Matz v. Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.
| Leonard H Matz, Jr. |
| Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. |
| 2:2024cv00637 |
| May 21, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama |
| Nicholas A Danella |
| Contract: Other |
| 15 U.S.C. § 2301 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 52
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is SET for a Telephone Status Conference on January 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The parties should dial 205-931-0422 and enter phone conference ID 388 249 921# to participate in the conference. Discovery due by 8/4/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 9/12/2025. Trial ready by January 26,2026. Other instructions and deadlines within. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella on 07/15/2024. (CLD)
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| Filing 51 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Steuart, Scarlett) |
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Filing 50
INITIAL ORDER GOVERNING ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella on 07/10/2024. (CLD)
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| Filing 49 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Leonard H Matz, Jr, Lippert Components, Inc., Vanleigh RV Inc, Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. filed by Leonard H Matz, Jr, Lippert Components, Inc., Vanleigh RV Inc, Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. (CLD) |
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Filing 48
ORDER REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 26: The parties are reminded that they must conduct a conference pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f). The parties must confer no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella on 06/24/2024. (CLD)
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| Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Parrish on behalf of Leonard H Matz, Jr (Parrish, Michael) |
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella: Telephone Conference held on 6/24/2024. Attys Donald & Steuart present for pla. Atty Garner present for dft. (Court Reporter None.) (SRD) |
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Filing 46
ORDER. Pursuant to the General Order For Referral Of Civil Matters To The United States Magistrate Judges Of The Northern District Of Alabama, dated January 2, 2015, the parties are REQUIRED to enter an election regarding the exercise of dispositive jurisdiction by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A. Danella pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ' 636(c) by no later than July 15, 2024 Telephone Conference set for 6/24/2024 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella. The parties are DIRECTED to call 205-931-0422 to access the telephone conference. The access code is 475 338 851#. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella on 5/31/2024. (KAM)
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| Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas C Donald on behalf of Leonard H Matz, Jr (Donald, Thomas) |
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Filing 44
TEXT ORDER GRANTING Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice for Scarlett M. Steuart. Doc. #41 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas A Danella on 5/30/2024. (KAM)
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| Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Grace Ann Garner on behalf of Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. (Garner, Grace) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Weathers Preston Bolt on behalf of Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. (Bolt, Weathers) |
| Filing 41 MOTION to APPEAR PHV NOTICE by Leonard H Matz, Jr Plaintiff's Application for Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Scarlett M. Steuart (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Steuart, Scarlett) Modified on 5/29/2024 (KAM). |
| PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-4601436. (Steuart, Scarlett) Modified on 5/29/2024. ALND Rec# B-11748 (KAM). |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR TRIAL (SRD) |
| Filing 39 Case transferred in from District of Indiana Northern; Case Number 3:23-cv-00555. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
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Filing 38
ORDER: The Court GRANTS the parties' instant stipulation #37 and DENIES as MOOT Defendant's original Motion to Transfer Venue #26 . The Court ORDERS that this case be transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a). Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 5/14/2024. (ash) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 37 STIPULATION to Transfer Venue by Defendant Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 36
ORDER re 35 : Court being advised that the parties have reached an agreement in principle regarding the issue of venue, the Court sua sponte extends the date for the parties to file a formal stipulation to transfer venue until 5/29/24.Approved by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 5/8/24. (slm) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 35 MOTION HEARING held on 5/3/2024 re #26 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. before Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr. Pla appeared by atty Steuart. Dft appeared by atty Bolden. Parties are given 10 days to which to stipulate to change of venue; If the parties do not stipulate within that time the Court will issue an order in respect to the pending motion. (slm) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Hearing on #26 MOTION to Transfer Case : Motion Hearing set for 5/3/2024 11:30 AM in US District Court - South Bend before Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch Sr. To connect to the conference, parties should dial 833-568-8864, enter meeting ID number 160 4237 7854#, push # to skip entry of a participant ID and enter passcode 356255# at least five minutes before the conference start time.(slm) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 33
