WestRock Services, LLC v. Roberts
Plaintiff: WestRock Services, LLC
Defendant: Mark J. Roberts
Case Number: 1:2022cv01501
Filed: April 19, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Steve C Jones
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER granting #53 Motion to Stay. This matter is hereby stayed for a period of 180 days, with all pending deadlines suspended and which will be reset (upon proposed submissions by the Parties) if the Parties are unable to resolve this matter prior to the expiration of this stay. Pursuant to the Court's inherent authority to manage its docket, it is therefore ORDERED that this action be ADMINISTRATIVELY TERMINATED from the Court's pending case list during the pendency of the stay. Any party may file a motion to reopen at the conclusion of the stay in the event that settlement is not consummated. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 7/24/23. (rsg)
July 24, 2023 Civil Case Terminated. (rsg)
July 20, 2023 Filing 53 Joint MOTION to Stay by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 NJ Stay Order, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Midence, Adriana)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER granting #51 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery ends on 6/30/2023 and all other deadlines similarly extended. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 5/23/23. (rsg)
May 23, 2023 Filing 51 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Midence, Adriana)
May 2, 2023 Filing 50 Amended NOTICE to Take Deposition of Mark J. Roberts filed by WestRock Services, LLC (Midence, Adriana)
April 28, 2023 Filing 49 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Mark J. Roberts filed by WestRock Services, LLC (Midence, Adriana)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER granting #48 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Tyler Geoffrey Doyle. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 3/7/2023. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(pdw)
March 7, 2023 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #48 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler Geoffrey Doyle Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12416291). Attorney Tyler Geoffrey Doyle added appearing on behalf of WestRock Services, LLC. (rvb)
March 2, 2023 Filing 48 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler Geoffrey Doyle Pro Hac Vice.by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
March 2, 2023 RETURN of #47 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler Geoffrey Doyle Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12416291). to attorney for correction re: Form - Please use the form on the NDGA website. (cdg)
February 24, 2023 Filing 47 APPLICATION for Admission of Tyler Geoffrey Doyle Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-12416291).by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting the parties' #45 Joint Motion to Extend Discovery. The Parties shall have through and including May 24, 2023 to conduct discovery with all other deadlines set by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the Northern District of Georgia. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 02/21/2023. (ddm)
February 17, 2023 Filing 45 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Boughey, Timothy)
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER granting #43 Defendant's Expedited Motion for Modification of the Court's Order dated May 4, 2022. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 01/13/2023. (ddm)
January 12, 2023 Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION to Modify the Court's Order Dated May 4, 2022 #18 Order on Motion for TRO by Mark J. Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Mitchell, Richard)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 11/09/2022. (ddm)
November 9, 2022 Filing 41 PROPOSED ORDER Proposed Protective Order re: #39 Consent MOTION for Protective Order . (Midence, Adriana)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting the parties' #38 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. The Parties shall have a discovery period through and including February 23, 2023 with all other deadlines set by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the Northern District of Georgia so extended. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 11/09/2022. (ddm)
November 9, 2022 Filing 39 Consent MOTION for Protective Order with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana)
November 9, 2022 Filing 38 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Midence, Adriana)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order DOCKET ORDER re #39 Consent MOTION for Protective Order filed by WestRock Services, LLC directing the parties to file a proposed order at their earliest convenience. Entered by Judge Steve C. Jones on 11/09/2022. (pdw)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER denying Defendant Roberts' Expedited Motion for Clarification of the Court's Order Dated May 4, 2022 (Doc. No. #31 ) as no clarification is needed. The Court's May 4, 2022 Order (Doc. No. #18 ) remains in full force and effect. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/31/2022. (ddm)
August 31, 2022 Filing 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steve C. Jones: Motion hearing held via Zoom on Defendant's Emergency Motion for Clarification. The Court heard argument from counsel and issued verbal order denying the motion. (Court Reporter Viola Zborowski)(ddm)
