Namig Baker, et al v. Islamic Republic of Iran
| Namig Baker, Irina Gorodnitsky, Glenn Baker, Samuel Baker, Natig Baker, Kevin Deas, Sr., Annmarie Deas, K. D., A. D., Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Michael Pabon, Eva Carrera, Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, R. S., W. S., Ryan Winston, Amari Winston, Arshianna Reece, Courtney Winston, Sherman Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Sophronia Winston, Johnny Butler, Jr., Jaylen Butler, J. B., a minor, by and through Johnny Butler, Jr., next friend, Johnathan Butler, Mecko Johnson, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Sherita Sanders, Grady Horner, Cameron Horner, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Teresa Defusto, Arik Miller, Calandra Bailey, Arika Miller, Tyresha Williams, Maricruz Carrera, Brandon Paredes, Adam Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, by and through Brandon Paredes, as Special Administrator, Evan Pronzati and Andrew Vega |
| Islamic Republic of Iran |
| 25-7144 |
| October 1, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other Personal Injury |
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| APPELLANT BRIEF [2165781] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega and Tyresha Williams [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5744 Words. [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 03/26/2026 02:13 PM] |
| APPENDIX [2165782] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega, Tyresha Williams and Glenn Baker, Namig Baker, Natig Baker, Samuel Baker, Eva Carrera, A. D., K. D., Annmarie Deas, Kevin Deas, Sr., Irina Gorodnitsky, Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Islamic Republic of Iran, Michael Pabon, Arshianna Reece, R. S., W. S., Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, Amari Winston, Courtney Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Ryan Winston, Sherman Winston and Sophronia Winston [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 03/26/2026 02:16 PM] |
| MOTION [2165831] for leave to amend brief filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega, Tyresha Williams and Glenn Baker, Namig Baker, Natig Baker, Samuel Baker, Eva Carrera, A. D., K. D., Annmarie Deas, Kevin Deas, Sr., Irina Gorodnitsky, Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Islamic Republic of Iran, Michael Pabon, Arshianna Reece, R. S., W. S., Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, Amari Winston, Courtney Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Ryan Winston, Sherman Winston and Sophronia Winston (Service Date: 03/26/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 158. [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 03/26/2026 05:41 PM] |
| AMENDED APPELLANT BRIEF [2165854] lodged by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega and Tyresha Williams [Service Date: 03/26/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5730 words. [25-7144]--[Edited 03/27/2026 by SHA] [Entered: 03/27/2026 08:47 AM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2155850] filed granting appellant's motion to extend time [ # 2155474-2 ], The following revised briefing schedule will now apply: APPELLANT Brief due 03/27/2026. APPENDIX due 03/27/2026 [25-7144] [Entered: 01/23/2026 04:52 PM] |
| MOTION [2155474] to extend time to file initial submissions to 03/27/2026 filed by Namig Baker (Service Date: 01/22/2026 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 297 Words or 4 pages. [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:39 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2150505] filed setting briefing schedule: APPELLANT Brief due 01/26/2026. APPENDIX due 01/26/2026 [25-7144] [Entered: 12/15/2025 03:25 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2143182] filed by Robert L Sirianni Jr on behalf of Appellants Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega and Tyresha Williams. [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:19 AM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2143183] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega, Tyresha Williams and Glenn Baker, Namig Baker, Natig Baker, Samuel Baker, Eva Carrera, A. D., K. D., Annmarie Deas, Kevin Deas, Sr., Irina Gorodnitsky, Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Michael Pabon, Arshianna Reece, R. S., W. S., Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, Amari Winston, Courtney Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Ryan Winston, Sherman Winston and Sophronia Winston [Service Date: 10/31/2025 ] [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:20 AM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2143185] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega, Tyresha Williams and Glenn Baker, Namig Baker, Natig Baker, Samuel Baker, Eva Carrera, A. D., K. D., Annmarie Deas, Kevin Deas, Sr., Irina Gorodnitsky, Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Michael Pabon, Arshianna Reece, R. S., W. S., Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, Amari Winston, Courtney Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Ryan Winston, Sherman Winston and Sophronia Winston [Service Date: 10/31/2025 ] [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:26 AM] |
| TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2143188] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega and Tyresha Williams [Service Date: 10/31/2025 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - No transcripts are needed for the appeal. [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:27 AM] |
| STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2143189] filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega, Tyresha Williams and Glenn Baker, Namig Baker, Natig Baker, Samuel Baker, Eva Carrera, A. D., K. D., Annmarie Deas, Kevin Deas, Sr., Irina Gorodnitsky, Christopher Hardesty, James Hardesty, Kelli Hardesty, Nicholas Hardesty, John Iasiello, Michael Pabon, Arshianna Reece, R. S., W. S., Joseph Sandlin, Savannah Sandlin, Scott Smith, Amari Winston, Courtney Winston, Jazmine Winston, Merrel Winston, Ryan Winston, Sherman Winston and Sophronia Winston [Service Date: 10/31/2025 ] Intent: AppxNotDeferred [25-7144] (Sirianni, Robert) [Entered: 10/31/2025 09:29 AM] |
| NOTICE [2138186] received from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for payment of docketing fee [Case Number 25-7144: Fee Paid] [25-7144] [Entered: 10/01/2025 02:37 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2138188] filed directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT statement of issues due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT underlying decision due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT transcript status report due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT procedural motions due 10/31/2025. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 11/17/2025; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 10/31/2025. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 10/31/2025. APPELLEE procedural motions due 10/31/2025. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 11/17/2025 [25-7144] [Entered: 10/01/2025 02:39 PM] |
| PRIVATE CIVIL CASE docketed. [25-7144] [Entered: 10/01/2025 02:33 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2138183] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:22-cv-02765-BAH filed by J. B., Calandra Bailey, Jaylen Butler, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Butler, Jr., Maricruz Carrera, Teresa Defusto, Estate of Nevaeh Paredes, Cameron Horner, Grady Horner, Mecko Johnson, Daniel Kernan, James Kernan, Leaann McCartney, Donald McDaniel, Jr., Donald McDaniel, Sr., James McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel, Arik Miller, Arika Miller, Adam Paredes, Brandon Paredes, Gary Paredes, Jesse Paredes, Julie Paredes, Arletha Pettie, Claudia Pettie, Evan Pronzati, Sherita Sanders, Andrew Vega and Tyresha Williams. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 25-7144. [25-7144] [Entered: 10/01/2025 02:35 PM] |
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