Brent S. et al v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Plaintiff: Angie S., Brent S., J. B., R. B., A. F., C. S. and H. S.
Defendant: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc.
Not Classified By Court: Judith G. Dein and Denials Management Inc.
Case Number: 1:2017cv11569
Filed: August 22, 2017
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Office: Boston Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Allison D Burroughs
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
Jury Demanded By: None
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November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 238 DECLARATION re #235 Assented to MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, #236 Memorandum in Support of Motion Declaration of Jason M. Stinehart (Rust Consulting, Inc./Settlement Administrator) by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 237 DECLARATION re #235 Assented to MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, #236 Memorandum in Support of Motion Declaration of Sean K. Collins by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Settlement, #2 Exhibit 1 to Settlement, #3 Exhibit 2 to Settlement, #4 Exhibit 3 to Settlement, #5 Exhibit 4 to Settlement, #6 Exhibit 5 to Settlement, #7 Exhibit 6 to Settlement, #8 Exhibit 7 to Settlement, #9 Exhibit 8 to Settlement, #10 Exhibit 9 to Settlement)(Collins, Sean)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 236 Assented to MEMORANDUM in Support re #235 Assented to MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 235 Assented to MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 234 AMENDED COMPLAINT Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint against All Defendants, filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 233 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Status Conference held on 8/3/2022. Colloquy re: settlement. Parties think settlement will be signed in a couple of weeks. They will file an amended complaint after to bring Steve C. case into the Brent S. case. Parties will confer and let the court know if they need a preliminary approval hearing for the settlement once it is signed. (Court Reporter: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Rafik, Collins, King, Lane, Weddle, King) Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-11569-ADB, 1:18-cv-12278-ADB(Folan, Karen)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 232 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 8/3/2022 09:30 AM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-11569-ADB, 1:18-cv-12278-ADB(Folan, Karen)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 231 Letter/request (non-motion) from Defendants Settlement Status Update and Request for Status Conference re Amending Complaint and Filing for Preliminary Approval of Settlement. (Weddle, Lisa)
June 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 230 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered APPROVING #229 Letter requesting until July 18, 2022 to File for Preliminary Approval.(Folan, Karen)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 229 Letter/request (non-motion) from Defendants Settlement Status Update and Request for 28 Additional Days (July 18, 2022) to File for Preliminary Approval. (Weddle, Lisa)
May 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 228 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered APPROVING #227 Letter/request (non-motion) to extend time to 6/17/22 to file preliminary approval.(Folan, Karen)
May 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 227 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs Settlement Status Update and Request For 28 Additional Days (June 17, 2022) To File For Preliminary Approval. (Collins, Sean)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 226 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re #164 Motion to Certify Class; #177 Motion to Dismiss; #192 Motion to Compel. Motions are denied with leave to renew if necessary. (Folan, Karen)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 225 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER enteredAPPROVING #224 Letter/request to extend time to 5/20/22 to file preliminary approval.(Folan, Karen)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 224 Settlement Status Update and Request For 60 Additional Days To File For Preliminary Approval Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs' counsel . (Collins, Sean)
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 223 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. APPROVING #222 Letter/request (non-motion) for extension until 3/21/22 to file preliminary approval.(Folan, Karen)
February 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 222 Status Update/Request for 30 Additional days to file for Preliminary Approval Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs . (Collins, Sean)
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 221 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered APPROVING #220 Status Report filed. Case stayed.(Folan, Karen)
January 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 220 STATUS REPORT Notice of Agreement in Principle and Request for Stay by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
December 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 219 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Status Conference originally set for 12/15/21. Parties shall file a status report by 1/7/22. (Folan, Karen)
December 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 218 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING. Status Conference reset for 12/15/2021 09:15 AM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
December 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 216 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 12/10/2021 09:30 AM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
November 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 215 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #177 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint First Circuit decision in Jette v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Company in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Jette Opinion)(Collins, Sean)
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 214 INTERIM ELECTRONIC REPORT OF ADR PROVIDER Magistrate Judge Dein: On November 3, 2021, I conducted a mediation via Zoom in this case. All parties were represented by counsel, and were present in person or by authorized corporate officer. Progress was made, the parties will report back as to whether further mediation is appropriate. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-11569-ADB, 1:18-cv-12278-ADBAssociated Cases: 1:17-cv-11569-ADB, 1:18-cv-12278-ADB, (Quinn, Thomas)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 212 REPLY to Response to #192 MOTION to Compel Third Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena (Redacted Version) filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (McCrary, Jordan)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 211 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #210 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 210 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File a Reply in Support of Motion to Compel Third-Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Reply in Support of Motion to Compel Third Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena)(McCrary, Jordan)
