Case: Thompson v. Rizzitelli

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

COMPLAINT against Joyce Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, John Orazietti, Derby Democratic Town Committee, Sam Rizzitelli, Shelia Parizo, Sandy Watson, James Watson, Dan Sexton, Anita Duggatto, Christine Robinson, Ronald Sill ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number B019133), filed by Mel Thompson.(Payton, R.) (Entered: 01/21/2010)

Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 4/15/2010. Amended Pleadings due by 3/16/2010 Discovery due by 7/17/2010 Dispositive Motions due by 8/16/2010. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 1/15/10. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 01/21/2010)

Summons Issued as to Joyce Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, John Orazietti, Derby Democratic Town Committee, Sam Rizzitelli, Shelia Parizo, Sandy Watson, James Watson, Dan Sexton, Anita Duggatto, Christine Robinson, Ronald Sill. (Payton, R.)

NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Sponheimer on behalf of Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill AND John Orazietti (Sponheimer, John) FILERS Modified on 2/17/2010 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 02/16/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Sponheimer on behalf of John Orazietti AND Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill (Sponheimer, John) FILERS Modified on 2/17/2010 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 02/16/2010)

MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy against Dan Sexton by Mel Thompson. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

AFFIDAVIT re 5 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Signed By Mel Thompson filed by Mel Thompson. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

Memorandum in Support re 5 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy filed by Mel Thompson. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis for Ruling on 5 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 3/12/2010. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. An Evidentiary Hearing on 5 Motion for Prejudgment Remedy is set for 6/14/2010 - 6/16/2010 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom Five, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Joan G. Margolis (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 03/25/2010)

Reset Deadlines as to 5 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy. Motion Hearing set for 6/14/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom Five, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Joan G. Margolis (Rodko, B.)

ELECTRONIC ORDER -- Once defendants have filed pro se appearances or appearances by counsel, the parties and counsel shall contact this Magistrate Judge's Chambers to arrange a telephonic status conference. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 4/6/10. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 04/06/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elio C.C. Morgan on behalf of Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 04/19/2010)

MOTION for Security for Costs by Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 04/19/2010)

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Security for Costs. The defendants having made application to the Clerk of Court for an order requiring the plaintiff to deposit or file a bond with sufficient surety in the sum of $500.00 pursuant to Local Rule 83.3(a) of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District of Connecticut, it is ORDERED that the plaintiff herein file a bond as security for costs in this action within thirty (30) days from this date. Signed by Clerk on 4/20/2010. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 04/20/2010)

OBJECTION to Derby Defendants 12 MOTION for Security for Costs filed by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 05/03/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elio C.C. Morgan on behalf of Derby Democratic Town Committee (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 05/03/2010)

Notice and Proposed REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 05/03/2010)

MOTION for Extension of Time (35 days) until June 9, 2010 for filing motions to dismiss by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. (Payton, R.) (Entered: 05/04/2010)

Notice of Electronic Calendar - A telephonic scheduling conference will be held on May 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. before Hon. Janet Bond Arterton. Defense counsel shall initiate the conference call to chambers: 203-773-2456. (Tooker, A.)

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time, with consent, to 6/9/10. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 5/6/10. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 05/07/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joan G. Margolis: Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/19/2010. Time: 5 minutes (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 05/19/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet Bond Arterton: Telephone Scheduling Conference held on 5/19/2010. Total Time: 1 hours(Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Torday, B.) (Entered: 05/26/2010)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Pre-Filing Conference set for 6/8/2010 at 09:00 AM before Judge Janet Bond Arterton; Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/2/2010 at 11:00 AM before Judge Janet Bond Arterton; Discovery due by 12/1/2010; Dispositive Motions due by 1/2/2011; Trial Ready Date 6/1/2011; Joint Trial Memorandum due by 1/15/2011; Second Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/16/2010 at 03:00 PM before Judge Janet Bond Arterton. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 5/20/2010. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 05/21/2010)

ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. PRO SE FILERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE JUDGE'S STANDARD ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER WHICH IS ATTACHED. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 5/20/2010. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 05/21/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vanessa L. Bryant: TELEPHONE Pre-Filing Conference held on 6/8/2010. and 35 minutes(Court Reporter Sharon Montini.) (torday, B.) (Entered: 06/22/2010)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 6/18/2010; Motion to Dismiss due by 7/2/2010. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 6/9/2010. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 06/10/2010)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Joan G. Margolis: re 5 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy filed by Mel Thompson. Taking under advisement 5 Motion for Prejudgment Remedy; Motion Hearing held on 6/14/2010 26 minutes(Court Reporter FTR.) (Gutierrez, Y.) (Entered: 06/14/2010)

