Sims v. Bethea et al
Plaintiff: Candace Sims
Defendant: Cheryl Bethea, LA Office of Child Protection, Michelle Breaux, 15th Judicial District Court, Herman Clause, Phyllis Estiette, Juvenile Clerk of Court 15th Judicial District Court, Dian Cote, Department of Children & Family Services, State of Louisiana and District Attorney 15th Judicial District Court
Case Number: 6:2017cv00490
Filed: April 4, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Office: Lafayette Office
County: Lafayette
Presiding Judge: Rebecca F Doherty
Presiding Judge: Patrick J Hanna
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331
Jury Demanded By: None

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April 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 RULING For the reasons previously provided to Mr. Jones, this Court lacks jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the Rooker-Feldman doctrine. In light of the foregoing, Ms. Sims suit is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff Candace Sims is CAUTI ONED to familiarize herself with Fed. R. Civ. P. 11. Should Ms. Sims file another complaint seeking to reverse, dismiss or invalidate the state court judgment regarding the custody of her children, and if that suit is found to be without jurisdiction al basis, she may be cast with costs and attorneys fees, and sanctioned appropriately. Additionally, any future pleadings or complaints filed by Ms. Sims, whether pro se or through counsel, shall be VERIFIED by her prior to submission and filing with the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Signed by Judge Rebecca F Doherty on 4/10/2017. (crt,Guidry, C)
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Plaintiff: Candace Sims
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Defendant: Cheryl Bethea
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