Case: Gottlieb v. Lamont

COMPLAINT for Class Action Declaratory & Injunctive Relief against Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill ( Filing fee $400 receipt number CCTDC-5841845.), filed by Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb.(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

Add and Terminate Judges

NOTICE of Related Case by All Plaintiffs (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

Judge Janet C. Hall added. (Nuzzi, Tiffany)

Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 7/5/2020. Discovery due by 11/5/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 12/10/2020. Signed by Clerk on 5/6/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/6/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/6/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

Standing Order re: Discovery Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/6/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 1 Complaint filed by Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, 2 Notice of Related Case filed by Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, 3 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, 4 Electronic Filing Order, 5 Standing Protective Order, 6 Standing Order re: Discovery Signed by Clerk on 5/6/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/06/2020)

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Class Action Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants, filed by Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere, Jason W. Bartlett.(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

Request to Issue Summons

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (), MOTION for Declaratory Judgment () by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere.Responses due by 6/2/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit Exhibit A - Gottlieb, # 3 Affidavit Exhibit B - Bartlett, # 4 Affidavit Exhibit C - Lacourciere)(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Affidavit Exhibit A - Gottlieb

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3 Affidavit Exhibit B - Bartlett

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4 Affidavit Exhibit C - Lacourciere

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NOTICE of Appearance by Maura Murphy-Osborne on behalf of Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill (Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

Request for Clerk to issue summons as to All Defendants. (Taubes, Alexander)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alma Rose Nunley on behalf of Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill (Nunley, Alma) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Skold on behalf of Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill (Skold, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney * Alexander T. Taubes* *470 James Street, Suite 007* *New Haven, CT 06513*. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/13/2020)

MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere.Responses due by 6/8/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/18/2020)

1 Memorandum in Support

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MOTION for Status Conference re 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim - NOTICE by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere Letter to the Court (Taubes, Alexander) Modified on 5/19/2020 to change event to a motion and edit docket text (Reis, Julia). (Entered: 05/18/2020)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Status Conference. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/19/2020. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/19/2020)

Calendar Entry

Order on Motion for Conference

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 5/22/2020 03:00 PM in Chambers Room 107, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference, via telephone. Please use the following dial-in for this call: 1-877-873-8017; Access Code: 6415663#. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/19/2020)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons by State Marshal Holly A. Bryk, served on Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill on 5/19/2020, filed by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 05/20/2020)

Document 18 Corrected: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lorna Chand, Jason W. Bartlett, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere. Ned Lamont served on 5/19/2020, answer due 6/9/2020; Denise Merrill served on 5/19/2020, answer due 6/9/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 05/21/2020)

NOTICE by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill Notice of Executive Order No. 7QQ (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 05/21/2020)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/22/2020. The Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 9) is due on June 2, 2020, and the Plaintiff's Reply, if any, is due by noon on June 5, 2020. Total time: 40 minutes. (Court Reporter Terri Fidanza.) (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

Amended Briefing Schedule re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: At the telephonic conference today 5/22/2020, given that the plaintiff indicated he could file a reply in 24 hours, and given that the court plans to schedule oral argument on plaintiff's Motion on June 5, the court amends its briefing schedule. The defendant's opposition is due by noon on June 2, and plaintiff's reply is due by noon on June 3. Absent a reply, plaintiff will have an opportunity to raise such issues at oral argument on June 5. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 5/22/2020.(DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Oral argument re: 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 6/5/2020 10:00 AM in Courtroom One, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. This hearing will be held via video conference. Technical details for connecting to the conference will docket separately. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

Status Conference

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MOTION for Extension of Time until July 9, 2020 To file their answer and to respond to the motion for class certification, ECF No. 14 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill. (Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

ORDER granting 24 MOTION for Extension of Time until July 9, 2020 To file their answer and to respond to the motion for class certification, ECF No. 14 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim. Granted absent objection. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/1/2020. (Lewis, D) Modified on 6/1/2020 (Lewis, D). (Entered: 06/01/2020)

First MOTION to Intervene by Democratic State Central Committee.Responses due by 6/22/2020 (Reynolds, Kevin) (Entered: 06/01/2020)

Answer deadline updated for Ned Lamont to 7/9/2020; Denise Merrill to 7/9/2020., Set/Reset Deadlines as to 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim.(Responses due by 7/9/2020, ) (Lewis, D) (Entered: 06/01/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Update Answer Deadline

Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary or Permanent Injunction re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 06/02/2020)

1 Exhibit 1

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Memorandum in Opposition re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Democratic State Central Committee. (Reynolds, Kevin) (Entered: 06/02/2020)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION., Motion Hearing re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Declaratory Judgment set for 6/5/2020 10:00 AM before Judge Janet C. Hall via Zoom. The public may access the proceedings by telephone at 1-646-828-7666, entering meeting ID no. 1605444945, then enter meeting password 608794 when prompted. The public may also join by video conference through the Zoom application at https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605444945, password 608794. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. The Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts, has prohibited it. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary and appropriate by the court. (Lewis, D) (Entered: 06/02/2020)

NOTICE regarding hearing via Zoom: The Motion Hearing scheduled for 6/5/2020 at 10:00 a.m. will be conducted via Zoom. The video link is https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605444945 and call in number is 1-646-828-7666.Meeting ID: 1605444945 Meeting Password: 608794Please note: Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. The Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts, has prohibited it. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Lewis, D)

REPLY to Response to 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supp. Dec. & Expert Report of Andy Gottlieb, # 2 Exhibit Supp. Dec. & Expert Report of Jason Bartlett, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Sergio Rodriguez, # 4 Exhibit May 28 Affidavit of Tawana Galberth, # 5 Exhibit May 28 Affidavit of Renee Brown & Petitions, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Antonia Oglesby)(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 06/02/2020)

