Alexander v. Ayestas

Filing 27

ORDER and REASONS - Presently before the Court are two motions for recusal filed by Plaintiff, Dwayne Alexander (Rec. Docs. 9 and 12). For essentially the reasons stated by Defendant in his opposition memorandum (Rec. Doc. 13), IT IS ORDERED that the motions are DENIED. Also before the Court is a motion for leave to file an amended notice of removal (Rec. Doc. 16) filed by Defendant Carl Ayestas. For essentially the reasons stated by Defendant in support of its motion, IT IS ORDERED that the mot ion is GRANTED. Additionally before the Court is a motion to remand filed by Plaintiff, Dwayne Alexander (Rec. Doc. 15). For the reasons stated herein, IT IS ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Accordingly, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this action be r emanded to the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, as stated within document. Signed by Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt on 8/29/2014. (cc: Clerk of Court, U.S. Fifth Circuit of Appeals, Action No. 14-30951) (cbs) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/29/2014: # 1 Remand Letter) (cbs).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
OFFICE OF THE CLERK

WILLIAM W. BLEVINS
CLERK

500 POYDRAS ST., ROOM C-151
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

August 29, 2014

Clerk
Civil District Court
Parish of Orleans
421 Loyola Ave., Room 402
New Orleans, LA 70112-1198
RE:

Dwayne G. Alexander
v.
Carl Ayestas
Civil Action No. 13-6195 "N" (1)
Your No. 13-09535

Dear Sir:
I am enclosing herewith a certified copy of an order entered by this court on August 29, 2014
remanding the above-entitled case to your court.

Very truly yours,
WILLIAM W. BLEVINS, CLERK

By:
Deputy Clerk

Enclosure

Clerk
Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Ave., Room 402
New Orleans, LA 70112-1198