Biggs v. Delaware State University et al
| Malachi Biggs |
| Delaware State University, Desean Jackson, Travis Clark, Jane Hicks and Anthony Hebert |
| 1:2026cv00574 |
| May 19, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Wilmington Office |
| Colm F Connolly |
| Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Plaintiff |
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ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' submissions (D.I. #19 ; D.I. #22 ), the Court is satisfied that it has subject matter jurisdiction. NOW THEREFORE, it is HEREBY ORDERED that trial will begin on July 12, 2027 and the pretrial conference will be held on June 29, 2027 at 1:00 PM. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall submit no later than July 30, 2026 a revised proposed scheduling order based on these dates. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/16/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** (mws)
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Filing 25
SO ORDERED, re #24 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants Delaware State University, DeSean Jackson, Travis Clark, and Jane Hicks to file a Reply Brief in support of their Motion to Dismiss to July 28, 2026, filed by Desean Jackson, Travis Clark, Jane Hicks, Delaware State University. Reset Briefing Schedule: Reply Brief due 7/28/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/15/2026. (kmd)
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| Filing 24 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants Delaware State University, DeSean Jackson, Travis Clark, and Jane Hicks to file a Reply Brief in support of their Motion to Dismiss to July 28, 2026 - filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 23 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim as to Counts I-VI and X of the Amended Complaint, and to Strike Certain Allegations filed by Malachi Biggs.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 7/21/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Compliance, #2 Certificate of Service)(Pham, Georgia) |
| Filing 22 Letter Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Georgia C. Pham, Esq. regarding Letter in Response to Courts June 22, 2026 Oral Order and to DSU Defendants July 6, 2026 Letter (D.I. 19). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Certificate of Service)(Pham, Georgia) |
| Filing 21 Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Georgia C. Pham, Esq. regarding Response to June 22, 2026 Oral Order. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(Pham, Georgia) |
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Filing 20
SO ORDERED, re #18 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Answering Brief and Reply Brief to July 14, 2026 and July 21, 2026, filed by Malachi Biggs. Reset Briefing Schedule: Answering Brief due 7/14/2026. Reply Brief due 7/21/2026. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/7/2026. (kmd)
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| Remark: Copy of D.I. #20 mailed to Pro Se Defendant Anthony Herbert. (kmd) |
| Filing 19 Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Monte T. Squire on behalf of Defendants Delaware State University, DeSean Jackson, Travis Clark, and Jane Hicks regarding the June 22, 2026 Oral Order. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 18 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Answering Brief and Reply Brief to July 14, 2026 and July 21, 2026 - filed by Malachi Biggs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(Pham, Georgia) |
| Filing 17 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim as to Counts I-VI and X of the Amended Complaint, and to Strike Certain Allegations filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 7/6/2026. (Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim as to Counts I-VI and X of the Amended Complaint, and to Strike Certain Allegations - filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. (Squire, Monte) |
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ORAL ORDER: On or before July 6, 2026, Defendants shall file a letter addressing whether or not the Court has jurisdiction of this case, as there is a party who has not yet been served and has not consented to removal. Plaintiff shall file within two days of the filing of Defendants' letter a letter indicating whether or not Plaintiff will file a response. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/22/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** (mws)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Colm F. Connolly - Scheduling Conference held on 6/22/2026. (Court Reporter Bonnie Archer). (mws) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Leigh M. Skipper for Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks & Desean Jackson 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. (slk) |
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ORAL ORDER Setting Telephonic Scheduling Conference: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Counsel for Defendants shall coordinate the call and email the dial-in information to chambers at [email protected]. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/11/2026. ***Mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** (mws)
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SO ORDERED, re #14 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to June 22, 2026, filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. Reset Answer Deadlines: Travis Clark answer due 6/22/2026; Delaware State University answer due 6/22/2026; Jane Hicks answer due 6/22/2026; Desean Jackson answer due 6/22/2026. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/11/2026. ***Mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** (mws)
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| Filing 15 Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Monte T. Squire regarding Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 14 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to June 22, 2026 - filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Leigh M. Skipper. ***Mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/3/2026. (kmd)
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| Filing 12 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Leigh M. Skipper. ( re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leigh M. Skipper )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4984245).(Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leigh M. Skipper - filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Leigh M. Skipper, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) |
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Filing 10
SO ORDERED, re #9 Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Parties to File a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order. The deadline for the parties to file a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order is hereby extended through and including Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 6/3/2026. (mws) ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Defendant***
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| Remark: The June 5, 2026 Scheduling Conference is cancelled per D.I. #10 . ***Mailed to Pro Se Defendant*** (mws) |
| Filing 9 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to Extend Time for Parties to File a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order) by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Squire, Monte) Modified on 6/2/2026 (mws). |
| Filing 8 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove James D. Taylor, Jr., Juliana G. Clifton, and Saul Ewing LLP as co-counsel. Reason for request: Defendants will be represented by Monte Terrell Squire, Mackenzie Marie Wrobel and the law firm of Duane Morris LLP. (Taylor, James) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Entry of Appearance of Monte T. Squire, Esquire and Mackenzie Wrobel, Esquire filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson.(Squire, Monte) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Monte Terrell Squire on behalf of Delaware State University, DeSean Jackson, Travis Clark, and Jane Hicks (Squire, Monte) Modified on 6/1/2026 (kmd). |
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Filing 5
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Unless Plaintiff objects, trial will be held in this case on December 14, 2026 and the Pre-trial Conference will be held on November 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4B. Discovery will begin immediately and will not be stayed or delayed pending the resolution of any pretrial motions. An in-person scheduling conference will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4B before Judge Colm F. Connolly. If the parties have no disputes about the scheduling order, the Court will not require the parties to appear at a conference. See Order for further and complete details. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 5/27/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Defendant Anthony Herbert*** (mws)
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| Filing 4 JUDGE COLM F. CONNOLLY STANDING ORDERS. Parties shall comply with all applicable standing orders and consult the Court's website for updates. (mws) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Notice of Removal from Superior Court filed by Travis Clark, Delaware State University, Jane Hicks, Desean Jackson.(Taylor, James) |
| Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL and copies of documents from DE Superior Court, Case Number N26C-04-231 (KMV) (Filing fee $405, receipt number ADEDC-4972986)- filed by Desean Jackson, Delaware State University, Travis Clark, Jane Hicks, Anthony Hebert. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) |
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