William Jones, II v. Zander Group Holdings Inc., et al
| WILLIAM H. "CHIP" JONES, II |
| ZANDER GROUP HOLDINGS INC., ZANDER GROUP HOLDINGS INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, ZANDER GROUP HOLDINGS INC. 401(K) PLAN, JEFFREY J. ZANDER, JJZ INSURANCE AGENCY, dba Zander Insurance Group, ZANDER INSURANCE AGENCY, JOSHUA VOLLET, JOHN DOES 1-8, SHERVIN EFTEKHARI, ELIZABETH COLLINS, STEVEN JAMES and JOHN DOES 4-8 |
| 26-5759 |
| August 28, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
| Labor: E.R.I.S.A. |
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| Filing 29 RULING LETTER SENT granting appellant's unopposed motion to extend time to file brief [ # 28 ] by 7-days. Resetting briefing schedule: appellant brief now due 11/02/2026; appellee brief now due 12/02/2026. (GSA) [Entered: 10/23/2026 03:26 PM] |
| Filing 28 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Mr. Seamus T. Kelly for Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II to extend time to file brief. Certificate of Service: 10/23/2026. [26-5759]--[Edited 10/23/2026 by GSA] (STK) [Entered: 10/23/2026 03:20 PM] |
| Filing 27 Mediation Office is no longer involved in this appeal. (MLB) [Entered: 09/28/2026 03:21 PM] |
| Filing 26 Letter sent by Mediation Office REGARDING MEDIATION: The Mediation Conference scheduled for 09/29/2026 is hereby canceled. (MLB) [Entered: 09/28/2026 10:23 AM] |
| Filing 25 BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting briefing schedule: appellant brief due 10/26/2026; appellee brief due 11/25/2026. (GSA) [Entered: 09/15/2026 03:41 PM] |
| Filing 24 CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Seamus T. Kelly for Appellant Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Ms. Elizabeth Collins, Shervin Eftekhari, Mr. Steven James, JJZ Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Insurance Agency and Jeffrey J. Zander ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 09/15/2026. [26-5759] (STK) [Entered: 09/15/2026 02:50 PM] |
| Filing 23 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Zander Insurance Agency makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:34 PM] |
| Filing 22 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Zander Group Holdings Inc. makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:32 PM] |
| Filing 21 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:28 PM] |
| Filing 20 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:27 PM] |
| Filing 19 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Mr. Steven James makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:24 PM] |
| Filing 18 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Shervin Eftekhari makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:22 PM] |
| Filing 17 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; JJZ Insurance Agency makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:21 PM] |
| Filing 16 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Jeffrey J. Zander makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:18 PM] |
| Filing 15 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Mr. Joshua Vollet makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:12 PM] |
| Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Lars C. Golumbic ; Ms. Elizabeth Collins makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (ultimate corporate parent of insurance carrier that may be liable in whole or in part for the cost of defending this appeal). Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:10 PM] |
| Filing 13 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form [ # 12 ], filed by Ms. Sarah M. Adams for Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency, Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Zander Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Ms. Elizabeth Collins and Mr. Steven James is deficient for the reason(s) noted: the contact information, e.g. email and telephone does not match our records. This information needs to be updated directly with PACER. No need to refile the appearance form. (GSA) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:51 PM] |
| Filing 12 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Ms. Elizabeth Collins, Shervin Eftekhari, Mr. Steven James, JJZ Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Insurance Agency and Jeffrey J. Zander by Sarah M. Adams. Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (SMA) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:47 PM] |
| Filing 11 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: The appearance form [ # 10 ], filed by Mr. Lars C. Golumbic for Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency, Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Zander Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, John Does 1-8, Shervin Eftekhari, Ms. Elizabeth Collins, Mr. Steven James and John Does 4-8 is deficient for the reason(s) noted: incorrect PACER account used to file. The clerk has locked your appearance form, you must correct the deficiency and refile the form. (GSA) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:37 PM] |
| Filing 10 LOCKED ** PLEASE SEE DEFICIENCY NOTICE AT #11 ** APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Ms. Elizabeth Collins, Shervin Eftekhari, Mr. Steven James, JJZ Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Insurance Agency and Jeffrey J. Zander by Sarah M. Adams. Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759]--[Edited 09/11/2026 by GSA] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:21 PM] |
| Filing 9 APPEARANCE filed for Appellees Zander Group Holdings Inc., Zander Group Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Zander Group Holdings Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency, Zander Insurance Agency, Mr. Joshua Vollet, Ms. Elizabeth Collins, Shervin Eftekhari and Mr. Steven James by Lars C. Golumbic. Certificate of Service: 09/11/2026. [26-5759] (LCG) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:16 PM] |
| Filing 8 TRANSCRIPT ORDER filed - no hearings held in District Court. Filed by Mr. Seamus T. Kelly for Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II. Certificate of Service: 09/08/2026. [26-5759] (STK) [Entered: 09/08/2026 05:26 PM] |
| Filing 7 LOCKED ** DOCUMENT AND DOCKET TEXT DO NOT MATCH ** DOCKET TEXT LISTS APPELLANT AS PARTY THE APPEAL IS BEING TAKEN AGAINST ** PLEASE REFILE ** CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Seamus T. Kelly for Appellant Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 09/08/2026. [26-5759]--[Edited 09/09/2026 by GSA] (STK) [Entered: 09/08/2026 05:24 PM] |
| Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Seamus T. Kelly ; Mr. William H. Chip Jones, II makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? NO 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? NO Certificate of Service: 09/08/2026. [26-5759] (STK) [Entered: 09/08/2026 05:22 PM] |
| Filing 5 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II by David J. Goldman. Certificate of Service: 09/08/2026. [26-5759] (STK) [Entered: 09/08/2026 05:20 PM] |
| Filing 4 APPEARANCE filed for Appellant Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II by Seamus T. Kelly. Certificate of Service: 09/08/2026. [26-5759] (STK) [Entered: 09/08/2026 05:18 PM] |
| Filing 3 VIDEO CONFERENCE: The Mediation conference has been rescheduled for 09/29/2026 at 9:30 AM (ET) with Scott Coburn. [Please open notice for important details and deadlines.] (LMR) [Entered: 09/04/2026 08:23 AM] |
| Filing 2 MEDIATION OFFICE is involved in this appeal. VIDEO CONFERENCE: A Mediation conference has been scheduled for 09/21/2026 at 2:00 PM (ET) with Scott Coburn. [Please open notice for important details and deadlines.] (CAW) [Entered: 08/31/2026 10:49 AM] |
| Filing 1 Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellant Mr. William H. "Chip" Jones, II. Transcript needed: n. (GSA) [Entered: 08/28/2026 12:06 PM] |
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