Self v. Simmons et al
| Tennessee Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Curtis L Collier |
| Referred: | Michael J Dumitru |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-00267 |
| Nature of Suit | 350 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle |
| Cause | 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Auto Negligence |
| Case Filed: | Aug 07, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | Circuit Court for McMinn County, Tennessee, 23-CV-436 |
| Last checked: Thursday Feb 06, 2025 6:40 AM EST |
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Cross Claimant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Cross Defendant
Jeffrey Wade Simmons
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Defendant
Jeffrey Wade Simmons
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Defendant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Plaintiff
Rick Self
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GPO
Mar 21 2025
MEMORANDUM re 11 MOTION to Stay. The Court will GRANT Simmons's motion to stay the case as to himself. (Doc. 11.) The Court will also GRANT TVA's motion to stay the case in its entirety. (Doc. 18.) Accordingly, the case will be STAYED as to all parties pending the resolution of Simmons's criminal case. Simmons SHALL FILE a report on the status of his criminal case on or before April 4, 2025, and every three months thereafter, until the stay is lifted or the case is otherwise disposed of. See Memorandum for details. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/21/2025. (LCK) |
| Docket last updated: 8 hours ago |
| Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | ||
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Order ~Util - Terminate Motions 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Tue 05/06 4:57 PM
ORDER granting 30 Joint MOTION Scheduling Conference To Reschedule from July 10, 2025 filed by Rick Self. (Scheduling Conference reset to 8/7/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 3 - Chattanooga before District Judge Curtis L Collier.) Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 5/6/2025. (MKM) |
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| Thursday, May 01, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 05/01 1:43 PM
Joint MOTION Scheduling Conference To Reschedule from July 10, 2025 by Rick Self. (Kohlbusch, Jay) |
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| Friday, April 18, 2025 | ||
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Notice of Hearing
Fri 04/18 3:28 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 7/10/2025 03:00 PM Eastern time in Judge's Chambers before District Judge Curtis L Collier. Parties must read the attached notice. (CBS) |
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Order Lifting Stay
Fri 04/18 3:20 PM
ORDER. The Court GRANTS Simmonss motion (Doc. 27.) The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to lift the stay. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 4/18/2025. (MKM) |
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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Notice (Other)
Wed 04/16 5:00 PM
NOTICE by Jeffrey Wade Simmons re26 Order on Motion to Stay,,,,,,, That the Criminal Matter has Concluded (King, Jr., James) |
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| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion to Stay
Fri 03/21 9:59 AM
ORDER granting 11 Motion to Stay and 18 Motion to Stay Contingent Motion to Stay Entire Case . For the reasons set out in the accompanying Memorandum, the Court concludes that staying this case pending resolution of Simmons's criminal case is appropriate. The Court GRANTS Simmons's motion to stay the case as to himself. (Doc. 11.) The Court also GRANTS TVA's motion to stay the case in its entirety. (Doc. 18.) Accordingly, the case is STAYED as to all parties pending the resolution of Simmons's criminal case. Simmons SHALL FILE a report on the status of his criminal case on or before April 4, 2025, and every three months thereafter, until the stay is lifted or the case is otherwise disposed of. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/21/2025. (LCK) |
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Memorandum & Opinion
Fri 03/21 9:57 AM
MEMORANDUM re 11 MOTION to Stay. The Court will GRANT Simmons's motion to stay the case as to himself. (Doc. 11.) The Court will also GRANT TVA's motion to stay the case in its entirety. (Doc. 18.) Accordingly, the case will be STAYED as to all parties pending the resolution of Simmons's criminal case. Simmons SHALL FILE a report on the status of his criminal case on or before April 4, 2025, and every three months thereafter, until the stay is lifted or the case is otherwise disposed of. See Memorandum for details. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/21/2025. (LCK) |
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| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | ||
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Local Rule 7.1(d) Supplemental Brief
Thu 03/13 2:55 PM
LOCAL RULE 7.1(d) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF to11 MOTION to Stay by Jeffrey Wade Simmons filed by Jeffrey Wade Simmons. (Eskins, Bradley) |
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| Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Withdrawal
Fri 03/07 3:35 PM
Notice of Attorney Withdrawal Attorney Christopher W Sanders terminated. (Ayliffe, David) |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2025 | ||
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Order
Thu 03/06 4:52 PM
ORDER. To aid the Court in determining whether this action should be stayed, Defendant/Cross Defendant Simmons shall FILE a supplemental brief under Local Rule 7.1(d) regarding the current status of the criminal case within seven days of this Order. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 3/6/2025. (MKM) |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 4:30 PM
ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney James E. King, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Jeffrey Wade Simmons. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: [LINK:https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf] . Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael J Dumitru on 02/18/2025. (KRS) |
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements
Tue 02/18 8:24 AM
Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: 20 MOTION for James E. King to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jeffrey Wade Simmons : Attorney is pending admission; no fee required. (ABF) |
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| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/14 3:06 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey Wade Simmons.(Eskins, Bradley) |
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Att: 1
Other Certificate of Good Standing
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| Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Tue 01/07 11:35 AM
