W.L.,IV v. Scott Zirus, et.al.
Plaintiff: W.L., IV and W L, V
Defendant: SCOTT ZIRUS, Camp Stewart For Boys Inc., American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. and American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. doing business as Camp America
Counter Plaintiff: Scott Ash James Zirus
Case Number: 5:2019cv00607
Filed: June 4, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Fred Biery
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on March 15, 2021. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
March 15, 2021 Filing 130 MOTION to Reopen Case AND SET TRIAL by W L, V. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Sawicki, Michael)
February 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER DENYING re #126 MOTION to Amend Judgment filed by Scott Ash James Zirus,Because this case cannot move forward until a jury trial is scheduled, the Court finds this case is appropriate for administrative closure. The Clerks office is therefore DIRECTED to administratively close this case pending further order of the Court. Though administratively closed, this case will still exist on the docket of this Court and may be reopened upon request or on the Courts own motion. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
February 22, 2021 Filing 128 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #127 Response to Motion by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
February 2, 2021 Filing 127 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE to Motion, filed by W.L., IV, re #126 MOTION to Amend Judgment filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus (Sawicki, Michael)
January 27, 2021 Filing 126 PRO-SE MOTION to Amend or Alter Judgment filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
January 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER RETURNING CASE BACK TO DISTRICT COURT, CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
January 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for #119 Report and Recommendations, ORDER GRANTING IN PART such that plaintiff W.L., IVs claims and plaintiff W.L., Vs claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress against defendant Zirus are DISMISSED, and DENIED IN PART in all other respects such that W.L., Vs assault and 18 U.S.C. 2241(c) claimsremain for trial.re #100 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
November 30, 2020 Filing 123 PRO-SE DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #119 Report and Recommendations by Scott Ash James Zirus. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(wg)
November 20, 2020 Filing 122 Certified mail acknowledgment receipt for magistrate report and recommendations re #119 Report and Recommendations as to Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
November 13, 2020 Filing 120 Certified Mail Receipt of #119 Report and Recommendations (mgr)
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ORDER DENYING #114 Motion to Appoint Counsel Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (mgr)
November 12, 2020 Filing 119 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #100 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (mgr)
October 30, 2020 Filing 118 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #116 Response to Motion, by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
October 28, 2020 Notice of Correction: Document filed as a Motion IFP in Error, Text was Edited & Mtn. Terminated, Filed as an Exhibit to Doc #114 re #115 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis, Terminate Motions. (wg)
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER that discovery is CLOSED in this case and there will be no depositions of Plaintiffs or Zirus, orally or by written questions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Zirus is not required to respond to the deposition by written questions served on him by Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
October 23, 2020 Filing 116 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE to Motion, filed by W.L., IV, re #114 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus, #115 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus (Sawicki, Michael)
October 22, 2020 Filing 115 PRO-SE Supplemental Exhibit to #114 Motion for Appointment of Counsel filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg) Modified event & text on 10/28/2020 (wg).
