Case: Kenny v. Wilson

2:16-cv-02794 | U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Filed Date: Aug. 11, 2016

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Case Summary

On August 11, 2016, the non-profit, Girls Rock, and four students of South Carolina public schools, filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The plaintiffs sued the Attorney General of South Carolina and the heads of twelve South Carolina Police Departments under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, asked the court for a declaratory judgment that two South Carolina codes, commonly referred to as the "Disturbing…

On August 11, 2016, the non-profit, Girls Rock, and four students of South Carolina public schools, filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The plaintiffs sued the Attorney General of South Carolina and the heads of twelve South Carolina Police Departments under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The plaintiffs, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, asked the court for a declaratory judgment that two South Carolina codes, commonly referred to as the "Disturbing Schools" statute and the “Disorderly Conduct” statute violated the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. They further asked for injunctive relief enjoining the defendants from enforcing the statutes. The plaintiffs claimed that the statutes set an impossible standard for students to follow and made it next to impossible for students to speak out against mistreatment or unfair punishment. The plaintiffs also claimed that the statutes violated due process because they were unjustifiably vague. Further, the plaintiffs pointed to evidence that the statutes disproportionately affected Black students.

One named plaintiff, a nineteen-year-old Black girl, was a former student of a South Carolina public school. While in math class one day, she and other students watched as a School Resource Officer flipped a classmate onto the floor in her desk, yanked her from the overturned desk, dragged her across the floor, and handcuffed her. (She had been caught texting in class and refused to leave her seat.) The plaintiff called out for someone to stop the violence and began documenting the event; she was then herself arrested under the Disturbing Schools statute and held in an adult detention center for several hours.

With the complaint, the plaintiffs also filed a motion to certify class and a motion for a preliminary injunction.

On December 8, 2016, U.S. District Judge C. Weston Houck held a hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, the defendants’ motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim and lack of jurisdiction, and on the defendants’ motion to strike class action certification. On March 3, 2017, the court granted the motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. On March 20, 2017, the defendants moved for attorneys’ fees.

The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the Fourth Circuit on this order to dismiss on March 22, 2017. Shortly after, the district court granted a motion to stay proceedings on the defendants’ fees and expenses motion pending resolution of the appeal.

On April 6, 2018, the Fourth Circuit overturned the dismissal, finding the plaintiffs’ allegations sufficient to allege injury in fact. 885 F.3d 280. The court held that students faced a credible threat of future arrest or prosecution under the challenged laws, and so the Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded the decision of the district court. The case was reassigned to Judge Margaret B. Seymour. The defendants again moved to dismiss the complaints.

The plaintiffs and the police department defendants entered into a consent agreement to stay proceedings on May 15, 2018, recognizing that a bill in the South Carolina Legislature, if passed, would make changes to the current Disturbing Schools law. The police department defendants withdrew all pending renewed motions to dismiss and objections to the plaintiffs’ class certification, and the plaintiffs agreed to dismiss all claims against the police department defendants with prejudice upon a final judgment on claims against the remaining defendants. The plaintiffs further agreed to seek attorneys’ fees and costs from the other defendants should the plaintiffs prevail in the litigation, and the police department defendants agreed to not seek fees from the plaintiffs.

The plaintiffs continued to pursue claims against the Attorney General of South Carolina. They filed an amended complaint on May 16, 2019, adding another individual plaintiff. In addition, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction as well as a motion to dismiss or strike class action allegations on June 6, 2019. The court denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss on March 30, 2020. The court reasoned, among other things, that although one of the plaintiffs was no longer in school, her claims, being of a transitory nature, were not moot. In addition, the court found that as no pleadings had made clear that the class in this matter cannot be certified, it would be premature to rule on the validity of the class allegations at this time.

On May 11, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a motion to certify the class. Following a telephone conference on October 29, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a supplemental memo to redefine the proposed class to reference the Disorderly Conduct Law only. The proposed class definition applied to “[a]ll elementary and secondary school students in South Carolina, each of whom faces a risk of risk of [sic] arrest or juvenile referral under the broad and overly vague terms of S.C. Code § 16-17-530 while attending school.” The plaintiffs also proposed two subclasses, which applied to “[a]ll elementary and secondary school students in South Carolina for whom a record exists relating to being taken into custody, charges filed, adjudication, or disposition under S.C. Code § 16-17-530 (‘Disorderly Conduct Law Sub-Class’)” and “[a]ll elementary and secondary school students in South Carolina for whom a record exists relating to being taken into custody, charges filed, adjudication, or disposition under S.C. Code § 16-17-420 prior to May 17, 2018 (‘Former Disturbing Schools Law Sub-Class’).”

