Virginia Eastern District Court
Judge:Robert E Payne
Case #: 3:18-cv-00209
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Right Denial of Due Process
Case Filed:Mar 28, 2018
Last checked: Monday Sep 24, 2018 5:09 AM EDT
Defendant
Tanja Atkins-Nelson
Represented By
Jeremy David Capps
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Melissa Yvonne York
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Defendant
Karen R. Horn
Represented By
Jeremy David Capps
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Melissa Yvonne York
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Defendant
Eric Jones
Represented By
Jeremy David Capps
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Melissa Yvonne York
Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
contact info
Plaintiff
Paula Downs-Benge
Represented By
Richard F. Hawkins, III
The Hawkins Law Firm PC
contact info


Docket last updated: 7 hours ago
Thursday, December 13, 2018
35 35 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Thu 12/13 9:58 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Friday, December 07, 2018
34 34 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Fri 12/07 9:06 AM
ORDER that the defendants' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (ECF No.29 ) is denied as moot. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 12/6/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
33 33 notice Notice (other) Fri 12/07 8:33 AM
NOTICE by Paula Downs-Benge of filing proposed Stipulation of Dismissal(Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Stipulation of Dismissal
Thursday, December 06, 2018
misc Notice of Correction Thu 12/06 1:28 PM
Notice of Correction re:32 Stipulation of Dismissal; Filing attorney was notified of proper filing procedures for submitting a Stipulation of Dismissal. Attorney was requested to re-file the document. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
32 32 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Wed 12/05 12:27 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Friday, November 30, 2018
minutes Settlement Conference Fri 11/30 11:22 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David J. Novak:Settlement Conference held on 11/30/2018. (cgar)
Related: [-]
Thursday, November 29, 2018
30 30 respoth Brief in Support Thu 11/29 4:28 PM
Brief in Support to29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones.(York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7,
Att: 8 Exhibit 8,
Att: 9 Exhibit 9,
Att: 10 Exhibit 10,
Att: 11 Exhibit 11,
Att: 12 Exhibit 12,
Att: 13 Exhibit 13,
Att: 14 Exhibit 14,
Att: 15 Exhibit 15,
Att: 16 Exhibit 16,
Att: 17 Exhibit 17,
Att: 18 Exhibit 18,
Att: 19 Exhibit 19,
Att: 20 Exhibit 20,
Att: 21 Exhibit 21,
Att: 22 Exhibit 22,
Att: 23 Exhibit 23
29 29 motion Summary Judgment Thu 11/29 4:15 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones. (York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
Monday, October 22, 2018
27 27 4 pgs order Order Mon 10/22 5:23 PM
ORDER REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. The Court has scheduled this case for a settlement conference on November 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. At that time, the parties shall report to the chambers of United States Magistrate Judge David J. Novak. In addition to counsel, each party must have a representative physically present with the full authority to settle this action. See Order for complete details and deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J. Novak on 10/22/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
26 26 order Pretrial Order Mon 10/22 1:59 PM
JURY INITIAL PRETRIAL ORDER. At a pretrial conference held on October 17, 2018, this action was set for trial by a jury on January 22, 2019, at 9:30 o'clock, a.m. The Scheduling Order and Pretrial Schedule A previously issued in this action shall remain in effect. A Final Pretrial Conference will be conducted at 10:00 o'clock, a.m. on January 15, 2019, at which time trial counsel shall appear and present for entry a Final Pretrial Order setting forth: ( See for complete details ). It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 10/18/2018. (nbrow)
Related: [-]
utility Set/Reset Hearings Mon 10/22 2:00 PM
Set Hearings: Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/15/2019 at 10:00 AM in Richmond Judges Chamber before District Judge Robert E. Payne. Jury Trial set for 1/22/2019 at 09:30 AM in Richmond Courtroom 7400 before District Judge Robert E. Payne. (nbrow)
Related: [-]
utility Set Deadlines/Hearings Mon 10/22 3:01 PM
Settlement Conference set for 11/30/2018 at 10:00 AM in Richmond Judges Chamber before Magistrate Judge David J. Novak. (cgar)
Related: [-]
Friday, October 19, 2018
25 25 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 10/19 5:18 PM
ORDER DENIED10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. See Order for complete details. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 10/19/2018. (ccol, )
Related: [-]
24 24 1 pgs order Order Fri 10/19 11:02 AM
ORDER that the settlement conference and proceedings required by paragraph 3 of the Scheduling Order are referred to United States Magistrate Judge David J. Novak. Counsel shall be responsible for contacting the Chambers of Magistrate Judge Novak within five (5) days of the date of this Order to schedule the conference to occur within the fifty-day period required by paragraph 3 of the Scheduling Order or at such other time as Magistrate Judge Novak shall approve. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 10/18/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 10/19 11:07 AM
