MICHAEL L. et al v. ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD et al
| MICHAEL L. and M. L. |
| ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD and DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN |
| 1:2021cv02759 |
| November 1, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana |
| Tim A Baker |
| James R Sweeney |
| Labor: E.R.I.S.A. |
| 29 U.S.C. § 1001 |
| None |
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Samuel M. Hall on behalf of M. L., MICHAEL L. (King, Brian)
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Filing 41
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Brent J. Newton on behalf of M. L., MICHAEL L. (King, Brian)
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Filing 39
ORDER granting #38 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Brian Smith King for M. L. and MICHAEL L. added. Copy to Samuel Martin Hall and Brent J. Newton via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/29/2021. (SWM)
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Filing 38
MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian S. King to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-6903699), filed by Plaintiffs M. L., MICHAEL L.. (King, Brian)
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Filing 37
Joint Proposed CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiffs M. L., MICHAEL L. . (Davidson, Melissa)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #35 Motion for Extension of Time to 1/7/2022 for the Plaintiffs to respond to the Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/21/2021. (CBU)
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Filing 35
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to 1/7/2022 Unopposed, filed by Plaintiffs M. L., MICHAEL L.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davidson, Melissa)
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Filing 34
NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa A. Davidson on behalf of Plaintiffs M. L., MICHAEL L.. (Davidson, Melissa)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting Defendants' #32 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 12/20/2021 re #26 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Cause of Action. Copy to Brian S. King, Samuel Martin Hall and Brent J. Newton via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/6/2021. (SWM)
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Filing 32
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to December 20, 2021 re #26 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Cause of Action , filed by Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hidde, Kandi)
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Filing 31
ORDER granting #30 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Appearance. Mark D. Tolman and Timothy C. Houpt are removed as counsel of record for defendants Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., and Defenders Inc. Medical Benefits Plan in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 11/29/2021. Copies distributed pursuant to distribution list. (DWH)
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Filing 30
MOTION to Withdraw Attorney Appearance of Mark D. Toman and Timothy C. Houpt, filed by Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hidde, Kandi)
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Filing 29
SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 1/3/2022 at 10:30 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. The information needed by counsel of record to participate in this telephonic conference will be provided by separate notification. The parties shall file the proposed CMP no less than three business days prior to the pretrial conference. Filing of the plan will not automatically vacate the pretrial conference. The conference will remain set unless specifically vacated by the Court, which is unlikely. (See Order). Copies to Parties listed in the distribution portion of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 11/24/2021. (MAC)
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Filing 28
ANSWER to #2 Complaint, , filed by ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN.(Craig, Darren)
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Filing 27
BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re #26 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Cause of Action , filed by Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Clinical UM Guideline)(Craig, Darren)
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Filing 26
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Cause of Action, filed by Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Craig, Darren)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of Appearance by Darren Andrew Craig on behalf of Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Craig, Darren)
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Filing 24
NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Mary Frances Slisz on behalf of Defendants ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, DEFENDERS INC MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. (Slisz, Katherine)
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Filing 23
Case transferred in from District of Utah; Case Number 4:21-cv-00032. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Filing 22
ORDER denying #17 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ; granting #17 Motion to Change Venue. This action will be transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 10/29/2021. (jl) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 21
REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Change Venue to USDC So Dist IN filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. (Hidde, Kandi) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 20
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Change Venue to USDC So Dist IN filed by Plaintiffs M. L., Michael L.. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Change Venue to USDC So Dist IN: Response due by 8/12/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 7/26/21 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Modification of Docket re #17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Change Venue to USDC So Dist IN. Error: Motion requesting 2 different reliefs was filed with only one relief selected. Correction: Second relief, "Change Venue" has been added to the entry. (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 18
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #17 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum in Support Or, In The Alternative, To Transfer Venue filed by Plaintiffs M. L., Michael L.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 17
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Or, In The Alternative MOTION to Change Venue to USDC So Dist IN and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Defenders Certified Copies, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Michelle Kersey, #3 Exhibit A to Declaration of Michelle Kersey)(Hidde, Kandi). Added MOTION to Change Venue and correct entry text on 7/26/2021 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 16
REPORT OF ATTORNEY PLANNING MEETING. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tolman, Mark) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 15
DOCKET TEXT ORDER denying #12 Stipulated Motion to Amend Order to Propose Schedule. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on May 20, 2021. No attached document. (bde) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 14
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #11 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Kandi Kilkelly Hidde for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. So ordered by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 5/14/21 (docket text only - no attached document) (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 13
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Darren A. Craig for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. So ordered by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 5/14/21 (docket text only - no attached document) (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 12
Stipulated MOTION for Amended Scheduling Order filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion to Amend Order to Propose Schedule) Motions referred to Paul Kohler.(Tolman, Mark) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 11
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kandi K. Hidde and Consent of Local Counsel, Registration fee $ 250, receipt number 11635.0055,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Houpt, Timothy) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 10
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Darren A. Craig and Consent of Local Counsel, Registration fee $ 250, receipt number 11635.0055,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Houpt, Timothy) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy C. Houpt on behalf of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan (Houpt, Timothy) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance by Mark D. Tolman on behalf of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan (Tolman, Mark) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 7
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Michael L., M. L. as to Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan Waiver sent on 4/26/2021, answer due 6/25/2021. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 6
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Michael L., M. L. as to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Waiver sent on 4/26/2021, answer due 6/25/2021. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 5
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - Plaintiff must propose a schedule to defendant in the form of a draft Attorney Planning Meeting Report within the earlier of fourteen (14) days after any defendant has appeared or twenty-eight (28) days after any defendant has been served with the complaint. See order for additional instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on 3/23/21 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 4
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 3/23/2021. (pjd) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 3
NOTICE FROM THE COURT This case is assigned to the Southern Region of the Central Division of the District of Utah. More information is on the court's #Southern Region web page. (pjd) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 2
COMPLAINT against Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Defenders Inc Medical Benefits Plan (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AUTDC-3958087) filed by Michael L., M. L.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) Assigned to Judge David Nuffer (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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Filing 1
Case has been indexed and assigned to Judge David Nuffer. Plaintiffs M. L., Michael L. is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 402.00 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance. (nmt) [Transferred from Utah on 11/1/2021.]
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