Chad Farley, et al v. Wayne Potter, et al
Plaintiff: CHAD FARLEY and JESSICA FARLEY
Defendant: WAYNE POTTER, TEDDY BALES, LONNIE LARUE, KEITH HAWKINS, BRAD AYTES, RICK HAMBY, MIKE CAPPS, LINDA POLDER, CALEB PEMBERTON, MIKE RAYDER, TODD WHITE, PATRICK HARRINGTON, DOUG GARRETT, CHARLIE WADDELL, JOHN DOE #1, MCSO 101, JOHN DOE #2, MCSO 102, JOHN DOE #3, MCSO 105, JOHN DOE #4, MCSO 112, JOHN DOE #5, MCSO 115, JOHN DOE #6, MCSO 160, JOHN DOE #7, WPD 201, JOHN DOE #8, WPD 205, JOHN DOE #9, WPD 207, JOHN DOE #10, WPD 208, JOHN DOE #11, JOHN DOE #12, JOHN DOE #13, JOHN DOE #14, JOHN DOE #15, MORGAN COUNTY, TN, CITY OF WARTBURG, TN, WILLIAM ANGEL and MICHAEL COX
Case Number: 25-5480
Filed: May 22, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Docket Report

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October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER filed: Upon review, this appeal is DISMISSED for want of prosecution for the plaintiffs failure to file an appellate brief. 6 Cir. R. 26(b). The defendants motion to dismiss [ # 17 ] is DENIED AS MOOT. No mandate to issue. (RO) [Entered: 10/30/2025 01:36 PM]
October 9, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION filed by Mr. Jonathan Swann Taylor for Mr. Brad Aytes, Mr. Mike Capps, Mr. Doug Garrett, Mr. Rick Hamby, Mr. Patrick Harrington, Keith Hawkins, John Doe #1, John Doe #2, John Doe #3, John Doe #4, John Doe #5, John Doe #6, Lonnie Larue, Morgan County, TN, Mr. Caleb Pemberton, Ms. Linda Polder, Mr. Wayne Potter, Mr. Mike Rayder, Mr. Charlie Waddell and Mr. Todd White to dismiss Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute Certificate of Service: 10/09/2025. [25-5480] (JST) [Entered: 10/09/2025 01:33 PM]
August 12, 2025 Filing 15 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting pro se briefing schedule: appellant brief due 09/24/2025; appellee brief due 10/27/2025. (RO) [Entered: 08/12/2025 02:51 PM]
August 12, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER filed: We DENY the motion [ # 10 ] to the extent it seeks affirmative relief. However, we offer the following: In light of Chad Farleys legal blindness, the clerk will convert all court-issued documents to 14-point font. Briefing extensions are disfavored. 6 Cir. R. 26(a)(1), 6 Cir. I.O.P. 26(a). However, the court may grant reasonable extensions for demonstrated good cause. Fed. R. App. P. 26(b). If and as needed, the Farleys may seek relief from deadlines in accordance with the Rules. Oversized briefs are seldom permitted. 6 Cir. I.O.P. 28(a). The Farleys may move for specific relief as necessary. The Farleys may submit documents containing their written signature to the courts pro se email box. 6 Cir. R. 25(b)(2)(A), (d)(3). Documents transmitted to the courts pro se email box are deemed filed upon receipt of the email. 6 Cir. R. 25(e)(1)(B)(ii). Pro se filings in PDF format may be submitted via email to [email protected]. As the Farleys proceed pro se, the clerk will continue to serve them in paper. If the Farleys seek electronic notice of filings, they may register with the court as a Public Interested Person. Instructions are available on the courts website under the Attorneys tab, Electronic Case Filing link, and Receive Notices as an Interested Party. Should the court determine that oral argument is necessary in this matter, the Farleys may contact the clerk in advance of oral argument to discuss any necessary communications accommodations. (RO) [Entered: 08/12/2025 02:50 PM]
July 10, 2025 Filing 13 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion, [ # 10 ]; previously filed by Mr. Chad Farley and Ms. Jessica Farley. Response from Attorney Mr. Reid A. Spaulding for Appellees Mr. Teddy Bales, City Of Wartburg, TN, Mr. Michael Cox and Mr. Todd White. Certificate of Service: 07/10/2025. [25-5480] (RAS) [Entered: 07/10/2025 11:05 AM]
