Eveler, et al v. Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Eveler, Individually and as the Administratrix of the Estates of Her Two Minor Children, Christian Eveler and Brooklyn Eveler, Eveler, Luis Eveler and Kaylee Eveler
Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Case Number: 2:2016cv14776
Filed: September 16, 2016
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Office: New Orleans Office
County: Jefferson
Presiding Judge: Lance M Africk
Referring Judge: Joseph C Wilkinson
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 106 NOTICE: Record of Disposal by Clerk. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit List)(blg)
August 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Redacted Exhibits filed by All Plaintiffs, re #63 Memorandum. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S, #20 Exhibit T, #21 Exhibit U)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 8/15/2017 (blg).
August 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 104 FINAL JUDGMENT: ORDERED that FINAL JUDGMENT is ENTERED in favor of Ford Motor Company and against plaintiffs. All claims in this action are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 8/7/2017.(clc)
August 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER AND REASONS granting #97 Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's design defect claim against Ford is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 8/7/2017. (clc)
August 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER granting #99 Motion for Leave to supplement. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 8/3/2017. (clc)
August 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 101 RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re #99 MOTION for Leave to File a Supplement to the Summary Judgment Record Agreed to by Plaintiffs. (Mayer, Joseph)
August 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 100 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #97 MOTION for Summary Judgment . (Attachments: #1 Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts Statement, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit Transcript, #4 Proposed Order)(Mayer, Joseph)
August 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 99 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File a Supplement to the Summary Judgment Record by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Eady, Michael)
August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 98 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #97 MOTION for Summary Judgment; Filing attorney should have selected 'No' at the question 'Is this an Exparte/Consent Motion Y/N?'. Clerk took corrective action to set motion for submission on 8/23/2017 before Judge Lance M. Africk. No further action is necessary. (blg)
August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 97 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/23/2017. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Submission, #2 Memorandum in Support, #3 Statement, #4 Proposed Order)(Eady, Michael) Modified on 8/1/2017 (blg). (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/7/2017 per Rec. Doc. #102: #5 Exhibit) (clc).
July 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 96 TRANSCRIPT of Daubert Hearing held on July 26, 2017 before Judge Lance M. Africk. Court Reporter/Recorder Cathy Pepper, Telephone number 504-589-7779. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 21 days from the filing of this transcript to file with the Court a Redaction Request. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/26/2017. (rsg) (Main Document 96 replaced on 8/8/2017) (rsg).
July 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 95 DEPOSITION & REPORT of Brian Darr, P.E. (Attachments: #1 Report of Brian Darr, P.E., #2 Supplemental Report of Brian Darr, P.E.)(blg)
July 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 94 DEPOSITION & REPORT of Thomas Perl. (Attachments: #1 Report of Thomas R. Perl, P.E., Ph.D.)(blg)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Daubert Hearing Exhibit List. (blg)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 92 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Daubert Hearing held on 7/26/2017. (Court Reporter Cathy Pepper.) (Attachments: #1 Notice for Removal of Exhibits) (blg)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 91 Daubert Hearing Exhibit List with attached exhibits 16-27 by Ford Motor Company (Attachments: #1 Exhibit MDX Databook, #2 Exhibit Hooker J-Turns, #3 Exhibit CU runs, #4 Exhibit Protocol, #5 Exhibit Protocol, #6 Exhibit Protocol, #7 Exhibit Tandy Depo, #8 Exhibit Tandy Report, #9 Exhibit Pascarella Deposition, #10 Exhibit Pascarella Report)(Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 7/24/2017 (blg).
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 90 Daubert Hearing Exhibit List with attached exhibits 8-15 by Ford Motor Company (Attachments: #1 Exhibit NCAP Saturn, #2 Exhibit NCAP Chev Equinox, #3 Exhibit NCAP Pontiac Torrent, #4 Exhibit NCAP Hyundai Santa Fe, #5 Exhibit NCAP Hyundai Santa Fe, #6 Exhibit NCAP Mazda Tribute, #7 Exhibit NCAP Toyota Tacoma, #8 Exhibit FMVSS 110)(Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 7/24/2017 (blg).
