Clements v. Everest National Insurance Co
Plaintiff: Cletis J Clements
Defendant: Everest National Insurance Company and Everest National Insurance Co
Case Number: 6:2020cv01478
Filed: November 18, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: Patrick J Hanna
Referring Judge: Robert R Summerhays
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER OF DISMISSAL granting #32 Joint/Voluntary Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 4/12/2022. (crt,Jordan, P)
April 12, 2022 Filing 32 Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Everest National Insurance Co, Cletis J Clements. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Neuner, Michael) Modified on 4/12/2022 to capture more accurate motion event, add filer and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
April 12, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #32 Joint Motion to Dismiss. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/12/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
February 18, 2022 Filing 31 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held on 2/18/2022. (crt,Craig-Fontenot, C)
February 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 60 DAY ORDER DISMISSING CASE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action shall be and is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No later than sixty (60) days of the date hereof, the parties shall file one of the following: (a) a motion for entry of judgment on all claims; (b) a motion to reopen this matter and reinstate all claims for failure to finalize the settlement agreement; or (c) a motion to enforce the settlement agreement. The Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter until such time as compliance with this Order has been fulfilled. If the parties do not file one of the above motions within sixty (60) days, the Order of Dismissal shall become a Final Judgment of Dismissal with prejudice, each party to bear their own costs. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 2/18/2022. (crt,Jordan, P)
December 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 2/17/2022 1:30 PM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 12/29/2021. (crt,Taylor, L)
November 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ELECTRONIC ORDER mooting #16 Motion to Continue - IT IS ORDERED that the pending motion to continue the trial date in this case is DENIED AS MOOT based on the representations of counsel in open court on Monday, November 1, 2021 during the show cause hearing held before the undersigned. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 11/3/2021. (crt,Schutz, E)
November 1, 2021 Filing 27 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna: SHOW CAUSE HEARING held on 11/1/2021. (Court Reporter: Cathleen E Marquardt) (crt,Alexander, E)
October 18, 2021 Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Deposition Subpoena served on Dakota Gary on 10/15/2021, filed by Everest National Insurance Co. (aty,Hoerner, Daniel)
October 18, 2021 Filing 25 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Deposition Subpoena served on Cajun Suds Auto Detailing on 10/15/2021, filed by Everest National Insurance Co. (aty,Hoerner, Daniel)
October 6, 2021 Filing 24 AFFIDAVIT of Service re #23 Order to Show Cause served on Dakota Gary on 10/05/2021, filed by Everest National Insurance Co. (aty,Hoerner, Daniel) Modified on 10/20/2021 to create docket entry relationship and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Show Cause Hearing set for Monday, 11/1/2021 11:00 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 7 before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. It is further ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon Cajun Suds through its agent for service of process, Dakota Gary, via private process server at Mr. Gary's expense. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 10/4/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
October 4, 2021 Filing 22 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna: SHOW CAUSE HEARING held on 10/4/2021. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court will issue another Order to Show Cause as to Dakota Gary. (Court Reporter: LaRae E Bourque) (crt,Alexander, E)
September 9, 2021 Filing 21 CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT re #20 Order to Show Cause. (crt,Alexander, E)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS ORDERED that Dakota Gary shall respond to the subpoenas as directed therein within ten (10) days or shall appear in person and show cause why he has not so responded on Tuesday, 10/4/2021 02:00 PM in Lafayette, Courtroom 7 before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 9/8/2021. (crt,Alexander, E) Modified on 9/9/2021 to correct file date. (Alexander, E)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE re #16 Ex Parte MOTION to Continue Trial, MOTION to Vacate #9 Scheduling Order held on 9/8/2021. A separate order will issue. The parties agreed that, following resolution of the need to join the prospective party at issue, the issue of continuance would be properly before the Court for disposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 9/8/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
August 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER deferring ruling on #16 Motion to Continue Trial, Motion to Vacate #9 Scheduling Order. Telephone Status Conference set for Wednesday, 9/8/2021 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Counsel will join the teleconference by dialing 888-684-8852 and entering access code 5910394. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 8/25/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
August 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MINUTE ENTRY: #16 MOTION to Continue Trial, MOTION to Vacate #9 Scheduling Order, MOTION for Status Conference is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Hanna for Ruling. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 8/24/2021. (crt,Miletello, A)
August 23, 2021 Filing 16 Ex Parte MOTION to Continue Trial, MOTION to Vacate #9 Scheduling Order, MOTION for Status Conference with consent by Everest National Insurance Co. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/23/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Neuner, Michael). Added MOTION to Vacate, MOTION for Hearing on 8/23/2021 (Miletello, A). Modified on 8/23/2021 to create docket entry relationship and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
August 23, 2021 Motions Transferred regarding #16 MOTION to Continue Trial, MOTION to Vacate #9 Scheduling Order, MOTION for Status Conference. Motions referred to Judge Robert R Summerhays. (crt,Miletello, A)
April 29, 2021 Filing 15 JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING. This Court now finds that the parties are completely diverse in citizenship and the amount in controversy exceeds the jurisdictional minimum and, therefore, we expressly find that the Court has subject-matter jurisdiction over this case according to 28 U.S.C. 1332. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 4/29/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' Rule 26(f) Report, IT IS ORDERED that the report is found to be complete. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 4/26/2021. (crt,Randall, E)
March 17, 2021 Filing 13 RULE 26(f) Report by Cletis J Clements, Everest National Insurance Company. (aty,Morrow, Lawrence) Modified on 3/17/2021 to add filer(Miletello, A).
