In Re: Equifax Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation
Plaintiff: Nydia Jenkins, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr., Maurice Moore, Jason Veneigh, Sarah Hunter and Nathan Raymond
Defendant: Equifax, Inc. and Equifax Information Services, LLC
Consolidated Plaintiff: Shelly Delinda Steele, Benjamin Baker, Tyler Baker, Derrick Rogers, Anthony Schwartz, Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner, John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson, Vincent Leahy, Mark Biddle and Amanda Stovall
Case Number: 1:2022cv03072
Filed: August 3, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Christopher C Bly
Referring Judge: Leigh Martin May
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
March 14, 2023 Filing 94 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Jason Veneigh. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Consent Motion to Extend Page Limitation)(Keller, Amy)
March 10, 2023 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION of Hearing. The Status Conference scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 02:00 PM is canceled. The next Status Conference is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2023 at 02:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. (bnp)
February 14, 2023 Filing 93 Motion To Dismiss the Consolidated Class Action Complaint and to Strike Class Action Allegations with Brief In Support by Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Brief)(McEntyre, Zachary) . Added MOTION to Strike on 2/15/2023 (jra).
February 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ORDER: The Court HEREBY ORDERS that: (1) The status conference scheduled for February 14, 2023 shall be removed from the calendar; and (2) The following briefing schedule shall apply to Defendants' forthcoming motion to dismiss:a. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss February 14, 2023; b. Plaintiffs' Response to Motion March 16, 2023; c. Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion April 6, 2023. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/9/2023. (jra)
February 9, 2023 Filing 91 Joint Motion To Vacate Status Conference and Set Briefing Schedule by Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Derrick Rogers, Jason Veneigh. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Caplan, Michael)
February 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Equifax's Consent Motion to Extend Page Limitation. Having considered the Motion, and for good cause shown, the Motion #89 is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the page limitation for Defendants' forthcoming brief in support of their motion to dismiss is extended to 40 pages. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/9/2023. (jra)
February 9, 2023 Filing 89 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(McEntyre, Zachary)
January 31, 2023 Filing 88 NOTICE of In Camera Submission of Summary Time and Expense Reports by Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Derrick Rogers, Jason Veneigh re #64 Order (Caplan, Michael)
January 20, 2023 Filing 87 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): February 16-17, 2023, February 20, 2023, April 3-7, 2023, June 9, 2023, June 12-16, 2023, July 28, 2023, August 21-25, 2023, August 28-30, 2023, October 5-6, 2023, October 9, 2023, October 27, 2023, November 3, 2023, by Michael A. Caplan. (Caplan, Michael)
January 20, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #84 APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey B. Kosbie Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12319184).. Attorney Jeffrey B. Kosbie added appearing on behalf of Sarah Hunter (kkh)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #84 Application for Admission of Jeffrey B. Kosbie Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/20/2023. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
January 20, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #85 APPLICATION for Admission of Linda Pham Lam Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12319200).. Attorney Linda Pham Lam added appearing on behalf of Benjamin Baker, Tyler Baker, Mark Biddle, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr., Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc., Sean Gordon, Sarah Hunter (kkh)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #85 Application for Admission of Linda Pham Lam Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/20/2023. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
January 18, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #81 APPLICATION for Admission of Sharon Denise Cruz Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12309564). Attorney Sharon Denise Cruz added appearing on behalf of Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner (cdg)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #81 Application for Admission of Sharon Denise Cruz Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/18/2023. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 86 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/17/2023. (jra)
January 13, 2023 Filing 85 APPLICATION for Admission of Linda Pham Lam Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12319200).by Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Derrick Rogers, Jason Veneigh. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
January 13, 2023 Filing 84 APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey B. Kosbie Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12319184).by Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Derrick Rogers, Jason Veneigh. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
January 13, 2023 Filing 83 [PROPOSED] STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Sarah Hunter, Maurice Moore, Nathan Raymond, Derrick Rogers, Jason Veneigh. (Sharp, Dena) Modified on 1/17/2023 (jra).
