Benjamin v. Oliver

Court
N.D. Ga.
Docket number
1:25-cv-04470
Filed
Last filing
Assigned judge
Victoria M. Calvert
Nature of suit
440 Civil Rights: Other
Cause
42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
None
Case
Benjamin v. Oliver
Cite
Benjamin v. Oliver, No. 1:25-cv-04470 (N.D. Ga. filed Aug. 8, 2025)
Source
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102ORDER granting 101 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs' deadline to move for attorneys fees and file a bill of costs shall be 30 days after the Eleventh Circuit issues its mandate in Defendants appeal. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/11/25. (rlh) (Entered: 12/11/2025)Open(opens another site)
103Court Reporter Acknowledgment re: 100 Transcript Order Form, filed by Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls, Director Dr. Marlah Mardis. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit, Case Number 25-14263-G.Transcript is required. Court Reporter: Wynette C. Blathers. Satisfactory financial arrangements completed. Notification of Transcript Filed in District Court re: 100 Transcript Order Form, filed by Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls, Director Dr. Marlah Mardis. All transcripts for this request are now on file. (pjm) (Entered: 12/12/2025)Open(opens another site)
104USCA Order: On December 5, 2025, the Court directed the parties to notify the Court of their positions regarding the effect of the district courts December 3 order and judgment on the pending motion for a stay pending appeal. Upon consideration of the parties responses to the Courts December 5 order, this appeal is hereby DISMISSED AS MOOT. Appellants motion to stay the district courts preliminary injunction pending appeal is accordingly DENIED AS MOOT. Appellants motion to hold this appeal in abeyance is also DENIED AS MOOT re: 96 Notice of Appeal, filed by Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls, Director Dr. Marlah Mardis. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit, Case Number 25-13060-G. (pjm) (Entered: 12/18/2025)Open(opens another site)
105NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 94 Order and 95 Judgment by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AGANDC-14874872. Transcript Order Form due on 1/5/2026 (Frankson, Michael) Modified on 12/22/2025 (tas). (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
106Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Judgment, Order, and Docket Sheet to USCA - 11th Circuit re 105 Notice of Appeal. This is not the first notice of appeal. Other notices were filed on 12/5/2025 and 9/5/2025. Appeal fees have been paid on receipt # AGANDC-14874872. The court reporters are Wynette Blathers and Diane Peede. The District Judge is Victoria M. Calvert. (tas) (Entered: 12/22/2025)Open(opens another site)
107USCA Acknowledgment of 105 Notice of Appeal, filed by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit Case. Number 25-14263-GG. (pjm) (Entered: 12/29/2025)Open(opens another site)
108NOTICE of Appearance by John Henry Thompson on behalf of Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls (Thompson, John Henry) (Entered: 01/02/2026)Open(opens another site)
109TRANSCRIPT Order Form (Motion Hrg) for proceedings held on 8/29/2025 before Judge Judge Victoria M. Calvert, re: 105 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter: Wynette Blathers. (Bentley, Michael) Modified on 1/7/2026 to update text (pjm). (Entered: 01/06/2026)Open(opens another site)
110NOTICE by Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls of attorney withdrawal (Petrany, Stephen) (Entered: 01/12/2026)Open(opens another site)
111USCA Notice to Court Reporter Wynette C. Blathers regarding acknowledgement of 109 Transcript Order Form filed by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. Court Reporter acknowledgment not filed. Letter issued to Court Reporter Wynette C. Blathers as to Appellant Centurion of Georgia, LLC. Transcript is due to be filed in District Court 30 days from 01/06/2026. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit, Case Number 25-14263-GG. (pjm) (Entered: 01/29/2026)Open(opens another site)
112Notification of Transcript Filed in District Court re: 109 Transcript Order Form filed by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. All transcripts for this request are now on file. (pjm) Modified on 2/2/2026 to correct filed date (pjm). (Entered: 01/30/2026)Open(opens another site)
113MOTION for Order to Set Deadline For Class Notice with Brief In Support by Isis Benjamin, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - M. Bentley Email, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Naeomi Madison, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of John Doe, # 4 Exhibit D - Declaration of Fantasia Horton, # 5 Exhibit E - Declaration of Isis Benjamin)(Seals, Amanda) (Entered: 02/18/2026)Open(opens another site)
114RESPONSE re 113 MOTION for Order to Set Deadline For Class Notice filed by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Frankson, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2026)Open(opens another site)
115RESPONSE re 113 MOTION for Order to Set Deadline For Class Notice filed by Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls. (Harris, Jeffrey) (Entered: 02/27/2026)Open(opens another site)
116RESPONSE in Support re 113 MOTION for Order to Set Deadline For Class Notice filed by Isis Benjamin, John Doe, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of A. Chinyere Ezie)(Seals, Amanda) (Entered: 03/02/2026)Open(opens another site)
117ORDER. It is therefore ORDERED that the Motion for Order to Set Deadline for Class Notice (Doc. 113 ) is GRANTED IN PART and Defendants are DIRECTED to complete dissemination of class notice to class members by April 1, 2026 and to file a certification upon completion. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 3/3/2026. (ltt) (Entered: 03/04/2026)Open(opens another site)
