New England Patriots Fans v. National Football League et al
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| Judge: | F Dennis Saylor, IV |
| Case #: | 1:16-cv-10659 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 18:1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Case Filed: | Apr 04, 2016 |
| Terminated: | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Last checked: Saturday Oct 01, 2016 6:18 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Mr. Roger Goodell
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Defendant
Mr. Robert K. Kraft
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National Football League
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Defendant
Roger Goodell
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Defendant
Robert K. Kraft
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Plaintiff
Ms. Feihua Chang
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Plaintiff
Mr. Michael DiMauro
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Plaintiff
Mr. Todd Orsatti
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Mr. Joseph Payne
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Plaintiff
Mr. David Vacarro
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Plaintiff
Kenneth Wlodarczyk
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Plaintiff
Fairuz Zein
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Plaintiff
New England Patriots Fans
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Represented By
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GPO
Apr 08 2016
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER entered denying 3 Motion for TRO; denying 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Cox, Spencer) |
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GPO
Jun 10 2016
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER entered granting 35 Motion to Dismiss; denying 41 Motion to Amend; denying 20 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; granting 20 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Defendants' motions to dismiss 20 and 35 are GRANTED. Count Eight of the complaint is dismissed. The Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining claims under state law. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend the complaint 41 is DENIED. (Cox, Spencer) |
| 1. | Patriots fans file lawsuit against NFL disputing decision to strip the team of first-round pick (cbssports.com) |
| Submitted Wed 04/06/2016 | |
| Docket last updated: 05/05/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, July 13, 2016 | ||
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order
Order On Motion to Alter Judgment
Wed 07/13 12:13 PM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying47 Motion to Alter Judgment. Defendants'47 Motion to Alter Judgment is DENIED. Defendants may renew their request for sanctions against plaintiffs or their counsel, including any request for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 11, 28 U.S.C. sec. 1927, or other provision of law, within 21 days of the date of this order. (Cox, Spencer) |
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| Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Tue 07/12 4:17 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re47 MOTION to Alter Judgment Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b) filed by New England Patriots Fans. (Carey, Seth) |
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| Friday, June 24, 2016 | ||
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motion
Alter Judgment
Fri 06/24 2:15 PM
MOTION to Alter Judgment Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b) by Roger Goodell, National Football League.(Donovan, John) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | ||
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appeal
USCA Mandate
Thu 06/16 8:13 AM
MANDATE of USCA as to22 Notice of Appeal filed by New England Patriots Fans. Appeal22 Terminated (Paine, Matthew) |
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appeal
USCA Judgment
Thu 06/16 8:12 AM
USCA Judgment as to22 Notice of Appeal filed by New England Patriots Fans (Paine, Matthew) |
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| Monday, June 13, 2016 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 06/13 8:44 AM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER OF DISMISSAL entered. (Pezzarossi, Lisa) |
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| Friday, June 10, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion to Amend Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 06/10 4:55 PM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER entered granting35 Motion to Dismiss; denying41 Motion to Amend; denying20 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; granting20 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Defendants' motions to dismiss20 and35 are GRANTED. Count Eight of the complaint is dismissed. The Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining claims under state law. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend the complaint41 is DENIED. (Cox, Spencer) |
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| Tuesday, June 07, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Stay
Tue 06/07 4:46 PM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting40 Motion to Stay Discovery. Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery or for a Protective Order is GRANTED. No party shall take discovery pending further order of the Court. (Cox, Spencer) |
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motion
Amend
Tue 06/07 1:32 PM
First MOTION to Amend1 Amended Complaint, by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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Att: 1
Supplement Amended Complaint
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| Thursday, June 02, 2016 | ||
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motion
Stay
Thu 06/02 11:12 AM
MOTION to Stay Discovery OR for a Protective Order by Roger Goodell, National Football League.(Donovan, John) |
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| Monday, May 16, 2016 | ||
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respm
Opposition to Motion
Mon 05/16 3:31 PM
Amended Opposition re20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter) and MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ,35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by New England Patriots Fans. (Carey, Seth) |
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| Saturday, May 14, 2016 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Sat 05/14 1:05 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter) and MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ,35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by New England Patriots Fans. (Carey, Seth) |
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| Thursday, April 28, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Withdraw Reference
Thu 04/28 9:27 AM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered GRANTING34 Motion to Withdraw31 Motion for Entry of Default and32 Motion for Default and supporting affidavits. (Pezzarossi, Lisa) |
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| Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | ||
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Wed 04/27 2:47 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Robert K. Kraft. (Hall, Emma) |
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 04/27 2:46 PM
MOTION to Dismiss by Robert K. Kraft.(Hall, Emma) |
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motion
Withdraw Reference
Wed 04/27 2:43 PM
MOTION to Withdraw Reference to Motion for Entry of Default and Motion for Default and supporting affidavits by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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respm
Opposition to Motion
Wed 04/27 2:35 PM
Opposition re31 MOTION for Entry of Default of Defendant Robert Kraft ,32 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Robert Kraft filed by Robert K. Kraft.(Hall, Emma) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2
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motion
Default Judgment
Wed 04/27 11:50 AM
MOTION for Default Judgment as to Robert Kraft by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Default Judgment,
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Att: 2
Supplement Certificate of Service
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motion
Entry of Default
Wed 04/27 11:47 AM
MOTION for Entry of Default of Defendant Robert Kraft by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit Affidavit in Support for Entry of Default,
