HIGHTOWER v. INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY et al
Plaintiff: MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER
Defendant: BRAD INGERMAN and INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Case Number: 1:2017cv08025
Filed: October 9, 2017
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Office: Camden Office
County: Camden
Presiding Judge: Renee Marie Bumb
Referring Judge: Joel Schneider
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1981
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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March 6, 2020 Filing 215 Transcript of Proceedings held on 3/2/20, before Judge Bumb. Court Reporter/Transcriber Carol Farrell (856-318-6100). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 3/27/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2020. (dd, )
March 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 214 ORDER Granting in part and Denying in part #177 Motion to Strike Proposed Expert Testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer Complaint; Granting in part and Denying in part #190 Motion to Preclude Proposed ExpertTestimony of Caren Goldberg; ORDERED that Plaintiff's first Motion in limine [211, at number 1] is hereby GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; ORDERED that Plaintiff's second Motion in limine [211, at number 2] is hereby GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART, etc. Signed by Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 3/2/2020. (dmr)
March 2, 2020 Filing 213 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Renee Marie Bumb: Daubert Hearing/Motion Hearing held on 3/2/2020. Hearing on motion by plaintiff to strike the report and preclude the proposed expert testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer #177 ; Ordered motion granted in part and denied in part. Hearing on motion by deft. to preclude expert report and trial testimony of Caren Goldberg #190 . Ordered motion granted in part and denied in part. Hearing on in limine motions; Oral Opinion placed on the record; Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Carol Farrell.) (dmr)
February 28, 2020 Filing 212 Letter from Gary P. Lightman, Esquire re #211 Letter. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
February 26, 2020 Filing 211 Letter from Laura C. Mattiacci, Esq. regarding Motion in Limine. (MATTIACCI, LAURA)
December 17, 2019 Filing 210 Transcript of Proceedings held on 10/25/19, before Judge Schneider. Court Reporter/Transcriber Diana Doman Transcribing (856-435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 1/7/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/16/2020. (dd, )
December 5, 2019 Filing 209 Letter from Laura C. Mattiacci, Esq.. (MATTIACCI, LAURA)
December 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 208 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby ORDERED the December 18, 2019 conference listed in the Court's September 14, 2018 Order [Doc. No. 39] is POSTPONED. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/4/19. (Schneider, Joel)
December 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 207 MEMORANDUM ORDER Denying #175 , #181 Motions for Summary Judgment; ORDERED that the Court will conduct a Daubert hearing on Docket Nos. #177 and #190 on March 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.; ORDERED that trial of this case shall commence on March 23, 2020, etc. Signed by Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 12/4/2019. (dmr) Modified on 12/4/2019 (dmr, ).
December 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 206 ORDER Denying #205 Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 12/3/2019. (dmr)
December 3, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #205 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 1/6/2020 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
December 2, 2019 Filing 205 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 27, 2019 Filing 204 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #181 MOTION to Bifurcate MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Reply to Plaintiff's Submission, and in Further Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: #1 Statement, #2 Exhibit Exh X PART I, #3 Exhibit Exh X PART II, #4 Exhibit Exh Y PART I, #5 Exhibit Exh Y PART II, #6 Exhibit Exh Z)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 25, 2019 Filing 203 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Pltf's responses to Defts' counterstatement of facts)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 22, 2019 Filing 202 Letter from Gary Lightman. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 18, 2019 Filing 201 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #181 MOTION to Bifurcate MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: #1 Statement of Additional Facts, #2 Pltf's responses to Defts' SOF, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service, #5 Certification of Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq., #6 Exhibit A, #7 Exhibit B, #8 Exhibit C-M, #9 Exhibit N-R, #10 Exhibit S-Y, #11 Exhibit Z, #12 Exhibit AA-GG)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 18, 2019 Filing 200 MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A through F)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 12, 2019 Filing 199 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #190 MOTION to Preclude Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report and Trial Testimony of Caren Goldberg (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 12, 2019 Filing 198 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #177 MOTION to Strike The Report and Preclude The Proposed Expert Testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 4, 2019 Filing 197 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #190 MOTION to Preclude Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report and Trial Testimony of Caren Goldberg (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Certification of Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq., #4 Exhibit A-B)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 4, 2019 Filing 196 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #177 MOTION to Strike The Report and Preclude The Proposed Expert Testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 4, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motion set for 12/2/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
November 4, 2019 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Rule 7.1 Letter #195 filed by Gary Lightman on 11/1/2019 was submitted incorrectly as a plain letter. In the future, please use the "Letter Rule 7.1" event found under Responses and Replies. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (dmr)
November 1, 2019 Filing 195 Letter from Gary P. Lightman re #175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 29, 2019 Filing 194 Exhibit to #181 Motion to Bifurcate,, Motion for Summary Judgment, Defendants' Redacted Exhibit C to Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF 181) by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 25, 2019 Filing 193 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Motion Hearing/Evidentiary Hearing held on 10/25/2019. Hearing on #121 MOTION to Dismiss and #153 MOTION to Compel filed by Defendants. Hearing on #162 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Plaintiffs. Hearing on #173 Motion to Quash filed by defendants. Ordered Motion GRANTED. Orders to be entered (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (dmr)
