Barabas v. Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Martha Barabas and Donovan Mcgee
Defendant: Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., Pearson Education Inc., Cengage Learning Inc. and Follett Higher Education Group
Case Number: 1:2020cv06314
Filed: August 11, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Denise L Cote
Nature of Suit: Anti-Trust
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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June 15, 2021 Filing 55 CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: (54 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC, 30 in 1:20-cv-06331-DLC, 28 in 1:20-cv-06335-DLC, 30 in 1:20-cv-06845-DLC, 25 in 1:20-cv-06848-DLC, 28 in 1:20-cv-06840-DLC, 26 in 1:20-cv-06334-DLC, 21 in 1:20-cv-06842-DLC, 24 in 1:20-cv-06333-DLC, 27 in 1:20-cv-06847-DLC, 127 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 51 in 1:20-cv-03162-DLC, 27 in 1:20-cv-06317-DLC, 90 in 1:20-cv-06364-DLC) Memorandum & Opinion,. in favor of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., Cengage Learning Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., Educational Publishers Enforcement Group, Follett Higher Education Group, Follett Higher Education Group, Inc., McGraw Hill LLC, McGraw Hill, LLC, McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, McGraw-Hill Glogal Education Holdings, LLC, McGraw-Hill LLC, Pearson Education Inc., Pearson Education, Inc., Eric Pica against BJJ Corporation, CBSKY, Inc., CBSNM, Inc., Campus Book Company, Inc., Martha Barabas, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, Renttext.com, Inc., Alexandra Pelletier, Alexandra Uchenik, Austin Warman, Bruce Puleo, Cliff Urban, Donovan Mcgee, Elizabeth Kinskey, Eric Pica, Grace Kinskey, Jerry Gordon, Joan Padden, Julio Lopez, Kaitlyn Belen, Kira Cloonan, Kiyana Miller, M. Samantha Pak, Martha Barabas, Mohammad Khalid, Mohammed Khalid, TYLER ALIPERTO. It is, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion and Order dated June 14, 2021, the Defendants' January 22, 2021 motion to dismiss is granted; judgment is entered for the Defendants and the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 6/15/2021) (Attachments: #1 Notice of Right to Appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (dt)
June 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 OPINION AND ORDER: The Defendants' January 22, 2021 motion to dismiss is granted. The Clerk of Court shall close the case and enter judgment for the Defendants. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 6/14/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (nb) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.
March 9, 2021 Filing 53 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (93 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) MOTION to Dismiss / NOTICE OF MOTION TO DISMISS THE RETAILER PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT. . Document filed by Follett Higher Education Group. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Martin, Craig)
February 23, 2021 Filing 52 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: (90 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) MOTION to Dismiss / Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss Student Plaintiffs' Second Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint. . Document filed by Martha Barabas, Kira Cloonan, Julio Lopez, Cliff Urban, Martha Barabas. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Fernandez-Silber, Natasha)
February 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER: granting (110) Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re (110 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to (90 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) MOTION to Dismiss Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss Student Plaintiffs' Second Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint. Granted. ( Responses due by 2/23/2021, Replies due by 3/9/2021.) in case 1:20-md-02946-DLC. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 2/16/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC (ama)
February 16, 2021 Filing 50 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to (90 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) MOTION to Dismiss / Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss Student Plaintiffs' Second Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint. addressed to Judge Denise L. Cote from Natasha J. Fernandez-Silber dated 02/16/2021. Document filed by Martha Barabas, Kira Cloonan, Julio Lopez, Cliff Urban, Martha Barabas.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Fernandez-Silber, Natasha)
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER granting (94) LETTER MOTION to Seal Documents and Materials pertaining to the Retail Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Class Action Complaint in case 1:20-md-02946-DLC. Granted. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 1/25/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC (jca)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER re: (41 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC, 57 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) Letter: Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the named plaintiffs in the Student Purchaser Plaintiffs action shall identify to defendants the universities they attended at the times relevant to their claims and the dates on which they purchased the materials at issue, or their best estimates of those dates. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if following receipt of that information the defendants contend that one or more of the named plaintiffs must arbitrate their claims, the parties shall discuss what discovery is necessary to bring and address any motion to compel arbitration. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 12/11/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC (jwh)
