Barr v. Meekins, et al.

Summary

The magistrate judge recommends denying the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction and protective order concerning alleged interstate stalking and law-enforcement nonresponse. The recommendation concludes that the requested relief is unrelated to the claims in the third amended complaint and seeks relief against nonparties, beyond the court’s authority.

Holdings

1. Preliminary injunctive relief should be denied when the conduct addressed by the motion is not closely related to the conduct alleged in the underlying complaint.
2. A court lacks authority to issue a preliminary injunction against persons or entities that are not parties to the action.

Questions Presented

1. Whether preliminary injunctive relief may be granted when the conduct addressed by the motion is unrelated in time, place, and substance to the claims in the complaint.
2. Whether the court may issue a preliminary injunction against individuals or entities that are not parties to the action.

Disposition

other