Alabama Middle District Court
Judge:Myron H Thompson
Referred: Jerusha T Adams
Case #: 2:25-cv-00261
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Apr 07, 2025
Case in other court:Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, 03-CV-22-901300.00
Last checked: Monday Apr 07, 2025 5:06 PM CDT
Defendant
Nancy Buckner
Represented By
Blaine Sanders Benson
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Elizabeth Luricia Hendrix
State Of Alabama
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Patrick Burrus Jones, III
State Of Alabama Dhr
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Defendant
Vatesha Gibbs
Represented By
Blaine Sanders Benson
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Elizabeth Luricia Hendrix
State Of Alabama
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Patrick Burrus Jones, III
State Of Alabama Dhr
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Defendant
Sharonda M. Pettaway
Represented By
Elizabeth Luricia Hendrix
State Of Alabama
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Andrew Clay Crowder
Attorney General'S Office
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Plaintiff
K. J. O.
Represented By
Shelley Elizabeth Rawlings
Gregory M. Varner & Associates
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Gregory Michael Varner
Law Office Of Gregory M. Varner, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Candace Odom
Represented By
Shelley Elizabeth Rawlings
Gregory M. Varner & Associates
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Gregory Michael Varner
Law Office Of Gregory M. Varner, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Joshua Odom
Represented By
Shelley Elizabeth Rawlings
Gregory M. Varner & Associates
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Gregory Michael Varner
Law Office Of Gregory M. Varner, P.C.
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Docket last updated: 04/16/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Monday, April 07, 2025
44 44 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:28 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson: Status Conference held on 3/18/2025 (PDF available for court use only). (Court Reporter Katie Silas, 334-315-0363, katie_silas@almd.uscourts.gov.) (Originally filed 03/18/2025 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 54) (CWL)
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43 43 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:22 AM
TEXT ORDER: Status Conference set for 3/18/2025 at 09:00 AM by ZOOM before Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson. Entered by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/11/2025. (Originally filed 03/11/2025 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 53) (CWL)
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42 42 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:21 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick B. Jones, III on behalf of Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 04/09/2024 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 51) (CWL)
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41 41 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:20 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Blaine Sanders Benson on behalf of Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 04/03/2024 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 50) (CWL)
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40 40 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:18 AM
TEXT ORDER granting 48 Motion for Susan Glasscock Copeland to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/29/2024. (Originally filed 03/29/2024 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 49) (CWL)
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39 39 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:17 AM
MOTION for Susan Glasscock Copeland to Withdraw as Attorney by Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 3/29/2024 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 48) (CWL)
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38 38 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:14 AM
NOTICE of Correction re 46 Notice of Appearance to attach a corrected PDF to correct the case style on the pleading (Originally filed 07/28/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 47)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Main PDF to Document 46
37 37 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:13 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Susan Glasscock Copeland on behalf of Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 07/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 46) (CWL)
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36 36 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:12 AM
ORDER: It is ORDERED that notice of withdrawal of counsel (Doc. 44 ) filed by attorney Leah Reader is construed as a motion to withdraw as counsel, and the motion to withdraw is granted. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 7/26/2023. (Originally filed 07/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 45) (CWL)
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35 35 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:09 AM
NOTICE of Withdraw for Attorney Leah Reader by Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs as construed as a motion to withdraw as counsel pursuant to the court's 45 order. (Originally filed 07/13/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 44) (CWL)
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34 34 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:03 AM
ORDER: it is ORDERED that defendant Pettway's 27 motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, insufficient process, and insufficiency of service of process is denied as moot. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 4/26/2023. (Originally filed 04/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 43) (CWL)
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33 33 misc Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement Wed 04/09 11:01 AM
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Nancy Buckner. (Originally filed 04/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 42) (CWL)
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32 32 misc Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement Wed 04/09 10:59 AM
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 04/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 41) (CWL)
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31 31 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:52 AM
Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Defendants Nancy Buckner & Vatesha Gibbs; Corporate Disclosures due by 5/8/2023. (Originally filed 04/26/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 40)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Standing Order and Sample Format
30 30 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:51 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Sharonda M. Pettaway. (Originally filed 04/25/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 39) (CWL)
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29 29 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:49 AM
BRIEF in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 04/17/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 38) (CWL)
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28 28 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:47 AM
ORDER: It is ORDERED that the motion to dismiss Doc. 35 is set for submission, without oral argument, on 04/25/2023, with any opposition brief due by 04/18/2025, and any reply to the opposition due by 04/25/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 04/04/2023. (Originally filed 04/04/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 37) (CWL)
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27 27 misc Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement Wed 04/09 10:42 AM
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Sharonda M. Pettaway. (Originally filed 04/03/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 36) (CWL)
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26 26 motion Dismiss Wed 04/09 10:40 AM
MOTION to Dismiss by Sharonda M. Pettaway. (Originally filed 04/03/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 35) (CWL)
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25 25 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:37 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Insufficiency Process, and Insufficiency of Service of Process on Sharonda Pettaway filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 03/20/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 34) (CWL)
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24 24 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:35 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Alias Summons & Amended Complaint was served on Sharonda Pettaway on 03 13-2023 filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 03/20/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 33)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