October 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 209 STATUS REPORT (Joint) Regarding Defendants' Motion to Compel Third-Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (McCrary, Jordan)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 208 INTERIM ELECTRONIC REPORT OF ADR PROVIDER. Magistrate Judge Dein: On October 4, 2021, I conducted a mediation via Zoom in this case. All parties were represented by counsel, and were present in person or by authorized corporate officer. Progress was made, and the parties are scheduled for a continuation of the mediation on November 3, 2021 at 10:30AM. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-11569-ADB, 1:18-cv-12278-ADB, 1:21-mc-91545-ADB. (Cunningham, Nancy)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 207 First RESPONSE to Motion re #192 MOTION to Compel Third Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena (Redacted Version) Response to Defendants' Motion to Compel filed by Denials Management Inc.. (King, Thomas)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 206 ELECTRONIC ENDORSEMENT APPROVING #205 Notice of Stipulation Extending Time for Filing of DMI's Response to Subpoena filed by Denials Management Inc. (Folan, Karen)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 205 NOTICE by Denials Management Inc. Notice of Stipulation Extending Time for Filing of DMI's Response to Subpoena (King, Thomas)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 204 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. On August 31, 2021, Defendants filed a Motion to Compel Third Party Denials Management, Inc.'s ("DMI") Compliance with a Subpoena. [ECF No. #192 ]. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a letter responding to the motion, which includes a declaration from Plaintiffs' counsel stating that there has never been a fee sharing agreement between Plaintiffs' counsel and DMI, and a representation that all communications between DMI and Plaintiffs (but not Plaintiffs' counsel) have been produced. [ECF No. #202 ]. DMI has not filed any opposition or otherwise responded to the motion. In light of Plaintiffs' letter and DMI's failure to file an opposition, the parties shall file a joint status report by October 8, 2021 that indicates whether Plaintiffs' letter moots any portion of Defendants' pending motion to compel and/or whether any disputes raised in the motion remain unresolved. (McManus, Caetlin)
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 202 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs' counsel in response to Defendants' Motion to Compel Third Party DMI's Compliance with Subpoena (DKT 192). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Brian King)(Collins, Sean)
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 201 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas R. King on behalf of Denials Management Inc. (King, Thomas)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 200 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #199 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Thomas R. King. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at # https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions # https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McManus, Caetlin)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 199 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Thomas R. King Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number AMADC-8974390 by Denials Management Inc..(Sullivan, M.)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 198 NOTICE of Appearance by M. Katherine Sullivan on behalf of Denials Management Inc. (Sullivan, M.)
September 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 197 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #196 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to September 29, 2021 to FOR ANY OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM TO THIRD PARTY DENIALS MANAGEMENT INC. (McDonagh, Christina)
September 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 196 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to September 29, 2021 to FOR ANY OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM TO THIRD PARTY DENIALS MANAGEMENT INC. by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 195 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF AND ORDER REGARDING ADR CONFERENCE: Mediation before Magistrate Judge Dein set for Monday, October 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. by remote video conference and invitation issued by the clerk. Counsel, clients or representatives thereof with full settlement authority must all participate. It shall be understood (a) that all parties and counsel will participate in this court-sponsored mediation in good faith and with the interest of settling the matter on mutually acceptable terms, (b) that the entire mediation process, including all communications during any in-person, video or audio part thereof, is confidential, (c) that all statements made during the course of mediation are privileged settlement discussions, made without prejudice to any party's legal position, and inadmissible for any purpose in any legal proceeding, (d) that no party, participant, or representative shall seek in any proceeding to hereafter compel the mediator to testify and/or produce any document with respect to the mediation, and (e) that all parties, counsel and other participants agree that, by participating in this court-sponsored mediation, they are bound by these conditions and shall keep confidential all communications exchanged during the mediation process. No later than Thursday, September 23, 2021 each party shall submit by email to Clarilde_Karasek@mad.uscourts.gov a brief memorandum marked "Confidential - Not for Docketing" addressing the party's position on the merits of the case and on settlement as well as email contact information to be included on video conference invitation. If you use a standard form settlement agreement, please send it by email. If you believe the case is not ripe for mediation at this time, please notify opposing counsel and the court as soon as possible. Associated Cases: 1:18-cv-12278-ADB, 1:17-cv-11569-ADB (Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF VIDEO CONFERENCE REGARDING ADR: Magistrate Judge Dein will hold a mediation video conference with counsel for each party separately. A video conference is scheduled with plaintiff's counsel Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and with defense counsel for Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the session's courtroom deputy as soon as possible. Associated Cases: 1:18-cv-12278-ADB, 1:17-cv-11569-ADB(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
September 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 193 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #191 MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents and Information. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (McDonagh, Christina)
August 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 192 MOTION to Compel Third Party Denials Management Inc.'s Compliance with Subpoena (Redacted Version) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of J. McCrary, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4 (Redacted), #6 Exhibit 5 (Redacted), #7 Exhibit 6 (Redacted), #8 Exhibit 7 (Redacted), #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9 (Redacted), #11 Exhibit 10 (Redacted), #12 Exhibit 11)(McCrary, Jordan) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/1/2021: #13 Unredacted Motion (Filed Under Seal), #14 Exhibit 4 (FILED UNDER SEAL), #15 Ex. 5 (Filed Under Seal), #16 Ex. 6 (Filed Under Seal), #17 Exhibit 7 (FILED UNDER SEAL), #18 Exhibit 9 (FILED UNDER SEAL), #19 Exhibit 10 (FILED UNDER SEAL)) (McDonagh, Christina).
