ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON et al v. GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC. et al
| ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON, DIANE C DOUGLAS and RASHAR DIXON |
| GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC. and BRANDON R LOYLE |
| 3:2024cv03996 |
| March 19, 2024 |
| US District Court for the District of New Jersey |
| Trenton Office |
| Tonianne J Bongiovanni |
| Zahid N Quraishi |
| Motor Vehicle |
| 23 U.S.C. § 134 P.I.- Auto Negligence |
| Both |
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Pro Hac Vice fee received as to Willan F. Joseph $ 500, receipt number TRE137823 (jal, )
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Filing 48
ORDER granting #45 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Willan F. Joseph. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 4/1/2024. (jal, )
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Filing 47
NOTICE of Appearance by LEE HARRIS ECKELL on behalf of GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE (ECKELL, LEE)
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Filing 46
NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW D. VODZAK on behalf of GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE (VODZAK, MATTHEW)
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Set Deadlines as to #45 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 4/15/2024 before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. 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. (mlh)
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Filing 45
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by RASHAR DIXON, DIANE C DOUGLAS, ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON. (Attachments: #1 Certification WFJ Certification)(BROWN, GLENN)
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Filing 44
Clerk's Letter: Attorney is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to Samuel A. Garson via USPS at Fowler, Hirtzel, McNulty & Spaulding, LLC, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1310, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 (kht)
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Filing 43
Clerk's Letter: Attorney is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to Andrew J. Spaulding via USPS at Fowler, Hirtzel, McNulty & Spaulding, LLC, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1310, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 (kht)
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Filing 42
Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 5:23-cv-04072. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Filing 41
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, ECF NO. #34 , IS GRANTED; THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO TRANSFER THIS ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY, TRENTON DIVISION; AND THIS CASE IS CLOSED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/19/24. 3/19/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 40
OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/19/24. 3/19/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Judge Zahid N. Quraishi and Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni added. (kht)
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Filing 39
ORDER OF 3/13/24 THAT AN IN PERSON SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED CASE WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 AT 9:30AM IN CHAMBERS SUITE 4401, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA., BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS, ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 3/13/24. 3/13/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT)
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Filing 38
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS. A Status Conference was held on 3/12/24, Not on the record. (DT)
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Filing 37
RESPONSE in Opposition re #34 First MOTION to Change Venue to US District Court, New Jersey filed by GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Exhibit)(SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 36
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION TO MODIFY EXPERT REPORTS DEADLINE, ECF NO. #35 , IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF PLAINTIFFS EXPERT DISCOVERY IS EXTENDED THREE-WEEKS FROM MARCH 6, 2024, UNTIL MARCH 27, 2024. 2. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF DEFENDANTS EXPERT DISCOVERY IS EXTENDED THREE-WEEKS FROM APRIL 5, 2024, UNTIL APRIL 26, 2024. 3. ALL OTHER DEADLINES IN THE SCHEDULING ORDER DATED JANUARY 5, 2024, REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/7/24.3/7/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: DISCOVERY DUE BY 4/26/2024. (mas)
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Filing 35
First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by delaying service of plaintiffs' expert reports filed by ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON.Request to Extend Deadline for Final Expert Reports. (Attachments: #1 Motion Unopposed, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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Filing 34
First MOTION to Change Venue to US District Court, New Jersey filed by ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON.Change of Venue Motion. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, NJ District Ct. Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2, Email to USMJ, #3 Exhibit 3, Letter to NJ District Ct. Judge, #4 Declaration Certificate of Con-nonconcurrence, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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Filing 33
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS. Status Conference held on 2/26/24. (mas)
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Filing 32
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 3/12/2024 09:30 AM IN Telephone Conference BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 2/26/24. 2/26/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 31
ORDER THAT 1. PLAINTIFFS HAVE AGREED TO WITHDRAW ALL OBJECTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS TO ALL OF DEFENDANTS INTERROGATORIES AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE SAME ARE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN. 2. NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, PLAINTIFFS SHALL SERVE AND PROVIDE TO DEFENDANTS FULL AND COMPLETE ANSWERS TO ALL OF DEFENDANTS' INTERROGATORIES AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, AND SHALL PROVIDE ALL SIGNED AUTHORIZATION FORMS THAT HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BY DEFENDANTS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/21/24. 2/21/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 30
Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR: Telephone Conference held on 2/20/24. Court Reporter: None. (er)
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Filing 29
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED CASE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 AT 11:00 AM BEFORE THE HONORABLE PAMELA A. CARLOS, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE, ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 2/21/24. 2/21/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 28
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH JUDGE LEESON IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024, AT 3:00 P.M. CONCERNING A DISCOVERY MATTER, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/16/24. 2/16/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 27
Letter dated 2/6/2024 by GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. (GARSON, SAMUEL)
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Filing 26
