Karsiere v. Variable Annuity Life Ins. Co. et al.,
Plaintiff: Sarma Karsiere
Defendant: American General Life Insurance Company
Cross Defendant: Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company
Counter Defendant: Brian C. Heilman and Karen E. Bearson
Case Number: 2:2021cv01728
Filed: September 22, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of California
Presiding Judge: Kimberly J Mueller
Referring Judge: Kendall J Newman
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 11/10/2021 GRANTING #3 Motion for leave to retain the annuity and GRANTS VALIC leave to retain and administer the annuity contract number 2551480, held by the decedent, Robert J. Heilman, until the court issues an order identifying the proper beneficiary at issue in this action for disbursement of the funds. (Huang, H)
November 8, 2021 Filing 14 STATEMENT of NON-OPPOSITION by Sarma Karsiere to #3 Motion. (Tapella, Carlena)
November 5, 2021 Filing 13 STATEMENT of NON-OPPOSITION by Karen E. Bearson to #3 Motion. (Lincoln, Kelley)
November 5, 2021 Filing 12 STATEMENT of NON-OPPOSITION by Brian C. Heilman to #3 Motion. (Lincoln, Kelley)
October 25, 2021 Filing 11 ANSWER, CROSSCLAIM against Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company by Brian C. Heilman. Attorney Lincoln, Kelley M. added. by Brian C. Heilman. Attorney Lincoln, Kelley M. added.(Lincoln, Kelley)
October 25, 2021 Filing 10 ANSWER, CROSSCLAIM against Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company by Karen E. Bearson. Attorney Lincoln, Kelley M. added. by Karen E. Bearson. Attorney Lincoln, Kelley M. added.(Lincoln, Kelley)
October 6, 2021 Filing 9 MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/6/2021: The court is in receipt of Defendants' Notice of Motion and Motion for Leave to Retain Annuity Subject to a Legal Hold or in the Alternative to Deposit Funds by Defendants, ECF Nos. #3 and #7 . The Motion is noticed for hearing on 11/19/2021 at 2:00 PM, which is not an available law and motion time. Accordingly, the Motion Hearing is ADVANCED on the same date for 10:00 AM before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Motion briefing deadlines are governed by Local Rule 230. Defendants shall serve a copy of this Minute Order on applicable parties not yet appearing. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C)
September 30, 2021 Filing 8 SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Karen E. Bearson, Brian C. Heilman* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Patrick Mulligan* *Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.* *2001 Park Place, Suite 1500* *Birmingham, AL 35203*. (Benson, A.)
September 30, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE OF MOTION, filed by Defendants, of Motion Hearing as to Defendants' Motion for Leave to Retain Annuity Subject to a Legal Hold or in the Alternative to Deposit Funds by Defendants, ECF No. #3 . Motion Hearing set for 11/19/2021 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Mulligan, Patrick) (Docket Text Modified on 10/1/2021 by L. Mena-Sanchez, and on 10/6/2021 by C. Schultz)
September 23, 2021 Filing 6 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference SET for 1/27/2022 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order, #2 Consent Form, #3 VDRP) (Kastilahn, A)
September 22, 2021 Filing 5 ANSWER and COUNTERCLAIM for Interpleader Relief against Sarma Karsiere by Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Mulligan, Patrick)
September 22, 2021 Filing 4 CIVIL COVER SHEET by American General Life Insurance Company, Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (Mulligan, Patrick)
September 22, 2021 Filing 3 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO RETAIN ANNUITY by Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. (Mulligan, Patrick)
September 22, 2021 Filing 2 ANSWER by American General Life Insurance Company.(Mulligan, Patrick)
September 22, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE of REMOVAL from Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento, case number 34-2021-00306348 by American General Life Insurance Company, Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACAEDC-9833380) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Mulligan, Patrick)

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Plaintiff: Sarma Karsiere
Represented By: Carlena L. Tapella
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Cross defendant: Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company
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