Plaintiffs submit that their key witnesses will likely be willing to travel this distance, see id. at 32, 40. 9) is GRANTED in part, DENIED in part, and REMAINS PENDING in part: it is granted as to Defendants' request to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division; it is denied to the extent that Defendants urge a dismissal of this case based on improper venue; and it remains pending insofar as Defendants move for a dismissal of Plaintiffs' individual claims for failure to state a claim, and move for a more definite statement. It is well established that the majority of the witnesses live in Valdosta and that a jury view of the premises of KJ's death is only possible there. Ga. Dec. 17, 2008)). C (Valdosta Daily Times article). 9, p. 9. 2d 1290, 1311 (M.D. Id. Id. Fla. 2010)). Fla. 2001)). A spokesperson for Moore, U.S. attorney in the Middle District of Georgia, said he had no comment. However, to justify transfer, the "inconvenience of the present forum to the moving party [must] substantially outweigh[] the inconvenience of the proposed alternative forum to the non-moving party." Greely v. Lazer Spot, Inc., No. 976, 979 (N.D. Ala. 1984)). 9-11. The parties would enjoy greater ease of access to their witnesses and evidence, and would incur less travel costs and expenses for their witnesses. Defendants are correct in that, "in the context of defamation and other non-physical torts, courts generally hold that venue under [S]ection 1391[(b)](2) is proper in the district where the injured party resides and the defamatory statements were published." Contact No. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Duckworth v. Med. "[C]ourts routinely transfer cases when the principal events occurred and the principal witnesses are located in another district." Accordingly, the convenience of key witnessesthe most important factor under Section 1404(a)-substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division for resolution. INFORMATION Id. Information as to the circumstances surrounding KJ's deathin particular, the events alleged in the anonymous e-mailmay shed light on the truth or falsity of Defendants' statements as well as Defendants' knowledge in making these statements. Id. Plaintiffs fail to demonstrate that this publicity has saturated the entire Middle District of Georgia to the point where any jury pool drawn therefrom would necessarily have such fixed opinions so as to preclude jury impartiality and a fair trial. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Paul Threlkeld, an attorney representing the Bell family, as well as the family of 18-year-old Taylor Eakin - Brian Bell's girlfriend - told 48 Hours' Crimesider on Thursday that warrants were. Johnsons parents said their son was murdered by Brian Bell, Brandon Bell and Hall at the behest of Rick Bell, who is an FBI agent. . 51-5-4. We are so happy you are here to start this new chapter in our lives with us. 2d 1355, 1359 (S.D. (citing Haworth, Inc. v. Herman Miller, Inc., 821 F. Supp. (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6)). See Dkt. Black Men XCEL 2d at 1355 (citing Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. In a footnote, Defendants state that the "same reasons" discussed with regard to the "convenience of the parties" factor support finding that a trial in the Middle District of Georgia "would be less strenuous on the relative means necessary to adjudicate this case." Entrepreneurs Summit Id. . no. Rather, relevant here is that the majority of key nonparty witnesses are residents of Valdosta, and these witnesses will be greatly inconvenienced if they must travel to the Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division for trial. VALDOSTA, Ga. - Government agents this week executed search warrants at the home of two brothers accused in a civil suit of killing Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat in his high school more than two years ago. at 16. 602 ("A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. The convenience factors include the following: Here, it appears to be relatively undisputed that the present action could have been brought in the Middle District of Georgia. No. Johnson's family, however, insisted there was foul play involved and had their son's body exhumed for a second autopsy. . Therefore, the portion of Defendants' Motion seeking to dismiss this action for improper venue under Rule 12(b)(3) is DENIED. at 2. See Seltzer v. Omni Hotels, No. 7-8 (citing DeLong Equip. R. Evid. Paul Threlkeld, an attorney representing the Bell family, as well as the family of 18-year-old Taylor Eakin - Brian Bell's girlfriend - told 48 Hours' Crimesider on Thursday that warrants were executed early