N.D. Tex. 4:18-cv-00824 Docket
Bear Creek Bible Church v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
previously U.S. Pastor Council v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
No. 4:18-cv-00824, Case History (under construction)
Court: Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth)
Assigned to: Judge Reed C. O’Connor
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
| 10/06/2018 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-9499810) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Cover Sheet) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/06/2018) |
| 10/06/2018 | 2 | New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (bdb) (Entered: 10/09/2018) |
| 10/09/2018 | 3 | Summons issued as to Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (bdb) (Entered: 10/09/2018) |
| 10/09/2018 | 4 | CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council. (Fillmore, Charles) (Entered: 10/09/2018) |
| 10/30/2018 | 5 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council (Fillmore, H) (Entered: 10/30/2018) |
| 12/17/2018 | 6 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric J Soskin on behalf of Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/17/2018) |
| 12/17/2018 | 7 | MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/17/2018) |
| 12/17/2018 | 8 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America re 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/17/2018) |
| 12/17/2018 | 9 | CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/17/2018) |
| 12/18/2018 | 10 | ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REPORT FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING ORDER: The Joint Report shall be filled on or before January 15, 2019. (see order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/18/2018) (edm) (Entered: 12/18/2018) |
| 12/27/2018 | 11 | MOTION to Stay Proceedings in Light of Lapse of Appropriations filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/27/2018) |
| 12/27/2018 | 12 | RESPONSE filed by Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council re: 11 MOTION to Stay Proceedings in Light of Lapse of Appropriations (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/27/2018) |
| 12/28/2018 | 13 | ORDER: Defendants’ Motion to Stay Proceedings (ECF No. 11 ) is GRANTED and the case is STAYED. As soon as Congress has appropriated funds for Defendants, Defendants shall notify the Court immediately and the parties shall propose extended deadlines. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/28/2018) (skg) (Entered: 12/28/2018) |
| 01/28/2019 | 14 | NOTICE of Restoration of Appropriations filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 01/28/2019) |
| 01/29/2019 | 15 | ORDER: ( Responses due by 3/1/2019., Replies due by 3/29/2019., Status Report due by 3/5/2019.) re: 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/29/2019) (skg) (Entered: 01/29/2019) |
| 02/27/2019 | 16 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time (Joint Report) filed by William P Barr, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Joint Report) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 03/12/2019) |
| 02/27/2019 | 17 | ORDER granting 16 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s response is due on or before March 29, 2019 and the Defendants’ reply is due on or before April 19, 2019. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 2/27/2019) (trt) (Entered: 02/27/2019) |
| 03/12/2019 | 18 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Out of Time (Joint Report) filed by William P Barr, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Joint Report) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 03/12/2019) |
| 03/29/2019 | 19 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America filed by U.S. Pastor Council, Braidwood Management Inc.. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/29/2019) |
| 04/01/2019 | 20 | ORDER: The Joint Status Report attached to Defendants’ motion 18 is hereby DEEMED FILED. Accordingly, Defendants are ORDERED to notify the Court by April 5, 2019 whether they intend to proceed with their pending Motion to Dismiss or intend to file an amended motion to dismiss in light of the Amended Complaint. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 4/1/2019) (skg) (Entered: 04/01/2019) |
| 04/03/2019 | 21 | Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order (JOINT) and Response to Court Order of April 1, 2019 by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America. (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 04/03/2019) |
| 04/04/2019 | 22 | MOTION to reset time of status hearing currently scheduled for April 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2Exhibit(s), # 3 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/05/2019) |
| 04/05/2019 | 23 | MOTION to reset time of status hearing currently scheduled for April 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/05/2019) |
| 04/07/2019 | 24 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 23 Motion (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 4/7/2019) (Judge Reed C. O’Connor) (Entered: 04/07/2019) |
| 04/07/2019 | 25 | ORDER: Status Conference set for 4/9/2019 01:30 PM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2nd Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Reed C. O’Connor. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 4/7/2019) (Judge Reed C. O’Connor) (Entered: 04/07/2019) |
| 04/09/2019 | 26 | ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reed C. O’Connor: Status Conference held on 4/9/2019. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss is due 5/1/2019. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff – Jonathan Mitchell, Charles Fillmore, Dustin Fillmore, III; Defense – Eric Soskin. (Court Reporter: Denver Roden) (No exhibits) Time in Court – :10. (chmb) (Entered: 04/09/2019) |
| 04/09/2019 | 27 | ORDER: Accordingly, Defendants’ revised motion to dismiss is due May 1, 2019. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 4/9/2019) (skg) (Entered: 04/09/2019) |
| 05/01/2019 | 28 | MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 05/01/2019) |