December 11, 2020 Filing 47 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: (75 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 46 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC) Letter, filed by Cliff Urban, Julio Lopez, Martha Barabas. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 12/11/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC (mro)
December 10, 2020 Filing 46 LETTER addressed to Judge Denise L. Cote from Natasha J. Fernandez-Silber dated 12/10/2020 re: Student Purchaser Plaintiffs' intent to further amend their Consolidated Amended Complaint in response to Defendants' motion to dismiss. Document filed by Martha Barabas, Julio Lopez, Cliff Urban, Martha Barabas.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Fernandez-Silber, Natasha)
December 8, 2020 Filing 45 MOTION for Michael Dockterman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-22944392. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Pearson Education Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of M. Dockterman, #2 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Dockterman, Michael)
December 7, 2020 Filing 44 LETTER addressed to Judge Denise L. Cote from Natasha J. Fernandez-Silber dated December 7, 2020 re: Response to Defendants' December 2, 2020 letter (ECF No. 57) requesting that the Court direct Student Purchaser Plaintiffs to provide a more definite statement pursuant to Rule 12(e). Document filed by Martha Barabas, Julio Lopez, Cliff Urban.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Fernandez-Silber, Natasha)
December 4, 2020 Filing 43 MOTION for Adam J. Di Vincenzo to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-22888216. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of A. Di Vincenzo, #2 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Di Vincenzo, Adam)
December 3, 2020 Filing 42 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: (41 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC, 57 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC) Letter, filed by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: The plaintiffs shall respond to this letter by Tuesday, December 8, 2020. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 12/3/2020) (jca)
December 2, 2020 Filing 41 LETTER addressed to Judge Denise L. Cote from Rachel S. Brass dated December 2, 2020 re: request for a more definite statement. Document filed by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., Barnes & Noble Education, Inc..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Brass, Rachel)
November 19, 2020 Filing 40 MOTION for Rachel S. Brass to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-22662207. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C., Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of R. Brass, #2 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Brass, Rachel)
November 19, 2020 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. (23 in 1:20-cv-06317-DLC, 26 in 1:20-cv-06845-DLC, 56 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 26 in 1:20-cv-06331-DLC, 22 in 1:20-cv-06334-DLC, 86 in 1:20-cv-06364-DLC, 24 in 1:20-cv-06840-DLC, 23 in 1:20-cv-06847-DLC, 24 in 1:20-cv-06335-DLC, 40 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC, 47 in 1:20-cv-03162-DLC, 20 in 1:20-cv-06333-DLC, 21 in 1:20-cv-06848-DLC, 69 in 1:20-cv-06339-DLC, 17 in 1:20-cv-06842-DLC) MOTION for Rachel S. Brass to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-22662207. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al.(vba)
October 15, 2020 Filing 39 AMENDED MOTION for Dianne M. Nast to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Donovan Mcgee. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit - PA Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit - NJ Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Nast, Dianne)
October 15, 2020 Filing 38 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rishi Raithatha on behalf of Martha Barabas, Martha Barabas. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC.(Raithatha, Rishi)
October 15, 2020 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. (48 in 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 39 in 1:20-cv-06314-DLC) AMENDED MOTION for Dianne M. Nast to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC(wb)
October 14, 2020 Filing 37 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR - MOTION for Dianne M. Nast to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-22132883. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Donovan Mcgee. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit PA Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit NJ Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC, 1:20-cv-06314-DLC, 1:20-cv-06845-DLC.(Nast, Dianne) Modified on 10/14/2020 (wb).
