Taylor et al v. Ford Motor Co
Plaintiff: Danny Taylor and Dustin Taylor
Defendant: Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Co
Case Number: 1:2017cv01534
Filed: November 21, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Office: Alexandria Office
County: Grant
Presiding Judge: Dee D Drell
Referring Judge: Joseph H L Perez-Montes
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
March 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 125 60 DAY ORDER. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/1/2023. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 24, 2023 Filing 124 EXHIBIT LIST Amended Trial Exhibit List by Ford Motor Co. (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 8, 2023 Filing 123 MINUTES (Text only entry - no pdf attached) for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 2/8/2023. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 8, 2023 Filing 122 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY:, ( District Judge Telephone Conference set for 2/8/2023 02:00 PM in by phone before Judge Dee D Drell.)A telephone status conference is SET for 2:00 p.m. today, February 8, 2023. Counsel should check their email for instructions to access the conference call line. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 2/8/2023. (crt,Jackson, C)
November 21, 2022 Filing 121 NOTICE of Change of Address for William L Mennucci and Michael W Eady (aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified docket text on 11/22/2022 (Miletello, A).
February 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ORDER granting #119 Motion to Continue. The Jury Trial currently set for 03/21/2022 is RESET for 3/27/2023 at 9:30 AM in Alexandria, Federal Building, 2nd floor courtroom, before the undersigned. Signed by Judge Dee D. Drell on 2/4/2022. (crt,Tice, Y)
February 3, 2022 Filing 119 JOINT MOTION to Continue Trial with consent by Ford Motor Co, Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/3/2022 to edit text and add filers (Jones, P).
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER granting #117 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr for Danny Taylor, and Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr for Dustin Taylor. Attorney Cayce Christian Peterson terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 10/22/2021. (crt,Tice, Y)
October 19, 2021 Filing 117 MOTION to Substitute Counsel of Record by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/19/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh) Modified on 10/19/2021 to capture more accurat event and edit text (Jones, P).
March 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER granting #114 Motion to Continue Jury Trial reset for 3/21/2022 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/30/2021. (crt,Roaix, G)
March 29, 2021 Filing 114 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial with consent by Ford Motor Co, Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/29/2021. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 3/29/2021 to add filers (Jones, P).
March 23, 2021 Filing 115 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: VIDEO STATUS CONFERENCE held on 3/23/2021. (Court Reporter: VTC) (crt,Tice, Y)
January 27, 2021 Filing 113 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: VIDEO STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/27/2021. A Status Conference is set for 3/23/2021 at 1:30 PM, by video conference, before Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes. A separate email with the link access will be sent the day prior to the hearing. (Court Reporter: VTC) (crt,Tice, Y)
January 21, 2021 Filing 112 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 1/27/2021 at 11:30 AM, by video conference, before Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes. An email with the link access will be sent the day prior to the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 1/21/2021. (crt,Tice, Y)
August 4, 2020 Filing 111 MINUTE ENTRY: Jury Trial reset for 5/3/2021 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 8/4/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
August 4, 2020 Filing 110 MINUTES (NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/4/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
July 27, 2020 Filing 109 MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Status Conference is set for 8/4/2020 11:30 AM before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 7/27/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
July 21, 2020 Filing 108 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: VIDEO TELECONFERENCE held on 7/21/2020. (Court Reporter: VTC) (crt,Tice, Y)
July 16, 2020 Filing 107 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE is set for 07/21/2020 at 4:00 p.m. via video teleconference before Mag. Judge Perez-Montes. All attendance at this hearing will be by video conference. An email with the access link will be sent the day prior to the hearing. All counsel of record are responsible for sharing access information with represented parties, witnesses, or other persons associated with parties or witnesses that wish to attend. Participants are reminded of requirements of our local rules with respect to proper attire in the courtroom. They are to abide by those requirements even when participating via teleconference. The public is welcome to participate via video conference and may send an email request to JPM_VTC@lawd.uscourts.gov to request access information. The access will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated. Those who are granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanction deemed necessary by the Court. The public is also reminded that silence must be observed by all audience members and any public outbursts will be met with immediate removal of video and audio feed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 7/16/2020. (crt,Tice, Y)
April 15, 2020 Filing 106 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings for Motion Hearing held on 3/3/2020 before Judge Dee D Drell. Court Reporter Myra Primeaux, Telephone number (318)442-3080. Total pages: 87. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter.. Redaction Request due 5/11/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/21/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/17/2020. (crt,Primeaux, M)
