Ellis, et al. v. City of Minneapolis, et al.
Plaintiff: Michael W. Blodgett, United States of America, ex rel., Andrew Ellis and Harriet Ellis
Defendant: City of St. Paul, Metropolitan Council, John Does, City of Minneapolis and Jane Does
Case Number: 0:2011cv00416
Filed: February 18, 2011
Court: US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Office: DMN Office
County: Hennepin
Presiding Judge: Tony N. Leung
Presiding Judge: Patrick J. Schiltz
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 31 U.S.C. ยง 3729
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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August 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 218 ORDER - Based on the foregoing, and on all of the files, records, and proceedings herein, the July 24, 2014 R&R 216 is ADOPTED IN PART and the objection of relators Andrew and Harriet Ellis 217 is OVERRULED. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THA T: The motion to dismiss of defendant City of St. Paul 174 is GRANTED. The motion to dismiss of defendant City of Minneapolis 182 is GRANTED. The Ellises' second amended complaint 173 is DISMISSED IN PART WITH PREJUDICE and DISMISSED IN PART WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION, as explained more fully in the body of this order. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 08/12/14. (BJS)
October 24, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ORDER denying 190 Motion to Alter/Amend/Correct Judgment (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 10/24/13. (BJS)
September 25, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 172 ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Relator Michael W. Blodgett's objection 163 is OVERRULED. 2. The July 12, 2013 order 157 is AFFIRMED. 3. Blodgett is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE from this case. 4. This action will be dismissed unless relators Andrew and Harriet Ellis file an amended complaint no later than October 2, 2013. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on September 25, 2013. (CLG)
February 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 136 ORDER (Written Opinion) - The amended complaint of relators Andrew Ellis and Harriet Ellis 127 is STRICKEN. The amended complaint of relator Michael W. Blodgett 129 is STRICKEN. Defendants' motion for an extension of time to file an answe r or otherwise respond to the amended complaints 132 is DENIED AS MOOT. This action will be dismissed with prejudice unless relators file either an amended complaint or a motion to sever no later than February 28, 2013. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 02/15/13. (bjs) Modified on 2/15/2013 (kt).
December 21, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER - The motion of defendant City of St. Paul to dismiss the complaint 39 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The motion of defendant City of Minneapolis to dismiss the complaint 41 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The motion of defendant Metropolitan Council to dismiss the complaint 47 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The motions of relator Michael W. Blodgett to amend the complaint 34 , 53 , and 57 are DENIED. The motion of relator Michael W. Blodgett for a continuance 55 is DENIED AS MOOT . The motion of relators Andrew and Harriet Ellis for a hearing regarding discovery issues 73 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. This action will be dismissed with prejudice on account of relators' failure to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 unless r elators file an amended complaint that complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules of the District of Minnesota, and this order no later than January 31, 2013. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 12/21/12.(bjs)
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Defendant: City of St. Paul
Represented By: Portia M Hampton-Flowers
Represented By: Judith A Hanson
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Defendant: Metropolitan Council
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Defendant: John Does
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Plaintiff: Michael W. Blodgett
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Plaintiff: United States of America, ex rel.
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Plaintiff: Andrew Ellis
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Plaintiff: Harriet Ellis
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