Bell v. Lawson Products, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Ema Bell
Defendant: Lawson Products, Inc., Michael G. DeCata, Andrew B. Albert, Steven Edelson, Lee S. Hillman, J. Bryan King, Mark F. Moon, Bianca Martinez Rhodes, LKCM TE INVESTORS, LLC, TESTEQUITY ACQUISITION, LLC, TIDE SUB, LLC, 301 HW OPUS INVESTORS, LLC, 301 HW OPUS HOLDINGS, INC., GULF SUB, INC. and I. Steven Edelson
Case Number: 1:2022cv01056
Filed: February 7, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Jesse M Furman
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 77 Securities Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i): Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff Ema Bell ("Plaintiff") voluntarily dismisses this action without prejudice. This notice of dismissal is being filed before service by Defendants of either an answer or a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff's dismissal of this Action is effective upon filing of this notice. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 3/24/2022) (vfr)
March 21, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) 301 HW Opus Holdings, Inc., 301 HW Opus Investors, LLC, Andrew B. Albert, Michael G. DeCata, Gulf Sub, Inc., Lee S. Hillman, I. Steven Edelson, J. Bryan King, LKCM TE Investors, LLC, Lawson Products, Inc., Bianca Martinez Rhodes, Mark F. Moon, Testequity Acquisition, LLC, Tide Sub, LLC. Document filed by Ema Bell. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)...(Smith, Evan)
March 17, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. Notice to Attorney Evan J Smith. RE-FILE Document No. #9 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the voluntary dismissal is against was/were selected;. Re-file the document using the event type Notice of Voluntary Dismissal found under the event list Notices - select the correct filer/filers - select the correct party/parties the voluntary dismissal is against - and attach the correct signed PDF. (nd)
March 16, 2022 Filing 9 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) Ema Bell. Document filed by Ema Bell. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)...(Smith, Evan) Modified on 3/17/2022 (nd).
February 16, 2022 Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Andrew B. Albert waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; Michael G. DeCata waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; Lee S. Hillman waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; I. Steven Edelson waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; J. Bryan King waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; Lawson Products, Inc. waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; Bianca Martinez Rhodes waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022; Mark F. Moon waiver sent on 2/11/2022, answer due 4/12/2022. Document filed by Ema Bell..(Smith, Evan)
February 10, 2022 Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to 301 HW Opus Holdings, Inc., 301 HW Opus Investors, LLC, Andrew B. Albert, Michael G. DeCata, Gulf Sub, Inc., Lee S. Hillman, I. Steven Edelson, J. Bryan King, LKCM TE Investors, LLC, Lawson Products, Inc., Bianca Martinez Rhodes, Mark F. Moon, Testequity Acquisition, LLC, Tide Sub, LLC. (vf)
February 10, 2022 Filing 6 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC., MICHAEL G. DECATA, ANDREW B. ALBERT, I. STEVEN EDELSON, LEE S. HILLMAN, J. BRYAN KING, MARK F. MOON, BIANCA MARTINEZ RHODES, LKCM TE INVESTORS, LLC, TESTEQUITY ACQUISITION, LLC,TIDE SUB, LLC, 301 HW OPUS INVESTORS, LLC, 301 HW OPUS HOLDINGS, INC. and GULF SUB, INC.,, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Ema Bell..(Smith, Evan)
February 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 5/18/2022 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 1105, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jesse M. Furman. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 2/8/2022) (vfr)
February 8, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Evan J. Smith to RE-FILE Document No. #4 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct. Docket entry error. Defendant party name entered in docket entry of request, but not reflected on PDF. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)
February 8, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Evan J. Smith. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: 301 HW OPUS HOLDINGS, INC., 301 HW OPUS INVESTORS, LLC, GULF SUB, INC., LKCM TE INVESTORS, LLC, TESTEQUITY ACQUISITION, LLC, TIDE SUB, LLC, Steven Edelson. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party name entered in all caps. (vf)
February 8, 2022 Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave 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. (vf)
February 8, 2022 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jesse M. Furman. 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..(vf)
February 8, 2022 Case Designated ECF. (vf)
February 7, 2022 Filing 4 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT - SUMMONS REQUEST As To - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC., MICHAEL G. DECATA, ANDREW B. ALBERT, I. STEVEN EDELSON, LEE S. HILLMAN, J. BRYAN KING, MARK F. MOON, BIANCA MARTINEZ RHODES, LKCM TE INVESTORS, LLC, TESTEQUITY ACQUISITION, LLC,TIDE SUB, LLC, 301 HW OPUS INVESTORS, LLC, 301 HW OPUS HOLDINGS, INC. and GULF SUB, INC., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Ema Bell..(Smith, Evan) Modified on 2/8/2022 (vf).
February 7, 2022 Filing 3 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Ema Bell..(Smith, Evan)
February 7, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Smith, Evan)
February 7, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against 301 HW OPUS HOLDINGS, INC., 301 HW OPUS INVESTORS, LLC, Andrew B. Albert, Michael G. DeCata, Steven Edelson, GULF SUB, INC., Lee S. Hillman, J. Bryan King, LKCM TE INVESTORS, LLC, Lawson Products, Inc., Bianca Martinez Rhodes, Mark F. Moon, TESTEQUITY ACQUISITION, LLC, TIDE SUB, LLC. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-25697355)Document filed by Ema Bell..(Smith, Evan)

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Plaintiff: Ema Bell
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