Signature Utility Services LLC v. Jernigan et al
Plaintiff: Signature Utility Services LLC
Defendant: Raymond C Jernigan and Jeremy D'Hondt
Case Number: 2:2021cv00102
Filed: January 21, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Anna M Manasco
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
March 17, 2021 Filing 57 ANSWER to Counterclaim by Signature Utility Services LLC.(Wheeler, Jennifer)
March 17, 2021 Filing 56 ANSWER to Counterclaim by Signature Utility Services LLC.(Wheeler, Jennifer)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER ON MOTION TO CLARIFY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER #50 For the reasons as set out within, the Court CLARIFIES that the preliminary injunction order (Doc. #36 ) enjoins the Defendants from training new helicopter pilots for Rotor Blade. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 3/4/2021. (MEB2)
March 1, 2021 Filing 54 Brief in support of #50 MOTION to clarify Order (St Clair, Jay) Modified text on 3/2/2021 (MRR, ).
March 1, 2021 Filing 53 RESPONSE to #50 MOTION to clarify Order filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce) Modified text on 3/2/2021 (MRR, ).
March 1, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Status Conference Re: Motion to Clarify (Doc. 50) held on 3/1/2021. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 TEXT ORDER. Status Conference set for 3/1/2021 at 11:00 AM via Zoom, before Judge Anna M Manasco. The court will provide the Zoom invitation to the parties by email. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/26/2021. (FNC)
February 25, 2021 Filing 51 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Signature Utility Services LLC by Jeremy D'Hondt.(Watson, Joseph)
February 25, 2021 Filing 50 MOTION to clarify Order by Jeremy D'Hondt, Raymond C Jernigan. (St Clair, Jay)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 MEDIATION ORDER. The mediation shall be completed on or before June 30, 2021. This order does not operate as a stay of the proceedings and does not delay any deadlines established in the court's scheduling order entered February 25, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/25/2021. (FNC)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 SCHEDULING ORDER. Certain deadlines and time limits apply, as set out in this order. Discovery due by 6/30/2021; Dispositive Motions due by 7/23/2021; Joint Status Report due by 6/14/2021; Status Conference set for 6/21/2021 at 11:30 AM, by Zoom, before Judge Anna M Manasco. The parties will receive an email one week prior to the conference with the Zoom information. This case should be ready for trial by September 2021. This order governs further proceedings in this action unless modified for good cause shown. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/25/2021. (FNC)
February 24, 2021 Filing 47 ANSWER to #1 Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM against Signature Utility Services LLC by Raymond C Jernigan.(Harrell, Daniel)
February 23, 2021 Filing 46 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Signature Utility Services LLC. All Defendants. (Rogers, Bruce)
February 23, 2021 Set/Reset Deadlines: Jeremy D'Hondt answer due 2/25/2021, Raymond C Jernigan answer due 2/24/2021. (KEK)
February 22, 2021 Filing 45 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Wheeler, Jennifer)
February 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 TEXT ORDER -- The parties Unopposed Joint Motion to Seal Exhibits, Doc. #40 , is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to seal Docs. [34-5], [34-6], [34-7], [34-8]; Doc. [34-14]; Doc. [34-15]; Docs. [35-2], [35-3], [35-4], [35-5], [35-6], [35-7], [35-8]; Docs. [35-10], [35-11], [35-12], [35-13], [35-14]; and Docs. [31-5], [31-6]. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/16/2021. (FNC)
February 16, 2021 Filing 43 Brief re #40 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document /Exhibits (Joint) filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Wheeler, Jennifer)
February 16, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Status Conference held on 2/16/2021. (FNC)
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 TEXT ORDER The parties are ORDERED to file on or before February 16, 2021, supplemental briefing on their joint motion to seal certain exhibits, Doc. #40 , to satisfy the standard set forth in Romero v. Drummond Co., Inc., 480 F.3d 1234 (11th Cir. 2007).. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/12/21. (MRR, )
February 12, 2021 Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Jay D St Clair on behalf of Jeremy D'Hondt, Raymond C Jernigan (St Clair, Jay)
February 12, 2021 Filing 40 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document /Exhibits (Joint) by Signature Utility Services LLC., Jeremy D'Hondt, Raymond C Jernigan (Wheeler, Jennifer) Modified to add filer on 2/12/2021 (MRR, ).
February 9, 2021 Filing 39 NOTICE by Signature Utility Services LLC of Posting Bond (Wheeler, Jennifer)-Cash Bond received by Clerk's office in the amount of $50,000.00 (B46011110367) Modified on 2/9/2021 (MRR, ).
