Bean v. Knox County, Tennessee et al
| Tennessee Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Katherine A Crytzer |
| Referred: | Debra C Poplin |
| Case #: | 3:26-cv-00198 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Last checked: Thursday Jun 11, 2026 4:16 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Timothy Irwin
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Represented By
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Defendant
Glenn Jacobs
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Represented By
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Defendant
Knox County, Tennessee
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Richard L Bean
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 10/09/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, September 02, 2026 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Wed 09/02 3:07 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Knox County, Tennessee. (Sanders, David) |
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Wed 09/02 11:32 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Glenn Jacobs. (Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) |
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| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Wed 08/26 4:11 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ,28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Consolidated Response to the Motion to Dismiss Filed by Defendants Knox County, Tennessee and Glenn Jacobs filed by Richard L Bean. (Knight, Arthur) |
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| Friday, August 21, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Fri 08/21 12:25 PM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's "Unopposed Motion for Additional Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Defendant Knox County, Tennessee and Defendant Glenn Jacobs" [Doc. 35]. With no opposition, Plaintiff must file any response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss [Docs. 27, 28] by August 26, 2026. See E.D. Tenn. L.R. 7.2. Signed by District Judge Katherine A. Crytzer on 08/21/2026. This docket entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. (MNR) |
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| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Thu 08/20 3:30 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Defendant Knox County, Tennessee and Defendant Glenn Jacobs by Richard L Bean. (Knight, Arthur) |
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| Friday, July 31, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Fri 07/31 9:30 AM
ORDER granting Plaintiff Richard L. Bean's "Motion for Additional Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Knox County, Tennessee and Defendant Glenn Jacobs" [Doc. 33]. With no opposition, Plaintiff must file any response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss [Docs. 27, 28] by August 24, 2026 . See E.D. Tenn. L.R. 7.2. Signed by District Judge Katherine A. Crytzer on 07/31/2026. This docket entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. (DWK) |
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| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Thu 07/30 11:01 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Defendant Knox County, Tennessee and Defendant Glenn Jacobs by Richard L Bean. (Knight, Arthur) |
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| Thursday, July 23, 2026 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 07/23 12:55 PM
ORDER. On July 22, 2026, Defendant Timothy Irwin filed a "Stipulation of Dismissal of Defendant Timothy Irwin Without Prejudice" [Doc. 29]. The Stipulation is "[p]ursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii)," and it is signed by all Parties [ See id. ]. But Rule 21, not Rule 41, controls when parties seek to drop a "party" rather than dismiss "an action." See Letherer v. Alger Grp. , 328 F.3d 262, 266 (6th Cir. 2003), overruled on other grounds by Blackburn v. Oaktree Cap. Mgmt., LLC , 511 F.3d 633, 636 (6th Cir. 2008). Dropping Defendant Irwin would not resolve the entire action, so the Court construes the Parties' stipulation as a Motion under Rule 21. See id. No Party opposes the Court dismissing the claims against Defendant Irwin, [ see Doc. 29], and no Party would be prejudiced, see Espinosa v. First Advantage Background Servs. Corp. , 343 F.R.D. 414, 415-16 (S.D. Ohio 2023). And the terms are just. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 21. So, the Court (1) GRANTS the Parties' Motion [Doc. 29], as construed under Rule 21; (2) DROPS Defendant Irwin from this action, and (3) DISMISSES Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Irwin without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Katherine A. Crytzer on 07/23/2026. This docket entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. (DWK) |
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notice
Notice of Consent/Nonconsent
Thu 07/23 10:48 AM
NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Knox County, Tennessee (Sanders, David) |
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| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | ||
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order
Order Regarding Availability of Magistrate Judge
Wed 07/22 4:36 PM
ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided. Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 7/22/2026. (CRV) |
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Att: 1
Notice of Consent/Non-Consent to Magistrate
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misc
Stipulation of Dismissal
Wed 07/22 3:36 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal of defendant Timothy Irwin Without Prejudice by Timothy Irwin. (Lawhorn, John) |
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motion
Dismiss
Wed 07/22 2:38 PM
MOTION to Dismiss by Knox County, Tennessee. (Sanders, David) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Wed 07/22 2:09 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Glenn Jacobs.(Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Operative Ordinances
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| Wednesday, July 08, 2026 | ||
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cmp
Amended Complaint
Wed 07/08 5:24 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants., filed by Richard L Bean.(Knight, Arthur) |
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| Thursday, July 02, 2026 | ||
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misc
Response to Order to Show Cause
Thu 07/02 1:05 PM
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Timothy Irwin. (Lawhorn, John) |
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misc
Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting
Thu 07/02 12:59 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Lawhorn, John) |
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| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | ||
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order
Order to Show Cause
Tue 06/30 4:16 PM
