Arcadia Gas Storage L L C v. Underwriters at Lloyds of London
Plaintiff: Arcadia Gas Storage, LLC and Arcadia Gas Storage L L C
Defendant: Underwriters at Lloyds of London Syndicate BRT 2987, et al, Subscribing to Policy No. NG01119A18 and Underwriters at Lloyds of London
Case Number: 6:2018cv01521
Filed: November 21, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Patrick J Hanna
Referring Judge: Michael J Juneau
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting #39 Joint/Voluntary Motion to Dismiss. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that the Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED and all claims in this litigation are DISMISSED, with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs. Signed by Judge Michael J Juneau on 12/20/2019. (crt,Guidry, C)
December 19, 2019 Motions Transferred regarding #39 VOLUNTARY MOTION to Dismiss. Motions referred to Judge Michael J Juneau. (crt,Crick, S)
December 19, 2019 Filing 39 VOLUNTARY MOTION to Dismiss by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on to modify docket text and capture motion event that more accurately reflects pleading. 12/20/2019 (Crick, S).
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting #37 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Francis X Neuner, Jr, Kevin P Merchant, and Phillip Michael Smith for Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 11/5/2019. (crt,Alexander, E)
November 4, 2019 Filing 37 MOTION for Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Kevin P. Merchant, and Phillip M. Smith to Enroll as Counsel by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Milhollin, Karen)
September 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #35 Motion for Extension. Discovery deadline 11/27/2019. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 11/11/2019. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 11/27/2019. Summary Judgment Deadline set for 12/18/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 9/27/2019. (crt,Chicola, C)
September 26, 2019 Filing 35 Joint MOTION FOR EXTENSION of dealine expert report, discovery and motion for summary judgment by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C, Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 9/27/2019 to add filer and modify docket text. (Crick, S).
August 15, 2019 Filing 34 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings for Motion hearing held on 2/21/2019 before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Court Reporter: Gayle Wear, Telephone number (337) 593-5222. Total pages: 26. 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 9/9/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/19/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/18/2019. (crt,Wear, G)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting #32 Motion for Extension of Deadlines of expert reports. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 11/11/2019. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 10/13/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 7/31/2019. (crt,Alexander, E)
July 29, 2019 Filing 32 Joint MOTION FOR EXTENSION of Deadlines of expert reports by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C, Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 7/29/2019 to modify docket text and add filer. (Crick, S).
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' amended Rule 26(f) Report, IT IS ORDERED that the amended report is found to be complete. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 7/18/2019. (crt,Nations, S)
July 17, 2019 Filing 30 Amended RULE 26(f) Report by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C, Underwriters at Lloyds of London . (aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 7/17/2019 to add filer. (Crick, S).
July 16, 2019 Filing 29 RULE 26(f) Report by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C, Underwriters at Lloyds of London . (aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 7/16/2019 to add filer. (Crick, S).
May 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for 4/6/2020 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge Michael J Juneau. Pretrial Conference set for 3/25/2020 03:30 PM in chambers before Judge Michael J Juneau. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 6/18/2019. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 6/24/2019. Rule 26 Report due by 7/16/2019. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 9/27/2019. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 8/28/2019. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 9/27/2019. Discovery deadline 10/28/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 11/26/2019. Daubert Motions due by 11/26/2019. Motions in Limine due by 2/24/2020. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 2/24/2020. Pretrial Order due by 3/11/2020. Bench Books due by 3/11/2020. Trial Depositions due by 3/11/2020. Real Time glossary due by 3/18/2020. Affirmation of Settlement Negotiations due 3/18/2020. Signed by direction of the Court s/Christine Guidry on 5/28/19. (crt,Guidry, C)
May 28, 2019 Filing 27 MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Michael J Juneau: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 5/28/2019. Following discussion, a bench trial date of April 6, 2020 and a pretrial date of March 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. were selected.A scheduling order will be issued. (Bench Trial set for 4/6/2020 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge Michael J Juneau. Pretrial Conference set for 3/25/2020 03:30 PM in chambers before Judge Michael J Juneau). (crt,Guidry, C)
May 9, 2019 Filing 26 MINUTE ENTRY: At the direction of the Court, a Telephone Scheduling Conference will be held on May 28, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. for the purpose of scheduling a pretrial conference and trial on the merits, with the Courtroom Deputy. Counsel shall call in to the conference by dialing 1-877-411-9748 and using access code 6925887. Trial counsel must participate in this conference. A paralegal or secretary may not be substituted. If, for good cause, this is not possible, you must file a Motion and Order to Continue prior to the above date. (Scheduling Conference set for 5/28/2019 11:30 AM in by phone with Courtroom Deputy.)(crt,Guidry, C)
April 23, 2019 Filing 25 ANSWER & Affirmative Defenses to #1 Complaint by Underwriters at Lloyds of London.(aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 4/24/2019 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
April 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 JUDGMENT IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendants motion to dismiss, Rec. Doc. #7 is DENIED, consistent with the report and recommendation #23 . Signed by Judge Michael J Juneau on 4/9/19. (crt,Guidry, C)
March 11, 2019 Filing 23 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Considering the evidence, the law, and the arguments of the parties, and for the reasons fully explained herein, this Court recommends that the motion to dismiss be DENIED. Objections to R&R due by 3/25/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 3/11/2019. (crt,Alexander, E)
March 11, 2019 Filing 22 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 and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 3/11/2019. (crt,Nations, S)
March 8, 2019 Filing 21 RESPONSE Memorandum Establishing Citizenship re #19 Order by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Ninkovic re Brit, #2 Declaration of T. Upton re Markel Syndicate 3000, #3 Declaration of S. Brooke re Antares Syndicate 1274, #4 Declaration of I. Hewitt re Advent Syndicate 780, #5 Declaration of T. Williams re Navigators, #6 Declaration of R. Dobson re Argo Syndicate 1200, #7 Declaration of M. Rowan re Argenta Syndicate 2121)(aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 3/11/2019 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
March 8, 2019 Filing 20 RESPONSE Memorandum Establishing Citizenship in Support of Diversity Jurisdiction re #19 Order by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Chris Booth)(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 3/11/2019 to create docket entry relationship. (Crick, S).
