GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO. et al v. IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. et al
Plaintiff: GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO., GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY and GEICO CASUALTY CO.
Defendant: Cliffside Park Imaging & Diagnostic Center, L.L.C. and CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C.
Cross Defendant: Ironbound M.R.I. L.L.C., MICHAEL DAVIT, Esther Davit, NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D., JEFFREY CHESS, M.D. and CHARLES J. DEMARCO, M.D.
Cross Claimant: STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D.
Case Number: 2:2023cv00820
Filed: February 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Presiding Judge: Claire C Cecchi
Referring Judge: Cathy L Waldor
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold an initial conference (rule 16) before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor by telephone on 5/22/23 at 10am. Parties are to use the Courts teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201. Local counsel for any/all parties must participate. Parties are to submit a completed Pretrial Scheduling Order (for Judge Salas cases, please use her dedicated PTSO found in the same location) found in the Notice of Judicial Preferences link to chambers via email at CLW_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 3 days before the scheduled conference.. Please contact chambers with any questions or concerns at (973) 776 7862. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 4/3/23. (tjg, )
April 3, 2023 Notice of Judicial Preferences. #Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (tjg, )
March 26, 2023 Filing 23 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D..(SALISBURY, CARL)
March 23, 2023 Filing 22 ANSWER to Crossclaim by CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C..(PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 23, 2023 Filing 21 Corporate Disclosure Statement by CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C.. (PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 23, 2023 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to JEFFREY CHESS, M.D. for failure to plead or otherwise defend. (mxw)
March 22, 2023 Filing 20 Request for Default by GEICO CASUALTY CO., GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO. against Defendant Jeffrey Chess, M.D.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Request for Entry of Default, #2 Cover Letter to Clerk of Court, #3 Certificate of Service)(KANG, GENE)
March 22, 2023 Filing 19 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C., Ironbound M.R.I. L.L.C.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 21, 2023 Filing 18 ANSWER to Complaint, CROSSCLAIM against JEFFREY CHESS, M.D., CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C., NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D., ESTHER DAVIT, MICHAEL DAVIT, CHARLES J. DEMARCO, M.D., IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. by STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D.(mxw) (Received via ECF Help Desk Email)
March 21, 2023 Filing 17 Pro se Consent & Registration Form to Receive Documents Electronically from STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D. (mxw) (Received via ECF Help Desk Email)
March 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 STIPULATION AND ORDER extending time for Defendant NATALIO DAMIEN, JR., M.D. to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint to 3/24/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 3/17/2023. (mxw)
March 17, 2023 Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. CHARLES J. DEMARCO, M.D. waiver sent on 3/17/2023, answer due 5/16/2023. (KANG, GENE)
March 16, 2023 Filing 14 STIPULATION Extending Time by NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D.. (SALISBURY, CARL)
March 16, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by CARL A. SALISBURY on behalf of NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D. (SALISBURY, CARL)
March 6, 2023 Filing 12 Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Steven W. Winter, M.D... (KANG, GENE)
March 6, 2023 Clerk`s Text Order - The #12 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order submitted by STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D. has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 03/23/2023. (mxw, )
March 3, 2023 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. JEFFREY CHESS, M.D. served on 2/23/2023, answer due 3/16/2023; STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D. served on 2/16/2023, answer due 3/9/2023. (Attachments: #1 Summons Returned Executed on Steven Winter, MD, #2 Certificate of Service)(KANG, GENE)
March 2, 2023 Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by MICHAEL DAVIT, ESTHER DAVIT. (PONTELL, STEVEN) (Main Document 10 replaced on 3/2/2023) (mxw, ).
March 2, 2023 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The #10 WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by STEVEN PONTELL on 3/2/2023 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our #website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (mxw)
March 1, 2023 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D. served on 2/25/2023, answer due 3/20/2023. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(KANG, GENE)
March 1, 2023 Filing 8 Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Cliffside Park Imaging and Diagnostic Center and Ironbound MRI, LLC. Attorney STEVEN PONTELL for CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C.,STEVEN PONTELL for IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. added. (PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 1, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN PONTELL on behalf of IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. (PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 1, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN PONTELL on behalf of CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C. (PONTELL, STEVEN)
March 1, 2023 Filing 5 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. ESTHER DAVIT waiver sent on 2/24/2023, answer due 4/25/2023; MICHAEL DAVIT waiver sent on 2/24/2023, answer due 4/25/2023. (KANG, GENE)
March 1, 2023 Clerk`s Text Order - The #8 Application for Clerk's Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order, submitted by CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C., IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 3/22/2023. (mxw)
February 27, 2023 Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C. served on 2/15/2023, answer due 3/8/2023; IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C. served on 2/15/2023, answer due 3/8/2023. (Attachments: #1 Summons Returned Executed on Ironbound M.R.I. L.L.C., #2 Certificate of Service)(KANG, GENE)
February 14, 2023 Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to JEFFREY CHESS, M.D., CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C., NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D., ESTHER DAVIT, MICHAEL DAVIT, CHARLES J. DEMARCO, M.D., IRONBOUND M.R.I. L.L.C., STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D.. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (mxw, )
February 14, 2023 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Caption, Party Information: All parties must be entered in all capital letters . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (mxw)
February 13, 2023 Case Assigned to Judge Claire C. Cecchi and Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor. (ak, )
February 13, 2023 Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by GEICO CASUALTY CO., GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO. identifying Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (KANG, GENE)
February 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against JEFFREY CHESS, M.D., Cliffside Park Imaging & Diagnostic Center, L.L.C., NATALIO DAMIEN, JR, M.D., MICHAEL DAVIT, CHARLES J. DEMARCO, M.D., Esther Davit, Ironbound M.R.I. L.L.C., STEVEN W. WINTER, M.D. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14026581) with JURY DEMAND, filed by GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO INDEMNITY CO., GEICO CASUALTY CO., GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE CO.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(KANG, GENE)

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Defendant: Cliffside Park Imaging & Diagnostic Center, L.L.C.
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Defendant: CLIFFSIDE PARK IMAGING 7 DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, L.L.C.
Represented By: STEVEN PONTELL
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