Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota et al v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Plaintiff: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, CentraCare Health System, Supplemental Benefit Committee of the International Truck and Engine Corp. Retiree Supplemental Benefit Trust, Jerome Foundation, Meijer, Inc., Nebraska Methodist Health System, Inc., North Memorial Health Care, The Order of Saint Benedict and The Twin Cities Hospitals-Minnesota Nurses Association Pension Plan Committee
Defendant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Case Number: 0:2011cv02529
Filed: September 1, 2011
Court: US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Office: DMN Office
County: Stearns
Presiding Judge: Donovan W. Frank
Presiding Judge: Jeanne J. Graham
Nature of Suit: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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June 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 696 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER 1. Defendant's Motion to Reconsider (Doc. No. 692 ) is DENIED. 2. To the extent that the Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for Judgment (Doc. No. 640 ) was inconsistent with this Memorandum O pinion and Order and the March 14, 2017 Memorandum Opinion and Order (Doc. No. 677 ) on the issue of waiver of collateral estoppel of the jury verdict as to the ERISA Plaintiffs' claims, the Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Or der for Judgment is VACATED. 3. Within 30 days of this order, the parties will submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the ERISA Plaintiffs claims. The proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law should include appropri ate citations to the record. 4. The parties will also meet and confer on a briefing schedule on the appropriate measure of damages as outlined in Wells Fargo's March 28, 2017 letter (Doc. No. 683 ). The Court reserves the right to hear argument on the issue.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 6/8/2017. (BJS) Modified text on 6/8/2017 (ACH).
April 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 690 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. 1. Defendant's request for leave to file a motion for reconsideration (Doc. No. 684 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: a. Defendant may file a motion for reconsideration consistent with this order no later than May 5, 2017; b. Defendant may file, also by May 5, 2017, a brief in support of their motion for reconsideration of no more than 10 pages; c. Plaintiffs may file a responsive brief of no more than 10 pages by May 12, 2017; d. If the Co urt determines a hearing is necessary, it will contact the parties to schedule such a hearing; and e. The Court respectfully denies Defendants request for reconsideration as to any other issues. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 4/13/2017. (BJS)
October 2, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 640 AMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND ORDER FOR JUDGMENT. 1. Plaintiffs WITHDREW their Negligent Misrepresentation claim during the jury trial. As such, Count IV of the Third Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 200 ) is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. 2. On August 8, 2013, the jury reached a verdict in favor of Defendant on each of the following counts: Count I(a) (Breach of Fiduciary Duty Non-ERISA); Count II (Breach of Contract); Count III (Intentional Fraud); Count V (Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act); and Count VI (Minnesota Unlawful Trade Practices Act). (Doc. No. 557 .) As such, Count I(a), Count II, Count III, Count V, and Count VI of the Third Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 200 ) are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. 3. Count I(b) (Breach of Fid uciary Duty ERISA) and Count VII (Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act) were tried to the Court. For the reasons described above, the Court now finds in favor of Defendant on Count I(b) and Count VII. As such, Count I(b) and Count VII of the Third Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 200 ) are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 10/2/2014. (BJS)
June 14, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 485 ORDER. 1. Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence Regarding the Declaration of Trust (Doc. No. 316 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: (see Order for details). (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 6/14/2013. (BJS)
June 4, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 475 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Wells Fargo's Motion for Bench Trial of ERISA and Non-ERISA Fiduciary Duty Claims (Doc. No. 297 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: 1. To the extent Wells Fargo seeks a bench trial of Plaintiffs 9; ERISA fiduciary duty claim (Count I(b)), the motion is GRANTED. 2. To the extent Wells Fargo seeks a bench trial of Plaintiffs' non-ERISA fiduciary duty claim (Count I(a)), the motion is DENIED. 3. The Court adopts Plaintiffs' proposal for trial of this matter. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 6/4/2013. (BJS)
November 9, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 217 ORDER. 1. Magistrate Judge Jeanne J. Graham's September 17, 2012 order (Doc. No. 203 ) and September 27, 2012 order (Doc. No. 209 ) are AFFIRMED and 2. Plaintiffs' Consolidated Objections to Magistrate Judge Jeanne J. Graham's September 17, 2012 order and September 27, 2012 order (Doc. No. 210 ) are OVERRULED. (Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 11/9/2012. (BJS)
July 5, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ORDER affirming Magistrate Judge Jeanne J. Graham's May 31, 2012 Order 113 . (Written Opinion.) Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 07/05/2012. (rlb)
April 18, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Defendant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.'s Amended Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 41 ) is DENIED.(Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 4/18/2012. (BJS)
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Plaintiff: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
Represented By: Vincent J Moccio
Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Plaintiff: CentraCare Health System
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
Represented By: Vincent J Moccio
Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Plaintiff: Supplemental Benefit Committee of the International Truck and Engine Corp. Retiree Supplemental Benefit Trust
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
Represented By: Vincent J Moccio
Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Plaintiff: Jerome Foundation
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Plaintiff: Meijer, Inc.
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
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Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Plaintiff: Nebraska Methodist Health System, Inc.
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
Represented By: Vincent J Moccio
Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Plaintiff: North Memorial Health Care
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
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Plaintiff: The Order of Saint Benedict
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
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Plaintiff: The Twin Cities Hospitals-Minnesota Nurses Association Pension Plan Committee
Represented By: Michael V Ciresi
Represented By: Munir R Meghjee
Represented By: Vincent J Moccio
Represented By: Stephen F Simon
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Defendant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Represented By: Lindsey A Davis
Represented By: Richard M Hagstrom
Represented By: Lawrence T Hofmann
Represented By: Michael E Jacobs
Represented By: James S Reece
Represented By: Rory D Zamansky
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