October 23, 2019 Filing 192 Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re #181 MOTION to Bifurcate MOTION for Summary Judgment . (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 23, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #181 MOTION to Bifurcate MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion set for 12/2/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 23, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #190 MOTION to Preclude Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report and Trial Testimony of Caren Goldberg . Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 22, 2019 Filing 191 Exhibit to #190 Motion to Preclude,, Exhibit 2 to Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report of Caren Goldberg by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 22, 2019 Filing 190 MOTION to Preclude Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report and Trial Testimony of Caren Goldberg by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certification Certification of Counsel for Defendants, #3 Brief Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants Motion to Preclude Expert Report and Trial Testimony of Caren Goldberg, #4 Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 3, #7 Certificate of Service Cert of Service, #8 Supplement Letter to Clerk regarding Efiling Internal Error, #9 Exhibit Exhibits A through O, #10 Exhibit P)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 22, 2019 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Exhibits #182 , #183 , #184 , #185 , #186 , #187 , #188 , and #189 filed by Gary Lightman on 10/21/2019 were submitted incorrectly using the Motion event. PLEASE ONLY USE THE MOTION EVENT TO FILE MOTIONS. In the future, please use the "Exhibit to Document" event found under Other Documents. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (dmr)
October 22, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #181 MOTION to Bifurcate MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 21, 2019 Filing 189 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants Appendix Exh W to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit W)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 188 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defs Appendix Exh V to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit V)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 187 MOTION for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit U)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 186 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants Appendix Exhibit T to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit T)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 185 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Appendix Exhibits S Part I and II to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit S, #2 Exhibit S)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 184 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Appendix Exhibits Q and R to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Q, #2 Exhibit R)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 183 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants Appendix Exhibit P to Motion for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit P)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 182 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Appendix Exhibits L-P by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit L, #2 Exhibit M, #3 Exhibit N, #4 Exhibit O, #5 Exhibit P)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 181 MOTION to Bifurcate , MOTION for Summary Judgment by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Brief Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Rule 56 Motion for Summary Judgment, #3 Certificate of Service, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Exhibit B, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H, #12 Exhibit I, #13 Exhibit J, #14 Exhibit K)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 21, 2019 Filing 180 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #173 MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Notice of Motion to Quash Subpoena Served on Brad Ingerman, and/or for Protective Order, and Motion for Expedited Consideration (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 18, 2019 Filing 179 Letter from Caren Gurmankin, Esq. enclosing witness list for October 25, 2019 Hearing. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 18, 2019 Filing 178 REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #162 MOTION for Sanctions regarding Defendants' Intentional Withholding of Relevant Documents (RIVERA, FERNANDO)
October 17, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #177 MOTION to Strike The Report and Preclude The Proposed Expert Testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer. Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 16, 2019 Filing 177 MOTION to Strike The Report and Preclude The Proposed Expert Testimony of Dawn Haag-Hatterer by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Brief, #4 Exhibit A-C)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 176 STIPULATION AND ORDER Extending Time for Defendants to File Daubert Motion and Summary Judgment Motion by 10/21/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 10/16/2019. (dmr)
October 16, 2019 Filing 175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Statement of Undisputed Facts, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service, #5 Certification of Counsel, #6 Exhibit 1-9)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 16, 2019 Filing 174 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #171 First MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Subpoenas Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Subpoenae for Marshelle Hightower, AT&T and Comcast as Respects to October 25th Evidentiary Hearing on Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A and B)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 16, 2019 Filing 173 MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Notice of Motion to Quash Subpoena Served on Brad Ingerman, and/or for Protective Order, and Motion for Expedited Consideration by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Quashing Subpoena, #2 Certification Certification of Brad Ingerman with Exhibit A, #3 Certification Certification of Gary Lightman with Exhibit A, #4 Brief Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion to Quash Subpoena for Brad Ingerman and/or Protective Order Precluding The Testimony of Brad Ingerman at the Evidentiary Hearing on Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion to Dismiss)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 16, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #175 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 16, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #173 MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Notice of Motion to Quash Subpoena Served on Brad Ingerman, and/or for Protective Order, and Motion for Expedited Consideration. Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 15, 2019 Filing 172 STIPULATION Stipulation Extending Time for Defendants to File Daubert Motion and Summary Judgment Motion by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 15, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #171 First MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Subpoenas. Motion set for 11/18/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 14, 2019 Filing 171 First MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Subpoenas by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A-B)(RIVERA, FERNANDO)
October 9, 2019 Filing 170 AFFIDAVIT Proof of Service of Subpoena on Comcast Xfinity on September 30, 2019 by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 9, 2019 Filing 169 AFFIDAVIT Proof of Service of Subpoena on AT&T on September 30, 2019 by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 4, 2019 Filing 168 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #162 MOTION for Sanctions regarding Defendants' Intentional Withholding of Relevant Documents Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions, and Cross-Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 2, 2019 Filing 167 Letter from Tara Humma regarding oral argument. (HUMMA, TARA)
September 30, 2019 Filing 166 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Telephone Status Conference re deposition held on 9/30/2019. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (tf, )
September 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 165 ORDER denying #156 Motion to Expedite -- The Court not being satisfied that all reasonable efforts have been exhausted to personally serve Ms. Isa with her deposition subpoena, it is hereby ORDERED defendants' Motion to Permit Alternative Service is DENIED. It is further ORDERED defendants are GRANTED leave to depose Ms. Isa before October 15, 2019. All present scheduling deadlines, including the deadline to file motions for summary judgment, shall remain in place. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/20/19. (Schneider, Joel)
