Williams et al v. Centerra Group, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams and David Green
Defendant: Deborah F. Ricci, Paul P. Donahue, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, John Does 1-10, Centerra Group, LLC, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. and Marcia Aldrich
Case Number: 1:2020cv04220
Filed: December 4, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of South Carolina
Presiding Judge: Mary Geiger Lewis
Referring Judge: Sherri A Lydon
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1104 Recovery of Benefits to Employee
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 202 NOTICE of Hearing on Motions #201 MOTION for Summary Judgment and #200 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Motion Hearing set for 11/15/2023 10:00 AM in Columbia # 3, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon. (ahil)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 201 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue. Response to Motion due by 10/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Exhibit Ex A - Declaration of Paul P. Donohue, #3 Exhibit Ex A-1 Centerra Board Resolution, #4 Exhibit Ex A-2 AON RFP Submission, #5 Exhibit Ex A-3 Aon Centerra 3(38) Agreement, #6 Exhibit Ex A-4 July 2016 Plan Changes Participant Communication, #7 Exhibit Ex A-5 Q3 2016 Plan Quarterly Investment Rev, #8 Exhibit Ex A-6 Q4 2016 Plan Quarterly Investment Review, #9 Exhibit Ex A-7 March 16, 2018 Constellis Plan Investment Review Minutes,, #10 Exhibit Ex A-8 Centerra Constellis Plan Merger Participant Communication, #11 Exhibit Ex B - Declaration of Ren E. Thorne, #12 Exhibit Ex B-1 ONeal Expert Report, #13 Exhibit Ex B-2 Schmidt Expert Report, #14 Exhibit Ex B-3 Schmidt Expert Report, #15 Exhibit Ex B-4 Kamerick Expert Report, #16 Exhibit Ex B-5 Christine Zaber Declaration, #17 Exhibit Ex B-6 Chalmers Expert Rebuttal Report, #18 Exhibit Ex B-7 Buetow Expert Rebuttal Report, #19 Exhibit Ex B-8 Pfeil Expert Rebuttal Report, #20 Exhibit Ex B-9 Schmidt Expert Rebuttal Report, #21 Exhibit Ex B-10 Constellis 401(k) Plan (Constellis Plan), #22 Exhibit Ex B-11 Marcia Aldrich Deposition, #23 Exhibit Ex B-12 ONeal Deposition Transcript, #24 Exhibit Ex B-13 Deposition of Martin Schmidt, #25 Exhibit Ex B-14 Donald Stone Deposition, #26 Exhibit Ex B-15 October 5, 2015 Aon Email)No proposed order.(Samples, Thomas) (Attachment 16 replaced on 10/11/2023 with document provided by filer.) (ahil)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 200 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 10/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Exhibit List of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Deborah F. Ricci, #4 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Aviva Grumet-Morris, #5 Exhibit 3 - D. Ricci Depo Excerpts, #6 Exhibit 4 - P. Donahue Depo Excerpts, #7 Exhibit 5 - N. Luke Depo Excerpts, #8 Exhibit 6 - M. Aldrich Depo Excerpts, #9 Exhibit 7 - D. Stone Depo Excerpts, #10 Exhibit 8 - M. Schmidt Depo Excerpts, #11 Exhibit 9 - Expert Report of Eileen Kamerick, #12 Exhibit 10 - Expert Report of Donald Stone, #13 Exhibit 11 - Expert Report of Marek Pfeil, #14 Exhibit 12 - Expert Report of Martin Schmidt)No proposed order.(Johnsen, Jennifer)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 199 TEXT ORDER granting #198 Joint Motion for Extension of Time. The Court moves the dispositive and Daubert motions deadline to October 31, 2023 as to Plaintiffs' claims against Aon only. The Court will not grant a corresponding extension as to any other claims in this case -- any motions as to those claims must still be filed by Tuesday. As to any settlement approval materials, in order to effectively manage its docket the Court will need to resolve this matter in its entirety by the January 8, 2024 bench trial. In light of the Court's calendar and other obligations the Court will not grant any extensions of time in connection with any settlement approval materials. Plaintiffs and Aon must submit the settlement approval materials discussed in their motion no later than October 27, 2023. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on October 10, 2023. (ahil)
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 198 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time and Notice of Settlement in Principle by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc., Shawn Williams, Malcum Kenner, David Green, Jamie Coomes, and Andrew Barrett. Response to Motion due by 10/20/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Werner, James) Modified on 10/10/2023 to add filer and edit text (ahil).
