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CLOSED,STAYED,TYPE−EU.S. District Court

District of Columbia (Washington, DC)CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:99−cv−03119−EGS

KEEPSEAGLE, et al v. VENEMAN, et alAssigned to: Judge Emmet G. SullivanDemand: $19,000,000Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act

Date Filed: 11/24/1999Date Terminated: 04/29/2011Jury Demand: NoneNature of Suit: 890 Other StatutoryActionsJurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant

PlaintiffGEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE represented by Carrie F Apfel

JENNER &BLOCK LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001(202) 639−6045Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY

Christine E. WebberCOHEN, MILSTEIN, SELLERS &TOLL,P.L.L.C.1100 New York Avenue, NWSuite 500, West TowerWashington, DC 20005−3934(202) 408−4600Fax: (202) 408−4699Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY

Phillip L. FraasSTINSON MORRISON HECKER, LLP1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWSuite 800Washington, DC 20006(202) 572−9904Fax: (202) 572−9946Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Alexander John Pires , Jr.PIRES COOLEY4401 Q Street, NWWashington, DC 20007(202) 905−6706Fax: (202) 338−3635Email: [email protected]: 05/22/2008

Charles Edgar TompkinsSHAPIRO HABER &URMY, LLP53 State Street13th FloorBoston, MA 02109(617) 439−3939Fax: (202) 408−4699Email: [email protected]: 05/22/2008

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mailto:[email protected]





Greg KirschnerCONLON, FRANTZ, PHELAN &PIRES1818 N Street, NWSuite 700Washington, DC 20036(202) 331−7050TERMINATED: 03/03/2004

Jessica Ring AmunsonJENNER &BLOCK LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001(202) 639−6023Fax: (202) 661−4993Email: [email protected]

Joseph M. SellersCOHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS &TOLLPLLC1100 New York Avenue, NWSuite 500 WestWashington, DC 20005(202) 408−4604Fax: (202) 408−4699Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Katherine Amy FallowJENNER &BLOCK LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001(202) 639−6000Email: [email protected]

Llezlie Green ColemanCOHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS &TOLLPLLC1100 New York Avenue, NWSuite 500 WestWashington, DC 20005(202) 408−4600Fax: (202) 408−4699Email: [email protected]: 07/01/2010

Paul March SmithJENNER &BLOCK LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001(202) 639−6060Fax: (202) 639−6066Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Sam HirschJENNER &BLOCK LLP1099 New York Avenue, NWSuite 900Washington, DC 20001(202) 637−6397Fax: (202) 661−4900Email: [email protected]








TERMINATED: 02/18/2009

Sarah M. VogelSARAH VOGEL LAW FIRM, P.C.222 North 4th StreetBismarck, ND 58501−1902(701) 221−2911Fax: (701) 221−5842Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

David Joseph FrantzCONLON, FRANTZ &PHELAN, LLP1818 N Street, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20036(202) 331−7050Fax: (202) 331−9306Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

PlaintiffLUTHER CRASCO represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.

(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Carrie F Apfel(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY

Christine E. Webber(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY

Phillip L. Fraas(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Charles Edgar Tompkins(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008

Jessica Ring Amunson(See above for address)

Joseph M. Sellers(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Katherine Amy Fallow(See above for address)

Llezlie Green Coleman(See above for address)TERMINATED: 06/30/2010

Paul March Smith(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sam Hirsch




(See above for address)TERMINATED: 02/18/2009

Sarah M. Vogel(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

PlaintiffJOHN FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch(See above for address)TERMINATED: 02/18/2009


PlaintiffGENE CADOTTE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffBASIL ALKIREon behalf of themselves and all otherssimilarly situated including, but notlimited to the following plaintiffs

represented by Carrie F Apfel(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY


Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008



Joseph M. Sellers


(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




Phillip L. Fraas(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008



PlaintiffJEROME K. ALKIRE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLEROY J. AMES represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJAMES ANDERSON represented by


Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffSIDNEY BAILEY, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.


Carrie F Apfel(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Jessica Ring Amunson(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Katherine Amy Fallow(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED





PlaintiffBARB H. BAKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.






Jessica Ring Amunson


(See above for address)







PlaintiffJAMES L. BAKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffDELPHINE BAKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJEFFERSON B. BAKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.



TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffKYLE BAKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




Phillip L. Fraas(See above for address)


LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED









PlaintiffCAROL T. BALLEW represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffCHARLIE BEAR, III represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLEONARD BEAR KING represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Robert E. Goodman , Jr.LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT E.GOODMAN, JR.8750 North Central ExpresswaySuite 1000Dallas, TX 75231(214) 368−1765ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




PlaintiffGEORGE BELL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffGEORGE B. BELL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffHARRY BENALLY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.







Joseph M. Sellers








PlaintiffCLARICE BENDER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLEANN BENDER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffCHANNON D. BIGHORN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffERNEST C. BIGHORN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffROGER M. BIRD BEAR represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJAMES BIRDTAIL, III represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel(See above for address)



PlaintiffTHOMAS BLACK HAWK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffGABE E. BLACK MOON, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.



Christine E. Webber


(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffRONALD C. BROWNOTTER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffKOTY BRUGH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith(See above for address)





PlaintiffROBIN BURRITT represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












PlaintiffMARGARETT CAMPBELL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.


Carrie F Apfel(See above for address)


LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffMAUREEN E. CARSON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffTHERESA CHARGING represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGEORGE DUANE CHARGINGDeceased

represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












Plaintiff


STANLEY CHARGINGSon













PlaintiffKENNETH CHARGING, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffBRENT LONG CHASE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.







Joseph M. Sellers(See above for address)








PlaintiffCHARLES CLAMPITT represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch




PlaintiffCLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffMIKE CLAYMORE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffSAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.





Charles Edgar Tompkins










PlaintiffLEONARD M. COOK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.









Llezlie Green Coleman






PlaintiffMARVIN COTA represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGLEN CUDMORE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffCLAYTON DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.



Christine E. Webber(See above for address)


LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffCURTIS DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffCYNTHIA F. DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLYLE C. DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffRHONDA J. DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.

(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEY














PlaintiffRICHARD DANKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffEDWARD S. DANKS, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.





Richard L. HowellRICHARD L. HOWELL, P.C.3501 Bernie Anderson AvenueSuite 320Ft. Worth, TX 76116(817) 377−4331Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




James N. Francis5956 Sherry LaneSuite 800Dallas, TX 75225(214) 368−1765ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED






Robert E. Goodman , Jr.(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



PlaintiffEDWARD S. DANKS, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.





Richard L. Howell(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




James N. Francis(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED









PlaintiffADELINA DEFENDER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffPALMER DEFENDER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffSTEVE DEFENDER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffLOUIS DUBRAY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffALLEN DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDARREN C. DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffED DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffFRANK DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJESS DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffLARRY DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffLILLIAN LYNN DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffMAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffMELVIN R. DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffRICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffROMAN DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffRONNIE DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffTHOMAS DUCHENEAUX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffDWAYNE J. EAGLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffBEVIN CIRCLE EAGLE, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffMARSHA ELK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













Plaintiff


JERRY ROBERT FARLEE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffEDWARD J. FILESTEEL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGLORIA FISCHER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffMELISSA R. FISCHER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch




PlaintiffTERRANCE FISCHE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffTHOMAS W. FISCHER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffADRIAN FOOT, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffANTHONY B. FOX represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGLEN CHARLES FOX, JR.Estate













PlaintiffEDWARD C. FOXSon





LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffPAULA DANKSDaughter














PlaintiffBILLY J. FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffELMER FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJUDY FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffJUSTIN FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLOREN FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffPAT FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffPAUL J. FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffPETE E. FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffTERRANCE E. FREDERICKS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffKENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffROMEY A. GARREAU represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJAMES J. GARRETT represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffZANE GIPP represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffJOE GOOD ELK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffKAY GULLICKSON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffPHYLLIS GUNVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffROMAN GUNVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffWILLIAM WARD GUNVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffCASEY ED HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffESTHER M. HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













Plaintiff


ETHAN HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffLELAND HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffMERVEL HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffTODD HALL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch




PlaintiffCATHERINE HALVER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffDAVID J. HANLEY, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffALECIA HANSON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffHENRY G. HARRISON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffJAMES E. HARRISON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJOE HARRISON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffLENORA HARRISON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.





LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffDAVID D. HARRISON, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDAVID HAWLEY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDAVID J. HAWLEY, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffEDGAR HEART represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffDORA HELGESON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGENE HELGESON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffKENNETH HELGESON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffRAY HELGESON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffDANILE HENRY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffFRANK HENRY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffDENNIS HUBER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffMICHAEL HUBER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffMARGIE HUNTS ALONG represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffEDWARD S. IRON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffDEIDRE L. IRON CLOUD represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffFAITH IRON CLOUD represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffRALPH K. IRON, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJOHN L. JAMES represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffRAYMOND JETTY, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJAMES G. JOHNSON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.
















Richard L. Howell(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

PlaintiffMARCIE KAHL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffWADE KEEPSEAGLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffADELLA J. KILLS PRETTY ENEMY represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffTED KNIFE, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffEDITH P. KNIGHT represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffSTORMY KOSEL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffBARBARA LANDE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffJEANNE R. LANDE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffPAUL A. LANDE, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffPAUL A. LANDE, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffROSS LAWRENCE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













Plaintiff


DAISY LECOMPTE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffNICK LEINGANG, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffARBY LITTLE SOLDIER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffCOBY LITTLE SOLDIER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch




PlaintiffDALE LITTLE SOLDIER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffNATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffNEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffERNEST LIZOTTE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffRONNIE LONG represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffRICHARD ANTHONY LONGFEATHER





LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffADAM T. MANDAN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffKEITH MANDAN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffFLORENCE MATTE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffWARREN MATTE, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffKEN MAXON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffWAYNE E. MAXON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDONALD MCGHEE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffPATT MCLAUGHLIN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffFAY A. MOBERG represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffCELINA Y.B. MOSSETT represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffWILLIAM T. MULLENBERG represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffJOAN M. NETTERVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffKURT P. NETTERVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffSAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffDELLA NO HEART represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGEORGIE H. PARENTEAU represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffWILLIAM P. PEASE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffDONNA RAE PETERSEN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffJAMES D. PICOTTE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffJOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffMICHAEL REDSTONE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













Plaintiff


ROSELYN SAND represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffDARREL H. SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDUANE A. SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffFARRELL SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.











Sam Hirsch




PlaintiffHOWARD B. SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffRODNEY J. SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffTERRY M. SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffTOM SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffVINA SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffWILLIAM SMITH represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffROBERT DARREL SMITH, III represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.





LEAD ATTORNEY










PlaintiffROBERT D. SMITH, JR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffGLASCO R. SPRIGGS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffDOUG STANGEL represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffPHILOMENA STONE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffRICHARD P. STONE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffFRANK D. THOMPSON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLLOYD THOMPSON, SR. represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.












Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffSAMANTHA THUNDERHAWK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffALBERT R. TWO BEARS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffKAROL TWO BEARS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffG. PATTY VALANDRA represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.










Paul March Smith





PlaintiffARNOLD WALKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffMARTIN WALKER represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffCLIFF WALKING ELK represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffSCOTT WALTERS represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffLORETTA WALTON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffPATRICK WALTON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













PlaintiffSTEPHEN WALTON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.




LEAD ATTORNEY











PlaintiffT. ED WALTON represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffMARLENE WHIPPLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffSTANLEY WHIPPLE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.













Plaintiff


RICHARD A. WHITE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED












PlaintiffFRANK WHITECALFE represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.

















PlaintiffLARRY D. WHITEMAN represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.















PlaintiffLYMAN M. YOUNG represented by Alexander John Pires , Jr.














PlaintiffALL PLAINTIFFS represented by Anurag Varma

PATTON BOGGS LLP2550 M Street, NWWashington, DC 20037(202) 457−6490Fax: (202) 457−6315Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


David Joseph Frantz(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph M. Sellers(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Suzette Marie MalveauxCOHEN, MILSTEIN, HAUSFELD&TOLL, P.L.L.C.1100 New York Avenue, NWSuite 500Washington, DC 20005−3934(202) 408−4600TERMINATED: 04/10/2003LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Alexander John Pires , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/22/2008



Amy D. WillsJENNER &BLOCK LLP330 North Wabash AvenueChicago, IL 60611(312) 840−7603Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Christine E. Webber(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel TennyU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division, Appellate Staff950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWRoom 7215Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−1838Email: [email protected]: 07/02/2009ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Greg Kirschner(See above for address)TERMINATED: 03/03/2004




Michael T. BrodyJENNER &BLOCK LLP330 North Wabash AvenueChicago, IL 60611(312) 923−2711Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Peter Romer−FriedmanCOHEN, MILSTEIN, SELLERS &TOLL1100 New York Avenue NWSuite 500, West TowerWashington, DC 20005(202) 408−3645Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Phillip L. Fraas







Ryan K. HardingJENNER &BLOCK LLP330 North Wabash AvenueChicago, IL 60611(312) 840−8657Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Victoria S. NugentCOHEN, MILSTEIN, HAUSFELD&TOLL, P.L.L.C.1100 New York Avenue, NWSuite 500Washington, DC 20005−3934(202) 408−4600Fax: 202−408−4699Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

James W. Myart , Jr.LAW OFFICE OF JAMES W MYART,JR. PC1104 Denver StreetSan Antonio, TX 78210(210) 533−9461Fax: (210) 533−4815TERMINATED: 09/08/2008ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

PlaintiffALVA ROSE HALLindividaully, as successor to Ernest andMollie Wilkinson


















PlaintiffVIRGIL WILKINSONindividually,l as heir and successor toErnest and Mollie Wilkenson















PlaintiffCHARLES WILKINSONindividually, as heir and successor toErnest and Mollie Wilkinson















PlaintiffWILBUR D. WILKINSONindividually, as heir and successor toErnest and Mollie Wilkenson






James W. Myart , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 09/08/2008ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED









PlaintiffDENNIS SNOW represented by















PlaintiffALFRED DRIVER, JR.individually, as heir and successor toAlfred Driver, Sr, and Charlotte Driver















PlaintiffGERALD DRIVER represented by Carrie F Apfel















PlaintiffLESTER CROWS HEART represented by Carrie F Apfel










Paul March Smith






PlaintiffTOM CROWS HEART represented by Carrie F Apfel













Sarah M. Vogel



PlaintiffEDGAR CROWS HEART represented by Carrie F Apfel














PlaintiffSUSAN HALLindividually, as heir and successor toJohn Sitting Crow















PlaintiffIVAN JOHNSON represented by Carrie F Apfel















PlaintiffFRANK WHITE CALFE represented by Carrie F Apfel









Paul March Smith





PlaintiffJAMES JOHNSON, JR. represented by Carrie F Apfel












PlaintiffJOHN JACK RABBITHEAD represented by Carrie F Apfel















PlaintiffTHEODORE LONE FIGHTas heir and successor to Theodore LoneFight, and Maybelle Lone Fight















PlaintiffMELVIN J. JOHNSON represented by Carrie F Apfel
















PlaintiffCLARYCA MANDANOn behalf of themselves and all otherssimilarly situated, including, but notlimited to the following individualplaintiffs









PlaintiffALL PLAINTIFFS represented by Amy D. Wills



Joseph M. Sellers(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY



Peter Romer−Friedman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



V.DefendantDAN GLICKMANSecretary, United States Department ofAgricultureTERMINATED: 03/28/2001

represented by Jean LinU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division, Federal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 7218Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−3716Fax: (202) 616−8470Email: [email protected]: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joshua Edward GardnerU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division Federal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20530(202) 305−7583Fax: (202) 307−0972Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Neil H. KosloweSHEARMAN AND STERLING LLP801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWSuite 946Washington, DC 20004−2634(202) 508−8000Fax: (202) 508−8100Email: [email protected]: 05/22/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Felicia L. ChambersU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division, Federal Programs BranchBenjamin Franklin StationP.O. Box 883Washington, DC 20044(202) 514−3259Fax: (202) 616−8470Email: [email protected]: 05/15/2009






DefendantANN M. VENEMANSecretary of Agriculture

represented by Carol FederighiU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division901 E Street, NWRoom 7120Washington, DC 20830(202) 514−1903Fax: 202−318−7597Email: [email protected]: 06/21/2005LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Heather R. PhillipsU.S. Department of Justice20 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.Room 7222Washington, DC 20001(202) 616−0679Fax: (202) 616−8470Email: [email protected]: 02/12/2010LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jean Lin(See above for address)TERMINATED: 06/21/2005LEAD ATTORNEY

Joshua Edward Gardner(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael SitcovU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 6146Washington, DC 20001(202) 514−1944Fax: (202) 616−8187Email: [email protected]: 05/21/2004LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Amy E. PowellU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 7217Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−9836Fax: (202) 616−8202Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

C. Gail WalkerU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE






Civil Division950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWRoom 3136Washington, DC 20530(202) 307−0490Fax: (202) 514−8071Email: [email protected]: 10/22/2009

Elizabeth Jay KelhofferU. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil DivisionFederal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 7324Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−4964Fax: (202) 616−8460Email: [email protected]: 12/15/2006ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Felicia L. Chambers(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/15/2009

James J. GilliganU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECIVIL DIVISION, FEDERALPROGRAMS BRANCH20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 5138Washington, DC 20001(202) 514−3358Fax: (202) 616−8470Email: [email protected]: 11/10/2005ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Karen A. RiveraUS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECIVIL DIVISION20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 6110Washington, DC 20001(202)514−4020Fax: (202)616−8460Email: [email protected]: 03/22/2005

Neil H. Koslowe(See above for address)TERMINATED: 06/21/2005

Shayna Susanne CookU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE20 Massachusetts Avenue,NWWashington, DC 20530(202) 514−9836Fax: (202) 616−8202Email: [email protected]: 05/21/2004ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Susan Demske







U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division901 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20830(202) 514−9836Fax: 202−616−8460Email: [email protected]: 01/06/2004

Richard G. LepleyU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20022(202) 494−8334Fax: (202) 616−8460Email: [email protected]: 09/08/2008ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tim H. NusratyDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECIVIL DIVISION, FEDERALPROGRAMS BRANCH20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 7134Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−4805Fax: (202) 615−8470Email: [email protected]: 05/22/2008ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

DefendantMIKE JOHANNSThe United States Department ofAgriculture

represented by Christine E. Webber(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY

Joshua Edward Gardner(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kenneth Elliot SeallsU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division, Federal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 6136Washington, DC 20530(202) 305−1953Fax: (202) 616−8460Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Amy E. PowellU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division, Federal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 7217Washington, DC 20530(202) 514−9836Fax: (202) 616−8202Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED







C. Gail Walker(See above for address)TERMINATED: 10/22/2009

Eric J. SoskinU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 5134Washington, DC 20530(202) 353−0533Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Felicia L. Chambers(See above for address)TERMINATED: 05/15/2009

Jean−Michel VoltaireU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWRoom 6116Washington, DC 20746(202) 616−8211Fax: (202) 616−8460Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Jonathan Eli ZimmermanU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil DivisionFederal Programs Branch20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 7116Washington, DC 20530(202) 353−0441Fax: (202) 616−8460Email: [email protected]: 05/04/2007

Marcia N. TierskyDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEDrug Enforcement Administration8701 Morrissette Dr.Springfield, VA 22152202 353 0907Fax: (202) 307−8046Email: [email protected]: 12/05/2008

DefendantTHOMAS JAMES VILSACKSecretary of Agriculture

represented by Amy E. Powell(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Heather R. Phillips(See above for address)TERMINATED: 02/12/2010LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joshua Edward Gardner(See above for address)







Eric J. Soskin(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Justin Michael SandbergU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICECivil Division20 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20530(202) 514−5838Fax: (202) 616−8202Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

V.Interested PartyCANDACE M. ODOM represented by CANDACE M. ODOM

3129 Big Valley DriveLakeland, FL 33812−6300(836) 646−0172PRO SE

MovantPHIL GIVENS represented by PHIL GIVENS

19918 East 766 RoadTalequah, OK 74464(918) 456−9329Fax: 456−1837PRO SE

James W. Myart , Jr.(See above for address)TERMINATED: 09/08/2008LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


MovantRICHARD L. HOWELLAll intervenor plaintiffs associated withDocument No. 230

represented by Richard L. Howell(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MovantJOE BYRDChief

represented by Richard L. Howell(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MovantKIP CULLERS represented by





MovantCATHY ELLISON represented by Christine E. Webber



MovantCLYDE HINDS represented by Richard L. Howell

(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MovantMARY HINDS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantLUCILLE HINDS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantPAULA HOBBS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantVIRGINA ANN HODGE represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantBURNADEAN HUTCHINS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantALMA HUTCHINS represented by Richard L. Howell



MovantDALE HUTCHINS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantRANDELL G. HUTCHINS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantDICK E. LAY represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantBOB J. ROBERTSON represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantBOBBY G. ROBERTSON represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantTANDI M. ROBERTSON represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantHASTINGS SHADE represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantLORETTA SHADE represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantBILLY D. SIMPSON represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantREX EARL STARR represented by Richard L. Howell




MovantALAN STARR represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantMARY MARGARET STARR represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantJAMES WALTERS represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantREGENIA WINKLE represented by Richard L. Howell


MovantDANNY RENE SMITH"Spirit Hawk"TERMINATED: 12/28/2012

represented by DANNY RENE SMITH708840Powledge Unit TDCJ1400 FM 3452Palestine, TX 75803PRO SE

Date Filed # Docket Text

11/24/1999 1 COMPLAINT filed by plaintiff GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, plaintiff LUTHERCRASCO, plaintiff JOHN FREDERICKS, plaintiff GENE CADOTTE, plaintiffBASIL ALKIRE, plaintiff JEROME K. ALKIRE, plaintiff LEROY J. AMES,plaintiff JAMES ANDERSON, plaintiff SIDNEY BAILEY SR., plaintiff BARBH. BAKER, plaintiff JAMES L. BAKER, plaintiff DELPHINE BAKER, plaintiffJEFFERSON B. BAKER, plaintiff KYLE BAKER, plaintiff CAROL T.BALLEW, plaintiff CHARLIE BEAR III, plaintiff LEONARD BEAR KING,plaintiff GEORGE BELL, plaintiff GEORGE B. BELL, plaintiff HARRYBENALLY, plaintiff CLARICE BENDER, plaintiff LEANN BENDER, plaintiffCHANNON D. BIGHORN, plaintiff ERNEST C. BIGHORN, plaintiff ROGER M.BIRD BEAR, plaintiff JAMES BIRDTAIL III, plaintiff THOMAS BLACKHAWK, plaintiff GABE E. BLACK MOON SR., plaintiff RONALD C.BROWNOTTER, plaintiff KOTY BRUGH, plaintiff ROBIN BURRITT, plaintiffMARGARETT CAMPBELL, plaintiff MAUREEN E. CARSON, plaintiffTHERESA CHARGING, plaintiff GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, plaintiffSTANLEY CHARGING, plaintiff KENNETH CHARGING SR., plaintiff BRENTLONG CHASE, plaintiff CHARLES CLAMPITT, plaintiff CLAY CHARLESCLAYMORE, plaintiff MIKE CLAYMORE, plaintiff SAMUEL CLAYMOREJR., plaintiff LEONARD M. COOK, plaintiff MARVIN COTA, plaintiff GLENCUDMORE, plaintiff CLAYTON DANKS, plaintiff CURTIS DANKS, plaintiffCYNTHIA F. DANKS, plaintiff LYLE C. DANKS, plaintiff RHONDA J.DANKS, plaintiff RICHARD DANKS, plaintiff EDWARD S. DANKS JR.,plaintiff EDWARD S. DANKS SR., plaintiff ADELINA DEFENDER, plaintiffPALMER DEFENDER, plaintiff STEVE DEFENDER, plaintiff LOUISDUBRAY, plaintiff ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff DARREN C.


DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff ED DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff ERNEST LYLEDUCHENEAUX, plaintiff FRANK DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff JESSDUCHENEAUX, plaintiff LARRY DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff LILLIAN LYNNDUCHENEAUX, plaintiff MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff ROMANDUCHENEAUX, plaintiff RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, plaintiff THOMASDUCHENEAUX, plaintiff DWAYNE J. EAGLE, plaintiff BEVIN CIRCLEEAGLE JR., plaintiff MARSHA ELK, plaintiff JERRY ROBERT FARLEE,plaintiff EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, plaintiff GLORIA FISCHER, plaintiffMELISSA R. FISCHER, plaintiff TERRANCE FISCHE, plaintiff THOMAS W.FISCHER, plaintiff JOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE SR., plaintiff ADRIAN FOOTSR., plaintiff ANTHONY B. FOX, plaintiff GLEN CHARLES FOX JR., plaintiffEDWARD C. FOX, plaintiff PAULA DANKS, plaintiff BILLY J. FREDERICKS,plaintiff ELMER FREDERICKS, plaintiff JUDY FREDERICKS, plaintiff JUSTINFREDERICKS, plaintiff LOREN FREDERICKS, plaintiff PAT FREDERICKS,plaintiff PAUL J. FREDERICKS, plaintiff PETE E. FREDERICKS, plaintiffTERRANCE E. FREDERICKS, plaintiff KENNETH L. FREDERICKS JR.,plaintiff ROMEY A. GARREAU, plaintiff JAMES J. GARRETT, plaintiff ZANEGIPP, plaintiff JOE GOOD ELK, plaintiff KAY GULLICKSON, plaintiffPHYLLIS GUNVILLE, plaintiff ROMAN GUNVILLE, plaintiff WILLIAMWARD GUNVILLE, plaintiff CASEY ED HALL, plaintiff ESTHER M. HALL,plaintiff ETHAN HALL, plaintiff LELAND HALL, plaintiff MERVEL HALL,plaintiff TODD HALL, plaintiff CATHERINE HALVER, plaintiff DAVID J.HANLEY SR., plaintiff ALECIA HANSON, plaintiff HENRY G. HARRISON,plaintiff JAMES E. HARRISON, plaintiff JOE HARRISON, plaintiff LENORAHARRISON, plaintiff DAVID D. HARRISON SR., plaintiff DAVID HAWLEY,plaintiff DAVID J. HAWLEY JR., plaintiff EDGAR HEART, plaintiff DORAHELGESON, plaintiff GENE HELGESON, plaintiff KENNETH HELGESON,plaintiff RAY HELGESON, plaintiff DANILE HENRY, plaintiff FRANKHENRY, plaintiff DENNIS HUBER, plaintiff MICHAEL HUBER, plaintiffMARGIE HUNTS ALONG, plaintiff EDWARD S. IRON, plaintiff DEIDRE L.IRON CLOUD, plaintiff FAITH IRON CLOUD, plaintiff RALPH K. IRON JR.,plaintiff JOHN L. JAMES, plaintiff RAYMOND JETTY JR., plaintiff JAMES G.JOHNSON, plaintiff MARCIE KAHL, plaintiff WADE KEEPSEAGLE, plaintiffADELLA J. KILLS PRETTY ENEMY, plaintiff TED KNIFE SR., plaintiffEDITH P. KNIGHT, plaintiff STORMY KOSEL, plaintiff BARBARA LANDE,plaintiff JEANNE R. LANDE, plaintiff PAUL A. LANDE JR., plaintiff PAUL A.LANDE SR., plaintiff ROSS LAWRENCE, plaintiff DAISY LECOMPTE,plaintiff NICK LEINGANG JR., plaintiff ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, plaintiffCOBY LITTLE SOLDIER, plaintiff DALE LITTLE SOLDIER, plaintiffNATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER, plaintiff ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER,plaintiff NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW, plaintiff ERNEST LIZOTTE, plaintiffRONNIE LONG, plaintiff RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, plaintiffADAM T. MANDAN, plaintiff KEITH MANDAN, plaintiff FLORENCEMATTE, plaintiff WARREN MATTE SR., plaintiff KEN MAXON, plaintiffWAYNE E. MAXON, plaintiff DONALD MCGHEE, plaintiff PATTMCLAUGHLIN, plaintiff FAY A. MOBERG, plaintiff CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT,plaintiff WILLIAM T. MULLENBERG, plaintiff JOAN M. NETTERVILLE,plaintiff KURT P. NETTERVILLE, plaintiff SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE,plaintiff DELLA NO HEART, plaintiff GEORGIE H. PARENTEAU, plaintiffWILLIAM P. PEASE, plaintiff DONNA RAE PETERSEN, plaintiff JAMES D.PICOTTE, plaintiff JOHN J. RABBITHEAD JR., plaintiff MICHAELREDSTONE, plaintiff ROSELYN SAND, plaintiff DARREL H. SMITH, plaintiffDUANE A. SMITH, plaintiff FARRELL SMITH, plaintiff HOWARD B. SMITH,plaintiff RODNEY J. SMITH, plaintiff TERRY M. SMITH, plaintiff TOMSMITH, plaintiff VINA SMITH, plaintiff WILLIAM SMITH, plaintiff ROBERTDARREL SMITH III, plaintiff ROBERT D. SMITH JR., plaintiff GLASCO R.SPRIGGS, plaintiff DOUG STANGEL, plaintiff PHILOMENA STONE, plaintiffRICHARD P. STONE, plaintiff FRANK D. THOMPSON, plaintiff LLOYDTHOMPSON SR., plaintiff SAMANTHA THUNDERHAWK, plaintiff ALBERTR. TWO BEARS, plaintiff KAROL TWO BEARS, plaintiff G. PATTYVALANDRA, plaintiff ARNOLD WALKER, plaintiff MARTIN WALKER,plaintiff CLIFF WALKING ELK, plaintiff SCOTT WALTERS, plaintiffLORETTA WALTON, plaintiff PATRICK WALTON, plaintiff STEPHEN


WALTON, plaintiff T. ED WALTON, plaintiff MARLENE WHIPPLE, plaintiffSTANLEY WHIPPLE, plaintiff RICHARD A. WHITE, plaintiff FRANKWHITECALFE, plaintiff LARRY D. WHITEMAN, plaintiff LYMAN M.YOUNG (bm) (Entered: 12/01/1999)

11/24/1999 SUMMONS (3)issued to federal party federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN , andnon−parties: U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (bm) (Entered: 12/01/1999)

01/13/2000 2 AMENDED COMPLAINT by plaintiffs amending complaint [1−1] . (tw)(Entered: 01/14/2000)

01/24/2000 3 ANSWER TO COMPLAINT [1−1] by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN .(bjsp) (Entered: 01/27/2000)

02/01/2000 4 MOTION filed by plaintiffs requesting assignment to a US Magistrate Judge andoral argument requested (cjp) (Entered: 02/02/2000)

02/03/2000 5 OBJECTIONS by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs' related casedesignation and assignment of this action as a related case (bjsp) (Entered:02/04/2000)