Tuesday morning at the Bell and Eakin homes, as well as Brian Bell's college dorm room. Plaintiffs' concern over potential jury prejudice in the Middle District based on extensive pretrial publicity does not change this result. This principle applies only where "prejudicial pretrial publicity . at 1357 (citing Lake Park Post, Inc. v. Farmer, 590 S.E.2d 254 (Ga. Ct. App. The Bell family earlier this year filed a countersuit in response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Johnson family. Plaintiffs also allege that Rosen made slanderous statements on radio and television shows, some of which were broadcast on the Internet and thus widely available. They have had to face many challenges as a direct result of Mr. Moore's review," the letter says. Under the sentence, Eakin will be transferred to an adult prison at age 18. Jaycee Perry + Reese Hill. Brian Bell - Football - University of Akron Athletics 2018 Akron Football Roster Photo by: Jeff Harwell Photo by: Jeff Harwell 10 Brian Bell Position: LB Class: Senior Height: 6-3 Weight: 235 Hometown: Valdosta, Ga. High School: Lowndes HS As a Senior (2018): Invited to play in the 2019 SPIRAL Tropical Bowl . "Yesterday [Tuesday] at 3:30 am, the Bell family was awakened at their home by government agents, executing search warrants in a federal Grand Jury investigation about the death of Kendrick Johnson which is almost 2 years old - a case in which no one has been indicted and in which there is no evidence to implicate involvement of the Bells or any member of the Bell family. The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. Moreover, although some events underlying Plaintiffs' claims occurred in this District, it is significant that the locus of operative facts lies elsewhere. See Dkt. U.S. Zarach v. Atlanta Claims Ass'n, 231 Ga.App. But Brian told WSB-TV that the school bus fight was "so small," he "can't even remember" what it was about. 13, Ex. 2d at 1356 (citing Gundle Lining Constr. at 9-10. at 1356-57 (citing McNair, 279 F. Supp. Fed. (alterations in original) (quoting Moore v. McKibbon Bros., Inc., 41 F. Supp. Eakin's family gasped, "Oh, no," as Jorgensen ruled from the bench. Your Money, Your Life, LATEST LISTS As a result of Defendants' allegedly untrue statements, Plaintiffs claim that Taylor Eakin's personal reputation has been permanently damaged. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election. Load More. Thus, this factor weighs heavily in favor of transferring this case for resolution in that venue. Id. Similarly persuasive on this point is that, as Defendants point out, adequate procedural measures exist for screening out any potentially biased jurors at the jury selection stage, even in cases that have become the subject of national headlines. No. H. The Weight Accorded a Plaintiff's Choice of Forum. Pa. 1999)). Because the Court finds, for the reasons discussed above, that a substantial part of the relevant events occurred in the Southern District of Georgia, this District is an equally eligible venue for Plaintiffs' claims. 2d at 1356 (citing Gundle Lining Constr. 2d 397, 404 (S.D.N.Y. Co., 844 F. Supp. 'in having localized controversies decided at home.'" However, this harm, coupled with Defendants' publication, make this District a proper venue for Plaintiffs' claims. See Dkt. 12-487, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (E.D. . See Dkt. at 14-15. Spanx, Inc. v. Times Three Clothier, LLC, No. (quoting Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). We can't thank you enough View by We're sorry. Local and state police investigators said Johnsons death was accidental, concluding he crawled inside the standing gym mat to retrieve a shoe and became stuck and asphyxiated. no. Id. Plaintiffs argue that Valdosta and Brunswick are roughly 122 miles apart, suggesting that this close proximity supports a finding that the harm to her reputation was not confined to the Middle District of Georgia but rather extended to this District as well. Defendants' argument based on DeLong's "weight of the contacts" test is unavailing. at 1480). Additionally, the articles generally suggest a mishandling of the subsequent investigation and a possible conspiracy between public officials and the "Martins" to cover up the alleged murder of KJ. "They can ridicule me and they can say whatever they want. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. While Plaintiffs chose to file this action in the Southern District of Georgia, and the publication and alleged harm occurred in part in this District, these considerations are strongly, and convincingly, outweighed by the other factors. See Fed. Brian and Branden Bell, ages 18 and 20 respectively, have remained tight-lipped throughout the course of the investigation, but just last week, they spoke out publicly for the first time. Both Kendrick Johnson and Brian Bell constantly argued with each other over Brian Bell found out that his girlfriend, who was Taylor Eakin, was having a sexual affair with Kendrick Johnson. --------. Taylor Eakin (@tayloreakin) Instagram photos and videos tayloreakin Follow 80 posts 1,038 followers 1,799 following Taylor Eakin If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a taller fence. at 7. at 7, 16, Exs. . Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. 1, 25-26, 28. at Ex. 9, pp. Furthermore, they say the brothers had motive to harm Johnson since one of the brothers - Brian - had previously been in a fight with him on a school bus about a year before Johnson's death. "The 'locus of operative facts' has been interpreted as the place where events and actors material to proving liability are located." 2003). Id. Id. "Mr. Moore's review began more than twenty-one months ago, and it has taken a huge personal and professional toll on Special Agent Bell and his family. 2d at 1357 (alterations in original) (quoting Moore, 41 F. Supp. WILLIAM JOEL EAKIN and NORA KAY EAKIN, as Guardians of TAYLOR REEDABETH EAKIN, Plaintiffs, v. FREDERIC A. ROSEN; and JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC, Defendants. Subscribe to Newsletter I. 51-5-3; Scouten, 656 S.E. Inc., 856 F.2d 1518, 1520 (11th Cir. 3:09-CV-93 (CDL), 2009 WL 4893588, at *4 (M.D. 9, pp. Ga. 2003), and State Street Capital Corp. v. Dente, 855 F. Supp. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. A federal investigation initiated in October 2013 by U.S. Attorney Michael Moore is ongoing. While the 122-mile drive from Valdosta to Brunswick would be inconvenient for these witnesses, as discussed in Subpart II.A, it would not result in a "substantial expense" so as to place them outside the Court's broadly defined subpoena power. Tex. so pervades or saturates the community as to render virtually impossible a fair trial by an impartial jury drawn from that community." Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. No. In January 2013, Taylor Eakin was a sophomore at LCHS and dated Brian Bell, who was also a sophomore and played football at LCHS. Both brothers confessed numerous times to the murder. See Dkt. 1:03-CV-1709-BBM, 2003 WL 24129779, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Sept. 16, 2003). See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1372. See Dkt. In a defamation case, relevant documentary evidence includes "that which was used in preparation of the allegedly defamatory report and pertinent documents maintained by nonparties." 9-10; Dkt. See England v. ITT Thompson Indus. 9-11. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell 's Registry Welcome to Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell's Wedding Registry. Wai v. Rainbow Holdings, 315 F. Supp. at 18. Finally, Defendants submit that if the Court retains jurisdiction over this case, Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin and Nora Kay Eakin's individual claims should be dismissed for failure to state a claim, id. at 9-10, 15. 1, 1. (citing Curry v. Gonzales, No. Dkt. Ga. Sept. 6, 2012) (quoting Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. 1163, 1166 (S.D. R. Evid. 1998)). P. 12(b)(3). Id. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 9, pp. Jorgensen said Eakin is a lot smarter than his. Id. This Court's resolution of this factor at this stage does not preclude Plaintiffs from arguing at a later stage of this case that an impartial jury cannot be selected from the jury pool in the Middle District of Georgia. at 1166). Plaintiffs' Complaint states that "[v]enue is proper in this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Rosen is a resident of New York and works as a journalist. 2d 878 (Ga. Ct. App. See Kravitz v. Niezgoda, No. E, 1-3. 2d 467, 470 (E.D. No. 1391(b)(3) (applying only "if there is no district in which an action may otherwise be brought as provided in this section"); see also Dkt. Robinson v. Giamarco & Bill, P.C., 74 F.3d 253, 260 (11th Cir. Bell's father Rick was a retired FBI officer who allegedly orchestrated the removal of Johnson's organs and had them replaced with newspaper to hide evidence and other injuries. . 