| 05/01/2019 | 29 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 05/01/2019) |
| 05/22/2019 | 30 | ***DISREGARD SEE DOC 31 *** RESPONSE filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) (Mitchell, Jonathan) Modified per Attorney Request on 5/23/2019 (edm). (Entered: 05/22/2019) |
| 05/23/2019 | 31 | RESPONSE filed by Braidwood Management Inc., Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) (Fillmore, Charles) (Entered: 05/23/2019) |
| 06/05/2019 | 32 | REPLY filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2019) |
| 06/05/2019 | 33 | MOTION to Stay (Conditional as to Determination of Jurisdiction) filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2019) |
| 06/05/2019 | 34 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re 33 MOTION to Stay (Conditional as to Determination of Jurisdiction) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/05/2019) |
| 06/09/2019 | 35 | RESPONSE filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council re: 33 MOTION to Stay (Conditional as to Determination of Jurisdiction) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/09/2019) |
| 06/14/2019 | 36 | REPLY filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re: 33 MOTION to Stay (Conditional as to Determination of Jurisdiction) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2019) |
| 08/24/2019 | 37 | NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Amended Complaint) filed by BBraidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/24/2019) |
| 12/03/2019 | 38 | ORDER granting 33 Motion to Stay. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/3/2019) (trt) (Entered: 12/03/2019) |
| 06/15/2020 | 39 | ORDER: It is ORDERED that Plaintiff and Defendants submit a joint status report, detailing how the parties plan to proceed in this case, on or before June 29, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/15/2020) (pef) (Entered: 06/15/2020) |
| 06/25/2020 | 40 | Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/25/2020) |
| 06/25/2020 | 41 | NOTICE of Withdrawal of Arguments re: 29 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/25/2020) |
| 08/25/2020 | 42 | ORDER: It is ORDERED that the 28 Motion is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. Defendant must file its Renewed Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction no later than September 7, 2020. Plaintiff must respond no later than September 15, 2020. Defendant may reply no later than September 18, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 8/25/2020) (pef) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 08/31/2020 | 43 | Joint MOTION to Extend Time and to amend briefing schedule (including by filing amended complaint) filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 08/31/2020) |
| 09/01/2020 | 44 | ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties’ Joint Motion to Revise Briefing Schedule (ECF No. 43 ), the Court finds that it would be in the interests of efficient litigation in these proceedings to adopt the parties’ proposal. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that: (1) The deadline for Plaintiffs to file their Second Amended Complaint, shall be on or before September 9, 2020. (2) Defendants shall file their motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint on or before September 23, 2020. (3) Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to Defendants’ motion to dismiss on or before October 2, 2020. (4) Defendants shall file a reply, if any, in support of their motion to dismiss on or before October 7, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 9/1/2020) (pef) (Entered: 09/01/2020) |
| 09/09/2020 | 45 | AMENDED COMPLAINT (SECOND) against William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America, Janet Dhillon filed by Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council, Bear Creek Bible Church. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) Summons(es) not requested at this time. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/09/2020) |
| 09/17/2020 | 46 | NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney H Dustin Fillmore, III on behalf of Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Fillmore, H) (Entered: 09/17/2020) |
| 09/22/2020 | 47 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ on behalf of Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 09/22/2020) |
| 09/23/2020 | 48 | MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Second Amended Complaint) filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Eric J Soskin added to party Janet Dhillon(pty:dft) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/23/2020) |
| 09/23/2020 | 49 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re 48 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Second Amended Complaint) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/23/2020) |
| 10/02/2020 | 50 | RESPONSE filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council re: 48 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Second Amended Complaint) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2020) |
| 10/07/2020 | 51 | REPLY filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria A. Lipnic, United States of America re: 48 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Renewed as to Second Amended Complaint) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 10/07/2020) |
| 12/31/2020 | 52 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Eric Soskin) filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/31/2020) |
| 01/04/2021 | 53 | ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (ECF No. 52 ), filed December 31, 2020. The motion is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/4/2021) (pef) (Entered: 01/04/2021) |
| 01/07/2021 | 54 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Benjamin Thomas Takemoto on behalf of William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/07/2021) |
| 01/25/2021 | 55 | NOTICE of Supplemental Authority filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/25/2021) |
