Georgia Northern District Court
Judge:Steven D Grimberg
Case #: 1:22-cv-04417
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Nov 04, 2022
Last checked: Wednesday May 03, 2023 5:18 AM EDT
Counter Claimant
James Hines
Represented By
Jason C. Waymire
Williams, Morris & Waymire, LLC
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Counter Defendant
Maggie Thomas
Represented By
Robbin Shipp
One Alliance Center
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Eldridge Suggs, IV
Stephens Juren PLLC
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Defendant
City of Atlanta
Represented By
Pearson Kern Cunningham
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. - Atl
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R. David Ware
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. - Atl
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Russell Alan Britt
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. - Atl
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Defendant
James Hines
Represented By
Jason C. Waymire
Williams, Morris & Waymire, LLC
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Plaintiff
Maggie Thomas
Represented By
Robbin Shipp
One Alliance Center
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Eldridge Suggs, IV
Stephens Juren PLLC
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GPO Aug 28 2023
ORDER: The initial motion to dismiss 2 is DENIED as moot. The City's Motion to Dismiss 12 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. All claims against Hines in his official capacity, the Section 1983 claims against the City per Monell, and the punitive damages claim against the City are DISMISSED; only the claims against Hines in his personal capacity, the claims for assault and battery against the City, and the corresponding damages claims survive. The parties are ORDERED as follows: (1) Thomas and Hines shall file certificates of interested persons within 7 days from entry of this order, see NDGa, LR 3.3 (excepting governmental parties from this requirement); (2) The City shall file its answer to the Complaint within 21 days from entry of this Order; (3) The parties shall conduct their Rule 26(f) conference within 14 days from the date the City files its answer; (4) The parties shall serve their initial disclosures and submit a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan within 30 days from the date the City files its answer; and (5) Discovery will commence 30 days after the City files its answer. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 08/28/2023. (tht)
GPO Sep 30 2024
OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING 36 Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate the City of Atlanta as a Defendant in this action. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 9/30/2024. (tas)
GPO Mar 24 2025
k of Court is DIRECTED to submit this Order to undersigned after 30 days. Signed by Judge Steven D. Grimberg on 3/24/2025. (tas)OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING 49 Motion for Summary Judgment. Within 30 days from entry of this Order, the parties are ORDERED to file their consolidated pretrial order on Hines's counterclaims against Thomas for assault and battery. The Cler

Docket last updated: 9 hours ago
Friday, May 09, 2025
68 68 appeal USCA Acknowledgment Fri 05/09 11:35 AM
USCA Acknowledgment of66 Notice of Appeal filed by Maggie Thomas. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 25-11571 D. (pjm)
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025
67 67 appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Wed 05/07 12:54 PM
Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Order, and Docket Sheet to USCA- 11th Circuit re:66 Notice of Appeal. Appeal fees HAVE NOT been paid. The court reporter is Alicia B. Bagley. The District Judge is Steven D. Grimberg. (pjm)
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Monday, May 05, 2025
66 66 appeal Notice of Appeal Wed 05/07 12:48 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to59 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by Maggie Thomas. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Transcript Order Form due on 5/19/2025.(pjm)
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Att: 1 USCA Appeal Fee Letter
65 65 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Tue 05/06 1:11 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re60 First MOTION to Withdraw Robbin Shipp as Attorney filed by Maggie Thomas. (tas)
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