South Carolina District Court
Judge:Sherri A Lydon
Case #: 3:23-cv-00583
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Feb 13, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Aug 12, 2023 7:06 AM EDT
Defendant
Lexington School District One
Represented By
David T Duff
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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David Nelson Lyon
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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Defendant
South Carolina Department of Education
Represented By
Sara Bunge
Davis Frawley Law Firm
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Patrick John Frawley
Davis Frawley LLC
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Defendant
Nicole Livingston
Represented By
David T Duff
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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David Nelson Lyon
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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Defendant
Gerrita Postlewait
Represented By
David T Duff
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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David Nelson Lyon
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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Defendant
Jacob Smith
Represented By
David T Duff
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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David Nelson Lyon
Duff Freeman Lyon LLC
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Plaintiff
Fynale Barnwell
Represented By
Tyler Desmond Bailey
Bailey Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Shavell Barnwell
Represented By
Tyler Desmond Bailey
Bailey Law Firm
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Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
45 45 notice Notice of Hearing Tue 12/17 3:31 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Approval Hearing set for 1/16/2025 at 10:00 AM in Columbia # 3, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before the Honorable Sherri A Lydon. Petition for approval of the minor settlement and any related materials should be filed by 1/6/24.(apsn)
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
43 43 order Scheduling Order ~Util - Terminate Motions Thu 09/19 11:32 AM
SECOND AMENDED CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Plaintiffs' ID of Expert Witness due by 11/27/2024, Defendants' ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 12/30/2024, Discovery due by 2/17/2025, Motions due by 3/14/2025, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 4/25/2025, Mediation Due by 3/2/2025, case to be called during August 2025 term of court. (Motion granted : 39 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 35 Scheduling Order) Signed by Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on 9/19/2024. (apsn)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
41 41 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 08/26 2:26 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re36 First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Response filed by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith. (Duff, David)
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Monday, August 19, 2024
40 40 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 08/19 8:41 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re36 First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Response filed by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell.Reply to Response to Motion due by 8/26/2024 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Bailey, Tyler)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
39 39 motion Amend/Correct Mon 08/05 12:25 PM
Second MOTION to Amend/Correct35 Scheduling Order, by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith. Response to Motion due by 8/19/2024. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Duff, David)
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38 38 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 08/05 11:24 AM
TEXT ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 36 First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Related [+] Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on August 5, 2024.(ahil)
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37 37 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 08/05 9:44 AM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to36 First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell. Response to Motion due by 8/19/2024. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Bailey, Tyler)
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Monday, July 29, 2024
36 36 motion Judgment on the Pleadings Mon 07/29 4:46 PM
First MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith. Response to Motion due by 8/12/2024. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45.No proposed order.(Lyon, David)
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Att: 1 Memo in Support
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
35 35 order Scheduling Order Wed 03/27 1:31 PM
AMENDED CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING ORDER Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 7/5/2024, Plaintiffs' ID of Expert Witness due by 9/27/2024, Defendants' ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 10/29/2024, Discovery due by 12/17/2024, Motions due by 1/14/2025, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 2/25/2025, case to be called during the June 2025 term of court, and Mediation Due by 1/2/2025. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on March 27, 2024. (ahil)
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
34 34 discov Rule 26(f) Report Tue 03/26 3:22 PM
Joint Rule 26(f) Report by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith.(Lyon, David)
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33 33 discov Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories Tue 03/26 10:25 AM
Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith.(Lyon, David)
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Monday, March 25, 2024
32 32 discov Rule 26(f) Report Mon 03/25 5:51 PM
Rule 26 Outline of Discovery Plan by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell, Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Jacob Smith. Refiled by Clerk to correct filing event.(ahil)
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31 31 discov Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories Mon 03/25 4:44 PM
Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell.(Bailey, Tyler)
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024
30 30 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 03/05 4:52 PM
ANSWER to15 Amended Complaint by Lexington School District One.(Lyon, David)
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
