Louisiana Middle District Court
Judge:John W Degravelles
Referred: Scott D Johnson
Case #: 3:22-cv-00110
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:2000 Job Discrimination (Race)
Case Filed:Feb 14, 2022
Terminated:Oct 23, 2024
Last checked: Saturday Aug 13, 2022 3:27 AM CDT
Defendant
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Through its President, Jerry Arbour 1050 S. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Plaintiff
Wyletta Leopold
10435 Springbrook
Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Friday, February 07, 2025
49 49 6 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 02/07 7:14 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to46 MOTION to Reimburse Money Withheld for Tax, $2000 Stipend and Compensatory Damage Fees to be Paid to Wyletta Leopold filed by All Defendants. (Lester, Zachary)
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
48 48 notice Notice of (other) Thu 01/23 10:16 AM
NOTICE of Declaration Acknowledging Receipt of Settlement Check by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (Lester, Zachary)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
47 47 order Order Referring Motion to USMJ Wed 01/22 7:23 AM
ORDER REFERRING MOTION to USMJ: The District Judge refers the46 MOTION to Reimburse Money Withheld for Tax, $2000 Stipend and Compensatory Damage Fees to be Paid to Wyletta Leopold filed by Wyletta Leopold to the Magistrate Judge for handling. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 01/22/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC)
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Friday, January 17, 2025
46 46 motion Miscellaneous Relief (First) Tue 01/21 8:48 AM
MOTION to Reimburse Money Withheld for Tax, $2000 Stipend and Compensatory Damage Fees to be Paid by Wyletta Leopold. (CIS)
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
45 45 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Terminate Motions Thu 01/16 11:14 AM
Minute Entry and Order for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference held on 1/15/2025 to discuss43 Motion to Enforce Settlement. The settlement check shall be delivered to Plaintiff on or before Friday, January 24, 2025. Counsel for Defendant shall notify the Court that Plaintiff has received the check. (EDC)
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
44 44 notice Notice to Counsel (JWD) Tue 01/14 9:36 AM
Notice to Counsel:Status Conference set for 1/15/2025 at 02:30 PM by zoom before Judge John W. deGravelles to discuss Plaintiff's Motion to Enforce Settlement by Wyletta Leopold (Doc.43). Evidence, in electronic format, shall be provided in accordance with Local Rule 79 and Administrative Procedures. Participants must be in appropriate courtroom attire, seated in a private room or office, and using a camera that is stationary. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC)
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025
43 43 motion Settlement Wed 01/08 9:48 AM
MOTION to Enforce Settlement by Wyletta Leopold. (CIS)
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Monday, December 30, 2024
42 42 order Order on Motion to Dismiss Mon 12/30 9:55 AM
ORDER granting41 Joint Motion to Dismiss. The Complaint and any and all supplemental and amending complaints herein are hereby dismissed with prejudice as of compromise, with each party to bear their respective costs of court. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 12/30/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC)
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Monday, December 09, 2024
41 41 motion Dismiss Mon 12/09 2:20 PM
Joint MOTION to Dismiss by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary)
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order
Thursday, October 24, 2024
40 40 order Notice to Counsel - General Order 2019-04 Thu 10/24 10:00 AM
GENERAL ORDER: All pleadings and other papers filed under seal in civil and criminal actions shall be maintained under seal for thirty days following final disposition of the action. After that time, all sealed pleadings and other papers shall be placed in the case record unless a District Judge or Magistrate Judge, upon motion and for good cause shown, orders that the pleading or other paper be maintained under seal. The deadline for filing any motions regarding the unsealing of any document shall be within thirty days of the final disposition of any action and shall contain a concise statement of reasons for maintaining the pleading or other paper under seal. ATTENTION: If a motion to retain documents under seal is NOT filed, all documents shall be placed in the public case record, unless specifically identified in the attached General Order Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 7/8/2019. (NLT)
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
39 39 order 60 Day Order of Dismissal Wed 10/23 9:07 AM
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: This action is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice to the right, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to reopen the action if the settlement is not consummated. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 10/23/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
38 38 minutes Settlement Conference Tue 10/22 12:04 PM
Minute Entry/Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson: Settlement Conference held on 10/22/2024. The parties were able to reach a settlement. The court will enter a 60-day dismissal order in this matter. (KAH)
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Friday, October 04, 2024
