Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. et al v. Biden, Jr. et al
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| Judge: | Mary S Scriven |
| Referred: | Julie S Sneed |
| Case #: | 8:21-cv-02679 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 28:1343 Violation of Civil Rights |
| Case Filed: | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Terminated: | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Last checked: Wednesday May 11, 2022 5:12 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Kiran Ahuja
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Defendant
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force
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Defendant
Jeffrey Zients
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Defendant
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
in his official capacity as President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania NW
Washington, DC 20500 |
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Defendant
Robin Carnahan
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Plaintiff
Charles Matthew Conroy
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Plaintiff
Justin Aaron Curtis
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Plaintiff
Kimberly Elsholz
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Plaintiff
Federal Employees for Freedom
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Plaintiff
Christopher Walsh
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Plaintiff
Joseph Aaron Williams
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Plaintiff
Raylene Worley
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Plaintiff
Health Freedom Defense Fund
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| Docket last updated: 05/19/2024 11:59 PM EDT |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Dismissing Case
Thu 01/18 2:25 PM
ENDORSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL. It is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 3.09(b) of the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and upon review of 45 Stipulation for Voluntary Dismissal, this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Parties may, within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of this Order, submit a final stipulation of dismissal or any party may seek to reopen the case, upon good cause shown. After the sixty (60) day period, the dismissal shall be with prejudice. Any pending motions are DENIED as moot. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/18/2024. (AC) |
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation of Dismissal
Tue 01/16 10:10 AM
STIPULATION of Dismissal (all parties consenting) by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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| Thursday, January 04, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Thu 01/04 8:57 AM
Third NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michelle Volk Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL) |
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| Wednesday, January 03, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 01/03 4:07 PM
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 40 the Federal Defendants' Motion to Extend Stay. This case shall remain STAYED until January 16, 2024. The Parties shall file a motion to reopen this case to proceed with the litigation or obtain whatever other relief would be appropriate at that time. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/3/2024. (KBC) |
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| Tuesday, January 02, 2024 | ||
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Supplement
Tue 01/02 5:37 PM
SUPPLEMENT re40 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to extend stay by fourteen days (LR 3.01g Certificate) by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 01/02 4:57 PM
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically to extend stay by fourteen days by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients.(Harwell, Lacy) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit (Supreme Court order)
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| Friday, July 14, 2023 | ||
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order
Order
Fri 07/14 5:21 PM
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 38 the Parties' request for extension of the stay embedded within their Joint Status Report. This case shall remain STAYED pending final resolution of the Feds for Med. Freedom v. Biden, 63 F.4th 366 (5th Cir. 2023) appeal or the conclusion of any certiorari proceedings before the Supreme Court. The Parties shall file a motion to reopen this case to proceed with the litigation or obtain whatever other relief would be appropriate within twenty-one (21) days of the expiration of the stay. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 7/14/2023. (APF) |
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| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | ||
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Status report
Wed 07/12 11:22 AM
Joint STATUS Report by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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| Monday, March 28, 2022 | ||
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notice
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Mon 03/28 2:56 PM
NOTICE to counsel Michelle D. Volk Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LSS) |
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| Friday, March 25, 2022 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Reassign Case Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 03/25 5:29 PM
ORDER DENYING 26 Joint Motion to Transfer; STRIKING 35 Plaintiffs' Request for Ruling on Joint Motion to Transfer. The Clerk is directed to STAY and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSE this action pending resolution of the appeal in Feds for Med. Freedom v. Biden , No. 22-40043 (5th Cir.). See Order for details. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/25/2022. (APF) |
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| Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 03/22 5:09 PM
MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Request for Ruling on Joint Motion to Transfer by All Plaintiffs. (Howard, John) |
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| Thursday, March 10, 2022 | ||
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Supplement
Thu 03/10 8:45 AM
SUPPLEMENT re33 MOTION to Dismiss complaint (Local Rule 3.01g Certificate) by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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| Wednesday, March 09, 2022 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 03/09 5:14 PM
MOTION to Dismiss complaint by All Defendants. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | ||
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Corporate Disclosure Statement
Tue 02/22 6:18 PM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Health Freedom Defense Fund. (Howard, John) |
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| Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Tue 02/15 6:07 PM
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 29 Joint Motion to Extend Deadline for Filing Case Management Report. The Parties' deadline to file their Case Management Report is STAYED pending the Court's ruling on the Joint Motion to Transfer. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 2/15/2022. (APF) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File
Tue 02/15 3:48 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File case management report by All Defendants. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement
Tue 02/15 1:08 PM
CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr, Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. (Harwell, Lacy) |
