Case: USA Farm Labor, Inc. v. Julie Su

USA Farm Labor Inc. v. Su

COMPLAINT by USA Farm Labor, Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Hoggard Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Hutto Grain, KD Farm & Ranch, Circle D Farms, Triple T Farms, Inc., Bebb Farms, and Jamerson Farms against Julie Su, Brent Parton, and Brian Pasternak. (Filing fee $402, receipt number ANCWDC-6018380.) (Flanagan, Patrick) Modified docket text / parties on 4/10/2023. NEF Regenerated. (maf) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

Case assigned to Chief Judge Martin Reidinger and US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. Notice: You must click this link to retrieve the Case Assignment Packet. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document. (ejb)

Summons Issued Electronically as to Julie Su, Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, US Attorney General and US Attorney. NOTICE: Counsel shall print the summons and serve with other case opening documents in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P.4. (ejb) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

NOTICE of Appearance by Gill Paul Beck, Sr on behalf of All Defendants (Beck, Gill) (Entered: 04/24/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by USA Farm Labor, Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Hoggard Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Hutto Grain, KD Farm & Ranch, Circle D Farms, Triple T Farms, Inc., Bebb Farms, Jamerson Farms, *Bruce Young Farms, SK Farms Inc., Kaup Produce, Inc., Coteau Tiling, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms*. (Flanagan, Patrick) Modified *text* on 5/1/2023 to add the 5 additionally named Pltfs in this Amended Complaint. NEF Regeneratated (ejb). (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Mark Stevens Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-6041920. by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Circle D Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Masching Agriculture, LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc.. (Flanagan, Patrick). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 04/26/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Wendel V. Hall Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-6041926. by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Circle D Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Masching Agriculture, LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc.. (Flanagan, Patrick). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 04/26/2023)

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice and ADMITS Mark Stevens for B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Circle D Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Masching Agriculture, LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 4/28/2023. (slm)

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice and ADMITS Wendel V. Hall, III for B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Circle D Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Masching Agriculture, LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 4/28/2023. (slm)

Notice - Out of State Counsel

Notice to Mark Stevens: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 5/5/2023. (slm)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Masching Agriculture, LLC, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc.. (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 05/01/2023)

AMENDED COMPLAINT (SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT) against Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su, filed by KD Farm & Ranch, B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Kaup Produce, Inc., Bruce Young Farms, SK Farms Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Circle D Farms, Bebb Farms, Jamerson Farms, Hoggard Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC, Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, CDC, Inc., Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, J D Layman Farms Inc., Molitor Brothers Farm, Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc.(Stevens, Mark) (Main Document 10 replaced on 5/26/2023) (hms). (Entered: 05/24/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Samuel Press on behalf of All Defendants (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 6/9/2023 (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exh. 1. Report of Madeline Zavodny, Ph.D, # 3 Exh. 2. Affidavit of Manuel Fick, # 4 Exh. 3. Affidavit of Russ Hoggard, # 5 Exh. 4. Affidavit of Justin and Jennifer Bebb, # 6 Exh. 5. Affidavit of Joel Lyman, # 7 Exh. 6. Affidavit of Lynette (Bo) Young, # 8 Exh. 7. Affidavit of John Petron, # 9 Exh. 8. Affidavit of Frank Kasten III, # 10 Exh. 9. Affidavit of Mike Bushman, # 11 Exh. 10. Affidavit of Scott Schiff, # 12 Exh. 11. Affidavit of David Masching, # 13 Exh. 12. Affidavit of Emily Swift, # 14 Exh. 13. Affidavit of Mark Deacon, # 15 Exh. 14. Affidavit of Roger T. Haaland)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Brief As Amici Curiae In Support of Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Farmworker Justice, James Simpson, Stephanus De Klerk. Responses due by 6/23/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief with Exhibits in USA Farm Labor v. Su) (Willis, Robert). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/09/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert J. Willis on behalf of Stephanus De Klerk, Farmworker Justice, James Simpson (Willis, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2023)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Responses due by 6/23/2023 (Beck, Gill). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/09/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Replies due by 6/20/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Shane Barbour)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael Kirkpatrick by Robert J. Willis Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-6105384. by Stephanus De Klerk, Farmworker Justice, James Simpson. (Willis, Robert). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Douglas Stevick Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-6105621. by James Simpson. (Willis, Robert). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Peter Murray Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-6105642. by Stephanus De Klerk. (Willis, Robert). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Gregory S. Schell Filing fee $ 288, receipt number ANCWDC-610517. by James Simpson. (clc). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 06/12/2023)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Text of Order: The Defendants' Motion is GRANTED, and the Defendants shall have through and including June 12, 2023, within which to file a respond to the Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. So Ordered. Entered by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 6/12/23. (LMR)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Leave to File Brief As Amici Curiae In Support of Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Replies due by 6/23/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Job Order)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 06/16/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Report of Madeline Zavodny)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Leave to File Brief As Amici Curiae In Support of Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Stephanus De Klerk, Farmworker Justice, James Simpson. (Willis, Robert) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Leave to File Brief As Amici Curiae In Support of Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction with corrected certificate of service by Stephanus De Klerk, Farmworker Justice, James Simpson. (Willis, Robert) (Entered: 06/22/2023)