September 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 164 STIPULATION AND ORDER scheduling deposition of Dr. Goldberg for 10/1/2019, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/12/2019. (dmr)
September 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 163 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby ORDERED oral argument on plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions [Doc. No. 162] will be held on October 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/12/19. (Schneider, Joel)
September 12, 2019 Filing 162 MOTION for Sanctions regarding Defendants' Intentional Withholding of Relevant Documents by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (RIVERA, FERNANDO)
September 10, 2019 Filing 161 STIPULATION Regarding Deposition of Plaintiff's Expert by INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (HUMMA, TARA)
September 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 160 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby ORDERED a hearing and oral argument will be held on October 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3C on defendants' motion to dismiss [Doc. No. 121] and motion to compel [Doc. No. 153]. The Court will hear live testimony from any relevant witness the parties request to present. By October 18, 2019, the parties shall identify in a letter to the Court all proposed witnesses who will testify on October 25, if any. No witness will be permitted to testify unless he/she is timely identified in accordance with this Order. It is further ORDERED all present scheduling deadlines in this and the related matter (C.A. No. 17-12787) shall remain in effect. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/4/19. (Schneider, Joel)
September 3, 2019 Filing 159 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #153 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery from Plaintiff and Other Relief (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A-J)(RIVERA, FERNANDO)
September 3, 2019 Filing 158 Exhibit to #153 Motion to Compel Supplement to Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Defendants Supplement to Motion to Compel)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 30, 2019 Filing 157 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Status Conference held on 8/30/2019. Telephone Status Conference re: deposition held on the record. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (dmr)
August 26, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #156 MOTION to Expedite Motion to Permit Alternate Service of Subpoena Duces Tecum for Maryam Isa Under Rule 45, and for Expedited Consideration of Motion. Motion set for 9/16/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
August 23, 2019 Filing 156 MOTION to Expedite Motion to Permit Alternate Service of Subpoena Duces Tecum for Maryam Isa Under Rule 45, and for Expedited Consideration of Motion by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit Exhibits A-D)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 23, 2019 Filing 155 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #121 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion Ingerman's Reply to Plaintiff's Submission Regarding Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint Due to Plaintiff's Repeated Felonies of Perjury in this Case, and her Spoliation of Evidence, and Her Lying Under Oath about Said Spoliation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Redacted)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 154 ORDER Directing counsel to file a formal motion requesting relief, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/22/2019. (rss, )
August 19, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #153 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery from Plaintiff and Other Relief. Motion set for 9/16/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
August 16, 2019 Filing 153 MOTION to Compel Defendants' Motion to Compel Discovery from Plaintiff and Other Relief by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Notice of Motion, #2 Exhibit Exhibits A-C)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 16, 2019 Filing 152 AFFIDAVIT of Proof of Service of Subpoena by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 12, 2019 Filing 151 BRIEF in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #121 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion with Exhibits A through G, Proposed Order, and Certificate of Service (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
August 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 150 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received plaintiff's August 7, 2019 letter application, it is hereby ORDERED plaintiff's request for a telephone conference is DENIED. Given the parties' incessant discovery disputes, the parties shall file motions if they request the Court to address new discovery and scheduling issues. The Court will entertain requests for sanctions if the parties do not in good faith meet and confer in person or by phone before presenting a dispute to the Court. Sanctions may also be awarded if a party's position is not substantially justified. It is further ORDERED all present scheduling deadlines shall remain in effect. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/12/19. (Schneider, Joel)
August 7, 2019 Filing 149 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding document issues. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 148 ORDER Granting letter request to include the production of communications in 2019, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/31/2019. (dmr)
July 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 147 ORDER regarding discovery, depositions, and deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/30/2019. (dmr)
July 29, 2019 Filing 146 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Oral Argument. In-Person Discovery Conference held on the record on 7/29/2019. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
July 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 145 ORDER Granting letter request for Defendants to file a reply by 8/26/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/29/2019. (dmr)
July 29, 2019 Filing 144 Exhibit to #142 Exhibit (to Document),,, #121 Motion to Dismiss, Supplement Expert Report 7/26/19 by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
July 26, 2019 Filing 143 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 26, 2019 Filing 142 Exhibit to #121 Motion to Dismiss, Supplement to Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint Due to Plaintiff's Spoliation of Evidence, and Lying Under Oath about said Spoliation; or in the Alternative, for an Adverse Inference Due to Plaintiff's Spoliation of Evidence and/or Repeated Felonies of Perjury under Oath in this Case, and to Compel Plaintiff to Produce all Documents and Information Pertaining to the "IMC Bonus Document" and Emails to or from Kim Johnson (or in the Alternative), to allow Defendants Additional Discovery Only on that limited issue; and for Sanctions against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
July 24, 2019 Filing 141 Letter from Caren Gurmankin, Esq. regarding Pl's July 19 Letter. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 140 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Oral argument on the discovery disputes set for 7/29/2019 at 10:00 AM in Camden - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/23/2019. (dmr)
July 19, 2019 Filing 138 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding Defendants' late production of documents. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ORDER granting letter request setting deadlines: Expert report due 9/2/2019, Expert depositions due 9/30/2019, and Motion for Summary Judgment and Daubert motions due 10/16/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/18/2019. (dmr)
July 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 137 ORDER regarding discovery. Defendants' request that plaintiff respond in writing to counsel's June 28, 2019 email is DENIED, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/10/2019. (dmr)
July 9, 2019 Filing 136 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Discovery Conference held on 7/9/2019. Discovery Conference via telephone held on the record. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