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. by Zoom. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/8/21. (MRR, )
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 INITIAL ORDER GOVERNING ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS - with appendices I,II, and III attached. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/8/21. (MRR, )
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER- Signature's motion for a preliminary injunction is GRANTED, and the Defendants Raymond C. Jernigan and Jeremy D'Hondt are ENJOINED from violating the non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions of their Employment Agreements, Doc. 1, Exs. A, B 911. The defendants are more particularly ENJOINED as further stated within. The Defendants are ORDERED to immediately return to Signature any and all hard or electronic copies of Signature's confidential information in their possession, or that they have provided to Rotor Blade or its employees. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/8/21. (MRR, )
February 8, 2021 Filing 35 Def D'Hondt's Exhibit List and Exhibits from Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on February 5, 2021. (FNC) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2021: #1 DDX - A, #2 DDX-B, #3 DDX-C, #4 DDX-D, #5 DDX-E, #6 DDX-F, #7 DDX-G, #8 DDX-H, #9 DDX-I, #10 DDX-J, #11 DDX-K, #12 DDX-L, #13 DDX-M, #14 DDX-N, #15 DDX-O, #16 DDX-P) (FNC, ).**Exhibits 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14 Sealed pursuant to Text Order Doc 44** on 2/17/2021 (MRR, ).
February 8, 2021 Filing 34 Plaintiff's Exhibit List and Exhibits from Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on February 5, 2021. (FNC) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2021: #1 PX-1 part 1, #2 PX-1 Part 2, #3 PX-2, #4 PX-3, #5 PX-4, #6 PX-5, #7 PX-6, #8 PX-7, #9 PX-8, #10 PX-9, #11 PX-12, #12 PX-13, #13 PX-14, #14 PX-15, #15 PX-20, #16 PX-22) (FNC, ).**Exhibits 5,6,7,8,14,and 15 sealed pursuant to Text Order Doc 44** on 2/17/2021 (MRR, ).
February 6, 2021 Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Supplemented with Context for Exhibits and Relevant Case Law filed by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Attachments: #1 Cobbs Allen v. Epic, #2 Recon Exploration Inc v Hodges)(Watson, Joseph)
February 5, 2021 Filing 32 Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction, Supplemental filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce)
February 5, 2021 Filing 31 NOTICE by Raymond C Jernigan of Supplemental Filings (Attachments: #1 Supplement Affidavit of Jernigan, #2 Supplement Supplemental Affidavit of Jernigan, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E)(Harrell, Daniel)**Exhibits 5,6 sealed pursuant to Text Order 44** on 2/17/2021 (MRR, ).
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/5/21. (MRR, )
February 5, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 2/5/2021 by Zoom. Attys Rogers and Wheeler present for plff; Exec VP Burford; Def attys Couch, Harrell and Watson present for defs; defs Jernigan and D'Hondt present, along with some support staff for both sides. Plff addresses pending Motion for Protective order - court orally grants but gives def right to file challenges, if any. Rule invoked. Plff called witness Burford, direct and cross; break; resume; def called D'Hondt, direct and cross; def called witness Yadlosky, direct and cross; def Jernigan's deposition supplied as his testimony. Court grants parties until 2:00 PM on February 6 to provide any other information they would like considered. Order to follow. Parties to submit by email, all admitted exhibits. Court adj. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
February 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING, AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER- The court DENIES the Motion in Limine Preventing Testimony or Evidence Responsive to Rule 30(b)(6) Notice of Deposition (Docs #15 & #27 ) and VACATES its earlier order setting the motion for a hearing at the preliminary injunction hearing. Defendant Jernigan's Motion for Sanctions and to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order (Doc #24 ) is DENIED. Defendants' Motion in Limine Preventing Testimony or Evidence from Brandon Stenzel by Declaration (Docs #26 & #27 ) is DENIED. The court hereby EXTENDS the temporary restraining order up to and including Monday, February 8, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/4/21. (MRR, )
February 4, 2021 Filing 28 RESPONSE to Motion re #24 MOTION for Sanctions and to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce)
February 4, 2021 Filing 27 MOTION for Joinder to Motions in Limine filed by Defendant Jeremy D'Hondt by Raymond C Jernigan. (Harrell, Daniel)
February 4, 2021 Filing 26 MOTION in Limine to prevent admission of "declaration" Brandon Stenzel by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Signature's Witness List)(Watson, Joseph)
February 4, 2021 Filing 25 Witness List by Raymond C Jernigan. (Harrell, Daniel)
February 3, 2021 Filing 24 MOTION for Sanctions and to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order by Raymond C Jernigan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Harrell, Daniel)
February 3, 2021 Filing 23 Summons Issued as to Jeremy D'Hondt, Raymond C Jernigan, returned to pltf for service (MRR, )
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER- Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a motion to compel and its alternative motion to compel (Doc #14 ) and the Defendant's motion to strike (Doc #16 ) are DENIED without prejudice. Mr. D'Hondt's motion in limine (Doc #15 ) is set for hearing at the preliminary injunction hearing on Feb. 5, 2021 (see Doc #10 ). If Signature wishes to file a written response to the motion in limine, it should do so before close of business on February 4, 2021. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 2/3/21. (MRR, )
February 3, 2021 Filing 21 COMBINED RESPONSE to D'Hont's #15 MOTION in Limine and Both Defendant's #16 MOTION to Strike filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce) Modified text on 2/4/2021 (MRR, ).
