RC Trailers, Inc. v. Darkhorse Cargo, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: RC Trailers, Inc.
Defendant: Bryan Johnson, Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith and Nicole Steglich
Case Number: 3:2019cv00973
Filed: October 31, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Jon E DeGuilio
Referring Judge: Michael G Gotsch
2 Judge: Damon R Leichty
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on December 24, 2019. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
December 24, 2019 Filing 48 RESPONSE to Motion re #37 MOTION to Seal -RC Trailers, Inc.'s Motion to File Under Seal Certain Exhibits in Support of Its Motion for TRO filed by Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Jerry Holmes, #2 Affidavit Affidavit of Dennis Smith)(Devetski, Robert)
December 20, 2019 Filing 47 RC Trailers, Inc. ANSWER to #45 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc.'s Answer to Counterclaimant Joseph Kiefer's Counterclaim by RC Trailers, Inc..(Barton PHV, Eric)
December 20, 2019 Filing 46 RC Trailers, Inc. ANSWER to #31 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc.'s Answer to Counterclaimant Bryan Johnson's Counterclaim by RC Trailers, Inc..(Barton PHV, Eric)
December 20, 2019 Filing 45 Amended ANSWER to #1 Complaint, , COUNTERCLAIM (Kiefer and Johnson) against RC Trailers, Inc. by Dennis Smith, Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Nicole Steglich, Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer.(Devetski, Robert)
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Granting DE #6 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Renewed TRO DE #33 only to the extent detailed herein. This TRO shall continue in effect for fourteen (14) days from the time of entry of this Order but may be extended for good cause shown or consent of the parties; GRANTS the Defendants' contested motion for leave to supplement the record DE #42 . Signed by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 12/20/2019 at 11:35 AM. (nae)
December 19, 2019 Filing 43 RESPONSE to Motion re #42 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Barton PHV, Eric)
December 18, 2019 Filing 42 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Defendants Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Devetski, Robert)
December 17, 2019 Filing 41 Sealed Document re #7 Brief in Support,. (Barrett, Jesse)
December 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER - Consistent with Local Rule 5-3, plaintiffs counsel is ORDERED to file INSTANTER the Exhibits to DE 7-1 under seal and comply with the rule. Those documents will remain under seal pending a ruling on the motion to seal. This is a text-only order by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 12/17/2019. (saj)
December 13, 2019 Filing 39 REPLY to Response to Motion re #33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Renewed) filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Barton PHV, Eric)
December 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER GRANTING #29 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendants. The deadline for the Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint is EXTENDED until 12/27/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 12/12/2019. (mrm)
December 10, 2019 Filing 37 MOTION to Seal -RC Trailers, Inc.'s Motion to File Under Seal Certain Exhibits in Support of Its Motion for TRO by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc.. (Barton PHV, Eric)
December 10, 2019 Filing 36 RESPONSE to Motion re #33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Renewed) filed by Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Devetski, Robert)
December 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc. Defendants shall respond to that discovery, except as stated in this Order, as quickly as possible but not later than 1/6/2020. Defendants may also propound expedited discovery within the scope defined as stated by 12/10/2019, with RCs responses due as quickly as possible but not later than 1/10/2020. The parties also have leave to conduct depositions as appropriate given the confines of this Order at mutually agreeable times and locations in advance of the evidentiary hearing on RC's TRO motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 12/6/2019. (lhc)
December 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER - Defendants' counsel to file a response to #33 by NOON on 12/10/2019 and Plaintiff's counsel to file a reply by NOON on 12/13/2019. This is a text-only order by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 12/4/2019. (saj)
December 3, 2019 Filing 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Renewed) by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc., Counter Defendant RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Barrett, Jesse)
December 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER - Evidentiary Hearing on the TRO is set for 1/15/2020 10:00 AM in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Jon E DeGuilio. Exhibit/Witness Lists are due by NOON on 1/8/2020. This is a text-only order by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 12/2/2019. (saj)
November 29, 2019 Filing 31 Defendants ANSWER to #1 Complaint by all defendants; Kiefer and Johnson's, Counter COUNTERCLAIM s against RC Trailers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Kiefer Counterclaim)(Devetski, Robert) Modified on 12/2/2019 to correct text (jld).
