Case: Bledsoe v. Willis

5:21-cv-04367 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Dec. 21, 2021

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Case Summary

This case challenged what it alleged was a malicious prosecution following a blatantly deficient police investigation and alleged wrongful arrest without probable cause. On December 21, 2021, the plaintiff filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He sued the Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Represented by the ACLU of Louisiana and private counsel, the plaintiff alleged that the District A…

This case challenged what it alleged was a malicious prosecution following a blatantly deficient police investigation and alleged wrongful arrest without probable cause. On December 21, 2021, the plaintiff filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He sued the Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Represented by the ACLU of Louisiana and private counsel, the plaintiff alleged that the District Attorney’s conduct in pressuring him to accept a plea deal and subsequent relentless prosecution despite the availability of significant exculpatory evidence violated his Fourth Amendment rights. The plaintiff sought damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and attorneys’ fees. The case was assigned to Judge Elizabeth E. Foote.

The defendants moved to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim on March 2, 2022, March 28, 2022, and April 6, 2022. Judge Foote granted the motions in part and denied them in part on March 30, 2023. 665 F.Supp.3d 810. First, she dismissed the municipal liability claims against the District Attorney, citing binding case law that a municipality cannot be held liable solely because it employs a constitutional tortfeasor. Second, she dismissed the plaintiff’s claims for injunctive relief against the ADA for her alleged malicious prosecution—finding that the plaintiff had not met the pleading requirements to show continuing injury that would warrant injunctive relief—but upheld the claims for declaratory relief against the ADA. The court allowed the plaintiff’s standalone malicious prosecution claims under both federal and state law to proceed.

On April 17, 2023, the defendants appealed the District Court’s decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. On November 27, 2023, Circuit Judges Wiener, Willett, and Douglas produced a per curiam opinion reviewing de novo and ultimately affirming the District Court ruling.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Spoorthi Krishnaraj (3/8/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Foote, Elizabeth Erny (Louisiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ahmed, Nora Sam (Louisiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Buckle, Nichole Marie (Louisiana)

Day, Amy Gardner (Louisiana)

Jones, Allison Anne (Louisiana)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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5:21-cv-04367

Complaint

Dec. 21, 2021

Dec. 21, 2021

Complaint
49

5:21-cv-04367

Memorandum Ruling

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Order/Opinion

665 F.Supp.3d 810

00516979886

5:21-cv-04367

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Nov. 27, 2023

Nov. 27, 2023

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/61635101/bledsoe-v-willis/

Last updated March 18, 2026, 5:31 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Dec. 21, 2021

COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $402, receipt number ALAWDC-4935990) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix)(Attorney Megan E Snider added to party Gregory James Bledsoe(pty:pla))(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

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2 Dec. 21, 2021

First MOTION for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4936074) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

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3 Dec. 21, 2021

Second MOTION for Jeffrey J. Lyons to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4936119) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/21/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

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Dec. 21, 2021

CASE Assigned to Judge Elizabeth E Foote and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Bunting, M)

4 Dec. 22, 2021

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Brittany B Arvie, David McClure, James E Stewart, Sr, Dean Willis. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

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5 Dec. 22, 2021

Third MOTION for Jacqueline M. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4937520) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/22/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 12/22/2021)

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Dec. 22, 2021

Case Assigned/Reassigned

6 Dec. 27, 2021

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jeffrey J Lyons for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

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7 Dec. 27, 2021

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jacqueline M Lesser for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Jones, P) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

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8 Dec. 27, 2021

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Nora Sam Ahmed for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/27/2021. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 12/28/2021)

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9 Jan. 3, 2022

ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1331. This finding is preliminary and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/3/2022. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

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Jan. 3, 2022

Jurisdictional Review Finding

10 Jan. 21, 2022

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Dean Willis served on 1/10/2022, answer due 1/31/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

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11 Jan. 21, 2022

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. David McClure served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

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12 Jan. 21, 2022

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Brittany B Arvie served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

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13 Jan. 21, 2022

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. James E Stewart, Sr served on 1/4/2022, answer due 1/25/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

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14 Jan. 23, 2022

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, with consent by David McClure, Dean Willis. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/23/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Nichole Marie Buckle added to party David McClure(pty:dft), Attorney Nichole Marie Buckle added to party Dean Willis(pty:dft))(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 01/23/2022)