July 9, 2019 Filing 135 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin regarding Defendants' discovery requests. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 8, 2019 Filing 134 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Discovery Conference held on 7/8/2019. Telephone Conference re: discovery dispute held on the record. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
July 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 133 TEXT ORDER -- The Court finding that too many deposition disputes have arisen between the parties; and the Court hoping that if future depositions are held in the courthouse the parties will resolve their disputes in a professional manner amongst themselves without the involvement of the Court; and good cause existing to enter this Order, it is hereby ORDERED that all future depositions in the case, except that of Mr. Josephs, shall be held at the U.S. Courthouse in Camden, New Jersey. The Court's chambers shall be contacted for a convenient location. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/8/19. (Schneider, Joel)
July 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 132 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received the parties' recent letters, it is hereby ORDERED by no later than 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2019, defendants shall serve plaintiff with the last known address and phone number of Maryann Isa. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(d)(3) which provides "discovery by one party does not require any other party to delay its discovery." It is further ORDERED a conference call will be held on July 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. to address defendants' discovery directed to plaintiff. Plaintiff shall serve her response to defendants' application by no later than 10:00 a.m. on July 9. Plaintiff shall also serve a copy of the discovery at issue which the Court does not presently have a copy. Defendants may serve a supporting letter brief by the same deadline as plaintiff. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/8/19. (Schneider, Joel)
July 3, 2019 Filing 131 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding Maryam Isa contact information. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
July 1, 2019 Filing 130 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Discovery Conference held on 7/1/2019. Discovery Conference re: Depositions held on the record. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
June 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER Denying the request to sever these cases; Denying request to stay the Hightower case, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/26/2019. (rss, )
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 128 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #71 Motion for Sanctions and Motion to Compel, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/24/2019. (dmr)
June 21, 2019 Filing 127 Transcript of Proceedings held on 6/20/19, before Judge Schneider. Transcriber Diana Doman Transcribing (856-435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 7/12/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/19/2019. (dd, )
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER Denying Plaintiff's #81 Motion for Sanctions ; ORDERED that defendants' request for sanctions is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/21/2019. (dmr)
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ORDER Denying Plaintiff's #82 Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/21/2019. (dmr)
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ORDER Granting Defendants' #85 Motion for Protective Order and the deposition notice directed to Mr. Mitra is QUASHED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/21/2019. (dmr)
June 20, 2019 Filing 126 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Status/Discovery Conference/Oral Argument. In-Person Status and Discovery Conference held on the record. Motion Hearings held on the record.Oral Opinions read into the record. Hearing on #85 Motion for Protective Order filed by Defendant. Ordered Motion GRANTED. Hearing on #82 Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff. Ordered Motion DENIED. Hearing on #81 Motion for Sanctions filed by Plaintiff. Ordered Motion DENIED.Hearing on #71 Motion for Sanctions and MOTION to Compel Deposition Testimony From Defendants' Witness. Ordered Motion GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
June 19, 2019 Filing 122 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin in response to Defendants' 6.13.19 letter. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
June 18, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #121 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion. Motion set for 7/15/2019 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
June 18, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #121 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion. Motion set for 7/15/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
June 17, 2019 Filing 121 MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Notice of Defendants' Renewed Rule 37 Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Orders, #3 Supplement Certification of Counsel, #4 Exhibit Exhibits 1 through 9 to Renewed 37 Motion)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
June 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ORDER Granting letter request for Plaintiff to receive an extension until 6/14/2019 to review privileged documents, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/10/2019. (dmr)
June 7, 2019 Filing 119 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding potentially privileged documents. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
May 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER granting parties' request for a 10-day extension to 5/25/2019, to allow the third-party vendor to complete its final report and for the parties to confirm that the final report comports with the Court's prior Orders and IT protocol. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/16/2019. (tf, )
May 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER granting letter request for an additional 7 day extension until 5/13/2019 for Plaintiff to advise the Court of any additional back up data related to her cellular phone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/3/2019. (dmr)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER Granting letter request for a seven day extension until 5/6/2019 for Plaintiff to advise the Court of the existence of any available additional backup data related to her cellular phones. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 4/26/2019. (dmr)
April 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 115 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received the parties' April 15, 2019 letter; and good cause having been shown, it is hereby ORDERED the parties are granted an extension of time until May 15, 2019 to submit the final Forensic Exam to the Court. It is further ORDERED the search on Ms. Hightower's phones shall include "stemming." The Court being reluctant to open up Ms. Hightower's private and non-relevant information to discovery without more background information, it is further ORDERED the request for Ms. Hightower to produce her "login credentials" is DENIED without prejudice. By April 29, 2019, plaintiff's counsel shall advise the Court whether any backup data exists. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 4/22/19. (Schneider, Joel)
March 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER postponing the 3/22/2019 conference. Discovery and scheduling issues in the case will be addressed at the June 20, 2019 (at 10:00 a.m.) conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 3/19/2019. (dmr)
March 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER Granting letter request for an extension until 4/15/2019 to submit the final Forensic Exam report to the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 3/18/2019. (dmr) (Main Document 113 replaced on 3/20/2019) (dmr, ).
March 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 112 LETTER ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff's 2/28/2019 letter request to stay the case for 90 days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 3/4/2019. (dmr) Modified on 4/22/2019 (se).
