ORDER re: 54 Notice of voluntary dismissal, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), of Defendant Joseph Ellis. The court DISMISSES Mr. Ellis as a defendant. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 4/26/2023. (KSS) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

The court dismissed Defendant Joseph Ellis from the case on April 26, 2023. Judge Annemarie Carney Axon signed an order granting Ellis's voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i).

This rule allows a plaintiff to dismiss a defendant without a court order if the defendant has not yet filed an answer or motion for summary judgment. The dismissal removes Ellis from the list of defendants but leaves the rest of the case active against any remaining parties.

The docket and court details remain unspecified, but the case continues under Judge Axon's supervision. The voluntary dismissal suggests a strategic or procedural decision by the plaintiff or Ellis, possibly to narrow the scope of the litigation or to settle issues related to Ellis separately.

The case status remains active, indicating that litigation proceeds against other defendants or on other claims. The next developments will likely focus on the remaining parties and claims, as the dismissal of Ellis does not resolve the entire dispute.