Case REFERRED to Magistrate Judge David J. Novak for settlement conference and proceedings. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Wed 10/17 4:38 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert E. Payne: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 10/17/2018. (nbrow)
Related: [-]
Monday, October 08, 2018
22 22 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10/08 1:50 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Eric Jones.(York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
21 21 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10/08 1:48 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Tanja Atkins-Nelson.(York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
20 20 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10/08 1:46 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Karen R. Horn.(York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
Thursday, September 27, 2018
19 19 order Scheduling Order Thu 09/27 11:19 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 10/17/2018 at 10:15 AM in Richmond Judges Chamber before District Judge Robert E. Payne. See for complete details . Signed by Nikki Brown with the permission of District Judge Robert E. Payne on 09/27/2018. (Attachment: #1 Schedule A) (nbrow)
Related: [-]
18 18 2 pgs order Order Thu 09/27 11:17 AM
ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL CONFERECE. See for complete details . Signed by Nikki Brown with the permission of District Judge Robert E. Payne on 09/27/2018. (nbrow)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
17 17 respm Reply to Motion Wed 08/08 3:57 PM
Reply to Motion re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones. (York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
Monday, August 06, 2018
16 16 2 pgs order Order Mon 08/06 3:07 PM
AGREED ORDER. Order that the Plaintiff's Memorandum In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. Entry No.15 ) is deemed timely filed in this case. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 8/6/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Friday, August 03, 2018
15 15 26 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition Fri 08/03 12:00 AM
Memorandum in Opposition re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Thursday, July 26, 2018
14 14 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 07/26 12:26 PM
ORDER that the CONSENT MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME FOR PLAINTIFF TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF No.13 ) is granted. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiff shall file her response to the defendants' MOTION TODISMISS (ECF No.10 ) by August 2, 2018. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 7/26/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
13 13 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 07/24 4:31 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to10 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
12 12 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 07/18 4:59 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Eric Jones served on 6/21/2018, answer due 7/12/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Thursday, July 12, 2018
11 11 respoth Brief in Support Thu 07/12 4:54 PM
Brief in Support to10 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones.(York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit F,
Att: 7 Exhibit G
10 10 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 07/12 4:45 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones. (York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 07/12 3:05 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa Yvonne York on behalf of Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones (York, Melissa)
Related: [-]
8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 07/12 3:02 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy David Capps on behalf of Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones (Capps, Jeremy)
Related: [-]
Monday, July 02, 2018
7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 07/02 5:01 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Tanja Atkins-Nelson served on 6/21/2018, answer due 7/12/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
6 6 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 07/02 3:20 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Karen R. Horn served on 6/21/2018, answer due 7/12/2018. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
5 5 service Summons Issued Wed 04/18 10:58 AM
Summons Issued as to Karen R. Horn, Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Eric Jones. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove headers and print out two copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Serve one copy of the summons and one copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the additional copy of the summons for each Defendant (executed or unexecuted) on paper to the Clerk's Office. (sbea, )
Related: [-]
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
4 4 misc Proposed Summons Tue 04/17 8:40 PM
Proposed Summons for Tanja Atkins-Nelson by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
3 3 misc Proposed Summons Tue 04/17 8:39 PM
Proposed Summons for Eric Jones by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
2 2 misc Proposed Summons Tue 04/17 8:38 PM
Proposed Summons for Karen Horn by Paula Downs-Benge. (Hawkins, Richard)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 03/29 11:44 AM
COMPLAINT against Tanja Atkins-Nelson, Karen R. Horn, Eric Jones, Ph.D. (Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number: 0422-6012807), filed by Paula Downs-Benge.(smej)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet