Tripp et al v. Pickens et al
Plaintiff: Leo Tripp, Jimmy Tripp and Steve Stone
Defendant: Richard Pickens and Richart Distributors Inc doing business as Flomore Products
Counter Claimant: Richart Distributors Inc
Case Number: 5:2017cv00542
Filed: April 18, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Office: Shreveport Office
County: Claiborne
Presiding Judge: Terry A Doughty
Referring Judge: Mark L Hornsby
Nature of Suit: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
May 21, 2020 Filing 155 WRIT of Attachment to Steve Prator issued in the 2nd JDC - Claiborne Parish, No. 42154. (crt,Whidden, C)
November 18, 2019 REGISTRY FUNDS originally deposited with the Clerk in this matter on 09/06/2019 have been transferred to docket number 5:19cv1303, Jimmie Tripp v Whitney Leo Tripp this date, in accordance with the Order of 11/15/2019, Doc#10, filed in 5:19cv1303 (crt,Williams, C)
October 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 154 ORDER granting #151 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Andrew Russell Lee; Jeannine Jordan Haedicke and Stephen Joseph Haedicke terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 10/10/2019. (crt,Williams, L)
October 9, 2019 Filing 153 AFFIDAVIT by Leo Tripp. (aty,White, David)
October 9, 2019 Filing 152 PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT to Withdraw and Enroll as Counsel by Leo Tripp. (aty,White, David) Modified on 10/10/2019 to correct filer (Williams, L).
October 9, 2019 Filing 151 MOTION to Substitute Attorney David L White in place of Stephen J Haedicke, Andrew R Lee and J Jordan Haedicke by Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attorney David L White added to party Leo Tripp(pty:pla))(aty,White, David) Modified on 10/9/2019 to edit text, correct motion event and indicate Proposed Order filed as document #152 (Dauterive, C). Modified on 10/10/2019 to correct filer (Williams, L).
September 30, 2019 Filing 150 MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Leo Tripp, 41 S E 5th St, Miami FL 33131 re: #146 Order on Motion for Extension, #147 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel, #148 Order on Motion for Leave to File returned marked: Insufficient Address - Unable to Forward. Action taken: Clerk updated address to 41 S E 5th St Ste 2001, Miami FL 33131 and mailed documents to updated address. (Main Document: Document 146) (Attachments: #1 Document 147, #2 Document 148) (crt,Dauterive, C)
September 17, 2019 Filing 149 AFFIDAVIT by Jimmy Tripp. (crt,Crick, S)
September 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 148 ORDER granting #144 Motion for Leave to File Affidavit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/17/2019. (crt,Crick, S)
September 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 147 ORDER granting #143 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Added attorney Reid Allen Jones for Jimmy Tripp. Attorney Andrew Russell Lee; Jeannine Jordan Haedicke and Stephen Joseph Haedicke terminated; granting #143 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/17/2019. (crt,Crick, S)
September 17, 2019 Filing 145 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Order to Motion to Enroll filed by Jimmy Tripp regarding #143 MOTION to Withdraw Stephen J Haedicke, Andrew R Lee and J Jordan Haedicke, MOTION for John M Madison, Jr. and Reid A Jones to Enroll as Counsel. (aty,Madison, John) Modified on 9/17/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
September 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ORDER granting #142 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. All parties are granted until Oct. 11, 2019 to file their submissions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 9/16/2019. (crt,Dauterive, C)
September 16, 2019 Filing 144 MOTION for Leave to File Affidavit of Jimmie Tripp with consent by Jimmy Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Affidavit of Jimmie Tripp, #2 Proposed Order)(aty,Madison, John) Modified on 9/17/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
September 16, 2019 Filing 143 MOTION to Withdraw Stephen J Haedicke, Andrew R Lee and J Jordan Haedicke, MOTION for John M Madison, Jr. and Reid A Jones to Enroll as Counsel by Jimmy Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attorney John M Madison, Jr added to party Jimmy Tripp(pty:pla))(aty,Madison, John) Modified on 9/17/2019 to edit text and reflect Proposed Order filed as document #145 (Dauterive, C).
September 12, 2019 Filing 142 SEALED MOTION for extension of time to respond by Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(crt,Dunford, T)
September 6, 2019 RECEIVED Registry Funds on behalf of Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp receipt number 54635062344. (crt,Walker, B) Modified text on 9/6/2019 (Walker, B).
August 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ORDER granting #140 SEALED Motion for Deposit of Funds. No later than September 16, 2019, the claimants are directed to submit briefs and/or affidavits to the court explaining their entitlement to the funds. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/29/2019. (crt,Dauterive, C)
August 27, 2019 Filing 140 SEALED MOTION to Deposit Funds Into the Registry of the Court by Steve Stone and Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(crt,Dauterive, C)
August 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ORDER granting #138 Motion to Seal Motion to Deposit Funds into the Registry of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/27/2019. (crt,Dauterive, C)
August 26, 2019 Filing 138 MOTION to Seal Previously Filed Document re: #137 (PROPOSED) SEALED MOTION to Deposit Funds into the Registry of the Court by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 8/26/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
August 26, 2019 Filing 137 (PROPOSED) SEALED MOTION to Deposit Funds into the Registry of the Court by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 8/26/2019 to correct motion event and reflect pleading is "Proposed"; see #138 Motion to Seal (Dauterive, C).
August 26, 2019 NOTICE of Corrective Action to Stephen Joseph Haedicke on behalf of Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp regarding #137 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION to Deposit Funds into the Registry of the Court. Action taken: Modified to indicate pleading is "Proposed"; see #137 MOTION to Seal. (crt,Dauterive, C)
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 136 90 DAY ORDER DISMISSING CASE. IT IS ORDERED that this action is hereby DISMISSED, without prejudice to the right of the parties to reopen the action if settlement is not consummated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within ninety (90) days of the signing of this Order, the parties shall file a Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared in this action. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 7/2/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
July 2, 2019 Filing 135 NOTICE of Settlement by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp (aty,Lee, Andrew)
July 1, 2019 Filing 134 MINUTE ENTRY: Plaintiffs' response as to #132 MOTION to Declare that Richard Pickens is unavailable as a witness pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 804 due by 7/8/2019. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 7/1/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
July 1, 2019 Filing 133 NOTICE of Motion Referred to Chambers due to upcoming trial set for 7/15/2019 09:00 AM in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge Terry A Doughty regarding: #132 MOTION to Declare that Richard Pickens is unavailable as a witness pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 804. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty.(crt,Dauterive, C)
June 28, 2019 Filing 132 MOTION to Declare that Richard Pickens is unavailable as a witness pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 804 by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit A - June 25, 2019 letter from Dr. Barry Mitchell)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 7/1/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
June 18, 2019 Filing 131 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 6/18/2019. Case is a second setting beginning on July 15, 2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
June 18, 2019 Filing 130 NOTICE of Deficiency to Stephen Joseph Haedicke on behalf of Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc, Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp regarding #126 DEFICIENT? Proposed Pretrial Order. Reason: For attorneys admitted pro hac vice, signature or endorsement of local counsel is required. Please refer to LR83.2.6 for more specific requirements. (crt,Williams, L)
June 17, 2019 Filing 129 EXHIBIT LIST (Final) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
June 17, 2019 Filing 128 EXHIBIT LIST by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 17, 2019 Filing 127 Plaintiffs' PRETRIAL Memorandum by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Lee, Andrew)
June 17, 2019 Filing 126 DEFICIENT? Proposed Pretrial Order by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp, Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 6/18/2019 to reflect submission as Deficient(Williams, L).