Judge Seymour issued an order certifying the class and subclasses on February 24, 2021. The court first found the numerosity requirement satisfied. Turning to the commonality requirement, the court agreed with the plaintiffs. Specifically, the court reasoned that the details of specific incidents does not defeat commonality because they were not necessary for adjudicating the vagueness claim. Finally, the court also found that the typicality and adequate representation requirements were met. The court further found that the action could be maintained under Rule 23(b)(2) because the entire class of public elementary and secondary students were subject and at risk of enforcement under the Disorderly Conduct Law. 2021 WL 720449. 

On July 23, 2021, both parties moved for summary judgment. The court first reaffirmed its prior rulings that the named plaintiffs’ claims were not moot due to the inherently transitory nature of the claims. 566 F. Supp. 3d 447. 

Beginning with the Disorderly Conduct Law, the court specifically held the terms “disorderly,” “boisterous manner,” and “obscene and profane language” to be unconstitutionally vague on their face as applied to students. The statute did not provide definitions for these terms and testimony demonstrated there was no objective standard. Turning next to the former Disturbing Schools Law, the court similarly found it unconstitutionally vague on its face as applied to school students. Accordingly, Judge Seymour granted summary judgment for the plaintiffs on October 8, 2021. Judge Seymour also issued an order permanently enjoining enforcement of the Disorderly Conduct Law and retention of records related to the former Disturbing Schools Law. 566 F. Supp. 3d 447.

The defendant appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on October 12, 2021. Pending the appeal, the defendant moved to stay the court’s summary judgment order. Judge Seymour granted the defendant’s motion in part on December 1, 2021, specifically staying the permanent injunction prohibiting the state from retaining records related to the Disorderly Conduct Law Sub-Class and the Disturbing Schools Law Sub-Class. 

On February 22, 2023, the circuit court affirmed the district court’s October 8, 2021 order. The circuit court first held that the plaintiffs had standing. Specifically, the circuit court found that at least two of the named plaintiffs met the three standing requirements (injury in fact, causation, and redressability). The circuit court also rejected challenges to the district court’s grant of class certification. 60 F.4th 770.

Turning to the legal challenges, the circuit court affirmed the district court’s finding that both the Disorderly Conduct Law and the former Disturbing Schools Law were unconstitutionally vague. Finally, the circuit court rejected the defendant’s challenge to the ordered remedy, finding no precedent to support the argument. 60 F.4th 770.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Gabriela Hybel (2/12/2017)

Erica Becker (3/20/2019)

Bogyung Lim (8/11/2020)

Stephanie Chin (3/10/2023)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bailey, Regan (South Carolina)

Battle, Michael Warner (South Carolina)

Attorney for Defendant

Alexander, Mark Gorman (South Carolina)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Bains, Chiraag (District of Columbia)

Barksdale, Antoinette (South Carolina)

Judge(s)

Diaz, Albert (North Carolina)

Duncan, Allyson Kay (North Carolina)

Houck, Charles Weston (South Carolina)

Seymour, Margaret B. (South Carolina)

Xinis, Paula (Maryland)

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Docket [PACER]

June 5, 2020

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Complaint

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Complaint
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Statement of Interest of the United States

Nov. 28, 2016

Nov. 28, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
91

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Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

March 3, 2017

March 3, 2017

Order/Opinion
102

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USCA Opinion

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

Order/Opinion
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Consent Order

May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018

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First Amended Complaint

May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Complaint
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Order and Opinion