1 Exhibit Supp. Dec. & Expert Report of Andy Gottlieb

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2 Exhibit Supp. Dec. & Expert Report of Jason Bartlett

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Sergio Rodriguez

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4 Exhibit May 28 Affidavit of Tawana Galberth

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6 Exhibit Declaration of Antonia Oglesby

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Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Calendar Entry

Notice Regarding Hearing Via Zoom

EXHIBIT #5 Redacted by Court Order by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Richard Lacourciere re 31 Reply to Response to Motion,,. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 06/05/2020)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2020; granting 26 Motion to Intervene; 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Declaratory Judgment is taken under advisement, ruling to issue; Clerk is directed to seal attachment #5 to Doc. No. 31 . Redacted version to be filed. Total Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes(Court Reporter Terri Fidanza.) (Lewis, D) (Entered: 06/08/2020)

RULING: For the reasons stated herein, plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 9 )is denied. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/8/2020. (Lewis, D) (Entered: 06/08/2020)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 33 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment by Jason W. Bartlett. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of Jason Bartlett and Exhibit)(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of Jason Bartlett and Exhibit

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ORDER: The defendants are hereby ordered to respond to plaintiff's 35 MOTION for Reconsideration on or before June 25, 2020. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/19/2020. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 06/19/2020)

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MOTION to Intervene in support of plaintiffs by Robert Halstead.Responses due by 7/13/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Intervening Complaint, # 2 Declaration of Robert Halstead with Redacted Exhibits)(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 06/22/2020)

1 Intervening Complaint

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2 Declaration of Robert Halstead with Redacted Exhibits

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: All of the parties in this case are hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by July 7, 2020 as to whether the court should grant 37 MOTION to Intervene in support of plaintiffs by Robert Halstead. Show Cause Response due by 7/7/2020. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 6/23/2020. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 06/23/2020)

Order to Show Cause

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply To File Answer and to Respond to Motion for Class Certification as to 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim until 08/28/20 by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill. (Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 06/24/2020)

Memorandum in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Reconsideration re 33 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment filed by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill. (Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 06/24/2020)

Memorandum in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Reconsideration re 33 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment filed by Democratic State Central Committee. (Reynolds, Kevin) (Entered: 06/24/2020)

RULING denying 35 MOTION for Reconsideration re 33 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment by Jason W. Bartlett. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 7/2/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 07/02/2020)

RESPONSE re 37 MOTION to Intervene in support of plaintiffs filed by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill. (Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 07/06/2020)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim. Responses due by 8/28/2020. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 7/6/2020. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

First Memorandum in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Intervene in support of plaintiffs filed by Democratic State Central Committee. (Reynolds, Kevin) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

REPLY to Response to 37 MOTION to Intervene in support of plaintiffs in response to State Defendants (ECF 43) & DSCC (ECF 44) filed by Robert Halstead. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion

Consent MOTION to Withdraw 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Robert Halstead, Richard Lacourciere. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 08/12/2020)

ORDER granting 47 Consent MOTION to Withdraw 14 MOTION to Certify Class as to First Claim ; withdrawing 14 Motion to Certify Class. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 8/13/2020. (Lewis, D) (Entered: 08/13/2020)

Order on Motion to Certify Class AND Order on Motion to Withdraw

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until 9/4/2020to file Amended Complaint and Answer Amend Complaint by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Robert Halstead, Richard Lacourciere. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 08/23/2020)

ORDER granting 49 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until 9/4/2020to file Amended Complaint and Answer Amend Complaint by Jason W. Bartlett, Lorna Chand, Andy Gottlieb, Robert Halstead, Richard Lacourciere. SO ORDERED by Judge Janet C. Hall on 8/24/2020. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

AMENDED COMPLAINT per agreement of parties against All Defendants, filed by Jason W. Bartlett, Andy Gottlieb, Robert Halstead, Lorna Chand, Richard Lacourciere.(Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 09/04/2020)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Taubes, Alexander) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 10/23/2020 11:30 AM in Chambers Room 107, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Janet C. Hall. Counsel are requested to participate in this conference, via telephone. Counsel must be prepared to discuss, in detail, the claims, defenses, and anticipated discovery (including scope and scheduling). Please use the following dial-in for this call: 1-877-873-8017; Access Code: 6415663#. (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 10/07/2020)

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Defendants Lamont & Merrill's ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses. by Ned Lamont, Denise Merrill.(Murphy-Osborne, Maura) (Entered: 10/16/2020)

ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint by Democratic State Central Committee.(Reynolds, Kevin) (Entered: 10/18/2020)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Janet C. Hall: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 10/23/2020, terminating as withdrawn for the reasons stated on the record, 37 Motion to Intervene. Plaintiff represented to the court that the case will not proceed as a class action. Separate scheduling order will enter with case management deadlines shorter than those proposed by the parties in their Joint 26(f) Report. Total time: 32 minutes. (Court Reporter Terri Fidanza.) (DeRubeis, B.) (Entered: 10/23/2020)

Scheduling Conference AND Order on Motion to Intervene

SCHEDULING ORDER re: Case Management PlanAmended Pleadings due by 11/6/2020. Discovery due by 3/15/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 8/15/2021. Status Report due by 1/26/2021. Trial Brief due by 8/15/2021. Signed by Judge Janet C. Hall on 10/27/2020. (Reis, Julia) (Entered: 10/27/2020)

Status Report

Extension of Time

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Notice of Appearance

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Status Report

Status Report

Order

Miscellaneous Relief

Objection

File Excess Pages

Summary Judgment

Reply to Response to Motion

Notice (Other)

Summary Judgment

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

Preclude

Reply to Response to Motion

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

Reply to Response to Motion

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