Banta et al v. Ferguson et al
Plaintiff: Amanda Banta, Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop, Inc., Aero Precision, LLC, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc., Range, LLC, Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop Inc, The Range LLC, Aero Precision LLC and National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc
Defendant: Robert W. Ferguson, Attorney General of the State of Washington, John R. Batiste, Chief of the Washington State Patrol, Robert W Ferguson and John R Batiste
Intervenor Defendant: Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Case Number: 2:2023cv00112
Filed: April 25, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Mary K Dimke
Nature of Suit: Constitutional - State Statute
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Constitutionality of State Statute(s)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 15, 2023 Filing 39 REPLY MEMORANDUM re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Fogg, Steven)
June 6, 2023 Filing 38 SUPPLEMENT re #30 Response to Motion by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(McGinty, William)
June 1, 2023 Filing 37 DECLARATION by Zachary J Pekelis in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Pekelis, Zachary)
June 1, 2023 Filing 36 RESPONSE to Motion re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility. (Pekelis, Zachary)
June 1, 2023 Filing 35 DECLARATION by Robert Spitzer in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #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 Exhibit J)(Hughes, Andrew)
June 1, 2023 Filing 34 DECLARATION by Brennan Rivas in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hughes, Andrew)
June 1, 2023 Filing 33 DECLARATION by Louis Klarevas in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #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 Exhibit J)(Hughes, Andrew)
June 1, 2023 Filing 32 DECLARATION by Ryan Busse in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Hughes, Andrew)
June 1, 2023 Filing 31 DECLARATION by Lucy Allen in Opposition re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Hughes, Andrew)
June 1, 2023 Filing 30 RESPONSE to Motion re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Hughes, Andrew)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER GRANTING #25 MOTION TO INTERVENE AND #28 MOTION TO EXPEDITE. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility shall be allowed to proceed as Defendant-Intervenor in this matter. Signed by Judge Mary K. Dimke. (LTR, Case Administrator)
May 18, 2023 Filing 28 MOTION to Expedite Motion to Intervene by Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Motion Hearing set for 5/25/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Kai)
May 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER GRANTING #22 STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO ANSWER. Signed by Judge Mary K. Dimke. (LTR, Case Administrator)
May 11, 2023 Filing 26 DECLARATION by Kai A. Smith in Support re #25 MOTION to Intervene filed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility. (Smith, Kai)
May 11, 2023 Filing 25 MOTION to Intervene by Alliance for Gun Responsibility. Motion Hearing set for 6/12/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pekelis, Zachary)
May 11, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Kai A. Smith on behalf of Alliance for Gun Responsibility (Attorney Kai A. Smith added to party Alliance for Gun Responsibility(pty:intvd))(Smith, Kai)
May 11, 2023 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary J Pekelis on behalf of Alliance for Gun Responsibility (Attorney Zachary J Pekelis added to party Alliance for Gun Responsibility(pty:intvd))(Pekelis, Zachary)
May 11, 2023 Filing 22 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. Motion Hearing set for 6/12/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Hughes, Andrew)
May 11, 2023 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin Beneski on behalf of John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson (Attorney Kristin Beneski added to party John R Batiste(pty:dft), Attorney Kristin Beneski added to party Robert W Ferguson(pty:dft))(Beneski, Kristin)
May 5, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE Resetting Hearing on Motion by Court. The hearing re: #16 Plaintiffs' MOTION for Preliminary Injunction is reset to 7/27/2023 at 10:00 AM in Spokane Courtroom 755 before Judge Mary K. Dimke. Text-only entry; no PDF will issue. (CV, Courtroom Deputy)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, ECF Nos. #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 . Attorneys Erin E. Murphy, Mariel A. Brookins, Paul D. Clement, and Matthew D. Rowen are hereby admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in the above-captioned case on behalf of the Plaintiffs. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(c), Plaintiffs' local counsel of record shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing, and shall meaningfully participate in this case. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the order of the Court. Signed by Judge Mary K. Dimke. (CV, Courtroom Deputy)
May 4, 2023 Filing 18 DECLARATION by Jeremy Ball in Support re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Fogg, Steven)
May 4, 2023 Filing 17 DECLARATION by Austin Harlan in Support re #16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Fogg, Steven)
May 4, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 7/26/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fogg, Steven)
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER GRANTING #14 JOINT MOTION TO EXCEED PAGE LIMITS AND EXTEND DEADLINES FOR MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND RELATED BRIEFING. Signed by Judge Mary K. Dimke. (LAS, Case Administrator)
May 2, 2023 Filing 14 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Extend Deadlines by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fogg, Steven)
May 1, 2023 Filing 13 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Range LLC. (Fogg, Steven)
May 1, 2023 Filing 12 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop Inc. (Fogg, Steven)
May 1, 2023 Filing 11 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Aero Precision LLC. (Fogg, Steven)
May 1, 2023 Filing 10 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. (Fogg, Steven)
April 28, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by R July Simpson on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney R July Simpson added to party John R Batiste(pty:dft), Attorney R July Simpson added to party Robert W Ferguson(pty:dft))(Simpson, R)
April 28, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by William D McGinty on behalf of John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson (Attorney William D McGinty added to party John R Batiste(pty:dft), Attorney William D McGinty added to party Robert W Ferguson(pty:dft))(McGinty, William)
April 28, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Wenderoff Hughes on behalf of John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson (Attorney Andrew Wenderoff Hughes added to party John R Batiste(pty:dft), Attorney Andrew Wenderoff Hughes added to party Robert W Ferguson(pty:dft))(Hughes, Andrew)
April 27, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Matthew D. Rowen. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4280481. by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 5/30/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Fogg, Steven)
April 27, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Paul D. Clement. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4280475. by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 5/30/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Fogg, Steven)
April 27, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Mariel A. Brookins. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4280473. by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 5/30/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Fogg, Steven)
April 27, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Attorney: Erin E. Murphy. Filing fee $ 200, receipt number AWAEDC-4280450. by All Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing set for 5/30/2023 Without Oral Argument before Judge Mary K. Dimke. (Fogg, Steven)
April 27, 2023 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to John R Batiste, Robert W Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Summons Batiste)(LTR, Case Administrator)
April 27, 2023 Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge Mary K. Dimke assigned to case. (LTR, Case Administrator)
April 25, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402; Receipt # AWAEDC-4278920) Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(Fogg, Steven)

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Plaintiff: Amanda Banta
Represented By: Steven W Fogg
Represented By: Erin E Murphy
Represented By: Mariel A Brookins
Represented By: Matthew D Rowen
Represented By: Paul D Clement
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Plaintiff: Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop, Inc.
Represented By: Steven W Fogg
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Plaintiff: Aero Precision, LLC
Represented By: Steven W Fogg
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Plaintiff: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Represented By: Steven W Fogg
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Plaintiff: Range, LLC
Represented By: Steven W Fogg
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Plaintiff: Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop Inc
Represented By: Matthew D Rowen
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Represented By: Mariel A Brookins
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Plaintiff: Aero Precision LLC
Represented By: Erin E Murphy
Represented By: Mariel A Brookins
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Plaintiff: National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc
Represented By: Erin E Murphy
Represented By: Mariel A Brookins
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Defendant: Robert W. Ferguson, Attorney General of the State of Washington
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Defendant: John R. Batiste, Chief of the Washington State Patrol
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Defendant: Robert W Ferguson
Represented By: Andrew Wenderoff Hughes
Represented By: R July Simpson
Represented By: William D McGinty
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Intervenor defendant: Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Represented By: Kai A. Smith
Represented By: Zachary J Pekelis
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