RIM BIO, INC. et al v. AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC et al
Plaintiff: RIM BIO, INC., JINGMING JAMES WANG and STEVEN A. SPEAR
Defendant: AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC and VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD.
Case Number: 2:2023cv02618
Filed: July 7, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: MARK A KEARNEY
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL, NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 23, 2023, EITHER: VOLUNTARILY STRIKE THE SECOND AND NINTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES OR SHOW CAUSE IN A MEMORANDUM NOT EXCEEDING TEN PAGES ASSERTING THE FACT BASIS FOR SECOND AND NINTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 10/17/23. 10/17/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
October 16, 2023 Filing 28 Plaintiffs ANSWER to #17 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG.(ATKINSON, J.)
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER THAT NONCOMPLIANT MOTION (DOC. 24) IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 10/13/23. 10/13/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Main Document 27 replaced on 10/13/2023) (rf, ).
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER THAT PARTYS DISCLOSURE IN THIS LITIGATION OF A COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION COVERED BY THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE OR ENTITLED WORK PRODUCT PROTECTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF SUCH PRIVILEGE, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 10/13/23. 10/13/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER THAT DISCOVERY DUE BY 3/27/2024., MOTIONS DUE BY 4/5/2024., MOTION IN LIMINE DUE BY 5/9/2024., MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT DUE BY 4/5/2024., BENCH TRIAL SET FOR 5/21/2024 09:00 AM IN Courtroom 6B; PLAINTIFF PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 5/7/2024., DEFENDANT PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 5/7/2024. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 10/13/23. 10/13/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
October 13, 2023 Filing 24 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony C. Gadlage by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG.. (ATKINSON, J.)
October 13, 2023 Filing 23 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY RULE 16 Conference held on 10/13/23. (JL)
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF NATHANIEL ZYLSTRA, ESQUIRE (DOC. NO. #21 ) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 10/12/23.10/12/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
October 12, 2023 Filing 21 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17004727.) filed by AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD..Certificate of Service.(COE, RICHARD)
October 11, 2023 Filing 20 Report Of Rule 26(f) Meeting by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to 26(f) Report)(ATKINSON, J.)
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL HOLD AN INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE OVER THE TELEPHONE ON 10/13/2023, AT 8:15 AM, BEFORE HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 9/27/23. 9/27/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
September 26, 2023 Filing 18 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD..(COE, RICHARD)
September 26, 2023 Filing 17 ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint and Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG by AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD..(COE, RICHARD)
September 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER THAT THE NONCOMPLIANT MOTION OF ANTHONY C. GADLAGE, ESQUIRE (ECF NO. 15) TO PRACTICE UNDER LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(B) IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO MOVE COMPLIANT WITH THE COURTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (AUGUST 2023) INCLUDING SECTION I. (J.). SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 9/22/23.9/25/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
September 22, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Anthony Gadlage ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-16964055.) filed by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG.Certificate of Service.(ATKINSON, J.)
August 7, 2023 Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG. All Defendants. (ATKINSON, J.)
July 24, 2023 Filing 13 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #11 Disclosure of Citizenship w/ Local Counsel e-signature. (ATKINSON, J.)
July 24, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #10 Notice (Other) Cert of Damages w/ Local Counsel e-signature (ATKINSON, J.)
July 21, 2023 Filing 11 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #8 Amended Complaint . (ATKINSON, J.)
July 21, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #8 Amended Complaint Certification of Damages (ATKINSON, J.)
July 18, 2023 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD.. (rf, )
July 17, 2023 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT against AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD., filed by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG.(HILL, JOSHUA)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF J. AARON ATKINSON, ESQUIRE (DOC. NO. #5 ) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 7/12/23.7/12/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL NO LATER THAN 7/17/23, EITHER VOLUNTARILY DISMISS WIHTOUT PREJUDICE; FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT PLEADING THE PARTIES' CITIZENSHIP AND INDENTIFYING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY FOR EACH PLAINTIFF; OR SHOW CAUSE IN A MEMORANDUM NOT EXCEEDING TEN PAGES AS TO WHY THE COURT SHOULD NOT DISMISS FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 7/11/23. 7/12/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
July 11, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of J. Aaron Atkinson, Esquire ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-16805238.) filed by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(HILL, JOSHUA)
July 10, 2023 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD.. (amas)
July 7, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #1 Complaint (Attorney), Attorney Required Forms, DESIGNATION FORM (HILL, JOSHUA)
July 7, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG re #1 Complaint (Attorney), Attorney Required Forms, DESIGNATION FORM (HILL, JOSHUA)
July 7, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC, VWR INTERNATONAL HOLDINGS CH PTE. LTD. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number APAEDC-16798704.), filed by RIM BIO, INC., STEVEN A. SPEAR, JINGMING JAMES WANG. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Designation Form)(HILL, JOSHUA)
July 7, 2023 Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. Related Case section is blank. The yes/no questions and question asking if the case is/is not related have to be answered. A signature is required as well. (sbt)

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Plaintiff: RIM BIO, INC.
Represented By: JOSHUA DAVID HILL
Represented By: J. AARON ATKINSON
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Plaintiff: JINGMING JAMES WANG
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Plaintiff: STEVEN A. SPEAR
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Defendant: AVANTOR FLUID HANDLING, LLC
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