Allen v. Life Insurance Company of North America et al
Plaintiff: Valena Allen
Defendant: Fifth Third Bank, NA, Life Insurance Company of North America and Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Case Number: 3:2020cv00704
Filed: October 17, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: Benjamin Beaton
Referring Judge: David J Hale
2 Judge: Colin H Lindsay
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1101 E.R.I.S.A.: Coverage
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Text Order: The Plaintiff and the last remaining Defendant in this case, Fifth Third Bank NA, have filed and signed a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice (DN #107 ). No other defendants remain in this case. Accordingly, this case stands dismissed with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) and the Court strikes it from the active docket. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: counsel (JM)
April 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 107 STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 106 Text Order: The Court grants Plaintiff Valena Allen's motion for an extension of time (DN #105 ) to answer or otherwise respond to Defendant Fifth Thirds Amended Answer and Counterclaim to May 8, 2023 (DN #104 ). This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (JM)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #104 Amended Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim , MOTION Extend Deadlines by Counter Defendant Valena Allen, Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 104 AMENDED ANSWER to #1 Complaint, COUNTERCLAIMS against Valena Allen, by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (SMJ)
March 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 103 TEXT ORDER: The Court held a remote hearing on 3/15/23, and, for the reasons stated on the record, denies the Plaintiff's motion to reconsider (DN #74 ) and grants Fifth Third's motion for leave to file an amended answer and counterclaims (DN #85 ). The Court directs the Clerk to file the tendered Amended Answer and Counterclaims (DN #85 -1). The Court further orders the parties to file a joint status report no later than 45 days from the entry of this order. (TIC - :51, Court Reporter: Terri Turner) This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (SMJ)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 102 TEXT ORDER: Due to a conflict in the Court's calendar, the Court reschedules the hearing set for 3/15/23 at 3:00 p.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET the same day. The parties my connect by audio (cameras turned off) at https://www.zoomgov.com /j/1602438739?pwd=MWdmdVhPNnRUQ3F4RFV1U0JXWU82dz09. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel (SMJ)
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 101 TEXT ORDER: Based on the agreed order dismissing the Plaintiff's claims against LINA (DN 92 ), the Court denies the motion to reconsider or for a certificate of appealability (DN #75 ) as moot. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (JM)
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 100 TEXT ORDER: The Court denies the parties' request for an extension to file a status report (DN #99 ) and sets a remote hearing on 3/15/23 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The hearing will address the pending motions for reconsideration (DNs #74 , #75 ) or interlocutory appeal (DN #75 ), the motion for leave to file an amended answer and counterclaims (DN #85 ), and any other issues ripe for the Courts review. The parties my connect by audio (cameras turned off) at https://www.zoomgov.com /j/1602438739?pwd=MWdmdVhPNnRUQ3F4RFV1U0JXWU82dz09. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc:counsel (JM)
February 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 99 STATUS REPORT by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
February 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Ex parte call re settlement held on 2/16/2023. (TLB)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Ex parte calls re settlement held on 2/10/2023. The Parties were unable to reach a resolution. Status Report due by 2/24/2023. cc: counsel (JM)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 97 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/27/2023. Judge Lindsay will conduct ex parte calls regarding settlement re #95 Status Report. Counsel shall contact Case Manager Theresa Burch via email (Theresa_Burch@kywd.uscourts.gov) no later than 2/6/23 to schedule a call. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 96 REPLY re #93 Response to Motion, #85 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims Against Plaintiff In Support of Its Motion for Leave to File Counterclaims filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Nenni, David)