August 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 191 MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents and Information by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(McCrary, Jordan)
August 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 190 Notice of assignment to ADR Provider. Judge Judith G. Dein appointed.(McLaughlin, Tracy)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 189 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. Parties request MJ Dein. (McDonagh, Christina)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 188 STIPULATION JOINT REQUEST for Referral to Magistrate Judge Dein for Mediation by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 187 REPLY to Response to #177 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 186 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #185 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
June 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 185 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Reply re Motion to Dismiss TAC)(Weddle, Lisa)
June 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 184 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Coppola, Katelyn)
June 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 183 Transcript of Status Conference held on May 6, 2021, before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 7/9/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/19/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/16/2021. (Coppola, Katelyn)
June 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 182 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #177 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
June 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 181 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #180 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jordan McCrary. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McDonagh, Christina)
June 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 180 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jordan McCrary Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8821946 by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Jordan McCrary)(Solomont, Charles)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 179 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #176 Motion to Seal. (Folan, Karen)
June 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 178 MEMORANDUM in Support re #177 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint (Redacted Version) filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6 (Redacted), #7 Exhibit 7 (Redacted), #8 Exhibit 8 (Redacted), #9 Exhibit 9 (Redacted), #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13)(Weddle, Lisa) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/2/2021: #14 Unredacted Memo (FILED UNDER SEAL)) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 6 replaced on 6/2/2021) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 7 replaced on 6/2/2021) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 8 replaced on 6/2/2021) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 9 replaced on 6/2/2021) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 14 replaced on 6/3/2021) (McDonagh, Christina).
June 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 177 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
June 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 176 MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents and Information by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 175 AMENDED COMPLAINT Third Amended Class Action Complaint REDACTED against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/17/2021: #1 Unredacted Third Amended Complaint) (McDonagh, Christina).
May 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 174 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #173 Assented to MOTION to Amend and file Third Amended Class Action Complaint UNOPPOSED. (McDonagh, Christina)
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 173 Assented to MOTION to Amend and file Third Amended Class Action Complaint UNOPPOSED by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - [PROPOSED] Third Amended Complaint REDACTED)(Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/17/2021: #2 Unredacted Proposed Third Amended Complaint) (McDonagh, Christina).
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 172 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Status Conference held on 5/6/2021. Motion to amend complaint will be filed. (Court Reporter: Debra Joyce at joycedebra@gmail.com.) (Folan, Karen)
April 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 171 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 5/6/2021 12:00 PM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 170 Letter/request (non-motion) from Lisa R. Weddle Reply to Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Request for Status Conference (ECF No. 169). (Weddle, Lisa)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 169 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs' counsel in response to Defendants Status Conference Request [DKT No. 168]. (Collins, Sean)
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 168 Letter/request (non-motion) from Defendants Requesting Status Conference to Address Plaintiffs' Attempt to Amend Pleadings in Their Motion for Class Certification. (Weddle, Lisa)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 167 Letter/request (non-motion) from Lisa R. Weddle clarification letter re response to Plaintiffs' April 6, 2021 letter (ECF No. 160). (Weddle, Lisa)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 166 MEMORANDUM in Support re #164 MOTION to Certify Class UNREDACTED MEMO FILED UNDER SEAL filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/14/2021: #1 Unredacted Memo (FILED UNDER SEAL)) (McDonagh, Christina).
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 165 DECLARATION re #164 MOTION to Certify Class Decl. of Sean K. Collins [Exhibits filed under seal other than Ex. GG] by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit GG - GPM Firm Resume)(Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/14/2021: #2 Unredacted Declaration (Filed Under Seal), #3 Exhibits A-GG (FILED UNDER SEAL)) (McDonagh, Christina).
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 164 MOTION to Certify Class by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/14/2021: #1 Unredacted Motion (Filed Under Seal)) (McDonagh, Christina).
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #162 Motion to Seal. (Folan, Karen)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 162 MOTION to Seal UNREDACTED MEMO IN SUPPORT OF CLASS CERTIFICATION AND RELATED EXHIBITS MARKED CONFIDENTIAL BY DEFENDANTS PURSUANT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER at DKT No. 88 (UNOPPOSED) by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
April 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 161 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Plaintiffs' letter/request for permission to use deposition testimony for class certification purposes from a related case, [ECF No. #159 ], is DENIED. The Court's January 29, 2020 Order, [ECF No. 110 ], permitted Plaintiffs to conduct a 30(b)(6) deposition and the deposition of two other fact witnesses in this case. Although Plaintiffs allege that certain testimony from the depositions in Steve C. et. al. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. et. al., (1:18-cv-12278-ADB) either contradicts 30(b)(6) deposition testimony in this case or is directly relevant to issues in this case, Plaintiffs have not sufficiently demonstrated why the scope of the record should be expanded to include these materials. (McDonagh, Christina)
April 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 160 Letter/request (non-motion) from Lisa R. Weddle in response to Plaintiffs' April 6, 2021 letter (ECF No. 159). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Weddle, Lisa)
April 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 159 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs requesting permission to use confidential deposition testimony taken in the related Steve C. v BCBSMA matter (18-cv-12278-ADB) in connection with Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (due April 13, 2021). (Collins, Sean)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 158 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Coppola, Katelyn)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 157 Transcript of Hearing held on February 9, 2021, before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 3/29/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/8/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/7/2021. (Coppola, Katelyn)
February 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 156 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. For the reasons discussed more fully during the February 9, 2021 motion hearing, Plaintiffs' motion for extension, [ECF No. #140 ], is GRANTED, but no further extensions will be permitted. Defendants' motion for protective order, [ECF No. #136 ], and Plaintiffs' motion to compel, [ECF No. #141 ], are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendants will produce the appeals guideline Plaintiffs have requested, the call recordings discussed, and the full email that was copied and pasted in part in connection with the appeal of a denied claim. In addition, Defendants will communicate with their appeals specialists regarding procedures for saving emails to files and will relay those findings to Plaintiffs. Lastly, Defendants will not be required to produce the thirty additional denied claims files that Plaintiffs requested. Defendants will make best efforts to produce the materials discussed by February 19, 2021. (McDonagh, Christina)
February 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 155 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Hearing held on 2/9/2021. Colloquy re: pending motions. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Rafik, Collins, Feigenbaum, Weddle) (Folan, Karen)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 154 REPLY to Response to #136 MOTION for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials (Redacted) with Leave to File Granted 2/8/2021, Dkt. No. 152 filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2021: #1 Unredacted reply) (Folan, Karen).
