OUTMemphis et al v. Lee et al
| OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4 |
| Bill Lee, Jonathan Skrmetti, David Rausch and Frank Strada |
| 2:2023cv02670 |
| October 24, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee |
| Charmiane G Claxton |
| Sheryl H Lipman |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights |
| None |
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Filing 54
ORDER GRANTING #50 JOINT MOTION FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING PSEUDONIMITY OF PLAINTIFFS JANE DOES #1-4. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on December 21, 2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A.) (shl)
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Filing 53
SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 12/21/2023. (Claxton, Charmiane)
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| Filing 52 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton: Microsoft Teams Video Scheduling Conference held on 12/21/2023. Alexis Agathocleous, Alexis Alvarez, Dale Melchert, Lynly Egyes, Milo Inglehart, Rachel Anne Meeropol, Jeff L Preptit, and Jon Warren Davidson appeared for the Plaintiffs. David M. Rudolph and John Ross Glover appeared for defendants. Jury Trial set for Tuesday, 1/20/2026 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Trial is estimated to last 2 weeks. Pretrial Conference set for Friday, 1/9/2026 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 1/2/2026. Scheduling Order to be entered. (Court Reporter: Candace Covey)(mmm) |
| Filing 51 SETTING LETTER: A NON-JURY TRIAL has been SET before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee.A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee.A PROPOSED JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER must be furnished to the Court by JANUARY 2, 2026.PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS.(mmm) |
| Filing 50 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Temporary Protective Order)(Meeropol, Rachel) |
| Filing 49 Notice of Resetting *TIME ONLY* - The Scheduling Conference set for 12/21/2023 at 3:00 PM has been RESET for 1:30 PM via Teams Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton. *TEXT NOTICE ONLY - THERE IS NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE* (cas) |
| Filing 48 RE-SETTING LETTER / NEW DATE / NOW SET BEFORE REFERRAL JUDGE: Scheduling Conference RESET for Thursday, 12/21/2023 at 3:00 pm before Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton. A court reporter is required for this proceeding. The proceeding will be done via Microsoft Teams video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for #Joining a Meeting in Teams or #Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. Please email Melanie Mullen at melanie_mullen@tnwd.uscourts.gov for any questions. (jpw) |
| Filing 47 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting . (Brandon, Cody) |
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Filing 46
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #45 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jon W. Davidson. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/11/2023. (shl)
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| Filing 45 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Davidson, Jon) |
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Filing 44
ORDER GRANTING #42 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED SECOND MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on December 7, 2023. (shl)
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| Filing 43 Notice of Correction to #42 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint; Proposed Order Submitted Filed Under Correct Attorney. (Glover, John) |
| Filing 42 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint; Proposed Order Submitted by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada. (Brandon, Cody) |
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Filing 41
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Dale Melchert. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/1/2023. (shl)
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Filing 40
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #38 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Milo R. Inglehart. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/1/2023. (shl)
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| Filing 39 Proposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4290859) by All Plaintiffs. (Melchert, Dale) |
| Filing 38 Proposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4290846) by All Plaintiffs. (Inglehart, Milo) |
| Filing 37 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4289334) filed by Jane Doe 2, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3 has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: the motion does not have the required certificate of good standing from the highest state court. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (mf) |
| Filing 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4289334) by All Plaintiffs. (Davidson, Jon) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas Cameron-Vaughn on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cameron-Vaughn, Lucas) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Stella Marie Yarbrough on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Yarbrough, Stella) |
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Filing 33
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Lynly Egyes. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/20/2023. (shl)
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| Filing 32 Proposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4283461) by All Plaintiffs. (Egyes, Lynly) |
| Filing 31 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #30 Proposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Fee paid as part of previous filing) filed by Jane Doe 2, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, #29 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lynly Egyes (Fee paid as part of previous filing) filed by Jane Doe 2, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3 has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: : The court's internet payment report does not reflect payment for either of the two motion. If the filer has proof of payment of these IFP fees, please call the clerk's office or email the court's helpdesk to provide the receipt number. If no payments were not made, you will need to resubmit the motions, paying the fee when prompted. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jae) |
| Filing 30 Proposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Melchert, Dale) |
| Filing 29 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lynly Egyes (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Egyes, Lynly) |
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Filing 28
ORDER GRANTING #21 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on November 13, 2023. (shl)
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Filing 27
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #24 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Alexis Alvarez. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/13/2023. (shl)
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Filing 26
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Rachel Meeropol. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/13/2023. (shl) Modified docket on 11/13/2023 (shl).