March 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 105 ORDER granting #101 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of C Tab Turner for Danny Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 3/11/2020. (crt,Jones, P)
March 10, 2020 Filing 104 MINUTE ENTRY: Jury Trial RESET for 10/19/2020 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/10/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
March 9, 2020 Filing 103 MINUTE ENTRY: Jury Trial reset for 8/24/2020 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/9/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
March 9, 2020 Filing 102 MINUTES (NO PDF ATTACHED) for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 3/9/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
March 9, 2020 Filing 101 MOTION for C. Tab Turner to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4203417) by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
March 9, 2020 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #101 MOTION for C. Tab Turner to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/9/2020. (crt,Dunford, T)
March 4, 2020 Filing 100 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: MOTION HEARING held on 3/4/2020 granting in part and denying in part the following motions: #64 Daubert Motion; #65 Daubert Motion; #66 Motion in Limine; #67 Motion in Limine; #68 Motion in Limine; #77 Motion in Limine. (Court Reporter: Myra Primeaux) (crt,Whidden, C)
March 3, 2020 Filing 99 EXHIBIT LIST Plaintiffs' First Amended Trial Exhibit List by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Trial Exhibit List)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar)
February 28, 2020 Filing 98 MINUTE ENTRY SETTING #66 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Financial Evidence, #77 MOTION in Limine, #67 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence of Other Lawsuits, Accidents and Claims, #68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence : Motion day set for 3/3/2020 11:00 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 2/28/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 27, 2020 Filing 97 MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 2/28/2020 11:00 AM before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 2/27/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 26, 2020 Filing 96 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) by Ford Motor Co. (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 21, 2020 Filing 95 PLAINTIFFS' PROPOSED VOIR DIRE by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor . (aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 2/21/2020 to edit text (Jones, P).
February 21, 2020 Filing 94 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) Plaintiffs' Will Call Trial Witness List by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (aty,Wallis, Shalimar)
February 21, 2020 Filing 93 Joint PROPOSED JURY VERDICT by Ford Motor Co . (aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/21/2020 (Jones, P).
February 21, 2020 Filing 92 Defendant's PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Ford Motor Co . (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 21, 2020 Filing 91 Joint PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Ford Motor Co, Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/21/2020 to add filers (Jones, P).
February 20, 2020 Filing 90 RESPONSE to Motion re #68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion In Limine to Exclude Any Reference to or Evidence, Testimony, or Argument Concerning Post-Manufacture Evidence filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (aty,Wallis, Shalimar)
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER granting #88 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Michael W Eady for Ford Motor Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/18/2020. (crt,Jones, P)
February 14, 2020 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #88 MOTION for Michael W. Eady to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/14/2020. (crt,Dunford, T)
February 14, 2020 Filing 88 MOTION for Michael W. Eady to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-4183236) by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 12, 2020 NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding #85 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #84 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #83 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #82 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Action taken: Deficiencies removed per Chambers. (crt,Jones, P)
February 11, 2020 Filing 87 NOTICE of Deficiency to Robert William Maxwell on behalf of Ford Motor Co regarding #83 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #82 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #85 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, #84 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. Reason: Leave of court has not been granted for the filing of this supplemental memorandum. LR7.4 indicates "Memoranda may not be supplemented except with leave of court first obtained." (crt,Jones, P)
February 11, 2020 Filing 86 RESPONSE to Motion re #64 DAUBERT MOTION Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Paul Lewis filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Lewis Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - Lewis Expert Report, #3 Exhibit C - Lewis Depo Transcript)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar)
February 11, 2020 Filing 85 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #77 MOTION in Limine No. 9 filed by Ford Motor Co. (aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/11/2020 to indicate deficiency (Jones, P). Modified on 2/12/2020 to remove deficiency per chambers (Jones, P).
February 11, 2020 Filing 84 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #77 MOTION in Limine No. 8 filed by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/11/2020 to indicate deficiency (Jones, P). Modified on 2/12/2020 to remove deficiency per chambers (Jones, P).