| 01/26/2021 | 56 | ORDER: Defendants Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (ECF No. 48 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Court has jurisdiction over Plaintiffs’ claims against the EEOC, which are sufficiently ripe. The Court DISMISSES without prejudice Plaintiffs’ claims against the Attorney General, who is hereby DISMISSED as a defendant to this suit. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/26/2021) (pef) (Entered: 01/26/2021) |
| 01/26/2021 | 57 | ORDER: In accordance with this Court’s order denying in part Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (ECF No. 56 ), the parties are ORDERED to submit a proposed briefing schedule for summary judgment. The parties must file a joint report no later than February 1, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/26/2021) (pef) (Entered: 01/26/2021) |
| 01/29/2021 | 58 | Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Submit Proposed Schedule filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
| 01/29/2021 | 59 | ORDER granting 58 Motion to Extend Time. Proposed Scheduling Order due by 2/8/2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/29/2021) (chmb) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
| 02/08/2021 | 60 | Joint STATUS REPORT re Schedule filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/08/2021) |
| 02/09/2021 | 61 | ORDER: In accordance with the Joint Status Report (ECF No. 60 ), the parties must submit either (1) a Joint Stipulation of Facts Regarding Standing and Class Certification and a JSR with a proposed summary-judgment schedule or (2) a JSR with a proposed schedule based on the need for discovery no later than March 8, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 2/9/2021) (pef) (Entered: 02/09/2021) |
| 02/09/2021 | 62 | ANSWER to 45 Amended Complaint,,, filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/09/2021) |
| 03/05/2021 | 63 | Joint MOTION to Extend Time for submitting the stipulation of facts regarding standing and class certification filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 03/05/2021 | 64 | ORDER: The parties’ joint motion to extend time to submit a stipulation of facts regarding standing and class certification (ECF No. 63 ) is GRANTED. The parties shall, by March 22, 2021, submit either: (1) a Joint Stipulation of Facts Regarding Standing and Class Certification and a joint status report with a pro-posed summary-judgment schedule or (2) a joint status report with a proposed schedule based on the need for discovery. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 3/5/2021) (pef) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 03/22/2021 | 65 | Joint MOTION to Extend Time for submitting the stipulation of facts regarding standing and class certification filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., U.S. Pastor Council (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/22/2021) |
| 03/23/2021 | 66 | ORDER: The parties’ joint motion to extend time to submit a stipulation of facts regarding standing and class certification (ECF No. 65 ) is GRANTED. The parties must file their joint report no later than April 6, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 3/23/2021) (pef) (Entered: 03/23/2021) |
| 04/02/2021 | 67 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Stipulation or JSR filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/02/2021) |
| 04/02/2021 | 68 | ORDER: The parties’ joint motion to extend time to submit a stipulation of facts regarding standing and class certification (ECF No. 67 ) is GRANTED. The parties must file their joint report no later than May 2, 2021. No additional extension will be granted. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 4/2/2021) (pef) (Entered: 04/02/2021) |
| 05/03/2021 | 69 | STIPULATION of Facts and Joint Status Report by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/03/2021) |
| 05/04/2021 | 70 | ORDER: In accordance with the stipulation of facts (ECF No. 69 ), the parties proposed briefing schedule is GRANTED in part. Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification and Summary Judgment due by 5/24/2021. Defendants’ Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification due by 6/7/2021. Plaintiffs’ Reply Brief in Support of Class Certification due by 6/21/2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 5/4/2021) (pef) (Entered: 05/04/2021) |
| 05/24/2021 | 71 | MOTION to Certify Class filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 05/24/2021 | 72 | MOTION for Summary Judgment and Permanent Injunction filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Mitchell, Jonathan) Modified document title on 5/28/2021 (pef). (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 05/24/2021 | 73 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 05/25/2021 | 74 | Appendix in Support filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re 73 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/25/2021) |
| 05/27/2021 | 75 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
| 05/28/2021 | 76 | ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants’ Unopposed Motion for Clarification or Extension of Time (ECF No. 75 ), filed May 27, 2021. Defendants’ Response is subject to the 21-day deadline in the Local Rules. The Motion for Extension is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 5/28/2021) (pef) (Entered: 05/28/2021) |
| 05/29/202 | 77 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/29/2021) |
| 05/31/2021 | 78 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 77 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. Defendants’ Response is due June 21, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 5/31/2021) (chmb)(lcmhn) (Entered: 05/31/2021) |
| 06/06/2021 | 79 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gene Patrick Hamilton on behalf of Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc., Hotze Health & Wellness Center, U.S. Pastor Council. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hamilton, Gene) (Entered: 06/06/2021) |
| 06/07/2021 | 80 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Fraser Knapp on behalf of William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States of America. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Knapp, Michael) (Entered: 06/07/2021) |
