METCALF et al v. MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC. et al
Plaintiff: Linda Metcalf, Michelle Hartley, Filmwest Productions, LLC, Sunwest Capital Management, Inc. and Do You Know Where Your Parents Are, LLC
Defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., Lawrence R. Bellmore, Jr., Solar Wind Productions, LLC, Michael Jacobs, Ruby Handler-Jacobs and Rio Grande Studios, LLC
Cross_claimant: Lawrence R. Bellmore, Jr.
Cross_defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2011cv00127
Filed: January 19, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Office: Williamsport Office
County: Outside State
Presiding Judge: John E. Jones
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. ยง 1964 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 348 ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Alexander Kazan, Ph.D, also known as Dr. Alexander Karimi, shall be permitted to testify remotely under FED. R. CIV. P. 43(a). Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 5/31/2022. (jr)
April 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 342 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiffs' 333 motion in limine to preclude evidence of advice of counsel is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendants may produce such evidence to defend against punitive damages, but are prohibited from introducing such evidence to defend against liability in this matter; and 2. Defendants' 334 motion in limine to preclude evidence of preproduction expenses is conditionally GRANTED. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 4/21/2022. (jr)
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 329 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' 306 motion to exclude the expert opinion of Peter Leibundgut is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part; The motion is granted inasmuch as Leibundg ut may not offer any legal or credibility conclusions, or any opinion regarding the state of mind of any individuals or entities, but is denied in all other respects; and the Court will schedule a telephonic conference call by separate Order. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 10/14/2021. (jr)
August 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 283 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry)- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 272 Defendants' Motion to Preclude Punitive Damages is denied. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 8/1/19. (lg)
November 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 256 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 254 Chief Magistrate Judge Schwab's Report and Recommendation is adopted; Mr. Kennerly shall pay Defendants' counsel fees in the amount of $22,510.50; 255 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney is granted. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 11/15/18. (lg)
October 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 221 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 213 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as follows: The motion is GRANTED as to Plaintiffs' RICO claim (Cou nt I); The motion is GRANTED as to Plaintiffs' demand for damages in the form of lost profits; The motion is DENIED as to Plaintiffs' demand for damages in the form of lost pre-production expenses; The motion is DENIED as to Plaintiffs' ; Breach of Fiduciary Duty claim (Count V). Upon the resolution of the remaining claims in this case, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Defendants on Count I of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 10/10/2017. (jn)
December 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 201 ORDER: (MEMORANDUM filed previously as separate docket entry 200): MODIFYING the Stipulation of Confidentiality 119 . (See Order for details.)Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 12/30/15. (km)
July 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 165 MEMORANDUM: GRANTING plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment 162 and dismissing defendant Bellmore with prejudice. (Order to follow as separate docket entry.) Signed by Honorable Matthew W. Brann on 7/1/13. (km)
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Plaintiff: Linda Metcalf
Represented By: Maxwell S. Kennerly
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Plaintiff: Michelle Hartley
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Plaintiff: Filmwest Productions, LLC
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Plaintiff: Sunwest Capital Management, Inc.
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Plaintiff: Do You Know Where Your Parents Are, LLC
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Defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
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Defendant: Lawrence R. Bellmore, Jr.
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Defendant: Solar Wind Productions, LLC
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Defendant: Michael Jacobs
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Defendant: Ruby Handler-Jacobs
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Defendant: Rio Grande Studios, LLC
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Cross_claimant: Lawrence R. Bellmore, Jr.
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Cross_defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Represented By: William T. Mandia
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