Kauffman et al v. Equifax Information Services, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Joseph L. Kauffman and Kimberly K. Kauffman
Defendant: Experian Information Solutions, Bank of America, N.A., Equifax Information Services, LLC and Transunion LLC
Case Number: 1:2014cv00148
Filed: November 6, 2014
Court: US District Court for the District of Montana
Office: Billings Office
County: RICHLAND
Presiding Judge: Dana L Christensen
Referring Judge: Carolyn S Ostby
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Dana L. Christensen on 4/27/2016. (NOB)
April 25, 2016 Filing 62 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Wilson, David)
March 29, 2016 Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch no longer assigned to case. (NOB)
March 24, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER FOR STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL and PROPOSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL. The Court has been informed that this case has settled. Dismissal Papers due by 5/6/2016. All other deadlines are VACATED and the pending #52 MOTION to Compel is MOOT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 3/24/2016. (JDR, )
March 15, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER VACATING HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY. The hearing on Plaintiffs motion to compel discovery set for March 18, 2016, is VACATED. The Court will rule on the motion without a hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 3/15/2016. (JDR, )
March 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 59 TEXT ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendant Bank of America's unopposed motion (ECF No. #58 ) to continue the March 16, 2016 hearing on Plaintiffs' motion to compel discovery is GRANTED. The hearing set for March 16, 2016, is VACATED and RESET for Friday, March 18, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 3/8/2016. (JDR, ) Modified on 3/14/2016 COURT REPORTER VONNI BRAY CONFIRMED (AMC, ).
March 8, 2016 Filing 58 Unopposed MOTION to Continue March 16, 2016 Hearing on Motion to Compel Mark D. Etchart appearing for Defendant Bank of America, N.A. Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order granting Unopposed Motion to Continue) (Etchart, Mark)
March 8, 2016 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Contract Court Reporter is Needed., Set/Reset Hearings: Contract Court Reporter is Needed.( Motion Hearing set for 3/18/2016 at 10:30 AM in Billings, MT before Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby.) (JDR, )
March 3, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion #52 MOTION to Compel : Contract Court Reporter is Needed, Motion Hearing set for 3/16/2016 at 10:00 AM in Billings, MT before Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 3/3/2016. (JDR, )
February 26, 2016 Filing 56 MINUTE ENTRYMinute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch: Settlement Conference held on 2/26/2016. (TXB, )
February 18, 2016 Filing 55 REPLY to Response to Motion re #52 MOTION to Compel filed by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Heenan Declaration) (Heenan, John)
February 16, 2016 Filing 54 RESPONSE to Motion re #52 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Bank of America, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in support of Opposition to Mot to Compel Discovery) (Etchart, Mark)
February 2, 2016 Filing 53 Brief/Memorandum in Support re #52 MOTION to Compel filed by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit NCLC Fair Credit Reporting, #2 Exhibit Order, #3 Exhibit Depo Exhibit 43, #4 Exhibit Depo Exhibit 30) (Heenan, John)
February 2, 2016 Filing 52 MOTION to Compel John C. Heenan appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Heenan, John)
January 15, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER REFERRING CASE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. This case is referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch for the limited purpose of conducting a settlement conference. A Settlement Conference is set for 2/26/2016 at 09:00 AM in Billings, MT before Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch. The motions deadline is extended to 3/25/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 1/15/2016. (JCL chambers notified via email.) (JDR, )
January 14, 2016 Filing 50 Joint MOTION for Settlement Conference Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File February 29, 2016 Motions Mark D. Etchart appearing for Defendant Bank of America, N.A. Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Joint Motion for Settlement Conference and to Extend Motions Deadline) (Etchart, Mark)
December 31, 2015 Filing 49 Notice of Correction re 43 , 44 , 47 , and 48 Proofs of Service. The filing error relates to: Discovery. See the attached document for a brief description of the error made. (NOB)
December 30, 2015 Filing 48 Proof of Service filed by Bank of America, N.A.. Service by Process Server on 12/7/2015. (Etchart, Mark)
December 30, 2015 Filing 47 Proof of Service filed by Bank of America, N.A.. Service by Process Server on 12/7/2015. (Etchart, Mark)
December 16, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 46 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 12/16/2015. (JDR, )
December 15, 2015 Filing 45 STIPULATION Stipulated Protective Order by Bank of America, N.A.. (Etchart, Mark)
December 4, 2015 Filing 44 Proof of Service filed by Bank of America, N.A.. Service by Process Server on 11/27/2015. (Etchart, Mark)
December 4, 2015 Filing 43 Proof of Service filed by Bank of America, N.A.. Service by Process Server on 11/27/2015. (Etchart, Mark)
October 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #41 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve re #36 Scheduling Order. Defendant shall have twenty-eight (28) days after both Plaintiffs have been deposed to disclose its damages experts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 10/30/2015. (JDR, )
October 28, 2015 Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Damages Expert Disclosure Mark D. Etchart appearing for Defendant Bank of America, N.A. Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Etchart, Mark)
October 16, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER denying #37 Motion to Take Deposition from Venu Gopal Gangula, Surekha Edamakanti, Shirisha Ravula, Siva Sravan Kumar, Bhaskar Molugu. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 10/16/2015. (JDR, ) Modified on 10/19/2015 to correct document type (JDR, ).
