Watkins v. City of Lebanon, Tennessee et al

Tennessee Middle District Court
Judge:	Aleta A Trauger
Case #:	3:23-cv-00452
Nature of Suit	440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause	42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Case Filed:	May 05, 2023
Terminated:	Oct 15, 2024

Last checked: Wednesday Nov 01, 2023 4:58 AM CDT

Defendant City of Lebanon, Tennessee	Represented By Gina Sarli Vogel Lewis Thomason, P.C. contact info Jeffrey R. Thompson Lewis Thomason, P.C. contact info
Defendant Cornelius Ray Harris	Represented By Gina Sarli Vogel Lewis Thomason, P.C. contact info Jeffrey R. Thompson Lewis Thomason, P.C. contact info
Plaintiff Danny Watkins	Represented By Wesley B. Clark Brazil Clark, PLLC contact info Frank Ross Brazil Brazil Clark, PLLC contact info

GPO Oct 15 2024
MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/15/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)

Docket last updated: 11/17/2024 11:59 PM CST

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
33		33 appeal Notice of Appeal Wed 11/13 10:23 PM NOTICE OF APPEAL as to30 Order Dismissing Case, by Danny Watkins. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ATNMDC-4201748. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
32		32 misc Bill of Costs Tue 10/29 1:56 PM BILL OF COSTS by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris.(Vogel, Gina) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Attachment Itemization and Documentation in Support of Defendants' Bill of Costs with copies of Court Reporter Invoices
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
31		31 misc Entry of Judgment Tue 10/22 4:45 PM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT re:30 Order Dismissing Case. (kc) Related: [-]
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
30		30 1 pgs order Order Dismissing Case Tue 10/15 3:46 PM ORDER DISMISSING CASE: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum, The defendants Motion for Summary Judgment17 is GRANTED, and this case is DISMISSED in its entirety. This is the final Order in this case, for purposes of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/15/2024. (kc) Related: [-]
29		29 25 pgs order Memorandum Opinion of the Court Tue 10/15 3:44 PM MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/15/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (kc) Related: [-]
Friday, September 13, 2024
28		28 misc Statement of facts Fri 09/13 3:23 PM STATEMENT of facts Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Facts filed by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris in support of23 Statement of facts. (Vogel, Gina) Related: [-]
27		27 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 09/13 3:20 PM REPLY to Response to re17 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris. (Vogel, Gina) Related: [-]
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
26		26 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/04 10:12 AM ORDER: MOTION25 for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to22 Response in Opposition to Motion GRANTED. Reply due by 9/13/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 09/04/24. (ad) Related: [-]
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
25		25 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 09/03 4:12 PM MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to22 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris. (Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
Friday, August 30, 2024
24		24 misc Statement of facts Fri 08/30 11:13 AM STATEMENT of facts Related [+] . (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-] sponse to Defendants' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts
23		23 misc Statement of facts Fri 08/30 11:11 AM STATEMENT of facts filed by Danny Watkins in support of22 Response in Opposition to Motion,,,. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
22		22 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 08/30 11:10 AM RESPONSE in Opposition re17 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Danny Watkins.(Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Watkins Depo,
		Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Hart Depo,
		Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Harris Depo,
		Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Harris performance review,
		Att: 5 Exhibit 5 - Watkins v Hart Lawsuit,
		Att: 6 Exhibit 6- Hart last bid,
		Att: 7 Exhibit 7- Hart to Watkins Text,
		Att: 8 Exhibit 8- Texts between Harris and Hart,
		Att: 9 Exhibit 9- RFA Responses with Citations Spreadsheet,
		Att: 10 Exhibit 10- All 17-105 Citations,
		Att: 11 Exhibit 11 - Beauchamp Depo,
		Att: 12 Exhibit 12 - Beauchamp Letter,
		Att: 13 Exhibit 13 - Harris to Watkins Text,
		Att: 14 Exhibit 14 - Photos by Watkins,
		Att: 15 Exhibit 15 - Interrogatory Responses Watkins,
		Att: 16 Exhibit 16- Skinner Declaration,
		Att: 17 Exhibit 17 - Census Facts
Monday, August 12, 2024
21		21 notice RECEIPT of Manual Filing Mon 08/12 12:37 PM RECEIPT of Manual Filing by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris re17 -15 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Flash drive placed in Judge Trauger's box at intake. (kc) Related: [-]
Friday, August 09, 2024
20		20 notice Notice of Filing Fri 08/09 1:31 PM NOTICE of Filing by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris re17 MOTION for Summary Judgment Physical filing of video evidence (Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
19		19 misc Statement of facts Fri 08/09 1:28 PM STATEMENT of facts filed by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris in support of17 Motion for Summary Judgment,,. (Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