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 197 TEXT ORDER granting in part #196 motion to amend scheduling order. The Court extends the deadlines for expert discovery and the filing of dispositive motions (including Daubert motions) to 9/27/2023, and 10/10/2023, respectively. The Court denies the parties' request to extend the response and reply deadlines for any dispositive or Daubert motions filed or to extend the trial date by a period of two months. While the Court understands certain counsel are engaged with another trial this fall, to manage its own docket the Court cannot accommodate a March 2024 trial for this matter. Trial will take place in January 2024 as set forth in the third amended scheduling order entered on 1/9/2023, ECF No. 147. Specifically, trial in this matter will begin on January 8, 2024, as will be reflected in a forthcoming trial notice. The Court will not grant any further extensions of time absent extraordinary circumstances. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 18, 2023.(ahil)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 196 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order and Request for Trial Date by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 10/2/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Johnsen, Jennifer)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 195 TEXT ORDER granting #194 Motion for Brian D. Boyle to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (n/k/a AON Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 18, 2023.(ahil)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 194 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Brian D. Boyle ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11320285) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 9/28/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing D.C., #2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing CA)No proposed order.(Werner, James) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/15/2023: #3 Application) (ahil). (Main Document 194 replaced on 9/15/2023 with document provided by filer.) (ahil)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 193 TEXT ORDER granting #192 Motion for Joel David Rohlf to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Shawn Williams, David Green, Jamie Coomes, Malcum Kenner, and Andrew Barrett. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on August 23, 2023.(ahil)
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 192 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel D. Rohlf ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11285452) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 9/7/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificates of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 191 Second Supplemental Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories #111 by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The.(Samples, Thomas) Modified on 8/25/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
August 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 190 PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL #177 ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.(Richardson, Beth) Modified on 8/22/2023 to edit text. (ahil).
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 189 DEFENDANT'S SUPPLEMENTAL #179 ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Deborah F. Ricci.(Johnsen, Jennifer) Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 188 DEFENDANT'S SUPPLEMENTAL #178 ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc..(Werner, James) Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 187 DEFENDANTS' SUPPLEMENTAL #176 ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The.(Samples, Thomas) Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 186 Plaintiffs' Supplemental Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories at #109 by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.(Richardson, Beth) Modified on 8/15/2023 to add linkage (ahil).
July 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 185 Supplemental Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories #108 by Deborah F. Ricci.(Johnsen, Jennifer) Modified on 7/31/2023 to add linkage and edit text (ahil).
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 184 Supplemental Responses to Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories to ECF #107 by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.(Werner, James) Modified on 7/26/2023 to add linkage and edit text (ahil).
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 183 Supplemental Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories to ECF #111 by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue.(Samples, Thomas) Modified on 7/25/2023 to add linkage and edit text. (ahil)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 182 Letter from Beth Richardson. (Richardson, Beth)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 181 TEXT ORDER granting #180 Motion for Patrick R. Kutz to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Shawn Williams, David Green, Jamie Coomes, Malcum Kenner, and Andrew Barrett. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on July 14, 2023.(ahil)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 180 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Patrick R. Kutz ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11202698) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 7/26/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application/Affidavit for Admission, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 179 DEFENDANT'S ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Deborah F. Ricci.(Johnsen, Jennifer) ** See Supplement at ECF #189 filed on 8/18/2023. Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 178 DEFENDANT'S ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.(Werner, James) ** See Supplement at ECF #188 filed on 08/18/2023. Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 177 PLAINTIFFS' ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.(Richardson, Beth) ** See supplement at ECF #190 filed on 8/21/2023. Modified on 8/22/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 176 DEFENDANTS' ID OF EXPERT WITNESSES by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The.(Samples, Thomas) ** See Supplement at ECF #187 filed 8/18/2023. Modified on 8/21/2023 to edit text and add linkage (ahil).
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 175 STIPULATION Regarding Class Certification and Adjudication of Plaintiffs' Claims on a Class Basis by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. (Richardson, Beth)
June 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 173 TEXT ORDER granting #172 Consent MOTION to Withdraw Katelyn W. Harrell as Counsel of Record. Katelyn W. Harrell has been removed as counsel of record for Defendants Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, and Marcia Aldrich. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on June 6, 2023.(ahil)
June 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 172 Consent MOTION to Withdraw Katelyn W. Harrell as Counsel of Record by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue. Response to Motion due by 6/20/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Samples, Thomas)
June 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 171 TEXT ORDER granting #170 Motion for Stuart M. Sarnoff to Appear Pro Hac Vice to appear on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (nka Aon Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on June 5, 2023.(ahil)
June 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 170 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Stuart M. Sarnoff ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11133721) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 6/16/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit and Application for Pro Hac Vice for Stuart M. Sarnoff) No proposed order.(Werner, James) Modified on 6/5/2023 to remove the proposed order so as to be in compliance with judicial filing preferences (ahil).
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 168 TEXT ORDER granting #167 Motion for Heather Lehman Kriz to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Deborah Ricci. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on May 10, 2023.(ahil) Modified on 5/12/2023 to edit filing date (ahil).