September 23, 2015 Filing 39 RESPONSE to Motion re #37 MOTION to Take Deposition from Venu Gopal Gangula, Surekha Edamakanti, Shirisha Ravula, Siva Sravan Kumar, Bhaskar Molugu filed by Bank of America, N.A.. (Etchart, Mark)
September 9, 2015 Filing 38 Brief/Memorandum in Support re #37 MOTION to Take Deposition from Venu Gopal Gangula, Surekha Edamakanti, Shirisha Ravula, Siva Sravan Kumar, Bhaskar Molugu filed by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Declaration) (Heenan, John)
September 9, 2015 Filing 37 MOTION to Take Deposition from Venu Gopal Gangula, Surekha Edamakanti, Shirisha Ravula, Siva Sravan Kumar, Bhaskar Molugu John C. Heenan appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Heenan, John)
April 15, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 36 SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 5/15/2015. Discovery due by 2/15/2016. Joinder of Parties due by 5/15/2015. Motions due by 2/29/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 4/15/2015. (JDH, )
April 15, 2015 Filing 35 MINUTE ENTRYMinute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 4/15/2015. (Law Clerk: P. Garman), (PCG, )
April 8, 2015 Filing 34 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Bank of America, N.A.. (Etchart, Mark)
April 8, 2015 Filing 33 JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Heenan, John)
April 8, 2015 Filing 32 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Heenan, John)
April 8, 2015 Filing 31 STATEMENT OF STIPULATED FACTS by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Wilson, David)
April 6, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER DISMISSING PARTIES re: Stipulated Motion #28 filed by Kimberly K. Kauffman, Joseph L. Kauffman. Motions terminated: #28 JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. filed by Kimberly K. Kauffman, Joseph L. Kauffman. Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Chief Judge Dana L. Christensen on 4/6/2015. (dle)
April 6, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER DISMISSING PARTIES re: Stipulated Motion #27 filed by Kimberly K. Kauffman, Joseph L. Kauffman. Motions terminated: #27 JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT TRANSUNION, LLC filed by Kimberly K. Kauffman, Joseph L. Kauffman. Defendant Transunion, LLC DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Chief Judge Dana L. Christensen on 4/6/2015. (dle)
April 3, 2015 Filing 28 Joint Stipulated Motion JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. Robert Farris-Olsen appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Farris-Olsen, Robert)
April 3, 2015 Filing 27 Joint Stipulated Motion JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT TRANSUNION, LLC Robert Farris-Olsen appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Farris-Olsen, Robert)
March 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Hearing (PPTC). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 3/18/2015. (JDH, )
March 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Dana L. Christensen for all further proceedings. Judge Susan P. Watters no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge Dana L. Christensen on 3/18/2015. (dle)
March 18, 2015 Set Deadlines: (Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 4/8/2015., Joint Discovery Plan due by 4/8/2015., Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 4/8/2015.), Set Hearings:.( Telephonic Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 4/15/2015 at 10:00 AM in Billings, MT before Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby.) (JDH, )
March 12, 2015 Filing 24 First MOTION for Hearing Motion for Scheduling Conference John C. Heenan appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Heenan, John)
March 12, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER to recuse and reassign case. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/12/2015. (D.E notified via email in Msla) (EMH, )
March 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER : Consent to the jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge having been withheld or met with objection, this case remains assigned to the Honorable Susan P. Watters, United States District Judge and referred to the Honorable Carolyn S.Ostby, United States Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Susan P. Watters on 3/11/2015. (EMH, )
