Wasserman v. California Physicians' Service
| Ann Wasserman |
| California Physicians Service doing business as Blue Shield of California |
| Alexandra Murillo |
| 1:2025cv01591 |
| March 26, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia |
| Thomas W Thrash |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Fiduciary Duty |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 5/7/2025 re the #16 and #17 Motions to Appoint Interim Lead Counsel. The Court heard argument on the motions. The parties Jointly orally Motioned to Consolidate Civil Action Numbers 1:25-cv-1591-TWT, 1:25-cv-1592-TWT, and 1:25-cv-1593-TWT into this matter. The Court GRANTED the motion and directed counsel to submit a proposed order. Further, the Court granted the #16 Plaintiffs' Motion to Appoint Interim Class Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(g) and DENIED the #17 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel Candace N. Smith and Courtney E. Maccarone (Interim Co-Lead) for the reasons stated on the record. Written orders on the Court's findings forthcoming. (Court Reporter Diane Peede)(tcc) |
| Oral Joint MOTION to Consolidate Civil Action Numbers 1:25-cv-1591-TWT, 1:25-cv-1592-TWT, and 1:25-cv-1593-TWT into 1:24-cv-03938-TWT by California Physicians Service, Ann Wasserman. (tcc) |
| Filing 28 Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Christopher A. Wiech replacing attorney Chardaie Charlemagne. (Wiech, Christopher) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Chelsea Morgan Lamb on behalf of California Physicians Service (Lamb, Chelsea) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher A. Wiech on behalf of California Physicians Service (Wiech, Christopher) |
| NOTICE of Hearing on #5 Motion to Consolidate Cases and to Appoint Counsel. Motion Hearing set for 5/7/2025 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2108 before Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. All parties who wish to be heard on this matter should be present. Any further applications for interim lead counsel should be submitted to the Court no later than April 30, 2025. No telephonic participation will be permitted. (jeh) |
| Filing 25 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Attorney Admission requirements sent to April Strauss. Clerk to follow-up by 4/7/2025. (esr) |
| Filing 24 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Attorney Admission requirements sent to Chardaie Charlemagne. Clerk to follow-up by 4/7/2025. (esr) |
| Filing 23 Case transferred in from District of California Northern; Case Number 3:24-cv-09320. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
Filing 22
ORDER GRANTING (28) MOTION TO TRANSFER RELATED CASES. Signed by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg on March 24, 2025. (rslc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/24/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.]
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| case electronically transmitted to Northern District of Georgia. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/24/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 21 CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 3/20/2025 is continued to 4/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 4/17/2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/10/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 20 Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b), the MOTION to Transfer Venue, MOTION to Consolidate Cases, and MOTION to Appoint Counsel are suitable for disposition without oral argument. Accordingly, the motion hearing set for March 13, 2025 is vacated. Signed by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg on March 3, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rslc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/3/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 19 CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to Motion to Consolidate Cases, Motion to Appoint Counsel, Motion to transfer cases in cases 3:24-cv-06241-RS, 3:24-cv-09320-RS, and 3:24-cv-06633-RS. Motion Hearing previously set for 2/13/2025 is continued to 3/13/2025 at 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.), Set/Reset Deadlines(cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 18 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING THE TIME ON MOTIONS HEARING as to Motion to Consolidate Cases, Motion to Appoint Counsel, Motion to transfer cases in cases 3:24-cv-06241-RS, 3:24-cv-09320-RS, and 3:24-cv-06633-RS. Motion Hearing set for 2/13/2025 at 02:30 PM (PREVIOUSLY AT 1:30 PM)in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 17 REPLY (re #5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel ) filed byAnn Wasserman. (Schubert, Amber) (Filed on 1/21/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
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Filing 16
ORDER by Judge Richard Seeborg Granting #15 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Ben Barnow. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/17/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Filing 15 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Ben Barnow ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20249284.) filed by Ann Wasserman. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Barnow, Ben) (Filed on 1/17/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 14 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement filed by California Physicians Service identifying Corporate Parent Aries Health L.L.C., Corporate Parent Ascendium, Inc. for California Physicians Service. (Charlemagne, Chardaie) (Filed on 1/14/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 13 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel ) filed byCalifornia Physicians Service. (Charlemagne, Chardaie) (Filed on 1/14/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 12 CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to #5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel . Motion Hearing previously set for 1/30/2025 is continued to 2/13/2025 at 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 11 CLERK'S NOTICE RE REASSIGNED CASE: You are notified that the Court has scheduled an Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/20/2025 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Richard Seeborg upon reassignment. Case Management Statement due by 3/13/2025. All parties shall appear by videoconference using log-in instructions the Court will provide in advance.For a copy of Judge Seeborg's Standing Order and other information, please refer to the Court's website at www.cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 10 *** FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE SEE DOCKET # 12 . *** CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Motion Hearing as to #5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel . Motion Hearing previously set for 1/30/2025 is continued to 2/13/2025 at 01:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) Modified on 1/2/2025 (cl, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
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Filing 9
ORDER by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg #6 GRANTING STIPULATION EXTENDING DEFENDANT'S TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE AND APPOINT INTERIM CO-LEAD CLASS COUNSEL. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.]
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Filing 8
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Richard Seeborg for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson no longer assigned to case,. Signed by Clerk on 1/2/2025. (ark, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.]
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Filing 7
ORDER RELATING CASES 24-cv-06241 RS and 24-CV-09320 TSH. Signed by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg on 1/2/2025. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.]
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| Filing 6 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re #5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by California Physicians Service. (Charlemagne, Chardaie) (Filed on 12/31/2024) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 5 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Alexandra Murillo. Motion Hearing set for 1/30/2025 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. Responses due by 1/7/2025. Replies due by 1/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amber L. Schubert, #2 Exhibit A - Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. Firm Resume, #3 Exhibit B - Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe Firm Resume, #4 Exhibit C - Barnow and Associates, P.C. Firm Resume, #5 Proposed Order)(Schubert, Amber) (Filed on 12/24/2024) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to California Physicians Service. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2024) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 3 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/20/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/27/2025 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom E, 15th Floor. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2024) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 2 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 1/6/2025. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2024) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
| Filing 1 CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT AND JURY TRIAL DEMANDED against California Physicians Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California, (Filing Fee: $405.00, receipt number ACANDC-20168698). Filed by Ann Wasserman. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Strauss, April) (Filed on 12/20/2024) Modified on 12/23/2024 (tn, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 3/26/2025.] |
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