March 4, 2019 Filing 111 REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #85 MOTION for Protective Order Renewed Motion for Protective Order Reply Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Submission and in Further Support of IMC's Renewed Motion for a Protective Order Precluding Plaintiff from Deposing or Obtaining Discovery from General Counsel Ronen L. Mitra, Esquire (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
February 25, 2019 Filing 110 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #81 MOTION for Sanctions for Spoliation Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Spoliation Motion and for Sanctions and Cross-Motion for Sanctions (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 - 6)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
February 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 109 LETTER ORDER in response to Plaintiff's 2/18/2019 letter application. The request to add Ms. Cooley's phone number to the Court-Ordered inspection protocol is DENIED. If there is a request to re-depose Mr. Bennett, the request is DENIED, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 2/22/2019. (dmr)
February 22, 2019 Filing 108 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #71 MOTION for Sanctions MOTION to Compel Defendants Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions and to Compel Deposition Answers, and Defendants' Cross-Motion for Protective Relief Under Rule 26(c)(1) and to Limit Depositions Under Rule 30(d)(3) and for Sanctions (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
February 22, 2019 Filing 107 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin regarding Defendants' 2/21/19 letter. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
February 22, 2019 Filing 106 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #82 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Exhibit A-B)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
February 21, 2019 Filing 105 Transcript of Proceedings held on 12/12/2017, before Judge RENEE MARIE BUMB. Court Reporter/Transcriber Ted Formaroli (609-575-3864). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 3/14/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/25/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/22/2019. (tf, )
February 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER granting letter request for an extension until 2/25/2019 for Defendants to file their responses to the two motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 2/15/2019. (dmr)
February 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 103 TEXT ORDER -- At the request of counsel, it is hereby ORDERED the March 25, 2019 conference is rescheduled to March 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 2/19/19. (Schneider, Joel)
February 19, 2019 Filing 102 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #85 MOTION for Protective Order Renewed Motion for Protective Order (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Exhibit A-E)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
February 18, 2019 Filing 101 NOTICE of Appearance by LAURA C. MATTIACCI on behalf of MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER (MATTIACCI, LAURA)
February 18, 2019 Filing 100 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding Bettina Cooley dep. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
February 15, 2019 Filing 99 Letter from Gary Lightman. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
February 15, 2019 Filing 98 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #82 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint And Defendant's Cross Motion for Sanctions (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Certificate of Service)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
January 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER regarding attached protocol as to the forensic analysis; ORDERED by no later than 2/28/2019 the forensic analysis shall be completed, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/31/2019. (dmr)
January 29, 2019 Filing 96 Transcript of Proceedings held on 1/17/19, before Judge Schneider. Court Reporter/Transcriber Diana Doman Transcribing (856-435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 2/19/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/1/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/29/2019. (dd, )
January 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER Granting letter request to extend the deadline to serve the agreed upon protocol for searching Plaintiff Hightower's phones until 1/29/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/25/2019. (dmr)
January 24, 2019 Filing 94 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding protocol. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 93 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received the parties' recent letters regarding the number of depositions plaintiff may take; and the Court agreeing with plaintiff's summary set forth in plaintiff's January 22, 2019 letter (C.A. No 17-8025, Dkt. No. 90; C.A. No. 17-12787, Dkt. No. 68); and good cause existing to enter this Order, it is hereby ORDERED plaintiff is granted leave to take the depositions listed in plaintiff's January 22, 2019 letter. It is further ORDERED all present scheduling deadlines shall remain in place. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/23/19. (Schneider, Joel)
January 22, 2019 Filing 92 Exhibit to #82 Motion for Leave to File Third amended complaint, filed in accordance with L.Civ.R. 15.1 and the Courts January 17, 2019 Text Order by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(RIVERA, FERNANDO)
January 22, 2019 Filing 91 Exhibit to #82 Motion for Leave to File Third amended complaint, filed in accordance with L.Civ.R. 15.1 and the Courts January 17, 2019 Text Order. by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(RIVERA, FERNANDO)
January 22, 2019 Filing 90 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding depositions. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 89 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby OPRDERED an in-person conference will be held in Courtroom 3C on March 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. to address all outstanding discovery and scheduling issues, and to enter a final Amended Scheduling Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/17/19. (Schneider, Joel)
January 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 88 TEXT ORDER denying #84 Motion for Protective Order - The Court having held a discovery conference on January 17, 2019, it is hereby ORDERED defendants' motion to re-depose plaintiff is DENIED without prejudice. The issue will be addressed after the inspection of plaintiff's phones is completed. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 17-8025. (Schneider, Joel)
January 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 87 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having held a discovery conference with the parties on January 17, 2019; and this Order intending to confirm the Court's rulings primarily with respect to C.A. No. 17-8025; and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED as follows: (1) the parties shall serve their agreed upon protocol for searching plaintiff Hightower's phones by January 24, 2019. The protocol shall include a date to complete the inspection and for the production of responsive ESI. The date shall be no later than February 28, 2019,(2) responses to all outstanding motions returnable before this Court shall be served by February 19, 2019. Leave is granted to file reply briefs by March 8, 2019, (3) plaintiff shall serve a red-lined version of her proposed amended complaint in accordance with L.Civ.R. 15.1 by January 24, 2019; and (4) plaintiff is granted leave to file a motion to compel defendants' allegedly privileged documents concerning Mr. Mitra. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/17/19. (Schneider, Joel)
January 17, 2019 Filing 86 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: In-Person Discovery Conference held on 1/17/2019. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (tf, )
January 15, 2019 Filing 85 MOTION for Protective Order Renewed Motion for Protective Order by INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memo of Law in Support of Ingerman Management Company's Renewed Motion for a Protective Order Precluding Pliantiff from Deposing or Obtaining Discovery from General Counsel Ronen I. Mitra, Esquire, #2 Certification Certification of Counsel for Defs, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
