Case: Fuller v. Georgia Department of Corrections

1:25-cv-00246 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: Jan. 17, 2025

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we investigate the case further). In this case, the plaintiff, a transgender woman incarcerated in a Georgia prison, sought access to gender affirming surgery while in custody. On April 25, 2025, the Civil Rights Division filed a statement of interest in this private litigation, reversing its position—maintained since 2015—that gender dysphoria may be a covered disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

People

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1:25-cv-00246

Complaint

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:08 a.m.

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1 Jan. 17, 2025

COMPLAINT (Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-13997813) filed by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(djs) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 01/23/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Georgia Department of Corrections. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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3 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Tyrone Oliver. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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4 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Randy Sauls. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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5 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Marlah Mardis. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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6 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Sharon Lewis. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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7 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Centurion of Georgia, LLC. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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8 Jan. 21, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Gilbert Noe. (djs) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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9 Jan. 23, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of D Dangaran Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14009989). with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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10 Jan. 24, 2025

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Sarah D. Gordon. Clerk to follow-up by 2/3/2025. (jas) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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11 Jan. 24, 2025

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Miriam R. Nemeth. Clerk to follow-up by 2/3/2025. (jas) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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12 Jan. 24, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Spencer Busby Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013027). with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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13 Jan. 24, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Kylie L. Clouse Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013054). with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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14 Jan. 24, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Sarah D. Gordon Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013071). with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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Jan. 24, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 9 APPLICATION for Admission of D Dangaran Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14009989). Attorney D. Dangaran added appearing on behalf of Ronnie Fuller. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Jan. 24, 2025

RETURN of 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Spencer Busby Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013027) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: 1) List of courts incomplete. Please include a complete list of courts to which applicant has been admitted to practice and dates of admission (including inactive status). 2) Local counsel's address on application does not match address on file with the court. These addresses must match. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

Jan. 24, 2025

RETURN of 13 APPLICATION for Admission of Kylie L. Clouse Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013054) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: 1) List of courts incomplete. Please include a complete list of courts to which applicant has been admitted to practice and dates of admission (including inactive status). 2) Local counsel's address on application does not match address on file with the court. These addresses must match. Please correct and resubmit. (mh)

Jan. 24, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 14 APPLICATION for Admission of Sarah D. Gordon Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013071). Attorney Sarah D. Gordon added appearing on behalf of Ronnie Fuller. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

15 Jan. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of H. Spencer Busby Pro Hac Vice. with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order of Admission)(Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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16 Jan. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Kylie L. Clouse Pro Hac Vice. with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order of Admission)(Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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17 Jan. 27, 2025

Return of Service Executed by Ronnie Fuller. Centurion of Georgia, LLC served on 1/24/2025, answer due 2/14/2025. (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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Jan. 27, 2025

ORDER by docket entry only granting 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice; granting 14 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Approved by Judge Tiffany R Johnson on 1/27/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bmr)

Jan. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 15 APPLICATION for Admission of H. Spencer Busby Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013027). Attorney H. Spencer Busby added appearing on behalf of Ronnie Fuller. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Jan. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 16 APPLICATION for Admission of Kylie L. Clouse Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14013054). Attorney Kylie L. Clouse added appearing on behalf of Ronnie Fuller. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

18 Jan. 30, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Miriam R. Nemeth Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14028396). with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order of Admission)(Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/30/2025)

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Jan. 30, 2025

ORDER by docket entry only granting 15, 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Spencer Busby and Kylie Clouse. Signed by Judge Tiffany R Johnson on 1/30/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bmr)

19 Jan. 31, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Miriam R. Nemeth Pro Hac Vice. with Brief In Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order of Admission)(Sellers, Matthew) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 01/31/2025)

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Jan. 31, 2025

RETURN of 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Miriam R. Nemeth Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14028396) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: Case number on application and order is incorrect (1:23-CV-00246-TRJ-CCB). Please re-file with the correct case number (1:25-cv-00246-TRJ-CCB). (mh)

Jan. 31, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 19 APPLICATION for Admission of Miriam R. Nemeth Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14028396). Attorney Miriam R. Nemeth added appearing on behalf of Ronnie Fuller. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Feb. 3, 2025

ORDER by docket entry only granting 19 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Miriam Nemeth. Approved by Judge Tiffany R Johnson on 2/3/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bmr)

20 Feb. 7, 2025

Return of Service Executed by Ronnie Fuller. Sharon Lewis served on 2/5/2025, answer due 2/26/2025. (Sellers, Matthew) Modified on 2/7/2025 (djs). (Entered: 02/07/2025)

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21 Feb. 13, 2025

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Ronnie Fuller.(Sellers, Matthew) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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22 Feb. 13, 2025