October 1, 2020 Filing 36 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Craig S. Davis to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-21942575. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Kiyana Miller. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Craig S. Davis in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Minnesota Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Davis, Craig) Modified on 10/2/2020 (wb).
October 1, 2020 Filing 35 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Jessica N. Servais to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-21942520. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Kiyana Miller. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Jessica N. Servais in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Minnesota Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit Wisconsin Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Servais, Jessica) Modified on 10/2/2020 (wb).
October 1, 2020 Filing 34 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Heidi M. Silton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-21941873. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Kiyana Miller. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Heidi M. Silton in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Minnesota Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al..(Silton, Heidi) Modified on 10/2/2020 (wb).
September 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED as follows: Radice Law Firm, PC and Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP shall serve as Co-Lead Counsel for the Student Purchaser Plaintiffs. Steckler Gresham Cochran PLLC and Thompson Coburn LLP shall serve as Co-Lead Counsel for the Independent Collegiate Retailer Plaintiffs. The Student Purchaser Plaintiffs and Independent Collegiate Retailer Plaintiffs shall each file their consolidated amended complaints for their respective actions and any actions consolidated with their respective actions on or before October 16, 2020. Defendants shall file an answer to the consolidated amended complaints or a motion to dismiss the consolidated amended complaints by December 4. If a motion to dismiss either of the two consolidated amended complaints is filed, the Student Purchaser Plaintiffs and Independent Collegiate Retailer Plaintiffs shall file a letter by December 11, 2020 indicating a desire to further amend their complaints in response to the motion. Any second consolidated amended complaints must be filed by December 18. If the Student Purchaser Plaintiffs and Independent Collegiate Retailer Plaintiffs elect to further amend, any Defendant shall file its motion to dismiss on or before January 22, 2021. The plaintiffs shall file their oppositions to the motions by February 19. Defendants shall file their replies on or before March 5. (And as further set forth herein.) (Amended Pleadings due by 12/18/2020., Motions due by 1/22/2021., Responses due by 2/19/2021, Replies due by 3/5/2021.) (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 9/8/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (jca)
September 3, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Denise L. Cote: Telephone Conference to address applications for appointment as lead counsel in this matter held on 9/3/2020. (Court Reporter Jennifer Thun) Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al.(gr)
September 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER: On August 12, 2020, this Court issued an Order scheduling atelephone conference for September 3. On August 24, this Court ordered that the September 3 conference shall address the applications for appointment as lead counsel and set a schedule for consolidated class actions. It is herebyORDERED that counsel for the plaintiffs shall consult with each other and submit an appearance sheet that lists the names and phone numbers of each attorney who will make an appearance at the conference by Wednesday, September 2 at 5:00 p.m. The appearance sheet may be submitted to this Courts Chambers via email at cotenysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 9/1/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (gr)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER: On August 28, 2020, Martha Barabas, one of the Student Plaintiffs in this case, moved for the appointment of the Radice Law Firm, PC and Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP as interim co-lead counsel. In support of the motion, Barabas submitted a declaration by John D. Radice (Declaration) and requested that it be filed under seal. The Court having reviewed the Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff shall file the Declaration with only the third paragraph redacted. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 8/31/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (gr)
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER in case 1:20-cv-03162-DLC; granting (10) Motion for Nicole Williams. to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:20-md-02946-DLC. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Denise L. Cote)(Text Only Order) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (gr)
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER: This action, Cabral v. Cengage Learning, Inc., et al, 20cv3660, is related to the MDL which has been assigned to this Court. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that applications for appointment as lead counsel in the Student Plaintiffs class actions shall be made by noon on Friday, August 28, 2020.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that applications for appointment as lead counsel in the Retailer Plaintiffs class actions shall be made by noon on Friday, August 28, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any objection to those applications shall be filed by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the September 3 conference will address the applications for appointment as lead counsel and seta schedule for consolidated class actions. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 8/26/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (gr)