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 167 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Heather Lehman Kriz ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11092560) by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 5/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Documents Application and Certificate of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Lay, John)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #159 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Jamie Coomes, Andrew Barrett Signed by Honorable Sherri A Lydon on May 9, 2023. Motions referred to Shiva V Hodges.(ahil)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 165 TEXT ORDER granting re #163 Consent MOTION to Withdraw Nathan H. Emmons as Attorney. Attorney Nathan H. Emmons shall be removed as counsel of record for Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs will continue to be represented by Beth B. Richardson, Troy Doles, Heather Lea, Sean Soyars, Scott Bumb and Kurt Struckhoff. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on May 2, 2023. (ahil)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 164 DELETION OF DOCKET ENTRY NUMBER 162 Reason: Refiled by filer to correct document. Corrected Filing Document Number #163 . Modified filing date to that of original filing: 05/1/2023 (same date as original). Response due date modified to that of original filing: Not applicable. (ahil)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Consent MOTION to Withdraw Nathan H. Emmons as Attorney by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 5/15/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 161 TEXT ORDER granting #160 Motion for Meredith N. Garagiola to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (n/k/a AON Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 28, 2023.(ahil)
April 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 160 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Meredith N. Garagiola ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11071961) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/11/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Meredith N. Garagiola, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Meredith N. Garagiola)No proposed order.(Werner, James)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 159 MOTION to Certify Class by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 5/9/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Exhibit 1. SPD, #3 Exhibit 2. 2016 Fee Disclosure, #4 Supporting Documents Declaration of Sean Soyars, #5 Exhibit 3. 2016 Form 5500, #6 Exhibit 4. IPS, #7 Exhibit 5. IMA, #8 Supporting Documents Declaration of Andrew Barrett, #9 Supporting Documents Declaration of Jamie Coomes, #10 Supporting Documents Declaration of David Green, #11 Supporting Documents Declaration of Malcum Kenner, #12 Supporting Documents Declaration of Shawn Williams, #13 Supporting Documents Declaration of Jerome Schlichter, #14 Supporting Documents Declaration of Beth Richardson)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 158 TEXT ORDER granting #155 Motion for Gregory J. Comeau to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (nka AON Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 20, 2023.(ahil)
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 157 TEXT ORDER granting #153 Motion for Rebecca Emily Shore to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (NKA Aon Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 20, 2023.(ahil)
April 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 156 TEXT ORDER granting #152 Motion for Kevin A. Kraft to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (nka Aon Investments USA, Inc. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 20, 2023.(ahil)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 155 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gregory J. Comeau ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11056222) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/3/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit/Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Gregory J. Comeau, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Gregory J. Comeau)No proposed order.(Werner, James)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 154 TEXT ORDER granting #151 Motion for Craig T. McAllister to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (n/k/a AON Investments USA, Inc.). Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 19, 2023.(ahil)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 153 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rebecca E. Shore ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11054310) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/2/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Rebecca E. Shore, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Rebecca E. Shore)No proposed order.(Werner, James)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 152 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin A. Kraft ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11054150) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/2/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit/Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Kevin A. Kraft, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Kevin A. Kraft)No proposed order.(Werner, James)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 151 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Craig T. McAllister ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11053856) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/2/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit/Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Craig T. McAllister, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Craig T. McAllister)No proposed order.(Werner, James)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 150 TEXT ORDER granting #149 Motion for Adam R. Carlisle to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan of the Centerra Group, LLC, The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, and Marcia Aldrich. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 14, 2023.(ahil)
April 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 149 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Adam R. Carlisle ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-11047192) by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 4/27/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Adam R. Carlisle, #2 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Samples, Thomas)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 148 TEXT ORDER denying #140 Motion for Reconsideration as moot. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on January 9, 2023.(ahil)
January 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 147 THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER Initial Expert Disclosures due 6/30/2023, Responsive Expert Disclosures due 8/18/2023, Discovery due by 6/1/2023, Expert Discovery due 9/22/2023, Motions due by 10/3/2023, Class Certification by Plaintiffs due 4/25/2023, Class Certification by Defendants due 6/21/2023, case to be called for trial during the January 2024 term of court, and Mediation Due by 9/22/2023. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on January 9, 2023. (ahil)
December 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 144 TEXT ORDER granting #143 Motion for Shannon M. Barrett to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (n/k/a AON Investments USA, Inc.). Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on December 29, 2022.(ahil)
December 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 143 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shannon M. Barrett ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-10862548) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 1/5/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit /Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Shannon M. Barrett with Certificate of Good Standing). No proposed order.(Werner, James) Modified on 12/29/2022 to remove the proposed order so as to be in compliance with judicial filing preferences. (ahil).
December 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 142 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Honorable Sherri A Lydon: Informal telephonic status conference held on 12/20/2022. The parties discussed Plaintiffs' concerns with certain dates in the proposed Third Amended Scheduling Order the parties submitted to the court as directed in the courts text order granting in part #136 Joint Motion for Extension of Time for Pretrial Deadlines. The parties intend to confer and submit a revised proposed Third Amended Scheduling Order for the court's approval by December 29, 2022. The parties further agreed that the revised proposed Third Amended Scheduling Order will not alter the deadlines for the filing of Plaintiffs' motion for class certification or dispositive motions, and will include a January 2024 start date for the trial of this matter Telephone Conference held on 12/20/2022. (kbos)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 141 NOTICE of Hearing: Informal telephonic status conference set for 12/20/2022 03:00 PM before Honorable Sherri A Lydon.The parties have provided a call in number. (ahil) Modified on 12/19/2022 to edit text (ahil).
