Covell v. Freeman Expositions, LLC et al
Plaintiff: William N. Covell, Jr.
Defendant: Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631, Freeman Expositions, LLC and Freeman Expositions, LLC doing business as Freeman
Case Number: 2:2020cv01058
Filed: June 13, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Las Vegas Office
Presiding Judge: Richard F Boulware
Referring Judge: Nancy J Koppe
Nature of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 185 Labor/Mgt. Relations (Contracts)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER of USCA, Ninth Circuit, re #56 Notice of Appeal, filed by William N. Covell, Jr. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LOE)
July 1, 2022 Filing 61 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, 52 Order on Motion to Seal, Motion Hearing, held on 3/7/2022, before Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. Court Reporter: Patricia Ganci, PG@nvd.uscourts.gov. Any Redaction Request is due by 7/22/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline is set for 8/1/2022. Release of the Transcript Restriction is set for 9/29/2022. Before release date, the transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the reporter. Transcript Order form is available on court website. After that date it may be obtained through the court reporter or PACER. (PG)
May 19, 2022 Filing 60 TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr re #56 Notice of Appeal,. Transcripts are NOT required for this appeal. (Holman, Kristina)
May 6, 2022 Filing 58 COSTS TAXED in the amount of $ 1,339.40 against Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. re #55 Bill of Costs. (HAM)
May 4, 2022 Filing 59 USCA ORDER for Time Schedule as to #56 Notice of Appeal, filed by William N. Covell, Jr. USCA Case Number 22-15669. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KF)
May 2, 2022 Filing 57 Designation of Transcripts and Transcript Order forms and instructions for #56 Notice of Appeal,. The forms may also be obtained on the Court's website at #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. (Attachments: #1 transcript order form) (EDS)
May 2, 2022 Filing 56 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #53 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings, #54 Judgment, by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANVDC-6887973. E-mail notice (NEF) sent to the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Holman, Kristina)
April 14, 2022 Filing 55 BILL OF COSTS by Defendant Freeman Expositions, LLC. Objection to Bill of Costs due by 4/28/2022. Tax Bill of Costs by 5/5/2022. (McChrystal, Lynne)
March 31, 2022 Filing 54 JUDGMENT in favor of Freeman Expositions, LLC, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631 against William N. Covell, Jr. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 3/31/2022. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that Defendant Teamsters' Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. #23 ) is GRANTED consistent with this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Freeman's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 29 ) is GRANTED consistent with this order. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgement in favor of Defendants and close this case. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 3/31/2022. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
March 7, 2022 Filing 52 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 3/7/2022 before the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II. Crtrm Administrator: Blanca Lenzi; Pla Counsel: Kristina Holman, Esq.; Def Counsel: Eric Meyers, Esq., Lynne McChrystal, Esq.; Court Reporter: Patty Ganci; Time of Hearing: 10:40 AM - 11:11 AM; Courtroom: 7C; Counsel are present appearing by videoconferencing at this proceeding. The Court makes preliminary statements and hears representations of counsel and parties regarding #23 Motion for Summary Judgment, #26 Motion to Seal, and 29 Motion for Summary Judgment.For the reasons stated on the record, #26 Motion to Seal is GRANTED. The transcript will serve as the written Opinion and Order of the Court regarding this motion.The Court will take the remaining motions under submission. A written order will issue.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL)
February 27, 2022 Filing 51 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/27/2022. WHEREAS, this Court has found, due to the danger of the global pandemic to the community, including the parties, court staff and the attorneys of parties, that in-person appearances must be restricted whenever necessary and that this case is appropriate to be heard by videoconference; IT IS ORDERED that the Hearing regarding #23 MOTION for Summary Judgment, #26 MOTION to Seal, 29 SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment is set for March 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM in by videoconference appearance before Judge Richard F. Boulware, II.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that members of the public seeking to have access to this hearing must, prior to the day of the hearing, contact the Court by email to request access to and receive permission to listen this hearing by telephone. Members of the public granted such access must join the remote proceedings prior to their official commencement. Once a remote proceeding has begun, no access will be granted to the proceeding. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the members of the public may contact the Courtroom Administrator at "blanca_lenzi@nvd.uscourts.gov", with information on how to participate in the video conference if necessary. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no one or entity or organization, including but not limited to counsel, counsel's agents or staff, the Defendant, law enforcement agents/officers, members of the public, who participate in or listen to th is proceeding may record it in any manner. Any individual, entity or organization that records this proceeding without written authorization of the Court shall be subject to civil and/or criminal contempt penalties by this Court. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL)
