In re Granulated Sugar Antitrust Litigation
| KPH Healthcare Services, Inc., Redner's Market, Inc., Isabella Benmeleh, Linda Fowler, Golden Goose Markets, Inc., C.A. Curtze Co. and Wakefern Food Corp, |
| ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc., United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative f/k/a United Sugars Corporation, Michigan Sugar Company, Commodity Information, Inc. and Richard Wistisen |
| 0:2024cv02233 |
| June 25, 2024 |
| US District Court for the District of Minnesota |
| Jerry W Blackwell |
| David T Schultz |
| Anti-Trust |
| 15 U.S.C. § 15 Antitrust Litigation |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 43 Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:24-cv-01941. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schutz per MDL List. |
| Filing 42 CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF CONDITIONAL MDL TRANSFER OUT ORDER FROM THE MDL PANEL...transferring this action from the U.S.D.C. - S.D.N.Y to the United States District Court - District of Minnesota. (Signed by MDL Panel on 6/7/2024) (vba) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| MDL TRANSFER OUT ELECTRONICALLY: to the United States District Court - District of Minnesota.(vba) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of CHANGE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESSES. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc...(Mitchell, Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Ronnie Abrams. Judge Victor Marrero is no longer assigned to the case. (vba) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
Filing 40
ORDER RE: CONSOLIDATION AND COORDINATION OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT PURCHASER ACTIONS Having considered the papers filed in support of the Direct Purchaser and Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs Motion for Consolidation and Coordination, the Court GRANTS the motion and hereby ORDERS as follows: 1.The following actions on behalf of direct purchasers of granulated sugar in the United States pending in this District are consolidated for all purposes including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a) (hereafter, the "Consolidated Direct Purchaser Actions"): KPH Healthcare Services, Inc., v. ASR Group International, Inc. et al., No. 1:24-cv-1941; Redners' Markets, Inc., v. ASR Group International, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-1968; C.A. Curtze Co., v. ASR Group Intl, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-02352; and Wakefern Food Corp. v. ASR Group Intl, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-02840. 2.The following actions on behalf of indirect purchasers of granulated sugar in theUnited States pending in this District are consolidated for all purposes including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a) (collectively, the "Consolidated Indirect Purchaser Actions"): Linda Fowler v. ASR Group International, Inc. et al., No 1:24-cv-1972; and Golden Goose Markets, Inc., v. ASR Group International, Inc. et al., No. 1:24-cv-02159. The files of the coordinated and Consolidated Direct Purchaser and Indirect Purchaser Actions shall be maintained under the Master File Case No. 1:24-cv-01941. (And as further set forth herein.) IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/1/2024) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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| Filing 39 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Zahra R. Dean on behalf of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Dean, Zahra) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
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Filing 38
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #37 MOTION for Todd M. Stenerson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Todd M. Stenerson for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/15/2024) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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| Filing 37 MOTION for Todd M. Stenerson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support, #2 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit IL Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit MI Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Proposed Order to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Stenerson, Todd) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #37 MOTION for Todd M. Stenerson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
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Filing 36
STIPULATION AND ORDER TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AS TO DEFENDANT UNITED SUGAR PRODUCERS & REFINERS COOPERATIVE UNTIL THE JUDICIAL PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION RULES ON THE MDL TRANSFER MOTION For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the Parties, that: 1. all proceedings as to United Sugar, including the time to file any responsive pleadings or otherwise respond to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024) and Redner's Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l., Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01968, (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024), be stayed until the Panel has ruled on Plaintiffs motion, and the Plaintiffs have filed a consolidated complaint, if any, whereupon the Parties will meet and confer to agree on a schedule; and 2. if United Sugar answers, moves, or otherwise pleads with respect to a Complaint in a related case pending in any District, that United Sugar will concurrently answer, move, or otherwise plead with respect to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024), and Redners Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Intl, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01968, (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024). WHEREFORE, the Parties respectfully request that the Court issue an order consistent with this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/9/2024) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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Filing 35
STIPULATION AND ORDER TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AS TO THE DOMINO DEFENDANTS UNTIL THE JUDICIAL PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION RULES ON THE MDL TRANSFER MOTION For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the Parties, that: 1. all proceedings as to Domino, including the time to file any responsive pleadings or otherwise respond to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024) and Redner's Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l., Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01958, (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024), be stayed until the Panel has ruled on Plaintiffs motion, and the Plaintiffs have filed a consolidated complaint, if any, whereupon the Parties will meet and confer to agree on a schedule; and 2. if Domino answers, moves, or otherwise pleads with respect to a Complaint in related case pending in any District, that Domino will concurrently answer, move, or otherwise plead with respect to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024), and Redners Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l., Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01958, (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024). WHEREFORE, the Parties respectfully request that the Court issue an order consistent with this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/9/2024) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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Filing 34
