Smith et al v. CoreCivic, Inc. et al

Justia Dockets & Filings Sixth Circuit Tennessee Middle District Smith et al v. CoreCivic, Inc. et al

Smith et al v. CoreCivic, Inc. et al

Plaintiff:	John Smith and Soynia Smith
Defendant:	Damon T. Hininger, CoreCivic, Inc., John Doe 1 through John Doe 10, Elaina Rodela, Grady Perry, Marcayus Rose, Christophe Williams, Mark Sigler, William Lyons, Jenny Ratliff, Eddie Johnson, Mrs. Ashley Ackerman, Kevin Turner, Logan King, Ledia Alva, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Elaine Bloodgood, Jason Whitehead and J. Scott Long
Case Number:	3:2020cv00563
Filed:	June 29, 2020
Court:	US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge:	Aleta A Trauger
Nature of Suit:	Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By:	Both

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Date Filed	Document Text
October 23, 2023	Filing 169 ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial set for 9/24/2024 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6C before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Pretrial Conference set for 9/20/2024 at 01:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Joint Proposed Pretrial Order due by 9/17/2024; Exhibit List due by 9/17/2024; and Witness List due by 9/17/2024. Lead counsel for each party must attend the pretrial conference. If lead counsel is not from Tennessee, local counsel must also attend. If the case settles closer to trial than two business days, the cost of summoning the jury may be assessed against the parties. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/23/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
October 23, 2023	Filing 168 AGREED ORDER AMENDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the following deadlines shall govern the case moving forward: 1. Defendants' Expert Disclosures shall be made by January 5, 2024. 2. The Joint Mediation Report shall be filed by the parties by January 5, 2024. 3. Depositions of Expert Witnesses shall occur by March 29, 2024. 4. Discovery shall be completed by March 29, 2024. 5. Dispositive Motions shall be filed by May 10, 2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/23/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
October 20, 2023	Filing 167 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Amended (Agreed) filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
October 16, 2023	TN State Bar status verified as active for Melissa Jo Stewart admitted to this court. (ad)
October 13, 2023	Filing 166 NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa Jo Stewart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stewart, Melissa)
October 11, 2023	Filing 165 ORDER: The Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time - Expert Disclosures (Doc. No. #161 ) is GRANTED IN PART. The plaintiffs shall make expert disclosures by November 6, 2023. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall confer and file, by October 20, 2023, a proposed agreed order that resets the deadline for the defendants' expert disclosures and the filing of dispositive motions. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/11/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
October 5, 2023	Filing 164 NOTICE by John Smith, Soynia Smith re #163 Response in Opposition to Motion, #161 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time - Expert Disclosures Notice of Consultation and Partial Non-Opposition (Timmons, Brice)
October 5, 2023	Filing 163 RESPONSE in Opposition re #161 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time - Expert Disclosures (Joint) filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
October 5, 2023	TN State Bar status verified as active for Brice M. Timmons, Craig A. Edgington admitted to this court. (ad)
October 4, 2023	Filing 162 NOTICE of Appearance by Craig A. Edgington on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Edgington, Craig)
October 4, 2023	Filing 161 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time - Expert Disclosures by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Timmons, Brice)
October 4, 2023	Filing 160 NOTICE of Appearance by Brice M. Timmons on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Timmons, Brice)
September 27, 2023	Filing 159 ORDER: #158 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION GRANTED. Extensions as requested. Discovery due January 31, 2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 09/27/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
September 26, 2023	Filing 158 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
July 19, 2023	Filing 157 ORDER: Motion #156 GRANTED to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Matthew Z. Huffer terminated. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 07/19/23. (ad)
July 19, 2023	TN State Bar status verified as active for Miles Thomas Martindale admitted to this court. (ad)
July 18, 2023	Filing 156 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Ashley Ackerman. (Martindale, Miles)
July 18, 2023	Filing 155 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension (Docket No. #152 ) is GRANTED in PART. All extensions are hereby GRANTED except for the filing of the Joint Mediation Report, which will continue to be due by January 5, 2024. Dispositive Motions due 03/08/2024, Discovery due 01/31/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 07/18/23. (ad)
July 17, 2023	Filing 154 ORDER: Motion #153 GRANTED to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Brian F. Walthart terminated. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 07/17/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
July 14, 2023	Filing 153 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Ashley Ackerman. (Brewer, Jack)
July 14, 2023	Filing 152 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
