1
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COMPLAINT filed summons issued. Consent form to proceed before U.S. magistrate and pretrial instructions given to attorney.; jury demand FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 238368 (rag) (Entered: 09/20/1996)
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Sept. 17, 1996
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Sept. 17, 1996
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2
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ANSWERS TO MANDATORY INTERROGATORIES by plas. (rag) (Entered: 09/20/1996)
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Sept. 17, 1996
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Sept. 17, 1996
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3
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CONSENT ORDER extending time for dfts to Answer to original complaint due 11/15/96 for dfts approved by dp. clk. cc (rag) (Entered: 10/10/1996)
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Oct. 8, 1996
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Oct. 8, 1996
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Add attorneys Keith Mark Wiener &J. Scott Carr as counsel for dfts. (rag) (Entered: 10/10/1996)
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Oct. 8, 1996
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Oct. 8, 1996
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4
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ANSWER of dfts to complaint [1−1]. (rag) (Entered: 11/21/1996)
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Nov. 15, 1996
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Nov. 15, 1996
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5
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ANSWERS TO MANDATORY DISCLOSURES by dfts (rag) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
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Dec. 2, 1996
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Dec. 2, 1996
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6
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Certificate of interested persons. (to judge) (rag) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
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Dec. 2, 1996
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Dec. 2, 1996
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7
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AMENDED ANSWER to [1−1] complaint by dfts (rag) (Entered: 12/10/1996)
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Dec. 5, 1996
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Dec. 5, 1996
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8
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Joint Preliminary Statement and Scheduling Order. (to judge) (rag) (Entered: 12/30/1996)
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Dec. 19, 1996
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Dec. 19, 1996
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9
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Notice of joint proposed discovery &motions schedule by plas &dfts. (to WCO) (rag) (Entered: 01/09/1997)
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Jan. 6, 1997
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Jan. 6, 1997
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Proposed DISMISSAL of Frank Bockman by parties. (to WCO) (rag) (Entered: 01/09/1997)
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Jan. 6, 1997
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Jan. 6, 1997
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10
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MOTION by pla to amend complaint with brief in support. (rag) (Entered: 01/09/1997)
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Jan. 6, 1997
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Jan. 6, 1997
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11
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Stipulation of dismissal without prejudice, Frank Bockman, from the case. cc (rag) (Entered: 01/15/1997)
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Jan. 6, 1997
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Jan. 6, 1997
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12
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Joint Preliminary Statement &Scheduling Order. (to judge) (rag) (Entered: 01/17/1997)
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Jan. 16, 1997
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Jan. 16, 1997
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SUBMITTED to Judge William C. O'Kelley on [10−1] motion to amend complaint (rag) (Entered: 01/22/1997)
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Jan. 22, 1997
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Jan. 22, 1997
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13
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NOTICE Rule 16 conference set for 11:30 a.m., 1/30/97 in the chambers of Judge William C. O'Kelley, Room 1942 (cc) (rag) (Entered: 01/23/1997)
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Jan. 22, 1997
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Jan. 22, 1997
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14
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Memorandum by dfts in opposition to [10−1] motion to amend complaint (rag) (Entered: 01/27/1997)
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Jan. 24, 1997
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Jan. 24, 1997
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15
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ORDER by Judge William C. O'Kelley GRANTING [10−1] motion to amend complaint (cc) (rag) (Entered: 01/29/1997)
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Jan. 29, 1997
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Jan. 29, 1997
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PRE−TRIAL CONFERENCE HELD before Judge William C. O'Kelley. Parties are requesting extension of dicovery. Court suggested case proceeds with preliminary discovery, then a conference may be necessary to determine if further discovery is necessary. Preliminary planning report appvd. (rag) (Entered: 01/31/1997)
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Jan. 30, 1997
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Jan. 30, 1997
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ENDORSED ORDER by Judge William C. O'Kelley APPROVING [12−1] joint preliminary statement &scheduling order. (cc) (rag) (Entered: 01/31/1997)
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Jan. 30, 1997
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Jan. 30, 1997
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16
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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by plas adding Wille F. Hill, Kelly Goff, Marjorie Simpson &Minority Distributing Corp., as plas; Andrew Jenkins as dft; jury demand. (rag) (Entered: 02/03/1997)
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Jan. 30, 1997
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Jan. 30, 1997
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17