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Joint STATUS REPORT by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 94 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT AND ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Settlement Conference held on 12/15/2022. Remaining parties shall file a joint status report by 1/19/2023. cc: counsel (JM)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 93 RESPONSE to Motion re #85 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims Against Plaintiff filed by Valena Allen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 TEXT ORDER: The Plaintiff and Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America have filed and signed a proposed agreed order of dismissal that would dismiss the Plaintiff's claims against LINA only. DN #91 . The Court approves the proposed agreed order, dismisses with prejudice the Plaintiff's tortious-interference claim against LINA, and dismisses without prejudice the Plaintiff's breach-of-contract claim against LINA. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(2) or, alternatively, Fed. R. Civ. P. 21. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (KJA)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 STIPULATION of Dismissal with Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/8/2022 re #86 Proposed Agreed Order, #88 Proposed Agreed Order. Plaintiff's deadline for responding to Defendant's motion (DN #85 ) is STAYED. To the extent a response is necessary, Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant's motion on or before 1/5/2023. cc: Counsel (SMJ)
November 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/2/2022. Settlement Conference set for 12/15/2022 at 10:00 AM via VideoConference before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. cc: counsel (JM)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 88 Proposed Agreed Order by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 10/14/22: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that on or before 10/27/2022, the Parties shall consult with their respective decisionmakers and jointly contact the undersigneds Case Manager, Theresa Burch, via e-mail at theresa_burch@kywd.uscourts.gov to schedule a settlement conference. A settlement conference will then be set by separate order. cc:counsel (DJT)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Response Deadline by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims Against Plaintiff by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Answer and Counterclaims Against Plaintiff, #2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit C - Declaration of David Nenni) (Nenni, David)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 Joint STATUS REPORT by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 REPLY to Response to Motion re #75 MOTION for Reconsideration #73 Order on Motion for Leave, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Alternative MOTION for Certificate of Appealability filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew) Modified on 9/8/2022 to correct document link (DeW).
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 REPLY to Response to Motion re #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 REPLY to Response to Motion re #75 MOTION for Reconsideration re #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Alternative MOTION for Certificate of Appealability filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 RESPONSE to Motion re #75 MOTION for Reconsideration re #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Alternative MOTION for Certificate of Appealability , #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 RESPONSE to Motion re #75 MOTION for Reconsideration re #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Alternative MOTION for Certificate of Appealability In Opposition filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Nenni, David)
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 78 RESPONSE to Motion re #74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave to,, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, In Opposition filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of David A Nenni) (Nenni, David)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER from proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay; Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/25/2022: On or before 9/15/2022, the Parties shall meet and confer with their respective decisionmakers and one another regarding settlement and file a joint report on the status of discussions, including their respective positions on scheduling a settlement conference and any proposed dates. The report shall not include the substance of any previous offers or demands. The pending deadlines set forth in the Court's 2/7/2022 order (DN #68 ) are HELD IN ABEYANCE pending further order of the Court. cc:counsel (DJT)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 8/11/2022. A telephonic status conference is scheduled for 8/25/2022 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsels shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 MOTION for Reconsideration #73 Order on Motion for Leave, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, Alternative MOTION for Certificate of Appealability by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew) Modified to correct link and docket text on 8/9/2022 (DeW).