February 11, 2020 Filing 83 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #77 MOTION in Limine No. 7 filed by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/11/2020 to indicate deficient (Jones, P). Modified on 2/12/2020 to remove deficiency per chambers (Jones, P).
February 11, 2020 Filing 82 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #77 MOTION in Limine Nos. 1 and 6 filed by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/11/2020 to indicate deficiency (Jones, P). Modified on 2/12/2020 to remove deficiency per chambers (Jones, P).
February 11, 2020 Filing 81 RESPONSE to Motion re #77 MOTION in Limine filed by Ford Motor Co. (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 11, 2020 Filing 80 RESPONSE to Motion re #65 DAUBERT MOTION To Exclude Expert Testimony of Brian Herbst Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Brian Herbst filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Herbst Depo Transcript, #2 Exhibit B - Herbst Expert Report, #3 Exhibit C - Herbst Affidavit, #4 Exhibit D - Vogler Expert Report, #5 Exhibit E - Vogler Depo Transcript)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar)
February 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER granting #78 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence. Responses due by 2/20/2020. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 2/6/2020. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 5, 2020 Motions Transferred regarding #78 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence with consent . Motions referred to Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Jones, P)
February 5, 2020 Filing 78 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence with consent by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 2/6/2020 to edit text (Jones, P).
January 24, 2020 Filing 77 MOTION in Limine by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Proposed order)(crt,Jones, P)
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER granting #74 Motion for Leave to File Corrected Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 1/24/2020. (crt,Jones, P)
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER granting #73 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Morgan M Embleton terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 1/24/2020. (crt,Jones, P)
January 22, 2020 Filing 74 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Corrected Motion In Limine with consent sought but not yet obtained by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Corrected Motion In Limine, #2 Exhibit B - Plaintiffs' Memorandum In Support, #3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order on Plaintiffs' Motion In Limine, #4 Proposed order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to File Corrected Motion In Limine)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 1/23/2020 to edit text (Jones, P).
January 22, 2020 Filing 73 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor regarding #72 Notice of Deficiency, #70 MOTION to Withdraw Morgan Embleton as Attorney. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh) Modified on 1/22/2020 to capture motion event and edit text (Jones, P).
January 22, 2020 Filing 72 NOTICE of Deficiency to Hugh P Lambert on behalf of Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor regarding #70 MOTION to Withdraw Morgan Embleton as Attorney . Reason: A motion to withdraw or to substitute counsel must be signed by or have consent of the withdrawing attorney. Please refer to LR83.2.11. See also LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documents requiring signatures of more than one party. The motion cannot be referred to chambers until this deficiency is corrected. (crt,Jones, P)
January 22, 2020 Filing 71 NOTICE of Deficiency to Hugh P Lambert on behalf of Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor regarding #69 MOTION in Limine. Reason: This motion requires a memorandum in support. Please see LR7.4 for more specific information. (crt,Jones, P)
January 22, 2020 Filing 70 DEFICIENT MOTION to Withdraw Morgan Embleton as Attorney by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh) Modified on 1/22/2020 to indicate deficiency (Jones, P). Modified on 1/22/2020 to indicate refiled in its entirety as Document #73 (Jones, P).
January 22, 2020 Motions Transferred regarding #73 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Jones, P)
January 21, 2020 Filing 69 DEFICIENT MOTION in Limine by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 1/22/2020 to edit text (Jones, P). Modified on 1/22/2020 to indicate deficiency (Jones, P). Modified on 1/23/2020 to indicate refiled in its entirety as Document #74 (Jones, P).
January 21, 2020 Filing 68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Post 1996 Manufacture Evidence by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
January 21, 2020 Filing 67 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence of Other Lawsuits, Accidents and Claims by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
January 21, 2020 Filing 66 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Financial Evidence by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
January 21, 2020 Filing 65 DAUBERT MOTION To Exclude Expert Testimony of Brian Herbst by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
January 21, 2020 Filing 64 DAUBERT MOTION by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
August 26, 2019 Filing 63 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Dee D Drell: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 8/26/2019. Jury Trial set for 3/23/2020 09:30 AM in Alexandria, 2nd floor before Judge Dee D Drell. (crt,Roaix, G)
August 12, 2019 Filing 62 PRETRIAL Stipulations by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor, Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-1 PLA Trial Exhibit List & DEF Objections, #2 Exhibit A-2 DEF Trial Exhibit List & PLA Objections, #3 Exhibit B-1 PLA Trial Witness Lists, #4 Exhibit B-2 DEF Trial Witness List)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 8/13/2019 to add filer (JonesSld, P).