April 18, 2023	Filing 151 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth herein, the defendants' Motion to Strike (Doc. No. #147 ) is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 4/18/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
March 6, 2023	Filing 150 REPLY to Response to re #147 MOTION to Strike #140 Amended Complaint filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
February 27, 2023	Filing 149 RESPONSE in Opposition re #147 MOTION to Strike #140 Amended Complaint filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
February 13, 2023	Filing 148 ANSWER to #140 Amended Complaint by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams.(Tilly, Nathan)
February 13, 2023	Filing 147 MOTION to Strike #140 Amended Complaint by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
February 10, 2023	TN State Bar status verified as active for Matthew Z. Huffer admitted to this court. (ln)
February 9, 2023	Filing 146 ANSWER to #140 Amended Complaint by Ashley Ackerman.(Walthart, Brian)
February 9, 2023	Filing 145 ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial is set for 7/16/2024 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6C before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Pretrial Conference is set for 7/12/2024 at 1:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/9/2024. Exhibit List due by 7/9/2024. Witness List due by 7/9/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 2/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
February 9, 2023	Filing 144 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Discovery due by 12/6/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 2/9/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 2/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
February 9, 2023	Filing 143 ORDER: Motion #139 for Extension GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 2/8/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
February 6, 2023	Filing 142 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Joint Proposed Case Management Order filed by Ashley Ackerman. (Walthart, Brian)
January 31, 2023	Filing 141 CERTIFICATE of Service filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith re #140 Amended Complaint filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
January 31, 2023	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#140 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (ln)
January 30, 2023	Filing 140 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against All Defendants, filed by Soynia Smith, John Smith.(Goode, Janet)
January 30, 2023	Filing 139 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
January 6, 2023	Filing 138 ORDER: The plaintiffs' "Request for Clarification" (Doc. No. #135 ), which the court construes as a motion requesting clarification of its December 12, 2022 Order ("December 12 Order") (Doc. No. #132 ), is GRANTED, as follows. In short, the court clarifies the December 12 Order by confirming that it did not construe the plaintiffs' wave of motions as effectively seeking the reinstatement of the gross negligence and negligence claims against Hininger or Perry. Those claims have not been reinstated, and the plaintiffs have not been granted leave to pursue such claims. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/6/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
January 6, 2023	Filing 137 ORDER: Motion #136 for Extension GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/6/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
January 4, 2023	Filing 136 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
December 27, 2022	TN State Bar status verified as active for Haynes T. Russell, Dylan E. Sutherland admitted to this court. (ln)
December 22, 2022	Filing 135 MOTION to Clarify re #132 Order by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
December 22, 2022	Filing 134 NOTICE of Appearance by Dylan E. Sutherland on behalf of Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams (Sutherland, Dylan)
December 22, 2022	Filing 133 NOTICE of Appearance by Haynes T. Russell on behalf of Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams (Russell, Haynes)
December 12, 2022	Filing 132 ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum, the plaintiffs' Revised Motion to Amend Scheduling Order and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint ("Motion to Amend") (Doc. No. #102 ) and Motion Regarding Second Amended Complaint ("Supplemental Motion") (Doc. No. #125 ) are GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The plaintiffs SHALL file another version of the Second Amended Complaint that strictly conforms with this Order and accompanying Memorandum by or before Friday, January 6, 2023. The parties shall confer and file a proposed Joint Proposed Amended Scheduling Order by or before Friday, January 16, 2023. The trial date will be reset by separate Order. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/12/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
December 12, 2022	Filing 131 MEMORANDUM. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/12/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
October 7, 2022	Filing 130 REPLY to Response to re #125 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint (ECF 102-1) filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
September 30, 2022	Filing 129 RESPONSE in Opposition re #125 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint (ECF 102-1) William Lyons' Partial Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Second Complaint filed by William Lyons. (Walthart, Brian)
September 27, 2022	Filing 128 RESPONSE to Motion re #125 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint (ECF 102-1) filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Grady Perry, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
September 22, 2022	Filing 127 CERTIFICATE of service filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
