Louisiana Eastern District Court
Judge:Susie Morgan
Referred: Michael North
Case #: 2:19-cv-00566
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Case Filed:Jan 25, 2019
Terminated:Mar 01, 2019
Last checked: Wednesday Jul 24, 2019 3:52 AM CDT
Defendant
Roger Goodell
Represented By
Gladstone N. Jones, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Peter Newton Freiberg
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Lynn E. Swanson
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Defendant
National Football League
Represented By
Gladstone N. Jones, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Peter Newton Freiberg
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Lynn E. Swanson
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Defendant
NFL Properties, LLC
Represented By
Gladstone N. Jones, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Peter Newton Freiberg
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Lynn E. Swanson
Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison, Llc (new Orleans)
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Plaintiff
Tommy Badeaux
Represented By
David Scott Scalia
The Dugan Law Firm Aplc
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Roderick Alvendia
Alvendia, Kelly, & Demarest, LLC
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Frank Jacob D'Amico, Jr.
Frank J. D'Amico, Jr., Aplc (metairie)
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James R. Dugan, II
Dugan Law Firm PLC
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James McClendon Williams
Chehardy,sherman,williams,murray,recile,stakelum&hayes, LLC
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Plaintiff
Candis Lambert
Represented By
David Scott Scalia
The Dugan Law Firm Aplc
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Roderick Alvendia
Alvendia, Kelly, & Demarest, LLC
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Frank Jacob D'Amico, Jr.
Frank J. D'Amico, Jr., Aplc (metairie)
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James R. Dugan, II
Dugan Law Firm PLC
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James McClendon Williams
Chehardy,sherman,williams,murray,recile,stakelum&hayes, LLC
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GPO Jan 31 2019
ORDER AND REASONS denying Plaintiffs' 24 Motion to Remand. FURTHER ORDER denying Plaintiffs' request for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directed to Defendant Goodell. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/31/2019. (tsf)

1. NFL removes Rams-Saints lawsuit to federal court (sports.yahoo.com)
Submitted Tue 01/29/2019
Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Friday, March 01, 2019
38 38 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Case Fri 03/01 2:30 PM
ORDER - Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this action is dismissed without prejudice with each party bearing its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 3/1/19. (sbs)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
37 37 motion Dismiss Case Wed 02/27 4:31 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Dismiss Case by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert.(D'Amico, Frank)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
36 36 minutes Status Conference Wed 02/27 3:53 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Susie Morgan: Status Conference held on 2/26/2019. The parties discussed the status of the above-captioned matter and the pending34 Motion to Dismiss. Counsel for Plaintiffs requested leave to amend the Complaint. The Court GRANTED Plaintiffs leave to amend the Complaint. Plaintiffs shall file an amended complaint by no later than Tuesday, March 12, 2019. If Plaintiffs file an amended complaint on or before March 12, 2019, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss will be denied without prejudice as moot. (bwn)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
35 35 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines Wed 02/20 5:05 PM
ORDER Status Conference set for 2/26/2019 12:30 PM in chambers. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 2/20/2019. (tsf)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
34 34 motion Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim/FRCP12(b)(6) Tue 02/12 5:38 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim NFL Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing by Roger Goodell, NFL Properties, LLC, National Football League. Motion(s) will be submitted on 3/6/2019.(Bartlett, Harvey)
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Att: 1 8 pgs Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Notice of Submission
Thursday, January 31, 2019
33 33 17 pgs order Order on Motion to Remand to State Court Thu 01/31 1:26 PM
ORDER AND REASONS denying Plaintiffs'24 Motion to Remand. FURTHER ORDER denying Plaintiffs' request for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directed to Defendant Goodell. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/31/2019. (tsf)
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32 32 5 pgs respm Memorandum Thu 01/31 10:07 AM
MEMORANDUM on Issue of Standing filed by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert re24 MOTION to Remand. (sbs)
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31 31 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Thu 01/31 10:05 AM
ORDER granting29 Motion for Leave to File Memorandum. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/31/19. (sbs)
