Lawrence Little v. Ije Ekweani, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Maryland denied Lawrence Little’s emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction seeking emergency housing assistance. The court held that Plaintiff had not complied with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65’s notice and certification requirements and had not shown imminent irreparable harm, in part because the alleged homelessness had persisted for approximately three years.

Holdings

1. The motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction was properly denied because Plaintiff had not served Defendants and had not provided a written certification detailing his efforts to provide notice or why notice should not be required.
2. Plaintiff failed to demonstrate the immediate and irreparable harm necessary to support a TRO or preliminary injunction.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff could obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction without serving Defendants or providing the written certification required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65.
2. Whether Plaintiff clearly demonstrated immediate and irreparable harm sufficient to support preliminary injunctive relief.

Disposition

other