September 20, 2022	Filing 126 ORDER: The "Motion Regarding Second Amended Complaint" (Doc. No. #125 ) will be HELD IN ABEYANCE pending compliance with Local Rule 7.01(a)(1), as cited in this court's Order of September 7, 2022 (Doc. No. #122 ). Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/20/2022. (ln)
September 13, 2022	Filing 125 MOTION to Amend/Correct Second Amended Complaint (ECF 102-1) by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Second Amended Complaint, #2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Goode, Janet)
September 13, 2022	Filing 124 SUR-REPLY to #102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (ln)
September 13, 2022	Filing 123 ORDER: Motion #121 for Leave to File Sur-Reply GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/13/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
September 7, 2022	Filing 122 ORDER: The Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal (Doc. No. #118 ) is GRANTED. The additional request, contained in the last sentence of the Motion to add the name of defendant Lyons in some document must be made in a separate motion that, pursuant to Local Rule 7.01(a)(1), must reflect the position of opposing counsel with regard to the motion. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/7/2022. (hb)
September 7, 2022	Filing 121 MOTION for Leave to Leave to File Sur-Reply re #102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Grady Perry, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Sur-Reply Concerning Plaintiff's Revised Motion to Amend Complaint)(Tilly, Nathan)
September 6, 2022	Filing 120 Sealed Document filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
September 6, 2022	Filing 119 Sealed Document filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
September 6, 2022	Filing 118 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
September 2, 2022	Filing 117 ORDER granting #115 Motion to exceed the 5-page limit for replies. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/2/2022. (mg)
August 31, 2022	Filing 116 REPLY to Response to re #102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
August 31, 2022	Filing 115 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Page Length by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
August 18, 2022	Filing 114 ORDER: Motion #111 to Set Aside Scheduling Order GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/18/2022. (ln)
August 17, 2022	Filing 113 RESPONSE in Opposition re #102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Grady Perry, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email from Clevenger)(Tilly, Nathan)
August 17, 2022	Filing 112 RESPONSE in Opposition re #102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Revised Motion to Amend Scheduling Order & Revised Motion to Amend Complaint filed by Ashley Ackerman, William Lyons. (Walthart, Brian)
August 16, 2022	Filing 111 Unopposed MOTION to Set Aside Scheduling Order by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
August 11, 2022	Filing 110 ORDER: Motion #109 for Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading to #16 Amended Complaint GRANTED. Extension as requested. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/11/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
August 10, 2022	Filing 109 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #16 Amended Complaint, by Elaine Bloodgood, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Kevin Turner. (Tilly, Nathan)
August 2, 2022	Filing 108 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the defendants shall respond to the Plaintiffs' Revised Motion to Amend Scheduling Order and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint (Doc. No. #102 ) by August 17, 2022. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/2/2022. (ln)
August 2, 2022	Filing 107 ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum, the plaintiffs' Amended Motion for Reconsideration of the Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Medical Malpractice Claims (Doc. No. #93 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The motion is GRANTED with respect defendants J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Elena Bloodgood-Grandy, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, and CoreCivic, Inc., and, accordingly, that portion of the Amended Order entered on July 1, 2021 (Doc. No. #70 ) dismissing the medical malpractice claims against these defendants is VACATED. The medical malpractice claims set forth in the Amended Complaint against these defendants are REINSTATED. The plaintiffs' motion is DENIED with respect to defendant William Lyons. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/2/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
August 2, 2022	Filing 106 MEMORANDUM. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/2/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
July 29, 2022	Filing 105 ORDER: Motion #103 for Indefinite Extension of Time to Respond to #101 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Scheduling Order and Motion to Amend Complaint GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/29/2022. (ln)
July 29, 2022	Filing 104 ORDER: Motion #101 to Amend Scheduling Order and Motion to Amend Complaint DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/29/2022.(ln)
July 28, 2022	Filing 103 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #101 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order and Motion to Amend Complaint by Ashley Ackerman, William Lyons. (Walthart, Brian)
July 28, 2022	Filing 102 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (revised) and Revised Motion to Amend Complaint by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Second Amended Complaint (revised))(Goode, Janet)
July 15, 2022	Filing 101 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order and Motion to Amend Complaint by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Second Amended Complaint)(Goode, Janet)