January 15, 2019 Filing 84 MOTION for Protective Order regarding Defendants' Notice to re-depose Plaintiff by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 15, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #84 MOTION for Protective Order regarding Defendants' Notice to re-depose Plaintiff, #85 MOTION for Protective Order Renewed Motion for Protective Order. Motion set for 2/19/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER granting letter request to extend the deadline to 1/31/2018 to submit the iT inspection Protocol or joint letter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/11/2019. (dmr)
January 14, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #82 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint. Motion set for 2/4/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
January 11, 2019 Filing 82 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 11, 2019 Filing 81 MOTION for Sanctions for Spoliation by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Exhibit A-C)(RIVERA, FERNANDO)
January 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER Denying letter requesting permission to not attend the January 17, 2019 conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/11/2019. (dmr)
January 11, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #81 MOTION for Sanctions for Spoliation. Motion set for 2/4/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
January 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 79 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby ORDERED the Court regretfully schedules an in-person conference on January 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 3C to address the parties' latest discovery dispute letters. It is further ORDERED before the argument the parties shall meet and confer in person or by phone in a good faith attempt to resolve their disputes. The failure to meet and confer in good faith will result in a waiver of the parties' objections. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/8/19. (Schneider, Joel)
January 8, 2019 Filing 78 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding discovery dispute. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 7, 2019 Filing 77 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq.. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER granting letter request to adjourn the return date of the Motion for Sanctions and to Compel to 2/4/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/7/2019. (dmr)
January 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 75 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received plaintiff's letter application requesting spoliation sanctions [Doc. No. 73], it is hereby ORDERED the Court will not address plaintiff's letter application. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a discovery motion addressing the issue. The Court expects that plaintiff's motion will cite case law plaintiff is relying upon to support her motion. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/7/19. (Schneider, Joel)
January 7, 2019 Filing 74 Letter from Gary P. Lightman to Judge Schneider re #71 MOTION for Sanctions MOTION to Compel. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
January 7, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #71 MOTION for Sanctions and to Compel. Motion set for 2/4/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
January 4, 2019 Filing 73 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
January 4, 2019 Filing 72 RESPONSE to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #71 MOTION for Sanctions MOTION to Compel (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
January 4, 2019 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Letter request #72 filed by Gary Lightman on 1/4/2019 was submitted incorrectly as a Response to Motion. PLEASE SUBMIT the letter request addressed to the Judge using the "Letter" event found under Other Documents. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (dmr)
January 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 69 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received the parties' December 28, 2018 status report regarding the forensic examination of plaintiff's old and current phones, it is hereby ORDERED plaintiff's objection to the inclusion of the proposed paragraph is SUSTAINED. The purpose of the forensic analysis is to determine if discoverable information is located on the phones that has not been produced. The purpose is not to do an expert analysis to determine if AT&T deleted ESI from the phone(s). This Order is entered without prejudice to defendant's right to prepare and serve its own expert report regarding the deletion of relevant ESI from plaintiff's phone(s). It is further ORDERED by January 11, 2019, the parties shall serve an agreed upon inspection protocol for the Court to approve or a joint letter listing the issues still in dispute. The protocol shall include the information listed in the Court's December 4, 2018 [Doc. No. 63] Order. The protocol shall also include the date the final report will be produced. The Court shall be served with a copy. It is further ORDERED all present scheduling deadlines shall remain in effect. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 1/2/19. (Schneider, Joel)
December 28, 2018 Filing 71 MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION to Compel Deposition Testimony From Defendants' Witness by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(dmr)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
December 28, 2018 Filing 70 Transcript of Proceedings held on 9/13/2018, before Judge JOEL SCHNEIDER. Court Reporter/Transcriber DIANA DOMAN TRANSCRIBING, LLC ((856) 435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 1/18/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/28/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/28/2019. (tf, )
December 28, 2018 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #71 MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION to Compel. Motion set for 1/22/2019 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
December 19, 2018 Filing 68 Transcript of Proceedings held on 8/7/18, before Judge Schneider. Court Reporter/Transcriber Diana Doman Transcribing (856-435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 1/9/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/22/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2019. (dd, )
December 19, 2018 Filing 67 Transcript of Proceedings held on 11/30/18, before Judge Schneider. Court Reporter/Transcriber Diana Doman Transcribing (856-435-7172). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter/Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 1/9/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/22/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2019. (dd, )
December 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 66 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received plaintiff's December 12, 2018 letter application; and the Court finding, but not issuing a formal ruling, that plaintiff has made a primie facie case that defense counsel has improperly instructed defense witnesses not to answer deposition questions, and that defense counsel has made "speaking objections", it is hereby ORDERED plaintiff is granted leave to file a formal motion requesting relief and sanctions. Plaintiff may rely upon its letter brief with her motion but shall serve a minuscript copy of the full deposition transcripts at issue. It is further ORDERED the presently scheduled depositions shall proceed as scheduled. If plaintiff's motion is granted the Court may grant plaintiff leave to redepose witnesses at defendant's cost. Counsel are reminded they may only instruct a witness not to answer a deposition question that asks for privileged information and that speaking objections are barred. If problems persist at the parties' depositions then depositions shall be taken in this courthouse. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/14/18. (Schneider, Joel)
December 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER denying request to enter Amended Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/7/2018. (se, )
December 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER regarding discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/4/2018. (dmr)
December 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER granting in part, Denying in part, and Denying with prejudice in part #52 Motion to Dismiss, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 12/4/2018. (dmr)
November 30, 2018 Filing 62 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Discovery Conference held on 11/30/2018. In-Person Discovery Conference held on the record. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
