Kelly et al v. Kansas City Southern et al
Plaintiff: Glenda Kelly, Derrick Kelly, Julian Kelly and James Ray Kelly, Jr.
Defendant: Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C and Police Jury of Richland Parish
Case Number: 3:2023cv00013
Filed: January 4, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Terry A Doughty
Referring Judge: Kayla D McClusky
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Interstate Commerce Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 24, 2023 Filing 36 RESPONSE by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C re #35 Order, Regarding Court's Concerns Regarding Its Subject Matter Jurisdiction. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(aty,Childress, Dennis)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER: Within 14 days from the date of this order, the Railroad Defendants shall file a brief that addresses the Court's jurisdictional concerns. Within 14 days thereafter, Plaintiffs may file a response brief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 2/13/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting #21 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaitniffs' claims against Kansas City Southern are dismissed. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 2/10/2023. (crt,Crawford, A)
February 9, 2023 Filing 33 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT (Agreed) by Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railway Co, Meridian Speedway L L C, Glenda Kelly, Derrick Kelly, Julian Kelly, James Ray Kelly, Jr., Richland Parish Police Jury re #21 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. (aty,Currie, Gaye) Modified to add filers on 2/9/2023 (Thomas, T).
February 6, 2023 Filing 32 RESPONSE TO REMOVAL ORDER by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C . (Attachments: #1 State Court Record)(aty,Childress, Dennis)
February 6, 2023 Filing 31 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT to Stay Proceedings and Discovery by Kansas City Southern re #29 Motion to Stay. (aty,Currie, Gaye)
February 6, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE of Deficiency to Gaye Nell Currie on behalf of Kansas City Southern regarding #29 MOTION to Stay Proceedings and Discovery. Reason: Either no proposed order accompanied this motion or the proposed order was not on a separate page. Please see LR7.4.1 or LR58.1 for additional information. (crt,Thomas, T)
February 6, 2023 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #29 MOTION to Stay Proceedings and Discovery. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/3/2023. (crt,Thomas, T)
February 3, 2023 Filing 29 MOTION to Stay Proceedings and Discovery by Kansas City Southern. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/3/2023. (aty,Currie, Gaye) Modified to reflect deficient status on 2/6/2023 (Thomas, T). Modified to remove deficiency on 2/6/2023 (Thomas, T).
February 2, 2023 Filing 28 RULE 26(f) Report by Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C, Richland Parish Police Jury, Julian Kelly, James Ray Kelly Jr, Glenda Kelly, Derrick Kelly . (aty,Childress, Dennis) Modified to add filers on 2/3/2023 (Thomas, T).
February 2, 2023 Filing 27 ANSWER to Complaint by Police Jury of Richland Parish.(aty,Bergeron, Nicholas)
January 31, 2023 Filing 26 ELECTRONICALLY FILED IN ERROR - REQUEST for Production of Documents by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C.(aty,Ross, Charles) Modified on 1/31/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 31, 2023 Filing 25 ELECTRONICALLY FILED IN ERROR - INTERROGATORIES Propounded to Plaintiffs by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C.(aty,Ross, Charles) Modified on 1/31/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 31, 2023 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Charles Edwin Ross on behalf of Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C regarding #25 Interrogatories Propounded, #26 Request for Production of Documents. Action taken: Modified to indicate Electronically Filed in Error; Counsel is reminded of Local Rule 26.5, FRCP5(d), and Standing Order 1.15; local and federal rules do not allow routine filing of discovery, including disclosures and subpoenas under Rule 26. No further action on part of counsel is required. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Rachel Guajardo Webre, Nicholas Stephen Bergeron for Police Jury of Richland Parish. Attorney Michael E Kramer terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 1/27/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
January 26, 2023 Filing 23 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Attorney Rachel G. Webre and Nicholas S. Bergeron in place of Michael E. Kramer with consent by Police Jury of Richland Parish. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/26/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(Attorney Nicholas Stephen Bergeron added to party Police Jury of Richland Parish(pty:dft))(aty,Bergeron, Nicholas)
January 24, 2023 Filing 22 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction -Personal. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Responses due by 2/14/2023. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 24, 2023 Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction -Personal by Kansas City Southern. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Ross, Charles)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER for cases assigned to Judge Terry A Doughty sent to counsel of record. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 2/10/2023. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 1/20/2023. (crt,Crawford, A)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of D Jason Childress for Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 1/19/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Charles Edwin Ross for Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 1/19/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
January 18, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION for D. Jason Childress to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5428600) by Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/18/2023. (Attachments: #1 Letter of Good Standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Currie, Gaye) Modified docket text on 1/18/2023 (Miletello, A).
