Walton et al v. W.L. Gore & Associates
| Brian Walton, Dionysios Tsirkas, Lyle Liberman, Graham Hulsey, Joseph Contois, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Micah Mason, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Collins, Michael Barnett, Ian Schaaf, Wesley Ornick, A. Michael Kundu, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Charron and Richard Lee |
| W.L. Gore & Associates |
| 1:2026cv00318 |
| March 24, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Wilmington Office |
| Maryellen Noreika |
| Other Fraud |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 41
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME (i) Defendant's Answer or Motion to Dismiss and Opening Brief, (ii) Plaintiffs' Answering Brief, and (iii) Defendant's Reply Brief to (i) June 15, 2026, (ii) July 24, 2026, and (iii) August 21, 2026 - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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SO ORDERED re #41 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for (i) Defendant's Answer or Motion to Dismiss and Opening Brief, (ii) Plaintiffs' Answering Brief, and (iii) Defendant's Reply Brief to (i) June 15, 2026, (ii) July 24, 2026, and (iii) August 21, 2026 (Set Briefing Schedule: Opening Brief due 6/15/2026 (not to exceed 30 pages). Answering Brief due 7/24/2026 (not to exceed 30 pages). Reply Brief due 8/21/2026 (not to exceed 15 pages). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 5/22/2026. (dlw)
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Filing 40
ORAL ORDER re #37 MOTION to Dismiss - In light of Plaintiffs' #39 Second Amended Complaint, the Court DENIES as MOOT Defendant's #37 Motion to Dismiss as it relates to the #12 First Amended Complaint. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 5/14/2026. (dlw)
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CORRECTING ENTRY: The redline comparison of the Second Amended Complaint docketed at D.I. 40 has been added to D.I. 39. D.I. 40 has been deleted from the docket. (dlw)
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Filing 39
Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against W.L. Gore & Associates- filed by Vincent Bozaan, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Charron, Brian Walton, Wesley Ornick, Michael Barnett, Justin Collins, Ian Schaaf, Lyle Liberman, Bianca Johnston, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Graham Hulsey, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Dionysios Tsirkas, Joseph Contois, Micah Mason.(Tucker, Kelly) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/14/2026: #1 Redline Comparison) (dlw).
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jennifer Sarnelli for Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton & Adrian Washington added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Steve W. Berman for Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton & Adrian Washington added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Catherine Y.N. Gannon for Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton & Adrian Washington added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Set Briefing Schedule: re #37 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - Answering Brief due 5/22/2026. Reply Brief due 6/12/2026 (per #28 Stipulation and Order). (dlw)
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Filing 38
MEMORANDUM in Support re #37 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by W.L. Gore & Associates. Answering Brief/Response due date per #28 Stipulation and Order is 5/22/2026. (Martin, Sarah) Modified on 4/23/2026 (dlw).
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Filing 37
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martin, Sarah)
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SO ORDERED re #35 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jennifer Sarnelli filed by Michael Barnett, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Collins, Micah Mason, Lyle Liberman, Wesley Ornick, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, A. Michael Kundu, Graham Hulsey, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Richard Lee, Joseph Contois, Bianca Johnston, Dionysios Tsirkas, Ian Schaaf. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 4/20/2026. (dlw)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Catherine A. Peterson for Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas & Adrian Washington added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Filing 36
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Jennifer Sarnelli. ( re #35 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jennifer Sarnelli )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4951165).(Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 35
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jennifer Sarnelli - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Rebecca A. Peterson for Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton & Adrian Washington added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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SO ORDERED re #32 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine Y.N. Gannon, #33 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Steve W. Berman filed by Michael Barnett, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Collins, Micah Mason, Lyle Liberman, Wesley Ornick, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, A. Michael Kundu, Graham Hulsey, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Richard Lee, Joseph Contois, Bianca Johnston, Dionysios Tsirkas, Ian Schaaf. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 4/13/2026. (dlw)
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Filing 34
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Catherine Y.N. Gannon and Steve W. Berman. ( re #32 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine Y.N. Gannon, #33 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Steve W. Berman )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4944459).(Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 33
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Steve W. Berman - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 32
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine Y.N. Gannon - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 31
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Rebecca A. Peterson and Catherine A. Peterson. ( re #29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rebecca A. Peterson, #30 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine A. Peterson )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4939793).(Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 30
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine A. Peterson - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 29
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rebecca A. Peterson - filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Tucker, Kelly)
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Filing 28
SO ORDERED re #27 STIPULATION Extending Time and Page Limits (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: W.L. Gore & Associates answer due 4/22/2026. If motion filed, Answering Brief due by 5/22/2026 and Reply Brief due by 6/12/2026). Signed by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 4/6/2026. (dlw)
