Fernandez et al v. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services et al
Plaintiff: B. Jacob, S Joseph, M Amelia, W Alan, J Jackson, P Carter, S Mikaela, S Justine, R Katrina, Ramona Fernandez, Charles Cusimano, Hector Linares, Steven Scheckman, Bert Babington and Claris Smith
Defendant: Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, David N Matlock and Jeffrey Landry
Case Number: 3:2024cv00289
Filed: April 10, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Brian A Jackson
Referring Judge: Scott D Johnson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #29 Motion for Allison McLaughlin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/29/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access #www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
May 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants now have until June 26, 2024, to file responsive pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/29/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
May 29, 2024 Filing 29 MOTION for Allison McLaughlin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2757508) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Order, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Affidavit, #4 Oath)(Gismondi, Kelly)
May 29, 2024 Filing 28 Exhibit(s) to #22 MOTION for William C. Pentecost to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2755320) by Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, David N Matlock. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Ex. B Declaration of William C. Pentecost in Support of Motion for Admission to Practice Pro Hac Vice)(Hicks, Michael)
May 29, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #29 MOTION for Allison McLaughlin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2757508). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
May 28, 2024 Filing 27 Certificate of Interested Persons by Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, David N Matlock identifying Affiliate/Interested Person State of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Risk Management for David N Matlock, Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.. (Hicks, Michael)
May 24, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with LR 7.1 as to #25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Failure to file a Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall file a Certificate of Interested Persons and the interested persons shall be added to CM/ECF by the filer using the event Certificate of Interested Persons. OR Failure to add all listed interested persons to CM/ECF upon filing of Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall add all interested persons listed on the certificate using the event Add Interested Person located under Notices in the CM/ECF system. (ELW)
May 24, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint, Under Local Rule 7(a). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
May 23, 2024 Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint, Under Local Rule 7(a) by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Hicks, Michael)
May 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #22 Motion for William C. Pentecost to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/23/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access #www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
May 23, 2024 Filing 23 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to #22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (ELW)
May 23, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #22 MOTION for William C. Pentecost to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2755320). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
May 22, 2024 Filing 22 MOTION for William C. Pentecost to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2755320) by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Hicks, Michael)
May 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants now have until June 5, 2024, to file responsive pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/16/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
May 16, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #20 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint, . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
May 15, 2024 Filing 20 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint, by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Attachment Order)(Hicks, Michael)
May 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #16 , #17 , #18 Motions for Marcia R. Lowry, David Baloche, and Julie Tebor to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/3/2024. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access #www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
May 3, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #18 MOTION for Julie Tebor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747578), #17 MOTION for David Baloche to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747569), #16 MOTION for Marcia R. Lowry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747564). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
May 2, 2024 Filing 18 MOTION for Julie Tebor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747578) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
May 2, 2024 Filing 17 MOTION for David Baloche to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747569) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
May 2, 2024 Filing 16 MOTION for Marcia R. Lowry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2747564) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
May 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER denying pursuant to Local Rule 83 #12 , #13 , and #14 Motions for to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/1/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
April 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 7/11/2024 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Status Report due by 6/27/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/30/2024. (KAH)
April 26, 2024 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #11 MOTION for David Baloche to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745114), #13 MOTION for Marcia R. Lowry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745130), #12 MOTION for Julia Tebor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745127). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)
April 25, 2024 Filing 13 MOTION for Marcia R. Lowry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745130) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
April 25, 2024 Filing 12 MOTION for Julia Tebor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745127) by Bert Babington, Charles Cusimano, Ramona Fernandez, Hector Linares, Steven Scheckman, Claris Smith (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
April 25, 2024 Filing 11 MOTION for David Baloche to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2745114) by Charles Cusimano, Ramona Fernandez, Hector Linares, Steven Scheckman, Claris Smith (Attachments: #1 Order)(Gismondi, Kelly)
April 25, 2024 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bert Babington, Charles Cusimano, Steven Scheckman, Ramona Fernandez, Claris Smith, Hector Linares. Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services served on 4/24/2024, answer due 5/15/2024. (Richmond, Windsor)
April 25, 2024 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bert Babington, Charles Cusimano, Steven Scheckman, Ramona Fernandez, Claris Smith, Hector Linares. Jeffrey Landry served on 4/24/2024, answer due 5/15/2024. (Richmond, Windsor)
April 25, 2024 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bert Babington, Charles Cusimano, Steven Scheckman, Ramona Fernandez, Claris Smith, Hector Linares. David N Matlock served on 4/24/2024, answer due 5/15/2024. (Richmond, Windsor)
April 17, 2024 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, David N Matlock. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (ELW)
April 16, 2024 Filing 6 Summons Submitted as to Jeffrey Landry, Governor of Louisiana (Richmond, Windsor) (Main Document 6 replaced on 4/17/2024) (ELW). Modified on 4/17/2024 to flatten document (ELW).
April 16, 2024 Filing 5 Summons Submitted as to Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (Richmond, Windsor) (Main Document 5 replaced on 4/17/2024) (ELW). Modified on 4/17/2024 to flatten document (ELW).
April 16, 2024 Filing 4 Summons Submitted as to David N. Matlock (Richmond, Windsor) (Main Document 4 replaced on 4/17/2024) (ELW). Modified on 4/17/2024 to flatten document (ELW).
April 11, 2024 Filing 3 Certificate of Interested Persons by W Alan, M Amelia, P Carter, J Jackson, B. Jacob, S Joseph, S Justine, R Katrina. (Gismondi, Kelly) (Main Document 3 replaced on 4/12/2024 to flatten document) (JEG).
April 11, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with LR 7.1 as to #1 Complaint. Failure to file a Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall file a Certificate of Interested Persons and the interested persons shall be added to CM/ECF by the filer using the event Certificate of Interested Persons. OR Failure to add all listed interested persons to CM/ECF upon filing of Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall add all interested persons listed on the certificate using the event Add Interested Person located under Notices in the CM/ECF system. (ELW)
April 10, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, David N Matlock ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ALAMDC-2738232.), filed by P Carter, M Amelia, S Mikaela, R Katrina, S Joseph, S Justine, W Alan, B. Jacob, J Jackson. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet with Attachment)(Richmond, Windsor)

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Plaintiff: B. Jacob
Represented By: Windsor Victoria Richmond
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Plaintiff: S Joseph
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Plaintiff: M Amelia
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Plaintiff: P Carter
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Plaintiff: Ramona Fernandez
Represented By: Windsor Victoria Richmond
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
Represented By: Allison R. McLaughlin
Represented By: David Baloche
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Represented By: Kelly Ann Gismondi
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Plaintiff: Charles Cusimano
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Hector Linares
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Steven Scheckman
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Bert Babington
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Claris Smith
Represented By: Robert Leland Redfearn, Jr.
Represented By: Allison R. McLaughlin
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Defendant: Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Represented By: Riley Thomas Svikhart
Represented By: Michael Brent Hicks
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Defendant: David N Matlock
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Defendant: Jeffrey Landry
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