Louisiana Eastern District Court
Judge:Brandon S Long
Referred: Janis Van Meerveld
Case #: 2:24-cv-02924
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Dec 19, 2024
Terminated:Mar 17, 2025
Last checked: Tuesday Jun 17, 2025 3:54 AM CDT
Defendant
GeJoan Garrett
Defendant
Felicia Higgins
Defendant
Leslie Joy Jackson
Plaintiff
Charles Edward Taylor
445 Boutte Estate Drive
Boutte, LA 70039

GPO Feb 18 2025
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Complaint filed by Charles Edward Taylor. IT IS RECOMMENDED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B), Mr. Taylor's federal law claims be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as time-barred, and Mr. Taylor's state law claim for fraud be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Objections to R&R due by 3/5/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 2/18/2025.(lb)(NEF Sec O)
GPO Mar 17 2025
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14. IT IS ORDERED that Taylor's Section 1983 claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as prescribed, and Taylor's state-law fraud claim is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. A final judgment will follow in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Taylor's pending motions are DENIED. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 3/17/2025.(meb)

Docket last updated: 07/28/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
39 39 appeal USCA Order Wed 07/16 11:59 AM
ORDER of USCA as to23 Notice of Appeal filed by Charles Edward Taylor: The court has granted appellant's motion to reopen the appeal. Appellant's motion to proceed in forma pauperis will be submitted to the court along with Appellant's brief filed as of the date of this notice. (meb)
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Thursday, July 03, 2025
38 38 5 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Thu 07/03 4:48 PM
ORDER denying36 Motion or Relief from Judgment, as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 7/3/2025. (meb)
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Wednesday, July 02, 2025
37 37 appeal USCA Order Wed 07/02 1:43 PM
ORDER of USCA as to23 Notice of Appeal: Under 5th Cir. R.42.3, the appeal is dismissed as of July 2, 2025, for want of prosecution. The appellant failed to timely file his brief.(meb)
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Att: 1 Transmittal Letter
Monday, June 09, 2025
36 36 motion Miscellaneous Relief Wed 06/11 2:02 PM
MOTION for Relief from Judgment by Charles Edward Taylor.(sdp)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
35 35 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Reconsideration Wed 04/30 3:17 PM
ORDER denying34 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 4/30/2025. (meb)
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Friday, April 25, 2025
34 34 motion Reconsideration Fri 04/25 3:18 PM
MOTION for Reconsideration re26 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
Monday, April 21, 2025
33 33 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Reconsideration Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 04/21 10:14 AM
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Taylor's29 ,31 motions for reconsideration of the Court's order denying Taylor leave to appeal IFP are DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Taylor's30 motion for a speedy trial is DENIED as moot because the Court has entered judgment against Taylor, closing this case, and Taylor has noticed an appeal from that judgment. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 4/18/2025. (meb)
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Monday, April 14, 2025
32 32 misc Letter Tue 04/15 11:19 AM
Letter to the Clerk from Charles Edward Taylor dated 4/9/2025. (bwn)
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31 31 motion Reconsideration Tue 04/15 11:17 AM
MOTION for Reconsideration re26 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
30 30 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 04/15 11:13 AM
MOTION for Speedy Trial by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
29 29 motion Reconsideration Mon 04/07 4:21 PM
MOTION for Reconsideration re26 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Charles Edward Taylor.(sdp)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Transmittal Letter
Monday, March 31, 2025
28 28 appeal USCA Case Number Mon 03/31 3:11 PM
USCA Case Number 25-30164 appealed to United States Fifth Circuit for23 Notice of Appeal filed by Charles Edward Taylor (meb)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
26 26 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis Tue 03/25 12:32 PM
ORDER denying24 Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 3/25/2025. (meb)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
27 27 6 pgs misc Memorandum Thu 03/27 9:15 AM
Supplemental Memorandum in Support by Charles Edward Taylor re23 Notice of Appeal.(sdp) Modified on 3/27/2025 (sdp)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, March 21, 2025
25 25 notice Notice (Other) Mon 03/24 5:20 PM
NOTICE to inform the Court by Charles Edward Taylor. (sdp)
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24 24 motion Appeal In Forma Pauperis Mon 03/24 5:17 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Charles Edward Taylor. (sdp)
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23 23 appeal Notice of Appeal Mon 03/24 4:56 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Charles Edward Taylor as to20 Judgment. (sdp)
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22 22 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 03/21 10:26 AM
ORDER denying as moot21 Motion Requesting the Court to Issue a Final Judgment or Order the Defendants to Take Action as per Court's Ruling. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 3/21/2025. (meb)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
