Packaging Corp of America v. Heavy Machines L L C et al
Plaintiff: Packaging Corp of America
Defendant: Heavy Machines L L C, Fogmaker International A B, Fogmaker North America, Liebherr-America Inc doing business as Liebherr U S A Co, Liebherr U S A Co and Liebherr-International A G
Case Number: 2:2023cv01101
Filed: August 16, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: James D Cain
Referring Judge: Kathleen Kay
Nature of Suit: Prop. Damage Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Property Damage
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 12, 2023 Filing 39 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Proposed Second Supplemental and Amending Petition for Damages filed by Packaging Corp of America regarding #37 First MOTION to Amend/Correct with opposition . (aty,Meyers, Andrew)
October 12, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #37 First MOTION to Amend/Correct with opposition . Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay. (crt,Crick, S)
October 12, 2023 Filing 37 First MOTION to Amend/Correct with opposition by Packaging Corp of America. Motions referred to Kathleen Kay. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/12/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 FILED IN ERROR - Proposed pleading)(aty,Meyers, Andrew) Modified on 10/12/2023 to indicate corrected proposed pleading submitted. (Crick, S).
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ELECTRONIC ORDER mooting #26 Motion for Hearing. The subject motions have been disposed of via consent judgments. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 10/4/2023. (crt,Higgins, M)
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 CONSENT ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Liebherr-Americas Motion to Dismiss #27 isGRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all claims asserted by PCA against Liebherr USA, Co. in the above-captioned action are dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear the partys own costs and attorneys fees. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 10/4/2023. (crt,Stewart, T)
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 CONSENT JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED that Liebherr-Internationals Motion to Dismiss #25 is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all claims asserted by PCA against Liebherr-International in the above-captioned action are dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear the partys own costs and attorneys fees. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 10/4/2023. (crt,Stewart, T)
October 2, 2023 Filing 33 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT Consent Order by Liebherr-America Inc re #27 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction,. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
October 2, 2023 Filing 32 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT Consent Order by Liebherr-International A G re #25 Motion to Dismiss,, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction,. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
October 2, 2023 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #25 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr-International AG MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Insufficient Process, and Insufficient Service of Process Pursuant to Rule 12(b), #27 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr USA, Co.Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. See #32 & #33 Proposed Consent Orders.Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/2/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
September 15, 2023 Filing 31 DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Fogmaker North America. (aty,Atkinson, Daniel)
September 15, 2023 Filing 30 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Fogmaker North America identifying Corporate Parent Fogmaker North America for Fogmaker North America. (aty,Atkinson, Daniel)
September 15, 2023 Filing 29 AMENDED ANSWER to original & first supplemental petitions with Jury Demand by Fogmaker North America. (aty,Atkinson, Daniel)
September 13, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding: #25 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr-International AG MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Insufficient Process, and Insufficient Service of Process Pursuant to Rule 12(b), #27 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr USA, Co.Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. Motions referred to Judge James D Cain, Jr. Motion day set for 10/25/2023 before Judge James D Cain Jr. (crt,Crick, S)
September 13, 2023 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Liebherr-America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A - Memorandum Order (Pigg v. BPX Energy))(aty,Clayton, Joshua) Modified on 9/13/2023 to modify motion event and docket text. (Crick, S). Modified on 10/2/2023 to indicate #33 Proposed Consent Order submitted. (Crick, S).
September 13, 2023 Filing 26 MOTION for Hearing by Liebherr-International A G re #25 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr-International AG MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Insufficient Process, and Insufficient Service of Process Pursuant to Rule 12(b) (aty,Clayton, Joshua) Modified on 9/13/2023 to capture motion event. (Crick, S).
September 13, 2023 Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss Liebherr-International AG, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Personal), Insufficient Process, and Insufficient Service of Process Pursuant to Rule 12(b) by Liebherr-International A G. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A - Decl. of Stefan Raemy)(aty,Clayton, Joshua) Modified on 10/2/2023 to indicate #32 Proposed Consent Order submitted. (Crick, S).
September 13, 2023 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #26 Motion for Hearing. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/13/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
September 1, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #22 Answer to Amended Complaint sent to Daniel R Atkinson, Jr on behalf of Fogmaker North America. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 9/15/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
September 1, 2023 Filing 23 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #22 Answer to Amended Complaint sent to Daniel R Atkinson, Jr on behalf of Fogmaker North America. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 9/15/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
September 1, 2023 Filing 22 ANSWER to Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand by Fogmaker North America.(Attorney Daniel R Atkinson, Jr added to party Fogmaker North America(pty:dft))(aty,Atkinson, Daniel)
August 31, 2023 Filing 21 DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Liebherr-International A G. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 31, 2023 Filing 20 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Liebherr-International A G. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 29, 2023 Filing 19 DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Packaging Corp of America. (aty,Meyers, Andrew)
August 29, 2023 Filing 18 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Packaging Corp of America identifying Other Affiliate, Vanguard Group for Packaging Corp of America. (aty,Meyers, Andrew) Modified on 8/29/2023 to add other affiliate and modify docket text. (Crick, S).