July 11, 2022	Filing 100 ORDER: Motion #98 for Leave to File Excess Pages GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/11/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
July 8, 2022	Filing 99 REPLY to Response to re #93 Amended MOTION for Reconsideration re #70 AMENDED ORDER filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
July 8, 2022	Filing 98 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to to File Excess Pages by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
July 1, 2022	Filing 97 NOTICE by William Lyons re #95 Response in Opposition to Motion Amended Response in Opposition to Amended Motion for Reconsideration of the Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Medical Malpractice Claims (Walthart, Brian)
July 1, 2022	Filing 96 RESPONSE in Opposition re #93 Amended MOTION for Reconsideration re #70 AMENDED ORDER filed by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
July 1, 2022	Filing 95 RESPONSE in Opposition re #93 Amended MOTION for Reconsideration re #70 AMENDED ORDER filed by Ashley Ackerman, William Lyons. (Walthart, Brian)
June 21, 2022	Filing 94 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the defendants shall respond to the plaintiffs' Amended Motion for Reconsideration of the Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Medical Malpractice Claims (Doc. No. #93 ) by July 1, 2022. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/21/2022. (ln)
June 16, 2022	Filing 93 Amended MOTION for Reconsideration re #70 AMENDED ORDER by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
June 16, 2022	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#92 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for this document. (ln)
June 15, 2022	Filing 92 MOTION for Reconsideration re #70 AMENDED ORDER by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
March 28, 2022	Filing 91 ORDER RESETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial is reset for 6/27/2023 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 873 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Pretrial Conference is set for 6/23/2023 at 1:30 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/20/2023. Exhibit List due by 6/20/2023. Witness List due by 6/20/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/28/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
March 28, 2022	Filing 90 ORDER: Motion #89 to Amend the Initial Case Management Order GRANTED. All deadlines extended 90 days. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/28/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
March 25, 2022	Filing 89 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #81 Case Management Order, by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
March 23, 2022	Filing 88 AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/23/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
March 23, 2022	Filing 87 ORDER: Motion #86 for Entry of Protective Order GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/23/2022. (ln)
March 23, 2022	Filing 86 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Agreed Protective Order)(Tilly, Nathan)
March 21, 2022	Filing 85 AGREED ORDER FOR THE RELEASE AND PROTECTION OF MEDICAL RECORDS. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/21/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
March 21, 2022	Filing 84 ORDER: Motion #83 for Entry of an Order for the Release and Protection of Medical Records GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/21/2022. (ln)
March 18, 2022	Filing 83 Joint MOTION for Entry of Order for the Release and Protection of Medical Records by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Agreed Order Granting Joint Motion for Entry of Order for Release and Protection of Medical Records)(Tilly, Nathan)
August 30, 2021	Filing 82 ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial is set for 3/21/2023 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 873 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Pretrial Conference is set for 3/17/2023 at 1:30 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/14/2023. Exhibit List due by 3/14/2023. Witness List due by 3/14/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/30/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
August 30, 2021	Filing 81 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 12/4/2021. Discovery due by 7/7/2022. Dispositive Motions due by 11/4/2022. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/30/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
August 30, 2021	Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger: Case Management Conference held on 8/30/2021. (Hearing lasted :25)(kb)
August 26, 2021	Filing 80 ORDER: Motion #79 to Permit Telephone or Video Attendance at Case Management Conference GRANTED IN PART. Mr. Walthart shall appear in person for Defendant Ackerman. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/26/2021. (ln)
August 26, 2021	Filing 79 MOTION to Permit Telephone or Video Attendance at Case Management Conference by Ashley Ackerman. (Atkins, Jay)
August 25, 2021	Filing 78 ORDER: The initial case management conference scheduled on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. will be held in Judge Trauger's courtroom. Lead counsel for each party shall participate in the conference. All participants will be masked and socially distanced during the conference. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/25/2021. (ln)
August 25, 2021	Filing 77 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (Joint) filed by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
August 23, 2021	Filing 76 ORDER: The Unopposed Motion to Permit Video Access to August 30, 2021 Scheduling Conference (Doc. No. #74 ) is DENIED. Judge Trauger does not allow clients to attend the initial case management conference, which is usually conducted in chambers without the presence of a court reporter. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/23/2021. (ln)
