Georgia Northern District Court
Judge:William S Duffey, Jr
Case #: 1:16-cv-03729
Nature of Suit448 Civil Rights - Education
Cause20:1401 Education: Handicapped Child Act
Case Filed:Oct 06, 2016
Terminated:Mar 22, 2017
Last checked: Tuesday Apr 04, 2017 5:06 AM EDT
Defendant
Atlanta Independent School System
Represented By
Anita K. Balasubramanian
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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Laurance Joseph Warco
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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MaryGrace Kathleen Bell
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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Defendant
Meria Joel Carstarphen
Represented By
Anita K. Balasubramanian
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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Laurance Joseph Warco
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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MaryGrace Kathleen Bell
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Llp-Atl
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Plaintiff
D.T.
Represented By
William C. Thompson
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Craig Lewis Goodmark
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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Jonathan David Flack
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Kimberly Dawn Perry Charles
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Plaintiff
R.D.
Represented By
William C. Thompson
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Craig Lewis Goodmark
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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Jonathan David Flack
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Kimberly Dawn Perry Charles
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Plaintiff
Daffanie Todd
Represented By
William C. Thompson
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Craig Lewis Goodmark
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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Jonathan David Flack
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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Kimberly Dawn Perry Charles
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Atl
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GPO Feb 17 2017
OPINION AND ORDER. Plaintiffs' request for permanent injunctive relief is DENIED. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 3 is DENIED. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 2/17/2017. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3) (bgt) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/17/2017) (dgs). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/17/2017) (dgs).

Docket last updated: 12/11/2024 11:59 PM EST
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
39 39 misc Judgment - Clerk Wed 03/22 2:36 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered dismissing action in favor of defendants. (ddm)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Wed 03/22 2:36 PM
Civil Case Terminated. (ddm)
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Friday, February 17, 2017
38 38 order Order on Motion for TRO Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Fri 02/17 2:06 PM
OPINION AND ORDER. Plaintiffs' request for permanent injunctive relief is DENIED. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction3 is DENIED. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 2/17/2017. (bgt) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/17/2017) (dgs). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/17/2017) (dgs)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
37 37 misc Transcript - Redacted Wed 02/08 2:07 PM
Redaction of32 Transcript.(pjm)
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Att: 1 Notice of Filing Transcript
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
36 36 misc Redaction Request - Transcript Tue 01/31 10:30 AM
Transcript Redaction Request re32 Transcript,, by attorney Jonathan David Flack. (Flack, Jonathan)
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Friday, January 13, 2017
35 35 trial Proposed Findings of Fact Fri 01/13 5:23 PM
Proposed Findings of Fact by Atlanta Independent School System. (Warco, Laurance)
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34 34 notice Notice (Other) Fri 01/13 2:04 PM
NOTICE by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd Notice and Declarations in Support of Plaintiffs' Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law(Flack, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Supplement Notice of Temporary Transit Solution,
Att: 2 Affidavit Declaration of Jamilyne Lorme,
Att: 3 Affidavit Declaration of Kimberly D. Charles
33 33 trial Proposed Findings of Fact Fri 01/13 1:56 PM
Proposed Findings of Fact by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd. (Flack, Jonathan)
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
32 32 misc Transcript Tue 01/10 12:44 PM
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 1/5/17 (Prelim & Permanent Inj Hrg), before Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Nicholas A. Marrone, Telephone number 404-215-1486. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/31/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/10/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/10/2017. (pjm)
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Att: 1 Notice of Filing Transcript
31 31 trial Exhibits Tue 01/10 10:32 AM
EXHIBITS (Plaintiff's Exhibits 1-14 from 1/9/17 Injunction Hearing before WSD) received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in Exhibit room.(ddm)
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Att: 1 Exhibits 9-14