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 153 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #150 Motion to Seal. (Folan, Karen)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 152 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #148 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 151 Letter/ Response by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. to #145 Letter/request (non-motion) . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Lovell Depo Excerpts)(Weddle, Lisa)
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 150 MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 149 DECLARATION re #147 Opposition to Motion,,, #136 MOTION for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials, #148 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials (Supplemental Declaration of Lisa R. Weddle) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Redacted), #2 Exhibit B (Redacted), #3 Exhibit C (Redacted), #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G (Redacted), #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K (Redacted), #12 Exhibit L (Redacted), #13 Exhibit M)(Weddle, Lisa) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2021: #14 Exhibit A unredacted, #15 Exhibit B Unredacted, #16 Exhibit C Unredacted, #17 Exhibit G Unredacted, #18 Exhibit K Unredacted, #19 Exhibit L Unredacted) (Folan, Karen).
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 148 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Weddle, Lisa)
February 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 147 Opposition re #141 MOTION to Compel complete administrative records for all identified class members, #140 MOTION for Extension of Time 60 day extension to file a Motion for Class Certification and Certain Discovery Deadlines (Omnibus Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' (1) Reply Regarding Defendants' Motion for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials; (2) Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Enlarge Certain Dates Related to Class Certification and Discovery; and (3) Motion to Compel Complete Administrative Records for the Lead Plaintiffs and All 98 Class Members Identified to Date) filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/8/2021: #1 Unredacted Opposition) (Folan, Karen).
February 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing.This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the session's courtroom deputy as soon as possible.Access to the hearing will be made available to the media and public. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: #https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html. For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the Court's general orders and public notices available on #www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact media@mad.uscourts.gov.Hearing set for 2/9/2021 11:30 AM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
January 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 145 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs requesting a Status Conference concerning discovery disputes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 1/29/21 Email String)(Collins, Sean)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 144 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #139 Motion to Seal Document (Folan, Karen)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 143 MEMORANDUM in Support re #141 MOTION to Compel complete administrative records for all identified class members, #140 MOTION for Extension of Time 60 day extension to file a Motion for Class Certification and Certain Discovery Deadlines OMNIBUS Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for a Protective Order filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Decl. of Sean K. Collins)(Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/25/2021: #2 Unredacted Memo (FILED UNDER SEAL), #3 Ex A (FILED UNDER SEAL), #4 Ex B (FILED UNDER SEAL), #5 Ex D (Filed Under Seal), #6 Ex E (FILED UNDER SEAL), #7 Ex F (FILED UNDER SEAL), #8 Ex G (FILED UNDER SEAL), #9 Ex H (FILED UNDER SEAL), #10 Ex I (FILED UNDER SEAL), #11 Ex J (FILED UNDER SEAL), #12 Ex K (FILED UNDER SEAL), #13 Ex L (FILED UNDER SEAL), #14 Ex M (FILED UNDER SEAL)) (McDonagh, Christina). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/25/2021: #15 Ex C (Filed Under Seal)) (McDonagh, Christina).
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 142 Opposition re #136 MOTION for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 141 MOTION to Compel complete administrative records for all identified class members by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S..(Collins, Sean)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 140 MOTION for Extension of Time 60 day extension to file a Motion for Class Certification and Certain Discovery Deadlines by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S..(Collins, Sean)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 139 Assented to MOTION to Seal Document Unredacted Version of Plaintiffs' Omnibus Memorandum and the related Exhibits attached to the Declaration of Sean K. Collins by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S..(Collins, Sean)
January 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 138 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Coppola, Katelyn)
January 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 137 Transcript of Motion Hearing via Teleconference held on October 29, 2020, before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: James Gibbons at jamesgibbonsrpr@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 2/3/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/16/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/13/2021. (Coppola, Katelyn)
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 136 MOTION for Protective Order Concerning Plaintiffs' Demands for Additional Records Related to Educational Denials and General Training Materials by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Katherine Cloutier, #3 Declaration of Lisa R. Weddle, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Exhibit B, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H (Part 1 of 3), #12 Exhibit H (Part 2 of 3), #13 Exhibit H (Part 3 of 3), #14 Exhibit I)(Weddle, Lisa) (Attachment 11 replaced on 1/13/2021) (McDonagh, Christina).