August 23, 2021	Filing 75 CERTIFICATE of Service of Doc. No. 74 filed by Soynia Smith re #74 Unopposed MOTION permit party to observe proceedings by video filed by Soynia Smith. (Clevenger, Ty)
August 23, 2021	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#74 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (ln)
August 20, 2021	Filing 74 Unopposed MOTION permit party to observe proceedings by video by Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
July 21, 2021	Filing 73 ORDER: The Joint Motion to Permit Video Appearance (Docket No. #72 ) is DENIED. The initial case management conference is RESET for August 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/21/2021. (ln)
July 20, 2021	Filing 72 Joint MOTION Permit Counsel to Appear by Video re #71 Order by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Clevenger, Ty)
July 20, 2021	Filing 71 ORDER: The initial case management conference scheduled on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. is RESET for the same day at 2:00 p.m. and will be held in Judge Trauger's courtroom. Lead counsel for each party shall participate in the conference. All participants will be masked and socially distanced during the conference. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/20/2021. (ln)
July 1, 2021	Filing 70 AMENDED ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum, the Partial Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #22 ), which has been joined in part by defendants Ashley Ackerman (Doc. No. #42 ) and William Lyons (Doc. No. #59 ) is GRANTED. As a result, (1) the claims against CoreCivic under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and under state law for sexual assault and medical malpractice are DISMISSED; (2) all claims asserted against defendants Hininger, Perry, and Lyons are DISMISSED; and (3) the medical malpractice claim against defendant Ackerman is DISMISSED. Insofar as defendants Hininger and Perry seek dismissal of claims asserted against them in their official capacities, that portion of their motion is DENIED AS MOOT. The Partial Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #50 ), which is joined by defendants Jenny Ratliff and Joshua Ray (Doc. No. #61 ), is GRANTED IN PART. Specifically, (1) all claims against defendants Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Elena Bloodgood-Grandy, and Kevin Turner are DISMISSED; (2) all claims against defendant Andrea Steadman except the claim under 42 U.S.C. 1983 are DISMISSED; and (3) the medical malpractice claims against Jason Whitehead, Christopher Williams, Ledia Avila, Jenny Ratliff Joshua Ray, and Logan King are DISMISSED. The health care liability claims against the defendants who are medical practitioners are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The initial case management conference is RESET for July 26, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/1/2021.(DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
July 1, 2021	Filing 69 ANSWER to #16 Amended Complaint, by Ledia Alva, CoreCivic, Inc., Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Andrea Steadman, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams.(Tilly, Nathan)
June 25, 2021	Filing 68 ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum, the Partial Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #22 ), which has been joined in part by defendants Ashley Ackerman (Doc. No. #42 ) and William Lyons (Doc. No. #59 ) is GRANTED. As a result, (1) the claims against CoreCivic under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and under state law for sexual assault and medical malpractice are DISMISSED; (2) all claims asserted against defendants Hininger, Perry, and Lyons are DISMISSED; and (3) the medical malpractice claim against defendant Ackerman is DISMISSED. Insofar as defendants Hininger and Perry seek dismissal of claims asserted against them in their official capacities, that portion of their motion is DENIED AS MOOT, as the court does not construe the First Amended Complaint as asserting official-capacity claims against them. The Partial Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #50 ), which is joined by defendants Jenny Ratliff and Joshua Ray (Doc. No. #61 ), is GRANTED IN PART. Specifically, (1) all claims against defendants Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, and Elena Bloodgood-Grandy are DISMISSED; (2) all claims against defendant Andrea Steadman except the claim under 42 U.S.C. 1983 are DISMISSED; and (3) the medical malpractice claims against Jason Whitehead, Christopher Williams, Ledia Avila, Jenny Ratliff Joshua Ray, and Logan King are DISMISSED. The initial case management conference is RESET for July 26, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/25/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
June 25, 2021	Filing 67 MEMORANDUM. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/25/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
May 6, 2021	Filing 66 ORDER granting #64 Joint Motion to enter a Temporary Protective Order and Memorandum in Support. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 5/6/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
May 6, 2021	Filing 65 ORDER: The Plaintiff's #63 Motion to Modify August 24, 2021 Order is now before the Court. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED, and Plaintiffs' Counsel are authorized to share the materials sealed by the August 24, 2021 Order with the U.S. Department of Justice. Neither Plaintiffs' Counsel nor anyone at the U.S. Department of Justice may share those documents with any outside person or entity. Plaintiff's Counsel shall provide the U.S. Department of Justice a copy of this order when producing the documents described above. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 5/6/2021. (mg) Modified on 5/10/2021 (mg).
