Zimmerman, Inc et al v. Murphy Exploration & Production Co. et al
Plaintiff: Faith M. O'Connor, Dun O'Connor and Zimmerman, Inc
Defendant: Samson Resources Corp, John Does 1-30, Murphy Oil Corporation and Samson Resources Company
Cross Claimant: Murphy Exploration & Production Co. and Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
3Rd Party Defendant: Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Poplar Resources LLC, James Does 1-20, WR Grace & Co., Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Corporation and Samson Resources II, LLC
Case Number: 4:2020cv00068
Filed: July 27, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Montana
Presiding Judge: John Johnston
Referring Judge: Brian Morris
Nature of Suit: Torts to Land
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the #83 Motion be, and is, GRANTED, and Samson Third-Party Defendants shall have through November 15, 2021 to serve a pleading responsive to, or a motion concerning, the Third-Party Complaint. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 8/30/2021. (SLR)
August 27, 2021 Filing 83 Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #82 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, James A. Patten appearing for Third Party Defendants Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources II, LLC (Patten, James)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER: Third-Party Defendants GRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION, SAMSON RESOURCES CORPORATION, SAMSON RESOURCES COMPANY, and SAMSON RESOURCES II, LLC (Samson Third-Party Defendants), having filed a #81 Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Filing Responsive Pleading until August 30, 2021, and good cause appearing therefor, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion (ECF #81) be, and is, GRANTED, and Samson Third-Party Defendants shall have through August 30,2021 to serve a pleading responsive to, or a motion concerning, the Third-PartyComplaint. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/23/2021. (SLR)
July 23, 2021 Filing 81 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 75 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, James A. Patten appearing for Third Party Defendants Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources II, LLC (Patten, James)
July 12, 2021 Filing 80 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation) re #77 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,, #78 Letter re ECF Registration (West, David)
July 12, 2021 Filing 79 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation) (Smith, Leonard)
July 12, 2021 Remark: Counsel David West is now a registered CM/ECF electronic user. (SLR)
July 6, 2021 Filing 78 Letter from Tyler P. Gilman, Clerk of Court, to PHV Counsel David West re CM/ECF registration. Letter mailed to Counsel West. (ACC)
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER: Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil USA, Inc., and Murphy Oil Corporation have moved for an order allowing David R. West, Esq., to appear pro hac vice in this case with Leonard H. Smith, Esq., designated as local counsel. The application of Mr. West appears to be in compliance with L.R. 83.1(d). IT IS ORDERED: Murphy Defendant's #76 motion to allow Mr. West to appear on their behalf is GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: **SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS** Signed by Magistrate Judge John Johnston on 7/6/2021. (ACC)
July 1, 2021 Filing 76 MOTION David R. West to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 262 receipt number MTX900016221.) Leonard H. Smith appearing for Cross Claimants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Third Party Plaintiffs Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of David R. West, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
June 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 75 TEXT ORDER granting #74 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #74 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Set/Reset Deadlines, Responses due by 7/26/2021. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 6/21/2021. (SLL)
June 21, 2021 Filing 74 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Set/Reset Deadlines, James A. Patten appearing for Third Party Defendants Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources II, LLC (Patten, James)
June 11, 2021 Filing 73 ANSWER to #59 Third Party Complaint, by Poplar Resources LLC(a Montana limited liability company). (Decker, Christopher)
June 11, 2021 Filing 72 ANSWER to #59 Third Party Complaint, by Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC(a Montana limited liability company). (MacIntyre, Shane)
June 4, 2021 Filing 71 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & First Amended Third Party Complaint served on Samson Resources Company on 6-2-2021, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co.(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil Corporation(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Nelson, John)
June 4, 2021 Filing 70 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & First Amended Third Party Complaint served on Samson Resources II, LLC on 6-3-2021, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co.(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil Corporation(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Nelson, John)
June 4, 2021 Filing 69 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & First Amended Third Party Complaint served on Samson Resources Corporation on 6-3-2021, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co.(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil Corporation(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Nelson, John)
June 4, 2021 Filing 68 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & First Amended Third Party Complaint served on WR Grace & Co. on 6-3-2021, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co.(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil Corporation(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Nelson, John)
June 4, 2021 Filing 67 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & First Amended Third Party Complaint served on Grace Petroleum Corporation on 6-3-2021, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co.(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil Corporation(a Delaware corporation), Murphy Oil USA, Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Nelson, John)
June 4, 2021 Set Deadlines: Grace Petroleum Corporation answer due 6/24/2021; Samson Resources Company answer due 6/23/2021; Samson Resources Corporation answer due 6/24/2021; Samson Resources II, LLC answer due 6/24/2021; WR Grace & Co. answer due 6/24/2021. (SLR)
June 1, 2021 Filing 66 Summons Issued as to Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources II, LLC, WR Grace & Co. Counsel is directed to download and print Summonses for service. The Clerk's Office no longer mails original Summonses. (Attachments: #1 Issued Summons - Grace Petroleum Corporation, #2 Issued Summons - Samson Resources Corporation, #3 Issued Summons - Samson Resources Company, #4 Issued Summons - Samson Resources II, LLC) (SLR)