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SO ORDERED re #29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rebecca A. Peterson, #30 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Catherine A. Peterson filed by Michael Barnett, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Collins, Micah Mason, Lyle Liberman, Wesley Ornick, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, A. Michael Kundu, Graham Hulsey, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Richard Lee, Joseph Contois, Bianca Johnston, Dionysios Tsirkas, Ian Schaaf. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 4/6/2026. (dlw)
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Filing 27
STIPULATION Extending Time and Page Limits - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates. (Martin, Sarah)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly L Tucker on behalf of Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington (Tucker, Kelly)
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Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
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Filing 25
Local Counsel Letter sent. Notice of Compliance deadline set for 4/23/2026. (jfm)
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Filing 24
Record of case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number in Other District: 1:25-cv-01948. Copy of Docket Sheet and original file
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #16 Motion to Transfer Case. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/23/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 22
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/23/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 21
NOTICE by Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas, Adrian Washington of Change of Firm Affiliation, Address and Email Designation by Attorney Rebecca A. Peterson (Peterson, Rebecca) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 20
NOTICE by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington re #18 Response in Opposition to Motion,, NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.'S MOTION TO TRANSFER (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order, City and County of Butte Silver Bow v. 3M Company, et al., No. 25-cv-00036 (D. Mont.))(Berman, Steve) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 19
REPLY to Response to Motion re #16 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by W.L. Gore & Associates.(Sklaire, Michael) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 18
RESPONSE in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Catherine Y.N. Gannon in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5)(Berman, Steve) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 17
Request for Hearing re #16 MOTION to Transfer Case (Sklaire, Michael) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 16
MOTION to Transfer Case by W.L. Gore & Associates (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sklaire, Michael) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 15
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R Sklaire on behalf of W.L. Gore & Associates (Sklaire, Michael) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 14
NOTICE (Redline Complaint) #12 Amended Complaint by Michael Barnett, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, Justin Collins, Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, A. Michael Kundu, Richard Lee, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Wesley Ornick, Ian Schaaf, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington re #12 Amended Complaint, Amended Complaint Redline (Krowitz, Zachary) Modified on 8/13/2025 (kb3s). [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 13
QC NOTICE: #12 Amended Complaint, filed by Michael Barnett, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Collins, Micah Mason, Lyle Liberman, Wesley Ornick, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Charron, A. Michael Kundu, Graham Hulsey, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Richard Lee, Joseph Contois, Bianca Johnston, Dionysios Tsirkas, Ian Schaaf needs to be corrected.***The following corrective actions are needed regarding missing information: ***Redline copy has not been filed. Please file the redline version using the event>Other Filings> Notices > Notice(Other) and link to #12 amended complaint. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 12
AMENDED COMPLAINT against W.L. Gore & Associates, filed by Brian Walton, Lyle Liberman, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Graham Hulsey, Dionysios Tsirkas, Micah Mason, Joseph Contois, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Collins, Michael Barnett, Ian Schaaf, Wesley Ornick, A. Michael Kundu, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Charron, Richard Lee.(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 11
Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by W.L. Gore & Associates (Sklaire, Michael) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 10
MARGINAL ORDER APPROVING #9 STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Extending Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint and Establish Briefing Schedule filed by Brian Walton, Micah Mason, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Joseph Contois, Lyle Liberman, Dionysios Tsirkas, Graham Hulsey. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 7/24/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 9
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Extending Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint and Establish Briefing Schedule by Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 8
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Steve William Berman. Directing attorney Steve William Berman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 7
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Rebecca A. Peterson. Directing attorney Rebecca A. Peterson to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 6
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Catherine Y.N. Gannon. Directing attorney Catherine Y.N. Gannon to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 6/23/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 5
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Steve W. Berman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12058250.) by Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 4
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca A. Peterson (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12058218.) by Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 3
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Catherine Y.N. Gannon (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12058197.) by Joseph Contois, Graham Hulsey, Scott B. Johnson, Lyle Liberman, Micah Mason, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Adrian Washington(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 2
Summons Issued 21 days as to W.L. Gore & Associates.(kb3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against W.L. Gore & Associates ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12049426.), filed by Lyle Liberman, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Graham Hulsey, Dionysios Tsirkas, Brian Walton, Joseph Contois, Micah Mason (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons)(Krowitz, Zachary) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/24/2026.]
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