R. et al v. Aetna Life Insurance Company et al
Plaintiff: Alan R. and J. R.
Defendant: Aetna Life Insurance Company and Bank of America Group Benefits Program
Case Number: 3:2020cv00441
Filed: August 11, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Presiding Judge: David S Cayer
Referring Judge: Robert J Conrad
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1001
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Pretrial Order and Case Management Plan: Estimated Trial Time: Two (2) Days. Discovery due by 1/29/2021. Motions due by 3/26/2021. Mediation deadline TBD. Bench Trial set for 7/6/2021 09:30 AM in Courtroom, 401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 before District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr.. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 9/25/2020. (brl)
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement by J. R. (Adams, Norris)
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Alan R. (Adams, Norris)
September 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Notice to David Kelley: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for ECF at #www.ncwd.uscourts.gov by 9/24/2020. (Attorney Kelley served with this notice via NEF at dkelley@fabianvancott.com.) (maf)
September 17, 2020 Opinion or Order On 8/31/2020 Attorney David N. Kelley of the Dechert Firm in NYC was added to this case in error. The David N. Kelley who represents defendants (per the #5 Motion) is of the Fabian Vancott firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Dechert Kelly has been deleted from the docket as he has no association with this case. David N. Kelley of the Fabian Vancott firm has been added to the docket pursuant to the #20 Order. A separate notice will be issued directing that he register for ECF. (Both David Kelleys e-mailed this NEF at david.kelley@dechert.com and dkelley@fabianvancott.com. dkelley@fabianvancott.com also sent NEFs of entries filed between 8/31/2020 and 9/16/2020) (maf)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Brian S. King added on behalf of Alan R. and J.R.. Signed by Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer on 9/16/2020. (brl)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Brian S. King Filing fee $ 281, receipt number 0419-4670999. by Alan R., J. R.. (Adams, Norris). Motions referred to David S. Cayer.
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Norris Arden Adams, II on behalf of Alan R., J. R. (Adams, Norris)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Notice to Brian S. King: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for ECF at #www.ncwd.uscourts.gov. Deadline by 9/23/2020. (brl)
September 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Joint CERTIFICATION of initial attorney conference and discovery plan (Dixon, Joshua)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added David N. Kelly for Aetna Life Insurance Company,David N. Kelly for Bank of America Group Benefits Program Signed by Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer on 8/31/20. (mga)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Entry Deleted Filed in Error. Modified on 9/14/2020 (tmg).
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Bank of America Group Benefits Program (Dixon, Joshua)
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Dixon, Joshua)
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ANSWER to #2 Complaint, by Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program.(Dixon, Joshua)
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to David N. Kelley Filing fee $ 281, receipt number 0419-4637741. by Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program. (Dixon, Joshua). Motions referred to David S. Cayer.
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order NOTICE pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 you are required to conduct an Initial Attorney's Conference within 14 days. At the conference, the parties are required to discuss the issue of consent to jurisdiction of a magistrate judge in accordance with Local Rules 16.1(A) and 73.1(C). The #Certificate of Initial Attorneys Conference, and if applicable, the #Joint Stipulation of Consent to Exercise jurisdiction by a US Magistrate Judge, should be filed within 7 days of the conference. If appropriate, a party may file a Motion to Stay the Initial Attorney's Conference. CIAC Report due by 9/15/2020. (brj)
August 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Attorney David N. Kelley of the Dechert Firm in NYC was added to this case on 7/2/2020 in error. The David N. Kelley who represents defendants (per the #5 Motion) is of the Fabian Vancott firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Dechert Kelly has been deleted from the docket as he has no association with this case. If the Fabian Vancott Kelley would like to be added to the docket he may seek admission accordingly. (Both David Kelleys e-mailed this NEF at david.kelley@dechert.com and dkelley@fabianvancott.com) (maf)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Case transferred in from District of Utah; Case Number 2:20-cv-00288. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #5 Motion to Change Venue and transfer case to the Western District of NC. Signed by Judge Tena Campbell on 8/11/20 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Aetna Life Insurance Company answer due 8/25/2020; Bank of America Group Benefits Program answer due 8/25/2020. (rth)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Notice to Brian S. King, Brent J. Newton, Nediha Hadzikadunic, David N. Kelley, Scott M. Petersen: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Associate local counsel and File a motion pro hac vice. Deadline by 8/18/2020. (rth)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Case assigned to District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr and Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer. 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)
August 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 REPLY to Response to Motion re #5 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendants Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Fed. Ct. Management Statistics)(Kelley, David) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
July 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #5 MOTION to Change Venue: Reply memo due by 8/7/2020. Signed by Judge Tena Campbell on 7/30/20 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
July 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #5 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order for Extension of Time to file Reply)(Kelley, David) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
July 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #5 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Alan R., J. R.. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
July 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Gina Sparks) Attorney Scott M. Petersen added to party Aetna Life Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Scott M. Petersen added to party Bank of America Group Benefits Program(pty:dft)(Petersen, Scott) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Alan R., J. R. as to Bank of America Group Benefits Program Waiver sent on 5/11/2020, answer due 7/10/2020. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Alan R., J. R. as to Aetna Life Insurance Company Waiver sent on 5/11/2020, answer due 7/10/2020. (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
April 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Aetna Life Insurance Company, Bank of America Group Benefits Program (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number AUTDC-3562377) filed by Alan R., J. R.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) Assigned to Judge Tena Campbell (King, Brian) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]
April 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Case has been indexed and assigned to Judge Tena Campbell. Plaintiffs Alan R., J. R. is directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 400.00 by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance. (kn) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2020.]

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Defendant: Aetna Life Insurance Company
Represented By: David N. Kelley
Represented By: Scott M. Petersen
Represented By: David Kelley
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Plaintiff: Alan R.
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