Chavez v. Tyson Foods
Plaintiff / Appellee: Maria Yolanda Chavez, Individually and on behalf of Minor LC and Estate of Jose Angel Chavez, Angel Chavez and Rita Elaine Cowan, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Thomas David Cowan
Defendant / Appellant: Tyson Foods, Incorporated, doing business as Tyson Foods and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated
Case Number: 21-11110
Filed: November 3, 2021
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other

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Date Filed Description
July 7, 2022 Summary Glenn v. Tyson Foods

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Date Filed Document Text
January 1, 2022 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [21-40622, 21-11110] (Lindsey E. Powell ) [Entered: 01/01/2022 10:18 AM]
December 30, 2021 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file reply brief filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Maria Cruz, Mr. Jason Orsak and Ms. Erica Anthony [ # 9745114-2 ] Reply Brief deadline updated to 01/25/2022 for Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Erica Anthony, Maria Cruz and Jason Orsak [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 12/30/2021 02:39 PM]
December 30, 2021 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110 to extend time to file reply brief until 01/25/2022 [9745114-2]. Date of service: 12/30/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Christensen, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; Attorney for Not Party: Pulver; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 12/30/2021 11:39 AM]
December 27, 2021 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires a Cert of Int Parties. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief due on 01/10/2022 for Appellees Angel Chavez, Maria Yolanda Chavez, Rita Elaine Cowan, Clifford Bell, Idell Bell, Kerry Cartwright, Tammy Fletcher, Rolandette Glenn, Laveka Jenkins, Kiesha Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Daisy Williams, Danica Wilson, Crystal Wyatt and John Wyatt.. Reply Brief due on 01/18/2022 for Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Erica Anthony, Maria Cruz and Jason Orsak [21-40622, 21-11110] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Clifford Bell, Ms. Idell Bell, Mr. Kerry Cartwright, Ms. Tammy Fletcher, Ms. Rolandette Glenn, Ms. Laveka Jenkins, Ms. Kiesha Johnson, Mr. Ronald Johnson, Ms. Daisy Williams, Ms. Danica Wilson, Ms. Crystal Wyatt and Mr. John Wyatt in 21-40622. Date of service: 12/27/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Christensen, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Andrew R. Gould ) [Entered: 12/27/2021 08:31 PM]
December 27, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [21-40622, 21-11110] (Adam R. Pulver ) [Entered: 12/27/2021 08:55 PM]
December 27, 2021 UNOPPOSED MOTION [9742955-3] to extend time to file amicus curiae brief until 01/10/2022 [9742955-2] filed by Public Citizen, Incorporated[9742955-1] Date of Service: 12/27/2021 [21-40622, 21-11110] UNOPPOSED MOTION by Public Citizen, Inc. to file amicus brief [9742955-2] Date of service: 12/27/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Christensen, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Coleman, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes [21-40622, 21-11110] (Adam R. Pulver ) [Entered: 12/27/2021 08:56 PM]
December 21, 2021 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to file brief in excess of word count filed by Appellees Mr. Ronald Johnson, Mr. John Wyatt, Ms. Rolandette Glenn, Ms. Idell Bell, Mr. Kerry Cartwright, Ms. Tammy Fletcher, Ms. Laveka Jenkins, Ms. Kiesha Johnson, Ms. Daisy Williams, Ms. Danica Wilson, Ms. Crystal Wyatt and Mr. Clifford Bell [ # 9738513-2 ] [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 12/21/2021 09:43 AM]
December 20, 2021 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion for briefing schedule because the request is premature [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 12/20/2021 09:17 AM]
December 20, 2021 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Mr. Clifford Bell, Ms. Idell Bell, Mr. Kerry Cartwright, Ms. Tammy Fletcher, Ms. Rolandette Glenn, Ms. Laveka Jenkins, Ms. Kiesha Johnson, Mr. Ronald Johnson, Ms. Daisy Williams, Ms. Danica Wilson, Ms. Crystal Wyatt and Mr. John Wyatt in 21-40622 to file brief in excess of the word count limitation but not to exceed 14,500 words words [9738513-2]. Date of service: 12/20/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Christensen, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Andrew R. Gould ) [Entered: 12/20/2021 02:45 PM]
December 16, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Clifford Bell in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Crystal Wyatt in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee John Wyatt in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Danica Wilson in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Daisy Williams in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Ronald Johnson in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Kiesha Johnson in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Laveka Jenkins in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Tammy Fletcher in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Kerry Cartwright in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Idell Bell in 21-40622, Attorney Kurt B. Arnold for Appellee Rolandette Glenn in 21-40622 [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 12/16/2021 01:34 PM]
December 15, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [21-40622, 21-11110] (Brian Christensen ) [Entered: 12/15/2021 10:30 AM]
December 15, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brian Christensen for party(s) Appellee Idell Bell Appellee Rolandette Glenn Appellee Daisy Williams Appellee Clifford Bell Appellee Kerry Cartwright Appellee Danica Wilson Appellee Crystal Wyatt Appellee Kiesha Johnson Appellee John Wyatt Appellee Ronald Johnson Appellee Tammy Fletcher Appellee Laveka Jenkins, in case 21-40622 [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 12/15/2021 11:33 AM]
