A.M.L. et al v. Wright Directions, LLC et al
Plaintiff: A.M.L., J.J.L., E.R.L., R.D.M., J.J.G. and S.T.S.
Defendant: Wright Directions, LLC, Renee Sutton, LPC, Nikki Nichols, LPC, WDFS Employee #1, WDFS Employee #2, WDFS Employee #3, WDFS Employee #4, Jawanda McNair, Gregg Wright, Sandra Roberts, Cynthia S. Thomas, M.Ed., Julia H. Gwynn, LPC, Stacy Leo, LISW-CP, Tyrone B. Beckett, First Zion Missionary Baptist Church, South Carolina Department of Social Services, SCDSS Case Worker #1, SCDSS Case Worker #2, SCDSS Case Worker #3, SCDSS Case Worker #4, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2, Magnelia Washington Cottrell, Charles Brown, Franklin County Childrens Services, FCCS Case Worker #1, FCCS Case Worker #2, Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes, Beaufort County School Board Member #1, Beaufort County School District Administrator #1, Beaufort County School District Administrator #2, Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton, P.C., Maureen Berrigan, M.D., Palmetto Pediatrics of the Low Country, LLC, Lance Lowe, M.D., FCCS Case Worker #3, FCCS Case Worker #4, FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #1 and FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #2
Case Number: 9:2022cv01874
Filed: June 13, 2022
Court: US District Court for the District of South Carolina
Presiding Judge: Richard M Gergel
Referring Judge: David C Norton
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 10, 2022 Filing 57 REPLY to Response to Motion re #56 MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint Defendants' Adoption Advocacy, Inc. June Bond, and Joe Haynes Reply in Support of Show Cause Hearing Response filed by Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes. (Parker, Steven)
August 10, 2022 Filing 56 MOTION to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes. Response to Motion due by 8/24/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Parker, Steven)
August 8, 2022 Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Drew Hamilton Butler on behalf of Tyrone B. Beckett (Butler, Drew)
August 3, 2022 Filing 54 RESPONSE in Opposition re #41 MOTION to Dismiss and For Show Cause Hearing Response filed by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S..Reply to Response to Motion due by 8/10/2022 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Butcher, Robert)
August 3, 2022 Filing 53 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Service due by 11/1/2022 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - Dr. Flaherman's Report, #2 Exhibit 3 - Dr. Lubit's Report, #3 Exhibit 4 - Proof of ADR) (Butcher, Robert)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER Plaintiffs' motion to amend the second amended complaint is GRANTED. (Dkt. No. #48 ). Plaintiffs are instructed to file its third amended complaint on or before August 5, 2022. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 8/2/22.(sshe, )
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER Plaintiffs' motion to consolidate is GRANTED. (Dkt. No. #20 in case 9:22-cv-01874-RMG; (5) in case 9:22-cv-01907-RMG ). The case filed first in this Court, Civil Action No. 9:22-cv-1874-RMG, will be the lead case. This is for docketing only and does not reflect a judgment by the Court as to the relative strengths of the two cases; it is FURTHER ORDERED that all future filings in these cases contain the Civil Action No. 9:22-cv-1874-RMG and on the next line (Consolidated with 9:22-cv-1907-RMG); it is FURTHER ORDERED that, as a result of this consolidation, Civil Action No. 9:22-cv-1907-RMG, is ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 8/2/22.Associated Cases: 9:22-cv-01874-RMG, 9:22-cv-01907-RMG(sshe, )
August 1, 2022 Filing 49 ANSWER to #47 Amended Complaint,,,,, by First Zion Missionary Baptist Church.(Domin, Timothy)
July 28, 2022 Filing 48 MOTION to Amend/Correct #47 Amended Complaint,,,,, 46 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,,, by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S.. Response to Motion due by 8/11/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Sustitute Second Amended Complaint)No proposed order.(Butcher, Robert)
July 27, 2022 Filing 47 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Adoption Advocacy, Inc., Beaufort County School Board Member #1, Beaufort County School District Administrator #1, Beaufort County School District Administrator #2, Tyrone B. Beckett, Maureen Berrigan, M.D., June Bond, Charles Brown, Magnelia Washington Cottrell, FCCS Case Worker #1, FCCS Case Worker #2, FCCS Case Worker #3, FCCS Case Worker #4, FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #1, FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #2, First Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Franklin County Childrens Services, Joe Haynes, Lance Lowe, M.D., Jawanda McNair, Nikki Nichols, LPC, Palmetto Pediatrics of the Low Country, LLC, Renee Sutton, LPC, Sandra Roberts, SCDSS Case Worker #1, SCDSS Case Worker #2, SCDSS Case Worker #3, SCDSS Case Worker #4, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2, Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton, P.C., South Carolina Department of Social Services, WDFS Employee #1, WDFS Employee #2, WDFS Employee #3, WDFS Employee #4, Gregg Wright, Wright Directions, LLC, filed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Service due by 10/25/2022 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - Dr. Flaherman's Report, #2 Exhibit 3 - Dr. Lubit's Report, #3 Exhibit 4 - Proof of ADR) (Butcher, Robert)
July 25, 2022 Filing 46 TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff moved for an extension of time to file an amended complaint and a response in opposition to Adoption Advocacy Defendants' motion to dismiss and rule to show cause by five days due to illness. (Dkt. No. 43). Plaintiff represents that SCDSS, Wright Directions, and First Zion Defendants all consented to the proposed extension. The Adoption Advocacy Defendants oppose the motion for various reasons. (Dkt. No. 45). Upon consideration of the parties' arguments, the Court finds there is good cause to grant Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time. Plaintiff's deadline to file an amended complaint is July 27 2022. Plaintiff's deadline to file a response in opposition to Adoption Advocacy Defendants' motion to dismiss and to show cause is August 3, 2022. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/25/22.(ltap, )
