U.S. District Court
Western District of Texas (San Antonio)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 5:17-cv-00467-XR

Patterson et al v. POW/MIA Accounting Agency, et al
Assigned to: Judge Xavier Rodriguez
Cause: 28:2201 Declaratory Judgment

Date Filed: 05/25/2017
Jury Demand: None
Nature of Suit: 540 Mandamus & Other
Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant

 

Plaintiff

 

John A. Patterson
John Boyt
Janis Fort
Ruby Alsbury
Raymond Bruntmyer
Judy Hensley
Douglas Kelder


represented by

Benoit M. Letendre
Cross, Jenks, Mercer & Maffei, LLP
PO Box 556
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-402-8010
Fax: 608-356-1179
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John T. Smitee, Jr.
Law Office of John True Smithee, Jr.
1600 McGavock Street, Suite 214
Nashville, TN 37203
(806) 206-6364
Fax: (806) 209-8271
Email: jts@smitheelaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

Ron A. Sprague
Gendry & Sprague, P.C.
900 Isom Road, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 349-0511
Fax: (210) 349-2760
Email: rsprague@gendrysprague.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

 

 

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Director of DPAA Fern Sumpter Winbush

U.S. Department of Defense

Sec of Defense James Mattis

American Battle Monuments Commission

Acting Secretary ABMC Robert Dallessandro

represented by

Galen Thorp

U.S. Department of Justice

Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch

950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20530

202−514−4781

Email: galen.thorp@usdoj.gov

LEAD ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

Mary F. Kruger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States Attorneys Office

601 NW Loop 410, Suite 600

San Antonio, TX 78216

210−384−7300

Fax: 210/384−7322

Email: mary.kruger@usdoj.gov

LEAD ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

Date Filed

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Docket Text

05/25/2017

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-9626526). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Judy Hensley, Janis Fort, Douglas Kelder, John Boyt, Ruby Alsbury, John A. Patterson, Raymond Bruntmyer. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sprague, Ron) (Entered: 05/25/2017)

05/25/2017

 

Case Randomly Assigned to Judge Xavier Rodriguez. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (wg) (Entered: 05/26/2017)

06/06/2017

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 500039892) by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (wg) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

06/06/2017

 

Text Order GRANTING 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted permission to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (pp) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

06/08/2017

3

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Sprague, Ron) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

06/08/2017

4

Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (aej)(Entered: 06/08/2017)

07/25/2017

5

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

07/25/2017

 

Text Order GRANTING 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint on or before September 13, 2017. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (pp) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

07/25/2017

 

Reset Deadlines: American Battle Monuments Commission answer due 9/13/2017; Robert Dallessandro answer due 9/13/2017; Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency answer due 9/13/2017; James Mattis answer due 9/13/2017; U.S. Department of  Defense answer due 9/13/2017; Fern Sumpter Winbush answer due 9/13/2017. (wg) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

07/25/2017

6

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mary F. Kruger on behalf of American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting  Agency, James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. Attorney  Mary F. Kruger added to party American Battle Monuments Commission(pty:dft),  Attorney Mary F. Kruger added to party Robert Dallessandro(pty:dft), Attorney Mary  F. Kruger added to party Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency(pty:dft), Attorney  Mary F. Kruger added to party James Mattis(pty:dft), Attorney Mary F. Kruger added  to party U.S. Department of Defense(pty:dft), Attorney Mary F. Kruger added to party  Fern Sumpter Winbush(pty:dft) (Kruger, Mary) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

09/13/2017

7

MOTION to Dismiss by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

09/22/2017

8

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 7 MOTIONto Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer,Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments: # 1Proposed Order Proposed Order to Extend Briefing Schedule)(Letendre, Benoit)(Entered: 09/22/2017)

09/22/2017

 

Text Order GRANTING 8 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Plaintiffs now have until October 16, 2017, to file their Response. Defendants now have until November 9, 2017, to file their Reply. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

09/22/2017

9

ORDER AND ADVISORY for Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order. Plaintiff shall submit agreed scheduling recommendations/proposed scheduling order to the Court. (Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order due 10−23−17); Notice of right to consent to disposition of a civil case by a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (jhw) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

10/16/2017

10

Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 7 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant Fern Sumpter Winbush, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Attachments:
 # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Plaintiffs' Response In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss,
# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Plaintiffs' Response In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss,
# 3 Exhibit Exhibit C to Plaintiffs' Response In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss,
# 4 Affidavit Affidavit of Benoit M. Letendre)
(Letendre, Benoit) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