January 10, 2023 Filing 82 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Status Conference held on 1/10/2023. The Court held its monthly status conference. See transcript for details. The parties shall provide a revised copy of the proposed protective order to the Court. The next status conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 02:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. The parties shall notify the Court if the February conference is not needed. Hearing Concluded. (Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(jra)
January 10, 2023 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 2/14/2023 at 02:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. (jra)
January 10, 2023 Filing 81 APPLICATION for Admission of Sharon Denise Cruz Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12309564).by Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER re: AGENDA JANUARY 10, 2023 STATUS CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/6/2023. (jra)
January 4, 2023 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: Status Conference set for 1/10/2023 at 03:00 PM (ET) via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618372279 Meeting ID: 161 837 2279 Passcode: 123456 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnp)
December 16, 2022 Filing 79 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc.with Jury Demand filed by Derrick Rogers, Benjamin Baker, Luis Ney Contreras, Jr, Maurice Moore, Jason Veneigh, Sarah Hunter, Nathan Raymond.(Caplan, Michael) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
December 15, 2022 Filing 78 TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Video Status Conference Proceedings held on 12/5/2022, before Judge Leigh Martin May. Court Reporter Montrell Vann. Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter at Montrell_Vann@gand.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 1/5/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/15/2023. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing of Transcript) (mv)
December 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER: The Court GRANTS the motions to withdraw. Dkt. Nos. #72 , #73 , #74 , & #75 . The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate W. Daniel Miles, III, Rachel Boyd Minder, Paul W. Evans, and Alison D. Hawthorne from representation of Shelly Delinda Steele, John Thompson, and Megan Govea Thompson as of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 12/7/2022. (jra)
December 6, 2022 Filing 75 MOTION to Withdraw Alison D Hawthorne as Attorney by Shelly Delinda Steele, John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notices to Plaintiffs, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hawthorne, Alison) Modified on 12/7/2022 (jra).
December 6, 2022 Filing 74 MOTION to Withdraw Paul W. Evans as Attorney by Shelly Delinda Steele, John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notices to Plaintiffs, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Evans, Paul) Modified on 12/7/2022 (jra).
December 6, 2022 Filing 73 MOTION to Withdraw Rachel Boyd Minder as Attorney by Shelly Delinda Steele, John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notices to Plaintiffs, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Minder, Rachel)
December 6, 2022 Filing 72 MOTION to Withdraw W. Daniel Miles, III as Attorney by Shelly Delinda Steele, John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notices to Plaintiffs, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Miles, W.)
December 5, 2022 Filing 77 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Status Conference held on 12/5/2022. The Could held its monthly status conference. See transcript for details. The next status conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 03:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. Hearing Concluded. (Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(jra)
December 5, 2022 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/10/2023 at 03:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. (jra)
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND ESI Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 12/5/2022. (jra)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 STIPULATION and Order for the Production of Documents and ESI by Derrick Rogers. (Sharp, Dena)
December 2, 2022 Filing 69 TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Video Status Conference Proceedings held on 11/3/2022, before Judge Leigh Martin May. Court Reporter Montrell Vann. Transcript can be purchased through the Court Reporter at Montrell_Vann@gand.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 12/23/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/3/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/2/2023. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing of Transcript) (mv)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER: The below is the Court's agenda for the December 5, 2022, meeting. 1) Case schedule and deadlines; 2) Status of case management orders; 3) Early informal discovery; 4) Format for presenting issues requiring additional explanation at status conferences (ECF 67); and 5) Discussions regarding potential mediators. (Status Conference set for 12/5/2022 at 03:30 PM in No Courtroom before Judge Leigh Martin May.) Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 12/01/2022. (jra)
November 29, 2022 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: Status Conference set for 12/5/2022 at 03:30 PM (ET) via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1600339496 Meeting ID: 160 033 9496 Passcode: 123456 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnp)
November 14, 2022 Filing 67 NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conferences are set for the following dates and times: Monday, December 5, 2022 at 03:30 PM via Zoom; Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 03:00 PM via Zoom; Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 02:00 PM - Location TBD; Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 02:00 PM - Location TBD; Monday, April 17, 2023 at 02:00 PM - Location TBD; Monday, May 22, 2023 at 02:00 PM - Location TBD; Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 02:00 PM - Location TBD; Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 02:00 PM- Location TBD.The parties will submit a proposed consent agenda 3 business days prior to the conference. The parties will also confer as to the format for presenting issues that require additional explanation. When these are necessary, they should also be filed 3 business days before the conference (bnp)
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER: The #65 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Consolidated Amended Complaint and for Equifax to Respond to the Consolidated Amended Complaint is therefore GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the deadlines for Plaintiffs to file a consolidated amended complaint and for Defendants to respond thereto are as follows: Plaintiffs shall file their consolidated amended complaint on or before December 16, 2022. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' consolidated amended complaint on or before February 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/14/22. (jra)
November 11, 2022 Filing 65 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Consolidated Amended Complaint and for Equifax to Respond to the Consolidated Amended Complaint by Derrick Rogers. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sharp, Dena)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER ADOPTING PLAINTIFFS' AMENDED TIMEKEEPING PROTOCOL Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/10/2022. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Amended Timekeeping Protocol)(bnp)
November 9, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #61 APPLICATION for Admission of Justin Hawal Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12173138). Attorney Justin Hawal added appearing on behalf of Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner (cdg)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #61 Application for Admission of Justin Hawal Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/9/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
November 4, 2022 Filing 62 PROPOSED ORDER (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Amended Timekeeping Protocol)(Caplan, Michael) Modified on 11/7/2022 (jra).