Thursday, January 05, 2017
30 30 minutes Evidentiary Hearing Fri 01/06 8:49 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William S. Duffey, Jr: Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing held on 1/5/17. Plaintiffs presented opening statement. Plaintiffs presented the following witnesses: Daffanie Todd, Tameka Allen, and Eshkia Thomas. Plaintiffs' Exhibits 1 Related [+], 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 were admitted. Defendants presented the following witness: John Franklin. The parties are DIRECTED to file, on or before January 13, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., redline versions of their proposed findings of facts and conclusions of law. (Court Reporter Nicholas A. Marrone)(ddm)
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29 29 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 01/05 11:55 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by MaryGrace Kathleen Bell on behalf of Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen (Bell, MaryGrace)
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
28 28 trial Proposed Findings of Fact Wed 12/28 5:23 PM
Proposed Findings of Fact by Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen. (Warco, Laurance)
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27 27 trial Proposed Findings of Fact Wed 12/28 4:38 PM
Proposed Findings of Fact by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Goodmark, Craig)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Attachment A - Agency Depo,
Att: 2 Exhibit Attachment B - Harleston Depo,
Att: 3 Exhibit Attachment C - AISS Response to First Interrogatories
26 26 notice Notice of Filing Wed 12/28 4:31 PM
NOTICE Of Filing by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd Deposition Transcripts Excerpts for Hearing(Goodmark, Craig)
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Att: 1 Excerpts of Harleston Deposition
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
25 25 trial Witness List Wed 12/21 2:50 PM
Witness List by Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen. (Warco, Laurance)
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order Order Wed 12/21 4:48 PM
ORDER (by docket entry only). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall identify, on or before December 28, 2016, all persons whose testimony at the January 5, 2017, hearing15 will be given by deposition. The parties also shall designate, on or before December 28, 2016, the portions of each person's deposition which will be introduced. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 12/21/2016. (bgt)
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Friday, December 09, 2016
24 24 order Order Fri 12/09 12:50 PM
ORDER: Each party shall submit to the Court, on or before 12/21/16, a list of the witnesses the party intends to call in its case, the order in which they are intended to be called, the anticipated time for their direct examination, and a brief summary of the general subjects on which they will testify. See Order for more details. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. on 12/9/16. (bnw)
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Monday, November 28, 2016
23 23 discov Certificate of Service Mon 11/28 1:43 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Notice of Deposition of AISS under 30(b)(6) by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Flack, Jonathan)
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22 22 discov Certificate of Service Mon 11/28 1:42 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Notice of Deposition of Mr. John Franklin by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Flack, Jonathan)
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21 21 discov Certificate of Service Mon 11/28 1:40 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Notice of Deposition of Mr. Rodney Harleston by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Flack, Jonathan)
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20 20 discov Certificate of Service Mon 11/28 1:38 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Flack, Jonathan)
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19 19 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 11/28 1:07 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan David Flack on behalf of D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd (Flack, Jonathan)
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
18 18 order Scheduling Order Tue 11/15 1:05 PM
ORDER adopting the parties'17 Joint Detailed Discovery Plan. Discovery, fact and expert, shall be completed by December 16, 2016. No extensions will be granted. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 11/15/16. (ddm)
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Monday, November 14, 2016
17 17 discov Joint Detailed Discovery Plan Mon 11/14 11:32 AM
Joint Detailed Discovery Plan by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(Charles, Kimberly)
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Friday, November 11, 2016
16 16 discov Certificate of Service Fri 11/11 6:02 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY by Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen.(Warco, Laurance)
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Thursday, November 03, 2016
15 15 order Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 11/03 10:51 AM
ORDER directing that the parties shall, on or before November 14, 2016, submit a detailed discovery plan in the form prescribed by paragraph 8 of the Courts Standing Order Regarding Civil Litigation, which provides for the completion of all discovery, fact and expert, on or before December 16, 2016. A hearing on Plaintiffs request for a preliminary and permanent injunction shall be conducted on January 5, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom 1705. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 11/3/16. (ddm)