June 17, 2019 Filing 125 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
June 17, 2019 Filing 124 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 14, 2019 Filing 123 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #117 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 14, 2019 Filing 122 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #114 DAUBERT MOTION of Defendants to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Email Correspondence, #2 Exhibit - King Declaration, #3 Exhibit - King Revised Report)(aty,Lee, Andrew)
May 28, 2019 Filing 121 SEALED DOCUMENTS: Exhibit E by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc re #117 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit F)(crt,Crawford, A)
May 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ORDER granting #118 Motion to File Exhibits Under Seal. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 5/28/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
May 24, 2019 Filing 119 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #114 DAUBERT MOTION of Defendants to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony, #117 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus),. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. Responses due by 6/14/2019 (crt,Williams, L)
May 23, 2019 NOTICE of Corrective Action regarding #116 (DUPLICATE) DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony. Action taken: Docket entry modified to reflect docket entry as Duplicate of Docs 114 and 115. (crt,Williams, L)
May 23, 2019 Motions Transferred regarding #118 Ex Parte MOTION to Seal Attached Document (Ex. E and Ex. F to Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Omnibus Motion in Limine). Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,Williams, L)
May 23, 2019 Filing 118 Ex Parte MOTION to Seal Attached Document (Ex. E and Ex. F to Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Omnibus Motion in Limine) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. E - Greenly Report (filed under seal), #2 Exhibit Ex. F. - Coleman Report (filed under seal), #3 Proposed order Proposed Order)(aty,Benson, J)
May 23, 2019 Filing 117 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Omnibus Motion in Limine, #2 Exhibit A - Ltr from Flomore to Plaintiffs dated 5-16-19, #3 Exhibit B - 2019 Tripp Depo 3-26-19, #4 Exhibit C - 2019 Stone Depo 3-26-19, #5 Exhibit D - 2019 Carey Depo 4-23-19, #6 Exhibit E - (Banner pg.) Greenly Report, #7 Exhibit F (Banner pg.) Coleman Report - See #121 Sealed Exhibit, #8 Exhibit G - Stone Vol II Depo 2017 - See #121 Sealed Exhibit, #9 Exhibit H - Stone Depo Exhibit 111 PSDA, #10 Exhibit I - Stone Vol I depo 2017)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 5/28/2019 to create link to sealed exhibits(Crawford, A).
May 23, 2019 Filing 116 (DUPLICATE) DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony, #2 Exhibit A - 12-22-17 Report of Randall King, PhD, PE, #3 Exhibit B - 5-9-18 Supplemental Report Randall King, #4 Exhibit C - 5-10-18 Randall King Deposition, #5 Exhibit D - 12-21-17 Report of Benjamin C. Woods, #6 Exhibit E - 5-15-18 Benjamin C. Woods Deposition, #7 Exhibit F - Deposition Exhibit 415 of Benjamin Woods)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 5/24/2019 to terminate duplicate motion - see previous filing of docs 114 and 115 (Williams, L).
May 23, 2019 Filing 115 MEMORANDUM in Support re #114 DAUBERT MOTION of Defendants to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 12-22-17 Report of Randall King, PhD, PE, #2 Exhibit B - 5-9-18 Supplemental Report Randall King, #3 Exhibit C - 5-10-18 Randall King Deposition, #4 Exhibit D - 12-21-17 Report of Benjamin C. Woods, #5 Exhibit E - 5-15-18 Benjamin C. Woods Deposition, #6 Exhibit F - Deposition Exhibit 415 of Benjamin Woods)(aty,Benson, J)
May 23, 2019 Filing 114 DAUBERT MOTION of Defendants to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
May 22, 2019 Filing 113 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Jury Trial to be held in Shreveport, Courtroom 1 before Judge Terry A Doughty on July 15, 2019. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 5/22/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
May 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ELECTRONIC ORDER mooting #91 Motion to Compel. Defendants' opposition represents that they have responded to the Fifth Request for Production; therefore, this motion is moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/13/2019. (jud,Hornsby, Mark)
May 1, 2019 Filing 111 JUDGMENT granting in part and denying in part #96 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The motion is granted as to Plaintiffs' first, second, third, and fifth LUTPA claims, and those claims are Dismissed With Prejudice. The motion is otherwise Denied. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 5/1/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
May 1, 2019 Filing 110 MEMORANDUM RULING re #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Richart Distributors Inc, Richard Pickens. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 5/1/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 24, 2019 Filing 109 SEALED DOCUMENT: Exhibit 3 by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc re #106 Memorandum in Support of Motion,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 4)(crt,Crawford, A)
April 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 108 ORDER granting #107 Motion to Seal Exhibits. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/24/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 23, 2019 Motions Transferred regarding #107 Ex Parte MOTION to Seal Attached Document (Exhibits 3 and 4 to Defendants Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Doc. #106 ) ). Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,Dauterive, C)
April 23, 2019 Filing 107 Ex Parte MOTION to Seal Attached Document (Exhibits 3 and 4 to Defendants Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Doc. #106 ) ) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Sealed Exhibit 3 - Greenly Report (filed under seal), #2 Proposed Sealed Exhibit 4 - Coleman Report (filed under seal), #3 Proposed Order)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 4/24/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
April 23, 2019 Filing 106 REPLY to Response to Motion re #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Deposition of Leo Tripp 3.26.19, #2 Exhibit 2 - Deposition of Steve Stone 3.26.19, #3 Exhibit 3 - Greenly Report (filed under seal at #109 ), #4 Exhibit 4 - Coleman Report ( filed under seal at #109 ))(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 4/24/2019 to correctly identify document (Dauterive, C). Modified on 4/24/2019 to include link to sealed exhibits(Crawford, A).