July 22, 2022 Filing 45 RESPONSE in Opposition re #43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #41 MOTION to Dismiss and For Show Cause Hearing, #42 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for More Definite Statement,,,,,, Order on Motion to Stay,,, Order on Motion to MOTION for Extension of Time Opposition to Request for Extension of Time Response filed by Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes.Reply to Response to Motion due by 7/29/2022 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Parker, Steven)
July 21, 2022 Filing 44 TEXT ORDER Plaintiff's counsel filed a motion for extension of time to file an amended complaint and a response in opposition to Adoption Advocacy Defendants' motion to dismiss and rule to show cause by five days due to illness. (Dkt. No. #43 ). Plaintiff represents that SCDSS, Wright Directions, and First Zion Defendants have all consented and counsel for Adoption Advocacy Defendant has not responded. Counsel for Adoption Advocacy Defendant is instructed to file a response to Plaintiff's motion that indicates whether Defendant consents to or opposes the motion by 5:00 pm on July 22, 2022. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/21/22. (sshe, )
July 21, 2022 Filing 43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #41 MOTION to Dismiss and For Show Cause Hearing, #42 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion for More Definite Statement,,,,,, Order on Motion to Stay,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, , MOTION for Extension of Time ( Response to Motion due by 8/4/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. ) by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email to Opposing Counsel)No proposed order.(Butcher, Robert)
July 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER finding as moot #27 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot #27 Motion for More Definite Statement; finding as moot #29 Motion to Dismiss; granting #30 Motion to Stay; granting #35 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint. Plaintiffs are directed to file their amended complaint within five business days of this Order. The Court will issue a new scheduling order, if necessary, once the Court rules on the anticipated motions to dismiss. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/18/22.(ltap, )
July 15, 2022 Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss and For Show Cause Hearing by Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes. Response to Motion due by 7/29/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Rule 11 Letter, #2 Exhibit Defendants Motion to Dismiss)No proposed order.(Parker, Steven)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER TO CONDUCT MEDIATION Mediation Due by 4/14/2023 Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/14/2022. (sshe, )
July 14, 2022 Filing 39 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER Rule 26 Report due by 7/22/2022, Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 12/15/2022, Plaintiffs ID of Expert Witness due by 1/17/2023, Defendants ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 2/17/2023, Records Custodian Affidavit due by 2/21/2023, Discovery due by 3/14/2023, Motion in Limine must be filed no sooner than fifteen (15) days and no later than ten (10) days prior to the date certain set for jury selection and trial, Motions due by 12/27/2022, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 21 business days prior to jury selection, Pretrial Briefs due by 5 business days prior to the date set for jury selection, Case ready for jury selection and/or trial on or after 8/1/2023 (Motion re: #38 MOTION for Extension of Time filed by South Carolina Department of Social Services). Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/14/22. (sshe, )
July 14, 2022 Filing 38 MOTION for Extension of Time by South Carolina Department of Social Services. Response to Motion due by 7/28/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dennis, Robert)
July 8, 2022 Filing 37 REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION to Stay Deadlines in Conference and Scheduling Order Response filed by Wright Directions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Email Correspondence)(Fuerst, Daniel)
July 8, 2022 Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy A Domin on behalf of First Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Domin, Timothy)
July 5, 2022 Filing 35 MOTION to Amend/Correct #28 Order, by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S.. Response to Motion due by 7/19/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Dr. Flaherman, #3 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Dr. Lubit, #4 Exhibit 4 - Proof of ADR with Seaside Pediatrics and Palmetto Pediatrics Defendants, #5 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Intent Documents)No proposed order.(Butcher, Robert)
July 1, 2022 Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 22-1874 & 22-1907 Response filed by Wright Directions, LLC.Reply to Response to Motion due by 7/8/2022 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Fuerst, Daniel)
July 1, 2022 Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 MOTION to Stay Deadlines in Conference and Scheduling Order Response filed by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S..Reply to Response to Motion due by 7/8/2022 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notice of Intent Pleadings, #2 Exhibit 2 - Email from Counsel)(Butcher, Robert)
