Lea et al v. Secretary of Agriculture, The et al
Plaintiff: Corey Lea, Jane Doe and John Doe
Defendant: Secretary of Agriculture, The, United States Department of Agriculture, The and Thomas Vilsack
Case Number: 3:2021cv00468
Filed: June 16, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Alistair Newbern
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION to Strike #24 MOTION to Amend/Correct, #25 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by United States Department of Agriculture, The, Thomas Vilsack. (Roden, Michael)
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Corey Lea. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Plaintiff's Tendered Order for Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction and Request for an Emergency Hearing)(jm)
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION to Leave to Joinder Additional Plaintiffs and Defendants Subsequently File First Amended Complaint and Motion to Continue Pro Se for Individual Pro Se, Corey Lea by Corey Lea. (Attachments: #1 Attachment First Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Judicial Review Pursuant 5 U.S.C. Sec. 706)(jm)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER: Plaintiff Corey Lea filed a "Notice of Withdrawal Without Prejudice of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to FRCP 65." Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion (Doc. No. #6 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/29/2021. (jm)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael L. Roden admitted to this court. (jm)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE by Corey Lea re #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Notice of Withdrawal Without Prejudice of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Pursuant to FRCP 65 (Garrison, David)
July 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael L. Roden on behalf of United States Department of Agriculture, The (Roden, Michael)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: The case has been set for an initial case management conference on September 8, 2021 (Doc. No. #18 ). The Court plans to address the discovery, timing, and hearing issues regarding Lea's requested injunctive relief at that time, and the parties shall include their joint statement as to those issues in the joint proposed initial case management order. If the plaintiffs require an expedited conference to set a calendar for injunctive relief, they shall move for an earlier case management conference and state whether they have conferred with the defendants regarding their motion and, if so, the defendants' position. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/20/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(jm)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #16 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Jillian Hishaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 07/12/2021. (lh)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 9/8/2021 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (jm)
July 8, 2021 Opinion or Order WY State Bar status verified as active for Jillian Hishaw not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (jm)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Jillian Hishaw from the United States District Court for the Western of North Carolina filed by Jane Doe, John Doe. (jm)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for attorney Jillian Hishaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Jane Doe, John Doe. (jm)
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS returned executed by Corey Lea. United States Department of Agriculture, The served on 6/28/2021; Thomas Vilsack served on 6/28/2021. (Garrison, David)
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order TN State Bar status verified as active for Austin T. Warehime, David W. Garrison, and Joshua A. Frank admitted to this court. (jm)
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua A. Frank on behalf of Corey Lea (Frank, Joshua)
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by David W. Garrison on behalf of Corey Lea (Garrison, David)
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Austin T. Warehime on behalf of Jane Doe, John Doe (Warehime, Austin)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that David Garrison, a partner with Barrett Johnston, Martin & Garrison, LLC, is appointed to represent the Plaintiffs. The Court's prior referral Order to the Magistrate Judge (Doc. No. #5 ) is VACATED. This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management on timing and discovery for injunctive relief in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). The parties shall also identify a target date for a hearing for injunctive relief. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/1/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(jm)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. #6 ) is HELD IN ABEYANCE pending the appointment of counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/1/2021. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail.) (jm)
June 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Mailing TRO and Preliminary Injunction to all Defendants by Corey Lea. (jm)
June 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 (PLEASE DISREGARD - PDF REMOVED - DOCKETED IN ERROR) ORDER: (jm) Modified on 6/29/2021 (jm). Modified on 7/12/2021 (hb).
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons issued as to United States Department of Agriculture, The, Thomas Vilsack, The Department of Justice, and The United States Attorney. (jm)
June 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction FRCP 65 by Corey Lea. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Supporting Documentation, #2 Exhibit 2 - Supporting Documentation)(jm)
June 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: This action is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge to oversee service of process, enter a scheduling order for the management of the case, dispose or recommend disposition of any pretrial motions under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), and conduct further proceedings, if necessary, under Rule 72 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of Court. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/22/2021. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail. ) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(jm)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (jm)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (jm)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (jm)
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Notice mailed to pro se party regarding filing of new case (docket sheet & certificate of service form included). (jm)
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 DECLARATORY JUDGMENT against Secretary of Agriculture, The, and United States Department of Agriculture, The (Filing fee $402, Receipt number 34675062711), filed by Corey Lea, Jane Doe, and John Doe. (Attachment: #1 Filing Fee Receipt)(jm)

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