Griffin et al v. Subaru of America Inc et al
Plaintiff: Roman Anderson, Robert Karrat, David Sroelov, KATHERINE GRIFFIN, Janet Oakley, DR. MARK GARDNER, Adam Whitley and Chiara Bancod-Hile
Defendant: Denso Corporation, SUBARU CORPORATION, Denso International America Inc and SUBARU OF AMERICA INC.
Case Number: 1:2021cv00873
Filed: January 19, 2021
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Presiding Judge: Ann Marie Donio
Referring Judge: Joseph H Rodriguez
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 2301
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 CONSENT ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE CASES. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 2/2/2021. (tf, )
February 3, 2021 ***Civil Case Terminated. (tf, )
February 2, 2021 Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by DEMET BASAR on behalf of Chiara Bancod-Hile, MARK GARDNER, KATHERINE GRIFFIN, Robert Karrat, Janet Oakley, David Sroelov, Adam Whitley (BASAR, DEMET)
January 19, 2021 Filing 43 Clerk's Letter: Attorneys not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to the attorneys' addresses. (dd, )
January 19, 2021 Filing 42 Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 2:20-cv-00563. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER - Because this case satisfies the standard for transfer under 1404(a), the court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to transfer. Accordingly, the court DIRECTS the Clerk to TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 1/19/2021. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(KEK)
January 19, 2021 Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez and Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio added. (dd, )
December 17, 2020 Filing 40 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer re (39 in 2:20-cv-00563-ACA) MOTION to Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S. 1404(a) by Roman Anderson, Roman Anderson, Chiara Bancod-Hile, Mark Gardner, Katherine Griffin, Robert Karrat, Janet Oakley, David Sroelov, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support, #2 Exhibit A)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Miles, Wilson) Modified on 12/17/2020 (KEK).
December 17, 2020 Filing 39 MOTION to Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S. 1404(a) by Roman Anderson, Roman Anderson, Chiara Bancod-Hile, Mark Gardner, Katherine Griffin, Robert Karrat, Janet Oakley, David Sroelov, Adam Whitley. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Miles, Wilson)
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS Defendants unopposed motion for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading. (Doc. #37 ). All deadlines in this case are stayed until further order by the court. Defendants SHALL file a motion to transfer on or before December 24, 2020, or the court will lift the stay and set a new responsive pleading deadline. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 12/17/2020. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(KEK)
December 17, 2020 Filing 37 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Responsive Pleading by Subaru of America Inc. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Schuck, Gregory)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS (35) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 2:20-cv-00563-ACA; GRANTS (39) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 2:20-cv-01587-ACA. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 11/13/20. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA (SAC)
November 12, 2020 Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to Appear PHV for Lydia K. Reynolds by Roman Anderson, Chiara Bancod-Hile, Mark Gardner, Katherine Griffin, Robert Karrat, Janet Oakley, David Sroelov, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Barnett, Henry)
November 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS (33) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Courtney L. Davenport in case 2:20-cv-00563-ACA; GRANTS (37) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Courtney L. Davenport in case 2:20-cv-01587-ACA. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 11/12/20. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(SAC)
November 12, 2020 Filing 33 MOTION for Leave to Appear PHV for Courtney L. Davenport by Roman Anderson, Chiara Bancod-Hile, Mark Gardner, Katherine Griffin, Robert Karrat, Janet Oakley, David Sroelov, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Barnett, Henry)
November 12, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3714259. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Davenport, Courtney)
November 12, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3714592. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(Reynolds, Lydia)
November 2, 2020 Filing 32 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Class Action Complaint against Denso Corporation, Denso International America Inc, Subaru Corporation, Subaru of America Inc, filed by Janet Oakley, Katherine Griffin, Adam Whitley, Robert Karrat, Roman Anderson, David Sroelov, Chiara Bancod-Hile, Mark Gardner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Miles, Wilson)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER - The court finds that the above-styled actions involve sufficient common questions of law and fact to warrant consolidation. Thus, the court CONSOLIDATES these matters for purposes of discovery, pretrial proceedings, and trial. Going forward, the court DIRECTS the parties to file all documents under case number 2:20-cv-00563-ACA and to use the style that appears in this order. Further, the court DIRECTS Plaintiffs to file an amended complaint that includes all allegations and claims by November 2, 2020. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 10/19/2020. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-00563-ACA, 2:20-cv-01587-ACA(KEK)
October 1, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Annemarie Carney Axon: Telephone Conference held on 10/1/2020. (SAC)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS Defendants' second unopposed motion for extension of time #29 . Defendants' responsive pleading is due within 45 days after Plaintiffs file an amended complaint. The court SETS a monthly telephone status conference until Plaintiffs file an amended complaint. The first such conference will be on October 1, 2020, 2:00 PM. The parties will receive the numbers needed to join the call via e-mail from the court. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 9/2/20. (SAC)
September 1, 2020 Filing 29 Second MOTION for Extension of Time by Denso International America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Denso International America, Inc.'s Statement of No Opposition to Motion to Transfer, #2 Exhibit B - Subaru of America, Inc.'s Notice of Consent to Transfer)(Earnhardt, John)
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS #26 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for Sheldon H. Klein. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 8/26/20. (SAC)
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS #25 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for Daniel R. W. Rustmann. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 8/27/20. (SAC)
August 27, 2020 PHV Fee paid for Sheldon H Klein: $75, receipt number B4601108056. (KEK)
August 27, 2020 PHV Fee paid for Daniel R Rustmann: $75, receipt number B4601108055. (KEK)
August 26, 2020 Filing 26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sheldon H. Klein by Denso International America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Earnhardt, John)
August 26, 2020 Filing 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Daniel R. W. Rustmann by Denso International America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Earnhardt, John)
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 TEXT ORDER granting Desno International America Inc.'s motion (Doc. #23 ) for extension of time. A responsive pleading is due on or before September 8, 2020. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 8/3/2020. (KEK)
July 31, 2020 Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time by Denso International America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Bains, Lee)
July 28, 2020 PHV Fee paid for Timothy G Blood: $75, receipt number B4601107397. (KEK)
July 27, 2020 PHV Fee paid for Adam J. Levitt: $75, receipt number B4601107346. (KEK) Modified on 7/28/2020 (KEK).
