United States of America v. SLH2021 S.A. et al
| United States and United States of America |
| SLH2021 S.A., Petro Plus General Trading and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. |
| 2:2023cv02305 |
| June 30, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana |
| Lance M Africk |
| Donna Phillips Currault |
| Contract: Marine |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1333 Marine Contract |
| None |
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Filing 34
MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by United States of America. Motion(s) will be submitted on 9/20/2023. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit (E-mail b/w U.S. & Security Provider), #3 Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts, #4 Notice of Submission)(Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 33
Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Lance M Africk: Telephone Conference held on 8/22/2023. ORDER denying #32 Motion for Entry of Default as to SLH2021 S.A. (blg)
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Filing 32
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Entry of Default as to SLH2021 S.A. (Owner, M/T PS Dream) by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit, #3 Proposed Order)(Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 31
**DEFICIENT** EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Entry of Default as to Defendant SLH2021 S.A. by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Affidavit, #3 Proposed Order)(Dilauro, Michael) Modified on 8/16/2023 (ko).
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Filing 30
ORDER AND REASONS granting in part and denying in part #15 Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum and for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery filed by Defendants Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. ("Prive") and Petro Plus General Trading, LLC ("Petrol Plus"). Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 8/10/23. (cg)
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Filing 29
REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Petro Plus General Trading re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (blg)
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Filing 28
ORDER granting #24 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 8/10/2023. (blg)
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Filing 27
REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Petro Plus General Trading, Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. re #15 MOTION to Quash Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices and SDTs MOTION for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery. (cg)
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Motion for Leave to File Reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Reply attached to the Motion be filed into the record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 8/9/23. (cg)
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Filing 25
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum and for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery by Petro Plus General Trading, Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Pleading Reply in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum and for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery)(Toomey, Sean)
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Filing 24
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Petro Plus General Trading. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Pleading Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim)(Toomey, Sean)
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Filing 23
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by United States of America re #15 MOTION to Quash Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices and SDTs MOTION for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (U.S. Requests for Production), #2 Exhibit (Int'l Sureties000006-08))(Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 22
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by United States of America re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (by Defendant Petro Plus). (Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 21
TRANSCRIPT of Telephone Status Conference held on July 17, 2023 before Judge Donna Currault. Court Reporter/Recorder Chambers Recording, Telephone number 504-589-7724. 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 11/2/2023. (daf)
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Filing 20
ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,, by Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S..(Menasco, Carey)
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Filing 19
ORDER denying #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The motion is denied, as set forth herein. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 08/02/2023. (ko)
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Filing 18
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the submission date of Defendants Petro Plus General Trading, LLC and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.'s Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum and for Protective Order (ECF No. #15 ) is hereby reset to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023, without oral argument unless otherwise ordered by the Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any Opposition to the Motion to Quash and for Protective Order must be filed on or before 5:00 p.m. on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any Reply Memorandum must be filed on or before 5:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 8/1/2023.(rt)
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Filing 17
RESPONSE to Motion filed by United States of America re #16 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint,,, pursuant to Local Rule 7.8 (United States' Objection to an Extension of Time for Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. to File a Responsive Pleading). (Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 16
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint,,, pursuant to Local Rule 7.8 by Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Menasco, Carey)
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Filing 15
MOTION to Quash Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices and SDTs, MOTION for Protective Order Limiting Scope of Discovery by Petro Plus General Trading, Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/16/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Prive Notice and SDT, #2 Exhibit 2 Petro Plus Notice and SDT, #3 Memorandum in Support, #4 Notice of Submission)Attorney Carey L. Menasco added to party Petro Plus General Trading(pty:dft), Attorney Carey L. Menasco added to party Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S.(pty:dft).(Menasco, Carey)
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Filing 14
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Petro Plus General Trading. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/23/2023. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Notice of Submission)(Toomey, Sean)
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Filing 13
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #12 Summons Returned Executed: Filing attorney did not enter service information for parties served. Petro Plus General Trading served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; SLH2021 S.A. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023. Clerk took corrective action. (ko)
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Filing 12
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Petro Plus General Trading served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; SLH2021 S.A. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023. (Amy, Jeanne) Modified on 7/21/2023 (ko).