18		18 25 pgs respoth Memorandum in Support Fri 08/09 1:27 PM MEMORANDUM in Support of17 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris . (Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
17		17 motion Summary Judgment Fri 08/09 1:26 PM MOTION for Summary Judgment by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris.(Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit Sgt. Harris Depo Excerpts,
		Att: 2 Exhibit D. Watkins Depo Excerpts,
		Att: 3 Exhibit LMC Title 17,
		Att: 4 Exhibit Excerpts Sgt. Harris Interrogatory Responses,
		Att: 5 Exhibit May 6, 2022 Citation,
		Att: 6 Exhibit May 28, 2022 Citation,
		Att: 7 Exhibit Excerpts City Supplemental Responses,
		Att: 8 Exhibit Skeen Citation,
		Att: 9 Exhibit Martinez Citation,
		Att: 10 Exhibit England Citation,
		Att: 11 Exhibit Excerpts Watkins Interrogatory Responses,
		Att: 12 Exhibit Excerpts Watkins RFP Responses,
		Att: 13 Exhibit J. Hart Depo Excerpts,
		Att: 14 Exhibit August 18, 2020 Citation,
		Att: 15 Exhibit Hearing Recording
Monday, May 20, 2024
16		16 misc Joint Mediation Report Mon 05/20 8:50 AM JOINT MEDIATION REPORT filed by Danny Watkins. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Monday, April 29, 2024
15		15 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set Deadlines Mon 04/29 12:02 PM ORDER granting14 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Danny Watkins. Discovery due by 7/19/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 8/9/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 4/29/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (kc) Related: [-]
14		14 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 04/29 7:33 AM Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Danny Watkins. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
13		13 order Case Management Order Thu 08/10 9:14 AM INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/16/2024. Discovery due by 5/15/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 7/20/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/9/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (kc) Related: [-]
12		12 misc Proposed Case Management Order Wed 08/09 9:39 AM PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (Joint, Revised) filed by Danny Watkins. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Monday, August 07, 2023
11		11 2 pgs order Order Setting Case for Trial Mon 08/07 3:39 PM ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial is set for 12/10/2024 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6C before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Exhibit List due by 12/3/2024. Witness List due by 12/3/2024. Pretrial Conference is set for 12/6/2024 at 01:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 12/3/2024. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/7/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (kc) Related: [-]
		minutes Case Management Conference Mon 08/07 1:49 PM Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger: Case Management Conference held on 8/7/2023. (Hearing lasted :10)(kb) Related: [-]
Monday, July 31, 2023
10		10 misc Proposed Case Management Order Mon 07/31 12:23 PM PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (Joint) filed by Danny Watkins. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
9		9 notice Notice/Information re Consent of the Parties to MJ Wed 07/12 2:43 PM *DISREGARD ENTERED ON WRONG CASE*NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ad) Modified on 7/12/2023 (ad) Related: [-]
Thursday, June 15, 2023
		misc Annotation - Bar Status Thu 06/15 3:09 PM TN State Bar status verified as active for Jeffrey R. Thompson, Gina Sarli Vogel admitted to this court . (kc) Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
8		8 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/14 2:48 PM NOTICE of Appearance by Gina Sarli Vogel on behalf of City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris (Vogel, Gina) Related: [-]
7		7 answer Answer to Complaint Wed 06/14 2:46 PM ANSWER to1 Complaint, by City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris.(Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
6		6 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/14 2:45 PM NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey R. Thompson on behalf of City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris (Thompson, Jeffrey) Related: [-]
Thursday, June 01, 2023
5		5 service Summons Returned Executed Thu 06/01 2:26 PM SUMMONS returned executed by Danny Watkins. City of Lebanon, Tennessee served on 5/30/2023; Cornelius Ray Harris served on 5/30/2023. (Clark, Wesley) Related: [-]
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
4		4 service Summons Issued Tue 05/09 10:53 AM Summons issued as to City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris. Service packet returned to counsel by regular mail. (kc) Related: [-]
3		3 notice Notice of Case Management Conference Tue 05/09 10:48 AM NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference is set for 8/7/2023 at 01:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (kc) Related: [-]
2		2 notice Notice/Information re Consent of the Parties to MJ Tue 05/09 10:36 AM NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) Related: [-]
		misc Annotation - Bar Status Tue 05/09 10:36 AM TN State Bar status verified as active for Wesley B. Clark, Frank Ross Brazil admitted to this court . (kc) Related: [-]
Friday, May 05, 2023
1		1 12 pgs cmp Complaint Tue 05/09 10:21 AM COMPLAINT against City of Lebanon, Tennessee, Cornelius Ray Harris (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3818562), filed by Danny Watkins.(kc) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 5/6/23 Citation,
		Att: 2 Exhibit 5/28/23 Citation,
		Att: 3 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet

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