July 23, 2020 Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by James Allen Sydnor, Jr on behalf of Subaru of America Inc (Sydnor, James)
July 23, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Eugene D Martenson on behalf of Subaru of America Inc (Martenson, Eugene)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS #18 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for attorney Timothy G. Blood contingent upon payment of the $75.00 pro hac vice fee within 7 days of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/23/20. (SAC)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 TEXT ORDER: The court GRANTS #16 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice for attorney Adam J. Levitt contingent upon payment of the $75.00 pro hac vice fee within 7 days of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/23/20. (SAC)
July 22, 2020 Filing 18 MOTION for Leave to File Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Declaration of Timothy G. Blood, #2 Ex. B - Declaration of W. Daniel "Dee" Miles, III, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Blood, Timothy)
July 21, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure by Subaru of America Inc (Schuck, Gregory)
July 17, 2020 Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Adam J. Levitt by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Declaration of A. Levitt, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B: Declaration of D. Miles in support, #3 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order)(Levitt, Adam)
July 15, 2020 Filing 15 Brief re #14 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Miles, Wilson)
July 15, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION for the Appointment of Interim Class Counsel by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit / Declaration in Support, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D)(Miles, Wilson) Modified on 7/15/2020 (KEK).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 TEXT ORDER granting Defendant Denso International America Inc.'s motion (Doc. #11 ) for extension of time. A responsive pleading is due on or before August 3, 2020. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/6/2020. (KEK)
July 3, 2020 Filing 12 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Denso International America Inc. filed by Denso International America Inc (Earnhardt, John)
July 3, 2020 Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time by Denso International America Inc. (Earnhardt, John)
July 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 TEXT ORDER granting Defendant Subaru of America, Inc.'s motion (Doc. #9 ) for extension of time. A responsive pleading is due on or before August 3, 2020. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/2/2020. (KEK)
July 2, 2020 Filing 9 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Responsive Pleading by Subaru of America Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schuck, Gregory)
June 12, 2020 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. Denso International America Inc served on 6/12/2020, answer due 7/3/2020. (Miles, Wilson)
June 12, 2020 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. Subaru of America Inc served on 6/12/2020, answer due 7/3/2020. (Miles, Wilson)
June 4, 2020 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Denso Corporation (certified in English only pursuant to the Hague), Denso International America Inc, Subaru Corporation (certified in English only pursuant to the Hague), Subaru of America Inc. Returned to Plaintiff for service. (KEK)
May 29, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Henry Clay Barnett, III on behalf of Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley (Barnett, Henry)
May 29, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by James Mitchell Williams on behalf of Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley (Williams, James)
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 TEXT ORDER - The court GRANTS #2 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 5/7/20. (SAC)
May 6, 2020 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro hac vice by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Declaration of Demet Basar, #2 Exhibit B Declaration of W. Daniel "Dee" Miles, III in Support, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Basar, Demet)
May 6, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3584975 (ALND B4601105787). (Basar, Demet) Modified on 5/7/2020 (KEK).
April 24, 2020 Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 400, receipt_number 1126-3578305 (ALND B4601105560) related document #1 COMPLAINT against Denso Corporation, Denso International America Inc, Subaru Corporation, Subaru of America Inc, filed by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(KEK). (Miles, Wilson) Modified on 4/24/2020 (KEK).
April 23, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Denso Corporation, Denso International America Inc, Subaru Corporation, Subaru of America Inc, filed by Katherine Griffin, Janet Oakley, Adam Whitley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(KEK)

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