Maryland District Court
Judge:Brendan Abell Hurson
Case #: 1:24-cv-03744
Nature of Suit751 Labor - Family and Medical Leave Act
Cause28:1331fm Fed. Question: Family and Medical Leave Act
Case Filed:Dec 27, 2024
Last checked: Monday Feb 10, 2025 3:40 AM EST
Defendant
Stephen Frenkil
Defendant
Terry Woods
Defendant
Stacey R. Wittelsberger
Defendant
Randall Romes
Defendant
Ohana Growth Partners, LLC
Defendant
Glenn Norris
Defendant
Daniel Levett
Defendant
Earl Ihle
Defendant
Victoria Hoffberger
Defendant
Richard Hartman
Defendant
Jessica Duvall
Defendant
Justin Drummond
Defendant
Thomas Degonia, II
Defendant
Holly Butler
Defendant
Charles A. Bryan
Defendant
Victor Brick
Defendant
Robert Brennen
Defendant
Tanya C. Bernstein
Plaintiff
Ryan Dillon-Capps
1334 Maple Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Judge Truffer
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Stringer
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
State of Maryland
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Robinson, Jr.
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Mayer
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Clerk Ensor
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Desimone, Jr.
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Battista
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Barranco
Terminated: 01/08/2025
Defendant
Judge Alexander
Terminated: 01/08/2025

GPO Jan 08 2025
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting insofar as Plaintiff seeks waiver of prepayment of the filing fee 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying 3 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: State Level Negotiations and Systemic Oversight Relief) for Other Relief; denying 4 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Interlocutory Partial Summary Judgement) for Other Relief; denying 5 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Conditional Permissive Joinder) for Other Relief; denying 6 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Emergency Ex Parte Hearing) for Other Relief; dismissing defendants Judge DeSimone Jr., Judge Truffer, Judge Barranco, Judge Alexander, Budge Battista, Judge Mayer, Judge Stringer, and Judge Robinson Jr., Julie Ensor, and the State of Maryland; directing the Plaintiff to file an amended complaint by January 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 1/8/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
GPO Feb 12 2025
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 25 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/12/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)

Docket last updated: 02/25/2025 11:59 PM EST
Thursday, February 20, 2025
43 43 appeal USCA Case Number Sat 02/22 12:50 PM
USCA Case Number 25-1162 for36 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps - Case Manager - Karen Stump. (slss, Deputy Clerk)
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42 42 notice Notice of Filing Exhibit or Attachment Under Seal Thu 02/20 12:10 PM
-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Letter by Ryan Dillon-Capps re41 MOTION to Seal (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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41 41 motion Seal Thu 02/20 12:08 PM
MOTION to Seal by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
40 40 notice Notice (Other) Thu 02/20 12:07 PM
NOTICE of Filing Related Documents by Ryan Dillon-Capps re28 MOTION for Reconsideration(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Affidavit
39 39 1 pgs order Order Staying Case Thu 02/20 10:43 AM
ORDER STAYING CASE. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/20/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
38 38 notice Notice (Other) Wed 02/19 10:11 AM
NOTICE of Filing Related Documents by Ryan Dillon-Capps re28 MOTION for Reconsideration(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Affidavit,
Att: 2 Exhibit 109A
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
37 37 appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Tue 02/18 5:06 PM
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re36 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk)
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36 36 appeal Notice of Interlocutory Appeal Tue 02/18 5:01 PM
NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to22 Order on Motion to Expedite, Order on Motion to Strike, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, by Ryan Dillon-Capps. (Fee Status: IFP) (slss, Deputy Clerk)
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35 35 notice Notice (Other) Tue 02/18 8:38 AM
NOTICE of Filing Related Documents by Ryan Dillon-Capps (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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34 34 misc Affidavit Tue 02/18 8:37 AM
AFFIDAVIT in Support re28 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
33 33 motion Temporary Restraining Order Preliminary Injunction Fri 02/14 9:16 AM
Amended Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
32 32 corresp Correcting earlier submission Fri 02/14 9:09 AM
Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission (Notice of Filing Error and Request for Correction of ECF 16-13) re16 Supplement,(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit 110
31 31 corresp Correcting earlier submission Fri 02/14 9:05 AM
Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission (Notice of Filing Error and Request for Correction of ECF 16-12) re16 Supplement(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit 109
