Graifman v. Blackbaud, Inc.
Plaintiff: BRIAN GRAIFMAN
Defendant: Blackbaud Inc
Case Number: 3:2020cv04512
Filed: December 30, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of South Carolina
Presiding Judge: J Michelle Childs
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 22, 2021 Filing 33 NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 3/19/2021 10:00 AM in Columbia # 3, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Honorable J Michelle Childs. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
February 22, 2021 Filing 32 TEXT ORDER: The second case management conference on March 19, 2021 will take place in Courtroom 3 instead of Courtroom 1. As Courtroom 3 can only accommodate twenty (20) people while maintaining social distancing, Plaintiffs and Defendants will be limited to six (6) in-person representatives each. Other attorneys who would like to participate in the conference may do so via video or phone. Defense counsel and Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel are asked to email a list of the attorneys who would like to participate by video to childs_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov by March 9, 2021. Attorneys who would like to participate by phone will find the conference call instructions attached to the hearing notice in the main docket (3:20-mn-02972-JMC). Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 2/22/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
February 16, 2021 Filing 31 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 5 (APPOINTMENT OF LEADERSHIP COUNSEL). This Order relates to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 2/16/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
February 3, 2021 Filing 30 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 4 (SUMMARY OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE NO. 1). This Order relates to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 2/3/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
February 1, 2021 Filing 29 TEXT ORDER: The court asks Plaintiffs' Attorneys interested in appointment as Lead Counsel, Liaison Counsel, or Plaintiffs' Steering Committee Member to email childs_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov to arrange an interview. Applications are still due on February 5, 2021 but the court would like to start scheduling interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Webex and will run for forty-five (45) minutes. The court asks those applying as part of a slate to submit one (1) interview inquiry as the court would like to interview the proposed slate at the same time. This Order applies to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 2/1/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 29, 2021 Filing 28 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Honorable J Michelle Childs: Case Management Conference held on 1/29/2021. Order forthcoming. Court Reporter Kathleen Richardon. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(kbos)
January 26, 2021 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Celeste Tiller Jones on behalf of Blackbaud Inc (Jones, Celeste)
January 20, 2021 Filing 26 TEXT ORDER: Case Management Order 1 provides that Counsel are expected to submit a List of Affiliated Companies and Counsel, List of Related Actions, and Status Letter to the court by January 25, 2021. (ECF No. 12 at 6-7.) Counsel are advised that they may submit these documents jointly (i.e. with attorneys in other member actions) or individually (i.e. on their own behalf). This Order applies to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 1/20/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 19, 2021 Filing 25 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 3 (DIRECT FILING OF TAG-ALONG ACTIONS) Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 1/19/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 11, 2021 Filing 24 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING Status Conference set for 1/29/2021 10:00 AM in Columbia # 3, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Honorable J Michelle Childs cancelled and rescheduled to: Status Conference set for 1/29/2021 10:00 AM in Columbia #1, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Honorable J Michelle Childs. ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COURTROOM LOCATION CHANGE ONLY***Please see attached call-in instructions for counsel planning to participate by telephone. An invitation for counsel who wish to appear by video conference will be conducted on the date referenced in the order.Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 8, 2021 Filing 23 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 2 (ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL LEADERSHIP). This Order relates to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 1/8/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 8, 2021 Filing 22 NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 1/29/2021 10:00 AM in Columbia # 3, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Honorable J Michelle Childs. Please see attached call-in instructions for counsel planning to participate by telephone. An invitation for counsel who wish to appear by video conference will be conducted on the date referenced in the order once necessary information is received. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 8, 2021 Filing 21 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 1 (PROCEDURES AND INITIAL CMC). This Order relates to all actions. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 1/8/2021. Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 7, 2021 Filing 20 TEXT ORDER : This matter is before the court on Defendant Blackbaud, Inc.'s ("Defendant") Motion to Stay (ECF No. 8). In accordance with the court's December 18, 2020 Order staying all discovery and motion practice, the court GRANTS Defendant's Motion to Stay (Id.). All deadlines in the member cases are stayed until the court issues a scheduling order. Signed by Honorable J Michelle Childs on 1/7/2021.Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(asni, )
January 5, 2021 Filing 19 MOTION to Stay Deadlines in The Transferred Matters by Blackbaud Inc, Blackbaud Inc, Blackbaud. Response to Motion due by 1/19/2021. 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, #2 Certificate of Service)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.Associated Cases: 3:20-mn-02972-JMC et al.(Young, J)