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 140 MOTION for Reconsideration re 137 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,, by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 12/28/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Emmons November 7, 2022 email, #2 Exhibit 2 - Lea November 15, 2022 email, #3 Exhibit 3 - Struckhoff June 14, 2022 email, #4 Exhibit 4 - Struckhoff September 1, 2022 email, #5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Heather Lea)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Richardson, Beth) (Attachment 5 replaced on 12/14/2022 with document provided by filer.) (ahil)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 139 REPLY to Text Order 137 by Marcia Aldrich, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc., Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The to 137 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,, . (Samples, Thomas) Modified on 12/14/2022 to edit text and add link (ahil).
December 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 137 TEXT ORDER granting in part #136 Joint Motion for Extension of Time for Pretrial Deadlines. The court finds good cause to grant a 90-day extension of the deadlines set forth in the Second Amended Scheduling Order. The court further orders the Parties draft a proposed Third Amended Scheduling Order using the court's standard form Amended Scheduling Order and submit the proposed order to lydon_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov by December 13, 2022. No further extensions will be granted, absent exceptional circumstances . Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on December 19, 2022.(ahil)
December 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time for Pretrial Deadlines by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 12/21/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Samples, Thomas)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 134 TEXT ORDER granting #133 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Alex B. Breazeale is removed as counsel for Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting Inc. (NKA Aon Investments USA, Inc.). James Lynn Werner and Jessica T. Majkowski shall remain as counsel for same. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on October 11, 2022.(ahil)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 133 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alex B. Breazeale by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 10/25/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Breazeale, Alexandra)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 132 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Majkowski on behalf of Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (Majkowski, Jessica)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 130 TEXT ORDER granting #129 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Cashida N.C. Okeke shall be removed as counsel for Defendants Centerra Group, LLC, the Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, the Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, and Marcia Aldrich. Jackson Lewis, PC will continue to represent said defendants and T. Chase Samples will continue to serve as local counsel in this case. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on October 6, 2022.(ahil)
October 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 10/19/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Samples, Thomas)
October 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 128 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Chase Samples on behalf of Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The (Samples, Thomas)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 124 SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER Plaintiff's ID of Expert Witness due by 2/28/2023, Defendant's ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 4/14/2023, Discovery due by 1/18/2023, Expert Discovery due 6/1/2023, Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification due 01/25/2023, Defendant's Response in Opposition to Class Certification due 03/23/2023, Motions due by 7/17/2023, and Mediation Due by 2/6/2023. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on July 15, 2022. (ahil) Modified on 7/15/2022 to edit text (ahil).
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 123 TEXT ORDER granting #122 Motion for Extension of Time. No further extensions will be granted, absent exceptional circumstances. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on July 15, 2022.(ahil) Modified on 7/15/2022 to add text (ahil).
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 122 MOTION for Extension of Time of Pre-Trial Deadlines by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 7/15/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Richardson, Beth)
May 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on May 6, 2022. (ahil)
May 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 ORDER #117 is GRANTED. STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR DISCOVERY OF HARD COPY DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on May 6, 2022. (ahil)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 Consent MOTION for Confidentiality Order by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/13/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Redline Version of Confidentiality Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Werner, James)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 Consent MOTION For Entry of Stipulation and Order for Discovery of Hard Copy Documents and Electronically Stored Information by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 5/13/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Werner, James)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 116 TEXT ORDER granting #115 Motion for Scott A. Bumb to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on February 28, 2022.(ahil)
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 115 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Scott A. Bumb ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number ASCDC-10360266) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 3/14/2022. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Application/Affidavit of Scott A. Bumb, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing - Scott A. Bumb)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
January 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER re #55 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial filed by Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Marcia Aldrich, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, and #56 MOTION to Strike Jury Demand and Joinder to Motion by Centerra Defendants filed by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. For the foregoing reasons, this court concludes that Plaintiffs do not have a right to a jury on their ERISA claims. As a result, Defendants' motions to strike Plaintiffs' jury demand, ECF Nos. #55 , #56 , are GRANTED. Plaintiffs' alternative request for an advisory jury pursuant to Rule 39(c)(1) is likewise DENIED. Signed by Honorable Sherri A Lydon on January 7, 2022. (ahil, )
December 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 112 Additional Attachments to Main Document #110 Rule 26(f) Report. First attachment description: Joint 26(f) Report . (Richardson, Beth)
December 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 111 Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, .(Okeke, Cashida) Modified on 12/7/2021 to remove filer not on document (mflo, ). **See SUPPLEMENT at ECf #183 filed on 7/24/2023. See SUPPLEMENT at ECF #191 filed on 8/24/2023. Modified on 7/25/2023 to add linkage and edit text. (ahil) Modified on 8/25/2023 to add linkage and edit text (ahil).