November 3, 2022 Filing 63 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Status Conference held on 11/3/2022. The Court held a case management conference to discuss the parties' anticipated initial case management orders, scheduling orders, and Plaintiffs' proposal regarding submitting quarterly time and expense reports. See transcript for details. The Court will schedule monthly status conferences. The parties are directed to file joint proposed agenda items 3 days prior to the conference. Hearing Concluded. (Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(jra)
November 2, 2022 Filing 61 APPLICATION for Admission of Justin Hawal Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12173138).by Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
November 2, 2022 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: The Case Management Conference is re-set for Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 02:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. (Note: Conference has been moved to 2:00 PM) Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1619511264 Meeting ID: 161 951 1264 Passcode: 123456 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnp)
October 28, 2022 Refund in the amount of $150.00 has been processed, effective 10/28/2022 in response to Clerks Action on Application for Refund of Fees paid online. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-03072-LMM et al.(kns)
October 28, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #60 APPLICATION for Admission of Mikaela M. Bock Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12157873). Attorney Mikaela M. Bock added appearing on behalf of Derrick Rogers (pdt)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #60 Application for Admission of Mikaela M. Bock Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/28/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
October 26, 2022 Filing 60 APPLICATION for Admission of Mikaela M. Bock Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12157873).by Derrick Rogers. (Holcombe, Justin) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 26, 2022 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: Case Managment Conference set for Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 03:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. (Note: Conference has been moved to 3:00 PM) Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1619511264 Meeting ID: 161 951 1264 Passcode: 123456 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnp)
October 26, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #58 Application for Admission of Michael Kind Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/26/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
October 26, 2022 Clerks Approval re #59 Application for Refund of Fees paid online. (mec)
October 26, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #58 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Kind Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12153188). Attorney Michael Kind added appearing on behalf of Amanda Stovall (cdg)
October 25, 2022 Filing 59 Application for Refund of Fees paid online through Pay.gov for receipt number AGANDC-12152227. (Gibson, MaryBeth)
October 25, 2022 Filing 58 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Kind Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12153188).by Amanda Stovall. (Gibson, MaryBeth) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #57 Application for Admission of Edward Benoit Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/21/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
October 21, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #57 APPLICATION for Admission of Edward Benoit Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Edward Benoit added appearing on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (pdt)
October 20, 2022 Filing 57 APPLICATION for Admission of Edward Benoit Pro Hac Vice.by Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc.. (Griest, Robert) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 20, 2022 RETURN of #56 APPLICATION for Admission of Edward Benoit Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12143884). to attorney for correction. Re: List the highest courts admitted (pdt).
