DeWitt Insurance, Inc. v. Morrell et al
Plaintiff: DeWitt Insurance, Inc.
Defendant: Caren A. Morrell, Morrell Insurance Agency, LLC and Foremost Insurance Company
Case Number: 4:2020cv00839
Filed: June 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Stephen R Clark
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is dismissed without prejudice, pursuant to #13 Plaintiff's Voluntary Dismissal without Prejudice. Signed by District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/16/20. (JAB)
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 17. Mailed to party not set up for electronic notification Thu Jul 16 12:20:12 CDT 2020 (Bernsen, John)
July 14, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 16. Mailed to party not set up for electronic notification Tue Jul 14 15:29:11 CDT 2020 (Bernsen, John)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that #15 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Withdraw Exhibit B to Its Verified Complaint is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to remove Docs. 1-2 and 8 from the case docket. Signed by District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/13/20. (JAB)
July 10, 2020 Filing 15 MOTION to Withdraw #1 Complaint, Exhibit B by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
July 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that #3 Plaintiff's Request to Seal Exhibit B to Its Verified Complaint is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to keep 8 Exhibit B sealed until July 23, 2020 to give Plaintiff an opportunity to withdraw the exhibit. If Plaintiff does not file a motion to withdraw the exhibit by July 23, 2020, 8 Exhibit B will be unsealed. Signed by District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 7/9/20. (JAB)
July 9, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 14. Mailed to party not set up for electronic notification Thu Jul 9 14:06:59 CDT 2020 (Bernsen, John)
July 2, 2020 Filing 13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by DeWitt Insurance, Inc. (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER. On June 26, 2020, the Court heard oral argument on Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.'s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #7 . DeWitt's counsel and Caren Morrell presented argument. DeWitt's counsel relayed to the Court Foremost Insurance Company's position that the contract between DeWitt and Foremost includes an arbitration clause. For the reasons stated on the record, including DeWitt's unlikelihood of success on the merits and failure to establish the threat of irreparable harm, the Court denies the Motion #7 . Signed by District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 6/29/2020. (CBL)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 12. Order sent to party not electronically notified. Mon Jun 29 11:04:42 CDT 2020 (Long, Carol)
June 26, 2020 Filing 11 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Clark: Motion Hearing held via Zoom Video Conference on 6/26/2020 re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. Defendants Caren Morrell and Morrell Insurance Agency, LLC appear without counsel. Defendant Foremost Insurance Company was notified and aware of the hearing, in house counsel for defendant stated they would not appear for the hearing. Discussion held and arguments heard. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #7 . Written Order to issue. (Court Reporter:Reagan Fiorino, Reagan_Fiorino@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7989) (proceedings started: 10:05 am) (proceedings ended: 10:53 am)(Deputy Clerk: Chelsea Olliges)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Bryan P. Cavanaugh)(Appearance for Defendant: Not Present) (CLO)
June 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Docket Text ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that #7 Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is set for a hearing on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. before District Judge Stephen R. Clark. The hearing will take place by Zoom from the facility. Hearing participants will receive a separate email with a link to join the hearing by Zoom. Members of the general public who wish to listen in to the hearing are directed to call the following number to participate by phone: 1-669-254-5252. The Meeting ID is 160 748 7975. Pursuant to Local Rule 13.02, all means of photographing, recording, broadcasting, and televising are prohibited in any courtroom, and in areas adjacent to any courtroom, except when authorized by the presiding judge. This includes proceedings ordered by the Court to be conducted by phone or video. Signed by District Judge Stephen R. Clark on 6/26/2020. (CLO)
June 26, 2020 Filing 9 Electronic Notice re: Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate to Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc., Defendants Foremost Insurance Company, Morrell Insurance Agency, LLC. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every non-governmental organizational party must file a Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate within ten (10) days of the party's first pleading or entry of appearance. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible # (moed-0001.pdf).(CLO)
June 26, 2020 Judge Clark enters a Standing Order in all of his cases as follows: See Order for details #https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/judge/stephen-r-clark (CLO)
June 25, 2020 Filing 8 SEALED DOCUMENT re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support, #1 Complaint, Exhibit B by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Cavanaugh, Bryan) Modified on 7/13/2020; doc #8 withdrawn per doc # 16 (JAB).
June 25, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Independent Agency Agreement, #2 Exhibit Exhibit C: Asset Purchase Agreement, #3 Exhibit Exhibit D: Proposed TRO)(Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc. Process Server: Robert Schaffer (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc. Process Server: Michelle Stewart (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 4 MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form, #3 Summons Summons to Defendant Caren A. Morrell, #4 Summons Summons to Defendant Morrell Insurance Agency, LLC, #5 Summons Summons to Defendant Foremost Insurance Company)(Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 3 MOTION to Seal Document #1 Complaint, Exhibit B by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 2 MOTION for Hearing re #1 Complaint, and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Cavanaugh, Bryan)
June 25, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Permanent Injunction against defendant DeWitt Insurance, Inc. with receipt number AMOEDC-7984786, in the amount of $400 Jury Demand,, filed by DeWitt Insurance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Independent Agency Agreement, # 2 Exhibit Florida Agency Agreement, #3 Exhibit Asset Purchase Agreement, #4 Letter Termination Letter)(Cavanaugh, Bryan) Modified on 7/13/2020;document 1-2 withdrawn per doc # 16 (JAB).
June 25, 2020 Case Opening Notification: 3 Summons(es) issued. The summons were emailed to attorney Bryan P. Cavanaugh. All non-governmental organizational parties (corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships) must file Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate # (moed-0001.pdf). Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark. (BAK)

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