M&P Venture Partners LLC v. MACO Construction Services Incorporated et al
Plaintiff: M&P Venture Partners LLC
Defendant: MACO Construction Services Incorportaed, Western Surety Company and MACO Construction Services Incorporated
Case Number: 2:2019cv05270
Filed: September 26, 2019
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: Michael T Liburdi
Nature of Suit: Contract: Miller Act
Cause of Action: 40 U.S.C. § 270
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 26, 2019 Filing 43 NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) and this case is subject to that pilot. The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes General Order 17-08. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. All parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the General Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the General Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties, including General Order 17-08 and MIDP Checklist) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (MAP)
September 26, 2019 Filing 42 NOTICE Re Transfer of 2:17-cv-2610-RFB (GWF) from the District of Nevada to the District of Arizona. New Case Number: CV-19-5270-PHX-MTL. (MAP)
September 26, 2019 Filing 41 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Nevada; Case Number 2:17-cv-02610 . Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received
September 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that #33 Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue is GRANTED.The Court orders that this case be transferred in its entirety to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The Clerk of the Court is directed to transfer this action to that court forthwith. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/25/2019. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
August 9, 2019 Filing 39 CLERK'S NOTICE that due to the retirement of U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr., this case is reassigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:17-cv-02610-RFB-EJY. (no image attached) (JM) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 19, 2018 Filing 38 RESPONSE to 32 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion Hearing, by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 15, 2018 Filing 37 REPLY to Response to #33 Motion to Change Venue by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 8, 2018 Filing 36 RESPONSE to #33 Motion to Change Venue by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. Replies due by 10/15/2018. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 1, 2018 Filing 35 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/1/2018. IT ORDERED that the Response to #33 MOTION to Change, Or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Non Conveniens, is due by 10/08/2018; Replies due by 10/15/2018. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) Corrected text in bold on 10/1/2018 (BEL). [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 1, 2018 Filing 34 MEMORANDUM to #33 Motion to Change Venue by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit One - Subcontract, #2 Certificate of Service) (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 1, 2018 Filing 33 MOTION to Change Venue. Or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss for Non Conveniens Responses due by 10/15/2018. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
September 19, 2018 Filing 32 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 9/19/2018 before the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II. Crtrm Administrator: Blanca Lenzi; Pla Counsel: Sydney Gambee, Esq.; Def Counsel: David Smiley, Esq.; Court Reporter: Patty Ganci\; Time of Hearing: 3:03 PM - 3:47 PM; Courtroom: 7C. The Court makes preliminary statements and hears representations of counsel regarding the #12 Motion to Dismiss #1 Complaint and #23 Motion for Summary Judgment. For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing,IT IS ORDERED that Defendant MACO Construction Services, Inc's #12 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED without prejudice. The Court will permit Defendant to file a motion for forum non conveniens to be considered on an expedited basis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Western Surety Company's #23 Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 23) is DENIED.Counsel is directed to notify the courtroom deputy with respect to scheduling an expedited bench trial, (bench trial 1/2 day) should they deem that appropriate or submit joint proposed motion addressing a potential resolution due by 30 days.The Transcript of the hearing shall serve as the written Opinion and Order of the Court. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) Corrected date minutes on 9/24/2018 (BEL). [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
September 10, 2018 Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/10/2018. Due to a conflict with the Court's calendar, IT IS ORDERED that the hearing set for September 14, 2018 is vacated and RESET to September 19, 2018 at 3:00 PM in LV Courtroom 7C before Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. The hearing will address: #12 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, and #23 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL)[Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
August 3, 2018 Filing 30 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/3/2018. IT IS ORDERED that a hearing is set for September 14, 2018 at 3:30 PM in LV Courtroom 7C before Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. The hearing will address:12] MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, and #23 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
July 18, 2018 Filing 29 Interim STATUS REPORT No. 2 by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
May 29, 2018 Filing 28 ERRATA to #26 Reply by Defendant Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
May 29, 2018 Filing 27 NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re #26 Reply by Defendant Western Surety Company. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
May 25, 2018 Filing 26 REPLY to Response to #23 Motion for Summary Judgment, by Defendant Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) Corrected image #27 attached on 5/29/2018 (DKJ). [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
May 11, 2018 Filing 25 RESPONSE to #23 Motion for Summary Judgment, by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. Replies due by 5/25/2018. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
April 23, 2018 Filing 24 NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment, by Defendant Western Surety Company. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
April 20, 2018 Filing 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment; filed by Defendant Western Surety Company. Responses due by 5/11/2018. (Attachments: #1 Appendix of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Certificate of Service) (Smiley, David) Corrected image #24 attached on 4/24/2018 (RFJ). [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
March 19, 2018 Filing 22 Interim STATUS REPORT by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