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 135 NOTICE of Appearance by Mala M. Rafik on behalf of A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S. (Rafik, Mala)
December 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 134 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Plaintiffs' motion to compel, [ECF No. #121 ], is DENIED. The Court finds that the documents in question are privileged and that the fiduciary exception does not apply. As one court within this district has noted, "[f]requently, the key determinant is whether the communication occurred before or after a final decision to deny benefits.... [T]he fiduciary exception may not apply as soon as the initial decision to deny benefits is made." Libby v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. 16-cv-11896, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62668, at *8 (D. Mass. Mar. 12, 2018). Here, Defendants have provided evidence supporting their position that the communications at issue were limited to discussions about appeals of Defendants' denial of claims. See [ECF No. #127 and related exhibits]. In other words, the privileged communications were not about the review and denial of a claim, but about an insured's appeal after "the initial decision to deny benefits" was made.In addition, for the 33 documents at issue, Defendants state that the asserted privilege relates to legal advice on appeals of claim denials for wilderness services in this case and in a case that was substantially similar to this one. [ECF No. #127 at 15-16]. The majority of courts to consider the issue in this context have found that the exception does not apply when litigation is pending or imminent. See Libby, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62668, at *7-8 ("The critical inquiry with respect to the liability exception is whether a 'divergence of interests and a threat of litigation [exists] such that it is warranted for the fiduciary to obtain confidential advice from counsel and assert attorney-client privilege on the matter against the beneficiary.'").In light of Defendants' representations and where Plaintiffs have made only general assertions that the redactions are relevant to claim denials and are not privileged, Plaintiffs have failed to meet their burden of showing that the materials are not privileged or that the fiduciary exception applies. (McDonagh, Christina)
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 133 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #132 Motion for Entry of Stipulated Remote Deposition Protocol. (Folan, Karen)
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 132 Joint MOTION for Entry of Stipulated Remote Deposition Protocol by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - [Proposed] Stipulated Remote Deposition Protocol)(Weddle, Lisa)
November 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 130 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #128 Motion to Seal Document (Folan, Karen)
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MEMORANDUM in Support re #128 MOTION to Seal Document Defendants' Motion for Filing Under Seal Confidential Documents filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa)
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 128 MOTION to Seal Document Defendants' Motion for Filing Under Seal Confidential Documents by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 127 Opposition re #121 MOTION to Compel PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR IN CAMERA REVIEW OF 32 REDACTED DOCUMENTS BASED ON DEFENDANTS CLAIMS OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, AND TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF SAME filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Janet Pink, #2 Declaration of Lisa Weddle, #3 Exhibit A to Weddle Declaration, #4 Exhibit B to Weddle Declaration, #5 Exhibit C to Weddle Declaration, #6 Exhibit D to Weddle Declaration, #7 Exhibit E to Weddle Declaration)(Weddle, Lisa) (Attachment 4 replaced on 11/3/2020) (McDonagh, Christina). (Attachment 7 replaced on 11/3/2020) (McDonagh, Christina).
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 131 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Status Conference held on 10/29/2020. Colloquy re: discovery. (Court Reporter: James Gibbons at jamesgibbonsrpr@gmail.com.) (Folan, Karen)
October 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 126 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #119 Motion for Extension of Time to 02/12/2020 to Class Cert and other deadlines. (Folan, Karen)
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 10/29/2020 12:00 PM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 124 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #123 Motion to Seal Document (Folan, Karen)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 123 MOTION to Seal Document #122 Memorandum in Support of Motion, MOTION FOR FILING DEFENDANTS CONFIDENTIAL MARKED DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL (Exs. B-GG) by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 122 MEMORANDUM in Support re #121 MOTION to Compel PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR IN CAMERA REVIEW OF 32 REDACTED DOCUMENTS BASED ON DEFENDANTS CLAIMS OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, AND TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF SAME filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Defs Priv Log, #2 Exhibit B-GG (FILED UNDER SEAL))(Collins, Sean) (Attachment 2 replaced on 10/21/2020) (McDonagh, Christina).