October 19, 2022 Filing 56 APPLICATION for Admission of Edward Benoit Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12143884).by Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc.. (Griest, Robert) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 19, 2022 Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Mandi Elizabeth Goodman on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (Goodman, Mandi)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER: The Court is setting a case management conference for Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. via zoom to discuss various discovery issues.The Court orders interim class counsel and defense counsel to confer prior to this conference so that they are prepared to discuss concrete issues regarding next steps, including case management orders. Details regarding the zoom call are below. Zoom Meeting Link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1619511264 Meeting ID: 161 951 1264 Passcode: 123456 Dial by your location: +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +1 551 285 1373 US +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/17/2022. (kxm)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #51 Application for Admission of Michael Rapp Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/17/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER: Plaintiffs Motion to Appoint Interim Class Counsel, Dkt. No. #21 , is DENIED; Motion of Plaintiff Derrick Rogers for Appointment of Girard Sharp LLP as Interim Lead Class Counsel and Skaar & Feagle, LLP as Liaison Counsel, Dkt. No. #22 , is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; Application of Gibbs Law Group LLP, DiCello Levitt LLC and Caplan Cobb LLC for Appointment as Interim Counsel, Dkt. No. #29 , is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; and Plaintiff Leahys Motion in Support of the Appointment of Interim Lead Counsel, Dkt. No. #33 , is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Any counsel objecting to the Time and Expense Reporting Protocol to be followed by all counsel for Plaintiffs, Dkt. No. [22-3], SHALL file an objection with the Court within 14 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/14/2022. (kxm)
October 14, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #51 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Rapp Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12125697). Attorney Michael Mapp added appearing on behalf of John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson (cdg)
October 12, 2022 Filing 52 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Motion Hearing held on 10/12/2022. #21 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, #22 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, #29 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, #33 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Oral argument was held on Plaintiffs' respective Motions to Appoint Interim Lead Counsel. The motions were taken under advisement. A written order will follow. (Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(rlh)
October 12, 2022 Filing 51 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Rapp Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12125697).by John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Barnett, H.) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 5, 2022 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING re: #21 #22 #29 #33 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel. Motion Hearing set for 10/12/2022 at 02:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. The Court will allow 20 minutes for each proposed Plaintiffs' team to argue their motion. Counsel for Defendant is not required to appear. Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1604817397 Meeting ID: 160 481 7397 Passcode: 123456 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnp)
September 30, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #49 APPLICATION for Admission of Joel D. Smith Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12090502). Attorney Joel D. Smith added appearing on behalf of Anthony Schwartz (pdt)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #49 Application for Admission of Joel D. Smith Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/30/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 28, 2022 Filing 50 NOTICE Of Filing by Vincent Leahy of the Waiver of the Service of Summons (Case No. 1:22-cv-03503-LMM-CCB) (Attachments: #1 Waiver of the Service of Summons)(Smith, Candace)
September 27, 2022 Submission of #33 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel to District Judge Leigh Martin May. (bnp)
September 26, 2022 Filing 49 APPLICATION for Admission of Joel D. Smith Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12090502).by Anthony Schwartz. (Gibson, MaryBeth) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #43 Application for Admission of Mark S. Reich Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/26/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 26, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (43 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Mark S. Reich Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12079308). Attorney Mark S. Reich added appearing on behalf of Vincent Leahy (pdt)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #44 Application for Admission of Courtney E. Maccarone Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/26/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 26, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (44 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Courtney E. Maccarone Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12079356). Attorney Courtney E. Maccarone added appearing on behalf of Vincent Leahy (pdt)
September 26, 2022 Submission of #29 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel to District Judge Leigh Martin May. (bnp)
September 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Stovall, v. Equifax Information Services LLC, Case No. 1:22-cv-3614-LMM, shall be consolidated under In Re: Equifax, Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is DIRECTED to CONSOLIDATE Case No. 1:22-cv-3614-LMM with Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to CLOSE Case No. 1:22-cv-3614-LMM. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/23/2022. (kxm)
September 21, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #46 APPLICATION for Admission of Dena Sharp Pro Hac Vice.. Attorney Dena C. Sharp added appearing on behalf of Derrick Rogers (cdg)