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15 Jan. 24, 2022

AMENDED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, with consent . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Buckle, Nichole) Modified event to more accurately describe document filed and to correct docket text on 1/24/2022 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 01/24/2022)

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16 Jan. 24, 2022

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, David McClure answer due 3/2/2022; Dean Willis answer due 3/2/2022; granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint, David McClure answer due 3/2/2022; Dean Willis answer due 3/2/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/24/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 01/24/2022)

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Jan. 24, 2022

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer.(Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/24/2022.), Motions Transferred regarding 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Bunting, M)

Jan. 24, 2022

Motions Transferred AND Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

17 Feb. 16, 2022

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. Brittany B Arvie waiver sent on 1/26/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

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18 Feb. 16, 2022

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Gregory James Bledsoe. James E Stewart, Sr waiver sent on 1/26/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. (aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/16/2022)

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19 March 2, 2022

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by David McClure, Dean Willis. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief In Support of SPD Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

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20 March 2, 2022

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 03/02/2022)

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21 March 12, 2022

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/12/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) Modified on 3/14/2022 to reflect deficient (Miletello, A). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 3/14/2022 (Bunting, M). See 23 . (Entered: 03/12/2022)

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22 March 14, 2022

NOTICE of Deficiency to Jeffrey J Lyons, Megan E Snider on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Reason: For attorneys admitted pro hac vice, signature or endorsement of local counsel is required. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

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23 March 14, 2022

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

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24 March 15, 2022

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Response due by 5/9/2022. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/15/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

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25 March 28, 2022

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie by Brittany B Arvie. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief in support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed order)(Attorney Henry M Bernstein added to party Brittany B Arvie(pty:dft))(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

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26 March 28, 2022

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 03/28/2022)

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27 April 6, 2022

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity by James E Stewart, Sr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief in support, # 2 Proposed order)(Attorney Henry M Bernstein added to party James E Stewart, Sr(pty:dft))(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 04/06/2022)

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28 April 8, 2022

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity. Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

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29 April 18, 2022

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/18/2022)

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30 April 25, 2022

REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie filed by Brittany B Arvie. (aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

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31 April 26, 2022

MINUTE ENTRY: Plaintiff is ordered to file a sur-reply addressing Defendant's standing argument by 5/10/2022, re 25 MOTION to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 4/26/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

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32 April 27, 2022

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

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33 May 3, 2022

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/3/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

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34 May 4, 2022

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Sur-Reply re 25 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 5/24/2022. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 5/4/2022. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

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35 May 4, 2022

REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim James E. Stewart, individually and in his official capacity filed by James E Stewart, Sr. (aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

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May 4, 2022

Motions Transferred regarding 33 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie with consent . Motions referred to Judge Elizabeth E Foote. (crt,Bunting, M)

May 4, 2022

Motions Transferred

36 May 9, 2022

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/09/2022)

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37 May 16, 2022

REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 05/16/2022)

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38 May 24, 2022

REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Brittany B. Arvie // Sur-Reply Brief in Opposition filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Suggs v. Mikkelsen)(aty,Lyons, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

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39 May 25, 2022

MOTION to Substitute Attorney E. Bridget Wheeler in place of Megan E. Snider with consent by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/25/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Snider, Megan) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

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40 June 2, 2022

ORDER granting 39 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Erin Bridget Wheeler for Gregory James Bledsoe. Attorney Megan E Snider terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 6/2/2022. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 06/02/2022)

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41 Sept. 9, 2022

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/9/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) Modified to reflect deficient status on 9/12/2022 (Bunting, M). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 9/13/2022 (Bunting, M). See 43 . (Entered: 09/09/2022)

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42 Sept. 12, 2022

NOTICE of Deficiency to Erin Bridget Wheeler on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 41 Sixth MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney . Reason: A motion to withdraw or to substitute counsel must be signed by or have consent of the withdrawing attorney. Please refer to LR83.2.11. See also LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documents requiring signatures of more than one party. The motion cannot be referred to chambers until this deficiency is corrected. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

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43 Sept. 13, 2022

Sixth MOTION to Withdraw Jeffrey J. Lyons as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/13/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/13/2022)

