Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC v. Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.
| Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC |
| Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 2:2024cv10144 |
| January 18, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan |
| Linda V Parker |
| Elizabeth A Stafford |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute |
| Defendant |
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Filing 36
SCHEDULING ORDER (PHASE I): Discovery due by 9/13/2024, Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 10/30/2024. Signed by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (Refer to image for additional dates) (AFla)
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Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings before District Judge Linda V. Parker: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 3/14/2024. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (AFla)
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Filing 35
REPLY to Response re #26 MOTION for Bond Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(C) filed by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 34
NOTICE of Appearance by Sean T.H. Dutton on behalf of Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Dutton, Sean)
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Joshua L Zeman for on behalf of Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Proposed Order) (Zeman, Joshua)
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Filing 32
DISCOVERY plan jointly filed pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26(f) (Kresta, James)
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Filing 31
RESPONSE to #26 MOTION for Bond Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(C) in Opposition filed by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Holtz, Ethan)
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Filing 30
Certificate of Service re #29 Notice of Appeal. (DJen)
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Filing 29
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. re #21 Memorandum Opinion & Order, #19 Order. Receipt No: BMIEDC-9696397 - Fee: $ 605 - Fee Status: Fee Paid. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 28
TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 1/23/2024. (Court Reporter/Transcriber: April Kurtz) (Number of Pages: 48) The parties have 21 days to file with the court and Court Reporter/Transcriber a Redaction Request of this transcript. If no request is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 days. Redaction Request due 3/25/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/3/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/3/2024. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, the transcript is publicly available. (Kurtz, April)
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Filing 27
AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint #1 Notice of Removal, with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM filed by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. against Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 26
MOTION for Bond Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(C) by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 25
STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC (Holtz, Ethan)
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Filing 24
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 23
STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 22
NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Scheduling Conference set for 3/14/2024 10:30 AM before District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Filing 21
OPINION GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S #6 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Signed by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Filing 20
ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 19
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S #6 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Filing 18
EXHIBIT 5 - Shea Declaration re #17 Supplemental Brief, by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Document Continuation Ex A to Decl, #2 Document Continuation Ex B Part 1 to Decl, #3 Document Continuation Ex B Part 2 to Decl, #4 Document Continuation Ex B Part 3 to Decl, #5 Document Continuation Ex B Part 4 to Decl, #6 Document Continuation Ex C to Decl, #7 Document Continuation Ex D Part 1 to Decl, #8 Document Continuation Ex D Part 2 to Decl, #9 Document Continuation Ex D Part 3 to Decl, #10 Document Continuation Ex E to Decl, #11 Document Continuation Ex F to Decl, #12 Document Continuation Ex G to Decl, #13 Document Continuation Ex H Part 1 to Decl, #14 Document Continuation Ex H Part 2 to Decl, #15 Document Continuation Ex H Part 3 to Decl, #16 Document Continuation Ex I to Decl, #17 Document Continuation Ex J to Decl, #18 Document Continuation Ex K Part 1 to Decl, #19 Document Continuation Ex K Part 2 to Decl, #20 Document Continuation Ex L to Decl, #21 Document Continuation Ex O to Decl, #22 Document Continuation Ex P to Decl, #23 Document Continuation Ex Q to Decl, #24 Document Continuation Ex R to Decl, #25 Document Continuation Ex S Part 1 to Decl, #26 Document Continuation Ex S Part 2 to Decl, #27 Document Continuation Ex T to Decl, #28 Document Continuation Ex U to Decl) (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 17
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re #11 Response to Motion Opposing Plaintiff's Request for Equitable Relief filed by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit 1-4-13-17 PO, #3 Exhibit 2-1-29-18 PO, #4 Exhibit 3-Thompson Supp Decl, #5 Exhibit 4-Thompson 1-22-24 Decl, #6 Exhibit 5-Shea Decl, #7 Exhibit 6-5-1-19 Release, #8 Exhibit 7-6-26-19 PO, #9 Exhibit 8-Lowe 1-22-24 Decl, #10 Exhibit 9-3-3-20 PO) (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 16
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re #6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Attachments: #1 Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Michael Lennon) (Holtz, Ethan)
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Interpleader Deposit Received (28 U.S.C. Section 1335) in the amount of 30,000.00 (BHan) Modified on 1/26/2024 (BHan).
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Filing 15
OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S #6 MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Minute Entry for remote proceedings before District Judge Linda V. Parker: Motion Hearing held on 1/23/2024 re #6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue filed by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. The parties' supplemental briefs are due on or before January 30, 2024. Disposition: Motion granted (Court Reporter: April Kurtz) (AFla)
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Filing 14
INDEX of Exhibits re #11 Response to Motion by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Tower April 20, 2015 RFQ, #2 Exhibit 2-Quotation No. 3102, #3 Exhibit 3-Purchase Order Rev. 2, #4 Exhibit 4-Initial Order, #5 Exhibit 5-Thompson Decl, #6 Exhibit 6-Approval and Vesting Order, #7 Exhibit 7-Termination Order, #8 Exhibit 8-Lowe Decl, #9 Exhibit 9-Production Extension Emails, #10 Exhibit 10-8-24-23 Meeting Minutes, #11 Exhibit 11-Sept 5, 2023 Email, #12 Exhibit 12-Nov/Dec Notices, #13 Exhibit 13-T. Graham Jan 8 2024 Correspondence, #14 Exhibit 14-Jan 3, 2024 Email, #15 Exhibit 15-Jan 4, 2024 Email, #16 Exhibit 16-Jan 5, 2024 Taft correspondence, #17 Exhibit 17-Jan 8, 2024 Lowe Email, #18 Exhibit 18-Jan 9, 2024 Email) (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Appearance by Elliot G. Crowder on behalf of Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Crowder, Elliot)
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Filing 12
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles D. Bullock on behalf of Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Bullock, Charles)
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Filing 11
RESPONSE to #6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue filed by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 10
DECLARATION by Michael Lennon re #6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue filed by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC (Mayer, Emily)
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Filing 9
NOTICE OF IN PERSON HEARING on #6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2024 09:30 AM before District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Filing 8
NOTICE TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE: Status Conference set for 1/19/2024 11:00 AM before District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings before District Judge Linda V. Parker: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/19/2024. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's #6 emergency motion for temporary restraining order is due on or before January 22, 2024 at 5:00PM. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (AFla)
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Filing 7
ORDER REGARDING REMOVAL Signed by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (AFla)
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Filing 6
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue by Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Attachments: #1 Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit 1 - Email, May 23, 2023, #3 Exhibit 2 - Refurbishment Emails, #4 Exhibit 3 - Price Hike Emails, #5 Exhibit 4 - Letter, January 5, 2024, #6 Exhibit 5 - Letter, January 8, 2024, #7 Exhibit Proposed Temporary Restraining Order) (Holtz, Ethan)
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Filing 5
NOTICE of Appearance by James Kresta on behalf of Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Kresta, James)
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Filing 4
NOTICE of Appearance by Ethan R. Holtz on behalf of Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC. (Holtz, Ethan)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua L Zeman on behalf of Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Zeman, Joshua)
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Filing 2
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Lund on behalf of Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc.. (Lund, Matthew)
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Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Vari-Form Manufacturing, Inc. from Wayne County Circuit Court, case number 24-000864-CB. Receipt No: AMIEDC-9627602 - Fee: $405 [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Lund, Matthew)
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A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at #http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (MCho)
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