CHILD et al v. DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS et al
Pennsylvania Eastern District Court | |
Judge: | Mitchell S Goldberg |
Case #: | 2:24-cv-05479 |
Nature of Suit | 441 Civil Rights - Voting |
Cause | 42:1973gg-2 Nat'l. Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) |
Case Filed: | Oct 11, 2024 |
Last checked: Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 5:16 AM EDT |
Defendant
JAMES ALLEN
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Defendant
RICHARD WOMACK
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MONICA TAYLOR
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ELAINE SCHAEFER
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CHRISTINE REUTHER
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KEVIN MADDEN
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Defendant
DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL
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DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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Defendant
DELAWARE COUNTY
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Plaintiff
SCOTT EDWIN THOMAS
703 BARCLAY LANE
BROOMALL, PA 19008 |
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Plaintiff
DARLENE SMAIL
2277 KERR ROAD
FORD CITY, PA 16226 |
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Plaintiff
JEANNE WHITE
4402 CONGRESS COURT
NORTH WALES, PA 19454 |
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Plaintiff
MARTY SELKER
875 IRON BRIDGE ROAD
SIGEL, PA 15860 |
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JOY SCHWARTZ
514 LOMBARDY ROAD
DREXEL HILL, PA 19026 |
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BRIAN YANOVIAK
170 MARANATHA DRIVE
COATESVILLE, PA 19320 |
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MELANIE PATTERSON
332 FIRST AVE
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012 |
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MICHAEL MILLER
108 NORTH READING ROAD SUITE 246F
EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
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RENEE MAZER
191 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD STE 419
BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004 |
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Plaintiff
JON MARIETTA
348 BUNKER HILL ROAD
NEW SALEM, PA 15468 |
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Plaintiff
ROBERT MANCINI
4 GUERNSEY LANE
MEDIA, PA 19063 |
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Plaintiff
ERIK KOCHER
836 CONCORD RD #2
GLEN MILLS, PA 19342 |
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Plaintiff
CARRIS J. KOCHER
836 CONCORD ROAD #2
GLEN MILLS, PA 19342 |
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Plaintiff
LEAH HOOPES
241 SULKY WAY
CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 |
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Plaintiff
CARRIE HAHN
994 INDIAN RUN ROAD
VOLANT, PA 16156 |
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Plaintiff
GENO GALLO
232 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425 |
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Plaintiff
FELICE FEIN
806 STILLWOOD LANE
WESTCHESTER, PA 19380 |
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Plaintiff
ASHLEY DUFF
1957 ROUTE 481
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 |
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Plaintiff
SUSANNA DEJEET
310 JACLYN COURT
DELMONT, PA 15626 |
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Plaintiff
SEAN PATRICK CONNOLLY
124 KAITLIN DRIVE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426 |
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Plaintiff
GREGORY STENSTROM
1541 FARMERS LANE
GLEN MILLS, PA 19342 |
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Plaintiff
EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ
514 LOMBARDY ROAD
DREXEL HILL, PA 19026 |
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Plaintiff
PAUL RUMLEY
1308 CROZER PLACE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064 |
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Plaintiff
DR. ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN
PHD, CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS 117 ABBEY TERRACE
DREXEL HILL, PA 19026 |
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Plaintiff
JOHN P. CHILD
308 ROCKINGHAM ROAD
BRYN MAWR, PA 19010 |
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Plaintiff
KATHRYN BUCKLEY
CANDIDATE OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE 1070 ANTLER DRIVE
GLEN MILLS, PA 19342 |
Docket last updated: 2 hours ago |
Monday, November 18, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER of USCA as to25 Notice of Appeal filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, PAUL RUMLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM,26 Notice of Appeal, filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, PAUL RUMLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM. THE AOBVE CAPTIONED CASE IS HEREBY DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY PROSECUTE INSOFAR AS APPELLANTS FAILED TO PAY THE REQUISITE FEE AS DIRECTED. ETC. (dt) |
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![]() ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONERS PRO SE MOTIONS TO EXPEDITE (ECF NOS. 2, 20), MOTION TO AMEND EMERGENCY PETITION FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AS COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 10), AND MOTION FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW (ECF NO. 12), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTIONS ARE DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 11/6/2024.11/6/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. NOT MAILED TO PRO SE'S WITHOUT EMAIL ADDRESS. (sg) |
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![]() NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re25 Notice of Appeal filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, PAUL RUMLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM,26 Notice of Appeal, filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, PAUL RUMLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM. USCA Case Number 24-3060 (mas) |
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![]() Rule 1925(b) Statement of Matters Complained of on Appeal and Request for Emergency Relief filed by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM. Certificate of Service.(mas) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEAL as to24 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion),23 Memorandum and/or Opinion by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM. No fee paid. No IFP filed.(mas) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEAL by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM. NO IFP, NO FEE PAID.(sg) |
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COPIES OF MEMO AND ORDER NOS. 23 & 24 MAILED TO PRO SE PARTIES ON 11/1/2024. (ahf) |
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![]() ORDER THAT THE PETITION AND AMENDED EMERGENCY PETITION ARE DENIED AND DISMISSED FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM OPINION. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/31/24. 10/31/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. NOT MAILED TO PRO SE'S WITHOUT EMAIL ADDRESS. (va) |
