YRC Inc et al v. Looney et al
Plaintiff: YRC Inc d/b/a YRC Freight and USF Holland LLC
Defendant: Brandon Looney an individual, d/b/a Alabama Automotive and Diesel Repair and Patrick Meadows an individual d/b/a M&M Auto Sales, a/k/a M&M Customs Auto Paint & Body
Case Number: 5:2022cv00926
Filed: July 22, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Madeline Hughes Haikala
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO RELEASE BONDS: The Court grants the plaintiffs' motion. The bonds the plaintiffs filed shall be released as of Monday, September 26, 2022, unless, prior to the that date, either the plaintiffs or the defendant files a written request with the Court not to release the bonds. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 9/15/2022. (DNW)
September 15, 2022 Filing 20 STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. filed by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc (Hightower, Bradley)
September 15, 2022 Filing 19 MOTION for Release of Bond Obligation Plaintiff's Motion to Release Bonds by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. (Hightower, Bradley)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Text Order: The parties have requested that the Court extend the TRO in this case for two weeks from Friday, September 2, 2022, to Friday, September 16, 2022 to give plaintiffs time to issue a check to the defendant. The Court will extend the TRO until September 16, 2022 to afford plaintiffs additional time to issue a check to the defendant. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 9/1/2022. (DNW)
September 1, 2022 Filing 17 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. filed by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc (Hightower, Bradley)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Text Order: The parties have notified the Court by email that they have agreed to settle this matter. The Court will extend the TRO until September 2, 2022 to give parties time to file a joint stipulation of dismissal. If parties cannot file a joint stipulation of dismissal shortly before September 2, 2022, then the parties shall file a joint status report in which the parties may request another brief extension of the TRO. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 8/23/2022. (KAM)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER Consistent with the discussion during the August 18, 2022 telephone conference in this matter, on or before August 24, 2022, Mr. Hightower shall email chambers and report clients position concerning a potential bench trial; The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order, (Doc.8), beyond the current expiration date of August 22, 2022 to maintain the status quo while the parties negotiate in good faith. The temporary restraining order will expire on August 26, 2022 unless dissolved earlier or extended for good cause. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 8/18/2022. (KAM)
August 18, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala: Telephone Conference held on 8/18/2022. Counsel for plaintiff present. Defendant present, Pro Se. Counsel for plaintiff is to consult with client concerning this matter and possible trial date. Parties shall email chamber with a status update. TRO to remain in effect until 8/26/2022. (Court Reporter Leah Turner.)
August 17, 2022 Filing 14 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. filed by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc (Hightower, Bradley)
August 4, 2022 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 8/18/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala. (KEK)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER - On or before August 17, 2022, the parties shall please submit a joint status report updating the Court on their efforts at resolution. The Court sets a telephone conference for 3 p.m. CST on August 18, 2022 in case the parties require the Court's assistance or need more time to finalize resolution of this matter. Counsel of record and Mr. Looney shall please dial (877) 873-8018 and enter access code 5313999 to participate in the call. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 08/03/2022. (NMS) Modified on 8/4/2022 (KEK).
August 3, 2022 Filing 12 NOTICE by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc Notice of Dismissal of Patrick Meadows as Defendant, Without Prejudice (Hightower, Bradley)
August 3, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala: Telephone Conference held on 8/3/2022. Counsel present for plaintiff. Defendant Brandon Looney present, Pro Se. Parties' to confer about possible settlement and report to the court within 2 weeks. Temporary Restraining Order to remain in effect. Order to follow. (Court Reporter Teresa Roberson.) (DNW)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - On July 28, 2022, the Court held a telephone conference to discuss the temporary restraining order in effect in this matter. The defendants did not appear. The Court resets the telephone conference for 3:00 p.m. CST on August 3, 2022. Counsel of record and the defendants and/or their attorneys shall dial (877) 848-7030 and enter access code 4974062 to participate in the call. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 7/28/2022. (KEK)
July 28, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala: Telephone Conference held on 7/28/2022: counsel for plaintiff present: defendants nor counsel for defendants present. Temporary Restraining Order to remain in effect until deadline pursuant to Order #8 : telephone conference to be reset. Order to follow. (Court Reporter Leah Turner.) (DNW)
July 27, 2022 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by YRC Inc, USF Holland LLC. Brandon Looney served on 7/26/2022, answer due 8/16/2022. (Hightower, Bradley)
July 26, 2022 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Brandon Looney, Patrick Meadows. Returned to Plaintiff for service. (KEK)
July 26, 2022 Telephone Conference set for 7/28/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala pursuant to #8 Order.(KEK)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER - Accordingly, the defendants, Mr. Looney and Mr. Meadows, and their officers, agents, servants, employees, representatives, assigns and attorneys and all persons in active concert or participation with the defendants and who receive actual notice of the temporary restraining order, are prohibited from damaging, destroying, moving, removing, or encumbering any of the six tractors identified in this order. This order prohibits the defendants from selling, leasing, transferring, disposing of, or taking any action with regards to any of the six tractors. This temporary restraining order shall expire 14 days from its issuance unless dissolved earlier or extended for good cause. The Court will not set a bond amount or issue additional orders on the merits of this litigation until the defendants have appeared in this action and been heard. The Court sets this matter for a telephone conference at 3 p.m. CST on July 28, 2022. Counsel of record and the defendants and/or their attorneys shall dial (877) 873-8018 and enter access code 5313999 to participate in the call. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 07/25/2022. (NMS) Modified on 7/26/2022 (KEK).
July 25, 2022 Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. filed by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc (Hightower, Bradley)
July 25, 2022 Filing 6 MOTION for Bond Indemnity and Forthcoming Bond by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. (Hightower, Bradley)
July 25, 2022 Filing 5 MOTION for Bond Detinue Affidavit and Bond by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. (Hightower, Bradley)
July 25, 2022 Filing 4 EMERGENCY VERIFIED MOTION for Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hightower, Bradley) Modified on 7/25/2022 (KEK).
July 25, 2022 Filing 3 EMERGENCY VERIFIED MOTION for Issuance of Prejudgment Writ of Seizure by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hightower, Bradley) Modified on 7/25/2022 (KEK).
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 HAIKALA CHAMBERS INITIAL ORDER. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 7/25/2022. (KEK)
July 25, 2022 Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number AALNDC-4131228 (ALND B243) related document #1 COMPLAINT against Brandon Looney, Patrick Meadows, filed by YRC Inc, USF Holland LLC.(KEK). (Hightower, Bradley) Modified on 7/25/2022 (KEK).
July 25, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala: Telephone conference on plaintiff's Motions #1 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 held on 7/25/2022; Counsel for plaintiffs present. Defendants nor counsel for the defendants present. Order to follow. (Court Reporter Leah Turner.) (DNW)
July 22, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brandon Looney, Patrick Meadows, filed by YRC Inc, USF Holland LLC.(KEK)
July 22, 2022 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by USF Holland LLC, YRC Inc filed within body of complaint. (KEK)

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Plaintiff: YRC Inc d/b/a YRC Freight
Represented By: Bradley R Hightower
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