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 MOTION for Reconsideration re #73 Order on Motion for Leave, Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - ASA, #2 Exhibit B - Supp Discovery, #3 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 73 OPINION & ORDER: The Court grants Fifth Third's partial motion for judgment on the pleadings (DN #24 ), denies Allen's motion for leave to amend the complaint (DN #48 ), and grants LINA's motion for summary judgment (DN #25 ). cc: Counsel (JM)
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 REPLY to Response to Motion re #25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 TEXT ORDER: In light of the parties' agreed order (DN #70 ), the Court extends the deadline for Life Insurance Company to file its reply in support of its summary-judgment motion to 3/25/22. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel (JM)
March 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Proposed Agreed Order by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 RESPONSE to Motion re #25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Valena Allen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - AR Excerpts, #2 Exhibit B - LTD Policy, #3 Exhibit C - Lodi Depo, #4 Exhibit D - Palmer Depo) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 2/7/2022. Any joinder of additional parties or amendment of the pleadings related to Plaintiff's breach of covenant claim against Fifth Third due by 8/31/2022; Discovery related to Plaintiff's breach of covenant claim against Fifth Third due by 10/28/2022. Dispositive/Daubert Motions related to Plaintiff's breach of covenant claim against Fifth Third due by 11/30/2022. cc: counsel (JM)
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 NOTICE of Filing: Joint Amended Schedule by Valena Allen re #66 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery,, (Grabhorn, Andrew)
January 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/5/2022 granting in part and denying in part #61 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. On or before January 14, 2022, the Parties shall meet and confer and jointly file a proposed amended scheduling order; The stay of discovery set forth in the Court's July 12, 2021 (DN #41 ) order is AMENDED to permit discovery related to Allen's breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing claim. On or before January 14, 2022, the Parties shall file a report on their respective positions on scheduling a settlement conference. cc: Counsel (JM)
January 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/3/2022 granting #62 Proposed Agreed Order. Plaintiff shall complete all depositions concerning LINA's motion for summary judgment on or before January 31, 2022. Allen shall file her response to LINA's motion for summary judgment on or before March 2, 2022. cc: Counsel (JM)
December 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Joint STATUS REPORT by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
December 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 63 RESPONSE to Motion re #61 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Extension of Deadlines filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
December 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Proposed Agreed Order on Scheduling by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
November 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Extension of Deadlines by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Nenni, David)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/22/2021 granting in part and denying in part #55 Motion to Compel. cc: Counsel (JM)
November 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 REPLY to Response to Motion re #55 MOTION to Compel filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
November 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 11/3/2021. The telephonic status conference scheduled for 11/4/2021 is REMANDED from the docket. Counsel may contact Case Manager Theresa Burch (theresa_burch@kywd.uscourts.gov) at any time to request a telephonic status conference. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Joint STATUS REPORT of the Parties by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Nenni, David)
October 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 RESPONSE to Motion re #55 MOTION to Compel filed by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 07/12/21 email, #2 Exhibit B - 07/14/21 email, #3 Exhibit C - 07/14/21 email, #4 Exhibit D - 08/10/21 email, #5 Exhibit E - 08/11/21 email, #6 Exhibit F - 08/12/21 email, #7 Exhibit G - 08/18/21 email, #8 Exhibit H - 08/19/21 email, #9 Exhibit I - 08/23/21 email, #10 Exhibit J - 08/23/21 email, #11 Exhibit K - highlighted table of contents to the P&Ps, #12 Exhibit L - Lodi Declaration, #13 Exhibit M - Walker v. LINA Order, #14 Exhibit N - Lodi Depo, #15 Proposed Order) (Wyrick, Mitzi)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MOTION to Compel by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - RFI, #2 Exhibit B - RFP, #3 Exhibit C - RFI Resp, #4 Exhibit D - RFP Resp, #5 Exhibit E - Emails, #6 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
September 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay Status Conference held on 9/20/2021. Motion to stay deadline #50 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's deadline to file her response to DN #25 is STAYED. Plaintiff's motion to compel production due by 10/4/2021. (Court Reporter: Dena Legg.) cc: counsel (JM)
September 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 REPLY to Response to Motion re #48 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 9/7/2021. Counsel having advised the Court of a discovery dispute, a telephonic conference is scheduled for 9/20/2021 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Response to Motion re #48 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint Memo in Opposition filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Nenni, David) Modified on 9/7/2021- changed text to state this is a Response to Motion (filer selected "reply") (JM).
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order RESPONSE to Motion re #48 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (*NO PDF ATTACHED: Filer incorrectly selected the ECF event: "Reply to Response to Motion." Clerk has made this entry for reporting purposes. Please see DN #51 for viewing.) (JM)
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MOTION to Stay re #25 MOTION for Summary Judgment, or alternatively, to Amend the Schedule by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew). Added MOTION to Amend Schedule on 9/7/2021 (JM).
