Grayson v. Hamm et al(DEATH PENALTY)
Plaintiff: Carey Dale Grayson
Defendant: Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon and John Q. Hamm
Case Number: 2:2024cv00376
Filed: June 28, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: R Austin Huffaker
Referring Judge: Kelly F Pate
Nature of Suit: Death Penalty - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Polly Spencer Kenny on behalf of John Q. Hamm, Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon (Kenny, Polly)
August 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER: it is ORDERED as follows: 1.) On or before Tuesday, 8/27/2024, Dfts shall respond to Plf's #28 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint; Plf may reply on or before Thursday at Noon, 8/29/2024; 2.) On or before Monday, 9/16/2024, Dfts shall respond to Plf's #30 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Plf may reply on or before Wednesday, 9/25/2024; 3.) If Plf intends to seek the recusal of the Attorney General's Office, Plf shall file a motion to recuse on or before Wednesday, 8/28/2024, with citations to legal authority that supports their request; If filed, Dfts shall respond on or before Wednesday, 9/4/2024; 4.) A hearing on Plf's #30 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is SET for Tuesday, 10/8/2024, at 9:00 AM CT in Courtroom 2D; The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide a court reporter for this proceeding. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 8/23/2024. (BES)
August 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER: it is ORDERED that Plf's #22 -1 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 8/23/2024. (BES)
August 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr.: Status Conference held on 8/23/2024 (PDF available for court use only). (Court Reporter Dee Coker, 334.799.1573, dee_coker@almd.uscourts.gov.) (WW)
August 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Response to Order re 29 Order, filed by Carey Dale Grayson. (Palombi, John)
August 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 TEXT ORDER: A telephonic status conference is SET for 8/23/2024 at 11:30 a.m. (CT). The Courtroom Deputy will contact counsel with the call-in information. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 8/21/2024. (BES)
August 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Carey Dale Grayson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - AG Marshall Press Conference, #2 Exhibit B - Grayson Opt-In Form, #3 Exhibit C - State's Motion to Set Execution Date, #4 Exhibit D - State's Motion to Set Execution Date, #5 Exhibit E - ASC Order Granting Motion for Execution, #6 Exhibit F - Acknowledgment of Spiritual Advisor, #7 Exhibit G - Oral Argument Excerpt, #8 Exhibit H - Stewart Riley Excerpt, #9 Exhibit I - Dr. McAlary Affidavit, #10 Exhibit I-A - Dr. McAlary CV, #11 Exhibit I-B - Records Relied Upon by Dr. McAlary, #12 Exhibit I-C - ADOC Execution Protocol, #13 Exhibit I-D - Autopsy Report of Kenneth Smith, #14 Exhibit J - Governor Ivey's Letter) (Palombi, John)
August 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 29 TEXT ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (Doc. #28 ). For good cause, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall supplement his motion with a statement setting forth whether the motion is opposed or unopposed. Plaintiff shall file such supplement on or before 5:00 p.m. (CT) on 8/22/2024. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 8/20/2024. (BES)
August 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Carey Dale Grayson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint) (Palombi, John)
August 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 REPLY to Response to Motion re #25 MOTION for Leave to File A Sur-Reply In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Carey Dale Grayson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order Granting Stay, #2 Exhibit B - Emergency Motion to Vacate Execution Date, #3 Exhibit C - State's Opposition, #4 Exhibit D - ASC Order of Execution, #5 Exhibit E - ASC Order of Execution) (Hahn, Spencer)
August 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 TEXT ORDER: For good cause, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Sur Reply (Doc. #25 ) is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall separately file his sur-reply on or before Noon, August 16, 2024. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 8/15/2024. (no pdf) (CWL)
August 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Leave to File A Sur-Reply In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Carey Dale Grayson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Sur-Reply) (Hahn, Spencer)
August 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #1 -1 Affidavit for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis except to the extent payment is required under this order; directing payment of initial partial filing fee of $79.90 be paid on or before September 16, 2024; Directing Monthly Payments be made from Inmate's Prison Account until fee is paid in full; Copies mailed to plaintiff and account clerk at Holman Correctional Facility. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate on 8/14/2024. (CWL)
August 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RESPONSE in Support re #19 MOTION to Dismiss & Brief in Support filed by John Q. Hamm, Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Hughes, Beth)
August 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit by Carey Dale Grayson. (no PDF attached to this entry - see doc #22 -1 for PDF) (BES)
August 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Filing by Carey Dale Grayson re #1 Inmate 1983 Complaint, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application to Proceed) (Palombi, John) Modified event and judge associate on 8/8/2024 (LAB).
