Pless v. Zynga, Inc. (JRG3)
Plaintiff: Karen S. Pless
Defendant: Zynga, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2023cv00057
Filed: December 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Curtis L Collier
Referring Judge: J Ronnie Greer
2 Judge: Susan K Lee
3 Judge: Christopher H Steger
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 9, 2024 Filing 34 MOTION for consolidated oral argument re #22 MOTION to Remand to State Court of Coffee County, Tennessee by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
February 9, 2024 Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Remand to State Court of Coffee County, Tennessee filed by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER: For good cause shown, the parties' motions (Case No. 4:23-cv-55, Doc. 23; Case No. 4:23-cv-57, Doc. No. 27; Case No. 4:23-cv-58, Doc. No. 25; 4:23-cv-60, Doc. No. 29; Case No. 4:23-cv-61, Doc. No. 22; Case No. 4:23-cv-62; Doc. No. 23) are GRANTED. The parties' briefing schedule shall be as follows: 1. Defendants deadline to file its opposition to Plaintiff's motion to remand SHALL BE February 9, 2024; 2. Plaintiff's deadline to file a reply in support of Plaintiff's motion to remand SHALL BE February 16, 2024; 3. Plaintiff's deadline to file oppositions to Defendant's motion to compel arbitration and motion to dismiss SHALL BE March 1, 2024; 4. Defendant's deadline to file a reply in support of Defendant's motion to compel arbitration and motion to dismiss SHALL BE March 29, 2024. Should the parties require relief from the Briefing Schedule above, the parties SHALL FILE a motion with the Court at the appropriate time. The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to docket this Order in each of the above-captioned cases. Signed by District Judge Curtis L Collier on 2/1/2024. (BJL) Modified on 2/1/2024 (BJL).*Mailed to John E. Norris Davis & Norris, LLP 2154 Highland Avenue #4002 Birmingham, AL 35205
January 31, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re: Show Cause re: Attorney Admission for John Norris. Court will grant additional time, file no later than 2/20/2024.Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on January 31, 2024. (SAC)Order mailed to John Norris.
January 29, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE OF NONCONSENT to Magistrate Judge by Zynga, Inc. (Kinard, Nathan)
January 29, 2024 Filing 29 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Karen S. Pless. (Ware, Dargan)
January 29, 2024 Filing 28 Notice of Attorney Withdrawal Attorney Wesley W. Barnett and D. Frank Davis terminated. (Ware, Dargan) Modified on 2/1/2024 (KRS). The Orders to Show Cause [Doc. 17 and Doc. 19] have been SATISFIED.
January 26, 2024 Filing 27 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #26 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #25 MOTION to Compel Arbitration, #22 MOTION to Remand to State Court of Coffee County, Tennessee by Zynga, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Kinard, Nathan)
January 22, 2024 Filing 26 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
January 22, 2024 Filing 25 MOTION to Compel Arbitration by Zynga, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Decl. of Linda Zabriskie, #2 Affidavit Decl. of Behnam Dayanim)(Kinard, Nathan)
January 22, 2024 NEF for doc. #20 mailed to Attorney Behnam Dayanim. Nef for doc. #21 mailed to Attorney Gregory D. Beaman. (GRE)
January 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Gregory D. Beaman on behalf of Defendant Zynga, Inc. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 01/19/2024. (KRS)
January 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Behnam Dayanim on behalf of Defendant Zynga, Inc. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 01/19/2024. (KRS)
January 12, 2024 Filing 22 MOTION to Remand to State Court of Coffee County, Tennessee by Karen S. Pless. (Ware, Dargan)
January 12, 2024 Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Gregory Beaman) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5564877.) filed by Zynga, Inc., #20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Behnam Dayanim) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5564865.) filed by Zynga, Inc. as to Zynga, Inc. (KFB)
January 11, 2024 Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Gregory Beaman) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5564877.) by Zynga, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Kinard, Nathan)
January 11, 2024 Filing 20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Behnam Dayanim) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5564865.) by Zynga, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Other Certificate of Good Standing)(Kinard, Nathan)
January 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause as to Frank Davis. Response due by 1/31/2024.Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 1/8/24. Order mailed to Barnett, Norris and Davis. Order mailed to Moon at 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203.(DCB) Modified on 1/9/2024 (DCB).
January 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause as to John Norris. Response due by 1/31/2024.Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 1/8/24. Order mailed to Barnett, Norris and Davis. Order mailed to Moon at 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203.(DCB) Modified on 1/9/2024 (DCB).
January 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Wesley Barnett. Show Cause Response due by 1/31/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on 1/8/24. Order mailed to Barnett, Norris and Davis. Order mailed to Moon at 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203.(DCB) Modified on 1/9/2024 (DCB).
