G.F. et al v. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas et al
Plaintiff: Seth Frerking, Courtney Frerking and G. F.
Defendant: United Surgical Partners International and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Case Number: 2:2021cv04079
Filed: April 12, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: M Douglas Harpool
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1132 E.R.I.S.A.
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Order of Dismissal with Prejudice. Signed on 11/18/21 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat)
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 STIPULATION of dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. (Shippee, Meredith)
August 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 SCHEDULING ORDER:(Dispositive Motions due by 3/31/2022.), ( Amended Pleadings due by 11/30/2021., Joinder of Parties due by 11/30/2021., Motions due by 2/24/2022., Status Report due by 12/30/2021.) Discovery due by 2/28/2022. The Court will set a trial date after considering and ruling upon dispositive motions. Signed on 8/24/21 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat)
August 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by G. F., Courtney Frerking, Seth Frerking. (Simon, Daniel)
August 18, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your post-mediation status report is due within 10 calendar days after the mediation. See MAP FAQs on Court's website for specifics and submit report(s) to: map@mow.uscourts.gov. (ADI, MAP)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #30 motion for protective order. Signed on 8/16/2021 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Maerz, Mary)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 8/14/2021 as Document No. 30-1, agreed confidentiality order. The proposed order attached to the motion has been deleted. Per Administrative Procedures any proposed orders are to be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy in Word format. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
August 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 DESIGNATION OF MEDIATOR naming Rich McLeod(Shippee, Meredith)
August 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Consent MOTION for protective order Unopposed Motion for Entry of Agreed Protective Order filed by Meredith A Shippee on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/30/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. A - Agreed Confidentiality Order This document has been deleted. )(Shippee, Meredith)
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #16 partial Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting #19 partial Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed on 8/11/2021 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (Maerz, Mary)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Darin Shreves on behalf of Defendant United Surgical Partners International.(Shreves, Darin)
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Meredith A Shippee on behalf of Defendant BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. (Related document(s) #16 ) (Shippee, Meredith)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RESPONSE to motion re #19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant USPI filed by Daniel Stuart Simon on behalf of Plaintiffs G. F., Courtney Frerking, Seth Frerking. Reply suggestions due by 8/6/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Simon, Daniel)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 RESPONSE to motion re #16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant BCBSTX filed by Daniel Stuart Simon on behalf of Plaintiffs G. F., Courtney Frerking, Seth Frerking. Reply suggestions due by 8/6/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Simon, Daniel)
July 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 AMENDED ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, filed by Mark E. Schmidtke on behalf of Defendant United Surgical Partners International. (Related document(s) #1 ) (Schmidtke, Mark)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #22 motion for extension of time to file response/reply re #16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM .Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/23/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. Signed on 7/12/2021 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Maerz, Mary)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 7/9/2021 as Document No. 22-1, proposed order. The proposed order attached to the motion has been deleted. Per Administrative Procedures any proposed orders are to be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy in Word format. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Consent MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to #16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Daniel Stuart Simon on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/23/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 MAP General Order This document has been deleted. )(Related document(s) #16 , #19 ) (Simon, Daniel)
June 30, 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)
June 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 8/16/2021. Rule 26 conference due by 7/30/2021. Signed on 6/28/21 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat)
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, on behalf of United Surgical Partners International.(Shreves, Darin)
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Darin Shreves on behalf of United Surgical Partners International. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/9/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Shreves, Darin)
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, Answer to Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.(Bishop, Martin)
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 SUGGESTIONS IN SUPPORT #16 Memorandum In Support of Partial Motion to Dismiss Counts II, III, and IV of Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Martin J. Bishop on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. (Bishop, Martin) Modified on 6/25/2021 to reflect correct docket event and deadlines terminated. NEF regenerated (Warren, Melissa).
June 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Martin J. Bishop on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/9/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Bishop, Martin)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Mark E. Schmidtke for United Surgical Partners International 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 14 Motion to allow Mark E. Schmidtke to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7427993) filed by Darin Shreves on behalf of United Surgical Partners International. (Attachments: #1 Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Bar Admissions)(Shreves, Darin)
May 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading re #10 MOTION for extension of time to file Responsive Pleading with Supporting Documents filed by United Surgical Partners International, #1 Complaint,, filed by Seth Frerking, Courtney Frerking, G. F., United Surgical Partners International answer due 6/25/2021., Motions terminated: #10 MOTION for extension of time to file Responsive Pleading with Supporting Documents filed by United Surgical Partners International. Signed on 5/18/21 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat)
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by John F Doyle on behalf of Defendant BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.(Doyle, John)
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of appearance by Darin Shreves on behalf of United Surgical Partners International (Shreves, Darin)
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for extension of time to file Responsive Pleading with Supporting Documents filed by Darin Shreves on behalf of United Surgical Partners International. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/28/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attorney Darin Shreves added to party United Surgical Partners International(pty:dft))(Shreves, Darin)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #7 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Meredith A Shippee for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas 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 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #6 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Martin J. Bishop for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas 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 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Motion to allow Meredith A. Shippee to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7403955) filed by John F Doyle on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. (Attachments: #1 Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Doyle, John)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Motion to allow Martin J. Bishop to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7403940) filed by John F Doyle on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. (Attachments: #1 Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Doyle, John)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of appearance by John F Doyle on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (Attorney John F Doyle added to party BlueCross BlueShield of Texas(pty:dft))(Doyle, John)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of appearance by Robert L. Ortbals, Jr on behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (Attorney Robert L. Ortbals, Jr added to party BlueCross BlueShield of Texas(pty:dft))(Ortbals, Robert)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by Seth Frerking, G. F., Courtney Frerking. Waiver sent to BlueCross BlueShield of Texas on 4/26/2021, answer due 6/25/2021. (Simon, Daniel)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order SUMMONS ISSUED as to BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Summons forwarded to Plaintiff for service. (Warren, Melissa)
April 12, 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 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Daniel Stuart Simon on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $402, receipt number 842313. Service due by 7/12/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Exh 1 Independent External Review IER, #3 Exhibit Exh 2 Acknowl by BCBSTX of IER Request, #4 Exhibit Exh 3 Acknowl by mcmc of IER Request, #5 Exhibit Exh 4 Dr. Hoernschemeyer Report, #6 Exhibit Exh 5 Dr. Bauer Report, #7 Exhibit Exh 6 Appeal of BCBS Denial, #8 Exhibit Exh 7 BCBSTX Medical Policy Medical Record Doc Guidelines)(Simon, Daniel)
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order SUMMONS ISSUED as to BlueCross BlueShield of Texas and United Surgical Partners International. Summons forwarded to Plaintiff for service. (Warren, Melissa)

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Defendant: United Surgical Partners International
Represented By: Darin Shreves
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