Walton v. Regan
| Texas Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Karen Gren Scholer |
| Case #: | 3:25-cv-00535 |
| Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
| Cause | 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Case Filed: | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | District of Columbia, 1:23-cv-02213 |
| Last checked: Friday Apr 18, 2025 4:01 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Lee Zeldin
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Plaintiff
Alisa Walton
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Represented By
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Defendant
Michael S Regan
Terminated: 03/04/2025
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 05/05/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
| Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Fri 05/02 10:23 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The May 8, 2025 , Scheduling Conference at 2:30 p.m. will NOT take place in Judge Scholer's courtroom. Instead, it will take place in Judge Kinkeade's courtroom on the 16th Floor. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 5/2/2025) (chmb) |
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| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
Mon 04/21 12:54 PM
ORDER SETTING INITIAL HEARING: FRCP 16 Scheduling Conference set for 5/8/2025 02:30 PM before Judge Karen Gren Scholer. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 4/21/2025) (agc) |
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| Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Tue 04/01 3:48 PM
NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL re. Angela St. Pierre filed by Alisa Walton (St. Pierre, Angela) |
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| Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Mon 03/24 4:59 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Donald E Uloth on behalf of Alisa Walton. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Uloth, Donald) |
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| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Fri 03/21 10:01 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting34 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert C Seldon. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/21/2025) (chmb) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Fri 03/21 9:59 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting33 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Angela St. Pierre. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/21/2025) (chmb) |
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice
Fri 03/21 9:27 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15358603) filed by Alisa Walton (Seldon, Robert) |
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice
Fri 03/21 9:27 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15358599) filed by Alisa Walton (St. Pierre, Angela) |
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| Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Substitution of Counsel - AUSA - AFPD
Tue 03/04 9:51 AM
Notice of Substitution of Counsel by AUSA. Emily Owen-DOJ added as AUSA. (Owen-DOJ, Emily) |
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Electronic Standing Order - Specific Requirements for Judge Scholer
Tue 03/04 8:34 AM
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here:[LINK:Judge Requirements] . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here:[LINK:Civil Rules] . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 3/4/2025) (kcr) |
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| Monday, March 03, 2025 | ||
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Scholer
Tue 03/04 8:33 AM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr) |
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utility
Electronic Case Transferred In - District Transfer (Public Entry)
Tue 03/04 8:28 AM
Case electronically transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:23-cv-02213. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the21 Motion to Dismiss and to Transfer. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on February 18, 2025. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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ORDER granting in part the21 Motion to Dismiss and granting the21 Motion to Transfer. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on February 18, 2025. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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| Friday, July 12, 2024 | ||
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REPLY to opposition to motion re21 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint or, Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment and Supporting Memorandum MOTION to Transfer Case filed by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Genuine Issues
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| Sunday, June 23, 2024 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's25 Consent Motion, the motion is GRANTED. The defendant may file his reply in support of his motion to dismiss and/or transfer on or before July 12, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 23, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion and Motion to Transfer (DE # 21) by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's24 Consent Motion, the motion is GRANTED. The defendants shall file their reply on or before June 26, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 14, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to21 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Transfer Case by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) Modified event on 5/14/2024 (mg). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, May 09, 2024 | ||
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Memorandum in opposition to re21 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Summary Judgment,, Motion to Transfer Case, Plaintiff's Opposition to ECF #21 filed by ALISA WALTON.(St. Pierre, Angela) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Resp. to SMF 5.9.2024 FINAL,
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Att: 2
Exhibit SGI 5.9.2024 FINAL,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Att. A - Counseling Report -- Initial Contact 11.10.2021,
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Att: 4
Exhibit Att. B - Formal Cplt 2.15.2022,
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Att: 5
Exhibit Att. C - Notice of Proposed Removal 3.1.2022,
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Exhibit Att. D - Walton to MEB Email 5.9.2022 requesting to Amend EEO Complaint,
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Att: 7
Exhibit Att. E - Walton request to Amend EEO complaint Email 5.10.2023,
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Att: 8
Exhibit Att. F - Perez Aff. re Investigation,
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Att: 9
Exhibit Att. G - Earle Aff.,
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Att: 10
Exhibit Att. H - Westfall 2nd ROI Aff. re proposed Removal and Investigation,
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Att: 11
Exhibit Att. I - Roelke Aff. & Decision Memo,
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Att: 12
Exhibit Att. J - Reply FINAL 03.17.2022,
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Att: 13
Exhibit Att. K - EPA Employee Handbook,
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Att: 14
Exhibit Att. L - PIP 11.10.2021,
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Att: 15
Exhibit Att. M - Notice of Proposed Removal 3.1.2022,
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Att: 16
Exhibit Att. N - Letter of Amendment 5.23.2022,
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Att: 17
Text of Proposed Order Order 5.9.2024 FINAL
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| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's22 Consent Motion, the motion is GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file her opposition to the defendant's motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment on or before May 9, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 10, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Monday, April 08, 2024 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to21 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint or, Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment and Supporting Memorandum MOTION to Transfer Case by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | ||
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MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint or, Alternatively , MOTION for Summary Judgment and Supporting Memorandum by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy). Added MOTION to Transfer Case to the Northern District of Texas on 3/27/2024 (mg). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Local Rule 7(h) Statement,
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Proposed Order,
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Declaration of Rashiida Clark,
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Declaration of Rufus Mabry
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| Monday, February 26, 2024 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's20 Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint, which the defendant does not oppose, the motion is GRANTED. The defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiff's amended complaint on or before March 26, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on February 26, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Att. A -- Am. Cplt. 2.22.2024 -- clean version,
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Exhibit Att. B -- Am. Cplt. 2.22.2024 -- red-line version,
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Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Monday, January 29, 2024 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion and Motion to Transfer by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's19 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The defendant shall file a reply in support of his9 motion to dismiss or transfer or for summary judgment on or before March 8, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on January 29, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Monday, January 01, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Filing Response to Defendants Statement of Material Facts. by ALISA WALTON re14 Memorandum in Opposition(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Exhibit Response to Defendants Statement of Material Facts.