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. Morgan v. N. MS Med. Date of Death: January 10, 2013 Birthday: October 10, 1995 Age at Incident: 17 Race: African-American / Black Gender: Male Hair Color: Black What's Left to be Uncovered Take Action Follow On Social Visit and share the Johnson family's Facebook page for Kendrick. On Tuesday at 3.30am, U.S. marshals served a search warrant at the homes of Brian and Branden Bell as well as their parents' The Bell brothers were classmates of Kendrick Johnson, who was. No. CIV.A. at 7-8; see, e.g., id. 1391(b)(1) (providing for venue in "a judicial district in which any defendant resides, if all defendants are residents of the State in which the district is located"). It seems that a single locus of operative facts does exist in this case. 1391(b)(2) (emphasis added). 13, p. 13, fails to account for the inconvenience of Defendants' witnesses and, in any event, is not part of the inquiry under this factor. Sales Partnership Solutions Banking, 2008 WL 4058014, at *3 (collecting cases); see also Morton Grove Pharm., Inc. v. Nat'l Pediculosis Ass'n, 525 F. Supp. 1980)). No. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Kravitz, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6); see, e.g., Santa's Best Craft, LLC v. Janning, No. See Coleman, 778 F.2d at 1490 (quoting Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). 2 93, 294 (S.D. See 28 U.S.C. 99-5581, 2000 WL 822449, at *6 (E.D. The two constantly argued over Bell's girlfriend Taylor Eakin, who was having an affair with Johnson. Current FBI agent Rick Bell, the father of Brian and Branden Bell, is a member of the organization. Ga. 1991) (quoting Elec. Coleman v. Kemp, 778 F.2d 1487, 1490 (11th Cir. Pursuant to Section 1391(b)(2), venue lies in "a judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred." 1, 7, 16, 18; Dkt. No. 51-5-1, -4(a)(1)(2)). Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. Based on the Court's decision to transfer this case to another venue, the Court declines to consider the portion of Defendants' Motion calling for an evaluation of Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin's and Nora Kay Eakin's claims on the merits. 2d at 1311, and Matt v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., 74 F. Supp. The suit also alleges local officials tried to cover up the crime. The incident sparked racial strife in the community and gained national attention when Florida State withdrew a football scholarship offer to Bell, who is white. Id. 13, p. 14. Id. 13-14. "The question of whether a transfer is appropriate depends upon two inquires: (1) whether the action might have been brought in the proposed transferee court, and (2) whether [certain] convenience factors are present to justify the transfer." Indeed, the holdings in these cases appear to be consistent with the prevailing approach in the defamation context that "venue is proper in a district in which the allegedly defamatory statement was published, particularly if injury was suffered in the same district." Plaintiffs' daughter, Taylor Eakin, attended Lowndes County High School ("LCHS") in Valdosta. Section 1404(a) contemplates transfer for the "convenience of the parties and witnesses" and "in the interest of justice." Taylor Eakin + Brian Bell. Rule 45(c)(1) thus grants this Court the power to subpoena witnesses living in Valdosta to attend a trial in Brunswick. No. . A spokesperson for U.S. Attorney Michael Moore - who initiated the federal investigation into Johnson's death - declined to comment on the searches conducted this week, except to say the investigation is ongoing. There were two confession statements floating around, which made national news," reads the petition. Employing pseudonyms, some of the articles refer to a family called the "Martins," which Plaintiffs contend is an obvious reference to the family of Brian Bell and his brother and fellow student at LCHS, Branden Bell. See id. Thus, the Court considers the reports only for this limited purpose in ruling on the instant Motion. 7:14-CV-1244-LSC, 2015 WL 225495, at *11 (N.D. Ala. Jan. 16, 2015) (stating that the amendment "clarif[ied] that venue is authorized in any district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions" occurred, "not only in 'the' single district in which the weight of the contacts underlying the claim was deemed to preponderate" (citations omitted) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting 28 U.S.C. Defendants also contend that the attached news articles are inadmissible, presumably on hearsay grounds. . Eakin allegedly liked Johnson. Because "live testimony is preferred over other means of presenting evidence," the convenience of key witnesses "weighs most heavily on the Court in deciding on a motion to transfer venue." 2d at 822. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . Brian Bell has also stated that he killed Kendrick Johnson multiple times over the phone. No. See O.C.G.A. They had their son's body exhumed for a second autopsy and it was then that a private pathologist found the teen died of blunt force trauma to the neck. Two and a half years ago, Brian Bell, a former football star at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Ga., first was investigated in the death of a classmate. 