November 29, 2018 Filing 61 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37 Supplement to Defendants' Reply Brief in Further Support of Rule 37 Motion for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint Due to the Plaintiff's Spoliation; or in the alternative, for an Adverse Inference Due to Plaintiff's Spoliation of Evidence, and to Compel Plaintiff to Produce all Documents and Information pertaining to her prior Discrimination Claim Against her former Employer, and to Compel Plaintiff to submit to an additional deposition, and to compel plaintiff to answer deposition questions she did not answer at her first deposition, and for Sanctions against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 27, 2018 Filing 60 REPLY to Response to Motion filed by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY re #52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37 Defendants' Reply Brief in Further Support of Rule 37 Motion for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint Due to Plaintiff's Spoliation of Evidence, and Lying Under Oath about Said Spoliation; or in the Alternative, for an Adverse Inference Due to Plaintiff's Spoliation of Evidence, and to Compel Plaintiff to Produce All Documents and Information Pertaining to Her Prior Discrimination Claim Against Her Former Employer, and to Compel Plaintiff to Submit to an Additional Deposition, and to Compel Plaintiff to Answer Deposition Questions She Did Not Answer at Her First Deposition, and for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C, #2 Supplement Certification of Kevin Myers)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 27, 2018 Filing 59 Exhibit to #52 Motion to Dismiss,, Supplement to Attach Exhibit 4 and Exhibit 5 to Defendants' Rule 27 Motion filed on October 26, 2018 [ECF 52] by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 58 TEXT ORDER -- In order to properly prepare for the oral argument on November 30, 2018, it is hereby ORDERED defendant shall promptly serve the Court with a complete clean minuscript copy of plaintiff Hightower's deposition with exhibits. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 11/20/18. (Schneider, Joel)
November 19, 2018 Filing 57 BRIEF in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 TEXT ORDER Due to a scheduling conflict, the Court has changed the TIME ONLY of the oral argument on all outstanding discovery issues on November 30, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom 3C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on November 19, 2018. (jk)
November 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER Granting Plaintiff's letter request to file her opposition to Defendants' Motion by 11/19/2018. Defendants may file their Reply Brief by 11/27/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 11/5/2018. (dmr)
November 1, 2018 Filing 54 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. re #50 Letter, #52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 53 TEXT ORDER Upon letter application of counsel, the Court has canceled the in-person conference previously scheduled on November 14, 2018. The Court will hold oral argument on all outstanding discovery issues on November 30, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 3C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on October 29, 2018. (jk)
October 26, 2018 Filing 52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37 by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum of Law, #2 Certification Certification of Counsel for Defendants, #3 Exhibit Ehibit 1 PART I, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 1 PART II, #5 Exhibit Exhibits 2-7, #6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Dismissing Complaint on Defendants' Rule 37 Motion, #7 Text of Proposed Order Alternate Proposed Order on Defendants Rule 37 Motion, #8 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
October 26, 2018 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #52 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 37. Motion set for 11/19/2018 before Judge Renee Marie Bumb. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
October 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 51 TEXT ORDER The Court has scheduled an in-person conference on November 14, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to address plaintiff's October 24, 2018 letter. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on October 25, 2018. (jk)
October 24, 2018 Filing 50 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding discovery disputes. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 49 TEXT ORDER The Court has canceled the status conference previously scheduled on October 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.. The next scheduled in-person conference is December 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., [Doc. No. 39]. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on October 17, 2018. (jk)
October 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 48 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received defense counsel's October 10, 2018 letter application; and good cause existing to enter this Order, it is hereby ORDERED defendant is granted leave to file a discovery motion addressing the issues raised in counsel's letter. The Court will not address the issues absent a formal motion. Counsel is reminded to address Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e) if defendant requests ESI spoliation sanctions. This Order also applies to McDonald, C.A. No. 17-12787. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 10/10/18. (Schneider, Joel)
October 5, 2018 Filing 47 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Telephone Conference held on 10/5/2018 re: Deposition (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (tf, )
October 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER regarding discovery, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 10/4/2018. (dmr)
October 4, 2018 Filing 45 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Telephone Conference held on 10/4/2018. Telephone Status Conference held on the record. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Reporter.) (dmr)
October 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 44 LETTER ORDER Granting Plaintiffs' request for documents regarding the Ron English investigation. IMC shall produce to Plaintiffs the non-privileged portions of the Ron English investigation file/documents by 10/15/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 10/3/2018. (dmr)
September 24, 2018 Filing 43 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Telephone Conference held on 9/24/2018 re: Deposition held on the record. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (dmr)
September 21, 2018 Filing 42 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq. regarding documents from Ron English investigation. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER regarding depositions, ESI, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/14/2018. (dmr)
September 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 40 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Status Conference set for 10/4/2018 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/14/2018. (rss, )
September 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 39 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/9/2019 at 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. In-Person Status Conference set for 12/18/2019 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Pretrial Factual Discovery due by 1/31/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 5/15/2019, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/14/2018. (dmr)
September 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER denying Motion for Protective Order filed in 17-12787 (Doc. #26). Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/14/2018. (dmr)
September 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER Denying without prejudice Defendants' #30 Motion for Protective Order, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/14/2018. (dmr)
September 13, 2018 Filing 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Status Conference/Motion Hearing held on 9/13/2018 re #30 MOTION for Protective Order. In-Person Status Conference held on the record. Hearing on defendant's #26 MOTION for Protective Order held on the record. Ordered application DENIED WTHOUT PREJUDICE. Order to be entered. (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (dmr)
September 12, 2018 Filing 35 Letter from Gary P. Lightman re #33 Letter. (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
September 11, 2018 Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER re #30 MOTION for Protective Order Memorandum of Law in Support of Ingerman Management Company's Application for a Protective Order Precluding Discovery from General Counsel Ronen L. Mitra, Esquire (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
