Bradley Cochrane, et al v. Gretchen Whitmer, et al
| BRADLEY E. COCHRANE and THE TRAVELING ATTORNEY, P.C. |
| GRETCHEN WHITMER, DANA NESSEL, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS, KIMBERLY ANDREWS ESPY, MASAO ROY WILSON, LOUIS A. LESSEM, LAURA JOHNSTON, NIKKI R. WRIGHT, LINDA LOWE, ROBERT FORSYTHE, KIANTEE RUPERT JONES, DAVID J. STRAUSS, JOHN C. TAYLOR, JAMES T. LOW and DEBORAH L. HABEL |
| 26-1425 |
| May 5, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
| Civil Rights: Other |
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| Filing 34 MOTION filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C. to appoint special master, to expedite oral argument, requesting oral argument. Certificate of Service: 06/23/2026. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 06/23/2026 09:37 PM] |
| Filing 33 CORRECTED APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C... Certificate of Service: 06/23/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 06/23/2026 09:31 PM] |
| Filing 32 ***SECOND NOTICE TO PROPERLY REFILE AS A RESPONSE*** ***DOCUMENT LOCKED COUNSEL INSTRUCTED TO REFILE AS A RESPONSE **CORRECTED APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C... Certificate of Service: 06/23/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1425]--[Edited 06/24/2026 by MRL]--[Edited 06/24/2026 by MRL]--[Edited 06/30/2026 by RLB] (BEC) [Entered: 06/23/2026 09:30 PM] |
| Filing 31 BRIEFING LETTER SENT requesting brief corrections from Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for The Traveling Attorney, P.C. and Bradley E. Cochrane because Table of Authorities is not in alphabetical order, record citations are duplicated. Corrected brief due: 06/23/2026. (MRL) [Entered: 06/16/2026 08:48 AM] |
| Filing 30 ***DOCUMENT LOCKED SEE BRIEFING CORRECTIONS LETTER AT DE#31***APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C.. Certificate of Service: 06/15/2026. Argument Request: requested. [26-1425]--[Edited 06/16/2026 by MRL] (BEC) [Entered: 06/15/2026 09:02 PM] |
| Filing 29 ***MOTION LOCKED - INCORRECT RELIEF AND ATTACHMENT - COUNSEL INSTRUCTED TO REFILE MOTION/RESPONSE WITHOUT USING ALLOW AMICUS SINCE HIS IS NOT AN AMICUS PARTY AND FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BRIEF SINCE IT WAS PROPERLY FILED AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT*** MOTION to appoint special master, to allow interested outside counsel opportunity as this Honorable Court finds acceptable to become an amicus curiae, to adopt brief filed in case 26-1425 independently as Appellants' Principal Brief on 06/15/2026, requesting oral argument, to expedite decision and RESPONSE filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C.. RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion, [ # 26 ]; previously filed by Ms. Martha Joan Olijnyk for Wayne State University Board of Governors, Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson, Louis A. Lessem, Ms. Laura Johnston, Nikki R. Wright, Ms. Linda Lowe, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, David J. Strauss, Mr. John C. Taylor, Mr. James T. Low and Ms. Deborah L. Habel. Certificate of Service: 06/15/2026. [26-1425]--[Edited 06/16/2026 by MRL] (BEC) [Entered: 06/15/2026 08:45 PM] |
| Filing 28 ***MOTION /RESPONSE LOCKED - INCORRECT EVENTS - COUNSEL INSTRUCTED TO REFILE AS A MOTION/RESPONSE WITH RELIEFS MOTION EXPEDITE PREVIOUS MOTION; APPOINT SPECIAL MASTER; REQUEST ORAL ARGUMENT AND RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION. FURTHER COUNSEL IS TO REFILE THE ATTACHED BRIEF (EXH. C) AS APPELLANT'S BRIEF - ALL OTHER EXHIBITS TO BE REMOVED AND PROPERLY REFERENCED IN THE MOTION/RESPONSE FILING***MOTION to expedite briefing schedule, to appoint special master, to allow To be permitted by this Honorable Court. to become an amicus curiae, requesting oral argument and RESPONSE filed by Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C.. RESPONSE in opposition filed regarding a motion to dismiss - jurisdiction, [ # 26 ]; previously filed by Ms. Martha Joan Olijnyk for Wayne State University Board of Governors, Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson, Louis A. Lessem, Ms. Laura Johnston, Nikki R. Wright, Ms. Linda Lowe, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, David J. Strauss, Mr. John C. Taylor, Mr. James T. Low and Ms. Deborah L. Habel. Certificate of Service: 06/12/2026. [26-1425]--[Edited 06/15/2026 by MRL] (BEC) [Entered: 06/12/2026 03:53 PM] |
| Filing 27 RULING LETTER SENT to hold briefing in abeyance pending ruling on motion to dismiss (MRL) [Entered: 06/02/2026 04:26 PM] |
| Filing 26 MOTION filed by Ms. Martha Joan Olijnyk for Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Ms. Deborah L. Habel, Ms. Laura Johnston, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, Louis A. Lessem, Mr. James T. Low, Ms. Linda Lowe, David J. Strauss, Mr. John C. Taylor, Wayne State University Board of Governors, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson and Nikki R. Wright to dismiss case for lack of jurisdiction. Certificate of Service: 06/02/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 06/02/2026 04:18 PM] |
| Filing 25 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting briefing schedule: appellant brief due 06/29/2026;. appellee brief due 07/29/2026; (MRL) [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:50 AM] |