October 22, 2020 Filing 114 PRO-SE MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
October 19, 2020 Filing 113 RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT ZIRUS' ADVISORY CONCERNING ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY to #112 Advisory to the Court by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
October 15, 2020 Filing 112 ADVISORY CONCERNING ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY by Scott Ash James Zirus. (cd)
October 1, 2020 Filing 111 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ORDER that Plaintiffs and Zirus confer on the date and time for the oral depositions of Plaintiff W.L., IV, and Defendant Zirus and file an advisory with the Court within 14 days of this Order advising the Court of the parties agreement as to the scheduling of the oral depositions or, alternatively, that they would prefer to proceed with all depositions by written questions. re #96 Advisory to the Court filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, #99 Order, #108 Order,. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
September 28, 2020 Filing 109 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Camp Stewart For Boys Inc., Scott Ash James Zirus amending, filed by W.L., IV.(Sawicki, Michael)
September 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 108 ORDER, that Plaintiff file an Amended Pleading or Advisory within 14 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff W.L., IV, be permitted to take the oral deposition of Zirus; that Zirus be permitted to take the oral deposition of Plaintiff W.L., IV; and that Zirus be permitted to serve W.L., V with a deposition on written questions within 30 days ofthe date of this Order. In all other respects, discovery in this case is CLOSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff should formally notice Ziruss deposition, consulting the dates and times provided by Zirus in his filing dated August 27, 2020 [#104] and contact TDCJ to make arrangements for the deposition to be held via videoconference. It is also Ordered that Parties work with TDCJ to make arrangements for the Depos. to be held Via Videoconference. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
September 14, 2020 Filing 107 PRO-SE DEFENDANT'S REPLY & OBJECTIONS to #102 Response in Opposition to Motion by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
September 14, 2020 Filing 106 PRO-SE DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #105 Miscellaneous Objection by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
August 28, 2020 Filing 105 Miscellaneous Objection to #99 Order, PLAINTIFFS' OBJECTIONS TO DEFENDANT ZIRUS' RESPONSE TO COURT'S ORDER REGARDING DEPOSITIONS by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
August 27, 2020 Filing 104 PRO-SE DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #99 Order, by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
August 26, 2020 Filing 103 Sealed Document filed (wg)
August 26, 2020 Filing 102 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by W.L., IV, re #100 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus (Attachments: #1 Exhibit C, #2 Exhibit D)(Sawicki, Michael)
August 26, 2020 Filing 101 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document. Referral Judge: Elizabeth S. Chestney. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Sealed Document EXHIBIT B, #3 Proposed Order) (Sawicki, Michael)
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #101 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. The Clerk is directed to docket the sealed exhibit attached to Plaintiffs' motion [101-2]. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hm)
August 17, 2020 Filing 100 PRO-SE MOTION for Summary Judgment by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER that Zirus provide a list of witnesses he seeks to depose and why, and file the list with the Court on or before August 28, 2020. re #96 Advisory to the Court filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs (and Defendant Camp Stewart for Boys, Inc.) file any objections to these depositions on or before September 11, 2020. Any objections shall be both served on Zirus and filed with the Court. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
August 10, 2020 Filing 98 RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT ZIRUS' ADVISORY CONCERNING DISCOVERY by W.L., IV. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Sawicki, Michael)
August 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER that Plaintiffs file a response to Ziruss Advisory on or before August 17, 2020. The Advisory should indicate whether Plaintiffs have attemptedservice of documents on Zirus and by what method. Plaintiffs should also state their position on Ziruss request for depositions. re #96 Advisory to the Court filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 5, 2020 Filing 96 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL re #94 Joint MOTION to Dismiss AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY, INC DBA CAMP AMERICA ONLY filed by W.L., IV, Plaintiffs claims against defendant American Institute for Foreign Study, Inc. d/b/a Camp America ONLY are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICEin accordance with the Joint Motion for Partial Dismissal filed on July 13, 2020 (docket #94), with costs to be borne by the party incurring same.Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
July 13, 2020 Filing 94 Joint MOTION to Dismiss AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY, INC DBA CAMP AMERICA ONLY by W.L., IV. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (Sawicki, Michael)
June 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE #87 Motion for Judicial Notice. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
June 11, 2020 Filing 92 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #89 Miscellaneous Objection by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
June 2, 2020 Filing 91 NOTICE of Attorney Socks' Vacation by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. (Socks, Harold)
May 26, 2020 Filing 90 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Extending Expert Designations & Discovery deadlines by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc.. (Ray, Jeff)
May 22, 2020 Filing 89 Plaintiff's Miscellaneous Objection TO ZIRUS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
May 20, 2020 Filing 88 Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Dismissing #43 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, #46 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.***This cause was considered on the record on appeal. It is ordered and adjudged that the appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that appellant pay to appellee the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court.*** (Attachments: #1 TRANSMITTAL LETTER FROM USCA5)(dtg)
May 18, 2020 Filing 87 MOTION FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE of Filing Authority of Documents by Scott Ash James Zirus (wg) Modified text & Event on 6/23/2020 (wg).