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 121 MOTION to Compel PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR IN CAMERA REVIEW OF 32 REDACTED DOCUMENTS BASED ON DEFENDANTS CLAIMS OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, AND TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF SAME by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. Motion filed in error and is a duplicate of #119 . Motion terminated: #120 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification Motion and Related Briefing filed by C. S., J. B., A. F., Brent S., Angie S., H. S., R. B..(McDonagh, Christina)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 120 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification Motion and Related Briefing by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 119 MOTION for Extension of Time to 02/12/2020 to Class Cert and other deadlines No opposition by Defendants by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S..(Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 118 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #117 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Ex Kano S. Sams II. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (McDonagh, Christina)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 117 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ex Kano S. Sams II Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8465454 by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certification of Ex Kano S. Sams II)(Collins, Sean)
July 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 116 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #115 Motion for Extension of Time for 90 days. There will be no further extensions. (Folan, Karen)
July 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 115 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to extend all deadlines 90 days by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
February 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 114 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #113 Motion for Extension of Time of 150 days on all deadlines. There will be no further extensions. (Folan, Karen)
February 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 113 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time of 150 DAYS ON ALL DEADLINES by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
February 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 112 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah)
February 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 111 Transcript of Status Conference held on January 27, 2020, before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Linda Walsh at lwalshsteno@gmail.com Redaction Request due 3/2/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/12/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/11/2020. (Scalfani, Deborah)
January 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 110 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Defendant's motion to quash, [ECF No. #95 ], is DENIED in part. For the reasons set forth more fully on the record, Plaintiffs may take one 30(b)(6) deposition and two other depositions. The Court has recommended that those two depositions involve witnesses who worked on claim denials for at least two different plaintiffs. In addition, Defendant will produce a sample of claims for coverage of services rendered to adolescents by facilities that were deemed to be educational programs and denied as a result, as well as a sample of claims for coverage of residential treatment for adolescents that were approved. The parties are to confer regarding the exact number of samples that will be produced from each category of claims. (Pacho, Arnold)
January 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 109 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Status Conference held on 1/27/2020. Colloquy re: discovery issues. (Court Reporter: Linda Walsh at lwalshsteno@gmail.com.) (Folan, Karen)
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Letter/request (non-motion) from counsel for Defendants responding to ECF No. 104 (Plaintiffs' letter re: ESI discovery dispute). (Weddle, Lisa)
January 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 107 ANSWER to #94 Amended Complaint DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
January 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 106 Letter/request (non-motion) from counsel for Defendants regarding Plaintiffs' counsel's letter (ECF No. 104) re: ESI discovery dispute. (Weddle, Lisa)
January 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #100 Motion to appear telephonically. Counsel may call in to 888-363-4734, access code 6426345. (Folan, Karen)
January 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 104 Letter/request (non-motion) from Plaintiffs' counsel regarding an ESI discovery dispute between the parties. (Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/22/2020: #1 Unredacted Letter and Exhibits) (McDonagh, Christina).
January 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Defendants Reply in Support of #95 Motion for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Lisa Weddle, #2 Exhibit A - To Declaration of Lisa Weddle, #3 Exhibit B - To Declaration of Lisa Weddle)(Weddle, Lisa) Modified on 1/21/2020 to correct event type from a motion to a reply (McDonagh, Christina).
January 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 102 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #101 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
January 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 101 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Reply in Support of Motion for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of Deposition of Deborah Driscoll and Phyllis Garcia by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Reply Brief, #2 Affidavit of Lisa Weddle, #3 Exhibit A-to Declaration of Lisa Weddle, #4 Exhibit B-to Declaration of Lisa Weddle, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Lisa)
January 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Assented to MOTION To Appear Telephonically at Jan. 27, 2020 Status Conference by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Weddle, Lisa)
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 99 DECLARATION re #98 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Declaration of Sean K. Collins by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/6/2020: #1 Exhibit A (Filed Under Seal)) (McDonagh, Christina).
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 98 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #95 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of Depo of Deborah Driscoll and Phyllis Garcia filed by J. B., R. B., A. F., Angie S., Brent S., C. S., H. S.. (Collins, Sean)
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 97 DECLARATION of Lisa Weddle In Support of Defendants' Motion for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of Depo of Deborah Driscoll and Phyllis Garcia by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa)
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 96 MEMORANDUM in Support re #95 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of Depo of Deborah Driscoll and Phyllis Garcia filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Weddle, Lisa)
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 95 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion to Quash Notices of Depo of Deborah Driscoll and Phyllis Garcia by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weddle, Lisa)
December 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 94 AMENDED COMPLAINT SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Angie S., Brent S., J. B., R. B., A. F., C. S., H. S..(Collins, Sean)
December 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #92 Motion to Amend complaint and allow Defendants 45 days to respond to the Second Amended Complaint from the date the Second Amended Complaint is served. (Folan, Karen)
December 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 92 Assented to MOTION to Amend #41 Amended Complaint by Angie S., Brent S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Second Amended Complaint)(Collins, Sean)
October 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 91 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Peter J. Mee (Mee, Peter)
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Status Conference set for 1/27/2020 10:15 AM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Court has scheduled this status conference at the request of the parties. The parties shall inform the Court at least seven (7) days in advance of this conference if it is no longer necessary. (McDonagh, Christina)
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered approving #86 Revised Proposed Joint Schedule.(McDonagh, Christina)
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 88 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered granting #87 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. PROTECTIVE ORDER entered. (McDonagh, Christina)
October 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 87 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated HIPAA Qualified Protective Order by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Weddle, Lisa)
October 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 86 Proposed JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference . (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 85 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah)
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 84 Transcript of Scheduling Conference held on September 25, 2019, before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com Redaction Request due 10/25/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/2/2020. (Scalfani, Deborah)
September 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 83 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Allison D. Burroughs: Scheduling Conference held on 9/25/2019. Parties will submit new proposed schedule to the court. (Court Reporter: Joan Daly at joanmdaly62@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Feigenbaum, Collins, Veasman, Mee) (Folan, Karen)
September 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 82 CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 plaintiffs. (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
September 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Scheduling Conference Scheduling Conference set for 9/25/2019 02:30 PM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Allison D. Burroughs. (Folan, Karen)
September 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 80 CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 (d)(3). (Veasman, Lisa)
September 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 79 JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference . (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