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Daubert Hearing Exhibit List with attached exhibits 1-6 by Ford Motor Company (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Video - Ferrari, #2 Exhibit Video - Tip-up, #3 Exhibit Renfroe Comments to NHTSA, #4 Exhibit Paper - Effect on Tire Wear, #5 Exhibit Durango Case Study, #6 Exhibit US DOT NHTSA Final Report)(Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 7/24/2017 (blg).
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 88 Daubert Hearing Exhibit List by Ford Motor Company (Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 7/24/2017 (blg).
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 87 Daubert Exhibit List by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31, #32 Exhibit 32, #33 Exhibit 33, #34 Exhibit 34, #35 Exhibit 35, #36 Exhibit 36, #37 Exhibit 37)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 7/24/2017 (blg).
July 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER AND REASONS granting in part, deferring in part, denying in part, and dismissing as moot in part #68 and #70 Motions in Limine, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 7/19/2017. (blg)
July 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Status Conference held on 7/17/2017. ORDERED that the #84 motion to continue is GRANTED. FURTHER ORDERED that a Daubert Hearing is set for 7/26/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. By 5:00 P.M. on 7/21/2017, the parties shall (1) file into the record a list of exhibits they intend to introduce at the hearing and (2) file the expert reports and deposition transcripts in this matter, as stated herein. (blg)
July 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 84 EXPARTE/CONSENT Emergency MOTION to Continue Trial for Medical Necessity by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Memorandum in Support, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 7/18/2017 (blg).
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ***DEFICIENT: REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Ford Motor Company re #70 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING NHTSA TESTIMONY, ANALYSIS, RULINGS, AND TRANSCRIPTS OF CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS . (Eady, Michael) Modified on 7/17/2017 (blg).
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ***DEFICIENT: REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Ford Motor Company re #68 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY, OR ARGUMENT CONCERNING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT HISTORY OF THE BRONCO II AND/OR THE FIRST GENERATION UN 46 EXPLORER . (Eady, Michael) Modified on 7/17/2017 (blg).
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ***DEFICIENT: REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Ford Motor Company re #69 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING ROBERT HOOKERS PROTOTYPE TESTING . (Eady, Michael) Modified on 7/17/2017 (blg).
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 80 Proposed Voir Dire by Ford Motor Company. (Maxwell, Robert)
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 79 RESPONSE (pursuant to #67 Order) filed by All Plaintiffs, to Ford's #66 objections to other similar incidents. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B, #2 Exhibit C, #3 Exhibit D, #4 Exhibit E, #5 Exhibit F)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 7/14/2017 (blg).
July 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 78 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #70 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING NHTSA TESTIMONY, ANALYSIS, RULINGS, AND TRANSCRIPTS OF CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Mayer, Joseph)
July 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 77 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #69 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING ROBERT HOOKERS PROTOTYPE TESTING . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit G)(Mayer, Joseph)
July 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 76 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #68 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY, OR ARGUMENT CONCERNING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT HISTORY OF THE BRONCO II AND/OR THE FIRST GENERATION UN 46 EXPLORER . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L)(Mayer, Joseph)
July 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 75 Revised Joint Proposed Pretrial Order by Plaintiffs and Ford Motor Company. (Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 7/7/2017 (blg).
