No Synthetic Color, Flavor, or Sweeteners." 2. The Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED as to Morris' claims predicated on the labels "Balanced Nutrition to Help Kids Thrive" and "Nutrition to Help Kids Grow," and these claims are DISMISSED with prejudice. 3. Morris shall file a second amended complaint consistent with this Memorandum Opinion and Order no later than October 6, 2020, and Walmart shall file its responsive pleading no later than October 20, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 9/22/2020. (KEK) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 REPLY Brief in Further Support of #35 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Amended Complaint filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) Modified text on 5/1/2020 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re #35 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Amended Complaint filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
March 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Amended Complaint by Walmart Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A -- FDA's Nonbinding Recommendations, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B -- Shake's Nutrition Panel)(Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Travis Edward Lynch on behalf of Kaylan Morris (Lynch, Travis) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Walmart Inc, filed by Kaylan Morris.(Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER- Regarding the parties' Joint Stipulation to File Amended Complaint (Doc #30 ), it is ORDERED that pltf is GRANTED leave to file the amended complaint on or before February 26, 2020; The Joint Motion to Stay Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion (Doc #31 ) is GRANTED as follows: (1) Deft is ORDERED to file its motion to dismiss on or before March 27, 2020; (2) Pltf is ORDERED to respond to the motion to dismiss on or before April 17, 2020; (3) Deft is ORDERED to file a reply on or before May 1, 2020; The discovery deadline and dispositive motions deadline will be set after the court resolves the forthcoming motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 2/19/20. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Joint MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Dispositive Motion by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) Modified text and added filer on 2/18/2020 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Joint STIPULATION to File First Amended Complaint re #29 Memorandum Opinion by Kaylan Morris. filed by Kaylan Morris, Walmart Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint (Clean), #2 Exhibit B - Amended Complaint (Redline))(Bartlett, Taylor) Modified text and added filer on 2/18/2020 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
January 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER- For the reasons stated within, it is ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss (Doc #11 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, as follows: (1) Morris' claims predicated on the label "Naturally Flavored" are DISMISSED with prejudice; (2) Morris' claims predicated on the labels "Balanced Nutrition to Help Kids Thrive" and "Nutrition to help kids grow" are DISMISSED without prejudice; (3) The motion is DENIED in all other respects; It is further ORDERED that if Morris seeks to amend her Complaint she shall file a motion for leave to amend-attaching her proposed Amended Complaint, which shall omit any claims dismissed with prejudice-no later than February 19, 2020; If Morris files a motion for leave by this deadline, Walmart shall show cause as to why it should not be granted no later than February 29, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 1/29/20. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 TEXT ORDER granting #27 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 12/20/2019. (KMAW) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record by Kaylan Morris. (Pruett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 PROTECTIVE ORDER (AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER). Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 9/10/19. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Protective Order Joint Motion for Entry of the Agreed Confidentiality Order by Walmart Inc., Kaylan Morris (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Gresham, Cole) Modified text to add filer on 9/6/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Agreed Confidentiality Order by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) Modified text on 9/6/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
August 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 23 REPLY in Further Support of the #11 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Complaint filed by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) Modified text on 8/20/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
August 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) Modified text on 8/13/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 TEXT ORDER: The telephone conference scheduled for Friday, 7/19/2019 at 4:30 PM is CANCELLED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 7/18/2019. (KMAW) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 INITIAL ORDER GOVERNING ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 7/17/19. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 TEXT ORDER granting #18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's response is due on or before 8/12/2019. Defendant's reply is due on or before 8/19/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 7/17/2019. (KMAW) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Kaylan Morris, Walmart Inc (Bartlett, Taylor) Modified to add filer on 7/17/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER - Pursuant to the General Order For Referral of Civil Matters to the United States Magistrate Judges of the Northern District of Alabama, dated January 2, 2015, the parties are REQUIRED to enter an election regarding the exercise of dispositive jurisdiction by a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c) no later than July 29, 2019. In the absence of consent by all parties, the Clerk is hereby DIRECTED to reassign the case to a district judge without further order after July 29, 2019. A telephone status conference is hereby SET for 4:30 p.m. on July 19, 2019. The parties are DIRECTED to call 888-636-3807 to access the telephone conference. The access code is 3676046. The telephone conference will be cancelled if all forms are submitted twenty-four hours in advance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 7/16/19. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 TEXT ORDER: Pending before the court is Defendant's #11 Motion to Dismiss the Class Action Complaint. On or before 7/29/2019, Plaintiff shall file a response to the motion, and Defendant may file a reply on or before 8/5/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden on 7/15/2019. (KMAW) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
July 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 14 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden. Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam no longer assigned to the case. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Walmart Inc. filed by Walmart Inc (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Complaint by Walmart Inc. (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 TEXT ORDER granting #9 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Wesley B Gilchrist terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 6/5/2019. (PMA) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion is RIPE 6/4/2019. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Walmart Inc. (Gilchrist, Wesley)[Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
June 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Cole Robinson Gresham on behalf of Walmart Inc (Gresham, Cole) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 TEXT ORDER granting #6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Walmart Inc, but only to the extent that the defendant is given an additional 21 days. Answer due 6/14/2019. To the extent that the defendant seeks more time, the motion is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge T Michael Putnam on 5/23/2109. (PMA) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Motion is RIPE 5/22/2019. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Walmart Inc. (Gilchrist, Wesley) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed Walmart Inc served on 5/3/2019, answer due 5/24/2019. (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Walmart Inc., sent via certified mail (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
May 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Request for service by certified mail filed by Kaylan Morris. (Bartlett, Taylor) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE REGARDING CONSENT to magistrate judge jurisdiction (MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Walmart Inc, filed by Kaylan Morris.(MRR, ) [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]
April 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 400, receipt_number 1126-3335953 (ALNDCLERK19-0017). related document #1 COMPLAINT against Walmart Inc, filed by Kaylan Morris.(MRR, ). (Bartlett, Taylor) Modified on 5/1/2019 (MRR, ). [Transferred from alnd on 12/22/2022.]

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Defendant: Walmart Inc.
Represented By: Cole Robinson Gresham
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Plaintiff: Kaylan Morris
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