August 30, 2022 The Amended Notice of Video Proceeding CM/ECF docket entry (entered August 18, 2022) is modified to delete the ATLA Courtroom 1907 reference. The August 31, 2022 hearing will proceed by Zoom.gov format via the connection instructions listed in the amended notice. (ddm)
August 29, 2022 Filing 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 Emergency MOTION for Clarification re: #18 Order on Motion for TRO filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Defendant's Interrogatory Responses)(Midence, Adriana)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting the #33 Consent Motion to Reschedule Hearing on Defendant's Expedited Motion to Clarify the Court's Order. The Court will issue a new notice rescheduling the hearing. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 08/18/2022. (ddm)
August 18, 2022 AMENDED NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING re: #31 Emergency MOTION for Clarification re: #18 Order on Motion for TRO . Motion Hearing set for 8/31/2022 at 02:30 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1907 before Judge Steve C. Jones. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1604163891 Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1604163891#,,,,*105606# US (San Jose) +16468287666,,1604163891#,,,,*105606# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) +1 551 285 1373 US Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 Find your local number: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/acp2MsnBVN Join by SIP 1604163891@sip.zoomgov.com Join by H.323 161.199.138.10 (US West) 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (pdw)
August 17, 2022 Filing 33 Consent MOTION to Reschedule Hearing on Defendant's Expedited Motion to Clarify the Court's Order by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Midence, Adriana)
August 17, 2022 Filing 32 Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Timothy M. Boughey replacing attorney Claire Elizabeth Fyvolent. (Boughey, Timothy)
August 16, 2022 Filing 31 Emergency MOTION for Clarification re: #18 Order on Motion for TRO by Mark J. Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2022.07.18 Email, #2 Exhibit B - 2022.07.27 Email, #3 Exhibit C - 2022.08.12 Email, #4 Exhibit D - Proposed Order)(Perlowski, Henry)
August 16, 2022 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING re: #31 Emergency MOTION for Clarification re: #18 Order on Motion for TRO . Motion Hearing set for 8/19/2022 at 01:15 PM via Zoom before Judge Steve C. Jones. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1604163891 Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1604163891#,,,,*105606# US (San Jose) +16468287666,,1604163891#,,,,*105606# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) +1 551 285 1373 US Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 Find your local number: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/acp2MsnBVN Join by SIP 1604163891@sip.zoomgov.com Join by H.323 161.199.138.10 (US West) 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 160 416 3891 Passcode: 105606 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available #here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available #here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (pdw)
August 1, 2022 Filing 30 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiff's Responses and Objections to Defendant's First Requests for Production to Plaintiff by WestRock Services, LLC.(Midence, Adriana)
August 1, 2022 Filing 29 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiff's Responses and Objections to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff by WestRock Services, LLC.(Midence, Adriana)
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER approving the parties' #25 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Discovery in this matter will conclude on November 19, 2022. Any motions for summary judgment or the proposed consolidated pretrial order must be filed on or before December 19, 2022. If a motion for summary judgment is filed, the proposed consolidated pretrial order must be filed within 30 days after this Court's ruling thereon. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 07/19/2022. (ddm)
June 15, 2022 Filing 27 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiff's First Interrogatories to Defendant by WestRock Services, LLC.(Midence, Adriana)
June 13, 2022 Filing 26 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Discovery Requests by Mark J. Roberts.(Perlowski, Henry)
June 13, 2022 Filing 25 JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana)
May 31, 2022 Filing 24 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Plaintiff's First Request for Documents to Defendant by WestRock Services, LLC.(Midence, Adriana)
May 27, 2022 Filing 23 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/29/2022, before Judge Steve C. Jones. Court Reporter/Transcriber Viola S. Zborowski. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Tape Number: 1. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/17/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/25/2022. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Notice of Filing Transcript)
May 12, 2022 Filing 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mark J. Roberts.(Perlowski, Henry)
May 12, 2022 Filing 21 ANSWER to #13 Amended Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Mark J. Roberts. Discovery ends on 10/10/2022.(Perlowski, Henry) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions.
