Peterson v. The Zurich Services Corporation
| Michael Peterson |
| The Zurich Services Corporation doing business as SpearTip |
| The Zurich Services Corporation |
| Michael Peterson |
| 4:2025cv01321 |
| September 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri |
| Zachary M Bluestone |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Employment Discrimination |
| Both |
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| Filing 38 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #37 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, and Counterlcaims filed by Counter Claimants The Zurich Services Corporation, The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims)(Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 37 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, and Counterlcaims by Counter Claimants The Zurich Services Corporation, The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Zoia, Mallory) |
Filing 36
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: This case is assigned to Track 2: Standard. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b)(1) and Local Rule 5.04, the Court orders that the following provisions apply in this case and will be modified only upon showing of good cause: (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). Motion to Join Parties due by 2/27/2026. Discovery Completion due by 9/16/2026. ADR Future Reference 5/20/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 10/16/2026. Pretrial Conference set for 6/21/2027 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 14S - St. Louis before District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone. Jury Trial set for 6/28/2027 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 14S - St. Louis before District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 2/24/2026. (HMA)
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Filing 35
PROTECTIVE ORDER: By agreement of the parties and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the parties' #32 Joint Motion for Protective Order, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c), and ADOPTS their [32-1] Proposed Protective Order. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 2/23/2026. (HMA)
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| Filing 34 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone:Rule 16 Conference held in person on February 23, 2026. Court reporter not present. The Court adopts the parties' #30 Joint Scheduling Plan with minor modifications that will be reflected in a forthcoming case management order (Notice only, no.pdf attached.) (proceedings started: 11:03 am) (proceedings ended: 11:25 am) (Appearance for Plaintiff: Paige Michele Sparks)(Appearance for Defendant: Margo O'Donnell and Mallory Stumpf Zoia) (HMA) |
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Filing 33
Docket Text ORDER: The Court GRANTS Attorney Tevin Hopkins' #31 Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 2/19/2026. (JEB)
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| Filing 32 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Entry of Stipulated Protective Order by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tevin Hopkins. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11728402) by Counter Claimants The Zurich Services Corporation, The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hopkins, Tevin) |
| Filing 30 JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiff Michael Peterson. Filed with Consent. (Sparks, Paige) |
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Filing 29
Docket Text ORDER: The Court GRANTS the parties' #28 Joint Motion to Continue Rule 16 Conference. The Court resets the Rule 16 Conference for February 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the undersigned's chambers on the 14th Floor of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse. (This is a schedule change only.) (Rule 16 Conference set for 2/23/2026 11:00 AM in Chambers before District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone.) Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 1/30/2026. (JEB)
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| Filing 28 Joint MOTION to Continue Rule 16 Conference by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Zoia, Mallory) |
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Filing 27
ORDER SETTING RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16 and Local Rule 5.03, the Court orders the following regarding preparation for and attendance at the scheduling conference in this matter. 1. Scheduling Conference: The Court sets a Rule 16 scheduling conference for February 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the undersigned's chambers on the 14th Floor of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse. Lead counsel must appear in person for the conference and be prepared to discuss in detail all matters covered by Rule 16 and the parties' joint proposed scheduling plan ("JSP"). A firm and realistic trial setting will be established at or shortly after the conference. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS) Joint Scheduling Plan due by 2/12/2026. Rule 16 Conference set for 2/19/2026 11:30 AM in Chambers before District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 1/7/2026. (CLH)
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Filing 26
Docket Text ORDER: The Court GRANTS Attorney Emma Graham's #25 Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 12/2/2025. (HMA)
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| Filing 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Emma Graham. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11604337) by Counter Claimants The Zurich Services Corporation, The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Graham, Emma) |
| Filing 24 REPLY to Response to Motion re #20 MOTION to Dismiss - Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Call, Jordan) |
| Filing 23 Plaintiff's ANSWER to Counterclaim by Michael Peterson.(Sparks, Paige) |
| Filing 22 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #20 MOTION to Dismiss - Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Plaintiff Michael Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Retention Bonus Agreement)(Sparks, Paige) |
| Filing 21 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #20 MOTION to Dismiss - Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Reimbursement Agreement)(Call, Jordan) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss - Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Call, Jordan) |
| Filing 19 ANSWER to #14 Amended Complaint, Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against plaintiff Michael Peterson by The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Reimbursement Agreement)(Call, Jordan) |
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Filing 18
Docket Text ORDER: The Court GRANTS Attorney Jordan Call's #17 Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 9/30/2025. (HMA)
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| Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jordan Call. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11509452) by Counter Claimant The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - Ohio, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois)(Call, Jordan) |
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Filing 16
Docket Text ORDER: The Court GRANTS Attorney Margo Wolf O'Donnell's #15 Verified Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on 9/29/2025. (HMA)
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| Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Margo Wolf O'Donnell. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11502756) by Counter Claimant The Zurich Services Corporation, Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing of Margo Wolf O'Donnell)(O'Donnell, Margo) (Main Document 15 replaced on 9/29/2025) (HMA). |
| Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant The Zurich Services Corporation filed by Michael Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exh. 1 - MCHR First Notice of Right to Sue, #2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - EEOC Notice of Right to Sue, #3 Exhibit Exh. 3 - MCHR Second Notice of Right to Sue)(Sparks, Paige) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE: The Court has granted the motion for leave to file an amended document Therefore, counsel should now file a clean copy of the amended document in CM/ECF. (JEB) |
| Filing 12 CJRA ORDER (NMG). Magistrate Judge Stephen R. Welby termed. Case reassigned to District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone for all further proceedings (KJS) |
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Filing 11
Docket Text ORDER: Plaintiff Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint #10 is GRANTED. So Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Welby on 09/23/2025. (KEV)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint by Plaintiff Michael Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exh. 1 - MCHR First Notice of Right to Sue, #2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - MCHR Second Notice of Right to Sue, #3 Exhibit Exh. 3 - Proposed Amended Complaint with Exhibits)(Sparks, Paige) |
| Filing 9 ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM against plaintiff Michael Peterson by The Zurich Services Corporation.(Zoia, Mallory) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/10/2025: #1 Exhibit 1) (JMP). |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Michael Peterson. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Sparks, Paige) (Main Document 8 replaced on 9/8/2025) (TMT). |
| Filing 7 Electronic Notice re: Disclosure Statement to Plaintiff Michael Peterson. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible and add all individuals and entities into CM/ECF as required # (moed-0001.pdf). (TMT) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation Notice to State Court Sent To: State Court - Executed (Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 5 Petition (Removal/Transfer) Received From: Circuit Court of St. Louis County, filed by Michael Peterson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(JBH) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation , Notice to Parties Sent To: Plaintiff (Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by The Zurich Services Corporation, Zurich Holding Company of America, Inc., Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.. (Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 2 ENTRY of Appearance by Mallory Stumpf Zoia for Defendant The Zurich Services Corporation. (Zoia, Mallory) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from St. Louis County, case number 25SL-CC07946, with receipt number AMOEDC-11458921, in the amount of $405 Jury Demand,, filed by The Zurich Services Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Original Filing Form, #3 Exhibit A - State Court File, #4 Exhibit B - Monson Declaration)(Zoia, Mallory) |
| Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Stephen R. Welby. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click #here for the instructions. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible. # (moed-0001.pdf). (JBH) |
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