Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc. et al

Docket(#95) JUDGMENT is ENTERED IN DEFENDANT'S FAVOR. This matter is STRICKEN from the docket of this Court. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/26/2022.(TJZ)cc: COR (Entered: 07/26/2022)

Docket(#94) MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: (1) Plaintiff's motions for partial summary judgment on the issue of falsity (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 52); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 58); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 64); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 65); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 59)) be, and are hereby, DENIED AS MOOT;(2) Defendants' joint motions for summary judgment (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 53); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 59); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 65); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 66); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 60)) be, and are hereby, GRANTED;(3) Defendants' motions to strike (Sandmann v. New York Times, No. 20cv23 (Doc. 64); Sandmann v. CBS News, No. 20cv24 (Doc. 72); Sandmann v. ABC News, Inc., No. 20cv25 (Doc. 78); Sandmann v. Gannett Co., Inc., No. 20cv26 (Doc. 78); Sandmann v. Rolling Stone, LLC, No. 20cv27 (Doc. 72)) be, and are hereby, DENIED AS MOOT; and(4) Separate judgments shall enter concurrently herewith in each of these cases. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/26/2022.(TJZ)cc: COR (Entered: 07/26/2022)

Docket(#93) ORDER: that the oral argument set for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 be, and is hereby, CANCELLED. All pending motions (Docs. #64 , #65 , #78 ) are hereby TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/21/2022.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 07/21/2022)

Docket(#92) ORDER: that counsel are not allowed to bring cell phones into court during this hearing. Laptops needed for presentations or note taking are permitted on the express condition that no recording or streaming of the proceedings is permitted, and the laptops may not be used to access the internet while in the courtroom. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/19/2022.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 07/19/2022)

Docket***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of William O. Bertelsman for review: #91 Notice of Filing Complete List of Exhibits used in Plf's Deposition re: #90 Order (ECO) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

Docket(#91) NOTICE OF FILING by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company of Complete List of Exhibits Used in Plaintiff Nicholas Sandmann's Deposition (Attachments: #1 List of Exhibits)(Craig, Robert) (Entered: 07/08/2022)

Docket(#90) ORDER: that defendant shall file a list identifying by description the complete list of exhibits used in plaintiff's deposition on or before Friday, July 8, 2022. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 7/6/2022.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 07/06/2022)

Docket(#89) ORDER: (1) The above hearing shall begin at 9:00 a.m., not 1:00 p.m.; (2) Defendants shall designate one attorney to argue the opinion versus fact issue raised in their joint motion for summary judgment. This issue will be argued first. (3) Defendants shall also designate one attorney to argue the alternative "substantial truth" issue raised in their joint motion for summary judgment and in plaintiff's motion for summary judgment. This issue will be argued second. (4) After lunch, defendants will argue the issues raised in their supplemental motions for summary judgment that are specific to their respective publications. (5) The Court will then take the motions under submission with written opinions to follow. (Parties to see Order for Details). Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 6/24/2022.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 06/24/2022)

Docket(#88) ORDER: that oral argument on these motions ( #64 , #65 , #78 ) be, and is hereby, SET FOR TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 AT 1:00 P.M. An order setting the format for this argument will follow. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 6/17/2022.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 06/17/2022)

Docket(#87) NOTICE OF FILING by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company the Deposition of Nicholas Sandmann (Attachments: #1 Deposition of Nicholas Sandmann taken September 13-14, 2021)(Craig, Robert) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

Docket(#10) MOTION for Nathan E. Siegel to Appear Pro Hac Vice by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4626549)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Nathan Siegel, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order)(Craig, Robert) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

Docket(#9) AGREED ORDER extending the time for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise plead in response to Plaintiff's Complaint #1 up to, and including, April 27, 2020. SO ORDERED this 20th day of March, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 3/20/2020.(ECO)cc: COR (Entered: 03/20/2020)

Docket(#8) FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company. (Craig, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

Docket***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #7 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Move, Answer, or Otherwise Plead in Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company (ECO) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

Docket(#7) Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Move, Answer, or Otherwise Plead in Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company. (Craig, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

Docket(#5) ORDER: This matter is REASSIGNED to Hon. William O. Bertelsman of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 3/3/2020.(TJZ)cc: COR (Entered: 03/03/2020)

Docket(#4) STANDING REFERRAL ORDER 1) Case referred to assigned U.S. Magistrate Judge at Covington to supervise discovery and pretrial proceedings; 2) Magistrate Judge is authorized to conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold such hearings as may be required, and to rule on nondispositive motions, except motions in limine. Dispositive motions and motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk of this court to the undersigned. The final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless parties agree to a trial by a Magistrate Judge; 3) Discovery disputes shall be resolved in the following manner: (1) Parties to meet/confer in an attempt to resolve disputes; (2) If parties unable to resolve such disputes formally, they shall attempt to resolve their disagreements by telephone conference with the Magistrate Judge; 3) If parties unable to resolve their disputes after conference with the Magistrate Judge, they may file appropriate written motions with the Court, which shall include the certification required. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 1/13/2011. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 03/02/2020)

DocketConflict Check run. (SLG) (Entered: 03/02/2020)

Docket(#3) Summons Issued as to ABC News Interactive, Inc., ABC News, Inc., The Walt Disney Company; Summons issued and returned to counsel electronically (Attachments: #1 Summons ABC News Interactive, Inc., #2 Summons The Walt Disney Company)(SLG) (Entered: 03/02/2020)

Docket(#1) COMPLAINT (Filing fee $400; receipt number 0643-4609162),filed by Nicholas Sandmann.(Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A-Fox40 Statement, #3 Exhibit B-WaPo Editor's Note, #4 Exhibit C-Nicholas' January 20 Statement, #5 Exhibit D-Diocese of Covington Letter January 25, #6 Exhibit E-GCI Report, #7 Exhibit F-Diocese of Covington Letter February 11, #8 Exhibit G-ABC's First Online Article, #9 Exhibit H-ABC's Second Online Article, #10 Exhibit I-ABC's Third Online Article, #11 Exhibit J-ABC's Fourth Online Article, #12 Exhibit K-Retraction Demand, #13 Summons ABC News, Inc., #14 Summons ABC News Interactive, Inc., #15 Summons The Walt Disney Company)(SLG) Modified on 3/2/2020 (SLG). Modified on 3/2/2020 (SLG). (Entered: 03/02/2020)