37 37 order Order on Motion to Continue Fri 10/04 9:33 AM
ORDER granting36 Motion to Continue Settlement Conference. The Settlement Conference is reset for 10/22/2024 at 09:30 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Settlement Position Papers are due by noon on 10/15/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 10/4/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
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Thursday, October 03, 2024
36 36 motion Continue Thu 10/03 10:03 AM
Unopposed MOTION to Continue Settlement Conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (Lester, Zachary)
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utility Motion(s) Referred Thu 10/03 1:40 PM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:36 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Settlement Conference . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024
35 35 4 pgs order Order on Motion for Conference Tue 10/01 10:39 AM
ORDER granting34 Motion for Settlement Conference. The Settlement Conference is set for 10/8/2024 at 09:30 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Confidential Settlement Positions paper due by noon 10/4/2024. The participant instructions are attached. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 10/1/2024. (KAH)
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Att: 1 Zoom Instructions
utility Motion(s) Referred Tue 10/01 9:33 AM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:34 MOTION for Settlement Conference . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
34 34 motion Conference Mon 09/30 4:55 PM
MOTION for Settlement Conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary)
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Order on Motion for Settlement Conference
Friday, September 20, 2024
33 33 utility Mail Returned as Undeliverable Mon 09/23 8:58 AM
Mail Returned as Undeliverable on30 Order from Wyletta Leopold. Reason: Return to Sender - Unclaimed. (CIS) Modified on 9/23/2024 to edit date filed (CIS)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
31 31 minutes Telephone Conference ~Util - Set Trial and Related Deadlines Tue 09/03 2:05 PM
Minute Entry/Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson: Telephone Conference held on 9/3/2024. Status of this case and the pending29 Motion for Extension of Scheduling Order Deadlines was discussed. GRANTING29 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines and the Scheduling Order is modified as follows: Discovery due by 10/4/2024. Dispositive and Daubert Motions shall be filed by 12/3/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/24/2025. Motions In Limine shall be filed by 4/21/2025. Affidavit of Settlement Efforts due by 5/5/2025. Pretrial Conference before the District Judge set for 4/10/2025 at 02:00 PM in chambers before Judge John W. deGravelles. Joint jury instructions, voir dire, verdict forms, and trial briefs due by 6/9/2025. Five day Jury Trial set for 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. (EDC)
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order Order on Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines Tue 09/03 2:08 PM
ORAL ORDER granting29 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 9/3/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (EDC)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
30 30 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Tue 08/13 9:25 AM
ORDER: A Telephone Conference before the Magistrate Judge is set for 9/3/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson to discuss the pending29 Motion for Extension of Scheduling Order. A copy of this Order shall be sent to the Plaintiff, Wyletta Leopold, at the address stated herein, by certified mail return receipt requested. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/12/2024. (EDC)
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
utility Motion(s) Referred Tue 08/06 3:44 PM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:29 MOTION for Extension of Discovery Deadlines. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
29 29 motion Extension of Discovery Deadlines Tue 08/06 3:44 PM
MOTION for Extension of Scheduling Order Deadlines by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (NLT)
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order Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Mon 08/05 10:38 AM
ORDER granting23 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Monica M Vela-Vick terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/5/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to File Mon 08/05 11:17 AM
ORDER: The26 Motion for Leave of Court filed by Defendant is GRANTED, and the Clerk of Court is instructed to file Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines (R. Doc. 26-1) into the record. As leave of Court was not necessary for the filing of the Motion to Extend, Defendant is instructed to familiarize itself with this Court's Local Rules, which explain which motions require leave of Court to be filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/5/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
utility Motion(s) Referred Wed 07/31 8:46 AM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:26 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines and set status conference . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
26 26 motion Leave to File Document Tue 07/30 4:37 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines and set status conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary)