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Att: 2
Supplement Cerificate of Service
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| Monday, April 25, 2016 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 04/25 11:28 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel L. Goldberg on behalf of Robert K. Kraft (Goldberg, Daniel) |
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appeal
USCA Case Number
Mon 04/25 11:03 AM
USCA Case Number 16-1445 for22 Notice of Appeal filed by New England Patriots Fans. (Paine, Matthew) |
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| Friday, April 22, 2016 | ||
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appeal
Notice of Interlocutory Appeal
Fri 04/22 5:45 PM
Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re22 Notice of Appeal. (Paine, Matthew) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/22 4:21 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles L. Solomont on behalf of Robert K. Kraft (Solomont, Charles) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/22 4:19 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Emma D. Hall on behalf of Robert K. Kraft (Hall, Emma) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Fri 04/22 4:14 PM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered Plaintiffs'23 Expedited Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis is DENIED. Plaintiffs have not submitted sworn affidavits as to their financial circumstances, as required by statute. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Furthermore, the Court hereby certifies that such an appeal would not be taken in good faith, as it is plainly without merit. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). (Pezzarossi, Lisa) |
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Opposition to Motion
Fri 04/22 12:02 PM
Opposition re23 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis filed by Roger Goodell, National Football League. (Donovan, John) |
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| Thursday, April 21, 2016 | ||
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motion
Appeal In Forma Pauperis
Thu 04/21 7:25 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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appeal
Notice of Appeal
Thu 04/21 7:21 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to9 Order on Motion for TRO, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by New England Patriots Fans Fee Status: IFP requested. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at[LINK:http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov] MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 5/11/2016. (Carey, Seth) |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Fri 04/15 5:42 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter) and MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Roger Goodell, National Football League. (Donovan, John) |
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motion
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 04/15 5:33 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (subject matter) and , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ( Responses due by 4/29/2016) by Roger Goodell, National Football League.(Donovan, John) |
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 04/15 8:18 AM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered finding as moot18 Motion for removal of plaintiff Michael DiMauro. Plaintiff has been removed as per the Court's electronic order 17 . (Cox, Spencer) |
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| Thursday, April 14, 2016 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 04/14 1:47 PM
MOTION for Removal of Plaintiff Michael DiMauro.(Maynard, Timothy) |
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 04/14 9:38 AM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting16 Motion to Remove Plaintiffs Michael DiMauro and Feihua Chang. (Pezzarossi, Lisa) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 04/14 12:18 AM
MOTION Remove two Plaintiffs by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) |
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| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 04/12 5:15 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Bueker on behalf of Roger Goodell, National Football League (Bueker, John) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 04/12 5:14 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John D. Donovan, Jr on behalf of Roger Goodell, National Football League (Donovan, John) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Tue 04/12 1:58 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed National Football League served on 4/6/2016, answer due 4/27/2016. (Carey, Seth) |
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Summons Returned Executed
Tue 04/12 1:56 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed Roger Goodell served on 4/6/2016, answer due 4/27/2016. (Carey, Seth) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Tue 04/12 1:37 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed Robert K. Kraft served on 4/6/2016, answer due 4/27/2016. (Carey, Seth) |
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| Monday, April 11, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 04/11 11:09 AM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying2 Expedited Motion for Abbreviated Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint. (Pezzarossi, Lisa) |
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| Friday, April 08, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for TRO Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Fri 04/08 5:59 PM
Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: ORDER entered denying3 Motion for TRO; denying3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Cox, Spencer) |
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| Tuesday, April 05, 2016 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Tue 04/05 2:26 PM
Summons Issued as to Roger Goodell, Robert K. Kraft, National Football League. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Maynard, Timothy) |
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Notice of Case Assignment
Tue 04/05 2:16 PM
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (Abaid, Kimberly) |
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misc
Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff
Tue 04/05 2:10 PM
Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff: Amended Complaint was edited to reflect Complaint; A Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction was deleted from CM/ECF due to counsel error resulting in duplicate motion on the docket; Attachments were removed from the second filed Motion for TRO/ PI and re-docketed correctly as a Memorandum in Support and Affidavit in Support. Motion events were edited/added to reflect correct event type. As a result of significant edits being made to the docket, docket entry numbers were edited. (DaSilva, Carolina) |
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Affidavit in Support of Motion
Tue 04/05 1:51 PM
AFFIDAVIT in Support re4 EXPEDITED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by New England Patriots Fans.(DaSilva, Carolina) |
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Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Tue 04/05 1:49 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re4 EXPEDITED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by New England Patriots Fans. (DaSilva, Carolina) |
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motion
Temporary Restraining Order Preliminary Injunction
Tue 04/05 2:25 AM
EXPEDITED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 4/5/2016 (DaSilva, Carolina) |
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Att: 11
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on TRO
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 04/05 1:51 AM
EXPEDITED MOTION for Abbreviated Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) Modified event type and text on 4/5/2016 (DaSilva, Carolina) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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Amended Complaint
Tue 04/05 1:39 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants, Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0101-6053505 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid) filed by New England Patriots Fans.(Carey, Seth) Modified on 4/5/2016 (Abaid, Kimberly) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Supplement Category Form,
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Att: 3
Supplement Entry of Appearance
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