29 29 order Scheduling Order Tue 02/20 3:12 PM
CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING ORDER Rule 26(f) Conference Deadline 3/11/2024, Rule 26 Report due by 3/25/2024, Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 5/6/2024, Plaintiffs' ID of Expert Witness due by 5/30/2024, Defendants' ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 7/1/2024, Discovery due by 8/19/2024, Motions due by 9/3/2024, Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures due by 10/28/2024, case to be called during the November 2024 term of court, and Mediation Due by 9/16/2024. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on January 20, 2024. (ahil)
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28 28 30+ pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Tue 02/20 2:40 PM
ORDER re 17 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to First Amended Complaint and 18 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. The Court grants SCDOE's motion to dismiss, ECF No. 17 , in its entirety, and grants in part and denies in part the District Defendant' motion to dismiss, ECF No. 18 . Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on February 20, 2024. (ahil)
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
24 24 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 04/26 7:30 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re18 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint Response filed by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Gerrita Postlewait, Jacob Smith. (Lyon, David)
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
22 22 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 04/25 3:42 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Sara Bunge on behalf of South Carolina Department of Education (Bunge, Sara)
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21 21 respm Reply to Response to Motion Tue 04/25 3:41 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re17 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to First Amended Complaint Response filed by South Carolina Department of Education. (Bunge, Sara)
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
20 20 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Wed 04/19 10:00 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re17 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to First Amended Complaint Response filed by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/26/2023 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Bailey, Tyler)
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19 19 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Wed 04/19 9:59 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re18 Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint Response filed by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/26/2023 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Bailey, Tyler)
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Wednesday, April 05, 2023
18 18 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 04/05 5:41 PM
Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Lexington School District One. Response to Motion due by 4/19/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45.No proposed order.(Lyon, David)
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Att: 1 Memo in Support Memo In Support of MTD
17 17 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 04/05 4:12 PM
Second MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to First Amended Complaint by South Carolina Department of Education. Response to Motion due by 4/19/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Frawley, Patrick)
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
15 15 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 03/22 6:02 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell. Service due by 6/20/2023 (Bailey, Tyler)
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
13 13 discov Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories Wed 03/15 6:07 PM
Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Gerrita Postlewait, Jacob Smith.(Lyon, David)
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12 12 motion Dismiss Wed 03/15 3:37 PM
First MOTION to Dismiss by Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Gerrita Postlewait, Jacob Smith. Response to Motion due by 3/29/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45.No proposed order.(Lyon, David)
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Att: 1 Memo in Support Memo In Support of MTD
11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 03/15 3:34 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by David Nelson Lyon on behalf of Lexington School District One, Nicole Livingston, Gerrita Postlewait, Jacob Smith (Lyon, David)
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Friday, March 10, 2023
10 10 discov Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories Fri 03/10 12:50 PM
Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by South Carolina Department of Education.(Frawley, Patrick)
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9 9 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 03/10 12:49 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by South Carolina Department of Education. Response to Motion due by 3/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45.No proposed order.(Frawley, Patrick)
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Att: 1 Memo in Support Memo in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Monday, February 13, 2023
8 8 service Summons Issued Mon 02/13 3:03 PM
Summons Issued as to GERRITA POSTLEWAIT. (ahil)
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7 7 service Summons Issued Mon 02/13 3:02 PM
Summons Issued as to JACOB SMITH. (ahil)
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6 6 service Summons Issued Mon 02/13 3:01 PM
Summons Issued as to South Carolina Department of Education. (ahil)
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5 5 service Summons Issued Mon 02/13 2:58 PM
Summons Issued as to NICOLE LIVINGSTON. (ahil)
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4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 02/13 2:58 PM
Summons Issued as to Lexington School District One. (ahil)
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3 3 discov Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories Mon 02/13 2:57 PM
Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell.(ahil)
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1 1 26 pgs cmp Complaint Mon 02/13 2:55 PM
COMPLAINT against NICOLE LIVINGSTON, Lexington School District One, GERRITA POSTLEWAIT, JACOB SMITH, South Carolina Department of Education (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ASCDC-10940442.), filed by Fynale Barnwell, Shavell Barnwell. Service due by 5/15/2023.(ahil)
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