M. et al v. Reach, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: S. M. and R. J.
Defendant: Reach, Inc., The Dynasty Group, Inc., Alabama-Mississippi Farm, Inc., Luke Edwards individually and doing business as The Holyland also known as Bishop Luke Edwards and Bishop Luke Edwards
Case Number: 2:2025cv00089
Filed: February 4, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Jerusha T Adams
Referring Judge: Emily C Marks
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. ยง 1589 Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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April 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDERED that on or before April 10, 2025, the Plaintiffs shall show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to comply with the Court's Orders. Signed by Chief Judge Emily C. Marks on 4/3/2025. (CWL)
March 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDERED that each Plaintiff shall separately file a conflict disclosure statement under seal with their full names listed on or before March 14, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge Emily C. Marks on 3/7/2025. (CWL)
February 24, 2025 Filing 10 ***STRICKEN Pursuant to communication with attorney - summons already issued*** Proposed Summons Bishop (Walker, Travis) Modified on 2/24/2025 (CWL).
February 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: it is ORDERED that each Plf shall separately file a conflict disclosure statement under seal on or before February 27, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge Emily C. Marks on 2/20/2025. (BES)
February 19, 2025 Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Alabama-Mississippi Farm, Inc., Luke Edwards, Reach, Inc., The Dynasty Group, Inc. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (CWL)
February 18, 2025 Filing 7 Proposed Summons (CWL)
February 10, 2025 Filing 6 Received Filing fee: $ 405.00, receipt number 7154 (CWL)
February 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDERED that the motion to admit pro hac vice (doc. #2 ) is GRANTED, and Attorney Travis M. Walker is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent the Plaintiffs in this action. Attorney Walker shall file a notice of appearance with the Court. Signed by Chief Judge Emily C. Marks on 2/7/2025. (CWL)
February 7, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE to Counsel - Service Material re #1 complaint. (HRR) (Main Document 4 replaced on 2/7/2025 to correct filed date) (CWL).
February 7, 2025 Filing 3 Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to S.M., R.J. Corporate Disclosures due by 2/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order and Sample Format)(HRR)
February 4, 2025 Filing 2 Motion for Travis R. Walker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 7086.) by S. M., R. J.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Receipt)(HRR) Modified on 2/7/2025 (HRR). Modified atty name on 2/7/2025 (CWL).
February 4, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Alabama-Mississippi Farm, Inc., Luke Edwards, Reach, Inc., The Dynasty Group, Inc., filed by S. M., R. J.. (NO IFP; NO FILING FEE)(HRR) Modified Def name on 2/7/2025 (CWL). (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/10/2025: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (CWL).

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Plaintiff: S. M.
Represented By: Travis R. Walker
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Plaintiff: R. J.
Represented By: Travis R. Walker
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