RULING granting in part in the amount of $42,000, 5 Motion for Prejudgment Remedy. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis on 6/18/10. (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 06/18/2010)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, John Orazietti, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Dan Sexton, Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson, filed by Mel Thompson.(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 06/18/2010)

MOTION for Order re 15 plaintiff's objection to 13 Order re security for cost re 12 Motion for Security for Costs by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Morgan, Elio) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/22/2010) (Kelsey, N.). Modified on 6/22/2010 to create link to underlying document and to fix pdf of attachment (Kelsey, N.). Modified on 6/22/2010 to correct docket entry text (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 06/21/2010)

OBJECTION re 27 MOTION for plaintiff's objection to security for cost Order, 15 Objection filed by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 06/22/2010)

MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Against Chris Robinson by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis for ruling on pending motions including 30 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Against Chris Robinson. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 6/28/2010. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, John Orazietti, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 7/23/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Morgan, Elio. (Entered: 07/02/2010)

MOTION to Stay re 30 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Against Chris Robinson by Christine Robinson.Responses due by 7/23/2010 Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 07/02/2010)

MOTION for Declaratory Judgment by Mel Thompson.Responses due by 7/29/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)M(Thompson, Mel). (Entered: 07/08/2010)

MOTION for EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON DEFENDANTS STATUS AS STATE ACTORS Order, MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law (Responses due by 7/29/2010, ) by Mel Thompson. Thompson, Mel). (Entered: 07/08/2010)

OBJECTION re 35 MOTION for EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON DEFENDANTS STATUS AS STATE ACTORS Order MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law, 34 MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 07/22/2010)

OBJECTION re 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 07/23/2010)

RESPONSE re 36 Objection to 35 MOTION for EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON DEFENDANTS STATUS AS STATE ACTORS, filed by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) Modified on 7/30/2010 to create link to underlying document (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 07/29/2010)

OBJECTION re 33 MOTION to Stay re 30 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Against Chris Robinson filed by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 07/29/2010)

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Stay with conditions - SEE ATTACHED ELECTRONIC ENDORSEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 08/19/2010. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE.(Watson, M.) (Entered: 08/19/2010)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis for ruling on motions including 27 MOTION for plaintiff's objection to security for cost Order, 34 MOTION for Declaratory Judgment, 35 MOTION for EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON DEFENDANTS STATUS AS STATE ACTORS Order, MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 8/20/2010. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

Notice of Electronic Calendar - The parties' telephonic status conference has been rescheduled to November 1, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Status report shall be electronically filed by October 25, 2010.(Tooker, A.)

ELECTRONIC ORDER -- Plaintiff's Objection, filed 4/30/10 (Dkt. #15; see also Dkts. ##12-13) is overruled. See Thompson v. Mexico Construction, LLC, 06 CV 680 (RNC)(DFM). THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 8/26/10. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 27 Motion for Order, to the extent that an electronic order was filed today regarding Dkt. #15. See Dkt. #42. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 8/26/10.(Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 34 Motion for Declaratory Judgment, denying 35 Motion for Order, and denying 35 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, without prejudice to renew, after Judge Arterton rules upon the pending Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. #32). THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 8/26/10. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 08/26/2010)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH PRETRIAL ORDER by Christine Robinson re 40 Order on Motion to Stay (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 09/01/2010)

MOTION for Extension of Time until NOVEMBER 15, 2010 TO FILE BOND PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 83.3 (B) 29 Objection, 13 Order on Motion for Security for Costs,, 42 Order, 15 Objection by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 09/13/2010)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 46 Motion for Extension of Time until 11/16/10. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 9/14/10. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 09/14/2010)

MOTION to Stay Discovery by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 10/7/2010 (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 09/16/2010)

OBJECTION re 48 MOTION to Stay Discovery, 20 Scheduling Order, filed by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 09/19/2010)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis for for all discovery purposes including 48 MOTION to Stay Discovery. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 9/17/2010. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 09/21/2010)

Notice of Calendar - Oral Argument on Motion to Dismiss will be held on October 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom Two, 141 Church St., New Haven, CT before Judge Janet Bond Arterton. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 10/04/2010)