June 29, 2022 Filing 32 TEXT ORDER: On June 29, 2022, Defendants Wright Directions LLC, Renee Sutton, LPC, Nicki Nichols, LPC, Jawanda McNair, Gregg Wright, Sandra Roberts, Cynthia S. Thomas, M.Ed, Julia H. Gwyn, LPC, Stacy Leo, LISW-CP (collectively the "Wright Directions Defendants") moved to stay the deadlines in the Court's scheduling order pending resolution of the Wright Directions Defendants' 12(b)(6) motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. No. 30). The Wright Defendants' motion to stay does not indicate whether Plaintiffs consent to the motion. The Court directs Plaintiffs to file a response that either consents to or objects to the Wright Directions Defendants' motion to stay on or before 5:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2022. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 6/29/22. (ltap, )
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (Dkt. No. 29). AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 6/29/22. (ltap, )
June 29, 2022 Filing 30 MOTION to Stay Deadlines in Conference and Scheduling Order by Julia H. Gwynn, LPC, Stacy Leo, LISW-CP, Jawanda McNair, Nikki Nichols, LPC, Renee Sutton, LPC, Sandra Roberts, Cynthia S. Thomas, Gregg Wright, Wright Directions, LLC. Response to Motion due by 7/13/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Fuerst, Daniel)
June 24, 2022 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss by Adoption Advocacy, Inc., June Bond, Joe Haynes. Response to Motion due by 7/8/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order Dismissing SAC, #2 Exhibit Motion to Amend, #3 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss)No proposed order.(Parker, Steven)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS (Dkt. No. #27 ). Plaintiffs are DIRECTED to file either an amended complaint or a response to the instant motion on or before 10 days from date this order is issued. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 6/22/22. (sshe, )
June 21, 2022 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for More Definite Statement ( Response to Motion due by 7/5/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. ) by Julia H. Gwynn, LPC, Stacy Leo, LISW-CP, Jawanda McNair, Nikki Nichols, LPC, Renee Sutton, LPC, Sandra Roberts, Cynthia S. Thomas, Gregg Wright, Wright Directions, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Fuerst, Daniel)
June 20, 2022 Filing 26 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Franklin County Childrens Services served on 6/15/2022, answer due 7/6/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Franklin County Childrens Services)(Butcher, Robert)
June 20, 2022 Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Nikki Nichols, LPC served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Nicki Nichols)(Butcher, Robert)
June 20, 2022 Filing 24 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Sandra Roberts served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Sandra Roberts)(Butcher, Robert)
June 20, 2022 Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Magnelia Washington Cottrell served on 6/13/2022, answer due 7/5/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Magnelia Cottrell)(Butcher, Robert)
June 20, 2022 Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Gregg Wright served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Gregg Wright)(Butcher, Robert)
June 17, 2022 Filing 21 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Jawanda McNair served on 6/7/2022, answer due 6/28/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service of Jawanda McNair)(Butcher, Robert)
June 17, 2022 Filing 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 22-1874 & 22-1907 by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S.. Response to Motion due by 7/1/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email to Opposing Counsel)No proposed order.(Butcher, Robert)
June 17, 2022 Filing 19 CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING ORDER Rule 26(f) Conference Deadline 7/8/2022, 26(a) Initial Disclosures due by 7/22/2022, Rule 26 Report due by 7/22/2022, Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 9/15/2022, Plaintiffs ID of Expert Witness due by 10/17/2022, Defendants ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 11/14/2022, Records Custodian Affidavit due by 11/21/2022, Discovery due by 12/14/2022, Motion in Limine must be filed no sooner than fifteen (15) days and no later than ten (10) days prior to the date certain set for jury selection and trial, Motions due by 12/28/2022, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 21 business days prior to jury selection, Pretrial Briefs due by 5 business days prior to the date set for jury selection, Case ready for jury selection and/or trial on or after 5/1/2023 Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 6/17/22. (sshe, )
June 17, 2022 Filing 18 Letter from Nicki Nichols, LPC to Plaintiffs' Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Main Document Letter from Defendant Nicki Nichols, LPC to Plaintiffs' Counsel)Associated Cases: 9:22-cv-01874-RMG, 9:21-cv-00479-RMG(Butcher, Robert)
June 17, 2022 Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Joe Haynes served on 6/7/2022, answer due 6/28/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Joe Haynes)(Butcher, Robert)
June 17, 2022 Filing 16 Case Reassigned to Judge Honorable Richard M Gergel. Judge Honorable David C Norton no longer assigned to the case. (glev, )