September 21, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #45 APPLICATION for Admission of Adam E Polk Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Adam E. Polk added appearing on behalf of Derrick Rogers (cdg)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #45 Application for Admission of Adam E Polk Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/21/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 21, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #47 APPLICATION for Admission of Jordan Elias Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Jordan Elias added appearing on behalf of Derrick Rogers (cdg)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #46 Application for Admission of Dena Sharp Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/21/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #47 Application for Admission of Jordan Elias Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/21/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 20, 2022 Filing 47 APPLICATION for Admission of Jordan Elias Pro Hac Vice.by Derrick Rogers. (Holcombe, Justin) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 20, 2022 Filing 46 APPLICATION for Admission of Dena Sharp Pro Hac Vice.by Derrick Rogers. (Holcombe, Justin) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 20, 2022 Filing 45 APPLICATION for Admission of Adam E Polk Pro Hac Vice.by Derrick Rogers. (Holcombe, Justin) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 20, 2022 Filing 44 APPLICATION for Admission of Courtney E. Maccarone Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12079356).by Vincent Leahy. (Smith, Candace) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 20, 2022 Filing 43 APPLICATION for Admission of Mark S. Reich Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12079308).by Vincent Leahy. (Smith, Candace) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 20, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (41 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Victoria S. Nugent Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12076804). Attorney Victoria S. Nugent added appearing on behalf of John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson (pdt)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #42 Application for Admission of Brian E. Johnson Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/20/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #41 Application for Admission of Victoria S. Nugent Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/20/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 20, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (42 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Brian E. Johnson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12076951). Attorney Brian E. Johnson added appearing on behalf of John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson (pdt)
September 19, 2022 Filing 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Brian E. Johnson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12076951).by John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Barnett, H. Clay) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 19, 2022 Filing 41 APPLICATION for Admission of Victoria S. Nugent Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12076804).by John Thompson, Megan Govea Thompson. (Barnett, H. Clay) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 19, 2022 Submission of #21 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel , #22 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel, #38 Notice (Other), to District Judge Leigh Martin May. (bnp)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER: The Court intends to order that Case No. 1:22-cv-3614-LMM be consolidated if no objections are filed. Accordingly, to the extent that Plaintiff in Case No. 1:22-cv-3614-LMM objects to consolidation, she is DIRECTED to file any objections by 9/22/2022. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/16/2022. (kxm)
September 16, 2022 Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Edward Y. Kroub on behalf of Vincent Leahy (Kroub, Edward)
September 15, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (35 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Amy E. Keller Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12060889). Attorney Amy E. Keller added appearing on behalf of Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner (pdt)
September 15, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: (34 in 1:22-cv-03072-LMM) APPLICATION for Admission of Brian Murray Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12058364). Attorney Brian P. Murray added appearing on behalf of Mark Biddle (pdt)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #34 Application for Admission of Brian Murray Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/15/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #37 Application for Admission of David Berger Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/15/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #35 Application for Admission of Amy E. Keller Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/15/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 15, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #37 APPLICATION for Admission of David Berger Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12066631). Attorney David Berger added appearing on behalf of Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner (pdt)
September 14, 2022 Filing 38 NOTICE by Mark Biddle of Support for Appointment of the Morgan/Beasley Group as Interim Co-Lead Counsel (Gibson, MaryBeth)
September 14, 2022 Filing 37 APPLICATION for Admission of David Berger Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12066631).by Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER: Multiple class action complaints have been filed asserting similar claims against Equifax. These class actions have been consolidated into this case. Several groups of Plaintiffs counsel have filed motions to serve as lead counsel in the consolidated case. To address the issue of lead counsel, the Court will hold a hearing on 10/12/2022 at 02:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/13/2022. (kxm)
September 12, 2022 Filing 35 APPLICATION for Admission of Amy E. Keller Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12060889).by Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner. (Caplan, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 12, 2022 Filing 34 APPLICATION for Admission of Brian Murray Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12058364).by Mark Biddle. (Gibson, MaryBeth) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 12, 2022 Filing 32 Return of Service Executed by Mark Biddle. Equifax, Inc. served on 9/1/2022, answer due 9/22/2022. (Gibson, MaryBeth)