September 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 78 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Parties are to submit a joint proposed schedule by September 11, 2019. (McDonagh, Christina)
August 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 77 Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Veasman, Lisa)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 76 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #75 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. answer due 8/16/2019. (Folan, Karen)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 75 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to August 16, 2019 to File Answer re #41 Amended Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Veasman, Lisa)
July 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 74 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered. Defendant's motion to dismiss [ECF No. #60 ] is DENIED. SO ORDERED.(McDonagh, Christina)
February 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Decision)(Veasman, Lisa)
December 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 12.13.18. Decision of Judge Middlebrooks in H.H. et al v. Aetna Insurance Co.)(Veasman, Lisa)
December 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Notice of Supplemental Authorities re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss Counts I and III)(Veasman, Lisa)
December 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 70 REPLY to Response to #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Veasman, Lisa)
December 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #68 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Folan, Karen)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 68 Assented to MOTION for Leave to File a Reply in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Reply re Motion to Dismiss FAC)(Veasman, Lisa)
November 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Opposition re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Angie S., Brent S.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Initial Denial Letter, #2 Exhibit B - Appeal Denial Letter, #3 Exhibit C - ARA Licenses)(Collins, Sean)
October 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Responses due by 11/12/2018 (Folan, Karen)
October 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 65 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Angie S., Brent S..(King, Brian)
October 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 64 EXHIBIT re #61 Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Revised Exhibit C) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Veasman, Lisa)
October 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 63 EXHIBIT re #61 Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Revised Exhibit B) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Veasman, Lisa)
October 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Request for Judicial Notice In Support of Motion to Dismiss by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Mental Health Facilities, #2 Exhibit B - Private Mental Health Facilities, #3 Exhibit C - Substance Abuse Providers, #4 Exhibit D - Private Substance Abuse Providers, #5 Exhibit E - Ashcreek)(Veasman, Lisa)
October 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 61 MEMORANDUM in Support re #60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Benefit Description, #2 Exhibit B - Denial Letters, #3 Exhibit C - Appeal Letter, #4 Exhibit D - UB04 Redacted)(Veasman, Lisa)
October 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 60 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Veasman, Lisa)
September 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 59 NOTICE of Appearance by Sean K. Collins on behalf of Angie S., Brent S. (Collins, Sean)
September 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 58 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles L. Solomont on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (Solomont, Charles)
September 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 57 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan M. Feigenbaum on behalf of Angie S., Brent S. (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance Attorney Scott A. Hagen terminated. (McDonagh, Christina)
January 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 55 NOTICE by Angie S., Brent S. of filing in case 1:16-cv-12176 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Sur-Reply in Case no. 1:16-cv-12176)(King, Brian)
January 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 54 NOTICE by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. of Filing Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate (Cotten) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Defendant's Reply ISO Motion to Consolidate Filed in Cotten)(Veasman, Lisa)
January 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 53 NOTICE by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. re #46 Notice (Other) of Assented to Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Assented to Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate)(Veasman, Lisa)
December 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 NOTICE by Angie S., Brent S. of filing in case 1:16-cv-12176 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit opposition to motion to consolidate with Cotten v. Blue Cross)(King, Brian)
December 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 51 NOTICE by Angie S., Brent S. re #46 Notice (Other) notice of extension submitted in Cotten v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Motion filed in Cotten v. Blue Cross)(King, Brian)
December 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #49 Motion for Extension of Time to respond to complaint. (Folan, Karen) Modified on 12/19/2017 to correct response date(Folan, Karen).
December 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Veasman, Lisa)
December 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #47 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Brian S. King. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (Montes, Mariliz)
December 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Brian S. King Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-6923454 by Angie S., Brent S.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Brian S. King Declaration)(Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
November 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 NOTICE by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. of MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cotten - Motion to Consolidate)(Mee, Peter)
November 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #44 Motion for Extension of Time (Folan, Karen)
November 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 19, 2018 to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc..(Veasman, Lisa)
November 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Hearing. The NOTICE Resetting a Hearing for a Scheduling Conference set for 11/20/2017 02:15 PM was set in ERROR. Please Disregard. (MacDonald, Gail)
November 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE Resetting a Hearing. Scheduling Conference set for 11/20/2017 02:15 PM in Courtroom 9 before Judge Indira Talwani. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN TIME ONLY. (MacDonald, Gail)
November 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 41 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, filed by Angie S., Brent S..(Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
October 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying as moot #16 Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot #19 Motion for Judicial Notice with leave to renew following the filing of an amended complaint. (Folan, Karen)
October 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The parties' proposed schedule [ECF No. 38] is APPROVED. Plaintiffs shall file their First Amended Complaint by November 3, 2017. Defendant shall file its response to the First Amended Complaint by December 4, 2017. ( Amended Pleadings due by 11/3/2017.)(Montes, Mariliz)
October 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STATUS REPORT JOINT by Angie S., Brent S.. (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
September 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Attorneys Molly Moriarty Lane and Lisa R. Veasman. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register for electronic filing if the attorney does not already have an ECF account in this district. To register go to the Court website at www.mad.uscourts.gov. Select Case Information, then Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) and go to the CM/ECF Registration Form. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (Montes, Mariliz)
September 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Lisa R. Veasman and Molly Moriarty Lane Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-6811706 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Decl of Lisa Veasman ISO Motion, #2 Decl Molly Lane ISO Motion)(Mee, Peter)
September 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Set Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/20/2017 (Folan, Karen)
September 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to motion to dismiss. Status report due 10/20/17 if no motion to consolidate is filed by that date. (Folan, Karen)
September 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 29 Order to Show Cause,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,, #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint by Angie S., Brent S..(Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
September 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan M. Feigenbaum on behalf of Angie S., Brent S. (Feigenbaum, Jonathan)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Peter J. Mee on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Mee, Peter)
August 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered finding as moot #13 Motion to Change Venue (Montes, Mariliz)
August 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ORDER entered. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.Plaintiffs requested and received an extension to August 22, 2017 to file an opposition to the pending motion to dismiss [ECF Nos. 16, 22], but no opposition was filed by that date. Accordingly, Plaintiffs are hereby ORDERED to file any opposition by September 5, 2017 or to show cause on or before that date as to why the opposition has not been filed. Otherwise, the motion will be granted as unopposed. ( Show Cause Response due by 9/5/2017.), Set Deadlines as to #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint.( Responses due by 9/5/2017)(Montes, Mariliz)
August 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell. (DaSilva, Carolina)
August 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Case transferred in from District of Utah; Case Number 2:17-cv-00402.