February 3, 2021 Filing 20 MOTION for Protective Order regarding Confidentiality by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B - Proposed Protective Order)(Wheeler, Jennifer)
February 3, 2021 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition to Plaintiff's Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction filed by Raymond C Jernigan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Harrell, Daniel) Modified text on 2/4/2021 (MRR, ).
February 3, 2021 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Watson, Joseph)
February 3, 2021 Set Deadlines as to #15 MOTION in Limine Response due by 2/4/2021 (MRR, )
February 2, 2021 Filing 17 RESPONSE in Opposition to #14 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel filed by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Watson, Joseph) Modified text on 2/3/2021 (MRR, ).
February 2, 2021 Filing 16 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Verified Complaint and Declaration of Daniel Manley re #4 , #1 by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Watson, Joseph) Modified text on 2/3/2021 (MRR, ).
February 2, 2021 Filing 15 MOTION in Limine Preventing Testimony of Evidence Responsive to Rule 30(B)(6) Notice of Deposition by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Watson, Joseph) Modified text on 2/3/2021 (MRR, ).
February 2, 2021 Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Compel Deposition Testimony and Production of Documents, or in the alternative, Motion to Compel by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Rogers, Bruce) Modified text on 2/3/2021 (MRR, ).
February 2, 2021 Filing 13 Transcript of Zoom Hearing on Temporary Restraining Order held on January 26, 2021, before Judge Anna M Manasco. Court Reporter/Transcriber Teresa Roberson, Telephone number (205) 278-2060. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (A copy can be obtained at http://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/local/court%20forms/transcripts/Transcript% 20Redaction%20Policy.pdf) See Transcript Redaction Policy Redaction Request due 2/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/3/2021. (Attachments: #1 Certificate) (MRR, )
February 2, 2021 Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number 1126-3767638 (B4601111182). related document #1 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES against All Defendants, filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(MRR, ). (Rogers, Bruce) Modified on 2/2/2021 (MRR, ).
January 29, 2021 Filing 12 Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce)
January 27, 2021 Filing 11 NOTICE by Signature Utility Services LLC of Posting Bond (Wheeler, Jennifer)-Cash Bond received by Clerk's office in the amount of $50,000.00 (B4601111067) Modified on 1/27/2021 (MRR, ).
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION- 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2021 by Zoom. Signature shall file its brief in support of the motion on or before January 29, 2021. The defendants shall file any responsive submissions on or before 12:00 p.m. on February 3, 2021. Further instructions within. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 1/27/21. (MRR, )
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER- The Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and improper venue is DENIED, and Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order is GRANTED. Signature is ORDERED to post a bond in the amount of $50,000. For a period of ten days from the date of this Order, defendants Raymond C. Jernigan and Jeremy D'Hondt are ENJOINED from violating the non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions of their Employment Agreements. The Defendants are more particularly ENJOINED as stated further within. Counsel for Signature is DIRECTED to provide a copy of this order to any counsel for Defendants who appeared at the hearing on Signature's motion but who has not yet filed an electronic notice of his appearance in this action. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 1/27/21. (MRR, )
January 26, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel E Harrell on behalf of Raymond C Jernigan (Harrell, Daniel)
January 26, 2021 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Jeremy D'Hondt. (Watson, Joseph)
January 26, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Anna M Manasco: Motion Hearing held on 1/26/2021 re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (FNC)
January 25, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph E Watson, III on behalf of Jeremy D'Hondt (Watson, Joseph)
January 25, 2021 Filing 5 Brief re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Rogers, Bruce)
January 25, 2021 Filing 4 SUPPLEMENT to #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Daniel Manley)(Rogers, Bruce) Modified text on 1/25/2021 (MRR, ).
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER SETTING HEARING ON MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER- January 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom. Plaintiff is ORDERED to immediately provide notice of the hearing to Defendants and/or their counsel. Signed by Judge Anna M Manasco on 1/22/21. (MRR, )
January 22, 2021 Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Verified Complaint)(Rogers, Bruce)
January 22, 2021 Request for service by certified mail within the body of the complaint filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (MRR, )
January 21, 2021 Filing 1 VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES against All Defendants, filed by Signature Utility Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(MRR, )

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Plaintiff: Signature Utility Services LLC
Represented By: Jennifer Hanson Wheeler
Represented By: Bruce F Rogers
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Defendant: Raymond C Jernigan
Represented By: Matthew M Couch
Represented By: Daniel E Harrell
Represented By: Jay D St Clair
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Defendant: Jeremy D'Hondt
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