Ratliff et al v. Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Department of Juvenile Justice et al
Plaintiff: Michelle Ratliff and Betty Tucker
Defendant: Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Department of Juvenile Justice, R. David Kazee and Tera Beth Sweetland
Case Number: 2:2023cv00160
Filed: November 20, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: David L Bunning
Referring Judge: Candace J Smith
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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January 11, 2024 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L. Bunning for review: #6 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (TDB)
January 10, 2024 Filing 6 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Baylous, Edward)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER FOR MEETING AND REPORT: 1) Within 21 days parties shall meet to discuss nature of claims/defenses, possibilities for a prompt settlement and develop a proposed discovery plan. 2) Within 10 days after meeting, parties shall file a joint status report containing: a) discovery plan; b) time necessary to file pretrial motions; c) whether matter is suitable for ADR; d) estimate of length of trial; e) whether parties will consent to jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings. Consent forms attached. 3) If joint report is not possible, parties shall file individual reports. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 1/2/2024. (Attachments: #1 MJ Consent Form)(TJG)cc: COR
November 28, 2023 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L Bunning for review: #4 Answer to Complaint. (TJG)
November 27, 2023 Filing 4 ANSWER to Complaint by R. David Kazee(individually), R. David Kazee(in his official capacity), Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Department of Juvenile Justice, Tera Beth Sweetland(in her official capacity), Tera Beth Sweetland(individually).(Baylous, Edward)
November 21, 2023 Conflict Check run. (TJG)
November 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING REFERRAL ORDER: 1) Case referred to assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge to supervise discovery and pretrial proceedings; 2) Magistrate Judge is authorized to conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold such hearings as may be required, and to rule on nondispositive motions, except motions in limine. Dispositive motions and motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk of this court to the undersigned. The final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless parties agree to a trial by a Magistrate Judge; 3) Discovery disputes shall be resolved in the following manner: (1) Parties to meet/confer in an attempt to resolve disputes; (2) If parties unable to resolve such disputes formally, they shall attempt to resolve their disagreements by telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge; (3) If parties unable to resolve their disputes after conference with the Magistrate Judge, they may file appropriate written motions with the Court, which shall include the certification required. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 1/13/2011.(TJG)cc: COR
November 20, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Campbell Circuit Court, case number 23-CI-00983. ( Filing fee $402; receipt number AKYEDC-5702065), filed by Tera Beth Sweetland, R. David Kazee, Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Department of Juvenile Justice. (Attachments: #1 State Court Complaint, #2 State Court Record, #3 Notice of Removal filed in State Court)(TJG)

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Plaintiff: Michelle Ratliff
Represented By: Anthony J. Bucher
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Plaintiff: Betty Tucker
Represented By: Anthony J. Bucher
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Defendant: Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Department of Juvenile Justice
Represented By: Peter F. Ervin
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Defendant: R. David Kazee
Represented By: Edward A. Baylous, II
Represented By: Peter F. Ervin
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Defendant: Tera Beth Sweetland
Represented By: Edward A. Baylous, II
Represented By: Peter F. Ervin
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