United States Magistrate Judge Mike Dumitru added per SO 25-03. Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee is no longer assigned to this case. (ABF) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Consent/Nonconsent
Thu 09/26 9:09 PM
NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Tennessee Valley Authority (Sanders, Christopher) |
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| Friday, September 13, 2024 | ||
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motion
Stay
Fri 09/13 10:08 AM
MOTION to Stay Contingent Motion to Stay Entire Case by Tennessee Valley Authority. (Sanders, Christopher) |
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Response to Motion
Fri 09/13 10:00 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re11 MOTION to Stay filed by Tennessee Valley Authority. (Sanders, Christopher) |
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | ||
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Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Tue 09/10 11:39 AM
ORDER: Defendant Jeffrey Wade Simmons (Simmons) filed an answer to the amended complaint on September 5, 2024. (Doc. 14.) The Courts September 4, 2024, Show Cause Order (Doc. 13) is accordingly DISMISSED. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 9/10/24. (ABF) |
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| Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Mon 09/09 2:18 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re11 MOTION to Stay filed by Rick Self. (Kohlbusch, Jay) |
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| Thursday, September 05, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Thu 09/05 3:06 PM
ANSWER to Complaint FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Jeffrey Wade Simmons.(Eskins, Bradley) |
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| Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | ||
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Order to Show Cause
Wed 09/04 2:49 PM
ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that within fourteen (14) days of the date of entry of this Order: (1) Simmons shall respond to the amended complaint; OR (2) Plaintiff shall move for entry of default pursuant to Rule 55(a) against Simmons who has not responded to the amended complaint; OR (3) Plaintiff shall show cause why his claims against Simmons should not be dismissed pursuant to Rule 41(b). Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 9/4/2024. (MKM) |
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| Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Fri 08/30 12:37 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re11 MOTION to Stay filed by Jeffrey Wade Simmons.(Eskins, Bradley) |
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Att: 1
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Exhibit EX 1 - AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT,
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Att: 2
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Exhibit EX 2 - INDICTMENT
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motion
Stay
Fri 08/30 12:34 PM
MOTION to Stay by Jeffrey Wade Simmons. (Eskins, Bradley) |
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answer
Answer to Crossclaim
Fri 08/30 12:33 PM
ANSWER to8 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim by Jeffrey Wade Simmons.(Eskins, Bradley) |
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| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | ||
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Order Regarding Availability of Magistrate Judge
Wed 08/14 1:48 PM
ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided.Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 8/14/24. (ABF) |
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Att: 1
Other Notice of Consent/Non-Consent
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Answer to Complaint Crossclaim
Wed 08/14 12:51 PM
ANSWER to Complaint and , CROSSCLAIM against Jeffrey Wade Simmons by Tennessee Valley Authority.(Sanders, Christopher) |
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| Sunday, August 11, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Sun 08/11 1:02 AM
ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Daniel E. Brown to appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Jeffrey Wade Simmons. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: [LINK:https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf] . Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 08/11/2024. (KRS) |
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements
Fri 08/09 12:44 PM
Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete as to Daniel Brown regarding document: 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice DANIEL E. BROWN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE filed by Jeffrey Wade Simmons (MKM) |
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| Thursday, August 08, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 08/08 12:55 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice DANIEL E. BROWN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE by Jeffrey Wade Simmons. (Eskins, Bradley) |
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notice
Notice of Deficiency (Pro Hac)
Thu 08/08 9:19 AM
NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) as to Daniel E. Brown. c/m Daniel E. Brown, Eskins, King, & Marney, PC, 200 Jefferson Ave, Suite 1510, Memphis, TN 38103. (MKM) |
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| Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | ||
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Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information
Wed 08/07 9:12 AM
Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 8/7/2024. (MKM) |
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Order Governing Motions To Dismiss
Wed 08/07 9:11 AM
Order Governing Motions To Dismiss Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 8/7/2024. (MKM) |
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Order Governing Depositions
Wed 08/07 9:11 AM
Order Governing Depositions Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 8/7/2024. (MKM) |
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Notice of Removal
Wed 08/07 8:22 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of McMinn County, Tennessee, case number 23-CV-436. (), filed by Tennessee Valley Authority.(Sanders, Christopher) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 State Court Filings,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2 Certificate of Filing and Service,
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Att: 3
Other Civil Cover Sheet
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Wed 08/07 8:54 AM
District Judge Curtis L Collier and Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee added. (MKM) |
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