August 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL granting #58 Joint/Voluntary Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 8/12/2019. (crt,Roaix, G)
June 28, 2019 Filing 58 JOINT/VOLUNTARY MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) by Ford Motor Co, Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 7/1/2019 to add filers (JonesSld, P).
June 26, 2019 Filing 60 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 6/26/2019 granting 59 Motion for Extension. Discovery deadline 8/12/2019. (crt,Tice, Y)
June 26, 2019 Filing 59 ORAL MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Plan of Work deadline with consent by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Tice, Y)
June 10, 2019 Filing 57 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The Telephone Conference is RESET for 6/26/2019 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Counsel for the Plaintiff shall initiate a conference call to include all counsel of record and all pro se parties, and shall then call the chambers of Magistrate Judge Perez-Montes at (318) 473-7510. Only attorneys enrolled as counsel of record may participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 6/10/2019. (crt,Tice, Y)
May 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER granting #54 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of William L Mennucci for Ford Motor Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 5/16/2019. (crt,JonesSld, P)
May 16, 2019 Filing 55 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Telephone Conference set for 6/10/2019 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Counsel for the Plaintiff shall initiate a conference call to include all counsel of record and all pro se parties, and shall then call the chambers of Magistrate Judge Perez-Montes at (318) 473-7510. Only attorneys enrolled as counsel of record may participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 5/16/2019. (crt,Roaix, G)
May 15, 2019 Filing 54 MOTION for William L. Mennucci to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3949413) by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
March 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER granting #52 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Linda K Leibfarth terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 3/22/2019. (crt,Tice, Y)
March 21, 2019 Filing 52 MOTION to Withdraw Linda K. Leibfarth as Attorney by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 3/21/2019 to edit text (FinnSld, P).
March 21, 2019 Filing 51 NOTICE of Deficiency to Hugh P Lambert, Linda K Leibfarth on behalf of Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor regarding #50 Ex Parte MOTION to Withdraw Linda Liebfarth as Attorney . Reason: A motion to withdraw or to substitute counsel must be signed by or have consent of the withdrawing attorney. Please refer to LR83.2.11. See also LR5.7.08 regarding electronic filing of documents requiring signatures of more than one party. The motion cannot be referred to chambers until this deficiency is corrected. (crt,FinnSld, P)
March 20, 2019 Filing 50 DEFICIENT MOTION to Withdraw Linda Liebfarth as Attorney by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh) Modified on 3/21/2019 to indicate deficiency (FinnSld, P). Modified on 3/21/2019 to indicate refiled in its entirety as Document #52 (FinnSld, P).
March 11, 2019 Filing 49 MINUTE ENTRY: Pretrial Conference reset for 8/26/2019 11:00 AM before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 3/7/2019. (crt,Dunford, T)
March 1, 2019 Filing 48 NOTICE of Change of Address by Robert William Maxwell (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER Pretrial Conference reset for 8/19/2019 02:15 PM in chambers before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Judge Dee D Drell on 2/12/2019. (crt,Roaix, G)
February 7, 2019 Filing 46 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 2/7/2019. (crt,Tice, Y)
January 3, 2019 Filing 45 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 2/7/2019 02:15 PM before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Counsel for the Plaintiff shall initiate a conference call to include all counsel of record and all pro se parties, and shall then call the chambers of Magistrate Judge Perez-Montes at (318) 473-7510. Only attorneys enrolled as counsel of record may participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 1/3/2019. (crt,Roaix, G)
December 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER granting #43 Motion for Extension. Discovery deadline 5/24/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 6/28/2019. Expert Depositions for Plaintiffs' is due by 4/15/2019. Defendant's deadline is 05/15/2019. Final Date for Expert Employment for Plaintiffs' is 2/15/2019. Defendant's deadline is 03/15/2019. Exchange of Expert Reports for Plaintiffs' due by 2/15/2019. Defendant's deadline is 03/15/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 12/14/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
December 12, 2018 Filing 43 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Discovery Deadlines with consent by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(crt,FinnSld, P)
December 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #41 Motion for Leave to File Unopposed Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 12/12/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
November 30, 2018 Motions Transferred regarding #41 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,FinnSld, P)
November 30, 2018 Filing 41 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines with consent by Ford Motor Co. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Proposed pleading, #3 Proposed Proposed order )(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 12/3/2018 to edit text (FinnSld, P).
