Goldman et al v. Youngkin et al
Plaintiff: Paul Goldman, Tavorise Marks, Tamia Douglas, Tina McCray, Julie Michele Pope, Richard Walker, Jamale Pope and Dawnette Drumgoole
Defendant: Glenn Youngkin, Robert Brink, John O'Bannon, Georgia Alvis Long, Susan Beals, Donald Merricks, Angela Chiang, Democratic Party of Virginia, Susan Swecker and Alexsis Rodgers
Case Number: 3:2022cv00789
Filed: December 16, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: Roderick C Young
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Voting
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Civil Rights Violation
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Waiver of Oral Argument by Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin (Ferguson, Andrew)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Memorandum in Support re #36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Democratic Party of Virginia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Stein, Ariel)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Democratic Party of Virginia. (Stein, Ariel)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Memorandum in Support re #34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Declaration of Susan Beals)(Ferguson, Andrew)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin. (Ferguson, Andrew)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER that the Court GRANTS IN PART the DPVA Defendants' Motion for Extension #31 , insofar as an extension is sought, but DENIES IN PART the Motion as to the requested 21 day extension. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that the deadline for the DPVA Defendants to file an answer or other responsive pleading shall be extended 7 days, from January 24, 2023 to January 31, 2023. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 1/23/23. (jjones, )
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 1/23/23. (jjones, )
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Democratic Party of Virginia. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Stein, Ariel)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on January 18, 2023, before Judge Roderick C. Young, Court Reporter/Transcriber Tracy Stroh, Telephone number 804-916-2267. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 2/21/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/22/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/20/2023.(stroh, tracy)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Roderick C. Young: Motion Hearing held on 1/18/2023 re #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by plaintiffs. John Janson appeared on behalf of plaintiffs. Andrew Ferguson, Steven Popps, Thomas Sanford and Kevin Gallagher appeared on behalf of defendants Glenn Youngkin, Robert Brink, John O'Bannon, Georgia Alvis Long, Susan Beals, Donald Merricks and Angela Chiang. Ariel Stein appeared on behalf of defendants Democratic Party of Virginia, Susan Swecker & Alexsis Rodgers. Court inquired of counsel regarding motion. Argument of counsel heard. Comments and questions of the Court. For the reasons stated on the record, #12 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED. The Court is to issue an Opinion. Court adjourned. (Court Reporter Tracy Stroh, OCR.) (jjon)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas John Sanford on behalf of Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin (Sanford, Thomas)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Michael Gallagher on behalf of Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin (Gallagher, Kevin)
January 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Memorandum in Opposition re #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Democratic Party of Virginia. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Stein, Ariel)
January 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Opposition to #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Susan Beals)(Ferguson, Andrew)
January 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven G. Popps on behalf of Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin (Popps, Steven)
January 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER - That Finding that all Defendants have been served, the Court deems it appropriate to set an expedited hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. As Plaintiffs' initially requested date for an expedited hearing passed before confirmation of service on all defendants was received, however, the Court is unable to grant the specific relief requested in Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Preliminary Injunction Hearing, and the Motion #17 is accordingly DENIED AS MOOT. Nevertheless, in the interests of justice, the Court hereby ORDERS that the matter be set for a hearing on January 18, 2023. Defendants shall file any response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction #12 by noon on January 16, 2023. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 1/9/23. (jjones, )
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew N. Ferguson on behalf of Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Glenn Youngkin (Ferguson, Andrew)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Hearings as to #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 1/18/2023 at 02:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6000 before District Judge Roderick C. Young. (jjon)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Notice of Correction in re #18 , #19 , #20 - Filing Attorney notified that e-filing account information needs to be updated to match attorney's signature. (jjones, )
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Democratic Party of Virginia. (Stein, Ariel)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Ariel Leo Stein on behalf of Alexsis Rodgers (Stein, Ariel)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Ariel Leo Stein on behalf of Susan Swecker (Stein, Ariel)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Ariel Leo Stein on behalf of Democratic Party of Virginia (Stein, Ariel)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Paul Goldman. (Janson, John)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Notice of Correction re ECF #16 - Incorrect docket event used. For future filings, filing attorney notified that proper filing event for summons returned executed can be found under service of process. When the correct event is used, it will prompt an answer due date (refer to ECF #14 "notice to attorney" instructions). Clerk has corrected docket entry and set answer deadline. No further action needed at this time. (adun, )
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Notice of Correction re ECF #17 ; Incorrect Signature Block: Filing attorney reminded to use the nine element signature block format when filing documents. Please refer to Chapter 3 of the E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual for proper format. (adun, )
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED as to Robert Brink, Susan Swecker, Alexis Rogers, Abgelia Chiang, Gerogia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, Susan Beals, John O'Bannon, and Democratic Party of Virginia. Defendants served on 1/3/2023. Answer Due 1/24/2023. (Janson, John) Modified docket text on 1/4/2023 (adun, ).
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER that the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for Substitution of Counsel #9 and ORDERS that John M. Janson, Esq., be substituted as lead counsel of record for Plaintiffs, and further ORDERS that Elliott B. Bender, Esq., be removed as counsel of record in this action. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 01/03/23. (jjones, )
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Summons Issued as to Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Democratic Party of Virginia, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Alexsis Rodgers, Susan Swecker, Glenn Youngkin, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (jjones, )
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Proposed Summons re #11 Amended Complaint by Paul Goldman. (Janson, John)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Paul Goldman. (Janson, John)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs, filed by Paul Goldman.(Janson, John)
December 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by John Moellar Janson on behalf of Paul Goldman (Janson, John)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Tamia Douglas, Paul Goldman, Tavorise Marks, Tina McCray, Jamale Pope, Julie Michele Pope, Richard Walker. (Bender, Elliott)
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER - On December 16, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Hearing on a Preliminary Injunction #2 in tandem with the filing of his Complaint #1 . Plaintiff has since retained counsel, who filed a Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint #5 . The Clerk is DIRECTED to TERMINATE as MOOT the pending Motion for Hearing #2 and Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint #5 . See order for details. Signed by District Judge Roderick C. Young on 12/22/22. (jjones, )
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Unexecuted by Paul Goldman as to Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Alexsis Rodgers, Susan Swecker, Glenn Youngkin. **Summons were not picked up for service** (adun, )
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Paul Goldman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Bender, Elliott)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Paul Goldman. (Bender, Elliott)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Elliott Bruce Bender on behalf of Paul Goldman (Bender, Elliott)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Alexsis Rodgers, Susan Swecker, and Glenn Youngkin. Plaintiff was notified that the summons are ready to be picked up. (adun, )
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Hearing on a Preliminary Injuction by Paul Goldman. (Attachments: #1 Local Rule 83.1 Cert)(jjones, )
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Request for Preliminary Injunction) against Susan Beals, Robert Brink, Angela Chiang, Democratic Party of Virginia, Georgia Alvis Long, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Alexsis Rodgers, Susan Swecker, Glenn Youngkin (Filing fee $402, receipt number 3000000117.), filed by Paul Goldman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Receipt, #3 Local Rule)(jjones, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/16/2022: #4 Service Address) (jjones, ).

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Plaintiff: Paul Goldman
Represented By: John Moellar Janson
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Plaintiff: Dawnette Drumgoole
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Defendant: Glenn Youngkin
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Defendant: Georgia Alvis Long
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Defendant: Donald Merricks
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Defendant: Democratic Party of Virginia
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