April 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 105 ORDER granting #104 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Replies due by 4/23/2019. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/17/2019. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 16, 2019 Filing 104 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
April 16, 2019 Motions Transferred regarding #104 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment with consent. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,Dauterive, C)
April 11, 2019 Filing 103 SEALED EXHIBITS J and N by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp re #100 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit N)(crt,Whidden, C)
April 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER granting #101 Motion to Seal Attached Document. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/11/2019. (crt,Whidden, C)
April 11, 2019 Filing 101 MOTION to Seal Attached Document Exhibits J and N to Opposition to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 11, 2019 Filing 100 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Statement of material facts, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Exhibit, #13 Exhibit, #14 Exhibit, #15 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 11, 2019 Motions Transferred regarding #101 MOTION to Seal Attached Document Exhibits J and N to Opposition to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,FinnSld, P)
March 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER granting #98 Motion for J. Jordan Haedicke Peltier to Enroll as Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 3/29/2019. (crt,Dauterive, C)
March 28, 2019 Filing 98 MOTION for J. Jordan Haedicke Peltier to Enroll as Counsel by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
March 21, 2019 Filing 97 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. Responses due by 4/11/2019 (crt,Dauterive, C)
March 20, 2019 Filing 96 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Uncontested Material Facts, #2 Memorandum In Support, #3 Exhibit A - Garland Expert Report, #4 Exhibit B - Flomore letter 4.23.18, #5 Exhibit C - Flomore letter 5.24.18, #6 Exhibit D - Affidavit of Mitchell P. Carey, #7 Exhibit E - Woods Expert Report, #8 Exhibit F - Deposition of Benjamin C. Woods 5.15.18)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 3/21/2019 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
March 19, 2019 Filing 95 RESPONSE to Motion re #91 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Responses to Plaintiffs' Fifth Requests for Production)(aty,Benson, J)
March 12, 2019 Filing 94 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #91 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Keller, J)
March 8, 2019 Filing 93 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Proposed Order filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp regarding #91 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery . (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
March 6, 2019 Filing 92 NOTICE of Deficiency to Stephen Joseph Haedicke on behalf of Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp and Leo Tripp regarding #91 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery. Reason: No proposed order accompanied this discovery motion. (crt,Dauterive, C)
March 5, 2019 Filing 91 MOTION to Compel Responses to Discovery by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 3/6/2019 to reflect deficient status (Dauterive, C). Modified on 3/11/2019 to remove deficiency notation - see doc #93 Corrective Document entitled Proposed Order (Williams, L).
November 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER Adopting #89 Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge, Denying #81 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 11/19/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
November 2, 2018 Filing 89 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint filed by Richart Distributors Inc, Richard Pickens. It is recommended that the Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 81) filed by Defendants be denied. Objections to R&R due by 11/16/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 11/2/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
September 4, 2018 Filing 88 REPLY to Response to Motion re #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
August 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER granting #86 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #81 MOTION to Dismiss. Reply brief due by 9/3/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/23/2018. (crt,Keifer, K)
August 22, 2018 Filing 86 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
August 17, 2018 Filing 85 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
August 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER granting #83 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint. Responses due by 8/17/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 8/1/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
July 31, 2018 Filing 83 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint with consent by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
July 23, 2018 Filing 82 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Dauterive, C)
July 18, 2018 Filing 81 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim Claims Added in Amended Complaint by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 7/23/2018 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER granting #79 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #75 Amended Complaint. Richard Pickens answer due 7/18/2018. Richart Distributors Inc answer due 7/18/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 7/12/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
July 11, 2018 Filing 79 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #75 Amended Complaint, with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
July 6, 2018 Filing 78 REDACTED AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp.(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 7/6/2018 to edit text(Williams, L).
