McDermet v. Direct Energy, LLC
Plaintiff: William McDermet
Defendant: National Gas & Electric, LLC, Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc., Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC and Direct Energy, LLC
Not Classified By Court: Judge Jennifer C. Boal
Case Number: 1:2019cv12620
Filed: December 31, 2019
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Presiding Judge: Patti B Saris
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 27, 2020 Filing 50 CONSENT by all parties to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by William McDermet.. (McDermet, William)
February 24, 2020 Filing 49 NOTICE... parties have notified the court that they agreed to Consent to Proceed before Magistrate Judge Dein for all proceedings including trial the entry of final judgment and all post trial proceedings. Counsel shall fill out the attached Consent form and file on ECF on or before 3/2/2020 for the Court's approval. (Molloy, Maryellen)
February 18, 2020 Filing 48 Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #47 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Michael D. Matthews, Jr. and William B. Thomas. 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. (McDonagh, Christina)
February 14, 2020 Filing 47 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Michael D. Matthews, Jr. and William B. Thomas Filing fee: $ 200, receipt number 0101-8110238 by Direct Energy, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Hansen, David)
February 14, 2020 Filing 46 Amended JOINT STATEMENT of counsel . (Hansen, David)
February 13, 2020 Filing 45 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Hearing is set for April 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. Counsel and principals are directed to be present and have full settlement authority. Each party must submit a brief (no more than 5 pages) mediation memorandum that includes a discussion of (1) the merits of the case (both strengths and weaknesses); (2) damages or other relief sought by the parties; (3) the status of discovery; and (4) the status of the parties' settlement discussions. The memoranda should be submitted BY HAND, E-MAIL to (steve_york@mad.uscourts.gov), OR MAIL WITH THE COURT no later than five (5) business days prior to the mediation and marked "Confidential - Not for Docketing." In the event that any party believes that the case is not ripe for mediation, or the date poses a serious conflict, counsel are to notify opposing counsel and call the deputy clerk at 617-748-9238 as soon as possible. Prior to the mediation, there will be a Telephone Conference set for April 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 14 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. The clerk will provide the call in information to all parties by email, one day prior to the upcoming telephone conference. (York, Steve)
February 12, 2020 Filing 44 Notice of assignment to ADR Provider. Judge Jennifer C. Boal appointed.(Belpedio, Lisa)
February 10, 2020 Filing 43 Judge Patti B. Saris: PROCEDURAL ORDER re pretrial/trial entered. See Order for Full Text. (Lara, Miguel)
February 10, 2020 Filing 42 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing.... Jury Trial set for 7/6/2020 09:00 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/16/2020 02:30 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Molloy, Maryellen)
February 10, 2020 Filing 41 Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution for APRIL 2020.(Molloy, Maryellen)
February 7, 2020 Filing 40 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Patti B. Saris: Scheduling Conference held on 2/7/2020...16.B Held. 2/7/2020.. Original Joint Statement NOT ADOPTED...ORDERED: Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/16/2020; Jury Trial set for 7/6/2020. Matter referred to ADR for APRIL 2020. Parties to file an Amended Joint Statement by 2/14/20. (Court Reporter: No Court Reporter Used.) (Molloy, Maryellen)
February 7, 2020 Filing 39 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Scheduling Conference Scheduling Conference to go forward as to Direct Energy, LLC, on 2/7/2020 02:30 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Lara, Miguel)
February 7, 2020 Filing 38 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Hearing. In light of the Notices of Dismissal filed by Plaintiff as to remaining non-settling defendants, the Scheduling conference previously set for 2/7/2020 02:30 PM is CANCELED. (Lara, Miguel)
February 7, 2020 Case reopened. (Garvin, Brendan)
February 6, 2020 Filing 37 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by William McDermet (McDermet, William)
February 6, 2020 Filing 36 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by William McDermet (McDermet, William)
February 6, 2020 Filing 35 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by William McDermet (McDermet, William)
February 4, 2020 Filing 34 Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered granting #33 Motion To Appear Telephonically re #12 Notice of Scheduling Conference. Clerk to provide contact information prior to hearing. (Lara, Miguel)
February 4, 2020 Filing 33 MOTION To Appear Telephonically re #12 Notice of Scheduling Conference by Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc..(Marcus, Jeffrey)
February 3, 2020 Filing 32 Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Michael C. Fasano. 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. (Lara, Miguel)
February 3, 2020 Filing 31 ELECTRONIC NOTICE re #12 Notice of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference will go forward as previously scheduled as to non-settling defendants, Direct Energy, LLC and Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc.(Lara, Miguel)
February 3, 2020 Filing 30 Judge Patti B. Saris: SETTLEMENT ORDER OF DISMISSAL as to Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC entered. (Lara, Miguel)
February 3, 2020 Filing 29 NOTICE of Settlement as to Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC by Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC (O'Connor, John)