March 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #11 Motion to Enroll as Counsel. Added as counsel Michael Thomas Neuner for Everest National Insurance Co. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 3/10/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
March 9, 2021 Filing 11 MOTION for Michael T. Neuner to Enroll as Counsel by Everest National Insurance Co. Motions referred to Patrick J Hanna. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/9/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Mouledoux, Andre)
January 29, 2021 Filing 10 RESPONSE to #8 Sua Sponte Jurisdictional Briefing Order by Everest National Insurance Co . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A", #2 Exhibit "B")(aty,Hoerner, Daniel) Modified on 1/29/2021 to create docket entry relationship and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 4/4/2022 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 3 before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Pretrial Conference set for 3/22/2022 03:00 PM in chambers before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 2/17/2021. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 2/22/2021. Rule 26 Report due by 3/17/2021. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 9/23/2021. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 8/24/2021. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 9/23/2021. Discovery deadline 10/25/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 11/22/2021. Daubert Motions due by 11/22/2021. Motions in Limine due by 2/22/2022. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 2/22/2022. Pretrial Order due by 3/8/2022. Bench Books due by 3/8/2022. Trial Depositions due by 3/8/2022. Real Time glossary due by 3/15/2022. Affirmation of Settlement Negotiations due 3/15/2022.. Signed by Paula S. Jordan on 1/27/2021. (crt,Jordan, P)
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUA SPONTE JURISDICTIONAL BRIEFING ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that, not later than FEBRUARY 5, 2021, Defendants shall file a memorandum setting forth specific facts that support a finding that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. These facts should be supported with summary-judgment-type evidence. Plaintiff will be allowed seven days to respond to Defendants' submission. Compliance Deadline set for 2/5/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 1/15/2021. (crt,Alexander, E)
January 6, 2021 Filing 7 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Everest National Insurance Co.(aty,Hoerner, Daniel)
December 21, 2020 Filing 6 RESPONSE TO REMOVAL ORDER by Everest National Insurance Co . (aty,Hoerner, Daniel)
November 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna on 11/20/2020. (crt,Alexander, E)
November 19, 2020 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Everest National Insurance Co identifying Corporate Parents Everest Reinsurance Co, Everest Reinsurance Holdings Inc, Everest Underwriting Group (Ireland) Ltd, Everest Re Group Ltd for Everest National Insurance Co. (aty,Hoerner, Daniel) Modified on 11/19/2020 to modify docket text (Miletello, A).
November 19, 2020 Filing 3 PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 11/19/2020. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 19, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re: #1 Notice of Removal sent to Daniel J Hoerner on behalf of Everest National Insurance Co. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 12/3/2020. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 18, 2020 CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Patrick J Hanna. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 18, 2020 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from 15th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Lafayette, Case Number C-2020-5323 (Filing fee $400, receipt number ALAWDC-4473567) filed by Everest National Insurance Co. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "A" State Court Record, #2 Civil cover sheet, #3 Certificate of Filing Notice of Removal, #4 Verification by Daniel J. Hoerner, #5 Notice of Attorney Appearance)(Attorney Daniel J Hoerner added to party Everest National Insurance Company(pty:dft))(aty,Hoerner, Daniel) Modified on 11/19/2020 to modify docket text (Miletello, A).

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Plaintiff: Cletis J Clements
Represented By: Lawrence E Morrow, Jr
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Defendant: Everest National Insurance Company
Represented By: Daniel J Hoerner
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Defendant: Everest National Insurance Co
Represented By: Joseph Sebastian Trytten
Represented By: Andre J Mouledoux
Represented By: Daniel J Hoerner
Represented By: Michael Thomas Neuner
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