November 26, 2019 Filing 30 BRIEF in Support of #29 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Dennis Smith, Bryan Johnson, Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Nicole Steglich, Joseph Kiefer. (Devetski, Robert)
November 26, 2019 Filing 29 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint by Defendants Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Devetski, Robert)
November 22, 2019 Filing 28 RESPONSE to Motion re #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Devetski, Robert)
November 22, 2019 Filing 27 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Devetski, Robert)
November 21, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due for all defendants on 11/28/2019 per #25 (jld)
November 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #24 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Robert C Stevens PHV for RC Trailers, Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 11/18/2019. (ace)
November 18, 2019 Filing 25 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by RC Trailers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Barrett, Jesse)
November 15, 2019 Filing 24 Application for Attorney Robert C. Stevens to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number 0755-4066225(Pro Hac Vice Temporary login, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2019: #1 List of Federal Courts Admitted Including SCOTUS) (ace).
November 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER GRANTING #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by RC Trailers, Inc. and #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc. The defense is to file its responses no later than NOON on 11/22/2019. Signed by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 11/8/2019. (lhc)
November 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #16 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Eric F Barton PHV for RC Trailers, Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 11/8/2019. (ace)
November 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #15 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Benjamin I Han PHV for RC Trailers, Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 11/8/2019. (ace)
November 8, 2019 Filing 20 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Barrett, Jesse)
November 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER - Plaintiff's counsel to respond to Defendant's #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and the #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Noon on 11/8/2019. This is a text-only order by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 11/7/2019. (saj)
November 7, 2019 Filing 18 BRIEF in Support of #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Dennis Smith, Bryan Johnson, Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Nicole Steglich, Joseph Kiefer. (Devetski, Robert)
November 7, 2019 Filing 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Defendants Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Devetski, Robert)
November 7, 2019 Filing 16 Application for Attorney Eric F. Barton to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc.. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number 0755-4058977(Pro Hac Vice Temporary login, )
November 7, 2019 Filing 15 Application for Attorney Benjamin I. Han to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc.. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number 0755-4058944(Pro Hac Vice Temporary login, )
November 7, 2019 Filing 14 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. (Devetski, Robert)
November 7, 2019 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert G Devetski on behalf of Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich (Devetski, Robert)
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER - Plaintiff's counsel to file a notice with the Court indicating that it has completed service of the complaint, summons, motions, and supporting documents on defendants themselves. Defendants' response to the motion for TRO and the motion for expedited discovery shall be filed no later than NOON, on Thursday, 11/14/2019, absent the request and approval of an extension prior to that date. Once defendants' counsel has entered an appearance, the Court will contact counsel to set an evidentiary hearing on the motion for TRO, and counsel shall have conferred in an attempt to determine the total time necessary to present any evidence/argument. This is a text-only order by Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 11/5/2019. (saj)
November 5, 2019 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen M Judge on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc. (Judge, Stephen)
November 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Judge Damon R Leichty recused. Case randomly reassigned to Judge Jon E DeGuilio for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Damon R Leichty on 11/04/2019. (jat)
November 1, 2019 Filing 9 MEMORANDUM in Support of #8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Barrett, Jesse)
November 1, 2019 Filing 8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc.. (Barrett, Jesse)
November 1, 2019 Filing 7 BRIEF in Support of #6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6)(Barrett, Jesse)
November 1, 2019 Filing 6 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff RC Trailers, Inc.. (Barrett, Jesse)
October 31, 2019 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Darkhorse Cargo, Inc., Bryan Johnson, Joseph Kiefer, Dennis Smith, Nicole Steglich. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (rmc)
October 31, 2019 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark F Criniti on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc. (Criniti, Mark)
October 31, 2019 Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by RC Trailers, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent American Trailer Works for RC Trailers, Inc... (Barrett, Jesse)
October 31, 2019 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse M Barrett on behalf of RC Trailers, Inc. (Barrett, Jesse)
October 31, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF with Jury Demand against Darkhorse Cargo, Inc.( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0755-4051835.), filed by RC Trailers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons)(Barrett, Jesse) Modified on 10/31/2019 to correct docket text(rmc).
October 31, 2019 Judge Damon R Leichty and Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr added. (NEW CASE) (rmc)

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Defendant: Bryan Johnson
Represented By: Robert G Devetski
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Defendant: Darkhorse Cargo, Inc.
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Defendant: Joseph Kiefer
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Defendant: Nicole Steglich
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