Morton v. Audi of America, LLC et al
| Douglas Grant Morton |
| Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. doing business as Audi of America, Inc., Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Lear Corporation, FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia-NHK Co., Ltd., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. Ltd, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc, Brose North America, Inc., Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Grammer, Inc., Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer AG, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. and XYZ Companies |
| 1:2024cv00022 |
| January 24, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina |
| Max O Cogburn |
| W Carleton Metcalf |
| Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Product Liability |
| Both |
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| TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #154 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint . Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft answer due 5/10/2024. Text of Order: ORDER: Defendant Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg's Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED, and the deadline for Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft to file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint is EXTENDED through and including May 10, 2024. In light of the length of this extension, Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft is advised that no further extensions of this deadline will be allowed absent extraordinary circumstances. So Ordered. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 3/19/2024. (kkb) |
| Filing 154 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint, by Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Proposed Order) (King, C.). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #152 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #147 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Grammer Industries, LLC and Grammer, Inc., Responses due by 4/11/2024 Text of Order: ORDER: The Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED, and the deadline for Plaintiff to respond to the Motion to Dismiss filed by Grammer Industries, LLC and Grammer, Inc. is EXTENDED through and including April 11, 2024. So Ordered. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 3/12/2024. (kkb) |
| TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #151 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #145 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brose North America, Inc., Responses due by 4/10/2024 Text of Order: ORDER: The Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED, and the deadline for Plaintiff to respond to the Motion to Dismiss filed by Brose North America, Inc. is EXTENDED through and including April 10, 2024. So Ordered. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 3/12/2024. (kkb) |
| Filing 153 REPLY to Response to Motion re #125 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Audi AG. (Skelton, Timia) |
| Filing 152 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #147 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Grammer Industries, LLC and Grammer, Inc. by Douglas Grant Morton. Responses due by 3/25/2024 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Edmonds, Alex). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 151 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #145 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brose North America, Inc. by Douglas Grant Morton. Responses due by 3/25/2024 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Edmonds, Alex). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Set/Reset Deadlines as to #139 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Responses due by 4/5/2024 (clc) |
| TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #150 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #139 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by VW AG Text of Order: ORDER: The Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED, and the deadline for Plaintiff to file a response to Defendant Volkswagen AG's Motion to Dismiss is EXTENDED through and including April 5, 2024. So Ordered. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 3/5/2024. (kkb) |
| Filing 150 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #139 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by VW AG by Douglas Grant Morton. Responses due by 3/18/2024 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Edmonds, Alex). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 149 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #125 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Audi AG by Douglas Grant Morton. Replies due by 3/11/2024 (Attachments: #1 Appendix Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit 1- NC Crash Report, #3 Exhibit 2- Certification Label for subject vehicle, #4 Exhibit 3- Subject Vehicle -Buyer's Order, #5 Exhibit 4- Audi of America Statement, #6 Exhibit 5- VW Annual Report 2020 excerpts, #7 Exhibit 6- Audi AG Division Report, #8 Exhibit 7- Audi Annual Report 2020 excerpts, #9 Exhibit 8- Audi US Trademarks, #10 Exhibit 9- NHTSA Docket 2005-20586, #11 Exhibit 10- NHTSA Docket 2019-22769, #12 Exhibit 11- About VWGoA, #13 Exhibit 12 -VW AG v Iqbal Amended Complaint, #14 Exhibit 13- Audi of America Co Profile, #15 Exhibit 14- Audi Financial Report 2019, #16 Exhibit 15- Press Release Audi America, #17 Exhibit 16 -About My Audi, #18 Exhibit 17 Verify email for myAudi App, #19 Exhibit 18 -part 1 of 4 Owner's Manual, #20 Exhibit 18 -part 2 of 4 Owner's Manual, #21 Exhibit 18-part 3 of 4 Owner's Manual, #22 Exhibit 18 -part 4 of 4 Owner's Manual, #23 Exhibit 19- Find Audi Dealer -US, #24 Exhibit 20- Audi NC Dealers Part Centers, #25 Exhibit 21 Audi Dealer Ad guidelines, #26 Exhibit 22 Audi AG v D'Amato, #27 Exhibit 23 Audi AG Annual Report 2004 excerpt, #28 Exhibit 24 Audi AG Annual Report 2005 excerpt, #29 Exhibit 25 Audi AG Annual Report 2006 excerpt, #30 Exhibit 26 Chart of Audi Plaintiff Cases)(Edmonds, Alex) |
| Filing 148 RESPONSE in Opposition re #125 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Audi AG by Douglas Grant Morton. Replies due by 3/11/2024 (Attachments: #1 Appendix Exhibit List, #2 Exhibit A - VWGoA Brief in Support of Motion to Transfer to USDC WD NC, #3 Exhibit B- Illustrative Cases)(Edmonds, Alex) |
| Filing 147 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. Responses due by 3/12/2024 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Exhibit A-Declaration of Chuck Steffens, #3 Exhibit B-Declaration of Dennis Schweller) (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 146 MEMORANDUM in Support re #145 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Sukkar Declaration)(King, C.) |
| Filing 145 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brose North America, Inc.. Responses due by 3/11/2024 (King, C.) |
| Filing 144 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Audi of America, LLC. Amendment to #131 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Audi of America, LLC. (Skelton, Timia) Modified text and added link to document no. 131 on 2/26/2024. NEF Regenerated (ejb). |