August 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 REPLY to Response to Motion re #24 Partial MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in Support filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Nenni, David)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE to Motion re #24 Partial MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Valena Allen. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 7/28/2021 granting #42 Motion to Amend Scheduling Order; granting #44 Proposed Agreed Order. Ms. Allen shall respond to LINA's motion for summary judgment on or before October 15, 2021, and LINA's reply, if any, shall be filed within 14 days thereafter. cc: Counsel (JM)
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Text Order. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's unopposed motion (DN #43 ) for an extension of time to file her response to Defendant Fifth Third Bank's partial motion for judgment on the pleadings (DN #24 ). This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (JM)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Proposed Agreed Order by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #41 Order on Motion to Stay,,,,, #24 Partial MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION to Amend/Correct #15 Scheduling Conference,, Amend Schedule by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Andrew)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 7/9/2021. DN #26 is DENIED. DN #32 is DENIED. DN #33 is GRANTED. Discovery as to Allen's claims against Fifth Third is STAYED pending a ruling on DN #24 . On or before July 28, 2021, Allen shall file her responses to DN #24 and DN #25 . Any reply shall be governed by Local Rule 7.1 cc: Counsel(JM)
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Nenni on behalf of Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Nenni, David)
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 REPLY re #33 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in Support filed by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (Davenport, Morgan)
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 REPLY to Response to Motion re #32 MOTION to Stay re #31 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,,,, Status Conference,, Schedules - Motion and R&R Deadlines, #26 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 RESPONSE to Motion re #32 MOTION to Stay re #31 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,,,, Status Conference,, Schedules - Motion and R&R Deadlines, #26 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 RESPONSE to Motion re #33 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
May 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 5/10/2021 granting #34 Proposed Agreed Order. Plaintiff shall file any responses to DN #32 and DN #33 on or before June 2, 2021. cc: Counsel (JM)
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Proposed Agreed Order Extending Time to Respond (Dkts 32 and 33) by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Attachment, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B to Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit Exhibit C to Exhibit 1) (Davenport, Morgan)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION to Stay re #31 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,,,, Status Conference,, Schedules - Motion and R&R Deadlines, #26 MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - LINA's Initial Disclosures, #2 Exhibit B - Request for Production to LINA, #3 Exhibit C - Interrogatories to LINA, #4 Exhibit D - Declaration of Richard Lodi) (Wyrick, Mitzi)
April 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER for Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Telephonic Status Conference held on 4/8/2021. Plaintiff's response re DN #24 and DN #25 is STAYED;. Plaintiff's motions for extensions of time (DN #28 , #29 ) are DENIED as moot. Defendant's supplemental briefs re motion to stay due by 4/21/2021. cc:counsel (JM)
March 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 3/26/2021. The telephonic conference regarding the discovery dispute is RESCHEDULED for 4/8/2021 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #24 Partial MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Michael)
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #26 MOTION to Stay Discovery, #25 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff Valena Allen (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Grabhorn, Michael)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 3/16/2021. Counsel having notified the Court of a discovery dispute, a telephonic conference is scheduled for 3/19/2021 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel shall connect to the conference by dialing 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (TLB)
March 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wyrick, Mitzi)
March 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Lodi Declaration, #2 Exhibit A to Lodi Declaration, #3 Exhibit B to Lodi Declaration, #4 Exhibit C to Lodi Declaration, #5 Exhibit D to Lodi Declaration, #6 Exhibit E to Lodi Declaration, #7 Exhibit F to Lodi Declaration, #8 Exhibit G to Lodi Declaration, #9 Exhibit H to Lodi Declaration, #10 Exhibit I to Lodi Declaration, #11 Exhibit J to Lodi Declaration, #12 Proposed Order) (Wyrick, Mitzi)
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Partial MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Proposed Order) (Davenport, Morgan)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 AMENDED ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Life Insurance Company of North America. (JM)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 AMENDED ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Fifth Third Bank, N.A.. (JM)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 2/24/2021 granting #17 Motion for Leave to file Amended Answer; granting #19 Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer. The Clerk shall detach and file the tendered Amended Answers. cc: Counsel(JM)
February 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 RESPONSE to Motion re #19 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer to Complaint and Defenses, #17 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses filed by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Andrew)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer to Complaint and Defenses by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Davenport, Morgan)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 AMENDED Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent New York Life Insurance Company for Life Insurance Company of North America. by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi) Modified on 2/3/2021 to state "Amended" (JM).