June 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 77 SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 7/15/2019 at 9:00 AM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Judge Terry A Doughty. Pretrial Conference set for 6/18/2019 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Pretrial Order due by 6/17/2019. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 12/5/2018. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 1/4/2019. Defendants Witness List due by 1/14/2019. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 2/4/2019. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 3/5/2019. Discovery deadline 2/4/2019. Discovery II due by 3/5/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 3/20/2019. Expert Depositions due by 4/29/2019. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 5/28/2019. Motions in Limine due by 5/23/2019. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 7/5/2019.Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 6/21/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
June 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER Denying #60 Motion in Limine; #61 Daubert Motion; and #62 Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 6/21/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
June 20, 2018 Filing 75 SEALED AMENDED COMPLAINT against Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc with Jury Demand filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(crt,Dauterive, C)
June 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 74 MEMORANDUM ORDER granting #53 Sealed Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint. The Clerk of Court is directed to file the First Amended Complaint under seal. Plaintiffs must file a redacted version of the amended complaint with confidential information deleted. That redacted version will be filed in public view. The deadline for Plaintiffs to submit the redacted version is July 6, 2018. The pretrial conference set for June 25, 2018 and the trial date of July 9, 2018 are continued. A new scheduling order will issue in due course. The parties may proceed immediately with discovery or motion practice, as appropriate, related to the amended claims. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 6/19/2018. (crt,Dauterive, C)
June 14, 2018 Filing 73 REPLY to Response to Motion re #60 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) filed by Richart Distributors Inc. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY as this document was filed in error as a Memorandum in Support. (crt,Bunting, M) Modified to add document number on 6/15/2018 (Bunting, M).
June 14, 2018 Filing 72 REPLY to Response to Motion re #61 DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Richart Distributors Inc. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY as this document was filed in error as a Memorandum in Support. (crt,Bunting, M) Modified to add document number on 6/15/2018 (Bunting, M).
June 14, 2018 Filing 73 MEMORANDUM in Support re #60 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) filed by Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Mitchell P. Carey)(aty,Benson, J)
June 14, 2018 Filing 72 MEMORANDUM in Support re #61 DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Witness List [Doc. No. 44])(aty,Benson, J)
June 13, 2018 Filing 71 EXHIBIT - Declaration of Whitney Leo Tripp re #64 Reply to Response to Motion by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (crt,Bunting, M)
June 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ORDER granting #68 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 6/13/2018. (crt,Bunting, M)
June 12, 2018 Filing 69 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Corrected Signature Block to Doc. 65: Defendant's Response Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence Regarding a New Pump by Defendant Flomore filed by Richart Distributors Inc regarding #65 Response to Motion . (aty,Benson, J)
June 12, 2018 Filing 68 MOTION for Leave to File Signed Version of Declaration re #64 Reply to Response to Motion with consent by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Proposed exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 6/12/2018 to create link to proper pleading (Putch, A).
June 11, 2018 Filing 67 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #61 DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(aty,Lee, Andrew)
June 11, 2018 Filing 66 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #60 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 6/12/2018 to edit text (Putch, A).
June 11, 2018 Filing 65 RESPONSE to Motion re #62 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Argument Regarding Purported "New Pump" filed by Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 4/23/2018 letter)(aty,Perri, Michael) Modified on 6/12/2018 to create link to local counsel's signature filed as #69 Corrective Document (Putch, A).