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NOTICE of Filing of Exhibit M to ECF #15 by ALISA WALTON re15 Notice (Other),,,(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Exhibit Att. M - Notice of Proposed Removal 3.1.2022
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for One Business Day Extension to File Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Statement of Material Facts by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's16 Motion for Extension of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file a Response to the Defendant's Statement of Material Facts on or before January 1, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on January 1, 2024. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Sunday, December 31, 2023 | ||
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NOTICE of Filing of Exhibits by ALISA WALTON re14 Memorandum in Opposition(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Exhibit Att. A - Counseling Report -- Initial Contact 11.10.2021,
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Exhibit Att. B - Formal Cplt 2.15.2022,
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Exhibit Att. C - Notice of Proposed Removal 3.1.2022,
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Exhibit Att. D - Walton to MEB Email 5.9.2022 requesting to Amend EEO Complaint,
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Exhibit Att. E - Walton request to Amend EEO complaint Email 5.10.2023,
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Exhibit Att. F - Perez Aff. re Investigation,
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Exhibit Att. G - Earle Aff.,
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Exhibit Att. H - Westfall 2nd ROI Aff. re proposed Removal and Investigation,
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Exhibit Att. I - Roelke Aff. & Decision Memo,
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Exhibit Att. J - Reply FINAL 03.17.2022,
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Exhibit Att. K - EPA Employee Handbook,
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Exhibit Att. L - PIP 11.10.202,
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Exhibit Att. N -Letters of Acceptance
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Memorandum in opposition to re9 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion for Summary Judgment,, Motion to Transfer Case, filed by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Saturday, December 30, 2023 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's13 Motion for Enlargement of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file her opposition on or before December 31, 2023. The Court is not inclined to grant further extensions at this time. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 30, 2023. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Friday, December 29, 2023 | ||
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to9 MOTION to Dismiss and Supporting Memorandum or, Alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment and MOTION to Transfer Case to the Northern District of Texas Until Sunday December 31, 2023 by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Friday, December 22, 2023 | ||
| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's11 12 Corrected Consent Motion for Extension of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file her opposition to the defendant's5 Motion on or before December 29, 2023. The defendant shall file any reply on or before February 1, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 22, 2023. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 | ||
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ERRATA by ALISA WALTON re11 Motion for Extension of Time to File(Seldon, Robert) Modified docket text on 12/22/2023 (mg). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Exhibit Errata -- Corrected Motion,
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Exhibit Errata - Re-filed Order
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment and to Transfer Venue [ECF #9] by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert)[Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Monday, November 20, 2023 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment and to Transfer Venue [ECF #9] by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert)[Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's10 Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The plaintiff shall file her opposition to the defendant's motion on or before December 22, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 20, 2023. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Thursday, November 09, 2023 | ||
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MOTION to Dismiss and Supporting Memorandum or, Alternatively , MOTION for Summary Judgment and , MOTION to Transfer Case to the Northern District of Texas by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Local Rule 7(h) Statement,
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Declaration of Rashiida Clark,
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Declaration of Rufus Mabry,
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Proposed Order
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| Thursday, October 05, 2023 | ||
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by MICHAEL S. REGAN.(Simon, Jeremy) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendants8 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, the motion is GRANTED. The defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before November 9, 2023. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 5, 2023. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 11/9/2023, (zjch, ) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | ||
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/17/2023. (Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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| Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | ||
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MICHAEL S. REGAN served on 8/14/2023 (Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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| Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | ||
| NOTICE OF ERROR regarding5 Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant. The following error(s) need correction: Select parties that have been served and enter date of delivery . Please refile. (zed) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | ||
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ENTERED IN ERROR.....RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ALISA WALTON served on 8/14/2023 (Seldon, Robert) Modified on 8/22/2023 (zed). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/8/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/7/2023. (Seldon, Robert) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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| Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | ||
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STANDARD ORDER for Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 1, 2023. (lcdlf1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to MICHAEL S. REGAN, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Notice and Consent
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| Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.] | ||
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | ||
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COMPLAINT By Alisa Walton against MICHAEL S. REGAN with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10244355) filed by ALISA WALTON.(Seldon, Robert) Modified on 8/1/2023 (zrtw). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 3/4/2025.]
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Att: 1
Summons Summons USAO,
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Att: 2
Summons Attorney General,
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Summons EPA,
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Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet
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