Gruner Enterprises LLC v. ABC Loan Co. of Martinez LLC
| Gruner Enterprises, LLC doing business as Big Daddy Car Co. and Simple Auto Finance doing business as Simple Auto Finance and Robert Gruner, III |
| ABC Loan Co. of Martinez, LLC |
| ADR Provider |
| 1:2021cv00007 |
| January 8, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia |
| Brian K Epps |
| J Randal Hall |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 |
| None |
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Filing 61
ORDER granting #60 Motion for Extension of Time to Amend Deadline to Amend Pleadings or Join Parties. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 03/02/2021. (jlh)
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| Filing 60 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Deadline to Amend Pleadings or Join Parties by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises, LLC. Responses due by 3/12/2021. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brewton, Benjamin) |
| MOTION REFERRED: #60 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Deadline to Amend Pleadings or Join Parties. (jlh) |
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Filing 59
SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 10/27/2021; Motions due by 11/29/2021; Expert Witness Report (Plaintiff) due by 7/27/2021; Expert Witness Report (Defendant) due by 9/10/2021; and Status Report due by 10/27/2021. (Motions terminated: #57 - #58 MOTIONS.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 02/09/2021. (jlh)
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| MOTIONS REFERRED: #58 Amended Report of Rule 26(f). (JH) |
| Filing 58 AMENDED Report of Rule 26(f) re #57 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Brewton, Benjamin) Modified on 2/8/2021 (JH). |
| Filing 57 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Brewton, Benjamin) |
| MOTIONS REFERRED: #57 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (JH) |
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Filing 56
TEXT ORDER granting #55 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 1/22/2021. (cjc)
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| Filing 55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Craig F. Simon Receipt Number AGASDC-3016541, Fee Amount $200, by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises, LLC. Responses due by 2/5/2021. (Attachments: #1 Letter and Cert of Good Standing, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brewton, Benjamin) |
| MOTION REFERRED: #55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Craig F. Simon. (jlh) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin H. Brewton on behalf of Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises, LLC. (Brewton, Benjamin) Modified on 1/14/2021 (jlh). |
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Filing 53
TEXT ORDER finding as moot #50 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice; and granting #52 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 1/14/2020. (cjc)
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| Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number BGASDC-3009220, Fee Amount $200, by ABC Loan Co. of Martinez, LLC. Responses due by 1/27/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List of cases, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Levis, Jon) |
| Filing 51 NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re #50 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance due by 1/15/2021.) (jlh) |
| Filing 50 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number AGASDC-3008920, Fee Amount $200, by ABC Loan Co. of Martinez, LLC. Responses due by 1/27/2021. (Levis, Jon) |
| Filing 49 NOTICE of Appearance by Jon Alexander Levis on behalf of ABC Loan Co. of Martinez, LLC (Levis, Jon) |
| MOTIONS REFERRED: #52 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice and #50 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (jlh) |
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Filing 48
RULE 26(f) ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 01/12/2021. (Attachments: #1 Blank Civil Forms.) (jlh)
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| Filing 47 NOTICE of Deficiency. Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance due by 1/22/2021. (Attachments: #1 PHV Forms)(pts) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Transfer. (pts) |
| Filing 45 Case transfer in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 3:20-cv-01440. Case transferred electronically |
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Filing 44
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: #15 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue is granted in part and denied in part. The Court grants the motion insofar as it seeks transfer and TRANSFERS this case to the Southern District of Georgia, Augusta Division. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 1/8/2021) (svc)
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Filing 43
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #42 Unopposed Motion to Expand Page Limit for Reply. The page limit for Defendant's already-filed reply brief is seventeen pages. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 12/1/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Expand Reply Brief Page Limit filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC (Lukasik, Douglas) |
| Filing 41 Appendix in Support filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC re #40 Reply. (Lukasik, Douglas) |
| Filing 40 REPLY filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support re: #15 MOTION to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1404(a) (Lukasik, Douglas) Modified on 11/25/2020 (hml). |
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Filing 39
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #38 Unopposed Second Motion to Extend Deadline to Reply. Defendant must file its reply on or before November 24, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 11/18/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 38 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 37 Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lukasik, Douglas) |
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Filing 37
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #36 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Reply. Defendant must file its reply on or before November 20, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 11/12/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 36 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #35 Appendix in Support filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lukasik, Douglas) |
| Filing 35 Appendix in Support filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC re #34 Response/Objection to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC re: #15 MOTION to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1404(a) (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 33
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #32 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer. Plaintiffs must file their response on or before October 30, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 10/28/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 32 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #15 MOTION to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1404(a) filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 31