August 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER: These MDL actions having been assigned to this Court, and having reviewed the parties August 21, 2020 submissions, it is hereby ORDERED that applications for appointment as lead counsel in the Student Plaintiffs class actions shall be made by noon on Friday, August 28, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that applications for appointment as lead counsel in the Retailer Plaintiffs class actions shall be made by noon on Friday, August 28, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any objection to those applications shall be filed by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the September 3 conference willaddress the applications for appointment as lead counsel and set a schedule for consolidated class actions. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 8/24/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (gr)
August 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER: Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that by August 21, 2020, all parties in In Re: Inclusive Access Course Materials Antitrust Litigation, 20 MDL No. 2946; and Cabral v. Cengage Learning, Inc., et al, 20cv03660 shall submit proposals for a schedule in this litigation, in letters no longer than two pages. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephone conference will be held on September 3, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. The dial-in credentials for the telephone conference are the following: Dial-in: 888-363-4749 Access code: 4324948. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall use a landline if one is available. SO ORDERED. (Telephone Conference set for 9/3/2020 at 02:30 PM before Judge Denise L. Cote.) (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 8/11/2020) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02946-DLC et al. (jca)
August 11, 2020 Filing 26 MDL TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of New Jersey; Case Number: 3:20-cv-02442. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Order of MDL Panel transferring case to the USDC for the SDNY. (dm ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
August 11, 2020 NOTE TO OUT OF STATE ATTORNEYS: Please visit the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/ for information regarding admission to the S.D.N.Y. Bar and the CM/ECF Rules & Filing Instructions. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 CONSOLIDATED MDL CASE: Create association to 1:20-md-02946-DLC. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 Case Designated ECF. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE - TRANSFER CASE: This case is assigned to: Judge Denise L. Cote. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. 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 #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions. (sjo)
August 11, 2020 CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:20-md-02946-DLC. (sjo
June 11, 2020 Pro Hac Vice fee: as to William F. Cavanaugh, Jr., Saul B. Shapiro and Amy N. Vegari, Esq. $ 450, receipt number NEW042866. (sms) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER STAYING CASE: All actions, proceedings, motions, or any other process in any of the District of New Jersey Cases is hereby stayed pending a decision of the JPML and further Order of this Court. The Courts prior Text Order setting a deadline of May 11, 2020 for the filing of Defendants motion in Barabas v. Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC et al, is no longer in effect and Defendants should defer any such filing until further Order from this Courtfollowing a determination by the JPML. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 05/11/2020. (jdb) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 8, 2020 Filing 23 Proposed Order Granting Stay by CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. re #21 Letter. (Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 8, 2020 Filing 22 Letter from John Radice responding to Defendants' May 8 letter re #21 Letter. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 8, 2020 Filing 21 Letter from Stephanie D. Edelson, Esq.. (Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 7, 2020 Filing 20 Letter from Stephanie D. Edelson, Esq.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 TEXT ORDER: Pending before the Court are three applications seeking the admission of pro hac vice counsel. The Court has reviewed the three applications and finds that they comply with the requirements of L.Civ.R. 101.1(c)(1). In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hard copy orders admitting counsel pro hac vice shall not be entered on the Docket. Instead, the Court adopts the proposed orders found at Docket Entry Nos. 16-4, 17-3 and 18-4. Pro hac vice counsel is directed to comply fully with the terms of those orders. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. (mm) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
May 6, 2020 Filing 18 APPLICATION/PETITION for Pro Hac Vice Admission for by MCGRAW-HILL GLOBAL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of William Cavanaugh, Esq., #2 Declaration Declaration of Saul B. Shapiro, Esq., #3 Declaration Declaration of Amy Vegari, Esq., #4 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order, #5 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.] Modified on 8/11/2020 (sjo).
May 6, 2020 Filing 17 APPLICATION/PETITION for Pro Hac Vice Admission for by PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Michael Dockterman, Esq. In Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Declaration Declaration of Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov, Esq. In Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, #3 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order, #4 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.] Modified on 8/11/2020 (sjo).