May 14, 2020 Filing 86 Pretrial Disclosures Disclosure of Expert Witnesses by Camp Stewart For Boys Inc.. (Giacco, Kyle)
April 17, 2020 Filing 85 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Extending Expert Designation Deadline & Rebuttal Expert Deadline by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc.. (Ray, Jeff)
April 9, 2020 Filing 84 NOTICE PLAINTIFFS' FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERT DESIGNATION by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
April 8, 2020 Filing 83 NOTICE revised Plaintiffs' Expert Designation by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
April 8, 2020 Filing 82 NOTICE OF PLAINTIFFS' DESIGNATION OF EXPERTS by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
March 26, 2020 Filing 81 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. Discovery to Camp Stewart (Ray, Jeff)
March 25, 2020 Filing 80 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. Discovery to Plfs (Ray, Jeff)
March 25, 2020 Filing 79 STIPULATION JOINT - EXPERT DESIGNATIONS by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
February 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER DENYING #69 Motion to Compel; DENYING #69 Motion for Sanctions; DENYING #69 Motion to Dismiss; ORDERED that Plaintiff and Zirus may engage in limited discovery as to requests for admission and interrogatories on one another. After this stage is completed and if Plaintiff and Zirus believe they need to exchange documents or conduct depositions, they may move the Court for an order permitting such additional discovery within the discovery deadline set forth in the Courts Scheduling Order. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that discovery between Plaintiff and Camp Stewart and Camp America may proceed as generally permitted under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and this Courts Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
February 19, 2020 Filing 77 NOTICE VACATION-JONES by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
February 18, 2020 Filing 76 DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF DEPOSITIONS filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
February 11, 2020 Filing 75 NOTICE VACATION- SAWICKI by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
February 6, 2020 Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal in USCA #19-50896 has been accepted by the 5th Circuit. re #43 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, #46 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory,. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions #here (dtg)
January 29, 2020 Filing 74 NOTICE Amd Notice of Non-Availability by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. (Ray, Jeff)
January 27, 2020 Filing 73 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #70 Response to Motion by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
January 21, 2020 Filing 72 NOTICE of Nonavailability by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. (Ray, Jeff)
January 15, 2020 Filing 71 Letter of transmittal from USCA received for #43 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, #46 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory, filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.*** On December 26, 2019, the appellant challenged your court's FED. R. APP. P. 24(a) denial of in forma pauperis (IFP) status by filing a motion to proceed on appeal IFP in this court. Please forward a copy of your court's order denying the motion to proceed in forma pauperis, and assessing the initial partial filing fee to the prison authorities for collection of the fee.*** (dtg)
January 8, 2020 Filing 70 RESPONSE to Motion, filed by W.L., IV, re #69 MOTION to Compel MOTION for Sanctions MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Sawicki, Michael)
January 2, 2020 Filing 69 PRO-SE MOTION to Compel production of Documents, & MOTION for Sanctions against Plaintiff, MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
December 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER GRANTING re #62 MOTION Participate in Depositions Via Telophonic Means filed by Scott Ash James Zirus,It is Plaintiffs responsibility to ensure that Zirus has the necessary call-in information to participate in the depositions. The Court will order Plaintiff to contact Mr. Ellison and provide him with the information Zirus needs to participate telephonically in the depositions. ORDERED that the District Clerk mail a copy of this letter to Mr.Ellison at the above-referenced address. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg) Modified on 12/12/2019 (wg).