June 1, 2021 Filing 65 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Samson Resources II, LLC, re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
June 1, 2021 Filing 64 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Samson Resources Company, re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
June 1, 2021 Filing 63 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Samson Resources Corporation, re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
June 1, 2021 Filing 62 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Grace Petroleum Corporation, re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
June 1, 2021 Filing 61 Submission of Proposed Summons as to WR Grace & Co., re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
May 28, 2021 Filing 60 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources II, LLC, WR Grace & Co., re #59 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
May 28, 2021 Filing 59 Amended THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, James Does 1-20, Poplar Resources LLC, WR Grace & Co., Grace Petroleum Corporation, Samson Resources Corporation, Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources II, LLC, filed by Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation. (Nelson, John)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER: Pursuant to stipulation and joint motion of Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Murphy Exploration and Production Company, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Murphy Oil Corporation, and Poplar Resources, LLC, IT IS ORDERED as follows: 1. The First Count of Murphy's Third-Party Complaint in this action (Dkt.28), which asserts a claim against Ballard for defense and indemnification of Plaintiffs' claims against Murphy, under the terms of the Murphy/Ballard Purchase and Sale Agreement, Ballard's Counterclaims against Murphy alleging claims for indemnification and breach of representations and warranties under the PSA. (Dkt. 42); and Ballard's and Poplar's Crossclaims against each other for indemnification under a separate Purchase and Sale Agreement between them. (Dkt. 42 and 43) are all hereby bifurcated under Fed. R. Civ. P.42(b). 2. The bifurcated claims are stayed. 3. Arbitration of the bifurcated claims in accordance with the arbitration agreement of the Parties is hereby compelled. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 4/14/2021. (ACC)
April 13, 2021 Filing 57 Joint MOTION to Bifurcate , Joint MOTION to Compel Arbitration, Joint MOTION to Stay Contract Claims Pending Arbitration Leonard H. Smith appearing for Cross Claimants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Third Party Plaintiffs Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
April 13, 2021 Filing 56 NOTICE of Appearance by Shane Alexander MacIntyre on behalf of Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC (MacIntyre, Shane)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the #54 Motion of Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC for extension of time through April 12, 2021 to submit its Reply Brief in Support of Motions to Bifurcate third-party claims and to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 4/5/2021. (SLR)
April 2, 2021 Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration Robert L. Sterup appearing for Third Party Defendant Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion) (Sterup, Robert)
March 22, 2021 Filing 53 RESPONSE to Motion re #48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Purchase and Sale Agreement) (Smith, Leonard)
March 18, 2021 Filing 52 RESPONSE to Motion re #48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration filed by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc. (Nelson, Kyle)
March 11, 2021 Filing 51 Joinder in MOTION re #48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration of Poplar Resources LLC. (Decker, Christopher)
March 11, 2021 Filing 50 Poplar Resources LLC's ANSWER to #42 Answer to Third Party Complaint,, Crossclaim,, Counterclaim, by Poplar Resources LLC. (Decker, Christopher)
March 8, 2021 Filing 49 Brief/Memorandum in Support re #48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration filed by Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 PSA) (Sterup, Robert)
March 8, 2021 Filing 48 MOTION to Bifurcate and to Compel Arbitration Robert L. Sterup appearing for Third Party Defendant Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC (Sterup, Robert)
February 22, 2021 Filing 47 ANSWER to #43 Answer to Third Party Complaint,, Crossclaim,, Counterclaim, by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.. (Smith, Leonard)
February 16, 2021 Filing 46 Ballard Answer to Poplar Crossclaim ANSWER to #43 Answer to Third Party Complaint,, Crossclaim,, Counterclaim, by Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC. (Sterup, Robert)
February 4, 2021 Filing 45 ANSWER to #42 Answer to Third Party Complaint,, Crossclaim,, Counterclaim, by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.. (Smith, Leonard)
February 1, 2021 Filing 44 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Poplar Resources LLC. (Decker, Christopher)
February 1, 2021 Filing 43 Poplar Resources LLC's ANSWER to #28 Third Party Complaint, , CROSSCLAIM against Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, COUNTERCLAIM against Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. by Poplar Resources LLC. (Decker, Christopher)
January 14, 2021 Filing 42 ANSWER to #28 Third Party Complaint, , CROSSCLAIM against Poplar Resources LLC, COUNTERCLAIM against Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. by Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC. (Sterup, Robert)
January 5, 2021 Filing 41 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc re #35 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (J. Michael Bailey) (Kinzler, Travis)
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/16/2022 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Jury Trial set for 6/27/2022 at 09:00 AM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Amended Pleadings due by 6/1/2021. Discovery due by 12/1/2021. Joinder of Parties due by 6/1/2021. Motions due by 2/2/2022. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 4/4/2022. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 12/21/2020. (MMS)
December 21, 2020 Filing 39 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 12/21/2020. (Law Clerk: J. Pollack), (SLL)
December 17, 2020 Filing 38 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc. (Nelson, Kyle)
December 17, 2020 Filing 37 JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc. (Nelson, Kyle)
December 17, 2020 Filing 36 STATEMENT OF STIPULATED FACTS by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc. (Nelson, Kyle)
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #33 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael Bailey. Acknowledgment of PHV Order due by 12/22/2020. PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 12/17/2020. (MMS) Modified on 12/17/2020 to reflect NEF regenerated to counsel Bailey (MMS).