ORDER granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Michael T. Kirkpatrick for James Simpson, Stephanus De Klerk and Farmworker Justice. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 6/28/2023. (brl)

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Douglas L. Stevick for James Simpson (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 6/28/2023. (brl)

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Peter A. Murray for Stephanus De Klerk (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 6/28/2023. (brl)

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Gregory S. Schell for James Simpson (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 6/28/2023. (brl)

MEMORANDUM/BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Stephanus De Klerk, Farmworker Justice, James Simpson re: Order on Motion for Leave to File,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A. Kraup Produce, Inc. job order, # 3 Exhibit B. Coteau Tiling, Inc. job order, # 4 Exhibit C. Escrow Order in VAGA v. Donovan, # 5 Exhibit D. Escrow Order in NAACP v. Donovan, # 6 Exhibit E. Escrow Order in Tri-County Growers v. Brock)(Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by KD Farm & Ranch, Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc, B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Kaup Produce, Inc., Bruce Young Farms, SK Farms Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Molitor Brothers Farm, Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, CDC, Inc., J D Layman Farms Inc., Circle D Farms, Bebb Farms, Jamerson Farms, Four R's Ranch LLC, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC. Brent Parton served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Return of Service)(Flanagan, Patrick) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by KD Farm & Ranch, Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc, B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Kaup Produce, Inc., Bruce Young Farms, SK Farms Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Molitor Brothers Farm, Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, CDC, Inc., J D Layman Farms Inc., Circle D Farms, Bebb Farms, Jamerson Farms, Four R's Ranch LLC, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC. Julie Su served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Return of Service)(Flanagan, Patrick) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by KD Farm & Ranch, Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc, B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Kaup Produce, Inc., Bruce Young Farms, SK Farms Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Molitor Brothers Farm, Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Triple T Farms, Inc., Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Masching Agriculture, LLC, CDC, Inc., J D Layman Farms Inc., Circle D Farms, Bebb Farms, Jamerson Farms, Four R's Ranch LLC, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, JCP Farms, LLC. Brian Pasternak served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Return of Service)(Flanagan, Patrick) (Entered: 06/28/2023)

Notice - Out of State Counsel

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Notice to Michael T. Kirkpatrick: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 7/5/2023. (brl)

Notice to Douglas L. Stevick: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 7/5/2023. (brl)

Notice to Peter A. Murray: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 7/5/2023. (brl)

Notice to Gregory S. Schell: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 7/5/2023. (brl)

TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to File Text of Order: The Motion is GRANTED, and James Simpson, Stephanus De Klerk, and Farmworker Justice shall have leave to file a brief as amicus curiae in support of the Defendants' Opposition to the Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. The amicus brief shall be filed within seven (7) days of the entry of this Order. The Plaintiffs' requests to limit the admission of amicus counsel and to file a responsive brief are denied. So Ordered. Entered by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 6/28/23. (LMR)