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 74 Proposed Jury Verdict Form by Ford Motor Company. (Eady, Michael)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Proposed Jury Instructions by Ford Motor Company. (Eady, Michael)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Witness List by Ford Motor Company. (Maxwell, Robert)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Witness List by All Plaintiffs. (Mayer, Joseph)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING NHTSA TESTIMONY, ANALYSIS, RULINGS, AND TRANSCRIPTS OF CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Notice of Submission)(Eady, Michael)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 69 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EXHIBITS CONCERNING ROBERT HOOKERS PROTOTYPE TESTING by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Notice of Submission)(Eady, Michael)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 68 MOTION in Limine to EXCLUDE PLAINTIFFS EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY, OR ARGUMENT CONCERNING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT HISTORY OF THE BRONCO II AND/OR THE FIRST GENERATION UN 46 EXPLORER by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 7/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Notice of Submission)(Eady, Michael)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDERED that plaintiffs shall respond to Ford's #66 objections to plaintiffs' list of similar incidents no later than 7/14/2017 at NOON. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/27/2017.(blg)
June 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 66 OBJECTIONS by Ford Motor Company re #63 Memorandum,, Plaintiffs' List of Other Similar Incidents (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Eady, Michael)
June 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 65 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: A Pretrial Conference was held on 6/22/2017. IT IS ORDERED that the pre-trial order is NOT APPROVED. The parties shall submit a revised pre-trial order reflecting the competing allegations regarding damages as well as the discussion and negotiations at the pre-trial conference no later than July 6, 2017. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a JURY trial will commence on Monday, July 24, 2017, at 8:30 AM. (ajn)
June 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Proposed Pretrial Order by Ford Motor Company (Maxwell, Robert)
June 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 63 MEMORANDUM filed by All Plaintiffs re #38 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning Other Accidents, Incidents, Claims, Complaints and/or Lawsuits FROM ORDER 55. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S, #20 Exhibit T, #21 Exhibit U)(Mayer, Joseph)
June 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Proposed Joint Pretrial Order by Ford Motor Company (Maxwell, Robert)
June 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 61 Exhibit List by All Plaintiffs. (Mayer, Joseph)
June 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 60 Witness List by All Plaintiffs. (Mayer, Joseph)
June 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 59 Exhibit List by Ford Motor Company. (Maxwell, Robert)
June 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Witness List by Ford Motor Company. (Maxwell, Robert)
June 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER AND REASONS denying without prejudice #37 MOTION in Limine to to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Interpreting the State of Mind of Intentions of Ford Engineers and Executives Based on Ford Engineering Documents or Internal Memoranda. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/14/2017.(blg)
June 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER AND REASONS granting in part and denying without prejudice in part, as stated herein, #36 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning the Design and Development History of the Bronco II, The First Generation UN46 Explorer. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/13/2017.(blg)
June 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER AND REASONS denying without prejudice #38 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning Other Accidents, Incidents, Claims, Complaints and/or Lawsuits; FURTHER ORDERED that no later than 6/20/2017, plaintiffs file into the record a list setting out (1) all accidents and incidents that they claim are "substantially similar" to the accident at issue, (2) plaintiffs' contentionson an incident-by-incident basis, and supported by appropriate legal citationsas to why each and every incident and accident is substantially similar to the accident at issue, and (3) what documents plaintiffs intend to introduce and discuss with respect to each such accident. FURTHER ORDERED that, to the extent that Ford wishes to renew its objections, Ford shall do so no later than 6/26/2017. When doing so, Ford would be well-advised to respond to plaintiffs' accident-by-accident discussions of substantial similarity. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/13/2017.(blg)
June 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER AND REASONS denying #32 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Expert Opinions of Paul Semones. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/13/2017.(blg)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #28 motion is GRANTED. This Court DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE: all claims based on a failure to warn; all claims based on a defect in construction and composition; all claims based on a design defect for the absence of electronic stability control; all claims based on a design defect related to the restraint system; all claims based on a design defect related to the vehicle roof structure; all claims based on a design defect related to "skate"; and all claims based on allegations of breach of warranty or redhibitory defects pled under Louisiana Civil Code art. 2520 et seq. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 5/9/2017. (mmv)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWER to #1 Notice of Removal with Jury Demand by Ford Motor Company.(mmv)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER GRANTING #31 Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Answer. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 5/9/2017. (mmv)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #49 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. **Attachments have duplicate descriptions. For attachments, select either a category OR enter a description, selecting both will result in duplicate docket text. Clerk took corrective action.** (mmv)
May 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 49 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #32 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Expert Opinions of Paul Semones . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified text on 5/9/2017 (mmv).