July 2, 2021 Filing 50 REPLY to Response to #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Myers, Eric)
June 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #47 Stipulation Re: 29 Motion for Summary Judgment, Replies due by 7/2/2021. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/22/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
June 22, 2021 Filing 47 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Defendants to File Replies in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment re #41 Order on Stipulation,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings by Defendant Freeman Expositions, LLC. (McChrystal, Lynne)
June 14, 2021 Filing 44 NOTICE: Attorney Action Required as to Attorney Kristina N. Holmstrom advised to properly refile documents 42 and 43 as responses to motions for summary judgment. (no image attached) (WJ)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #40 Stipulation Re: #23 Motion for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 6/11/2021. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/9/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
June 8, 2021 Filing 40 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Fourth Request) and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiff to File Opposition to Motions for Summary Judgment re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Holman, Kristina)
June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting #38 Stipulation Re: #23 , 29 Motions for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 6/8/2021. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/4/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
June 1, 2021 Filing 38 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Third Request) and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiff to File Opposition to Motions for Summary Judgment re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Holman, Kristina)
May 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER granting #36 Stipulation Re: #23 Motion for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 6/1/2021. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/24/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
May 21, 2021 Filing 36 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiff to File Opposition to Motions for Summary Judgment re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Holman, Kristina)
May 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #33 Stipulation Re: 29 Motion for Summary Judgment, Responses due by 5/24/2021. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/4/2021. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
May 4, 2021 Filing 34 NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re #33 Stipulation by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Holman, Kristina)
May 3, 2021 Filing 33 VIEW #34 corrected image re STIPULATION and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiff to File Opposition to 29 Motions for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Holman, Kristina)
April 16, 2021 Filing 32 NOTICE Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehouseman and Helpers, Local No. 631's Rule 26(a)(3) Disclosures by Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Myers, Eric)
April 12, 2021 Filing 30 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/12/2021. Regarding the Requirements of Klingele v. Eikenberry and Rand v. Rowland as to #23 Motion for Summary Judgment. Opposition due 21 days from the date of this Minute Order, and reply due 14 days after the filing of the opposition. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EDS)
April 12, 2021 Filing 28 JOINDER to #26 Motion to Seal by Defendant Freeman Expositions, LLC. (McChrystal, Lynne)
April 12, 2021 Filing 26 MOTION to Seal by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Myers, Eric)
April 12, 2021 Filing 25 DECLARATION of James Harmer re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Myers, Eric)
April 12, 2021 Filing 24 DECLARATION of Eric B Myers re #23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Myers, Eric)
April 12, 2021 Filing 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. Responses due by 5/3/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Myers, Eric)
September 30, 2020 Filing 22 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing re: #19 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel held on 9/30/2020 before Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Crtrm Administrator: A. Caytuero; Pla Counsel: Vernon L. Bailey, Esq.; Def Counsel: Lynne McChrystal, Esq., & Eric B. Myers, Esq.; Time of Hearing: 10:01 AM - 10:06 AM; Electronic Court Recorder Operator: Liberty/ FTR; Recording start and end times: 10:01:57 - 10:06:10; Courtroom: 3C; Plaintiff is present with counsel. All parties are appearing telephonically. The Court makes preliminary statements and hears the representations of Plaintiff as to #19 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel. The Court colloquies the Plaintiff. For the reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED that #19 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel is GRANTED. Attorney Vernon L. Bailey is withdrawn from this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk's Office shall add Plaintiff William N. Covell's address to the docket. Plaintiff requests to proceed Pro Se in this case. Plaintiff's request is GRANTED. Court adjourns. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AC)
