ORDER granting 27 Motion to Re-Seal this case pending resolution of any appeal in this case by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, provided that relator timely files a Notice of Appeal in this case. Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas A Varlan on June 13, 2013. (emailed to counsel of record) (AYB) (Entered: 06/13/2013)
ORDER whereby plaintiff-relator Brian Eberhard's Motion for Voluntary Dismissal 20 is GRANTED, plaintiff-relator's claims against defendant are hereby DISMISSED, and the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to close this case. It is further ORDERED that plaintiff-relator's Motion for Permanent Sealing or, in the Alternative, for Redaction 21 is DENIED and that this case be UNSEALED in its entirety. Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas A Varlan on May 17, 2013. (AYB) (Entered: 05/17/2013)
MEMORANDUM OPINION that in light of the consent notices entered on behalf of the United States and the individual states 23 24 , relator's motion for voluntary dismissal 20 will be GRANTED, the claims against defendant DISMISSED, and this case will be CLOSED. However, relator's motion to seal the case or redact the complaint 21 will be DENIED and, accordingly, this case will be UNSEALED in its entirety. Signed by Chief District Judge Thomas A Varlan on May 17, 2013. (AYB) (Entered: 05/17/2013)
NOTICE OF CONSENT TO DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE by United States of America and RESPONSE to Relator's 21 MOTION for Permanent Sealing or, in the alternative, for redaction. (ABF) Modified text on 4/16/2013 (ABF). (Entered: 04/16/2013)
ORDER that the States' Motion 16 is granted to the extent that the States shall have an extension of six (6) months in which to determine whether to intervene in this action, during which time all filings in this matter shall remain under seal. The the States are hereby ORDERED to file with theCourt ex parte status reports at sixty (60) day intervals from the date of the entry of this order, informing the Court of the status of this case. Furthermore, the Court additionally ORDERS that this case be ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED and the seal EXTENDED pending the States intervention decision. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 12/19/12. (c/m) (ABF) Modified on 12/19/2012 (ABF). (Entered: 12/19/2012)
ORDER that the Govt's Motion 15 is GRANTED. The Government shall have an extension of six (6) months in which to determine whether to intervene in this action, during which time all filings in this matter shall remain under seal. The government is ORDERED to file with the Court ex parte status reports at sixty (60) day intervals from the date of the entry of this order, informing the Court of the status of this case. Furthermore, the Court additionally ORDERS that this case be ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED and the seal EXTENDED pending the governments intervention decision. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 12/19/12. (c/m)(ABF) (Entered: 12/19/2012)
ORDER granting the States' 12 Motion for Extension of Seal and Elections Period. The States shall have an extension of time of 9 months, up to and including October 22, 2012 in which to determine whether to intervene in this action. During this time the complaint and all other filings shall remain under seal. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan NUNC PRO TUNC on 1/25/12. (c/e-mailed) (ADA) Modified on 4/9/2012 to note c/m to Swiney) (ADA). (Entered: 04/09/2012)
ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Notify Court of Election up to and including 10/22/12. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 1/25/12. (c/m) (ABF) (Entered: 01/25/2012)
ORDER granting 8 Motion for Elijah Swiney to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 1/17/12. (c/m to Mr. Swiney) (ABF) (Entered: 01/17/2012)
MOTION for Elijah Swiney to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 60 Paid, Receipt #K3017805.) by State of Tennessee. (Attachments: # 1 Certificates of Good Standing)(ABF) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
ORDER granting 3 Motion for Kevin Darken to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 12/8/11. (c/m) (ABF) (Entered: 12/08/2011)
NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA re 3 MOTION for Kevin Darken to Appear Pro Hac Vice (ABF) (Entered: 12/06/2011)
NOTICE of Deficiency re 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. A certificate of good standing for the highest court of a state, territory or the District of Columbia has not been filed.A motion may be summarily denied if the deficiency is not corrected within 15 days of this Notice. Copy mailed to attorney.(KAW) (Entered: 11/23/2011)