December 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 110 Joint Rule 26(f) Report by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.(Werner, James) (Main Document 110 replaced on 12/9/2021 with document provided by filer.) (ahil) **See additional attachments at #112 added 12/09/2021. (ahil)
December 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 109 Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.(Richardson, Beth)** See SUPPLEMENT at ECF #186 filed on 07/14/2023. Modified on 08/15/2023 to add linkage and edit text. (ahil).
December 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Deborah F. Ricci.(Hill, Amy) ** See SUPPLEMENT at ECF #185 filed on 7/28/2023. Modified on 7/31/2023 to add linkage and edit text. (ahil).
December 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 107 Local Rule 26.03 Answers to Interrogatories by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc..(Werner, James) ** See SUPPLEMENT at ECF #184 filed on 7/25/2023. Modified on 7/26/2023 to add linkage and edit text. (ahil).
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 104 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER 26(a) Initial Disclosures due by 12/3/2021, Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 3/3/2022, Plaintiffs' ID of Expert Witness due by 8/30/2022, Defendants' ID of Expert Witnesses Due by 10/14/2022, Discovery due by 7/18/2022, Plaintiffs' Class Certification deadline 7/25/2022, Defendants' Class Certification deadline 9/23/2022, Motions due by 1/16/2023, Mediation Due by 8/5/2022, Signed by the Honorable Sherri A Lydon on November 29, 2021. (ahil)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 103 TEXT ORDER granting #102 Motion to Amend/Correct. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on November 29, 2021.(ahil)
November 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 102 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #101 Erisa Case Management Order by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 12/8/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Richardson, Beth)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 101 ERISA CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Joint Stipulation Deadline 2/25/2022. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on October 27, 2021. (ahil)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Deborah F. Ricci.(Lay, John)
October 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Deborah F. Ricci.(Johnsen, Jennifer) (Main Document 99 replaced on 10/8/2021 with document provided by filer) (ahil).
October 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 98 Centerra Defendants' ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The.(Okeke, Cashida)
October 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 97 Defendant AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.'s ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc..(Werner, James)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 96 TEXT ORDER granting #94 Motion for Katelyn W. Harrell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, and Marcia Aldrich. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 30, 2021.(ahil)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Additional Attachments to Main Document #51 Unredacted Document and #46 Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting. First attachment description: Unredacted Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss and unredacted Exhibit 1 to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: Centerra Investment Management Agreement (Fully Executed).)(Breazeale, Alexandra) As ordered to be filed at Text Order #84 relating to the original motion at #46 . Modified on 10/1/2021 to edit text and add link (ahil).
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katelyn W. Harrell ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-10100930) by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 10/13/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, and #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing. (Okeke, Cashida) Modified on 9/30/2021 to remove the proposed order so as to be in compliance with judicial preferences (ahil). (Main Document 94 and attachment 1 replaced on 9/30/2021 with documents provided by filer.) (ahil) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/30/2021) (ahil, ).
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 91 TEXT ORDER granting #89 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Lawrence Hershon and John Tamasitis are hereby terminated as attorneys of record for Defendant Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. The parties are directed to remove Mr. Hershon and Mr. Tamasitis from their service lists. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 28, 2021. (ahil)
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 90 TEXT ORDER granting #85 and #88 Motions for Extensions of Time to Answer. The following defendants' deadlines to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to the Complaint are hereby extended to October 7, 2021: Centerra Group, LLC, the Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, the Investment Committee of the Centerra Group LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Marcia Aldrich, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting Inc., and Deborah Ricci. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 28, 2021. (ahil) Modified on 9/28/2021 to edit text (ahil).