January 4, 2021 Filing 18 NOTICE TO COUNSEL REGARDING FILING PROCEDURES. (asni, )
January 4, 2021 Filing 17 MDL MEMBER CASE OPENED: Southern District of New York, 20-07600, Graifman V. Blackbaud Inc, as DSC case 3:20-04512-JMC (asni, )
January 4, 2021 Filing 16 Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:20-cv-07600. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
December 30, 2020 Filing 15 CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF CONDITIONAL MDL TRANSFER OUT ORDER FROM THE MDL PANEL...transferring this action from the U.S.D.C. - S.D.N.Y to the United States District Court - District of South Carolina. (Signed by MDL Panel on 12/15/2020) (sjo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
December 30, 2020 MDL TRANSFER OUT ELECTRONICALLY: to the United States District Court - District of South Carolina. (sjo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER TO STAY THE MATTER AND EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR BLACKBAUD, INC. TO ANSWER, MOVE OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT. NOW THEREFORE it is on the 27th day of October 2020, HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Blackbauds deadline to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this matter is hereby extended from November 23, 2020 to a date that is thirty (30) days from the date that the JPML enters its order resolving the Transfer Motion; 2. This matter is hereby stayed until such time as the JPML resolves the Transfer Motion. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 10/27/2020) (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 27, 2020 Case Stayed (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 26, 2020 Filing 13 LETTER addressed to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald from Angelo A. Stio III dated 10/26/2020 re: Pre-Motion Conference. Document filed by Blackbaud, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D).(Stio, Angelo)[Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE: granting #10 Motion for Patricia Camille Guerra to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 10/26/2020) (ama) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE: granting #9 Motion for Gayle Meryl Blatt to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 10/23/2020) (ama) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 23, 2020 Filing 10 MOTION for Patricia Camille Guerra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-22285973. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Brian Graifman. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Patricia Camille Guerra in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Certificate of Good Standing from the State of California, #3 Certificate of Good Standing from the State of New Mexico, #4 Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Guerra, Patricia) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 23, 2020 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #9 MOTION for Gayle Meryl Blatt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-22271596. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 23, 2020 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #10 MOTION for Patricia Camille Guerra to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-22285973. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
October 22, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION for Gayle Meryl Blatt to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-22271596. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Brian Graifman. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Gayle M. Blatt in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Blatt, Gayle) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 24, 2020 Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robyn Rose English-Mezzino on behalf of Blackbaud, Inc...(English-Mezzino, Robyn) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 24, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Angelo Anthony Stio, III on behalf of Blackbaud, Inc...(Stio, Angelo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 23, 2020 Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Blackbaud, Inc. waiver sent on 9/22/2020, answer due 11/23/2020. Document filed by Brian Graifman..(Emert, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 17, 2020 Filing 5 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Blackbaud, Inc...(pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 17, 2020 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 17, 2020 Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 17, 2020 Case Designated ECF. (pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 17, 2020 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Melissa R. Emert. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Brian Graifman, Blackbaud, Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; party text was omitted. (pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 16, 2020 Filing 4 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by BRIAN GRAIFMAN..(Emert, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 16, 2020 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Emert, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 16, 2020 Filing 2 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Blackbaud, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by BRIAN GRAIFMAN..(Emert, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]
September 16, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against BLACKBAUD, INC.. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-21689054)Document filed by BRIAN GRAIFMAN..(Emert, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Southern on 1/4/2021.]

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Defendant: Blackbaud Inc
Represented By: Angelo Anthony Stio, III
Represented By: Robyn Rose English-Mezzino
Represented By: J Rutledge Young, III
Represented By: Celeste Tiller Jones
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Plaintiff: BRIAN GRAIFMAN
Represented By: Patricia Guerra
Represented By: Gayle M. Blatt
Represented By: Melissa R. Emert
Represented By: Patricia C Guerra
Represented By: Gayle M Blatt
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