July 10, 2025 Filing 12 RULING LETTER SENT to hold briefing in abeyance pending a ruling on the pending motion for disability accommodation. (RO) [Entered: 07/10/2025 09:57 AM]
July 9, 2025 Filing 11 RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion for disability accommodation, [ # 10 ]; previously filed by Mr. Chad Farley and Ms. Jessica Farley. Response from Attorney Mr. Jonathan Swann Taylor for Appellees Mr. Brad Aytes, Mr. Mike Capps, Mr. Doug Garrett, Mr. Rick Hamby, Mr. Patrick Harrington, Keith Hawkins, John Doe #1, John Doe #2, John Doe #3, John Doe #4, John Doe #5, John Doe #6, Lonnie Larue, Morgan County, TN, Mr. Caleb Pemberton, Ms. Linda Polder, Mr. Wayne Potter, Mr. Mike Rayder, Mr. Charlie Waddell and Mr. Todd White. Certificate of Service: 07/09/2025. [25-5480]--[Edited 07/09/2025 by RO] (JST) [Entered: 07/09/2025 03:53 PM]
July 9, 2025 Filing 10 Appellant MOTION to establish disability accommodation status filed by Mr. Chad Farley and Ms. Jessica Farley. Certificate of service: 07/08/2025. (RO) [Entered: 07/09/2025 02:51 PM]
June 9, 2025 Filing 9 LETTER SENT to Mr. Chad Farley, Ms. Jessica Farley and Mr. Reid A. Spaulding for Mr. Teddy Bales, Mr. Todd White, City Of Wartburg, TN and Mr. Michael Cox and Mr. Jonathan Swann Taylor for Morgan County, TN, John Doe #3, John Doe #2, John Doe #1, John Doe #4, Keith Hawkins, Mr. Wayne Potter, Lonnie Larue, Mr. Brad Aytes, Mr. Rick Hamby, Mr. Mike Capps, Ms. Linda Polder, Mr. Caleb Pemberton, Mr. Mike Rayder, Mr. Todd White, Mr. Patrick Harrington, Mr. Doug Garrett, Mr. Charlie Waddell, John Doe #5 and John Doe #6, regarding updated caption. (RO) [Entered: 06/09/2025 09:54 AM]
June 5, 2025 Filing 8 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Jonathan Swann Taylor ; Mr. Brad Aytes, Mr. Mike Capps, Mr. Doug Garrett, Mr. Rick Hamby, Mr. Patrick Harrington, Keith Hawkins, Mr. Mike Rayder, Mr. Caleb Pemberton, Ms. Linda Polder, Mr. Wayne Potter, Morgan County, TN and Lonnie Larue makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No. Certificate of Service: 06/05/2025. [25-5480] (JST) [Entered: 06/05/2025 02:26 PM]
June 5, 2025 Filing 7 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Mr. Doug Garrett, Mr. Wayne Potter, Lonnie Larue, Mr. Brad Aytes, Mr. Rick Hamby, Mr. Mike Capps, Ms. Linda Polder, Mr. Caleb Pemberton, Mr. Patrick Harrington, Keith Hawkins, Mr. Mike Rayder and Morgan County, TN by Jonathan Swann Taylor. Certificate of Service: 06/05/2025. [25-5480] (JST) [Entered: 06/05/2025 02:21 PM]
June 5, 2025 Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Reid A. Spaulding ; Mr. Teddy Bales and City Of Wartburg, TN makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No Certificate of Service: 06/05/2025. [25-5480] (RAS) [Entered: 06/05/2025 12:52 PM]
June 5, 2025 Filing 5 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees City Of Wartburg, TN, Mr. Teddy Bales and Mr. Todd White by Reid A. Spaulding. Certificate of Service: 06/05/2025. [25-5480] (RAS) [Entered: 06/05/2025 12:47 PM]
June 4, 2025 Filing 4 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting pro se briefing schedule: appellant brief due 07/17/2025; appellee brief due 08/19/2025. (RO) [Entered: 06/04/2025 09:29 AM]
June 4, 2025 Filing 3 Update fee status change to ifp. IFP was granted and not revoked. (RO) [Entered: 06/04/2025 09:28 AM]
May 22, 2025 Filing 2 The case manager for this case is: Ryan Orme (RO) [Entered: 05/22/2025 08:50 AM]
May 22, 2025 Filing 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellants Mr. Chad Farley and Ms. Jessica Farley. Transcript needed: n. (RO) [Entered: 05/22/2025 08:43 AM]

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Plaintiff: CHAD FARLEY
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Plaintiff: JESSICA FARLEY
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Defendant: MORGAN COUNTY, TN
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