March 30, 2020

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Opinion and Order

Feb. 24, 2021

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Opinion and Order

Oct. 8, 2021

Oct. 8, 2021

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0420-6702430.), filed by DS, Niya Kenny, Taurean Nesmith, SP, Girls Rock Charleston Inc. Service due by 11/14/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1: 1919 S.c. Acts 239, # 2 Appendix 2: 1968 S.C. Acts 2308, # 3 Appendix 3: 1972 S.C. Acts 1426, # 4 Appendix 4:In re Joelle T., No. 20 1 0-UP-547, 2010 WL 10088227, at *1 (S.C. Ct. App. Dec. 16,2010), # 5 Appendix 5: 1994 S.C. Op. Att'yGen. 25,1994 WL 199757, # 6 Appendix 6:Letter from Robert D. Cook, S.c. Assistant Att'y Gen., to Hon. John W. Holcombe, # 7 Appendix 7: 1990 S.C. Op. Att'y Gen. 61, 1990 WL 482448, # 8 Appendix Index to Appendices)(vdru, ) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 11, 2016

Aug. 11, 2016

Clearinghouse
2

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by DS, Girls Rock Charleston Inc, Niya Kenny, Taurean Nesmith, SP.(vdru, ) (Main Document 2 replaced on 8/18/2016) (vdru, ). Modified to replace with corrected document provided by filer on 8/18/2016 (vdru, ). (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 11, 2016

Aug. 11, 2016

PACER
3

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (vdru, ) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 11, 2016

Aug. 11, 2016

PACER
5

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 9/2/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Decl of Plaintiff Kenny, # 2 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff Nesmith, # 3 Affidavit Decl. of Carpenter on behalf of Plaintiff Girls Rock, # 4 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff D.S., # 5 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff S.P., # 6 Affidavit Decl. of K,B. (minor), # 7 Affidavit Decl. of French Marcelin, # 8 Affidavit Decl. of Ryan (expert), # 9 Addendum Refernces and endnotes to Ryan's decl., # 10 Appendix Part 1 of Appendix to Ryan Decl. Curriculum vitae, # 11 Appendix Part 2 of Appendix to Ryan 's Decl. Curriculum vitae., # 12 Affidavit Decl. of Kayiza, # 13 Exhibit Ex. A DJJ statistics, # 14 Exhibit Ex. B Incident reports, # 15 Exhibit Ex. C.1 Charleston County School District Code of Conduct, # 16 Exhibit Ex. C.2 Richland One Discipline Code of Conduct, # 17 Exhibit Ex C.3 Greenville County School District Student Code, # 18 Exhibit Ex. C.4 Richland School District 2 Back-2-School Handbook, # 19 Exhibit Ex. C-5 Spring Valley 2015-2016 Student Handbook, # 20 Exhibit Ex. D Excerpts from DJJ facilities descriptions, # 21 Exhibit Ex. E Publication of 13th Circuit Public Defenders Office, # 22 Exhibit Ex.F Expungement information, # 23 Exhibit Ex. G. Description of Twilight program, # 24 Exhibit Ex. H Letter from Solicitor Donald Myers, # 25 Exhibit Ex. I DOJ COPS Fact Sheet on SROs)No proposed order.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

Aug. 16, 2016

Aug. 16, 2016

PACER
6

MOTION to Certify Class by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 9/6/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Henry v. Jefferson Cty. Planning Commn, No. 99-2122, 215 F.3d 1318, 2000 WL 742188 (4th Cir. 2000), # 2 Appendix R.A.G. ex rel. R.B. v. Buffalo City Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ., 569 F. Appx 41 (2d Cir. 2014), # 3 Appendix R.A-G ex rel. R.B. v. Buffalo City Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ., No. 12-CV-960S, 2013 WL 3354424 (W.D.N.Y. July 3, 2013), # 4 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff Kenny, # 5 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff Nesmith, # 6 Affidavit Decl. of Carpenter on behalf of Plaintiff Girls Rock, # 7 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff D.S., # 8 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff S.P., # 9 Affidavit Decl. of Plaintiff K.B.)No proposed order.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

Aug. 17, 2016

Aug. 17, 2016

PACER
7

MOTION for Extension of Time by Lance Crowe, Ken Miller, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, Alan Wilson. Response to Motion due by 9/12/2016. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Smith, James) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

Aug. 25, 2016

Aug. 25, 2016

PACER
8

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time. It is ordered that the Defendants are granted a 21 day extension in addition to the 21 days allowed by Rule 12, FRCP, after service, for a total of 42 days to respond to the Complaint following service. They are also granted a 28 day extension to respond to Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Class Certification in addition to the 14 allowed by Local Rule 7.06 after service, for a total of 42 days to respond to the Motions following service. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 8/26/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