10/23/2017

11

 Scheduling Recommendations Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Proposed Schedule by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Letendre, Benoit) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

10/23/2017

12

NON−CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

11/07/2017

 

13

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush, re 7 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant Fern Sumpter Winbush, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit N, # 2 Exhibit O)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

11/20/2017

14

ORDER GRANTING re 7 MOTION to Dismiss filed by James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Robert Dallessandro, Fern Sumpter Winbush, American Battle Monuments Commission, Accordingly, all of Plaintiffs claims against Defendants are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall have until December 4, 2017, to file an amended complaint. If Plaintiffs file an amended complaint, the parties shall file a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (wg) (Entered: 11/20/2017)

12/04/2017

15

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A.Patterson. (Sprague, Ron) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
DOCUMENT DEFICIENT − See Deficiency Notice #16. MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Sprague, Ron) Modified on 12/4/2017 (rg). (Entered: 12/04/2017)

12/04/2017

16

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: to attorney Ron A. Sprague Proposed order required with motion. DO NOT re−file entire document. Please file ONLY the proposed order using the "Attachment" event located under "Other Documents" from menu and link the proposed order to this document. See page 11, item 9d of the Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, Western of District of Texas. re 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint (rg) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

12/04/2017

17

ATTACHMENT Proposed order to 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Sprague, Ron) (Entered:12/04/2017)

12/04/2017

 

Text Order GRANTING 15 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Defendants' counsel informed the Court they do not oppose the motion. Plaintiffs will file an Amended Complaint on or before January 4, 2018. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

01/04/2018

18

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ron A. Sprague John Smithee, Jr. Applicant (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542−10323266) by on behalf of John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sprague, Ron) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

01/04/2018

19

AMENDED COMPLAINT First against All Plaintiffs amending, filed by Judy Hensley, Janis Fort, Douglas Kelder, John Boyt, Ruby Alsbury, John A. Patterson, Raymond Bruntmyer.(Sprague, Ron) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

01/04/2018

 

Text Order GRANTING 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

01/05/2018

20

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John T. Smithee, Jr on behalf of Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson (Smithee, John) (Entered: 01/05/2018)

01/17/2018

21

Proposed Scheduling Order Jointly Filed by Plaintiffs and by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

02/02/2018

22

Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order Jointly Submitted by Plaintiffs and by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Plaintiffs'), # 2 Proposed Order (Defendants'))(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

02/05/2018

23

SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for 3/18/2019 09:30 AM before Judge Xavier Rodriguez, Pretrial Conference set for 3/7/2019 09:30 AM before Judge Xavier Rodriguez, ADR Report Deadline due by 8/30/2018, Amended Pleadings due by 3/30/2018, Discovery due by 9/6/2018, Motions due by 12/7/2018,. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (jhw) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

03/02/2018

24

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments:
 # 1 Proposed Answer,
 # 2 Index of Exhibits to Answer,
 # 3 Exhibit 1−13,  (Nininger)
 # 4 Exhibit 14−24, (Nininger)
 # 5 Exhibit 25−31, (Stewart)
 # 6 Exhibit 32−38, (Fort)
 # 7 Exhibit 39−46, (Fort)
 # 8 Exhibit 47−53, (Morgan Ex 47/48 - Kelder Ex 49-53)
 # 9 Proposed Order)
(Thorp, Galen) (Entered:03/02/2018)

04/06/2018

 

26

AMENDED ANSWER to 19 Amended Complaint filed with Plaintiffs' written consent by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, DefensePOW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
# 1 Index of Exhibits,
# 2 Exhibit 1−13,
# 3 Exhibit 14−24,
# 4 Exhibit 25−31,
# 5 Exhibit 32−38,
# 6 Exhibit 39−46,
# 7 Exhibit 47−53)
(Thorp,Galen) (Entered: 04/06/2018)

04/13/2018

27

Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines and Set Briefing Schedules by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/13/2018)

04/13/2018

28

MOTION to Compel Production of Remains, or, in the Alternative, for Physical Examination by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Requests for Production,
# 2 Exhibit Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production,
# 3 Affidavit Declaration of John Smithee,
# 4 Affidavit Declaration of Jon Davoren,
# 5 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion)
(Smithee, John) (Entered: 04/13/2018)