02/03/2000 6 OBJECTIONS by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs' motionrequesting assignment to a US Magistrate Judge (bjsp) (Entered: 02/04/2000)

02/14/2000 7 REPLY by plaintiff to objection of defendant to motion requesting assignment to aUS Magistrate Judge and oral argument requested [4−1] by plaintiffs (bjsp)(Entered: 02/15/2000)

02/17/2000 10 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN for leave to file sur replyEXHIBIT (sur reply) (bjsp) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

02/22/2000 8 ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman : denying motion requesting assignment to aU.S. Magistrate Judge and oral argument requested [4−1] by plaintiffs (N) (bm)(Entered: 02/22/2000)

02/22/2000 9 ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman: granting defendant's motion for leave to filesur−reply; directing the Clerk to file defendant's sur−reply to plaintiffs' reply toobjection to related case designation and assignment of this action as a related case.(N) (bm) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

02/22/2000 11 SURREPLY by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs' reply toobjections of defendant to plaintiffs' related case designation and assignment of thisaction as a related case (bjsp) (Entered: 02/22/2000)

03/01/2000 12 NOTICE OF FILING by plaintiffs to the Court RE: notice of intention to filemotion for class certification (bjsp) (Entered: 03/02/2000)

03/13/2000 13 MOTION filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS for leave to file second amended class actioncomplaint ; EXHIBIT (SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT) (tth) (Entered:03/14/2000)

03/20/2000 14 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forleave to file second amended class action complaint [13−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS .(bjsp) (Entered: 03/21/2000)

04/05/2000 15 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to notice of intention to filemotion for class certification by plaintiffs (bjsp) (Entered: 04/06/2000)

04/10/2000 16 MOTION filed by plaintiff for leave to file amended complaint ; EXHIBIT(complaint) (jf) (Entered: 04/11/2000)

04/10/2000 17 MOTION filed by plaintiffs' to certification of class ; EXHIBIT (1) (jf) (Entered:04/11/2000)

04/13/2000 18 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to stay proceedingspending ruling on case assignment EXHIBIT(opposition) (bjsp) (Entered:04/14/2000)

04/13/2000 19 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extendtime to 5/19/00 to respond to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class (glb)


(Entered: 04/14/2000)

04/13/2000 68 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forleave to file amended complaint [16−1] by plaintiffs. (tb) (Entered: 11/04/2000)

04/14/2000 20 ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman : granting motion to extend time to 5/19/00 torespond to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class [19−1] by DANGLICKMAN; response to motion for certification of class due by 5/19/00 (N) (bm)(Entered: 04/18/2000)

04/24/2000 21 RESPONSE by ALL PLAINTIFFS to defendant's motion to stay proceedingspending ruling on case assignment [18−1]; exhibit (1) (tw) Modified on 04/25/2000(Entered: 04/25/2000)

05/01/2000 22 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs' reply todefendant's motion to stay proceedings pending ruling on case assignment [18−1].(tw) (Entered: 05/02/2000)

05/19/2000 23 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extendtime to 5/24/00 to respond to plaintiff's motion for certification of class (tb)(Entered: 05/22/2000)

05/22/2000 24 ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman : granting motion to extend time to 5/24/00 torespond to plaintiff's motion for certification of class [23−1] by DANGLICKMAN; response to motion due by 5/24/00 (N) (bm) (Entered: 05/22/2000)

05/24/2000 25 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extend time to 5/25/00within which to respond to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class. (tw)(Entered: 05/26/2000)

05/24/2000 26 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to file excess pageslimitation imposed by LCvR 7.1(e) which otherwise would apply to defendant'sforthcoming response to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class. (tw) (Entered:05/26/2000)

05/25/2000 31 RESPONSE (OPPOSITIONS) (nunc pro tunc) by federal defendant DANGLICKMAN opposition to plaintiffs' to motion to certification of class [17−1];attachments (10) (tw) (Entered: 06/08/2000)

05/30/2000 27 ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman : granting motion to extend time to nunc protunc 5/25/00 within which to respond to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class.[25−1] by GLICKMAN (N) (jwd) (Entered: 05/30/2000)

06/05/2000 28 MEMORANDUM OPINON AND ORDER by Judge Paul L. Friedman:transferring this case to the calendar committee for random reassignment. (N) (bm)(Entered: 06/06/2000)

06/06/2000 29 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to file excess pageslimitation imposed by LCvR 7.1(e) which otherwise would apply to defendant'sforthcoming response to plaintiffs' motion for certification of class. [26−1] byDAN GLICKMAN (N) (jaw) (Entered: 06/07/2000)

06/06/2000 30 MOTION (consent) filed by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS to extend time to 6/30/00to respond to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for class certification. (tw)(Entered: 06/07/2000)

06/06/2000 CASE REASSIGNED from Judge Friedman on 6/6/00 to Judge William B. Bryant(bjsp) (Entered: 06/07/2000)

06/08/2000 32 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to extend time to 6/30/00 torespond to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for class certification.[30−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS; reply due by 6/30/00 (N) (jaw) (Entered:06/08/2000)

06/29/2000 33 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiff to extend time to 7/31/00 to respond todefendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for class certification (bjsp) (Entered:06/30/2000)


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07/05/2000 34 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to extend time to 7/31/00 torespond to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for class certification [33−1]by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE; response due by 7/31/00 (N) (jaw) (Entered:07/05/2000)

07/19/2000 35 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to fileexcess pages limitation EXHIBIT (MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THEPLEADINGS) (bjsp) (Entered: 07/20/2000)

07/21/2000 36 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to file excess pageslimitation [35−1] by DAN GLICKMAN (N) (jaw) (Entered: 07/21/2000)

07/22/2000 39 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN for judgment on thepleadings or in the alternative for summary judgment ; exhibits (11) (bjsp)(Entered: 08/02/2000)

07/31/2000 37 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS for extension of time to8/31/00 to respond to defendant's motion for judgment on the pleading, or in thealternative, for summary judgment (gdf) (Entered: 08/01/2000)

07/31/2000 38 MOTION filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS to extend time to 8/25/00 to reply todefendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion for class certification (bm) (Entered:08/02/2000)

08/25/2000 40 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiff to file excess pages limitation EXHIBIT (plaintiffs reply) (bjsp) (Entered: 08/28/2000)

08/30/2000 41 MOTION filed by plaintiff for temporary restraining order ; exhibits (3) (tb)(Entered: 08/30/2000)

08/30/2000 44 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to file excess pageslimitation [40−1] by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (N) (tb) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

08/30/2000 49 MOTION filed by plaintiff for preliminary injunction ; exhibits (3) (jf) (Entered:09/02/2000)

08/31/2000 42 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : denying motion for temporary restrainingorder [41−1] by plaintiffs (N) (tb) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

08/31/2000 43 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion for extension of time torespond to defendant's motion for judgment on the pleading, or in the alternative,for summary judgment [37−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS; response to motion forsummary judgment due 9/22/00 (N) (tb) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

08/31/2000 45 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN by JeanLin (tb) (Entered: 08/31/2000)

08/31/2000 46 RESPONSE (OPPOSITIONS) by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to motionfor temporary restraining order [41−1] by plaintiffs'; exhibits (4) (jf) (Entered:09/01/2000)

08/31/2000 47 MOTION filed by plaintiff for GREG KIRSCHNER to appear pro hac vice (CONLON, FRANTZ PHELAN &PIRES ,1818 N Street, NW SUITE 700,WASHINGTON ,DC 20036 (202) 331 7050; attachment (bjsp) (Entered:09/01/2000)

08/31/2000 48 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiff to extend time to 9/22/00 to respond todefendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or in the alternative, forsummary judgment (jf) (Entered: 09/02/2000)

08/31/2000 52 REPLY by plaintiffs to defendant's opposition to motion to certification of class[17−1] by plaintiffs; exhibits (19) (bjsp) (Entered: 09/05/2000)

08/31/2000 53 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS by David JosephFrantz (bjsp) (Entered: 09/06/2000)

09/01/2000 50 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion for GREG KIRSCHNER toappear pro hac vice ( CONLON, FRANTZ PHELAN &PIRES ,1818 N Street, NWSUITE 700 ,WASHINGTON ,DC 20036 (202) 331 7050; attachment [47−1] byGEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (N) (tb) (Entered: 09/04/2000)








09/01/2000 51 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting praecipe for the appareance ofDavid J. Frantz (N) (tb) (Entered: 09/04/2000)

09/11/2000 64 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forpreliminary injunction [49−1] by plaintiffs. (tb) (Entered: 10/26/2000)

09/22/2000 54 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to extend time to 9/22/00 torespond to defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or in the alternative,for summary judgment [48−1] by BASIL ALKIRE, GENE CADOTTE, JOHNFREDERICKS, LUTHER CRASCO, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE; response tomotion(s) due by 10/10/00; (N) (tb) (Entered: 09/25/2000)

09/22/2000 55 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiff to extend time to 10/10/00 to respond todefendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in the alternative, forsummary judgment (jf) (Entered: 09/25/2000)

10/10/2000 56 RESPONSE by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS in opposition to motion for judgmenton the pleadings or in the alternative for summary judgment [39−1] by DANGLICKMAN .; declarations (3) (ag) (Entered: 10/11/2000)

10/10/2000 57 MOTION (UNCONSENTED) filed by plaintiffs for leave to exceed pagelimitation NO EXHIBIT ATTACHED (bjsp) (Entered: 10/11/2000)

10/11/2000 58 MOTION filed ALL PLAINTIFFS for leave to file amended class action complaint; EXHIBIT (AMENDED COMPLAINT) (ag) Modified on 10/13/2000 (Entered:10/12/2000)

10/11/2000 59 MOTION filed by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS for preliminary injunction and oralargument requested ; exhibits (1) (ag) Modified on 10/13/2000 (Entered:10/12/2000)

10/16/2000 60 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extendtime to 11/7/00 within which to reply to plaintiffs' opposition to defendant's motionfor judgment on the pleadings or in the alternative for summary judgment (bjsp)(Entered: 10/18/2000)

10/18/2000 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant granting motion for leave to exceed pagelimitation [57−1] by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (fiat) (N) (tb) (Entered:10/19/2000)

10/18/2000 61 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to extend time to 11/7/00within which to reply to plaintiffs' opposition to defendant's motion for judgmenton the pleadings or in the alternative for summary judgment [60−1] by DANGLICKMAN reply to motion for summary judgment due by 11/7/00; (N) (tb)(Entered: 10/19/2000)

10/23/2000 62 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forpreliminary injunction and oral argument requested [59−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS .(ag) (Entered: 10/24/2000)

10/25/2000 63 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forleave to file amended class action complaint [58−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS . (ag)(Entered: 10/26/2000)

10/27/2000 65 REPLY by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS in support of their motion for leave to fileamended class action complaint [58−1] (ag) Modified on 10/31/2000 (Entered:10/30/2000)

10/27/2000 66 REPLY by ALL PLAINTIFFS in support of motion for preliminary injunction andoral argument requested [59−1] (ag) Modified on 10/31/2000 (Entered:10/30/2000)

10/31/2000 MOTION HEARING before Judge William B. Bryant taken under advisement byplaintiffs motion for certification of class [17−1] motion hearing set for 2:3012/18/00; Reporter: Gordon Slodysko (tb) (Entered: 10/31/2000)

10/31/2000 67 SUMMARY by plaintiffs RE: the filing of plaintiffs' oral argument on certificationof class (bjsp) (Entered: 11/01/2000)





11/03/2000 69 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extendtime to 11/21/00 to reply to plaintiff's opposition to defendant's motion forjudgment on the pleadings, or in the alternative, for summary judgment (ag)(Entered: 11/08/2000)

11/09/2000 70 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN in opposition to motion forpreliminary injunction and oral argument requested [59−1]. (ag) (Entered:11/13/2000)

11/09/2000 71 MOTION filed by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS for oral argument on plaintiff's firstmotion for preliminary injunction (ag) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

11/13/2000 72 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to extend time to 11/21/00to reply to plaintiff's opposition to defendant's motion for judgment on thepleadings, or in the alternative, for summary judgment [69−1] by DANGLICKMAN reply to brief due by 11/21/00 ; (N) (tb) (Entered: 11/13/2000)

11/17/2000 74 REPLY by plaintiffs' to defendant's in opposition to motion for oral argument onplaintiff's first motion for preliminary injunction [71−1] (jf) (Entered: 11/22/2000)

11/20/2000 73 TRANSCRIPT filed for date(s) of 10/31/00. Reporter: Gordon A. Slodysko. (tth)(Entered: 11/21/2000)

11/21/2000 75 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to fileexcess pages limitation (ag) (Entered: 11/22/2000)

11/21/2000 76 MOTION filed by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to extend time to 11/28/00to reply to plaintiff's opposition to defendant's motion for judgment on thepleadings, or, in the alternative, for summary judgment (ag) (Entered: 11/22/2000)

11/28/2000 77 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion to file excess pageslimitation [75−1] by DAN GLICKMAN; the Clerk shall file defendant's reply tomotion for judgment on the pleadings, or in the alternative for summary judgment(N) (tb) (Entered: 12/04/2000)

11/28/2000 78 REPLY by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs' opposition todefendant's motion for summary judgment on the pleadings, or, in the alternative,for summary judgment [56−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS; attachment; (appendix with9 exhibits) (cas) (Entered: 12/04/2000)

12/06/2000 79 TRANSCRIPT filed for date(s) of August 31, 2000. Reporter: Patricia J. Yerkes(jdm) (Entered: 12/06/2000)

12/18/2000 MOTION HEARING before Judge William B. Bryant Motion for SummaryJudgment taken under advisement Reporter: Monica Mazzeo, Miller Reporting(bh) (Entered: 12/18/2000)

12/18/2000 80 Notice of withdrawal by plaintiff to withdraw motion for preliminary injunction[49−1] (cas) Modified on 06/15/2001 (Entered: 12/20/2000)

12/18/2000 81 STATEMENT filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS, regarding: Summary of the Cases ofthe Lead Plaintiffs. (tth) (Entered: 12/26/2000)

01/09/2001 87 TRANSCRIPT filed for date(s) of 12/18/00. Reporter: Monica G. Mazzeo MillerReporting Company, Inc. (cas) (Entered: 03/07/2001)

01/29/2001 82 MOTION (CONSENT) filed by plaintiff for leave to file recently discoveredsupplementa information regarding defendant's arguments in support of defendant'smotion for judgment on the pleadings, or, in the alternative summary judgment ;exhibits (3) (cas) (Entered: 02/01/2001)

01/30/2001 83 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion for leave to file recentlydiscovered supplementa information regarding defendant's arguments in support ofdefendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings, or, in the alternative summaryjudgment [82−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS; defendant shall have 21 days to respondto plaintiff's submission (N) (tb) (Entered: 02/01/2001)

01/31/2001 84 ERRATA by ALL PLAINTIFFS; exhibits (8) (cas) (Entered: 02/02/2001)





02/16/2001 85 RESPONSE by federal defendant DAN GLICKMAN to plaintiffs consent motionfor leave to file recently discovered supplemental information RE: defendantsarguments in support of defendants motion for judgment on the pleadings or in thealternative for summary judgment (bjsp) (Entered: 02/28/2001)

03/02/2001 86 SURREPLY by plaintiff to motion to extend time to 11/28/00 to reply to plaintiff'sopposition to defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings, or, in thealternative, for summary judgment [76−1] by DAN GLICKMAN; exhibits (4);"Let this be filed" J. BRYANT (tb) Modified on 03/05/2001 (Entered: 03/05/2001)

03/27/2001 89 REPLY by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to plaintiffs opposition tomotion for leave to file [88−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN ; exhibits (5) (bjsp)(Entered: 04/02/2001)

03/28/2001 88 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN for leave to file ;EXHIBIT (Supplemental Memorandum in support of defendant's opposition toplaintiffs' motion for certification of class) (cas) (Entered: 03/29/2001)

03/30/2001 91 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMANin support of defendant's opposition to plaintiff's motion certification of class[17−1] by plaintiffs'i; exhibits (7) (cas) (Entered: 04/04/2001)

04/02/2001 90 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion for leave to file [88−1] byANN M. VENEMAN; the Clerk shall file defendant's supplement memorandum(N) (tb) (Entered: 04/03/2001)

04/05/2001 92 MOTION filed by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS to strike defendant's opposition toplaintiff's reply to defendant's response to plaintiff's consent motion for leave to filerecently discovered supplemental information regarding defendant's argument's insupport of defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in the alternative,summary judgment (cas) (Entered: 04/09/2001)

04/06/2001 93 RESPONSE by ALL PLAINTIFFS to motion for leave to file supplementalmemorandum in supprt of defendant's opposition to plaintiff'S motion forcertification of class [88−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN (cas) (Entered: 04/10/2001)

04/06/2001 94 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in opposition to motion tostrike defendant's opposition to plaintiff's reply to defendant's response to plaintiff'sconsent motion for leave to file recently discovered supplemental informationregarding defendant's argument's in support of defendant's motion for judgment onthe pleadings or, in the alternative, summary judgment [92−1] by ALLPLAINTIFFS . (cas) (Entered: 04/10/2001)

04/06/2001 95 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in opposition to plaintiff'sreply to defendant's response to plaintiff's consent motion for leave to file recentlydiscovered supplemental information regarding defendant's motion for judgmenton the pleadingsor, in the alternative, summary judgment [86−1] by ALLPLAINTIFFS (cas) (Entered: 04/10/2001)

04/06/2001 96 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN for leave to fileopposition to plaintiffs' reply to defendant response to plaintiffs'consent motion forleave to file recently discovered supplemental information regarding defendant'sarguments in support of defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in thealternative, summary judgment (cas) (Entered: 04/10/2001)

05/04/2001 97 MOTION filed by plaintiffs for status conference (tb) (Entered: 05/07/2001)

05/07/2001 98 ORDER by Judge William B. Bryant : granting motion for status conference[97−1] by plaintiffs status hearing set for 2:30 6/5/01 ; (N) (tb) (Entered:05/07/2001)

05/10/2001 99 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN for reconsideration ofplaintiff's motion for status conference set for 2:30 6/5/01 ; [98−1] (cas) (Entered:05/14/2001)

05/21/2001 100 RESPONSE by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS in opposition to motion forreconsideration of plaintiff's motion for status conference set for 2:30 6/5/01 ;[98−1] [99−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN . (cas) (Entered: 05/22/2001)




05/24/2001 101 REPLY by plaintiff to plaintiff's opposition to motion for reconsideration ofplaintiff's motion for status conference set for 2:30 6/5/01 ; [98−1] [99−1] (jf)(Entered: 05/25/2001)

05/25/2001 CASE REASSIGNED to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan (td) (Entered: 05/25/2001)

05/30/2001 103 MOTION filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS for status conference ; exhibits (1) (aet)(Entered: 06/04/2001)

05/31/2001 102 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan :joint status report due by 6/22/01; statushearing set for 10:00 7/13/01 ; (N) (clv) (Entered: 05/31/2001)

05/31/2001 104 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL of motion for status conference filed 5/30/10[103−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS (td) (Entered: 06/06/2001)

06/18/2001 105 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : denying motion to stay proceedingspending ruling on case assignment [18−1] by DAN GLICKMAN denying motionfor preliminary injunction and oral argument requested [59−1] by ALLPLAINTIFFS granting motion for leave to file amended class action complaint[58−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS, granting motion for leave to file amended complaint[16−1] by plaintiffssssss, granting motion for leave to file second amended classaction complaint [13−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS granting motion for leave to fileopposition to plaintiffs' reply to defendant response to plaintiffs'consent motion forleave to file recently discovered supplemental information regarding defendant'sarguments in support of defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in thealternative, summary judgment [96−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN denying motion tostrike defendant's opposition to plaintiff's reply to defendant's response to plaintiff'sconsent motion for leave to file recently discovered supplemental informationregarding defendant's argument's in support of defendant's motion for judgment onthe pleadings or, in the alternative, summary judgment [92−1] by ALLPLAINTIFFS denying motion for judgment on the pleadings or in the alternativefor summary judgment [39−1] by DAN GLICKMAN denying motion for oralargument on plaintiff's first motion for preliminary injunction [71−1] by ALLPLAINTIFFS denying motion for reconsideration of plaintiff's motion for statusconference set for 2:30 6/5/01 ; [98−1] [99−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN grantingmotion to extend time to 8/25/00 to reply to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs'motion for class certification [38−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS granting motion toextend time to 10/10/00 to respond to defendant's motion for judgment on thepleadings or, in the alternative, for summary judgment [55−1] by plaintiffsssssgranting motion to extend time to 11/28/00 to reply to plaintiff's opposition todefendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings, or, in the alternative, forsummary judgment [76−1] by DAN GLICKMAN (N) (clv) (Entered: 06/18/2001)

06/18/2001 107 AMENDED COMPLAINT (FOURTH) by plaintiff [1−1] . (jf) (Entered:06/26/2001)

06/18/2001 108 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT by plaintiff [1−1] . (jf) Modified on06/29/2001 (Entered: 06/29/2001)

06/21/2001 106 JOINT STATUS REPORT by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS, federal defendant ANNM. VENEMAN (cdw) (Entered: 06/24/2001)

06/27/2001 109 MOTION filed by plaintiff to file fifth amended complaint [1−1] by plaintiffs (aet)(Entered: 07/03/2001)

07/11/2001 110 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in opposition to plaintiffs'motion to file fifth amended complaint [1−1] by plaintiffs [109−1] by GEORGE B.KEEPSEAGLE . (td) (Entered: 07/12/2001)

07/13/2001 STATUS HEARING before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: Held. The Court willcertify the class. The plaintiff's are to send the Court a proposed order. The partiesare to meet and confer. Initial Status Conference set for 2:00 9/21/01 ; Meet ConferStatement due 9/7/01 . Reporter: Jon Hundley (Miller Reporting) (dam) (Entered:07/16/2001)

07/17/2001 111 TRANSCRIPT filed for date(s) of July 13, 2001. Reporter: John Hundley, MillerReporting (td) (Entered: 07/18/2001)




07/19/2001 112 MOTION filed by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS to extend time to file proposed classcertification order. (td) (Entered: 07/20/2001)

07/19/2001 113 RESPONSE by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS to defendant's argument that plaintiffshave abandoned their allegations pertaining to USDA's failure to properly handlediscrimination complaints. (td) (Entered: 07/20/2001)

07/24/2001 114 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : denying motion to extend time to fileproposed class certification order. [112−1] by ALL PLAINTIFFS (N) (clv)(Entered: 07/24/2001)

07/26/2001 115 MOTION filed by plaintiffs for leave to file memorandum and proposed order outof time MEMORANDUM AND PROPOSED ORDER SENT TO CHAMBERS7/27/01) (bjsp) (Entered: 07/27/2001)

08/01/2001 116 RESPONSE (OPPOSITIONS) by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN toplaintiff's motion for class certification; exhibits (A−D) (aet) (Entered: 08/03/2001)

08/03/2001 117 SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL for federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN ,substituting Carol Federighi for attorney Neil H. Koslowe for ANN M.VENEMAN (td) (Entered: 08/07/2001)

08/06/2001 118 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN for leave to filesupplemental opposition to plaintiff's proposed order granting plaintiff's motion forclass certification ; (NO EXHIBIT) (aet) Modified on 08/07/2001 (Entered:08/07/2001)

08/15/2001 119 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : granting motion for leave to filesupplemental opposition to plaintiff's proposed order granting plaintiff's motion forclass certification [118−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN (N) (clv) (Entered:08/15/2001)

09/04/2001 120 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL of Holland &Knigh LLP as "of counsel" . (aet)(Entered: 09/05/2001)

09/07/2001 121 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: granting motion for leave to filememorandum and proposed order out of time [115−1] by GEORGE B.KEEPSEAGLE (N) (dam) (Entered: 09/07/2001)

09/07/2001 122 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: granting motion to file fifth amendedcomplaint [1−1] by plaintiffs [109−1] by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (N) (dam)(Entered: 09/07/2001)

09/07/2001 123 MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT/REPORT PURSUANT TO L.R. 16 filed byplaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS, federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN . (td)(Entered: 09/11/2001)

09/07/2001 148 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Fifth) by plaintiff amending amended complaint [1−1]. (td) (Entered: 08/02/2002)

09/14/2001 124 MOTION (UNOPPOSED) filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN toextend time to 10/7/01 to file answer to plaintiff's fifth amended complaint (aet)(Entered: 09/17/2001)

09/20/2001 125 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : granting motion to extend time to 10/7/01to file answer to plaintiff's fifth amended complaint [124−1] by ANN M.VENEMAN (N) (clv) (Entered: 09/20/2001)

09/28/2001 126 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : granting motion to certification of class[17−1] by plaintiffs; the Court will issue a final order and memorandum on thismatter; (N) (clv) (Entered: 09/28/2001)

10/12/2001 127 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to stay of the Court's9/28/01 order pending appreal. (td) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

10/22/2001 130 RESPONSE by plaintiffs in opposition to motion to stay of the Court's 9/28/01order pending appeal. [127−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN . (td) (Entered:10/30/2001)







10/24/2001 129 ERRATA by ALL PLAINTIFFS for plaintiffs' opposition to defendant's motion forstay of the Court's September 28, 2001, order pending appeal; exhibits (1) (aet)Modified on 10/25/2001 (Entered: 10/25/2001)

10/25/2001 128 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : postponing the Initial SchedulingConference scheduled for 11/2/01; (N) (clv) (Entered: 10/25/2001)

11/01/2001 131 REPLY by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in support of motion to stay ofthe Court's 9/28/01 order pending appreal. [127−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN (aet)(Entered: 11/02/2001)

11/09/2001 132 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS by Joseph MarcSellers, Suzette Marie Malveaux (dam) (Entered: 11/13/2001)

11/18/2001 133 ANSWER TO (fifth) AMENDED COMPLAINT by federal defendant ANN M.VENEMAN; (FIAT. Judge Sullivan) (td) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

12/12/2001 134 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : granting motionto certification of class [17−1] by plaintiffs; plaintiff's proposed order is due by1/28/02; defendant's response is due by 2/28/02; reply due by 3/15/02; denyingmotion to stay of the Court's 9/28/01 order pending appreal. [127−1] by ANN M.VENEMAN; USDA shall provide to plaintiff's by 1/28/02 a list of all NativeAmerican Farmers who applied for USDA farm programs between 1/1/81 and11/24/99; parties joint proposed Notice of Pendence of Class Action due by1/28/02; (N) (clv) (Entered: 12/12/2001)

01/18/2002 135 MEMORANDUM by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in support ofdefendant's motion for stay of all proceedings pending appeal; Attachments (2)(nmr) (Entered: 01/22/2002)

01/18/2002 136 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN for reconsideration ofthe portions of the court's order of 12/12/01 regarding class notice [134−1] ;attachments (3) (td) (Entered: 01/24/2002)

01/18/2002 137 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to stay of allproceedings pending appeal. (td) (Entered: 01/25/2002)

01/23/2002 139 MOTION filed by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to extension of 1/28/02deadline. (td) (Entered: 01/28/2002)

01/24/2002 140 RESPONSE by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS in opposition to motion to extensionof 1/28/02 deadline. [139−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN . (td) (Entered: 01/28/2002)

01/25/2002 141 REPLY by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in further support of motion toextension of 1/28/02 deadline [139−1]. by ANN M. VENEMAN (td) (Entered:01/28/2002)

01/28/2002 138 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : denying motion to stay of all proceedingspending appeal. [137−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN denying motion forreconsideration of the portions of the court's order of 12/12/01 regarding classnotice [134−1] [136−1] by ANN M. VENEMAN; granting defendant's motion forextension of the Court's 1/28/02 deadline; (N) (clv) (Entered: 01/28/2002)

01/28/2002 142 NOTICE OF FILING by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS of propposed notice ofpendency of class action to class members. (td) (Entered: 01/29/2002)

01/28/2002 143 MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of order regarding appropriate treatmentof subclasses; exhibits (3) (jf) (Entered: 01/30/2002)

02/08/2002 144 JOINT MOTION by plaintiff ALL PLAINTIFFS, federal defendant ANN M.VENEMAN for entry of privacy act protective order. (td) (Entered: 02/11/2002)

02/11/2002 146 COPY of Order filed in USCA dated 2/8/02, referencing , directing that the motionfor a stay be granted. Proceedings before the district court in this case are stayedpending further order of the court. . USCA # 02−5021 (bcs) (Entered: 02/12/2002)

02/12/2002 145 PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan ; setting forth procedures forhandling confidential material; allowing designated material to be filed under seal.(N) (clv) (Entered: 02/12/2002)





02/14/2002 147 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Phillip L Fraas representing plaintiffALL PLAINTIFFS . New address: HOGAN &HARTSON 555 13th Street, NWWashington DC 20004 (202) 637−6624. (td) (Entered: 02/15/2002)

08/19/2002 149 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Phillip L. Fraas representing plaintiffALL PLAINTIFFS . New address: 3050 K Street, NW Suite 400, Washington DC20007−5108 (202) 342−8864. (td) (Entered: 08/21/2002)

10/29/2002 150 COPY of Order filed in USCA dated 10/29/02, referencing the petition forpermission to take an interlocutory appeal is denied; and the stay entered onFebruary 8, 2002 is hereby lifted. USCA # 02−5021 (cp) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

01/21/2003 151 JOINT MOTION by plaintiff, federal defendant for status hearing (tb) (Entered:01/22/2003)

02/20/2003 152 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : denying joint motion for status hearing[151−1] by federal defendant, plaintiff; parties are directed to file proposed casemanagement orders by 3/6/03; (N) (clv) (Entered: 02/20/2003)

03/06/2003 153 STATUS REPORT by plaintiffs (td) (Entered: 03/07/2003)

03/06/2003 154 MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT/REPORT PURSUANT TO L.R. 16 filed byfederal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN . (nmr) (Entered: 03/07/2003)

04/10/2003 155 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL of attorney Suzette Marie Malveaux for ALLPLAINTIFFS effective 5/2/03. (bm) (Entered: 04/14/2003)

06/11/2003 156 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by plaintiff in support of proposed casemanagement order; exhibits (8) (td) (Entered: 06/12/2003)

07/08/2003 157 MOTION filed by movant PHIL GIVENS to opt−out of class action and requestfor emergency ruling ; exhibit (1) (bm) Modified on 07/21/2003 (Entered:07/09/2003)

07/14/2003 158 ORDER by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan :defendant's response to Mr. Phil Givens'motion to opt of class action and request for emergency ruling by 7/18/03; Mr.Givens shall file a reply by 7/23/03; (N) (clv) (Entered: 07/14/2003)

07/15/2003 159 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMANin support of case management statement and proposed case management order;exhibits (1) (jf) (Entered: 07/16/2003)

07/15/2003 160 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to supplementalmemorandum [156−1] by plaintiffs (jf) (Entered: 07/16/2003)

07/18/2003 161 ERRATA by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN RE; notice of filing ofamended certificate of service filed with defendant's supplemental memorandum insupport of case management statement (bjsp) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

07/18/2003 162 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to motion to opt−out ofclass action and request for emergency ruling [157−1] (bjsp) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

07/18/2003 163 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN bySusan Demske (bjsp) (Entered: 07/21/2003)