| Filing 143 NOTICE of Appearance by Timia A. Skelton on behalf of Audi of America, LLC (Skelton, Timia) |
Filing 142
ORDER granting #141 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney R. Thomas Warburton added for Brose North America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/23/2024. (kby)
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| Filing 141 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to R. Thomas Warburton Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6414675. by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (King, C.). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 140 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC. Amendment to #133 Citizenship Disclosure Statement (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Notice to R. Thomas Warburton: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 3/1/2024. (kby) |
| Filing 139 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Volkswagen AG. Responses due by 3/6/2024 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Hans-Ulrick Von Burlow) (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 138 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Douglas Grant Morton. (Conley, Cale) |
| Filing 137 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Grammer, Inc.. (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 136 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Grammer Industries, LLC. (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 135 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by FNK North America, Inc.. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 134 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 133 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 132 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Audi of America, LLC. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 131 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Audi of America, LLC. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 130 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Volkswagen AG. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 129 Deleted. Duplicate filing. (ams). |
| Filing 128 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Volkswagen AG. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 127 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Audi AG. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 126 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Audi AG. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 125 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Audi AG. Responses due by 3/5/2024 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Heiko Diederichs) (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 124 NOTICE of Status of Unrepresented Defendants by Douglas Grant Morton (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Email between counsel)(Conley, Cale) |
| Filing 123 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Little, J.) |
| Filing 122 Corporate Disclosure Statement by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Little, J.) |
| Filing 121 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Brose North America, Inc.. (King, C.) |
| Filing 120 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Brose North America, Inc.. (King, C.) |
| Filing 119 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint, by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..(Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 118 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 117 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 116 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Lear Corporation. (Berkelhammer, Jon) |
| Filing 115 Disclosure Statement of Citizenship of Party or Intervenor by Lear Corporation. (Berkelhammer, Jon) |
| Filing 114 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint, by Audi of America, LLC.(Gieser, Caroline) |
| Minute Entry: STATUS CONFERENCE conducted by video before US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. Plaintiff's attorneys: Noah Abrams, Alex Edmonds, Andrew Avram and Davis Popper. Defendants' attorneys: Caroline Gieser, Burgain G. Hayes, Jon Berkelhammer, Christopher Kiger, Deborah Bullion, Bailey King, Jr., Lee Ann Jones, Ryan Arnold, Matthew Little. Court reporter: Digital Court Recorder. (kby) |
| ORAL ORDER: On or before February 21, 2024: (1) Plaintiff shall file a notice stating the status of service on each Defendant that has not appeared; (2) Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. D/B/A Audi of America, Inc. shall file an answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint; and (3) all appearing parties shall file, as appropriate, corporate disclosure statements and/or citizenship disclosure statements. Without objection from any party that has appeared, the oral motion by Mr. Little is GRANTED and Mr. Little and Mr. Kubis are WITHDRAWN as counsel for Defendant NHK Spring Co. Ltd. To the extent the Court's previous order (Doc. #93 ) extended the deadline for Defendant NHK Spring Co. Ltd. to respond to the Amended Complaint, that order is VACATED. Given that Defendant NHK Seating of America, Inc. has now answered the Amended Complaint (Doc. #112 ), the #90 Amended Motion for Extension of Time is DENIED AS MOOT. Finally, having reviewed the docket and noting that all appearing parties agree that Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. has been dismissed, the Clerk is respectfully DIRECTED to terminate Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. as a defendant in this matter. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/14/2024. (kby) |
| Filing 112 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint, Answer of NHK Seating of America, Inc. to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by NHK Seating of America, Inc..(Little, J.) |
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Filing 111
ORDER granting #108 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Burgain G. Hayes for Lear Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/9/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 110
ORDER granting #109 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Joseph E. Viviano for Lear Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/9/2024. (ejb)
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| Filing 109 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Joseph E. Viviano Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6398986. by Lear Corporation. (Berkelhammer, Jon). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 108 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Burgain G. Hayes Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6398964. by Lear Corporation. (Berkelhammer, Jon). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Notice to Attorney Joseph E. Viviano: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/16/2024. (ejb) |
| Notice to Attorney Burgain G. Hayes: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/16/2024. (ejb) |
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Filing 107