PACER
9

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarah Ann Hinger ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0420-6734015) by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 9/15/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Application of Sarah Hinger, # 2 Supporting Documents Certificate of Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 08/29/2016)

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016

PACER
10

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Dennis David Parker ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0420-6734036) by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 9/15/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Application of Dennis Parker, # 2 Supporting Documents Certificate of Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dunn, Susan) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/31/2016) (vdru, ). Modified to replace attachment #1 with corrected document provided by the filer on 8/31/2016 (vdru,). (Entered: 08/29/2016)

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016

PACER
11

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Galen Leigh Sherwin ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0420-6734045) by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 9/15/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Application of Galen Sherwin, # 2 Supporting Documents Certificate of Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 08/29/2016)

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016

PACER
12

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by W H Holbrook. Response to Motion due by 9/16/2016. No proposed order.(Hemlepp, William) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

Aug. 30, 2016

Aug. 30, 2016

PACER
13

ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is ordered that Galen Leigh Sherwin who represents the Plaintiffs is granted admission pro hac vice in this case. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 8/30/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

Aug. 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

PACER
14

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is ordered that Sarah Ann Hinger who represents the Plaintiffs is granted admission pro hac vice in this case. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 8/30/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

Aug. 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

PACER
15

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is ordered that Dennis David Parker who represents the Plaintiffs is granted admission pro hac vice in this case. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 8/31/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 08/31/2016)

Aug. 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

PACER
16

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, W H Holbrook answer due 9/30/2016. Defendant W.H. Holbrook is granted an extension of time of 21 days to respond by answer or motion to the Complaint. Defendant W.H. Holbrook is also granted an extension of time of 28 days to respond to Plaintiffs Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Class Certification. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 8/31/2016. (vdru, ) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

Sept. 1, 2016

Sept. 1, 2016

PACER
17

MOTION for Extension of Time by Steve Loftis. Response to Motion due by 9/26/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)No proposed order.(Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

Sept. 7, 2016

Sept. 7, 2016

PACER
18

MOTION for Extension of Time by Leon Lott. Response to Motion due by 9/26/2016. No proposed order.(Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

Sept. 7, 2016

Sept. 7, 2016

PACER
19

MOTION for Extension of Time by Carl Ritchie. Response to Motion due by 9/26/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Email from Susan Dunn re: consent to requested extensions)No proposed order.(Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 8, 2016

PACER
20

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Lance Crowe, Ken Miller, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, Alan Wilson.(Smith, James) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 8, 2016

PACER
21

TEXT ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time and 19 Motion for Extension of Time. The deadline for Defendants Carl Ritchie and Leon Lott to respond to the Complaint and motions is extended until Sept. 30. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 9/8/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 8, 2016

PACER
23

MOTION for Extension of Time by M Bryan Turner. Response to Motion due by 9/30/2016. No proposed order.(Smith, James) (Entered: 09/13/2016)

Sept. 13, 2016

Sept. 13, 2016

PACER
24

TEXT ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time and 17 Motion for Extension of Time. It is ordered that the deadline for Defendants Loftis and Turner's responses to the Complaint and to the Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Class Certification is extended to September 30. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 9/14/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

Sept. 14, 2016

Sept. 14, 2016

PACER
25

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson. Response to Motion due by 10/14/2016. No proposed order.(Smith, James) (Entered: 09/26/2016)

Sept. 26, 2016

Sept. 26, 2016

PACER
26

TEXT ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. It is ordered that the Defendants may include up to 15 additional pages in their Memo in Support of their Motion to Dismiss and in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 9/27/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 09/28/2016)

Sept. 28, 2016

Sept. 28, 2016

PACER
27

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by W H Holbrook. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. No proposed order.(Hemlepp, William) (Entered: 09/28/2016)

Sept. 28, 2016

Sept. 28, 2016

PACER
28

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Smith, James) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
29

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Certify Class Response filed by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Smith, James) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
30

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Smith, James) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
31

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by M Bryan Turner.(Smith, James) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
32

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert P Coler on behalf of Ken Miller (Coler, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
33

