Bell v. Oklahoma City City of et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Oklahoma Western District Court, Case No. 5:16-cv-01084
District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Anonymized Party [4DEAB5A], Plaintiff

Represented by bendelllawfirm.com Law Firm Placeholder

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Represented by University of Oklahoma

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Space Brenda H Barnes bbarnes1@ou.edu
Space Brian M McCall brian.mccall@ou.edu
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No Logo Dennis R Buckley, Defendant

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Space Stacey Haws Felkner +1 405 524 2070 +1 405 524 2078 SHF@czwlaw.com
Space Ambre Camille Gooch +1 405 524 2070 +1 405 524 2078 acg@czwlaw.com

Represented by Fenton Fenton Smith Reneau & Moon

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Space Susan A Knight +1 405 235 4671 +1 405 235 5247 susanannknight@gmail.com
No Logo Dustin Whitten, Defendant

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Space Stacey Haws Felkner
Space Ambre C. Gooch
Space Susan A Knight
No Logo James Brown, Defendant

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Space Sherri R Katz
Space Richard C Smith
No Logo Jared Hurst, Defendant

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Space Stacey Haws Felkner
Space Ambre C. Gooch
Space Susan A Knight
No Logo Jordan Crump, Defendant

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Space Stacey Haws Felkner
Space Ambre C. Gooch
Space Susan A Knight
No Logo Lem Mutii, Defendant

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Space Stacey Haws Felkner
Space Ambre C. Gooch
Space Susan A Knight
No Logo Oklahoma City City of, Defendant