June 5, 2018 Filing 64 REPLY to Response to Motion re #53 SEALED MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 5, 2018 Filing 63 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #60 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus), #61 DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony and #62 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Argument Regarding Purported "New Pump". Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,Dauterive, C)
June 4, 2018 Filing 62 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Argument Regarding Purported "New Pump" by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 4, 2018 Filing 61 DAUBERT MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony by Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit A - 12-22-17 report of Randall King, PhD, PE, #3 Exhibit B - 5-9-18 supplemental report of Randall King, #4 Exhibit C - Randall King deposition excerpts, #5 Exhibit D - 12-21-17 report of Benjamin Woods, #6 Exhibit E - Benjamin Woods deposition excerpts, #7 Exhibit F - Benjamin Woods deposition exhibit 415 (overhead and sales charts))(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 6/5/2018 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
June 4, 2018 Filing 60 MOTION in Limine (Omnibus) by Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit A - 4-23-18 letter from Flomore, #3 Exhibit B - 5-24-18 letter from Flomore, #4 Exhibit C - Randall King deposition excerpts, #5 Exhibit D - Benjamin Woods deposition excerpts, #6 Exhibit E - 3-27-18 Flomore revenue projection, #7 Exhibit F - 12-21-17 Benjamin Woods report, #8 Exhibit G - 7-30-14 email from Tripp to Flomore, #9 Exhibit H - 2000 Solar Power training, #10 Exhibit I - 8-6-14 email from Tripp to Flomore, #11 Exhibit Steve Stone deposition (Vol. II) excerpts, #12 Exhibit K - PSA Steve Stone, #13 Exhibit L - Steve Stone deposition (Vol. I) excerpts)(aty,Benson, J)
May 29, 2018 Filing 59 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #53 SEALED MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - July 30, 2014 email from Leo Tripp to Pickens, #2 Exhibit B - Slides prepared by Leo Tripp, #3 Exhibit C - August 6, 2014 email from Leo Tripp to Mitch Carey, with attachments, #4 Exhibit D - Plaintiffs Request for Production No. 18, #5 Exhibit E - Letter offering to tender patent rights)(aty,Benson, J)
May 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER granting #55 Motion for Extension of Motion in Limine Deadline. Motions in Limine due by 6/4/2018. Because of the extension, the court must compress the time for oppositions and replies. Accordingly, oppositions are due 7 days after the motion is filed, and replies are due 3 business days later. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/16/2018. (crt,Dauterive, C)
May 14, 2018 Filing 57 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #53 SEALED MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Dauterive, C)
May 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER granting #54 Motion to Seal Document re #53 SEALED MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint. The First Amended Complaint should also be filed and maintained under seal at this time. However, if leave of court is granted to file the amendment, Plaintiffs are directed to also file a redacted version of the amendment where the confidential information is deleted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/14/2018. (crt,Dauterive, C)
May 14, 2018 Filing 55 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Motion in Limine Deadline with consent by Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
May 9, 2018 Filing 54 MOTION to Seal Document #53 SEALED MOTION by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
May 9, 2018 Filing 53 SEALED MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Proposed order, #3 Proposed pleading, #4 Proposed Exhibit, #5 Proposed Exhibit, #6 Proposed Exhibit, #7 Proposed Exhibit, #8 Proposed Exhibit, #9 Proposed Exhibit, #10 Proposed Exhibit)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 5/10/2018 to edit text and add document relation (FinnSld, P). Modified on 5/14/2018 to remove "Proposed"; see #56 Order granting Motion to Seal (Dauterive, C).
April 18, 2018 Filing 52 JUDGMENT Granting In Part and Denying In Part #29 Motion for Summary Judgment. To the extent that Plaintiffs asserted any claims against Defendant Richard Pickens and against all Defendants for unjust enrichment and punitive damages, the motion is GRANTED, and these claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The motion is otherwise DENIED with regard to Plaintiffs breach of contract and detrimental reliance claims. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/18/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 18, 2018 Filing 51 MEMORANDUM RULING re #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Richart Distributors Inc, Richard Pickens. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/18/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 9, 2018 Filing 50 MINUTE ENTRY Continuing the Jury Trial to 7/9/2018 at 9:00 AM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Judge Terry A Doughty. The Pretrial Conference is reset for 6/25/2018 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. The deadline to file Motions in Limine is reset to 5/14/2018 and Pretrial Submissions deadlines is reset to 6/29/2018. If the parties need additional deadlines set, they should file the appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 4/9/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 6, 2018 Filing 49 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 4/6/2018. No settlement reached. (jud,Hayes, Karen)
April 2, 2018 Filing 48 EXHIBIT LIST by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 2, 2018 Filing 47 PRETRIAL Memorandum Regarding Use of Deposition At Trial by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Luke Monroe Deposition), #2 Exhibit B (Danny Odom Deposition))(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 2, 2018 Filing 46 EXHIBIT LIST by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
April 2, 2018 Filing 45 PRETRIAL Memorandum on Contested Issues of Law by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 2, 2018 Filing 44 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
April 2, 2018 Filing 43 PROPOSED PRETRIAL ORDER by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp, Richard Pickens and Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 4/3/2018 to add filers (Dauterive, C).