ORDER granting 48 Motion to Stay until November 19, 2010, without prejudice to defendants seeking an extension for the reasons stated in the attached Electronic Order.(SEE ATTACHED ORDER). Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 10/06/2010. (Watson, M.) (S-Gutierrez, Y.). (Entered: 10/06/2010)

Docket Entry Correction re 52 Order on Motion to Stay, Entry modified to attach PDF to document #52. (S-Gutierrez, Y.) (Entered: 10/06/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Janet Bond Arterton: Motion Hearing held on 10/20/2010 re 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Sandy Watson, Ronald Sill, Sam Rizzitelli, James Watson, Christine Robinson, Shelia Parizo, Anita Duggatto, Paul Varsanik, Jr., Joyce Sill, John Orazietti, 30 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Against Chris Robinson filed by Mel Thompson. Briefs due 10/25/10,any response due 10/29/10 Total Time: 1 hours and 30 minutes(Court Reporter Sharon Montini.) (Torday, B.) (Entered: 10/20/2010)

Notice to Parties - In light of oral argument held this date, the telephonic status conference set down for November 1, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. has been cancelled. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 10/20/10. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 10/20/2010)

Brief in Support of 32 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, John Orazietti, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 11/15/2010 (Morgan, Elio) Modified on 4/7/2011: at chambers direction, motion terminated as this document is not a motion. (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 10/25/2010)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, John Orazietti, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Joyce Sill, Ronald Sill, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson re 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 10/26/2010)

Notice to Parties - In light of oral argument held October 20, 2010, the telephonic status conference set down for November 16, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled.(Tooker, A.) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

RESPONSE re 54 Motion Hearing,, 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, 36 Objection, by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

MOTION WAIVE OR MODIFY BOND PURSUANT TO CONN. L. CIV. R. 83.3 (A) re 46 MOTION for Extension of Time until NOVEMBER 15, 2010 TO FILE BOND PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 83.3 (B) 29 Objection, 13 Order on Motion for Security for Costs,, 42 Order, 15 Objection, 47 Order on Motion for Extension of Time by Mel Thompson.Responses due by 12/6/2010 Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Mel) Modified on 11/16/2010 to correct motion event (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 11/15/2010)

ORDER granting in part 60 Motion for Release of Bond Obligation. Bond shall be filed by January 15, 2011. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 11/16/10. (Tooker, A.) (Entered: 11/16/2010)

MOTION for Order to Continue Stay re 52 Order on Motion to Stay, 53 by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 12/9/2010 Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Morgan, Elio) Modified on 11/19/2010 to correct motion event (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 11/18/2010)

MOTION for Order re 61 Order on Motion for Release of Bond Obligation by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 12/9/2010 Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Morgan, Elio) Modified on 11/19/2010 to correct motion event (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 11/18/2010)

OBJECTION re 61 Order on Motion for Release of Bond Obligation, 60 MOTION for Release of Bond Obligation, 62 MOTION to Stay re 52 Order on Motion to Stay, 53 Docket Annotation MOTION to Stay re 52 Order on Motion to Stay, 53 Docket Annotation filed by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 11/19/2010)

OBJECTION re 61 Order on Motion for Release of Bond Obligation, 60 MOTION for Release of Bond Obligation, 63 MOTION to Stay re 61 Order on Motion for Release of Bond Obligation MOTION to Stay re 61 Order on Motion for Release of Bond Obligation filed by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 11/19/2010)

MOTION to Compel Discovery by Mel Thompson.Responses due by 12/13/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 11/22/2010)

SEE ATTACHED ELECTRONIC ENDORSEMENT ORDER: granting 62 Defendants' Motion for Order such that discovery is stayed until January 18, 2011, without prejudice to defendants seeking an extension (See Attached Order); denying 63 Defendants' Motion for Order (See Attached Order); and denying without prejudice to renew after January 18, 2011 66 plaintiff's Motion to Compel (See Attached Order). THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 11/23/2010. (Watson, M.)

MOTION for of dismissal pursuant to LRCP 83.3(a); FRCP 41(b); and court's inherent powers by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.Responses due by 2/9/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit)Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Morgan, Elio) Modified on 1/20/2011 to correct motion event(Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 01/19/2011)

Security of Cost BOND in the amount of $ 500.00 posted by Mel Thompson Receipt Number CTXN00000386. (Lynch, K.)