May 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Joel Kelly. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 05/09/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ddm)
May 9, 2022 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Joel Kelly re #20 Order. (ddm)
May 6, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #12 APPLICATION for Admission of Joel Kelly Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11766959).. Attorney Joel Paul Kelly added appearing on behalf of WestRock Services, LLC (gas)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #4 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, which the Court has construed as a Motion for Preliminary Injunction pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 05/04/2022. (ddm)
May 2, 2022 Filing 17 RESPONSE re #16 Notice (Other), #15 Notice (Other) to Defendant's Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana)
May 2, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE by Mark J. Roberts re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED of Additional Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Decision)(Perlowski, Henry)
May 1, 2022 Filing 15 NOTICE by Mark J. Roberts re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED of Supplemental Authority (Perlowski, Henry)
April 29, 2022 Filing 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Steve C. Jones: Evidentiary Hearing held on 4/29/2022. Hearing held on Plaintiff's motion #4 for injunctive relief. Plaintiff's witness Kevin Kenjarski sworn and testified. Oral argument heard. Matter taken under advisement. Order entered at doc. #18 . (Court Reporter Viola Zbrowski)(pdw)
April 29, 2022 Filing 14 REPLY to Response to Motion re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit CA Order Denying TRO, #2 Exhibit Declaration D. McCrickard)(Midence, Adriana)
April 29, 2022 Filing 13 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Mark J. Robertswith Jury Demand filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit RCA, #2 Exhibit Stock Grant Letter, #3 Exhibit Letter from Counsel)(Midence, Adriana) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
April 28, 2022 Filing 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Joel Kelly Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11766959). with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed by Patricia Prezioso. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 04/28/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ddm)
April 28, 2022 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Patricia Prezioso re #11 Order. (ddm)
April 28, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #7 APPLICATION for Admission of Patricia Prezioso Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11760503).. Attorney Patricia Prezioso added appearing on behalf of WestRock Services, LLC (gas)
April 27, 2022 Filing 10 RESPONSE in Opposition re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED Expedited Brief in Response to Plaintiffs Request for Preliminary Injunction (filed as Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order) filed by Mark J. Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Mark J. Roberts)(Perlowski, Henry)
April 27, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard A. Mitchell on behalf of Mark J. Roberts (Mitchell, Richard)
April 27, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Henry M. Perlowski on behalf of Mark J. Roberts (Perlowski, Henry)
April 26, 2022 Filing 7 APPLICATION for Admission of Patricia Prezioso Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11760503). with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Midence, Adriana) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER directing the parties to appear for a PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING on FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2022 at 3:30 P.M. in Courtroom 1907, United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Dr., S.W., Atlanta, Georgia. Defendant is to file an expedited brief in response to Plaintiff's request for preliminary injunction (filed as Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order at [Doc. 4]) no later than WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH at 5:00 P.M. As no entry of appearance has yet been made by or on behalf of Defendant, Plaintiff is ORDERED to serve Defendant with a copy of this Order. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones on 04/22/2022. (ddm)
April 22, 2022 Filing 5 Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent WestRock Company for WestRock Services, LLC by WestRock Services, LLC.(Midence, Adriana)
April 22, 2022 Filing 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED with Brief In Support by WestRock Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Verification of Complaint, #2 Exhibit CA Complaint, #3 Exhibit CA Motion for TRO, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Midence, Adriana)
April 21, 2022 Filing 3 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint , as to Defendant Mark J. Roberts. (Midence, Adriana)
April 20, 2022 Filing 2 Electronic Summons Issued as to Mark J. Roberts. (eop)
April 19, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by WestRock Services, LLC. (Filing fee $402.00, receipt number AGANDC-11743671) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Restrictive ovenant Agreement, #2 Exhibit - Stock Grant Letter, #3 Exhibit -Letter from Counsel, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(eop) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.

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Plaintiff: WestRock Services, LLC
Represented By: Adriana Renae Midence
Represented By: Claire Elizabeth Fyvolent
Represented By: Joel Paul Kelly
Represented By: Patricia Prezioso
Represented By: Tyler Geoffrey Doyle
Represented By: Timothy M. Boughey
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Defendant: Mark J. Roberts
Represented By: Henry M. Perlowski
Represented By: Richard A. Mitchell
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