Synergy Bank v. Capt. T.W. Boudreaux M/V
Plaintiff: Synergy Bank
Defendant: Capt. T.W. Boudreaux M/V
Intervenor Plaintiff: Danny Neal, Dexter Neal, Paul Champagne and Michael Rutledge
Intervenor Defendant: GPS Marine, LLC and T.W. Boudreaux M/V
Case Number: 2:2020cv01066
Filed: March 31, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Lance M Africk
Referring Judge: Janis van Meerveld
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 46 U.S.C. § 31325
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER CONFIRMING SALE: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the sale of the M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux, Official Number 521655, to Synergy Bank, 1036 W. Tunnel Blvd, Houma, Louisiana 70360, is hereby confirmed and that the United States Marshal is directed to issue a Marshal's Bill of Sale to Synergy Bank transferring said vessel free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Coast Guard be and it is hereby directed to cancel and erase from its records any and all mortgages, claims, liens, or encumbrances that may be recorded against the M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux, Official Number 521655. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on October 22, 2020. (3cc: USM) (mp)
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION Confirm Sale of M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Affidavit of Sale Publication)(Magee, Todd) Modified text on 10/21/2020 (mp).
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER DISMISSING CASE: IT IS ORDERED that the above-captioned case is DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the intervenor plaintiffs #39 motion for default judgment is DISMISSED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on October 19, 2020.(mp)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Return of Sale by U.S. Marshal of M/V Capt T.W. Boudreaux sold on October 13, 2020 in the amount of $ 350,000 to Synergy Bank c/o Todd Magee. (mp)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/13/2020. IT IS ORDERED that counsel for the intervenor plaintiffs shall notify the Court of the intervenor plaintiffs' intentions regarding the motion for default judgment as to GPS Marine, LLC by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 at NOON. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk. (mp)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #37 Motion to credit bid; dismissing #40 Motion to Continue the sale of the vessel is dismissed as moot. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 10/13/2020. (blg)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 EXPARTE/CONSENT Emergency MOTION to Continue Sale of M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux from October 13, 2020 to October 29, 2020 by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd)
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Default Judgment as to GPS Marine, LLC by Paul Champagne, Danny Neal, Dexter Neal, Michael Rutledge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Proposed Order)(Cvitanovic, Andrew)
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Authority to Credit Bid by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Magee, Todd) Modified text on 10/9/2020 (mp).
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ***FILED IN ERROR- See R. Doc. 37: Request by Synergy Bank for Motion for Authority Credit Bid (Magee, Todd) Modified on 10/9/2020 (mp).
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/2/2020. IT IS ORDERED that counsel for the intervenor plaintiffs shall file any motion for default judgment by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for Synergy and the intervenor plaintiffs shall inform the Court of whether an agreement has been reached as to the apportionment of damages following the sale of the T.W. Boudreaux by WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 at 12 NOON. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk. (mp)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ENTRY OF DEFAULT: IT IS ORDERED that default be and is hereby entered against the defendant, M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux, in rem, and GPS Marine, LLC in favor of Danny Neal, Dexter Neal, Paul Champagne, and Michael Rutledge. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on September 22, 2020. (Attachments: #1 Defendant's Last Known Address) (mp)
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Entry of Default as to Capt. T.W. Boudreaux and GPS Marine, LLC by Paul Champagne, Danny Neal, Dexter Neal, Michael Rutledge. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service, #2 Proposed Order)(Cvitanovic, Andrew)
September 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiff's counsel shall have up to and including September 25, 2020 to further prosecute their claim(s) or obtain responsive pleadings from GPS Marine, LLC. Failure to comply with this Order of the Court or, show good cause in writing as to why the defendant should not be dismissed, will result in dismissal of the above named defendant. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on September 1, 2020.(mp)
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 DEFAULT JUDGMENT entered in favor of Synergy Bank against Capt. T.W. Boudreaux M/V. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on August 14, 2020. (2cc:USM)(mp)
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that the #25 Motion for Default Judgment is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as specified herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana shall sell the T.W. Boudreaux, her engines, tackle, apparel, furniture, equipment, and all other necessaries to the highest bidder, free and clear of all liens and preexisting claims on the T.W. Boudreaux. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on August 14, 2020. (2cc: USM) (mp)
August 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Supplemental Memorandum filed by Synergy Bank, in Support of #25 MOTION for Default Judgment as to M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux . (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd)
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Default Judgment as to M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Affidavit Affidavit of Amount Due)(Magee, Todd)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed; waiver sent to GPS Marine, LLC on 6/18/2020, answer due 8/17/2020. (Cvitanovic, Andrew)
June 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #22 Motion for Entry of Default as to Capt. T.W. Boudreaux M/V. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 6/19/2020. (blg)
June 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Entry of Default as to M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd)
June 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Summons Issued as to GPS Marine, LLC. (mp)
June 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Intervenor SEAMAN COMPLAINT filed by Paul Champagne, Danny Neal, Michael Rutledge, Dexter Neal. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(mp)
June 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #17 Motion for Leave to Intervene is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on June 10, 2020. (mp)
June 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Publication by Synergy Bank re #13 Order. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Proof of Publication)(Riviere, Christopher) Modified text on 6/10/2020 (mp).