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS: Telephonic Pretrial Conference held on 1/25/24. Court Reporter: None. (er)
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Filing 25
ORDER OF 1/24/24 THAT A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 25, 2024 AT 2:00PM WITH DEFENSE COUNSEL ONLY, BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS. ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 1/24/24. 1/24/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(DT)
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Filing 24
ORDER OF 1/24/24 THAT A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE WITH PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL ONLY WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024 AT 10:0A0M. BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS. ETC. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 1/24/24. 1/24/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(DT)
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Filing 23
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS. A Pretrial Status Conference was held via telephone on 1/23/24, Not on the record. (DT)
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Filing 22
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 1/23/2024 02:30 PM IN Telephone Conference BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 1/10/24. 1/10/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 21
ORDER THAT (1) THE WITHIN MATTER IS REFERRED TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS TO SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ON OR AFTER APRIL 3, 2024. (2) IN THE EVENT ANY DEFENDANT HAS NOT YET ENTERED AN APPEARANCE AT THE TIME OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFF SHALL SERVE A COPY OF THIS ORDER UPON THAT DEFENDANT. (3) AS A MATTER OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE, THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILL CONTACT COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES IN THE NEAR FUTURE. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS ON 1/5/24. 1/5/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 20
SCHEDULING ORDER: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR 6/18/2024 04:00 PM IN Cahn 3C BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR. DISCOVERY DUE BY 4/5/2024. JURY SELECTION SET FOR 6/24/2024 09:00 AM IN Courtroom TBD BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR. MOTIONS DUE BY 4/3/2024. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 1/5/24. 1/5/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 19
Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR: Pretrial Conference held on 1/4/24. Court Reporter: None. (er)
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Filing 18
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO STRIKE, ECF NO. 17, IS DISMISSED AS UNTIMELY. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 1/4/24. 1/4/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er) Modified on 1/5/2024 (er).
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Filing 17
First MOTION to Strike Defendants' 9th and 10th Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs Complaint filed by ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON.Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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Filing 16
AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service) (SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 15
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF INITIAL FED.R.CIV.P. 16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: AN INITIAL FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024, AT 2:00 P.M. BEFORE THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. VIA TELEPHONE. SEE NOTICE FOR CALL-IN INFORMATION.(dja)
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Filing 14
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 13
ORDER THAT GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING, INC. IS TO FILE ITS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT2 WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. THIS ORDER ALSO SERVES AS A REMINDER TO GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING, INC. OF ITS CONTINUING OBLIGATION PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.1(B)(2) TO PROMPTLY FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF ANY CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.1(A). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/6/23. 12/6/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 12
Defendant's, Gary W. Gray Trucking Inc. and Brandon R. Loyle ANSWER to Complaint together with and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Complaint by GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 11
NOTICE to all Parties that a review of the Courts records indicates that Defendants have failed to timely respond to the Complaint. If Plaintiffs fail to take action to have a default entered against Defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a) within ten (10) days of the date of this Notice, the Court may enter an Order dismissing the Complaint for lack of prosecution. (mas)
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Filing 10
INITIAL PROCEDURAL ORDER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/1/23. 12/1/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 9
ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM HONORABLE EDWARD G. SMITH TO HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 11/30/23. 11/30/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance by GLENN A. BROWN on behalf of ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON (BROWN, GLENN)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Appearance by SAMUEL A. GARSON on behalf of GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE with Notice with Certificate of Service (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(GARSON, SAMUEL)
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Filing 6
NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW J. SPAULDING on behalf of GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE with Notice with Certificate of Service (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 5
NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW J. SPAULDING on behalf of GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE with Notice with Jury Demand and Certificate of Service (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(SPAULDING, ANDREW)
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Filing 4
SUMMONS Returned Executed by ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON re: Paola G. Sanchez served Summons and Complaint upon GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC. by and through agent of defendant corporation. GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC. served on 11/3/2023, answer due 11/24/2023. (JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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Filing 3
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Denise Hinkle re: served Complaint --leaving pleading at the defendant's residence with Crystal Gild, a person of suitable age and discretion-- upon Brandon R. Loyle on 11/01/2023 (JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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Filing 2
Summons Issued as to GARY W. GRAY TRUCKING INC., BRANDON R LOYLE. Forwarded To: Counsel on 10/23/23 (mas)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT Estate of LaTeef J. Dotson, et al against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number APAEDC-17023019.), filed by ESTATE of LaTEEF J. DOTSON. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Complaint Cover Sheet, #2 Designation Form Designation Form)(JOSEPH, WILLAN)
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