Precious Moments Company, Inc. v. R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.
Plaintiff: Precious Moments Company, Inc.
Defendant: R.I.M. Logistics, LTD.
Case Number: 1:2024cv03085
Filed: April 17, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey I Cummings
Nature of Suit: Commerce ICC Rates, Etc.
Cause of Action: 46 U.S.C. § 741 Shipping
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 17, 2024 Filing 27 MAILED Rule 83.15 letter to counsel of record. (gcy, )
April 17, 2024 Filing 26 RECEIVED from Missouri Western; Case Number 4:23-cv-00630
April 17, 2024 Case electronically transferred to District of Northern District of Illinois. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Melvin, Greg) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
April 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER - GRANTING #9 Defendant R.I.M.s motion to transfer venue. Because this Court concludes that the venue provision of the Carmack Amendment applicable here, 49 U.S.C. Section 14706(d)(2), is permissive, not mandatory, and because there are no reasons presented against enforcement of the contract's forum selection clause, Defendant R.I.M.s motion to transfer venue is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this case to the Northern District of Illinois. Signed on 4/10/24 by District Judge Howard F. Sachs. (Anderson, Christy) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
January 30, 2024 Filing 24 MOTION for leave to file Amend Answer to Assert A Compusory Counterclaim filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/13/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A to Motion for Leave (1st Amended Answer & Counterclaim), #2 Exhibit Ex A to 1st Amended Answer (Invoice S00415764))(Rottgers, Peter) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
January 9, 2024 Filing 23 DESIGNATION OF NEUTRAL naming Larry Harman(Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 22, 2023 Filing 22 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by John F. Wilcox, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Precious Moments Company, Inc..(Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 22, 2023 Filing 21 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of Defendant R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd..(Rottgers, Peter) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER - GRANTING #19 motion to withdraw as attorney. Attorney Blaine Patrick Smith is permitted to withdraw, as plaintiff will continue to be represented by John F. Wilcox, Jr. and Anne Lindner Saghir of the law firm Dysart Taylor McGonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. DENYING AS MOOT #17 motion to withdraw as attorney. Signed on 12/8/23 by District Judge Howard F. Sachs. (Anderson, Christy) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 8, 2023 Filing 19 MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Blaine Patrick Smith on behalf of Precious Moments Company, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/26/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Smith, Blaine) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 18 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Precious Moments Company, Inc.. (Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION to withdraw as attorney filed by Blaine Patrick Smith on behalf of Precious Moments Company, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/21/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Smith, Blaine) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of appearance by Anne Lindner Saghir on behalf of Precious Moments Company, Inc. (Attorney Anne Lindner Saghir added to party Precious Moments Company, Inc.(pty:pla))(Saghir, Anne) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
December 6, 2023 Filing 15 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Precious Moments Company, Inc.. (Wilcox, John) Modified on 12/7/2023: The document has been deleted per Administrative Procedures wherein it is stated proposed scheduling orders should not contain a signature line for the presiding judge. The proposed scheduling order should include the electronic signature of both the filing and opposing counsel. NEF regenerated. (Melvin, Greg) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
November 10, 2023 Filing 14 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #9 MOTION to reassign/transfer case filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of Defendant R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Related document(s) #9 ) (Rottgers, Peter) Modified on 11/13/2023: Docket text changed to reflect correct filing event. NEF regenerated. (Melvin, Greg) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
November 8, 2023 NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 12/21/2023. Signed on 11/6/23 by District Judge Howard F. Sachs. (Anderson, Christy) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
November 1, 2023 Filing 12 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #9 MOTION to reassign/transfer case filed by John F. Wilcox, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Precious Moments Company, Inc.. Reply suggestions due by 11/15/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #9 ) (Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 30, 2023 Filing 11 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Precious Moments Company, Inc.. R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd. served on 9/12/2023, answer due 10/3/2023. (Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 27, 2023 Filing 10 SUGGESTIONS in support re #9 MOTION to reassign/transfer case Pursuant to 28 Section USC 1404(a) filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of Defendant R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Related document(s) #9 ) (Rottgers, Peter) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 27, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION to reassign/transfer case filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/13/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rottgers, Peter) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 27, 2023 Filing 8 Defendant RIM Logistics, Ltds ANSWER to #1 Complaint, on behalf of R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd..(Rottgers, Peter) (Main Document 8 replaced on 10/27/2023 per attorneys request. NEF regenerated.) (Warren, Melissa). [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Timothy M. Howe for R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 24, 2023 Filing 6 Motion to allow Timothy M. Howe to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8682740) filed by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Movant)(Rottgers, Peter) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
October 24, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE of appearance by Peter Frederic Rottgers on behalf of R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd. (Attorney Peter Frederic Rottgers added to party R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Rottgers, Peter) Modified on 10/25/2023: Docket text changed to reflect correct filing event. NEF regenerated. (Melvin, Greg) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
September 15, 2023 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by John F. Wilcox, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Precious Moments Company, Inc..(Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
September 8, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Woods, Gloria) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
September 8, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE of appearance by Blaine Patrick Smith on behalf of Precious Moments Company, Inc. (Attorney Blaine Patrick Smith added to party Precious Moments Company, Inc.(pty:pla))(Smith, Blaine) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
September 8, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd. filed by John F. Wilcox, Jr on behalf of Precious Moments Company, Inc.. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-8614054. Service due by 12/7/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A - Invoice, #3 Exhibit B - Claim Form)(Wilcox, John) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]
September 8, 2023 SUMMONS ISSUED as to R.I.M. Logistics, Ltd.. (Woods, Gloria) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 4/17/2024.]

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Plaintiff: Precious Moments Company, Inc.
Represented By: Anne Lindner Saghir
Represented By: Blaine Patrick Smith
Represented By: John F. Wilcox, Jr.
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Defendant: R.I.M. Logistics, LTD.
Represented By: Peter Frederic Rottgers
Represented By: Timothy M Howe
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