| 06/07/2021 | 81 | AMENDED COMPLAINT (THIRD) against Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States of America, Jocelyn Samuels, Andrea R. Lucas, Keith E. Sonderling, Merrick Garland filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc.. (One or more defendant(s) is no longer named.) Clerk to issue summons(es). Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/07/2021) |
| 06/07/2021 | 82 | RESPONSE filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re: 71 MOTION to Certify Class (Knapp, Michael) (Entered: 06/07/2021) |
| 06/09/2021 | 83 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Third Amended Complaint filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/09/2021) |
| 06/09/2021 | 84 | AMENDED COMPLAINT (Corrected Third Amended Complaint) against Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc.. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) Modified docket text on 6/11/2021 (pef). (Entered: 06/09/2021) |
| 06/09/2021 | 85 | ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Third Amended Complaint (ECF No. 83 ), filed June 9, 2021. Noting the Motion is unopposed, the Motion is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/9/2021) (pef) (Entered: 06/09/2021) |
| 06/17/2021 | 86 | AMENDED COMPLAINT (FOURTH) against Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc.. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information – Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/17/2021) |
| 06/17/2021 | 87 | Joint MOTION for Leave to File Amended Brief in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment, Joint MOTION to Extend Time for Defendants to File Their Brief in Opposition to Summary Judgment() filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/17/2021) |
| 06/18/2021 | 88 | ORDER: Before the Court is the parties’ Joint Motion for Leave to File Amended Brief in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment and to Extend the Defendants’ Deadline for Filing Their Response (ECF No. 87, filed June 17, 2021. Having considered the motion, briefing, and applicable law, the Court GRANTS the Motion, GRANTS Plaintiffs leave to file an amended brief in support of their motion for summary judgment on or before June 21, 2021, to address the newly issued EEOC technical-assistance document and the Supreme Court’s rulings in Fulton and California, and EXTENDS Defendants’ deadline for responding to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 72 ) to June 28, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/18/2021) (tln) (Entered: 06/18/2021) |
| 06/21/2021 | 89 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Class Certification filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/21/2021) |
| 06/21/2021 | 90 | Amended Brief in Support filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment (AMENDED) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Declaration(s), # 5 Declaration(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/21/2021) |
| 06/22/2021 | 91 | ORDER: Before the Court is the Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time (ECF No. 89 ), filed June 21, 2021. Noting the motion is unopposed and good cause exists, the Motion should be GRANTED. Plaintiffs’ reply is due June 23, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/22/2021) (tln) (Entered: 06/22/2021) |
| 06/23/2021 | 92 | REPLY filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re: 71 MOTION to Certify Class (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/23/2021) |
| 06/24/2021 | 93 | MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Excess of 10 Pages filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/24/2021) |
| 06/28/2021 | 94 | RESPONSE filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re: 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/28/2021) |
| 06/28/2021 | 95 | MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/28/2021) |
| 06/28/2021 | 96 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re 95 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 94 Response/Objection, (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/28/2021) |
| 06/29/2021 | 97 | ORDER: Before the Court is the Defendants’ Consolidated Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF Nos. 94 – 96 ), filed June 28, 2021. Plaintiffs are ordered to file a consolidated response & reply no later than July 12, 2021. Defendants may reply no later than July 16, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/29/2021) (pef) (Entered: 06/29/2021) |
| 06/29/2021 | 98 | ORDER: Before the Court is the Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File a Reply Brief in Excess of 10 Pages (ECF No. 93 ), filed June 24, 2021. Noting the Motion is unopposed, the Motion for Leave should be GRANTED. Therefore, Plaintiffs’ Reply in support of class certification (ECF No. 92 ) which was filed in excess of the page limit, may remain on the docket. Upon independent review of the docket, Plaintiffs’ Fourth Amended Complaint was filed without leave of Court. Plaintiffs must file a motion for leave no later than June 30, 2021 with a certificate of conference indicating whether Defendants oppose the amendments. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 6/29/2021) (pef) (Entered: 06/29/2021) |
| 07/10/2021 | 99 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/10/2021) |
| 07/12/2021 | 100 | ORDER: Before the Court is the Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File Fourth Amended Complaint 99 , filed July 10, 2021. Noting the Motion is unopposed, the Motion for Leave should be GRANTED. Therefore, Plaintiffs’ Fourth Amended Complaint 86 may remain on the docket. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 7/12/2021) (sre) (Entered: 07/12/2021) |
| 07/13/2021 | 101 | REPLY filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re: 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 95 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/13/2021) |
| 07/13/2021 | 102 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Consolidated Response and Reply Brief (Nunc Pro Tunc) filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/13/2021) |