December 17, 2020 Filing 34 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL STATEMENT by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc.. (Smith, Leonard)
December 17, 2020 Filing 33 MOTION J. Michael Bailey to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 262 receipt number 0977-2590138.) Travis W. Kinzler appearing for Plaintiffs Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of J. Michael Bailey, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Kinzler, Travis)
November 24, 2020 Filing 32 Summons Issued as to Poplar Resources LLC. Original issued Summons emailed to Counsel Nelson. (SLR)
November 24, 2020 Filing 31 Summons Issued as to Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC. Original issued Summons emailed to Counsel Nelson. (SLR)
November 24, 2020 Filing 30 Letter from Tyler P. Gilman, Clerk of Court, to Counsel Adam Chambers re CM/ECF registration. Letter mailed to Counsel Chambers. (SLR)
November 23, 2020 Filing 29 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Poplar Resources LLC, re #28 Third Party Complaint, (Nelson, John)
November 23, 2020 Filing 28 THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Poplar Resources LLC, James Does 1-20, filed by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Murphy Oil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Nelson, John)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER: Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 12/17/2020. Joint Discovery Plan due by 12/17/2020. Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 12/17/2020. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 12/21/2020 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS, DEADLINES, AND CALL IN INFORMATION. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 11/10/2020. (SLR)
November 9, 2020 Filing 26 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand Affirmative Defenses, CROSSCLAIM against John Does 1-30 by Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation. (Smith, Leonard)
November 4, 2020 Filing 25 NOTICE by Dun O'Connor, Faith M. O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc of Dismissal of Defendants Samson Resources Corp. and Samson Resources Company (Cok, Michael)
October 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER: Pursuant to #23 Unopposed Motion IT IS ORDERED that Defendants Samson Resources Corp. and Samson Resources Company are granted an extension of time to serve a pleading responsive to, or a motion concerning, the Complaint until November 9, 2020. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 10/22/2020. (SLR)
October 22, 2020 Filing 23 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, Unopposed Robert L. Sterup appearing for Defendants Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corp (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Sterup, Robert)
October 7, 2020 Filing 22 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. re #15 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,,,,, (DuBoff, Scott)
October 7, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. re #15 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,,,,, (Nelson, John)
October 6, 2020 Filing 20 Remark: Attorney Scott DuBoff is now a registered user. (MMS)
September 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Unopposed MOTION Extend Time for Preliminary Pretrial Conference and Adjust Preconference Deadlines. Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 12/2/2020 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 11/25/2020, Joint Discovery Plan due by 11/25/2020, Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 11/25/2020. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/23/2020. (ACC)
September 23, 2020 Filing 18 Unopposed MOTION Extend Time for Preliminary Pretrial Conference and Adjust Preconference Deadlines Leonard H. Smith appearing for Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
September 23, 2020 Remark: PHV Counsel John Nelson is now a registered CM/ECF electronic user. (ACC)
September 22, 2020 Filing 17 Letter from Tyler P. Gilman, Clerk of Court, to Counsel Scott M. DuBoff re CM/ECF registration. Letter mailed to Counsel DuBoff. (ACC)
September 22, 2020 Filing 16 Letter from Tyler P. Gilman, Clerk of Court, to Counsel John Ray Nelson re CM/ECF registration. Letter mailed to Counsel Nelson. (ACC)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation and Murphy Oil USA, Inc.'s have moved for an order allowing Scott M. DuBoff, Esq., and John Ray Nelson, Esq. to appear pro hac vice in this case with Leonard Smith, Esq., designated as local counsel. The applications of Mr. DeBoff and Mr. Nelson appear to be in compliance with L.R. 83.1(d). IT IS ORDERED: Plaintiffs' #13 & #14 motions to allow Mr. DeBoff and Mr. Nelson to appear on its behalf are GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: **SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/22/2020. (ACC)
September 22, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION John Ray Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number MTX900015394.) Leonard H. Smith appearing for Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of John Ray Nelson, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