May 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 48 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #37 MOTION in Limine to to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Interpreting the State of Mind of Intentions of Ford Engineers and Executives Based on Ford Engineering Documents or Internal Memoranda . (Mayer, Joseph)
May 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 47 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #38 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning Other Accidents, Incidents, Claims, Complaints and/or Lawsuits . (Mayer, Joseph)
May 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #36 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning the Design and Development History of the Bronco II, The First Generation UN46 Explorer and the UN152. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/8/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #43 Notice to Take Deposition, #40 Notice to Take Deposition, #44 Notice to Take Deposition, #42 Notice to Take Deposition, #41 Notice to Take Deposition, #39 Notice to Take Deposition; Documents have been stricken pursuant to Rule 5(d) of the FRCP. (blg)
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of TOM PERL by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 43 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of GREG MILLER by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 42 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of DON TANDY by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 41 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of MIKE CARHART by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 40 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of BOB PASCARELLA by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 39 **STRICKEN: NOTICE to Take Deposition of TOM PERL by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler.(Mayer, Joseph) Modified on 5/5/2017 (blg).
May 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning Other Accidents, Incidents, Claims, Complaints and/or Lawsuits by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Notice of Submission)(Maxwell, Robert)
May 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION in Limine to to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Interpreting the State of Mind of Intentions of Ford Engineers and Executives Based on Ford Engineering Documents or Internal Memoranda by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Notice of Submission)(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 5/4/2017 (blg).
May 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony or Argument Concerning the Design and Development History of the Bronco II, The First Generation UN46 Explorer by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit, #3 Notice of Submission)(Maxwell, Robert)
May 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Joint STIPULATION by Ford Motor Company, Luis Eveler, Kaylee Eveler re #34 Order on Motion in Limine. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 5/4/2017 (blg).
May 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER dismissing without prejudice #33 Motion in Limine. FURTHER ORDERED lead trial counsel shall meet and confer by 5/3/2017 at 5 P.M. regarding each and every request for relief in the omnibus motion in limine. FURTHER ORDERED that Ford shall refile its omnibus motion as separate motions no later than NOON on 5/4/2017. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 5/2/2017. (blg) Modified on 5/2/2017 (blg).
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION in Limine to Omnibus Motion in Limine by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Memorandum in Support, #3 Memorandum in Support, #4 Exhibit Exhibit A to Nos 12 and 14, #5 Memorandum in Support, #6 Exhibit Exhibit A to No. 18, #7 Exhibit Exhibit B to No. 18, #8 Memorandum in Support, #9 Memorandum in Support, #10 Exhibit Exhibit A to No. 22, #11 Exhibit Exhibit B to No. 22, #12 Exhibit Exhibit C to No. 22, #13 Exhibit Exhibit D to No. 22, #14 Exhibit Exhibit E to No. 22, #15 Exhibit Exhibit F to No. 22, #16 Memorandum in Support, #17 Exhibit Exhibit A to No. 26, #18 Notice of Submission)(Maxwell, Robert)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Expert Opinions of Paul Semones by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 5/17/2017. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Notice of Submission)(Maxwell, Robert)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 31 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Answer by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Pleading Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER GRANTING #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael W. Eady. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 4/28/2017. (Attachments: #1 Notice Pro Hac Vice Counsel) (mmv)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #27 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee previously paid) - Filing fee was not previously paid and is still due prior to any court action being taken. (bwn)
April 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing fee paid from Ford Motor Company for Michael W. Eady re #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100) (am)
April 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing fee paid from Ford Motor Company for Michael W. Eady re #27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100) (adp)
April 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 STIPULATION of Dismissal of Claims and Allegations With Prejudice by All Parties (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 5/1/2017 to edit filers (bwn).
April 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 27 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee previously paid) by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert)
April 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ***DEFICIENT*** EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card not accepted or unavailable - payment of filing fee due within 2 business days) by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 4/28/2017 (bwn).
