Goldman v. Beals et al
| Virginia Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | M Hannah Lauck |
| Case #: | 3:23-cv-00590 |
| Nature of Suit | 950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal |
| Case Filed: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Terminated: | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Mar 12, 2024 9:42 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Georgia Alvis-Long
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Defendant
Susan Beals
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Defendant
Rosalyn Dance
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Defendant
Donald Merricks
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Defendant
John O'Bannon
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Defendant
Matthew Weinstein
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Plaintiff
Paul Goldman
4414 Grove Avenue P O Box 17033
Richmond, VA 23221 |
| 1. | Casino-related lawsuit heads to federal court (nbc12.com) |
| Submitted Tue 10/17/2023 | |
| Docket last updated: 12/25/2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Thursday, November 09, 2023 | ||
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order
Order Dismissing Case
Thu 11/09 4:19 PM
FINAL ORDER that the Court DENIES AS MOOT Mr. Goldman's constitutional challenges to Virginia Code § 24.2-405(A), and the case is DISMISSED. Mr. Goldman's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, (ECF No.11 ), and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, (ECF No.6 ), are DENIED AS MOOT. The Court does not grant leave to amend, rendering this order final and appealable. Mr. Goldman is advised that he has the right to appeal the decision of the Court. Should he wish to do so, written notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within thirty (30) days of the date of entry hereof. Failure to file a written notice of appeal may result in the loss of the right to appeal. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/9/2023. Copy of Order mailed to Mr. Goldman's address of record and e-mailed as directed. (jenjones, ) |
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| Friday, November 03, 2023 | ||
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Response Other
Mon 11/06 9:16 AM
Response to the Court Order filed by Paul Goldman. (jenjones, ) |
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| Thursday, November 02, 2023 | ||
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Order
Thu 11/02 6:59 PM
ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Defendants' Notice Pursuant to Court Order (the "Notice"). (ECF No.24 .) In the Notice, Defendants state that they have "drafted and circulated a settlement agreement", and Plaintiff Paul Goldman has "indicated that he needs additional time to consider the terms of Defendants' proposed settlement agreement." (ECF 24, at 1.) To date, Mr. Goldman has not responded to the Notice. While the Court is supportive of any efforts toward settlement, it requires a response to the Notice from Mr. Goldman. The Court hereby ORDERS Mr. Goldman to file a response to the Notice and to provide an update to the Court regarding the Parties' progress towards settlement by close of business on November 3, 2023. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/2/2023. Copy of order mailed to Mr. Goldman's address of record as directed. Copy of order sent via e-mail to Mr. Goldman and counsel of record as directed. (jpow, ) |
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| Sunday, October 29, 2023 | ||
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notice
Notice (other)
Sun 10/29 11:13 AM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | ||
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Notice (other)
Wed 10/25 7:53 PM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein(Andrews, Travis) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Susan Beals
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| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | ||
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notice
Notice (other)
Tue 10/24 5:01 PM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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| Monday, October 23, 2023 | ||
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Notice (other)
Mon 10/23 5:08 PM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein Joint Notice (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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notice
Notice (other)
Mon 10/23 4:59 PM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein Joint Notice (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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| Friday, October 20, 2023 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Hearing
Fri 10/20 7:22 PM
ORDER - On October 20, 2023, the Court held a hearing in this matter on Plaintiffs Motion for a Hearing on Plaintiffs Request for a Preliminary Injunction, (ECF No.5 ), Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Roseboro, (ECF No.6 ), and Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, (ECF No.11 ). As articulated during the hearing, and for the reasons stated from the bench, the Court makes the following rulings: For the reasons stated from the bench, the Court ORDERS immediate release of the lists of persons who voted, under Virginia Code § 24.2-406(A), for the Election years 2021, 2022, and beyond to Plaintiff. The Defendants are to note on the record when Plaintiff will receive the lists. For the reasons stated from the bench, Virginia Code § 24.2-407 shall apply to the exchange of information pursuant to Virginia Code § 24.2-406(A). The parties shall meet and confer to determine whether a compromise can be reached regarding information sought by Plaintiff under Virginia Code § 24.2-405(A). The parties will notify the Court by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 if they are able to resolve the remaining issues without further intervention by this Court. The Court denies Plaintiffs Motion for a Hearing on Plaintiffs Request for a Preliminary Injunction, (ECF No.5 ), as MOOT. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 10/20/2023. Copy of order mailed and emailed to pro se plaintiff. (jpow, ) |
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Notice (other)
Fri 10/20 5:14 PM
NOTICE by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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Motion Hearing