September 22, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION Scott M. DuBoff to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number MTX900015394.) Leonard H. Smith appearing for Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Scott M. DuBoff, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Telephonic Preliminary Pretrial Conference will be held before the undersigned on October 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/22/2020. (ACC)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Order Withholding Consent. Consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Magistrate Judge having been either withheld or met with objection, this case remains ASSIGNED to the Honorable Honorable Brian Morris. The referral is TERMINATED and the Honorable Magistrate Judge John Johnston no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/22/2020. (ACC)
September 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER: Telephonic Pretrial Conference set for 10/7/2020 at 11:00 AM in Great Falls, MT before Magistrate Judge John Johnston. Preliminary Pretrial Statement due by 9/30/2020. Joint Discovery Plan due by 9/30/2020. Statement of Stipulated Facts due by 9/30/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Johnston on 9/1/2020. (ACC)
September 1, 2020 Filing 9 Mailing of Consent - Honorable John Johnston as Presiding Judge. Electronically mailed to counsel Leonard H. Smith, Michael D. Cok, Travis W. Kinzler, Jonathan M. Cok, Richard J. Angell, Trent M. Gardner, Kyle W. Nelson, Robert L. Sterup. Consent/Objection to USMJ Form due by 9/18/2020. (ACC)
September 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER re #7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Murphy Oil Defendants shall have up to and including November 9, 2020 to file their answer to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Johnston on 9/1/2020. (ACC)
September 1, 2020 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint Leonard H. Smith appearing for Defendants Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. Motions referred to John Johnston. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith, Leonard)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 AMENDED ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the Court's #4 Order, granting enlargement of time is hereby amended to grant Defendants Samson Resources Corp. and Samson Resources an enlargement of time until October 26, 2020 to serve a pleading responsive to, or a motion concerning, the Complaint in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Johnston on 8/31/2020. (ACC)
August 31, 2020 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #4 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File, Robert L. Sterup appearing for Defendants Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corp Motions referred to John Johnston. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Amended Order Granting Extension of Time) (Sterup, Robert)
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: Pursuant to Unopposed #3 Motion, IT IS ORDERED that Defendants Samson Resources Corp. and Samson Resources are granted an enlargement of time until November 9, 2020 to serve a pleading responsive to, or a motion concerning, the Complaint in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Johnston on 8/26/2020. (SLR)
August 26, 2020 Filing 3 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading Robert L. Sterup appearing for Defendants Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corp Motions referred to John Johnston. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time) (Sterup, Robert)
August 26, 2020 Set Deadlines: Samson Resources Company answer due 11/9/2020; Samson Resources Corp answer due 11/9/2020. (SLR)
July 27, 2020 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Murphy Exploration & Production Co., Murphy Oil Corporation, Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Samson Resources Company, Samson Resources Corp. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Murphy Oil Corporation, #2 Summons - Murphy Oil USA, #3 Summons - Samson Resources Company, #4 Summons- Samson Resources Corp) (MMS)
July 27, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Faith M. O'Connor, Dun O'Connor, Zimmerman, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Blank Summons - Murphy Exploration, #3 Blank Summons - Murphy Oil Corporation, #4 Blank Summons Murphy Oil USA, #5 Blank Summons - Samson Resources Corp, #6 Blank Summons - Samson Resources Company) (MMS)
July 27, 2020 Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number 0977-2517668 (MMS)

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Defendant: Samson Resources Corp
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Plaintiff: Faith M. O'Connor
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Plaintiff: Zimmerman, Inc
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Cross claimant: Murphy Exploration & Production Co.
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Cross claimant: Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
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3rd party defendant: Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC
Represented By: Adam M. Shaw
Represented By: Shane Alexander MacIntyre
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3rd party defendant: Poplar Resources LLC
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3rd party defendant: James Does 1-20
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3rd party defendant: WR Grace & Co.
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3rd party defendant: Grace Petroleum Corporation
Represented By: James A. Patten
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3rd party defendant: Samson Resources Corporation
Represented By: James A. Patten
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3rd party defendant: Samson Resources II, LLC
Represented By: James A. Patten
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