Speech First, Inc. v. Sands et al
Plaintiff: Speech First, Inc.
Defendant: Mehul Sanghani, Edward Baine, Greta Harris, Letitia Long, Byron Hughes, Ennis McCreary, Horacio Valeiras, Kim O'Rourke, Cyril Clarke, Timothy Sands, Charles Hill, Jeff Veatch, Kelly Oaks, Melissa Byrne Nelson, Preston White, Scott Midkiff, Shelley Butler Barlow, Chris Peterson and Carrie Chenery
Case Number: 7:2021cv00203
Filed: April 8, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: Michael F Urbanski
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . filed by Timothy Sands. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Byron Hughes, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Ennis McCrery, #3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Harrison Blythe, #4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Heather Wagoner, #5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Scott Midkiff, #6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Richard A. Sparks, Jr., #7 Exhibit 7 - Declaration of Lisa Wilkes, #8 Exhibit 8 - Declaration of Kim ORourke)(Samuels, Jessica)
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Blaire Hawkins O'Brien on behalf of Timothy Sands (O'Brien, Blaire)
May 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER dismissing without prejudice the following defendants, Carrie Chenery (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Cyril Clarke (in his individual capacity and official capacity as Executive Vice President and Provost), Greta Harris (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Charles Hill (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Byron Hughes (in his individual capacity and official capacity as Dean of Students), Letitia Long (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Ennis McCreary (in her individual capacity and official capacity as Director of the Office of Student Conduct), Scott Midkiff (in his individual capacity and official capacity as Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology), Melissa Byrne Nelson (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Kim O'Rourke (in her individual capacity and official capacity as Vice President for Policy and Governance), Kelly Oaks (in her individual capacity and official capacity as Assistant Vice President for Equity and Accessibility), Chris Peterson (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Mehul Sanghani (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Horacio Valeiras (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Jeff Veatch (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Preston White (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors), Edward Baine (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors) and Shelley Butler Barlow (all in their individual capacities and official capacities as members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Board of Visitors) terminated. Signed by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 4/30/2021. (aab)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply( Responses due by 5/21/2021, Replies due by 6/11/2021.); granting #9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer All Defendants. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants deadline to answer or otherwise respond to thecomplaint (Dkt. 1) is STAYED pending final resolution of Plaintiffs preliminary injunctionmotion, including any interlocutory appeals. Signed by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 4/23/21. (mka) (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/28/2021 with flattened .pdf) (mka).
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for James F. Hasson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AVAWDC-3684364. by Speech First, Inc.. (Norris, Cameron)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by John Michael Connolly on behalf of Speech First, Inc. (Connolly, John)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, and to Stay Responsive Pleading Deadline by Timothy Sands. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Samuels, Jessica)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Merry Samuels on behalf of Timothy Sands (Samuels, Jessica)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Speech First, Inc. (Norris, Cameron)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Speech First, Inc.. Edward Baine waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Shelley Butler Barlow waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Carrie Chenery waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Cyril Clarke waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Greta Harris waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Charles Hill waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Byron Hughes waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Letitia Long waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Ennis McCreary waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Scott Midkiff waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Melissa Byrne Nelson waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Kim O'Rourke waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Kelly Oaks waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Chris Peterson waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Timothy Sands waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Mehul Sanghani waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Horacio Valeiras waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Jeff Veatch waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021; Preston White waiver sent on 4/12/2021, answer due 6/11/2021.(Norris, Cameron)
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : (CR) (No Interpreter requested) (#Click on this link for guidance for participation via Zoom and #Click on this link for instructions on how to listen to public hearings) Motion Hearing set for 7/9/2021 09:00 AM in via Zoom before Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski. (mka)
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Speech First, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, #2 Declaration of Cameron Norris, #3 Declaration of Nicole Neily, #4 Declaration of Student A, #5 Declaration of Student B, #6 Declaration of Student C, #7 Text of Proposed Order)(Norris, Cameron)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Negative Corporate Disclosure Statement by Speech First, Inc. (Norris, Cameron)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice of Filing Requirement to Speech First, Inc. - Pursuant to Standing Order dated May 15, 2000, and the adoption of Rule 7.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, effective December 1, 2002, nongovernmental corporate parties are directed to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement with their first appearance, pleading, motion or response. #Click here to access the Corporate Disclosure Statement Form. This form should be electronically filed in this matter as ordered. (sln)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Edward Baine, Shelley Butler Barlow, Carrie Chenery, Cyril Clarke, Greta Harris, Charles Hill, Byron Hughes, Letitia Long, Ennis McCreary, Scott Midkiff, Melissa Byrne Nelson, Kim O'Rourke, Kelly Oaks, Chris Peterson, Timothy Sands, Mehul Sanghani, Horacio Valeiras, Jeff Veatch, Preston White (Filing & Administrative fee $ 402. Receipt # AVAWDC-3669876.), filed by Speech First, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(sln) Modified on 4/8/2021 name of document updated (sln).

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Plaintiff: Speech First, Inc.
Represented By: Cameron Thomas Norris
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