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Consent MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Lawrence Hershon and John Tamasitis by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 10/12/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Hershon, Lawrence)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 88 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 10/12/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Breazeale, Alexandra)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 87 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Blair Breazeale on behalf of Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (Breazeale, Alexandra)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 86 NOTICE of Appearance by James Lynn Werner on behalf of Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (Werner, James)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 10/8/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Okeke, Cashida)
September 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER denying #47 Motion to Seal Document. Defendant AHIC's motion to seal document, ECF No. #47 is DENIED. AHIC is directed to file a publicly available version of the IMA and its memorandum in support of its motion to dismiss by October 1, 2021. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 16, 2021.(ahil)
September 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 83 OPINION AND ORDER. The Centerra Defendants' motion to dismiss, ECF No. #48 , is GRANTED as to the duty of loyalty claim in count one, the duty of loyalty claim in count two, and to the extent count three is premised on the Centerra Defendants causing the Plan to invest in the Aon Trusts but otherwise DENIED. Defendant Ricci's motion to dismiss, ECF No. #49 , is GRANTED as to the duty of loyalty claim in count one, the duty of loyalty claim in count two, and to the extent count three is premised on the Centerra Defendants causing the Plan to invest in the Aon Trusts but otherwise DENIED. AHIC's motion to dismiss, ECF No. #46 , is GRANTED insofar as count three relates to the allegation that AHIC caused the Plan to pay Plan assets to AHIC but otherwise DENIED. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on September 16, 2021. (ahil)
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 81 TEXT ORDER granting #80 Motion to Substitute Attorney by Defendants. Attorney John W. Sulau is terminated. Jackson Lewis will continue to represent Defendants with Cashida N.C. Okeke to serve as local counsel. The parties are directed to update their service lists accordingly. Signed by The Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on August 11, 2021.(ahil)
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 80 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 8/25/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Sulau, John)
June 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 78 REPLY by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue to #77 Supplement, . (Sulau, John)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 77 SUPPLEMENT by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams to #52 Response in Opposition to Motion,, #60 Response in Opposition to Motion, #59 Response in Opposition to Motion,, Notice of Supplemental Authority. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - United States Amicus Curiae Brief)(Richardson, Beth)
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 76 NOTICE OF JOINDER by John T Lay on behalf of Deborah F. Ricci (Lay, John) (Main Document 76 replaced on 5/12/2021 with document provided by filer.) (ahil)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 74 REPLY to Response to Motion re #49 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Deborah F. Ricci. (Lay, John) (Main Document 74 replaced on 4/28/2021 to remove certificate of service from main document) (ahil).
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 73 REPLY to Response to Motion re #48 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue. (Sulau, John)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 72 REPLY to Response to Motion re #48 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. (Hershon, Lawrence)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 71 TEXT ORDER granting #70 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief. Defendants Centerra Group, LLC, the Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Marcia Aldrich, and Paul P. Donahue's Reply page limitation set forth in Local Civil Rule (D.S.C.) 7.05(B)(2) is hereby enlarged by three pages. Defendants' reply shall not exceed 18 pages. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on April 27, 2021.(ahil)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue. Response to Motion due by 5/11/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Sulau, John)
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 68 SUPPLEMENT by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams to #52 Response in Opposition to Motion,, #60 Response in Opposition to Motion, #59 Response in Opposition to Motion,, Notice of Supplemental Authority. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Astellas Memorandum Opinion and Order)(Richardson, Beth)
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 REPLY to Response to Motion re #55 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial Response filed by Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. (Sulau, John)
April 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 66 TEXT ORDER granting #65 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply as to #55 Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial. Defendants Centerra Group, LLC, the Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, Marcia Aldrich, and Paul P. Donahues reply in support of their motion to strike Plaintiffs jury demand is due April 19, 2021. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A Lydon on April 9, 2021.(ahil, )
April 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 65 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #55 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 4/22/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Sulau, John)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 RESPONSE in Opposition re #55 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial, #56 MOTION to Strike Jury Demand and Joinder to Motion by Centerra Defendants Response filed by David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/12/2021 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Richardson, Beth)
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 TEXT ORDER granting #61 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File a Reply in Support of their Motions to Dismiss. Deadline to file Reply is April 27, 2021. Signed by Honorable Sherri A Lydon on April 2, 2021.(ahil)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motions to Dismiss at #46 , #48 , and #49 . by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.,Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, and The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC. Response to Motion due by 4/15/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Tamasitis, John) Modified on 4/2/2021 to add links to motions at 46, 48, and 49 as well as all Defendants to motion. (ahil).
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/5/2021 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Schneider Order)(Richardson, Beth). **Please see Supplement to this filing at #68 and #77 Modified on 6/3/2021 and 10/26/2021 to add supplement text (ahil).
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 RESPONSE in Opposition re #48 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #49 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.Reply to Response to Motion due by 4/5/2021 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Schneider Order, #2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - 2016 Form 5500, #3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - 2017 Form 5500, #4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - 2018 Form 5500)(Richardson, Beth). **Please see Supplement to this filing at #68 and #77 Modified on 6/3/2021 and 10/26/2021 to add supplement text (ahil).
March 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 TEXT ORDER granting #57 Motion for Aviva Grumet-Morris to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Deborah Ricci. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on March 26, 2021.(ahil)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Aviva Grumet-Morris ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9732574) by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 4/8/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Application/Affidavit for PHV Admission, #2 Supporting Documents Certificate of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Lay, John)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 MOTION to Strike Jury Demand and Joinder to Motion by Centerra Defendants at #55 by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 4/7/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Tamasitis, John) Modified on 3/25/2021 to add link to document #55 (ahil).
March 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MOTION to Strike Plaintiffs' Demand for Jury Trial by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue. Response to Motion due by 4/5/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Sulau, John) (Main Document 55 and Attachment 1 replaced on 3/23/2021 as provided by filer (ahil).