118CERTIFICATE of Compliance - Completion of Class Notice (Frankson, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2026)Open(opens another site)
119MOTION to Withdraw Celine Zhu as Attorneyby Isis Benjamin, John Doe, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. (Zhu, Celine) (Entered: 08/07/2026)Open(opens another site)
120USCA Order: Celine Zhus motion to withdraw as counsel for the Appellees is GRANTED re: 105 Notice of Appeal, filed by Centurion of Georgia, LLC. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit, Case Number 25-14263-GG. (pjm) (Entered: 08/17/2026)Open(opens another site)
Submission of 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 4 MOTION to Expedite, to District Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (jbu)
Set Deadlines as to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 MOTION to Certify Class. Motion Hearing set for 8/29/2025 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2105 before Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (jbu)
RETURN of 14 APPLICATION for Admission of Andrea Chinyere Ezie Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14521914) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: Local counsel's bar number does not match what is on file with the court. Please correct and resubmit. (jas)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Celine Siwan Zhu Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14521856). Attorney Celine Zhu added appearing on behalf of Isis Benjamin, John Doe, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 13 APPLICATION for Admission of Donald Korbin Felder Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14521890). Attorney D. Korbin Felder added appearing on behalf of Isis Benjamin, John Doe, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 19 APPLICATION for Admission of Andrea Chinyere Ezie Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14521914). Attorney Andrea Chinyere Ezie added appearing on behalf of Isis Benjamin, John Doe, Fantasia Horton, Naeomi Madison, Brynn Wilson. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (mh)
ORDER (by docket text only) granting 19 Application for Admission of Andrea Chinyere Ezie Pro Hac Vice; granting 12 Application of Celine Siwan Zhu for Admission Pro Hac Vice; granting 13 Application of Donald Korbin Felder for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 8/13/25. 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.(vs)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey M. Harris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14541520). Attorney Jeffrey Matthew Harris added appearing on behalf of Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 21 APPLICATION for Admission of Zachary P. Grouev Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14541534). Attorney Zachary P. Grouev added appearing on behalf of Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 22 APPLICATION for Admission of Rachael Wyrick Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14541539). Attorney Rachael C.T. Wyrick added appearing on behalf of Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 23 APPLICATION for Admission of Julius Kairey Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14541546). Attorney Julius Kairey added appearing on behalf of Director Dr. Marlah Mardis, Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Randy Sauls. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr)
ORDER (by docket text only) granting 20 Application of Jeffrey M. Harris for Admission Pro Hac Vice; granting 21 Application of Zachary P. Grouev for Admission Pro Hac Vice; granting 22 Application of Rachael Wyrick for Admission Pro Hac Vice; granting 23 Application of Julius Kairey for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Entered by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 8/19/25. 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.(vs)
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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 31 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael J. Bentley Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14561117). Attorney Michael J. Bentley added appearing on behalf of Centurion of Georgia, LLC. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas)
Submission of 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, to District Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (ltt)
Notification of Docket Correction re 37 Response in Support of Motion, 35 Response in Support of Motion. Changed entries to Reply to Response to Motion. (ltt)
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 40 Order on Application for Admission PHV, to Michael J. Bentley. (usw)
Submission of 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear /Proceed Pseudonymously to District Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (ltt)
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Kayla Vinson re 57 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (ltt)
ORDER (by docket text only) granting in part 55 Motion for Extension of Time. It is ORDERED that the Parties' September 18, 2025 deadline to file cross motions for summary judgment, pursuant to the Court's September 4, 2025 order, is extended until 14 days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit's decision on Defendants' Motion to Stay the Preliminary Injunction, with any response briefs due 7 days later. In the event, the Eleventh Circuit does not issue a decision on the stay by October 24, 2025, the Court will hold a scheduling conference with the Parties. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants deadline to file their respective responsive pleadings is extended 28 days, from September 25, 2025 to October 23, 2025. Entered by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 9/16/2025. (ntj)