Democrats v Greg Grant et al. Filings through 10.3.19

Contributed by: Daniel Connolly (Commercial Appeal)

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The lawsuit was originally filed Sept. 26. It names as defendants Greg Grant, M. Latroy Williams and their companies. Evidence later obtained by The Commercial Appeal shows that another company, Caissa Public Strategy, trained and paid workers who distributed the Greater Memphis Democratic Club ballot. Caissa is not mentioned in these court filings.

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Democrats cite presence of Worth Morgan, Chase Carlisle, Ford Canale and Cody Fletcher on Greg Grant's ballots.

Democrats complain about use of donkey symbol and city seal.

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Democrats allege defendants violated state law.

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An example of Greg Grant's Greater Memphis Democratic Club ballot.

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An example of M. Latroy Williams' Shelby County Democratic Club ballot.

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Chancellor Joedae L. Jenkins recused himself.

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Judge William B. Acree was brought in to hear the case after several other judges recused themselves, according to Bruce Kramer, a lawyer for the Democrats.

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Hearing time was changed to 10:30 a.m. on election day.

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Democrats filed an updated complaint on election day.

Democrats ask for triple damages under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

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Democrats attack Greg Grant's company as a "pay-for-play" entity.

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Democrats mention earlier case vs. Williams

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Democrats demand defendants pay back all money earned from "pay-for-play" ballots.

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No written response from the defendants was included in the court file, though their side was represented in court on Oct. 3.

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Next hearing set for November 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. by conference call.

Judge Acree issued a restraining order effective immediately on October 3.

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Judge Acree's order went into effect at 11:44 a.m. on Oct. 3.