Godfrey v. Eunice City Court et al

6:24-cv-00410 | Louisiana Western District Court

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Division Lafayette
Judge Judge Robert R Summerhays
Filed March 22, 2024
Terminated May 14, 2024
Case Flags CLOSED
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst
Nature of Suit 190 Contract - Other
Cause 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Demand $9,999,000
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
3/10/2025Notice of Corrective Action
3/10/2025Leave to File Document, Miscellaneous Relief
1/2/2025Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
12/24/2024Notice of Corrective Action
12/23/2024Notice (Other)
12/23/2024Notice (Other)
12/23/2024Motions Transferred
12/23/2024Miscellaneous Relief
12/6/2024Appoint Counsel
12/6/2024Appeal Remark
11/26/2024USCA Case Number
11/26/2024Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis
11/25/2024Motions Transferred
11/22/2024Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal
11/8/2024Fee Letter for Appeal Filing Fee
11/8/2024Notice of Appeal
11/6/2024USCA Judgment
10/28/2024Order on Motion to Reopen/Reinstate Case, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
9/4/2024Appeal Record Certified to USCA
8/28/2024Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
8/27/2024Order on Motion for Recusal, Order on Motion to Reopen/Reinstate Case
8/26/2024Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings, Motions Transferred
8/26/2024Recusal, Reopen/Reinstate Case
8/19/2024~Util - Set/Reset Appeal Deadlines, USCA Case Number
8/19/2024Miscellaneous Relief
8/19/2024Notice (Other)
8/16/2024Minute Entry
8/14/2024Miscellaneous Relief
8/14/2024Minute Entry
8/13/2024Serve
8/13/2024Amended Notice of Appeal
8/8/2024Amended Notice of Appeal
8/8/2024Notice of Appeal
7/29/2024Order on Motion to Reopen/Reinstate Case
7/25/2024Reopen/Reinstate Case
6/28/2024Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
6/20/2024Miscellaneous Relief
5/28/2024~Util - Terminate Motions, Minute Entry
5/28/2024Motions Transferred
5/23/2024Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
5/23/2024Serve, Appoint Pro Bono Counsel
5/16/2024SUMMONS Returned Executed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Apple served on 5/1/2024, answer due 5/22/2024; Jack Dorsey served on 5/1/2024, answer due 5/22/2024; Noah Glass served on 5/1/2024, answer due 5/22/2024; Biz Stone served on 5/1/2024, answer due 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/16/2024)
5/14/2024JUDGMENT adopting 38 Report and Recommendations re 31 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Motion for More Definite Statement, filed by City of Eunice, 12 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Motion to Change Venue,, Motion for More Definite Statement, filed by City of Eunice, 13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by City of Ville Platte. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 5/13/2024. (crt,Craig-Fontenot, C) (Entered: 05/14/2024)
5/13/2024Set/Reset Deadlines as to 52 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Serve. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/13/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
5/13/2024 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Serve (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/13/2024.) by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
4/30/2024 Application for Exemption from the Judicial Conference's Electronic Public Access Fees in the Eastern District of Louisiana for Pro Se Filers by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/30/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/30/2024NOTICE of E-Service & E-Notice Consent Form by Johnny Godfrey, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/30/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to Ville Platte City Court. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/30/2024 MOTION Requesting Service by U S Marshal's Service by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/30/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/30/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to Ville Platte City Court. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail and the summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/15/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to City of Ville Platte. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail and the summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/15/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to City of Eunice. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail and the summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/15/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to Eunice City Court. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail and the summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/10/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to City of Eunice. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail and the summons cannot be served by a party to the case); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/11/2024)
4/10/2024OBJECTION to 38 Report and Recommendations by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Response to Objection to R&R due by 4/24/2024 (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/10/2024)
4/10/2024Notice of Corrective Action
4/8/2024Request for Service for U S Marshals by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/8/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/8/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted by Johnny Godfrey, Jr as to City of Eunice, Eunice City Court. Service of the complaint is not considered properly executed (service within the State of Louisiana cannot be effected through certified mail); therefore answer deadline has not been set. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/8/2024 MOTION to Appoint Pro Bono Counsel by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/8/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
4/4/2024NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding 38 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by City of Ville Platte. Action taken: Created docket entry relationship for 38 Report & Recommendations. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/10/2024)
4/4/2024REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 12 Motion to Dismiss 31 Motion to Dismiss filed by City of Ville Platte. Objections to R&R due by 4/18/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 4/4/2024. (crt,Jordan, P) Modified on 4/10/2024 to create docket entry relationship. (Crick, S). (Entered: 04/04/2024)
4/2/2024AMENDED COMPLAINT against Apple, Jack Dorsey, City of Eunice, Eunice City Court, Facebook, Noah Glass, Rajanee Ivory, Ruby Renee Ivory, Biz Stone, Twitter Inc, City of Ville Platte, Ville Platte City Court, Mark Zuckerberg with Jury Demand filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr.(crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
4/2/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 31 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim the City of Eunice MOTION for More Definite Statement entitled "Response to, 'Notice of motion setting'" filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
4/2/2024NOTICE Entitled "Complied to, notice of diversity jurisdiction statement requirement as requested" by Johnny Godfrey, Jr (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
4/1/2024DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT entitled "Complied to, answering notice of diversity jurisdiction statement requirement as requested" by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
