Smith et al v. Adient US, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Nancyne Walker, Casey Dior, Junell M Smith and Dior Casey
Defendant: Johnson Controls, Inc., Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America,Local 12, Adient US, LLC, Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC
Case Number: 3:2017cv01964
Filed: September 18, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Toledo Office
County: Lucas
Presiding Judge: Jack Zouhary
Nature of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 185
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 29, 2018 Filing 32 Dismissal Order. The pending Motion of Frank Landry to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs #30 is granted. Following up this Court's Order #31 , Plaintiffs having failed to obtain new counsel or advise this Court of other alternatives, this action is dismissed without prejudice. Judge Jack Zouhary on 3/29/2018. (D,L)
February 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Order. Conference held on 2/22/2018. With permission of all parties, this Court conferred separately with Plaintiffs and then with Defendants to discuss potential resolution of this case. Plaintiffs counsel filed a Motion for Leave to Withdraw #30 . This Court held that Motion in abeyance for 30 days to allow Plaintiffs the opportunity to seek new counsel or discuss other alternatives with current counsel. If new counsel has not entered an appearance by March 23, 2018, this action will dismissed. Plaintiffs' counsel shall share this Order with the Plaintiffs. Judge Jack Zouhary on 2/23/2018. (1 hr)(D,L)
February 21, 2018 Filing 30 Motion by Francis J. Landry to withdraw as attorney with Memorandum, filed by Dior Casey, Junell M Smith, Nancyne Walker. (Landry, Francis) Modified on 2/21/2018 (R,Ke).
February 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER. Phone Status held on 2/1/18. If Plaintiffs wish to continue to pursue their claims, a further conference will be held on 2/22/18 at 9:30 AM in Chambers 203 before Judge Jack Zouhary. In-person attendance by Plaintiffs and their counsel will be required. Defendants and their counsel may attend by phone. (15 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 2/2/18. (S,Na)
February 1, 2018 NOTICE [non-document] of Phone Status set for 2/1/18 at 4:00 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. At that time, counsel shall call the District Court conference line. (S,Na)
January 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER. Phone Status held on 1/22/18. Plaintiffs' counsel will review documentation from Defendant Local 12 with his clients. By 1/31/18, Plaintiffs' counsel shall: either request Court to schedule a Case Management Conference if Plaintiffs wish to continue with this lawsuit; or file a Dismissal Entry under Federal Civil Rule 41(a)(2) which Court will approve. (15 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/22/18. (S,Na)
December 27, 2017 Filing 27 Marginal Entry Order granting #24 Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Randall S. Thompson for Adient US, LLC. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. The CM/ECF registration form can be found at www.ohnd.uscourts.gov under Forms. Judge Jack Zouhary on 12/27/2017. (Attachments: #1 ACTL Code of Conduct)(D,L)
December 27, 2017 Filing 26 Marginal Entry Order granting #23 Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Benjamin A. McMillen for Adient US, LLC. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. The CM/ECF registration form can be found at www.ohnd.uscourts.gov under Forms. Judge Jack Zouhary on 12/27/2017. (Attachments: #1 ACTL Code of Conduct)(D,L)
December 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER. Initial Phone Status held on 12/18/17. Plaintiff's Motion to amend case caption #22 granted. Caption shall be revised to reflect the correct name for Plaintiff Dior Casey. Counsel engaging in preliminary discussions to effectively evaluate their respective positions. Further Phone Status set for 1/22/18 at 11:30 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. Counsel shall call the District Court conference line. (15 min) Judge Jack Zouhary on 12/18/17. (S,Na)
December 18, 2017 Filing 24 Motion for attorney Randall S. Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-8466702, filed by Defendant Adient US, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certification, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Lewis, John)
December 18, 2017 Filing 23 Motion for attorney Benjamin Andrew McMillen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-8466676, filed by Defendant Adient US, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certification, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Lewis, John)
December 18, 2017 Filing 22 Motion to amend caption by interlineation to correct name of Plaintiff to Dior Casey from Casey Dior filed by Casey Dior, Junell M Smith, Nancyne Walker. Related document(s) #1 . (Landry, Francis) Modified text on 12/20/2017 (R,Ke).