Represented by Municipal Counselor's Office-OKC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sherri R Katz +1 405 297 2451 +1 405 297 3851 sherri.katz@okc.gov
Space Richard C Smith +1 405 297 2451 +1 405 297 3851 rick.smith@okc.gov
Attributes
Nature of Suit 440 - Civil Rights: Other
Cause Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Both
Anonymization By SCALES
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 62 Filed: 2/5/2018, Entered: 2/5/2018
JOURNAL ENTRY of JUDGMENT in favor of 4DEAB5A against Oklahoma City City of. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 2/5/2018. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 61 Filed: 1/29/2018, Entered: 1/29/2018
STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City), Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten. (Felkner, Stacey)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 60 Filed: 1/12/2018, Entered: 1/12/2018
ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING ORDER: This action is administratively terminated without prejudice to the rights of the parties to reopen for entry of any stipulation or order. If not reopened within 45 days to obtain final determination, action is deemed dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 1/12/2018. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 59 Filed: 12/5/2017, Entered: 12/5/2017
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Honorable Scott L. Palk recused. Case reassigned to Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti for all further proceedings. Signed by Honorable Scott L. Palk on 12/5/2017. (sr)
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Trial Date terminated pursuant to 55 terminating deadlines. (md)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 58 Filed: 11/27/2017, Entered: 11/27/2017
ENTER ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Honorable Scott L. Palk for all further proceedings. Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti no longer assigned to case. Entered at the direction of Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 11/27/17. (ml)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 57 Filed: 11/20/2017, Entered: 11/20/2017
Exhibit List by Plaintiff 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Witness List by Plaintiff 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Blank  Filed: 10/20/2017, Entered: 10/20/2017
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Discovery due by 2/5/2018. Motions due by 2/5/2018. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 55 Filed: 10/20/2017, Entered: 10/20/2017
ORDER granting 54 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Strike All Remaining Deadlines. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 10/20/2017. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 54 Filed: 10/18/2017, Entered: 10/18/2017
JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time or Strike All Remaining Deadlines by James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City), James Brown(in his individual capacity), Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Oklahoma City City of, Dustin Whitten. (Felkner, Stacey)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 53 Filed: 9/7/2017, Entered: 9/7/2017
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Dustin Whitten by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Steven Huddleston by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sgt. Kemmet by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sgt. Bieger by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Lt. Graham by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Audrea George by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jared Hurst by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jordon Crump by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Don Martin by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Dennis Buckley by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Adam Daniels by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Lem Mutii by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 9/7/2017, Entered: 9/7/2017
NOTICE to Take Deposition of City of Oklahoma City by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 9/1/2017, Entered: 9/1/2017
NOTICE to Take Deposition of 4DEAB5A by Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten. (Gooch, Ambre)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 7/28/2017, Entered: 7/28/2017
ORDER denying without prejudice 35 Plaintiff's Motion to Bar Defense Counsel's Attempt to Call Plaintiff's Counsel Professor Brian M. McCall as a Witness. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 7/28/17. (ml)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 7/5/2017, Entered: 7/5/2017
RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 FIRST MOTION in Limine to Bar Defendants from Calling Plaintiff's Counsel as Witness filed by 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 6/29/2017, Entered: 6/29/2017
RESPONSE to Motion re 35 FIRST MOTION in Limine to Bar Defendants from Calling Plaintiff's Counsel as Witness filed by Oklahoma City City of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Permit, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Emails, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Email from Cpt. Martin, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Map of Civic Ctr., # 5 Exhibit 5 - Photographs of Protestors, # 6 Attachment Municipal Court Transcript)(Smith, Richard)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 6/15/2017, Entered: 6/15/2017
RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 FIRST MOTION in Limine to Bar Defendants from Calling Plaintiff's Counsel as Witness filed by Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten. (Felkner, Stacey)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 6/8/2017, Entered: 6/8/2017
FIRST MOTION in Limine to Bar Defendants from Calling Plaintiff's Counsel as Witness by 4DEAB5A. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter Correspondence referenced in Motion)(McCall, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 3/27/2017, Entered: 3/27/2017
NOTICE of Change of Address by James M Bendell (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 3/21/2017, Entered: 3/21/2017
NOTICE of Change of Address by Stacey Haws Felkner (Felkner, Stacey)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 3/14/2017, Entered: 3/14/2017
JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN by Plaintiff 4DEAB5A. (McCall, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 3/6/2017, Entered: 3/6/2017
SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions to join due 14 days; Motions to amend due 14 days; Pla expert witness list and expert reports due 10/6/2017; Dft expert witness list and expert reports due 10/20/2017; Pla witness list due 10/20/2017; Pla exhibit list due 10/20/2017; Motions in limine due 12/15/2017; Jury instructions due 12/15/2017; Voir dire requests due 12/15/2017; Discovery due by 12/6/2017. Jury Trial set for 2/13/2018 09:30 AM in Courtroom 503 before Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti. Motions due by 11/6/2017. Pretrial Report due by 12/15/2017.. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 3/6/2017. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 3/3/2017, Entered: 3/3/2017
ENTRY of Appearance by Ambre C Gooch on behalf of Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten (Gooch, Ambre)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 2/27/2017, Entered: 2/27/2017
JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN by Plaintiff 4DEAB5A. (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 2/24/2017, Entered: 2/24/2017
ORDER granting 27 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Susan A Knight terminated. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 2/24/2017. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 2/22/2017, Entered: 2/22/2017
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten. (Knight, Susan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 2/1/2017, Entered: 2/1/2017
DOCKET: Scheduling Conference set for 3/6/2017 09:00 AM in Chambers before Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti. Status Report due by 3/1/2017. (mb)
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Blank  Filed: 1/17/2017, Entered: 1/17/2017
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this case is stricken from the Courts February 2, 2017 scheduling conference docket and will be reset on the next available docket. (ml)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 1/17/2017, Entered: 1/17/2017
ORDER granting 24 Motion to Continue. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this case is stricken from the Courts February 2, 2017 scheduling conference docket and will be reset on the next available docket. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 1/17/17. (ml)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 1/11/2017, Entered: 1/11/2017
FIRST MOTION to Continue Plaintiff by 4DEAB5A. (McCall, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 12/28/2016, Entered: 12/28/2016
DOCKET: Scheduling Conference set for 2/2/2017 09:30 AM in Chambers before Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti. Status Report due by 1/30/2017. (mb) (mb).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 12/13/2016, Entered: 12/13/2016
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City).(Smith, Richard)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 12/13/2016, Entered: 12/13/2016
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Oklahoma City City of.(Smith, Richard)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 12/13/2016, Entered: 12/13/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by Sherri R Katz on behalf of James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City), Oklahoma City City of (Katz, Sherri)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 12/13/2016, Entered: 12/13/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by Richard C Smith on behalf of James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City), Oklahoma City City of (Smith, Richard)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 12/12/2016, Entered: 12/12/2016
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten.(Knight, Susan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 12/12/2016, Entered: 12/12/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by Stacey Haws Felkner on behalf of Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten (Felkner, Stacey)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 12/12/2016, Entered: 12/12/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by Susan A Knight on behalf of Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Dustin Whitten (Knight, Susan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 11/29/2016, Entered: 11/29/2016
SUMMONS Returned Executed by 4DEAB5A. All Defendants. (Barnes, Brenda)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 11/14/2016, Entered: 11/14/2016
Summons Issued Electronically as to James Brown(in his individual capacity), Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Oklahoma City City of, Dustin Whitten. (ml)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 11/3/2016, Entered: 11/3/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by James M Bendell on behalf of 4DEAB5A (Bendell, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
ORDER granting 10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 10/26/2016. (jb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 10/25/2016, Entered: 10/25/2016
Receipt for Money Received from 4DEAB5A in the amount of $50.00, receipt number OKW500057013 regarding 10 THIRD MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (jb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 10/18/2016, Entered: 10/18/2016
THIRD MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by 4DEAB5A. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Bendell, James Request Adm. Pro Hac Vice)(Barnes, Brenda)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 10/17/2016, Entered: 10/17/2016
ENTRY of Appearance by Brian M McCall on behalf of 4DEAB5A (McCall, Brian)
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ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 10/05/2016. (jb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 10/3/2016, Entered: 10/3/2016
SECOND MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by 4DEAB5A. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Brian McCall Request for Adm. Pro Hac Vice)(Barnes, Brenda)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 9/30/2016, Entered: 9/30/2016
ORDER striking 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti on 9/30/2016. (mb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 9/28/2016, Entered: 9/28/2016
Receipt for Money Received from 4DEAB5A in the amount of $50.00, receipt number OKW500056488 regarding 4 FIRST MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (jb)
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FIRST MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by 4DEAB5A. (Barnes, Brenda)
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ENTRY of Appearance by Brenda H Barnes on behalf of 4DEAB5A (Barnes, Brenda)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 9/20/2016, Entered: 9/20/2016
Receipt for Money Received from 4DEAB5A in the amount of $400.00, receipt number OKW500056323 regarding 1 Complaint, (jb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 9/19/2016, Entered: 9/19/2016
COMPLAINT against James Brown(as an agent, servant, or employee of the City of Oklahoma City), James Brown(in his individual capacity), Dennis R Buckley, Jordan Crump, Jared Hurst, Lem Mutii, Oklahoma City City of, Dustin Whitten filed by 4DEAB5A. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jb)
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