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44 Sept. 14, 2022

ORDER granting 43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Jeffrey J Lyons terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/14/2022. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

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45 Sept. 14, 2022

Seventh MOTION for Masallay N. Komrabai-Kanu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5276009) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

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46 Sept. 14, 2022

Eighth MOTION for Kishala Srivastava to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5276059) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/14/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 09/14/2022)

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47 Sept. 15, 2022

ORDER granting 45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Massalley N Komrabai-Kanu for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/15/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

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48 Sept. 15, 2022

ORDER granting 46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Kishala Srivastava for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/15/2022. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 09/15/2022)

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49 March 30, 2023

MEMORANDUM RULING: For the reasons stated in the attached pdf; Defendants' 19 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; 25 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; and 27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The 27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim is GRANTED as to the municipal liability claims against Stewart and the injunctive relief sought against Arvie for her alleged malicious prosecution 25 Motion to Dismiss; these claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The motions to dismiss are DENIED with respect to the federal and state malicious prosecution claims against Willis and McClure 19 and the declaratory relief sought against Arvie for her alleged malicious prosecution 25 . The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate District Attorney James E. Stewart as a party in this case. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/30/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

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50 March 31, 2023

MINUTE ENTRY: re 49 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The remaining parties are hereby REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Hornsby for a scheduling conference. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 3/31/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

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51 April 4, 2023

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A telephone Status Conference is set for 4/24/2023 at 10:30 AM. Dial-in instructions will be emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/4/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/04/2023)

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April 4, 2023

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52 April 7, 2023

MOTION for Meghan Matt to Enroll as Counsel by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/7/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Meghan K Matt added to party Gregory James Bledsoe(pty:pla))(aty,Matt, Meghan) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

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53 April 10, 2023

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The telephone Status Conference originally set for 4/24/23 has been reset for 5/2/2023 at 02:00 PM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/10/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

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54 April 10, 2023

ORDER granting 52 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Meghan K Matt for Gregory James Bledsoe. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/10/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

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April 10, 2023

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April 10, 2023

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April 10, 2023

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55 April 15, 2023

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 49 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, by David McClure, Dean Willis. (Filing fee $505, receipt number ALAWDC-5527710) (aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 04/15/2023)

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56 April 17, 2023

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: In light of the notice of appeal, the status conference set for 5/2/23 is cancelled. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/17/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 04/17/2023)

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April 17, 2023

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April 20, 2023

USCA Case Number

April 20, 2023

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April 20, 2023

USCA Case Number 23-30238 for 55 Notice of Appeal filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

April 20, 2023

Set Deadline for Clerk re 55 Notice of Appeal: Certify Appeal Record (23-30238) by Clerk to COA 5/5/2023. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

May 10, 2023

Appeal Record Certified to USCA

May 10, 2023

ELECTRONICALLY CERTIFIED Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 55 Notice of Appeal is now available to Appellate Counsel via the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals website. See Instructions for Access and Use of the Electronic Record Download Feature of CM/ECF by clicking here. (USCA #23-30238) If you do not have access to the Electronic Download Feature of CM/ECF, please submit your request for the certified record on appeal to the District Court. (crt,WalkerSld, B)

57 Aug. 18, 2023

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR - MOTION to Withdraw Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier as Attorney and substitute Allison A Jones as counsel by Brittany B Arvie. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/18/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Bernstein, Henry) Modified to reflect filed in error, per attorney, on 8/18/2023 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 08/18/2023)

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58 Aug. 18, 2023

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Allison A Jones in place of Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier by Brittany B Arvie. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/18/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Bernstein, Henry) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

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59 Aug. 21, 2023

ORDER granting 58 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Allison Anne Jones for Brittany B Arvie. Attorney Henry M Bernstein and Donna Y Frazier terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/21/2023. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 08/21/2023)

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60 Dec. 19, 2023

MINUTE ENTRY: Considering the opinion of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, IT IS ORDERED that the matter be REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Hornsby for a scheduling conference on Plaintiff's remaining claims.. Signed by Judge Elizabeth E Foote on 12/19/2023. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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62 Dec. 19, 2023

USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE (certified copy) as to 55 Notice of Appeal filed by David McClure, Dean Willis that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED. (USCA #23-30238)IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendants-appellants pay to plaintiff-appellee the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court. (crt,WalkerSld, B) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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61 Dec. 20, 2023