January 16, 2018 Filing 21 NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IB 2-2: In accordance with 28 USC 636(c) and FRCP 73, the parties in this action are provided with a link to the "AO 85 Notice of Availability, Consent, and Order of Reference - Exercise of Jurisdiction by a U.S. Magistrate Judge" form on the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. AO 85 Consent forms should NOT be electronically filed. Upon consent of all parties, counsel are advised to manually file the form with the Clerk's Office. (A copy of form AO 85 has been mailed to parties not receiving electronic service.)NOTICE OF GENERAL ORDER 2013-1 AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPEDITED TRIAL SETTING: The parties in this action are provided with a link to General Order 2013-1 and the USDC Short Trial Rules on the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. If the parties agree that this action can be ready for trial within 180 days and that a trial of this matter would take 3 days or less, the parties should consider participation in the USDC Short Trial Program. If the parties wish to be considered for entry into the Court's Short Trial Program, they should execute and electronically file with USDC Short Trial Form 4(a)(1) or Form 4(a)(2). (no image attached) (MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
January 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 20 SCHEDULING ORDER re #19 Proposed Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 5/17/2018. Motions due by 6/18/2018. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 7/18/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr on 1/16/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
January 13, 2018 Filing 19 PROPOSED Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
January 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file a stipulated Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order not later than 1/15/2018 in compliance with the provisions of LR 26-1 of the Rules of Practice of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Signed by Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr on 1/8/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
December 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER Granting #16 Motion to Substitute Attorney Attorney. Craig E. Guenther and Martin L. Welsh terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr on 12/26/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
December 22, 2017 Filing 16 MOTION to Substitute Attorney David W. Smiley; Loren Young in for Attorney Martin L. Welsh; Craig E. Guenther by Defendants MACO Construction Services, Inc., Western Surety Company. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
December 19, 2017 Filing 15 REPLY to Response to #12 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendant MACO Construction Services, Inc.. (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
December 12, 2017 Filing 14 RESPONSE to #12 Motion to Dismiss,, by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. Replies due by 12/19/2017. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 28, 2017 Filing 13 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by MACO Construction Services, Inc.. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Smiley, David) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 28, 2017 Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, by Defendant MACO Construction Services, Inc.. Responses due by 12/12/2017. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 1/12/2018. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Rick Cohen, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2) (Smiley, David) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 20, 2017 Filing 11 NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 11-2. Counsel Craig E. Guenther to comply with completion and electronic filing of the Verified Petition and Designation of Local Counsel. For your convenience, click on the following link to obtain the form from the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Forms.aspx. Upon approval of the Verified Petition, counsel is required to register for the Court's Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system and the electronic service of pleadings. Please visit the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov to register Attorney(s). Verified Petition due by 1/4/2018. (no image attached) (DKJ) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 17, 2017 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Western Surety Company that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Other Affiliate American Casualty Company of Reading, PA, Other Affiliate CNA Insurance Companies, Other Affiliate Continental Casualty Company, Other Affiliate National Fire Insurance Company Of Hartford, Other Affiliate CNA Surety Companies, Other Affiliate Universal Surety of America, Other Affiliate Surety Bonding Company of America, Other Affiliate Surety Bonding Company of America, Other Affiliate The Continental Insurance Company for Western Surety Company added. (Welsh, Martin) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 17, 2017 Filing 9 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, filed by Western Surety Company. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 1/1/2018.(Welsh, Martin) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER Granting #7 Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to #1 Complaint. MACO Construction Services, Inc. answer due 11/28/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr on 11/16/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 15, 2017 Filing 7 STIPULATION to Extend Time to Respond to #1 Complaint, by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 1, 2017 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by M&P Venture Partners L.L.C. re #1 Complaint,. MACO Construction Services, Inc. served on 10/25/2017, answer due 11/15/2017. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
November 1, 2017 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by M&P Venture Partners L.L.C. re #1 Complaint,. Western Surety Company served on 10/25/2017, answer due 11/15/2017. (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 17, 2017 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to All Defendants re #1 Complaint. (MR) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 17, 2017 Filing 3 PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued , filed by Plaintiff M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 17, 2017 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case . (Went, Joseph) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $400 receipt number 0978-4803842), filed by M&P Venture Partners L.L.C.. Proof of service due by 1/4/2018. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Went, Joseph) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]
October 6, 2017 Case assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr. (JM) [Transferred from nvd on 9/26/2019.]

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Plaintiff: M&P Venture Partners LLC
Represented By: Joseph G Went
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Defendant: MACO Construction Services Incorportaed
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Defendant: Western Surety Company
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