30 30 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 02/14 9:01 AM
MOTION Related [+] for Issuance of Summons and Service by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
29 29 notice Notice (Other) Fri 02/14 8:59 AM
NOTICE (Proposed Summons) by Ryan Dillon-Capps re26 Amended Complaint(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons
28 28 motion Reconsideration Thu 02/13 9:37 AM
Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re27 Memorandum and Order denying25 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Affidavit,
Att: 3 Envelope,
Att: 4 Affidavit
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
27 27 5 pgs order Memorandum and Order Order on Motion for TRO Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction Wed 02/12 9:33 AM
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying25 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/12/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Monday, February 10, 2025
26 26 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 02/10 12:12 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Robert S. Brennen, Victor C. Brick, Charles A. Bryan, Holly D. Butler, Justin Drummond, Jessica L. Duvall, Stephen D. Frenkil, Richard Hartman, Victoria K. Hoffberger, Earl Ihle, Daniel J. Levett, Glenn Norris, Ohana Growth Partners, LLC, Randall Romes, Stacey R. Wittelsberger, Terry Woods, Alaris Equity Partners USA Inc., Brick Bodies Services, Inc., Down Under Growth Partners, LLC, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C., Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC, filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Attachment,
Att: 2 Attachment,
Att: 3 Affidavit,
Att: 4 USM Foms
Friday, February 07, 2025
25 25 motion Temporary Restraining Order Preliminary Injunction Fri 02/07 9:07 AM
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, February 06, 2025
24 24 misc Affidavit Fri 02/07 9:06 AM
AFFIDAVIT (Amended Complaint Statement of Facts) by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Monday, February 03, 2025
23 23 notice Notice (Other) Mon 02/03 4:19 PM
NOTICE (Affidavit for State Court Document Files) by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 SCD 1,
Att: 2 SCD 2,
Att: 3 SCD 3,
Att: 4 SCD 4,
Att: 5 SCD 5,
Att: 6 SCD 6,
Att: 7 SCD 7,
Att: 8 SCD 8,
Att: 9 SCD 9,
Att: 10 SCD 19,
Att: 11 Exhibit 163A,
Att: 12 Exhibit 163B
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
22 22 3 pgs order Order on Motion to Expedite Order on Motion to Strike Order on Motion for Reconsideration Thu 01/30 8:37 AM
ORDER denying19 MOTION for Reconsideration re18 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER; denying20 MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Motion to Reconsider Partial Dismissed Claims; granting21 MOTION to Strike Document 4-3 from the Docket; extending deadline to file an amended complaint to February 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 1/29/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
21 21 motion Strike Wed 01/22 2:27 PM
MOTION to Strike Document 4-3 from the Docket by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
20 20 motion Expedite Wed 01/15 8:29 AM
MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Motion to Reconsider Partial Dismissed Claims re19 MOTION for Reconsideration re18 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, January 13, 2025
19 19 motion Reconsideration Mon 01/13 11:25 AM
MOTION for Reconsideration re18 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Affidavit,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
18 18 21 pgs order Memorandum and Order Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Order on Motion for Other Relief Wed 01/08 11:15 AM
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting insofar as Plaintiff seeks waiver of prepayment of the filing fee2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying3 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: State Level Negotiations and Systemic Oversight Relief) for Other Relief; denying4 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Interlocutory Partial Summary Judgement) for Other Relief; denying5 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Conditional Permissive Joinder) for Other Relief; denying6 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Emergency Ex Parte Hearing) for Other Relief; dismissing defendants Judge DeSimone Jr., Judge Truffer, Judge Barranco, Judge Alexander, Budge Battista, Judge Mayer, Judge Stringer, and Judge Robinson Jr., Julie Ensor, and the State of Maryland; directing the Plaintiff to file an amended complaint by January 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 1/8/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, January 03, 2025
17 17 notice Notice (Other) Fri 01/03 4:05 PM
NOTICE of Urgency by Ryan Dillon-Capps re6 MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Emergency Ex Parte Hearing) for Other Relief(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
16 16 misc Supplement Fri 01/03 3:46 PM
Supplement (Exhibits) to1 Complaint, filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps(Originally rec'd 12/27/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 101,
Att: 2 Exhibit 101B,
Att: 3 Exhibit 102,
Att: 4 Exhibit 103,
Att: 5 Exhibit 104,
Att: 6 Exhibit 105,
Att: 7 Exhibit 106,
Att: 8 Exhibit 107,
Att: 9 Exhibit 108,
Att: 10 Exhibit 108 Part 2,
Att: 11 Exhibit 108 Part 3,
Att: 12 Exhibit 109,
Att: 13 Exhibit 110,
Att: 14 Exhibit 164,
Att: 15 Exhibit 165