ORDER granting #103 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Alex S. Edmonds for Douglas Grant Morton. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/7/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 106
ORDER granting #104 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Davis S. Popper for Douglas Grant Morton. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/7/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 105
ORDER granting #102 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Cale H.* Conley for Douglas Grant Morton. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/7/2024. (ejb) Modified text* on 2/7/2024 (ejb).
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| Notice to Attorney Cale H.* Conley: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/14/2024. (ejb) Modified text*on 2/7/2024 (ejb). |
| Notice to Attorney Alex S. Edmonds: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/14/2024. (ejb) |
| Filing 104 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Davis S. Popper Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6394215. by Douglas Grant Morton. (Abrams, Noah). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 103 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Alexander S. Edmonds Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6394207. by Douglas Grant Morton. (Abrams, Noah). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 102 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Cale Conley Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6394187. by Douglas Grant Morton. (Abrams, Noah). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 101 NOTICE of Appearance by C. Bailey King, Jr on behalf of Brose North America, Inc. (King, C.) |
| Filing 100 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint, by Brose North America, Inc.. (King, C.). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
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Filing 99
ORDER granting #94 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Timia A. Skelton for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi AG, and Volkswagen AG. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/5/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 98
ORDER granting #95 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Colin Kamrath Kelly for Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/5/2024. (kby)
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Filing 97
ORDER granting #96 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added H. Grant Law for Audi AG, Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/5/2024. (kby)
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| Notice to Attorney H. Grant Law: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/13/2024. (ejb) |
| Notice to Attorney Colin K. Kelly: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/13/2024. (ejb) |
| Notice to Attorney Timia A. Skelton: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF). Deadline by 2/13/2024. (ejb) |
| NOTICE of Hearing: Remote Status Conference (by video) set for 2/14/2024 01:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 100 Otis St, Asheville, NC 28801 before US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. Hearing link will be provided by separate correspondence. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(kby) Modified hearing date (year) on 2/12/2024 (kby). |
| TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting #100 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint . Brose North America, Inc. answer due 2/27/2024. Text of Order: ORDER: In light of the Court's previous order, which set a single, consolidated deadline of February 27, 2024 for certain defendants to file their answers or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, the Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED IN PART, and the deadline for defendant Brose North America, Inc. to file an answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint is EXTENDED through and including February 27, 2024. So Ordered. Entered by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/6/2024. (kkb) |
| Filing 96 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to H. Grant Law Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6390310. by Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Gieser, Caroline). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 95 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Colin Kelly Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6390308. by Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Gieser, Caroline). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 94 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Timia Skelton Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6390307. by Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Gieser, Caroline). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
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Filing 93
ORDER that Deft Volkswagen AG's (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft) #70 , Defts NHK Seating of America, Inc., and NHK Spring Co. Ltd's #72 , and Defts Grammer Industries, LLC, and Grammer, Inc.'s #74 MOTIONS for Extension of Time are GRANTED, and the deadline for Volkswagen AG (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft), NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. LTD, Grammer, Inc., and Grammer Industries, LLC to file answers or otherwise respond to Pltf's #4 Amended Complaint is EXTENDED through and including 2/27/2024; the #66 Motion Extending Time to File Responsive Pleading filed by NHK Seating of America, Inc. is DENIED AS MOOT; and the Clerk is RESPECTFULLY DIRECTED to schedule a status conference, to be conducted by videoconference. Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/2/2024. (ejb)
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| Filing 92 NOTICE of Appearance by Winston S. Kirby on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kirby, Winston) |
| Filing 91 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew C. Avram on behalf of Douglas Grant Morton (Avram, Andrew) |
| Filing 90 Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint by NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Little, J.). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. Modified on 2/6/2024 (rth) to remove duplicative text. |
| Filing 89 NOTICE of Appearance by John L. Kubis, Jr on behalf of NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. Ltd (Kubis, John) |
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Filing 88
ORDER granting #85 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Deborah J. Bullion for FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, and Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/1/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 87
ORDER granting #76 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added Stephanie Ford Capezzuto for Grammer Industries, LLC, and Grammer, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/1/2024. (ejb)
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Filing 86
ORDER granting #75 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, added LeeAnn Jones for Grammer Industries, LLC, and Grammer, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on 2/1/2024. (ejb)