December 11, 2019 Remark: Copy of Order Mailed to Shawn Ellison, TDCJ-Law Library Supervisor, at address listed in Order. (wg)
December 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER DISMISSING as Moot #54 MOTION to Quash filed by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc... Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (rf)
December 4, 2019 Filing 65 NOTICE OF JOINT ADVISORY by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
December 4, 2019 Filing 64 NOTICE OF AGREEMENT by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
December 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER REGARDING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS ON APPEAL re #47 MOTION to proceed In Forma Pauperis on appeal filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. The cost to file a motion to proceed on appeal with the Fifth Circuit is calculated, and if the appellant moves to proceed on appeal IFP, the prison authorities will be directed to collect the fees as calculated in this order. The prisoner shall pay $505.00, the balance of the filing fees, in periodic installments. The appellant is required to make payments of 20% of the preceding months income credited to the appellants prison account until appellant has paid the total filing fees of $505.00. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this Order to the Agency having custody of Prisoner, trust fund account for collection of fees. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
December 2, 2019 Filing 62 PRO-SE MOTION Participate in Depositions Via Telophonic Means by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
November 27, 2019 Filing 61 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Harold L. Buddy Socks on behalf of American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. (Socks, Harold)
November 27, 2019 Filing 60 ADR Report Filed - CONSENT to Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc., Camp Stewart for Boys Inc., W.L., IV (Ray, Jeff) Modified on 11/27/2019, to add filers (rf).
November 27, 2019 Notice of Correction: ****NOTIFIED COUNSEL THAT "W.L., IV and Camp Stewart for Boys, Inc." HAVE BEEN ADDED AS FILERS OF THIS DOCUMENT****re #60 ADR Report Filed - Consent to Alternate Dispute Resolution. (rf)
November 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER GRANTING re #57 MOTION for Hearing ON DEFENDANT CAMP AMERICA'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER filed by W.L., IV, ( Motion Hearing set for 12/6/2019 10:30 AM before Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney,)The Plaintiff confer about the issues raised in Defendants motion and file a joint advisory via CM/ECF no later than December 4, 2019 that indicates which issues, if any, remain in dispute after their conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be faxed to Shawn Ellison, TDCJ Law Library Supervisor at the French M. Robertson Unit, at 325-548-9031. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
November 25, 2019 Remark: Copy of Order sent to the Robertson Law Library, attn: Shawn Ellison, Via FAX/Lotus Notes & Mail to Attn: Shawn Ellison, Robertson Law Library. (wg)
November 20, 2019 Filing 58 ATTACHMENT Proposed Order to #57 MOTION for Hearing ON DEFENDANT CAMP AMERICA'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
November 20, 2019 Filing 57 ***DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT - PROPOSED ORDER IS REQUIRED*** MOTION for Hearing ON DEFENDANT CAMP AMERICA'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER by W.L., IV. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A). Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (Sawicki, Michael) Modified on 11/20/2019, to designate deficiency (rf).