Fri 10/20 4:08 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck:Motion Hearing held on 10/20/2023. ARGUMENTS HEARD FROM PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE. PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT A: 2012 IMPACT STATEMENT ADMITTED AS EVIDENCE. PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE CONFERRED DURING RECESS. PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE AGREE TO MEET AFTER COURT AT THE OAG TO EXPEDITE A REQUEST OF THE VOTER LISTS UNDER 406. THE COURT ORDERS IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE LISTS UNDER 406, STARTING WITH ELECTION YEAR 2021, 2022, AND BEYOND IF POSSIBLE, AND SHALL NOT GO BEYOND 10/21/2023, THE DEFENSE IS TO NOTE ON THE RECORD WHEN PLAINTIFF WILL RECEIVE THE LISTS. UPON RECEIVING THE LISTS, THE COURT APPLIES STATUTE 407 FOR PLAINTIFF TO SIGN THE REQUIRED FORM. PARTIES ARE TO NOTIFY THE COURT IF AN AGREEMENT IS REACHED AS TO STATUTE 405. THE COURT HOLDS IN ABEYANCE UNTIL MONDAY, 10/23/2023, THE ISSUES REGARDING ISSUES ARE COVERED UNDER 405 AND THE COURT WILL ISSUE A RULING EARLY NEXT WEEK ON THE 405 ISSUES. THE COURT TAKES THE MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF 6) AND MOTION FOR TRO (ECF 11) ARE UNDER ADVISEMENT. THE COURT DENIES AS MOOT THE MOTION FOR A HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR PRELIM. INJUNCTION (ECF 5). (Court Reporter Ruth Levy, OCR.)(jpow, ) |
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| Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | ||
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Reply Other
Wed 10/18 3:43 PM
Reply in Support of Motions per Court Order filed by Paul Goldman.(jenjones, ) |
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Local Rule 83.1 Certification
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| Monday, October 16, 2023 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Mon 10/16 6:02 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Roseboro,. filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein.(Andrews, Travis) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit Declaration of Susan Beals
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order
Order
Mon 10/16 4:58 PM
ORDER - Mr. Goldman to file his replies, if any, in further support of the Preliminary Injunction Motion or the TRO Motion by October 18, 2023. The Court SCHEDULES a hearing on October 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. regarding the Pending Motions. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 10/16/2023. Copy of Order mailed to Mr. Goldman as directed. (jenjones, ) |
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 10/16 9:03 AM
Set/Reset Motions Hearing as to11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order,6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Roseboro,5 MOTION for Hearing set for 10/20/2023 at 02:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6100 before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. (jpow, ) |
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| Friday, October 13, 2023 | ||
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Brief in Support
Fri 10/13 4:05 PM
Supplemental Brief filed by Paul Goldman. (adun, ) |
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| Thursday, October 12, 2023 | ||
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Memorandum in Opposition
Thu 10/12 4:40 PM
Memorandum in Opposition re11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein. (Andrews, Travis) |
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | ||
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motion
Temporary Restraining Order
Tue 10/10 4:38 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Paul Goldman.(adun, ) |
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Local Rule 83.1
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Response Other
Tue 10/10 4:37 PM
Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Paul Goldman.(adun, ) |
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Affidavit,
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Local Rule 83.1
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| Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | ||
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Memorandum in Opposition
Tue 10/03 11:07 AM
Memorandum in Opposition re5 MOTION for Hearing filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein. (Andrews, Travis) |
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| Monday, October 02, 2023 | ||
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Mail Returned
Tue 10/03 9:25 AM
Mail Returned as Undeliverable sent to Paul Goldman. Clerk re-mailed to Post Office Box address. (jenjones, ) |
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| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | ||
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Memorandum in Support
Wed 09/27 4:12 PM
Memorandum in Support re6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Roseboro,. filed by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein.(Andrews, Travis) |
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Exhibit Declaration of Tammy Alexander
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Wed 09/27 4:09 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim with Roseboro,. by Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein. (Andrews, Travis) |
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| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | ||
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Hearing
Wed 09/20 4:48 PM
MOTION for a Hearing on Plaintiff's Request for a Preliminary Injunction by Paul Goldman. (jenjones, ) |
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| Monday, September 18, 2023 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 09/18 4:42 PM
ORDER that this matter comes before the Court sua sponte . Rule 7(E) of the Local Civil Rules for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia shall not apply to this action. Any party desiring a hearing on a dispositive motion shall file a motion requesting a hearing when the motion is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 9/18/2023. Copy of Order mailed to Plaintiff as directed. (jenjones, ) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 09/18 2:23 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Bushnell Myers on behalf of Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein (Myers, Elizabeth) |
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| Thursday, September 14, 2023 | ||
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Notice of Removal
Thu 09/14 3:23 PM
Notice of Removal ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AVAEDC-9125203.), filed by Donald Merricks, Rosalyn Dance, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein, Susan Beals, Georgia Alvis-Long.(Andrews, Travis) |
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Civil Cover Sheet,
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Exhibit Summons,
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Exhibit Complaint,
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Exhibit Answer,
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Exhibit Motion for Hearing
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 09/14 2:33 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Travis S. Andrews on behalf of Georgia Alvis-Long, Susan Beals, Rosalyn Dance, Donald Merricks, John O'Bannon, Matthew Weinstein (Andrews, Travis) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Fri 09/15 2:26 PM
Case Assigned to District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. (jenjones, ) |
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