07/25/2003 164 MOTION filed by plaintiff for leave to file reply to defendant's response to motionof Phil Givens to opt−out of class action ; EXHIBIT ( reply) (jf) (Entered:07/28/2003)

07/25/2003 165 REPLY by plaintiff to response to supplemental memorandum in support of casemanagement statement and proposed case management order [159−1] by ANN M.VENEMAN . (jf) (Entered: 07/28/2003)

08/11/2003 166 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMISSION by plaintiffs in support of plaintiffs' proposedcase management order; exhibit (1) (bjsp) (Entered: 08/13/2003)

08/22/2003 167 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to supplementalsubmission in support of plaintiff's proposed case management order [166−1];attachments (1) (jf) (Entered: 08/26/2003)




08/28/2003 168 ERRATA by Non Party PHIL GIVENS; Declaration of James W. Myart Jr., inSupport of Motion to Opt OUt and Request For Emergency Ruling; attachment (1)(mpt) (Entered: 08/29/2003)

09/09/2003 169 MOTION (EMERGENCY) filed by Non Party PHIL GIVENS for hearing onmovant's motion to opt out of class action (bjsp) (Entered: 09/12/2003)

09/09/2003 170 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN to PHIL GIVENS'submission of declaration of James W. Myart, Jr. (bjsp) (Entered: 09/12/2003)

09/16/2003 171 REPLY by Non Party PHIL GIVENS to defendant's response to PHIL GIVENSsubmission of declaration of James W. Myart Jr (bjsp) (Entered: 09/17/2003)

09/22/2003 172 RESPONSE by federal defendant ANN M. VENEMAN in opposition to motion toset emergency hearing on movant's motion to opt out of class action [169−1] byPHIL GIVENS . (bm) (Entered: 09/24/2003)

11/04/2003 175 MOTION for emergency ruling or emergency Hearing by PHIL GIVENS. (td, )(Entered: 12/02/2003)

11/05/2003 173 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Withdrawal of Susan Demske as Counsel forDefendant (Demske, Susan) (Entered: 11/05/2003)

11/14/2003 176 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by James W. Myart, Jr. for movant Phil Givens. (td,) (Entered: 12/02/2003)

11/17/2003 174 RESPONSE to Phil Givens' Third Motion for Emergency Ruling or EmergencyHearing, Served Nov. 12, 2003 filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Federighi, Carol)(Entered: 11/17/2003)

11/21/2003 177 REPLY to 175 defendant's opposition to (THIRD) motion for emergency ruling orhearing dated 11/12/03. by PHIL GIVENS. (jf, ) (Entered: 12/02/2003)

11/24/2003 178 ERRATA to reply to defendant's opposition to third motion for emergency rulingor hearing dated 11/12/03 by PHIL GIVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(jf, )(Entered: 12/02/2003)

12/05/2003 179 ORDER granting 157 Phil Given's Motion to Opt Out of the Class Action, granting164 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File, denying as moot 169 Motion for Hearing,denying as moot 175 Motion for Hearing. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onDecember 5, 2003. (lcegs1) (Entered: 12/05/2003)

12/11/2003 180 MOTION for Reconsideration re 179 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,Order on Motion for Leave to File,, Order on Motion for Hearing,,, by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In Support# 2 Text of ProposedOrder)(Federighi, Carol) (Entered: 12/11/2003)

12/16/2003 181 First MOTION for Hearing for Status Conference by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 12/16/2003)

12/16/2003 MINUTE ORDER granting 181 Plaintiff's Motion for Status Hearing. The StatusHearing is scheduled for January 23, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on December 16, 2003. (lcegs1) (Entered: 12/16/2003)

12/16/2003 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/23/2004 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (lcegs1) (Entered: 12/16/2003)

12/24/2003 182 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 180 Reconsideration filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Frantz, David) (Entered: 12/24/2003)

12/29/2003 183 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 180 filed by PHIL GIVENS. (Myart,James) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/29/2003 184 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply by PHIL GIVENS. (Myart,James) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/30/2003 MINUTE ORDER granting 184 Phil Given's Motion for Extension of Time (whichis contained in docket entry 183 until December 29, 2003. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on December 30, 2003. (lcegs1) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

























01/01/2004 185 First MOTION to Expedite RULING ON DEFEDANT'S MOTION FORRECONSIDERATION OF COURT'S DECEMBER 5, 2003 ORDER by PHILGIVENS. (Myart, James) (Entered: 01/01/2004)

01/06/2004 186 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Removal of Counsel From Service List(Federighi, Carol) (Entered: 01/06/2004)

01/07/2004 187 REPLY in support of motion re 180 Reconsideration of the Court's December 5,2003 Order and in Response to Pl. Givens' Motion for Expedited Ruling on Motionto Reconsider filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Federighi, Carol) (Entered:01/07/2004)

01/07/2004 188 RESPONSE to plaintiff Phil Givens' motion for expedited ruling on defendant'smotion to reconsider 185 by ANN M. VENEMAN. (to view document, click onlink #187) (jf, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)

01/12/2004 189 MOTION for Hearing in Conjunction with Status Hearing by PHIL GIVENS.(Attachments: # 1)(Myart, James) (Entered: 01/12/2004)

01/20/2004 190 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard L. Howell `on behalf of PHIL GIVENS(Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appearance for Richard L. Howell)(Howell, Richard)(Entered: 01/20/2004)

01/22/2004 191 First MOTION for Hearing Status Conference Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order Vacating Stay# 2 Exhibit Notice FLP−303# 3Exhibit Letter Dated August 29, 2003# 4 Exhibit Letter Dated September 12,2003# 5 Exhibit Appropriate Treatment of Subclasses# 6 Exhibit Bates v. UnitedParcel Service# 7 Exhibit Littledove v. JBC &Associates, Inc.# 8 ExhibitIndividuals Listed in Second Amended Class Action Complaint)(Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 01/22/2004)

01/22/2004 192 NOTICE by PHIL GIVENS of Subpoenaed Witnesses (Myart, James) (Entered:01/22/2004)

01/22/2004 193 MOTION to Quash Subpoenas and for Protective Order Preventing DiscoveryPending Resolution of Class Certification Issues and of Any Ensuing Motions forJudgment on the Pleadings by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit AShepperd Subpoena# 2 Exhibit B Jones Subpoena# 3 Exhibit C IslerSubpoena)(Federighi, Carol) (Entered: 01/22/2004)

01/23/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 1/23/2004. Status Conference set for 3/19/2004 11:00 AM inCourtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. chambers to issue an order(CourtReporter dONALD jACOBSEN, MILLER.) (clv, ) (Entered: 01/23/2004)

01/23/2004 194 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Marc Sellers on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/23/2004)

01/26/2004 195 ORDER denying 180 Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration, denying as moot185 Motion to Expedite, denying as moot 189 Motion for Hearing, denying asmoot 193 Motion to Quash, directing Michael Sitcov and Carol Federighi to ShowCause why they should not be held in Contempt, directing parties not to contactChambers and setting the schedule. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onJanuary 26, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/26/2004)

01/26/2004 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 3/19/2004 11:00 AM in Courtroom 1before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (lcegs1, ) (Entered: 01/26/2004)

01/28/2004 196 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT FILED for dates 1/23/04; Court Reporter: Donald J.Jacobsen, Miller. (td, ) (Entered: 01/29/2004)

01/30/2004 197 NOTICE of Appearance by James W. Myart Jr. on behalf of all plaintiffs (Myart,James) (Entered: 01/30/2004)

02/17/2004 198 MOTION for Sanctions by PHIL GIVENS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder # 2 Supplement # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit # 5 Affidavit # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 #11 # 12)(Myart, James) (Entered: 02/17/2004)














































02/18/2004 199 NOTICE of Appearance by Felicia L. Chambers on behalf of all defendants(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

02/18/2004 200 NOTICE of Appearance by Shayna Susanne Cook on behalf of ANN M.VENEMAN (Cook, Shayna) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

02/18/2004 201 MOTION to Stay Initial Disclosures and Discovery Pending Resolution ofMandamus Petition by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

02/23/2004 202 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Affidavit # 3 Affidavit # 4 Affidavit # 5 Affidavit #6 Affidavit)(Gilligan, James) (Entered: 02/23/2004)

02/24/2004 MINUTE ORDER granting 201 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Stay Discoveryuntil five days after the decision of the Court of Appeals on the mandamus petition.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 24, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered:02/24/2004)

02/27/2004 203 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM /Motion to File Supplemental Pleadingfrom James W. Myart, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4)(Myart, James) (Entered:02/27/2004)

02/27/2004 204 NOTICE of Appearance by Karen A. Rivera on behalf of ANN M. VENEMAN(Rivera, Karen) (Entered: 02/27/2004)

03/01/2004 205 MOTION for Hearing Evidentiary/On Motion for Show Cause and RelatedPleadings/Motion for Sanctions by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 #2)(Myart, James) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

03/01/2004 206 MOTION to Strike 203 Reply in Support, Supplemental Memorandum, 198MOTION for Sanctions (Motion and Supporting Memorandum To StrikeNon−Party James W. Myart, Jr.'s Motion for Contempt, Sanctions and Attorney'sFees) by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit (Supplemental TrostDeclaration)# 2 Affidavit (Second Sitcov Declaration)# 3 Text of ProposedOrder)(Gilligan, James) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

03/03/2004 207 NOTICE by ALL PLAINTIFFS Withdrawal of Appearance of Greg Kirschner(Frantz, David) (Entered: 03/03/2004)

03/04/2004 218 COPY OF USCA ORDER denying the petition for writ of mandamus; USCA#04−5031 (cp, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/18/2004 (cp, ). (Entered:05/18/2004)

03/05/2004 208 MOTION for Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, for a Protective Order byANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cook, Shayna)(Entered: 03/05/2004)

03/08/2004 MINUTE ORDER denying 205 the Motion for a Hearing. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on March 8, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/08/2004)

03/10/2004 209 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 198 Striking Motions for Sanctions byJames W. Myart, Jr. filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Myart, James) (Entered:03/10/2004)

03/16/2004 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference currently set for 3/19/04 is continued to3/24/2004 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Wouldcounsel please notify counsel that is not electronically mailed of this date and timechange. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/16/2004)

03/16/2004 210 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 208 Defendant's Motion forReconsideration or, in the Alternative, for a Protective Order filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/16/2004)

03/16/2004 211 REPLY in support of motion re 206 (Reply Memorandum in Support ofDefendant's Motion To Strike Non−Party James W. Myart, Jr.'s Motion forContempt, Sanctions and Attorney's Fees) filed by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Gilligan, James) (Entered: 03/16/2004)








































03/18/2004 212 Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference by GEORGE B.KEEPSEAGLE. (Frantz, David) (Entered: 03/18/2004)

03/19/2004 MINUTE ORDER granting 212 the Consent Motion to Continue the March 24Status Hearing until March 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on March 19, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/19/2004)


03/22/2004 213 REPLY in support of motion re 208 for Reconsideration or, in the Alternative, fora Protective Order filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Cook, Shayna) (Entered:03/22/2004)

03/25/2004 214 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Withdrawal of Counsel (Federighi, Carol)(Entered: 03/25/2004)

03/26/2004 215 NOTICE of Appearance by Tim H. Nusraty on behalf of ANN M. VENEMAN(Nusraty, Tim) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

03/29/2004 MINUTE ORDER The Court, sua sponte, continues the Status Hearing previouslyscheduled for March 31 until April 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on March 29, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/29/2004)


04/05/2004 216 Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference Hearing by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/05/2004)

04/05/2004 MINUTE ORDER granting 216 the Joint Motion to Continue the Status Hearingpreviously scheduled for April 28 until May 10, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on April 5, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 04/05/2004)


05/07/2004 NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference is now set for 5/10/2004 at 10:00 AM inCourtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

05/10/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 5/10/2004. Court refers sanctions issue to the GrievanceCommittee. Governments' Administrative Record due 6/10/2004. Order to bepresented. Status Conference set for 7/7/2004 09:30 AM in Courtroom 1 beforeJudge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.) (nmw, ) (Entered:05/10/2004)

05/10/2004 217 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 05/10/2004)

05/19/2004 219 RESPONSE to Motion to Opt out of Class filed by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 05/19/2004)

05/21/2004 220 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Withdrawal of Appearance of Michael Sitcov(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 05/21/2004)

05/21/2004 221 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard G. Lepley on behalf of ANN M. VENEMAN(Lepley, Richard) (Entered: 05/21/2004)

05/21/2004 222 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Withdrawal of Counsel (Cook, Shayna)(Entered: 05/21/2004)

05/21/2004 223 RESPONSE to Motion to Opt−Out of Class Action and Request for ExpeditedRuling and, in the Alternative, Request for Expedited Hearing on Same filed byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 05/21/2004)

05/26/2004 224 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on May 10, 2004 before Judge Emmet G.Sullivan. Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. (cp, ) (Entered: 05/27/2004)

06/01/2004 225 REPLY to defendant Ann Veneman's opposition to opt−out of class action by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (jf, ) (Entered: 06/03/2004)


















06/02/2004 MINUTE ORDER At the May 10, 2004 Status Hearing, the Court informed theparties that the Court was referring the allegations relating to the breach of legalethics to the Grievance Committee. Accordingly, 198 Motion for Sanctions and206 Motion to Strike are denied without prejudice to reconsideration upon theconclusion of the Committee's proceedings. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon June 2, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 06/02/2004)

06/09/2004 226 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Under the Privacy Act by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Privacy Act ProtectiveOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 06/09/2004)

06/09/2004 230 MOTION to Intervene as a plaintiff by RICHARD L. HOWELL. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(jf, ) (Entered: 06/23/2004)

06/14/2004 227 PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handling confidential material;allowing designated material to be filed under seal. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on 6/9/04. (clv, ) (Entered: 06/14/2004)

06/15/2004 228 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN of Filing Administrative Record Under Seal(Nusraty, Tim) (Entered: 06/15/2004)

06/15/2004 229 ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Filed Under Seal) (bcs,) (Entered: 06/18/2004)

06/23/2004 231 RESPONSE to Motion to Intervene and, In the Alternative, Be Named as Plaintiffsand Request for Expedited Ruling and/or Hearing on Same and Motion to Opt Outfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 06/23/2004)

06/25/2004 232 RESPONSE to MOTION TO INTERVENE AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE BENAMED AS PLAINTIFFS AND REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED RULING AND/ORHEARING ON SAME AND MOTION TO OPT OUT filed by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Rivera, Karen) (Entered: 06/25/2004)

07/01/2004 233 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Movants' Motion to Opt Out by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Surreply to Movants' Motion to Opt Out)(Rivera,Karen) (Entered: 07/01/2004)

07/06/2004 234 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 −Transcript − part 1# 2 Exhibit Ex 1 − Transcript part 2# 3 Exhibit Ex 3 − WhiteHouse briefing transcript# 4 Exhibit Ex 4 − Pltffs Doc Request# 5 Exhibit Ex 5 −Isler declaration# 6 Exhibit Ex 6 − Statement of Crasco# 7 Exhibit Ex 7 − Ltr fromFt Belknap# 8 Exhibit Ex 8 − 1983 USDA Ltr# 9 Exhibit Ex 9 − Standing Rockcomplaint# 10 Exhibit Ex 10 − Statement of Keepseagle# 11 Exhibit Ex 2 −Declaration of Wright)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/06/2004)

07/07/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 7/7/2004. Status Conference set for 10/7/2004 09:30 AM inCourtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. government motion to reconsiderdenied; motion to intervene denied; motion to opt out of class denied; chambers toissue an order(Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.) (clv, ) (Entered: 07/07/2004)

07/08/2004 235 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments:# 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7Exhibit 7)(Rivera, Karen) (Entered: 07/08/2004)

07/09/2004 236 ORDER denying 208 Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration, denying as moot230 Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene, granting 233 Defendants' Motion for Leave toFile a Surreply, denying without prejudice Plaintiffs' Motion to Opt−out. A StatusHearing is scheduled for October 7, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on July 9, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 07/09/2004)

07/12/2004 MINUTE ORDER In view of the referral of this issue to the Grievance Committee,the Court, sua sponte, VACATES the Show Cause Order issued on January 26,2004 without prejudice. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 12, 2004.(lcegs1) (Entered: 07/12/2004)

07/14/2004 237 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Richard L. Howell ` onbehalf of FRANK WHITE CALFE, EDWARD S. DANKS JR., EDWARD S.DANKS SR., ALFRED DRIVER JR., GERALD DRIVER, THEODORE LONE









































FIGHT, ALVA ROSE HALL, SUSAN HALL, EDGAR CROWS HEART,LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, IVAN JOHNSON, JAMESG. JOHNSON, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, DENNISSNOW, CHARLES WILKINSON, VIRGIL WILKINSON, WILBUR D.WILKINSON (Howell, Richard) Modified on 7/15/2004 (Burgess, Joe). (Entered:07/14/2004)

07/15/2004 238 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard L. Howell `on behalf of FRANK WHITECALFE, EDWARD S. DANKS JR., EDWARD S. DANKS SR., ALFREDDRIVER JR., GERALD DRIVER, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, ALVA ROSEHALL, SUSAN HALL, EDGAR CROWS HEART, LESTER CROWS HEART,TOM CROWS HEART, IVAN JOHNSON, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, DENNIS SNOW, CHARLESWILKINSON, VIRGIL WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON (Howell,Richard) (Entered: 07/15/2004)

07/15/2004 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Please disregard docket entry#237 as the image was damaged. Counsel was directed to refile the notice ofappearance. The Notice of appearance was filed 7/15/04 as docket entry #238.(Burgess, Joe) (Entered: 07/15/2004)

07/15/2004 239 MOTION for Reconsideration re Status Conference,, Set Hearings, by FRANKWHITE CALFE, EDWARD S. DANKS JR., EDWARD S. DANKS SR.,ALFRED DRIVER JR., GERALD DRIVER, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, ALVAROSE HALL, SUSAN HALL, EDGAR CROWS HEART, LESTER CROWSHEART, TOM CROWS HEART, IVAN JOHNSON, JAMES JOHNSON JR.,MELVIN J. JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, DENNIS SNOW,CHARLES WILKINSON, VIRGIL WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON.(Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 07/15/2004)

07/16/2004 240 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 235 MOTIONfor Judgment on the Pleadings by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Text ofProposed Order Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/16/2004)

07/19/2004 MINUTE ORDER granting 240 the Joint Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse/Reply re 235 Defendants' MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings.Response due by 7/30/2004. Reply due by 9/3/2004. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on July 19, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 07/19/2004)

07/19/2004 241 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard L. Howell `on behalf of JOE BYRD, KIPCULLERS, CATHY ELLISON, CLYDE HINDS, LUCILLE HINDS, MARYHINDS, PAULA HOBBS, VIRGINA ANN HODGE, ALMA HUTCHINS,BURNADEAN HUTCHINS, DALE HUTCHINS, RANDELL G. HUTCHINS,DICK E. LAY, BOB J. ROBERTSON, BOBBY G. ROBERTSON, HASTINGSSHADE, LORETTA SHADE, BILLY D. SIMPSON, ALAN STARR, REX EARLSTARR, JAMES WALTERS, REGENIA WINKLE (Howell, Richard) (Entered:07/19/2004)

07/19/2004 242 ERRATA of orders inadvertantly left off of Movants? (Putatutive Plaintiffs?)Emergency Motion for Expedited Reconsideration of Movants? Motions forOpt−Out, Movants? (Putative Plaintiffs?) Motions for Establishing Opt−OutProcedure, Motions to Toll Statute of Limitations and Brief in Support Thereof andMotions for Expedited Ex Parte Ruling and/or Hearing on Same filed on July 15,2004 by EDWARD S. DANKS JR., EDWARD S. DANKS SR., ALFREDDRIVER JR., GERALD DRIVER, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, ALVA ROSEHALL, SUSAN HALL, EDGAR CROWS HEART, LESTER CROWS HEART,TOM CROWS HEART, IVAN JOHNSON, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, DENNIS SNOW, FRANKWHITECALFE, CHARLES WILKINSON, VIRGIL WILKINSON, WILBUR D.WILKINSON. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 07/19/2004)

07/19/2004 243 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT FILED for dates July 07, 2004; Court Reporter:Elaine A. Merchant. (jf, ) (Entered: 07/20/2004)

07/20/2004 244 MOTION to Expedite, MOTION for Reconsideration by JOE BYRD, KIPCULLERS, CATHY ELLISON, CLYDE HINDS, LUCILLE HINDS, MARYHINDS, PAULA HOBBS, VIRGINA ANN HODGE, ALMA HUTCHINS,




















BURNADEAN HUTCHINS, DALE HUTCHINS, RANDELL G. HUTCHINS,DICK E. LAY, BOB J. ROBERTSON, BOBBY G. ROBERTSON, HASTINGSSHADE, LORETTA SHADE, BILLY D. SIMPSON, ALAN STARR, REX EARLSTARR, JAMES WALTERS, REGENIA WINKLE. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4# 5 # 6 # 7 # 8)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 07/20/2004)

07/29/2004 245 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 239 Movants' (Putative Plaintiffs')Emergency Motions for Expedited Reconsideration of Movants' Motions for OptOut, Movants' (Putative Plaintiffs') Motions for Establishing Opt Out Procedure,Motions to Toll/Extend Statute of Limitations and Brief in Support Thereof andMotions for Expedited Ex Parte Ruling and/or Hearing on Same filed by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Vernon B. Parker)(Rivera,Karen) (Entered: 07/29/2004)

07/30/2004 246 REPLY to opposition to re 235 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed byBASIL ALKIRE, JEROME K. ALKIRE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, MARGIE HUNTSALONG, LEROY J. AMES, JAMES ANDERSON, SIDNEY BAILEY SR.,BARB H. BAKER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit #5 Exhibit)(td, ) (Entered: 08/06/2004)

09/03/2004 247 REPLY to opposition to motion re 235 Partial Judgment on the Pleadings filed byANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of M. Farook Sait# 2 Affidavitof Frderick D. Isler)(Rivera, Karen) (Entered: 09/03/2004)

09/22/2004 248 MOTION Modify Scheduling Order re 195 Order on Motion for Reconsideration,,Order on Motion to Expedite,, Order on Motion for Hearing,, Order on Motion toQuash, by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Sample databasecodes# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 09/22/2004)

09/23/2004 MINUTE ORDER Defendants are directed to file a Response to 248 Plaintiff'sMotion to Modify the Scheduling Order by September 27, 2004. Any reply shall befiled by September 29, 2004. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September23, 2004. (lcegs1) (Entered: 09/23/2004)

09/24/2004 MINUTE ORDER The Court, sua sponte, schedules a Motions Hearing on thepending 235 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings on December 3, 2004 at 10:30a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September 24, 2004. (lcegs1)(Entered: 09/24/2004)

09/24/2004 Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2004 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (lcegs1) (Entered: 09/24/2004)

09/27/2004 249 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sarah Vogel by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 09/27/2004)

09/27/2004 250 RESPONSE to Plaintiffs' Motion to Modify Scheduling Order filed by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript Excerpt# 2 Exhibit GarciaDecision# 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 09/27/2004)

09/27/2004 251 MOTION to Stay Pending Court of Appeals Decision on Propriety of ClassCertification in Garcia v. Veneman by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit Transcript Excerpt# 2 Exhibit Garcia Decision# 3 Text of ProposedOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 09/27/2004)

09/29/2004 252 REPLY to opposition to motion re 248 (unopposed) modify the scheduling orderand opposition to defendant's third request for a stay filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Garcia Rule 23(f) petition# 2 Exhibit 2 − Chiang v.Veneman)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 09/29/2004)

10/05/2004 253 REPLY to opposition to motion re 251 Stay Pending Court of Appeals GarciaDecision filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Love v.Veneman Class Cert. Denial# 2 Exhibit Def. Court of Appeals Response to Rule23f Petition# 3 Exhibit Garcia Order Granting 1292b Certification)(Chambers,Felicia) (Entered: 10/05/2004)

10/06/2004 254 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hr'gTranscript)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/06/2004)



















































10/07/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 10/7/2004. (Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.) (clv, ) (Entered:10/07/2004)

10/22/2004 255 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT FILED for dates 10/7/04; Court Reporter: Elaine A.Merchant. (td, ) (Entered: 10/27/2004)

11/09/2004 256 NOTICE of Appearance by Llezlie Lloren Green on behalf of all plaintiffs (Green,Llezlie) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

11/15/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/7/2004:Motions terminated: the Court orally granted 248 MOTION Modify SchedulingOrder filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS and orally denied 251 MOTION to Stay PendingCourt of Appeals Decision on Propriety of Class Certification in Garcia v.Veneman filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. Pursuant to the modified schedulingorder, plaintiffs must notify the Court on or before 3/23/2005 whether they wish toseek monetary relief for the class; non−expert discovery will conclude by5/23/2005; plaintiffs must serve reports of any testimonial experts by 6/23/2005;defendant must serve the reports of any testionial experts by 7/25/2005; plaintiffsmust serve reports of rebuttal experts, if any, by 8/25/2005; discovery shall becompleted by 9/26/2005 or 8/25/05 if plaintiffs do not file rebuttal expert reports.Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2004 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge EmmetG. Sullivan. (lcegs1) (Entered: 11/15/2004)

11/16/2004 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery due by 9/26/2005. Motion Hearing set for12/3/2004 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, )(Entered: 11/16/2004)

12/02/2004 257 NOTICE (Status Report) by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:12/02/2004)

12/02/2004 258 STATUS REPORT ON DISCOVERY by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Rivera, Karen)(Entered: 12/02/2004)

12/03/2004 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : MotionHearing held on 12/3/2004 motion taken under advisement (Court Reporter ElaineMerchant.) (clv, ) (Entered: 12/03/2004)

12/06/2004 MINUTE ORDER. Pursuant to the proceedings held in open court on 12/3/2004,parties are hereby ordered to file briefs of no more than five pages discussing theimplications of Council of and for the Blind v. Regen, 709 F.2d 1521 (D.C. Cir.1983) on the pending matter on or before 1/7/2005. Plaintiffs are hereby furtherordered to file examples of appropriate injunctive relief in this case on or before1/7/2005. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 6, 2004. (lcegs1)(Entered: 12/06/2004)

12/08/2004 259 STATUS REPORT Plaintiffs' Supplemental Status Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 12/08/2004)

12/16/2004 262 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on December 3, 2004 before Judge Emmet G.Sullivan. Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. The public may view the documentin the Clerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday throughFriday. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/21/2004)

12/17/2004 260 ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION Classwide Monetary Relief and Memorandumof Law in Support of Classwide Monetary Relief by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Expert Report)(Sellers, Joseph) Modified on 12/20/2004(lc, ). (Entered: 12/17/2004)

12/20/2004 "NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Document No. 260 was enteredin error as a motion and will be refiled by counsel as a notice." (lc, ) (Entered:12/20/2004)

12/20/2004 261 NOTICE of Classwide Request for Monetary Relief and Memorandum of Law inSupport of Classwide Monetary Relief by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1Exhibit Expert Report)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 12/20/2004)














01/07/2005 263 MEMORANDUM Regarding Examples of Programmatic and Injunctive ReliefRegarding Examples of Programmatic and Injunctive Relief from All Plaintiffs.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6Exhibit 6)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/07/2005)

01/07/2005 264 MEMORANDUM of Law Regarding Council of and for the Blind of DelawareCounty Valley, Inc. v. Regan of Law Regarding Council of and for the Blind ofDelaware County Valley, Inc. v. Regan from All Plaintiffs. (Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 01/07/2005)

01/07/2005 265 MEMORANDUM Regarding Council for the Blind v. Regan Regarding Councilfor the Blind v. Regan from Defendant. (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 01/07/2005)

01/11/2005 266 MOTION for Leave to File A Response to Defendant's Brief on Council of And ForThe Blind of Delaware County Valley v. Regan by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Memorandum of Law# 2 Text of ProposedOrder)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 01/11/2005)

01/12/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 266 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Respond toDefendant's Brief. Plaintiffs shall file their brief by no later than 1/13/2005. Signedby Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 12, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/12/2005)

01/12/2005 267 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM Of Law Regarding Council Of And For TheBlind Of Delaware County Valley, Inc. v. Regan filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 01/12/2005)

01/12/2005 268 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Brief in Response to Plaintiffs'Supplemental Brief Regarding Council of and for the Blind v. Regan by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Brief in Response To Plaintiffs'Supplemental Brief Regarding Council of and for the Blind v. Regan# 2 Text ofProposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 01/12/2005)

01/12/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 268 Defendant's Motion for Leave to FileSupplemental Memorandum in Response to Plaintiff's SupplementalMemorandum. Defendants shall file their memorandum response by no later than1/13/2005. Parties are advised there shall be no further pleadings on this issue.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 12, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered:01/12/2005)

01/12/2005 269 SUPPLEMENTAL Brief on Council of and for the Blind of Delaware CountyValley v. Regan filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (td, ) (Entered: 01/13/2005)

01/13/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Response to defendant's brief due by 1/13/2005(clv, ) (Entered: 01/13/2005)

01/13/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Responses to plailntiff's supplementalmemorandum due by 1/13/2005 (clv, ) (Entered: 01/13/2005)

01/13/2005 270 ENTERED IN ERROR. . . .MEMORANDUM in Response to Plaintiffs'Supplemental Brief on Council of and for the Blind v. Regan in Response toPlaintiffs' Supplemental Brief on Council of and for the Blind v. Regan fromDefendant. (Chambers, Felicia) Modified on 1/14/2005 (td, ). (Entered:01/13/2005)

01/14/2005 DOCUMENT NO. 270 was "Entered In Error" because it is already on the docketas document no. 269. (td, ) (Entered: 01/14/2005)

02/02/2005 271 NOTICE of Filing by ANN M. VENEMAN (Gilligan, James) (Entered:02/02/2005)

03/18/2005 272 Unopposed MOTION To Modify Case Schedule by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2005)

03/22/2005 273 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ANN M. VENEMAN.Attorney Karen A. Rivera terminated. (Rivera, Karen) (Entered: 03/22/2005)

03/28/2005 274 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Jay Kelhoffer on behalf of ANN M.VENEMAN (Kelhoffer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/28/2005)



























03/29/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 272 Unopposed Motion to Modify Case Schedule.Plaintiffs' notice of an intention to seek monetary relief is due on or before 4/20/05;Non−expert discovery concludes no later than 7/29/05; Plaintiffs' expert report(s)due on or before 8/31/05; Defendant's expert report(s) due on or before 10/15/05;Plaintiffs' rebuttal expert report(s), if any, are due on or before 11/15/05. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 29, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/29/2005)

03/31/2005 MINUTE ORDER denying 239 Motion for Reconsideration, denying 244 Motionto Expedite, and denying 244 Motion for Reconsideration without prejudice torefiling after the plaintiff class informs the Court, on or before April 20, 2005, ofits intentions to seek monetary relief, pursuant to the hearing held in open court onDecember 3, 2004, and the Minute Order modifying the case schedule issued3/29/05. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 31, 2005. (lcegs1)(Entered: 03/31/2005)

