Epps v. Fox News Network, LLC
Plaintiff: James Ray Epps, Sr.
Defendant: Fox News Network, LLC
Case Number: 1:2023cv00761
Filed: July 12, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Maryellen Noreika
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 5, 2023 Filing 21 DECLARATION of Michael J. Teter re #20 Answering Brief in Opposition by James Ray Epps, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Brian) Modified on 9/5/2023 (mdb).
September 5, 2023 Filing 20 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by James Ray Epps, Sr.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/12/2023. (Farnan, Brian)
September 1, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael J. Teter for James Ray Epps, Sr added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (apk)
September 1, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Dick J. Baldwin for James Ray Epps, Sr added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (apk)
August 31, 2023 Filing 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael J. Teter - filed by James Ray Epps, Sr. (Farnan, Brian)
August 31, 2023 Filing 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dick J. Baldwin - filed by James Ray Epps, Sr. (Farnan, Brian)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dick J. Baldwin filed by James Ray Epps, Sr. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/31/2023. (dlw)
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael J. Teter filed by James Ray Epps, Sr. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/31/2023. (dlw)
August 30, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION to Appear Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5(f)(2) for Attorney Rodney Smolla - filed by James Ray Epps, Sr. (Farnan, Brian)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #17 MOTION to Appear Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5(f)(2) for Attorney Rodney Smolla. Attorney Rodney Alan Smolla for James Ray Epps, Sr. added. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/30/2023. (dlw)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Paul D. Clement, #15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Erin E. Murphy filed by Fox News Network, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/25/2023. (dlw)
August 24, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Paul D. Clement - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certification by Counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice)(Reed, John)
August 24, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Erin E. Murphy - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certification by Counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice)(Reed, John)
August 23, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Lodging Multimedia Exhibits B, C, D, G, K, L and R by Fox News Network, LLC re #13 Declaration (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Reed, John) Modified on 8/23/2023 (dlw).
August 23, 2023 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Peter H. Kyle re #12 Opening Brief in Support, #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit E, #3 Exhibit F, #4 Exhibit H, #5 Exhibit I, #6 Exhibit J, #7 Exhibit M, #8 Exhibit N, #9 Exhibit O, #10 Exhibit P, #11 Exhibit Q, #12 Exhibit S, #13 Exhibit T, #14 Exhibit U, #15 Exhibit V, #16 Exhibit W, #17 Exhibit X)(Reed, John) Modified on 8/23/2023 (dlw).
August 23, 2023 Filing 12 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Fox News Network, LLC. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/6/2023. (Reed, John) Modified on 8/23/2023 (dlw).
August 23, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Reed, John) Modified on 8/23/2023 (dlw).
August 14, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie E. O'Byrne on behalf of Fox News Network, LLC (O'Byrne, Stephanie)
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORAL ORDER re #8 Stipulation to Set Briefing Schedule and Extend Page Limits - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the stipulation is DENIED. Briefing shall be presented in accordance with the Local Rules (page limits and schedule). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/14/2023. (dlw)
August 11, 2023 Filing 8 STIPULATION to Set Briefing Schedule and Extend Page Limits by James Ray Epps, Sr. (Farnan, Brian)
August 2, 2023 Filing 7 Letter to The Honorable Maryellen Noreika from Brian E. Farnan regarding D. Del. LR 81.2. (Farnan, Brian)
July 27, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Katherine A. Petti and Patrick F. Philbin for Fox News Network, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick F. Philbin, #4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Katherine A. Petti filed by Fox News Network, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 7/25/2023. (dlw)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #6 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to respond to the Complaint to August 23, 2023 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Fox News Network, LLC answer due 8/23/2023). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 7/25/2023. (dlw)
July 21, 2023 Filing 6 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to respond to the Complaint to August 23, 2023 - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Reed, John)
July 19, 2023 Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
July 18, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick F. Philbin - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certification by Counsel to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice)(Reed, John)
July 18, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Katherine A. Petti - filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certification By Counsel To Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice)(Reed, John)
July 12, 2023 Filing 3 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Fox Corporation for Fox News Network, LLC filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Reed, John)
July 12, 2023 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm)
July 12, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL and copies of documents from DE Superior Court, Case Number N23C-07-063 DJB (Filing fee $402, receipt number ADEDC-4176958)- filed by Fox News Network, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm)

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Plaintiff: James Ray Epps, Sr.
Represented By: Brian E. Farnan
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
Represented By: Rodney Alan Smolla
Represented By: Dick J. Baldwin
Represented By: Michael J. Teter
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Defendant: Fox News Network, LLC
Represented By: John Leonard Reed
Represented By: Peter H. Kyle
Represented By: Stephanie E. O'Byrne
Represented By: Katherine A. Petti
Represented By: Patrick F. Philbin
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