Emani Green filed an Amended Answer to the Verified Amended Complaint in the case Sallamondra Robinson v. Emani Green et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-01002-MOC-SCR, in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on July 9, 2025.

Procedural update:

Green is challenging the case on procedural grounds, specifically for insufficient service of process. She is invoking Rule 12(b)(5) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and states that she will file a separate motion and supporting brief to dismiss the case on those grounds. She had previously raised this issue in her original answer filed on June 18, 2025.

Substantive response:

Green denies nearly all of the allegations in the Verified Amended Complaint, including paragraphs 1 through 141 and 149 through 167. In several instances, she claims she lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief regarding the truth of the allegations, especially those concerning the events that occurred in Mexico or the conduct of other defendants. She incorporates her prior responses when applicable.

Affirmative defenses:

First, statute of limitations. Green claims the plaintiff’s claims are time barred by applicable statutes of limitations.

Second, laches. Green argues that the plaintiff unreasonably delayed in bringing this case and that the delay has prejudiced her ability to defend herself, especially due to the passage of time and location of events in a foreign country.

Third, assumption of risk. Green asserts that the decedent engaged in belligerent behavior and provoked the altercation.

Fourth, contributory or comparative negligence. Green argues that the decedent’s own actions contributed to her death, including alleged belligerent behavior, failure to accept help or notify others of medical issues, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Fifth, self defense. Green states that to the extent she was involved in any altercation, she was acting in self defense.

Relief requested:

Green asks the court to dismiss the plaintiff’s amended complaint in its entirety and to grant any other relief the court deems just and proper.

Service:

The filing was submitted electronically through CMECF. Green’s counsel also certified that copies were sent to Malik Dyer and Nazeer Tyree Wiggins at the physical addresses listed.

This filing indicates that Emani Green is both attacking the validity of the lawsuit on service grounds and defending on substantive grounds with denials and legal defenses. The next expected step is a formal motion to dismiss based on Rule 12(b)(5). The court will then determine whether the case can proceed against her. 

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