December 15, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Kirsten Marisol Castaneda for Appellee Rita Elaine Cowan in 21-11110, Attorney Kirsten Marisol Castaneda for Appellee Angel Chavez in 21-11110, Attorney Kirsten Marisol Castaneda for Appellee Maria Yolanda Chavez in 21-11110 [21-11110] (LEF) [Entered: 12/15/2021 04:18 PM]
December 14, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Kirsten Marisol Castaneda for Mr. Angel Chavez, Ms. Maria Yolanda Chavez and Ms. Rita Elaine Cowan in 21-11110 for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [21-11110, 21-40622] (Kirsten Marisol Castaneda ) [Entered: 12/14/2021 01:06 PM]
November 29, 2021 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110 [ # 9720358-2 ] Date of service: 11/29/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/29/2021 03:57 PM]
November 29, 2021 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110 [ # 9720361-2 ] Date of service: 11/29/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/29/2021 03:58 PM]
November 24, 2021 SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied [21-40622, 21-11110] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as they require a corrected caption. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 12/08/2021 for Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Erica Anthony, Maria Cruz and Jason Orsak [21-40622, 21-11110] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110. Date of service: 11/24/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/24/2021 01:20 PM]
November 24, 2021 SUFFICIENT APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED # of Copies Provided: 0 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [21-40622, 21-11110] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED Additionally the Brief requires a corrected caption and corrections to the citations to the record. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 [21-40622, 21-11110] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110. Date of service: 11/24/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/24/2021 01:18 PM]
November 19, 2021 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to file brief in excess of word count not to exceed 14,500 words filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Maria Cruz, Mr. Jason Orsak and Ms. Erica Anthony [ # 9714716-2 ] in 21-40622 [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 11/19/2021 03:51 PM]
November 10, 2021 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [21-11110] (CMB) [Entered: 11/10/2021 10:02 AM]
November 10, 2021 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 12/20/2021 for Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Erica Anthony, Maria Cruz and Jason Orsak. [21-40622, 21-11110] (CMB) [Entered: 11/10/2021 10:07 AM]
November 9, 2021 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to suspend briefing notice filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Maria Cruz, Mr. Jason Orsak and Ms. Erica Anthony [ # 9707438-2 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline canceled [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 11/09/2021 11:16 AM]
November 8, 2021 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [9707123-2] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 11/08/2021 11:33 AM]
November 8, 2021 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:21-CV-1184. Electronic ROA due on 11/23/2021. [21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 11/08/2021 11:39 AM]
November 8, 2021 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Maria Cruz, Mr. Jason Orsak and Ms. Erica Anthony [ # 9705592-2 ] in 21-40622 [21-40622, 21-11110] (CCR) [Entered: 11/08/2021 11:24 AM]
November 8, 2021 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated, Mr. Jason Orsak, Mr. Maria Cruz and Ms. Erica Anthony in 21-40622, Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated in 21-11110 to suspend briefing notice dated 09/27/2021 [9707438-2]. Date of service: 11/08/2021 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Castaneda, Gould; Attorney for Appellants: Butler, Clement, Mayer, Murphy, Rhodes; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: Coleman [21-40622, 21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/08/2021 02:24 PM]
November 5, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Erin Murphy for party(s) Appellant Tyson Foods, Incorporated Appellant Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, in case 21-11110 [21-11110] (RSM) [Entered: 11/05/2021 07:58 AM]
November 5, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Paul D. Clement for party(s) Appellant Tyson Foods, Incorporated Appellant Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, in case 21-11110 [21-11110] (RSM) [Entered: 11/05/2021 07:45 AM]
November 5, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) C. Harker Rhodes IV for party(s) Appellant Tyson Foods, Incorporated Appellant Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, in case 21-11110 [21-11110] (RSM) [Entered: 11/05/2021 08:10 AM]
November 4, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Andrea Butler for party(s) Appellant Tyson Foods, Incorporated Appellant Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated, in case 21-11110 [21-11110] (CAS) [Entered: 11/04/2021 05:00 PM]
November 3, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [21-11110] (Paul D. Clement ) [Entered: 11/03/2021 06:47 PM]
November 3, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [21-11110] (Erin Murphy ) [Entered: 11/03/2021 06:49 PM]
November 3, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [21-11110] (Andrea Butler ) [Entered: 11/03/2021 06:52 PM]
November 3, 2021 PRIVATE CIVIL FEDERAL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Tyson Foods, Incorporated and Tyson Fresh Meats, Incorporated [21-11110] (RSM) [Entered: 11/03/2021 08:59 AM]
November 3, 2021 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [21-11110] (C. Harker Rhodes IV) [Entered: 11/03/2021 06:50 PM]

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Plaintiff / appellee: Maria Yolanda Chavez, Individually and on behalf of Minor LC and Estate of Jose Angel Chavez
Represented By: Kirsten Marisol Castaneda
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Plaintiff / appellee: Angel Chavez
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Plaintiff / appellee: Rita Elaine Cowan, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Thomas David Cowan
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