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30 30 misc Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk Thu 01/31 8:34 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re29 MEMORANDUM. **Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is 'Motion for Leave to File Document.' Clerk took corrective action by modifying the event and docket text.** (sbs)
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
29 29 2 pgs respm Memorandum Wed 01/30 6:56 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum on Issue of Standing filed by All Plaintiffs re24 MOTION to Remand.(D'Amico, Frank) Modified text on 1/31/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
28 28 12 pgs respm Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Wed 01/30 11:52 AM
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Roger Goodell, NFL Properties, LLC, National Football League re24 MOTION to Remand. (Bartlett, Harvey)
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27 27 misc Transcript Wed 01/30 8:32 AM
TRANSCRIPT of Hearing Regarding Jurisdiction held on January 28, 2019 before Judge Susie Morgan. Court Reporter/Recorder Toni Tusa, Telephone number 504-589-7778. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 21 days from the filing of this transcript to file with the Court a Redaction Request. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/30/2019. (rsg)
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
26 26 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Expedite Tue 01/29 5:15 PM
ORDER granting25 Motion to Expedite Consideration of the Plaintiffs' 24 Motion to Remand. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/29/2018. (tsf)
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25 25 motion Expedite Tue 01/29 4:35 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Expedited Consideration of24 Motion to Remand by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert.(Scalia, David) Modified text on 1/30/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
24 24 motion Remand to State Court Tue 01/29 4:33 PM
MOTION to Remand by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert. Motion(s) will be submitted on 2/20/2019.(Scalia, David) Modified text on 1/30/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 9 pgs Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Notice of Submission
23 23 order Text Order Tue 01/29 10:45 AM
TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) The telephone status conference scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today is cancelled. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan.(Morgan, Susie)
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22 22 misc Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk Tue 01/29 9:53 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re17 NFL Defendants' Post-Hearing Memorandum,19 Supplement to Notice of Removal. **Documents contain incorrect Section. All future filings must reflect Section E.** (sbs)
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Monday, January 28, 2019
21 21 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Tue 01/29 9:38 AM
Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 1/28/2019. Court GRANTED Defendants leave to file an amended Notice of Removal to properly allege the citizenship of Defendant Goodell. Telephone Conference set for 1/29/2019 12:00 PM before Judge Susie Morgan. (sbs)
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20 20 minutes Status Conference Tue 01/29 9:13 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Susie Morgan: Hearing Regarding Jurisdiction as Directed by R. Doc. 4 held on 1/28/2019. (Court Reporter Toni Tusa.) (bwn)
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19 19 2 pgs misc Supplemental Memorandum Mon 01/28 7:39 PM
Supplemental to1 Notice of Removal by Roger Goodell, NFL Properties, LLC, National Football League. (Bartlett, Harvey) Modified text on 1/29/2019 (sbs).
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18 18 6 pgs misc Supplemental Memorandum Mon 01/28 4:45 PM
Supplemental Briefing Regarding11 Memorandum Regarding Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Plaintiffs' Standing to Petition for a Writ of Mandamus by All Plaintiffs.(Scalia, David) Modified text on 1/29/2019 (sbs).
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17 17 9 pgs misc Brief Mon 01/28 4:22 PM
NFL Defendants' Post-Hearing Memorandum by Roger Goodell, NFL Properties, LLC, National Football League.(Bartlett, Harvey) Modified text on 1/29/2019 (sbs).
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16 16 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record Mon 01/28 3:23 PM
ORDER granting15 Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record. James McClendon Williams enrolled for Tommy Badeaux and Candis Lambert. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/28/19. (sbs)
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15 15 motion Enroll as Counsel of Record Mon 01/28 2:50 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll James M. Williams as Counsel of Record by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert. Attorney James McClendon Williams added to party Tommy Badeaux(pty:pla), Attorney James McClendon Williams added to party Candis Lambert(pty:pla).(Williams, James) Modified text on 1/28/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 01/28 11:51 AM
**DEFICIENT** NOTICE of Appearance by James McClendon Williams on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney James McClendon Williams added to party Tommy Badeaux(pty:pla), Attorney James McClendon Williams added to party Candis Lambert(pty:pla).(Williams, James) Modified text on 1/28/2019 (sbs).
