Skelding v. A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA (CONSENT)
Plaintiff: Susan Skelding
Defendant: A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA doing business as Banfield Pet Hospital
Counter Claimant: A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA
Case Number: 2:2021cv00149
Filed: February 19, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Kelly F Pate
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: Based on the foregoing, Banfield has failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Accordingly, it is ORDERED as follows: (1) Plaintiff's Motion to Remand (Doc. #9 ) is GRANTED; (2) Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for a More Definite Statement (Doc. #3 ) is DENIED as moot; (3) This action is REMANDED to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama; and (4) The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to take all steps necessary to effectuate the remand. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 4/14/2021. Copy mailed to Clerk, Circuit Court of Montgomery County, AL. (Attachments: #1 Civil Appeals Checklist) (dmn, )
March 29, 2021 Filing 13 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge e-signed by counsel for A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (wcl, )
March 29, 2021 Filing 12 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge signed by counsel for Susan Skelding. (wcl, )
March 26, 2021 Filing 11 RESPONSE in Opposition re #9 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (Bledsoe, Robert)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Pending before the Court are Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for More Definite Statement (Doc. #3 ), Plaintiff's Motion to Stay (Doc. #8 ), and Plaintiff's Motion to Remand (Doc. #9 . Upon consideration of the motions, it is ORDERED that the Motion to Stay (Doc. #8 ) is DENIED. However, the Court will hold the Motion to Dismiss in abeyance until the issue of subject matter jurisdiction is resolved. If necessary, a separate briefing order on the Motion to Dismiss will be entered. It is further ORDERED that Defendant must file a response to the Motion for Remand (Doc. #9 ) by 3/26/2021, and SHOW CAUSE why it should not be granted. Plaintiff may file a reply by 4/2/2021. Additionally, the parties were previously notified of the assignment of this case to a Magistrate Judge and their right to request reassignment (see attached notice). As indicated in the notice, the parties should now confirm their decision in writing to consent or request reassignment. Counsel for the parties are DIRECTED to complete the appropriate attached form and send it to the Clerk of the Court by 3/30/2021. Do not file the consent form or the request for reassignment form electronically. Signed by Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate on 3/9/2021. (dmn, )
March 9, 2021 Filing 9 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Susan Skelding. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Sanspree, Christopher) Modified on 3/9/2021 to select proper civil event code and include additional text. (dmn, )
March 9, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION to Stay by Susan Skelding. (Sanspree, Christopher)
March 8, 2021 Filing 7 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Susan Skelding. (Sanspree, Christopher)
March 1, 2021 Filing 6 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (Bledsoe, Robert) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2021: #1 Certificate of Service) (dmn, ).
March 1, 2021 Filing 5 AMENDMENT to #4 Counterclaim against Plaintiff Susan Skelding by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (Bledsoe, Robert) Modified on 3/5/2021 to reflect actual title. (dmn, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2021: #1 Certificate of Service) (dmn, ).
February 26, 2021 Alternative MOTION for a More Definite Statement by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (dmn, ) (no pdf, see Doc. #3 for pdf)
February 26, 2021 Filing 4 COUNTERCLAIM against Susan Skelding, filed by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Offer Letter and Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Clawback Letter)(Bledsoe, Robert) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2021: #3 Certificate of Service) (dmn, ).
February 26, 2021 Filing 3 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the alternative, for a More Definite Statement by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA. (Bledsoe, Robert) Modified on 3/5/2021 to reflect actual title. (dmn, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2021: #1 Certificate of Service) (dmn, ).
February 23, 2021 Filing 2 NOTICE of Assignment to Magistrate Judge sent to counsel for All parties, A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA, Susan Skelding. (dmn, )
February 19, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA from Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, case number 03-CV-2021-900060.00. ( Filing fee $ 402.00 receipt number 4602061654) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Filing Fee Receipt, #6 State Court Complaint)(dmn, )
February 19, 2021 COMPLAINT against A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA, filed by Susan Skelding.(dmn, ) (no pdf, see Doc. #1 for pdf)

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Defendant: A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA doing business as Banfield Pet Hospital
Represented By: Robert William Bledsoe
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Plaintiff: Susan Skelding
Represented By: Christopher Eugene Sanspree
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Counter claimant: A Caring Doctor Minnesota, PA
Represented By: Robert William Bledsoe
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