December 11, 2017 Filing 21 Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent Adient Global Holdings, Ltd. for Adient US, LLC filed by Adient US, LLC. (Lewis, John)
December 11, 2017 Filing 20 Answer to #1 Complaint, filed by Adient US, LLC. (Lewis, John)
November 30, 2017 NOTICE [non-document] of initial Phone Status set for 12/18/17 at 1:30 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. At that time, counsel shall call the District Court conference line. (S,Na)
November 27, 2017 Filing 19 Answer to #1 Complaint, filed by Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC. (Hinshaw, Scot)
November 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Order and Notice of Party Dismissal approving #15 Notice of Partial Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) as to Defendant Johnson Controls, Inc. only. Judge Jack Zouhary on 11/21/2017. (D,L)
November 21, 2017 Filing 17 Marginal Entry Order granting #14 Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Cameron J. Evans for Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. The CM/ECF registration form can be found at www.ohnd.uscourts.gov under Forms. Judge Jack Zouhary on 11/21/2017. (Attachments: #1 ACTL Code of Conduct)(D,L)
November 21, 2017 Filing 16 Answer to #1 Complaint, filed by Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. (Torzewski, Joan)
November 16, 2017 Filing 15 Notice of Partial Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) as to Defendant Johnson Controls, Inc. only filed by Casey Dior, Junell M Smith, Nancyne Walker. (Landry, Francis)
November 6, 2017 Filing 14 Consent Motion for attorney Cameron J. Evans to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-8401127, filed by Defendant Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Hinshaw, Scot) Modified duplicate text on 11/6/2017 (G,CA).
November 6, 2017 Filing 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent Adient PLC for Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC filed by Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC. (Hinshaw, Scot)
November 6, 2017 Filing 12 Attorney Appearance by Scot A.L. Hinshaw filed by on behalf of Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC. (Hinshaw, Scot)
November 2, 2017 Filing 11 Waiver of Service Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC waiver sent on 9/26/2017, answer due 11/27/2017. filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Landry, Francis)
November 1, 2017 Filing 10 Waiver of Service Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Adient US, LLC waiver sent on 10/10/2017, answer due 12/11/2017. filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Landry, Francis)
October 24, 2017 Filing 9 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. (Torzewski, Joan)
October 24, 2017 Filing 8 Attorney Appearance by Joan Torzewski filed by on behalf of Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Related document(s) #1 .(Torzewski, Joan)
October 9, 2017 Filing 7 Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America waiver sent on 9/26/2017, answer due 11/25/2017. Filed on behalf of Local 12, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (Torzewski, Joan) Modified to correct date sent and answer date on 10/17/2017 (M,L).
September 26, 2017 Filing 6 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (Directed to Defendant International Union, UAW, Local 12) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Landry, Francis)
September 26, 2017 Filing 5 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (Directed to Defendant Johnson Controls, Inc.) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Landry, Francis)
September 26, 2017 Filing 4 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (DIrected to Defendant Yangfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I, LLC) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Landry, Francis)
September 26, 2017 Filing 3 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (Directed to Defendant Adient US, LLC) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Landry, Francis)
September 19, 2017 Filing 2 Magistrate Consent Form issued. Summons were not provided and were not issued. (M,L)
September 19, 2017 Judge Jack Zouhary assigned to case. (M,L)
September 19, 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)
September 19, 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)
September 18, 2017 Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against all defendants. Filing fee paid $ 400, Receipt number 0647-8331188. Filed by Junell M Smith, Casey Dior, and Nancyne Walker. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Collective Bargaining Agreement, #2 Exhibit B-Contract Extension, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Landry, Francis) Modified text on 9/21/2017 (S,HR).

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