June 16, 2022 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Stacy Leo, LISW-CP served on 6/5/2022, answer due 6/27/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Stacy Leo)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Julia H. Gwynn, LPC served on 6/5/2022, answer due 6/27/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Julia Gwynn)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. June Bond served on 6/3/2022, answer due 6/24/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - June Bond)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Adoption Advocacy, Inc. served on 6/3/2022, answer due 6/24/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Adoption Advocacy)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. First Zion Missionary Baptist Church served on 6/6/2022, answer due 6/27/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - First Zion Missionary Baptist Church)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton, P.C. served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton, P.C.)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Palmetto Pediatrics of the Low Country, LLC served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Renee Sutton, LPC served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Renee Sutton)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Lance Lowe, M.D. served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Lance Lowe)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.R.L., A.M.L., S.T.S., R.D.M., J.J.G., J.J.L.. Maureen Berrigan, M.D. served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service - Maureen Berrigan)(Butcher, Robert)
June 16, 2022 Filing 5 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by A.M.L., E.R.L., J.J.G., J.J.L., R.D.M., S.T.S..(Butcher, Robert)
June 13, 2022 Filing 4 ANSWER to Amended Complaint (Notice of Removal) by Charles Brown, Magnelia Washington Cottrell, SCDSS Case Worker #1, SCDSS Case Worker #2, SCDSS Case Worker #3, SCDSS Case Worker #4, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2, South Carolina Department of Social Services. (hcor, )
June 13, 2022 Filing 3 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Charles Brown, Magnelia Washington Cottrell, SCDSS Case Worker #1, SCDSS Case Worker #2, SCDSS Case Worker #3, SCDSS Case Worker #4, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2, South Carolina Department of Social Services.(hcor, )
June 13, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Jasper County Court of Common Pleas, case number 2022CP2700208. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ASCDC-10539425), filed by SCDSS Case Worker #3, South Carolina Department of Social Services, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2, SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1, SCDSS Case Worker #2, SCDSS Case Worker #4, SCDSS Case Worker #1. (Attachments: #1 State Court Documents, #2 State Court Documents, #3 State Court Documents)(hcor, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/15/2022: #4 Affidavit, #5 Certificate of Service) (hcor, ).

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Defendant: WDFS Employee #1
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Defendant: WDFS Employee #2
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Defendant: WDFS Employee #3
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Defendant: WDFS Employee #4
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Defendant: Jawanda McNair
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: Gregg Wright
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: Sandra Roberts
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: Cynthia S. Thomas
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: M.Ed.
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Defendant: Julia H. Gwynn, LPC
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: Stacy Leo, LISW-CP
Represented By: Daniel Richard Fuerst
Represented By: Elizabeth Fulton Morrison
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Defendant: Tyrone B. Beckett
Represented By: Drew Hamilton Butler
Represented By: James Edward Haarsgaard
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Defendant: First Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Represented By: Timothy A Domin
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Defendant: South Carolina Department of Social Services
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker #1
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker #2
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker #3
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker #4
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #1
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: SCDSS Case Worker Supervisor #2
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: Magnelia Washington Cottrell
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: Charles Brown
Represented By: Robert W Achurch, III
Represented By: Robert Scott Dennis, I
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Defendant: Franklin County Childrens Services
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker #1
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker #2
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Defendant: Adoption Advocacy, Inc.
Represented By: Steven Chase Parker
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Defendant: June Bond
Represented By: Steven Chase Parker
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Defendant: Joe Haynes
Represented By: Steven Chase Parker
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Defendant: Beaufort County School Board Member #1
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Defendant: Beaufort County School District Administrator #1
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Defendant: Beaufort County School District Administrator #2
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Defendant: Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton, P.C.
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Defendant: Maureen Berrigan, M.D.
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Defendant: Palmetto Pediatrics of the Low Country, LLC
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Defendant: Lance Lowe, M.D.
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker #3
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker #4
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #1
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Defendant: FCCS Case Worker Supervisor #2
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