Simmons v. Beshear et al
Plaintiff: Dana Simmons
Defendant: Andrew Beshear, Gerina Weathers, Ray Perry, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet and Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet
Case Number: 3:2021cv00052
Filed: October 22, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: William O Bertelsman
Referring Judge: P SO
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 REPLY to #23 filed by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers. (Stone, Elizabeth)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge William O. Bertelsman for review: re #23 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers (JJ)
December 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE to Motion re #23 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint for failure to state a claim filed by Dana Simmons. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit O - Executive Order 2020-323, #2 Exhibit P -9/4/2021 Proclamation, #3 Proposed Order) NOTE: Exhibits O and P were the only exhibits presented for filing with this pleading.(CBD)
November 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 INITIAL DISCLOSURES pursuant to FRCP 26 by Dana Simmons, pro se.(JJ)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 DISCLOSURES by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers.(Stone, Elizabeth)
November 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers Motions referred to P SO. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A - Intent to Dismiss Letter, #3 Exhibit B - Schweder v. Beshear, #4 Exhibit C - Benner v. Wolf, #5 Exhibit D - Case v. Ivey, #6 Exhibit E - Bojicic v. DeWine, #7 Exhibit F - Zinman v. Nova Se. Univ., #8 Exhibit G - CDC Data Tracker - Franklin Cnty., #9 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Stone, Elizabeth)
November 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Stone, Elizabeth)
November 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint by Dana Simmons, pro se. (Attachments: #1 Tendered Amended Complaint)(JJ)
November 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 REPLY to Defendant's #9 Response to Plaintiff's #4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dana Simmons, pro se. (JJ)
November 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Preliminary Conference for dates of October 29, 2021 before Judge William O. Bertelsman, re #13 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter: Lisa Reed Wiesman, Telephone number 859-291-4410. Transcript ordered by: Jennifer M. Wolsing, Esq. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must follow the Court's policy regarding the Redaction Responsibility of Counsel and Parties. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov. #Read this policy carefully. Sample forms, i.e., a Notice of Intent to Redact, may be found on the court website by clicking on #Local Forms. If there are no redactions requested, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available via PACER 90 days from today's date. The Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Redaction Request due 12/6/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/16/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/11/2022.
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers for proceedings held on October 29, 2021 before Judge Hon. W. Bertelsman, (Wolsing, Jennifer)
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Clerk's Note: #17 , #18 Transcript Request forwarded to Court Reporter. (CBD) Modified text on 11/5/2021 (CBD).
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Dana Simmons, pro se, for proceedings held on 10/29/2021 before Judge Judge Bertelsman. (CBD) Filed re ruling #16 on #15
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Simmons's present motion does not provide the Court with sufficient information or grounds to grant the relief requested under Section753(f), as she has not indicated the issues she intends to raise on appeal or the grounds upon which she intends to rely in support of them.The Court will therefore deny her motion without prejudice at this time. Accordingly, it is ORDERED as follows: 1. Simmons's motion to waive transcript fees [R. #15 ] is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 11/4/2021. (JJ)cc: COR, Dana Simmons via US Mail Modified text on 11/4/2021 (JJ).
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF MANDATORY ECF DIRECTED TO Gordon A. Rowe, Jr.: an Order was mailed to a non-registered attorney, which is in violation of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The referenced document is: #16 Order on Motion for Order. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are required to electronically file and receive electronic service from the court's automated Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system. If you are not a registered Filing User for the Court's ECF system, please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information and/or training. For additional assistance contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. Failure to comply may result in this matter being submitted to the Chief Judge. cc: COR, Gordon A. Rowe, Jr. by US Mail (JJ)
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO UPDATE ADDRESS to Jennifer Wolsing: It appears the address listed on your filing #9 Response is different than the address registered with our Court. Pursuant to the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures governing ECF, a request to update your address must be processed through your PACER account. Please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information or contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR (CBD)
November 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Waiver of Transcript Fees by Dana Simmons, pro se. Motions referred to P SO. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Transcript Request)(JJ) Modified on 11/3/2021 (JJ).
November 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 USCA Case Number 21-6034 Case Manager Maria Welker for #13 Notice of Appeal filed by Dana Simmons. (CBD) Modified text on 11/9/2021 (JJ).