03/31/2005 275 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 235 Defendant's Motion for Judgmenton the Pleadings. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 31, 2005. (lcegs1)(Entered: 03/31/2005)

04/08/2005 276 MOTION to Stay by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ofJames R. Little# 2 Proposed Order)(Nusraty, Tim) (Entered: 04/08/2005)

04/19/2005 277 MOTION for Reconsideration re 276 MOTION to Stay, Order on Motion forReconsideration,, Order on Motion to Expedite,,,, 275 Order on Motion forJudgment on the Pleadings by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE,ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON,WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALDDRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWSHEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD,THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR,EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Howell,Richard) (Entered: 04/19/2005)

04/19/2005 278 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 276 for a Further Stay Pending the Courtof Appeals' Ruling in Garcia v. Veneman and Love v. Veneman filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/19/2005)

04/19/2005 279 MOTION for Extension of Time to file Plaintiffs' Second Notification of Intent toSeek Monetary Relief by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:04/19/2005)

04/29/2005 280 REPLY to opposition to motion re 276 Further Stay of Proceedings filed by ANNM. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered:04/29/2005)

05/02/2005 281 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 277 Reconsideration of Denial ofOpt−Out Motion filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered:05/02/2005)

05/03/2005 282 RESPONSE to Putative Twenty−Seven (27) "741" Fort Berthold Movants' Requestfor Reconsideration of Movants' Third Motion to Opt−Out and Reply toDefendant's Motion to Stay filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 ExhibitHearing Transcript 10.7.04# 2 Exhibit Letter to Lead Plaintiff)(Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 05/03/2005)

05/10/2005 283 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff'sResponse and Defendant's Opposition to Request for Reconsideration of Movants'Third Motion to Opt−Out by JAMES G. JOHNSON, ALVA ROSE HALL,VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON,DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWSHEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL,IVAN JOHNSON, FRANK WHITE CALFE, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD,THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR,EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

05/10/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 283 Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse/Reply re 277 MOTION for Reconsideration re 276 MOTION to Stay,Order on Motion for Reconsideration, Order on Motion to Expedite, 275 Order on































Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Reply due by 5/23/2005. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on May 10, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 05/10/2005)

05/11/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 5/23/2005. (clv, ) (Entered: 05/11/2005)

05/11/2005 284 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Second Notificationof Intent to Seek Monetary Relief by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 05/11/2005)

05/12/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 284 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to FilePlaintiffs' Second Notification of Intent to Seek Monetary Relief. Plaintiffs' secondnotification shall be due on or before May 23, 2005. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on May 12, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 05/12/2005)

05/23/2005 285 NOTICE of Change of Address by Richard L. Howell, 096 (Howell, Richard)(Entered: 05/23/2005)

05/23/2005 286 REPLY to opposition to motion re 277 Movants' Request for Consideration ofThird Motion to Opt Out filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE,ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON,WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALDDRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL,IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT,MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Howell, Richard)(Entered: 05/23/2005)

05/23/2005 287 REPLY to opposition to motion re 277 Plaintiff's Response to Movants' Request forConsideration of Third Motion to Opt Out filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON,JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments:# 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 05/23/2005)

05/23/2005 288 MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's Jurisdiction by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON,JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell,Richard) (Entered: 05/23/2005)

05/23/2005 289 MOTION for Reconsideration and Request for Oral Argument Regarding the Sameby JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL,VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON,DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWSHEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL,IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT,MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR.(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 05/23/2005)

05/23/2005 290 NOTICE Second Notification That They Seek Class−Wide Monetary Relief andMemorandum iin Support of Such Request by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 261 Notice(Other) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Expert Report)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:05/23/2005)

05/27/2005 291 MOTION For Status Conference by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 05/27/2005)

05/27/2005 292 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Edgar Tompkins on behalf of ALLPLAINTIFFS (Tompkins, Charles) (Entered: 05/27/2005)

06/01/2005 293 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,























CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON,JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments:# 1 # 2)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 06/01/2005)

06/03/2005 294 REPLY to Plaintiffs' Second Notification That They Seek Class−Wide MonetaryRelief filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSEHALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D.WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER,LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART,SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORELONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S.DANKS, SR. (Attachments: # 1)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 06/03/2005)

06/06/2005 295 RESPONSE to Plaintiffs' Motion for Status Conference filed by JAMES G.JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGILWILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNISSNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART,TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVANJOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVINJ. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell,Richard) (Entered: 06/06/2005)

06/06/2005 296 SURREPLY to re 295 Response to any document, Fort Berthold Movants' Reply toPlaintiffs' Response filed by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit 1# 2 Motion# 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered:06/06/2005)

06/09/2005 297 REPLY to opposition to motion re 288 Suggestion of Lack of Jurisdiction filed byJAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGILWILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNISSNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART,TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVANJOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVINJ. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell,Richard) (Entered: 06/09/2005)

06/09/2005 298 RESPONSE to Plaintiffs' Motion to File Surreply filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) (Entered:06/09/2005)

06/13/2005 299 RESPONSE to Fort Berthold Movants' Reply to Plaintiffs' Second NotificationThat They Seek Class−Wide Monetary Relief filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 06/13/2005)

06/14/2005 300 NOTICE of Appearance by Anurag Varma on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS(Varma, Anurag) (Entered: 06/14/2005)

06/16/2005 301 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injuction by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Llezlie L. Green# 2Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Exhibit 4# 6 Exhibit 5# 7 Exhibit 6# 8Exhibit 7# 9 Exhibit 8# 10 Exhibit 9)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 06/16/2005)

06/17/2005 MINUTE ORDER. The Court schedules a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for aTemporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction for Tuesday, June 21,2005 at 2:30 in Courtroom One. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall filea response to Plaintiffs' Motion by no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2005.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on June 17, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered:06/17/2005)




























06/20/2005 302 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 301 TRO filed by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit D# 4 Exhibit E# 5 Exhibit G#6 Exhibit H# 7 Exhibit I# 8 Exhibit F)(Kelhoffer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/20/2005)

06/20/2005 303 AFFIDAVIT re 302 Memorandum in Opposition to TRO − Exhibit C by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Kelhoffer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/20/2005)

06/21/2005 304 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibit F by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Attachments: # 1 Supplement Ex. F)(Kelhoffer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/21/2005)

06/21/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 249 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice.Attorney Sarah Vogel may appear Pro Hac Vice in this matter. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on June 21, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 06/21/2005)

06/21/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 293 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Mr.James Francis and Mr. Robert Goodman are granted limited admission pro hac vicein this matter. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on June 21, 2005. (lcegs1)(Entered: 06/21/2005)

06/21/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 304 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibit F.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on June 21, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered:06/21/2005)

06/21/2005 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : Motion forTROHearing held on 6/21/2005; Motion Hearing resumes on 6/22/2005 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter ElaineMerchant.) (clv, ) (Entered: 06/21/2005)

06/22/2005 305 REPLY to opposition to motion re 301 in Support of Their Request for aTemporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 06/22/2005)

06/22/2005 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : MotionHearing resumed on 6/22/2005. Plaintiff's supplemental Replies due by 7/1/2005.Government sur−reply due by 7//18/05; Joint Status Report due by 7/13/2005.Motion Hearing resumes on 7/20/2005 10:30 AM in Courtroom 1 before JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.) (clv, ) (Entered:06/22/2005)

06/22/2005 306 NOTICE of Joint Proposed Order by ANN M. VENEMAN re Motion Hearing, SetHearings, Motion Hearing,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, (Kelhoffer, Elizabeth)(Entered: 06/22/2005)

06/22/2005 MINUTE ORDER approving 306 the Joint Proposed Order submitted by theparties on June 22, 2005. Plaintiffs' reply shall be due on or before 7/1/05;Defendant's sur−reply shall be due on or before 7/18/05; the hearing on Plaintiffs'pending motion shall resume on 7/20/05 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on June 22, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 06/22/2005)

07/01/2005 307 REPLY to opposition to motion re 301 Their Request For a Preliminary Injunctionfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit One# 2 Exhibit Two# 3Exhibit Three# 4 Exhibit Four# 5 Exhibit Five# 6 Exhibit Six# 7 ExhibitSeven)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/01/2005)

07/01/2005 308 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 6/22/05 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. The public may view the document in theClerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday throughFriday. (td, ) (Entered: 07/05/2005)


07/05/2005 310 NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Exhibit to Their Reply in Support of TheirRequest for a Preliminary Injuction by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 307 Reply toopposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Mr. Smith's Running Case Record(UDSA File))(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 07/05/2005)



































07/11/2005 MINUTE ORDER amending the Minute Order issued 6/22/05. Defendant'ssur−reply shall be filed by no later than 7:00 a.m. on 7/18/05. Signed by Emmet G.Sullivan on July 11, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 07/11/2005)

07/12/2005 MINUTE ORDER. In order to accomodate a criminal trial in which the defendantis incarcerated, the Motions Hearing previously scheduled for 7/20/05 at 10:30 a.m.shall be continued to 7/22/05 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onJuly 12, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 07/12/2005)

07/13/2005 311 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Status Report by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 07/13/2005)

07/14/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 311 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to FileStatus Report. Status Report due on or before 7/15/05. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on July 14, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 07/14/2005)

07/14/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 7/15/2005. (clv, ) (Entered: 07/16/2005)

07/15/2005 312 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS, ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 07/15/2005)

07/17/2005 313 SURREPLY to re 301 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order andPreliminary Injuction filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Kelhoffer, Elizabeth)(Entered: 07/17/2005)

07/19/2005 314 REPLY to Joint Status Report filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANKWHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) (Entered:07/19/2005)

07/22/2005 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : MotionHearing held on 7/22/2005 ; Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2005 2:30 P.M. inCourtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Briefs due by all parties by 12:00noon on 7/27/05; responses due by all parties by 10:00 a.m. 7/28/05(Court ReporterElaine Merchant.) (clv, ) Modified on 7/22/2005 (clv, ). (Entered: 07/22/2005)

07/22/2005 Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2005 02:30 PM in Courtroom 1before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. THIS IS A CORRECTION TO THE EARLIERDOCKET ENTRY. THE MOTION HEARING IS SET FOR 2:30 P.M. NOT 10:00A.M. (clv, ) Modified on 7/22/2005 (clv, ). (Entered: 07/22/2005)

07/26/2005 315 REPLY to Court's Inquiry regarding Stay filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANKWHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments: # 1)(Howell, Richard)(Entered: 07/26/2005)

07/27/2005 316 MEMORANDUM by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit7)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

07/27/2005 317 RESPONSE to the Court's Proposed Stay filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

07/27/2005 MINUTE ORDER. Defendants are requested to answer the following question byno later than 3:00 pm today: in the event that the Court adopts the defendant'sproposal to provide class counsel with notice of accelerations of debt prior to anyforeclosure proceedings, will "FSA attempt[] to work with [Mr. Smith] to findways of managing the debt, including attempts at providing various loan servicingoptions" and will the State Civil Rights Review Group "assess whetherdiscrimination has contributed to [Mr. Smith's] farm's failure" before proceeding





















with the proposed auction? See Def. Response to Alternative Stay Proposals at 3.Any reply to defendant's answer must be filed by no later than 5:00 p.m. today.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 27, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered:07/27/2005)

07/27/2005 318 MEMORANDUM by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered:07/27/2005)

07/27/2005 319 RESPONSE to Defendant's Response to Court's Inquiry Regarding Ronald Smithfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

07/27/2005 320 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant'sResponse to Court's Inquiry Regarding Ronald Smith filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/27/2005)

07/28/2005 321 RESPONSE to 317 Plaintiffs' Memorandum in response to the Court's proposedstay filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Kelhoffer, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

07/28/2005 322 REPLY to opposition to motion re 276 Alternative Stay Proposals filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit2)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

07/28/2005 323 TRANSCRIPT of Hearing held on July 22, 2005 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. The public may view the document in theClerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday throughFriday. (jf, ) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

07/28/2005 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : MotionHearing held on 7/28/2005; Motion Hearing set for 11/10/2005 10:30 AM inCourtroom 1 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.)(clv, ) (Entered: 07/28/2005)

08/03/2005 324 ORDER denying 276 Motion to Stay, denying without prejudice 277 Motion forReconsideration, denying without prejudice 288 Motion for Reconsideration,denying without prejudice 289 Motion for Reconsideration, denying as moot 291Motion for a Status Conference, denying 301 Motion for TRO and PreliminaryInjunction and setting forth further instructions to counsel. It is further ORDEREDthat plaintiffs' pleading addressing the appropriateness of allowing movants toopt−out of the class shall be filed on or before 9/9/05; Fort Berthold Movants'response due by no later than 9/16/05; defendants' response due by no later than10/19/05; a hearing on the plaintiff class' motion and the movants' right to opt−outof the class shall be held on November 10, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom One. Itis further ORDERED that non−expert discovery shall conclude by no later than2/24/06; plaintiffs' expert reports shall be due by no later than 3/31/06; defendant'sexpert reports shall be due by no later than 5/15/06; plaintiffs' rebuttal reports, ifany, shall be due by no later than 6/15/06; and expert discovery shall conclude byno later than 6/15/06 if there are no rebuttal reports or 7/14/06 if there are rebuttalreports. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on August 3, 2005. (lcegs1) (lcegs1, )(Entered: 08/03/2005)

08/16/2005 325 TRANSCRIPT of Hearing held on July 28, 2005 before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. The public may view the document in theClerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday throughFriday. (lc, ) (Entered: 08/17/2005)

09/01/2005 326 MOTION for Hearing Fourth Motion to Opt Out by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON,JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments:# 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19# 20 # 21 # 22 # 23 # 24)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 09/01/2005)

09/01/2005 327 MEMORANDUM by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVAROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D.












































WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER,LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART,SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORELONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S.DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) (Entered: 09/01/2005)

09/02/2005 MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 326 Motion for Hearing FourthMotion to Opt−Out. Movants are directed to refer to this Court's order of August 3,2005, which set a briefing schedule by which movants were directed to respond toplaintiffs' pleading, due by 9/9/05, addressing the appropriateness of allowingmovants to opt−out of the class. If movants wish this Court to consider theirrequests to opt−out of the class, movants are directed to respond to any argumentsmade by plaintiffs in plaintiffs' forthcoming pleading. As stated in the August 3,2005 Minute Order, a hearing on this issue has been set for November 10, 2005.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September 2, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered:09/02/2005)

09/09/2005 328 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTH AMENDED COMPLAINT by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support# 2 Text of ProposedOrder # 3 Sixth Amended Complaint# 4 Appendix A# 5 Exhibit Fifth AmendedComplaint)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered: 09/09/2005)

09/09/2005 329 MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION OF ECONOMIC RELIEF CLAIMS byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support# 2 Text ofProposed Order # 3 Exhibit 1# 4 Exhibit 2# 5 Exhibit 3)(Tompkins, Charles)(Entered: 09/09/2005)

09/16/2005 330 RESPONSE to 329 Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for ClassCertification of Economic Damages Claims filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON,FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON,CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW,GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) Modified on9/19/2005 (td, ). (Entered: 09/16/2005)

09/16/2005 331 MOTION for Hearing Fifth Motion to Opt Out by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANKWHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2Exhibit Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5# 6Exhibit Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7# 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9#10 Exhibit Exhibit 10# 11 Exhibit Exhibit 11# 12 Exhibit Exhibit 12# 13 ExhibitExhibit 13# 14 Exhibit Exhibit 14# 15 Exhibit Exhibit 15# 16 Exhibit Exhibit 16#17 Exhibit Exhibit 17# 18 Exhibit Exhibit 18# 19 Exhibit Exhibit 19# 20 ExhibitExhibit 20# 21 Exhibit Exhibit 21# 22 Exhibit Exhibit 22# 23 Exhibit Exhibit 23#24 Exhibit Exhibit 24)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 09/16/2005)

09/16/2005 332 MEMORANDUM re 331 MOTION for Hearing Fifth Motion to Opt Out filed byIVAN JOHNSON,, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR., EDWARD S. DANKS, SR.,JAMES G. JOHNSON,, FRANK WHITECALFE,, ALVA ROSE HALL,, VIRGILWILKINSON,, CHARLES WILKINSON,, WILBUR D. WILKINSON,, DENNISSNOW,, ALFRED DRIVER, JR., GERALD DRIVER,, LESTER CROWSHEART,, TOM CROWS HEART,, EDGAR CROWS HEART,, SUSAN HALL,,JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD,, THEODORE LONE FIGHT,, MELVIN J.JOHNSON, by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, ALVA ROSEHALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON, WILBUR D.WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALD DRIVER,LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART,SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORELONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S.DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) (Entered: 09/16/2005)












































09/23/2005 333 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 328MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTH AMENDED COMPLAINT by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia)(Entered: 09/23/2005)

09/23/2005 ORDER granting 333 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time toFile Response/Reply to 328 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTH AMENDEDCOMPLAINT. Responses due by 10/19/2005. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon September 23, 2005. (GK, ) (Entered: 09/23/2005)

09/26/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/19/2005 (clv, ) (Entered: 09/26/2005)

10/18/2005 334 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 328MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTH AMENDED COMPLAINT, 329MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION OF ECONOMIC RELIEF CLAIMS byANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers,Felicia) (Entered: 10/18/2005)

10/18/2005 MINUTE ORDER granting 334 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time toFile Response/Reply as to 328 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTHAMENDED COMPLAINT, 329 MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION OFECONOMIC RELIEF CLAIMS filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. Defendant'sResponses/Replies are now due on October 21, 2005. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on October 18, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/18/2005)

10/18/2005 335 ENTERED IN ERROR.....Sixth AMENDED COMPLAINT against MIKEJOHANNSfiled by CLARYCA MANDAN.(td, ) Modified on 10/20/2005 (lc, ).(Entered: 10/19/2005)

10/19/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses/Replies due by 10/21/2005. (clv, ) (Entered:10/19/2005)

10/19/2005 ORDER granting 334 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time toFile Response/Reply as to 328 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SIXTHAMENDED COMPLAINT, 329 MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION OFECONOMIC RELIEF CLAIMS. Responses due by 10/21/2005. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on October 19, 2005. (GK, ) (Entered: 10/19/2005)

10/20/2005 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 335 Amended Complaint wasentered in error because the Motion to File has not been granted. (lc, ) (Entered:10/20/2005)

10/20/2005 336 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments:# 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 10/20/2005)

10/21/2005 337 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 328 For Leave to File Sixth AmendedComplaint filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Chambers,Felicia) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

10/21/2005 338 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 329 Class Certification of EconomicRelief Claims filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

10/26/2005 ORDER granting 336 Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. TheCourt extends page limitation for defendants' opposition to plaintiffs' Motion forClass Certification of Economic Relief Claims to 48 pages. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on October 26, 2005. (GK, ) (Entered: 10/26/2005)

10/27/2005 339 RESPONSE to 342 Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for ClassCertification of Economic Damages filed by JAMES G. JOHNSON, FRANKWHITECALFE, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, EDWARDS. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR. (Howell, Richard) Modified on11/8/2005 (td, ). (Entered: 10/27/2005)

































10/28/2005 340 MOTION to Compel Seven Hours of Deposition Time Per Topic for DepositionsNoticed Pursuant to Federal Rule 30(B)(6) by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support# 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Exhibit 4# 6Exhibit 5# 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered: 10/28/2005)

11/02/2005 341 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF 328 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SIXTHAMENDED COMPLAINT filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit1# 2 Exhibit 2 − Declaration of Joseph M. Sellers# 3 Exhibit A to SellersDeclaration)(Tompkins, Charles) Modified on 11/8/2005 (td, ). (Entered:11/02/2005)

11/02/2005 342 REPLY re 329 TO DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONFOR CLASS CERTIFICATION OF ECONOMIC RELIEF CLAIMS filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2)(Tompkins, Charles)Modified on 11/8/2005 (td, ). (Entered: 11/02/2005)

11/04/2005 343 MOTION to Strike 342 Reply to Document, 341 Reply to Document by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia)(Entered: 11/04/2005)

11/04/2005 344 NOTICE of Appearance by James W. Myart, Jr on behalf of WILBUR D.WILKINSON (Myart, James) (Entered: 11/04/2005)

11/07/2005 345 NOTICE by ANN M. VENEMAN re 343 MOTION to Strike 342 Reply toDocument, 341 Reply to Document (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 11/07/2005)

11/07/2005 346 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 343 filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Tompkins, Charles) Modified on 11/8/2005 (nmw, ).(Entered: 11/08/2005)

11/08/2005 347 NOTICE Of Medical Release For Counsel To Travel to DC To Appear Before TheHonorable Emmet G. Sullivan by CHARLES WILKINSON (Attachments: #1)(Myart, James) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

11/08/2005 348 MOTION for Hearing for Order Approving Withdrawal from Representation ofCertain Cherokee Putative Plaintiffs/Movants Subject to Summary Adjudicationafter Hearing of Contingent Fee Interest and Related Matters by RICHARD L.HOWELL, JOE BYRD, CATHY ELLISON, PAULA HOBBS, BURNADEANHUTCHINS, ALMA HUTCHINS, DALE HUTCHINS, RANDELL G.HUTCHINS, DICK E. LAY, BOB J. ROBERTSON, BOBBY G. ROBERTSON,TANDI M. ROBERTSON, HASTINGS SHADE, LORETTA SHADE, JAMESWALTERS, REGENIA WINKLE. (Howell, Richard) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

11/08/2005 349 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 340 to compel filed by ANN M.VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D#5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit J# 11Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N# 15 Exhibit O)(Kelhoffer,Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

11/08/2005 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of defendant's Motion to Strike or, in theAlternative, to Continue the Hearing 343 and plaintiffs' response thereto,defendant's motion is DENIED. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November8, 2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 11/08/2005)

11/08/2005 355 MOTION for Order Approving Withdrawal from Representation of CertainCherokee Putative Plaintiffs/Movants Subject to Summary Adjudication afterHearing of Contingent Fee Interest and Related Matters by RICHARD L.HOWELL, JOE BYRD, CATHY ELLISON, PAULA HOBBS, BURNADEANHUTCHINS, ALMA HUTCHINS, DALE HUTCHINS, RANDELL G.HUTCHINS, DICK E. LAY, BOB J. ROBERTSON, BOBBY G. ROBERTSON,TANDI M. ROBERTSON, HASTINGS SHADE, LORETTA SHADE, JAMESWALTERS, REGENIA WINKLE. (Please see Document No. 348 for scannedimage). (nmw, ) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

11/09/2005 350 NOTICE OF ERRATA by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 340 MOTION to Compel SevenHours of Deposition Time Per Topic for Depositions Noticed Pursuant to FederalRule 30(B)(6) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Corrected Memorandum in Supportof Motion to Compel Seven Hours of Deposition Time Per Topic for Depositions























































Noticed Pursuant to Federal Rule 30(B)(6))(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered:11/09/2005)

11/09/2005 351 MOTION for Hearing for Order Approving Withdrawal from Representation ofCertain Fort Berthold Movants Subject to Summary Adjudication after HearingGranting Security for Contingent Fee by DENNIS SNOW, IVAN JOHNSON,RICHARD L. HOWELL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Howell, Richard) (Entered:11/09/2005)

11/09/2005 352 MOTION for Order Disqualifying James W. Myart, Jr. As Counsel for CertainFort Berthold Movants by DENNIS SNOW, IVAN JOHNSON, RICHARD L.HOWELL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Howell, Richard) Modified on 11/10/2005(nmw, ). (Entered: 11/09/2005)

11/09/2005 353 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO COMPEL SEVEN HOURS OFDEPOSITION TIME PER TOPIC FOR DEPOSITIONS NOTICED PURSUANTTO FEDERAL RULE 30(B)(6) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Tompkins, Charles)(Entered: 11/09/2005)

11/09/2005 354 Memorandum in opposition to motion re 352 Motion For Order DisqualifyingJames W. Myart, Jr. filed by WILBUR D. WILKINSON. (Attachments: # 1 Textof Proposed Order # 2 Affidavit)(Myart, James) (Entered: 11/09/2005)

11/09/2005 356 MOTION for Order Approving Withdrawal from Representation of Certain FortBerthold Movants Subject to Summary Adjudication after Hearing GrantingSecurity for Contingent Fee by DENNIS SNOW, IVAN JOHNSON, RICHARD L.HOWELL. (Please see Document No. 351 for scanned image). (nmw, ) (Entered:11/10/2005)

11/10/2005 357 ORDER. Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Sixth Amended Complaint isGRANTED, subject to approval of plaintiffs' proposed discovery plan. Plaintiffsshall file their proposed discovery plan by November 22, 2005; Defendants shallrespond by December 15, 2005. Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Seven Hours ofDeposition Time per Topic for Depositions Filed Pursuant to Federal Rule(30)(b)(6) is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification of EconomicRelief Claims is DENIED WITHOUT ANY PREJUDICE WHATSOEVER,subject to reconsideration upon the conclusion of discovery. A Status Hearing isscheduled for January 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon November 10, 2005. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 10,2005. (lcegs1) (Entered: 11/10/2005)

11/10/2005 MINUTE ORDER. For the reasons stated in open court at the Motions Hearingheld on November 10, 2005, and upon consideration of the Fort Berthold Movants'Fifth Motion to Opt Out, plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification of EconomicRelief Claims, and all the responses, and the replies thereto, and the District ofColumbia Circuit's ruling in Eubanks v. Billington, the court concludes that theMovants' opt outs are permitted on a selective basis. Movants' motion Motion forHearing is DENIED AS MOOT. An opinion will follow. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on November 10, 2005. (lcegs1) . (Entered: 11/10/2005)

11/14/2005 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : MotionHearing held on 11/10/2005; chambers to file order; Status Hearing set for 1/20/06at 11:00 a.m.; (Court Reporter Elaine Merchant.) (clv, ) Modified on 11/14/2005(clv, ). (Entered: 11/14/2005)

11/14/2005 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/20/2006 11:00 AM in Courtroom 1before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 11/14/2005)


11/22/2005 358 MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR DISCOVERY OF USDASGUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1Memorandum in Support# 2 Text of Proposed Order # 3 Exhibit 1# 4 Exhibit 2# 5Exhibit 3)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered: 11/22/2005)


















11/29/2005 360 MOTION for Order for Entry of Court−Ordered Arbitration by RICHARD L.HOWELL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5Exhibit E − Order)(Howell, Richard) (Entered: 11/29/2005)

12/07/2005 361 REPLY to opposition to motion re 360 To Enter Court−Ordered Arbitration filedby WILBUR D. WILKINSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Myart,James) (Entered: 12/07/2005)

12/08/2005 362 REPLY to opposition to motion re 360 Motion for Entry of Arbitration Order byFormer Counsel filed by RICHARD L. HOWELL. (Howell, Richard) (Entered:12/08/2005)

12/12/2005 MINUTE ORDER denying Motion for Entry of Court−Ordered Arbitration,Motion for Hearing for Order Approving Withdrawal from Representation, andMotion for Order Disqualifying James W. Myart, Jr., without prejudice tocommencement of fee dispute arbitration proceedings in the appropriate Texasfora. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 12, 2005. (lcegs1)(Entered: 12/12/2005)

01/03/2006 MINUTE ORDER. In view of plaintiffs' Motion for Approval of Plan forDiscovery of USDAS Guaranteed Loan Program, and defendants' lack ofopposition thereto, which was due on December 15, 2005, plaintiffs' motion isGRANTED. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 3, 2006. (lcegs1)(Entered: 01/03/2006)

01/11/2006 363 Emergency MOTION for Order To Reduce November 10, 2005 Opt−Out toWriting and Request For Expedited Ruling by WILBUR D. WILKINSON.(Attachments: # 1)(Myart, James) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

01/11/2006 364 MOTION for expedited ruling by WILBUR D. WILKINSON. (see document no.363 for image) (td, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

01/13/2006 365 RESPONSE to 363 Ft. Berthold Opted Out Claimants' Motion To Reduce Order toWriting filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Chambers, Felicia) Modified on 1/17/2006(nmw, ). (Entered: 01/13/2006)

01/18/2006 366 REPLY to 363 , 364 DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO FORT BERTHOLD OPTOUT ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMANTS TO REDUCE OPT OUT ORDER TOWRITING AND FOR EXPEDITED RULING filed by WILBUR D. WILKINSON.(Myart, James) (Entered: 01/18/2006)

01/20/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 1/20/2006. Status Conference set for 4/13/2006 11:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter WilliamMcAllister.) (clv, ) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

01/20/2006 MINUTE ORDER. The parties will email to the Court their joint proposeddiscovery order in non−PDF format. A status hearing is scheduled for April 13,2006 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 20, 2006.(lcegs1) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

01/20/2006 367 DISCOVERY ORDER. Non−Expert discovery concludes August 25, 2006;Plaintiffs' Expert Reports are due September 29, 2006; Defendant's Expert Reportsare due December 15, 2006. Expert discovery concludes: on December 15, 2006 (ifno rebuttal), or on January 29, 2007 (if rebuttal). Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on January 20, 2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

01/22/2006 368 NOTICE of Appearance by Marcia N. Tiersky on behalf of MIKE JOHANNS(Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 01/22/2006)

01/31/2006 369 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Eli Zimmerman on behalf of MIKEJOHANNS (Zimmerman, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/31/2006)

02/13/2006 370 Joint MOTION for Protective Order under the Privacy Act by MIKE JOHANNS.(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Privacy Act ProtectiveOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 02/13/2006)

02/16/2006 371 PRIVACY ACT PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handlingconfidential material; allowing designated material to be filed under seal. Signed


























by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/16/05. (clv, ) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

02/24/2006 372 MOTION to Compel DOCUMENTS WITHHELD UNDER THE DELIBERATIVEPROCESS PRIVILEGE by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum inSupport# 2 Text of Proposed Order # 3 Exhibit 1# 4 Exhibit 2# 5 Exhibit 3# 6Exhibit 4 − Part 1# 7 Exhibit 4 − Part 2# 8 Exhibit 4 − Part 3# 9 Exhibit 4 − Part 4#10 Exhibit 5# 11 Exhibit 6# 12 Exhibit 7# 13 Exhibit 8)(Tompkins, Charles)(Entered: 02/24/2006)

02/27/2006 373 NOTICE of Appearance by Amy E. Powell on behalf of MIKE JOHANNS(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 02/27/2006)

03/09/2006 374 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs'Motion to Compel by MIKE JOHANNS. (Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 03/09/2006)

03/10/2006 MINUTE ORDER granting 374 Motion for Extension of Time. Response toplaintiffs' Motion to Compel is due April 7, 2006. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on March 10, 2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/10/2006)


03/21/2006 375 NOTICE of Appearance by Christine E. Webber on behalf of all plaintiffs(Webber, Christine) (Entered: 03/21/2006)

03/23/2006 376 MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March23, 2006. (lcegs1) Additional attachment(s) added on 3/23/2006 (lcegs1, ).(Entered: 03/23/2006)

04/05/2006 377 Memorandum in opposition to re 372 Motion to Compel filed by MIKEJOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Romero Declaration# 3 LasseterDeclaration# 4 Privilege Log)(Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 04/05/2006)

