International Academic City et al v Stratford University, Inc., et al, No. 1:2020cv00193 - Document 35 (E.D. Va. 2020)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a Third Amended Complaint ("TAC") within fourteen (14) days of this Order which strikes all allegations that are inconsistent with the authenticated exhibits attached to Stratford's Memorandum in Support of Motion for Sanctions 27 and the Court's Opinion. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 10/26/2020. (see order for further details)(dvanm, )

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International Academic City et al v Stratford University, Inc., et al Doc. 35 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 1 of 24 PageID# 784 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division International Academic City, et al.. Plaintiffs, Civil No. I:20-cv-193 V. Hon. Liam O'Grady Stratford University,Inc.,et al. Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Before the Court is Defendant Stratford University, Inc.'s ("Stratford") motion for Rule 11 sanctions against Plaintiffs("lAC" or "Barzani"). See Dkt. 26. The Court agrees with Stratford that the Plaintiffs make certain misrepresentations in their pleadings. However,the Court does not find by clear and convincing evidence that the Plaintiffs deliberately forged documents attached to their pleadings. Still, the Court believes that counsel for the Plaintiffs acted unreasonably by failing to retract clear misrepresentations in their pleadings during the Rule 11 motion safe harbor period. The Court therefore ORDERS Plaintiffs to replead their operative complaint to correct all allegations inconsistent with the factual record detailed in this Order. The Court will not order dismissal ofthe action at this time, nor will the Court award attorney's fees and costs to Stratford pursuant to Rule 11. However,the Court admonishes Plaintiffs that any further Rule 11 violations may result in such sanctions. I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND The facts and allegations analyzed in Stratford's Rule 11 motion are extensive and best presented chronologically. Dockets.Justia.com Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 2 of 24 PageID# 785 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 3 of 24 PageID# 786 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 4 of 24 PageID# 787 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 5 of 24 PageID# 788 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 6 of 24 PageID# 789 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 7 of 24 PageID# 790 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 8 of 24 PageID# 791 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 9 of 24 PageID# 792 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 10 of 24 PageID# 793 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 11 of 24 PageID# 794 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 12 of 24 PageID# 795 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 13 of 24 PageID# 796 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 14 of 24 PageID# 797 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 15 of 24 PageID# 798 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 16 of 24 PageID# 799 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 17 of 24 PageID# 800 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 18 of 24 PageID# 801 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 19 of 24 PageID# 802 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 20 of 24 PageID# 803 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 21 of 24 PageID# 804 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 22 of 24 PageID# 805 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 23 of 24 PageID# 806 Case 1:20-cv-00193-LO-JFA Document 35 Filed 10/26/20 Page 24 of 24 PageID# 807

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