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ANSWER to first amended class action complaint [16−1] by dfts (rag) (Entered: 02/14/1997)
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Feb. 13, 1997
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Feb. 13, 1997
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Case reassigned to Judge Thomas W. Thrash . Calendar sheets forwarded and notice mailed to counsel. (oug) (Entered: 08/20/1997)
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Aug. 20, 1997
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Aug. 20, 1997
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18
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Second Joint Preliminary Statement and Scheduling Order signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash. (cc by Ct. Dep.) (rh) Modified on 10/02/1997 (Entered: 10/02/1997)
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Oct. 1, 1997
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Oct. 1, 1997
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19
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PETITION by Linda Walker for leave of absence w/proposed order (to TWT) (rh) (Entered: 10/03/1997)
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Oct. 2, 1997
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Oct. 2, 1997
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20
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash GRANTING [19−1] petition for leave of absence beginning 11/3/97 and extending through 2/15/98 for Linda T. Walker (cc) (rh) (Entered: 10/06/1997)
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Oct. 6, 1997
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Oct. 6, 1997
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22
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RULE 16 CONFERENCE HELD before Judge Thomas W. Thrash. Discovery extended to 3/31/98 with no further extensions. Counsel to contact Ct. Dep. in 30 days to schedule further phone conference. Order to be filed. (rh) (Entered: 10/14/1997)
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Oct. 9, 1997
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Oct. 9, 1997
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21
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash extending Discovery deadline to 3/31/98 w/no further extensions (cc) (rh) (Entered: 10/10/1997)
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Oct. 10, 1997
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Oct. 10, 1997
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23
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DISCOVERY STATUS TELE−CONFERENCE HELD before Judge Thomas W. Thrash. Counsel reported on their progress. (rh) (Entered: 11/10/1997)
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Nov. 7, 1997
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Nov. 7, 1997
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24
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SECOND MOTION by plaintiffs to amend [1−1] complaint with brief in support &proposed amended complaint. (rh) (Entered: 11/20/1997)
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Nov. 19, 1997
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Nov. 19, 1997
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25
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Memorandum by defendants in opposition to [24−1] motion to amend [1−1] complaint (rh) (Entered: 12/10/1997)
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Dec. 8, 1997
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Dec. 8, 1997
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Steno notes of proceedings held 10/9/97 before Judge Thomas W. Thrash , by Court Reporter Nancy Smith−Wells. (pa) (Entered: 12/18/1997)
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Dec. 18, 1997
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Dec. 18, 1997
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Steno notes of proceedings held 11/7/97 before Judge Thomas W. Thrash , by Court Reporter Linda W. Baggett. (pa) (Entered: 12/18/1997)
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Dec. 18, 1997
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Dec. 18, 1997
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27
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MOTION by plaintiffs to contact prospective class members with brief in support. (rh) (Entered: 12/29/1997)
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Dec. 19, 1997
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Dec. 19, 1997
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28
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REPLY by plaintiffs in support of [24−1] motion to amend [1−1] complaint (rh) (Entered: 01/02/1998)
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Dec. 31, 1997
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Dec. 31, 1997
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [24−1] motion to amend [1−1] complaint (rh) (Entered: 01/02/1998)
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Jan. 2, 1998
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Jan. 2, 1998
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29
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Memo by defendant in opposition and objections to [27−1] motion to contact prospective class members (oug) (Entered: 01/06/1998)
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Jan. 5, 1998
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Jan. 5, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [27−1] motion to contact prospective class members (rh) (Entered: 01/06/1998)
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Jan. 6, 1998
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Jan. 6, 1998
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30
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REPLY BRIEF by plaintiffs in support of [27−1] motion to contact prospective class members. (rh) (Entered: 01/28/1998)
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Jan. 22, 1998
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Jan. 22, 1998
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31
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OPPOSITION by defendants to consideration of affidavits submitted w/[28−1] reply. (rh) (Entered: 01/28/1998)
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Jan. 26, 1998
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Jan. 26, 1998
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32
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash DENYING [27−1] motion to contact prospective class members by plaintiff. (cc) (rh) (Entered: 01/29/1998)
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Jan. 28, 1998
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Jan. 28, 1998
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33
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash GRANTING [24−1] motion to amend [1−1] complaint. (cc) (rh) (Entered: 01/29/1998)
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Jan. 28, 1998
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Jan. 28, 1998
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34
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, directing pla's to file motion to certify the class no later than 3/2/98 , [34−1] order to be submitted on 3/2/98 (cc) (fmm) (Entered: 01/30/1998)