3/28/2024MINUTE ENTRY REFERRING MOTION: 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by City of Ville Platte, 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Change Venue MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by City of Eunice, 31 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim the City of Eunice MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by City of Eunice Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst.. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 3/28/2024. (crt,Craig-Fontenot, C) (Entered: 03/28/2024)
3/27/2024NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 31 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim the City of Eunice MOTION for More Definite Statement . Motions referred to Judge Robert R Summerhays. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/27/2024 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim the City of Eunice, MOTION for More Definite Statement by City of Eunice. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Rabalais, Joy) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/26/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Monetary Award, 15 MOTION to Grant Court Winnings and Issue Warrants filed by City of Ville Platte. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order & Reasons (Doc 24), # 2 Exhibit Order (Doc 18))(aty,Keiser, Randall) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/26/2024NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Change Venue MOTION for More Definite Statement . Motions referred to Judge Robert R Summerhays. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/26/2024SUMMONS ISSUED as to Apple, Jack Dorsey, City of Eunice, Eunice City Court, Facebook, Noah Glass, Rajanee Ivory, Ruby Renee Ivory, Biz Stone, Twitter Inc, City of Ville Platte, Ville Platte City Court, Mark Zuckerberg. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/26/2024ORDER granting 7 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 3/26/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/25/2024TRANSFER ORDER regarding admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 3/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/26/2024DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by City of Ville Platte. (aty,Keiser, Randall) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/25/2024DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by City of Eunice. (aty,Rabalais, Joy) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
3/25/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Monetary Award, 15 MOTION to Grant Court Winnings and Issue Warrants filed by City of Eunice. (aty,Rabalais, Joy) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
3/22/2024Set/Reset Deadlines as to 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, 10 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, 14 MOTION for Monetary Award, 15 MOTION to Grant Court Winnings and Issue Warrants. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/22/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/22/2024PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/22/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/22/2024NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re: 20 District Case Transferred In sent to Joy C Rabalais, Randall B Keiser on behalf of City of Eunice, Johnny Godfrey, Jr, City of Ville Platte. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 4/5/2024. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/22/2024CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/22/2024DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Louisiana Eastern; Case Number 2:24-cv-00417. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/20/2024Receipt of Case Transfer to Middle District of Louisiana (gla) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/21/2024)
3/15/2024Case transferred to District of Western District of Louisiana. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 3/15/2024.(lb) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/15/2024)
3/13/202416Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim : Filing attorney entered incorrect submission date. Correct submission date is 04/17/2024. Clerk took corrective action. (ko) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/13/2024)
3/13/2024 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by City of Ville Platte. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Notice of Submission)Attorney Randall B. Keiser added to party City of Ville Platte(pty:dft).(Keiser, Randall) Modified on 3/13/2024 (ko). [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/13/2024)
3/12/2024 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(6) by City of Eunice. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Notice of Submission)Attorney Joy C. Rabalais added to party City of Eunice(pty:dft).(Rabalais, Joy) Modified on 3/13/2024 (ko). [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/12/2024)
3/12/2024ORDERED that Kellen Mathews is terminated from this action. Plaintiff's claims against Mathews will proceed in Civil Action No. 23-7377. FURTHER ORDERED that 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim is denied without prejudice to his right to pursue the motion in civil Action No. 23-7377. Signed by Judge Darrel James Papillion on 03/12/2024. (NEF: Mag 1, Mag 2)(ko) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/12/2024)
3/11/2024 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Kellen Matthews. Motion(s) will be submitted on 4/3/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Submission, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Exhibit A) (Originally filed on 3/7/24 in Case 23-7377. Motion pulled and re-docketed into 24-417. (sa) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/11/2024)
3/8/2024AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Rajanee Ivory, Ruby Renee Ivory filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/14/2024)
3/8/2024 MOTION to Grant Court Winnings and Issue Warrants filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/13/2024)
3/8/2024 MOTION for Monetary Award filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits)(ss) (Main Document 14 replaced on 3/13/2024) (ss). [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/13/2024)
3/8/2024 MOTION to Grant Pro Bono Attorney filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. (ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/11/2024)
2/27/2024Letter to Court from Johnny Godfrey, Jr. dated February 26, 2024. (ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 03/04/2024)
2/26/2024 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. (ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2/26/2024COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Order & Reasons)(ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2/26/2024Letter to Court from Johnny Godfrey, Jr. dated February 23, 2024. (ss) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2/20/2024NOTICE OF DEFICIENT ProSe COMPLAINT: re 1 Complaint. Please see attached letter for steps needed to remedy deficiency. Deficiency remedy due by 3/12/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Order and Reasons Severing Amended Complaint from 23-7377, # 2 Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs) (bwn) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2/16/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to City of Ville Platte. (bwn) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] Modified on 3/22/2024 to indicate return unexecuted. (Crick, S). (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2/16/2024SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to City of Eunice. (bwn) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] Modified on 3/22/2024 to indicate return unexecuted. (Crick, S). (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2/16/2024***DEFICIENT*** COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Johnny Godfrey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Order and Reasons Severing Amended Complaint from 23-7377)(bwn) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 3/22/2024.] (Entered: 02/20/2024)