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| Monday, February 14, 2022 | ||
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notice
Notice of a Related Action
Mon 02/14 6:57 PM
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Jeffrey Zients. Related case(s): Yes (Harwell, Lacy) Modified text on 2/16/2022 (ABC). |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 02/14 6:46 PM
Joint MOTION to Reassign Case by All Defendants. (Harwell, Lacy) Modified event on 2/15/2022 (AG). |
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| Wednesday, February 02, 2022 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Wed 02/02 10:28 AM
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 24 Federal Defendants' Consented Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendants shall have up to and including March 9, 2022 to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 2/2/2022. (APF) |
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| Monday, January 31, 2022 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File
Mon 01/31 5:36 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by All Defendants. (Harwell, Lacy) Modified text on 2/1/2022 (ABC). |
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| Wednesday, December 08, 2021 | ||
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service
Proof of service
Wed 12/08 4:38 PM
PROOF of service by Health Freedom Defense Fund (Howard, John) |
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Proof of service
Wed 12/08 4:37 PM
PROOF of service by Health Freedom Defense Fund (Howard, John) |
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Proof of service
Wed 12/08 4:37 PM
PROOF of service by Health Freedom Defense Fund (Howard, John) |
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Proof of service
Wed 12/08 4:36 PM
PROOF of service by Health Freedom Defense Fund (Howard, John) |
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Proof of service
Wed 12/08 4:27 PM
PROOF of service by Health Freedom Defense Fund (Howard, John) |
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| Friday, December 03, 2021 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 12/03 5:02 PM
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by John W. Howard on behalf of Health Freedom Defense Fund. Lead Counsel: John Howard. (Howard, John) Modified text on 12/6/2021 (ABC). |
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| Wednesday, December 01, 2021 | ||
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Pro Hac Vice Fees paid
Wed 12/01 1:32 PM
PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney Andrew G. Nagurney (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA065380.) Related document:9 Verified MOTION for Andrew G. Nagurney to appear pro hac vice . (ARC) |
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Pro Hac Vice Fees paid
Wed 12/01 1:34 PM
PRO HAC VICE FEES paid by attorney John W. Howard (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA065380.) Related document:7 Verified MOTION for John W. Howard to appear pro hac vice . (ARC) |
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| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 11/24 8:56 AM
ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on November 24, 2021. (AKA) (ABC). |
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| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 11/23 3:28 PM
Verified MOTION for George R. Wentz, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-18960865 for $150 by All Plaintiffs.(Hadaway, Brant) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. Modified text on 11/24/2021 (ABC). |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing,
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Exhibit B - Attorney Certification Form Signed by George Wentz
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| Monday, November 22, 2021 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/22 4:20 PM
ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on November 22, 2021. (AKA) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 11/22 4:19 PM
ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on November 22, 2021. (AKA) |
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service
Summons issued as to USA
Mon 11/22 11:45 AM
SUMMONS issued as to Kiran Ahuja, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Robin Carnahan, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, and Jeffrey Zients. (ABC) |
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| Friday, November 19, 2021 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 11/19 8:38 PM
Verified MOTION for Andrew G. Nagurney to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs.(Hadaway, Brant) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing
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Notice (Other)
Fri 11/19 8:34 PM
NOTICE by Charles Matthew Conroy, Justin Aaron Curtis, Kimberly Elsholz, Federal Employees for Freedom, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Christopher Walsh, Joseph Aaron Williams, Raylene Worley re7 Verified MOTION for John W. Howard to appear pro hac vice of filing Certificate of Good Standing (Hadaway, Brant) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 11/19 8:21 PM
Verified MOTION for John W. Howard to appear pro hac vice by All Plaintiffs. (Hadaway, Brant) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. |
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Notice (Other)
Fri 11/19 8:11 PM
NOTICE by Charles Matthew Conroy, Justin Aaron Curtis, Kimberly Elsholz, Federal Employees for Freedom, Health Freedom Defense Fund, Christopher Walsh, Joseph Aaron Williams, Raylene Worley of Filing Corrected Summonses(Hadaway, Brant) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Summons,
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Proposed Summons,
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Att: 3
Proposed Summons,
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Att: 4
Proposed Summons,
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Att: 5
Proposed Summons
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| Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | ||
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Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Tue 11/16 2:21 PM
NOTICE to counsel of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CRB) |
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notice
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Tue 11/16 10:34 AM
NOTICE to counsels George Robinson Wentz, Jr, John W. Howard, Michelle D. Volk, Andrew G. Nagurney Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
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Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Tue 11/16 10:33 AM
NOTICE to counsels Brant C. Hadaway, George Robinson Wentz, Jr, John W. Howard, Michelle D. Volk, Andrew G. Nagurney of Local Rule 2.02(a), which requires designation of one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action. File a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation to identify lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
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| Monday, November 15, 2021 | ||
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mon 11/15 8:30 AM
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. New case number: 8:21-cv-2679-MSS-JSS. (SJB) |
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| Friday, November 12, 2021 | ||
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Complaint
Fri 11/12 7:46 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLMDC-18922633) filed by All Plaintiffs.(Hadaway, Brant) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Proposed Summons
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