February 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that, not later than March 8, 2019, the parties shall file in the record memoranda establishing their citizenship, supported by summary- judgment-style evidence. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 2/22/2019. (crt,Chicola, C)
February 21, 2019 Filing 18 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna: MOTION HEARING held on 2/21/2019 re #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. A report and recommendation by the Court will follow. (Court Reporter: Gayle Wear) (crt,Alexander, E)
January 25, 2019 Filing 17 REPLY to Response to Motion re #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. (aty,Milhollin, Karen)
January 18, 2019 Filing 16 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Policy Language)(aty,Russo, Gary)
January 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim. Responses due by 1/18/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 1/4/2019. (crt,Chicola, C)
January 3, 2019 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 1/4/2019 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Michael Matthew Jett for Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 1/3/2019. (crt,Alexander, E)
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of George H Lugrin for Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 1/3/2019. (crt,Alexander, E)
January 2, 2019 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for M Matt Jett to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3841387) by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 1/3/2019 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
January 2, 2019 Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for George H. Lugrin, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Admission fee: $105, receipt number 0536-3841357) by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 1/3/2019 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
December 21, 2018 Filing 9 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parents, Brit Syndicates Ltd, Brit U W Ltd, Brit Ltd, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, Markel Corp, Qatar Insurance Co, Advent Capital no 3 Ltd, Advent Capital Holdings Ltd, Navigators Underwriting Agency Ltd, Navigators Group Inc, Argo Group Managing Agency Ltd, Argo Group International Holdings Ltd, Argenta Syndicate Management Ltd, Argenta Holdings Plc for Underwriters at Lloyds of London by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. (aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 12/21/2018 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
December 21, 2018 Filing 8 NOTICE of Motion Setting with oral argument regarding: #7 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Motion day set for 2/21/2019 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 7 before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. (crt,Crick, S)
December 21, 2018 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Underwriters at Lloyds of London. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit - Policy, #3 Exhibit - Denial of Coverage Letter, #4 Proposed order)(Attorney Karen Klaas Milhollin added to party Underwriters at Lloyds of London(pty:dft))(aty,Milhollin, Karen) Modified on 12/21/2018 to modify docket text and event to more accurately describe document. (Crick, S).
December 10, 2018 Filing 6 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C identifying Corporate Parents, Cardinal Gas Storage Partners L L C, Martin Operating Partnership L P, Martin Midstream Partners L P, Martin Resource L L C, Martin Resource Management Corp, for Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. (aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 12/10/2018 to modify docket text. (Crick, S).
December 10, 2018 Filing 5 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint & Summons served on Mendes & Mount for Underwriters at Lloyds of London; Underwriters at Lloyds of London answer due 12/21/2018 filed by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C . (aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 12/10/2018 to modify docket text and answer due date. (Crick, S).
November 26, 2018 Filing 4 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #1 Complaint sent to Gary J Russo on behalf of Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 12/10/2018. (crt,Putch, A)
November 26, 2018 Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Underwriters at Lloyds of London (crt,Putch, A)
November 21, 2018 CASE Assigned to Judge Michael J Juneau and Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. (crt,Putch, A)
November 21, 2018 Filing 2 PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued as to Underwriters at Lloyds of Londonsubmitted by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. (aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 11/26/2018 to edit text (Putch, A).
November 21, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment, for Breach of Contract, for Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, for Bad Faith against Underwriters at Lloyds of London (Filing fee $400, receipt number 0536-3812172) filed by Arcadia Gas Storage L L C. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Insurance Policy, #2 Exhibit B - Denial of Coverage, #3 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney Gary J Russo added to party Arcadia Gas Storage L L C(pty:pla))(aty,Russo, Gary) Modified on 11/26/2018 to edit text (Putch, A).

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Defendant: Underwriters at Lloyds of London Syndicate BRT 2987, et al, Subscribing to Policy No. NG01119A18
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Defendant: Underwriters at Lloyds of London
Represented By: George H Lugrin, IV
Represented By: Karen Klaas Milhollin
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