STAR Teams, Inc. v. Transplant Advocates, LLC
| STAR Teams, Inc. |
| Transplant Advocates, LLC |
| 2:2022cv00022 |
| June 3, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee |
| Alistair Newbern |
| Eli J Richardson |
| Other Fraud |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 40
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT re: #39 Order Dismissing Case. (kc)
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Filing 39
ORDER DISMISSING CASE: The Court acknowledges that this action has been DISMISSED with prejudice #37 , and the Clerk is directed to close the file. Any pending motions are DENIED as moot. This Order shall constitute final judgment for purposes of Fed. R. Civ. P. 58. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/26/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 38
ORDER: The parties have filed a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice in this matter #37 . Accordingly, the initial case management conference set on July 28, 2022, is CANCELLED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/26/2022. (kc)
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Filing 37
STIPULATION of Dismissal [JOINT WITH PREJUDICE] by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Naylor, Andrew)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting #31 MOTION to Defer Consideration and Stay filed by Transplant Advocates, LLC. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/20/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 35
STATUS REPORT (JOINT) AND JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE OR SUSPEND DEADLINE by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Butcher, Jayme)
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Filing 34
ORDER: On July 13, 2022, Defendant Transplant Advocates, LLC, filed a motion to dismiss plaintiff STAR Teams verified amended complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). #30 . Any filings made related to the motion to dismiss, including motions for extensions of time or to exceed page limits, shall be decided by Judge Richardson unless referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/15/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 33
NOTICE by Transplant Advocates, LLC of Withdrawal of Counsel (Malone, Michael)
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Filing 32
ORDER: Defendant has filed a Motion to Defer Consideration and Stay Proceedings on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. #31 , "Motion"). Plaintiff shall file a response to the Motion on or before July 20, 2022. Additionally, in light of the filing of the Amended Complaint #29 , which has become the operative complaint in this case, Defendants' pending Motion to Dismiss #26 -which was directed at the original Complaint #1 -is DENIED as moot. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/14/2022. (kc)
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Filing 31
MOTION to Defer Consideration and Stay by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A-STAR's First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant)(Malone, Michael)
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Filing 30
MOTION to Dismiss Verified Amended Complaint by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Malone, Michael)
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Filing 29
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Transplant Advocates, LLC, filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Correspondence dated May 13, 2022, and May 19, 2022, #2 Exhibit B - STARs employees and affiliates NDAs, #3 Exhibit C - https://www.transplantadvocates.com/about-us, #4 Exhibit D - Mr. Fletcher's resignation email, #5 Exhibit E - Declarations of Ms. Matsuyama and Dr. Hormuth)(Butcher, Jayme)
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Filing 28
RESPONSE to Motion re #26 MOTION to Dismiss filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Butcher, Jayme)
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Filing 27
ORDER: On June 23, 2022, Defendant Transplant Advocates, LLC filed a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). (Doc. No. #26 .) Any filings made related to the motion to dismiss, including motions for extensions of time or to exceed page limits, shall be decided by Judge Richardson unless referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 6/24/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 26
MOTION to Dismiss by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Malone, Michael)
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #24 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for D. Jack Blum to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/22/2022. (lh) Modified on 6/22/2022 (lh).
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MD State Bar status verified as active for Daniel Jack Blum not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)
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Filing 24
MOTION for attorney D. Jack Blum to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3614933) by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Malone, Michael) Modified on 6/22/2022 (lh).
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Filing 23
ORDER: As contemplated by the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order denying Plaintiff's request for a temporary restraining order (Doc. No. #22 ), a hearing on Plaintiff's still-pending request for a preliminary injunction is set for July 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the hearing will conclude on that day. The parties shall file with the Court by 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2022, the following pertaining to the preliminary injunction hearing: (1) any affidavits; (2) witness lists; (3) exhibit lists; (4) any depositions and/or deposition designations; (5) any stipulations; (6) any motions in limine; and (7) any supplemental briefs. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/16/2022. (ln)
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Filing 22
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion #2 is DENIED IN PART and DEFERRED IN PART. Specifically, the Motion is denied insofar as it requests a TRO and is deferred insofar as it requests a preliminary injunction. A hearing on the Motion's pending request for a Preliminary Injunction will be scheduled in a separate order. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/15/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(vh)
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Filing 21
ORDER granting #11 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Jayme L. Butcher to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/14/2022. (lh) Modified on 6/14/2022 (lh).