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Filing 25
TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Alexis Agathocleous. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/13/2023. (shl)
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| Filing 24 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY))(Alvarez, Alexis) |
| Filing 23 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY)), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS))(Meeropol, Rachel) |
| Filing 22 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY))(Agathocleous, Alexis) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint; Proposed Order Submitted by Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada. (Glover, John) |
| Filing 20 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, documents #17 #18 and #19 First Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277337), (Filing fee $150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277352) and (Filing fee $150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277355) have been filed by OUTMEMPHIS and Jane Does 1-4. However, the following deficiency has been found for each: #17 The Certificate of Good Standing for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York is more than 30 days old. #18 and #19 Both Certificates of Good Standing are more than 30 days old. Thus, these motions will be terminated pending corrected submissions. Filers have one business day to resubmit the motions with current certificates attached. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. (shl) Modified on 11/9/2023 (shl). |
| Filing 19 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277355) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY))(Alvarez, Alexis) |
| Filing 18 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277352) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS))(Meeropol, Rachel) |
| Filing 17 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4277337) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (SDNY), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (NYS))(Agathocleous, Alexis) |
| Filing 16 SETTING LETTER: A SCHEDULING CONFERENCE pursuant to Rule 16(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has been SET for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The conference will be held via Microsoft Teams Video. A link to the video conference will be emailed to the attorneys prior to the setting.If the parties consent to have the case heard by the magistrate, please file your consent and this conference will be cancelled.Counsel should be prepared to discuss all pending motions.PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS. The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings. The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for #Joining a Meeting in Teams or #Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. (mmm) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by David M. Rudolph on behalf of All Defendants (Rudolph, David) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by John Ross Glover on behalf of Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada (Glover, John) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Cody Nash Brandon on behalf of Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada (Brandon, Cody) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4 as to Frank Strada. (Preptit, Jeff) |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4 as to David Rausch. (Preptit, Jeff) |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4 as to Jonathan Skrmetti. (Preptit, Jeff) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4 as to Bill Lee. (Preptit, Jeff) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Governor Bill Lee, David Rausch, Jonathan Skrmetti, Frank Strada. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (Attachments: #1 summons, #2 summons, #3 summons)(jae) |
| Filing 7 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, OUTMemphis. . (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(Preptit, Jeff) |
| Filing 6 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #1 Complaint filed by Jane Doe 2, OUTMemphis, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3 has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: the summonses should be submitted per defendant and not collectively.. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (agj) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CONSENT TO THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL JURISDICTION BY A MAGISTRATE JUDGE Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.73, and Local Rule 72.1, this Court has designated the Magistrate Judges of this District to conduct trials and otherwise dispose of any civil case that is filed in this Court. Your decision to consent, or not consent, to the referral of your case to a United States Magistrate Judge for trial and entry of a final judgment must be entirely voluntary. The judge or magistrate judge to whom the case has been assigned will not be informed of your decision unless all parties agree that the case may be referred to a magistrate judge for these specific purposes. A less than unanimous decision will not be communicated by this office to either the judge or magistrate judge. The consent form is available on the courts website at https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/forms-and-applications.php (agj) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (agj) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH PLAN FOR ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR): Pursuant to Section to 2.1 of the ADR Plan, all civil cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall be referred automatically for ADR. For compliance requirements, refer to the ADR Plan at: http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ADRPlan.pdf (agj) |
| Filing 2 Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman and Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton added. (agj) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNWDC-4263825), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Exhibit)(Preptit, Jeff) |
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