04/12/2006 378 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)(Tompkins, Charles) (Entered:04/12/2006)

04/12/2006 379 STATUS REPORT by MIKE JOHANNS. (Zimmerman, Jonathan) (Entered:04/12/2006)

04/12/2006 380 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OFDOCUMENTS WITHELD UNDER THE DELIBERATIVE PROCESS PRIVILEGEfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Webber, Christine) (Entered: 04/12/2006)

04/13/2006 MINUTE ORDER. A status hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. inCourtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 13, 2006. (lcegs1)(Entered: 04/13/2006)

04/13/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 4/13/2006. Status Conference set for 6/29/2006 11:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter ElaineMerchant.) (clv, ) (Entered: 04/13/2006)


06/28/2006 382 STATUS REPORT by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Zimmerman, Jonathan) (Entered:06/28/2006)

06/28/2006 383 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 06/28/2006)

06/29/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 6/29/2006. Status Conference set for 9/28/2006 11:30 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter ElaineMerchant.) (clv, ) (Entered: 06/29/2006)

06/29/2006 384 ORDER requesting supplemental briefing from defendant. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on June 29, 2006. (lcegs2) (Entered: 06/29/2006)






































06/30/2006 385 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Brief by MIKEJOHANNS. (Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 06/30/2006)

07/03/2006 MINUTE ORDER granting 385 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension ofTime to File Supplemental Pleading. Defendants' supplemental response is due nolater than July 24, 2006, and plaintiffs' response, if any, is due no later than July 31,2006. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 3, 2006. (lcegs2) (Entered:07/03/2006)

07/05/2006 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 7/31/2006 Supplemental Memorandum dueby 7/24/2006. (clv, ) (Entered: 07/05/2006)

07/20/2006 386 NOTICE of Change of Address by David Joseph Frantz (Frantz, David) (Entered:07/20/2006)

07/24/2006 387 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 372 MOTION to CompelDOCUMENTS WITHHELD UNDER THE DELIBERATIVE PROCESSPRIVILEGE filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Romero# 2Affidavit Hofeller# 3 Privilege Log)(Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 07/24/2006)

07/31/2006 388 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) (Entered:07/31/2006)

07/31/2006 389 RESPONSE to Defendant's Supplemental Filing on Plaintiffs' Motion to CompelDocuments Withheld Under the Deliberative Process Privilege filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Webber, Christine) (Entered: 07/31/2006)

08/24/2006 390 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Regarding Discovery Schedule by KEITHMANDAN, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, CLARYCA MANDAN, LUTHERCRASCO, JOHN FREDERICKS, GENE CADOTTE, BASIL ALKIRE. (Webber,Christine) (Entered: 08/24/2006)

09/15/2006 391 MOTION to Amend/Correct the Scheduling Order by MIKE JOHANNS.(Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amended Scheduling Order)(Tiersky, Marcia)(Entered: 09/15/2006)

09/15/2006 392 MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion to Adopt Plaintiffs' Proposed Schedule byGEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In Support ofMotion To Adopt Plaintiffs' Proposed Schedule# 2 Proposed Order)(Green,Llezlie) (Entered: 09/15/2006)

09/15/2006 393 STATUS REPORT by MIKE JOHANNS. (to view document, click on link # 391(jf, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)

09/19/2006 MINUTE ORDER directing both parties to file supplemental memorandaanswering the following question: Should Defendants' assertion of deliberativeprocess privilege be categorically denied for all documents because Plaintiffs'cause of action is directed at the government's intent? See In re Subpoena DucesTecum Served on Office of Comptroller of Currency, 145 F.3d 1422, 1424 (D.C.Cir. 1998) ("the privilege has no place in a Title VII action or in a constitutionalclaim for discrimination"); see also Wade v. WMATA, 2006 WL 890679, at *5(D.D.C. 2006); Tri−State Hosp. Supply Corp. v. United States, 2005 WL 3447890,at *8 (D.D.C. 2005). The parties shall file memoranda of no longer than 5 pages,no later than 12:00 pm on September 25, 2006. The parties may file responses ofno longer than 3 pages, no later than 12:00 pm on September 26, 2006. The partiesshould be prepared to discuss the question at the status conference set forSeptember 28, 2006. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 9/19/06. (lcegs1)(Entered: 09/19/2006)

09/21/2006 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 9/26/2006, Memorandum due by9/25/2006. (clv, ) (Entered: 09/21/2006)

09/25/2006 394 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM 377 in Opposition to MOTION to CompelDOCUMENTS WITHHELD UNDER THE DELIBERATIVE PROCESSPRIVILEGE 372 to filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Zimmerman, Jonathan) Modifiedon 9/26/2006 (jf, ). (Entered: 09/25/2006)






















09/25/2006 395 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 372 MOTION to CompelDOCUMENTS WITHHELD UNDER THE DELIBERATIVE PROCESSPRIVILEGE filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 09/25/2006)

09/26/2006 396 RESPONSE re 394 Supplemental Memorandum re Plaintiffs' Motion to Compelfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

09/26/2006 397 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to Oppose Plaintiffs Motion to CompelDeliberative Process Privilege filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

09/26/2006 398 Memorandum in opposition to re 391 MOTION to Amend/Correct the SchedulingOrder filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

09/27/2006 399 Memorandum in opposition to re 392 MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion toAdopt Plaintiffs' Proposed Schedule filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3)(Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 09/27/2006)

09/28/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan : StatusConference held on 9/28/2006. Status Conference set for 11/21/2006 02:00 PM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Case will be referred to aMagistrate for settlement purposes, counsel shall notify Carol Votteler, CourtroomDeputy, as to the Magistrate.(Court Reporter WM. MCALLISTER.) (clv, )(Entered: 09/28/2006)

09/28/2006 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Alan Kay for settlement. (Obrien, Peggy)(Entered: 07/11/2007)

10/02/2006 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Alan Kay for Discovery. (jsc) (Entered:10/02/2006)

10/05/2006 MINUTE ORDER. The parties are directed to jointly file a proposed orderregarding the referral to Magistrate Judge Kay. The order shall outline the scope ofthe issues to be considered by Magistrate Judge Kay. The parties shall file theirproposed order no later than October 10, 2006. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on October 5, 2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/05/2006)

10/06/2006 Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Order due by 10/10/2006. (clv, ) (Entered:10/06/2006)

10/10/2006 400 NOTICE of Filing Joint Proposed Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS re Order,(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/10/2006)

10/12/2006 401 ORDER granting 372 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Documents Withheld Under theDeliberative Process Privilege. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 12,2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/12/2006)

10/12/2006 402 ORDER referring case to Magistrate Judge Kay for discovery matters and directingparties to file status reports to Magistrate Judge Kay. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on October 12, 2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/12/2006)

10/12/2006 MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 391 Defendant's Motion toAmend/Correct the Scheduling Order, and denying without prejudice 392Plaintiffs' Motion to Adopt Plaintiffs' Proposed Schedule, because pendingdiscovery disputes will be resolved by Magistrate Judge Kay. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on October 12, 2006. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/12/2006)

10/23/2006 403 STATUS REPORT to the Magistrate by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit A − 8/21/06 − Letter from Felicia Chambers to Christine Webber)(Powell,Amy) (Entered: 10/23/2006)

10/26/2006 404 STATUS REPORT to Magistrate Judge by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 10/26/2006)

10/27/2006 405 MOTION For Schedule to Amend Complaint by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Varma, Anurag) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

10/31/2006 406 Memorandum in opposition to re 405 MOTION For Schedule to Amend Complaintfiled by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers,Felicia) (Entered: 10/31/2006)






























11/09/2006 407 TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing held on September 28, 2006 before Judge EmmetG.Sullivan. Court Reporter: William D. Mc Allister. The public may view thedocument in the Clerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m,Monday through Friday. (jf, ) (Entered: 11/09/2006)

11/10/2006 408 REPLY to opposition to motion re 405 MOTION For Schedule to AmendComplaint filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2#3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 11/10/2006)

11/15/2006 SCHEDULING ORDER: Pursuant to the trial court's 402 10/12/2006 Order ofReferral, a Status Conference is hereby set for Tuesday 11/28/2006 10:30 AM inChambers (Room 1130) before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay for the purpose ofdiscussing disputed discovery matters. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on11/15/2006. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 11/15/2006)

11/16/2006 MINUTE ORDER. The status conference before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan set forNovember 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. is VACATED. The status conference isrescheduled to December 15, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. in Courtroom 24A. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 16, 2006. (lcegs2) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

11/22/2006 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 12/15/2006 12:30 PM in Courtroom24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

11/28/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay: InChambers Conference held on 11/28/2006. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 11/28/2006)

12/05/2006 409 NOTICE of Defendant's Summary of Discovery Conference Before MagistrateJudge Alan Kay by MIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' List ofOutstanding Discovery# 2 Exhibit Defendant's Second Set of Request for theProduction of Documents# 3 Exhibit FedEx Receipt of Delivery of Defendant'sSecond Set of Request for the Production of Documents)(Voltaire, Jean−Michel)(Entered: 12/05/2006)

12/05/2006 410 NOTICE of Letter to Magistrate Judge Alan Kay by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter to Magistrate Judge Kay)(Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 12/05/2006)

12/08/2006 411 NOTICE by MIKE JOHANNS re 409 Notice (Other), Notice (Other), 410 Notice(Other), In Chambers Conference (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 12/08/2006)

12/12/2006 412 NOTICE of Letter to Magistrate Judge Alan Kay by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 411Notice (Other) (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

12/12/2006 413 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion toAmend, in response to Notice of Filing Amended Complaint filed by MIKEJOHANNS. (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

12/14/2006 414 MOTION to Amend/Correct 405 MOTION For Schedule to Amend Complaint byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Filing Seventh AmendedComplaint# 2 Exhibit Seventh Amended Complaint)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:12/14/2006)

12/15/2006 415 NOTICE of Appearance and Withdrawal of Appearance by MIKE JOHANNS(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

12/15/2006 416 Memorandum in opposition to re 414 MOTION to Amend/Correct 405 MOTIONFor Schedule to Amend Complaint filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

12/15/2006 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 12/15/2006. (Court Reporter: Elaine Merchant) (cdw)Modified on 12/20/2006 (cdw). (Entered: 12/18/2006)

12/18/2006 MINUTE ORDER granting 414 Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Amend theComplaint for the reasons discussed in open court on December 15, and denying405 Plaintiffs' Motion for Schedule to Amend Complaint as moot. Plaintiffs arehereby permitted to file the Seventh Amended Complaint and may substitute newnamed plaintiffs for class members George Keepseagle and Basile Alkire. Inaddition, the Court directs that plaintiff John Fredericks be deposed in North
































Dakota, either in person, or by telephone or video−conference. Finally, the partiesare directed to jointly propose three dates for the next status conference, tentativelyplanned for February 2007. The parties' proposal is due no later than January 31,2007. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 18, 2006. (lcegs1)(Entered: 12/18/2006)

12/18/2006 Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties proposal regarding dates for the next scheduled StatusHearing due by 1/31/2007. (clv, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)

12/18/2006 417 SEVENTH AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS.(jf, ) Modified on 12/20/2006 (jf, ). (Entered: 12/20/2006)

12/20/2006 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: The entry for the hearing held inthis matter on 12/15/06 has been modified to reflect Judge Sullivan as the presidngJudge. (cdw) (Entered: 12/20/2006)

01/04/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In−Chambers Conference set for 1/26/2007 10:30 AM inChambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Please note that Judge Kay hasrecently moved to Room 2333 on the 2nd Floor. Signed by Magistrate Judge AlanKay on 1/04/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 01/04/2007)

01/09/2007 418 TRANSCRIPT of A Hearing held on December 15, 2006 before Judge Emmet G.Sullivan. Court Reporter: Elaine A. Merchant. The public may view the documentin the Clerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday throughFriday. (jf, ) (Entered: 01/10/2007)

01/11/2007 419 ANSWER to Amended Complaint (7th) by MIKE JOHANNS. Related document:417 Amended Complaint filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS,.(Sealls, Kenneth) (Entered:01/11/2007)

01/17/2007 420 SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to John Fredericks by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 01/17/2007)

01/19/2007 MINUTE ORDER. Based on the parties' representations, the Court herebyschedules a status conference on February 26, 2007, at 9:30 AM. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on January 19, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/19/2007)

01/23/2007 MINUTE ORDER: The In−Chambers Conference set for Friday, January 26, 2007at 10:30 am before Judge Kay has been RESCHEDULED for 2:00 pm the sameday. Please note that Judge Kay has recently moved to Room 2333 on the 2ndFloor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on 1/23/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered:01/23/2007)

01/24/2007 Set/Reset Hearings : In Chambers Conference reset for 1/26/07 at 2:00 PM inChambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. (kk) (Entered: 01/24/2007)

01/24/2007 421 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric J. Soskin on behalf of MIKE JOHANNS (Soskin,Eric) (Entered: 01/24/2007)

01/26/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In−Chambers Conference set for Friday, March 9, 2007at 2:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Signed by MagistrateJudge Alan Kay on 1/26/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

01/26/2007 MINUTE ORDER. In view of the proceedings scheduled before Magistrate JudgeKay, the status conference scheduled for February 26 is VACATED. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 26, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

02/09/2007 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay:In−Chambers Conference held on 1/26/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

02/09/2007 MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the positions of both parties set forth duringthe in−chambers conference held on 1/26/2007, the Court hereby limits to 40 thenumber of additional borrower files that Plaintiffs may request from Defendant.This 40−file number includes any new borrower files requested by Plaintiffs sincethe parties' first meeting before this Court on 11/28/2006. Signed by MagistrateJudge Alan Kay on 2/9/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 02/09/2007)

03/08/2007 422 MOTION to Compel Document Production by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7















Exhibit 7# 8 Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit 9# 10 Exhibit 10# 11 Exhibit 11# 12 Exhibit 12#13 Text of Proposed Order)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 03/08/2007)

03/09/2007 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay:In−Chambers Conference held on 3/9/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 03/09/2007)

03/09/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In−Chambers Conference set for Thursday, May 3, 2007at 10:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Signed byMagistrate Judge Alan Kay on 3/9/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 03/09/2007)

03/21/2007 423 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 422 MOTIONto Compel Document Production by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text ofProposed Order)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 03/21/2007)

03/22/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 423 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse/Reply. Plaintiffs' opposition to 422 defendants' motion to compel is dueno later than April 6, 2007; defendants' reply is due no later than April 17, 2007.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 22, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered:03/22/2007)

03/22/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 423 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse/Reply re 422 Defendant's Motion to Compel. Plaintiffs' Opposition dueby 4/6/2007, Defendant's Reply due by 4/17/2007. Signed by Magistrate JudgeAlan Kay on 3/22/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 03/22/2007)

03/22/2007 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 4/6/2007,Replies due by 4/17/2007. (clv, )(Entered: 03/22/2007)

04/06/2007 424 Memorandum in opposition to re 422 MOTION to Compel Document Productionfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit 7)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:04/06/2007)

04/17/2007 425 REPLY to opposition to motion re 422 MOTION to Compel Document Productionfiled by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: K Mandan depo excerpts#2 Exhibit 2 − ledger pages)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 04/17/2007)

05/03/2007 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay : InChambers Conference held on 5/3/2007. Parties are to confer on possible dates fora follow−up mediation and then contact chambers (ph: 202−354−3030).(lcak1, )(Entered: 05/03/2007)

05/04/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In Chambers Conference set for 7/26/2007 at 2:30 PM inChambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Signed by Magistrate Judge AlanKay on 5/4/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)

05/04/2007 426 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to MIKE JOHANNS.Substituting for attorney Zimmerman (Walker, C.) (Entered: 05/04/2007)

05/07/2007 427 ORDER referring 422 defendant's motion to compel to Magistrate Judge Kay.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on May 7, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered:05/07/2007)

05/07/2007 428 Joint MOTION for Protective Order pursuant to Privacy Act by MIKEJOHANNSMotions referred to Alan Kay. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder proposed by both parties)(Walker, C.) (Entered: 05/07/2007)

05/07/2007 MOTIONS 422 MOTION to Compel Document Production REFERRED to JudgeMagistrate Judge Alan Kay. (admin, ) (Entered: 07/10/2007)

05/09/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: A Hearing on 422 Defendant's Motion to CompelDocument Production is set for 5/29/2007 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7 beforeMagistrate Judge Alan Kay. In the event of a scheduling conflict, parties are tocontact chambers as soon as possible at (202) 354−3030. Signed by MagistrateJudge Alan Kay on 5/9/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 05/09/2007)

05/14/2007 429 PRIVACY ACT PROTECTIVE ORDER, signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on5/11/07. (Attachment: Exhibit A: Acknowledgment of Privacy Act ProtectiveOrder)(kk) (Entered: 05/15/2007)




































05/29/2007 Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on5/29/07 : Motion by Defendant MIKE JOHANNS to Compel DocumentProduction 422 , heard, argued and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter:Pro−Typists, Inc.; Ctrm. 7.) (kk) (Entered: 05/31/2007)

07/09/2007 MINUTE ORDER: At Plaintiffs' request, and by consent of Defendant, the InChambers Conference set for 7/26/2007 is RESCHEDULED for 8/23/2007 at 3:30pm. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on 7/9/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered:07/09/2007)

07/09/2007 Set/Reset Hearings : In Chambers Conference reset for 8/23/07 at 3:30 PM beforeMagistrate Judge Alan Kay. (kk) (Entered: 07/09/2007)

08/21/2007 430 MOTION to Permit communication with non−class members by MIKE JOHANNS(Attachments: # 1 statement of points and authorities# 2 Exhibit Attachment 1# 3Exhibit Attachment 2# 4 Exhibit Attachment 3# 5 Exhibit Attachment 4# 6 ExhibitAttachment 5# 7 Exhibit Attachment 6# 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Sealls,Kenneth) (Entered: 08/21/2007)

08/24/2007 431 MEMORANDUM ORDER granting in part and denying in part 422 Defendant'sMotion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on 8/24/07.(lcak1, )(Entered: 08/24/2007)

08/27/2007 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay: SettlementConference held on 8/23/2007. (lcak1, ) (Entered: 08/27/2007)

09/04/2007 432 Memorandum in opposition to re 430 MOTION to Permit communication withnon−class members Plaintiffs' Response To Defendant's Motion For Permission ToCommunicate With Native American Farmers And Ranchers Who Are Not ClassMembers filed by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit 7# 8Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit 9# 10 Exhibit 10# 11 Exhibit 11)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:09/04/2007)

09/07/2007 433 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 430MOTION to Permit communication with non−class members by MIKE JOHANNS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sealls, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

09/07/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 433 Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse/Reply as to 430 MOTION to Permit Communication with Non−ClassMembers. Reply due by 9/28/2007. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on9/7/07. (lcak1) Modified on 9/10/2007 (nmw, ). (Entered: 09/07/2007)

09/07/2007 434 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Appeal Magistrate's DiscoveryOrder by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Green,Llezlie) (Entered: 09/07/2007)

09/07/2007 435 TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Motion held on May 29, 2007 before Judge AlanKay. Court Reporter: Pro−Typists, Inc. Tape Number: M2000V/dac.The publicmay view the document in the Clerk's Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. (lc, ) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

09/10/2007 Set/Reset Deadlines : Reply by Defendant to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition toDefendant's Motion to Permit Communication with Non−Class Members 430 dueby 9/28/07. (kk) (Entered: 09/10/2007)

09/12/2007 436 NOTICE of Change of Address by Anurag Varma (Varma, Anurag) (Entered:09/12/2007)

09/12/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 434 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Enlargement ofTime to Appeal Magistrate's Discovery Order. The deadline for parties to file aMotion for Reconsideration of Magistrate Judge Kay's August 24, 2007Memorandum Order, pursuant to LCvR72.2(b), is extended to no later thanSeptember 13, 2007. Signed by Emmet G. Sullivan on September 12, 2007.(lcegs1) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

09/13/2007 Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 9/13/2007. (clv, ) (Entered: 09/13/2007)





































09/13/2007 437 MOTION for Reconsideration re 431 Order on Motion to Compel Production ofDocuments by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law inSupport of Motion for Reconsideration# 2 Proposed Order# 3 Exhibit A# 4 ExhibitB# 5 Exhibit C# 6 Exhibit D# 7 Exhibit E# 8 Exhibit F# 9 Exhibit G# 10 ExhibitH# 11 Exhibit I# 12 Exhibit J# 13 Exhibit K# 14 Exhibit L# 15 Exhibit M# 16Exhibit N)(Green, Llezlie) Modified on 9/14/2007 (lc, ). (Entered: 09/13/2007)

09/27/2007 438 Memorandum in opposition to re 437 MOTION for Reconsideration re 431 Orderon Motion to Compel Production of Documents MOTION for Reconsideration re431 Order on Motion to Compel Production of Documents filed by MIKEJOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Defendant's Second RFP# 2 Exhibit 2 −Transcript of May 29, 2007 Hearing)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/27/2007)

09/27/2007 439 REPLY to opposition to motion re 430 MOTION to Permit communication withnon−class members filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sealls,Kenneth) (Entered: 09/27/2007)

10/02/2007 440 MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 430 Defendant's Motion for Permission toCommunicate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on 10/2/07. (lcak1) (Entered:10/02/2007)

10/09/2007 441 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File A Reply Brief In Support OfPlaintiff's Motion For Reconsideration Of Magistrate Judge's DecisionGranting−In−Part And Denying−In−Part Defendant's Motion To CompelProduction Of Documents by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (Attachments: # 1Proposed Order)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 10/09/2007)

10/10/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 441 plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Enlargement ofTime to File a Reply Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration ofMagistrate Judge's Decision. Reply is due by no later than October 11, 2007.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 10, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered:10/10/2007)

10/11/2007 442 REPLY to opposition to motion re 437 MOTION for Reconsideration re 431 Orderon Motion to Compel Production of Documents MOTION for Reconsideration re431 Order on Motion to Compel Production of Documents filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 10/11/2007)

10/12/2007 443 MOTION for Leave to File Sur−Reply in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion forReconsideration by MIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Eric J.Soskin# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 10/12/2007)

10/16/2007 444 RESPONSE re 443 MOTION for Leave to File Sur−Reply in Opposition toPlaintiffs Motion for Reconsideration filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Llezlie L. Green)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered:10/16/2007)

10/16/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 443 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File a Sur−Replyin Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration. Defendant shall file theirsur−reply by no later than October 24, 2007. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon October 16, 2007. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

10/17/2007 sur−reply due by 10/24/2007. (clv, ) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

10/17/2007 445 SURREPLY to re 437 MOTION for Reconsideration re 431 Order on Motion toCompel Production of Documents MOTION for Reconsideration re 431 Order onMotion to Compel Production of Documents filed by MIKE JOHANNS.(Attachments: # 1 Declaration Eric J. Soskin)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

10/19/2007 446 STIPULATION Regarding Defendant's Counsel's Communications With NativeAmerican Farmers And Ranchers Who Are Not Class Members by MIKEJOHANNS. (Sealls, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

10/22/2007 447 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Defendant's Sur−Reply in Opposition toPlaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1Response to Defendant's Sur−Reply in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion forReconsideration)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
























































10/24/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 447 plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Response toDefendant's Sur−reply. Plaintiffs' response attached to their motion for leave isaccepted as filed. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 24, 2007.(lcegs1) (Entered: 10/24/2007)

10/24/2007 448 RESPONSE to 445 SURREPLY to re 437 MOTION for Reconsideration re 431Order on Motion to Compel Production of Documents MOTION forReconsideration re 431 Order on Motion to Compel Production of Documents filedby ALL PLAINTIFFS. (jf, ) (Entered: 10/25/2007)

11/01/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In Chambers Conference set for 12/20/2007 02:00 PM inChambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Signed by Magistrate Judge AlanKay on 11/1/07. (lcak1) (Entered: 11/01/2007)

11/01/2007 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay: In ChambersConference held on 11/1/2007. (lcak1) (Entered: 11/01/2007)

12/11/2007 449 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings to Dismiss Count III of the AmendedComplaint by ANN M. VENEMAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3Text of Proposed Order)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

12/19/2007 450 NOTICE of Appearance by Sam Hirsch on behalf of all plaintiffs (Hirsch, Sam)(Entered: 12/19/2007)

12/20/2007 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay: In ChambersConference held on 12/20/2007. (DM) (Entered: 12/20/2007)

12/20/2007 SCHEDULING ORDER: In Chambers Conference set for 2/26/2008 at 04:00 PMbefore Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on12/20/07. (lcak1) (Entered: 12/20/2007)

12/21/2007 451 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendant'sRenewed Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 12/21/2007)

12/21/2007 MINUTE ORDER granting 451 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Extension ofTime to File Response. Plaintiffs' Response shall be filed by no later than January18, 2008. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 21, 2007. (AS, )(Entered: 12/21/2007)

12/21/2007 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 1/18/2008 (dot, ) (Entered: 12/22/2007)

01/18/2008 452 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ToDefendant's Renewed Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2Exhibit Exhibit A − Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/18/2008)

01/18/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting 452 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse. Responses due by 1/25/2008. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onJanuary 18, 2008. (AS, ) (Entered: 01/18/2008)


01/24/2008 453 MOTION To Set a Briefing Schedule For Whether to Certify a Class As toPlaintiffs' Claims For Monetary Relief by MIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: # 1Text of Proposed Order Setting Briefing Schedule, # 2 Exhibit A − Plaintiffs'Proposed Discovery Schedule as of Dec. 20, 2007, # 3 Exhibit B − Defendant'sProposed Discovery Schedule as of Dec. 20, 2007, # 4 Exhibit C − Excerpts fromTranscript of Nov. 10, 2005)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 01/24/2008)

01/25/2008 454 MOTION for Discovery on Civil Rights Office and Notice of Withdrawal of APAand Guaranteed−Loan Claims by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text ofProposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

02/07/2008 455 Memorandum in opposition to re 453 MOTION To Set a Briefing Schedule ForWhether to Certify a Class As to Plaintiffs' Claims For Monetary Relief filed byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Text ofProposed Order Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 02/07/2008)



































02/08/2008 456 Memorandum in opposition to re 454 MOTION for Discovery on Civil RightsOffice and Notice of Withdrawal of APA and Guaranteed−Loan Claims filed byMIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Powell, Amy)(Entered: 02/08/2008)

02/08/2008 457 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Eighth Amended Complaint by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Eighth Amended Complaint, # 2Appendix A to Eighth Amended Complaint, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 02/08/2008)

02/11/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting 457 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File EightAmended Complaint and denying as moot 449 Motion for Judgment on thePleadings as to Count III of the Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on February 11, 2008. (AS, ) (Entered: 02/11/2008)

02/11/2008 460 EIGHTH AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants filed by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A)(jf, ) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

02/13/2008 MINUTE ORDER cancelling the in−chambers conference that was set for 2/26/08at the request of counsel. The conference will now take place on 3/12/08 at 2:00pm. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan Kay on 2/13/08. (lcak1) (Entered:02/13/2008)

02/13/2008 458 REPLY to opposition to motion re 453 MOTION To Set a Briefing Schedule ForWhether to Certify a Class As to Plaintiffs' Claims For Monetary Relief filed byMIKE JOHANNS. (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 02/13/2008)

02/14/2008 Set/Reset Hearings : In Chambers Conference reset for 3/12/08 at 2:00 PM inChambers before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. (kk) (Entered: 02/14/2008)

02/19/2008 459 REPLY to opposition to motion re 454 MOTION for Discovery on Civil RightsOffice and Notice of Withdrawal of APA and Guaranteed−Loan Claims filed byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 02/19/2008)

02/28/2008 461 Defendant's ANSWER to 460 Amended Complaint Eighth by MIKE JOHANNS.Related document: 460 Amended Complaint filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Sealls,Kenneth) (Entered: 02/28/2008)

03/12/2008 MINUTE SCHEDULING ORDER setting an In Chambers Conference for4/15/2008 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay. For this conference only,the parties shall submit their status reports via fax to 202−354−3526. Signed byMagistrate Judge Alan Kay on 3/12/08. (lcak1) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

03/17/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting the parties joint oral request for a hearing on pendingmotions. The Court schedules a motions hearing for May 2, 2008 at 10:00 am inCourtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 17, 2008. (AS)(Entered: 03/17/2008)

03/18/2008 Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2008 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24Abefore Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

03/24/2008 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan Kay: InChambers Conference held on 3/12/2008. (lcak1) (Entered: 03/24/2008)

04/14/2008 MINUTE ORDER. The Court, sua sponte, reschedules the Motions Hearingpreviously scheduled for May 2, 2008, to May 22, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom24A. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties or counsel. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 14, 2008. (AS, ) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

04/15/2008 Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 5/22/2008 02:30 PM in Courtroom24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 04/15/2008)

04/29/2008 462 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. (Minute Order dated 4/14/08) Mail sent to JamesFrancis (clv, ) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

05/16/2008 MINUTE ORDER. In anticipation of the Motions Hearing scheduled for May 22,2008, plaintiffs' counsel is requested to respond to defendant's argument thatplaintiffs are not entitled to discovery on the USDA's dismantling of its civil rightsoffice in view of the D. C. Circuit's decisions in Love v. Garcia and Garcia v.





