May 5, 2021	Filing 64 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Grady Perry, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Subpoena)(Tilly, Nathan)
May 5, 2021	Filing 63 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #19 Order on Motion to Seal Document by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
February 15, 2021	Filing 62 REPLY to Response to re #50 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
February 15, 2021	Filing 61 Partial MOTION to Dismiss by Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray. (Tilly, Nathan)
February 8, 2021	Filing 60 RESPONSE in Opposition re #50 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Clevenger, Ty)
February 5, 2021	Filing 59 MOTION for Joinder Partial Motion to Dismiss by William Lyons. (Walthart, Brian)
February 4, 2021	Filing 58 NOTICE (CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) by John Smith, Soynia Smith re Annotation - Deficiency Notice, (Clevenger, Ty) Modified on 2/5/2021 (ln).
February 2, 2021	Filing 57 ORDER: The Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. No. #56 ) is now before the Court. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED and the deadline for responding to the Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss is extended until February 8, 2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 02/02/2021. (ln)
February 2, 2021	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#56 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (ln)
February 1, 2021	Filing 56 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #51 Memorandum in Support, #50 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
January 27, 2021	Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan D. Tilly on behalf of Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray (Tilly, Nathan)
January 27, 2021	Filing 54 NOTICE of Appearance by James I. Pentecost on behalf of Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray (Pentecost, James)
January 26, 2021	Filing 53 ORDER granting #52 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jay M. Atkins is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 1/26/2021. (vk)
January 20, 2021	MS State Bar status verified as active for Jay M. Atkins not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)
January 19, 2021	Filing 52 MOTION for attorney Jay M. Atkins to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3297751) by Ashley Ackerman, William Lyons. (Attachments: #1 Attachment JMA Certificate of Good Standing)(Walthart, Brian)
January 18, 2021	Filing 51 MEMORANDUM in Support of #50 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams . (Tilly, Nathan)
January 18, 2021	Filing 50 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
January 14, 2021	Filing 49 ORDER: The Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Summonses (Doc. No. #48 ) is now before the Court. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED and the deadline for serving Defendants Joshua Ray and Jenny Ratliff with summonses is extended until January 28, 2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 01/14/2021.(ln)
January 13, 2021	Filing 48 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Serve Summonses by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
January 7, 2021	Filing 47 ANSWER to #16 Amended Complaint, by William Lyons.(Walthart, Brian)
December 28, 2020	TN State Bar status verified as active for Nathan D. Tilly admitted to this court. (am)
December 22, 2020	Filing 46 ORDER: Motion (DE #45 ) GRANTED. Extension to 1/18/2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/22/2020. (ln)
December 21, 2020	Filing 45 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #16 Amended Complaint, by Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams. (Tilly, Nathan)
December 21, 2020	Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan D. Tilly on behalf of Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Eddie Johnson, J. Scott Long, Mark Sigler, Andrea Steadman, Kevin Turner, Jason Whitehead, Christophe Williams (Tilly, Nathan)
December 9, 2020	Filing 43 ORDER granting #42 Motion for Joinder in Partial Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/9/2020. (am)
December 8, 2020	Filing 42 Motion to Join Partial Motion to Dismiss by Ashley Ackerman. (Walthart, Brian) Modified on 12/9/2020 (bs).