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| Notice to Attorney LeeAnn Jones: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/8/2024. (ejb) |
| Notice to Attorney Stephanie Ford Capezzuto: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/8/2024. (ejb) |
| Notice to Attorney Deborah J. Bullion: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/8/2024. (ejb) |
| Filing 85 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Deborah J. Bullion Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6386833. by FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Kiger, Christopher). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 84 Corporate Disclosure Statement by FNK North America, Inc.. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 83 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 82 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC. (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 81 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Ray Kiger on behalf of FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc (Kiger, Christopher) |
| Filing 80 Special Appearance ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint, by Volkswagen AG.(Gieser, Caroline) |
| Filing 79 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Grammer Industries, LLC. (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 78 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Grammer, Inc.. (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 77 NOTICE of Appearance by Noah Abrams on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Abrams, Noah) |
| Filing 76 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Stephanie Ford Capezzuto Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6381797. by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Arnold, Ryan). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 75 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to LeeAnn Jones Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6381796. by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Arnold, Ryan). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 74 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer Plaintiff's Complaint by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Arnold, Ryan). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 73 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Michel Arnold on behalf of Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc. (Arnold, Ryan) |
| Filing 72 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint, by NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Little, J.). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 71 NOTICE of Appearance by J. Matthew Little on behalf of NHK Seating of America, Inc., NHK Spring Co. Ltd (Little, J.) |
| Filing 70 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer re: #4 Amended Complaint, by Volkswagen AG. (Gieser, Caroline). Motions referred to W. Carleton Metcalf. |
| Filing 69 Notice of Substitution of Counsel by Jon A. Berkelhammer on behalf of Lear Corporation, Attorney James L. Hollis and Hugh Peterson, III terminated. (Berkelhammer, Jon) |
| Filing 68 Case transferred in from District of Georgia Northern; Case Number 1:23-cv-04420. Original electronic file and docket sheet received. |
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Filing 67
ORDER denying as moot #26 Motion to Dismiss ; denying as moot #38 Motion to Dismiss ; denying as moot #12 Motion for Reconsideration ; granting #18 Motion to Transfer Case.; denying as moot #19 Motion for Joinder; denying as moot #21 Motion for Joinder; denying #24 Motion to Remand to State Court. The Clerk is DIRECTED to transfer this case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 01/24/2024. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Civil Case Terminated. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Case assigned to District Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr and US Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf. Notice: You must click this link to retrieve the #Case Assignment Packet. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(rth) |
| Notice to Alex Edmonds, Cale Howard Conley, Davis Popper, Colin Kamrath Kelly, Timia Andrielle Skelton, Hugh Peterson, James L. Hollis, Deborah J. Bullion, Michael R. Boorman, Myrece Rebecca Johnson, Christopher S. Anulewicz, Reed Thomas Warburton, Stephanie Ford Capezzuto: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Associate local counsel and File a motion pro hac vice. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 1/31/2024. (rth) |
| Motion referred to W. Carleton Metcalf: #66 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (rth) |
| Filing 66 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal, #4 Amended Complaint, by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Answer)(Johnson, Myrece) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Submission of #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 65 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summon & Complaint with Jury Demand & Translations , as to Audi AG. (Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 64 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summon & Complaint with Jury Demand & Translations , as to Audi AG. (Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 63 REPLY to Response to Motion re #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Supplemental Declaration of Anthony Sukkar)(Warburton, Reed) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 62
ORDER granting #59 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading . NHK Seating of America, Inc. shall have through and including January 27, 2024 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/27/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 61
ORDER granting #57 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, , Audi AG Answer due 2/20/2024. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/27/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 60
ORDER granting #56 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, , Volkswagen AG Answer due 1/29/2024. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/27/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 59 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Johnson, Myrece) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 58 RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Supplemental Response adding Exhibit I filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. I -Affidavit of Davis S. Popper)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 57 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, by Audi AG. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading)(Gieser, Caroline) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 56 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, by Volkswagen AG. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading)(Gieser, Caroline) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 55 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summon & Complaint with Jury Demand & Translations , as to Volkswagen AG. (Conley, Cale) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 54
