Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC et al v Bishop et al
Defendant: Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jim Epstein, Evan Epstein, Jonathan Winters, Bryan Bishop, Christopher Griffin and Provectus Alchemy, Inc.
Case Number: 3:2022cv00208
Filed: March 15, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Jon E DeGuilio
Referring Judge: Michael G Gotsch
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 11, 2022 Filing 23 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Bryan Bishop, Christopher Griffin. Amended Notice of Removal. (Phillips PHV, Jonathan)
April 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART #20 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION to Transfer Case , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Motion to Set Status Conference filed by Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters, Jim Epstein, Evan Epstein. No status conference is required. The following deadlines will govern resolution of the jurisdictional issues in this case and the briefing of Defendant Christopher Griffin's motion to dismiss #3 and motion to transfer #4 . Defendants to file amended notice of removal by 5/11/2022. Plaintiffs to file any renewed motion to remand by 5/25/2022. Briefs in response to the pending motions to dismiss and transfer #3 & #4 by 6/29/2022., ( Any amendments to the pleadings to be filed by 5/11/2022., Dispositive motions to be filed by 5/25/2022,, Response to be filed by 6/29/2022). Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 4/27/2022. (mrm)
April 25, 2022 Filing 21 NOTICE by Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters re #20 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION to Transfer Case , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Motion to Set Status Conference of Unopposed Motion (Hanig, Erin)
April 20, 2022 Filing 20 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION to Transfer Case , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Motion to Set Status Conference by Plaintiffs Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters. (Hanig, Erin)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING #14 Motion to Amend/Correct #1 Notice of Removal, by Defendants Bryan Bishop, Christopher Griffin but directs the defendants to file an amended notice of removal that fixes the pleading problem noted and otherwise complies with the pleading requirements for diversity jurisdiction. The Court further DENIES #18 Motion to Remand by Plaintiffs Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters with leave to refile after Mr. Griffin and Mr. Bishop have filed a proper amended notice of removal. Signed by Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 4/18/2022. (mrm)
April 15, 2022 Filing 18 MOTION to Remand by Plaintiffs Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Hanig, Erin)
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #2 and #16 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jonathan Phillips PHV for Christopher Griffin and Bryan Bishop. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 4/7/2022. (ace) Modified on 4/8/2022 to include Bryan Bishop (ace).
April 6, 2022 Filing 16 FILING ERROR; Application for Attorney Jonathan Lucas Allen Phillips to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Bryan Bishop. Pro Hac Vice fee refunded. (Phillips, Jonathan) Modified on 4/8/2022 (ace).
April 6, 2022 Filing 15 RESPONSE TO COURT'S ORDER TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT by Christopher Griffin to #6 Order,, . (Phillips, Jonathan)
April 6, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION to Amend/Correct #1 Notice of Removal,, by Defendants Bryan Bishop, Christopher Griffin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Amended Notice of Removal)(Phillips, Jonathan)
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Extension Motion #9 is GRANTED IN PART. The deadline for Plaintiffs to file a brief in response to Defendant Griffins' motion to dismiss #3 and motion to transfer #4 is EXTENDED until 4/29/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 3/30/2022. (rmf)
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Jurisdictional Statement. Supplemental jurisdictional statement that establishes the Court's jurisdiction over this case due by 4/6/2022. Text only entry by Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 3/30/20222. (jss)
March 30, 2022 Filing 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to File (Unnopposed) Supplemental Jurisdictional Statement by Defendant Christopher Griffin. (Phillips, Jonathan)
March 29, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE by Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters re #9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION to Transfer Case , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of Unopposed Motion (Hanig, Erin)
March 25, 2022 Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #4 MOTION to Transfer Case , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Plaintiffs Evan Epstein, Jim Epstein, Thor Custom Steel Coatings LLC, Jonathan Winters. (Hanig, Erin)
March 25, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Linder Hanig on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hanig, Erin)
March 25, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by John A Conway on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Conway, John)
March 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Mr. Griffin is ORDERED to file a supplemental jurisdictional statement that establishes the Court's jurisdiction over this case. The statement should specifically identify the citizenship of each party based on personal knowledge and explain why there is complete diversity between the parties despite the fact that it appears a plaintiff and defendant share Ohio citizenship. The jurisdictional statement is due fourteen (14) days from the date of this entry. Signed by Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 03/16/2022. (jdb)
March 16, 2022 Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio and Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr added. *NEW CASE; MOTIONS PENDING* (lhc)
March 15, 2022 Filing 4 MOTION to Transfer Case by Defendant Christopher Griffin. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion)(Phillips, Jonathan)
March 15, 2022 Filing 3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendant Christopher Griffin. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion)(Phillips, Jonathan)
March 15, 2022 Filing 2 Application for Attorney Jonathan Lucas Allen Phillips to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Christopher Griffin. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number AINNDC-4859995 (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Phillips, Jonathan) (Main Document 2 replaced on 3/15/2022 to file correct INND Pro Hac Vice form) (ace). Modified on 3/15/2022 (ace).
March 15, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AINNDC-4859943.) from LaPorte Indiana Superior Court No. 2, Cause No. 46D02-20220PL-000156, filed by Christopher Griffin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Permanent Injunction, #2 Exhibit 2 - Summons for Christopher Griffin, #3 Exhibit 3 - Appearance for Thor Custom Steel, #4 Exhibit 4 - Appearance for Jim Epstein, #5 Exhibit 5 - Appearance for Evan Epstein, #6 Exhibit 6 - Appearance for Jonathan Winters, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Phillips, Jonathan)

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