PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC. v. WILDLIFE IN NEED AND WILDLIFE IN DEED, INC. et al
Plaintiff: PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC.
Defendant: MELISA D. STARK, TIMOTHY L. STARK and WILDLIFE IN NEED AND WILDLIFE IN DEED, INC.
Counter Defendant: PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC.
Counter Claimant: MELISA D. STARK, TIMOTHY L. STARK and WILDLIFE IN NEED AND WILDLIFE IN DEED, INC.
Case Number: 4:2017cv00186
Filed: September 29, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Office: New Albany Office
Presiding Judge: Debra McVicker Lynch
Presiding Judge: Richard L. Young
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 16 U.S.C. ยง 1538 Endangered Species Act
Jury Demanded By: None

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August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 378 ENTRY ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT - For the reasons above, PETA's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Filing No. 315) is GRANTED. An order accompanying this Entry will spell out the details of the injunction. PETA's reque st for a hearing to consider the appointment of a special masteror guardian ad litem to identify a reputable sanctuary is DENIED. Within 30 days, PETA shall file a motion (with appropriate evidence) to appoint a special master and identify a reputabl e wildlife sanctuary. The WIN Defendants can respond accordingly. PETA's request for attorneys' fees and costs is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. PETA can file a motion for such expenses when there is a final judgment entered in this case, and th e court will consider it then. PETA's Motion to Strike (Filing No. 367) is DENIED as MOOT. Stark's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Filing No. 289) is DENIED. SEE ORDER. Copy sent to parties via US Mail. Signed by Judge Richard L. Young on 8/3/2020. (JRB)
July 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 239 ORDER granting 201 PETA's Motion to Clarify the Preliminary Injunction and Preservation Orders; granting in part 216 PETA's Motion for Emergency Preservation Order; denying 218 PETA's Motion for Sanctions; denying 219 P ETA's Motion for Contempt; denying 220 PETA's Motion for Order Regarding Ownership of Big Cats; denying 221 PETA's Motion for Order to Show Cause; and granting 235 PETA's Motion to Supplement the Record. Defendants and M r. Lowe are ORDERED to abide by the court's preliminary injunction and Preservation Order. Among other commands in those orders, Defendants and Mr. Lowe shall preserve the Big Cats in this litigation and shall not transfer, relocate, sell, or remove the Big Cats from WIN's facility absent court approval. PETA is ORDERED to send a copy of this order to Jeff Lowe via certified mail. Signed by Judge Richard L. Young on 7/25/2019. (TMD)
February 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER granting 46 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Richard L. Young on 2/12/2018. (TMD)
January 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER granting Plaintiff's 26 Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim. Signed by Judge Richard L. Young on 1/8/2018. (TMD)
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Counter defendant: PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC.
Represented By: Yeny C. Ciborowski
Represented By: Brian W. Lewis
Represented By: Paul T. Olszowka
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Plaintiff: PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC.
Represented By: Yeny C. Ciborowski
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Counter claimant: MELISA D. STARK
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