Mann v. West et al
Plaintiff: Talia A. Mann
Defendant: Kayoota West, MRK Property Management, Delaware State Housing Authority, Matthew Heckles, Julie Brown, Elana Davis, Tyrel Jackson, Deborah L. Whidden, Michelle Stratham, Michelle Wesley Ford, John Ramming, Ava Waxenberg, Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley, Latanya Pratt and MRK Partners
Case Number: 1:2026cv01006
Filed: August 10, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Colm F Connolly
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1442 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 7, 2026 Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by John Ramming, Ava Waxenberg. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Davis, Patricia)
October 5, 2026 Filing 39 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #33 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Talia A. Mann. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 10/13/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jfm)
October 1, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: Magistrate Consent Form filed at DI 39 has been removed from the docket, filed in error. (jfm)
September 28, 2026 Filing 38 [SEALED] MOTION for Reasonable Accommodations and Mandatory Remote Hearing Options Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Confidentiality Notice, #2 Medical Exhibits, #3 Envelope)(jfm)
September 28, 2026 Filing 37 MOTION to Appoint Counsel - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Service, #2 Envelope)(jfm)
September 28, 2026 Filing 36 NOTICE of Pro Se Consent to Receive Electronic Service by Talia A. Mann (Attachments: #1 Notice of Service, #2 Envelope)(jfm)
September 28, 2026 Filing 35 MOTION for Reconsideration of #27 ORDER denying #19 Emergency MOTION - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Notice of Service, #3 Envelope)(jfm)
September 24, 2026 Filing 34 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #33 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Julie Brown, Elana Davis, Delaware State Housing Authority, Michelle Wesley Ford, Matthew Heckles, Tyrel Jackson, Latanya Pratt, Michelle Stratham, Deborah L. Whidden.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Compliance, #2 Certificate of Service)(Tryon, Amy)
September 24, 2026 Filing 33 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Julie Brown, Elana Davis, Delaware State Housing Authority, Michelle Wesley Ford, Matthew Heckles, Tyrel Jackson, Latanya Pratt, Michelle Stratham, Deborah L. Whidden. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Tryon, Amy)
September 24, 2026 Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Tryon on behalf of Julie Brown, Elana Davis, Michelle Wesley Ford, Matthew Heckles, Tyrel Jackson, Latanya Pratt, Michelle Stratham, Deborah L. Whidden (Tryon, Amy)
September 14, 2026 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (D.I. #7 ) and Defendant The United States of America's Motion to Dismiss All Claims Asserted Against It Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (D.I. #9 ) are DENIED AS MOOT per Plaintiff's filing of an amended complaint on September 3, 2026. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 9/14/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** (mws)
September 10, 2026 Filing 31 REPLY BRIEF re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by John Ramming. (Davis, Patricia)
September 10, 2026 Filing 30 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Exhibit A)(Walter, Keith)
September 10, 2026 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Marion F. Staley. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Walter, Keith)
September 10, 2026 Filing 28 REPLY BRIEF re #3 MOTION to Substitute Party: United States of America to replace Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley filed by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Walter, Keith)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER denying #19 Emergency MOTION for Leave to Maintain Address Confidentiality and Protective Sealing of Residential Identifiers - filed by Talia A. Mann. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 9/9/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** (mws)
September 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER denying #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 - filed by Talia A. Mann. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 9/9/2026. ***Copy mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff*** (mws)
September 9, 2026 Address updated per: #27 Order. (mws)
September 4, 2026 Filing 25 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority and Request for Judicial Notice Pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 20 - filed by Talia A. Mann (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Envelope) (lah)
September 4, 2026 Filing 24 Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorney)(jfm)
September 4, 2026 Filing 23 Summons Issued as to Charles Anderson on 9/4/2026; Julie Brown on 9/4/2026; Elana Davis on 9/4/2026; Delaware State Housing Authority on 9/4/2026; Michelle Wesley Ford on 9/4/2026; Matthew Heckles on 9/4/2026; Tyrel Jackson on 9/4/2026; MRK Partners on 9/4/2026; Latonya Pratt on 9/4/2026; John Ramming on 9/4/2026; Marion F. Staley on 9/4/2026; Michelle Stratham on 9/4/2026; Ava Waxenberg on 9/4/2026; Kayoota West on 9/4/2026; Deborah L. Whidden on 9/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued, #6 Summons Issued, #7 Summons Issued, #8 Summons Issued, #9 Summons Issued, #10 Summons Issued, #11 Summons Issued, #12 Summons Issued, #13 Summons Issued, #14 Summons Issued)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 22 MOTION for Authorization to File Electronically - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 21 OPENING BRIEF in Support of #20 Plaintiff's Opposition to Westfall Act Certification and Motion for Evidentiary Hearing and Limited Jurisdictional Discovery - filed by Talia A. Mann. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 20 Plaintiff's Opposition to Westfall Act Certification and Motion for Evidentiary Hearing and Limited Jurisdictional Discovery - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 19 Emergency MOTION for Leave to Maintain Address Confidentiality and Protective Sealing of Residential Indentifiers - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 18 OPENING BRIEF in Support of #17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 - filed by Talia A. Mann. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(jfm)
September 3, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 - filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope) (jfm).