January 31, 2020 Filing 28 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Michael Fasano Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8084291 by Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Marcus, Jeffrey)
January 31, 2020 Filing 27 ANSWER to Complaint by Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc..(Marcus, Jeffrey)
January 31, 2020 Filing 26 Defendant Direct Energy, LLC's ANSWER to Complaint by Direct Energy, LLC.(Hansen, David)
January 31, 2020 Filing 25 CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Hansen, David)
January 31, 2020 Filing 24 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Direct Energy, LLC. (Hansen, David)
January 31, 2020 Filing 23 JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference . (Hansen, David)
January 31, 2020 Filing 22 ELECTRONIC NOTICE re #12 Notice of Scheduling Conference. Scheduling Conference will go forward as previously scheduled as to non-settling defendants, Direct Energy, LLC, Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc., and Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC. (Lara, Miguel)
January 31, 2020 Filing 21 Judge Patti B. Saris: SETTLEMENT ORDER OF DISMISSAL as to "Settling Defendants". (Lara, Miguel)
January 29, 2020 Filing 20 NOTICE of Settlement by National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC (Buttaro, Andrew)
January 29, 2020 Filing 19 ANSWER to Complaint by Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC.(Silva, Susan)
January 15, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by David L. Hansen on behalf of Direct Energy, LLC (Hansen, David)
January 15, 2020 Filing 17 Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Direct Energy Services, LLC answer due 1/31/2020. (Lara, Miguel)
January 14, 2020 Filing 16 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 31, 2020 to File Answer to Complaint by Direct Energy, LLC.(Hansen, David)
January 14, 2020 Filing 15 DISREGARD- NOTICE of Appearance by Robert R. Berluti on behalf of Direct Energy, LLC (Berluti, Robert) Modified on 1/15/2020, the attached pleading is inconsistent with the e-filer. Dkt. No. #15 should be disregarded in its entirety. (Lara, Miguel).
January 9, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING by National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC CD of State Court Record. (Lara, Miguel) (Lara, Miguel).
January 8, 2020 Filing 13 STATE COURT Record. (Buttaro, Andrew)
January 2, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE of Scheduling Conference.... Scheduling Conference set for 2/7/2020 02:30 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Patti B. Saris. (Molloy, Maryellen)
January 2, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Susan M. Silva on behalf of Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC (Silva, Susan)
January 2, 2020 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by John J. O'Connor on behalf of Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC (O'Connor, John)
January 2, 2020 Filing 9 Chief Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. (Lara, Miguel)
January 2, 2020 Filing 8 Chief Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Michelle Pector. 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. (Lara, Miguel)
January 2, 2020 Filing 7 Chief Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting #4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Ezra D. Church. 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. (Lara, Miguel)
December 31, 2019 Filing 6 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to January 31, 2020 to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC.(Buttaro, Andrew)
December 31, 2019 Filing 5 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Michelle Pector Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8033860 by National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support)(Buttaro, Andrew)
December 31, 2019 Filing 4 Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ezra D. Church Filing fee: $ 100, receipt number 0101-8033838 by National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support)(Buttaro, Andrew)
December 31, 2019 Filing 3 Certified Copy of Notice of Removal Provided to Defense Counsel by Email (Currie, Haley)
December 31, 2019 Filing 2 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Chief Judge Patti B. Saris 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 Judith G. Dein. (Finn, Mary)
December 31, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Direct Energy, LLC, Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC, National Gas & Electric, LLC, Provider Power Mass, LLC, Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc., Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC ( Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0101-8033143 Fee Status: Filing Fee paid) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Civil Category Form, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G)(Buttaro, Andrew)

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Defendant: National Gas & Electric, LLC
Represented By: Andrew M. Buttaro
Represented By: Ezra Dodd Church
Represented By: Michelle Pector
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Defendant: Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc.
Represented By: Michael C. Fasano
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Defendant: Mega Energy of Massachusetts, LLC
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Defendant: Verde Energy USA Massachusetts, LLC
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Defendant: Direct Energy, LLC
Represented By: William B. Thomas
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Plaintiff: William McDermet
Represented By: William W. McDermet, IV
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Not classified by court: Judge Jennifer C. Boal
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