Mirza v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company et al
Plaintiff: Galib Mirza
Defendant: Shelter Mutual Insurance Company and Does 1 to 10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2023cv00203
Filed: September 29, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Presiding Judge: Kristine G Baker
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER granting #42 motion to substitute counsel; granting #44 motion to continue trial; relieving Armen Akaragian, Adam Feit, Sedrak Yenikomshuyan, and George Jawlakian as counsel for Mr. Mirza in this case; and removing this case from the 6/3/2024, trial calendar. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 11/13/2023. (jbh)
November 7, 2023 Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION to Continue by Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Cunningham, Joseph)
October 30, 2023 Filing 43 FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for sometime during the week of 6/3/2024 at 09:00 AM in Helena Courtroom # 314 before Judge Kristine G. Baker. Discovery due by 3/20/2024; Motions due by 4/4/2024; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 5/13/2024; Status Report due by 4/4/2024. Signed at the direction of the Court on 10/30/2023. (tmw)
October 24, 2023 Filing 42 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Galib Mirza (Beard, Robert)
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #40 motion to substitute counsel; naming J. Cotten Cunningham as Shelter's counsel of record; and relieving Mathew S. Jones, Mary K. Planchett, Rachel Hobbs, and Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP as counsel for Shelter in this case. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 10/23/2023. (jbh)
October 20, 2023 Filing 40 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Cunningham, Joseph)
October 18, 2023 Filing 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert L. Beard, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Beard, Robert)
September 29, 2023 Filing 38 Case electronically transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 2:23-cv-02141. Electronic file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT [DKT. NO. 15], AND SUA SPONTE TRANSFERRING ACTION TO UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS by Judge Hernan D. Vera. For the reasons stated above, the Court DENIES Defendant's motion to dismiss the case. However, the Court concludes that the forum selection clause in the policy at issue does apply to Plaintiffs claims and mandates venue in the state of Arkansas. To that end, the court sua sponte TRANSFERS this action to the United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas. (lom) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
September 28, 2023 Filing 36 STIPULATION to Continue Select Pre-Trial Discovery Deadlines and Trial-Related Dates from February 27, 2024 to April 29, 2024 filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation to Continue Select Pre-Trial Discovery Deadlines and Trial-Related Dates)(Attorney Rachel Hobbs added to party Shelter Mutual Insurance Company(pty:dft))(Hobbs, Rachel) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
August 31, 2023 Filing 35 MINUTES OF DEFENDANT SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT BASED ON IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3) #15 Hearing held before Judge Hernan D. Vera: Having read and considered all documents filed as to the motion referenced above and having heard the oral argument presented today, the Court takes the motion under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (bm) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
August 30, 2023 Filing 34 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Miscellaneous Document #33 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Stipulation - Order. Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): No [Prop] Order. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lom) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Filing 33 JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE SELECT PRE-TRIAL DISCOVERY DEADLINES filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
August 23, 2023 Filing 32 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Paraon, Jaemie) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera. (cbr) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
July 12, 2023 Filing 30 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Hernan D. Vera. The Court hereby advances Defendant's Motion to Dismiss #15 for oral argument on 8/31/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Hernan D. Vera. The matter is fully briefed and no further briefing is necessary.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
July 10, 2023 Filing 29 Amendment to to Dismiss Case #15 Plaintiff's Complaint Based on Improper Venue Pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(3) filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
July 5, 2023 Filing 28 Joint Case Management Statement filed by Plaintiff Galib Mirza (Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: Please refer to Order for complete details. (cbr) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#OCJ 23-075) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Hernan D. Vera, this case is transferred from Judge Fernando M. Olguin to the calendar of Judge Hernan D. Vera for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:23-cv-02141-HDV-AGRx. (sn) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