04/16/2018

29

ORDER GRANTING 27 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines. Discovery due by 10/12/2018. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (aej) (Entered: 04/16/2018)

04/20/2018

30

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
 # 1 Proposed Order (to extend page limits),
# 2 Proposed Motion for Judgment on Pleadings,
# 3 Exhibit A−N,
# 4 Exhibit O,
# 5 Exhibit P,
# 6 Exhibit Q,
# 7 Exhibit R,
# 8 Exhibit S,
# 9 Exhibit T,
# 10 Proposed Order (for judgment))
(Thorp, Galen)(Entered: 04/20/2018)

04/20/2018

 

Text Order GRANTING 30 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Clerk will file Defendants' attached Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and Memorandum in Support. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg)(Entered: 04/20/2018)

04/20/2018

31

DEFENDANT'S MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A−N,
# 2 Exhibit O,
# 3 Exhibit P,
# 4 Exhibit Q,

# 5 Exhibit R,
# 6 Exhibit S,
# 7 Exhibit T,
# 8 Proposed Order)
(wg) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

05/17/2018

32

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
# 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 05/17/2018)

05/17/2018

 

Text Order GRANTING 32 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Extend Page Limits entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Clerk is directed to file Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings at Exhibit 1. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg) (Entered: 05/17/2018)

05/17/2018

33

PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 31 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Kelly McKeague, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant Fern Sumpter Winbush, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (wg) (Entered: 05/17/2018)

05/18/2018

34

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, re 28 MOTION to Compel Production of Remains, or, in the Alternative, for Physical Examination filed by Plaintiff Raymond Bruntmyer, Plaintiff John Boyt, Plaintiff Ruby Alsbury, Plaintiff John A. Patterson, Plaintiff Janis Fort, Plaintiff Judy Hensley, Plaintiff Douglas Kelder (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A (Defs.' Discovery Response),
# 2 Exhibit B (Byrd Declaration),
# 3 Exhibit C (McMahon Declaration),
# 4 Exhibit D−H (DoD Documents),
# 5 Exhibit I (Bode Cellmark Accreditation),
# 6 Exhibit J (2007 Davoren Article))(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 05/18/2018)

06/01/2018

35

PLAINTIFF'S REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 28 MOTION to Compel Production of Remains, or, in the Alternative, for Physical Examination filed by Plaintiff Raymond Bruntmyer, Plaintiff John Boyt, Plaintiff Ruby Alsbury, Plaintiff John A. Patterson, Plaintiff Janis Fort, Plaintiff Judy Hensley, Plaintiff Douglas Kelder (Smithee, John) (Entered: 06/01/2018)

06/07/2018

36

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, re 31 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Kelly McKeague, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant Fern Sumpter Winbush, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 06/07/2018)

06/13/2018

37

ORDER, ( Status Conference & any Pending Motions are set for 6/27/2018 10:30 AM

 before Judge Xavier Rodriguez,). Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (wg) (Entered:

 06/13/2018)

06/27/2018

38

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Xavier Rodriguez: Motion Hearing held on 6/27/2018 re 28 MOTION to Compel Production of Remains, or, in the Alternative, for Physical Examination filed by Raymond Bruntmyer, John Boyt, RubyAlsbury, John A. Patterson, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter GiGi Simcox.)(wg) (Entered: 06/27/2018)

07/10/2018

39

Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 6/27/18, Proceedings Transcribed: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gigi Simcox, Telephone number: gigi_simcox@txwd.uscourts.gov. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 7/31/2018, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/10/2018, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/8/2018, (Simcox, Gigi) (Entered: 07/10/2018)

07/12/2018

40

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A − Press Release,
# 2 Exhibit B − Kenyon International Proposal)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 07/12/2018)

07/17/2018

41

DEFENDANT'S MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Advisory by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

07/18/2018

 

Text Order GRANTING 41 Motion for Leave to File entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Defendants may file a response to Plaintiffs' Advisory on or before August 15, 2018. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bcg) (Entered: 07/18/2018)

07/31/2018

42

DESIGNATION OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Smithee, John) (Entered: 07/31/2018)

08/15/2018

43

RESPONSE to 40 Advisory to the Court, by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 08/15/2018)

08/24/2018

44

ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A − Press Release)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 08/24/2018)