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Ronnie Fuller, Vincent Gilbert (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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23 Feb. 13, 2025

PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Ronnie Fuller Gerald Wynn (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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24 Feb. 13, 2025

Return of Service Executed by Ronnie Fuller. Georgia Department of Corrections served on 2/12/2025, answer due 3/5/2025. (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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25 Feb. 13, 2025

Return of Service Executed by Ronnie Fuller. Tyrone Oliver served on 2/12/2025, answer due 3/5/2025. (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

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26 Feb. 14, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Vincent Gilbert. (djs) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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27 Feb. 14, 2025

Electronic Summons Issued as to Gerald Wynn. (djs) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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28 Feb. 14, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 21 Amended Complaint, filed by Ronnie Fuller (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

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29 Feb. 27, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen John Petrany on behalf of Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls (Petrany, Stephen) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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30 Feb. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Zachary P. Grouev Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102687).by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Petrany, Stephen) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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31 Feb. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey M. Harris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102731).by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Petrany, Stephen) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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32 Feb. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Julius Kairey Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102746).by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Petrany, Stephen) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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33 Feb. 27, 2025

APPLICATION for Admission of Rachael Wyrick Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102757).by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Petrany, Stephen) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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34 Feb. 28, 2025

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wyrick, Rachael) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

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Feb. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 30 APPLICATION for Admission of Zachary P. Grouev Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102687). Attorney Zachary P. Grouev added appearing on behalf of Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Feb. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey M. Harris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102731). Attorney Jeffrey Matthew Harris added appearing on behalf of Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Feb. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 32 APPLICATION for Admission of Julius Kairey Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102746). Attorney Julius Kairey added appearing on behalf of Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

Feb. 28, 2025

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Rachael Wyrick Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14102757). Attorney Rachael C.T. Wyrick added appearing on behalf of Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)

35 March 3, 2025

ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall file any responsive pleadings to Plaintiffs amended complaint by March 31, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 3/3/2025. (djs) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

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36 March 3, 2025

Return of Service Executed by Ronnie Fuller. Vincent Gilbert and Gerald Wynn. Answer due March 31, 2025 pursuant to Order 35 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Acknowledgment of Service (Defendant Vince Gilbert), # 2 Exhibit B- Acknowledgment of Service (Defendant Gerald Wynne))(Sellers, Matthew) Modified on 3/3/2025 to correct docket text (dgr). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

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March 3, 2025

ORDER by docket entry only approving 30, 31, 32, 33 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Zachary Grouev, Jeffrey Harris, Julius Karey, and Rachael Wyrick. Approved by Judge Tiffany R Johnson on 3/3/25. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bmr)

March 3, 2025

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re Order on Application for Admission PHV to Zachary Grouev and Julius Kairey. (bmr)

March 3, 2025

Notification of Docket Correction re 36 Return of Service Executed Answer date changed to Match Answer date from the 35 Order on Motion for Extension of Time. (dgr)

37 March 31, 2025

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of State Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Harris, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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38 March 31, 2025

MOTION Consideration of Documents under Judicial Notice or Incorporation by Reference Doctrines 37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief in Support by Georgia Department of Corrections, Sharon Lewis, Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Randy Sauls. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Attorney Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A - GDC SOP 507.04.68, # 3 Exhibit B -GDC SOP 507.04.07, # 4 Exhibit C - WPATH SOC 8)(Harris, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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39 March 31, 2025

MOTION to Dismiss Counts I, IV, and V of Plaintiff Fullers First Amended Complaint, with Brief In Support by Centurion of Georgia, LLC, Gerald Wynn, and Vincent Gilbert. (Attachments: # 1 Brief)(Frankson, Michael) Modified on 4/2/2025 to add Vincent Gilbert as a filing party (bgt). (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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40 April 2, 2025

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Centurion of Georgia, LLC, Vincent Gilbert, Gerald Wynn. (Frankson, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

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41 April 8, 2025

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Ronnie Fuller. (Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

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42 April 10, 2025

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Request for Judicial Notice re: 38 MOTION Consideration of Documents under Judicial Notice or Incorporation by Reference Doctrines 37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief in Support by Ronnie Fuller. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Matthew) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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43 April 11, 2025

ORDER granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time. The deadline for Plaintiff to file a response is April 30, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly on 4/11/2025. (djs) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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April 17, 2025

Clerk's Notation re 40, 41 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement reviewed and approved by TRJ. (bmr)

44 April 25, 2025

NOTICE of Filing Statement of Interest by United States of America (McDannell, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Georgia

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Reversing Course on Existing Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 17, 2025

Closing Date: May 29, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Georgia 1:25-cv-00246

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