May 6, 2020 Filing 16 APPLICATION/PETITION for Pro Hac Vice Admission by CENGAGE LEARNING, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Richard S. Snyder, Esq., #2 Declaration Declaration of Eric J. Mahr, Esq., #3 Declaration Declaration of Andrew J. Ewalt, Esq., #4 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order, #5 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.] Modified on 8/11/2020 (sjo).
May 6, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by GLENN A. CLARK on behalf of CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. (CLARK, GLENN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
April 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 TEXT ORDER re #12 Letter, #13 Letter. The Court has received Defendants' proposed briefing schedule with respect to their incoming motion to transfer, and their request to adjourn the deadline to file a response to the Complaint. Having reviewed Plaintiff's objection, the Court DENIES Defendants' request. The schedule set forth in the Text Order, dated March 25, 2020, remains in effect. To the extent Defendants wish to file a motion to transfer, along with a motion to dismiss, they may do so simultaneously in one omnibus motion. So Ordered by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 4/10/2020. (Fang, W) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
April 9, 2020 Filing 13 Letter from John Radice in response to Defendants' April 8 letter re: scheduling the motion to transfer and motion to dismiss briefing re #12 Letter. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 12 Letter from Stephanie D. Edelson, Esq.. (Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 27, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by LINDA G. HARVEY on behalf of FOLLETT HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP (HARVEY, LINDA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 TEXT ORDER: Per Standing Order 2020-04, the deadline for Defendants to file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint is extended from March 27, 2020 to May 11, 2020. So Ordered by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 3/25/2020. (jmm, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 24, 2020 Filing 9 Letter from John Radice (1) responding to Defendants' March 23 letter and (2) seeking scheduling order re #8 Letter. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 23, 2020 Filing 8 Letter from Stephanie D. Edelson, Esq.. (Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 23, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie D. Edelson on behalf of CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Edelson, Stephanie) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 16, 2020 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by MARTHA BARABAS. BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. served on 3/6/2020, answer due 3/27/2020. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 16, 2020 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by MARTHA BARABAS. BARNES & NOBLE COLLEGE BOOKSELLERS, LLC served on 3/6/2020, answer due 3/27/2020. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 15, 2020 Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by MARTHA BARABAS. CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. served on 3/6/2020, answer due 3/27/2020. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 15, 2020 Filing 3 SUMMONS Returned Executed by MARTHA BARABAS. FOLLETT HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP served on 3/6/2020, answer due 3/27/2020. (RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 6, 2020 Filing 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to BARNES & NOBLE COLLEGE BOOKSELLERS, LLC, BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC., CENGAGE LEARNING, INC., FOLLETT HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP, MCGRAW-HILL GLOBAL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (mg) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 5, 2020 Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson and Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni added. (mg) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]
March 5, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against BARNES & NOBLE COLLEGE BOOKSELLERS, LLC, BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC., CENGAGE LEARNING, INC., FOLLETT HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP, INC., MCGRAW-HILL GLOBAL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number ANJDC-10513493) with JURY DEMAND, filed by MARTHA BARABAS. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(RADICE, JOHN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/11/2020.]

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Search for this case: Barabas v. Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC et al
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Defendant: Barnes & Noble College Booksellers L.L.C.
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Defendant: McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC
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Defendant: Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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Defendant: Pearson Education Inc.
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Defendant: Cengage Learning Inc.
Represented By: Stephanie D. Edelson
Represented By: Glenn A. Clark
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Defendant: Follett Higher Education Group
Represented By: Linda G. Harvey
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Plaintiff: Martha Barabas
Represented By: John D. Radice
Represented By: Rishi Raithatha
Represented By: Natasha Juanita Fernandez-Silber
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Plaintiff: Donovan Mcgee
Represented By: Dianne M. Nast
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