September 12, 2022 Filing 31 Return of Service Executed by Mark Biddle. Equifax Information Services, LLC served on 9/1/2022, answer due 9/22/2022. (Gibson, MaryBeth)
September 9, 2022 Filing 33 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel Girard Sharp LLP with Brief In Support by Vincent Leahy. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff Leahy's Motion in Support of the Appointment of Interim Lead Counsel, #2 Exhibit Attachment to Memorandum - Herman Jones Firm Bio)(kxm)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Leahy, v. Equifax, Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-3503-LMM, Biddle, v. Equifax, Inc. et al, 1:22-cv-3519-LMM, and Gordon, et al, v. Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3553-LMM, shall be consolidated under In Re: Equifax, Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is DIRECTED to CONSOLIDATE Case Nos. 1:22-cv-3503-LMM, 1:22-cv-3519-LMM, and 1:22-cv-3553-LMM with Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to transfer Plaintiff Vincent Leahys pending Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel, Dkt. #4 , 1:22-cv-3503-LMM, into 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to CLOSE Case Nos. 1:22-cv-3503-LMM, 1:22-cv-3519- LMM, and 1:22-cv-3553-LMM. All future filings shall be filed in Case No. 1:22- cv-3072-LMM. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/9/2022. (kxm)
September 7, 2022 Filing 29 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel with Brief In Support by Sean Gordon, Brandon Meisner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Gordon Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Berger Resume, #3 Exhibit C - Keller Resume, #4 Exhibit D - Caplan Resume)(Caplan, Michael)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Thompson, et al, v. Equifax, Inc., Case No. 1:22- cv-3469-LMM, shall be consolidated under In Re: Equifax, Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is DIRECTED to CONSOLIDATE Case No. 1:22-cv-3469-LMM with 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to CLOSE Case No. 1:22- cv-3469-LMM. All future filings shall be filed in Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/7/2022. (kxm)
September 7, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #23 APPLICATION for Admission of Zoe Aaron Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12038957). Attorney Zoe Aaron added appearing on behalf of Benjamin Baker (cdg)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #23 Application for Admission of Zoe Aaron Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/7/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER: To the extent that Plaintiffs in Case No. 1:22-cv-3553-LMM object to consolidation, they are DIRECTED to file any objections by September 8, 2022. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/2/2022. (jra)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: It appears that Leahy v. Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3503-LMM, and Biddle v. Equifax, Inc. et al, 1:22-cv-3519-LMM, are properly consolidated with In Re: Equifax Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, 1:22-cv-3072-LMM, under the Courts prior consolidation order. (Doc. 18 in Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM). The Court intends to order that Case Nos. 1:22-cv-3503-LMM and 1:22-cv-3519-LMM be consolidated if no objections are filed. Accordingly, to the extent that Plaintiffs in Case No. 1:22-cv-3503-LMM and Case No. 1:22-cv-3519-LMM object to consolidation, they are DIRECTED to file any objections by 9/7/2022. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/1/2022. (kxm)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL LITIGATION Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/1/2022. (bnp)
September 1, 2022 Filing 23 APPLICATION for Admission of Zoe Aaron Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12038957).by Benjamin Baker, Tyler Baker, Nydia Jenkins, Derrick Rogers, Anthony Schwartz, Shelly Delinda Steele. (Gibson, MaryBeth) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER: In the interests of judicial economy and to avoid unnecessary delay, it is HEREBY ORDERED that the undersigned United States District Judge will preside over In Re: Equifax Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, Consolidated Action No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM, without a Magistrate Judge referral. The referral to United States Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly is therefore WITHDRAWN. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate Magistrate Judge Bly from this Consolidated Action and from any action subsequently filed in, transferred to, or removed to this Court that arises out of the same or similar operative facts as the Consolidated Action. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 8/31/2022. (kxm)
August 31, 2022 Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly terminated. (kxm)
August 31, 2022 Filing 22 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel with Brief In Support by Derrick Rogers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, Girard Sharp Firm Resume, #2 Exhibit B, Skaar & Feagle Firm Resume, #3 Exhibit C, Proposed Time and Expense Protocol, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Holcombe, Justin)
August 30, 2022 Filing 21 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel with Brief In Support by Benjamin Baker, Tyler Baker, Nydia Jenkins, Anthony Schwartz, Shelly Delinda Steele. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum in Support of Motion to Appoint Interim Class Counsel, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Appoint Interim Class Counsel)(Gibson, MaryBeth)
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: It appears that Thompson, et al. v. Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3469-LMM-CCB, is properly consolidated with In Re: Equifax Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, 1:22-cv-3072-LMM-CCB, under the Courts prior consolidation order. (Doc. 18 in Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM-CCB). The Court intends to order that Case No. 1:22-cv-3469-LMM-CCB be consolidated if no objections are filed. Accordingly, to the extent that Plaintiffs in Case No. 1:22-cv-3469-LMM-CCB object to consolidation, they are DIRECTED to file any objections by 9/6/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 8/29/2022. (kxm)