December 8, 2020	Filing 41 ANSWER to #16 Amended Complaint, by Ashley Ackerman.(Walthart, Brian)
December 2, 2020	Filing 40 ORDER granting #39 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Ashley Ackerman answer due 12/8/2020. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/2/2020. (am)
December 2, 2020	TN State Bar status verified as active for Brian F. Walthart admitted to this court. (am)
December 1, 2020	Filing 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Ashley Ackerman. (Walthart, Brian) Modified Text on 12/2/2020 (am).
December 1, 2020	Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian F. Walthart on behalf of Ashley Ackerman (Walthart, Brian)
November 19, 2020	Filing 37 ORDER granting #36 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Summonses. The Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Summonses (Doc. No. 36) is now before the Court. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED and the deadline for serving the Defendants with summonses is extended from November 17, 2020 to December 17, 2020. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/19/2020. (am)
November 17, 2020	Filing 36 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Service of Summonses by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
November 2, 2020	Filing 35 ORDER: On August 24, 2020, this court issued an Order (Doc. No. 19) granting the Defendants' Emergency Motion to Seal Exhibits 1 and 2 to the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 18). Instead of placing under seal only Exhibits 1 and 2 to the Amended Complaint, the Clerk, in error, placed under seal the entire Amended Complaint, including the exhibits (Doc. No. 16). It is hereby ORDERED that the Clerk shall take out from under seal the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 16) and keep under seal only Exhibits 1 and 2 to the Amended Complaint. The plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Permit Certified Copies of Complaint (Doc. No. 33) is GRANTED. The copies furnished, however, will be missing Exhibit 1 and 2, as those exhibits will remain under seal until a protective order is entered. Plaintiffs' counsel should contact the Clerk of Court in order to secure whatever copies of the Amended Complaint they need, certified or not certified. Certain costs will be assessed. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/2/2020. (am)
October 30, 2020	Filing 34 CERTIFICATE of Service of Doc. No. 33 filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith re #33 Unopposed MOTION Authorization to print certified copies filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Clevenger, Ty)
October 30, 2020	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#33 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (am)
October 29, 2020	Filing 33 Unopposed MOTION Authorization to print certified copies by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
October 26, 2020	Filing 32 Summons issued as to Ledia Alva, Elaine Bloodgood, Logan King, J. Scott Long, Jenny Ratliff, Joshua Ray, Jason Whitehead. (Service packets sent to attorney by regular mail.) (am)
October 22, 2020	Filing 31 MOTION Issuance of Summonses by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Bloodgood summons, #2 Attachment Long summons 1, #3 Attachment Long summons 2, #4 Attachment Whitehead summons, #5 Attachment Ratliff summons, #6 Attachment Ray summons, #7 Attachment Alva summons, #8 Attachment King summons)(Clevenger, Ty)
October 19, 2020	Filing 30 REPLY to Response to re #22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry. (Tilly, Nathan)
October 12, 2020	Filing 29 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1-First Amended Cmpt Johnson v. CoreCivic, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2-Declaration of John G. Smith, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3-Declaration of Soynia Smith, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4-Email Exchange)(Goode, Janet)
October 5, 2020	Filing 28 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/5/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
October 5, 2020	Filing 27 ORDER granting #25 Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Defendant Elaina Rodella. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/5/2020. (am)
October 5, 2020	Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed order)(Clevenger, Ty)
September 23, 2020	Filing 25 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Voluntary of Rodella by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela. (Tilly, Nathan)
September 22, 2020	Filing 24 ORDER: Given the pendency of a Partial Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 22), and the fact that numerous defendants have yet to be served, it is hereby ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for September 28, 2020 is CONTINUED, to be reset by later order of the court. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/22/2020. (am)
September 21, 2020	Filing 23 MEMORANDUM in Support of #22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry . (Tilly, Nathan)
September 21, 2020	Filing 22 Partial MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry. (Tilly, Nathan)
August 24, 2020	Filing 21 Summons issued as to Ashley Ackerman, William Lyons, Marcayus Rose, Kevin Turner. (Service packets sent to attorney by regular mail.) (am)
August 24, 2020	Filing 20 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Issuance of Summonses. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/24/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(am)
August 24, 2020	Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Motion to Seal. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/24/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(am)
August 24, 2020	Filing 18 Emergency MOTION to Seal Document #16 Amended Complaint Exhibits 1 and 2 by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry. (Tilly, Nathan)
August 21, 2020	Filing 17 MOTION Issuance of Summonses by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed summons (Ackerman), #2 Attachment Proposed summons (Turner), #3 Attachment Proposed summons (Rose), #4 Attachment Proposed summons (Lyons))(Clevenger, Ty)
August 19, 2020	Filing 16 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith.(Goode, Janet)
August 12, 2020	Filing 15 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Ty Clevenger to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Vicki R. Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk on 8/12/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(am) (Main Document 15 replaced on 8/12/2020) (am).