Monday, December 30, 2024
15 15 notice Notice (Other) Tue 12/31 9:07 AM
NOTICE (Proposed Summons and USM Form) by Ryan Dillon-Capps re1 Complaint,(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 USM Form
14 14 misc New Case Notification Letter Mon 12/30 12:21 PM
New Case Notification Letter sent to Ryan Dillon-Capps. (c/m 12/30/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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13 13 notice Deficiency Notice-Non-Prisoner Mon 12/30 12:20 PM
[FILED IN ERROR] Deficiency Notice for Ryan Dillon-Capps re: (ECF No.7 Notice (Other) filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps ); must be corrected by 1/13/2025 (c/m w/ copy of filing 12/30/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/30/2024 (bw5s)
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12 12 notice Deficiency Notice-Non-Prisoner Mon 12/30 12:19 PM
[FILED IN ERROR] Deficiency Notice for Ryan Dillon-Capps re: (ECF No.5 Motion for Other Relief filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps ); must be corrected by 1/13/2025 (c/m w/ copy of filing 12/30/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/30/2024 (bw5s)
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11 11 notice Deficiency Notice-Non-Prisoner Mon 12/30 12:17 PM
[FILED IN ERROR] Deficiency Notice for Ryan Dillon-Capps re: (ECF No.4 Motion for Other Relief filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps ); must be corrected by 1/13/2025 (c/m w/ copy of filing - 12/30/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/30/2024 (bw5s)
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10 10 notice Deficiency Notice-Non-Prisoner Mon 12/30 12:15 PM
[FILED IN ERROR] Deficiency Notice for Ryan Dillon-Capps re: (ECF No.3 Motion for Other Relief, filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps ); must be corrected by 1/13/2025 (c/m w/ copy of filing 12/20/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/30/2024 (bw5s)
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9 9 notice Deficiency Notice-Non-Prisoner Mon 12/30 12:13 PM
Deficiency Notice for Ryan Dillon-Capps re: (ECF No.1 Complaint, filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps ); must be corrected by 1/13/2025 (c/m 12/30/2024 - bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Friday, December 27, 2024
8 8 misc Consent to Receive Electronic Notice Mon 12/30 11:27 AM
Consent to receive notice and service electronically by Ryan Dillon-Capps. The Court recommends that all documents received electronically be printed or saved for future reference.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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7 7 notice Notice (Other) Mon 12/30 11:26 AM
NOTICE of Filing of Affidavit in Support of Pleading Motions by Ryan Dillon-Caps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Affidavit of Caroline Dillon-Capps,
Att: 2 Affidavit of Ryan Dillon-Capps Financial Harm
6 6 motion Other Relief Mon 12/30 11:23 AM
MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Emergency Ex Parte Hearing) for Other Relief by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
5 5 motion Other Relief Mon 12/30 11:22 AM
MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Conditional Permissive Joinder) for Other Relief by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
4 4 motion Other Relief Mon 12/30 11:20 AM
MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: Interlocutory Partial Summary Judgement) for Other Relief by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support of the Interlocutory Partial Summary Judgement
3 3 motion Other Relief Mon 12/30 11:18 AM
MOTION (Complaint Integrated Appendix: State Level Negotiations and Systemic Oversight Relief) for Other Relief by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Meet and Confer Letter to Attorney General Anthony Brown,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
2 2 motion Proceed In Forma Pauperis Mon 12/30 11:14 AM
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Ryan Dillon-Capps(bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
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Att: 1 Complaint Integrated Appendix: Informa Pauperis Relief with Limited Attorney Designation
1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 12/30 11:06 AM
COMPLAINT against Alexander, Barranco, Battista, Tanya C. Bernstein, Robert Brennen, Victor Brick, Charles A. Bryan, Holly Butler, Thomas Degonia, II, Desimone, Jr, Justin Drummond, Jessica Duvall, Ensor, Stephen Frenkil, Richard Hartman, Victoria Hoffberger, Earl Ihle, Daniel Levett, Mayer, Glenn Norris, Ohana Growth Partners, LLC, Robinson, Jr, Randall Romes, State of Maryland, Stringer, Truffer, Stacey R. Wittelsberger, filed by Ryan Dillon-Capps.(bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (bw5s)
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Att: 1 (12/30/2024) Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 (12/30/2024) Summons,
Att: 3 (12/30/2024) USM Forms,
Att: 4 (12/30/2024) Complaint Integrated Appendix: Pretext,
Att: 5 (12/30/2024) Complaint Integrated Appendix: Parties,
Att: 6 (12/30/2024) Complaint Integrated Appendix: CoverUp,
Att: 7 (12/30/2024) Complaint Integrated Appendix: Counts,
Att: 8 (12/30/2024) Prefatory Appendix A: Table of Defendants,
Att: 9 (12/30/2024) Prefatory Appendix: Cause of Action Table,
Att: 10 (12/30/2024) Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Immunity,
Att: 11 (12/30/2024) Resume of Timothy Allen,
Att: 12 (12/30/2024) Table of Exhibits