| 07/14/2021 | 103 | ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File Consolidated Response and Reply (ECF No. 102 ). Noting the Motion is unopposed, and Plaintiffs’ filing was only a few hours late, the Motion should be GRANTED. The brief submitted on July 13, 2021, (ECF No. 101 ) is deemed to be properly filed, nunc pro tunc. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 7/14/2021) (pef) (Entered: 07/14/2021) |
| 07/16/2021 | 104 | REPLY filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re: 95 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/16/2021) |
| 08/18/2021 | 105 | ORDER: Before the Court are the Plaintiffs’ Motion to Certify Class (ECF No. 71 ); Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 72); and Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 95 ). The parties are ordered to meet and confer and propose at least four dates for a hearing on this matter to take place between August 20, 2021, and September 3, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 8/18/2021) (npk) (Entered: 08/18/2021) |
| 08/19/2021 | 106 | NOTICE of Proposed Hearing Dates re: 105 Order, filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/19/2021) |
| 08/20/2021 | 107 | ORDER: This matter is set for a hearing on August 27, 2021 at 10:00am in the 2nd floor courtroom of Eldon B. Mahon Courthouse, 501 W 10th Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Counsel for all parties are ordered to attend. The hearing will be in person, but the Government may send a member from the local United States Attorney’s Office if it prefers. The parties should be prepared to discuss all issues currently pending before the Court. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 8/20/2021) (pef) (Entered: 08/20/2021) |
| 08/27/2021 | 108 | ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reed C. O’Connor: Motion Hearing held on 8/27/2021 re 72 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Braidwood Management Inc., Bear Creek Bible Church, 95 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Keith E. Sonderling, Victoria A. Lipnic, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, William P Barr, Chai R. Feldblum, Janet Dhillon, United States of America, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, 71 Motion to Certify Class filed by Braidwood Management Inc., Bear Creek Bible Church. re: 72 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 95 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 71 MOTION to Certify Class . Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff – Jonathan Mitchell; Defense – Benjamin Takemoto. (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (No exhibits) Time in Court – 2:2. (chmb) (Entered: 08/27/2021) |
| 09/12/2021 | 109 | Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Motions Hearing Proceedings held on 8.27.21 before Judge Reed O’Connor. Court Reporter/Transcriber Zoie Williams, Telephone number 817.850.6630. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk’s office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request – Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (135 pages) Redaction Request due 10/4/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/13/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/13/2021. (zow) Modified hearing date per CR on 9/13/2021 (pef). (Entered: 09/12/2021) |
| 09/16/2021 | 110 | ORDER: The parties are ORDERED that Plaintiffs submit briefing stating their positions on whether the text of the statutory exemptions for religious employers could exempt Bear Creek Bible Church or Braidwood Management Inc. from the mandates of Title VII no later than September 24, 2021. Defendants shall reply no later than September 30, 2021. Plaintiffs shall reply no later than October 5, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 9/16/2021) (pef) (Entered: 09/16/2021) |
| 09/24/2021 | 111 | SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ON TITLE VII’S STATUTORY EXEMPTION filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re 110 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) Modified document title on 9/27/2021 (pef). (Entered: 09/24/2021) |
| 09/28/2021 | 112 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae filed by Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order). Party Becket Fund for Religious Liberty added.Attorney Luke Goodrich added to party Becket Fund for Religious Liberty(pty:am) (Goodrich, Luke) (Entered: 09/28/2021) |
| 09/28/2021 | 113 | ORDER: Before the Court is the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty’s Unopposed Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief (ECF No. 112 ). The Court finds that the motion should be and is hereby GRANTED. Accordingly, the Clerk is DIRECTED to file the Becket Fund’s Amicus Curiae Brief, ECF No. 112 -1, as a separate docket entry as of the date of the motion. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 9/28/2021) (pef) (Entered: 09/29/2021) |
| 09/28/2021 | 114 | BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE OF THE BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS filed by Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. (pef) (Entered: 09/29/2021) |
| 09/30/2021 | 115 | SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re 110 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Takemoto, Benjamin) Modified document title on 10/1/2021 (pef). (Entered: 09/30/2021) |
| 10/06/2021 | 116 | ORDER: Plaintiffs Reply due by 10/8/2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 10/6/2021) (Judge Reed C. O’Connor) (Entered: 10/06/2021) |
| 10/08/2021 | 117 | REPLY TO DEFENDANT’S 115 SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ON TITLE VII’S STATUTORY EXEMPTION filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re: 110 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, (Mitchell, Jonathan) Modified document linkage and title on 10/12/2021 (pef). (Entered: 10/08/2021) |
