Falwell, Jr. v. Liberty University, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.
Defendant: Liberty University, Inc. and The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2023cv00011
Filed: March 8, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: Robert S Ballou
Referring Judge: Norman K Moon
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert S. Ballou: Motion Hearing held on 7/18/2023 re #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment) filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr., #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Stay MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Court Reporter: M. Butenschoen) (kab)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting in part #18 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Robert S. Ballou on 7/5/2023. (al)
June 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 REPLY to Response to Motion re #18 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Falwell's Motion for Summary Judgment . filed by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Oostdyk, Scott)
June 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re #18 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Falwell's Motion for Summary Judgment . filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. (Drewry, Robert)
June 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment), #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Stay MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment : (CR) Motion Hearing set for 7/18/2023 10:00 AM in Lynchburg before District Judge Robert S. Ballou. (lg)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Falwell's Motion for Summary Judgment by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sur-Reply)(Oostdyk, Scott)
May 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Reply re #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment), #14 Brief / Memorandum in Support, (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.s Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of His Motion for Summary Judgment). filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. (Inge, Vernon)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Magistrate Consent Notice to Parties. #Click here to access the Consent Form (ca)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment) . filed by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Oostdyk, Scott)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Brief / Memorandum in Support re #13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment) . filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Inge, Vernon)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.'s Motion for Summary Judgment) by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. (Inge, Vernon)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 REPLY to Response to Motion re #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Stay MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . filed by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Oostdyk, Scott)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Stay MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment , #9 Brief / Memorandum in Support, (Plaintiffs Memorandum in Opposition to Liberty University, Inc.s Motion to Stay or Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss, and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment). filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. (Inge, Vernon)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Negative Corporate Disclosure Statement by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc. (Oostdyk, Scott)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Brief / Memorandum in Support re #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Stay MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . filed by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(Oostdyk, Scott)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION to Stay , MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.. (Oostdyk, Scott)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE by Liberty University, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc. of Filing of Administrative Record (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Oostdyk, Scott)
March 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.. Liberty University, Inc. served on 3/14/2023, answer due 4/4/2023; The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc. served on 3/14/2023, answer due 4/4/2023.(Inge, Vernon)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORAL ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that this matter shall be TRANSFERRED to the docket of the Honorable Robert S. Ballou, United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, for all further action. Senior Judge Norman K. Moon no longer assigned to case. Entered by Senior Judge Norman K. Moon on 3/14/2023. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.(al)
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Electronic Summons Issued as to Liberty University, Inc. and The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Please print copies of the electronically issued summons for each defendant as necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (Attachment: #1 Summons Issued The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc.)(al)
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Proposed Summons for The Executive Committee of The Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc., as Plan Administrator for The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr. (Inge, Vernon)
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Proposed Summons for Liberty University, Inc. by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr. (Inge, Vernon)
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Liberty University, Inc., and The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for Liberty University, Inc. (Filing & Administrative fee $402, receipt number AVAWDC-4142909), filed by Jerry L. Falwell, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Letter re: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, #2 Exhibit 2 - Press Release, #3 Exhibit 3 - 9/14/2022 Letter, #4 Exhibit 4 - 12/13/2022 Letter, #5 Exhibit 5 - 12/28/2022 Confidential Letter, #6 Exhibit 6 -2/24/2023 Letter, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(al)

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Plaintiff: Jerry L. Falwell, Jr.
Represented By: Robert Norwood Drewry
Represented By: Vernon Eugene Inge, Jr.
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Represented By: Scott Charles Oostdyk
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