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: In light of the fact that the above-captioned cases have been consolidated and all future filings will be filed under Case No. 1:22-cv-3072- LMM-CCB, the Court hereby DIRECTS the Clerk to CLOSE the following cases: Steele v. Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3105-LMM-CCB; Baker v. Equifax Inc., 1:22-cv-3117-LMM- CCB; Baker v.Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3118-LMM-CCB; Rogers v. Equifax Inc., 1:22- cv-3173-LMM-CCB; and Schwartz v. Equifax, Inc., 1:22-cv-3260-LMM-CCB. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 8/29/2022. (kxm)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting (17) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03072-LMM-CCB; granting (12) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03105-LMM-CCB; granting (12) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03117-LMM-CCB; granting (10) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03118-LMM-CCB; granting (10) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03173-LMM-CCB; granting (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:22-cv-03260-LMM-CCB. Going forward, the Consolidated Action is captioned: In Re: Equifax Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM-CCB. All papers filed in the Consolidated Action shall be filed under Case No. 1:22-cv-3072-LMM-CCB. Defendants response deadlines with respect to complaints filed in individual cases are STAYED. The Court ORDERS counsel for Plaintiffs to file a motion seeking appointment as interim class counsel within 7 days of the date of this order. The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a consolidated complaint within30 days of the Courts ruling on Plaintiffs Motion to Appoint Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel and Liaison Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 8/24/2022. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-03072-LMM-CCB et al.(kxm)
August 24, 2022 Filing 17 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gibson, MaryBeth)
August 19, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Douglas Griest on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (Griest, Robert)
August 19, 2022 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by John Christopher Toro on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (Toro, John)
August 19, 2022 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Andrew McEntyre on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. (McEntyre, Zachary)
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #9 Application for Admission of Jean Sutton Martin Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 8/19/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
August 19, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #9 APPLICATION for Admission of Jean Sutton Martin Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11996518). Attorney Jean S. Martin added appearing on behalf of Nydia Jenkins (cdg)
August 18, 2022 Filing 13 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Hope V. Whalen. Clerk to follow-up by 8/29/2022. (cdg)
August 15, 2022 Filing 12 Return of Service Executed by Nydia Jenkins. Equifax, Inc. served on 8/4/2022, answer due 8/25/2022. (Yanchunis, John)
August 15, 2022 Filing 11 Return of Service Executed by Nydia Jenkins. Equifax, Inc. served on 8/9/2022, answer due 8/30/2022. (Yanchunis, John)
August 15, 2022 Filing 10 Return of Service Executed by Nydia Jenkins. Equifax Information Services, LLC served on 8/9/2022, answer due 8/30/2022. (Yanchunis, John)
August 15, 2022 Filing 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Jean Sutton Martin Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11996518). with Brief In Support by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bosseler, Gregory) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 12, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #8 APPLICATION for Admission of Patrick A. Barthle Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11985339).. Attorney Patrick A. Barthle added appearing on behalf of Nydia Jenkins (kkh)
August 12, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #7 APPLICATION for Admission of John A. Yanchunis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11985037).. Attorney John A. Yanchunis added appearing on behalf of Nydia Jenkins (kkh)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #7 Application for Admission of John A. Yanchunis Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 8/12/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER granting #8 Application for Admission of Patrick A. Barthle Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 8/12/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bnp)
August 9, 2022 Filing 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Patrick A. Barthle Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11985339). with Brief In Support by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bosseler, Gregory) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 9, 2022 Filing 7 APPLICATION for Admission of John A. Yanchunis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11985037). with Brief In Support by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bosseler, Gregory) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 8, 2022 Filing 6 Electronic Summons Issued as to Equifax Information Services, LLC. (tas)
August 7, 2022 Filing 5 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Equifax Information Services, LLC, Equifax, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(tas) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
August 7, 2022 Filing 4 PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Nydia Jenkins (Bosseler, Gregory)
August 7, 2022 Filing 3 REDOCKETED AT DKT. #5 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Equifax Information Services, LLCwith Jury Demand filed by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Bosseler, Gregory) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. Modified on 8/10/2022 (tas).
August 4, 2022 Filing 2 Electronic Summons Issued as to Equifax, Inc. (kxm)
August 3, 2022 Filing 1 CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11973009) filed by Nydia Jenkins. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(kxm) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.

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Plaintiff: Nydia Jenkins
Represented By: Gregory John Bosseler
Represented By: Jean S. Martin
Represented By: John A. Yanchunis
Represented By: Patrick A. Barthle
Represented By: Hope V. Whalen
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
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Plaintiff: Luis Ney Contreras, Jr.
