Shephard et al v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
Plaintiff: Mary Shephard, Tammy Whalen and Tammy Whaley
Defendant: Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
Case Number: 3:2017cv01377
Filed: June 28, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Toledo Office
County: Erie
Presiding Judge: Jack Zouhary
Nature of Suit: Labor: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 17, 2018 Filing 20 Judgment Entry: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss under Federal Civil Rule 12(b)(1) (Docs. #13 & #14 ) is granted. This case is dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/17/2018. (D,L)
January 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Order granting #13 Defendant's Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/17/2018. (D,L)
January 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]. Although the Complaint and caption refer to Plaintiff as Tammy Whalen, this Court notes the Motion to Dismiss and all briefs and attached documents refer to Plaintiff as Tammy Whaley. This Court changes the caption from Tammy Whalen to Tammy Whaley. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/11/2018. (D,L)
November 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER. Phone Status held on 11/7/17. Defendant's Rule 12 Motion #13 is back under consideration, and -- to the extent relevant to its jurisdictional ruling -- Court will consider the documents and declarations attached to the briefing. See attached Order for detail. (30 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 11/13/17. (S,Na)
October 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss #13 is denied without prejudice and with the right to renew the Motion as a summary judgment motion. See attached Order for detail. Phone Status set for 11/7/17 at 8:45 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. This Court will initiate the call. Counsel should consult with each other and submit a proposed plan in a Report of Parties which is attached. Judge Jack Zouhary on 10/31/17. (Attachments: #1 Report of Parties). (S,Na)
October 31, 2017 Filing 16 Reply in support of #13 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. (Lewis, John)
October 20, 2017 Filing 15 Memorandum in Opposition to #13 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Mary Shepard, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Tammy Whaley)(McDermott, Kevin) Modified text on 10/31/2017 (M,L).
September 29, 2017 Filing 14 SEALED Document: Unredacted Memorandum in Support of #13 Motion to Dismiss filed by Norfolk Southern Railway Co. Related document(s) #12 , #13 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - HQC Personnel 1099 income statements, #2 Exhibit 4 - HQC 1099 income statements from clients, #3 Exhibit 6 - HQC Tax return excerpts, #4 Exhibit 7 - Tammy Whaley 2015 tax return, #5 Exhibit 8 - Michael J. Shephard and Mary E. Shephard Tax returns)(Lewis, John) Modified to add document name on 10/18/2017 (M,L).
September 29, 2017 Filing 13 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction , Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Defendant Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. Related document(s) #12 , #11 . (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit 1 - HQC Proposal Invoice, #3 Exhibit 2 - Filed Under Seal, #4 Exhibit 3 - HQC Invoices, #5 Exhibit 4 - Filed Under Seal, #6 Exhibit 5 - NS Payment Ledger, #7 Exhibit 6 - Filed Under Seal, #8 Exhibit 7 - Filed Under Seal, #9 Exhibit 8 - Filed Under Seal, #10 Exhibit 9 - HQC Termination Notices)(Lewis, John) Modified on 11/13/2017 (D,L).
September 28, 2017 Filing 12 Marginal Entry Order granting #11 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for leave to File Limited Portions of its Memorandum in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Under Seal. Judge Jack Zouhary on 9/28/2017.(D,L)
September 26, 2017 Filing 11 Unopposed Motion for leave to File Limited Portions of its Memorandum in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Under Seal filed by Defendant Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. (Lewis, John)
September 20, 2017 Filing 10 Protective Order regarding confidential documents approving #8 Joint Motion for protective order, with the addition of the attached Addendum regarding Confidential Documents Under Seal. Judge Jack Zouhary on 9/20/2017. (Attachments: #1 Addendum)(D,L)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER. Phone Status held on 8/31/17. Defendant granted leave to file Motion to Dismiss. Defendant's brief (15-page maximum) due 9/29/17; Plaintiffs' response (15-page maximum) due 10/20/17; reply (5-page maximum) due 10/31/17. Counsel encouraged to file Joint Stipulation of Undisputed Material Facts. Each side shall promptly produce additional records discussed during the Phone Status which were not yet included in the initial disclosures. (30 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 8/31/17. (S,Na)
August 29, 2017 Filing 8 Joint Motion for protective order filed by Mary Shephard, Tammy Whalen. (Winters, Ryan)
July 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER. Initial Phone Status held on 7/31/17. After discussion, further Phone Status set for 8/31/17 at 9:30 AM (NOTE CHANGE IN DATE) before Judge Jack Zouhary. Counsel shall use same District Court conference line. Defendant's Answer due on 8/28/17 is stayed until Court has opportunity to talk with counsel on 8/31/17. At that time, Court expects to hear from counsel on best next steps for this case. (20 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 7/31/17. (S,Na)
July 28, 2017 Filing 6 Marginal Entry Order granting #4 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant's Answer due 8/28/17. Judge Jack Zouhary on 7/28/17.(S,Na)
July 28, 2017 NOTICE [non-document] of initial Phone Status set for 7/31/17 at 9:30 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. At that time, counsel shall call the District Court conference line. (S,Na)
July 27, 2017 Filing 5 Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent Norfolk Southern Corporation for Norfolk Southern Railway Co. filed by Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. (Lewis, John)
July 27, 2017 Filing 4 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until August 28, 2017 to answer , move, or otherwise plead in response to plaintiffs' complaint filed by Defendant Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. (Dow, Dustin)
July 21, 2017 Filing 3 Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Norfolk Southern Railway Co. on 7/10/2017, no delivery date on green card, date obtained from U.S. Postal Service website, filed on behalf of Mary Shephard; Tammy Whalen Related document(s) #2 . (W,Jo)
July 6, 2017 Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Norfolk Southern Railway Co. placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt # 70160910000212628748. (P,WL)
June 29, 2017 Filing 2 Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Norfolk Southern Railway Co. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (M,L)
June 29, 2017 Judge Jack Zouhary assigned to case. (M,L)
June 29, 2017 Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James R. Knepp, II. (M,L)
June 29, 2017 Notice re Prompt Service. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for promptly serving the Complaint on Defendant(s) upon receiving the issued summons from the Clerk and, after service has been perfected, electronically filing a Return of Service or an executed Waiver of Service for each Defendant.Service is to be accomplished pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4, which includes provisions for personal service and waiver of service, and Local Rule 4.2. If you wish the Clerk to serve the Complaint on Defendant(s) (a seldom used alternative because it does not save time or money), you must provide the Clerk's office with copies of the Complaint along with other necessary documents, in the manner set forth in Local Rule 4.2(a). (M,L)
June 28, 2017 Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against Norfolk Southern Railway Co.. Filing fee paid $ 400, Receipt number 0647-8219446.. Filed by Mary Shephard, Tammy Whalen. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Summons) (Winters, Ryan)

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Plaintiff: Mary Shephard
Represented By: Ryan A. Winters
Represented By: Joseph F. Scott
Represented By: Kevin M. McDermott, II
Represented By: Thomas A. Downie
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Plaintiff: Tammy Whalen
Represented By: Ryan A. Winters
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Plaintiff: Tammy Whaley
Represented By: Ryan A. Winters
Represented By: Joseph F. Scott
Represented By: Kevin M. McDermott, II
Represented By: Thomas A. Downie
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Defendant: Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
Represented By: John B. Lewis
Represented By: Dustin M. Dow
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