Summary: The legal action was initiated by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc, Matthew Howard, and Lexie Jordan against Waccatee Zoological Farm and several associated individuals. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of maintaining harmful conditions and committing violations at the farm, particularly in relation to the treatment of animals such as tigers, lions, lemurs, birds, and an oryx. They assert that the defendants have breached numerous laws and regulations pertaining to the care and exhibition of endangered and threatened species, and have failed to provide sufficient enrichment, veterinary care, nutrition, housing, and social groupings for the animals. Kathleen Futrell, one of the defendants, refutes most of the allegations, conceding only to certain facts such as the identities and roles of the involved individuals, the residency of Dakota Futrell Stienecker, and the endangered or threatened status of certain animals. She demands rigorous proof for each refuted allegation and challenges the admissibility of alleged photographic evidence lacking an evidentiary foundation. Futrell also contends that some of the plaintiffs' allegations are not factual but are legal conclusions or restatements of existing laws, and as such, do not necessitate a response. She further disputes specific allegations regarding the provision of suitable environments, veterinary care, adequate diets, appropriate housing, and sanitary conditions for the animals. Futrell also counters the plaintiffs' negative interpretation of the animals' pacing behavior, asserting it is not a sign of distress. While Futrell acknowledges some issues identified in inspections in 2016 and 2017, she maintains that these issues have been rectified. She also indicates that other defendants are simultaneously filing Motions to Dismiss on the grounds of being improper parties to this litigation. The case is currently being adjudicated in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.