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting #39 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Carl J Giffin, Jr for Ford Motor Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 10/17/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
October 15, 2018 Filing 39 MOTION for Carl J. Giffin, Jr. to Enroll as Counsel by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
October 3, 2018 Filing 38 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 10/3/2018 granting 37 Motion for Extension. Discovery deadline 3/25/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 4/26/2019. Expert Depositions due by 3/19/2019. Final Date for Expert Employment 1/18/2019. Pretrial Conference is RESET for 8/15/2019 at 2:15 PM, in chambers, before Judge Dee D Drell. (Court Reporter: LCR, Alexandria - 3rd Floor) (crt,Tice, Y)
October 3, 2018 Filing 37 Defendant's ORAL MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Plan of Work Deadlines without opposition. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Tice, Y)
September 25, 2018 Filing 36 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 10/3/2018 at 1:30 PM, by phone, before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Each party is to call our AT&T conference number at 877-336-1829. When you are prompted for an access code, enter 2670431. You will be placed on hold and will not hear anything except silence. However, the Clerk will join the call shortly thereafter. Only counsel of record may participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 9/25/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
September 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #34 Motion for Extension. Plaintiffs deadline to designate experts and produce Rule 26 Reports are extended to 12/14/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 9/24/18. (crt,Roaix, G)
September 21, 2018 Filing 34 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Plaintiffs' Deadline to Designate Experts and Produce Rule 26 Reports with consent sought but not yet obtained by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Wallis, Shalimar) Modified on 9/24/2018 to remove extra motion relief selected (Reeves, T).
August 20, 2018 Filing 33 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A Telephone Conference is set for 10/19/2018 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Counsel for the Plaintiff shall initiate a conference call to include all counsel of record and all pro se parties, and shall then call the chambers of Magistrate Judge Perez-Montes at (318) 473-7510. Only attorneys enrolled as counsel of record may participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 8/20/2018. (crt,Roaix, G)
June 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Donald Alan Thomas for Ford Motor Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 6/28/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
June 27, 2018 Filing 31 MOTION for Donald Alan Thomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3689783) by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
April 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 30 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/27/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
April 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #28 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/27/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
April 26, 2018 Filing 28 MOTION for Protective Order with consent by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Proposed pleading)(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 4/26/2018 to edit text (FinnSld, P).
April 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 27 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER No 2 for cases assigned to Judge Dee D Drell sent to counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/17/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
April 17, 2018 Filing 26 PLAN OF WORK filed by All Parties. Discovery deadline 1/10/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 2/11/2019. Joinder of Parties due by 5/11/2018. Amended Pleadings due by 7/6/2018. Final Date for Expert Employment 10/29/2018. Expert Depositions due by 1/4/2019. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 3/23/2018. See Plan of Work for remainder of dates. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/17/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
April 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #22 Proposed Plan of Work. Pretrial Conference is set for 5/16/2019 at 3:00 PM, in Chambers, before Judge Dee D Drell. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/17/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
April 17, 2018 Filing 24 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/17/2018. (Court Reporter: Edirol Recording, Alexandria - 2nd Floor) (crt,Tice, Y)
March 23, 2018 Filing 23 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: A Status Conference is set for 4/17/2018 at 1:30 PM in Alexandria, Federal Building, 3rd floor Courtroom, before Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss the proposed Plan of Work, pretrial procedures, anticipated discovery issues, dispositive motions, and settlement prospects. Counsel shall arrive ten minutes before the status conference to meet with the Courtroom Deputy. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 3/23/2018. (crt,Tice, Y)
March 14, 2018 Filing 22 PROPOSED Plan of Work by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor, Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh) Modified on 3/14/2018 to add filer (FinnSld, P).