November 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #12 MINUTE ENTRY ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE by Dana Simmons, pro se. cc: COR, 6CCA, Dana Simmons w/short record (JJ)
November 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Order setting future hearings in the Frankfort division courthouse by Dana Simmons, pro se. Motions referred to PSO. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(CBD)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER for PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE held on 10/29/2021 re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction before Judge William O. Bertelsman: (1) Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction (Doc. #4 ) be, and is hereby, DENIED; and (2) Parties shall confer NLT 11/12/2021 to consider the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case, and to develop a proposed discovery plan. Such proposed discovery plan shall be filed NLT 11/19/2021. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 11/2/2021. (Court Reporter Lisa Wiesman.) (JJ)cc: COR and Dana Simmons by US Mail Modified date on 11/2/2021 (JJ). Modified text on 11/5/2021 (JJ).
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear. (Payne, Taylor)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Attorney Update. ***Attorneys Taylor Payne, Gordon A. Rowe, Jr, Jennifer M. Wolsing added as COR. (CBD)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Dana Simmons MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dana Simmons filed by Andrew Beshear, Andrew Beshear, Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, Ray Perry, Ray Perry, Gerina Weathers, Gerina Weathers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Bailey Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - CHFS Daily Report, #3 Exhibit C - CHFS Daily Report, #4 Exhibit D - CDC Cnty Data Tracker, #5 Exhibit E - CHFS Daily Report, #6 Exhibit F - Face Covering Policy, #7 Exhibit G - Perry Affidavit, #8 Exhibit H - Oct. 22 Suspension, #9 Exhibit I - Oct. 4 Emails, #10 Exhibit J- Oct 11-12 Emails, #11 Exhibit K - Frantz v. Beshear, #12 Exhibit L - KB v. Calloway Cnty., #13 Exhibit M - Seeberger v. Goodman, #14 Exhibit N - Fant v. Ky State Pen, #15 Exhibit O - Beckerich v. St. Elizabeth, #16 Exhibit P - Klaassen v. Trustees, #17 Exhibit Q - Bridges v. Houston Methodist, #18 Exhibit R - RK v. Lee, #19 Exhibit S - SB v. Lee)(Stone, Elizabeth)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: PRELIMIANRY CONFERENCE set for 10/29/2021 at 1:30 PM in COVINGTON before Judge William O. Bertelsman. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 10/27/2021.(JJ)cc: COR,Cov and Dana Simmons by US Mail
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Motion #3 for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and payment of the filing and administrative fees is WAIVED. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 10/26/2021. (CBD)cc: COR and Dana Simmons by US Mail. Modified cc on 10/27/2021 (CBD).
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Dana Simmons MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dana Simmons (JJ)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO PSO for review: re #3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Dana Simmons (JJ)
October 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 STANDING ORDER re: Disclosure of Contact Information: 1. pro se litigants must provide current telephone number, residential address, & if different, mailing address. 2. pro se litigants must provide written notice of change of residential address, & if different, mailing address. 3. Clerk file copy of Order in all non-prisoner pro se actions. Failure to provide required information or change of address may result in appropriate sanctions. (JJ)cc: Dana Simmons by US Mail Modified date on 10/25/2021 (JJ).
October 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE to Pro Se Filer: Information relating to pro se filings and F.R.Civ.P. 5.2 requiring personal identifiers be partially redacted from documents filed with the court. #Click here for more information on the rules. It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to comply with the rules requiring redaction of personal data identifiers.cc: pro se filer via U.S. Mail (Attachments: #1 Sample Caption)(JJ)
October 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Conflict Check run. (JJ)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dana Simmons, pro se. Motions referred to P SO. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order)(JJ)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Dana Simmons, pro se. Motions referred to P SO. (JJ)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT, filed by Dana Simmons, pro se. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A - Executive Order 3/6/20, #3 Exhibit B - Order 5/11/20, #4 Exhibit C - Boone Co. Judgment, #5 Exhibit D - Executive Order 6/11/21, #6 Exhibit E - Email to all Executive Branch employees, #7 Exhibit F - Executive Order 8/10/21, #8 Exhibit G - 2:21-cv-96-WOB TRO, #9 Exhibit H - Email Correspondence, #10 Exhibit I - Email re Appeal, #11 Exhibit J - Email re Request to Leave, #12 Exhibit K - Written Reprimand, #13 Exhibit L - Suspension, #14 Summons Andrew Beshear, #15 Summons Gerina Weathers, #16 Summons Ray Perry, #17 Summons Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, #18 Summons Kentucky Personnel Cabinet)(JJ)

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Defendant: Andrew Beshear
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