Minnix et al v. Sinclair Television Group, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Crystal Dawn Muse Minnix, Carlton Roy Minnix, Jr., Eugene Allen Muse, Jr., Zachary Tyler Muse, N. J. Minnix, C. T. Minnix, C. R. Minnix, T. A. Minnix, G. J. Minnix, N.L.W. Minnix, A.R.M. Minnix, Crystal Dawn Minnix and Goldens Promise
Defendant: Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo, Bridgette Craighead and Black Lives Matter Franklin Co.
Case Number: 7:2023cv00091
Filed: February 10, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: Michael F Urbanski
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Hilary Jaqueline Oran on behalf of ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo (Oran, Hilary)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski: Motion Hearing held on 3/15/2023 re #10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by ACC Licensee, LLC, Jacqueline Yoo, Elizabeth Thomas, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Black Lives Matter Franklin Co., Bridgette Craighead, #15 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by N.L.W. Minnix, G. J. Minnix, C. R. Minnix, N. J. Minnix, T. A. Minnix, Zachary Tyler Muse, Carlton Roy Minnix, Jr., Goldens Promise, A.R.M. Minnix, Crystal Dawn Minnix, Crystal Dawn Muse Minnix, Eugene Allen Muse, Jr., C. T. Minnix. Opinion and order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Mary Butenshoen) (mka)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan E. Siegel on behalf of ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo (Siegel, Nathan)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORAL ORDER granting #5 MOTION for Hilary Oran to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Entered by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 03/14/2023. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.(sln)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORAL ORDER granting #4 MOTION for Nathan Siegel to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Entered by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 03/14/2023. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.(sln)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 RESPONSE in Opposition re #15 MOTION to Remand to State Court . filed by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo. (Curran, Patrick)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #15 MOTION to Remand to State Court : (CR) (#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 3/15/2023 11:30 AM in via Zoom before Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski. (slt)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Goldens Promise, A.R.M. Minnix, C. R. Minnix, C. T. Minnix, Carlton Roy Minnix, Jr, Crystal Dawn Muse Minnix, Crystal Dawn Minnix, G. J. Minnix, N. J. Minnix, N.L.W. Minnix, T. A. Minnix, Eugene Allen Muse, Jr, Zachary Tyler Muse. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Cover Letter)(slt)
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : (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 3/15/2023 11:30 AM in via Zoom before Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski. Parties are to use the same Zoom instructions that were sent for the Scheduling Conference set for the same date/time. (mka)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Hearing: (N) (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) Scheduling Conference set for 3/15/2023 11:30 AM in via Zoom before Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski. (mka)
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Scheduling Letter (mka)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Brief / Memorandum in Support re #10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo. (Curran, Patrick)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support)(Curran, Patrick)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Brief / Memorandum in Support re #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . filed by Black Lives Matter Franklin Co., Bridgette Craighead. (Tower, King)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Black Lives Matter Franklin Co., Bridgette Craighead. (Tower, King)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by King Fitchett Tower on behalf of Black Lives Matter Franklin Co., Bridgette Craighead (Tower, King)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Original State Court Record(s) received from Franklin County Circuit Court, case number(s) CL22-5029 consisting of 1 Folder. (Records available for viewing in the clerks office.) (slt)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Hilary Oran to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AVAWDC-4128364. by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curran, Patrick)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Nathan Siegel to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AVAWDC-4128340. by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curran, Patrick)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order Requesting Transmittal of Case File from Franklin County Circuit Court. Signed by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 2/13/2023. (Order mailed to Franklin County Circuit Court; P. O. Box 567, Rocky Mount, VA 24151) (slt)
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Positive Corporate Disclosure Statement by ACC Licensee, LLC, Devin Dwyer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Elizabeth Thomas, Jacqueline Yoo identifying Corporate Parent Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. for ACC Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Television Group, Inc.. (Curran, Patrick)
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Franklin County Circuit Court, case number CL22-5029. (Filing & Administrative fee $402, receipt number AVAWDC-4126344), filed by Devin Dwyer, Elizabeth Thomas, ACC Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Jacqueline Yoo. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-State Court Complaint, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Civil Cover Sheet)(slt)

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Plaintiff: Crystal Dawn Muse Minnix
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Defendant: Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
Represented By: Patrick John Curran, Jr.
Represented By: Hilary Jaqueline Oran
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Defendant: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
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Defendant: ACC Licensee, LLC
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Defendant: Devin Dwyer
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Defendant: Elizabeth Thomas
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Represented By: Hilary Jaqueline Oran
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Defendant: Jacqueline Yoo
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Defendant: Bridgette Craighead
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