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 4/6/2018 at 9:30 AM in Monroe, 3rd floor before Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes on 3/19/2018. (crt,Leday, A) Modified on 3/19/2018 (Leday, A).
March 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #40 Motion for Extension of Deadline to file Motion in Limine. Motions in Limine due by 4/16/2018. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 3/16/2018. (crt,Miletello, A)
March 15, 2018 Filing 40 MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motions in Limine with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Benson, J) Modified on 3/15/2018 to add filers (FinnSld, P).
March 15, 2018 DOCKETING IN ERROR Motions Transferred regarding #40 First MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motions in Limine with consent. Motions referred to Judge W Eugene Davis. (crt,FinnSld, P) Modified on 3/15/2018 (FinnSld, P).
March 15, 2018 Motions Transferred regarding #40 First MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motions in Limine with consent. Motions referred to Judge Terry A Doughty. (crt,FinnSld, P)
March 13, 2018 Filing 39 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY issued by the Clerk. Case reassigned to Judge Terry A. Doughty. Judge Robert G. James no longer assigned to case. All motions previously pending before Judge James are transferred to Judge Doughty. All deadlines and hearings remain as set pending further review by the court. All future filings should bear the name of the new judge assignment. Approved by Chief Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr on 3/13/2018.(crt,Whidden, C)
March 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER. The parties requested a settlement conference in this matter, and Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes has agreed to conduct the mediation. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be referred to Magistrate Judge Karen L Hayes for the purpose of conducting a settlement conference on April 6, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 3/5/2018. (crt,Keller, J)
March 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER granting #36 Motion for Extension. Accordingly, the deadline for bringing motions to compel is extended from February 28, 2018, to March 13, 2018. Compel discovery deadline set for 3/13/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 3/1/2018. (crt,ThomasSld, T)
February 28, 2018 Filing 36 Joint MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadline to File Motion to Compel with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc, Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp and Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Lee, Andrew) Modified on 2/28/2018 to edit text and add filers (Dauterive, C).
February 26, 2018 Filing 35 REPLY to Response to Motion re #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
February 20, 2018 Filing 34 MINUTE ENTRY: Defendant's deadline to file a reply brief in support of #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment is Extended to 2/26/2018. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/20/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
February 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting #32 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Replies due by 2/22/2018. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 2/12/2018. (crt,Crawford, A)
February 8, 2018 Motions Transferred regarding #32 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment with consent . Motions referred to Judge Robert G James. (crt,Williams, L)
February 8, 2018 Filing 32 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment with consent by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
February 1, 2018 Filing 31 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. (Attachments: #1 Statement of material facts, #2 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Leo Trip, Vol I, #3 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Steve Stone, Vol. II, #4 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Leo Trip, Vol. II, #5 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Jimmy Tripp, #6 Exhibit Emails, #7 Exhibit Emails, #8 Exhibit Email, #9 Exhibit Excerpts from Deposition of Mitch Carey, #10 Exhibit Flomore Memorandum, #11 Exhibit Excerpts from Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition of Flomore, #12 Exhibit Declaration of Steve Stone)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
January 11, 2018 Filing 30 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #29 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motions referred to Judge Robert G James. (crt,FinnSld, P)
January 10, 2018 Filing 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Statement of material facts, #3 Exhibit A - Petition, #4 Exhibit B - Excerpts from deposition of Leo Tripp (Vol. II), #5 Exhibit C - Excerpts from deposition of Steve Stone (Vol. II), #6 Exhibit D - Excerpts from deposition of Jimmy Tripp, #7 Exhibit E - June 9, 2015 letter from Steve Stone to Flomore)(aty,Benson, J)
November 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Certain Discovery Deadlines. Compel discovery 2/28/2018. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 1/26/2018. Discovery deadline 12/22/2017. Final Date for Expert Employment 12/15/2017. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 12/22/2017. All other deadlines in #18 remain in effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 11/16/2017. (crt,FinnSld, P)
November 15, 2017 Filing 27 Joint MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Certain Discovery Deadlines with consent by Defendants by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
November 6, 2017 Filing 26 WITNESS LIST filed (restricted access) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (aty,Benson, J)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PROTECTIVE ORDER granting #24 Motion for Protective Order. This court does not routinely allow for the filing of motions and briefs under seal. The parties are expected to redact, rather than request to seal, such filings and attachments. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 7/25/2017. (crt,Williams, L)
July 24, 2017 Filing 24 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors, and Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Proposed exhibit Certificate of Consent to be Bound by Protective Order)(aty,Lee, Andrew) Modified on 7/25/2017 to add filers (FinnSld, P).