Notice - Out of State Counsel

SECOND Notice to Gregory S. Schell: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 7/14/2023. (rth)

MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 8/3/2023 (Flanagan, Patrick) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 34 MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Replies due by 7/31/2023 (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 MOTION to Expedite Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Responses due by 8/18/2023 (Press, Joshua). Modified docket text to remove reference of referral to MJ on 8/22/2023 (smm). (Entered: 08/04/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Shane Barbour)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 08/04/2023)

1 Affidavit of Shane Barbour

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Order on Motion to Expedite

TEXT-ONLY ORDER denying 34 Motion to Expedite Text of Order: The Plaintiffs' 34 Motion for Expedited Hearing is DENIED. The Plaintiffs' 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be held in abeyance pending resolution of the Defendants' 37 Motion to Dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. So Ordered. Entered by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 8/8/23. (LMR)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra McTague on behalf of All Defendants (McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Joshua S. Press by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

ORDER granting 40 Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney Joshua S. Press. Attorney Joshua S. Press is WITHDRAWN as counsel of record for Defendants. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 8/14/2023. (slm)

Plaintiffs' Emergency Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 9/1/2023 (Stevens, Mark). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. Modified text on 8/21/2023 (kby). (Entered: 08/18/2023)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Responses due by 9/1/2023 Replies due by 9/13/2023 Text of Order: The Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED, and the Plaintiffs shall have an additional fourteen (14) days, through and including September 1, 2023, within which to respond to the Defendants' motion to dismiss. The Defendants' reply shall be filed no later than September 13, 2023. So Ordered. Entered by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 8/18/23. (LMR)

NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron S. Goldsmith on behalf of All Defendants (Goldsmith, Aaron) (Entered: 08/25/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Replies due by 9/8/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Declaration of Scott Schiff, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Supplemental Declaration of John Petron, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Supplemental Declaration of Darrin Eck, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Manuel Fick)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 09/01/2023)

1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Declaration of Scott Schiff

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2 Exhibit 2 - Supplemental Declaration of John Petron

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3 Exhibit 3 - Supplemental Declaration of Darrin Eck

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4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Manuel Fick

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. (McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Four R's Ranch LLC, USA Farm Labor, Inc.. Responses due by 10/4/2023 (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 46 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Four R's Ranch LLC, USA Farm Labor, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavits of Josh Wurmnest and Caitlin Heap, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Mindy Gillespie, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Affidavit of Travis Berthold, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Affidavit of Trevor Jacobsen, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Second Supplemental Declaration of Scott Schiff, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Manuel Fick)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

Order Setting Response Deadline

TEXT-ONLY ORDER Setting Response Deadline re: 46 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Responses due by 9/22/2023. Entered by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 9/20/2023. (hms)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Replies due by 9/29/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Exhibit 1 Barbour Decl)(McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 46 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Four R's Ranch LLC, USA Farm Labor, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hall, Wendel) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

ORDER that the Defendants' 12 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 37 Complaint is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiffs' 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and the Plaintiffs' 46 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order are DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 9/26/2023. (kby)

ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint,, by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su.(McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

Notice to Conduct Initial Attorneys Conference

NOTICE pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 you are required to conduct an Initial Attorney's Conference within 14 days. At the conference, the parties are required to discuss the issue of consent to jurisdiction of a magistrate judge in accordance with Local Rules 16.1(A) and 73.1(C). The Certificate of Initial Attorneys Conference, and if applicable, the Joint Stipulation of Consent to Exercise jurisdiction by a US Magistrate Judge, should be filed within 7 days of the conference. If appropriate, a party may file a Motion to Stay the Initial Attorney's Conference. CIAC Report due by 11/6/2023. (smm)