March 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 REPLY to Response to Motion re #47 MOTION to Seal Document #46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. (Tamasitis, John)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 RESPONSE in Opposition re #47 MOTION to Seal Document #46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Response filed by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.Reply to Response to Motion due by 3/15/2021 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2013 Investment Management Agreement, #2 Exhibit B - 2013 FirstGroup letter agreement)(Richardson, Beth). **Please see Supplement to this filing at #68 and #77 Modified on 6/3/2021 and 10/26/2021 to add supplement text (ahil).
February 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 UNREDACTED DOCUMENT re #46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support Def. AON's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint (Redacted), #2 Affidavit Declaration of William D. Pollak in Support of Motion and Memorandum to Dismiss Complaint Under Seal (Part 1 with Exhs. 1-10), #3 Affidavit Declaration of William D. Pollak in Support of Motion and Memorandum to Dismiss Complaint (Part 2 with Exhs. 11-30))(Tamasitis, John) ** See additional attachments at ECF #95 . Modified on 10/1/2021 to edit text and add link (ahil).
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 3/29/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support)No proposed order.(Lay, John) (Main Document 49 and Attachment 1 replaced on 2/23/2021 with documents provided by filer.) (ahil) Modified on 2/24/2021 to reflect the extended deadline to respond as reflected in Text Order 34 (ahil).
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 3/29/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Declaration of Rene E. Thorne, #3 Exhibit 2016 Summary Plan Description, #4 Exhibit 2015 Letter Agreement with Aon Hewitt, #5 Exhibit 2014 Required Disclosures, #6 Exhibit 2015 Required Disclosures, #7 Exhibit 2016 Required Disclosures, #8 Exhibit 2017 Required Disclosures, #9 Exhibit 2018 Required Disclosures)No proposed order.(Sulau, John) Modified on 2/24/2021 to reflect the extended deadline to respond as reflected in Text Order 34 (ahil).
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 MOTION to Seal Document #46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 3/8/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Tamasitis, John)
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 3/29/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support Def. AON's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint (Redacted), #2 Affidavit Declaration of William D. Pollak in Support of Motion and Memorandum to Dismiss Complaint and Exhibits 1-30 (Redacted) Part 1, #3 Affidavit Declaration of William D. Pollak in Support of Motion and Memorandum to Dismiss Complaint (Part 2 with Exhs. 11-30))Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Tamasitis, John) Modified on 2/24/2021 to reflect the extended deadline to respond as reflected in Text Order 34 (ahil). ** See additional attachments at ECF #95 . Modified on 10/1/2021 to add text and link (ahil).
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 TEXT ORDER granting #44 Motion for Sean E. Soyars to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Shawn Williams, DAvid Green, Jamie Coomes, Malcum Kenner, and Andrew Barrett. Issued at the direction of Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on 02/03/2021.(ahil)
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sean Soyars ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9626285) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 2/16/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing - MO)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth)
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 TEXT ORDER granting #41 Motion for Heather Lea to Appear Pro Hac Vice.; granting #42 Motion for Troy A. Doles to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Both on behalf of Shawn Williams, David Green, Jamie Coomes, Malcum Kenner, and Andrew Barrett. Directed by Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on 1/27/2021.(ahil)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Troy Andrew Doles ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9608922) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 2/9/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice - Doles, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing - MO, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - Certificate of Good Standing - IL)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth) (Main Document 42, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 3 replaced as provided by filing user on 1/27/2021) (ahil).
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Heather Lea ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9608859) by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams. Response to Motion due by 2/9/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice - Lea, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing - MO, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - Certificate of Good Standing - IL)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth) (Main Document 41, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 3 replaced as provided by filing user on 1/27/2021) (ahil). Modified on 1/27/2021 (ahil, ).
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 TEXT ORDER granting #39 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Deborah F. Riccis deadline to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to February 22, 2021.Issued at the direction of Honorable Sherri A Lydon on 1/25/2021.(ahil)
January 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Deborah F. Ricci. Response to Motion due by 2/8/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Lay, John)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 TEXT ORDER granting #36 Motion for Charles F. Seemann III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, and The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC. Issued at the direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on 1/21/2021. (ahil) Modified on 1/22/2021 to add text (ahil).
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 TEXT ORDER granting #35 Motion for Rene E. Thorne to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Centerra Group, LLC, The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, and The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC. Issued at the Direction of the Honorable Sherri A. Lydon on 01/21/2021.(ahil) Modified on 1/22/2021 to add text (ahil).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles F. Seemann III ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9599382) by Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 2/3/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Sulau, John)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rene E. Thorne ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9599256) by Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 2/3/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Application/Affidavit for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate pf Good Standing)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Sulau, John)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 TEXT ORDER granting #31 and #33 Motions for Extension of Time. The deadline for Defendants Paul P. Donahue and Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to February 22, 2021. Additionally, Plaintiffs deadline to respond to any motion or other pleading filed by Defendants in response to the complaint is extended to March 29, 2021. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A Lydon on 1/19/2021. (lgib, )
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 1/29/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Tamasitis, John)
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 TEXT ORDER granting #30 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice.; granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice.; granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by the Honorable Sherri A Lydon on 1/15/2021. (lgib, )
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Paul P. Donahue. Response to Motion due by 1/28/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Sulau, John)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by William D. Pollak ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0420-9589082) by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 1/28/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission for W. Pollak, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order for admission Pro Hac Vice of W. Pollak)No proposed order.(Tamasitis, John)
January 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Case Reassigned to Judge Honorable Sherri A Lydon. Judge Honorable Mary Geiger Lewis no longer assigned to the case. (cwil, )
January 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SUMMONS Returned Executed by David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Shawn Williams, Jamie Coomes. Deborah F. Ricci served on 1/5/2021, answer due 1/26/2021. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Proof of Service - Deborah F Ricci)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 1/12/2021 (cbru, ).