Veneman, and to address the relevance of any such discovery to plaintiffs' ECOAclaims. Plaintiffs response shall be no longer than five pages and shall be filed byno later than 5:00 pm on May 19, 2008. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onMay 16, 2008. (AS) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

05/16/2008 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 5/19/2008 (clv, ) Modified on 5/16/2008(clv, ). (Entered: 05/16/2008)

05/16/2008 463 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul March Smith on behalf of all plaintiffs (Smith,Paul) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

05/16/2008 MINUTE ORDER amending and clarifying this Court's previous Minute Orderdated May 16, 2008. Plaintiffs are requested to respond to defendants' argumentthat plaintiffs are not entitled to discovery on the USDA's dismantling of its civilrights office in view of the decisions in Love v. Johanns, 439 F.3d 723 (D.C. Cir.2006) and Garcia v. Johanns, 444 F.3d 625 (D.C. Cir. 2006), and to address therelevance of any such discovery to plaintiffs' ECOA claims. Plaintiffs responseshall be no longer than five pages and shall be filed by no later than 5:00 p.m. onMay 20, 2008. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on May 16, 2008. (AS)(Entered: 05/16/2008)

05/19/2008 464 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name− Sam Hirsch, :Firm−Jenner and Block LLP, :Address− 601 13th NW Suite 1200 Washington DC20005. Phone No. − 202−639−6000. Fax No. − 202−661−4900 by JOE GOODELK, KAY GULLICKSON, PHYLLIS GUNVILLE, ROMAN GUNVILLE,WILLIAM WARD GUNVILLE, CASEY ED HALL, ESTHER M. HALL,ETHAN HALL, LELAND HALL, MERVEL HALL, BARB H. BAKER, TODDHALL, CATHERINE HALVER, DAVID J. HANLEY, SR, ALECIA HANSON,HENRY G. HARRISON, JAMES E. HARRISON, JOE HARRISON, LENORAHARRISON, DAVID D. HARRISON, SR, DAVID HAWLEY, JAMES L.BAKER, DAVID J. HAWLEY, JR, EDGAR HEART, DORA HELGESON,GENE HELGESON, KENNETH HELGESON, RAY HELGESON, DANILEHENRY, FRANK HENRY, DENNIS HUBER, MICHAEL HUBER, DELPHINEBAKER, MARGIE HUNTS ALONG, EDWARD S. IRON, DEIDRE L. IRONCLOUD, FAITH IRON CLOUD, RALPH K. IRON, JR, JOHN L. JAMES,RAYMOND JETTY, JR, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MARCIE KAHL, WADEKEEPSEAGLE, JEFFERSON B. BAKER, ADELLA J. KILLS PRETTYENEMY, TED KNIFE, SR, EDITH P. KNIGHT, STORMY KOSEL, BARBARALANDE, JEANNE R. LANDE, PAUL A. LANDE, JR, PAUL A. LANDE, SR,ROSS LAWRENCE, DAISY LECOMPTE, KYLE BAKER, NICK LEINGANG,JR, ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, COBY LITTLE SOLDIER, DALE LITTLESOLDIER, NATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER, ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER,NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW, ERNEST LIZOTTE, RONNIE LONG,RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, CAROL T. BALLEW, ADAM T.MANDAN, KEITH MANDAN, FLORENCE MATTE, WARREN MATTE, SR,KEN MAXON, WAYNE E. MAXON, DONALD MCGHEE, PATTMCLAUGHLIN, FAY A. MOBERG, CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT, CHARLIEBEAR, III, WILLIAM T. MULLENBERG, JOAN M. NETTERVILLE, KURT P.NETTERVILLE, SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE, DELLA NO HEART, GEORGIEH. PARENTEAU, WILLIAM P. PEASE, DONNA RAE PETERSEN, JAMES D.PICOTTE, JOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR, LEONARD BEAR KING, MICHAELREDSTONE, ROSELYN SAND, DARREL H. SMITH, DUANE A. SMITH,FARRELL SMITH, HOWARD B. SMITH, RODNEY J. SMITH, TERRY M.SMITH, TOM SMITH, VINA SMITH, GEORGE BELL, WILLIAM SMITH,ROBERT DARREL SMITH, III, ROBERT D. SMITH, JR, GLASCO R.SPRIGGS, DOUG STANGEL, PHILOMENA STONE, RICHARD P. STONE,FRANK D. THOMPSON, LLOYD THOMPSON, SR, SAMANTHATHUNDERHAWK, GEORGE B. BELL, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, ALBERTR. TWO BEARS, KAROL TWO BEARS, G. PATTY VALANDRA, ARNOLDWALKER, MARTIN WALKER, CLIFF WALKING ELK, SCOTT WALTERS,LORETTA WALTON, PATRICK WALTON, STEPHEN WALTON, HARRYBENALLY, T. ED WALTON, MARLENE WHIPPLE, STANLEY WHIPPLE,RICHARD A. WHITE, FRANK WHITECALFE, LARRY D. WHITEMAN,LYMAN M. YOUNG, ALL PLAINTIFFS, CLARICE BENDER, LEANNBENDER, CHANNON D. BIGHORN, ERNEST C. BIGHORN, ROGER M.




BIRD BEAR, JAMES BIRDTAIL, III, THOMAS BLACK HAWK, GABE E.BLACK MOON, SR, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, JAMES JOHNSON, JR, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORELONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, CLARYCA MANDAN, RONALD C.BROWNOTTER, LUTHER CRASCO, KOTY BRUGH, ROBIN BURRITT,MARGARETT CAMPBELL, MAUREEN E. CARSON, THERESA CHARGING,GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, STANLEY CHARGING, KENNETHCHARGING, SR, BRENT LONG CHASE, CHARLES CLAMPITT, JOHNFREDERICKS, CLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE, MIKE CLAYMORE,SAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR, LEONARD M. COOK, MARVIN COTA, GLENCUDMORE, CLAYTON DANKS, CURTIS DANKS, CYNTHIA F. DANKS,LYLE C. DANKS, GENE CADOTTE, RHONDA J. DANKS, RICHARDDANKS, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR, ADELINADEFENDER, PALMER DEFENDER, STEVE DEFENDER, LOUIS DUBRAY,ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, DARREN C. DUCHENEAUX, BASIL ALKIRE, EDDUCHENEAUX, ERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX, FRANK DUCHENEAUX,JESS DUCHENEAUX, LARRY DUCHENEAUX, LILLIAN LYNNDUCHENEAUX, MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, ROMAN DUCHENEAUX,JEROME K. ALKIRE, RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, THOMAS DUCHENEAUX,DWAYNE J. EAGLE, BEVIN CIRCLE EAGLE, JR, MARSHA ELK, JERRYROBERT FARLEE, EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, GLORIA FISCHER, MELISSAR. FISCHER, TERRANCE FISCHE, LEROY J. AMES, THOMAS W. FISCHER,JOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE, SR, ADRIAN FOOT, SR, ANTHONY B. FOX,GLEN CHARLES FOX, JR, EDWARD C. FOX, PAULA DANKS, BILLY J.FREDERICKS, ELMER FREDERICKS, JUDY FREDERICKS, JAMESANDERSON, JUSTIN FREDERICKS, LOREN FREDERICKS, PATFREDERICKS, PAUL J. FREDERICKS, PETE E. FREDERICKS, TERRANCEE. FREDERICKS, KENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR, ROMEY A. GARREAU,JAMES J. GARRETT, ZANE GIPP, SIDNEY BAILEY, SR (Attachments: # 1Declaration of Michael T. Brody, # 2 Declaration of Ryan K Harding, # 3Declaration of Anne E Ralph, # 4 Declaration of Amy D Wills, # 5 Text ofProposed Order)(Hirsch, Sam) (Entered: 05/19/2008)

05/19/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting 464 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice.Michael T. Brody, Ryan K. Harding, Anne E. Ralph and Amy D. Wills areadmitted to practice before the Court for purposes of this action. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on May 19, 2008. (AS) (Entered: 05/19/2008)


05/20/2008 465 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT Directing Plaintiffs to Respond toArguments on Discovery on Civil Rights Office filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 05/20/2008)

05/22/2008 466 STATUS REPORT by Defendant by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Chambers, Felicia)(Entered: 05/22/2008)

05/22/2008 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: MotionHearing held on 5/22/2008. Status Conference set for 9/8/2008 02:00 PM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. OTBP (Court Reporter JACKIESULLIVAN.) (clv, ) (Entered: 05/22/2008)

05/27/2008 MINUTE ORDER. Pursuant to the Motions Hearing held on May 23, 2008, theCourt denies 437 plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration re 431 Order on Motion toCompel. It is FURTHER ORDERED that 454 plaintiffs' Motion for Discovery onCivil Rights Office is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE in view of the parties'representations that they are working to resolve the scope of that discovery. It isFURTHER ORDERED that 453 defendant's Motion to Set a Briefing Schedule isDENIED. All discovery will close May 22, 2009. A Status Hearing is scheduledfor September 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on May 27, 2008. (AS, ) (Entered: 05/27/2008)
















05/27/2008 Set/Reset Deadlines: Discovery due by 5/22/2009. (clv, ) (Entered: 05/27/2008)

06/02/2008 467 NOTICE of Change of Address by Sam Hirsch (Hirsch, Sam) (Entered:06/02/2008)

06/02/2008 468 NOTICE of Change of Address by Paul March Smith (Smith, Paul) (Entered:06/02/2008)

06/10/2008 469 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Minute Order dated 5/27/08. Mail sent to JamesN. Francis (clv, ) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

06/27/2008 470 NOTICE of Appearance by Carrie F Apfel on behalf of all plaintiffs (Apfel, Carrie)(Entered: 06/27/2008)

06/30/2008 471 MOTION to Withdraw Ann Ralph as Counsel for Plaintiffs by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 06/30/2008)

07/02/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting 471 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on July 2, 2008. (AS, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)

08/27/2008 472 MOTION to Compel Document Production by MIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A − Subpoena, # 3 Exhibit B − Response toSubpoena)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 08/27/2008)

09/05/2008 473 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Plaintiffs'Proposed Schedule, # 2 Exhibit B Anderson v. Ramsey)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:09/05/2008)

09/05/2008 474 Memorandum in opposition to re 472 MOTION to Compel Document ProductionWilliam Whiting's Response To Defendant's Motion to Compel DocumentProduction filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 ExhibitB, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered:09/05/2008)

09/08/2008 475 STATUS REPORT by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 09/08/2008)

09/08/2008 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 9/8/2008, Responses due by 6:00 P.M. on 9/10/2008, StatusConference set for 9/16/2008 03:00 PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G.Sullivan. (Court Reporter JACKIE SULLIVAN.) (clv, ) (Entered: 09/08/2008)

09/09/2008 NOTICE re 475 Status Report; emailed to [email protected], cc'd 37associated attorneys −− The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Discoverydocuments may not be filed (LcvR 5.2) (jf, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)

09/10/2008 476 RESPONSE re: 475 STATUS REPORT Plaintiffs' Response To Defendant'sSeptember 8, 2008 Status Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 ExhibitA, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Sellers, Joseph) Modified entry titleand link on 9/11/2008 (nmw, ). (Entered: 09/10/2008)

09/15/2008 MINUTE ORDER, Status Conference is now set for 10/8/2008 04:45 PM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. The previously scheduled StatusHearing date of 9/16/08 is vacated.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on9/15/08. (clv, ) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

09/15/2008 477 REPLY to opposition to motion re 472 MOTION to Compel Document Productionfiled by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Excerpt from Plaintiffs'Potential Trial Witnesses)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

09/19/2008 478 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Tenny on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Tenny,Daniel) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/22/2008 479 MOTION for Reconsideration re Status Conference,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, byMIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text ofProposed Order, # 3 Exhibit)(Sealls, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

09/25/2008 480 NOTICE of Filing Summary of Fees and Costs by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Record of Time and Expenses)(Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 09/25/2008)











































09/25/2008 481 Memorandum in opposition to re 479 MOTION for Reconsideration re StatusConference,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

10/02/2008 482 REPLY to opposition to motion re 479 MOTION for Reconsideration re StatusConference,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Sealls, Kenneth)(Entered: 10/02/2008)

10/03/2008 483 NOTICE Notice Of Filing Corrected Exhibit To Plaintiffs' September 10, 2008Status Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 476 Status Report, (Attachments: # 1Exhibit A)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

10/03/2008 484 STATUS REPORT re: Document Preservation by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Attachments: # 1 Declaration Beyerhelm, # 2 Exhibit A to Beterhelm, # 3Declaration Hawkinson, # 4 Exhibit A to Hawkinson, # 5 Exhibit B to Hawkinson,# 6 Exhibit C to Hawkinson, # 7 Exhibit D pt 1 to Hawkinson, # 8 Exhibit D pt 2 toHawkinson, # 9 Exhibit E to Hawkinson, # 10 Exhibit F pt 1 to Hawkinson, # 11Exhibit F pt 1 to Hawkinson, # 12 Exhibit G to Hawkinson, # 13 Exhibit H toHawkinson, # 14 Exhibit I to Hawkinson, # 15 Exhibit J to Hawkinson, # 16Exhibit K to Hawkinson, # 17 Exhibit L to Hawkinson, # 18 Exhibit M toHawkinson, # 19 Exhibit N to Hawkinson, # 20 Exhibit O to Hawkinson, # 21Declaration Colleen Snyder, # 22 Exhibit A to Snyder, # 23 Exhibit B to Snyder, #24 Exhibit C to Snyder, # 25 Exhibit D to Snyder, # 26 Exhibit E to Snyder, # 27Exhibit F to Snyder, # 28 Exhibit G to Snyder, # 29 Exhibit H to Snyder, # 30Exhibit I to Snyder, # 31 Exhibit J to Snyder, # 32 Exhibit K to Snyder, # 33Declaration Johnny Toles, # 34 Declaration Germaine Jones, # 35 DeclarationChristopher Smith, # 36 Declaration Sharon Sachs, # 37 Declaration KathleenMiller, # 38 Declaration Duane Miller, # 39 Declaration Michael Hinton, # 40Declaration Douglas Jones, # 41 Exhibit Isler Deposition, # 42 Declaration DanitaStanton, # 43 Declaration Lisa Wilusz, # 44 Declaration Sherie HintonHenry)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

10/06/2008 485 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

10/07/2008 MINUTE ORDER, Status Conference is now set for 10/15/2008 at 11:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan THE PREVIOUSLYSCHEDULED STATUS HEARING DATE OF 10/8/08 IS VACATED. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/7/08. (clv, ) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

10/07/2008 MINUE ORDER, Due to the Court's schedule the Status Conference is now set for11/13/2008 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. THEPREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED STATUS HEARING DATE OF 10/15/08 ISVACATED.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/7/08. (clv, ) (Entered:10/07/2008)

11/07/2008 PLEASE DISREGARD MESSAGE*****NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKETENTRY: Document No. re 149 Notice of Change of Address was entered in errorand re−filed by counsel as # 150 .(jf, ) Modified on 11/7/2008 (jf, ). (Entered:11/07/2008)

11/10/2008 486 STATUS REPORT by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

11/11/2008 487 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G,# 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 11/11/2008)

11/13/2008 488 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Charles E. Tompkins by JOE GOOD ELK,KAY GULLICKSON, PHYLLIS GUNVILLE, ROMAN GUNVILLE, WILLIAMWARD GUNVILLE, CASEY ED HALL, ESTHER M. HALL, ETHAN HALL,LELAND HALL, MERVEL HALL, BARB H. BAKER, TODD HALL,CATHERINE HALVER, DAVID J. HANLEY, SR, ALECIA HANSON, HENRYG. HARRISON, JAMES E. HARRISON, JOE HARRISON, LENORAHARRISON, DAVID D. HARRISON, SR, DAVID HAWLEY, JAMES L.BAKER, DAVID J. HAWLEY, JR, EDGAR HEART, DORA HELGESON,GENE HELGESON, KENNETH HELGESON, RAY HELGESON, DANILEHENRY, FRANK HENRY, DENNIS HUBER, MICHAEL HUBER, DELPHINEBAKER, MARGIE HUNTS ALONG, EDWARD S. IRON, DEIDRE L. IRON





































































CLOUD, FAITH IRON CLOUD, RALPH K. IRON, JR, JOHN L. JAMES,RAYMOND JETTY, JR, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MARCIE KAHL, WADEKEEPSEAGLE, JEFFERSON B. BAKER, ADELLA J. KILLS PRETTYENEMY, TED KNIFE, SR, EDITH P. KNIGHT, STORMY KOSEL, BARBARALANDE, JEANNE R. LANDE, PAUL A. LANDE, JR, PAUL A. LANDE, SR,ROSS LAWRENCE, DAISY LECOMPTE, KYLE BAKER, NICK LEINGANG,JR, ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, COBY LITTLE SOLDIER, DALE LITTLESOLDIER, NATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER, ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER,NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW, ERNEST LIZOTTE, RONNIE LONG,RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, CAROL T. BALLEW, ADAM T.MANDAN, KEITH MANDAN, FLORENCE MATTE, WARREN MATTE, SR,KEN MAXON, WAYNE E. MAXON, DONALD MCGHEE, PATTMCLAUGHLIN, FAY A. MOBERG, CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT, CHARLIEBEAR, III, WILLIAM T. MULLENBERG, JOAN M. NETTERVILLE, KURT P.NETTERVILLE, SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE, DELLA NO HEART, GEORGIEH. PARENTEAU, WILLIAM P. PEASE, DONNA RAE PETERSEN, JAMES D.PICOTTE, JOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR, LEONARD BEAR KING, MICHAELREDSTONE, ROSELYN SAND, DARREL H. SMITH, DUANE A. SMITH,FARRELL SMITH, HOWARD B. SMITH, RODNEY J. SMITH, TERRY M.SMITH, TOM SMITH, VINA SMITH, GEORGE BELL, WILLIAM SMITH,ROBERT DARREL SMITH, III, ROBERT D. SMITH, JR, GLASCO R.SPRIGGS, DOUG STANGEL, PHILOMENA STONE, RICHARD P. STONE,FRANK D. THOMPSON, LLOYD THOMPSON, SR, SAMANTHATHUNDERHAWK, GEORGE B. BELL, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, ALBERTR. TWO BEARS, KAROL TWO BEARS, G. PATTY VALANDRA, ARNOLDWALKER, MARTIN WALKER, CLIFF WALKING ELK, SCOTT WALTERS,LORETTA WALTON, PATRICK WALTON, STEPHEN WALTON, HARRYBENALLY, T. ED WALTON, MARLENE WHIPPLE, STANLEY WHIPPLE,RICHARD A. WHITE, FRANK WHITECALFE, LARRY D. WHITEMAN,LYMAN M. YOUNG, ALL PLAINTIFFS, CLARICE BENDER, LEANNBENDER, CHANNON D. BIGHORN, ERNEST C. BIGHORN, ROGER M.BIRD BEAR, JAMES BIRDTAIL, III, THOMAS BLACK HAWK, GABE E.BLACK MOON, SR, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, JAMES JOHNSON, JR, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORELONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, CLARYCA MANDAN, RONALD C.BROWNOTTER, LUTHER CRASCO, KOTY BRUGH, ROBIN BURRITT,MARGARETT CAMPBELL, MAUREEN E. CARSON, THERESA CHARGING,GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, STANLEY CHARGING, KENNETHCHARGING, SR, BRENT LONG CHASE, CHARLES CLAMPITT, JOHNFREDERICKS, CLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE, MIKE CLAYMORE,SAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR, LEONARD M. COOK, MARVIN COTA, GLENCUDMORE, CLAYTON DANKS, CURTIS DANKS, CYNTHIA F. DANKS,LYLE C. DANKS, GENE CADOTTE, RHONDA J. DANKS, RICHARDDANKS, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR, ADELINADEFENDER, PALMER DEFENDER, STEVE DEFENDER, LOUIS DUBRAY,ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, DARREN C. DUCHENEAUX, BASIL ALKIRE, EDDUCHENEAUX, ERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX, FRANK DUCHENEAUX,JESS DUCHENEAUX, LARRY DUCHENEAUX, LILLIAN LYNNDUCHENEAUX, MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, ROMAN DUCHENEAUX,JEROME K. ALKIRE, RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, THOMAS DUCHENEAUX,DWAYNE J. EAGLE, BEVIN CIRCLE EAGLE, JR, MARSHA ELK, JERRYROBERT FARLEE, EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, GLORIA FISCHER, MELISSAR. FISCHER, TERRANCE FISCHE, LEROY J. AMES, THOMAS W. FISCHER,JOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE, SR, ADRIAN FOOT, SR, ANTHONY B. FOX,GLEN CHARLES FOX, JR, EDWARD C. FOX, PAULA DANKS, BILLY J.FREDERICKS, ELMER FREDERICKS, JUDY FREDERICKS, JAMESANDERSON, JUSTIN FREDERICKS, LOREN FREDERICKS, PATFREDERICKS, PAUL J. FREDERICKS, PETE E. FREDERICKS, TERRANCEE. FREDERICKS, KENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR, ROMEY A. GARREAU,JAMES J. GARRETT, ZANE GIPP, SIDNEY BAILEY, SR (Attachments: # 1



Text of Proposed Order)(Webber, Christine) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

11/13/2008 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 11/13/2008, Motion to Compel is denied; Status Conferenceset for 1/28/2009 12:30 PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.OTBP (Court Reporter JACKIE SULLIVAN.) (clv, ) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

11/13/2008 MINUTE ORDER. In light of the status hearing held on November 13, 2008, theparties are directed to file an appropriate protective order by no later thanNovember 18, 2008. The plaintiffs are further directed to submit to the Court aproposed amended scheduling order by no later than November 18, 2008.Substantially for the reasons advanced by the plaintiffs, the defendant's 472 Motionto Compel Document Production is hereby DENIED. The defendant's 479 Motionfor Reconsideration of the Court's Order Regarding Attorney's Fees and Costs istaken under advisement. Discovery disputes shall be resolved by the Courtdepending on the Court's availability. In the event that the Court is unavailable toresolve any such dispute, the issue shall be referred to the Honorable Alan Kay forresolution. The parties are further directed to appear at a status hearing inCourtroom 24A on January 28, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on November 13, 2008. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/13/2008)

11/14/2008 Set/Reset Deadlines: amended scheduling order due by 11/13/2008. (clv, )(Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008 489 NOTICE of Firm Name Change by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Tenny, Daniel) (Entered:11/14/2008)

11/14/2008 490 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Textof Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008 491 RESPONSE re 490 Notice (Other) filed by MIKE JOHANNS. (Attachments: # 1Exhibit A − Declaration of Kenneth L. Nagel, # 2 Exhibit B − ProposedOrder)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/17/2008 MINUTE ORDER granting 488 Motion to Withdraw Charles E. Tompkins asAttorney in this matter. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 17,2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

11/18/2008 492 NOTICE of Jointly Filing Protective Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS re Order,,,,(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Protective Order)(Green, Llezlie) (Entered: 11/18/2008)

11/21/2008 493 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) (Entered:11/21/2008)

12/02/2008 494 PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handling confidential material;allowing designated material to be filed under seal. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on 11/28/08. (clv, ) (Entered: 12/02/2008)

12/05/2008 495 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MIKE JOHANNS.Attorney Marcia N. Tiersky terminated. (Tiersky, Marcia) (Entered: 12/05/2008)

12/16/2008 496 NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Declaration re 484 Status Report by MIKEJOHANNS (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Douglas Jones(Supplemental))(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 12/16/2008)

01/15/2009 497 NOTICE of Providing Witness List by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Tenny, Daniel)(Entered: 01/15/2009)

01/26/2009 498 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder re: Schedule, # 2 Text of Proposed Order re: Electronically StoredInformation, # 3 Exhibit A November 13, 2008 Transcript)(Tenny, Daniel)(Entered: 01/26/2009)

01/26/2009 MINUTE ORDER. The Court will be in a jury trial on 1/28/09 and will be unableto meet with counsel. Counsel should submit to Chambers three (3) proposed datesand times to reschedule the status hearing scheduled for 1/28/09. Chambersapologize for any inconvenience. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January26, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/26/2009)

























01/28/2009 499 NOTICE (filed jointly on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendant) of Availability forStatus Conference by MIKE JOHANNS (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 01/28/2009)

02/02/2009 MINUTE ORDER. Due to trial starting on 2/3/09, the Court is unable toaccommodate the parties' suggested status hearing schedule. A status hearing is setfor 2/27/09 at 3pm. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 2, 2009.(lcegs1) (Entered: 02/02/2009)


02/03/2009 500 Joint MOTION for Order Amending Schedule by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 02/03/2009)

02/12/2009 501 NOTICE of Filing Declaration of Christopher L. Smith by ANN M. VENEMAN re484 Status Report,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher L.Smith)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

02/18/2009 502 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to JOE GOOD ELK, KAYGULLICKSON, PHYLLIS GUNVILLE, ROMAN GUNVILLE, WILLIAMWARD GUNVILLE, CASEY ED HALL, ESTHER M. HALL, ETHAN HALL,LELAND HALL, MERVEL HALL, BARB H. BAKER, TODD HALL,CATHERINE HALVER, DAVID J. HANLEY, SR, ALECIA HANSON, HENRYG. HARRISON, JAMES E. HARRISON, JOE HARRISON, LENORAHARRISON, DAVID D. HARRISON, SR, DAVID HAWLEY, JAMES L.BAKER, DAVID J. HAWLEY, JR, EDGAR HEART, DORA HELGESON,GENE HELGESON, KENNETH HELGESON, RAY HELGESON, DANILEHENRY, FRANK HENRY, DENNIS HUBER, MICHAEL HUBER, DELPHINEBAKER, MARGIE HUNTS ALONG, EDWARD S. IRON, DEIDRE L. IRONCLOUD, FAITH IRON CLOUD, RALPH K. IRON, JR, JOHN L. JAMES,RAYMOND JETTY, JR, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MARCIE KAHL, WADEKEEPSEAGLE, JEFFERSON B. BAKER, ADELLA J. KILLS PRETTYENEMY, TED KNIFE, SR, EDITH P. KNIGHT, STORMY KOSEL, BARBARALANDE, JEANNE R. LANDE, PAUL A. LANDE, JR, PAUL A. LANDE, SR,ROSS LAWRENCE, DAISY LECOMPTE, KYLE BAKER, NICK LEINGANG,JR, ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, COBY LITTLE SOLDIER, DALE LITTLESOLDIER, NATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER, ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER,NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW, ERNEST LIZOTTE, RONNIE LONG,RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, CAROL T. BALLEW, ADAM T.MANDAN, KEITH MANDAN, FLORENCE MATTE, WARREN MATTE, SR,KEN MAXON, WAYNE E. MAXON, DONALD MCGHEE, PATTMCLAUGHLIN, FAY A. MOBERG, CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT, CHARLIEBEAR, III, WILLIAM T. MULLENBERG, JOAN M. NETTERVILLE, KURT P.NETTERVILLE, SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE, DELLA NO HEART, GEORGIEH. PARENTEAU, WILLIAM P. PEASE, DONNA RAE PETERSEN, JAMES D.PICOTTE, JOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR, LEONARD BEAR KING, MICHAELREDSTONE, ROSELYN SAND, DARREL H. SMITH, DUANE A. SMITH,FARRELL SMITH, HOWARD B. SMITH, RODNEY J. SMITH, TERRY M.SMITH, TOM SMITH, VINA SMITH, GEORGE BELL, WILLIAM SMITH,ROBERT DARREL SMITH, III, ROBERT D. SMITH, JR, GLASCO R.SPRIGGS, DOUG STANGEL, PHILOMENA STONE, RICHARD P. STONE,FRANK D. THOMPSON, LLOYD THOMPSON, SR, SAMANTHATHUNDERHAWK, GEORGE B. BELL, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, ALBERTR. TWO BEARS, KAROL TWO BEARS, G. PATTY VALANDRA, ARNOLDWALKER, MARTIN WALKER, CLIFF WALKING ELK, SCOTT WALTERS,LORETTA WALTON, PATRICK WALTON, STEPHEN WALTON, HARRYBENALLY, T. ED WALTON, MARLENE WHIPPLE, STANLEY WHIPPLE,RICHARD A. WHITE, FRANK WHITECALFE, LARRY D. WHITEMAN,LYMAN M. YOUNG, ALL PLAINTIFFS, CLARICE BENDER, PHIL GIVENS,LEANN BENDER, CHANNON D. BIGHORN, ERNEST C. BIGHORN, ROGERM. BIRD BEAR, JAMES BIRDTAIL, III, THOMAS BLACK HAWK, GABE E.BLACK MOON, SR, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLESWILKINSON, WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART,EDGAR CROWS HEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, FRANK WHITECALFE, JAMES JOHNSON, JR, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE









LONE FIGHT, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, CLARYCA MANDAN, MIKEJOHANNS, RONALD C. BROWNOTTER, LUTHER CRASCO, KOTYBRUGH, ROBIN BURRITT, MARGARETT CAMPBELL, MAUREEN E.CARSON, THERESA CHARGING, GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, STANLEYCHARGING, KENNETH CHARGING, SR, BRENT LONG CHASE, CHARLESCLAMPITT, JOHN FREDERICKS, CLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE, MIKECLAYMORE, SAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR, LEONARD M. COOK, MARVINCOTA, GLEN CUDMORE, CLAYTON DANKS, CURTIS DANKS, CYNTHIAF. DANKS, LYLE C. DANKS, GENE CADOTTE, RHONDA J. DANKS,RICHARD DANKS, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR,ADELINA DEFENDER, PALMER DEFENDER, STEVE DEFENDER, LOUISDUBRAY, ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, DARREN C. DUCHENEAUX, BASILALKIRE, ED DUCHENEAUX, ERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX, FRANKDUCHENEAUX, JESS DUCHENEAUX, LARRY DUCHENEAUX, LILLIANLYNN DUCHENEAUX, MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, ROMAN DUCHENEAUX,JEROME K. ALKIRE, RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, THOMAS DUCHENEAUX,DWAYNE J. EAGLE, BEVIN CIRCLE EAGLE, JR, MARSHA ELK, JERRYROBERT FARLEE, EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, GLORIA FISCHER, MELISSAR. FISCHER, TERRANCE FISCHE, LEROY J. AMES, THOMAS W. FISCHER,JOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE, SR, ADRIAN FOOT, SR, ANTHONY B. FOX,GLEN CHARLES FOX, JR, EDWARD C. FOX, PAULA DANKS, BILLY J.FREDERICKS, ELMER FREDERICKS, JUDY FREDERICKS, JAMESANDERSON, JUSTIN FREDERICKS, LOREN FREDERICKS, PATFREDERICKS, PAUL J. FREDERICKS, PETE E. FREDERICKS, TERRANCEE. FREDERICKS, KENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR, ROMEY A. GARREAU,JAMES J. GARRETT, ZANE GIPP, SIDNEY BAILEY, SR. Attorney Sam Hirschterminated. (Hirsch, Sam) (Entered: 02/18/2009)

02/18/2009 503 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Amy Fallow on behalf of all plaintiffs(Fallow, Katherine) (Entered: 02/18/2009)

02/18/2009 504 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Ring Amunson on behalf of all plaintiffs(Amunson, Jessica) (Entered: 02/18/2009)

02/23/2009 505 NOTICE Of Attorney Name Change by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE (Coleman,Llezlie) (Entered: 02/23/2009)

02/24/2009 MINUTE ORDER : Due to an on−going trial the status hearing scheduled for2/27/09 is vacated. The Status Conference is now set for 3/6/2009 03:00 PM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Please excuse theinconvenience.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/24/09. (clv, ) (Entered:02/24/2009)

02/24/2009 NOTICE OF ERROR re 505 Notice (Other); emailed [email protected], cc'd 39 associated attorneys −− The PDF file youdocketed contained errors: 1. Please contact Sherryl Horn (Atty Admisson Clerk)@ 354−3107 (jf, ) (Entered: 02/24/2009)

03/03/2009 506 Unopposed MOTION Reschedule Status Conference by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 03/03/2009)

03/03/2009 507 Joint MOTION for Order Regarding the Inadvertent Production of PrivilegedDocuments by MIKE JOHANNS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed OrderStipulated Order)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 03/03/2009)

03/03/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 506 Unopposed Motion to Reschedule StatusConference. The Court will not be available on 3/9/09 due to trial. Statusconference is scheduled for 3/13/09 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on March 3, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/03/2009)

03/04/2009 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 3/13/2009 11:00 AM in Courtroom24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)

03/11/2009 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 3/13/2009 at 11:00 am was moved to12:45 pm instead in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Entered:03/11/2009)










03/12/2009 508 STATUS REPORT by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit1)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

03/12/2009 509 STATUS REPORT Plaintiffs' Status Report by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − Revised Proposed Order re Schedule March 2009, #2 Exhibit 2 − Transcript of Status Conference)(Coleman, Llezlie) (Entered:03/12/2009)

03/13/2009 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 3/13/2009. Further Status Conference set for 4/28/2009 at02:00 PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court ReporterJackie Sullivan.) (tth) (Entered: 03/17/2009)