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court, therefore, ORDERS PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE as to why this action should not be dismissed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) for failure to comply with the Courts May 15 Order [Doc. 14] and prosecute this action. Plaintiff must respond to this Order within seven (7) days of entry of this Order. Further, the Court ORDERS DEFENDANTS TO SHOW CAUSE as to why the Court should not sanction them or hold them in contempt for failure to comply with the Courts May 15 Order [Doc. 14]. Defendants must respond to this Order within seven (7) days of entry of this Order. Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 6/30/2026. (CRV) |
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| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Amend
Thu 06/11 12:22 PM
ORDER granting the Parties' "Joint Motion for Extension of Time" [Doc. 21] with no opposition. See E.D. Tenn. L.R. 7.2. Signed by District Judge Katherine A. Crytzer on 6/11/2026. This docket entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. (CMD) |
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| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to Amend
Wed 06/10 11:52 AM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint by Timothy Irwin. (Lawhorn, John) |
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| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 05/28 11:31 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Jernigan-Johnson on behalf of Glenn Jacobs (Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) |
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notice
Notice of Deficiency (Not Pro Hac)
Thu 05/28 11:21 AM
Administrative Notice to Counsel Jessica Jernigan-Johnson re18 Notice of Appearance : requirements due by 6/2/2026 . Please sign and refile.(CRV) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 05/28 11:11 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Jernigan-Johnson on behalf of Glenn Jacobs (Jernigan-Johnson, Jessica) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 05/28 11:07 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by David M Sanders on behalf of Knox County, Tennessee (Sanders, David) |
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| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | ||
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misc
Stipulation
Tue 05/19 3:04 PM
STIPULATION for Extension of Time by Timothy Irwin. (Lawhorn, John) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 05/19 2:47 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John M Lawhorn on behalf of Timothy Irwin (Lawhorn, John) |
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| Friday, May 15, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Fri 05/15 9:58 AM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's "Motion to Extend Time to File A Rule 26(f) Report" [Doc. 13]. For good cause shown, the Parties must confer and jointly submit the required Rule 26(f) report by June 23, 2026. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b). Signed by District Judge Katherine A. Crytzer on 5/15/2026. This docket entry constitutes the complete order of the Court. (CMD) |
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| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Document
Thu 05/14 4:05 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 26(f)(1) Report by Richard L Bean. (Knight, Arthur) |
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misc
Stipulation
Thu 05/14 3:38 PM
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond by Richard L Bean. (Knight, Arthur) |
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| Thursday, May 07, 2026 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 05/07 2:05 PM
ORDER: The Parties MUST confer and submit the required Rule 26(f) reportby May 21, 2026. The Court will determine whether to hold a Rule 16 scheduling conference after receiving the Parties Rule 26(f) report.Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 5/7/26. (ABF) |
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| Wednesday, May 06, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed (non-USA)
Wed 05/06 1:30 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard L Bean. Glenn Jacobs served on 5/5/2026. (Knight, Arthur) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed (non-USA)
Wed 05/06 1:29 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard L Bean. Knox County, Tennessee served on 5/5/2026. (Knight, Arthur) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed (non-USA)
Wed 05/06 1:27 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Richard L Bean. Timothy Irwin served on 5/4/2026. (Knight, Arthur) |
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| Thursday, April 30, 2026 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Thu 04/30 8:47 AM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455, the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge, has recused himself in this action. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is REASSIGNED to the Honorable Katherine A. Crytzer, United States District Judge, for all further proceedings.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 4/30/26. (ABF) |
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| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | ||
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order
Order of Recusal
Wed 04/29 2:54 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL.Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 4/29/26. (ABF) |
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| Monday, April 27, 2026 | ||
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order
Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information
Mon 04/27 3:20 PM
Order Governing Sealing Confidential InformationSigned by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 4/27/26. (ABF) |
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order
Order Governing Motions To Dismiss
Mon 04/27 3:20 PM
Order Governing Motions To DismissSigned by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 4/27/26. (ABF) |
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order
Order Governing Depositions
Mon 04/27 3:19 PM
Order Governing DepositionsSigned by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 4/27/26. (ABF) |
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 04/27 3:16 PM
Summons Issued as to Timothy Irwin, Glenn Jacobs, Knox County, Tennessee.(ABF) |
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Att: 1
Summons Glenn Jacobs,
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Att: 2
Summons Timothy Irwin
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Complaint
Mon 04/27 2:50 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATNEDC-6299776.), filed by Richard L Bean.(Knight, Arthur) |
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Att: 1
Other Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Summons Knox County, Tennessee,
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Att: 3
Summons Glenn Jacobs,
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Att: 4
Summons Timothy Irwin
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Mon 04/27 3:15 PM
District Judge Thomas A Varlan and Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin added. (ABF) |
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