TIMELINE OF FILINGS AND EVENTS OF
BURNS v. DOW (PETITION FOR DAMAGES FOR BONNETTE COMPLAINT (and as amended), DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER, and HARASSMENT (Involvement in Edmonds Police episodes)
July 6, 2011:
Lawsuit Filed - CLICK HERE to see Burns v. Anna Dow lawsuit.
August 10, 2011:
Dow files order for 15 day extension of time to file, which is granted by Judge Caldwell.
August 16, 2011:
Dow (likely following lead of AG's Office) files Special Motion to Strike and Exception for No Cause of Action.
CLICK HERE for Anna Dow's Special Motion to Strike and Exception for No Cause of Action.
August 19, 2011:
Judge Caldwell signs Motion and hearing is set for September 26, 2011.
September 2, 5, and 15:
Burns files Memorandum in Opposition to Special Motion to Strike, an amendment to same, and an addendum to same.
CLICK HERE for initial Burns Memorandum in Opposition to Special Motion and Exception.
CLICK HERE for Addendum to Burns Memo in Opposition to Special Motion to Strike and Exception.
September 26, 2011:
Hearing held on Special Motion to Strike and Exception. The Special Motion to Strike was denied. The Exception was granted; however, Burns was permitted 15 days in which to amend the Petition to more clearly demonstrate a Cause of Action.
October 3, 2011:
Burns amends petition. CLICK HERE to see Burns' amended petition pursuant to Judge Caldwell's instruction.
November 3, 2011:
Burns files Preliminary Default Judgment against Dow for her failure to answer the amended petition.
CLICK HERE for Burns' Motion and Order for Preliminary Default against Anna Dow.
November 8, 2011:
Anna Dow, through attorney Beaver Brantley, answers lawsuit. CLICK HERE for Dow's answer through attorney Beaver Brantley.
November 9, 2011:
Duty Judge Tim Kelly signed Burns' Order for Preliminary Default. CLICK HERE for signed Order of Preliminary Default.
January 31, 2012:
Burns requests internal investigation of Attorney General's Office. CLICK HERE to see Burns request for an internal AG investigation.
February 13, 2012:
AG's office response with findings of internal investigation: CLICK HERE to see AG's internal investigation response.
March 12, 2012:
Burns files copies of Louisiana Legislative Auditor's findings regarding LALB & Interior Design Board as well as Louisiana State Police Report from 4/12/11 visit:
CLICK HERE for filing of LAO & LSP Reports.
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