Cunningham v. Department of Children's Services, et al
Plaintiff: Victoria Cunningham
Defendant: Jennifer Nichols, Tameika Gray, Department of Children Services, Judge Donna Davenport, Matthew Wright and Commissioner Jennifer Nichols
Case Number: 3:2019cv00501
Filed: June 14, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: William L Campbell
Referring Judge: Jeffery S Frensley
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #29 Motion to Continue. The Initial Case Management Conference is reset to September 30, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. Defendants' responsive pleadings are due on or before September 6, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 8/8/2019. (jm)
August 8, 2019 Reset Hearing: Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/30/2019 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 783 before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (jm)
August 8, 2019 Filing 29 Joint MOTION to Continue case management conference by Victoria Cunningham. (Reguli, Connie)
August 8, 2019 The Case Management Conference scheduled for 8/13/19 at 10:30 AM will be held in Courtroom 776. (af)
August 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re #17 First MOTION to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 8/5/2019. (jm)
August 2, 2019 Filing 27 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #17 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Verified ComplaintFirst MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Verified Complaint, #18 Memorandum in Support, by Victoria Cunningham. (Reguli, Connie)
July 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint and #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Defendant Davenport's Response to Complaint and Preliminary Injunction is due on or before August 14, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/29/2019. (jm)
July 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint and #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Defendants Gray and Wright's Response to Complaint & Preliminary Injuction is due on or before August 14, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/29/2019. (jm)
July 29, 2019 TN State Bar status verified as active for Thomas J. Aumann. (jm)
July 27, 2019 Filing 24 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, , First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Tameika Gray, Matthew Wright. (Aumann, Thomas)
July 27, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas J. Aumann on behalf of Tameika Gray, Matthew Wright (Aumann, Thomas)
July 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: This case was referred to the undersigned on June 19, 2019, for customized case management. Docket No. #8 . On July 19, 2019, Defendants Department of Children's Services and Jennifer Nichols filed a Motion to Dismiss with supporting documents. Docket Nos. #17 - #18 . Pursuant to Rule 12 Fed.R.Civ.P., and the Local Rules of this Court 7.01(a), the response should be filed within 14 days of the filing of the Motion, optional replies are due within seven (7) days after the filing of the response. Any filings made related to the Motion to Dismiss (for example: extensions of time, exceed the page limits, seal documents, or make manual filings) shall be considered by the Honorable William L. Campbell, District Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/26/2019. (jm)
July 19, 2019 Filing 21 SUMMONS returned executed by Victoria Cunningham. Tameika Gray served on 7/16/2019. (Reguli, Connie)
July 19, 2019 Filing 20 SUMMONS returned executed by Victoria Cunningham. Matthew Wright served on 7/16/2019. (Reguli, Connie)
July 19, 2019 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Department of Children Services, Jennifer Nichols. (Aumann, Thomas)
July 19, 2019 Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Support of #17 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Verified ComplaintFirst MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Verified Complaint filed by Department of Children Services, Jennifer Nichols . (Aumann, Thomas)
July 19, 2019 Filing 17 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Verified Complaint, First MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's Verified Complaint by Department of Children Services, Jennifer Nichols. (Aumann, Thomas)
July 18, 2019 Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Donna Davenport. (Christiansen, Nicholas)
July 17, 2019 TN State Bar status verified as active for Nicholas Clinton Christiansen. (jm)
July 16, 2019 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Clinton Christiansen on behalf of Donna Davenport (Christiansen, Nicholas)
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #13 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and to Answer the #1 Complaint. Department of Children Services answer due 7/19/2019; Jennifer Nichols answer due 7/19/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/3/19. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(dt)
July 2, 2019 Filing 13 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, , First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Department of Children Services, Jennifer Nichols. (Aumann, Thomas)
July 1, 2019 Filing 12 SUMMONS returned executed by Victoria Cunningham. Donna Davenport served on 6/27/2019. (Reguli, Connie)
July 1, 2019 Filing 11 SUMMONS returned executed by Victoria Cunningham. Department of Children Services served on 6/18/2019. (Reguli, Connie)
July 1, 2019 Filing 10 SUMMONS returned executed by Victoria Cunningham. Jennifer Nichols served on 6/18/2019. (Reguli, Connie)
June 24, 2019 TN State Bar status verified as active for Thomas J. Aumann. (jm)
June 21, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas J. Aumann on behalf of Department of Children Services, Jennifer Nichols (Aumann, Thomas)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Lead counsel for the parties shall attend the initial case management conference. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 6/19/2019. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (jm)
June 18, 2019 Filing 7 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/13/2019 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 783 before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (jm)
June 18, 2019 Filing 6 Summons issued as to Donna Davenport, Department of Children Services, Tameika Gray, Jennifer Nichols, and Matthew Wright. (Service copies picked up at intake.) (jm)
June 18, 2019 Filing 5 RECEIPT #34675055266 in the amount of $400.00 posted by Victoria Cunningham re #1 Complaint. (jm)
June 14, 2019 Filing 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Victoria Cunningham. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order) (jm)
June 14, 2019 Filing 3 APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Victoria Cunningham. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order) (jm)
June 14, 2019 Filing 2 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (jm)
June 14, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Donna Davenport, Department of Children Services, Tameika Gray, Jennifer Nichols, and Matthew Wright, filed by Victoria Cunningham. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1 - Ex Parte Order Redacted, #3 Attachment - Affidavits in Support of Complaint) (jm)
June 14, 2019 TN State Bar status verified as active for Connie Lynn Reguli. (jm)

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