OBJECTION re 68 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Mel Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 01/20/2011)

MOTION for ORDER extension of stay re doc # 62 and 67 Order by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis (Morgan, Elio) Text Modified on 1/24/2011 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 01/20/2011)

OBJECTION re 67 Order on Motion for Order,, Order on Motion to Compel,,,,,, 70 MOTION for ORDER extension of stay re doc # 62 and 67 Order filed by Mel Thompson. (Thompson, Mel) (Entered: 01/21/2011)

SEE ATTACHED ELECTRONIC ORDER denying without prejudice as moot Dkt #68 Motion to Dismiss; and granting until 3/31/11, without prejudice to defendants seeking an extension thereof, if Judge Arterton has not filed a ruling by that date, Dkt. #70 Motion to Extend Stay of Discovery (See Attached Electronic Order). THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 2/7/2011. (Watson, M.)

ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 30 Motion for Prejudgment Remedy, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO RENEW, after Judge Arterton rules on the pending Motions to Dismiss. (Cf. Dkt. #72). THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 3/29/11. (Margolis, Joan) (Entered: 03/29/2011)

ORDER: Defendants' Motion 32 to Dismiss is GRANTED in part and DENIED in Part. Signed by Judge Janet Bond Arterton on 03/29/2011. (Budris, K.)

Docket Entry Correction re 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction: terminated motion at chambers direction, as this document is not a motion. (Kelsey, N.)

MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Renewal of #30 by Melvin Thompson. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 04/11/2011)

MOTION for ORDER ON DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO #72 Order by Melvin Thompson. Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 04/11/2011)

OBJECTION re 76 MOTION for ORDER ON DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO #72 Order filed by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson. (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 04/11/2011)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. A TELEPHONIC Status Conference is set for 5/12/2011 at 11:00 AM before Judge Joan G. Margolis. Attorney Morgan will initiate the conference call with counsel and plaintiff on the line. 203-773-2350. (Watson, M.) (Entered: 04/13/2011)

OBJECTION re 75 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy Renewal of #30 filed by Christine Robinson. (Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 04/26/2011)

RESPONSE re 79 Objection to 75 Renewed Motion for Prejudgment Remedy filed by Melvin Thompson. (Thompson, Melvin) Modified on 5/4/2011 to add missing link to underlying motion (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 05/02/2011)

MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy AGAINST CHRIS ROBINSON by Melvin Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 05/02/2011)

MOTION for Summary Judgment AGAINST DAN SEXTON by Melvin Thompson.Responses due by 5/25/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 05/04/2011)

NOTICE by Melvin Thompson re 81 MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy AGAINST CHRIS ROBINSON (Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 05/04/2011)

Amended MOTION for Prejudgment Remedy AGAINST CHRIS ROBINSON by Melvin Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)Motions referred to Joan G. Margolis(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 05/04/2011)

MOTION to Remand to State Court by Samuel M. Rizzitelli, Jr.Responses due by 5/25/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(Kelsey, N.) . (Entered: 05/05/2011)

NOTICE OF CONSOLIDATION. Signed by Clerk on 5/4/2011. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 05/05/2011)

OBJECTION re 85 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Melvin Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 05/10/2011)

EXHIBIT A by Melvin Thompson re 87 Objection to 85 Motion to Remand. (Thompson, Melvin) Modified on 5/11/2011 to link to underlying motion (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 05/10/2011)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joan G. Margolis: Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/12/2011. Time: 20 minutes (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 05/12/2011)

MEMORANDUM of Telephonic Status Conference. All discovery due by 10/14/2011, Dispositive Motions due by 11/18/2011, A Prejudgment Remedy Hearing re 81 Motion for PJR and 84 Amended Motion for PJR is set for 9/19/2011 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom Five, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Joan G. Margolis.. Signed by Judge Joan G. Margolis on 5/12/2011. (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 05/12/2011)

REPLY to Response to 85 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Samuel M. Rizzitelli, Jr. (Burns, Dove) (Entered: 05/23/2011)

ANSWER to 26 Amended Complaint, with Affirmative Defenses. by Derby Democratic Town Committee, Anita Duggatto, Shelia Parizo, Sam Rizzitelli, Christine Robinson, Paul Varsanik, Jr, James Watson, Sandy Watson.(Morgan, Elio) (Entered: 06/11/2011)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendants John Orazietti, Ron Sill and Joyce Sill by Melvin Thompson.Responses due by 7/9/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit)(Thompson, Melvin) (Entered: 06/18/2011)

MOTION to Strike 92 Answer to Amended Complaint Affirmative Defenses by Melvin Thompson.Responses due by 7/9/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Thompson, Melvin). (Entered: 06/18/2011)