08/30/2018

45

JOINT ADR Report Filed − by Plaintiffs and by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 08/30/2018)

08/30/2018

46

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Sur−Response to Plaintiffs' Advisory by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Sur−Response), # 2 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 08/30/2018)

08/31/2018

 

Text Order GRANTING 46 Motion for Leave to File granted, entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The clerk shall file the sur−response. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (md) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

08/31/2018

47

DEFENDANT'S SUR−RESPONSE to 44 Advisory to the Court, by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, Fern Sumpter Winbush. (wg) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

08/31/2018

48

NOTICE of Designation of Expert Witnesses by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense (Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 08/31/2018)

10/01/2018

49

Joint Motion to Extend Schedule
Proposed Order

10/04/2018

50

Scheduling Order

The deadline for motions objecting to the reliability of an expert’s proposed testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702

March 8, 2019

The deadline for filing Rule 26(a)(3) disclosures

September 10, 2019

The deadline for filing objections under Rule (26)(a)(3)

September 24, 2019

The deadline for the completion of discovery, other than written discovery

February 15, 2019.

The deadline for completion of all discovery

April 12, 2019

No motion (other than a motion in limine) may be filed after this date except for good cause.

June 28, 2019

The deadline for Defendants’ motion for summary judgment

April 12, 2019

The deadline for Plaintiffs’ opposition to Defendants’ motion for summary judgment and any cross-motion for summary judgment

May 3, 2019

The deadline for Defendants’ reply in support of summary judgment and opposition to any cross-motion for summary judgment

May 17, 2019

The deadline for Plaintiffs’ reply in support of any cross-motion for summary judgment

May 31, 2019

The deadline to file a Final Joint Pretrial Order and any motion in limine

August 16, 2019.

The Final Pretrial Conference

October 3, 2019

The Bench Trial Date

October 15, 2019

10/23/2018

51

ORDER DENYING 28 Motion to Compel; GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 31 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (wg) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

11/05/2018

52

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Plaintiffs and by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 11/05/2018)

11/05/2018

53

PROTECTIVE ORDER 52 Motion for Protective Order Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (wg) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

03/07/2019

54

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion Under Fed. R. Evid. 702 by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 03/07/2019)

03/08/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 54 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The deadline for motions objecting to the reliability of an expert's proposed testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 set in the October 4, 2018 schedule order is extended through March 15, 2019. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 03/08/2019)

03/16/2019

55

MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A−E, Policy Documents,
# 2 Exhibit F, Kupsky Declaration,
# 3 Exhibit F.1, Kupsky Decl. Index,
# 4 Exhibit F.2, Kupsky Exs. 1−5,
# 5 Exhibit F.3, Kupsky Exs. 6−9,
# 6 Exhibit F.4, Kupsky Exs. 10−13,
# 7 Exhibit F.5, Kupsky Exs. 14−24,
# 8 Exhibit F.6, Kupsky Exs. 25−27,
# 9 Exhibit F.7, Kupsky Exs. 28−36,
# 10 Exhibit G, Emanovsky Declaration,
# 11 Exhibit G.1, Emanovksy Exs. 1−3,
# 12 Exhibit H, Eakin Report,
# 13 Exhibit I, Eakin Deposition,
# 14 Exhibit J, Richardson Report,
# 15 Exhibit K, Richardson Deposition,
# 16 Exhibit L, Richardson CV,
# 17 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 03/16/2019)

03/29/2019

56

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 55 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Kelly McKeague, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A − Eakin Declaration,
# 2 Exhibit A.1 − Ex. to Eakin Decl.,
# 3 Exhibit A.2 − Ex. to Eakin Decl.,
# 4 Exhibit A.3 − Ex. to Eakin Decl.,
# 5 Exhibit B − DPAA Memo (704),
# 6 Exhibit C − DPAA Memo (822),
# 7 Proposed Order)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 03/29/2019)

04/01/2019

57

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of John Eakin by uby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A − Decl. of John Eakin,
# 2 Proposed Order)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

04/01/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 57 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Supplemental Declaration of John Eakin, attached as Exhibit A to the Motion, shall be filed and is hereby accepted on the record. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

04/01/2019

58

PLAINTIFF'S SUPPLEMENT DECLARATION to 56 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (wg) (Entered: 04/01/2019)

04/05/2019

59

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, re 55 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Kelly McKeague, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit M, Indentification Memorandum,
# 2 Exhibit N, 2d Kupsky Declaration)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/05/2019)

