Elletson et al v. Chalmers Automotive, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Penn Elletson and Sandi Elletson
Defendant: Albert J Chalmers, Chalmers Automotive, LLC, Michael Ferris and David Green
Case Number: 2:2017cv01107
Filed: April 21, 2017
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Las Vegas Office
Presiding Judge: Cam Ferenbach
Presiding Judge: James C. Mahan
Nature of Suit: Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1391 Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: None

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May 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Elletsons' 68 motion to correct be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the court's prior order be, and the same hereby is, CORRECTED to award the Ell etsons $300,000 in punitive damages against the defendants jointly and severally. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that interest shall accrue on the judgment from the date of entry until paid in full, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1961. The Elletsons may pierce the corporate veil of Chalmers Automotivewhich the court finds is an alter ego and/or shell corporation for the benefit of Albert Chalmersand hold Chalmers personally liable for the liability of Chalmers Automotive in this action. The clerk is instructed to enter judgment. Signed by Judge James C. Mahan on 5/22/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS)
January 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER that default judgment is entered in favor of the Elletsons and against the defendants, jointly and severally, in the amount of $99,603.15. Within fourteen (14) days of the date of this order, the Elletsons shall submit a proposed judgment. Signed by Judge James C. Mahan on 1/23/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JM)
February 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER granting 61 Motion for Clerk's Default as to David Green; ORDER granting 62 Motion for Default Judgment as to Albert Chambers; Signed by Judge James C. Mahan on 2/5/2019. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JM)
October 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that 44 the Elletsons' motion for summary judgment be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 52 Magistrate Judge Ferenbach's report and recommendation be, and the same hereby is, ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 57 the Elletsons' request for adjudication be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Elletsons shall have twenty-one (21) days to initiate the protocol for default judgment or to show cause as to why the court should not dismiss the remaining claims and close the case. Signed by Judge James C. Mahan on 10/26/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR)
April 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 46 Motion to Compel (see order for details); Motions due by 7/2/2018. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 8/1/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 4/6/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF, cc: Addresses pursuant to order - JM)
December 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting 38 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Chalmers Automotive. FURTHER ORDERED that Chalmers Automotive, LLC must retain counsel by January 5, 2018. Failure to comply with this order may result in a recommendation to the District Judge for sanctions, including case-dispositive sanctions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Martin I. Melendrez, Esq. must mail a copy of this Order to Chalmers Automotive, LLC, Albert J. Chalmers, and Michael Ferris. The certificate of mailing must be filed with this Court on or before December 14, 2017. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Melendrez must file with the Court the last known address(es) and contact information of Chalmers Automotive, LLC, Albert J. Chalmers, and Michael Ferris on or before December 15, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 12/7/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JM)
July 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER denying 8 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge James C. Mahan on 7/13/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JM)
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Defendant: Albert J Chalmers
Represented By: Martin I. Melendrez
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Defendant: Chalmers Automotive, LLC
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Defendant: Michael Ferris
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Defendant: David Green
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Plaintiff: Penn Elletson
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Plaintiff: Sandi Elletson
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