August 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #25 Motion to Change Venue. Based on the stipulation of the parties, this action is transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts at Boston. Signed by Judge Jill N. Parrish on 8/21/2017. (eat)
August 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Stipulated MOTION to Change Venue filed by Plaintiffs Angie S., Brent S.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) Motions referred to Brooke C. Wells.(King, Brian)
August 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Motions referred to Brooke C. Wells. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brooke C. Wells on 8/11/17. (jlw)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 CIVIL STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Jill N. Parrish on 8/10/17. (ss)
August 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint and #13 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support Pursuant to the First-to-File Rule and 29 U.S.C. 1404(A). Responses due by 8/22/2017. Replies due by 9/19/2017. Signed by Judge Jill N. Parrish on 8/9/2017. No attached document. (ksb)
August 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #13 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support Pursuant to the First-to-File Rule and 29 U.S.C. 1404(A) filed by Plaintiffs Angie S., Brent S.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(King, Brian)
August 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER OF RECUSAL: Judge Tena Campbell recused. Case reassigned to Judge Jill N. Parrish for all further proceedings - case number is now 2:17cv00402 JNP. Signed by Judge Tena Campbell on 8/2/17 (alt)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint re #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Mental Health facility, #2 Exhibit B - Private Mental Health facility, #3 Exhibit C - Substance Abuse provider, #4 Exhibit D - Private Substance Abuse provider, #5 Exhibit E - Ashcreek, #6 Exhibit F - Sep 2009 bulletin)(Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Theresa McInerney in Support re #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Benefit Description, #2 Exhibit B - Admin Service Acct Agmt)(Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Lisa Veasman in Support re #16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Theresa McInerney in Support re #13 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support Pursuant to the First-to-File Rule and 29 U.S.C. 1404(A) filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Lisa Veasman in Support re #13 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support Pursuant to the First-to-File Rule and 29 U.S.C. 1404(A) filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Hagen, Scott)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support Pursuant to the First-to-File Rule and 29 U.S.C. 1404(A) filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Hagen, Scott)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Molly Moriarty Lane for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at http://www.utd.uscourts.gov So ordered by Judge Tena Campbell on 7/11/17 (docket text only - no attached document) (alt)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 11 DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting #5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lisa Veasman for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at http://www.utd.uscourts.gov So ordered by Judge Tena Campbell on 7/11/17 (docket text only - no attached document) (alt)
July 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Molly Moriarty Lane , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number 1088-2794192, filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit B - Registration, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagen, Scott)
July 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 9 All Consent/Reassignment Forms have now been received. After review of all forms, Case Reassigned to District Judge per request of one or more party(s). Case randomly assigned to Judge Tena Campbell. Magistrate Judge Evelyn J. Furse no longer assigned to the case. (las)
July 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 8 RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Plaintiffs Angie S., Brent S.. (las)
July 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 RECEIVED Consent/Reassignment Form from Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (las)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. To consent or request reassignment, use # the form on this link or use the included form for non-efilers and send it toconsents@utd.uscourts.govwithin 15 days or mail to the court with Attention: Consent Clerk on the envelope. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Plaintiffs Angie S., Brent S.. Form due by 7/17/2017. (las)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lisa Veasman , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number 1088-2788043, filed by Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit B - Registration, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagen, Scott)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott A. Hagen on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Hagen, Scott)
June 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Brent S., Angie S. as to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Waiver sent on 5/24/2017, answer due 7/25/2017. (King, Brian)
May 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 1088-2754486) filed by Brent S., Angie S.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet) Assigned to Magistrate Judge Evelyn J. Furse (King, Brian)
May 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Case has been indexed and assigned to Magistrate Judge Evelyn J. Furse. Plaintiffs Angie S., Brent S. is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 400.00 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance. (alt)

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Plaintiff: Angie S.
Represented By: Brian S. King
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Plaintiff: Brent S.
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Defendant: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Defendant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.
Represented By: Charles L. Solomont
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Represented By: Molly Moriarty Lane
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Defendant: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc.
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