MOTION to Stay re 6 MOTION to Certify Class by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. No proposed order.(Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
34

First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Ken Miller. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Coler, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
35

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
36

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ( Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016.) by Steve Loftis. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss)No proposed order.(Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
37

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Steve Loftis.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
38

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Certify Class Response filed by Steve Loftis.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
39

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Steve Loftis.(Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
40

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen.(Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
41

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. No proposed order.(Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
42

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction by Carl Ritchie. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
43

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Carl Ritchie.(Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
44

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION by Leon Lott. Response to Motion due by 10/17/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
45

Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Leon Lott.(Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
46

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Certify Class Response filed by Carl Ritchie.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
47

RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Certify Class Response filed by Leon Lott.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
48

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Leon Lott.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
49

RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Carl Ritchie.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/11/2016 (Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Sept. 30, 2016

Sept. 30, 2016

PACER
50

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION, 35 Response in Opposition to Motion, 48 Response in Opposition to Motion, 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS, 33 MOTION to Stay re 6 MOTION to Certify Class, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 46 Response in Opposition to Motion, 49 Response in Opposition to Motion, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction, 38 Response in Opposition to Motion, 37 Response in Opposition to Motion, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 47 Response in Opposition to Motion, 30 Response in Opposition to Motion, 29 Response in Opposition to Motion by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 10/24/2016. No proposed order.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

Oct. 7, 2016

Oct. 7, 2016

PACER
51

TEXT ORDER granting 50 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction, Class Certification and Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss. Replies due by 10/19/2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/12/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

Oct. 12, 2016

Oct. 12, 2016

PACER
52

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lenora Lapidus ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0420-6814571) by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 11/7/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit PHV affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
53

RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS Response filed by Niya Kenny.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/31/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of True copy of Family court record)(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
54

RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction Response filed by Niya Kenny.Reply to Response to Motion due by 10/31/2016 (Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
55

ORDER granting 52 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is ordered that Lenora Lapidus who represents the Plaintiffs is granted pro hac vice admission in this case. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/19/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
56

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Niya Kenny. (Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
57

REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Certify Class Response filed by Niya Kenny. (Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 10/19/2016)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

PACER
58

MOTION for Extension of Time by Steve Loftis. Response to Motion due by 11/7/2016. No proposed order.(Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

Oct. 20, 2016

Oct. 20, 2016

PACER
59

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 53 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson. Response to Motion due by 11/7/2016. No proposed order.(Smith, James) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

Oct. 20, 2016

Oct. 20, 2016

PACER
60

TEXT ORDER granting 58 Motion for Extension of Time. It is ordered that the deadline for Sheriff Loftis' Replies to the Plaintiff's Responses filed on October 19 is extended until November 4, 2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/25/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

Oct. 25, 2016

Oct. 25, 2016

PACER
61

TEXT ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to File Replies re 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS Replies of Defendants Wilson, Crowe, Moore, Turner and Morton due by 11/4/2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/25/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/25/2016)

Oct. 25, 2016

Oct. 25, 2016

PACER
62

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen. Response to Motion due by 11/14/2016. No proposed order.(Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 10/26/2016)

Oct. 26, 2016

Oct. 26, 2016

PACER
63

REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction 54 Response filed by W H Holbrook. (Hemlepp, William) (Entered: 10/26/2016)

Oct. 26, 2016

Oct. 26, 2016

PACER
64

TEXT ORDER granting 62 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply: The deadline for Defendants Cannon, Driggers, and Mullen to file their Reply to Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss is extended until November 4, 2016. Replies due by 11/4/2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/27/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

Oct. 27, 2016

Oct. 27, 2016

PACER
65

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, by Carl Ritchie. Response to Motion due by 11/14/2016. No proposed order.(Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

Oct. 27, 2016

Oct. 27, 2016

PACER
66

NOTICE of Appearance by Logan McCombs Wells on behalf of Ken Miller (Wells, Logan) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER
67

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, by Ken Miller. Response to Motion due by 11/17/2016. No proposed order.(Wells, Logan) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER
68

TEXT ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction. It is ordered that Defendant Ritchie will be allowed an additional four days to file a reply to Plaintiffs' memorandum in opposition to his motion to dismiss. The deadline is extended until November 4, 2016. Replies due by 11/4/2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/28/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER
69

