Liberty Insurance Corporation v. First Specialty Insurance Corporation et al
Plaintiff: Liberty Insurance Corporation
Defendant: First Specialty Insurance Corporation, CACTUS HOLDINGS, INC. and Western Beef Retail, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2018cv10660
Filed: November 15, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Lorna G Schofield
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 11, 2019 Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Cactus Holdings, Inc., Western Beef Retail, Inc.. Responses due by 2/1/2019 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Kelton Declaration, #3 Exhibit A - Complaint from Underlying Action, #4 Exhibit B - Cross-Claim in Underlying Action, #5 Exhibit C - Lease, #6 Exhibit D - Printout from NY Division of Corporations, #7 Exhibit E - Printout from NY Division of Corporations)(Kelton, Justin)
January 11, 2019 Filing 36 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Anthony Joseph Genovesi, Jr on behalf of Cactus Holdings, Inc., Western Beef Retail, Inc.. (Genovesi, Anthony)
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #33 Motion for Michael Haskell Passman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Lorna G. Schofield)(Text Only Order) (jcs)
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting #32 Motion for Theresa Marie Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Lorna G. Schofield)(Text Only Order) (jcs)
January 7, 2019 Filing 33 MOTION for Michael Haskell Passman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16150029. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of of Pro Hac Vice Motion, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Admission to the Bar of Illinois, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael H. Passman)(Passman, Michael)
January 7, 2019 Filing 32 MOTION for Theresa Marie Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16149470. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Illinois Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit Missouri Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Exhibit Pennsylvania Certificate of Good Standing, #6 Text of Proposed Order)(Carroll, Theresa)
January 7, 2019 Filing 31 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Theresa Marie Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Pro Hac Vice Motion, #2 Exhibit Missouri Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit Pennsylvania Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Exhibit Illinois Certificate of Good Standing)(Carroll, Theresa) Modified on 1/7/2019 (wb).
January 7, 2019 Filing 30 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Answer to Counterclaim served on First Specialty Insurance Company, Western Beef Retail, inc., and Cactus Holdings, Inc. on January 4, 2018. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
January 7, 2019 Filing 29 ANSWER to #19 Counterclaim. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation.(Potashner, Marshall)
January 7, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #32 MOTION for Theresa Marie Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16149470. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc)
January 7, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #33 MOTION for Michael Haskell Passman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16150029. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc)
January 7, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #31 MOTION for Theresa Marie Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Proposed Order;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (wb)
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. Amended Pleadings due by 1/31/2019. Joinder of Parties due by 1/31/2019. Deposition due by 4/30/2019. Fact Discovery due by 4/30/2019. This case is not to be tried to a jury. Best estimate of the length of trial is 3 days. Pre-Motion Conference set for 6/4/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.The Clerk of Court is directed to enter the dates under paragraphs 5, 6, 8(a), 9(b)-(c) and 13(a)-(c) into the Court's calendar. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/3/2019) (tro)
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER terminating #15 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. It is hereby ORDERED that the initial pretrial conference is waived. The case management plan will be separately issued. If the parties believe that a conference would nevertheless be useful, they should inform the court immediately so the conference can be reinstated.The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close the open motion at Docket No. 15.(Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/3/2019) (tro)
January 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: ORDERED that the parties shall file the joint status letter and proposed case management plan as soon as possible and no later than January 3, 2019. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/02/2019) (ama)
January 2, 2019 Filing 25 STATUS REPORT. Joint by the Parties. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order)(Potashner, Marshall)
December 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER: Defendants shall file their motion on January 11, 2019. Plaintiff shall respond to this motion by February 1, 2019. Any reply to the pending motion to dismiss shall be filed by February 15, 2019. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Motions due by 1/11/2019., Responses due by 2/1/2019, Replies due by 2/15/2019.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/21/2018) (cf)
December 21, 2018 Filing 23 AMENDED RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent CACTUS HOLDINGS, INC. for Western Beef Retail, Inc.. Document filed by Cactus Holdings, Inc., Western Beef Retail, Inc..(Kelton, Justin)
December 19, 2018 Filing 22 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Marshall T. Potashner dated December 19, 2018 re: #15 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Pre-Motion Letter pursuant to Rule III.C(2) of the Courts Individual Rules addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Defendants Western Beef Retail, Inc. and Cactus Holdings, Inc. dated 12/1 (Amended to Fix Typo On Heading). Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
December 19, 2018 Filing 21 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Marshall T. Potashner dated December 19, 2018 re: #15 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Pre-Motion Letter pursuant to Rule III.C(2) of the Courts Individual Rules addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Defendants Western Beef Retail, Inc. and Cactus Holdings, Inc. dated 12/1 . Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
December 19, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Notice to Attorney Justin Tyler Kelton to RE-FILE Document #20 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement,. ERROR(S): Corporate Parents were not added. Please re-file this document and when prompted: Are there any corporate parents or other affiliates?, select the YES radio button and enter the Corporate Parent(s) or Affiliate(s). YOU MUST SELECT THE SEARCH BUTTON. Select the correct name or create a new corporate parent. Add the Corporate Parent(s) or Affiliate(s) one party name at a time. (lb)
December 18, 2018 Filing 20 FILING ERROR - CORPORATE PARENT/OTHER AFFILIATE NOT ADDED - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Cactus Holdings, Inc., Western Beef Retail, Inc..(Kelton, Justin) Modified on 12/19/2018 (lb).