January 18, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for Charles E. Ross to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5428569) by Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/18/2023. (Attachments: #1 Letter of Good Standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Currie, Gaye) Modified docket text on 1/18/2023 (Miletello, A).
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 1/9/2023. (crt,Leday, A)
January 6, 2023 Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Meridian Speedway L L C identifying Corporate Parent Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, Other Affiliate Norfolk Southern Corp, Other Affiliate Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co for Meridian Speedway L L C. (aty,Currie, Gaye Nell) Modified on 1/6/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 6, 2023 Filing 13 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co identifying Corporate Parent Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd for Kansas City Southern Railroad Co. (aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 6, 2023 Filing 12 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kansas City Southern identifying Corporate Parent Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd for Kansas City Southern. (aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 5, 2023 Filing 11 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Meridian Speedway L L C.(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 5, 2023 Filing 10 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co.(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 5, 2023 Filing 9 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Kansas City Southern.(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 5, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Deficiency to Gaye Nell Currie on behalf of Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C regarding #6 Answer to Complaint, #5 Answer to Complaint, #7 Answer to Complaint. Reason: The document is not on letter-size paper as required by LR10.1. Please re-submit this document in proper form. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 5, 2023 Filing 7 DEFICIENT ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Meridian Speedway L L C.(Attorney Gaye Nell Currie added to party Meridian Speedway L L C(pty:dft))(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell) Modified to reflect deficiency on 1/5/2023 (Thomas, T). Modified on 1/6/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 5, 2023 Filing 6 DEFICIENT ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co.(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell) Modified to reflect deficiency on 1/5/2023 (Thomas, T). Modified on 1/6/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 5, 2023 Filing 5 DEFICIENT ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Kansas City Southern.(Attorney Gaye Nell Currie added to party Kansas City Southern(pty:dft))(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell) Modified to reflect deficiency on 1/5/2023 (Thomas, T). Modified on 1/6/2023 (Thomas, T).
January 5, 2023 Filing 4 CIVIL COVER SHEET by Kansas City Southern, Kansas City Southern Railroad Co, Meridian Speedway L L C. (aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 4, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #1 Notice of Removal, sent to Gaye Nell Currie on behalf of Kansas City Southern Railroad Co. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 1/18/2023. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 4, 2023 Filing 2 PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/4/2023. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 4, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from 5th JDC Richland Parish, Case Number 48909-B with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $402, receipt number ALAWDC-5413885) filed by Kansas City Southern Railroad Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A" - Petition for Damages, #2 Exhibit "B" - Service of Process Transmittal)(Attorney Gaye Nell Currie added to party Kansas City Southern Railroad Co(pty:dft))(aty,Currie, Gaye Nell)
January 4, 2023 STATE COURT Service Returned Executed. Kansas City Southern Railroad Co answer due 1/11/2023. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY: The PDF image can be found within Attachment #2 of document #1 Notice of Removal. (crt,Thomas, T)
January 4, 2023 CASE Assigned to Judge Terry A Doughty and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Thomas, T)

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Plaintiff: Glenda Kelly
Represented By: Devin Todd Jones
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Plaintiff: Derrick Kelly
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Plaintiff: Julian Kelly
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Plaintiff: James Ray Kelly, Jr.
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Defendant: Kansas City Southern
Represented By: Dennis Jason Childress
Represented By: Gaye Nell Currie
Represented By: Charles Edwin Ross
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Defendant: Kansas City Southern Railroad Co
Represented By: Gaye Nell Currie
Represented By: Charles Edwin Ross
Represented By: Dennis Jason Childress
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Defendant: Meridian Speedway L L C
Represented By: Gaye Nell Currie
Represented By: Charles Edwin Ross
Represented By: Dennis Jason Childress
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Defendant: Police Jury of Richland Parish
Represented By: Michael E Kramer
Represented By: Rachel Guajardo Webre
Represented By: Nicholas Stephen Bergeron
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