August 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert M. Overing on behalf of All Defendants (Overing, Robert)
August 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 RESPONSE to #19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Carey Dale Grayson. (Palombi, John) Modified on 8/6/2024 to clarify text (BES).
July 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss by John Q. Hamm, Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Hughes, Beth) Modified on 7/23/2024 to clarify text (BES).
July 23, 2024 Opinion or Order BRIEF in Support re #19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by John Q. Hamm, Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon. (no PDF attached to this entry - see doc #19 for PDF) (BES)
July 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: it is ORDERED that Dft Alabama Department of Corrections is DISMISSED without prejudice, pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(i), and its #15 motion to dismiss is DENIED as moot. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 7/22/2024. (BES)
July 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Alabama Department of Corrections by Carey Dale Grayson (Palombi, John) Modified on 7/22/2024 to clarify text (BES).
July 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 BRIEFING ORDER setting out further briefing requirements, as further set out in order. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 7/16/2024. (BES)
July 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss 11th Amendment Immunity by Alabama Department of Corrections. (Houts, James)
July 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: the Clerk is DIRECTED to assign a US Magistrate Judge to this case, and it is ORDERED that, pursuant to 28 USC 636, Plf's #1 -1 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis is REFERRED to the US Magistrate Judge. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 7/9/2024. (BES)
July 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate as referral judge. (BES)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Carey Dale Grayson. Terry Raybon served on 7/2/2024, answer due 7/23/2024. (Palombi, John)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Carey Dale Grayson. Kay Ivey served on 7/2/2023, answer due 7/23/2023. (Palombi, John)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Carey Dale Grayson. John Q. Hamm served on 7/2/2024, answer due 7/23/2024. (Palombi, John)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Carey Dale Grayson. Steven T. Marshall served on 7/2/2024, answer due 7/23/2024. (Palombi, John)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Steven T. Marshall.NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (BES)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Proposed Summons as to Steven T. Marshall (Palombi, John)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Terry Raybon.NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (HRR)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Kay Ivey.NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (HRR)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to John Q. Hamm.NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (HRR)
July 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Proposed Summons (HRR)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE to Counsel re Service Material. (BES)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Case assigned to Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. as Presiding Judge. (BES)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Inmate 1983 COMPLAINT against Alabama Department of Corrections, John Q. Hamm, Kay Ivey, Steven T. Marshall, Terry Raybon, filed by Carey Dale Grayson. (Attachments: #1 (Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Palombi, John) Modified on 7/1/2024 to list named dfts (BES). Modified Attachment 1 to private, contains Prisoner Trust Fund Account on 8/8/2024 (LAB).
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by Carey Dale Grayson. (No PDF attached to this entry - see doc #1 -1 at page 4 for PDF) (BES)
June 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit by Carey Dale Grayson. (No PDF attached to this entry - see doc #1 -1 for PDF) (BES)

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Defendant: Kay Ivey
Represented By: Robert M. Overing
Represented By: Polly Spencer Kenny
Represented By: Beth Jackson Hughes
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Defendant: Steven T. Marshall
Represented By: Robert M. Overing
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Defendant: Terry Raybon
Represented By: Robert M. Overing
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Defendant: John Q. Hamm
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Plaintiff: Carey Dale Grayson
Represented By: Spencer Jay Hahn
Represented By: Matt David Schulz
Represented By: Kacey Leigh Keeton
Represented By: John Anthony Palombi
Represented By: Eric C. Brown
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