January 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jeffrey L. Bowling on behalf of Karen S. Pless [Doc. 15-2]. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 01/04/2024. (KRS)
January 2, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Attorney Jeffrey Bowling (Filing fee, paid.) by Sandra Tucker Duckworth, Karen S. Pless, Gina V Burt. (Attachments: #1 PHV in 4-23-cv-56-Plaintiff Duckworth, #2 PHV in 4-23-cv-57-Plaintiff Pless, #3 Receipt)(SAC)
January 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Dargan M. Ware on behalf of Plaintiff Karen S. Pless. This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court. There is no document attached to this entry. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee on 01/02/2024. (KRS)
January 2, 2024 Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: (15 in 4:23-cv-00057-CLC-SKL, 24 in 4:23-cv-00056-CLC-SKL, 14 in 4:23-cv-00055-CLC-SKL) MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Gina V Burt, Sandra Tucker Duckworth, Karen S. Pless as to Sandra Tucker Duckworth, Karen S. Pless, Gina V Burt. (SAC)
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER in case 4:23-cv-00055-CLC-SKL; denying (17) Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re (17 in 4:23-cv-00056-CLC-SKL) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , (9 in 4:23-cv-00057-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint (Doc. 1-1), (11 in 4:23-cv-00060-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Complaint, (7 in 4:23-cv-00061-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer in case 4:23-cv-00056-CLC-SKL; denying (9) Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re (17 in 4:23-cv-00056-CLC-SKL) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , (9 in 4:23-cv-00057-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint (Doc. 1-1), (11 in 4:23-cv-00060-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Complaint, (7 in 4:23-cv-00061-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer in case 4:23-cv-00057-CLC-SKL; denying (11) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 4:23-cv-00060-CLC-SKL; denying (7) Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re (17 in 4:23-cv-00056-CLC-SKL) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , (9 in 4:23-cv-00057-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint (Doc. 1-1), (11 in 4:23-cv-00060-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to the Complaint, (7 in 4:23-cv-00061-CLC-SKL) Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer in case 4:23-cv-00061-CLC-SKL. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on December 28, 2023. (SAC)Order mailed to all non ECF parties.
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER REASSIGNING CASES. Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger; District Judge Thomas A Varlan; District Judge Katherine A Crytzer and District Judge J Ronnie Greer no longer assigned to cases. Case reassigned to District Judge Curtis L Collier and Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on December 28, 2023. (SAC) Modified on 12/28/2023, Order mailed to Davis, Ware, Bowling, Norris, Moon and Barnett (SAC).
December 28, 2023 Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 90, paid.) filed by Karen S. Pless as to Karen S. Pless (SAC)
December 27, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Attorney Dargan Ware, (Filing fee of $ 90, paid, receipt no. 100000857.) by Karen S. Pless. (SAC)
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER RELATING CASES.Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan K Lee on December 20, 2023. (SAC)Order sent to Chief Judge. Modified on 12/20/2023, Order mailed to D. Frank Davis, Dargan Ware, John Norris and Wesley Barnett with Davis and Norris and Attorney Bowling, Attorney Richter and Moon. (SAC).
December 19, 2023 Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint (Doc. 1-1) by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
December 15, 2023 Filing 8 SUPPLEMENT to #1 Notice of Removal, Civil Cover Sheet by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
December 14, 2023 Filing 7 Administrative Notice to Counsel: Please file a flattened Civil Cover Sheet using the event Supplement and link it back to the Complaint. Requirements due by 12/19/2023. (CAT)
December 14, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac). Attorneys D. Frank Davis, Dargan Ware, Jeffrey Bowling, John Norris, Wesley Barnett are not admitted (See LR 83.5). This matter will be referred to a magistrate judge if a pro hac motion is not filed within 15 days of this Notice. (Copy of Notice mailed to Attorneys Davis, Ware, Bowling, Norris, and Barnett) (CAT)
December 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order Governing Motions To Dismiss. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 12/14/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Attorneys Davis, Ware, Bowling, Norris, and Barnett) (CAT)
December 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 12/14/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Attorneys Davis, Ware, Bowling, Norris, and Barnett) (CAT)
December 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 12/14/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Attorneys Davis, Ware, Bowling, Norris, and Barnett) (CAT)
December 13, 2023 Filing 2 Certificate of Corporate Interest by Zynga, Inc.. (Kinard, Nathan)
December 13, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Coffee County Circuit Court, case number 2023cv49175. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATNEDC-5545023), filed by Zynga, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Pleadings, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Linda Zabriskie)(Kinard, Nathan)
December 13, 2023 District Judge J Ronnie Greer and Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger added. (CAT)

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Plaintiff: Karen S. Pless
Represented By: Garth R Segroves
Represented By: Dargan M. Ware
Represented By: Jeffrey L. Bowling
Represented By: D. Frank Davis
Represented By: John E. Norris
Represented By: Wesley W. Barnett
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Defendant: Zynga, Inc.
Represented By: Anthony A Jackson
Represented By: Nathan Lee Kinard
Represented By: Behnam Dayanim
Represented By: Gregory D. Beaman
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