August 12, 2020	Filing 14 CERTIFICATE of Service (updated) filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith re #13 MOTION to Supplement Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Ty Clevenger) filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Goode, Janet)
August 12, 2020	NOTICE TO FILER re DE#13 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (am)
August 11, 2020	Filing 13 MOTION to Supplement Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Ty Clevenger) by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing (WD TN))(Goode, Janet)
August 4, 2020	Filing 12 ORDER: Plaintiffs' co-counsel, Ty Clevenger, has filed an Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Docket No. #6 ). The contents of Attachment 2 to the motion cause the court some concern. It is therefore ORDERED that Mr. Clevenger shall file a Certificate of Good Standing from our sister district court, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, for the court's consideration in connection with this motion. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/4/2020. (dt)
July 27, 2020	TN State Bar status verified as active for James I. Pentecost, Nathan D. Tilly. (am)
July 24, 2020	Filing 11 ORDER: The Motion for Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading to Plaintiff's Complaint (Docket No. #9 ) is GRANTED. The defendants may have an extension until September 21, 2020 within which to respond to the Complaint. It is further ORDERED that the initial case management conference scheduled for August 31, 2020 is hereby RESET for Monday, September 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 7/24/2020. (mg)
July 23, 2020	Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT re #9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela. (Tilly, Nathan)
July 23, 2020	Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela. (Tilly, Nathan)
July 23, 2020	Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan D. Tilly on behalf of CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela (Tilly, Nathan)
July 23, 2020	Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by James I. Pentecost on behalf of CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela (Pentecost, James)
July 22, 2020	Filing 6 MOTION for attorney Ty Clevenger to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3181636) by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Attachment 1 - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Attachment Attachment 2 - Declaration of Ty Clevenger)(Goode, Janet)
July 1, 2020	Filing 5 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/31/2020 at 02:30 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (am)
July 1, 2020	Filing 4 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (am)
July 1, 2020	Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (am)
July 1, 2020	State Bar status verified as active for (TN) Janet H. Goode, (TX) Ty Clevenger. (am)
July 1, 2020	NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ty Clevenger: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $100.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 7/22/2020. (am)
June 30, 2020	Filing 2 Summons issued as to CoreCivic, Inc. (Service packets sent to attorney by regular mail.) (am)
June 29, 2020	Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CoreCivic, Inc., Damon T. Hininger, John Doe 1 through John Doe 10, Grady Perry, Elaina Rodela (Filing fee $400, Receipt number 0650-3167611), filed by John Smith, Soynia Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(am)

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Represented By:	James I. Pentecost
Represented By:	Nathan D. Tilly
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Defendant: J. Scott Long
Represented By:	Dylan E. Sutherland
Represented By:	Haynes T. Russell
Represented By:	Nathan D. Tilly
Represented By:	James I. Pentecost
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Plaintiff: John Smith
Represented By:	Janet H. Goode
Represented By:	Ty Clevenger
Represented By:	Craig A. Edgington
Represented By:	Brice M. Timmons
Represented By:	Melissa Jo Stewart
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Plaintiff: Soynia Smith
Represented By:	Janet H. Goode
Represented By:	Ty Clevenger
Represented By:	Brice M. Timmons
Represented By:	Craig A. Edgington
Represented By:	Melissa Jo Stewart
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