04/09/2019

60

Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by Plaintiffs and by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/09/2019)
Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment  April 17, 2019

Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment, and any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment May 10, 2019

Defendants’ Reply in Support of Summary Judgment, and any Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment May 31, 2019

Plaintiffs’ Reply in Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment June 14, 2019

04/10/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 60 Joint Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The summary judgment deadlines are modified as set out in the parties' joint motion. All page limit restrictions are lifted. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 04/10/2019)

04/10/2019

61

MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
# 1 Appendix,
# 2 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/20/2019)

04/20/2019

62

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc and Exhibits in Support of Summary Judgment by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit,
# 2 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/22/2019)

04/22/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 62 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Defendants' time to file their Motion for Summary Judgment is extended, nunc pro tunc, through April 20, 2019. Further, Defendants may file their exhibits in support of their Motion for SummaryJudgment on April 22, 2019. (This is a text−only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 04/22/2019)

04/22/2019

63

APPENDIX to 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A1,
# 2 Exhibit A2,
# 3 Exhibit B1,
# 4 Exhibit B2,
# 5 Exhibit B3,
# 6 Exhibit B4,
# 7 Exhibit B5,

# 8 Exhibit B6,

# 9 Exhibit B7,
# 10 Exhibit C1,
# 11 Exhibit C2,
# 12 Exhibit D,
# 13 Exhibit E,
# 14 Exhibit F,
# 15 Exhibit G,
# 16 Exhibit H,
# 17 Exhibit I−O,
# 18 Exhibit P−V)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 04/22/2019)

04/22/1019

64

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant James Mattis, Defendant U.S. Department of Defense, Defendant Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Defendant Kelly McKeague, Defendant Robert Dallessandro, Defendant American Battle Monuments Commission (Attachments:
# 1 Appendix Appendix in Support,
# 2 Exhibit 1− Eakin Decl.,
# 3 Exhibit 1−A,
# 4 Exhibit 1−B,
# 5 Exhibit 1−C,
# 6 Exhibit 2,
# 7 Exhibit 3,
# 8 Exhibit 4,
# 9 Exhibit 5,
# 10 Exhibit 6,
# 11 Exhibit 7,
# 12 Exhibit 8,
# 13 Exhibit 9,
# 14 Exhibit 10,
# 15 Exhibit 11,
# 16 Exhibit 12,
# 17 Exhibit 13,
# 18 Exhibit 14,
# 19 Exhibit 15,
# 20 Exhibit 16,
# 21 Exhibit 17,
# 22 Exhibit 18,
# 23 Exhibit 19,
# 24 Exhibit 20,
# 25 Exhibit 21,
# 26 Exhibit 22,
# 27 Exhibit 23,
# 28 Exhibit 24,
# 29 Exhibit 25,
# 30 Exhibit 26,
# 31 Exhibit 27,
# 32 Exhibit 28,
# 33 Exhibit 29,
# 34 Exhibit 30,
# 35 Exhibit 31,
# 36 Exhibit 32,
# 37 Exhibit 33,
# 38 Exhibit 34,
# 39 Exhibit 35,
# 40 Exhibit 36,
# 41 Exhibit 37,
# 42 Exhibit 38,
# 43 Exhibit 39)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 05/10/2019)

05/10/2019

65

MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson. (Attachments:
# 1 Appendix Appendix in Support,
# 2 Exhibit 1 − Eakin Decl.,
# 3 Exhibit 1−A,
# 4 Exhibit 1−B,
# 5 Exhibit 1−C,
# 6 Exhibit 2,
# 7 Exhibit 3,
# 8 Exhibit 4,
# 9 Exhibit 5,
# 10 Exhibit 6,
# 11 Exhibit 7,
# 12 Exhibit 8,
# 13 Exhibit 9,
# 14 Exhibit 10,
# 15 Exhibit 11,
# 16 Exhibit 12,
# 17 Exhibit 13,
# 18 Exhibit 14,
# 19 Exhibit 15,
# 20 Exhibit 16,
# 21 Exhibit 17,
# 22 Exhibit 18,
# 23 Exhibit 19,
# 24 Exhibit 20,
# 25 Exhibit 21,
# 26 Exhibit 22,
# 27 Exhibit 23,
# 28 Exhibit 24,
# 29 Exhibit 25,
# 30 Exhibit 26,
# 31 Exhibit 27,
# 32 Exhibit 28,
# 33 Exhibit 29,
# 34 Exhibit 30,
# 35 Exhibit 31,
# 36 Exhibit 32,
# 37 Exhibit 33,
# 38 Exhibit 34,
# 39 Exhibit 35,
# 40 Exhibit 36,
# 41 Exhibit 37,
# 42 Exhibit 38,
# 43 Exhibit 39,
# 44 Proposed Order)(Smithee, John) (Entered: 05/10/2019)