03/16/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 500 Motion for Order Regarding the InadvertantProduction of Privilged documents ; granting 507 Motion for Joint ProposedScheduling Order. The Court orally granted these to motions in the status hearingon March 13, 2008. The Court grants those two orders as proposed by the parties.Defendants motion for additional depositions is DENIED. The next status hearingwill be on 4/28/2009 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on March 16, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/16/2009)

03/17/2009 510 REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER, Discovery due by 5/22/2009. Setting forthfurther instruction to counsel.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/16/09.(clv, ) (Entered: 03/17/2009)

03/17/2009 511 STIPULATED ORDER REGARDING THE INADVERTENT PRODUCTIONOF PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on3/16/09. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/17/2009)


04/03/2009 512 MOTION To Resolve Dispute Regarding An Order on Production of ExpertReports by ANN M. VENEMAN (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Chambers, Felicia) (Entered: 04/03/2009)

04/14/2009 513 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Llezlie Green Coleman onbehalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Coleman, Llezlie) Modified on 4/15/2009 (jf, ).(Entered: 04/14/2009)

04/15/2009 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 513 Notice ofAppearance was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleadingusing their assigned password/login. (jf, ) (Entered: 04/15/2009)

04/15/2009 514 NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S. Nugent on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS(Nugent, Victoria) (Entered: 04/15/2009)

04/17/2009 515 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 512MOTION To Resolve Dispute Regarding An Order on Production of ExpertReports by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tenny,Daniel) (Entered: 04/17/2009)

04/20/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 515 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to FileResponse. Plaintiffs' response shall be filed by 4/21/09. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on April 20, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 04/20/2009)


04/21/2009 516 MEMORANDUM re 512 MOTION To Resolve Dispute Regarding An Order onProduction of Expert Reports filed by ANN M. VENEMAN by ALLPLAINTIFFS. (Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 04/21/2009)

04/21/2009 517 Joint MOTION for Order Amending Scheduling Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 04/21/2009)

04/24/2009 518 STATUS REPORT Plaintiffs Status Report by GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE.(Attachments: # 1 Attachment − Proposed Order Regarding Expert Schedule andClass Certification Briefing)(Coleman, Llezlie) (Entered: 04/24/2009)


























04/24/2009 519 STATUS REPORT by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 −Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 − Garcia v. Vilsack, slip op.)(Powell, Amy)(Entered: 04/24/2009)

04/28/2009 520 JOINT SCHEDULING ORDER: Expert Discovery due by 9/14/2009., Motions forClass Certification of Claims for monetary relief due by 9/25/2009., Responses dueby 11/6/2009, Replies due by 12/10/2009., Status Conference set for 9/14/200902:00 PM in Courtroom 23A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Setting forth furtherinstruction to counsel.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/28/09. (clv, )(Entered: 04/28/2009)

04/28/2009 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 4/28/2009, Motion to Resolve Dispute,{512} granted; JointMotion to Amend Scheduling Order {517} granted. Status Conference set for9/14/2002 02:00 PM in Courtroom 23A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (CourtReporter CATALINA KERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 04/28/2009)

05/15/2009 521 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (Three Fact WitnessDepositions) by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 05/15/2009)

05/15/2009 522 STATUS REPORT Regarding ESI (Joint) by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Chambers,Felicia) (Entered: 05/15/2009)

05/15/2009 523 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ANN M. VENEMAN.Attorney Felicia L. Chambers terminated. (Chambers, Felicia) (Entered:05/15/2009)

05/19/2009 524 NOTICE of Appearance by Heather R. Phillips on behalf of ANN M. VENEMAN(Phillips, Heather) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

05/19/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 521 Motion for Extension of Time to CompleteDiscovery. Plaintiff's depositions shall be completed by September 14, 2009.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on May 19, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered:05/19/2009)

05/20/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's depositions due by 9/14/2009. (clv, ) (Entered:05/20/2009)

06/12/2009 525 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 520 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Webber, Christine)(Entered: 06/12/2009)

06/16/2009 526 ORDER granting 525 Joint Motion to Amend/Correct. The Court approves the theattached Joint Scheduling Order. The status conference scheduled for 9/14/2009 isrescheduled for 11/5/2009 at 12:30 p.m. in Courtroom 24. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on June 16, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 06/16/2009)

06/17/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Rebuttal expert report due by 7/13/09; sur−rebuttalexpert due by 9/28/09; expert report due by 10/26/09; Discovery due by10/26/2009. depositions due by 9/14/09; Motions due by 11/6/2009. Responses dueby 12/22/2009 Replies due by 2/2/2010. Status Conference set for 11/5/2009 12:30PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered:06/17/2009)

07/02/2009 527 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Daniel Tenny) by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tenny, Daniel) (Entered: 07/02/2009)

07/02/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 527 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney DanielTenny is terminated. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 2, 2009. (lcegs1)(Entered: 07/02/2009)

08/18/2009 528 MOTION For An Order Regarding The Establishment Of Class Membership AndPrecluding Defendant From Using The Absense Of Evidence To Dispute ThatPutative Class Members Complained Of Discrimination by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Paul) Modified to correct filers on8/19/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 08/18/2009)






















08/18/2009 529 MEMORANDUM re 528 MOTION For An Order Regarding The EstablishmentOf Class Membership And Precluding Defendant From Using The Absense OfEvidence To Dispute That Putative Class Members Complained Of Discriminationfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit, # 3Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14Exhibit 29, # 15 Exhibit 30, # 16 Exhibit 31, # 17 Exhibit 32, # 18 Exhibit 33, # 19Exhibit 34, # 20 Exhibit 35, # 21 Exhibit 38, # 22 Exhibit 39, # 23 Exhibit 40, # 24Exhibit 41 Part 1, # 25 Exhibit 41 Part 2, # 26 Exhibit 43, # 27 Exhibit 44, # 28Exhibit 45, # 29 Exhibit 46, # 30 Exhibit 47, # 31 Exhibit 48, # 32 Exhibit 49, # 33Exhibit 50, # 34 Exhibit 53, # 35 Exhibit 54, # 36 Exhibit 55, # 37 Exhibit 56, # 38Exhibit 57, # 39 Exhibit 58, # 40 Exhibit 59, # 41 Exhibit 60, # 42 Exhibit 61, # 43Exhibit 63, # 44 Exhibit 64, # 45 Exhibit 65, # 46 Exhibit 67, # 47 Exhibit71)(Smith, Paul) Modified to correct filer on 8/19/2009 (jf, ). (Entered:08/18/2009)

08/18/2009 530 NOTICE Of Filing Sealed Material by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 528 MOTION ForAn Order Regarding The Establishment Of Class Membership And PrecludingDefendant From Using The Absense Of Evidence To Dispute That Putative ClassMembers Complained Of Discrimination, 529Memorandum,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (Smith, Paul) Modified to correct filer on8/19/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 08/18/2009)

08/18/2009 531 SEALED EXHIBITS filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS; re 528 MOTION For An OrderRegarding The Establishment Of Class Membership And Precluding DefendantFrom Using The Absense Of Evidence To Dispute That Putative Class MembersComplained Of Discrimination filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document isSEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14,# 2 Exhibit 15, # 3 Exhibit 16, # 4 Exhibit 17, # 5 Exhibit 18, # 6 Exhibit 19, # 7Exhibit 20, # 8 Exhibit 21, # 9 Exhibit 22, # 10 Exhibit 23, # 11 Exhibit 24, # 12Exhibit 25, # 13 Exhibit 26, # 14 Exhibit 27, # 15 Exhibit 28, # 16 Exhibit 36, # 17Exhibit 37, # 18 Exhibit 42, # 19 Exhibit 51, # 20 Exhibit 52, # 21 Exhibit 62, # 22Exhibit 66, # 23 Exhibit 68, # 24 Exhibit 69, # 25 Exhibit 70)(zjf, ) (Entered:08/19/2009)

08/28/2009 532 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 528MOTION For An Order Regarding The Establishment Of Class Membership AndPrecluding Defendant From Using The Absense Of Evidence To Dispute ThatPutative Class Members Complained Of Discrimination by ANN M. VENEMAN(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

08/31/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 532 defendant's unopposed motion for extension oftime. Defendant shall respond to 528 Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Regarding theEstablishment of Class Membership and Precluding Defendant from Using theAbsence of Evidence to Dispute that Putative Class Members Complained ofDiscrimination by no later than October 9, 2009; plaintiffs shall file their reply byno later than October 29, 2009. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on August 31,2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

08/31/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/9/2009 Replies due by 10/29/2009. (clv,) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

09/11/2009 533 MOTION for Extension of Time to Produce Rebuttal Expert Report, MOTION toExpedite Consideration of Motion for Extension of Time to Produce RebuttalExpert Report by ANN M. VENEMAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 ExhibitB, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Text of ProposedOrder)(Walker, C.) (Entered: 09/11/2009)

09/11/2009 MINUTE ORDER. In view of defendant's representation that plaintiffs do notconsent to the relief requested in 533 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time toProduce Rebuttal Expert Report, plaintiffs are directed to file their response todefendant's motion, if any, by no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 16, 2009.Defendant is directed to file its reply by no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 18,2009. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September 11, 2009. (lcegs1)Modified to correct link no. on 9/14/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 09/11/2009)





























































































09/14/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 9/16/2009 Replies due by 9/18/2009. (clv, )(Entered: 09/14/2009)

09/15/2009 534 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS andALL DEFENDANTS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order ProposedOrder)(Webber, Christine) Modified on 9/16/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 09/15/2009)

09/15/2009 535 Memorandum in opposition to re 533 MOTION for Extension of Time to ProduceRebuttal Expert Report MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion forExtension of Time to Produce Rebuttal Expert Report filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Sellers, Joseph) Modified on 9/16/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 09/15/2009)

09/15/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 534 joint motion to amend the scheduling order. TheScheduling Order entered on April 28, 2009 and amended on June 16, 2009 ishereby further amended as follows: Dr. Rausser may submit his sur−rebuttal expertreport, along with materials on which the expert relied, by no later than October 19,2009; Mr. O'Brien may submit his sur−rebuttal expert report, along with materialson which the expert relied, by no later than November 23, 2009; plaintiffs may takethe final fact witness deposition of Raymond Lopez by no later than October 1,2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. All other dates remain as set forth in the June 16, 2009Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September 15, 2009.(lcegs1) (Entered: 09/15/2009)

09/16/2009 536 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF 533 MOTION by ANN M. VENEMAN forExtension of Time to Produce Rebuttal Expert Report (Walker, C.) Modified to addlink on 9/17/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 09/16/2009)

09/21/2009 537 STATUS REPORT (SECOND JOINT REPORT ON SEARCHES OFELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION) by ANN M. VENEMAN.(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

10/01/2009 538 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 528MOTION For An Order Regarding The Establishment Of Class Membership AndPrecluding Defendant From Using The Absense Of Evidence To Dispute ThatPutative Class Members Complained Of Discrimination by ANN M. VENEMAN(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 10/01/2009)

10/02/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 538 defendant's unopposed motion for extension oftime. Defendant shall respond to 528 Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Regarding theEstablishment of Class Membership and Precluding Defendant from Using theAbsence of Evidence to Dispute that Putative Class Members Complained ofDiscrimination by no later than October 23, 2009; plaintiffs shall file their reply byno later than November 4, 2009. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 2,2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 10/02/2009)

10/02/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/23/2009 Replies due by 11/4/2009. (clv,) (Entered: 10/02/2009)

10/06/2009 MINUTE ORDER: Due to the Court's calendar it is necessary to vacate the StatusHearing date of 11/5/09. Status Conference is now set for 12/9/2009 at 11:15 AMin Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. The Court regrets anyinconvenience to the parties.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/6/09. (clv,) (Entered: 10/06/2009)

10/22/2009 539 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ANN M. VENEMAN.Attorney C. Gail Walker terminated. (Walker, C.) (Entered: 10/22/2009)

10/23/2009 540 NOTICE of Filing Under Seal by ANN M. VENEMAN (Attachments: # 1 Index ofExhibits Filed Under Seal)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 10/23/2009)

10/23/2009 541 Memorandum in opposition to re 528 MOTION For An Order Regarding TheEstablishment Of Class Membership And Precluding Defendant From Using TheAbsense Of Evidence To Dispute That Putative Class Members Complained OfDiscrimination PUBLIC, REDACTED VERSION OF DOCUMENTS FILEDUNDER SEAL filed by ANN M. VENEMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 − 7CFR Part 15, # 2 Exhibit 3 − Letter from Medine to Franco dated Novemer 3,1992, # 3 Exhibit 4 − August 6, 2004 Letter to Sellers and Defendant's 1stResponse to Plaintiffs' 1st Request for Production, # 4 Exhibit 5 − March 11, 2004























Letter to Sellers, # 5 Exhibit 6 − October 13, 2004 Letter to Chambers fromSellers, # 6 Exhibit 7 − November 4, 2008 Letter to Chambers from Sellers, # 7Exhibit 8 − PUBLIC VERSION − August 6, 2004 Cover Letter to SellersWITHOUT ATTACHMENT, # 8 Exhibit 9 − Transmittal Letters dated March 7and June 27, 2006, # 9 Exhibit 10 − PUBLIC VERSION − January 23, 2009 CoverLetter to Hirsch WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS, # 10 Exhibit 12 − Plaintiffs' 7thRequest for Production of Documents, # 11 Exhibit 13 − Excerpts from theOctober 23, 2008 Deposition of Rosalind Gray, # 12 Exhibit 14 − Defendant'sResponses to Plaintiffs' 6th Interrogatory, # 13 Exhibit 15 − May 2008 GAOReport, # 14 Exhibit 16 Excerpts from the May 14, 2009 Deposition of GregSmitman, # 15 Exhibit 18 − Excerpts from the March 31, 2009 Deposition ofMichael Watts, # 16 Exhibit 19 Excerpts from the December 12, 2008 Depositionof Lisa Wilusz, # 17 Exhibit 20 − Departmental Management Memorandum datedOctober 1, 2009)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 10/23/2009)

10/23/2009 542 SEALED Memorandum in opposition to re 528 MOTION For An Order RegardingThe Establishment Of Class Membership And Precluding Defendant From UsingThe Absense Of Evidence To Dispute That Putative Class Members ComplainedOf Discrimination filed by TOM VILSACK.. (This document is SEALED and onlyavailable to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 8, # 3Exhibit 10, # 4 Exhibit 11, # 5 Exhibit 17) (See Docket Entry #540 to viewRedacted Version)(zjf) (Entered: 10/26/2009)

10/29/2009 543 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants'Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Regarding theEstablishment of Class Membership and to File Any Motion for Class Certificationof Claims for Monetary Relief AND ADDITIONAL MOTION for An Oral Hearingon Plaintiffs' Motion for an Order Regarding the Establishment of ClassMembership by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/29/2009)

10/30/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 543 plaintiffs' unopposed motion for extension of time.Plaintiffs shall file their reply to defendant's opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for anOrder Regarding the Establishment of Class Membership and PrecludingDefendant from Using the Absence of Evidence to Dispute that Putative ClassMembers Complained of Discrimination by no later than November 20, 2009. Theschedule for class certification briefing is modified as follows: plaintiffs shall fileany motion for class certification of claims for monetary relief by no later thanDecember 4, 2009; defendant's opposition shall be filed by no later than January29, 2010; and plaintiffs' reply shall be filed by no later than March 10, 2010.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 30, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered:10/30/2009)

11/12/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 12/4/2009. Responses due by 1/29/2010Replies due by 3/10/2010. (clv, ) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

11/20/2009 544 NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael T. Brody (Brody, Michael) (Entered:11/20/2009)

11/20/2009 545 NOTICE of Change of Address by Ryan K. Harding (Harding, Ryan) (Entered:11/20/2009)

11/20/2009 546 NOTICE of Change of Address by Amy D. Wills (Wills, Amy) (Entered:11/20/2009)

11/20/2009 547 REPLY re 528 MOTION For An Order Regarding The Establishment Of ClassMembership And Precluding Defendant From Using The Absense Of Evidence ToDispute That Putative Class Members Complained Of Discrimination filed by JOEGOOD ELK, KAY GULLICKSON, PHYLLIS GUNVILLE, ROMANGUNVILLE, WILLIAM WARD GUNVILLE, CASEY ED HALL, ESTHER M.HALL, ETHAN HALL, LELAND HALL, MERVEL HALL, BARB H. BAKER,TODD HALL, CATHERINE HALVER, DAVID J. HANLEY, SR, ALECIAHANSON, HENRY G. HARRISON, JAMES E. HARRISON, JOE HARRISON,LENORA HARRISON, DAVID D. HARRISON, SR, DAVID HAWLEY, JAMESL. BAKER, DAVID J. HAWLEY, JR, EDGAR HEART, DORA HELGESON,GENE HELGESON, KENNETH HELGESON, RAY HELGESON, DANILEHENRY, FRANK HENRY, DENNIS HUBER, MICHAEL HUBER, DELPHINE






























BAKER, MARGIE HUNTS ALONG, EDWARD S. IRON, DEIDRE L. IRONCLOUD, FAITH IRON CLOUD, RALPH K. IRON, JR, JOHN L. JAMES,RAYMOND JETTY, JR, JAMES G. JOHNSON, MARCIE KAHL, WADEKEEPSEAGLE, JEFFERSON B. BAKER, ADELLA J. KILLS PRETTYENEMY, TED KNIFE, SR, EDITH P. KNIGHT, STORMY KOSEL, BARBARALANDE, JEANNE R. LANDE, PAUL A. LANDE, JR, PAUL A. LANDE, SR,ROSS LAWRENCE, DAISY LECOMPTE, KYLE BAKER, NICK LEINGANG,JR, ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, COBY LITTLE SOLDIER, DALE LITTLESOLDIER, NATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER, ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER,NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW, ERNEST LIZOTTE, RONNIE LONG,RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, CAROL T. BALLEW, ADAM T.MANDAN, KEITH MANDAN, FLORENCE MATTE, WARREN MATTE, SR,KEN MAXON, WAYNE E. MAXON, DONALD MCGHEE, PATTMCLAUGHLIN, FAY A. MOBERG, CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT, CHARLIEBEAR, III, WILLIAM T. MULLENBERG, JOAN M. NETTERVILLE, KURT P.NETTERVILLE, SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE, DELLA NO HEART, GEORGIEH. PARENTEAU, WILLIAM P. PEASE, DONNA RAE PETERSEN, JAMES D.PICOTTE, JOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR, LEONARD BEAR KING, MICHAELREDSTONE, ROSELYN SAND, DUANE A. SMITH, FARRELL SMITH,HOWARD B. SMITH, RODNEY J. SMITH, TERRY M. SMITH, TOM SMITH,VINA SMITH, GEORGE BELL, WILLIAM SMITH, ROBERT DARRELSMITH, III, ROBERT D. SMITH, JR, GLASCO R. SPRIGGS, DOUGSTANGEL, PHILOMENA STONE, RICHARD P. STONE, FRANK D.THOMPSON, LLOYD THOMPSON, SR, SAMANTHA THUNDERHAWK,GEORGE B. BELL, GEORGE B. KEEPSEAGLE, ALBERT R. TWO BEARS,KAROL TWO BEARS, G. PATTY VALANDRA, ARNOLD WALKER,MARTIN WALKER, CLIFF WALKING ELK, SCOTT WALTERS, LORETTAWALTON, PATRICK WALTON, STEPHEN WALTON, HARRY BENALLY, T.ED WALTON, MARLENE WHIPPLE, STANLEY WHIPPLE, RICHARD A.WHITE, FRANK WHITECALFE, LARRY D. WHITEMAN, LYMAN M.YOUNG, ALL PLAINTIFFS, CLARICE BENDER, LEANN BENDER,CHANNON D. BIGHORN, ERNEST C. BIGHORN, ROGER M. BIRD BEAR,JAMES BIRDTAIL, III, THOMAS BLACK HAWK, GABE E. BLACK MOON,SR, ALVA ROSE HALL, VIRGIL WILKINSON, CHARLES WILKINSON,WILBUR D. WILKINSON, DENNIS SNOW, ALFRED DRIVER, JR, GERALDDRIVER, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOM CROWS HEART, EDGAR CROWSHEART, SUSAN HALL, IVAN JOHNSON, FRANK WHITE CALFE, JAMESJOHNSON, JR, JOHN JACK RABBITHEAD, THEODORE LONE FIGHT,MELVIN J. JOHNSON, CLARYCA MANDAN, ALL PLAINTIFFS, RONALDC. BROWNOTTER, LUTHER CRASCO, KOTY BRUGH, ROBIN BURRITT,MARGARETT CAMPBELL, MAUREEN E. CARSON, THERESA CHARGING,GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, STANLEY CHARGING, KENNETHCHARGING, SR, BRENT LONG CHASE, CHARLES CLAMPITT, JOHNFREDERICKS, CLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE, MIKE CLAYMORE,SAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR, LEONARD M. COOK, MARVIN COTA, GLENCUDMORE, CLAYTON DANKS, CURTIS DANKS, CYNTHIA F. DANKS,LYLE C. DANKS, GENE CADOTTE, RHONDA J. DANKS, RICHARDDANKS, EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR, ADELINADEFENDER, PALMER DEFENDER, STEVE DEFENDER, LOUIS DUBRAY,ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, DARREN C. DUCHENEAUX, BASIL ALKIRE, EDDUCHENEAUX, ERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX, FRANK DUCHENEAUX,JESS DUCHENEAUX, LARRY DUCHENEAUX, LILLIAN LYNNDUCHENEAUX, MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, ROMAN DUCHENEAUX,JEROME K. ALKIRE, RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, THOMAS DUCHENEAUX,DWAYNE J. EAGLE, BEVIN CIRCLE EAGLE, JR, MARSHA ELK, JERRYROBERT FARLEE, EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, GLORIA FISCHER, MELISSAR. FISCHER, TERRANCE FISCHE, LEROY J. AMES, THOMAS W. FISCHER,JOHN LUKE FLYINGHORSE, SR, ADRIAN FOOT, SR, ANTHONY B. FOX,GLEN CHARLES FOX, JR, EDWARD C. FOX, PAULA DANKS, BILLY J.FREDERICKS, ELMER FREDERICKS, JUDY FREDERICKS, JAMESANDERSON, JUSTIN FREDERICKS, LOREN FREDERICKS, PATFREDERICKS, PAUL J. FREDERICKS, PETE E. FREDERICKS, TERRANCEE. FREDERICKS, KENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR, ROMEY A. GARREAU,


JAMES J. GARRETT, ZANE GIPP, SIDNEY BAILEY, SR. (Attachments: # 1 PIExhibit 72, # 2 PI Exhibit 73, # 3 PI Exhibit 74, # 4 PI Exhibit 75, # 5 PI Exhibit76, # 6 PI Exhibit 77, # 7 PI Exhibit 78)(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

11/24/2009 MINUTE ORDER. In their motion dated October 29, 2009, plaintiffs requested,among other things, that the Court hear arguments regarding Plaintiffs' Motion forAn Order Regarding Establishment of Class Membership and PrecludingDefendant from Using the Absence of Evidence to Dispute that Putative ClassMembers Complained of Discrimination during the status hearing scheduled forDecember 9, 2009. Plaintiffs request to convert the December 9, 2009 statushearing into a motions hearing is DENIED. The parties are directed to submit ajoint status report by no later than noon on December 7, 2009. A status hearing willbe held in this matter on December 9, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. in Courtroom 24A.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 24, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered:11/24/2009)

11/30/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 12/7/2009 (clv, ) (Entered: 11/30/2009)

12/03/2009 548 Joint MOTION to Stay and Joint Status Report by TOM VILSACK (Attachments:# 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Heather) (Entered: 12/03/2009)

12/03/2009 549 JOINT STATUS REPORT by TOM VILSACK. (See Docket Entry 548 to viewdocument). (znmw, ) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, the Courtgrants 548 the joint motion to vacate the December 9, 2009 status hearing and staybriefing on class certification. The status hearing scheduled for December 9, 2009is hereby vacated and rescheduled for February 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. inCourtroom 24A. Briefing on class certification is stayed in order to permit theparties to focus on settlement discussions. The parties are directed to submit a jointstatus report, including a recommendation for further proceedings, by no later thanFebruary 8, 2010. In the event that counsel are unable to agree on a jointrecommendation, each party shall file an individual recommendation by that time.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 4, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered:12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 2/8/2010; Status Conferenceset for 2/10/2010 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.(clv, ) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 550 ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION to Certify Class by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) Modified on 12/4/2009(tr, ). (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 550 MOTION to Certify Classwas entered in error and counsel will refile said pleading. (tr) (Entered:12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 551 MOTION to Certify Class by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandumin Support, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Appendix 1 toExhibit 2, # 6 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 1), # 7 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part2), # 8 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 3), # 9 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 4), # 10Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 5), # 11 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 6), # 12Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 7), # 13 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 8), # 14Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 9), # 15 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 10), # 16Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 11), # 17 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 12), # 18Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 13), # 19 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 14), # 20Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 15), # 21 Appendix 2 to Exhibit 2 (part 16), # 22Appendix 3 to Exhibit 2, # 23 Appendix 4 to Exhibit 2, # 24 Appendix 5 to Exhibit2, # 25 Exhibit 3, # 26 Exhibit 4, # 27 Exhibit 5, # 28 Exhibit 6, # 29 Exhibit 7, #30 Exhibit 8, # 31 Exhibit 9, # 32 Exhibit 10, # 33 Exhibit 11, # 34 Exhibit 12, # 35Exhibit 13, # 36 Exhibit 14, # 37 Exhibit 15, # 38 Exhibit 16, # 39 Exhibit 17, # 40Exhibit 18, # 41 Exhibit 19, # 42 Exhibit 20, # 43 Exhibit 21, # 44 Exhibit 22 −Part 1, # 45 Exhibit 22 − Part 2, # 46 Exhibit 22 − Part 3, # 47 Exhibit 22 − Part 4,# 48 Exhibit 23, # 49 Exhibit 24, # 50 Exhibit 25, # 51 Exhibit 26, # 52 Exhibit 27,# 53 Exhibit 28, # 54 Exhibit 29, # 55 Exhibit 30, # 56 Exhibit 31, # 57 Exhibit 32,# 58 Exhibit 33 − Filed Under Seal, # 59 Exhibit 34, # 60 Exhibit 35, # 61 Exhibit














































































36, # 62 Exhibit 37, # 63 Exhibit 38, # 64 Exhibit 39, # 65 Exhibit 40, # 66 Exhibit41 − Filed Under Seal, # 67 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 552 NOTICE of Filing Sealed Materials by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 551 MOTION toCertify Class (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009 553 SEALED exhibits re 551 filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALEDand only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 )(zrdj) (Entered:12/07/2009)

12/18/2009 554 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Amy Wills by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Wills, Amy)(Entered: 12/18/2009)

12/31/2009 MINUTE ORDER granting 554 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Amy D. Wills ishereby withdrawn as counsel for plaintiffs in the above−captioned case. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 31, 2009. (lcegs1) (Entered: 12/31/2009)

01/13/2010 555 Joint MOTION for Order Clarifying Briefing Schedule by TOM VILSACK(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

01/13/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties Joint Motion for OrderClarifying Briefing Schedule 555 it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion isgranted. The time limit for filing a summary judgment motion which went intoeffect by virtue of the December 1, 2009 amendment to Federal Rule of CivilProcedure 56(c) shall not be effective in this action. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on January 13, 2010.(lcegs4) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

02/01/2010 556 Joint MOTION to Continue the Stay Through April 12, 2010, Joint MOTION toVacate Order on Motion to Stay,,, to Vacate the February 10, 2010 StatusConference by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

02/02/2010 MINUTE ORDER granting 556 the joint motion to vacate the February 10, 2010status hearing. The status hearing scheduled for February 10, 2010 is herebyvacated and rescheduled for April 21, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 24A.Briefing on class certification is stayed through April 21, 2010 in order to permitthe parties to focus on settlement discussions. The parties are directed to submit ajoint status report, including a recommendation for further proceedings, by no laterthan April 15, 2010. In the event that counsel are unable to agree on a jointrecommendation, each party shall file an individual recommendation by that time.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 2, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered:02/02/2010)

02/02/2010 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Briefing on class certification is stayed through4/21/2010; Status Report due by 4/15/2010; Status Conference set for 4/21/201010:30 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered:02/02/2010)

02/03/2010 557 NOTICE of Appearance by Justin M. Sandberg on behalf of TOM VILSACK(znmw, ) (Entered: 02/03/2010)

02/12/2010 558 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to TOM VILSACK.Attorney Heather R. Phillips terminated. (Phillips, Heather) (Entered: 02/12/2010)

02/16/2010 559 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua E. Gardner on behalf of DAN GLICKMAN,MIKE JOHANNS, ANN M. VENEMAN, TOM VILSACK (Gardner, Joshua)(Entered: 02/16/2010)

04/13/2010 560 Joint MOTION for Order Vacating the April 21, 2010 Status Conference andContinuing the Stay Until May 21, 2010 by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/13/2010)

04/13/2010 561 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE of Peter Romer−Friedman by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Sellers, Joseph) Modified on 4/14/2010 (znmw, ). (Entered: 04/13/2010)

04/14/2010 NOTICE OF ERROR re 561 Motion for Leave to Appear ; emailed [email protected], cc'd 34 associated attorneys −− The PDF file youdocketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect event used, 2. Docket Entry has been


























modified to reflect that it is a Notice, not a Motion. (znmw, ) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

04/14/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of 560 joint motion to vacate the April 21,2010 status conference and continue the stay for an additional 30 days, the Courthereby vacates the status hearing scheduled for April 21, 2010, and reschedules itfor May 26, 2010 at 12:45 p.m. in Courtroom 24A. Briefing on class certification isstayed through May 26, 2010 in order to permit the parties to focus on settlementdiscussions. The parties are directed to submit a joint status report, including arecommendation for further proceedings, by no later than May 20, 2010. In theevent that counsel are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, each party shallfile an individual recommendation by that time. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on April 14, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

04/14/2010 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 5/20/2010 Status Conferenceset for 5/26/2010 12:45 PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.(clv, ) (Entered: 04/14/2010)

05/20/2010 562 Joint MOTION to Vacate Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings the May 26, 2010 StatusConference and to Continue the Stay Until June 2, 2010 by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/24/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of 562 joint motion to vacate the May 26,2010 status conference and continue the stay, the Court hereby vacates the statushearing scheduled for May 26, 2010. Briefing on class certification is stayed untilfurther order of the Court in order to permit the parties to focus on settlementdiscussions. The parties are directed to submit a joint status report, including arecommendation for further proceedings, by no later than May 27, 2010. In theevent that counsel are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, each party shallfile an individual recommendation by that time. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on May 24, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 05/24/2010)

05/27/2010 563 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 05/27/2010)

05/27/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 563 joint status report, theCourt ORDERS the parties to submit a joint status report, including arecommendation for further proceedings, by no later than July 29, 2010. In theevent that counsel are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, each party shallfile an individual recommendation by that time. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on May 27, 2010.(lcegs4) (Entered: 05/27/2010)

06/01/2010 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 7/29/2010 (clv, ) (Entered:06/01/2010)

06/16/2010 564 Mail Returned as undeliverable. sent to James Francis; Type of DocumentReturned: Minute Order entered 5/24/10;. (clv, ) (Entered: 06/16/2010)