| Filing 24 CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Party Bradley E. Cochrane. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Wayne State University Board of Governors, Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Ms. Deborah L. Habel, Ms. Laura Johnston, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, Louis A. Lessem, Mr. James T. Low, Ms. Linda Lowe, David J. Strauss, Mr. John C. Taylor, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson and Nikki R. Wright ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 05/19/2026. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 05/19/2026 08:28 PM] |
| Filing 23 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Bradley E. Cochrane by Bradley Edward Cochrane (P82640). Certificate of Service: 05/19/2026. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 05/19/2026 08:18 PM] |
| Filing 22 LETTER SENT to Mr. Bradley E. Cochrane for The Traveling Attorney, P.C. and Ms. Martha Joan Olijnyk for Wayne State University Board of Governors, David J. Strauss, Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson, Louis A. Lessem, Ms. Laura Johnston, Nikki R. Wright, Ms. Linda Lowe, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, Mr. John C. Taylor, Mr. James T. Low and Ms. Deborah L. Habel, regarding amended caption (MRL) [Entered: 05/18/2026 04:59 PM] |
Filing 21
ORDER filed granting stipulation to dismiss party [ # 20 ] filed by Ms. Stephanie M. Service.. (MRL) [Entered: 05/18/2026 04:53 PM]
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| Filing 20 STIPULATION filed to dismiss Gretchen Whitmer and Dana Nessel as party to the appeal. Stipulation filed by Attorney Ms. Stephanie M. Service for Appellees Dana Nessel and Gretchen Whitmer. Certificate of Service: 05/18/2026. [26-1425] (SMS) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:04 AM] |
| Filing 19 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Bradley Edward Cochrane (P82640) ; The Traveling Attorney, P.C. 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: 05/11/2026. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 05/11/2026 12:02 PM] |
| Filing 18 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Bradley Edward Cochrane ; Bradley E. Cochrane 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: 05/11/2026. [26-1425] (BEC) [Entered: 05/11/2026 12:01 PM] |
| Filing 17 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Mr. Robert Forsythe 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:08 AM] |
| Filing 16 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Nikki R. Wright 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:07 AM] |
| Filing 15 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Mr. Masao Roy Wilson 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:06 AM] |
| Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Louis A. Lessem 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:05 AM] |
| Filing 13 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Ms. Linda Lowe 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:04 AM] |
| Filing 12 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Ms. Laura Johnston 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:03 AM] |
| Filing 11 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:02 AM] |
| Filing 10 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:01 AM] |
| Filing 9 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Mr. John C. Taylor 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 10:00 AM] |
| Filing 8 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Mr. James T. Low 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:58 AM] |
| Filing 7 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Ms. Deborah L. Habel 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:57 AM] |
| Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; David J. Strauss 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:55 AM] |
| Filing 5 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Martha J. Olijnyk ; Wayne State University Board of Governors 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: 05/08/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/08/2026 09:54 AM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Wayne State University Board of Governors, Ms. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Mr. Masao Roy Wilson, Louis A. Lessem, Ms. Laura Johnston, Nikki R. Wright, Ms. Linda Lowe, Mr. Robert Forsythe, Mr. Kiantee Rupert Jones, David J. Strauss, Mr. John C. Taylor, Mr. James T. Low and Ms. Deborah L. Habel by Martha J. Olijnyk. Certificate of Service: 05/07/2026. [26-1425] (MJO) [Entered: 05/07/2026 03:53 PM] |
| Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Stephanie M. Service ; Dana Nessel and Gretchen Whitmer 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: 05/07/2026. [26-1425] (SMS) [Entered: 05/07/2026 03:16 PM] |
| Filing 2 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Dana Nessel and Gretchen Whitmer by Stephanie M. Service. Certificate of Service: 05/07/2026. [26-1425] (SMS) [Entered: 05/07/2026 02:24 PM] |
| Filing 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellants Bradley E. Cochrane and The Traveling Attorney, P.C.. Transcript needed: n. (MRL) [Entered: 05/05/2026 11:43 AM] |
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