| 10/31/2021 | 118 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 71 Motion to Certify Class; granting in part and denying in part 72 Motion for Summary Judgment. ; granting in part and denying in part 95 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 10/31/2021) (Judge Reed C. O’Connor) (Entered: 10/31/2021) |
| 11/08/2021 | 119 | ORDER: The parties are now ORDERED to file a status report, addressing what further matter needs to be considered in this case. The status report is due to be filed no later than 11/15/2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 11/8/2021) (twd) (Entered: 11/08/2021) |
| 11/10/2021 | 120 | MOTION for Reconsideration re 118 Order on Motion to Certify Class, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 11/10/2021 | 121 | Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re 120 MOTION for Reconsideration re 118 Order on Motion to Certify Class, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment. (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 11/15/2021 | 122 | Joint STATUS REPORT in Response to Court’s Order of November 8, 2021 filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc.. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/15/2021) |
| 11/19/2021 | 123 | RESPONSE filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re: 120 MOTION for Reconsideration re 118 Order on Motion to Certify Class,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,, (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2021) |
| 11/22/2021 | 124 | AMENDED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons stated, the Court finds that Plaintiffs’ Motion to Certify (ECF No. 71 ) must be GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 72 ) must be GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, and Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 95 ) must be GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 11/22/2021) (pef) (Entered: 11/22/2021) |
| 12/12/2021 | 125 | NOTICE of Proposed Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/12/2021) |
| 12/14/2021 | 126 | FINAL JUDGMENT… On November 22, 2021, the Court issued an Amended Memorandum Opinion and Order (ECF No. 124 ), granting in part and denying in part Motion to Certify Class (ECF No. 71 ); granting in part and denying in part Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 72 ); and granting in part and denying in part Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 95 ). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/14/2021) (wxc) (Entered: 12/14/2021) |
| 12/15/2021 | 127 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Application for Attorneys’ Fees filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/15/2021) |
| 12/15/2021 | 128 | ORDER granting 127 Joint Motion to Extend Deadline for Filing Application for Attorneys’ Fees: The Plaintiffs shall submit their application for costs and fees no later than 14 days after the conclusion of direct appeals. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/15/2021) (twd) (Entered: 12/15/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 129 | MOTION to Amend/Correct Class-Certification Order filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/22/2021 | 130 | MOTION to Amend/Correct 126 Judgment, filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 12/23/2021 | 131 | ORDER: The Court ORDERS Defendants to file a response no later than December 30, 2021. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/23/2021) (bdb) (Entered: 12/23/2021) |
| 12/30/2021 | 132 | RESPONSE filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re: 130 MOTION to Amend/Correct 126 Judgment, , 129 MOTION to Amend/Correct Class-Certification Order (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/30/2021) |
| 01/09/2022 | 133 | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Excess of 10 Pages filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/09/2022) |
| 01/09/2022 | 134 | REPLY filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. re: 130 MOTION to Amend/Correct 126 Judgment, , 129 MOTION to Amend/Correct Class-Certification Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6Declaration(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/09/2022) |
| 01/12/2022 | 135 | ORDER…Before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to Amend/Correct Class- Certification Order (ECF No. 129 ), filed December 22, 2021; Plaintiffs Motion to Amend/Correct Final Judgment (ECF No. 130 ), filed December 22, 2021; Defendants Response (ECF No. 132 ), filed December 30, 2022; and Plaintiffs Reply1 (ECF No. 134 ), filed January 9, 2022. The Court addresses each of Plaintiffs Motions in turn… Plaintiffs have asked the Court to order changes within the EEOC. Plaintiffs allege that they preserved their requested remedy by asking for all other relief that the Court deems just, proper, or equitable. Pls. Reply 18 (citing Fourth Am. Compl. 87, ECF No. 86 ). But this catch-all request did not provide notice for this remedy. Plaintiffs could have raised their specific requests prior to judgment, but they did not. The Court declines to award such relief now. Accordingly, the Court will GRANT in part and DENY in part Plaintiffs Motion to Amend/Correct Final Judgment. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/12/2022) (wxc) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
| 01/12/2022 | 136 | AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT…On November 22, 2021, the Court issued an Amended Memorandum Opinion and Order (ECF No. 124 ), granting in part and denying in part Motion to Certify Class (ECF No. 71 ); granting in part and denying in part Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 72 ); and granting in part and denying in part Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 95 ). On December 14, 2021, the Court issued its Final Judgment (ECF No. 126 ). Plaintiffs then filed Motions to Amend/Correct Class- Certification Order and to Amend/Correct Final Judgment (ECF Nos. 129 , 130 )…This is a final judgment that fully and finally resolves all remaining parties and claims to this suit and may be appealed. All relief not herein granted is denied. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 1/12/2022) (wxc) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