September 3, 2026 Filing 16 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition to #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Talia A. Mann. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/10/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope) (jfm).
September 3, 2026 Filing 15 Plaintiff's ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition to #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Talia A. Mann. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/10/2026. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Envelope) (jfm).
September 3, 2026 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Charles Anderson, Julie Brown, Elana Davis, Delaware State Housing Authority, Michelle Wesley Ford, Matthew Heckles, Tyrel Jackson, MRK Property Management, Latonya Pratt, John Ramming, Marion F. Staley, Michelle Stratham, Ava Waxenberg, Kayoota West, Deborah L. Whidden, MRK Partners- filed by Talia A. Mann. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiff's Filing Inventory & Document Manifest, #2 Table of Contents: Master Exhibit Index, #3 Exhibits, #4 Envelope)(jfm) (Attachment 2 replaced on 9/8/2026) (jfm).
September 3, 2026 Remark: Courtesy copies of D.I. #18 & #21 Briefs were received and placed in file jacket. (jfm)
August 26, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by David C. Zerbato on behalf of MRK Property Management, Kayoota West (Zerbato, David)
August 18, 2026 Filing 12 MOTION to Enjoin or Stay - filed by Delaware State Housing Authority. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Compliance, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Exhibit B, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H, #12 Exhibit I, #13 Exhibit J, #14 Exhibit K)(Tryon, Amy)
August 18, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Tryon on behalf of Delaware State Housing Authority (Tryon, Amy)
August 14, 2026 Filing 10 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/28/2026. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Exhibit A)(Walter, Keith)
August 14, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Walter, Keith)
August 14, 2026 Filing 8 EXHIBIT re #3 MOTION to Substitute Party: United States of America to replace Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley. (Walter, Keith)
August 14, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by John Ramming, Ava Waxenberg. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Davis, Patricia)
August 14, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Caroline M McDonough on behalf of John Ramming, Ava Waxenberg (McDonough, Caroline)
August 13, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia A. Davis on behalf of John Ramming, Ava Waxenberg (Davis, Patricia)
August 12, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: PDF of Exhibit A to D.I. #1 has been replaced per Counsel's request to include further redactions. (mws)
August 12, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
August 11, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Potentially Time-Sensitive Issue Regarding Sealing of Plaintiff's Address by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Walter, Keith)
August 11, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: Plaintiff's address has been redacted at D.I. #1 -1, per Counsel's request. (jfm)
August 10, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to Substitute Party: United States of America to replace Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley - filed by Charles Anderson, Marion F. Staley. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Walter, Keith)
August 10, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm)
August 10, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL and copies of documents from DE Court of Chancery, Case Number 2026-0930-JRB - filed by Marion F. Staley, Charles Anderson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Certificate of Service, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/11/2026) (jfm). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/12/2026) (mws).
August 10, 2026 Remark: Magistrate Consent Form with Acknowledgment of Receipt and Privacy Notice mailed to Plaintiff. (jfm)

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Defendant: Kayoota West
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