Baldwin v. National Western Life Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Mildred Baldwin
Defendant: National Western Life Insurance Company
Case Number: 2:2021cv04066
Filed: April 1, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Willie J Epps
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on June 16, 2022. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #28 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Phyllis B Sumner for National Western Life Insurance Company allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #27 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Elizabeth D Adler for National Western Life Insurance Company allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Motion to allow Phyllis B. Sumner to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7429687) filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. (Zorogastua, Guillermo)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Motion to allow Elizabeth D. Adler to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7429658) filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. (Zorogastua, Guillermo)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #25 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney James Matthew Brigman for National Western Life Insurance Company allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Motion to allow James Matthew Brigman to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7427274) filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. (Zorogastua, Guillermo)
May 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER finding as moot #13 motion to dismiss case. "The Parties acknowledge that the consented to amendment will confer personal jurisdiction over the parties before the Court, vest this Court with proper venue and moot [NWLs] pending Motion to Dismiss, necessitating fresh briefing, and the entry of a briefing schedule." (Doc. 21 at 2-3). Signed on 5/23/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Epps, Willie)
May 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 8/13/2021. Rule 26 conference due by 7/23/2021. The parties must follow the formatting of Judge Epps' example scheduling and trial order posted at https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/judges/epps. Signed on 5/23/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. (Epps, Willie)
May 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #21 Joint Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint and to Set a Briefing Schedule. Ms. Baldwin shall file her Amended Complaint on or before June 1, 2021. NWL shall respond to the Amended Complaint on or before July 16, 2021. If NWL moves to dismiss the Amended Complaint, Ms. Baldwin shall file her response, if any, on or before August 16, 2021, and NWL shall file its reply, if any, on or before August 30, 2021. Further, should NWL file an Answer, the parties shall hold their conference pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) on or before seven (7) days after that date on which NWL files the Answer. Signed on 5/23/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. (Epps, Willie)
May 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Consent MOTION for leave to file Amended Complaint And To Set Briefing Schedule filed by J Gerard Stranch, IV on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/4/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order (This document has been deleted.) )(Stranch, J) Modified on 5/24/2021 to reflect proposed order deleted per Administrative Procedures that proposed orders are to be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy in Word format (Warren, Melissa).
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #18 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Lisa M. La Fornara for Mildred Baldwin allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #17 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Lynn A. Toops for Mildred Baldwin allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Motion to allow Lisa M. La Fornara to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7415006) filed by John F Garvey, Jr on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. (Garvey, John)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Motion to allow Lynn A. Toops to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7414996) filed by John F Garvey, Jr on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. (Garvey, John)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of appearance by John F Garvey, Jr on behalf of Mildred Baldwin (Attorney John F Garvey, Jr added to party Mildred Baldwin(pty:pla))(Garvey, John)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Suggestions in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Suggestions in Opposition/Response due by 5/24/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. Signed on 5/5/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Karp, Beth)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Consent MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to #13 MOTION to dismiss case Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 filed by J Gerard Stranch, IV on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/19/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order This document has been deleted. )(Related document(s) #13 ) (Stranch, J)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to dismiss case Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/10/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Zorogastua, Guillermo)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER GRANTING #11 motion for leave to file excess pages. Defendant is granted leave to file in excess of the page limit for Suggestions in Support of Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404. Signed on 4/22/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Karp, Beth)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for leave to file excess pages Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for Suggestions in Support of Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/6/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Zorogastua, Guillermo)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Magistrate Judge Assignment Returned by plaintiff, Mildred Baldwin and defendant, National Western Life Insurance Company. Jurisdiction by magistrate judge accepted. ALL PARTIES HAVE CONSENTED. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent)(Berner, Crystal)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Samuel J. Strauss for Mildred Baldwin allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Motion to allow Samuel J. Strauss to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7369471) filed by James J Rosemergy on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. (Rosemergy, James)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney J. Gerard Stranch, IV for Mildred Baldwin allowed to appear pro hac vice.This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Motion to allow J. Gerard Stranch, IV to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number 07876G) filed by James J Rosemergy on behalf of Mildred Baldwin. (Attorney James J Rosemergy added to party Mildred Baldwin(pty:pla))(Rosemergy, James)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. National Western Life Insurance Company answer due 4/26/2021. Signed on 4/5/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (VanGerpen, Lindsay)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for extension of time to file answer filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua on behalf of National Western Life Insurance Company. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/19/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Zorogastua, Guillermo)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER ON PRETRIAL PROCEDURES. Service must be obtained on all defendants within forty (40) days of the date of this Order unless otherwise authorized by the Court. Signed on 4/1/2021 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Karp, Beth)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Warren, Melissa)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Pettis County, case number 21PT-CC00022, filed by Guillermo G. Zorogastua. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-7359650. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Zorogastua, Guillermo)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to plaintiff and defendant: All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge assignment. Click # here for instructions. Form due by 4/22/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Warren, Melissa)

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Plaintiff: Mildred Baldwin
Represented By: Samuel J. Strauss
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Lynn A. Toops
Represented By: John F Garvey
Represented By: Lisa M. La Fornara
Represented By: Peter J Jannace
Represented By: J Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: John F Garvey, Jr
Represented By: James J Rosemergy
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Defendant: National Western Life Insurance Company
Represented By: Guillermo G. Zorogastua
Represented By: James Matthew Brigman
Represented By: Elizabeth D Adler
Represented By: Phyllis B Sumner
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