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Donna Dutton v. Jimmy Shaffer

6th CircuitApril 1, 2026No. 25-5391
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Julia Smith Gibbons; Helene N. White; Eric E. Murphy
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
motion to dismiss

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Outcome

Plaintiff's motion for voluntary dismissal without prejudice was conditionally granted under Rule 41(a)(2), with the court imposing conditions to protect the defendant from unfair prejudice despite the defendant's opposition and pending summary judgment motion.

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