August 29, 2023 Filing 17 Response to Removal Order by Liebherr-America Inc re #6 Removal Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Online Docket Sheet)(aty,Clayton, Joshua) Modified on 8/29/2023 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
August 28, 2023 Filing 16 DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Liebherr-America Inc. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 28, 2023 Filing 15 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Liebherr-America Inc identifying Corporate Parent Liebherr-International A G, Corporate Parent Liebherr-Mining Equipment SAS of France, Corporate Parent Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH of Germany for Liebherr-America Inc. (aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 25, 2023 Filing 14 ANSWER to Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand by Heavy Machines L L C.(aty,Ernest, George)
August 25, 2023 Filing 13 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Heavy Machines L L C.(aty,Ernest, George)
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Liebherr-America Inc answer due 9/13/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay on 8/24/2023. (crt,Jones, P)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Liebherr-International A G answer due 9/13/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay on 8/23/2023. (crt,Jones, P)
August 22, 2023 Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer with consent by Liebherr-America Inc. Motions referred to Kathleen Kay. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/22/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 22, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer sent to Joshua Paul Clayton on behalf of Liebherr-International A G. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 9/5/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
August 22, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer sent to Joshua Paul Clayton on behalf of Liebherr-International A G. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 9/5/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
August 22, 2023 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer with consent by Liebherr-International A G. Motions referred to Kathleen Kay. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/22/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(Attorney Joshua Paul Clayton added to party Liebherr-International A G(pty:dft))(aty,Clayton, Joshua)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay on 8/22/2023. (crt,Jones, P)
August 17, 2023 Filing 5 DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Heavy Machines L L C. (aty,Ernest, George)
August 17, 2023 Filing 4 PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/17/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
August 17, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #1 Notice of Removal sent to George D Ernest, III, Joshua Paul Clayton, Andrew H Meyers on behalf of Heavy Machines L L C, Liebherr-America Inc, Packaging Corp of America. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 8/31/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
August 17, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #1 Notice of Removal sent to Joshua Paul Clayton on behalf of Liebherr-America Inc. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/31/2023. (crt,Crick, S)
August 16, 2023 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL & AMENDED COMPLAINT against Fogmaker International AB, Fogmaker North America, Heavy Machines L L C, Liebherr USA, Co., Liebherr-America, Inc., Liebherr-International AG with Jury Demand filed by Packaging Corp of America. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY. The PDF image can be found at Attachment #15 to #1 Notice of Removal.(crt,Crick, S)
August 16, 2023 ANSWER to Complaint & Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Liebherr-America, Inc. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY. The PDF image can be found at Attachment #15 to #1 Notice of Removal.(crt,Crick, S)
August 16, 2023 CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay. (crt,Crick, S)
August 16, 2023 STATE COURT Service Returned Executed. Fogmaker International A B answer due 8/23/2023; Heavy Machines L L C answer due 8/23/2023; Liebherr USA Co answer due 8/23/2023; Liebherr-International A G answer due 8/23/2023. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY. The PDF image can be found at Attachment #15 to #1 Notice of Removal. (crt,Crick, S)
August 16, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from 36th JDC Beauregard Parish, Case Number C-2023-0303 with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $402, receipt number ALAWDC-5658478) filed by Liebherr-America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Pl.s Orig. Pet., #2 Exhibit B - Pl.'s 1st Supp. Pet., #3 Exhibit C - Ntc. of Serv. of Process & Cit., #4 Exhibit D - La. Sec'y of State - PCA, #5 Exhibit E - La. Sec'y of State - HML, #6 Exhibit F - Fogmaker Int'l - About Fogmaker, #7 Exhibit G - Fogmaker Int'l - Homepage, #8 Exhibit H - Penn. Dep't of State - Fogmaker N.A., #9 Exhibit I - La. Sec'y of State - Liebherr America, #10 Exhibit J - Am. Certif. - Liebherr USA, #11 Exhibit K - Liebherr-Int'l - Website, #12 Exhibit L - Consent to Removal - HML, #13 Exhibit M - Consent to Removal - Liebherr-Int'l, #14 Exhibit N(1) - State Court Record Part 1, #15 Exhibit N(2) - State Court Record Part 2, #16 Exhibit O - Decl. of Marcel Schmitt, #17 Exhibit P - Ntc. to State Ct. & Adverse Party, #18 Exhibit Q - Cert. of Filing of State Ct. Ntc., #19 Exhibit R - List of Parties & Pleadings, #20 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney Joshua Paul Clayton added to party Liebherr-America, Inc.(pty:dft))(aty,Clayton, Joshua)

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Plaintiff: Packaging Corp of America
Represented By: Andrew H Meyers
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Defendant: Heavy Machines L L C
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