14, p. 9. CIV.A. Capital Corp. Merch. at 35-36. No. 2d 1322, 1327 (M.D. See Fed. Mitrano v. Hawes, 377 F.3d 402, 405 (4th Cir. See id. Hall said the agents told him, We have more on you than we have on Brian. at 4. [ ]1391 in that the defamatory KJ [a]rticles, including the article pertaining to the Plaintiff, were published in the Southern District of Georgia, including the Brunswick Division." In evaluating this factor, "the Court looks at whether the case may be resolved more expeditiously in the alternative forum." Ctr., Inc., 403 F. Supp. Privacy Policy The residence of 18-year-old Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, was also searched, according to Paul Threlkeld, an attorney representing the Bell and Eakin families, and, according to the Valdosta Times, the home of 19-year-old Ryan Hall was searched as well. victoria beckham wedding; celebrity wedding photographer rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. No. 13, pp. An autopsy conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation agreed, citing asphyxiation as the cause of death. 1:00 Two and a half years ago, Brian Bell, a former football star at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Ga., first was investigated in the death of a classmate. 6:07-cv-1626-Orl-19KRS, 2008 WL 4058014, at *3 (M.D. Defendants' counsel avers that these witnesses, "who are expected to present testimony and documentary evidence regarding the truth or falsity of the facts reported in the Ebony.com articles, are located in the Middle District of Georgia." Moreover, transferring this, case to the Middle District of Georgia would benefit both parties in placing trial closer to their witnesses and evidence. Plaintiffs are not required to select the venue with the most substantial nexus to the dispute; rather, they must simply choose a venue where a substantial part of the events occurred, even if a greater part of the events occurred elsewhere. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. at 3, 5, 7. R. Civ. Brian Bell's age ranges from 23 to 28, there is no much information revealed about him. The attorney representing the family of Floyd, in 2012 is HORRIFIC, yet his killer was never held accountable. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. CIV.A. Thus, at issue is whether the nine convenience factors justify transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia for resolution. We have enough on you now to put you away., If they had all that, Hall said, then Im pretty sure I would be in handcuffs and in jail.. at 5-7. See id. District courts are vested with broad discretion in weighing conflicting arguments regarding a venue transfer. at pp. "The Bell and Eakin families will take every legal step available to protect their constitutional rights and their ability to work and pursue litigation necessary to restore their good names," Threlkeld said. Rather, the Middle District of Georgia is more convenient to Plaintiffs, as it is their home forum, and it is assumed that such forum would prove more convenient to Defendants as the moving party. at pp. In addition, Plaintiffs aver that the author of the e-mail recanted her story in an article published in the Valdosta Daily Times on March 27, 2014. As discussed in Subpart II.A, most of the key witnesses to testify in this case reside in Valdosta, Georgia. Relationship between Taylor Eakin and Kendrick Johnson It was rumored that Brian Bell was angry with Kendrick Johnson because he had a relationship with Taylor Eakin. 15-21. Pa. June 26, 2000))). Thus, as Defendants acknowledge, see dkt. . Accordingly, this cause of action is hereby TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division. Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. at p. 20, overlooking that jurors could be selected from the entire Middle District of Georgia, which extends from Valdosta to Athens. About Transaction Network, 734 F. Supp. Co., 840 F.2d at 855. P. 45(c)(1)(B)(ii). No. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton, is the co-founder, and owner of TheIndustryCosign.com. The articles chronicled the events surrounding the death of LCHS sophomore Kendrick Johnson ("KJ"), who was found dead inside of a rolled-up gym mat in the school's old gym on January 10, 2013. 1391(b)(2). In determining where "a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred," "[o]nly the events that directly give rise to a claim are relevant." 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