20 20 order Judgment Mon 03/17 1:53 PM
JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is DISMISSED. Taylor's 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as prescribed; his state-law fraud claim is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Each party will bear its own costs. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 3/17/2025.(meb)
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19 19 3 pgs order Order Adopting Report and Recommendations ~Util - Terminate Motions Mon 03/17 1:47 PM
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS14 . IT IS ORDERED that Taylor's Section 1983 claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as prescribed, and Taylor's state-law fraud claim is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. A final judgment will follow in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Taylor's pending motions are DENIED. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 3/17/2025.(meb)
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Friday, March 14, 2025
21 21 motion Miscellaneous Relief Mon 03/17 3:58 PM
MOTION Requesting the Court to Issue a Final Judgment or Order the Defendants to Take Action as per Court's Ruling by Charles Edward Taylor.(sdp)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Cover Letter
Thursday, February 27, 2025
18 18 misc Objection to Report and Recommendations Fri 02/28 12:20 PM
OBJECTION to14 Report and Recommendations by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Exhibit,
Att: 3 Cover Letter
Thursday, February 20, 2025
17 17 motion Amend/Correct Wed 02/26 1:36 PM
MOTION to Amend Memorandum of Law in Support by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
16 16 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 02/21 9:43 AM
MOTION for Targeted Relief by Charles Edward Taylor.(sdp)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
15 15 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 02/20 4:49 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Enforcement Action and to Challenge Jurisdiction by Charles Edward Taylor.(sdp)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
14 14 order Report and Recommendations Tue 02/18 4:46 PM
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re1 Complaint filed by Charles Edward Taylor. IT IS RECOMMENDED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B), Mr. Taylor's federal law claims be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE as time-barred, and Mr. Taylor's state law claim for fraud be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Objections to R&R due by 3/5/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 2/18/2025.(lb)(NEF Sec O)
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
13 13 motion Hearing Thu 02/13 11:28 AM
MOTION for Pre-Trial Conference by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
12 12 motion Summary Judgment Thu 02/13 11:26 AM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Cover Letter
11 11 misc Letter Thu 02/13 11:11 AM
Letter to the Court re6 Motion for Extension of Time from Charles Edward Taylor dated 2/1/25. (bwn)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
10 10 3 pgs order Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel Fri 01/31 8:33 AM
ORDER denying8 Motion to Appoint Counsel as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 1/30/2025. (meb)
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
9 9 1 pgs order Order Referring Motion Thu 01/30 10:01 AM
ORDER REFERRING MOTION:6 MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Charles Edward Taylor. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. Signed by Judge Brandon S. Long on 1/29/2025.(meb)(NEF: Mag 1)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8 8 motion Appoint Counsel Wed 01/29 4:45 PM
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Charles Edward Taylor. (bwn)
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7 7 misc Response to Order to Show Cause Wed 01/29 4:43 PM
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Charles Edward Taylor re3 Order. (bwn)
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Monday, January 13, 2025
6 6 motion Extension of Time to File Document Thu 01/23 3:50 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Obtain and Review Terms of the Settlement by Charles Edward Taylor. (bwn)
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5 5 misc Response to Order to Show Cause Thu 01/23 3:48 PM
RESPONSE by Charles Edward Taylor re4 Notice. (bwn)
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Monday, January 06, 2025
4 4 1 pgs order Order Mon 01/06 10:41 AM
NOTICE REGARDING LOCAL CIVIL RULE 54.7(lb)
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3 3 6 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Mon 01/06 10:32 AM
ORDER: GRANTING2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk is directed to withhold issuance of summons until further order of the Court. IT IS ORDERED that on or before Wednesday, February 5, 2025, plaintiff Charles Edward Taylor shall file a response containing a written statement of his position concerning this Court's Rule to Show Cause Order and a list of citations of authorities on which plaintiff relies to establish subject-matter jurisdiction over his complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 1/6/2025. (lb)
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
2 2 motion Proceed In Forma Pauperis Mon 12/23 4:37 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Charles Edward Taylor. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Exhibits
1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 12/23 4:35 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Charles Edward Taylor.(bwn)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1-9,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet