Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. et al v. CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company et al
| Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. and Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC |
| CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, CIGNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., CIGNA HEALTHCARE, INC., CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. and The Cigna Group |
| 2:2023cv03834 |
| September 29, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| JUAN R SANCHEZ |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 93
ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED LETTER REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO AMEND THEIR COMPLAINT, IT IS ORDERED THE REQUEST IS GRANTED, AND PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR AMENDED COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 18, 2023. DEFENDANTS SHALL HAVE 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE FILING OF THE AMENDED COMPLAINT TO FILE THEIR RESPONSIVE PLEADING. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE JUAN R. SANCHEZ ON 10/16/23. 10/16/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, NOT MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw)
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| Filing 92 NOTICE of Appearance by JASON A. LECKERMAN on behalf of CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, CIGNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., CIGNA HEALTHCARE, INC., CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., The Cigna Group with Certificate of Service(LECKERMAN, JASON) |
| Filing 91 Letter dated October 12, 2023 Requesting Extension of Time for: (i) Plaintiffs to Move to Amend Complaint; and (ii) CIGNA to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the Amended Complaint by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (BEAUSOLEIL, JAMES) |
| Filing 90 NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES L. BEAUSOLEIL, JR on behalf of Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC with Certificate of Service(BEAUSOLEIL, JAMES) |
| Filing 89 Case transferred in from District of Tennessee Middle; Case Number 3:22-cv-00767. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
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Filing 88
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: The Motion at Doc. No. #40 is GRANTED insofar as the Court finds it appropriate to transfer this action to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The remainder of the Motion is DENIED as moot in light of the Court's decision to transfer the action, without prejudice to Defendants moving to dismiss in the transferee court. The Clerk is DIRECTED to TRANSFER this action to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 9/29/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 87
ORDER granting #86 Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol and Policy Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 9/25/2023. (af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 86 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol and Policy Discovery by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 85
ORDER granting #84 Motion to Extend by Two Weeks the Deadline for the Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 9/12/2023. (af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 84 Joint MOTION to Extend by Two Weeks the Deadline for the Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol by CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., The Cigna Group. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 83 NOTICE: Disclosure of Financial Interest by Magistrate Judge Newbern. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE NOTICE.) (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 82 RECEIPT #300000571 in the amount of $150.00 posted by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. re Christopher S. Kroon #76 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (ad) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 81 RECEIPT #300000572 in the amount of $150.00 posted by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. re Robert Zaffrann #77 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (ad) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 80
ORDER granting #79 Motion to Extend the Deadline for the Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 8/8/2023. (af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 79 Joint MOTION to Extend the Deadline for the Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol by CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., The Cigna Group. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 78
ORDER granting #76 and #77 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Christopher S. Kroon and Robert C. Zaffrann to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 07/17/2023. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| MA State Bar status verified as active for Christopher S. Kroon, Robert C. Zaffrann not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 77 MOTION for attorney Robert C. Zaffrann to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 76 MOTION for attorney Christopher S. Kroon to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 75 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Attorney Aimee L. Kumer by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Dorner, Drew) Modified on 7/31/2023 (af). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 74
ORDER granting #73 Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/7/2023. (af) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 73 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Joint Report Regarding Discovery Sampling Protocol by CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., The Cigna Group. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 72
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Defendants' Motion at Doc. No. #70 is GRANTED. To protect the information in Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3 that Defendants seek to protect, both unredacted versions of each of these exhibits (Doc. Nos. #43 -1, #43 -2, #71 , and #71 -1) SHALL remain under seal. Additionally, as Defendants and Plaintiff no longer request to maintain under seal Doc. No. #43 (Defendants' memorandum of law in support of its motion to transfer or dismiss), the Clerk is DIRECTED to unseal that document but not the attachments thereto (Doc. Nos. #43 -1, #43 -2)). For the same reason, the Clerk is further DIRECTED to unseal Doc. No. #50 (Plaintiff's response in opposition to the motion to transfer or dismiss) and Doc. No. #55 (Defendants' reply in support of their motion to transfer or dismiss). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/26/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 71 Sealed Document Exhibit A - Cigna-MultiPlan Master Services Agreement filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B - Statement of Work No. 1)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 70 Amended MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal (Unopposed) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Cigna-MultiPlan Master Services Agreement, #2 Exhibit B - Statement of Work No. 1, #3 Exhibit C - December 12, 2022 Cigna's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer or Dismiss, #4 Exhibit D - January 13, 2023 Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Cigna's Motion to Transfer or Dismiss, #5 Exhibit E - January 27, 2023 Cigna's Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Motion to Transfer or Dismiss)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 69
ORDER: For these reasons, the Clerk SHALL terminate the motions at Doc. Nos. #42 , #49 , and #54 . The Clerk is not directed at this time, however, to unseal the documents for which Defendant or the parties jointly have requested to remain under seal. Defendant (or the parties jointly where applicable) SHALL file amended versions of the motions at Doc. Nos. #42 , #49 , and #54 by May 17, 2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 5/4/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 68
ORDER: The Magistrate Judge held a case management conference with counsel for the parties on May 3, 2023, to discuss the next steps for discovery while Defendant's motion to dismiss and to transfer venue is pending. The Court will set a next case management conference as needed based upon the status of the case and the parties' July 10, 2023 report. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/3/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Telephone Conference held on 5/3/2023. (Hearing lasted 00:17)(sd) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 67 STATUS REPORT Regarding Case Management (Joint) by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Joint Proposed Stipulation and Order Regarding the Collection and Production of Documents and ESI)(Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 66 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Health Management, Inc.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 65 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Healthcare, Inc.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 64 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 63 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 62 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Corporation. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 61
ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' proposed initial case management order (Doc. No. #56 ), and in consideration of the pending motion to transfer venue or dismiss (Doc. No. #40 ), the Court ORDERS the following partial case management order: The parties shall exchange initial disclosures by March 21, 2023. A telephone conference is set on May 3, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for the parties shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. A full case management order that includes the deadlines for fact and expert discovery and dispositive motions and proposes a target trial date will be issued as appropriate after the May 3, 2023 conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 2/28/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 2/28/2023. (Hearing lasted 00:23)(sd) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 60
ORDER: Defendants Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health Management, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., and Cigna Corporation filed an unopposed motion to continue the initial case management conference set on February 21, 2023. (Doc. No. #59 ). The motion is GRANTED. The initial case management conference is CONTINUED to February 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 2/21/2023. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Reset Hearing: The Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 2/28/2023 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 59 Unopposed MOTION to Continue the Initial Case Management Conference by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 58
ORDER: Due to a conflict with the Court's schedule, the initial case management conference set on February 16, 2023 (Doc. No. #57 ), is RESET for February 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 2/13/2023. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 57
ORDER: Due to a conflict with the Court's criminal docket, the initial case management conference set on February 10, 2023 (Doc. No. #47 ), is RESET for February 16, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 2/8/2023. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 56 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed on behalf of ACLA and Defendants filed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Kumer, Aimee) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 55 **UNSEALED PER MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER #72 .** Cigna's Reply Memorandum in Further Support of #40 Motion to Transfer or Dismiss filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (Baltz, Kevin) Modified on 5/26/2023 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 53 REDACTED REPLY to Response to re #40 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (Baltz, Kevin) Modified on 1/30/2023 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 52
ORDER: The motion #51 for leave to exceed page limits is granted. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 1/19/23. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 51 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages to exceed page limits for Response and Reply to Motion to Transfer or Dismiss by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Kumer, Aimee) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 50 **UNSEALED PER MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER #72 .** Response in Opposition to Motion to Transfer or Dismiss filed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. (Kumer, Aimee) Modified on 5/26/2023 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 49 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal to file sealed version of Response to Motion to Transfer or Dismiss by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Kumer, Aimee) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 48 REDACTED RESPONSE in Opposition re #40 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer filed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. (Kumer, Aimee) Modified on 1/17/2023 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 47
ORDER: On December 15, 2022, counsel filed a joint motion for an extension of time respond to Defendants' motion to transfer or dismiss and to continue the initial case management conference set on January 4, 2023. (Doc. No. #45 ). The motion is GRANTED IN PART. The initial case management conference is CONTINUED to February 10, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/16/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 46
ORDER: The motion #45 is granted. Response due by 1/13/2023. Reply due by 1/27/2023. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 12/16/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Reset Hearing: The Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 2/10/2023 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 45 Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule and Initial Case Management Conference by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Dorner, Drew) Modified text on 12/16/2022 (ln). Added MOTION to Continue on 12/16/2022 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 44
ORDER: On December 12, 2022, Defendants CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., and CIGNA Corporation filed a motion to transfer or dismiss under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 8 and 12(b)(6). (Doc. No. #40 .) Under Local Rule 7.01(a)(3), any response in opposition must be filed within fourteen days of service of the motion. An optional reply may be filed within seven days of service of a response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/13/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 43 Cigna's Memorandum (UNREDACTED) of Law in Support of Motion #40 to Transfer or Dismiss filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - Cigna-MultiPlan Master Services Agreement, #2 Exhibit 3 - Statement of Work No. 1)(Baltz, Kevin) Modified on 12/13/2022 (ln). Modified on 5/26/2023 - Memorandum UNSEALED per Memorandum Opinion and Order #72 . (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 41 MEMORANDUM (REDACTED) in Support of #40 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cigna's Modifier 26 Policy, #2 Exhibit 2 - Cigna-MultiPlan Master Services Agreement, #3 Exhibit 3 - Statement of Work No. 1)(Baltz, Kevin) Modified on 12/13/2022 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 39
ORDER: Pending before the Court is the "Joint Motion to Stay Cumberland's Claims Pending Arbitration" (Doc. No. #38 , (the "Motion")). The Motion is GRANTED and Cumberland's claims are therefore STAYED pending arbitration. The claims of the other Plaintiff, Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., shall proceed while Cumberland's claims are arbitrated. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 12/12/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 38 Joint MOTION to Stay #1 Plaintiff Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC's Claims Pending Arbitration by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 37