05/29/2019

66

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

05/29/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 66 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The deadline for Defendants' reply in support of summary judgment and opposition to any cross-motion for summary judgment is extended to June 5, 2019. The deadline for Plaintiffs' reply in support of any cross-motion for summary judgment is extended to June 19. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

06/05/2019

67

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply on June 6, 2019 by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 06/05/2019)

06/06/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 67 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. Defendants' consolidated reply in support of summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiffs' cross-motion for summary judgment is due on June 6, 2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 06/06/2019)

06/07/2019

68

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense, re 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff Raymond Bruntmyer, Plaintiff John Boyt, Plaintiff Ruby Alsbury, Plaintiff John A. Patterson, Plaintiff Janis Fort, Plaintiff Judy Hensley, Plaintiff Douglas Kelder and Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Response to Plaintiffs' App'x, # 2 Exhibit W, # 3 Exhibit X, # 4 Exhibit Y, # 5 Exhibit Z, # 6 Exhibit AA, # 7 Exhibit BB, # 8 Exhibit CC)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 06/07/2019)

06/10/2019

69

NOTICE of Change of Address by John T. Smithee, Jr (Smithee, John) (Entered: 06/10/2019)

06/19/2019

70

PLAINTIFF'S REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Ruby Alsbury, John Boyt, Raymond Bruntmyer, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, John A. Patterson, re 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff Raymond Bruntmyer, Plaintiff John Boyt, Plaintiff Ruby Alsbury, Plaintiff John A. Patterson, Plaintiff Janis Fort, Plaintiff Judy Hensley, Plaintiff Douglas Kelder (Smithee, John) (Entered: 06/19/2019)

06/21/2019

71

Unopposed MOTION for Hearing re 55 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson, 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment , 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 06/21/2019)

06/24/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING 71 Motion for Hearing entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The Court will hear oral argument on all pending motions at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 06/24/2019)

06/24/2019

 

Motion Hearing: 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 55 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson, 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 7/22/2019 10:30 AM before Judge Xavier Rodriguez, (wg) (Entered: 06/25/2019)

06/26/2019

72

MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

06/27/2019

 

Text Order GRANTING IN PART 72 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines entered by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. The current scheduling order is vacated. The Court will enter a new scheduling order, if necessary, after it issues its order on the pending motions for summary judgment. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mdxr) (Entered: 06/27/2019)

 

07/17/2019

73 

NOTICE OF FACTUAL DEVELOPMENTS by American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert Dallessandro, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, James Mattis, Kelly McKeague, U.S. Department of Defense (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Supplemental Certification of Admin Records, # 2 Exhibit B - Excerpt of CG 407 Admin Record (Tabs A, B, F), # 3 Exhibit C - Excerpt of X-3629 Admin Record (Tabs A, B, F))(Thorp, Galen) (Entered: 07/17/2019)

 

07/22/2019

74 

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Xavier Rodriguez: Motion Hearing held on 7/22/2019 re 55 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Opinions of John Eakin and Renee Richardson filed by James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Kelly McKeague, Robert Dallessandro, American Battle Monuments Commission, 65 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Raymond Bruntmyer, John Boyt, Ruby Alsbury, John A. Patterson, Janis Fort, Judy Hensley, Douglas Kelder, 61 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by James Mattis, U.S. Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Kelly McKeague, Robert Dallessandro, American Battle Monuments Commission (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) Motion to be taken under Advisement, (Court Reporter Gigi Simcox.)(wg) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

 

07/29/2019

75

ORDER DISMISSING 55 Motion to exclude; GRANTING 61 Motion for Summary Judgment; DENYING 65 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (mgr) (Entered: 07/29/2019)

 

07/29/2019

76

CLERK'S JUDGMENT (mgr) (Entered: 07/29/2019)

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

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