Immanuel v. Cooper et al
Plaintiff: Dr. Stella Immanuel
Defendant: Anderson Cooper and Cable News Network, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2022cv02031
Filed: June 22, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Alfred H Bennett
Referring Judge: Lee H Rosenthal
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Immanuel. No hearings This order form relates to the following: #56 Notice of Appeal, filed.(Sekharan, Madhu)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 Order of USCA - PER CURIAM re: #56 Notice of Appeal ; USCA No. 22-20455. the appeal is dismissed for want of jurisdiction, filed.(DorinaReyna, 1)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Notice of Non-Compliance. Appellant has failed to: Submit the DKT13 transcript order form. Parties notified, filed. (SaraCelis, 1)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: #56 Notice of Appeal. Fee status: Paid, filed. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Appeal) (SaraCelis, 1)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Appeal Review Notes re: #56 Notice of Appeal. Fee status: Paid. The appeal filing fee has been paid.No hearings were held in the case - no transcripts. Number of DKT-13 Forms expected: 1, filed.(SaraCelis, 1)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by Dr. Stella Immanuel (Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ATXSDC-28713654), filed. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted attachment Cover Letter)(Sekharan, Madhu)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 FINAL JUDGMENT as to Docket entry No. #11 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim by Cable News Network, Inc. Dr. Immanual's claims are dismissed with prejudice. Case terminated on 08/01/2022 (Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (ClaudiaGutierrez, 4)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 MEMORANDUM AND OPINION (Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (ClaudiaGutierrez, 4)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Cable News Network, Inc. identifying Historic TW Inc., Warner Media, LLC, WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. as Corporate Parent, filed.(Latham, Robert)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Dr. Stella Immanuel, filed.(Sekharan, Madhu)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER granting #25 MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines (Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER granting #46 Motion for Hilary Oran to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER granting #45 Motion for Courtney DeThomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #44 Motion for Katherine M Bolger to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Demi Williams on behalf of Cable News Network, Inc., filed. (Latham, Robert)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION for Hilary Oran to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cable News Network, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 7/19/2022. (Latham, Robert)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION for Courtney DeThomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cable News Network, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 7/19/2022. (Latham, Robert)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION for Katherine M. Bolger to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cable News Network, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 7/19/2022. (Williams, Demi)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 NOTICE of Reassignment. Parties notified, filed. (gclair, 4)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Alfred H Bennett recused. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal for all further proceedings. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(gclair, 4)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 10/14/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8C before Judge Alfred H Bennett( Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(BrendaLacy, 4)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Case transferred in from Texas Eastern. Case Number 4:21-cv-00587; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Interdistrict transfer to the SOUTHERN District of TEXAS. (baf, )
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. It is therefore ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer (Dkt. #10 ) is GRANTED in part. It is further ORDERED that this case is TRANSFERRED to the Southern District of Texas. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 5/31/2022. (baf, )
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Unopposed MOTION for Entry of Addendum to Protective Order by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order and Stipulation)(Latham, Robert)
April 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Cable News Network, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Warner Bros. Discovery for Cable News Network, Inc.. (Latham, Robert)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE by Dr. Stella Immanuel re #35 Order, (Confirmation of Plaintiff's County of Residence) (Sekharan, Madhu)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER. Plaintiff Dr. Stella Immanuel is ORDERED to file a document indicating her county of residence. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff Dr. Stella Immanuel file such document by 5 P.M. on April 19, 2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 4/12/2022. (baf, )
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER - granting #33 Joint MOTION for Extension of Deadline to Mediate filed by Cable News Network, Inc. Mediation Completion due by 5/23/2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 4/5/2022. (baf, )
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Joint MOTION for Extension of Deadline to Mediate by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Latham, Robert)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 4/1/2022. (rpc, )
March 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Entry of Confidentiality Stipulation and Protective Order by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Confidentiality Stipulation and Protective Order)(Latham, Robert)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION. The Court hereby ORDERS that this case be submitted to mediation in accordance with this court's Mediation Plan. By agreement of the parties, the mediator assigned is the Hon. Jeff Kaplan (Ret.). Mediation Completion due by 5/6/2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 3/28/2022. (baf, )
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE of Designation of Mediator, Hon. Jeff Kaplan (Ret.), filed by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Latham, Robert)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 REPLY to Response to Motion re #25 MOTION to Stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue and/or Its Motion to Dismiss filed by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Disclosures)(Latham, Robert)
February 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/5/2023 at 9:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Amended Pleadings due by 5/11/2022 for Plaintiff and by 3/25/2022 for Defendant. Discovery due by 8/3/2022. Joinder of Parties due by 3/30/2022. Joint Proposed Jury instructions/Form of Verdict due by 12/16/2022. Mediation Completion due by 5/6/2022. Designation of Mediator due by 3/25/2022. Motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, or other dispositive motions due by 8/17/2022. Joint Final Pretrial Order due by 12/5/2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 2/22/2022. (baf, )
February 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #25 MOTION to Stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue and/or Its Motion to Dismiss filed by Dr. Stella Immanuel. (Sekharan, Madhu)
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order The Parties are advised that the February 16, 2022 Scheduling Conference is CANCELED. The Court will enter a Scheduling Order. (tls)
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION to Stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue and/or Its Motion to Dismiss by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Latham, Robert)
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the MOTION TO STAY DEADLINES submitted DOCUMENT #24 - NO CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE. Correction should be made by ONE BUSINESS DAY (baf, )
February 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ***DEFICIENT DOCUMENT - PLEASE DISREGARD*** MOTION to Stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue and/or Its Motion to Dismiss by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Latham, Robert) Modified on 2/7/2022 (baf, ).