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Jan. 30, 1998
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Jan. 30, 1998
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35
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SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by plaintiffs; jury demand. (rh) (Entered: 02/05/1998)
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Feb. 4, 1998
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Feb. 4, 1998
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36
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Notices to take deposition of M. Skandalakis, M. Hightower, N. Boxill, E. Darnell, G. Joyner, T. Lowe, R. Fulton, Fulton County by plaintiff. (rh) (Entered: 02/05/1998)
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Feb. 4, 1998
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Feb. 4, 1998
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37
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MOTION by plaintiffs to compel discovery w/brief in support. (rh) (Entered: 02/06/1998)
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Feb. 5, 1998
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Feb. 5, 1998
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38
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Notices to take deposition of A. Jenkins, T. Moore, B. McFarland, R. Ball, F. Artis, L. Lambert, B. Mowrey, S. Pierce, M. Cooper by plaintiffs. (rh) (Entered: 02/06/1998)
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Feb. 5, 1998
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Feb. 5, 1998
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39
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MOTION (filed as consent motion) by plas and dft Fulton County, Ga to extend time for dft Fulton Cty to respond to [37−1] motion to compel discovery (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/17/1998)
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Feb. 17, 1998
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Feb. 17, 1998
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Proposed consent order by parties to extend time for dft Fulton County to respond to plas' motion to compel discovery thru 2/26/98 (to TWT). (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/17/1998)
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Feb. 17, 1998
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Feb. 17, 1998
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40
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CONSENT ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash GRANTING [39−1] motion to extend time thru 2/26/98 for dft Fulton Cty to respond to [37−1] motion to compel discovery, [37−1] motion to discovery to be submitted on 2/27/98 (cc) (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/20/1998)
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Feb. 20, 1998
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Feb. 20, 1998
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41
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ANSWER by dfts to second amended complaint [35−1]; jury demand (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/20/1998)
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Feb. 20, 1998
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Feb. 20, 1998
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42
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SECOND MOTION (filed as consent motion) by plas and dft Fulton County, Ga to extend time for dft Fulton Cty to respond [37−1] motion to compel discovery (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/26/1998)
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Feb. 26, 1998
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Feb. 26, 1998
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44
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DISCOVERY/STATUS HEARING HELD before Judge Thomas W. Thrash: extending time for discovery , Discovery ends 5/31/98 , extending time thru 4/2/98 for dft to respond to pla's motion for class certification , extending time thru 4/15/98 for pla to designate expert witness , extending time thru 5/1/98 for dfts to designate expert ; any rebuttal experts, must be designated ASAP w/in discovery period (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/27/1998)
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Feb. 26, 1998
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Feb. 26, 1998
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45
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CONSENT ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, extending time thru 3/30/98 for Fulton County to respond to [37−1] motion to compel discovery , [37−1] motion to compel discovery to be submitted on 3/31/98 (cc by Ct Dep at conf.) (fmr emp) (Entered: 02/27/1998)
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Feb. 26, 1998
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Feb. 26, 1998
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46
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MOTION by pla to certify class action with brief &exhibits in support. (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/03/1998)
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March 2, 1998
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March 2, 1998
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47
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Notice of filing by pla of original deposition. (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/03/1998)
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March 2, 1998
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March 2, 1998
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Deposition of SHEILA PIERCE taken for plaintiff (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/03/1998)
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March 2, 1998
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March 2, 1998
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Steno notes of proceedings held 2/26/98 before Judge Thomas W. Thrash , by Court Reporter Linda Baggett. (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/19/1998)
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March 19, 1998
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March 19, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [42−1] motion to extend time for dft Fulton Cty to respond [37−1] motion to compel discovery (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/20/1998)
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March 20, 1998
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March 20, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [46−1] motion to certify class action (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/23/1998)
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March 23, 1998
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March 23, 1998
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48
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EMERGENCY MOTION by dfts to file excess pages limitation on its response to plas' motion for class certification with proposed order (to TWT). (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/25/1998)
