Angelina Triplett-Hill v. Micah Williams

I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The history of this case 1s well-known to the parties and set forth in the Court’s June 21, 2022 order. See dkt. 94. On August 17, 2016, plaintiff Angelina Triplett-Hill filed this action against defendant Micah Williams p/k/a Katt Williams. Dkt. 1. Plaintiffs initial complaint alleged the following claims for relief: (1) battery; (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (3) negligence; and (4) constructive wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Id. On or about February 12, 2018, Venable LLP (“Venable”) appeared on behalf of defendant in this action. Dkts. 29, 30. On March 12, 2018, defendant filed a motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction based on plaintiff's failure to allege a basis for subject matter jurisdiction. Dkt. 34. On April 11, 2018, the Court granted defendant’s motion to dismiss with leave to amend. Dkt. 38. On May 2, 2018, plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”), asserting the same four claims for relief as the original complaint and alleging that defendant was a citizen of Georgia to establish diversity jurisdiction. Dkt. 39. On May 16, 2018, defendant filed an…