Alleman v. Louisiana et al
Plaintiff: Johnny Alleman
Defendant: State of Louisiana, Michelin North America Inc D/B/A Michelin Tire Corporation, Trevor Farkas, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co, Michelin North America Inc doing business as Michelin Tire Corp and USA
Case Number: 6:2022cv01608
Filed: June 10, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Presiding Judge: David C Joseph
Referring Judge: Carol B Whitehurst
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1346 Tort Claim
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 5, 2022 Filing 46 REMAND RECORD RECEIVED by 15th JDC-Acadia Parish on 11/30/2022, assigned case number 2021-10739. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 28, 2022 Filing 45 REMARK: Copies forwarded to state court by CRD 11/28/2022. (crt,LaCombe, L)
November 28, 2022 Filing 44 NOTICE of Remand to Clerk of 15th Judicial District Court for Acadia Parish. (crt,LaCombe, L)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 JUDGMENT adopting #42 Report and Recommendations. IT IS ORDERED the State of Louisiana's MOTION TO DISMISS [Doc. 28] is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The motion is granted to the extent the State moves to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to F.R.C.P. Rule 12(b)(1). Plaintiff's claims are hereby REMANDED to state court. The State's motion is denied in all other respects. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff's MOTION TO REMAND [Doc. 33] is GRANTED. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 11/28/2022. (crt,LaCombe, L)
November 9, 2022 Filing 42 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #33 MOTION to Remand for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Johnny Alleman, #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction,MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by State of Louisiana Objections to R&R due by 11/23/2022. For the reasons discussed herein, the Court recommends that the State of Louisianas Motion to Dismiss (Rec. Doc. 28) be GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The motion should be granted to the extent the State moves to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to F.R.C.P. Rule 12(b)(1); however, Plaintiffs claims should be remanded to state court, rather than dismissed. The motion should be denied in all other respects. The Court further recommends that Plaintiffs Motion to Remand (Rec. Doc. 33) be GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 11/9/2022. (crt,Jordan, P)
November 8, 2022 Filing 41 REPLY to Response to Motion re #33 MOTION to Remand for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Johnny Alleman. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting #39 Motion for Leave to File Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 11/8/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
November 7, 2022 Filing 39 MOTION for Leave to File Reply to #33 Motion to Remand with consent by Johnny Alleman. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 11/7/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order, #2 Proposed pleading)(aty,Elmer, Wesley) Modified on 11/7/2022 to create docket entry relationship and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
November 3, 2022 Filing 38 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #33 MOTION to Remand for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by State of Louisiana. (aty,Murphy, Cranay)
October 21, 2022 Filing 37 REPLY to Response to Motion re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim filed by State of Louisiana. (crt,Miletello, A)
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #35 Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 10/21/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
October 20, 2022 Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief re #28 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim by State of Louisiana. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/20/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed pleading, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Murphy, Cranay) Modified on 10/21/2022 to create docket entry relationship and modify docket text (Miletello, A).
October 13, 2022 Filing 34 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #33 MOTION to Remand for Lack of Jurisdiction. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
October 13, 2022 Filing 33 MOTION to Remand for Lack of Jurisdiction by Johnny Alleman. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/13/2022. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief in Support of Motion to Remand, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Elmer, Wesley)
October 13, 2022 Filing 32 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim and Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Johnny Alleman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate regarding Trevor Farkas)(aty,Elmer, Wesley) (Attachment 1 replaced to correct page orientation on 10/13/2022) (Miletello, A).
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 JUDGMENT adopting #30 Report and Recommendations. IT IS ORDERED that, consistent with the REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION [Doc. 30], the United States' MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION [Doc. 19] is GRANTED. Plaintiffs claims against the United States and Trevor Farkas are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 10/11/2022. (crt,LaCombe, L)
September 23, 2022 Filing 30 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #19 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Trevor Farkas. Objections to R&R due by 10/7/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 9/23/2022. (crt,Taylor, L)
September 23, 2022 Filing 29 NOTICE of Motion Setting regarding: #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
September 22, 2022 Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim by State of Louisiana. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Proposed order)(aty,Murphy, Cranay) Modified docket text on 9/23/2022 (Miletello, A).
September 22, 2022 Filing 27 CERTIFICATE indicating No Opposition re #19 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Wesley K Elmer on behalf of Johnny Alleman, (aty,Elmer, Wesley) Modified docket text on 9/22/2022 (Miletello, A).
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #14 Motion to Substitute Party. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States be substituted in place of Trevor Farkas; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trevor Farkas is hereby dismissed from this action as a defendant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 9/13/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
September 12, 2022 Filing 25 CERTIFICATE indicating No Opposition re #14 MOTION to Substitute Party Defendant Pursuant to Federal Torts Claims Act by Wesley K Elmer on behalf of Johnny Alleman, (aty,Elmer, Wesley) Modified docket text on 9/12/2022 (Miletello, A).
September 8, 2022 Filing 24 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co.(aty,Donovan, James)
September 8, 2022 Filing 23 NOTICE of Deficiency to James L Donovan, Jr on behalf of Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co regarding #22 Answer to Complaint. Reason: The document is not on letter-size paper as required by LR10.1. (crt,Miletello, A)
September 7, 2022 Filing 22 DEFICIENT. ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co.(Attorney James L Donovan, Jr added to party Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co(pty:dft))(aty,Donovan, James) Modified on 9/8/2022 to reflect as deficient (Miletello, A). Modified on 9/9/2022 to reflect corrected and resubmitted at Doc #24 (Miletello, A).