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March 25, 1998
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March 25, 1998
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49
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Response by pla in opposition to [48−1] emergency motion to file excess pages limitation on its response to plas' motion for class certification (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/25/1998)
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March 25, 1998
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March 25, 1998
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50
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash GRANTING [48−1] motion to file excess pages up to 30 pages in length on its response to plas' motion for class certification (cc) (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/27/1998)
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March 26, 1998
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March 26, 1998
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51
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Memorandum by dft Fulton County, Ga in opposition to [37−1] motion to compel discovery (fmr emp) (Entered: 03/31/1998)
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March 30, 1998
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March 30, 1998
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52
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Amended MOTION by plas amending [46−1] motion to certify class action (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/01/1998)
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March 31, 1998
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March 31, 1998
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53
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MOTION by plas to substitute real party in interest with brief in support. (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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54
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REQUEST by plas for dfts to file original discovery (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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55
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Memorandum w/affidavits by dfts in opposition to [46−1] motion to certify class action (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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56
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Notice of filing by dfts of copies of portions of depo transcripts in connection w/its opposition to plas' motion for class certification. (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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57
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Notice of filing by dfts of original depos . (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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Deposition of DANIEL WEBSTER, PEGGY WEBSTER, KELLY GOFF taken for dfts in connection w/its opposition to plas' motion for class certification (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/02/1998)
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April 1, 1998
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April 1, 1998
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58
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MOTION by pla Marjorie Simpson to dismiss claims (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/13/1998)
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April 10, 1998
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April 10, 1998
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59
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MOTION by dft Fulton County, Ga for protective order with brief &affidavit in support. (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/13/1998)
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April 10, 1998
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April 10, 1998
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60
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Reply memorandum by plaintiffs' in support of [37−1] first motion to compel discovery (jaw) (Entered: 04/14/1998)
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April 13, 1998
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April 13, 1998
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61
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ORDER by Judge Thomas W. Thrash GRANTING [42−1] motion to extend time for dft Fulton Cty to respond [37−1] motion to compel discovery (cc) (jaw) (Entered: 04/14/1998)
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April 14, 1998
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April 14, 1998
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64
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Notice of motion hearing set for [37−1] motion to compel discovery at 9:00 on 4/23/98 (bsm) (Entered: 04/17/1998)
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April 14, 1998
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April 14, 1998
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62
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MOTION by plas to extend time thru 5/1/98 to file reply in support of [46−1] motion to certify class action with brief in support. (pa) (Entered: 04/17/1998)
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April 15, 1998
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April 15, 1998
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63
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MOTION to withdraw by Patrick W. McKee, Richmond Mason Barge as attorney for Wille F. Hill, Minority Distribut with brief in support. (pa) (Entered: 04/17/1998)
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April 15, 1998
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April 15, 1998
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65
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MOTION by plaintiffs' to compel discovery , or in the partial alternative motion to serve interrogatories in excess of Local Rule 33.1 with certificate of conference and memorandum in support. (jaw) (Entered: 04/17/1998)
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April 16, 1998
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April 16, 1998
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66
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MOTION by plaintiffs' for expedited consideration , and request to reschedule hearing . (jaw) (Entered: 04/17/1998)
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April 16, 1998
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April 16, 1998
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67
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Response by defendants' to [53−1] motion to substitute real party in interest (jaw) (Entered: 04/21/1998)
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April 20, 1998
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April 20, 1998
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68