November 20, 2019 Filing 56 NOTICE OF VACATON FOR ANDY JONES by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
November 20, 2019 Filing 55 NOTICE OF VACATION FOR MIKE SAWICKI by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
November 20, 2019 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: ***NOTIFIED COUNSEL THAT DOCUMENT IS DEFICIENT - Proposed order required. DO NOT re-file entire document. Please file ONLY the proposed order using the (Attachment) event from menu and link the proposed order to the motion. See page 10, item 9d of the Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, Western District of Texas.****re #57 MOTION for Hearing ON DEFENDANT CAMP AMERICA'S MOTION TO QUASH DEPOS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. (rf)
November 19, 2019 Filing 54 MOTION to Quash by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (Ray, Jeff)
November 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for #49 Report and Recommendations, DENIED #47 MOTION to proceed In Forma Pauperis on appeal filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
November 18, 2019 Filing 52 OBJECTIONS/RESPONSE to #49 Report and Recommendations, by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
November 12, 2019 Filing 51 Certified Mail Receipt returned as delivered of #50 Certified Mail Receipt (mgr)
November 4, 2019 Filing 50 Certified Mail Receipt of #49 Report and Recommendations, (wg)
November 4, 2019 Filing 49 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #47 Motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, The United States District Clerk shall serve a copy of this report and recommendation on all parties by either (1) electronic transmittal to all parties represented by attorneys registered with the clerk of court, or by mailing a copy to those not registered by certified mail, return receipt requested. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
October 18, 2019 Filing 48 NOTICE by Scott Ash James Zirus re #43 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory,, (wg)
October 15, 2019 Filing 47 PRO-SE MOTION to proceed In Forma Pauperis on appeal by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
October 4, 2019 Filing 46 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #42 Order Adopting/Rejecting Report and Recommendations by Scott Ash James Zirus. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out #Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (wg)
October 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER REGARDING TELECONFERENCE HEARINGS re #44 Advisory to the Court filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
September 26, 2019 Filing 44 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
September 26, 2019 Filing 43 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #40 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Prosecution, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Ref: #37 by Scott Ash James Zirus. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out #Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (wg)
September 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for #32 Report and Recommendations,. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr)
September 18, 2019 Filing 41 RESPONSE & OBJECTIONS to #32 Report and Recommendations, by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
September 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER DISMISSING AS MOOT #37 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution ; DISMISSING AS MOOT #37 Motion Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
September 12, 2019 Filing 39 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
September 11, 2019 Filing 38 Certified mail acknowledgment receipt for magistrate report and recommendations re #32 Report and Recommendations, as to Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
September 6, 2019 Filing 37 PRO-SE MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution, & MOTION Allow Deft. to be Included in Court Hearings filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
September 5, 2019 Filing 36 PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER to #23 Counterclaim by W.L., IV.(Sawicki, Michael)
September 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 PROTECTIVE ORDER re #31 Agreed MOTION for Protective Order filed by W.L., IV,. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg) Modified text on 9/4/2019 (wg).
September 3, 2019 Notice of Correction: Judge Chestney signed Order, not Judge Biery re #35 Order, Terminate Motions. (wg)
September 3, 2019 Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance for Andy Jones by W.L., IV (Sawicki, Michael)
September 3, 2019 Filing 33 Certified Mail Receipt of #32 Report and Recommendations, (wg)
September 3, 2019 Filing 32 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #20 Motion to Dismiss filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. The United States District Clerk shall serve a copy of this report and recommendation on all parties by either electronic transmittal to all parties represented by attorneys registered as a filing user with the clerk of court, or by mailing a copy to those not registered by certifiedmail, return receipt requested. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 30, 2019 Filing 31 Agreed MOTION for Protective Order by W.L., IV.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (Sawicki, Michael)
August 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER DENYING re #11 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by W.L., IV, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Zirius file an advisory indicating why he did notappear at the scheduled conference and whether he had any issues with TDCJ in attempting to contact the Court on or before September 12, 2019. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 SCHEDULING ORDER re #22 MOTION filed by W.L., IV, Motions terminated: #22 MOTION filed by W.L., IV., ( ADR Report Deadline due by 12/2/2019,, Amended Pleadings due by 12/16/2019,, Discovery due by 6/30/2020,, Joinder of Parties due by 12/16/2019,, Dispositive Motions due by 7/30/2020,)The trial date will be determined at a later date by the Court. Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 28, 2019 Filing 28 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE to #21 Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion filed by Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
August 28, 2019 Filing 27 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 8/28/2019 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter FTR-Gold.)(wg)
August 27, 2019 Filing 26 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James K. Floyd on behalf of Camp Stewart For Boys Inc.. Attorney James K. Floyd added to party Camp Stewart For Boys Inc.(pty:dft) (Floyd, James)
August 26, 2019 Filing 25 Pro Se Withdrawal of Objection by Scott Ash James Zirus. (aej)
August 26, 2019 Filing 24 Pro Se Objection to #22 MOTION for Joint Discovery Plan and Proposed Scheduling Order by Scott Ash James Zirus. (aej)
August 26, 2019 Filing 23 PRO SE COUNTERCLAIM against W.L., IV filed by Scott Ash James Zirus.(aej)
August 26, 2019 Filing 22 Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan and Motion for Entry Scheduling and Docket Control Order by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael) Modified docket text to add Motion on 8/26/2019 (aej).
