The Estate of R. Shane Adams v. Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC
| THE ESTATE OF R. SHANE ADAMS, JEREMY POPE, G.T.P., (minor child, by their Next of Friend, Jeremy Pope) and A.M.P., (minor child, by their Next of Friend, Jeremy Pope) |
| ZENITH ENERGY TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY LOGISTICS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY LOGISTICS GP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY LOGISTICS PARTNERS, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership Company, ZENITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT U.S. GP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT U.S., LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY NETWORK, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY PARTNERS, INC., a Delaware Corporation, ZENITH ENERGY U.S. GP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY U.S. HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY U.S. LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY U.S. LOGISTICS HOLDINGS II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY U.S. LOGISTICS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, ZENITH ENERGY U.S., LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership Company, JOHN DOE, Tugboat Owner and JOHN DOES, Tugboat Operators 1-10 |
| 26-1569 |
| May 6, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Other Personal Injury |
Docket Report
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| Filing 26 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Zenith Energy Logistics, LLC and Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC to response [ # 23 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1002075432] [26-1569] Christopher Pence [Entered: 10/15/2026 01:49 PM] |
Filing 25
ORDER filed granting motion to suspend [ # 24 ]. Copies to all parties. [1002068468] [26-1569] TW [Entered: 10/05/2026 04:48 PM]
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| Filing 24 MOTION by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams to suspend Briefing. Date and method of service: 10/05/2026 ecf. [1002068285] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 10/05/2026 03:06 PM] |
| Filing 23 RESPONSE/ANSWER by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams to Motion for other relief [ # 19 ], notice requesting response [ # 20 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1002068281] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 10/05/2026 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 22 Corrected JOINT APPENDIX by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1002067580] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 10/02/2026 05:34 PM] |
| Filing 21 Corrected BRIEF by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1002067579] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 10/02/2026 05:31 PM] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE ISSUED to A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams requesting response to Motion for other relief [ # 19 ]. Response due 10/05/2026[1002061264]. [26-1569] RP [Entered: 09/24/2026 11:18 AM] |
| Filing 19 MOTION by Zenith Energy Logistics, LLC and Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC to Dismiss state law-based claims.. Date and method of service: 09/23/2026 ecf. [1002060828] [26-1569] Christopher Pence [Entered: 09/23/2026 04:09 PM] |
Filing 18
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [ # 17 ]. Number of days granted: 14. Corrected appendix due 10/05/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1002058839] [26-1569] TW [Entered: 09/21/2026 04:05 PM]
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| Filing 17 MOTION by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams to extend filing time for Corrected Joint Appendix and Opening Brief until October 5, 2026.. Date and method of service: 09/21/2026 ecf. [1002058605] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 09/21/2026 01:54 PM] |
| Filing 16 Docket correction requested from A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Re: [ # 15 ] appendix. Access to appendix has been restricted to case participants. [1002055780] [26-1569] RP [Entered: 09/16/2026 02:52 PM] |
| Filing 15 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) JOINT APPENDIX by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1002054807] [26-1569]--[Edited 10/05/2026 by TW, document struck see ECF 22] Ryan Umina [Entered: 09/15/2026 03:56 PM] |
| Filing 14 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) BRIEF by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Type of Brief: OPENING.. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO. [1002054800] [26-1569]--[Edited 10/05/2026 by TW, document struck see ECF 21] Ryan Umina [Entered: 09/15/2026 03:49 PM] |
Filing 13
ORDER filed extending briefing schedule. Opening brief and appendix due 09/15/2026. Response brief due 10/16/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties.. [1002026197] [26-1569] AW [Entered: 07/31/2026 11:14 AM]
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Filing 12
ORDER filed extending filing time for opening brief and appendix until August 31, 2026. Number of days granted: 49. Opening brief and appendix due 08/31/2026. Response brief due 10/01/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001999692] [26-1569] TW [Entered: 06/18/2026 12:17 PM]
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Filing 11
ORDER filed extending briefing order deadlines. Opening brief and appendix due 07/13/2026. Response brief due 08/12/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001985796] [26-1569] RP [Entered: 05/27/2026 01:31 PM]
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| Filing 10 Initial mediation conference scheduled. [1001982709] [26-1569] WTF [Entered: 05/20/2026 04:45 PM] |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Zenith Energy Logistics, LLC and Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [1001982554] [26-1569] Christopher Pence [Entered: 05/20/2026 03:31 PM] |
| Filing 8 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Christopher D. Pence for Zenith Energy Logistics, LLC and Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC. [1001982551] [26-1569] Christopher Pence [Entered: 05/20/2026 03:29 PM] |
| Filing 7 BRIEFING ORDER filed.. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001982539] Opening Brief and Appendix due 06/29/2026. Response Brief due 07/29/2026 [26-1569] RS [Entered: 05/20/2026 03:25 PM] |
| Filing 6 DOCKETING STATEMENT by The Estate of R. Shane Adams, Jeremy Pope, G.T.P. and A.M.P... [1001982203] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:50 AM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jason P. Foster for Zenith Energy Logistics, LLC and Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings, LLC. [1001982191] [26-1569] Jason Foster [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:44 AM] |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by A.M.P., G.T.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001982107] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 05/20/2026 10:47 AM] |
| Filing 3 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Ryan J. Umina for G.T.P., A.M.P., Jeremy Pope and The Estate of R. Shane Adams. [1001982077] [26-1569] Ryan Umina [Entered: 05/20/2026 10:28 AM] |
| Filing 2 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 1 ] case. Originating case number: 1:24-cv-00052-TSK. Mailed to: James Morgan Leach, Beth L. Umina, and Robert J. Williamson. [1001974132] [26-1569] RP [Entered: 05/06/2026 12:28 PM] |
| Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 1:24-cv-00052-TSK. Case manager: RPhillips. [1001974129] [26-1569] RP [Entered: 05/06/2026 12:26 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: THE ESTATE OF R. SHANE ADAMS | |
| Represented By: | Ryan Jeffrey Umina |
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| Plaintiff: JEREMY POPE | |
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| Plaintiff: G.T.P., (minor child, by their Next of Friend, Jeremy Pope) | |
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| Defendant: ZENITH ENERGY TERMINALS HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company | |
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| Defendant: ZENITH ENERGY GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company | |
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| Defendant: ZENITH ENERGY LOGISTICS PARTNERS, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership Company | |
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| Defendant: ZENITH ENERGY NETWORK, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company | |
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| Defendant: ZENITH ENERGY U.S. LOGISTICS HOLDINGS II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company | |
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| Defendant: JOHN DOE, Tugboat Owner | |
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| Defendant: JOHN DOES, Tugboat Operators 1-10 | |
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