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Filing 20
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by STAR Teams, Inc. re #19 Reply to Response to Motion, [CONFORMED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE] (Naylor, Andrew)
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Filing 19
REPLY to Response to re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction [PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION] filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Transplant Advocates' About Us Webpage, #2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Naylor, Andrew)
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Filing 18
SUMMONS returned executed by STAR Teams, Inc.. Transplant Advocates, LLC served on 6/7/2022. (Naylor, Andrew)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Rachel H. Berg admitted to this court. (mg)
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NOTICE TO FILER re DE#19 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include all Counsel on the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (mg)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel H. Berg on behalf of Transplant Advocates, LLC (Berg, Rachel)
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Filing 16
BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Malone, Michael)
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Filing 15
RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex 1_Declaration of Candy St Marie, #2 Exhibit Ex A_2019 Contract, #3 Exhibit Ex B_Nonemployee Compensation, #4 Exhibit Ex C_Dr Hormuth Agreement, #5 Exhibit Ex D_Webpage)(Malone, Michael)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Malone on behalf of Transplant Advocates, LLC (Malone, Michael)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael A. Malone admitted to this court. (mg)
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NOTICE TO FILER re DE#13 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Service of Process/Summons Returned Executed. Counsel shall re-file the document. (mg)
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Filing 13
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO and Proposed TRO served on Candy St. Marie on June 7, 2020, filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Naylor, Andrew)
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PA State Bar status verified as active for Jayme L. Butcher not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)
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NOTICE TO FILER re DE#12 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Service of Process/Summons Returned Executed. Counsel shall re-file the document. (mg)
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Filing 12
***DISREGARD*** AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, complaint, Motion for TRO and proposed TRO served on Candy St. Marie on June 7, 2020, filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Naylor, Andrew) Modified on 6/9/2022 (mg).
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Filing 11
MOTION for attorney Jayme L. Butcher to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3608321) by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Naylor, Andrew)
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Filing 10
NOTICE by STAR Teams, Inc. {NOTICE OF SERVICE} (Naylor, Andrew)
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Filing 9
ORDER: Pending before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction #2 . Defendant shall file a response to the Motion (or a request for an extension that states Plaintiff's position on such a request) on or before close of business Friday, June 10, 2022. If neither a response nor a request for an extension is filed by close of business Friday, the Court will proceed as appropriate. If Defendant files a response by close of business Friday, Plaintiff may file an optional reply by the close of business Monday, June 13, 2022. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/7/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 8
Summons issued as to Transplant Advocates, LLC. (Service packet returned to counsel at intake window.) (kc)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 7/28/2022 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (kc)
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Filing 6
NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
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Filing 5
NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc)
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Case randomly reassigned to Judge Richardson due to attorney firm recusal/conflict of Chief Judge Crenshaw. (Chief District Judge Crenshaw no longer assigned to case.) (bs)
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PA State Bar status verified as active for Jayme L. Butcher not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Andrew S. Naylor admitted to this court. (kc)
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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jayme L. Butcher: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/27/2022. (kc)
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Filing 4
BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by STAR Teams, Inc. (kc)
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Filing 3
MEMORANDUM in Support of #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STAR Teams, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Cease and Desist Letter, #2 Exhibit B Non-Disclosure Agreements, #3 Attachment - Declaration of Dr. Preben Brandenhoff, #4 Attachment - Declaration of Dr. David A. Hormuth, #5 Attachment - Declaration of Hiroko Matsuyama)(kc)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by STAR Teams, Inc. (kc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/3/2022: #1 Attachment - Proposed TRO) (kc).
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Transplant Advocates, LLC (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3606296), filed by STAR Teams, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Cease and Desist Letter, #2 Exhibit B Non-Disclosure Agreements, #3 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc)
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| Plaintiff: STAR Teams, Inc. | |
| Represented By: | Andrew S. Naylor |
| Represented By: | Jayme L. Butcher |
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| Represented By: | Daniel Jack Blum |
| Represented By: | Michael A. Malone |
| Represented By: | Rachel H. Berg |
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