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Notice of filing copies of portions of deposition transcripts attached hereto by defendants' (jaw) (Entered: 04/21/1998)
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April 20, 1998
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April 20, 1998
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69
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Notice of filing of original discovery by defendants' (jaw) (Entered: 04/21/1998)
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April 20, 1998
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April 20, 1998
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Deposition of ALEX MARCHETTI taken for defendants' (jaw) (Entered: 04/21/1998)
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April 20, 1998
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April 20, 1998
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70
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SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ANSWERS TO MANDATORY DISCLOSURES by plaintiffs. (pa) (Entered: 04/24/1998)
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April 23, 1998
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April 23, 1998
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71
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Memorandum by pla in opposition to [59−1] motion for protective order (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/28/1998)
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April 28, 1998
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April 28, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [59−1] motion for protective order (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/28/1998)
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April 28, 1998
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April 28, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [53−1] motion to substitute real party in interest (fmr emp) (Entered: 04/28/1998)
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April 28, 1998
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April 28, 1998
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72
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Response by defendant Fulton County, Ga to [65−1] motion to compel discovery and [65−2] motion in the partial alternative motion to serve interrogatories in excess of Local Rule 33.1 (bsm) (Entered: 05/04/1998)
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April 30, 1998
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April 30, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [58−1] motion to dismiss claims (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/01/1998)
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May 1, 1998
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May 1, 1998
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73
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Reply memo to [46−1] motion to certify class action . (bsm) (Entered: 05/04/1998)
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May 1, 1998
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May 1, 1998
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SUBMITTED to Judge Thomas W. Thrash on [62−1] motion to extend time thru 5/1/98 to file reply in support of [46−1] motion to certify class action, [63−1] motion to withdraw by Patrick W. McKee, Richmond Mason Barge as attorney for Wille F. Hill, Minority Distribut, [65−2] motion in the partial alternative motion to serve interrogatories in excess of Local Rule 33.1, [65−1] motion to compel discovery, [66−2] motion request to reschedule hearing, [66−1] motion for
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May 4, 1998
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May 4, 1998
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75
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Supplement (3 vols of identification of expert witnesses) to [5−1] answers to mandatory interrogs by dfts (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/08/1998)
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May 4, 1998
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May 4, 1998
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76
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Reply brief by plas in support of [53−1] motion to substitute real party in interest. (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/08/1998)
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May 7, 1998
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May 7, 1998
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77
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MOTIONS HEARING HELD before Judge Thomas W. Thrash: GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART [37−1] motion to compel discovery by pla, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART [65−1] motion to compel discovery by Webster Green Thumb, Peggy Webster, Daniel Webster, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART [65−2] motion in the partial alternative motion to serve interrogatories in excess of Local Rule 33.1 &TOOK UNDER ADVISEMENT in part as to 4th set of pla's interrogs by Webster Green Thumb, Peggy Webster, Daniel Webster (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/08/1998)
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May 7, 1998
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May 7, 1998
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Steno notes of proceedings held 5/7/98 before Judge Thomas W. Thrash , by Court Reporter Martha Frutchey. (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/08/1998)
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May 8, 1998
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May 8, 1998
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Terminated submissions. (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/08/1998)
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May 8, 1998
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May 8, 1998
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Proposed voluntary dismissal of Andrew Jenkins by plas. (See alternative motion) (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/11/1998)
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May 8, 1998
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May 8, 1998
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78
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ALTERNATIVE MOTION by pla (to proposed voluntary dismissal) to dismiss dft Andrew Jenkins with brief in support. (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/11/1998)
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May 8, 1998
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May 8, 1998
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79
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Reply brief w/affidavit of Roger Ball by dft Fulton Cty, GA in support of its [59−1] motion for protective order (fmr emp) (Entered: 05/15/1998)
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May 14, 1998
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May 14, 1998
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