STIPULATION AND ORDER TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AS TO DEFENDANT MIGHIGAN SUGAR UNTIL THE JUDICIAL PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION RULES ON THE MDL TRANSFER MOTION For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the Parties, that: 1. all proceedings as to Michigan Sugar, including the time to file any responsive pleadings or otherwise respond to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024) and Redner's Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Intl., Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01958 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024), be stayed until the Panel has ruled on Plaintiffs' motion, and the Plaintiffs have filed a consolidated complaint, if any, whereupon the Parties will meet and confer to agree on a schedule; and 2. if Michigan Sugar answers, moves, or otherwise pleads with respect to a Complaint in related case pending in any District, that Michigan Sugar will concurrently answer, move, or otherwise plead with respect to the Complaint in KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l, Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01941 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2024), and Redner's Markets, Inc. v. ASR Group Int'l., Inc., et al., No. 1:24-cv-01958, (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 2024). WHEREFORE, the Parties respectfully request that the Court issue an order consistent with this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/9/2024) (jca) Modified on 4/9/2024 (jca). [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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Filing 33
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #31 MOTION for Djordje Petkoski to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Djordje Petkoski for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/9/2024) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.]
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| Filing 32 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation..(Buterman, Lawrence) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 31 MOTION for Djordje Petkoski to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29187941. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hav Vice, #2 Exhibit Maryland Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Petkoski, Djordje) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 30 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Other Affiliate American Crystal Sugar Company, Other Affiliate Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, Other Affiliate United States Sugar Corporation, Other Affiliate Wyoming Sugar Company, LLC for United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation. Document filed by United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation..(Buterman, Lawrence) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lawrence Edward Buterman on behalf of United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation..(Buterman, Lawrence) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #31 MOTION for Djordje Petkoski to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29187941. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #28 MOTION for Todd M. Stenerson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29183549. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Michigan and Supreme Court of Illinois. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 28 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Todd M. Stenerson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29183549. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support, #2 Exhibit MI Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit IL Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Proposed Order to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Stenerson, Todd) Modified on 4/8/2024 (sgz). [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 27 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Michigan Sugar Company..(Eimer, Nathan) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 26 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Michigan Sugar Company..(Eimer, Nathan) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 25 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nathan Philip Eimer on behalf of Michigan Sugar Company..(Eimer, Nathan) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 24 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc...(Mitchell, Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 23 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent ASR Group International, Inc. for American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Corporate Parent Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida for ASR Group International, Inc., ; Corporate Parent No Parent Company for Domino Foods, Inc.. Document filed by ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc...(Mitchell, Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Patrick Mitchell on behalf of ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc...(Mitchell, Michael) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 21 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Michigan Sugar Company served on 3/28/2024, answer due 4/18/2024. Service was accepted by Debra Parks. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 20 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation served on 3/20/2024, answer due 4/10/2024. Service was accepted by Theresa Cush, HR and Benefits Manager. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 19 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Domino Foods, Inc. served on 3/20/2024, answer due 4/10/2024. Service was accepted by Katherine Chroma, Executive Legal Assistant. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 18 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. American Sugar Refining, Inc. served on 3/20/2024, answer due 4/10/2024. Service was accepted by Katherine Chroma, Executive Legal Assistant. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. ASR Group International, Inc., served on 3/20/2024, answer due 4/10/2024. Service was accepted by Katherine Chroma, Executive Legal Assistant. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 16 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to ASR Group International, Inc.,..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 15 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to American Sugar Refining, Inc...(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 14 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Commodity Information, Inc...(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 13 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Richard Wistisen..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Domino Foods, Inc...(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 11 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Michigan Sugar Company..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 10 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Victor Marrero. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Magistrate Judge James L. Cott is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Case Designated ECF. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Scott Allan Martin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: KPH Healthcare Services, Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 9 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Richard Wistisen, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 8 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Commodity Information, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 7 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Michigan Sugar Company, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 6 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Domino Foods, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to American Sugar Refining, Inc, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ASR Group International, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ASR Group International, Inc.,, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Commodity Information, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc., Michigan Sugar Company, United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative F/K/A United Sugars Corporation, Richard Wistisen. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-29082352)Document filed by KPH Healthcare Services, Inc...(Martin, Scott) [Transferred from New York Southern on 6/25/2024.] |
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