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13 13 misc Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk Mon 01/28 11:11 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re9 MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record James R Dugan, II and David S. Scalia . **Proposed Order on incorrect sized paper. All documents should be 8-1/2" x 11". Please follow this requirement for all future filings.** (sbs) (sbs)
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12 12 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record Mon 01/28 11:06 AM
ORDER granting9 Motion to Enroll James R. Dugan, II and David S. Scalia as Counsel of Record for Tommy Badeaux and Candis Lambert. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/28/19. (sbs)
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11 11 15 pgs misc Memorandum Mon 01/28 10:07 AM
Memorandum Regarding Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Plaintiffs' Standing to Petition for a Writ of Mandamus by All Plaintiffs. Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(D'Amico, Frank) Modified text on 1/28/2019 (sbs).
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10 10 misc Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk Mon 01/28 9:51 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re1 Notice of Removal. **Exhibits on incorrect sized paper. All documents should be 8-1/2" x 11". Clerk has corrected the images.** (sbs)
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9 9 motion Enroll as Counsel of Record Mon 01/28 9:23 AM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll James R Dugan, II and David S. Scalia as Counsel of Record by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert. Attorney David Scott Scalia added to party Tommy Badeaux(pty:pla), Attorney David Scott Scalia added to party Candis Lambert(pty:pla).(Scalia, David) Modified text on 1/28/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
8 8 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record Mon 01/28 8:46 AM
ORDER granting5 Motion to Enroll Roderick Alvendia as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan on 1/28/2019. (tsf)
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7 7 misc Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk Mon 01/28 8:06 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re5 MOTION to Enroll as Co-Counsel of Record - Filing attorney should have selected 'Yes' at the question 'Is this an Exparte/Consent Motion Y/N?'. Exparte/Consent motions are not set for submission. Clerk has removed submission date. All exparte motions should be filed with a proposed order for the Court's review and signature. Filing attorney incorrectly changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the District Judge. Clerk took corrective action. (bwn)
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
6 6 22 pgs misc Brief Sun 01/27 5:58 PM
Brief Regarding CAFA Jurisdiction, Standing, and Right of Plaintiffs to Seek Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus by Roger Goodell, NFL Properties LLC, National Football League.(Bartlett, Harvey) Modified text on 1/28/2019 (sbs).
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Att: 1 Exhibit
5 5 motion Enroll as Counsel of Record Sun 01/27 5:26 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll Roderick Alvendia as Co-Counsel of Record by Tommy Badeaux, Candis Lambert. Attorney Roderick Alvendia added to party Tommy Badeaux and Candis Lambert(pty:pla).(Alvendia, Roderick) Modified on 1/28/2019 to remove referral and submission date (bwn).
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
4 4 order Text Order Sat 01/26 11:05 AM
TEXT ORDER (No PDF Document Attached) The parties are ordered to appear at a hearing to be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The Defendants are to be prepared to establish the Court's jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act, including the individual amount in controversy requirement. The Plaintiffs are to be prepared to establish their standing to bring this action and their right to a writ of mandamus under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 3861, et seq. Signed by Judge Susie Morgan.(Morgan, Susie)
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Friday, January 25, 2019
3 3 1 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Fri 01/25 4:55 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE - In accordance with 28:455, because he is a New Orleans Saints season ticket holder, the undersigned hereby disqualifies himself from handling this matter; accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court reallot this matter to another Section of this Court. Case reassigned to Judge Susie Morgan. Judge Barry W Ashe no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 1/25/2019. (NEF: Section "E")(sa)
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2 2 misc Initial Case Assignment Fri 01/25 3:19 PM
Initial Case Assignment to Judge Barry W Ashe and Magistrate Judge Michael North. (ess)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Fri 01/25 2:55 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Civil District Court for Parish of Orleans, case number 19-707 (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 053L-7385020) filed by NFL Properties LLC, National Football League, Roger Goodell.Attorney Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III added to party Roger Goodell(pty:dft), Attorney Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III added to party NFL Properties LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Harvey Sylvanous Bartlett, III added to party National Football League(pty:dft).(Bartlett, Harvey)
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Att: 1 State Court Pleadings (including service documenets),
Att: 2 4 pgs Exhibit B - Affidavit of Joseph Siclare,
Att: 3 Civil Cover Sheet