January 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 SUMMONS Returned Executed by David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Shawn Williams, Jamie Coomes. Paul P. Donahue served on 1/9/2021, answer due 2/1/2021. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Proof of Service - Paul P Donahue)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 1/12/2021 (cbru, ).
January 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 TEXT ORDER: Pending before the Court is Defendants' motion for extension of time to respond to Plaintiffs' complaint #17 . Defendants request the Court, pursuant to Rule 6(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 6.01, extend their time to answer Plaintiffs' complaint through and including February 22, 2021. Plaintiffs oppose Defendants' motion and contend Defendants have failed to show good cause to warrant such an extension. After reviewing Defendants' motion #17 , Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition #18 , and Defendants' Reply #25 , the record, and the relevant law, the Court GRANTS AS MODIFIED Defendants' motion. Not later than February 22, 2021, Defendants Marcia Aldrich; The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC; Centerra Group, LLC; and The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' complaint. Given the length of this extension, however, no further extensions of this deadline will be granted as to those Defendants. As Defendant Paul P. Donahue has not been served and, therefore, does not yet have a deadline to answer or otherwise respond, the Court declines to grant an extension to that Defendant. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Marcia Aldrich answer due 2/22/2021; Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The answer due 2/22/2021; Centerra Group, LLC answer due 2/22/2021; Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The answer due 2/22/2021) Signed by Honorable Mary Geiger Lewis on 1/6/2021. (cbru, )
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, Response filed by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. (Sulau, John)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The.(Sulau, John)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc..(Hershon, Lawrence)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO FRCP 7.1 by Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc..(Hershon, Lawrence)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 LETTER EXTENDING TIME TO ANSWER Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. answer due 1/20/2021. (Attachments: #1 Letter Granting Extension to File Answer and/or Response)(Tamasitis, John) Modified to edit text on 1/4/2021 (cbru, ).
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Shawn Williams, Jamie Coomes. Marcia Aldrich served on 12/28/2020, answer due 1/19/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Service on Marcia Aldrich)(Richardson, Beth)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, Response filed by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.Reply to Response to Motion due by 1/5/2021 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - December 18, 2020 correspondence with Rene Thorne)(Richardson, Beth)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Marcia Aldrich, Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. Response to Motion due by 1/11/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Sulau, John)
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nathan H. Emmons (Filing fee $350 receipt number 0420-9540140) by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Response to Motion due by 1/4/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Application/Affidavit and Certificates of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/18/2020 (cbru, ).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kurt Charles Struckhoff (Filing fee $350 receipt number 0420-9540111) by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Response to Motion due by 1/4/2021. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Application/Affidavit and Certificates of Good Standing)No proposed order.(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/18/2020 (cbru, ).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The served on 12/9/2020, answer due 12/30/2020. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Affidavit of Service on The Investment Committee of the Centerra Group)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/17/2020 (cbru, ).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Centerra Group, LLC served on 12/9/2020, answer due 12/30/2020. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Affidavit of Service on Centerra Group, LLC)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/17/2020 (cbru, ).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The served on 12/9/2020, answer due 12/30/2020. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A - Affidavit of Service on The Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/17/2020 (cbru, ).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Shawn Williams, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes. Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. served on 12/9/2020, answer due 12/30/2020. (Attachments: #1Ex. A - Affidavit of Service on Aon Hewitt Investment)(Richardson, Beth) Modified to add filers listed on document and to edit text on 12/17/2020 (cbru, ).
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Marcia Aldrich. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Deborah F. Ricci. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Paul P. Donahue. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The. (cbru, )
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Centerra Group, LLC. (cbru, )
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Local Rule 26.01 Answers to Interrogatories by Andrew Barrett, Jamie Coomes, David Green, Malcum Kenner, Shawn Williams.(cbru, )
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Marcia Aldrich, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc., Benefit Plan Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Centerra Group, LLC, John Does 1-10, Paul P. Donahue, Investment Committee of the Centerra Group, LLC, The, Deborah F. Ricci (Filing fee $402 receipt number 0420-9512959) filed by David Green, Malcum Kenner, Andrew Barrett, Shawn Williams, Jamie Coomes. Service due by 3/4/2021(cbru, ) (Main Document 1 replaced on 12/7/2020) (cbru, ).

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