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Plaintiff: Maurice Moore
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Plaintiff: Jason Veneigh
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Plaintiff: Sarah Hunter
Represented By: Jeffrey B. Kosbie
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Plaintiff: Nathan Raymond
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Defendant: Equifax, Inc.
Represented By: John Christopher Toro
Represented By: Robert Douglas Griest
Represented By: Zachary Andrew McEntyre
Represented By: Edward Benoit
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Mandi Elizabeth Goodman
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Defendant: Equifax Information Services, LLC
Represented By: John Christopher Toro
Represented By: Robert Douglas Griest
Represented By: Zachary Andrew McEntyre
Represented By: Edward Benoit
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Mandi Elizabeth Goodman
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Consolidated plaintiff: Shelly Delinda Steele
Represented By: Alison D Hawthorne
Represented By: H. Clay Barnett, III
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: Paul W. Evans
Represented By: Rachel Boyd Minder
Represented By: W. Daniel Miles, III
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Consolidated plaintiff: Benjamin Baker
Represented By: Gary M. Klinger
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: N. Nickolas Jackson
Represented By: Nick Suciu, III
Represented By: Zoe Aaron
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Consolidated plaintiff: Tyler Baker
Represented By: Edward Adam Webb
Represented By: G. Franklin Lemond, Jr.
Represented By: Joseph G. Sauder
Represented By: Mark B. DeSanto
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
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Consolidated plaintiff: Derrick Rogers
Represented By: Adam E. Polk
Represented By: Chelsea Feagle
Represented By: Cliff R. Dorson
Represented By: Dena C. Sharp
Represented By: James Marvin Feagle
Represented By: Jordan Elias
Represented By: Justin Tharpe Holcombe
Represented By: Kris Kelly Skaar
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: Simon S. Grille
Represented By: Mikaela M. Bock
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
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Consolidated plaintiff: Anthony Schwartz
Represented By: Joel D. Smith
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: N. Nickolas Jackson
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Consolidated plaintiff: Sean Gordon
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: David Berger
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
Represented By: Ashley Christina Brown
Represented By: Eric H. Gibbs
Represented By: Justin Hawal
Represented By: Katherine Wheeler Gamsey
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
Represented By: Rosemary M. Rivas
Represented By: Sharon Denise Cruz
Represented By: Timothy Brandon Waddell
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Consolidated plaintiff: Brandon Meisner
Represented By: Amy E. Keller
Represented By: David Berger
Represented By: Michael A. Caplan
Represented By: Ashley Christina Brown
Represented By: Eric H. Gibbs
Represented By: Justin Hawal
Represented By: Katherine Wheeler Gamsey
Represented By: Rosemary M. Rivas
Represented By: Sharon Denise Cruz
Represented By: Timothy Brandon Waddell
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Consolidated plaintiff: John Thompson
Represented By: Alison D Hawthorne
Represented By: Brian E. Johnson
Represented By: H. Clay Barnett, III
Represented By: Paul W. Evans
Represented By: Rachel Boyd Minder
Represented By: Victoria S. Nugent
Represented By: W. Daniel Miles, III
Represented By: Michael Mapp
Represented By: Victoria S Nugent
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Consolidated plaintiff: Megan Govea Thompson
Represented By: Alison D Hawthorne
Represented By: Brian E. Johnson
Represented By: H. Clay Barnett, III
Represented By: Paul W. Evans
Represented By: Rachel Boyd Minder
Represented By: Victoria S. Nugent
Represented By: W. Daniel Miles, III
Represented By: Michael Mapp
Represented By: Victoria S Nugent
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Consolidated plaintiff: Vincent Leahy
Represented By: Candace Noelle Smith
Represented By: Courtney E. Maccarone
Represented By: Edward Y. Kroub
Represented By: John C. Herman
Represented By: Mark S. Reich
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Consolidated plaintiff: Mark Biddle
Represented By: Brian P. Murray
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
Represented By: N. Nickolas Jackson
Represented By: Paul C. Whalen
Represented By: Linda Pham Lam
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Consolidated plaintiff: Amanda Stovall
Represented By: George Haines
Represented By: Michael Kind
Represented By: MaryBeth Vassil Gibson
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