March 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER as Amended by the Court at paragraph 12 pg. 5.Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr on 3/30/2017.(my)
March 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 EXPARTE/CONSENT Consent MOTION for Protective Order by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) referred to Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Pleading, #2 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert)
February 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER Approving #22 Joint Proposed Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk.(bwn)
February 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by Ford Motor Company, Kaylee Eveler, and Luis Eveler. (Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/10/2017 to edit filers (bwn).
February 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Status Conference held on 2/6/2017. ORDERED that the #19 motion to continue and the #20 motion for extension of deadlines is GRANTED. FURTHER ORDERED: Final Pretrial Conference CONTINUED for 6/22/2017 03:30 PM before Judge Lance M Africk. Jury Trial CONTINUED for 7/24/2017 08:30 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. FURTHER ORDERED that the motions deadline is CONTINUED until 5/17/2017. FURTHER ORDERED that no later than 2/10/2017 the parties shall confer and propose a discovery schedule that timely completes discovery within the new motions deadline. (blg)
January 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Deadlines by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order)(Mayer, Joseph)
January 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 19 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Continue by Kaylee Eveler, Luis Eveler. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order)(Mayer, Joseph)
December 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Status Conference held on 12/14/2016. IT IS ORDERED that this Court's show cause order is SATISFIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiffs' counsel shall inform the Court by Friday, December 23, 2016 as to whether plaintiffs support bifurcation of this action. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a status conference is set in this matter for February 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM. (bwn)
December 13, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 17 STATUS REPORT by All Plaintiffs (Mayer, Joseph)
December 13, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 16 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by All Plaintiffs (Mayer, Joseph)
December 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 15 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Ford Motor Company (Bazemore, Thomas)
November 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that counsel for plaintiffs and counsel for defendant appear in the chambers of the undersigned U.S. District Judge on December 14, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. and SHOW CAUSE why sanctions should not be imposed as a result of a failure to comply with this Court's order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the November 29, 2016 status conference is CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk.(bwn)
November 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 13 STATUS REPORT by Ford Motor Company (Maxwell, Robert)
November 3, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ***DEFICIENT*** MOTION for Protective Order by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) referred to Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/3/2016. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 11/4/2016 (bwn).
November 3, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ***DEFICIENT*** MOTION for Protective Order by Ford Motor Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 11/3/2016. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Bazemore, Thomas) Modified on 11/4/2016 (bwn).
November 2, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Status Conference set for 11/29/2016 09:15 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. Counsel shall comply as stated herein. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 11/2/2016.(blg)
October 25, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Thomas E. Bazemore. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 10/24/2016. (Attachments: #1 Pro Hac Notice) (bwn)
October 18, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 8 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 053L-5761345) by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Maxwell, Robert)
October 18, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 11/29/2016 09:15 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. All discovery must be completed by 3/13/2017. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/27/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. Jury Trial set for 5/22/2017 08:30 AM before Judge Lance M Africk. (Attachments: #1 Pretrial Notice Form) (NEF: Magistrate Judge)(blg)
October 6, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE: Scheduling Conference set for 10/18/2016 10:15 AM before case manager by telephone. By Clerk. (blg)
October 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Notice of Compliance by Ford Motor Company re: Removal Order (Attachments: #1 State Court Pleadings, #2 State Court Pleadings, #3 State Court Pleadings)(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 10/6/2016 to edit docket text (bwn).
September 21, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Directives pursuant to 28:1447 (b) by Clerk.(cg)
September 20, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ANSWER to #1 Notice of Removal, with Jury Demand by Ford Motor Company.(Maxwell, Robert)
September 20, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Initial Case Assignment to Judge Lance M Africk and Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr. (djg)
September 16, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans, case number 2016-079942/"N" (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 053L-5709034) filed by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)Attorney Robert W. Maxwell added to party Ford Motor Company(pty:dft).(Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 9/21/2016 (cg).

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Represented By: Robert W. Maxwell
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