February 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Latham, Robert) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/7/2022: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (baf, ).
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE by Cable News Network, Inc. re #13 Order,, Set Hearings,, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines, Notice of Compliance with Service of Initial Disclosures to Plaintiff (Latham, Robert)
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Dr. Stella Immanuel (Sekharan, Madhu)
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 REPLY to Response to Motion re #11 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim filed by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Latham, Robert)
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 REPLY to Response to Motion re #10 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue Or, In The Alternative, Motion to Transfer filed by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Latham, Robert)
January 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jesse M Feitel on behalf of Cable News Network, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8745740. (Feitel, Jesse)
January 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re #11 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim. Replies due by 1/14/2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 1/6/2022. (baf, )
January 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 Response in Opposition to Motion, Plaintiff's Sur-Reply to Defendant's Reply by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Order)(Latham, Robert) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/4/2022) (baf, ).
December 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #10 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue Or, In The Alternative, Motion to Transfer, #11 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim filed by Dr. Stella Immanuel. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sekharan, Madhu)
December 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE by Dr. Stella Immanuel (Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant, Anderson Cooper) (Sekharan, Madhu)
December 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS. Rule 16 management conference set for 2/16/2022 at 2:30 PM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Rule 26 Meeting Joint Report due by 2/1/2022. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 12/29/2021. (baf, )
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Counsel are advised that the Court has not opted out of this court's Local Rules concerning courtesy copies; therefore, Counsel are asked to comply with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) and Local Rule CV-10(b) with respect to sending courtesy copies to Judge Mazzant. Please send copies of filings that exceed 20 pages to Judge Mazzant's chambers. Please use tabs and dividers for exhibits, and please place very voluminous filings in three-ring binder(s). Staples are fine; no binder clips, please. (tls)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Cable News Network, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent AT&T Inc. for Cable News Network, Inc.. (Latham, Robert)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Katherine Bolger, #2 Exhibit A-1 DVD (Manually Filed), #3 Exhibit A-2 Transcript, #4 Exhibit A-3 DVD (Manually Filed), #5 Exhibit A-4 Transcript, #6 Exhibit A-5 DVD (Manually Filed), #7 Exhibit A-6 Transcript, #8 Exhibit A-7 Screenshot, #9 Exhibit A-8 DVD (Manually Filed), #10 Exhibit A-9 DVD (Manually Filed), #11 Exhibit A-10 DVD (Manually Filed), #12 Exhibit A-11 Screenshot, #13 Exhibit A-12 Tweet, #14 Exhibit A-13 Tweet, #15 Exhibit A-14 Article, #16 Exhibit A-15 Article, #17 Exhibit A-16 Article, #18 Exhibit A-17 Request, #19 Exhibit A-18 Screenshot, #20 Appendix A - Allegedly Defamatory Statements, #21 Text of Proposed Order)(Latham, Robert) (Attachment 21 replaced on 12/20/2021) (baf, ).
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue Or, In The Alternative, Motion to Transfer by Cable News Network, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Demi Williams, #2 Exhibit A-1 - Google Street View, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Latham, Robert) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2021) (baf, ).
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Sam Cate-Gumpert on behalf of Cable News Network, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8713008. (Cate-Gumpert, Sam)
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Katherine M Bolger on behalf of Cable News Network, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8712975. (Bolger, Katherine)
December 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Cable News Network, Inc..( Latham, Robert)
December 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Cable News Network, Inc. to 12/17/2021. 7 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( baf, )
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Cable News Network, Inc. to 12/10/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( rpc, )
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Cable News Network, Inc..( Latham, Robert)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Dr. Stella Immanuel. Cable News Network, Inc. served on 10/20/2021, answer due 11/10/2021. (Sekharan, Madhu)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER - NOTICE OF OMPENDING DISMISSAL. To avoid dismissal pursuant to Rule 4 (m), if more than 90 days are necessary for service of process, Plaintiff must execute an file a verified petition regarding service of process on or before 11/1/2021. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/21/2021. (baf, )
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 SUMMONS Issued as to Anderson Cooper. (baf, )
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 SUMMONS Issued as to Cable News Network, Inc.. (baf, )
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Cable News Network, Inc., Anderson Cooper ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8510915.), filed by Dr. Stella Immanuel. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sekharan, Madhu)
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Case ASSIGNED to District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (baf, )
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (baf, )

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Plaintiff: Dr. Stella Immanuel
Represented By: Madhu Suseela Sekharan
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