KDF Forestry, Inc. et al v. Wells et al
Defendant: Dawn Wells, Cynthia Dawn Smith, Cynthia Wells, Kristina Orchekowski, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, KDF Transportation, Inc., Double Diamond Farms, LLC, Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc and Wayne Kilpatrick
Counter Defendant: KDF Forestry, Inc. and KDF Enterprises, LLC
3Rd Party Plaintiff: Mark Wells, MCEC Services, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC, West Coast Enterprises, LLC, 247, Inc., Rae's Ranch, LLC and GW2, LLC
Case Number: 2:2023cv04072
Filed: March 31, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Brian C Wimes
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 23, 2023 Filing 22 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc.. (Duvall, Jacqueline)
May 19, 2023 Filing 21 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Phebe LaMar on behalf of Defendants 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC, 247, Inc., Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, Double Diamond Farms, LLC, GW2, LLC, MCEC Services, LLC, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, Rae's Ranch, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc, West Coast Enterprises, LLC.(LaMar, Phebe)
May 11, 2023 Filing 20 Plaintiffs' ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses to First Amended Counterclaims on behalf of KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc..(Morris, James)
May 3, 2023 Filing 19 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by James C. Morris on behalf of Plaintiffs KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc..(Morris, James)
May 2, 2023 Filing 18 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Brian C. Wimes: ORAL ARGUMENT held on 5/2/2023.Court takes up #4 Amended Motion for preliminary injunction. Court hears argument. Court orally denies the Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): James C. Morris and Jacqueline M. Duvall. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Phebe LaMar. Time in court: 2:30 pm to 2:55 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Denise Halasey, 816-512-5657, denise_halasey@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
April 28, 2023 Filing 17 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #4 Amended MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Jacqueline M. Duvall on behalf of Plaintiffs KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Related document(s) #4 ) (Duvall, Jacqueline)
April 27, 2023 Filing 16 Amended ANSWER to #1 Complaint, , Amended THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Wayne Kilpatrick, Amended COUNTERCLAIM against KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc. on behalf of 247, Inc., Rae's Ranch, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc, 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC, Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, Mark Wells, MCEC Services, LLC, Double Diamond Farms, LLC, West Coast Enterprises, LLC, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, Dawn Wells, GW2, LLC.(LaMar, Phebe)
April 20, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE OF VIDEO HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Settlement Conference set for video teleconference on 8/22/2023 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. Parties are directed to review the MAP General Order docketed in this case. All persons with actual settlement authority are required to attend the mediation. Additionally, if an insurance representative's approval is required to settle, they must attend. Parties are also directed to submit a combined mediation statement, of no more than three (3) pages, to angel_geiser@mow.uscourts.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the mediation. Upon receipt of mediation statement, Video Teleconference link will be provided to the parties by email. (Geiser, Angel)
April 20, 2023 SUMMONS ISSUED as to KDF Transportation, Inc., Kristina Orchekowski. (Woods, Gloria)
April 19, 2023 Filing 14 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Brian C. Wimes: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 4/19/2023.Court takes up scheduling argument on pending Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Oral Argument set on Doc. #4 FIRST AMENDED MOTION OF PLAINTIFFS KDF FORESTRY, INC. AND KDF ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION for 5/2/2023 02:30 PM in Courtroom 7D, Kansas City (BCW) before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): James Morris and Jacqueline Duvall. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Phebe LaMar. Time in court: 9:35 am to 9:40 am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Denise Halasey, 816-512-5657, denise_halasey@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 5/23/2023. Scheduling Conference set for 6/6/2023 09:30 AM by telephone before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. Signed on 4/18/23 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
April 14, 2023 Filing 12 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #4 Amended MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Phebe LaMar on behalf of Defendants 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC, 247, Inc., Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, Double Diamond Farms, LLC, GW2, LLC, MCEC Services, LLC, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, Rae's Ranch, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc, Dawn Wells, Mark Wells, West Coast Enterprises, LLC. Reply suggestions due by 4/28/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #4 ) (LaMar, Phebe)
April 14, 2023 Filing 11 Defendants' ANSWER to #1 Complaint, , THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Wayne Kilpatrick, COUNTERCLAIM against KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc. on behalf of 247, Inc., Rae's Ranch, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc, Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, Mark Wells, MCEC Services, LLC, Double Diamond Farms, LLC, 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, West Coast Enterprises, LLC, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, Dawn Wells, GW2, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC.(LaMar, Phebe)
April 13, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Telephone Conference set for 4/19/2023 09:30 AM before District Judge Brian C. Wimes. (Diefenbach, Tracy) Conference call information emailed to counsel.
April 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDERED Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. #2) is, in light of Plaintiffs' subsequently filed amended motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. #4), DENIED AS MOOT. The amended motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. #4) remains pending. Signed on 4/12/2023 by District Judge Brian C. Wimes. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.
April 5, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of appearance by Phebe LaMar on behalf of 247 Cattle Drive, LLC, 247 Ranch, LLC, 247, Inc., Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC, Double Diamond Farms, LLC, GW2, LLC, MCEC Services, LLC, Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC, Rae's Ranch, LLC, Show Me Logging, Inc, Dawn Wells, Mark Wells, West Coast Enterprises, LLC (Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party 247 Cattle Drive, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party 247 Ranch, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party 247, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Double Diamond Enterprises, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Double Diamond Farms, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party GW2, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party MCEC Services, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Missouri Contracting & Erosion Control, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Rae's Ranch, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Show Me Logging, Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Dawn Wells(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party Mark Wells(pty:dft), Attorney Phebe LaMar added to party West Coast Enterprises, LLC(pty:dft))(LaMar, Phebe) (Main Document 8 replaced on 4/6/2023 to reflect correct case number. NEF regenerated.) (Warren, Melissa).
March 31, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to United States Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Berner, Crystal)
March 31, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of appearance by Jacqueline M. Duvall on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Duvall, Jacqueline)
March 31, 2023 Filing 5 SUGGESTIONS in support re #4 Amended MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by James C. Morris on behalf of Plaintiffs KDF Enterprises, LLC, KDF Forestry, Inc.. (Related document(s) #4 ) (Morris, James)
March 31, 2023 Filing 4 Amended MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by James C. Morris on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/14/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morris, James)
March 31, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of appearance by James C. Morris on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Morris, James)
March 31, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by James C. Morris on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/14/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morris, James)
March 31, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by James C. Morris on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-8393257. Service due by 6/29/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Morris, James)

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