The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama et al v. Merrill
Plaintiff: The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama, Gail Smith, Jill Rossiter and Eric Peebles
Defendant: John H Merrill
Case Number: 2:2022cv00721
Filed: June 8, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: John H England
Referring Judge: Corey L Maze
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12117 ad - Americans with Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Ahmed K. Soussi by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Van Der Pol, William) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/28/2022: #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (SRD, ).
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Brenton Merrill Smith on behalf of John H Merrill (Smith, Brenton)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 TEXT ORDER: The Court sets the following briefing schedule regarding the defendant's motion to dismiss. (Doc. #13 ). The Court orders the plaintiffs to file a consolidated response (limited to 30 pages) by no later than Friday, August 12, 2022. The defendant may file a reply (limited to 15 pages) by no later than Friday, August 26, 2022. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 7/14/2022. (SRD)
July 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss by John H Merrill. (Harris, Andrew)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Liza Weisberg by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Van Der Pol, William) #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (SRD).
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bradley E. Heard by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Van Der Pol, William) #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (SRD)
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT- The parties having not unanimously consented to the dispositive jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, the above styled civil action has been randomly reassigned to the Honorable Corey L. Maze. Please use case number 2:22 CV 721 CLM on all subsequent pleadings. (AKD)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by James W Davis on behalf of John H Merrill (Davis, James)
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama, Gail Smith, Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter. John H Merrill served on 6/22/2022, answer due 7/13/2022. (Hill, Eve)
June 23, 2022 Opinion or Order PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number AALNDC-4112035 (ALND receipt# B4601120905). (Harary, Jason) Modified on 6/24/2022 (AKD).
June 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 TEXT ORDER granting (Docs #4 & #6 ) Motions to Admit Pro Hac Vice Attorneys, but with the understanding and on the condition they pay the applicable fee and register for e-filing and notification within 14 days, unless they have already done so. Signed by Magistrate Judge John H England, III on 6/17/22. (MRR, )
June 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jason C. Harary Motion is RIPE 6/17/2022. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Van Der Pol, William)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to John H Merrill. Returned to Plaintiff for service. (AKD)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Eve Lynne Hill Motion is RIPE 6/14/2022. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Van Der Pol, William)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number AALNDC-4106878 (ALND receipt# B4601120768). (Hill, Eve) Modified on 6/14/2022 (AKD).
June 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number AALNDC-4105562 (ALND reciept# B4601120718). related document #1 COMPLAINT against John H Merrill, filed by The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama, Gail Smith, Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter.(AKD). (Van Der Pol, William) Modified on 6/13/2022 (AKD).
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Eve Lynne Hill Motion is RIPE 6/9/2022. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter, Gail Smith, The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing)(Van Der Pol, William)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE OF CONSENT to a magistrate judge in a civil action. (AKD)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against John H Merrill, filed by The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama, Gail Smith, Eric Peebles, Jill Rossiter.(AKD)

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Plaintiff: The National Federation of the Blind of Alabama
Represented By: William Van Der Pol, Jr
Represented By: Eve L Hill
Represented By: Jason Harary
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Plaintiff: Gail Smith
Represented By: William Van Der Pol, Jr
Represented By: Eve L Hill
Represented By: Jason Harary
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Plaintiff: Jill Rossiter
Represented By: William Van Der Pol, Jr
Represented By: Eve L Hill
Represented By: Jason Harary
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Plaintiff: Eric Peebles
Represented By: William Van Der Pol, Jr
Represented By: Eve L Hill
Represented By: Jason Harary
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Defendant: John H Merrill
Represented By: Brenton Merrill Smith
Represented By: James W Davis
Represented By: Andrew Reid Harris
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