Werths v. Principal Life Insurance Company et al
Plaintiff: Cynthia Werths
Defendant: Principal Life Insurance Company and Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.
Case Number: 2:2022cv04152
Filed: October 20, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Willie J Epps
Referring Judge: Nanette K Laughrey
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Order of Dismissal. Signed on 01/03/2023 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
December 16, 2022 Filing 19 NOTICE of settlement and Request to Stay Proceedings by Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co. (Thompson, Phillip)
December 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. The Parties' #17 Motion to Continue is GRANTED. On or before January 6, 2023, the Parties shall file a proposed scheduling order. On or before January 3, 2023, the Parties shall hold a Rule 26 conference. Signed on 12/6/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
December 5, 2022 Filing 17 Joint MOTION to continue Rule 26 Conference and Scheduling Order Deadlines filed by Louis Carl Accurso on behalf of Cynthia Werths. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/19/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Accurso, Louis)
November 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. The Parties' #15 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer is GRANTED. On or before December 16, 2022, Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed on 11/30/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
November 30, 2022 Filing 15 Joint MOTION for extension of time to file answer filed by Phillip C. Thompson on behalf of Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/14/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thompson, Phillip)
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #13 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Edna S. Kersting for Principal 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)
November 29, 2022 Filing 13 Motion to allow Edna Kersting to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8211192) filed by Jennifer Boston on behalf of Principal Life Insurance Company. (Boston, Jennifer)
November 23, 2022 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)
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Proposed scheduling order due by 12/12/2022. Rule 26 conference due by 12/5/2022. Signed on 11/21/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 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 11/21/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
November 21, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT from Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. to District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This case number shall now read: 2:22-cv-04152-NKL. (Berner, Crystal)
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney James C. Goodfellow, Jr. for Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co. 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)
November 18, 2022 Filing 8 Motion to allow James Goodfellow to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8199303) filed by Phillip C. Thompson on behalf of Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.. (Thompson, Phillip)
November 14, 2022 SECOND NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to plaintiff and defendants: 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 11/21/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Berner, Crystal)
October 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Petition. Defendants' Responsive Pleading is now due on December 2, 2022, unless otherwise authorized by the Court. Signed on 10/26/2022 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Schorgl, Jennifer)
October 26, 2022 Filing 6 Joint MOTION for extension of time to file answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Petition for Damages filed by Phillip C. Thompson on behalf of Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/9/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thompson, Phillip)
October 20, 2022 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Jennifer Boston on behalf of Defendant Principal Life Insurance Company.(Boston, Jennifer)
October 20, 2022 Filing 4 AFFIDAVIT of Glenda Hopper by Principal Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Boston, Jennifer)
October 20, 2022 Filing 3 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)(Berner, Crystal)
October 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 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 10/20/2022 by Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Minkler, Kaitlin)
October 20, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Pettis County County, case number 22PT-CC00115, filed by Jennifer Boston. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-8159062. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Civil Cover Sheet) (Boston, Jennifer)
October 20, 2022 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to platinff and defendants: 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 11/10/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Berner, Crystal)

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Plaintiff: Cynthia Werths
Represented By: Louis Carl Accurso
Represented By: Burton S. Haigh
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Defendant: Principal Life Insurance Company
Represented By: Jennifer Boston
Represented By: Edna S Kersting
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Defendant: Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co.
Represented By: Phillip C. Thompson
Represented By: James C. Goodfellow, Jr.
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