Leopold v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Louisiana Middle District Court | |
Judge: | John W Degravelles |
Referred: | Scott D Johnson |
Case #: | 3:22-cv-00110 |
Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
Cause | 42:2000 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 |
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Plaintiff
Wyletta Leopold
10435 Springbrook
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 |
Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() MOTION to Enforce Settlement by Wyletta Leopold. (CIS) |
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Monday, December 30, 2024 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() Joint MOTION to Dismiss by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary) |
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() Unopposed MOTION to Continue Settlement Conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (Lester, Zachary) |
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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 | ||
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![]() 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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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 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Settlement Conference by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary) |
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Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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 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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Extension of Scheduling Order Deadlines by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (NLT) |
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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 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() 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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![]() MOTION to Substitute Motion to Enroll by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Lester, Zachary) |
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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 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 | ||
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![]() 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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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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() Joint STATUS REPORT by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. (Victorian, Michael) |
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() 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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Wednesday, November 08, 2023 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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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![]() ANSWER to1 Complaint by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.(Victorian, Michael) |
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Thursday, October 05, 2023 | ||
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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 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 | ||
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![]() Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time file responsive pleadings by East Baton Rouge Parish School Board(Victorian, Michael) |
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 | ||
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![]() 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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![]() NOTICE of Exhibits to Complaint by Wyletta Leopold (NLT) |
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() Letter dated 06/19/2023 from Wyletta Christophe-Leopold to Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson Re: Work Status (NLT) |
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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![]() Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Wyletta Leopold re3 Order (ELW) |
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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 | ||
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![]() 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 | ||
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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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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 | ||
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![]() MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Wyletta Leopold.(ELW) |
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![]() COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, filed by Wyletta Leopold.(ELW) |
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