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #18 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. State of Louisiana answer due 10/3/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 9/2/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
September 2, 2022 Filing 20 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding: #19 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion day set for 10/19/2022 before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
September 1, 2022 Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Trevor Farkas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum / Brief, #2 Exhibit Gov. Ex. A. Lenahan Declaration with Attachments)(aty,Williams, Desiree)
September 1, 2022 Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by State of Louisiana. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/1/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(Attorney Cranay D Murphy added to party State of Louisiana(pty:dft))(aty,Murphy, Cranay) Modified docket text on 9/1/2022 (Miletello, A).
August 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Notice of Removal. Trevor Farkas answer due 9/1/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/29/2022. (crt,Chicola, C)
August 25, 2022 Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer with consent by Trevor Farkas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/25/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Williams, Desiree)
August 22, 2022 Filing 15 NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding: #14 MOTION to Substitute Party Defendant Pursuant to Federal Torts Claims Act. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion day set for 10/19/2022 before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
August 22, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION to Substitute Party Defendant Pursuant to Federal Torts Claims Act with opposition by Trevor Farkas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/22/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Williams, Desiree)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Stephen E Oertle for Michelin North America Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/4/2022. (crt,Crick, S)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Jacob Daniel Taylor for Michelin North America Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/4/2022. (crt,Crick, S)
August 3, 2022 Filing 11 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Motion Pro Hac Vice filed by Michelin North America Inc regarding #7 MOTION for Jacob Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5199430) . (aty,Stedman, Richard)
August 3, 2022 Filing 10 CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Motion Pro Hac Vice filed by Michelin North America Inc regarding #8 MOTION for Stephen Oertle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5199478) . (aty,Stedman, Richard)
August 3, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE of Deficiency to Richard R Stedman, II on behalf of Michelin North America Inc regarding #7 MOTION for Jacob Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #8 MOTION for Stephen Oertle to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Reason: The documents are not on letter-size paper as required by LR10.1. (crt,Miletello, A)
August 3, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #7 MOTION for Jacob Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #8 MOTION for Stephen Oertle to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/3/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
August 2, 2022 Filing 8 MOTION for Stephen Oertle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5199478) by Michelin North America Inc. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/2/2022. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Certificate of good standing, #3 Proposed order)(aty,Stedman, Richard) Modified on 8/3/2022 to reflect as deficient (Miletello, A). Modified on 8/3/2022 to remove deficiency, see #10 Corrective document (Miletello, A).
August 2, 2022 Filing 7 MOTION for Jacob Taylor to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-5199430) by Michelin North America Inc. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/2/2022. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing, #2 Certificate of good standing, #3 Proposed order)(aty,Stedman, Richard) Modified on 8/3/2022 to reflect as deficient (Miletello, A). Modified on 8/3/2022 to remove deficiency, see #11 Corrective document (Miletello, A).
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #5 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer, #1 Notice of Removal,. Trevor Farkas answer due 8/25/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/12/2022. (crt,Chicola, C)
July 11, 2022 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Trevor Farkas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/11/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed order)(aty,Williams, Desiree) Modified docket text on 7/12/2022 (Miletello, A).
July 11, 2022 Filing 4 RESPONSE TO REMOVAL ORDER by Trevor Farkas . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A State Court Record)(aty,Williams, Desiree)
July 11, 2022 STATE COURT ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co (15th JDC, Acadia Parish, #202110739, filed 12/2/2021), Michelin North America Inc (15th JDC, Acadia Parish, #202110739, filed 12/17/2021), State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co (15th JDC, Acadia Parish, #202110739, filed 11/23/2021). ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY: The PDF images can be found in Attachment #1 to Document #4, Response to Removal Order.(crt,Miletello, A)
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 6/15/2022. (crt,Taylor, L)
June 13, 2022 Filing 2 PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER. Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/13/2022. (crt,Miletello, A)
June 10, 2022 CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
June 10, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from 15th JDC Acadia Parish, Case Number 2021-10739-J (Filed on behalf of USA - Filing Fee not required) filed by Trevor Farkas. (Attachments: #1 Civil cover sheet, #2 Exhibit A State Court Petition for Damages, #3 Exhibit B Certification of Course and Scope of Employment)(Attorney Desiree C Williams added to party Trevor Farkas(pty:dft))(aty,Williams, Desiree) Modified docket text on 6/13/2022 (Miletello, A).

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Plaintiff: Johnny Alleman
Represented By: Wesley K Elmer
Represented By: David C Laborde
Represented By: Derrick Glenn Earles
Represented By: Mary K Cryar
Represented By: Nicholas Ryan Rockforte
Represented By: Scott F Higgins
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Defendant: State of Louisiana
Represented By: Cranay D Murphy
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Defendant: Michelin North America Inc D/B/A Michelin Tire Corporation
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Defendant: Trevor Farkas
Represented By: Desiree C Williams
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Defendant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
Represented By: Joseph T Puhekker
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Defendant: Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co
Represented By: Staci K Villemarette
Represented By: James L Donovan, Jr
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Defendant: Michelin North America Inc doing business as Michelin Tire Corp
Represented By: D Russell Holwadel
Represented By: Jacob Daniel Taylor
Represented By: Richard R Stedman, II
Represented By: Stephen E Oertle
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Defendant: USA
Represented By: Desiree C Williams
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