February 18, 2015 Filing 21 Mailing of Consent to Assignment of Magistrate Judge as Presiding Judge. Electronically mailed to counsel Mark D. Etchart, Thomas J. Leonard, Angela M. Taylor, John C. Heenan, David K.W. Wilson, Jr, Robert Farris-Olsen, Daniel J. Auerbach, Sara S. Berg and Scott Edwin Brady.Consent/Objection to USMJ Form due by 3/9/2015. (JDH, )
February 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER DISCHARGING SHOW CAUSE ORDER. The Court's Show Cause Order #17 is DISCHARGED and Equifax Information Services, LLC, is dismissed from this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 2/18/2015. (cp) (NOB)
February 17, 2015 Filing 19 NOTICE by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC ONLY (Wilson, David)
February 17, 2015 Filing 18 Brief/Response to Order re #17 Order to Show Cause PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Wilson, David)
February 17, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Show Cause Response due by 2/24/2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 2/17/2015. (JDH, )
January 12, 2015 Filing 16 ERRATA #7 Answer to Complaint . (Attachments: #1 Trans Union LLC's Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint and Affirmative Defenses) (Auerbach, Daniel)
January 9, 2015 Filing 15 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Experian Information Solutions re Angela M. Taylor (Taylor, Angela)
January 9, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Angela M. Taylor for Experian Information Solutions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 1/9/2015. (CLR)
January 9, 2015 Filing 13 MOTION Angela M. Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0977-1520590.) Thomas J. Leonard appearing for Defendant Experian Information Solutions Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Angela Taylor, #2 Text of Proposed Order Prop. Order Admitting Tayor) (Leonard, Thomas)
January 8, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Scott Edwin Brady for Transunion LLC. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 1/8/2015. (JDH, )
January 8, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #9 Stipulated Motion. Defendant Equifax Information Services, LLC, must file its Answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 2/6/2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn S Ostby on 1/8/2015. (JDH, )
January 8, 2015 Reset Deadlines: Equifax Information Services, LLC answer due 2/6/2015. (JDH, )
January 7, 2015 Filing 10 MOTION Scott E. Brady to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0977-1519644.) Daniel J. Auerbach appearing for Defendant Transunion LLC Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Scott Brady, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Auerbach, Daniel)
January 7, 2015 Filing 9 Stipulated Motion STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DEFENDANT EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC, TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT David K.W. Wilson, Jr appearing for Plaintiffs Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman Motions referred to Carolyn S Ostby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wilson, David)
January 6, 2015 Filing 8 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Transunion LLC. (Auerbach, Daniel)
January 6, 2015 Filing 7 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Transunion LLC. (Auerbach, Daniel)
December 29, 2014 Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Experian Information Solutions identifying Corporate Parent Experian plc, Other Affiliate Central Source LLC, Other Affiliate Online Data Exchange LLC, Other Affiliate New Management Services LLC, Other Affiliate VantageScore Solutions LLC, Other Affiliate Opt-Out Services LLC for Experian Information Solutions.. (Leonard, Thomas)
December 29, 2014 Filing 5 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Experian Information Solutions. (Leonard, Thomas)
December 11, 2014 Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Bank of America, N.A.. (Etchart, Mark)
December 11, 2014 Filing 3 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Bank of America, N.A.. (Etchart, Mark)
November 6, 2014 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to All Defendants.(Originals mailed to J. Heenan) (CLR)
November 6, 2014 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Joseph L. Kauffman, Kimberly K. Kauffman. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (CLR)
November 6, 2014 Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0977-1493286 (CLR)

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Defendant: Experian Information Solutions
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