June 14, 2023 Filing 25 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the hearing on the Motion to Dismiss #15 is reset for 7/27/2023 at 10:00 AM. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 26, 2023 Filing 24 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss #15 , set for hearing on June 1, 2023, is taken off calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on that date. The court may order further briefing or other proceedings, at any time, as appropriate. Order to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 15, 2023 Filing 23 REPLY OPPOSITION to Dismiss Case #15 REPLY TO PLAINTIFF GALIB MIRZA'S OPPOSITION TO SHELTER'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT BASED ON IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3) filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 11, 2023 Filing 22 OPPOSITION filed by Plaintiff Galib Mirza. (Attorney Sedrak Yenikomshuyan added to party Galib Mirza(pty:pla))(Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 2, 2023 Filing 21 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #16 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The document is accepted as filed. The Motion (Dkt. #15 ) is placed on the Court's June 1, 2023 calendar.. (gga) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (gga) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER RE: JURY TRIAL by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. Jury Trial set for 2/27/2024 at 9:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for dates, deadlines and requirements imposed.* (gga) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
May 1, 2023 Filing 18 Plaintiff's Request For Permission For Sedrak Yenikomshuyan To Attend Scheduling Conference (Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 28, 2023 Filing 17 INITIAL DISCLOSURE of PLAINTIFF GALIB MIRZAS RULE 26(a)(1) INITIAL DISCLOSURES filed by Plaintiff Galib Mirza (Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 27, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Motion #15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Motions and Related Filings - Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Filer selected incorrect event, therefore not properly setting the Motion for hearing. Pleading lists a date of June 1, 2023 at 10:00 am. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (iv) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 27, 2023 Filing 15 [MOTION filed as] Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint Based on Improper Venue Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(3) filed by Defendant SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. June 1, 2023 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew S. Jones In Support of Defendant Shelter's Motion to Dismiss Based on Improper Venue, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Matthew S. Jones, #3 Exhibit B to Declaration of Matthew S. Jones, #4 Exhibit C to Declaration of Matthew S. Jones, #5 Exhibit E to Declaration of Matthew S. Jones, #6 Declaration of Matthew W. Swafford In Support of Defendant Shelter's Motion to Dismiss Based on Improper Venue, #7 Exhibit D to Declaration of Matthew S. Swafford, #8 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Shelter's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint Based on Improper Venue)(Planchet, Mary) Modified on 5/2/2023 (gga). [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 25, 2023 Filing 14 INITIAL DISCLOSURE filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 21, 2023 Filing 13 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7-10 days, filed by Plaintiff Galib Mirza.. (Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 17, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Request #11 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Motions and Related Filings - Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests. Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.4.1- Proposed orders not lodged with a main document shall be electronically lodged as an attachment to a Notice of Lodging. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. (iv) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
April 14, 2023 Filing 11 DEFENDANT SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR PERMISSION FOR MARY K. PLANCHET, ESQ. TO ATTEND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2023 re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only #10 (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 4/27/2023. Scheduling Conference set for 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (gga) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 29, 2023 Filing 9 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to APRIL 28, 2023 filed by Defendant SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order APPROVING STIPULATION TO FURTHER EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3))(Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 29, 2023 Filing 8 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (gga) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Filing 7 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: The Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule 3-1. Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Filing 5 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 22, 2023 CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiff Galib Mirza in Los Angeles Superior Court on 12/22/2022, attached as Exhibit 4. (jtil) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 22, 2023 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, (Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]
March 22, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court Central District, case number 22STCV39922 Receipt No: ACACDC-35001188 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew S. Jones In Support Of, #2 Disclosure Statement, #3 Summons on Complaint, #4 Complaint, #5 Civil Cover Sheet, #6 Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location, #7 Notice of Case Assignment and Certificate of Mailing, #8 Notice of Case Management Conference, #9 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Information Package) (Attorney Mary Katherine Planchet added to party SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY(pty:dft))(Planchet, Mary) [Transferred from cacd on 9/29/2023.]

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Plaintiff: Galib Mirza
Represented By: Adam Feit
Represented By: Armen Kevork Akaragian
Represented By: George Jawlakian
Represented By: Sedrak Yenikomshuyan
Represented By: Robert L. Beard, Jr.
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Defendant: Shelter Mutual Insurance Company
Represented By: Mary Katherine Planchet
Represented By: Matthew Steven Jones
Represented By: Rachel Elizabeth Hobbs
Represented By: Joseph Cotten Cunningham
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