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Stuart Pitts on behalf of Ken Miller (Pitts, Michael) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER
70

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 54 Response in Opposition to Motion,, by Leon Lott. Response to Motion due by 11/17/2016. No proposed order.(Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
71

TEXT ORDER granting 67 Defendant Ken Miller's Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to Plaintiffs Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants Motions to Dismiss. The new deadline is November 4, 2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 10/31/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
72

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Richard Spreeuwers on behalf of Leon Lott (Spreeuwers, Steven) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
73

TEXT ORDER granting 70 Defendant Sheriff Lott's Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to the Plaintiff's Motions to Dismiss. Replies due by 11/4/2016. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 11/1/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

PACER
74

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Reply by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson. Response to Motion due by 11/18/2016. No proposed order.(Smith, James) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

PACER
75

TEXT ORDER granting 74 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. It is ordered that Defendants Wilson, Crowe, Moore, Morton, and Turner are allowed to includeup to five additional pages for their reply to the Plaintiffs Memorandum in Opposition to their Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 53). Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 11/2/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

PACER
76

REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction Response filed by Ken Miller. (Wells, Logan) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
77

REPLY to Response to Motion re 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS Response filed by Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Alan Wilson. (Smith, James) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
78

REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION Response filed by Leon Lott. (Garfield, Robert) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
79

REPLY to Response to Motion re 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM And Reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Response filed by Steve Loftis. (Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
80

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Response filed by Steve Loftis. (Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
81

REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Certify Class And Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum of Law Regarding Motion for Class Certification Response filed by Steve Loftis. (Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
82

REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen. (Senn, Sandra) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
83

REPLY to Response to Motion re 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction Response filed by Carl Ritchie. (Lindemann, Andrew) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
84

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 6 MOTION to Certify Class, 33 MOTION to Stay re 6 MOTION to Certify Class, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction, 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION: Motion Hearing set for 12/1/2016 02:30 PM in Charleston Courtroom #4, U. S. Court House, 85 Broad St, Charleston before Honorable C Weston Houck. (ssam, ) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

Nov. 16, 2016

Nov. 16, 2016

PACER
85

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING 12/1/2016 cancelled and rescheduled to: Hearing on Motion 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 6 MOTION to Certify Class, 33 MOTION to Stay re 6 MOTION to Certify Class, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction, 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION set for 12/8/2016 02:30 PM in Charleston Courtroom #1, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable C Weston Houck. (sshe, ) Modified on 12/8/2016 PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF COURTROOM LOCATION (sshe, ). (Entered: 11/18/2016)

Nov. 18, 2016

Nov. 18, 2016

PACER
86

RESPONSE in Support re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Statement of Interest of the United States Response filed by United States. (Sneed, Robert) (Main Document 86 replaced on 11/29/2016) (sshe, ). Modified on 11/29/2016 to replace with corrected document as requested and provided by filing user, added attorney for United States (sshe, ). (Entered: 11/28/2016)

Nov. 28, 2016

Nov. 28, 2016

Clearinghouse
87

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Ken Miller. Response to Motion due by 12/16/2016. 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.(Smith, James) (Entered: 12/02/2016)

Dec. 2, 2016

Dec. 2, 2016

PACER
88

TEXT ORDER granting 87 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Office of the Attorney General of South Carolina, including J. Emory Smith will no longer be representing Defendant Miller. Mr. Miller will continue to be represented by Michael S tuart Pitts, Robert P. Coler, and Logan M cCombs Wells of the City Attorneys Office for the City of Greenville. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 12/7/2016.(vdru, ) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

PACER
90

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Honorable C Weston Houck: Motion Hearing held on 12/8/2016 re 44 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /LACK OF JURISDICTION filed by Leon Lott, 34 First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed by Ken Miller, 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS filed by A Keith Morton, M Bryan Turner, Lance Crowe, Steve Moore, Alan Wilson, 27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by W H Holbrook, 36 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Steve Loftis, 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen, J Alton Cannon, Jr, 42 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM /Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Carl Ritchie. Court will consider issues of standing and abstention. Court Reporter: Jack Bryan, Court Smart. (ssam, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