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Cristal C Brisco for all further proceedings. Judge Damon R Leichty no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge Holly A Brady on 3/25/24. (ksc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 32 REPLY to Response to Motion re #26 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 31 ANSWER to #21 Amended Complaint by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc..(Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting #29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re #26 MOTION to Transfer Case Reply to be filed by 10/31/2023.Applied by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 10/23/23. (slm) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 29 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #26 MOTION to Transfer Case by Defendant Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 28 RESPONSE to Motion re #26 MOTION to Transfer Case Plaintiffs' Memorandum In Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue filed by Leonard H Matz, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Plaintiff Leonard Matz, Jr, #2 Exhibit Attachments to Declaration)(Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 27 MEMORANDUM in Support of #26 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1--Affidavit of Celina Tyler, #2 Exhibit 2- Limited Warranty)(Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Transfer Case by Defendant Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 25 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent THOR Industries Inc, Corporate Parent Tiffin Group LLC for Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc... (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Erin V Bolden on behalf of Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 23
ORDER: In light of the Amended Complaint, the Court DENIES AS MOOT #13 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, #15 MOTION to Transfer Case, #19 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response, and #20 MOTION to Dismiss Lippert Components, Inc.. Text-only order by Judge Damon R Leichty on 8/31/2023. (rmc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 22 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Leonard H Matz, Jr. Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. waiver sent on 8/29/2023, answer due 10/30/2023. (Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint and Jury Demand (Breach of Warranty) against Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc., filed by Leonard H Matz, Jr.(Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Lippert Components, Inc. by Defendant Lippert Components, Inc.. (Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 19 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT VANLEIGH RV, INC'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE by Plaintiff Leonard H Matz, Jr. (Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 18
ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion to Substitute, which has been construed as a Motion to Amend under Rule 15, is GRANTED #17 . Plaintiff may separately file his amended complaint "to substitute defendant Vanleigh RV, Inc. [with] Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc." as proposed in the instant motion, if filed by 8/31/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 8/17/2023. (mrm) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 17 MOTION to Substitute Party Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Substitute Party by Plaintiff Leonard H Matz, Jr. (Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 16 MEMORANDUM in Support of #15 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Vanleigh RV Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-- Limited Warranty)(Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Transfer Case by Defendant Vanleigh RV Inc. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 14 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Vanleigh RV Inc.(Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by Defendant Lippert Components, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 12 AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Lippert Components, Inc. ; answer due by August 8, 2023. (Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 11 DISCLOSURE of Corporate Disclosure Statement of Lippert Components filed by Lippert Components, Inc..(Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 10 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Vanleigh RV Inc identifying Corporate Parent THOR Industries Inc, Corporate Parent Tiffin Group LLC, Corporate Parent Tiffin Motor Homes Inc for Vanleigh RV Inc.. (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Erin V Bolden on behalf of Vanleigh RV Inc (Bolden, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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Filing 8
ORDER: Lippert's Amended Motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE #7 . Lippert's original Motion for Extension of Time is DENIED AS MOOT #6 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 6/23/23. (nhc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.]
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| Filing 7 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, #6 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Lippert Components, Inc.. (Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Lippert Components, Inc.. (Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Clint A Zalas on behalf of Lippert Components, Inc. (Zalas, Clint) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Leonard H Matz, Jr. Lippert Components, Inc. served on 6/20/2023, answer due 7/11/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit FedEx Delivery Proof)(Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Leonard H Matz, Jr. Vanleigh RV Inc waiver sent on 6/15/2023, answer due 8/14/2023. (Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Lippert Components, Inc.. only NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (nae) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| **NEW CASE** Judge Damon R Leichty added. (nae) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| **NEW CASE** Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr added. (nae) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Lippert Components, Inc., VANLEIGH RV, INC( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AINNDC-5273133.), filed by LEONARD H MATZ. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons Summons, #3 Proposed Summons Notice of Waiver, #4 Proposed Summons Waiver)(Steuart, Scarlett) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 5/21/2024.] |
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