Orange v. Burge

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

HOLDERMAN, Chief Judge.

On April 22, 2004, plaintiff Leroy Orange (“Orange”) filed a twelve-count amended complaint against various defendants. (Dkt. No. 9). Orange’s complaint alleges numerous civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 including claims of false arrest/false imprisonment (Count II) and excessive force (Count III). (Id. at ¶ 64-70). The defendants initially filed various motions to dismiss pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to stay discovery. (Dkt.Nos.35, 37, 41, 50, 53). On March 30, 2005, this court…