PACER
91

ORDER The Court grants the motions to dismiss (ECF Nos. 27, 28, 34, 36, 41, 42, and 44). Accordingly, the case is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Honorable C Weston Houck on 02/28/2017.(egra, ) (Entered: 03/03/2017)

March 3, 2017

March 3, 2017

Clearinghouse
92

JUDGMENT: The Court grants the Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and this case is dismissed without prejudice. (vdru, ) (Entered: 03/06/2017)

March 6, 2017

March 6, 2017

PACER
93

MOTION for Attorney Fees by J Alton Cannon, Jr, Eddie Driggers, Jr, Gregory G Mullen. Response to Motion due by 4/4/2017. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Senn Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Senn CV, # 3 Exhibit DeAntonio Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Summary of Time Records, # 5 Exhibit Certification of Filing User)No proposed order.(Senn, Sandra) Modified to correct filing date on 3/21/2017 (vdru, ). (Entered: 03/21/2017)

March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

PACER
95

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 91 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction,,,, 92 Judgment by Niya Kenny. - Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0420-7064258. The Docketing Statement form, Transcript Order form and CJA 24 form may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov (Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 03/22/2017)

March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

PACER
96

Transmittal Sheet for Notice of Appeal to USCA re 95 Notice of Appeal, The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (vdru, ) (Entered: 03/23/2017)

March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

PACER
98

MOTION for Attorney Fees by Steve Loftis. Response to Motion due by 4/10/2017. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Anne R. Culbreath, # 2 Exhibit Summary of Time Records)No proposed order.(Culbreath, Anne) (Entered: 03/27/2017)

March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017

PACER
99

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of motion hearing for dates of 12-8-16, before Judge C. Weston Houck, re 95 Notice of Appeal, Court Reporter/Transcriber Bryan/Potocki, Telephone number/e-mail 843-723-2208/potockidebra@bellsouth.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 7 calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? Y Redaction Request due 4/25/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/5/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/3/2017. (dpotocki, ) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

PACER
100

MOTION to Stay re 93 MOTION for Attorney Fees, 95 Notice of Appeal, 98 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Niya Kenny. Response to Motion due by 4/18/2017. 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. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents Unpublished decision CSX v. Peirce)No proposed order.(Dunn, Susan) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

April 4, 2017

April 4, 2017

PACER
101

TEXT ORDER granting 100 Motion to Stay proceedings on defendants' motions for fees and expenses. The Court holds the motions for attorney fees (ECF Nos. 93 and 98) in abeyance pending resolution of the appeal by the Fourth Circuit. Entered at the Direction of The Honorable C Weston Houck on 4/6/2017.(vdru, ) (Entered: 04/06/2017)

April 6, 2017

April 6, 2017

PACER
102

USCA OPINION for 95 Notice of Appeal, filed by Niya Kenny. Decision of Appeals Court: Vacated and Remanded Decision of District Court. (vdru, ) (Entered: 03/15/2018)

March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

Clearinghouse
103

USCA MANDATE and JUDGMENT entered March 15, 2018, takes effect this date as to as to 95 Notice of Appeal, filed by Niya Kenny. In accordance with the decision of this court, the judgment of the district court is vacated. This case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the court's decision. (Attachments: # 1 4CCA Judgment)(vdru, ) (Entered: 04/06/2018)

1 4CCA Judgment

View on PACER

April 6, 2018

April 6, 2018

PACER
104

Case Reassigned to Judge Honorable Margaret B Seymour. Judge Honorable C Weston Houck no longer assigned to the case. (glev, ) (Entered: 04/06/2018)

April 6, 2018

April 6, 2018

PACER
105

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CASE NUMBER from 2:16-cv-2794-CWH to 2:16-cv-2794-MBS. Please use the new case number on all future filings. (vdru, ) (Entered: 04/09/2018)

April 9, 2018

April 9, 2018

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: South Carolina

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

DOJ Civil Rights Division Statements of Interest

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 11, 2016

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A nonprofit organization and four students of South Carolina public schools.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Attorney General of South Carolina, State

Police Departments of South Carolina, State

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 2021 - None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Issues

General:

Disciplinary procedures

Juveniles

Over/Unlawful Detention

Racial profiling

Policing:

Excessive force

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Grievance procedures

Placement in detention facilities

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination-basis:

Age discrimination

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Hispanic