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Unopposed Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines
24 24 motion Substitute Pleading (In Order to Correct Deficiency) Tue 07/30 9:24 AM
MOTION to Substitute Motion to Enroll by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary)
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Att: 1 Attachment Exhibit 1 - R. Doc 23 to be substituted,
Att: 2 Attachment Exhibit 2 - Consent to substitution
utility Motion(s) Referred Tue 07/30 9:46 AM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:24 MOTION to Substitute Motion to Enroll . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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order Order on Motion to Substitute Pleading (In Order to Correct Deficiency) Tue 07/30 9:59 AM
ORDER granting24 MOTION to Substitute Motion to Enroll filed by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 7/30/2024. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
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Monday, July 29, 2024
23 23 motion Substitute Attorney Mon 07/29 3:23 PM
Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Zachary A. Lester in place of Monica Vela-Vick as Attorney by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Victorian, Michael)
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Att: 1 Attachment Proposed Order
utility Motion(s) Referred Mon 07/29 3:38 PM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:23 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Zachary A. Lester in place of Monica Vela-Vick as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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Friday, February 09, 2024
22 22 order Scheduling Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Fri 02/09 4:40 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: The scheduling conference presently set for February 15, 2024, is CANCELED. In accordance with FRCP 16(b), the following discovery deadlines are established. Amended Pleadings due by 2/12/2024. F.R.C.P. 26(a)(1) disclosures due by 2/5/2024. Discovery due by 8/5/2024. Plaintiff's Expert Witness List due by 6/21/2024. Defendant's Expert Witness List due by 7/8/2024. Plaintiff's Expert Reports due by 6/21/2024. Defendant's Expert Reports due by 7/8/2024. Discovery from Experts due by 8/5/2024. Motions shall be filed by 10/4/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/24/2025. Pretrial Conference set for 2/6/2025 at 01:30 PM in chambers before Judge John W. deGravelles. Motions In Limine shall be filed by 1/31/2025. Affidavit of Settlement Efforts due by 2/3/2025. Joint jury instructions, voir dire, verdict forms, and trial briefs due by 2/18/2025. Jury Trial set for 3/3/2025 - 3/7/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 2/9/2024. (KAH)
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Thursday, February 01, 2024
21 21 misc Status Report Thu 02/01 2:43 PM
Joint STATUS REPORT by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. (Victorian, Michael)
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
order Order on Motion to Continue Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Tue 12/12 2:04 PM
ORDER granting19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report and to Reset Status Conference. The Telephone Scheduling Conference is reset for 2/15/2024 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Status Report now due 2/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 12/12/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH)
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Monday, December 11, 2023
utility Motion(s) Referred Mon 12/11 1:27 PM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:19 MOTION for Extension of Time to file joint status report MOTION to Reset Status Conference. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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Friday, December 08, 2023
19 19 motion Extension of Time Fri 12/08 11:35 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to file joint status report and to reset status conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Victorian, Michael)
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Att: 1 Attachment Proposed Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
18 18 order 90 Day Conference Order Wed 11/08 1:43 PM
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER:Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 12/28/2023 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Status Report due by 12/14/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 11/8/2023. (KAH)
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
17 17 notice Certificate of Interested Persons Thu 10/26 11:17 AM
Certificate of Interested Persons by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Wyletta Leopold, Affiliate/Interested Person Wyletta Christophe, Affiliate/Interested Person East Baton Rouge Parish School Board for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.. (Victorian, Michael)
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16 16 answer Answer to Complaint Thu 10/26 9:49 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.(Victorian, Michael)
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Thursday, October 05, 2023
utility Motion(s) Referred Thu 10/05 2:40 PM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:14 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time file responsive pleadings. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)
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order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 10/05 3:42 PM
