Bolling v. Gary Common Council et al
| Barbara Bolling |
| Gary Common Council, Michelle Fajman and Lake County Board of Elections and Registration |
| 2:2023cv00032 |
| January 25, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana |
| John E Martin |
| Philip P Simon |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1343 Violation of Civil Rights |
| None |
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Filing 34
ORDER: The motion for extension of time #33 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's reply brief is due on or before 04/19/2023. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 03/24/2023. (jdb)
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| Filing 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #32 Response to Motion by Plaintiff Barbara Bolling. (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 32 RESPONSE to Motion re #29 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Gary Common Council. (Williams, Rinzer) |
| Filing 31 Pursuant to * #30 Bill of Costs filed by Barbara Bolling *, costs in the amount of $ *402* will be taxed by the Clerk on *03/24/23*. (ksp) |
| Filing 30 BILL OF COSTS by Barbara Bolling. (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 29 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Brief in Support of Motion for Attorney Fees, #2 Exhibit A - Affidavit of William Groth, #3 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Tracy Coleman, #4 Exhibit C - Settlement Agreement)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 28 CLERK'S ENTRY OF JUDGMENT. (shk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/22/2023: #1 Corrected Clerks Judgment) (shk). |
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Filing 27
ORDER : The Court hereby GRANTS the motion to approve of the consent judgment #25 and ADOPTS the parties' stipulations, approves of the settlement agreement, and adopts the following findings and conclusions as written and provided by the parties as outlined in this Order. The parties have reached this agreement, Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction #2 is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 2/22/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (shk)
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Filing 26
ORDER: The Notice of Voluntary Dismissal #24 meets the requirements of Fed. R.Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), it is GRANTED and all claims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE against Defendants, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration and Michelle Fajman. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 2/22/2023. (shk)
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| Filing 25 MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment - Agreed Order by Plaintiff Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Proposed Order, #2 Supplement Redistricting Plan, #3 Supplement Map)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss Michelle Fajman and Lake County Board of Elections and Registration by Plaintiff Barbara Bolling. (Coleman, Tracy) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint, Michelle Fajman answer due 3/16/2023; Lake County Board of Elections and Registration answer due 3/16/2023. Approved by Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 2/16/2023. No pdf attached.(cp)
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| Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendants Michelle Fajman, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. (Tolbert, Michael) |
| Filing 21 Scheduled for HEARING (settled) held on 2/14/2023 before Judge Philip P Simon. Plf Barbara Bolling is present in person and by counsel William R. Groth and Tracy A. Coleman. Dft Gary Common Council is present by Atty Rinzer Williams, III. Atty Michael E. Tolbert is present on behalf of Lake County Board of Elections and Registration with LeeAnn Angerman, Asst Director of Lake County Board of Elections also in attendance. The plf advises the court that the parties have reached an agreement on this matter. Counsel shall prepare a form of order (within seven days) for the court's signature. Attorney Michael Tolbert orally moves for a dismissal of dft Lake County Board of Elections and Registration and Michelle Fajman. The Lake County Board of Election and Registration/Michelle Fajman shall have an additional 30 days to file their answer. (Court Reporter Stacy Drohosky.) (nac) |
| Filing 20 REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Reply to LCBER and Fajman's Response to Preliminary Injunction filed by Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Stipulations, #2 Exhibit B - Redistricting Plan, #3 Exhibit C -Proposed Map, #4 Supplement Proposed Order)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 19 REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and reply to Gary Common Council's Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Stipulations, #2 Exhibit B - Redistricting Plan, #3 Exhibit C - Map, #4 Supplement Proposed Order)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Gary Common Council. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Williams, Rinzer) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE to Motion re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michelle Fajman, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Tolbert, Michael) |
| Set Hearing: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/14/2023 10:30 AM in US District Court - Hammond before Judge Philip P Simon per [DE 16]. (jdb) |
| Filing 16 STATUS CONFERENCE regarding Preliminary Injunction held on 2/1/2023 before Judge Philip P Simon. Present: Attys William R. Groth and Tracy A. Coleman for plf. Attys Michael E. Tolbert for dft Fajman and Lake County Board of Elections and Registration and Atty Rinzer Williams, III for dft Gary Common Council of the City of Gary. Discussion on case. Court sets deadlines: Defense response due within 10 days with the Plaintiff's Reply due within 3 days thereafter. Parties select hearing date for Preliminary Injunction. Preliminary Injunction Hearing now scheduled for 2/14/2023 at 10:30 a.m. (Court Reporter Stacy Drohosky.) (nac) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Rinzer Williams, III on behalf of Gary Common Council (Williams, Rinzer) |
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Filing 14
ORDER: Each party and each attorney in this case shall take reasonable steps to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) that is relevant to any claim or defense in this case, whether or not the information is admissible at trial. This requirement relates back to the point in time when the party or attorney reasonably anticipated litigation about these matters. Text entry order. By Magistrate Judge John E Martin on 1/30/2023. (smb)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Candace C Williams on behalf of Michelle Fajman, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration (Williams, Candace) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Shelice R Tolbert on behalf of Michelle Fajman, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration (Tolbert, Shelice) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael E Tolbert on behalf of Michelle Fajman, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration (Tolbert, Michael) |
| Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Barbara Bolling on Michelle Fajman, Director LCBER - January 26, 2023 (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Barbara Bolling on Lake County Board of Elections and Registration - January 26, 2023 (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Barbara Bolling on Gary Common Council - January 26, 2023 (Coleman, Tracy) |
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Filing 7
ORDER: The Court hereby SETS an in person initial hearing for 1:00 p.m.Central/Hammond time on Wednesday 02/01/2023. This is not a hearing on the merits of the requested preliminary injunction. Rather, the parties should be prepared to discuss the situation at hand, set a briefing schedule, and pick a date for a formal hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction. Plaintiff is ORDERED to ensure that all Defendants have been served with the complaint in this case and serve notice to all Defendants of this hearing to secure their attendance. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 01/25/23. (sej)
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| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by William R Groth on behalf of Barbara Bolling (Groth, William) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Michelle Fajman, Gary Common Council, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (nhc) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Tracy A Coleman on behalf of Barbara Bolling (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 3 BRIEF in Support of #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Barbara Bolling, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Barbara Bolling, #3 Affidavit Kelsey Kauffman, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit Map A, #6 Exhibit Map B)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Barbara Bolling. (Coleman, Tracy) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Gary Common Council, et. al. filed by Barbara Bolling against Gary Common Council et al ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AINNDC-5140874.), filed by Barbara Bolling. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Map A, #2 Exhibit Map B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Proposed Summons LCBER, #5 Proposed Summons FAJMAN, #6 Proposed Summons Gary Common Council)(Coleman, Tracy) |
| **NEW CASE** **MOTION PENDING** Judge Philip P Simon and Magistrate Judge John E Martin added. (nhc) |
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