Van Kirk et al v. United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO et al
Plaintiff: Michael Van Kirk, Gary Bailey and Michael Kersztyn
Defendant: Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO and Aaron Butler
Case Number: 2:2020cv01961
Filed: October 8, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: Susan M Brnovich
Nature of Suit: Labor: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER - The parties' joint motion is hereby GRANTED, dismissing without prejudice Plaintiffs' First Claim for Relief as against Defendant Butler only. FURTHER ORDERED that dismissal of this claim as against Defendant Butler shall have no effect of any kind on any other claim or defense currently pending or hereafter asserted in this case. Signed by Judge Susan M Brnovich on 12/1/20. (EJA)
November 25, 2020 Filing 21 STIPULATION Dismissal of Plaintiffs First Claim for Relief as Against Defendant Aaron Butler by Michael Van Kirk. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Walker, Richard)
November 24, 2020 Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss Counts/Claims : Count Three by Aaron Butler, Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Gerald Barrett, #2 Affidavit Certification of Conferral Pursuant to Order dated October 14, 2020, Doc. 9)(Barrett, Gerald)
November 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER approving the withdrawal of Gerald Barrett as counsel for Defendant Aaron Butler. Signed by Judge Susan M Brnovich on 11/18/20. (EJA)
November 13, 2020 Filing 18 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendant Aaron Butler by Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barrett, Gerald)
November 12, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Jeffrey L Cutler on behalf of Defendant Aaron Butler. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
November 12, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Elizabeth Rosenfeld on behalf of Defendant Aaron Butler. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall have until November 24, 2020 to file their answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Susan M Brnovich on 10/29/2020. (WLP)
October 28, 2020 Filing 16 *First MOTION for Extension of Time For Defendants to File Their Answers by Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO, Aaron Butler. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barrett, Gerald) *Modified to add filer on 10/29/2020 (WLP).
October 26, 2020 Filing 15 *SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Michael Van Kirk: Proof of Service re: Complaint, Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, Application for Leave to Assert and Prosecute Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim upon Aaron Butler on October 15, 2020. (Walker, Richard) *Modified text on 10/27/2020 (EJA).
October 26, 2020 Filing 14 *SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Michael Van Kirk: Proof of Service re: Complaint, Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, Application for Leave to Assert and Prosecute Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim upon Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO on October 12, 2020. (Walker, Richard) *Modified text on 10/27/2020 (EJA).
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting the Joint #7 Motion for Date for Defendants' Response to Application. Any defendant subject to Plaintiffs' Verified Application for Leave to Assert and Prosecute Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 501(b), Doc. #2 , shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard and may file a written opposition on or before Friday, October 23, 2020. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 10/15/2020. (ESG)
October 15, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (EJA)
October 14, 2020 Filing 11 *NOTICE re: Notice of Service of Order (Doc. 9) on Defendants' Counsel by Michael Van Kirk, Gary Bailey and Michael Kersztyn . (Walker, Richard) *Modified to add filers on 10/15/2020 (EJA).
October 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to terminate any or all Defendants in this matter, without further notice, that have not been served within the time required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) on January 6, 2021. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 10/13/2020. (ESG)
October 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER that motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. The parties must meet and confer prior to the filing of such motions to determine whether it can be avoided. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff(s) serve a copy of this Order upon Defendant(s) and file a notice of service. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 10/13/2020. (ESG)
October 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER Any motions, responses or replies filed for which a courtesy copy is not delivered to the Court, as required, will be stricken and not considered. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 10/13/2020. (ESG)
October 13, 2020 Filing 7 First MOTION to Continue Date for response to application by Aaron Butler. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barrett, Gerald)
October 9, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #2 Affidavit filed by Michael Van Kirk, Gary Bailey, Michael Kersztyn, #1 Complaint filed by Michael Van Kirk, Gary Bailey, Michael Kersztyn. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (REK)
October 9, 2020 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Aaron Butler, Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
October 8, 2020 Filing 4 Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-18756905. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Susan M. Brnovich. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-20-01961-PHX-SMB. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (REK)
October 8, 2020 Filing 3 SUMMONS Submitted by Gary Bailey, Michael Kersztyn, Michael Van Kirk. (submitted by Richard Walker) (Attachments: #1 Summons)(REK)
October 8, 2020 Filing 2 AFFIDAVIT (Titled: Verified Application for Leave to Assert and Prosecute Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 501(b)) re: #1 Complaint by Plaintiffs Gary Bailey, Michael Kersztyn, Michael Van Kirk. (submitted by Richard Walker) (REK)
October 8, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $400.00, receipt number 0970-18756905 filed by Michael Van Kirk, Gary Bailey, Michael Kersztyn. (submitted by Richard Walker) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (REK)

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Plaintiff: Michael Van Kirk
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Defendant: Local 469 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO
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