Kraemer et al v. Lone Star Industries Inc et al
Plaintiff: George A. Kraemer, Patricia A. Kraemer, George A Kraemer and Patricia A Kraemer
Defendant: Lone Star Industries, Inc, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, VWR International, LLC, Lone Star Industries Inc and VWR International LLC
Case Number: 2:2021cv00673
Filed: May 21, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Barbara J Rothstein
Nature of Suit: P.I. : Asbestos
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 LETTER to King County Superior Court Remanding Case to State Court (Letter, Certified copies of #24 Order and Docket Sheet mailed to State Court) (MW)
July 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MINUTE ORDER: In light of the circumstances of this case, including Mr. Kraemer's health, the previously scheduled trial date in King County Superior Court, and the fact that Lone Star had no legal basis for removing this case, the Court HEREBY ORDERS that the matter be remanded immediately and that the Clerk of Court initiate the transfer proceedings to King County Superior Court forthwith. Authorized by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (MW)
July 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting Plaintiff's #15 Motion to Remand. In addition, the Court awards attorneys fees and costs to Plaintiffs in the amount of $1,000.00. Per LCR 3(i), case will be remanded on the 15th day following the date of this Order, on 8/6/2021. Signed by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein.(MW)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Supplemental DECLARATION of Matthew P. Bergman filed by Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer re #15 MOTION to Remand (Bergman, Matthew)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 REPLY, filed by Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer, TO RESPONSE to #15 MOTION to Remand (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bergman, Matthew)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DECLARATION of Zackary A. Paal filed by Defendant Lone Star Industries Inc re #15 MOTION to Remand (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Paal, Zackary)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 RESPONSE, by Defendant Lone Star Industries Inc, to #15 MOTION to Remand . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Paal, Zackary)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the Standing Order for Civil Cases Setting Trial Date, Related Dates, and Court Procedures (Standing Order) [Dkt. No. #5 ], the Court HEREBY STRIKES the noting date for the motion to remand [Dkt. No. #15 ], which was set in error for a second time via Dkt. #18 , Notice of Motion Re-Noted. Instead, pursuant to Section II.A. 3 of the Standing Order, the opposition to the motion is due twenty-one (21) days after the date on which the motion was filed and the reply is due fourteen (14) days after the opposition is filed. This Minute Order does not strike the motion; rather, it strikes the noting date. The Court will consider the motion upon the completion of briefing in accordance with the foregoing schedule. In the future, the Court expects the parties to comply with the terms of the Standing Order. Authorized by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (LH)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: #15 MOTION to Remand . Filed by Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer. Noting Date 7/16/2021, (Bergman, Matthew)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the Standing Order for Civil Cases Setting Trial Date, Related Dates, and Court Procedures (Standing Order) [Dkt. No. #5 ], the Court HEREBY STRIKES the noting date for the motion to remand [Dkt. No. #15 ]. Instead, pursuant to Section II.A. 3 of the Standing Order, the opposition to the motion is due twenty-one (21) days after the date on which the motion was filed and the reply is due fourteen (14) days after the opposition is filed. This Minute Order does not strike the motion; rather, it strikes the noting date. The Court will consider the motion upon the completion of briefing in accordance with the foregoing schedule. In the future, the Court expects the parties to comply with the terms of the Standing Order. Authorized by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (SR)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 DECLARATION of Matthew P. Bergman filed by Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer re #15 MOTION to Remand (Bergman, Matthew)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Remand , filed by Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/2/2021, (Bergman, Matthew) Modified on 6/10/2021 to terminate noting date per dkt 17 (SR).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Answer to Third Amended Complaint ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal) re: #1 Notice of Removal, . by VWR International LLC.(Baumgardner, Kevin)
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Avantor, Inc. for VWR International LLC. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by VWR International LLC (Baumgardner, Kevin)
May 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jeff Bone on behalf of Defendant VWR International LLC. (Bone, Jeff)
May 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kevin C Baumgardner on behalf of Defendant VWR International LLC. (Baumgardner, Kevin)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Lone Star Industries Inc (Paal, Zackary)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Zackary Paal on behalf of Defendant Lone Star Industries Inc. (Paal, Zackary)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Matthew Phineas Bergman on behalf of Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer. (Bergman, Matthew)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Erica L Bergmann on behalf of Plaintiffs George A Kraemer, Patricia A Kraemer. (Bergmann, Erica)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent MetLife, Inc. for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Gawlowski, Richard)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 STANDING ORDER FOR ALL CIVIL CASES. The procedures in this Order supplement, and in some cases, supersede the local rules. The parties are responsible for being familiar with the procedures in this Order. Failure to comply with the procedures may result in sanctions. Signed by Judge Barbara J. Rothstein. (GC)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 LETTER from Clerk re receipt of case from King County Superior Court and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (RE)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Notice of Filing Deficiency ***Action Required*** Attorney Admission for Plaintiff's counsel.See attached letter for more information and instructions. (RE)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1, Defendant(s) Lone Star Industries Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and VRW International LLC must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 6/1/2021. (RE)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Judge Barbara J. Rothstein added. (RE)
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 DECLARATION of Zackary A. Paal re #1 Notice of Removal, by Defendant Lone Star Industries, Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit DWOP, #3 Exhibit 3rd Amended Complaint, #4 Exhibit Style Rogs, #5 Exhibit Notice to State Court)(Paal, Zackary)
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from King County Superior Court, case number 20-2-14616-KNT; (Receipt # AWAWDC-7094543) Attorney Zackary Paal added to party Lone Star Industries, Inc(pty:dft), filed by Lone Star Industries, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Third Amended Complaint, #3 Jury Demand)(Paal, Zackary) Modified on 5/24/2021 to edit document titles. (RE)

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Plaintiff: George A. Kraemer
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