September 16, 2020 Filing 21 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for #20 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings,, by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Bailey, Vernon)
September 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER Setting Hearing on #19 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Vernon Bailey for Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. Motion Hearing set for 9/30/2020 at 10:00 AM. Participants in the hearing appear by calling the Court conference line at 877-402-9757 at least five minutes prior to the hearing. The conference code is 6791056. FAILURE TO ATTEND THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS, UP TO AND INCLUDING CASE-DISPOSITIVE SANCTIONS. Further, withdrawing counsel must serve a copy of this order on Plaintiff, and must file a proof of service by 9/17/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 9/14/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
September 11, 2020 Filing 19 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Vernon Bailey for Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Vernon L. Bailey) (Bailey, Vernon)
August 31, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IB 2-2: In accordance with 28 USC 636(c) and FRCP 73, the parties in this action are provided with a link to the "AO 85 Notice of Availability, Consent, and Order of Reference - Exercise of Jurisdiction by a U.S. Magistrate Judge" form on the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. AO 85 Consent forms should NOT be electronically filed. Upon consent of all parties, counsel are advised to manually file the form with the Clerk's Office. (A copy of form AO 85 has been mailed to parties not receiving electronic service.) (HAM)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Stipulated Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 3/12/2021. Motions due by 4/12/2021. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 5/12/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 8/31/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
August 28, 2020 Filing 16 Stipulated Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order by Plaintiff William N. Covell, Jr. (Bailey, Vernon)
August 4, 2020 Filing 15 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Freeman Expositions, LLC. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Trimmer, Paul) Modified by Clerk's Office on 8/4/2020 to add Freeman Holding, LLC and Freeman Decorating Co as interested parties (EDS).
August 4, 2020 Filing 14 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, filed by Freeman Expositions, LLC.(Trimmer, Paul)
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 Stipulation to Extend Time for Defendnat Freeman Expositions, LLC to File a Response to Plaintiff's Complaint. Freeman Expositions, LLC answer due 8/3/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 7/30/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
July 29, 2020 Filing 12 First STIPULATION to Extend Time For Defendant to Respond to Plaintiff''s re #1 Complaint,, by Defendant Freeman Expositions, LLC. (Trimmer, Paul)
July 24, 2020 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Myers, Eric)
July 24, 2020 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, filed by Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 9/7/2020.(Myers, Eric) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court.
July 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond. Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631 answer or other response due 7/24/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 7/15/2020. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HAM)
July 14, 2020 Filing 8 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen And Helpers, Local Union 631 to Answer or Respond re #1 Complaint,, by Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Myers, Eric)
July 14, 2020 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by William N. Covell, Jr re #1 Complaint,, #3 Summons Issued. Freeman Expositions, LLC served on 6/29/2020. (Bailey, Vernon)
July 14, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Eric B. Myers on behalf of Defendant Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631. (Myers, Eric)
July 10, 2020 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by William N. Covell, Jr re #1 Complaint,, #3 Summons Issued. Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631 served on 6/26/2020. (Bailey, Vernon)
June 15, 2020 Filing 4 STANDING ORDER. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. Judge Boulware's Chambers Practices, which are posted on the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada public website, may also be accessed directly via this hyperlink: #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EDS)
June 15, 2020 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Freeman Expositions, LLC, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631 re #1 Complaint. (ADR)
June 13, 2020 Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. (ADR)
June 13, 2020 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by William N. Covell, Jr. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Bailey, Vernon)
June 13, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $400 receipt number 0978-6042488) by William N. Covell, Jr. Proof of service due by 9/11/2020. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons Freeman, #3 Summons Teamsters) (Bailey, Vernon) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court.

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Defendant: Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local Union No. 631
Represented By: Eric B. Myers
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