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![]() MEMORANDUM OPINION. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/31/24. 10/31/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. NOT MAILED TO PRO SE'S WITHOUT EMAIL ADDRESS. (va) |
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![]() Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERGin Courtroom 17-A Motion Hearing held on 24-5479 re12 MOTION to Expedite filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, KEVIN MADDEN, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, PAUL RUMLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM (sg) |
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![]() PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDICIAL NOTICE by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM. (sg) |
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![]() MOTION TO EXPEDITE CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, filed by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, SEAN PATRICK CONNOLLY, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, SUSANNA DEJEET, ASHLEY DUFF, FELICE FEIN, GENO GALLO, CARRIE HAHN, LEAH HOOPES, CARRIS J. KOCHER, ERIK KOCHER, ROBERT MANCINI, JON MARIETTA, RENEE MAZER, MICHAEL MILLER, MELANIE PATTERSON, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, JOY SCHWARTZ, MARTY SELKER, DARLENE SMAIL, GREGORY STENSTROM, SCOTT EDWIN THOMAS, JEANNE WHITE, BRIAN YANOVIAK..(sg) |
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![]() COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, against JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK, filed by EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, JOHN P. CHILD, GREGORY STENSTROM, PAUL RUMLEY, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, ASHLEY DUFF, FELICE FEIN, JOY SCHWARTZ, GENO GALLO, DARLENE SMAIL, SCOTT EDWIN THOMAS, LEAH HOOPES, SEAN PATRICK CONNOLLY, MARTY SELKER, JEANNE WHITE, CARRIE HAHN, MICHAEL MILLER, ROBERT MANCINI, ERIK KOCHER, SUSANNA DEJEET, MELANIE PATTERSON, BRIAN YANOVIAK, RENEE MAZER, JON MARIETTA, CARRIS J. KOCHER.(sg) |
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![]() ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONERS AMENDED EMERGENCY PETITION (ECF NO. 11), AND MOTION FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW (ECF NO. 12), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT A HEARING ON THESE MATTERS SHALL TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE UNDERSIGNED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 BEGINNING AT 9:30 A.M. IN COURTROOM 17A OF THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE PARTIES SHALL BE PREPARED TO ADDRESS WHETHER THIS COURT HAS SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION TO HEAR THIS CASE, AND WHETHER THE PETITIONERS HAVE STANDING TO MAINTAIN THIS ACTION. THE PARTIES SHALL ALSO BE PREPARED TO PRESENT ANY AND ALL WITNESSES, AND/OR RELEVANT EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THEIR RESPECTIVE CLAIMS, POSITIONS AND ARGUMENTS AT THAT TIME. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/30/2024. 10/30/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. NOT MAILED TO PRO SE'S WITHOUT EMAIL ADDRESS.(sg) |
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![]() Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG Status Conference held on 10/28/2024. Court Reporter: BOBBIE SHANFELDER. (sg) |
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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![]() Pro Se Plaintiff's KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM Reply to Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Emergency Petition for Declaratory Judgment, Certification of Service.(dt) |
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Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service by Laura Lens re: served Legal Papers upon Anthony Oriente by Personal on 10/28/24(dt) |
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![]() Praecipe for Writ of Mandamus by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, PAUL RUMLEY, GREGORY STENSTROM, Certification of Service.(dt) |
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![]() Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Amended Emergency Petition (ECF No. 11) by JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK. (Mungioli, Alessandra) |
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![]() MOTION OF PLAINTIFF'S KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, KEVIN MADDEN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW, CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE.(dt) |
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![]() AMENDED EMERGENCY PETITION BY PLAINTIFF'S GREGORY STENSTROM, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN Against all Defendants, Certification of Service.(dt) |
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![]() MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM.CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE..(dt) |
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Friday, October 25, 2024 | ||
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![]() RESPONSE to Motion re2 MOTION to Expedite filed by JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK.(Mungioli, Alessandra) |
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![]() Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Petition for Emergency Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief (ECF No. 1) by JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK. (Mungioli, Alessandra) |
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Notice of Hearing
Fri 10/25 9:47 AM
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A Status Conference (On the record) re Petition for Emergency Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief1 is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The conference will be conducted via telephone. Parties are directed to dial in as follows: (1) Call: 888-684-8852; (2) Enter access code: 2187450#; (3) Press # to enter as a participant. (smcc) |
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Alessandra Mungioli on behalf of JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK with Certificate of Service(Mungioli, Alessandra) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by J. MANLY PARKS on behalf of JAMES ALLEN, DELAWARE COUNTY, DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL, KEVIN MADDEN, CHRISTINE REUTHER, ELAINE SCHAEFER, MONICA TAYLOR, RICHARD WOMACK with Certificate of Service(PARKS, J.) |
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Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
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![]() Pro Se E-Notice Consent Form by JOHN P. CHILD consenting to e-notice at JOHNBUYSPROPERT@GMAIL.COM (sg) |
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COPY OF DOC. NO. 3 W/ E-NOTICE FORMS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO PRO SE. (bw) |
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Friday, October 11, 2024 | ||
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![]() MOTION to Expedite filed by KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, GREGORY STENSTROM..(sg) |
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![]() Petition for Emergency Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief filed by GREGORY STENSTROM, PAUL RUMLEY, EUPHROSYNE (JOY) SCHWARTZ, KATHRYN BUCKLEY, JOHN P. CHILD, ALFEIA DE VAUGHN-GOODWIN. NO IFP, NO FEE PAID.(sg) Modified on 10/16/2024 (lisad, ) |