Bowmar et al v. Hearst Properties, Inc.
Plaintiff: Sarah Bowmar and Josh Bowmar
Defendant: Hearst Properties, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2023cv00359
Filed: September 14, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Presiding Judge: Stephen B Jackson
Referring Judge: Stephanie M Rose
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 TEXT ORDER CANCELLING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: The Scheduling Conference set for November 8, 2023 is hereby removed from the court's calendar. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 11/2/2023. (jeb)
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 TEXT ORDER granting #42 Defendant's Unresisted Motion to Adjourn Scheduling Deadlines and Scheduling Conference. The deadline for the parties to confer and file a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan is continued until further order of the court and the scheduling conference will be removed from the court's calendar. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 11/2/2023. (jeb)
November 1, 2023 Filing 42 Unresisted MOTION to Stay re 41 Order,, Set Hearings, and Adjourn Discovery, Scheduling Deadlines and Conference by Hearst Properties, Inc..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 11/15/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hauser, Kristen)
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 TEXT ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference will be held November 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. The parties shall confer and file a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan as provided under L.R. 16 by November 3, 2023. To join the conference, counsel shall call 866-590-5055 and utilize access code 8811585. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 10/23/2023. (jeb)
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 TEXT ORDER granting #39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice G. Kline Preston, IV. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 10/23/2023. (btg)
October 19, 2023 Filing 39 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5276157 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Donels, Jessica)
October 19, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Donels on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Donels, Jessica)
September 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 TEXT ORDER granting #35 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jonathan R. Donnellan; granting #36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kristen L. Hauser. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 9/22/2023. (btg)
September 21, 2023 Filing 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5252537 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Giudicessi, Michael)
September 21, 2023 Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5252512 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Giudicessi, Michael)
September 21, 2023 Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A Giudicessi on behalf of Hearst Properties, Inc. (Giudicessi, Michael)
September 14, 2023 Filing 33 CLERK'S NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS: Your case has been opened in the SDIA and assigned a new case number. Please review the attached document and forms for compliance with this Court's Local Rules. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 12/13/2023. (kjw)
September 14, 2023 Filing 32 Case transferred in from District of Tennessee Middle; Case Number 3:23-cv-00382. Original file
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER DISMISSING CASE: Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs' motion to transfer venue to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. #30 . Defendant stipulates to the transfer. (See Doc. No. #26 ). Accordingly, the motion is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 9/14/2023. (kc)
September 14, 2023 Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose and Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr added. (kjw)
September 12, 2023 Filing 30 MOTION to Change Venue to Southern District Court of Iowa by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memo ISO Ps' Motion to Transfer Venue)(Preston, G.)
September 1, 2023 Filing 29 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Hauser, Kristen)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER: By September 1, 2023, the Parties shall file a joint status report with the Court advising how they intend to proceed with this matter and what impact the stipulation has on the pending motion to amend. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 8/25/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER: The parties have filed a Stipulation stating that they agree to transfer this matter to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. (Doc. No. #26 ). If the parties seek action by the Court, they must file an appropriate motion with an accompanying memorandum of law. See Local Rule 7.01. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 8/9/2023. (af)
August 8, 2023 Filing 26 STIPULATION by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Preston, G.)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to #19 Motion to Amend. Replies due by 8/8/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/31/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
July 28, 2023 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Declaration of GKPIV)(Preston, G.)
July 24, 2023 Filing 23 RECEIPT of Manual Filing by Hearst Properties, Inc. re #22 RESPONSE in Opposition, Exhibit 8 Declaration of Brian Sather re #19 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. (kc) (kc).
July 21, 2023 Filing 22 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Information, #2 Exhibit 2 - J. Bowmar Plea Agreement, #3 Exhibit 3 - S. Bowmar Plea Agreement, #4 Exhibit 4 - BBH Plea Agreement, #5 Exhibit 5 - J. Bowmar Judgment, #6 Exhibit 6 - S. Bowmar Judgment, #7 Exhibit 7 - DOJ Article, #8 Exhibit 8 - Declaration of Brian Sather, #9 Exhibit 9 - Bowmar IA Petition)(Hauser, Kristen)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #19 Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/7/2023. (af)
July 3, 2023 Filing 20 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #19 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Pera, Lucian)
June 23, 2023 Filing 19 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1- Broadcast/Article: Title + Image)(Preston, G.)
June 23, 2023 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Josh Bowmar, Sarah Bowmar. (Preston, G.)
June 20, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 6/20/2023. (Hearing lasted :5)(sm)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: The Initial Case Management Conference previously set for June 20, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. is continued to September 28, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. via telephone. The Parties shall call 1-877-336-1831, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate in the Telephone Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 6/20/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #14 and #15 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Kristen L. Hauser and Jonathan R. Donnellan to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/20/2023. (lh)
June 20, 2023 New York Bar status verified as active for Kristen L Hauser and Jonathan R. Donnellan not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (lh)
June 16, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for attorney Jonathan R. Donnellan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3848660) by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(King, Rocklan)
June 16, 2023 Filing 14 MOTION for attorney Kristen L. Hauser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3848659) by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(King, Rocklan)
June 14, 2023 Filing 13 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (King, Rocklan)
June 13, 2023 RECEIPT of Manual Filing by Hearst Properties, Inc. re #12 -8 Memorandum in Support, specifically Exhibit A to Declaration of Brian Sather. The manual filing is on a USB and placed in Judge Campbell's box at intake. (kc)
June 9, 2023 Filing 12 MEMORANDUM in Support of #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Hearst Properties, Inc. . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Introduction, #2 Exhibit J. Bowmar Plea Agreement, #3 Exhibit S. Bowmar Plea Agreement, #4 Exhibit BBH Plea Agreement, #5 Exhibit J. Bowmar Judgment, #6 Exhibit S. Bowmar Judgment, #7 Exhibit DOJ Artice, #8 Exhibit Declaration of Brian Sather, #9 Exhibit Bowmar IA Petition)(King, Rocklan)
June 9, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (King, Rocklan)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer #1 -1 Complaint, Hearst Properties, Inc. answer due 6/9/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 5/30/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
May 26, 2023 Filing 9 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Responsive Pleading by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (King, Rocklan)
April 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re #1 Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 4/27/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
April 27, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Lucian T. Pera admitted to this court. (kc)
April 26, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply MOTION TO EXTEND DEFENDANT'S DEADLINE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING by Hearst Properties, Inc.. (King, Rocklan)
April 26, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Lucian T. Pera on behalf of Hearst Properties, Inc. (Pera, Lucian)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Lead counsel for the parties shall attend the initial case management conference. Signed by District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr on 4/24/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
April 21, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 6/20/2023 at 08:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (kc)
April 21, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
April 21, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for G. Kline Preston, IV, Rocklan W. King, III, Lucian T. Pera admitted to this court. (kc)
April 20, 2023 Filing 2 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Hearst Properties, Inc. (kc) (Main Document 2 replaced on 4/21/2023) (kc).
April 20, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Hearst Properties, Inc. from Williamson County Circuit Court, case number 23CV-98. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNMDC-3806674) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Notice of Removal, #2 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc)

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Plaintiff: Sarah Bowmar
Represented By: G. Kline Preston, IV
Represented By: Jessica Donels
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Plaintiff: Josh Bowmar
Represented By: G. Kline Preston, IV
Represented By: Jessica Donels
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Defendant: Hearst Properties, Inc.
Represented By: Jonathan R. Donnellan
Represented By: Kristen L Hauser
Represented By: Lucian T. Pera
Represented By: Rocklan W. King, III
Represented By: Michael A Giudicessi
Represented By: Kristen L. Hauser
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