ORDER: The motion #33 to extend deadline to respond to complaint is GRANTED. CIGNA Corporation's answer due 12/12/2022; CIGNA Health Management, Inc.'s answer due 12/12/2022; CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company's answer due 12/12/2022; CIGNA Healthcare, Inc.'s answer due 12/12/2022; Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.'s answer due 12/12/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/5/2022. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 36
AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/2/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 35
AGREED HIPAA QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER AND ORDER TO DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/2/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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Filing 34
ORDER: The motion #32 for entry of agreed protective orders is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/5/2022. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 33 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to #1 Complaint by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 32 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA Qualified Protective Order by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Agreed HIPAA Qualified Protective Order and Order to Disclose Protected Health Information Information, #2 Exhibit B - Agreed Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Yijie L. Cheng admitted to this court. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Reset Hearing: The Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 1/4/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 31
ORDER: On November 14, 2022, the parties filed joint motion to continue the initial case management conference set on November 18, 2022. (Doc. No. #28 ). The motion is GRANTED. The initial case management conference is CONTINUED to January 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 11/15/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Yijie L. Cheng on behalf of CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (Cheng, Yijie) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Yijie L. Cheng admitted to this court. (mg) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 29
ORDER granting #22 , #23 , #24 , #25 , and #26 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Joshua B. Simon, Warren Haskel, John J. Song, Richard Diggs, and John Paul DeWitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 11/14/2022. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 28 Joint MOTION to Continue the Initial Case Management Conference by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 27 CERTIFICATE of Service filed by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. re #19 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, #18 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., #17 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by CIGNA Corporation, #20 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., #21 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by CIGNA Health Management, Inc.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| NOTICE TO FILER re DE#17 , #18 , #19 , #20 , #21 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificates of service. Please FILE a CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for these documents. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| NOTICE TO COUNSEL re DE #16 : Pursuant to LR83.01, any attorney representing a party in any civil action shall use their individual ECF account to file a separate Notice of Appearance with the Clerk of the Court to ensure appearance on the docket. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| NY State Bar status verified as active for Richard Diggs, John Paul DeWitt, Joshua B. Simon, John J. Song not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Kevin C. Baltz admitted to this court. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION for attorney John Paul DeWitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3704387) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 25 MOTION for attorney Richard Diggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3704383) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 24 MOTION for attorney John J. Song to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3704379) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 23 MOTION for attorney Warren Haskel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3704377) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 22 MOTION for attorney Joshua B. Simon to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3704367) by CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 21 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Health Management, Inc.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 20 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Healthcare, Inc.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 19 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 18 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 17 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CIGNA Corporation. (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin C. Baltz on behalf of All Defendants (Baltz, Kevin) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Aimee L. Kumer to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 10/31/2022. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| NOTICE TO COUNSEL Warren Haskell: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 11/21/2022. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| NOTICE TO COUNSEL Warren Haskell: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall associate local counsel qualified to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Local counsel shall electronically file a Notice of Appearance (LR 83.01(d)). Appearance by local counsel due by 11/21/2022. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| NY State Bar status verified as active for Warren Haskell not admitted to this court - Local counsel required. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. CIGNA Healthcare, Inc. waiver sent on 10/5/2022. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. CIGNA Health Management, Inc. waiver sent on 10/5/2022. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. CIGNA Corporation waiver sent on 10/5/2022. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company waiver sent on 10/5/2022. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. waiver sent on 10/5/2022. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| PA State Bar status verified as active for Aimee L. Kumer not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 9 MOTION for attorney Aimee L. Kumer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3692147) by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. and Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Dorner, Drew) Modified on 10/27/2022 (ln). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 8 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 7 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C.. (Dorner, Drew) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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Filing 6
ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 10/4/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.]
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| Filing 5 Summons issued as to CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail.) (hb) (Main Document 5 replaced on 10/3/2022) (hb). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 11/18/2022 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (hb) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (hb) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (hb) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Drew Thomas Dorner admitted to this court. (hb) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CIGNA Corporation, CIGNA Health Management, Inc., CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company, CIGNA Healthcare, Inc., Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3676802), filed by Anatomic and Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C., Cumberland Pathology Associates, PLLC. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet)(hb) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/2/2023.] |
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