ORDER granting #52 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time for Bose's Reply Brief to 1/9/2024 re: #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. Brose North America, Inc., shall have through and including 01/09/2024, to reply to Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendant Brose North America, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction #51 . Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/14/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 53
ORDER granting #49 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction . The time period in which the Grammer Defendants must file their Reply is extended through and including 12/18/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/14/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 52 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time for Bose's Reply Brief to 1/9/2024 re: #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order proposed order)(Warburton, Reed) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE in Opposition re #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Brose - Company Profile, #2 Exhibit B- Brose -Patent applications, #3 Exhibit C- Brose- Company facts & figures, #4 Exhibit D -Affidavit of Davis Popper)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 50 REPLY BRIEF re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1: Declaration of Greg Logas)(Capezzuto, Stephanie) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 49 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting 2nd Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss)(Capezzuto, Stephanie) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Deborah J. Bullion re #48 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (dmb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 48
ORDER granting #35 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/21/2023. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dmb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 47
ORDER granting #43 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction . It is hereby ORDERED that the time period in which the Grammer Defendants must file their Reply is extended through and including 12/11/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/21/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 46
ORDER granting #44 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, , Volkswagen AG Answer due 12/29/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/21/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading . NHK Seating of America, Inc. shall have through and including December 27, 2023 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/21/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Submission of #24 MOTION to Remand to State Court to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #4 Amended Complaint, by Volkswagen AG. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File a Responsive Pleading)(Gieser, Caroline) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File Reply to Motion to Dismiss)(Capezzuto, Stephanie) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading with Brief In Support by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Johnson, Myrece) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 41 RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A -Grammer The Exclusive Supplier for Leading US Producer of Material Handling Equipment, #2 Exhibit B- Grammer website-Locations, #3 Exhibit C- Grammer 2022 Annual Report Excerpt, #4 Exhibit D- Grammer US Patent Applications, #5 Exhibit E - Grammer Investor Presentation excerpt, #6 Exhibit F- GrammerInc. Moving Its Headquaters From Hudson to Mississippi Article, #7 Exhibit G -Grammer 2014 Annual report excerpt, #8 Exhibit H- Import Info database search -Grammer Consignee for shipments to Port of Savannah, GA)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 40
ORDER granting #39 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File Response to the #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. The time for Plaintiff Douglas Grant Morton to respond to Defendant Brose North America, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss is hereby extended up to and including December 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/16/2023. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 39 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File Response re: #38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 38 MOTION to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction with Brief In Support by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum in Support of Brose's Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A - to Memo ISO of Motion - Affidavit of Anthony Sukkar)(Warburton, Reed) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 37 REPLY BRIEF re #24 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Asbury Audi A3 Seat Recall, #2 Exhibit B - Technical Service Bulletin)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer, Brose North America, Inc. Answer due 11/13/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 11/01/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #35 APPLICATION for Admission of Deborah J. Bullion Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-12992430). Attorney Deborah J. Bullion added appearing on behalf of FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (rvb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 35 APPLICATION for Admission of Deborah J. Bullion Pro Hac Vice.by FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Boorman, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| RETURN of #32 APPLICATION for Admission of Deborah J. Bullion Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-12992430) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: You listed the state court case number on the PHV application. Please list 1:23-cv-4420-TWT as the case number on the application and resubmit. (rvb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Submission of #18 MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of North Carolina to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Submission of #21 MOTION for Joinder to Co-Defendant Volkswagen Group of America's Motion to Transfer Venue to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 34 REPLY to Response to Motion re #18 MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of North Carolina filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Kelly, Colin) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading by Brose North America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Anulewicz, Christopher) Modified on 11/1/2023 (jkb). [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 32 APPLICATION for Admission of Deborah J. Bullion Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-12992430).by FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Boorman, Michael) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE re #24 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Lear Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (Declaration of Andre Young))(Hollis, James) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting #28 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction . Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 10/26/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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Filing 29