June 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Intervene by Danny Neal, Dexter Neal, Paul Champagne, Michael Rutledge. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Pleading, #3 Proposed Pleading)Attorney Andrew J. Cvitanovic added to party Danny Neal(pty:intv), Attorney Andrew J. Cvitanovic added to party Dexter Neal(pty:intv), Attorney Andrew J. Cvitanovic added to party Paul Champagne(pty:intv), Attorney Andrew J. Cvitanovic added to party Michael Rutledge(pty:intv).(Cvitanovic, Andrew)
May 29, 2020 Filing 16 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #15 Request for Summons Issued. Summons is address to a defendant not currently named in this action. Pursuant to F.R.C.P 4, summons addressed to this non-party cannot be issued by the Court. (mp)
May 28, 2020 Filing 15 Request of Summons Issued as to GPS Marine, LLC filed by All Plaintiffs re #1 Complaint,. (Magee, Todd) Modified text on 5/29/2020 (mp).
May 14, 2020 Filing 14 WARRANT Returned Executed as to M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux on 5/8/2020. (mp)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Notice of Publication. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on May 13, 2020. (mp)
May 12, 2020 Filing 12 Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #11 NOTICE (other). Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. Clerk took corrective action by changing the event and modifying the text to reflect relief requested. (mp)
May 12, 2020 Filing 11 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Publication of Notice by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit)(Magee, Todd) Modified event on 5/12/2020 (mp).
May 7, 2020 Filing 10 WARRANT of Arrest of Vessel issued. (mp)
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appoint/Substitute Custodian. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on May 7, 2020. (3cc: USM) (mp)
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Issuance of Warrant in rem. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on May 7, 2020. (3cc: USM) (mp)
May 6, 2020 Filing 7 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appoint/Substitute Custodian by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit)(Magee, Todd) (3cc:USM)
May 6, 2020 Filing 6 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Issuance of Warrant of Arrest in rem by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd) (3cc: USM)
March 31, 2020 Filing 5 Minute Entry & Order: Status Conference held on 3/31/2020 before Judge Lance M Africk. IT IS ORDERED that the #2 Motion for Issuance of Warrant in rem and #3 Motion to Appoint/Substitute Custodian are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, reserving Synergy the right to re-urge the same when the United States Marshals Service resumes full operations. (mp)
March 31, 2020 Filing 4 Initial Case Assignment to Judge Lance M Africk and Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. (aj)
March 31, 2020 Filing 3 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appoint/Substitute Custodian by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Substitute Custodian, #2 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd)
March 31, 2020 Filing 2 EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Issuance of Warrant of Arrest in rem M/V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Magee, Todd)
March 31, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against M.V Capt. T.W. Boudreaux (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ALAEDC-8241683) filed by Synergy Bank. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Affidavit Verification, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A-Note, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B-FPSM)Attorney Todd M. Magee added to party Synergy Bank(pty:pla).(Magee, Todd) (3cc: USM)

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Plaintiff: Synergy Bank
Represented By: Christopher H. Riviere
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Intervenor plaintiff: Danny Neal
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