NOTICE OF APPEAL *(Interlocutory) as to 50 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Order on Motion for TRO, by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANCWDC-6266333. Use this link www.ca4.uscourts.gov to retrieve 4th Circuit case opening documents, i.e. Appearance of Counsel, Docketing Statement, Disclosure Statement, and Transcript Order Form. Note: Your Transcript Order Form must be served on the District Court as well as the Circuit Court. (Stevens, Mark) Modified *text on 10/23/2023 (ejb). (Entered: 10/23/2023)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 52 Notice of Appeal (Interlocutory). (ejb) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

USCA Case Number 23-2108 for 52 Notice of Appeal, USCA Case Manager: Jeffrey S. Neal. (nvc) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 11/20/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stevens, Mark). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 11/06/2023)

1 Proposed Order

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ORDER that the Pltfs' 55 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file their Certificate of Initial Attorneys' Conference (CIAC Report) no later than 11/17/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Martin Reidinger on 11/15/2023. (ejb)

CERTIFICATION of initial attorney conference and discovery plan for Defendants (McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

CERTIFICATION of initial attorney conference and discovery plan as Submitted by Plaintiffs (Hall, Wendel) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 12/11/2023 01:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 100 Otis St, Asheville, NC 28801 before US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(kby)

NOTICE of Conventional Filing of Certified Administrative Record by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Index to CAR)(McTague, Alexandra) Modified text on 12/11/2023 (kby). (Entered: 12/11/2023)

Pretrial Conference

Minute Entry: INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held before US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. Pretrial Order to follow. Plaintiffs attorney: Patrick Flanagan, Wendel Hall, III. Defendants attorney: Alexandra McTague. Court reporter: Digital Court Recorder. (kby)

Pretrial Order and Case Management Plan: Filing of Administrative Record: December 18, 2023; Motions Related to Contents of the Administrative Record: January 10, 2024; Motions for Judgment on the Record: March 15, 2024; Responses: April 12, 2024; Replies (if any): May 5, 2024. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 12/12/2023. (cly) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

MOTION for clarification of Pretrial Order and Case Management Plan (Doc. 61), Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 1/16/2024 (Stevens, Mark). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 01/02/2024)

ORDER that "Plaintiff's Partially Consented Motion for Clarification of Scheduling Order and to Change Page Limits" (Doc. 62 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as stated herein. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 1/3/2024. (cly) Modified text on 1/5/2024 (kby). (Entered: 01/03/2024)

MOTION to Produce Complete Administrative Record by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 1/24/2024 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stevens, Mark). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 01/10/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 64 MOTION to Produce Complete Administrative Record by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Email From Courtroom Deputy)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

MOTION for Discovery by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 1/24/2024 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stevens, Mark). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. (Entered: 01/10/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 66 MOTION for Discovery by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Comment of USA Farm Labor, Inc. - Excerpt)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION for Discovery by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Replies due by 1/31/2024 (McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 64 MOTION to Produce Complete Administrative Record by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Replies due by 1/31/2024 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 66 MOTION for Discovery by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION to Produce Complete Administrative Record by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Consultation on Scheduling, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Consultation on Motion to Expedite, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Consultation on Accessing Pleadings)(Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2024)

NOTICE of Conventional Filing of CAR by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/02/2024)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Brent Parton, Brian Pasternak, Julie Su. Responses due by 3/29/2024 (McTague, Alexandra) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by B&B Agri Sales, LLC, Bebb Farms, Bruce Young Farms, CDC, Inc., Circle D Farms, Coteau Tiling, Inc., Four R's Ranch LLC, Grand Farming Enterprises, Inc., Haaland Grain Farms, Hoggard Farms, Hutto Grain, J D Layman Farms Inc., JCP Farms, LLC, Jamerson Farms, KD Farm & Ranch, Kaup Produce, Inc., Lazy BS Bar, Inc., Lincoln County Feed Yard LLC, Masching Agriculture, LLC, Molitor Brothers Farm, SK Farms Inc., Triple T Farms, Inc., USA Farm Labor, Inc., Wright Farms of Butler Co Inc. Responses due by 3/29/2024 (Stevens, Mark) (Entered: 03/15/2024)