23 23 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:33 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Alias Summons & Amended Complaint (Document 30) Personally served on Sharonda Pettaway on 03/13/2023, filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 03/17/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 32)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Summons Alias Summons & Amended Complaint
22 22 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:30 AM
Alias Summons issued as to Sharonda M. Pettaway. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Alias Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (Originally filed 03/08/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 31) (CWL)
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21 21 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:27 AM
Proposed Summons Alias Summons Sharonda Pettaway. (Originally filed 03/07/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 30) (CWL)
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20 20 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:25 AM
ORDER: It is ORDERED that the motion to dismiss (Doc. 27 ) is set for submission, without oral argument, on 03/20/2023, with any opposition brief due by 03/13/2023, and any reply to the opposition due by 03/20/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 02/27/2023. (Originally filed 02/27/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 28) (CWL)
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19 19 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:24 AM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Insufficiency Process, and Insufficiency of Service of Process by Sharonda M. Pettaway. (Originally filed 2/24/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 27)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Affidavit of Sharonda M. Pettaway
18 18 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:22 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Luricia Hendrix on behalf of Sharonda M. Pettaway. (Originally filed 02/24/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 26) (CWL)
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17 17 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:21 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & Amended Complaint was served on Sharonda Pettaway on 01/18/2023, filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 2/20/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 25)(CWL)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
16 16 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 10:09 AM
REPLY BRIEF of Defendants Gibbs and Buckner re 13 Order, in reply to Plaintiffs' 16 Brief/Memorandum in Opposition, 17 Brief/Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' 11 Motion to Dismiss and 12 Motion to Dismiss, filed by Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 1/31/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 19) (CWL)
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15 15 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 9:59 AM
BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Defendant Gibb's 11 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 1/17/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 17) (CWL)
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14 14 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 9:58 AM
BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Defendant Buckner's 12 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 1/17/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 16) (CWL)
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13 13 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 9:54 AM
Summons Issued as to Sharonda M. Pettaway. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (Originally filed 12/29/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 15) (CWL)
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12 12 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 9:53 AM
Proposed Summons (Originally filed 12/29/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 14) (CWL)
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11 11 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 9:51 AM
ORDER: It is ORDERED that the motions to dismiss (Doc. 10, 11, 12 ) are set for submission, without oral argument, on 1/31/2023, with any opposition briefs due by 1/17/2023, and any replies to the opposition due by 1/31/2023. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 12/20/2022. (Originally filed 12/20/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 13) (CWL)
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10 10 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 04/09 9:49 AM
MOTION TO DISMISS 7 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Nancy Buckner. (Originally filed 12/20/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 12) (CWL)
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9 9 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 04/09 9:46 AM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 12/20/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 11)(CWL)
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8 8 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:57 AM
ORDER: In light of the plaintiffs' filing of an amended complaint (Doc. 7 ), it is ORDERED that the motions to dismiss (Doc. 2, Doc. 4 ) are denied as moot and with leave to renew. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 12/7/2022. (Originally filed 12/07/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 9) (CWL)
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7 7 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:55 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re 2 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 12/06/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 8) (CWL)
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6 6 cmp Complaint, Amended Wed 04/09 8:52 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs, Sharonda M. Pettaway, filed by Joshua Odom, Candace Odom, K. J. O. (CWL) (Originally filed 12/06/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 7)
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5 5 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:46 AM
ORDER: it is ORDERED that the 2 motion to dismiss is set for submission, without oral argument, on 12/13/2022, with any opposition brief due by 12/6/2022, and any reply to the opposition due by 12/13/2022. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 11/21/2022. (Originally filed 11/21/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 3) (CWL)
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4 4 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:44 AM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Nancy Buckner, Marilyn Colson, Vatesha Gibbs. (Originally filed 11/21/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 2) (CWL)
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3 3 notice Notice of Removal Wed 04/09 8:38 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, case number 03-CV-2022-901300.00. , filed by Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs. (CWL) (Originally filed 11/18/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 1)
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2 2 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:17 AM
Copy of Public Docket Sheet from 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA. (CWL)
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1 1 misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 8:15 AM
Copy of Order entered in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA on 4/7/2025. ORDERING Plaintiff's claims against defendants Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs, and Sharonda M. Pettway are severed from this case and will be assigned a new case number and styled Joshua Odom, et al. v. Nancy Buckner, et al. Upon establishing a new case number and file, the following docket entries are to be included in the new case file: 1-3, 7-9, 11-17, 19, 25-28, 30-51, and 53-54. The filing fee is waived for the severed case. The clerk of court is DIRECTED to (1) to set up the new case as indicated above; (2) to include this order in the new case; and (3) to docket in the new case a copy of the docket sheet in this case, for informational purposes. If a party wishes to docket, in the new case, additional documents from this case, they need only make a request for such in the new case. (CWL)
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cmp Complaint Wed 04/09 8:40 AM
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs, filed by Joshua Odom, Candace Odom, K. J. O. (no pdf) (CWL) (Originally filed 11/18/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 1)
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misc Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement Wed 04/09 8:54 AM
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by K. J. O., Candace Odom, Joshua Odom. (Originally filed 12/06/2022 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA as docket entry 7-3) (CWL)
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misc Docket Annotation Wed 04/09 11:10 AM
MOTION for Attorney Leah Reader to Withdraw as Attorney by Nancy Buckner, Vatesha Gibbs as CONSTRUED in the court's 45 order. (No PDF attached) (Originally filed 07/13/2023 in 2:22-cv-00673-MHT-JTA) (CWL)
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