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Filing 11
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Timothy Couch of Summonses and Complaint served on Demetrious Hawthorn - Authorized Staff for Sean Toomey on 7/12/2023. (Amy, Jeanne)
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Filing 10
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault: Status Conference held on 7/17/2023 regarding Plaintiff United States of America's Ex Parte Motion for Status Conference and to Expedite Discovery (ECF No. #7 ). After discussion and finding good cause, the Court relieved the parties of the obligation to comply with FED. R. CIV. P. 26(f) before beginning discovery and authorized discovery by all parties to begin immediately. Discovery must proceed in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court did not address the scope of the proposed Rule 30(b)(6) notice of deposition and disputes raised in Defendants' response (ECF No. #9 ), which matter will require briefing and argument. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the #7 Motion to Expedite Discovery is GRANTED as stated herein. (rt)
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Filing 9
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Petro Plus General Trading, Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. re #7 MOTION for Discovery (Authorization to Serve a Rule 30(b)(6) Notice & Subpoena Duces Tecum) MOTION to Expedite MOTION for Hearing . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Toomey, Sean)
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Filing 8
ORDER: Considering the Ex Parte Motion for Status Conference and Motion to Expedite Discovery (ECF No. #7 ) filed by the United States of America, IT IS ORDERED that a status conference be held by telephone on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. All parties must participate in the conference by dialing into the AT&T Audio Conference at (888) 363-4734, access code 7434218 five minutes before the scheduled conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any response by defendants be filed by 3:00 p.m. today. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 7/17/2023. (cc: Sean Toomey via email) (rt)
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Filing 7
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Discovery (Authorization to Serve a Rule 30(b)(6) Notice & Subpoena Duces Tecum), MOTION to Expedite , MOTION for Hearing by United States of America. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. (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 (Proposed Rule 30(b)(6) Notice & Subpoena Duces Tecum), #11 Proposed Order)(Dilauro, Michael)
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Filing 6
**DEFICIENT** SUMMONS Returned Executed; (Amy, Jeanne) Modified on 7/17/2023 (ko).
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Filing 5
**DEFICIENT** SUMMONS Returned Executed; Petro Plus General Trading served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023; SLH2021 S.A. served on 7/12/2023, answer due 8/2/2023. (Amy, Jeanne) Modified on 7/17/2023 (ko).
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Filing 4
Summons Issued as to Petro Plus General Trading, Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret A.S., SLH2021 S.A.. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons)(ko)
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Filing 3
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re #1 Complaint: Filing attorney did not properly format PDF of Civil Cover Sheet and Summonses. When the documents were opened, the PDFs were able to be edited. When using a form, print the documents to PDF format prior to uploading. Clerk took corrective action by replacing the images with ones that cannot be edited. (ko)
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Filing 2
Initial Case Assignment to Judge Lance M Africk and Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. (sek)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filed on behalf of USA - Filing Fee not required) filed by United States. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Security Agreement), #2 Exhibit B (Santiago Decl.), #3 Exhibit C (Surety Bond), #4 Exhibit D (Smith Decl.), #5 Exhibit E (Toomey Email), #6 Exhibit F (U.S. ltr to Defs.), #7 Exhibit G (Republic of Georgia Emails), #8 Civil Cover Sheet, #9 Summons (SLH2021, Owner M/T PS Dream), #10 Summons (Prive Shipping, Operator M/T PS Dream), #11 Summons (Petro Plus, Owner Pro Hac Vice M/T PS Dream))Attorney Michael A. Dilauro added to party United States(pty:pla).(Dilauro, Michael) (Attachment 8 replaced on 7/10/2023) (ko). (Attachment 9 replaced on 7/10/2023) (ko). (Attachment 10 replaced on 7/10/2023) (ko). (Attachment 11 replaced on 7/10/2023) (ko).
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