ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C. v. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC. et al
Plaintiff: ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C.
Defendant: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. and UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY
Case Number: 3:2023cv02359
Filed: April 28, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Presiding Judge: Michael A Shipp
Referring Judge: Rukhsanah L Singh
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal- Labor/Mgmnt. Relatio
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Transcript REGARDING DISCOVERY DISPUTES #23 held on 6/13/2023, before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh. Court Reporter/Transcriber TRANSCRIPTS PLUS, INC. (215-862-1115). 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 7/17/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/25/2023. (kht)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines as to #37 MOTION to Dismiss . Motion set for 7/17/2023 before Judge Michael A. Shipp. 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. (jal, )
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 DECLARATION re #37 MOTION to Dismiss by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31, #32 Exhibit 32, #33 Exhibit 33, #34 Exhibit 34, #35 Exhibit 35, #36 Exhibit 36, #37 Exhibit 37, #38 Exhibit 38, #39 Exhibit 39, #40 Exhibit 40, #41 Exhibit 41, #42 Exhibit 42, #43 Exhibit 43, #44 Exhibit 44, #45 Exhibit 45, #46 Exhibit 46, #47 Exhibit 47, #48 Exhibit 48, #49 Exhibit 49, #50 Exhibit 50, #51 Exhibit 51, #52 Exhibit 52, #53 Exhibit 53, #54 Exhibit 54, #55 Exhibit 55, #56 Exhibit 56, #57 Exhibit 57)(PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 BRIEF in Support filed by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY re #37 MOTION to Dismiss (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER REGARDING INFORMAL DISCOVERY DISPUTE granting in part and denying in part #23 Letter. It is ORDERED that, by no later than 6/27/2023, the parties shall file a joint proposed stipulation and/or scheduling order for such discovery and further briefing on the Motion to Remand. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 6/13/2023. (mlh)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh: Hearing held on 6/13/2023 regarding discovery disputes set forth in Docket Entry No. #23 . Decision read into the record. Order to be entered. (mm)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Joint Discovery Plan by All Plaintiffs.(BARBATSULY, GEORGE)
June 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Corporate Disclosure Statement by ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C. identifying none as Corporate Parent.. (BARBATSULY, GEORGE)
June 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 TEXT ORDER: An in-person Initial Rule 16 Conference is scheduled to take place in the above-captioned matter on 6/27/2023 at 11:30 a.m. Please note that the in-person conference is hereby converted into a zoom conference. The Court shall circulate zoom information for the rule 16 conference at a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 6/2/2023. (mm)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 LETTER ORDER granting Defendant's request for extension of deadline to file opposition to Motion to Remand. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 6/1/2023. (mlh)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Letter from Nicholas J. Pappas. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 LETTER ORDER granting a 14-day extension for Defendant's to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint until 6/16/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/30/2023. (kht)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the letter dated 5/26/2023. The in-person hearing set for 6/7/2023, is hereby RESCHEDULED to 6/13/2023 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh to address the issues raised within the Parties' 5/18/2023, letter at Docket Entry No. #23 . So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/30/2023. (mm)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines as to #27 MOTION to Remand to Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County. Motion set for 6/20/2023 before Judge Michael A. Shipp. 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. (jal, )
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION to Remand to Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County by ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support of Motion to Remand, #2 Declaration of Counsel in Support of Motion to Remand, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(BARBATSULY, GEORGE)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Letter from Nicholas J. Pappas on behalf of all Defendants. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Letter from Nicholas J. Pappas re #23 Letter. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 TEXT ORDER: An in-person hearing is hereby scheduled to take place on 6/7/2023 at 10:30 a.m. before the Hon. Rukhsanah L. Singh, U.S.M.J. to address the issues raised within the Parties' 5/18/2023, letter at Docket Entry No. #23 . So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/24/2023. (mm)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Letter from Nicholas J. Pappas (Joint Letter). (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice counsel, NICHOLAS J. BULLARD, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (kht)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice counsel, BROCK HUEBNER, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (kht)
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Stipulated Discovery Confidentiality and HIPAA Qualified Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/11/2023. (mg)
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Brock Huebner to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-14309435.) (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Nicholas J. Bullard to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-14309324.) (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to BROCK HUEBNER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/10/2023. (mlh)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to NICHOLAS J. BULLARD. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/10/2023. (mlh)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines as to #15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas J. Bullard, #16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brock Huebner. Motion set for 6/5/2023 before Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh. 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. (jal, )
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Proposed Order (Stipulated Discovery Confidentiality and HIPAA Qualified Protective Order) by ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C.. (BARBATSULY, GEORGE)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brock Huebner by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Brock Huebner, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas J. Bullard by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC., UMR, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Nicholas J. Bullard, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The #13 and #14 LETTER ORDER submitted by the Clerk's Office on 5/2/2023 appear to be duplicates. These submissions will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (jdg)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 LETTER ORDER extending Defendant's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint until 6/2/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/2/2023. (jdg)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 LETTER ORDER granting Defendant's a 28-day extension of time to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint until 6/2/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 5/2/2023. (kht)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Letter from Nicholas J. Pappas. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Corporate Disclosure Statement by UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Corporate Disclosure Statement by UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Corporate Disclosure Statement by UMR, INC. identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Corporate Disclosure Statement by OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC. identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement by OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC. identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. identifying UnitedHealth Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Corporate Disclosure Statement by UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC.. (PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by STACEY A. HYMAN on behalf of ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C. (HYMAN, STACEY)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by GEORGE PETER BARBATSULY on behalf of ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C. (BARBATSULY, GEORGE)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER Scheduling Conference set 6/27/2023 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh on 4/28/2023. (mg, ) Modified on 5/1/2023 (mg).
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by UMR, INC., AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14281275), filed by UMR, INC., AMERICHOICE OF NEW JERSEY, INC., UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC., UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, OXFORD HEALTH INSURANCE, INC., OXFORD HEALTH PLANS (NJ), INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Record, #2 Exhibit B - Stalinski Declaration, #3 Exhibit C -Bullard declaration, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(PAPPAS, NICHOLAS)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Judge Michael A. Shipp and Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh added. (mlh)

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Plaintiff: ATLANTIC SHORE SURGICAL ASSOCITATES, P.C.
Represented By: ANTHONY P. LAROCCO
Represented By: GEORGE PETER BARBATSULY
Represented By: LESLIE S. HOWARD
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