Mearle Anthony Wilson v. Holmes et al
Plaintiff: Mearle Anthony Wilson
Defendant: David Norwood, Cameron Owens, Darrell Elkin, Timothy Irons, Jassanie Sumlers, Clarence Capps, Does Jane and John Does 1-10, Ouachita Arkansas, County of and Stefanie Holmes
Case Number: 4:2025cv00549
Filed: June 5, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Brian S Miller
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 22, 2025 Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Forseth Woodyard on behalf of Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita Arkansas, County of, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers (Woodyard, Daniel)
August 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 44 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER denying without prejudice #39 Motion for Default Judgment. Plaintiff is directed to refile after trial has concluded. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 8/14/2025. (cm)
August 4, 2025 Filing 43 Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Timothy Irons re #38 Clerks Entry of Default. (fjg)
July 21, 2025 Filing 42 NOTICE by Darrell Elkin re #7 Notice (Other) Consent to Magistrate Judge (Newell, C.)
July 18, 2025 Filing 41 FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for sometime during the week of 12/7/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Little Rock Courtroom 2D before Judge Brian S. Miller. Joinder of Parties due by 6/15/2026; Discovery due by 7/15/2026; Motions due by 8/10/2026; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 11/6/2026. Signed at the Direction of the Court on 7/18/2025. (ljb)
July 18, 2025 Filing 40 AFFIDAVIT of Service Personal Service on Jassanie Sumlers, filed by Mearle Anthony Wilson. Jassanie Sumlers served on 7/17/2025. (Mallett, Jessica)
July 16, 2025 Filing 39 MOTION for Default Judgment against Timothy Irons by Mearle Anthony Wilson (Mallett, Jessica)
July 16, 2025 Filing 38 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Timothy Irons. (ajj)
July 16, 2025 Filing 37 MOTION for Entry of Default against Timothy Irons by Mearle Anthony Wilson (Mallett, Jessica)
July 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER that Mearle Anthony Wilson has 14 days to move for default or Irons will be dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 7/15/2025. (ljb)
July 14, 2025 Filing 35 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Complaint, Amended Complaint, Summons , filed by Mearle Anthony Wilson. Jassanie Sumlers served on 6/24/2025. (Mallett, Jessica)
July 14, 2025 Filing 34 STATUS REPORT on Irons and Sumlers by Mearle Anthony Wilson. (Mallett, Jessica)
July 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER that Wilson has 14 days to file a status report explaining whether he intends to proceed against Timothy Irons. If he fails to do so, his claims against Irons may be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 7/11/2025. (ljb)
July 10, 2025 Filing 32 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Clarence Capps, Darrell Elkin, Stefanie Holmes, Timothy Irons, David Norwood, Ouachita Arkansas, County of, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers. JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT (Jones, Jamie Marie)
July 7, 2025 Filing 31 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Timothy Irons, filed by Mearle Anthony Wilson. (Mallett, Jessica)
July 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER that Mearle Anthony Wilson has until 7/31/2025 to file proof of service on Timothy Irons. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 7/3/2025. (ljb)
July 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #27 motion to substitute filed by Cameron Owens; Ouachita Arkansas, County of; Clarence Capps; David Norwood; and Jassanie Sumlers. Attorney Katherine E. Nichols is substituted for Alexis D. Smith. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 7/2/2025. (ljb)
July 1, 2025 Filing 28 ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Darrell Elkin.(Newell, C.)