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Monday, October 31, 2016
14 14 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10/31 3:19 PM
ANSWER to1 COMPLAINT by Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen. Discovery ends on 3/30/2017.(Warco, Laurance)
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Friday, October 28, 2016
13 13 service Return of Service Executed Fri 10/28 10:26 AM
Return of Service Executed by R.D., Daffanie Todd, R.D., D.T.. All Defendants. (Goodmark, Craig)
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
12 12 service Certificate of Service Thu 10/27 6:01 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd of 1) Plaintiffs First Request to Defendants for Production of Documents and 2) Plaintiffs First Interrogatories to Defendants (Goodmark, Craig)
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order Order Thu 10/27 9:52 AM
ORDER (by docket entry only). Defendants Meria Joel Carstarphen and Atlanta Independent School System must file their answer or responsive pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint1 on or before October 31, 2016. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 10/27/2016. (bgt)
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
11 11 misc Status Report Tue 10/25 2:46 PM
STATUS REPORT by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd. (Charles, Kimberly)
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
order Order Tue 10/18 11:17 AM
ORDER (by docket entry only). On October 17, 2016, Plaintiffs filed their Notice10 , advising the Court that Five Star Express Transit, a private-transportation company, has agreed to take Plaintiff Daffanie Todd's children to and from school "until at least the end of the Fall semester." (10 at 2). Plaintiffs further advise that the company transported the children to and from school beginning October 17, 2016. In light of this development, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' emergency request for a temporary restraining order is DENIED AS MOOT . Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 10/18/2016. (bgt)
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Monday, October 17, 2016
10 10 notice Notice (Other) Mon 10/17 10:16 AM
NOTICE by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd (Charles, Kimberly)
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
9 9 minutes Evidentiary Hearing Fri 10/14 6:54 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William S. Duffey, Jr.: Evidentiary Hearing held on 10/13/2016. Hearing held on Plaintiff's3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Plaintiff testified on her own behalf. Plaintiff's Exhibit 2 was discussed and tendered, but not offered into evidence. The Court will rule on Plaintiff's Motion by separate order. (Court Reporter Nicholas A. Marrone)(jpa)
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
8 8 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 10/12 7:44 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd. (Charles, Kimberly)
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7 7 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 10/12 3:37 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Anita K. Balasubramanian on behalf of Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen (Balasubramanian, Anita)
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
6 6 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Tue 10/11 4:31 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Atlanta Independent School System, Meria Joel Carstarphen.(Warco, Laurance)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Ex. A - Affidavit of John Franklin
Monday, October 10, 2016
5 5 notice Certificate of Counsel Mon 10/10 5:08 PM
CERTIFICATE of Counsel Pursuant to Rule 56 and LR 7.5(b) by Kimberly Dawn Perry Charles on behalf of D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd (Charles, Kimberly)
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Friday, October 07, 2016
notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Fri 10/07 10:06 AM
NOTICE OF HEARING (by docket entry only). A Hearing is set on Plaintiffs'3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction for 10/13/2016 at 3:00 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1705 before Judge William S. Duffey Jr. (bgt)
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Thursday, October 06, 2016
4 4 service Electronic Summons Issued Thu 10/06 3:03 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Meria Joel Carstarphen. (jkl)
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3 3 motion Temporary Restraining Order Preliminary Injunction Thu 10/06 3:01 PM
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Brief In Support by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd.(jkl)
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Att: 1 Brief,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3,
Att: 5 Exhibit 4,
Att: 6 Exhibit 5,
Att: 7 Declaration of Daffanie Todd,
Att: 8 Declaration of Jonathan Flack,
Att: 9 Text of Proposed Order
2 2 misc Certificate of Interested Persons Thu 10/06 2:59 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by D.T., R.D., R.D., Daffanie Todd. (jkl)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 10/06 2:55 PM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand and Request for Injunctive Relief filed by Daffanie Todd, R.D., R.D., D.T. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 113E-6741192.)(jkl)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Summons,
Att: 7 Civil Cover Sheet
utility Submission to District Judge Thu 10/06 3:02 PM
Submission of3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to District Judge William S. Duffey. (jkl)
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