June 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #22 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney J Jordan Haedicke terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 6/14/2014. (crt,FinnSld, P)
June 12, 2017 Filing 22 MOTION to Withdraw J. Jordan Haedicke as Attorney for Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen)
June 2, 2017 Filing 21 ANSWER to #4 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp.(aty,Lee, Andrew)
May 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #15 Motion to Dismiss Counterclaim brought pursuant to the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act is dismissed with prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT defendants counterclaim based on any ground otherthan the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act, including breach of contract, is not dismissed and is hereby preserved. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/30/2017. (crt,Delgado, S)
May 26, 2017 Filing 19 RESPONSE to Motion re #15 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim For Failure to State a Claim filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
May 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 5/14/2018 at 9:00 AM in Monroe, 2nd floor before Judge Robert G James. Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2018 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Pretrial Order due by 4/2/2017. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 9/27/2017. Plaintiffs Witness List due by 10/27/2017. Defendants Witness List due by 11/6/2017. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 11/24/2017. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 12/26/2017. Discovery deadline 11/24/2017. Discovery II due by 12/26/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 1/10/2018. Expert Depositions due by 2/16/2018. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 3/13/2017. Motions in Limine due by 3/15/2018. Trial Brief/Pretrial Submissions due by 5/4/2018. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 5/19/2017. (crt,Crawford, A)
May 18, 2017 Filing 17 RULE 26(f) Report by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc, Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp and Leo Tripp. (aty,Benson, J) Modified on 5/18/2017 to add filers (FinnSld, P).
May 12, 2017 Filing 16 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #15 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim For Failure to State a Claim. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Dauterive, C)
May 11, 2017 Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim For Failure to State a Claim by Steve Stone, Jimmy Tripp, Leo Tripp. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Haedicke, Stephen) Modified on 5/12/2017 to edit text (Dauterive, C).
May 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Cody J Cooper on behalf of Richard Pickens and Richart Distributors Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/11/2017. (crt,FinnSld, P)
May 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jason A Dunn on behalf of Richard Pickens and Richart Distributors Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/11/2017. (crt,FinnSld, P)
May 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael R Perri on behalf of Richard Pickens and Richart Distributors Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 5/11/2017. (crt,FinnSld, P)
May 10, 2017 Filing 11 MOTION for Cody J. Cooper to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3361659) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
May 10, 2017 Filing 10 MOTION for Jason A. Dunn to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3361646) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
May 10, 2017 Filing 9 MOTION for Michael R. Perri to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3361632) by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Text of proposed order)(aty,Benson, J)
April 25, 2017 Filing 8 RESPONSE TO REMOVAL ORDER by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc . (Attachments: #1 State court return of service)(aty,Benson, J)
April 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER for cases assigned to Judge Robert G James sent to pending counsel of record. Signed by Judge Robert G James on 4/25/17. (crt,Crawford, A)
April 21, 2017 Filing 6 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. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby on 4/21/2017. (crt,Guin, P.)
April 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 REMOVAL ORDER forwarded to all counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby on 4/20/2017. (crt,FinnSld, P)
April 20, 2017 Filing 4 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors Inc.(aty,Benson, J)
April 19, 2017 Filing 3 PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (Public entry, but no electronic notice). (crt,Thigpen, M)
April 18, 2017 CASE Assigned to Judge Robert G James and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Thigpen, M)
April 18, 2017 Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Richart Distributors, Inc.. (aty,Benson, J)
April 18, 2017 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from 2nd JDC Claiborne Parish, Case Number 41023 with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0536-3343513) filed by Richard Pickens, Richart Distributors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - State court petition, #2 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Brenda Jameson, #3 Exhibit 3 - Long Arm citation, #4 Exhibit 4 - Civil cover sheet)(Attorney J Todd Benson added to party Richard Pickens(pty:dft), Attorney J Todd Benson added to party Richart Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft))(aty,Benson, J)

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Plaintiff: Leo Tripp
Represented By: David L White
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Represented By: Jeannine Jordan Haedicke
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