August 21, 2019 Filing 21 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by W.L., IV, re #20 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Scott Ash James Zirus (Sawicki, Michael)
August 16, 2019 Filing 20 PRO-SE MOTION to Dismiss by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING re #12 MOTION to Attend Any Pretrial Hearings Via Telephonic Means filed by W.L., IV, DISMISSED #17 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, ( Pretrial Conference (Telephonic)set for 8/28/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney,). Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 15, 2019 Filing 18 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Agreed Scheduling Order & Docket Control Order by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Agreed Scheduling Recommendations)(Ray, Jeff)
August 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER SETTING INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, ( Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order due by 8/26/2019,, Pretrial Conference set for 8/28/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney,). Signed by Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 12, 2019 Filing 17 PRO-SE MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Scott Ash James Zirus.. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 12, 2019 Filing 15 Pro Hac Vice Letter to (Andrew Albert Jones) as to W.L., IV. (wg)
August 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth S. Chestney. Signed by Judge Fred Biery.. Referral Magistrate Judge: Elizabeth S. Chestney. (wg)
August 12, 2019 Filing 13 Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order by W.L., IV. (Sawicki, Michael)
August 8, 2019 Filing 12 PRO-SE MOTION to Attend Any Pretrial Hearings Via Telephonic Means by W.L., IV. (wg)
August 8, 2019 Filing 11 PRO-SE MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by W.L., IV. (wg)
July 8, 2019 Filing 10 DEFENDANT'S ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by Scott Ash James Zirus, Pro-Se.(wg)
July 2, 2019 Filing 9 Original ANSWER to #1 Complaint . Attorney Jeff H. Ray added to party American Institute for Foreign Study Inc.(pty:dft) by American Institute for Foreign Study Inc..(Ray, Jeff)
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order for Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order. Scheduling recommendations/proposed scheduling order due to the Court within the earlier of 90 days after any defendant has been served or 60 days after anydefendant has appeared., Notice of right to consent to disposition of a civil case by a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (wg)
June 27, 2019 Filing 7 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand . Attorney Willie Ben Daw, III added to party Camp Stewart For Boys Inc.(pty:dft) by Camp Stewart For Boys Inc..(Daw, Willie)
June 20, 2019 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by W.L., IV. American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. served on 6/7/2019, answer due 6/28/2019. (Sawicki, Michael)
June 20, 2019 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by W.L., IV. Camp Stewart For Boys Inc. served on 6/8/2019, answer due 7/1/2019. (Sawicki, Michael)
June 7, 2019 Filing 4 Pro Hac Vice Letter (Andrew A. Jones) as to W.L., IV. (wg)
June 7, 2019 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to American Institute for Foreign Study Inc., CAMP STEWART FOR BOYS INC., Scott Ash James Zirus. (wg)
June 5, 2019 Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (wg)
June 5, 2019 If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (wg)
June 5, 2019 Filing 2 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by W. L. #4. (Sawicki, Michael)
June 5, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-12190819). No Summons requested at this time, filed by W. L. #4. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sawicki, Michael)

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Defendant: SCOTT ZIRUS
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Defendant: Camp Stewart For Boys Inc.
Represented By: Willie Ben Daw, III
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Defendant: American Institute for Foreign Study Inc.
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Defendant: American Institute for Foreign Study Inc. doing business as Camp America
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Counter plaintiff: Scott Ash James Zirus
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Plaintiff: W.L., IV
Represented By: Michael Sawicki
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