Sills et al v. Southern Baptist Convention et al
Michael David Sills and Mary Sills |
Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Ed Litton, Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Jennifer Lyell, Eric Geiger, Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Bart Barber, Willie McLaurin, Rolland Slade, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Solutionpoint International, Inc. a corporation, individually and doing business as Guidepoint Solutions, Guidepoint Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc. a corporation, individually and d/b/a GUIDEPOST SOLUTIONS doing business as Guidepost Solutions and Guidepost Solutions, LLC |
3:2023cv00478 |
May 11, 2023 |
US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee |
William L Campbell |
Jeffery S Frensley |
Assault Libel & Slander |
28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 71 ORDER granting #69 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/7/2023. (af) |
Filing 70 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard C. Mangelsdorf, Jr on behalf of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (Mangelsdorf, Richard) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Ryan P. Loofbourrow admitted to this court. (mg) |
Filing 69 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Willie McLaurin, Rolland Slade. (Carpenter, Brigid) |
Filing 68 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan P. Loofbourrow on behalf of Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Willie McLaurin, Rolland Slade (Loofbourrow, Ryan) |
Filing 67 ORDER granting #64 and #65 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for R. Bruce Barze, Jr. and J. Graham Gilmore to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/15/2023. (lh) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Brigid M. Carpenter admitted to this court. (mg) |
Filing 66 NOTICE of Appearance by Brigid M. Carpenter on behalf of Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Willie McLaurin, Rolland Slade (Carpenter, Brigid) |
AL State Bar status verified as active for J. Graham Gilmore not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Catherine M. Newman admitted to this court. (mg) |
Filing 65 MOTION for attorney J. Graham Gilmore to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3847327) by Eric Geiger. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing from Northern District of AL)(Newman, Catherine) |
Filing 64 MOTION for attorney R. Bruce Barze, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3847299) by Eric Geiger. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing from Northern District of AL)(Newman, Catherine) |
Filing 63 NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine M. Newman on behalf of Eric Geiger (Newman, Catherine) |
Filing 62 ORDER granting #60 and #61 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Thomas Travis and Byron Leet to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/14/2023. (lh) |
KY State Bar status verified as active for Thomas E. Travis, Byron E. Leet not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg) |
Filing 61 Supplemental MOTION for attorney Byron Leet to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3846239) by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Bradshaw, James) |
Filing 60 MOTION for attorney Thomas E. Travis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3846235) by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Bradshaw, James) |
NOTICE TO FILER re DE#59 : The pending pro hac vice motion does not comply with the Court's local rules, because the motion fails to state whether a finding of contempt or a sanction under 28 U.S.C. 1927 by any court, or criminal charges have been instituted against the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission. Local Rule 83.01(b)(2). By no later than five (5) business days from the date of this docket annotation, the pro hac vice motion must be supplemented by the filing of a statement under oath of the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission disclosing such matters. Failure to do so will result in denial of the pro hac vice motion. (lh) |
Filing 59 MOTION for attorney Byron Leet to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3843849) by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Affidavit)(Bradshaw, James) |
Filing 58 ORDER granting #57 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer #1 Complaint. Dr. R. Albert Mohler answer due 7/12/2023; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary answer due 7/12/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 06/09/23. (ad) |
Filing 57 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Bradshaw, James) |
NOTICE TO FILER re DE# [54-2], [55-2]: The pending pro hac vice motion does not comply with the Court's local rules, because the motion fails to state whether disciplinary proceedings by any disciplinary authority, a finding of contempt or a sanction under 28 U.S.C. 1927 by any court, or criminal charges have been instituted against the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission. Local Rule 83.01(b)(2). By no later than five (5) business days from the date of this docket annotation, the pro hac vice motion must be supplemented by the filing of a statement under oath of the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission disclosing such matters. Failure to do so will result in denial of the pro hac vice motion. (mg) |
NOTICE TO FILER re DE#54 , #55 : The Certificate of Good Standing must be from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The new certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (mg) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for James C. Bradshaw, III admitted to this court. (mg) |
Filing 56 ORDER: Motion #52 Granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 6/6/2023. (af) |
Filing 55 MOTION for attorney Byron Leet to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3840980) by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Affidavit)(Bradshaw, James) |
Filing 54 MOTION for attorney Thomas E. Travis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3840964) by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Affidavit)(Bradshaw, James) |
Filing 53 NOTICE of Appearance by James C. Bradshaw, III on behalf of Dr. R. Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Bradshaw, James) |
Filing 52 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or other Response by Dr. Ed Litton, Bart Barber and by Southern Baptist Convention. (Pietsch, Matthew) |
Filing 51 ORDER: MOTION #50 GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 6/5/2023. (af) |
Filing 50 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to the Complaint by Jennifer Lyell. (Elbert, Philip) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Kimberly M. Ingram admitted to this court. (ad) |
AL State Bar status verified as active for R. Bruce Barze not admitted to this court - Local counsel required. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for George H. Cate, III admitted to this court. (ad) |
NOTICE TO COUNSEL R. Bruce Barze: 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 $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/23/2023. (ad) |
Filing 49 ORDER: MOTION #47 GRANTED. Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention answer due 7/12/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 06/01/23. (ad) |
Filing 48 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Eric Geiger waiver sent on 6/1/2023. (Barrett, John (Don)) |
Filing 47 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. (Cate, George) |
Filing 46 NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly M. Ingram on behalf of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (Ingram, Kimberly) |
Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by George H. Cate, III on behalf of Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (Cate, George) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Ronald G. Harris admitted to this court. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr admitted to this court. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Olivia Rose Arboneaux, Philip N. Elbert admitted to this court. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Matthew C. Pietsch admitted to this court. (ad) |
Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew C. Pietsch on behalf of Bart Barber (Pietsch, Matthew) |
Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew C. Pietsch on behalf of Dr. Ed Litton (Pietsch, Matthew) |
Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew C. Pietsch on behalf of Southern Baptist Convention (Pietsch, Matthew) |
Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Dr. Ed Litton (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Bart Barber (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Dr. Ed Litton (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Bart Barber (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Southern Baptist Convention (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Louis Gino Marchetti, Jr on behalf of Southern Baptist Convention (Marchetti, Louis) |
Filing 35 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Willie McLaurin served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 34 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Southern Baptist Convention served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 33 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Solutionpoint International, Inc. served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 32 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary served on 5/23/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 31 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Rolland Slade served on 5/15/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 30 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 29 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Jennifer Lyell served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 28 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Guidepost Solutions, LLC served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 27 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention served on 5/16/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 26 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Dr. R. Albert Mohler served on 5/23/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 25 SUMMONS returned executed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. Bart Barber served on 5/19/2023. (Barrett, John) |
Filing 24 ORDER granting #16 and #17 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Steven G. Mintz and Terence W. McCormick to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/25/2023. (lh) |
Filing 23 ORDER granting #7 , #8 , and #9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Shannon M. McNulty, John W. ("Don") Barrett, and Katherine B. Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/24/2023. (lh) |
Filing 22 ***DISREGARD FILED IN WRONG CASE***ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 05/24/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) Modified on 5/24/2023 (ad). |
Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Rose Arboneaux on behalf of Jennifer Lyell (Arboneaux, Olivia) |
Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Philip N. Elbert on behalf of Jennifer Lyell (Elbert, Philip) |
Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald G. Harris on behalf of Jennifer Lyell (Harris, Ronald) |
Filing 18 ORDER: MOTION #15 GRANTED. Guidepost Solutions, LLC answer due 7/12/2023; Solutionpoint International, Inc. answer due 7/12/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 05/24/23. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for John R. Jacobson, Katharine R. Klein admitted to this court. (ad) |
NY State Bar status verified as active for Steven G. Mintz not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad) |
NY State Bar status verified as active for Terence William McCormick not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad) |
Filing 17 MOTION for attorney Terence W. McCormick to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3831073) by Guidepost Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Klein, Katharine) |
Filing 16 MOTION for attorney Steven G. Mintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3831050) by Guidepost Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Klein, Katharine) |
Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Guidepost Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc.. (Klein, Katharine) Modified on 5/23/2023 (ad). |
Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Katharine R. Klein on behalf of Guidepost Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc. (Klein, Katharine) Modified on 5/23/2023 (ad). |
Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by John R. Jacobson on behalf of Guidepost Solutions, LLC, Solutionpoint International, Inc. (Jacobson, John) Modified on 5/23/2023 (ad). |
Filing 12 RECEIPT #34675069383 in the amount of $300.00 posted by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills re #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Katherine B. Riley, #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John W. ("Don") Barrett. (ln) |
Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #7 of Attorney Shannon Marie McNulty from the United States District Court for the Northern of Illinois filed by. (ad) |
Filing 10 RECEIPT #34675069359 in the amount of $150.00 posted by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills re #7 Shannon McNulty Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (ad) |
NOTICE TO FILER re DE#7 : The Certificate of Good Standing must be from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The new certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (ad) |
Filing 9 MOTION for attorney Katherine B. Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Cert of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit B- Service List)(ad) |
Filing 8 MOTION for attorney John W. ("Don") Barrett to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Cert of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit B- Service List)(ad) |
Filing 7 MOTION for attorney Shannon M. McNulty to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee paid) by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. (Attachments: #1 Attachment -Certificate of Good Standing)(ad) Modified on 5/17/2023 (ad). |
Filing 6 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 05/15/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad) |
Filing 5 Summons issued as to Bart Barber, Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Eric Geiger, Guidepoint Solutions, LLC, Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Harry E. Litton, Jennifer Lyell, Willie McLaurin, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Rolland Slade, Solutionpoint International, Inc., Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (ad) |
Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 7/27/2023 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (ad) |
TN State Bar status verified as active for Gary E. Brewer admitted to this court. (ad) |
IL State Bar status verified as active for Shannon M. McNulty not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad) |
MS State Bar status verified as active for Don Barrett not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad) |
MS State Bar status verified as active for Katherine Barrett Riley not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ad) |
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Shannon M. McNulty, Don Barrett, Katherine Barrett Riley: 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 $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/2/2023. (ad) |
Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) |
Filing 2 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ad) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Bart Barber, Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, Eric Geiger, Guidepoint Solutions, LLC, Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Ed Litton, Jennifer Lyell, Willie McLaurin, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Rolland Slade, Solutionpoint International, Inc., Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3823193), filed by Mary Sills, Michael David Sills. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit - A)(ad) |
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