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America (Attachments: #1 Amended Answer to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses, #2 Proposed Order) (Wyrick, Mitzi)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Morgan A. Davenport on behalf of Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Davenport, Morgan)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SCHEDULING ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 1/13/2021. Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosure due by 1/29/2021. Amended Pleadings/Joinder of Parties due by 8/31/2021. Fact Discovery due by 10/29/2021. Expert Witness (Plaintiff) due by 6/30/2021. Expert Witness (Defendant) due by 7/30/2021. Expert Discovery due by 10/29/2021. Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/4/2021 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Joint Status Report due by 10/29/2021. Dispositive/Daubert Motions due by 11/30/2021. (*See order for pretrial filing deadlines.) cc: counsel, Jury Clerk (JM)
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Valena Allen. (Grabhorn, Michael)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 1/4/2021 granting #12 Proposed Agreed Order. The Parties shall jointly file a report of their Rule 26(f) planning meeting on or before 1/8/2021. cc: Counsel(JM)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER by Judge Benjamin Beaton on 12/28/2020. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A), the Court REFERS this matter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay for hearing and determining all pretrial matters, including non-dispositive motions. Judge Lindsay may conduct a settlement conference in this matter at any time. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel (KD)
December 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Proposed Agreed Order for Extension of Time to File Joint Report of Parties' Planning Meeting by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 TEXT ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT by Chief Judge Greg N. Stivers; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, pursuant to GO 20-26, this matter is reassigned to the docket of Judge Benjamin Beaton for all further proceedings. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: counsel (JM)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FOR MEETING AND REPORT (EBOC) by Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay on 12/2/2020. Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 1/13/2021 at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay. Counsel for the parties shall connect to the telephonic status conference by dialing the toll-free number 1-888-808-6929, access code 2773744. (KD)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Life Insurance Company of North America. (Wyrick, Mitzi)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 TEXT ORDER Signed by Judge David J. Hale on 11/13/2020 granting #5 Motion for Stephanie O. Zorn to Appear Pro Hac Vice. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel(NWT)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying other affiliate Fifth Third Financial Corporation; other affiliate Fifth Third Bancorp by Fifth Third Bank, NA. (Davenport, Morgan) Modified on 11/17/2020, to add affiliates. (KD)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Fifth Third Bank, NA. (Davenport, Morgan)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Stephanie O. Zorn to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 125, receipt number 0644-3224218. by Defendant Fifth Third Bank, NA (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Davenport, Morgan)
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 TEXT ORDER by Judge David J. Hale on 10/20/2020; Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A), this matter is hereby referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay, for resolution of all litigation planning issues, entry of scheduling orders, consideration of amendments thereto, and resolution of all non-dispositive matters, including discovery issues. Judge Lindsay is further authorized to conduct a settlement conference in this matter at any time. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc:counsel (NWT)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Fifth Third Bank, NA, Life Insurance Company of North America. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for printing and serving the attached issued summons(es). (Attachments: #1 Summons as to Fifth Third Bank, NA) (DJT)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge David J. Hale. (DJT)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Fifth Third Bank, NA, Life Insurance Company of North America Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0644-3207368., filed by Valena Allen. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (DJT)

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Defendant: Fifth Third Bank, NA
Represented By: Morgan A. Davenport
Represented By: Stephanie O. Zorn
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Defendant: Life Insurance Company of North America
Represented By: Mitzi Denise Wyrick
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Defendant: Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Represented By: Morgan A. Davenport
Represented By: Stephanie O. Zorn
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Plaintiff: Valena Allen
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