ORDER granting #23 Amended Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner. In order to meet Plaintiffs deadline for filing a response to the motion for change of venue, Defendant is ORDERED to make Defendants MPA available for testing, as set forth herein, by 10/19/2020. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 10/14/2020) (axm)
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Filing 30
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #29 Abigail A. Mathews' Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendant. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 9/30/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Abigail A. Mathews filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mathews, Abigail) |
| Filing 28 REPLY filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC re: #23 Amended MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and Supporting Brief (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 27
MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Christopher Marc Nolland as mediator. #Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. Deadline for mediation is on or before 3/15/2021. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 8/14/2020) (svc)
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| Filing 26 Joint Designation of Mediator filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC (Simon, Craig) Modified text on 8/13/2020 (ykp). |
| Filing 25 RESPONSE filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC re: #23 Amended MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and Supporting Brief (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Lukasik, Douglas) |
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Filing 24
ELECTRONIC ORDER referring #23 Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Compel to Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver. Further, in light of this amended motion, the Court finds #20 Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion to Compel MOOT. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/27/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 23 Amended MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and Supporting Brief filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 22
ORDER REFERRING MOTION AND GRANTING EXTENSION: re: #20 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and for Miscellaneous Other Relief and Supporting Brief is referred to Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/23/2020) (svc)
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| Filing 21 Appendix in Support filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC re #20 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and for Miscellaneous Other Relief and Supporting Brief (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion to Compel Nondestructive Examination of the Disputed Master Purchase Agreement by Forensic Document Examiner and for Miscellaneous Other Relief and Supporting Brief filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Motion to Compel, #2 Proposed Order Expedited Briefing Schedule for Motion to Compel) (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 19
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #18 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond. Plaintiff's response is now due on or before August 28, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/17/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #15 MOTION to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1404(a) filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Simon, Craig) |
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Filing 17
SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for 8/30/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. Joinder of Parties due by 9/11/2020. Amended Pleadings due by 9/11/2020. Motions due by 5/17/2021. Discovery due by 4/15/2021. Deadline for mediation is on or before 3/15/2021. Pretrial Order due by 8/16/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 8/16/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 8/27/2021 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 7/9/2020) (svc) Modified on 7/9/2020 to correct trial type (chmb).
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| Hearing/Deadline Modification: Bench Trial set for 8/30/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jane J. Boyle. (chmb) |
| Filing 16 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC. (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens and in the Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1404(a) filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Appendix, #2 Proposed Order) (Mathews, Abigail) |
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #13 Joint Motion. Counsel may meet and confer telephonically or via videoconference. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 6/30/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 13 MOTION Joint Motion to Appear Telephonically or via Videoconference for Rule 26(f) Conference filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 12 Agreed STIPULATION by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC. (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC. (Simon, Craig) |
| Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint (Notice of Removal) Counterclaim filed by Robert Gruner, III, Gruner Enterprises LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Simon, Craig) Modified text on 6/25/2020 (ykp). |
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Filing 9
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Prior to removal, Defendant filed a Motion to Transfer Venue in its Original Answer. See Doc. 5, Am. Notice of Removal, 376. Because this motion is premised upon state law, the Court DENIES the motion WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Further, the Court ORDERS Defendant to file any motion to transfer venue based on federal law on or before June 30, 2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 6/23/2020) (chmb)
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Filing 8
STATUS REPORT ORDER: Status Report due by 7/8/2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 6/17/2020) (svc)
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Filing 7
ELECTRONIC ORDER: In light of Defendant ABC Loan Co. of Martinez's Response (Doc. 6),the Court DISCHARGES its Order to Show Cause (Doc. 4). (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 6/17/2020) (chmb)
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| Filing 6 RESPONSE filed by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC re: #4 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Mathews, Abigail) |
| Filing 5 AMENDED DOCUMENT, Amended Notice of Removal, by ABC Loan Co of Martinez LLC. Amendment to #1 Notice of Removal. . (Mathews, Abigail) |
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Filing 4
Order to Show Cause. Show Cause Response due by 6/17/2020. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 6/8/2020) (axm)
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| Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by ABC Loan Co. of Martinez LLC. (Mathews, Abigail) |
| Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (oyh) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 134th Judicial District Court Dallas County, case number DC-20-06552 filed by ABC Loan Co. of Martinez LLC. (Filing fee $400; receipt number 0539-10891502) In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement) (Mathews, Abigail) |
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