February 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Thomas E Bazemore, III for Ford Motor Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/21/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
February 19, 2018 Filing 20 MOTION for Thomas E Bazemore to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3584902) by Ford Motor Co. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Shalimar S Wallis for Danny Taylor and Dustin Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/8/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
February 7, 2018 Filing 18 MOTION for Shalimar Wallis to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3577553) by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
February 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Linda Leibfarth for Danny Taylor and Dustin Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/2/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
February 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Francisco Guerra, IV for Danny Taylor and Dustin Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/2/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P)
February 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Mikal Watts for Danny Taylor and Dustin Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 2/1/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P) Modified on 2/2/2018 to edit text (FinnSld, P).
February 1, 2018 Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ford Motor Co identifying Corporate Parent Ford Motor Co for Ford Motor Co. (aty,Maxwell, Robert)
February 1, 2018 Filing 13 (NO PDF ATTACHED) NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement sent to Robert William Maxwell on behalf of Ford Motor Co. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 2/15/2018. (crt,FinnSld, P) Modified text on 2/1/2018; no notice sent due to lack of PDF (Dunford, T).
February 1, 2018 Filing 12 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, #5 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Ford Motor Co.(Attorney Robert William Maxwell added to party Ford Motor Co(pty:dft))(aty,Maxwell, Robert) Modified on 2/1/2018 to edit text (FinnSld, P).
February 1, 2018 Filing 11 MOTION for Linda Leibfarth to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3572997) by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
February 1, 2018 Filing 10 MOTION for Francisco Guerra, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3572957) by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
February 1, 2018 Filing 9 MOTION for Mikal Watts to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3572935) by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
January 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension. Plan of Work - Compliance Deadline reset for 3/14/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 1/22/2018. (crt,Roaix, G)
January 19, 2018 Filing 7 Ex Parte MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Time to Conduct Rule 26(f) / Plan of Work Conference with consent by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
January 16, 2018 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. Ford Motor Co served on 1/12/2018, answer due 2/2/2018. (aty,Lambert, Hugh)
November 27, 2017 Filing 5 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Ford Motor Co with Jury Demand filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor.(aty,Lambert, Hugh)
November 27, 2017 Filing 4 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER No. 1 for cases assigned to Judge Dee D Drell sent to counsel of record. (Plan of Work - Compliance Deadline set for 1/20/2018.)(crt,Roaix, G)
November 27, 2017 Filing 3 ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1332. This finding is preliminary in nature, and may be reconsidered sua sponte or upon appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 11/27/2017. (jud,Perez-Montes, Joseph)
November 22, 2017 Filing 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ford Motor Co (crt,Crick, S)
November 21, 2017 CASE Assigned to Judge Dee D Drell and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Crick, S)
November 21, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Ford Motor Company with Jury Demand (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0536-3520055) filed by Danny Taylor, Dustin Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney Hugh P Lambert added to party Danny Taylor(pty:pla), Attorney Hugh P Lambert added to party Dustin Taylor(pty:pla))(aty,Lambert, Hugh)

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Plaintiff: Danny Taylor
Represented By: Hugh P Lambert
Represented By: Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr
Represented By: C Tab Turner
Represented By: Cayce Christian Peterson
Represented By: Francisco Guerra, IV
Represented By: Linda K Leibfarth
Represented By: Mikal C Watts
Represented By: Morgan Michelle Embleton
Represented By: Shalimar S Wallis
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Plaintiff: Dustin Taylor
Represented By: Hugh P Lambert
Represented By: Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr
Represented By: Cayce Christian Peterson
Represented By: Francisco Guerra, IV
Represented By: Linda K Leibfarth
Represented By: Mikal C Watts
Represented By: Morgan Michelle Embleton
Represented By: Shalimar S Wallis
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Defendant: Ford Motor Company
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Defendant: Ford Motor Co
Represented By: Robert William Maxwell
Represented By: Carl J Giffin, Jr
Represented By: Donald Alan Thomas
Represented By: Michael W Eady
Represented By: Thomas E Bazemore, III
Represented By: William L Mennucci
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