September 10, 2018 Filing 33 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq.. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting letter request regarding depositions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/6/2018. (dmr)
September 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 31 TEXT ORDER -- It is hereby ORDERED oral argument on Ingerman's Motion for Protective Order [Doc. No. 30] will take place in Courtroom 3C on September 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. All responses to the motion shall be filed by September 11, 2018. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 9/4/18. (Schneider, Joel)
September 4, 2018 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #30 MOTION for Protective Order Memorandum of Law in Support of Ingerman Management Company's Application for a Protective Order Precluding Discovery from General Counsel Ronen L. Mitra, Esquire. Motion set for 10/1/2018 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
August 31, 2018 Filing 30 MOTION for Protective Order Memorandum of Law in Support of Ingerman Management Company's Application for a Protective Order Precluding Discovery from General Counsel Ronen L. Mitra, Esquire by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum of Law, #2 Certification to Counsel Certification, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
August 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 LETTER ORDER in response to the parties' recent correspondence regarding depositions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/15/2018. (dmr)
August 13, 2018 Filing 28 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esquire. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 27 LETTER ORDER from Judge Joel Schneider addressed to all counsel re: in-person conference is scheduled in Courtroom 3C on September 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.; ORDERED all depositions are STAYED except for the scheduled deposition of Marshelle Hightower. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/9/2018. (rtm, )
August 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER consolidating Hightower v. Ingerman Management Co., Civil No. 17-8025 (RMB/JS) and McDonald v. Ingerman Management Co., Civil No. 17-12787 (NLH/JS) for discovery and case management purposes only. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 8/8/2018. (dmr)
August 7, 2018 Filing 25 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Discovery Conference held on 8/7/2018. In-Person Discovery Conference held on the record. Hearing on defendant's oral application to have this matter and McDonald v. Ingerman Management Company et al, Civil No. 17-12787(NLH), consolidated for discovery and case management purposes only. Ordered application GRANTED. Orders to be entered (Court Reporter/Recorder Electronic Court Recorder.) (dmr)
August 3, 2018 Filing 24 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esquire. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A & Defendant's Exhibit)(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
August 2, 2018 Filing 23 Joint Discovery Plan by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY.(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
July 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 22 TEXT ORDER -- The Court having received the parties' joint July 2, 2018 letter listing their discovery disputes, it is hereby ORDERED an in-person conference will be held in Courtroom 3C on August 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. to address the parties' disputes. It is further ORDERED the parties shall continue to meet and confer to resolve their differences and serve a revised joint discovery dispute letter by August 2, 2018. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 7/3/18. (Schneider, Joel)
July 2, 2018 Filing 21 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esq.. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
June 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Discovery Confidentiality Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 6/29/2018. (tf, )
May 31, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SCHEDULING ORDER: In-person Status Conference set for 10/29/2018 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Pretrial factual Discovery due by 12/28/2018. Dispositive Motions due by 4/15/2019.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/31/18. (jbk, )
May 31, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 STANDING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/30/18. (jbk, )
May 30, 2018 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider: Initial Conference held on 5/30/2018. (se, )
May 11, 2018 Filing 17 Joint Discovery Plan by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER.(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
May 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Order Initial Conference set for 5/30/2018 at 11:00 AM in Room 2060 before Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider on 5/7/2018. (dmr)
February 2, 2018 Filing 15 ANSWER to Amended Complaint Defendants' Answer with Affirmative Defenses to Second Amended Complaint by BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY.(LIGHTMAN, GARY)
January 16, 2018 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY, filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER.(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
December 22, 2017 Filing 13 AMENDED COMPLAINT against BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY, filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER.(GURMANKIN, CAREN)
December 12, 2017 Filing 12 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Renee Marie Bumb: Pre-Motion Conference held on 12/12/2017. Ordered plaintiff to file an amended complaint by 12/22/17. Ordered defendant to file an answer by 1/22/18. (Court Reporter Ted Formaroli) (ar1, )
December 11, 2017 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHEN G. CONSOLE on behalf of MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER (CONSOLE, STEPHEN)
December 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 10 TEXT ORDER. THIS MATTER comes before the Court upon letters from Defendants Ingerman Management Company and Brad Ingerman ("Defendants") and Plaintiff Marshelle Hightower, [Dkt. Nos. 8, 9], concerning proposed motions to dismiss and for a more definite statement by Defendants. Having read those letters, the Court hereby orders that all parties appear in-person for a pre-motion conference to be held in Courtroom 3D on December 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. So Ordered by Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 12/07/2017. (Bumb, Renee) Modified on 12/22/2017 (ar1).
December 5, 2017 Filing 9 Letter from Caren N. Gurmankin, Esquire re #8 Letter. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
December 1, 2017 Filing 8 Letter from Gary P. Lightman, Esquire re #1 Complaint. (MANOCHI, GLENN)
December 1, 2017 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by GLENN A. MANOCHI on behalf of BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY (MANOCHI, GLENN)
December 1, 2017 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by GARY PAUL LIGHTMAN on behalf of BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY (LIGHTMAN, GARY)
November 7, 2017 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by FERNANDO I. RIVERA on behalf of MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER (RIVERA, FERNANDO)
November 6, 2017 Filing 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY waiver sent on 10/17/2017, answer due 12/18/2017. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
November 6, 2017 Filing 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER. BRAD INGERMAN waiver sent on 10/17/2017, answer due 12/18/2017. (GURMANKIN, CAREN)
October 10, 2017 Filing 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. Issued By *JAIME KASSELMAN* (jbk, )
October 10, 2017 Judge Renee Marie Bumb and Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider added. (dd, )
October 10, 2017 Notice of Judicial Preferences. #Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jbk, )
October 9, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against BRAD INGERMAN, INGERMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-8144188) with JURY DEMAND, filed by MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER.(GURMANKIN, CAREN)

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Plaintiff: MARSHELLE HIGHTOWER
Represented By: CAREN NANCY GURMANKIN
Represented By: LAURA C. MATTIACCI
Represented By: FERNANDO I. RIVERA
Represented By: STEPHEN G. CONSOLE
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Defendant: BRAD INGERMAN
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