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A telephone Status Conference is set for 1/16/2024 at 03:00 PM. Dial-in instructions will be emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 12/20/2023. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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Dec. 20, 2023

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63 Jan. 10, 2024

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The telephone Status Conference originally set for 1/16/24 at 3:00 has been reset for 1/17/2024 at 11:00 AM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel of record. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/10/2024. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

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Jan. 10, 2024

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64 Jan. 29, 2024

JOINT RULE 26(f) Report by Gregory James Bledsoe, Brittany B Arvie, Dean Willis and David McClure. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified filers on 1/29/2024 (Bunting, M). (Entered: 01/29/2024)

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65 Jan. 29, 2024

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY:The telephone Status Conference originally set for 1/17/24 has been reset for 2/5/2024 at 02:30 PM. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to all counsel. Trial counsel for each party must participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 1/29/2024. (crt,Rider, M) (Entered: 01/29/2024)

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Jan. 29, 2024

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Minute Entry AND ~Util - Set Hearings

66 Jan. 31, 2024

MOTION to Withdraw Meghan Matt as Attorney by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/31/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Wheeler, Erin) (Entered: 01/31/2024)

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67 Feb. 1, 2024

ORDER granting 66 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Meghan K Matt terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 2/1/2024. (crt,Bunting, M) (Entered: 02/01/2024)

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68 Feb. 5, 2024

MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/5/2024. (crt,Keller, J) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

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69 Feb. 5, 2024

SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 5/19/2025 at 9:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 2 before Judge Elizabeth E Foote. Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Judge Elizabeth E Foote. Joint Pretrial Order due by 4/3/2025. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 5/7/2024. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 11/7/2024. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 12/15/2024. Discovery deadline 10/7/2024. Compel discovery 10/7/2024. Expert Depositions due by 1/30/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 11/7/2024. Daubert Motions due by 2/20/2025. Proposed Pretrial Order inserts and exhibits exchanged by 3/6/2025. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 3/20/2025. Motions in Limine due by 3/27/2025. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 5/9/2025. Electronic Exhibits due by 5/9/2025. Trial Depositions due by 4/18/2025.Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 2/5/2024. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

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Feb. 5, 2024

Status Conference

70 Feb. 20, 2024

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by David McClure, Dean Willis.(aty,Buckle, Nichole) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

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71 Feb. 21, 2024

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Brittany B Arvie.(aty,Jones, Allison) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

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72 March 12, 2024

MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F) by Gregory James Bledsoe. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/12/2024. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified on 3/13/2024 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). Modified to remove deficient status and reflect motion resubmitted at Doc 75 on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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73 March 12, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support re 72 MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F) filed by Gregory James Bledsoe. (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified on 3/13/2024 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). Modified to remove deficiency and reflect resubmitted at Doc 76 on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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74 March 13, 2024

NOTICE of Deficiency to Jacqueline M Lesser on behalf of Gregory James Bledsoe regarding 73 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 72 MOTION to Strike DEFENDANTS DEAN WILLIS AND DAVID MCCLURES AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(F). Reason: Requires signature of local counsel. (crt,Crick, S) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

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75 March 13, 2024

MOTION to Strike filed by Gregory James Bledsoe . (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified entry to more accurately capture pleading on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/13/2024)

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76 March 13, 2024

MEMORANDUM in Support 75 Motion to Strike filed by Gregory James Bledsoe . (aty,Lesser, Jacqueline) Modified docket text on 3/13/2024 (Whitener, M). (Entered: 03/13/2024)

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77 March 13, 2024

NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: 75 MOTION to Strike. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Whitener, M) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

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78 March 27, 2024

DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MEMORANDUM in Opposition re MOTION to Strike filed by David McClure, Dean Willis. (aty,Day, Amy) Modified to reflect deficient status on 3/27/2024 (Bunting, M). Modified to reflect resubmitted on 3/27/2024 (Bunting, M). See 80 . (Entered: 03/27/2024)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Policing

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 21, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, who was incarcerated for nearly two years before being acquitted.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Shreveport

County

Caddo Parish

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Western District of Louisiana 5:21-cv-04367

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 23-30238

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Unknown

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Policing:

False arrest

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