June 27, 2025 Filing 27 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita Arkansas, County of, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers (Nichols, Katherine)
June 27, 2025 Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine E. Nichols on behalf of Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita Arkansas, County of, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers (Nichols, Katherine)
June 27, 2025 Filing 25 ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint, #3 Complaint, with Jury Demand , COUNTY DEFENDANTS ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AT LAW ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint, #3 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita Arkansas, County of, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers.(Jones, Jamie Marie)
June 26, 2025 Filing 24 ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Stefanie Holmes.(Mosley, Michael)
June 20, 2025 Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Mearle Anthony Wilson(Mallett, Jessica)
June 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) ORDER granting #21 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 6/20/2025. (cm)
June 19, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct #3 Complaint, by Mearle Anthony Wilson (Mallett, Jessica)
June 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #12 motion to extend time for service on Jassanie Sumlers; allowing Wilson until 7/31/2025 to serve Sumlers; granting #15 motion to set aside the Clerk's notice of service; directing the Clerk to make the record reflect that Sumlers has not been served; and granting #16 motion to set aside the Clerk's notice of default. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 6/6/2025. (ajj)
June 5, 2025 Filing 19 Case electronically transferred in from District of Arkansas Western; Case Number 1:25-cv-01017. Electronic file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
June 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to District of Eastern District of Arkansas, Central Division. Docket Sheet and case documents sent to receiving court. Signed by Honorable Susan O. Hickey on June 4, 2025. (tmc) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
June 3, 2025 Filing 17 INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/10/2025. Jury Trial set for 5/4/2026 09:00 AM in Hot Springs -- 3rd flr (Rm 360) before Honorable Susan O. Hickey. Signed by Honorable Susan O. Hickey on June 3, 2025. (tmc) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
May 6, 2025 Filing 16 MOTION to Set Aside #11 Notice of Default Procedure MOTION TO SET ASIDE SERVICE OF PROCESS by Timothy Irons. (Jones, Jamie) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
May 6, 2025 Filing 15 MOTION to Set Aside Clerk's Notice re Proof of Service Due,, MOTION TO SET ASIDE SERVICE OF PROCESS AND TO FILE AN ANSWER ON BEHALF OF JASSANIE SUMLERS by Jassanie Sumlers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Jones, Jamie) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
May 5, 2025 Filing 14 CLERK'S ENTRY of Default as to Timothy Irons. (ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
May 2, 2025 Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT in Support of Default by Mearle Anthony Wilson as to Timothy Irons . (Virden Mallett, Jessica) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
May 2, 2025 Filing 12 MOTION to Extend time for service on Jessanie Sumlers by Mearle Anthony Wilson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Virden Mallett, Jessica) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
April 30, 2025 Filing 11 NOTICE OF DEFAULT PROCEDURE under FRCP 55 directed to plaintiff as to default of Defendant Timothy Irons. Affidavit in Support of Default due by 5/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support)(mjm) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
April 30, 2025 TEXT ONLY CLERK'S NOTICE regarding Proof of Service directed to Plaintiff Mearle Anthony Wilson. The docket does not reflect that proof of service or a motion and order to extend the time to complete service has been filed. No answer or other responsive pleading has been filed by the Defendant Jassanie Sumlers. The Plaintiff is directed to file proof of timely service, or a statement as to when such proof will be filed, within five (5) days of the filing of this Notice. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l). Proof of Service due by 5/5/2025. (mjm) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 28, 2025 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Daryl Smith on behalf of Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita County, Arkansas, Cameron Owens. (Smith, Alexis) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 14, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Jamie Huffman Jones on behalf of Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita County, Arkansas, Cameron Owens. (Jones, Jamie) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 14, 2025 Filing 8 ANSWER to #3 Complaint with Jury Demand by Clarence Capps, David Norwood, Ouachita County, Arkansas, Cameron Owens.(Jones, Jamie) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 13, 2025 Notice of Removal filing fee paid re 6 Clerk's Notice Regarding Filing Fee,, : $ 405, receipt number AARWDC-3148988.. (Mosley, Michael) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 7 Magistrate Notice/Consent Form provided. (ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 6 CLERK'S NOTICE REGARDING FILING FEE. The following document was received and filed without the appropriate filing fee: #2 Notice of Removal. You MUST pay the filing fee of $ 405.00 or file a motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis, if appropriate, within 2 business days.If the proper fees or motion are not received for case initiating documents, your case may be subject to dismissal.Present your payment to the appropriate Divisional Office or Pay Online, using the Civil -> Other Documents -> Filing Fee Submitted event. Filing Fee due by 3/14/2025 (ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 5 ANSWER to #3 Complaint by Stephanie Holmes.(ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 4 ANSWER to #3 Complaint by Darrell Elkin.(ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 3 STATE COURT COMPLAINT against Clarence Capps, Darrell Elkin, Stephanie Holmes, Timothy Irons, Jane and John Does 1-10, David Norwood, Ouachita County, Arkansas, Cameron Owens, Jassanie Sumlers, filed by Mearle Anthony Wilson.(ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Saline County, Arkansas, case number 63CV-25-302-3, filed by Stephanie Holmes. (Attachments: #1 State Court Complaint, #2 State Court Complaint Exhibit 1, #3 State Court Summons and Answers)(ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]
March 12, 2025 Filing 1 CIVIL COVER SHEET by Stephanie Holmes. (ria) [Transferred from arwd on 6/5/2025.]

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Plaintiff: Mearle Anthony Wilson
Represented By: Jessica Virden Mallett
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Defendant: David Norwood
Represented By: Katherine E. Nichols
Represented By: Jamie Jones Walsworth
Represented By: Daniel Forseth Woodyard
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Defendant: Cameron Owens
Represented By: Katherine E. Nichols
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Defendant: Darrell Elkin
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Defendant: Timothy Irons
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Defendant: Jassanie Sumlers
Represented By: Katherine E. Nichols
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Represented By: Daniel Forseth Woodyard
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Defendant: Clarence Capps
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Defendant: Does Jane and John Does 1-10
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Defendant: Ouachita Arkansas, County of
Represented By: Katherine E. Nichols
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Defendant: Stefanie Holmes
Represented By: Michael Allen Mosley
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