ORDER granting14 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant East Baton Rouge Parish School Board now has until October 26, 2023, to file responsive pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 10/5/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Johnson, Scott)
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Wednesday, October 04, 2023
14 14 motion Extension of Time Wed 10/04 1:03 PM
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time file responsive pleadings by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Victorian, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings
Thursday, September 21, 2023
13 13 service Summons Issued to Pro Se (Non-Inmate) Plaintiff Thu 09/21 2:06 PM
Summons Issued as to East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. (NOTICE: Handed to Plaintiff over Clerk's counter for service.) (ELW)
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12 12 notice Notice of (other) Court User Specific Event Thu 09/21 10:38 AM
NOTICE of Exhibits to Complaint by Wyletta Leopold (NLT)
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
11 11 service Summons Issued to Pro Se (Non-Inmate) Plaintiff Tue 09/12 5:00 PM
Summons Issued as to East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. (NOTICE: Handed to Plaintiff over Clerk's counter for service. ) (ELW)
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
10 10 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Deadlines Fri 08/18 3:14 PM
Minute Entry and Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson: Status Conference by telephone held on 8/17/2023. Status of this litigation was discussed with Plaintiff. The Court informed Plaintiff that she has until 9/18/2023 to complete service on Defendant. If Plaintiff fails to complete service and file Proof of Service in the record by 9/18/2023, the Court will recommend that her case be dismissed for failure to prosecute under Local Rule 41(b). (EDC)
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
order Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 08/16 4:00 PM
ORDER: The in-person Scheduling Conference is hereby RESET to a Telephone Conference set for 8/17/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. The dial-in instructions were provided to plaintiff via telephone on 8/16/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/16/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KAH)
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
8 8 misc Letter Thu 06/29 3:11 PM
Letter dated 06/19/2023 from Wyletta Christophe-Leopold to Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson Re: Work Status (NLT)
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7 7 misc Letter Thu 06/29 3:10 PM
Letter dated 06/15/2023 from Wyletta Christophe-Leopold to Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson Re: Work Status (NLT)
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023
6 6 order 90 Day Conference Order Tue 06/06 2:32 PM
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: A Scheduling Conference is set for 8/17/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6 before Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson. Status Report due by 8/3/2023. Plaintiff is reminded that it is her responsibility to obtain summons and serve the defendant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 6/6/2023. (KAH)
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Monday, April 03, 2023
misc Filing Fee Received Mon 04/03 9:47 AM
Filing fee: $ 402.00, receipt number 32286. (EDC)
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
5 5 5 pgs order Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel Thu 08/11 11:47 AM
ORDER denying2 Motion to Appoint Counsel and to Proceed in forma pauperis and4 Application to Proceed Without Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 8/11/2022. (KAH)
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Tuesday, March 01, 2022
4 4 notice Notice of (other) Tue 03/01 11:30 AM
Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Wyletta Leopold re3 Order (ELW)
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utility Motion(s) Referred Fri 03/04 9:54 AM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:4 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
3 3 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 02/17 9:06 AM
ORDER: As to2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis, the Court is unable to determine that Plaintiff should not pay the filing fee in this matter. Plaintiff complete and submit the attached form, AO 239 -Application To Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form) to the Court by 3/2/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 2/16/2022. (ELW)
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
utility Set Pro Se (non-inmate) CASE REFERRED Flag Wed 02/16 9:00 AM
***Set CASE REFERRED Pro Se (non-inmate) Flag (NLT)
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utility Motion(s) Referred Wed 02/16 9:01 AM
MOTION(S) REFERRED:2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)
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Monday, February 14, 2022
2 2 motion Appoint Counsel Proceed In Forma Pauperis Mon 02/14 1:50 PM
MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Wyletta Leopold.(ELW)
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Att: 1 Attachment
1 1 cmp Complaint (Complete Case Opening First) Mon 02/14 1:47 PM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, filed by Wyletta Leopold.(ELW)
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