06/24/2010 565 Mail Returned as undeliverable. sent to James N. Francis; Type of DocumentReturned: Minute Order entered 5/27/10;. (clv, ) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

06/30/2010 566 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Motion of Withdrawal As Attorney For LlezlieGreen Coleman by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 ProposedOrder)(Coleman, Llezlie) (Entered: 06/30/2010)

06/30/2010 ORDER granting 566 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney by Llezlie Green Coleman.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on June 30, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered:06/30/2010)

07/29/2010 567 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Report Status of Case by ALLPLAINTIFFS, TOM VILSACK (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 07/29/2010)

07/30/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Pending before the Court is 567 the parties' joint motion forextension of time to file a status report. This is the parties' most recent request foran extension of time to file a joint status report since this case was stayed inDecember 2009 to permit the parties to focus on settlement negotiations. Aftercareful consideration, this joint motion − which the Court notes was filed on thedate the status report was due − is DENIED. The parties shall file a joint status

















report, including a recommendation for further proceedings, FORTHWITH. TheCourt, sua sponte, schedules a status hearing for August 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. inCourtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 30, 2010. (lcegs4)(Entered: 07/30/2010)


07/30/2010 568 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by ALL PLAINTIFFS, TOM VILSACK. (Smith, Paul)(Entered: 07/30/2010)

07/30/2010 569 Unopposed MOTION to Move Status Hearing by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 07/30/2010)

07/30/2010 MINUTE ORDER granting 569 motion to continue the status hearing. The hearingscheduled for August 5, 2010 is vacated and rescheduled for August 6, 2010 at11:00 a.m. Any party wishing to participate by telephone shall contact CarolVotteler, Courtroom Deputy, at (202) 354−3152 by no later than August 3, 2010 at12:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 30, 2010. (lcegs4)(Entered: 07/30/2010)


08/06/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 8/6/2010, Status Conference set for 9/8/2010 10:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter CATALINAKERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 08/06/2010)

08/06/2010 MINUTE ORDER. During the status hearing held on August 6, 2010, the partiesjointly requested an additional extension of the stay in this matter in order to pursuesettlement negotiations. Accordingly, the Court schedules a status hearing in thismatter for September 8, 2010 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 24A. Further proceedingsare stayed through September 8, 2010. Any party wishing to participate in thestatus conference by telephone shall contact Carol Votteler, Courtroom Deputy, at(202) 354−3152 by no later than September 7, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on August 6, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 08/06/2010)

09/08/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 9/8/2010, Status Conference set for 10/4/2010 09:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter CATALINAKERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 09/08/2010)

09/21/2010 MINUTE ORDER. The Court, sua sponte, reschedules the status hearingpreviously set for October 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. to October 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. inCourtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. The Court regrets anyinconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September21, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 09/21/2010)


09/28/2010 MINUTE ORDER: Due to the Court's calendar it is necessary to vacate the StatusHearing date of 10/4/10. Status Hearing is now set for 10/6/10 at 1:00 p.m. inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on 9/28/10. (clv, ) (Entered: 09/28/2010)

10/06/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 10/6/2010; Status Conference set for 10/13/2010 10:00 AM inCourtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter CATALINAKERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 10/06/2010)







10/14/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Due to the Court's calendar, the status hearing previously setfor October 19, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. is rescheduled for October 19, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.in Courtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. The Court regrets anyinconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 14,2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 10/14/2010)


10/19/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 10/19/2010; Plaintiff Motion for Preliminary Approval due bythe end of the week; Hearing on the Preliminary Approval set for 10/29/2010 02:30PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court ReporterCRYSTAL PILGLRIM.) (clv, ) Modified on 10/19/2010 (clv, ). (Entered:10/19/2010)

10/19/2010 570 NOTICE of Settlement Agreement Submitted by the Parties to the Court EarlierToday by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/19/2010)

10/22/2010 571 MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Settlement, and an Order CertifyingSettlement Class and Approving Certain Provisions in Settlement Agreement byALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3 − Proposed Order)(Smith, Paul) (Entered: 10/22/2010)

10/22/2010 MINUTE ORDER. The Court is aware of several problems which developedfollowing the 1999 consent decree in Pigford v. Vilsack, Case No. 97−1978("Pigford I"). The parties are accordingly directed to file a joint supplement to 571proposed settlement agreement explaining the differences between the proposedsettlement and Pigford I, and setting forth how the proposed settlement in this caseavoids the problems which occurred following the consent decree in Pigford I. Theparties shall file their joint supplement by no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 25,2010. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 22, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered:10/22/2010)

10/25/2010 572 MEMORANDUM re 570 Notice of Settlement, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS byALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Christine E.Webber)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/25/2010)

10/26/2010 573 Joint MOTION for Settlement by ALL PLAINTIFFS, TOM VILSACK(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Christine E. Webber, # 2 ExhibitDeclaration of Anu Varma, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:10/26/2010)

10/28/2010 MINUTE ORDER granting 573 joint motion for leave to file revised jointmemorandum in further support of proposed settlement agreement. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 28, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 10/28/2010)

10/29/2010 574 NOTICE of Filing Revised Short Form Notice by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 571MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Settlement, and an Order CertifyingSettlement Class and Approving Certain Provisions in Settlement Agreement(Attachments: # 1 Revised Short Form)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

10/29/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: PreliminaryApproval Hearing held on 10/29/2010; Fairness Hearing set for 4/28/2011 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan., Status Conference set for1/4/2011 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan.Proposed Order to be Presented. (Court Reporter LISA HAND.) (clv, ) (Entered:10/29/2010)

11/01/2010 575 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by TOM VILSACK (Attachments: # 1 Text ofProposed Order)(Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 11/01/2010)

11/01/2010 576 NOTICE of Filing Revised Settlement Agreement by ALL PLAINTIFFS(Attachments: # 1 Revised Settlement Agreement &Exhibits, # 2 Text of ProposedOrder)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 11/01/2010)

11/01/2010 577 ORDER granting 571 , 576 Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement, anddirecting the parties' attention to paragraphs 16 and 20 of the Order, which have




























been modified/added by the Court. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onNovember 1, 2010. (lcegs4) Modified on 11/1/2010 (clv, ). (Entered: 11/01/2010)

11/01/2010 578 ORDER granting 575 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on November 1, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/01/2010)

11/02/2010 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 12/15/10; Status Conferenceset for 1/4/2011 11:30 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan;Plaintiff's Petition for award of attorneys fees due by 1/14/11; Plaintiffs'memorandum in support of class representative service awards due by 1/21/11;objections to the settlement agreement and all opt−out notices due by 2/28/11;declaration and necessary documentation due by 3/15/11; response to the petitionfor award of attorneys fees due by 3/18/11; responses to objections to or commentsabout the proposed settlement agreement due by 4/1/11; Fairness Hearing set for4/28/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. (clv, ) (Entered: 11/02/2010)

11/30/2010 MINUTE ORDER directing the parties to contact my career law clerk, Jen Simon,in my chambers forthwith in order to make arrangements to post notice of thesettlement agreement on the Court's website. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon November 30, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/30/2010)

12/01/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the status hearing scheduledfor January 4, 2011 at 11:30 am is hereby rescheduled for January 4, 2011 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on November 30, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 12/01/2010)


12/03/2010 579 NOTICE to Appear by CANDACE M. ODOM. "Let this be filed" by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan (jf, ) (Entered: 12/07/2010)

12/15/2010 580 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2Exhibit 2)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 12/15/2010)

12/20/2010 MINUTE ORDER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the status conference set forJanuary 4, 2011 is hereby rescheduled for January 11, 2011 at 1:30 pm inCourtroom 24A. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 20, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 12/20/2010)



01/14/2011 581 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, Sellers Declaration, # 3 ExhibitExhibit 2, O'Brien Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, Frantz Declaration, # 5Exhibit Exhibit 4, Fraas Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 5, Smith Declaration, # 7Exhibit Exhibit 6, Vogel Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 7, Varma Declaration, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 8, Smith v. DaimlerChrysler, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 9, Cason v.Nisson Motor, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 10, Objection of Dustin Denton, # 12 Text ofProposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

01/21/2011 582 MOTION for Order Approving Class Representative Service Awards by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1. Conananv. Tanoue, # 3 Exhibit 2. Beck v. The Boeing Co., # 4 Exhibit 3. SellersDeclaration, # 5 Exhibit 4. Claryca Mandan Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 5. GeorgeKeepseagle Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 6. Marilyn Keepseagle Declaration, # 8Exhibit 7. Porter Holder Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 8. Keith Mandan Declaration, #10 Exhibit 9. Jean Cadotte Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 10. Deloach v. Philip MorrisCos., # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 01/21/2011)

03/15/2011 583 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Sellers,# 2 Declaration Kinsella, # 3 Declaration Redell)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:






































03/15/2011)

03/15/2011 584 NOTICE of Filing by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 583 Status Report (Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 03/15/2011)

03/18/2011 585 NOTICE of Filing Objections and Opt Out Requests by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 583Status Report (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Julie Redell, # 2 Exhibit 1 − 14, # 3Exhibit 15−29, # 4 Exhibit 30−39)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/18/2011)

03/18/2011 586 Memorandum in opposition to re 581 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses,582 MOTION for Order Approving Class Representative Service Awards filed byTOM VILSACK. (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 03/18/2011)

03/22/2011 587 Unopposed MOTION for Order to Enter Modified Protective Order to PermitDisclosure of Borrower Files and Civil Rights Complaints to Individual ClassMembers by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order forProtective Order to Disclose Borrower Files and Civil Rights Complaints toIndividual Class Members)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/22/2011)

03/24/2011 588 PROTECTIVE ORDER TO DISCLOSE BORROWER FILES AND CIVILRIGHTS COMPLAINTS TO INDIVIDUAL CLASS MEMBERS setting forthprocedures for handling confidential material; allowing designated material to befiled under seal. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/23/11. (clv, ) (Entered:03/24/2011)

04/01/2011 589 MOTION for Settlement (Final Approval of Settlement Agreement) by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 − 4 in Support of Plaintiffs'Motion for Final Approval of The Settlement Agreement, # 2 Text of ProposedOrder)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/01/2011)

04/01/2011 590 REPLY re 582 Motion for Approval of Class Representative Service Awards filedby ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) Modified on 4/4/2011 to correct docketentry (jf, ). (Entered: 04/01/2011)

04/01/2011 591 REPLY to opposition to motion re 581 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expensesfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 04/01/2011)

04/04/2011 592 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/04/2011)

04/05/2011 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: StatusConference held on 4/5/2011, Government sur−reply due by 4/12/2011., MotionHearing regarding attorney fees set for 4/26/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24Abefore Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (Court Reporter LISA SCHWAM.) (clv, )(Entered: 04/05/2011)

04/06/2011 593 MOTION for Order Allowing verification of unsigned opt−out requests and forfinal approval of settlement by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/06/2011)

04/06/2011 594 NOTICE of proposal for supplemental notice prepared by Kinsella Media by ALLPLAINTIFFS re 592 Status Report (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Sellers, Joseph)(Entered: 04/06/2011)

04/06/2011 596 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 589 MOTION for Settlement (FinalApproval of Settlement Agreement) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (See docket Entry589 to view document) (jf, ) (Entered: 04/07/2011)

04/06/2011 597 RESPONSE re 585 NOTICE of Filing Objections and Opt Out Requests filed byALL PLAINTIFFS. (See Docket Entry 593 to view document) (jf, ) (Entered:04/07/2011)

04/07/2011 595 NOTICE by TOM VILSACK (Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 04/07/2011)

04/08/2011 598 ORDER granting 593 Motion for order allowing verification of unsigned opt−outrequests. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 8, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered:04/08/2011)







































04/08/2011 599 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Response to Motion for Final Approval byTOM VILSACK re 589 MOTION for Settlement (Final Approval of SettlementAgreement) MOTION for Settlement (Final Approval of Settlement Agreement)(Powell, Amy) Modified on 4/11/2011 (jf, ). (Entered: 04/08/2011)

04/08/2011 600 RESPONSE re 589 MOTION for Settlement (Final Approval of SettlementAgreement) filed by TOM VILSACK. (jf, ) (Entered: 04/11/2011)

04/11/2011 NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 599 Notice(Other), Notice (Other) was entered in error and refiled by the clerk's office underthe correct category. (jf, ) (Entered: 04/11/2011)

04/12/2011 601 SURREPLY to re 581 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses filed by TOMVILSACK. (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 04/12/2011)

04/22/2011 602 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on10−29−10; Page Numbers: 1−76. Date of Issuance:4−22−11. CourtReporter/Transcriber Lisa Foradori, Telephone number 202−354−3269, CourtReporter Email Address : [email protected].

For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at thecourthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referencedabove. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcriptformats, (multi−page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the courtreporter.

NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty−onedays to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personalidentifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will bemade available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. Thepolicy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is locatedon our website at ww.dcd.uscourts.gov.

Redaction Request due 5/13/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/23/2011.Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/21/2011.(Hand, Lisa) (Entered:04/22/2011)

04/22/2011 603 Unopposed MOTION Request for Court Approval of Six Designated Banks re 577Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Romer−Friedman, Peter) (Entered: 04/22/2011)

04/25/2011 MINUTE ORDER. At the motions hearing scheduled for April 26, 2011, plaintiffsshall be prepared to address the process utilized for selecting depositories forsettlement funds, and shall also be prepared to address the credentials of thedepositories selected. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 25, 2011.(lcegs4) (Entered: 04/25/2011)

04/25/2011 MINUTE ORDER. In order to accommodate counsel who will be participating bytelephone, the motions hearing previously scheduled for 10:00 am on April 26,2011 is hereby rescheduled to 11:30 a.m. on April 26, 2011 in Courtroom 24A.PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onApril 25, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 04/25/2011)

04/26/2011 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: MotionHearing held on 4/26/2011 re 581 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses, 603Unopposed MOTION Request for Court Approval of Six Designated Banks re 577; Motions heard and taken under advisement.. (Court Reporter CATALINAKERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 04/27/2011)

04/27/2011 604 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 603 Unopposed MOTION Request forCourt Approval of Six Designated Banks re 577 Order on Motion forMiscellaneous Relief, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:04/27/2011)

04/27/2011 605 NOTICE of Filing Declaration by ALL PLAINTIFFS re 583 Status Report(Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 04/27/2011)






















04/28/2011 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: FairnessHearing held on 4/28/2011. Order to be presented. (Court Reporter CATALINAKERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 04/28/2011)

04/28/2011 606 ORDER granting final approval of settlement agreement. Signed by Judge EmmetG. Sullivan on April 28, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 04/28/2011)

04/29/2011 607 ORDER entering final judgment and dismissing this action with prejudice. Signedby Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 29, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 04/29/2011)

05/05/2011 608 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on4/26/11; Page Numbers: 1−106. Date of Issuance:5/5/11. CourtReporter/Transcriber Catalina Kerr, Telephone number 202.354.3258, CourtReporter Email Address : [email protected].For the first 90 days afterthis filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminalor purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcriptmay be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi−page, condensed,CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE REREDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty−one days to filewith the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers fromthis transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available tothe public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includesthe five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website atww.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/26/2011. RedactedTranscript Deadline set for 6/5/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for8/3/2011.(Kerr, Catalina) (Entered: 05/05/2011)

05/05/2011 609 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on4/28/11; Page Numbers: 1−71. Date of Issuance:5/5/11. Court Reporter/TranscriberCatalina Kerr, Telephone number 202.354.3258, Court Reporter Email Address :[email protected].For the first 90 days after this filing date, thetranscript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased fromthe court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessedvia PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi−page, condensed, CD or ASCII) maybe purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OFTRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty−one days to file with the court and thecourt reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If nosuch requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public viaPACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the fivepersonal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website atww.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/26/2011. RedactedTranscript Deadline set for 6/5/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for8/3/2011.(Kerr, Catalina) (Entered: 05/05/2011)

05/31/2011 610 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 603 Unopposed MOTION Request forCourt Approval of Six Designated Banks re 577 Order on Motion forMiscellaneous Relief, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Sellers, Joseph) (Entered:05/31/2011)

07/01/2011 611 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 603 Unopposed MOTION Request forCourt Approval of Six Designated Banks re 577 Order on Motion forMiscellaneous Relief, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Romer−Friedman, Peter)(Entered: 07/01/2011)

07/21/2011 612 ORDER granting 603 plaintiffs' unopposed motion for court approval ofdesignated banks, as modified by plaintiffs' supplemental memoranda at docketnumbers 604 , 610 , 611 . Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 21, 2011.(lcegs4) (Entered: 07/21/2011)

08/04/2011 613 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on10/6/10; Page Numbers: 1−10. Date of Issuance:8/4/11. Court Reporter/TranscriberCatalina Kerr, Telephone number 202−354−3258, Court Reporter Email Address :[email protected].For the first 90 days after this filing date, thetranscript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased fromthe court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessedvia PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi−page, condensed, CD or ASCII) maybe purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF

TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty−one days to file with the court and thecourt reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If nosuch requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public viaPACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the fivepersonal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website atww.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 8/25/2011. RedactedTranscript Deadline set for 9/4/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for11/2/2011.(Kerr, Catalina) (Entered: 08/04/2011)

12/07/2011 614 Unopposed MOTION to Amend re 371 PRIVACY ACT PROTECTIVE ORDERby ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sellers, Joseph). (Entered: 12/07/2011)

12/08/2011 615 ORDER granting 614 Motion to Amend/Correct Protective Order. Signed by JudgeEmmet G. Sullivan on December 8, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 12/08/2011)

01/05/2012 616 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on1/11/11; Page Numbers: 1−14. Date of Issuance:1/5/12. Court Reporter/TranscriberCatalina Kerr, Telephone number 202.354.3258, Court Reporter Email Address :[email protected].For the first 90 days after this filing date, thetranscript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased fromthe court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessedvia PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi−page, condensed, CD or ASCII) maybe purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OFTRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty−one days to file with the court and thecourt reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If nosuch requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public viaPACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the fivepersonal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website atww.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 1/26/2012. RedactedTranscript Deadline set for 2/5/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for4/4/2012.(Kerr, Catalina) (Entered: 01/05/2012)

03/09/2012 617 STATUS REPORT on the Claims Process by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Christine Webber, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A toDeclaration of Christine Webber)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

03/22/2012 618 STATUS REPORT by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit7)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/22/2012)

03/23/2012 619 MOTION for Order To Treat as Timely Filed The Claim of Henry Flynn by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3Exhibit 2)(Sellers, Joseph) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

03/26/2012 620 ORDER granting 619 Motion for Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan onMarch 26, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

07/31/2012 621 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct Settlement Agreement by ALLPLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Declaration of J. Redell, # 2 ExhibitB − Revised Settlement Agreement, # 3 Exhibit C − Redline of SettlementAgreement, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 07/31/2012)

08/01/2012 MINUTE ORDER. Pending before the Court is 621 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Morionto Amend the Settlement Agreement, which affects the schedule for distribution ofawards pursuant to the settlement. The parties agree that the proposed changes willpermit faster distribution of the Track A Awards, benefitting the vast majority ofclaimants, while permitting the neutrals time needed to complete evaluation ofTrack B claims. The parties also agree that the faster distribution of the Track Aawards will pose no risk that Track B claimants will receive less than full relief.Accordingly, the motion to amend the settlement agreement is GRANTED. Signedby Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on August 1, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 08/01/2012)

08/09/2012 622 MOTION to Intervene by DANNY RENE SMITH. "Let this be filed" signed byJudge Emmet G. Sullivan on 08/05/2012 (jf, ) (Entered: 08/09/2012)

08/23/2012 623 RESPONSE re 622 MOTION to Intervene from Danny Rene ("Spirit Hawk") Smithfiled by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Julie Redell)(Sellers,Joseph) (Entered: 08/23/2012)

08/27/2012 MINUTE ORDER directing the clerk of the Court to mail a copy of 623 Plaintiff'sResponse to Danny Rene Smith's Motion to intervene, to Danny Rene Smith,"Spirit Hawk," Powledge Unit TDCJ, 1400 FM 3452, Palestine, TX 75803. TheClerk of the Court shall also mail a copy of this minute order to Mr. Smith. Mr.Smith shall file his response, if any, in support of his Motion to Intervene by nolater than October 15, 2012. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivanon August 27, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 08/27/2012)

08/31/2012 624 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re MINUTE ORDER directing theclerk of the Court to mail a copy of 623 Plaintiff's Response to Danny Rene Smith'sMotion to intervene, to Danny Rene Smith, "Spirit Hawk," Powledge Unit TDCJ,1400 FM 3452, Palestine, TX 75803. The Clerk of the Court shall also mail a copyof this minute order to Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith shall file his response, if any, insupport of his Motion to Intervene by no later than October 15, 2012, filed byDANNY RENE SMITH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(jf, ) (Entered: 09/05/2012)


09/04/2012 NOTICE: Docket entry number 623 and the Minute Ordere entered 8/27/12 wasmailed to Danny Rene Smith to the address of Court record. (clv, ) (Entered:09/04/2012)

10/12/2012 626 RESPONSE TO MINUTE ORDER OF THE COURT re Minute Order of08/27/2012 filed by DANNY RENE SMITH. (jf, ) (Entered: 10/16/2012)

10/15/2012 625 MOTION for Relief from Judgment From the August 24, 2012 Orders for CertainClass Members and Response to Motion to Intervene by Danny Rene Smith byALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum inSupport of Motion and Response, # 2 Text of Proposed Order ProposedOrder)(Webber, Christine) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

10/29/2012 627 Memorandum in opposition to re 625 MOTION for Relief from Judgment Fromthe August 24, 2012 Orders for Certain Class Members and Response to Motion toIntervene by Danny Rene Smith filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (Attachments: # 1Text of Proposed Order)(Gardner, Joshua) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

11/05/2012 628 REPLY to opposition to motion re 625 MOTION for Relief from Judgment Fromthe August 24, 2012 Orders for Certain Class Members and Response to Motion toIntervene by Danny Rene Smith filed by BASIL ALKIRE, JEROME K. ALKIRE,ALL PLAINTIFFS, MARGIE HUNTS ALONG, LEROY J. AMES, JAMESANDERSON, SIDNEY BAILEY, SR, BARB H. BAKER, DELPHINE BAKER,JAMES L. BAKER, JEFFERSON B. BAKER, KYLE BAKER, CAROL T.BALLEW, CHARLIE BEAR, III, ROGER M. BIRD BEAR, ALBERT R. TWOBEARS, KAROL TWO BEARS, GEORGE BELL, GEORGE B. BELL, HARRYBENALLY, CLARICE BENDER, LEANN BENDER, CHANNON D.BIGHORN, ERNEST C. BIGHORN, JAMES BIRDTAIL, III, RONALD C.BROWNOTTER, KOTY BRUGH, ROBIN BURRITT, GENE CADOTTE,FRANK WHITE CALFE, MARGARETT CAMPBELL, MAUREEN E.CARSON, GEORGE DUANE CHARGING, KENNETH CHARGING, SR,STANLEY CHARGING, THERESA CHARGING, BRENT LONG CHASE,CHARLES CLAMPITT, CLAY CHARLES CLAYMORE, MIKE CLAYMORE,SAMUEL CLAYMORE, JR, DEIDRE L. IRON CLOUD, FAITH IRON CLOUD,LEONARD M. COOK, MARVIN COTA, LUTHER CRASCO, GLENCUDMORE, CLAYTON DANKS, CURTIS DANKS, CYNTHIA F. DANKS,EDWARD S. DANKS, JR, EDWARD S. DANKS, SR, LYLE C. DANKS,PAULA DANKS, RHONDA J. DANKS, RICHARD DANKS, ADELINADEFENDER, PALMER DEFENDER, STEVE DEFENDER, ALFRED DRIVER,JR, GERALD DRIVER, LOUIS DUBRAY, ALLEN DUCHENEAUX, DARRENC. DUCHENEAUX, ED DUCHENEAUX, ERNEST LYLE DUCHENEAUX,FRANK DUCHENEAUX, JESS DUCHENEAUX, LARRY DUCHENEAUX,LILLIAN LYNN DUCHENEAUX, MAYNARD J. DUCHENEAUX, MELVIN R.DUCHENEAUX, RICHARD R. DUCHENEAUX, ROMAN DUCHENEAUX,RONNIE DUCHENEAUX, THOMAS DUCHENEAUX, BEVIN CIRCLE

















EAGLE, JR, DWAYNE J. EAGLE, CLIFF WALKING ELK, JOE GOOD ELK,MARSHA ELK, ADELLA J. KILLS PRETTY ENEMY, JERRY ROBERTFARLEE, RICHARD ANTHONY LONG FEATHER, THEODORE LONEFIGHT, EDWARD J. FILESTEEL, TERRANCE FISCHE, GLORIA FISCHER,MELISSA R. FISCHER, THOMAS W. FISCHER, JOHN LUKEFLYINGHORSE, SR, ADRIAN FOOT, SR, ANTHONY B. FOX, EDWARD C.FOX, GLEN CHARLES FOX, JR, BILLY J. FREDERICKS, ELMERFREDERICKS, JOHN FREDERICKS, JUDY FREDERICKS, JUSTINFREDERICKS, KENNETH L. FREDERICKS, JR, LOREN FREDERICKS, PATFREDERICKS, PAUL J. FREDERICKS, PETE E. FREDERICKS, TERRANCEE. FREDERICKS, ROMEY A. GARREAU, JAMES J. GARRETT, ZANE GIPP,KAY GULLICKSON, PHYLLIS GUNVILLE, ROMAN GUNVILLE, WILLIAMWARD GUNVILLE, ALVA ROSE HALL, CASEY ED HALL, ESTHER M.HALL, ETHAN HALL, LELAND HALL, MERVEL HALL, SUSAN HALL,TODD HALL, CATHERINE HALVER, DAVID J. HANLEY, SR, ALECIAHANSON, DAVID D. HARRISON, SR, HENRY G. HARRISON, JAMES E.HARRISON, JOE HARRISON, LENORA HARRISON, THOMAS BLACKHAWK, DAVID HAWLEY, DAVID J. HAWLEY, JR, DELLA NO HEART,EDGAR HEART, EDGAR CROWS HEART, LESTER CROWS HEART, TOMCROWS HEART, DORA HELGESON, GENE HELGESON, KENNETHHELGESON, RAY HELGESON, DANILE HENRY, FRANK HENRY, DENNISHUBER, MICHAEL HUBER, EDWARD S. IRON, RALPH K. IRON, JR, JOHNL. JAMES, RAYMOND JETTY, JR, IVAN JOHNSON, JAMES JOHNSON, JR,JAMES G. JOHNSON, MELVIN J. JOHNSON, MARCIE KAHL, GEORGE B.KEEPSEAGLE, WADE KEEPSEAGLE, LEONARD BEAR KING, TED KNIFE,SR, EDITH P. KNIGHT, STORMY KOSEL, BARBARA LANDE, JEANNE R.LANDE, PAUL A. LANDE, SR, PAUL A. LANDE, JR, ROSS LAWRENCE,DAISY LECOMPTE, NICK LEINGANG, JR, ERNEST LIZOTTE, RONNIELONG, ADAM T. MANDAN, CLARYCA MANDAN, KEITH MANDAN,FLORENCE MATTE, WARREN MATTE, SR, KEN MAXON, WAYNE E.MAXON, DONALD MCGHEE, PATT MCLAUGHLIN, FAY A. MOBERG,GABE E. BLACK MOON, SR, CELINA Y.B. MOSSETT, WILLIAM T.MULLENBERG, JOAN M. NETTERVILLE, KURT P. NETTERVILLE,SAMUEL J. NETTERVILLE, GEORGIE H. PARENTEAU, WILLIAM P.PEASE, DONNA RAE PETERSEN, JAMES D. PICOTTE, JOHN JACKRABBITHEAD, JOHN J. RABBITHEAD, JR, MICHAEL REDSTONE,ROSELYN SAND, DARREL H. SMITH, DUANE A. SMITH, FARRELLSMITH, HOWARD B. SMITH, ROBERT DARREL SMITH, III, ROBERT D.SMITH, JR, RODNEY J. SMITH, TERRY M. SMITH, TOM SMITH, VINASMITH, WILLIAM SMITH, DENNIS SNOW, ARBY LITTLE SOLDIER, COBYLITTLE SOLDIER, DALE LITTLE SOLDIER, NATHAN F. LITTLE SOLDIER,ROSELLA LITTLE SOLDIER, GLASCO R. SPRIGGS, DOUG STANGEL,PHILOMENA STONE, RICHARD P. STONE, NEWLYN LITTLE SWALLOW,FRANK D. THOMPSON, LLOYD THOMPSON, SR, SAMANTHATHUNDERHAWK, G. PATTY VALANDRA, ARNOLD WALKER, MARTINWALKER, SCOTT WALTERS, LORETTA WALTON, PATRICK WALTON,STEPHEN WALTON, T. ED WALTON, MARLENE WHIPPLE, STANLEYWHIPPLE, RICHARD A. WHITE, FRANK WHITECALFE, LARRY D.WHITEMAN, CHARLES WILKINSON, VIRGIL WILKINSON, WILBUR D.WILKINSON, LYMAN M. YOUNG. (Webber, Christine) (Entered: 11/05/2012)

11/07/2012 629 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Surreply by TOM J. VILSACK(Attachments: # 1 Proposed Surreply)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 11/07/2012)

11/09/2012 MINUTE ORDER granting 629 defendant's unopposed motion for leave to filesurreply. The surreply lodged with the Court as the attachment to defendant'smotion is hereby deemed filed.Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November9, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/09/2012)

11/09/2012 630 SURREPLY to re 625 MOTION for Relief from Judgment From the August 24,2012 Orders for Certain Class Members and Response to Motion to Intervene byDanny Rene Smith filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (dr) (Entered: 11/13/2012)

11/28/2012 MINUTE ORDER. Pending before the Court is 625 Plaintiffs' Motion for Relieffrom the August 24, 2012 Orders for Certain Class Members. In plaintiffs' motion,








as well as 623 Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Intervene from Danny Rene "SpiritHawk" Smith, plaintiffs' counsel represent that Mr. Smith received a determinationor determinations that his claim was untimely submitted. See 623 Plaintiffs'Response to Motion to Intervene at 3; see also 625 Plaintiffs' Motion for Relief at2, 12−13. Plaintiffs' counsel is hereby directed to file, by no later than December 5,2012, any and all determinations the Claims Administrator, and/or the Track ANeutrals, have issued to Mr. Smith. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Emmet G.Sullivan on November 28, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/28/2012)

11/28/2012 Set/Reset Deadlines: plaintiff shall file determinations by the Claims Administratorby 12/5/2012. (clv, ) (Entered: 11/28/2012)

11/30/2012 631 NOTICE of Filing of Determinations Issued to Class Member Danny Rene Smithand Response to the Court's Nov. 28, 2012 Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS reSet/Reset Deadlines, Order,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 ExhibitExhibit B)(Webber, Christine) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

12/28/2012 633 ORDER denying 622 Motion to Intervene; denying 625 Motion for Relief fromJudgment. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 28, 2012. (lcegs4)(Entered: 12/28/2012)









