Hawkes v. Werner et al
Plaintiff: Paul Hawkes
Defendant: Thomas P. Werner, Michael J. Smith, Bernadette M. Madarieta, Peter J. Bensen, Charles A. Blixt, Robert J. Coviello, Rita Fisher, Andre J. Hawaux, W. G. Jurgensen, Hala G. Moddelmog, Robert A. Niblock, Norman Prestage, Maria Renna Sharpe and Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv00726
Filed: June 11, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Colm F Connolly
Nature of Suit: Stockholders Suits
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SO ORDERED, re #11 Joint STIPULATION Stipulation and Proposed Order to stay the action, filed by Paul Hawkes. Case stayed. Party Thomas P. Maurer terminated. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/9/2025. (kmd)
July 9, 2025 Filing 11 Joint STIPULATION Stipulation and Proposed Order to stay the action by Paul Hawkes. (Bennett, Blake)
July 9, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John E. Schreiber and Jeffrey L. Steinfeld, filed by Maria Renna Sharpe, W. G. Jurgensen, Rita Fisher, Michael J. Smith, Hala G. Moddelmog, Norman Prestage, Andre J. Hawaux, Robert A. Niblock, Robert J. Coviello, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Peter J. Bensen, Thomas P. Werner, Bernadette M. Madarieta, Charles A. Blixt. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/9/2025. (kmd)
July 8, 2025 Filing 10 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for John E. Schreiber and Jeffrey L. Steinfeld. ( re #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John E. Schreiber and Jeffrey L. Steinfeld )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4728871).(Ferraro, April)
July 8, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John E. Schreiber and Jeffrey L. Steinfeld - filed by Peter J. Bensen, Charles A. Blixt, Robert J. Coviello, Rita Fisher, Andre J. Hawaux, W. G. Jurgensen, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Bernadette M. Madarieta, Hala G. Moddelmog, Robert A. Niblock, Norman Prestage, Maria Renna Sharpe, Michael J. Smith, Thomas P. Werner. (Attachments: #1 Certification of John E. Schreiber, #2 Certification of Jeffrey L. Steinfeld, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Ferraro, April)
July 8, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by April M Ferraro on behalf of Peter J. Bensen, Charles A. Blixt, Robert J. Coviello, Rita Fisher, Andre J. Hawaux, W. G. Jurgensen, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Bernadette M. Madarieta, Hala G. Moddelmog, Robert A. Niblock, Norman Prestage, Maria Renna Sharpe, Michael J. Smith, Thomas P. Werner (Ferraro, April)
July 8, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Veres on behalf of Peter J. Bensen, Charles A. Blixt, Robert J. Coviello, Rita Fisher, Andre J. Hawaux, W. G. Jurgensen, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Bernadette M. Madarieta, Hala G. Moddelmog, Robert A. Niblock, Norman Prestage, Maria Renna Sharpe, Michael J. Smith, Thomas P. Werner (Veres, Eric)
June 18, 2025 Filing 6 REDACTED VERSION of #2 Complaint, Public Version of Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint by Paul Hawkes. (Bennett, Blake)
June 18, 2025 Filing 5 STANDING ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING IN ALL CASES (mws)
June 18, 2025 Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
June 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER re #1 MOTION to Seal filed by Paul Hawkes. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/11/2025. (lnb)
June 11, 2025 Filing 3 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (scs)
June 11, 2025 Filing 2 [SEALED] COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Peter J. Bensen, Charles A. Blixt, Robert J. Coviello, Rita Fisher, Andre J. Hawaux, W. G. Jurgensen, Bernadette M. Madarieta, Thomas P. Maurer, Hala G. Moddelmog, Robert A. Niblock, Norman Prestage, Maria Renna Sharpe, Michael J. Smith, Thomas P. Werner (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4708595) - filed by Paul Hawkes. (Attachments: #1 Verification, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(scs)
June 11, 2025 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to File Complaint Under Seal - filed by Paul Hawkes. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(scs)
June 11, 2025 Remark: Case submitted for routine judicial assignment. (scs)
June 11, 2025 Remark: Exit electronic copies to Duty Judge (GBW). (scs)
June 11, 2025 No Summons Issued. (scs)

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Plaintiff: Paul Hawkes
Represented By: Blake A. Bennett
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Defendant: Thomas P. Werner
Represented By: Eric Veres
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Defendant: Michael J. Smith
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Defendant: Bernadette M. Madarieta
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Defendant: Charles A. Blixt
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Defendant: Robert J. Coviello
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Defendant: Rita Fisher
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Defendant: Andre J. Hawaux
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Defendant: W. G. Jurgensen
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Defendant: Hala G. Moddelmog
Represented By: Eric Veres
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Defendant: Robert A. Niblock
Represented By: Eric Veres
Represented By: April M Ferraro
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Defendant: Norman Prestage
Represented By: Eric Veres
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Defendant: Maria Renna Sharpe
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Defendant: Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Represented By: Eric Veres
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