Olivares et al v. ASR Group International, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Francisco Olivares, Thomas Tombarello and Donald Friedman
Defendant: Richard Wistisen, Michigan Sugar Company, Domino Foods, Inc., United Sugars Corporation, Commodity Information, Inc., United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative, ASR Group International, Inc. and American Sugar Refining, Inc.
Case Number: 0:2024cv03648
Filed: September 13, 2024
Court: US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Presiding Judge: Jerry W Blackwell
Referring Judge: David T Schultz
Nature of Suit: Anti-Trust
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 15 Antitrust Litigation
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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October 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 (Text-Only) ORDER denied as moot (41) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-00959-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (37) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-00966-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (31) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-00970-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (26) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01017-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (21) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01047-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (33) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01106-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (32) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01122-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (28) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01129-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (24) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01232-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (23) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01292-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (18) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01322-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (15) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01370-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (31) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01414-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (17) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01525-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (7) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01560-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01653-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (12) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01654-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01812-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01847-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (5) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01848-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (7) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01859-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01903-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01907-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (5) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01913-JWB-DTS; denied as moot (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 0:24-cv-01949-JWB-DTS; granting in part and denying in part (166) Motion to Appoint Counsel; granting in part and denying in part (174) Motion to Appoint Counsel; granting in part and denying in part (20) Motion to Appoint Counsel; granting in part and denying in part (133) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS. (See PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 4: Appointment of Plaintiffs' and Defendants' Steering Committees and Co-Lead Counsel, Delegating Authority to Select Liaison Counsel and Specialized Rules, Establishing Common Benefit Fund, and Setting Deadlines for Consolidated Amended Complaint and Response for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 10/30/2024. Associated Cases: 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS et al. (DMD) Modified text on 10/30/2024 (ACH).
October 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 4: Appointment of Plaintiffs' and Defendants' Steering Committees and Co-Lead Counsel, Delegating Authority to Select Liaison Counsel and Specialized Rules, Establishing Common Benefit Fund, and Setting Deadlines for Consolidated Amended Complaint and Response. (See Order for Complete Details) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 10/30/2024. Associated Cases: 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS et al. (DMD) Modified text on 10/30/2024 (CLK).
October 28, 2024 Filing 12 (Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 10/28/2024: Status Conference.Court Reporter: Erin DrostSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 3BTime: 1:16 pm1:55 pmTotal SEALED Time: 39 minsAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Dan Gustafson, Shawn Raiter, Alexandra Bernay, Linda Nussbaum, Peter Barile, Dan WarshawFor Defendant(s): Kosta Stojilkovic, Djordje Petkoski, Elyse Greenwald, Lawrence Buterman PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding case status. Written Order to be issued. Associated Cases: 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS et al.(DMD)
October 28, 2024 Filing 11 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY. Agenda for October 28, 2024 Status Conference. Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 10/28/2024. Associated Cases: 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS et al.(DMD)
October 4, 2024 Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative waiver sent on 9/20/2024, answer due 11/19/2024. (Barile, Peter)
September 30, 2024 Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. Michigan Sugar Company waiver sent on 9/20/2024, answer due 11/19/2024. (Barile, Peter)
September 26, 2024 Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. Domino Foods, Inc. waiver sent on 9/20/2024, answer due 11/19/2024. (Barile, Peter)
September 26, 2024 Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. ASR Group International, Inc. waiver sent on 9/20/2024, answer due 11/19/2024. (Barile, Peter)
September 26, 2024 Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. American Sugar Refining, Inc. waiver sent on 9/20/2024, answer due 11/19/2024. (Barile, Peter)
September 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MDL PRETRIAL ORDER. Pretrial Order No. 3: Lead Counsel and Steering Committee Responsibilities, and Application Process. (See Order for Complete Details) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 9/18/2024. Associated Cases: 0:24-md-03110-JWB-DTS et al. (DMD)
September 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MDL PRETRIAL ORDER No 1. Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 7/17/2024.(MMP)
September 13, 2024 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Commodity Information, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc., Michigan Sugar Company, Richard Wistisen, United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative. (MMP)
September 13, 2024 Filing 2 (Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per MDL list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 24-cv-3648 (JWB/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a #Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP)
September 13, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ASR Group International, Inc., American Sugar Refining, Inc., Commodity Information, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc., Michigan Sugar Company, Richard Wistisen, United Sugar Producers & Refiners f/k/a United Sugars Corporation (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11350931) filed by Donald Friedman, Thomas Tombarello, Francisco Olivares. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: #1 List of U.S. District Courts to which Counsel for Plaintiffs are Admitted, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bediako, Sitso)

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Plaintiff: Francisco Olivares
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