ORDER granting re #27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , NHK Seating of America, Inc. Answer due 11/27/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 10/26/2023. (jkb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 28 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading)(Johnson, Myrece) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction with Brief In Support by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Brief In Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Motion to Dismiss)(Capezzuto, Stephanie) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Submission of #19 MOTION for Joinder TO CO-DEFENDANT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE, #12 MOTION for Reconsideration to District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of North Carolina filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A.-Brief in Support of Mtn to Remand, #2 Exhibit B-Order Denying Mtn to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens, #3 Exhibit C-Map of VW Group of America locations)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Remand to State Court with Brief In Support by Douglas Grant Morton. (Attachments: #1 Brief In Support of Motion to Remand, #2 Exhibit Ex. A - Order denying Mtn to Compel Arbitration, #3 Exhibit Ex. B -Order denying Mtn to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens)(Popper, Davis) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 23 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Attorney Admission requirements sent to Hugh Peterson, III. Clerk to follow-up by 10/23/2023. (rvb) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 22
ORDER granting #20 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer. Grammer Industries, LLC and Grammer, Inc. Answer due 10/23/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 10/10/2023. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 21 MOTION for Joinder to Co-Defendant Volkswagen Group of America's Motion to Transfer Venue by FNK North America, Inc., Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC, Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Boorman, Michael) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 20 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Grammer Industries, LLC, Grammer, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Capezzuto, Stephanie) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 19 MOTION for Joinder TO CO-DEFENDANT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.. (Kelly, Colin) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Transfer Case to the Western District of North Carolina with Brief In Support by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer, #2 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Accident Report, #3 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Abrams Email)(Kelly, Colin) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . NHK Seating of America, Inc. Answer due 10/27/2023. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 10/5/2023. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by NHK Seating of America, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Answer)(Johnson, Myrece) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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ORDER (by docket entry) granting #15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Brose North America, Inc. Answer due 10/30/2023. Ordered by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 10/5/2023. (jeh) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.]
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| Filing 15 MOTION for Extension of Time File Responsive Pleading by Brose North America, Inc.. (Anulewicz, Christopher) Modified on 10/5/2023 (jkb). [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 14 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Lear Corporation. (bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE Of Filing Affidavits by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Reconsideration with Brief In Support, or, Alternatively to Issue a Certificate of Immediate Review by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I)(bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 11 STIPULATION extending time, up to and including 10/27/2023, for Defendant NHK Seating of America, Inc. to file responsive pleading by Douglas Grant Morton, NHK Seating of America, Inc. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/27/2023.) (bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 10 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint by Lear Corporation. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/27/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 9 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint by FNK North America, Inc. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/27/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 8 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint by Faurecia USA Holdings Inc. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/27/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 7 ANSWER to #4 Amended Complaint by Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/27/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 6 STIPULATION extending time, up to and including 10/23/2023, for Defendants Grammer, Inc. and Grammer Industries, LLC to answer or otherwise respond to the first amended complaint by Douglas Grant Morton. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/21/2023.) (bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 5 STIPULATION extending time, up to 10/30/2023, for Brose to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by Brose North America, Inc., Douglas Grant Morton. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 9/21/2023.) (bgt) [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 4 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Douglas Grant Morton. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 8/22/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 3 ANSWER to #1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with Jury Demand by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 8/2/2023.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 2 ANSWER to #1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with Jury Demand by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Discovery ends on 2/26/2024. (Originally filed in State Court of Gwinnett County on 7/28/2023.) (bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with COMPLAINT filed by Lear Corporation. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AGANDC-12917796) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Andre Young, #2 Exhibit 2 - Consents to Removal, #3 Exhibit 3 - State Court Filings, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. [Transferred from Georgia Northern on 1/24/2024.] |
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