| 02/09/2022 | 137 | NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 136 Judgment, to the Fifth Circuit by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. Filing fee $505, receipt number 0539-12586942. T.O. form to appellant electronically at Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/09/2022) |
| 02/17/2022 | 138 | USCA Case Number 22-10145 in United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit for 137 Notice of Appeal, filed by Braidwood Management Inc, Bear Creek Bible Church. (tle) (Entered: 02/17/2022) |
| 03/10/2022 | 139 | Transcript Order Form: re 137 Notice of Appeal, transcript requested by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc for Hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment held 8/27/2021 (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams.) Payment method: Private funds – Requester has obtained the estimate from the reporter and has paid or will pay the cost as directed. Reminder: If the transcript is ordered for an appeal, Appellant must also file a copy of the order form with the appeals court. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/10/2022) |
| 03/10/2022 | 140 | Transcript Order Form: re 137 Notice of Appeal, transcript not requested Reminder: If the transcript is ordered for an appeal, Appellant must also file a copy of the order form with the appeals court. (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/10/2022) |
| 03/11/2022 | 141 | NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 136 Judgment,,, to the Fifth Circuit by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America. T.O. form to appellant electronically at Transcript Order Form or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions here. (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/11/2022) |
| 03/21/2022 | 142 | USCA Case Number 22-10145 in United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit for 141 Notice of Appeal, filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Keith E. Sonderling, Victoria A. Lipnic, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, William P Barr, Chai R. Feldblum, Janet Dhillon, United States of America, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III. (tle) (Entered: 03/21/2022) |
| 03/28/2022 | Record on Appeal for USCA5 22-10145 (related to 137 , 141 appeal): Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA) is certified, 1 Volume(s) electronic transcript,. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Licensed attorneys must have filed an appearance in the USCA5 case and be registered for electronic filing in the USCA5 to access the paginated eROA in the USCA5 ECF system. (Take these steps immediately if you have not already done so. Once you have filed the notice of appearance and/or USCA5 ECF registration, it may take up to 3 business days for the circuit to notify the district clerk that we may grant you access to the eROA in the USCA5 ECF system.) To access the paginated record, log in to the USCA5 ECF system, and under the Utilities menu, select Electronic Record on Appeal. Pro se litigants may request a copy of the record by contacting the appeals deputy in advance to arrange delivery. (tle) (Entered: 03/28/2022) |
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| 03/30/2022 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED at USCA5 by Attorney(s) Gene Patrick Hamilton for party(s) Appellant/Cross-Appellee Bear Creek Bible Church Appellant/Cross-Appellee Braidwood Management, Incorporated, in case 22-10145. Access to the EROA has been granted. (tle) (Entered: 03/30/2022) | |
| 06/08/2022 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED at USCA5 by Attorney Adam R. Pulver for Amicus Curiae Public Citizen, Incorporated in 22-10145. Access to the EROA has been granted. (tle) (Entered: 06/08/2022) | |
| 06/09/2022 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED at USCA5 by Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Adam Zimmerman in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Elizabeth Schneider in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae D. Theodore Rave in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Elizabeth Porter in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae David Marcus in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Suzette Malveaux in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Robert Klonoff in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Myriam Gilles in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Robin Effron in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Brooke Coleman in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Andrew Bradt in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Christine Bartholomew in 22-10145, Attorney Jane Langdell Robinson for Amicus Curiae Maureen Carroll in 22-10145 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [22-10145]. \Access to the EROA has been granted. (tle) (Entered: 06/09/2022) | |
| 10/06/2022 | 143 | Received letter from United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit No. 22-10145. You must submit the 7 paper copies of your amicus briefs required by 5TH CIR. R. 31.1 within 5 days of the date of this notice pursuant to 5th Cir. ECF Filing Standard E.1. (tle) (Entered: 10/06/2022) |
| 01/17/2023 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED at USCA5 by Attorney(s) Ashley Cheung Honold for party(s) Appellee/Cross-Appellant Jocelyn Samuels Appellee/Cross-Appellant EEOC Appellee/Cross-Appellant Andrea R. Lucas Appellee/Cross-Appellant Charlotte A. Burrows Appellee/Cross-Appellant Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General Appellee/Cross-Appellant Keith E. Sonderling Appellee/Cross-Appellant USA Appellee/Cross-Appellant Janet Dhillon, in case 22-10145, by Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Keith E. Sonderling in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Andrea R. Lucas in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Jocelyn Samuels in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Janet Dhillon in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant USA in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant Charlotte A. Burrows in 22-10145, Attorney Jack Starcher for Appellee/Cross-Appellant EEOC in 22-10145. Access to the EROA has been granted. (tle) (Entered: 01/17/2023) | |
