Chandler v. Tuscaloosa County, Alabama et al
Plaintiff: Tawanda Chandler
Defendant: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Ron Abernathy, Loyd Baker, Eric Bailey, Deon Knox, Charles Simpson, Lisa Williams, Brandon Truitt, Matthew Duncan, Jeremy McCracken, Vincie Cleveland, Aaron Scroggins, Ryan Baker, Scott Taylor, Jeff Judd, Kristy Davis, Cindy Goodman, Bridgette Thomas and Jerrod Duff
Case Number: 7:2023cv01174
Filed: September 6, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: L Scott Coogler
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Wrongful Death
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss by Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Spence, Robert)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ANSWER to #15 Amended Complaint by Ron Abernathy, Eric Bailey, Loyd Baker, Ryan Baker, Vincie Cleveland, Matthew Duncan, Jeff Judd, Deon Knox, Jeremy McCracken, Aaron Scroggins, Charles Simpson, Scott Taylor, Brandon Truitt, Lisa Williams.(James, Donald)
October 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tawanda Chandler. (Lattimore, William)
October 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TEXT ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge L Scott Coogler on 10/27/2023. (JAK)
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time Opposed by Jerrod Duff, Cindy Goodman, Bridgette Thomas. (Tompkins, Matthew)
October 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Tawanda Chandler.(Lattimore, William)
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tawanda Chandler. (Lattimore, William)
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tawanda Chandler. (Lattimore, William)
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Tawanda Chandler. (Lattimore, William)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - Before the Court is Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, or Alternatively, Motion for More Definite Statement (Doc. #4 ). For the reasons described within, Defendants' Motion is GRANTED IN PART and the Court ORDERS Plaintiff Tawanda Chandler to replead her Complaint. Accordingly, the Court STRIKES Plaintiff's Complaint and ORDERS Plaintiff to replead her Complaint in conformity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Eleventh Circuit precedent. Plaintiff must file an amended complaint correcting the deficiencies noted herein within fifteen (15) days of this Order or face dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge L Scott Coogler on 10/10/2023. (MEB2)
October 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 REPLY Brief filed by Defendants Ron Abernathy, Eric Bailey, Loyd Baker, Ryan Baker, Vincie Cleveland, Jerrod Duff, Matthew Duncan, Jeff Judd, Deon Knox, Jeremy McCracken, Aaron Scroggins, Charles Simpson, Scott Taylor, Brandon Truitt, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Lisa Williams re: #8 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively, Motion for More Definite Statement filed by Ron Abernathy, Eric Bailey, Loyd Baker, Ryan Baker, Vincie Cleveland, Jerrod Duff, Matthew Duncan, Jeff Judd, Deon Knox, Jeremy McCracken, Aaron Scroggins, Charles Simpson, Scott Taylor, Brandon Truitt, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Lisa Williams. (James, Donald)
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 TEXT ORDER This matter is before the court on #7 Motion for Extension of Time. The Motion for Extension of Time Under Rule 26, extending the initial deadlines for the parties under Rule 26 for sixty (60) days, to December 5, 2023 is GRANTED. Signed by Judge L Scott Coogler on 9/29/2023. (KAM)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 Joint MOTION to Dismiss filed by Tawanda Chandler. (Lattimore, William)
September 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MOTION for Extension of Time To File Special Report by Jerrod Duff. (Tompkins, Matthew)
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER - Before the Court is Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Doc. #4 ). Plaintiff has fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order to respond to this motion. Defendants will thereafter have ten (10) days to file a reply. Signed by Judge L Scott Coogler on 9/20/2023. (MEB2)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Brief re #4 Joint MOTION to Dismiss filed by Ron Abernathy, Eric Bailey, Loyd Baker, Ryan Baker, Vincie Cleveland, Jerrod Duff, Matthew Duncan, Jeff Judd, Deon Knox, Jeremy McCracken, Aaron Scroggins, Charles Simpson, Scott Taylor, Brandon Truitt, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Lisa Williams. (James, Donald)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Ron Abernathy, Eric Bailey, Loyd Baker, Ryan Baker, Vincie Cleveland, Jerrod Duff, Matthew Duncan, Jeff Judd, Deon Knox, Jeremy McCracken, Aaron Scroggins, Charles Simpson, Scott Taylor, Brandon Truitt, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Lisa Williams. (James, Donald)
September 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number B7249 (MEB2)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Consent to Joinder in Removal filed by Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (Spence, Robert) Modified on 9/6/2023 (MEB2).
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 UNIFORM INITIAL ORDER GOVERNING ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS - with appendices attached. Signed by Judge L Scott Coogler on 9/6/2023. (MEB2)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by All Defendants from Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, case number 63-cv-2023-900694, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (MEB2)

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Plaintiff: Tawanda Chandler
Represented By: William A Lattimore, II
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Defendant: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Represented By: Robert M Spence
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Defendant: Ron Abernathy
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
Represented By: Joel E Dillard
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Defendant: Loyd Baker
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Defendant: Eric Bailey
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Defendant: Deon Knox
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Defendant: Charles Simpson
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Defendant: Lisa Williams
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Brandon Truitt
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Matthew Duncan
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Jeremy McCracken
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Vincie Cleveland
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Aaron Scroggins
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Ryan Baker
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Defendant: Scott Taylor
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Jeff Judd
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Defendant: Kristy Davis
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Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Defendant: Cindy Goodman
Represented By: Donald R James, Jr
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Represented By: Matthew Q Tompkins
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Defendant: Bridgette Thomas
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Defendant: Jerrod Duff
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