December 17, 2018 Filing 19 ANSWER to #1 Complaint., COUNTERCLAIM against Liberty Insurance Corporation. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Policy)(Weinstock, Gregg)
December 17, 2018 Filing 18 FIRST RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Swiss Re Ltd., Corporate Parent SR Corporate Solutions America Holding Corporation, Corporate Parent swiss re corporate solutions ltd., Corporate Parent Westport Insurance Corporation for First Specialty Insurance Corporation. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation.(Weinstock, Gregg)
December 17, 2018 Filing 17 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #15 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Pre-Motion Letter pursuant to Rule III.C(2) of the Courts Individual Rules addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Defendants Western Beef Retail, Inc. and Cactus Holdings, Inc. dated 12/1 filed by Western Beef Retail, Inc., Cactus Holdings, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: By January 3, 2019, Plaintiff shall file a response letter in accordance with the Court's Individual Rule III.A.1. (Responses due by 1/3/2019) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/17/2018) (cf)
December 14, 2018 Filing 16 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Weinstock, Gregg)
December 14, 2018 Filing 15 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Pre-Motion Letter pursuant to Rule III.C(2) of the Courts Individual Rules addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Defendants Western Beef Retail, Inc. and Cactus Holdings, Inc. dated 12/14/2018. Document filed by Cactus Holdings, Inc., Western Beef Retail, Inc..(Kelton, Justin)
December 14, 2018 Filing 14 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (Weinstock, Gregg) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Modified on 12/14/2018 (km).
December 14, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR. Notice to Attorney Gregg Weinstock to RE-FILE Document #14 Proposed Order. Use the event type found Other Filings, Proposed Orders, Proposed Stipulation and Order. (km)
November 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Initial Conference set for 1/8/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 1106, Thurgood Marshal Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 11/28/2018) (cf)
November 26, 2018 Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Cactus Holdings, Inc. served on 11/26/2018, answer due 12/17/2018. Service was accepted by Sue Zouky, Office of the New York Secretary of State. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Second Notice, #2 Affidavit of Service)(Potashner, Marshall)
November 26, 2018 Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Western Beef Retail, Inc. served on 11/26/2018, answer due 12/17/2018. Service was accepted by Sue Zouky, NY State Secretary of State Office. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Second Notice, #2 Affidavit of Service)(Potashner, Marshall)
November 26, 2018 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. First Specialty Insurance Corporation served on 11/26/2018, answer due 12/17/2018. Service was accepted by Bradley Rice, Esq. of NY State Department of Financial Services. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Second Notice, #2 Affidavit of Service)(Potashner, Marshall)
November 16, 2018 Filing 9 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Western Beef Retail, Inc.. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 Filing 8 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to First Specialty Insurance Corporation. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Cactus Holdings, Inc.. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Marshall Todd Potashner. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 05:8705; Citizenship Plaintiff code 2 (Citizen of Another State); Citizenship Defendant code 1 (Citizen of This State); County code Albany;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 28:1332; the Citizenship Plaintiff code has been modified to 5 (Incorporated/Principal Place of Business-Other State); the Citizenship Defendant code has been modified to 4 (Incorporated/Principal Place of Business-This State); the County code has been modified to Suffolk;. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Marshall Todd Potashner. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Cactus Holdings, Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps;. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (jgo)
November 16, 2018 Case Designated ECF. (jgo)
November 15, 2018 Filing 6 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Cactus Holdings, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
November 15, 2018 Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Western Beef Retail, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
November 15, 2018 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to First Specialty Insurance Corporation, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation. (Potashner, Marshall)
November 15, 2018 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Potashner, Marshall)
November 15, 2018 Filing 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Corporate Parent LMHC Massachusetts Holding Inc., Corporate Parent Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Corporate Parent Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. for Liberty Insurance Corporation. Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation.(Potashner, Marshall)
November 15, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CACTUS HOLDINGS, INC., First Specialty Insurance Corporation, Western Beef Retail, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-15918205)Document filed by Liberty Insurance Corporation.(Potashner, Marshall)

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Plaintiff: Liberty Insurance Corporation
Represented By: Marshall Todd Potashner
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Defendant: First Specialty Insurance Corporation
Represented By: Gregg Douglas Weinstock
Represented By: Theresa Carroll
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Defendant: CACTUS HOLDINGS, INC.
Represented By: Justin Tyler Kelton
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