| 08/14/2023 | 144 | JUDGMENT/MANDATE of USCA 22-10145 as to 137 Notice of Appeal, filed by Braidwood Management Inc, Bear Creek Bible Church, 141 Notice of Appeal,,,, filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Keith E. Sonderling, Victoria A. Lipnic, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, William P Barr, Chai R. Feldblum, Janet Dhillon, United States of America, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III. Case remanded to the district court for further proceedings. T IS ORDERED and ADJUDGED the district courts conclusion that plaintiffs claims are justiciable is AFFIRMED. The class certifications are REVERSED. The judgment against Bear Creek is AFFIRMED. The ruling that Braidwood is statutorily entitled to a Title VII exemption is AFFIRMED. The judgment that Braidwood is constitutionally entitled to a Title VII exemption is VACATED. The judgment regarding the scope-of-Title-VII claims as a matter of law is VACATED. This matter is REMANDED to the District Court for further proceedings in accordance with the opinion of this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party bear its own costs on appeal. Issued as Mandate: 8/14/2023. (Attachments: # 1 USCA5 Cover Letter) (tle) (Entered: 08/14/2023) |
| 08/14/2023 | 145 | Opinion of USCA in accordance with USCA judgment re 137 Notice of Appeal, filed by Braidwood Management Inc, Bear Creek Bible Church, 141 Notice of Appeal, filed by Charlotte A. Burrows, Keith E. Sonderling, Victoria A. Lipnic, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, William P Barr, Chai R. Feldblum, Janet Dhillon, United States of America, Merrick Garland, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III…For the reasons stated, the district courts conclusion that plaintiffs claims are justiciable is AFFIRMED. The class certifications are REVERSED. The judgment against Bear Creek is AFFIRMED. The ruling that Braidwood is statutorily entitled to a Title VII exemption is AFFIRMED. The judgment that Braidwood is constitutionally entitled to a Title VII exemption is VACATED. The judgment regarding the scope-of-Title-VII claims as a matter of law is VACATED.This matter is REMANDED. We place no limitation on the matters that the district court may address on remand, and we give no indication of what decisions it should reach. (tle) (Entered: 08/14/2023) |
| 08/15/2023 | 146 | ORDER: On August 14, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its mandate in this case. In light of the Fifth Circuits decision, counsel for the parties are hereby ORDERED to confer and submit to the Court a Joint Status Report that (1) summarizes the issues on remand and (2) proposes a schedule for resolution of the remaining issues. The Joint Status Report must be filed no later than August 30, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 8/15/2023) (sre) (Entered: 08/15/2023) |
| 08/30/2023 | 147 | Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/30/2023) |
| 08/30/2023 | 148 | MOTION for Judgment (Opposed) filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/30/2023) |
| 09/15/2023 | 149 | RESPONSE filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America re: 148 MOTION for Judgment (Opposed) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (judgment)) (Knapp, Michael) (Entered: 09/15/2023) |
| 09/29/2023 | 150 | REPLY filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc re: 148 MOTION for Judgment (Opposed) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Revised Proposed Final Judgment (REDLINE), # 2 Proposed Order Revised Proposed Final Judgment (CLEAN)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2023) |
| 11/28/2023 | 151 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 148 Motion for Judgment. Separate final judgment shall issue. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 11/28/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 11/28/2023) |
| 11/29/2023 | 152 | FINAL JUDGMENT: In accordance with that mandate and the Fifth Circuit’s Opinion, and having reviewed the parties’ proposals, the Court now enters judgment. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 11/29/2023) (saw) (Entered: 11/29/2023) |
| 12/13/2023 | 153 | MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Bear Creek Bible Church, Braidwood Management Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s), # 2 Declaration(s), # 3 Declaration(s), # 4 Declaration(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s)) (Mitchell, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/13/2023) |
| 12/19/2023 | 154 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 153 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/19/2023) |
| 12/20/2023 | 155 | ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants’ Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Plaintiffs’ Application for Costs and Attorneys’ Fees (ECF No. 154 ). The Court GRANTS the requested extension. Defendants’ response must be filed no later than February 2, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 12/20/2023) (saw) (Entered: 12/20/2023) |
| 02/01/2024 | 156 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 153 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by William P Barr, Charlotte A. Burrows, Janet Dhillon, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chai R. Feldblum, Merrick Garland, Victoria A. Lipnic, Andrea R. Lucas, Jocelyn Samuels, Jefferson B Sessions, III, Keith E. Sonderling, United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/01/2024) |
| 02/02/2024 | 157 | ORDER: Before the Court is the parties’ Joint Motion to Extend Time for Defendants to Respond to Plaintiffs’ Application for Costs and Attorneys’ Fees (ECF No. 156 ).The Court GRANTS the requested extension. Accordingly, Defendants’ response must be filed no later than March 1, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O’Connor on 2/2/2024) (saw) (Entered: 02/02/2024) |
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