Fudge v. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
Plaintiff: William Fudge
Defendant: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. doing business as Love's
Consolidated Plaintiff: Jason Watson and Mark Baird
Consolidated Defendant: Murphy Oil USA, Inc. and Speedway, LLC
Case Number: 2:2023cv00030
Filed: May 26, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Alistair Newbern
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER granting #25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading. Response to #1 Complaint due by 8/10/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/20/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
July 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #20 , #21 , and #22 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Peter S. Wahby, Hannah Putnam, and Allison Stewart to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 07/17/2023. (lh)
July 17, 2023 Filing 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Speedway, LLC. (Schmitt, Michael)
July 17, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T. Schmitt on behalf of Speedway, LLC (Schmitt, Michael)
July 17, 2023 TX State Bar status verified as active for Peter S. Wahby, Hannah Putnam, Allison Stewart not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc)
July 17, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael T. Schmitt admitted to this court. (kc)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER: As these cases have common factual allegations and legal theories, the Court has determined that consolidation for case management and discovery purposes will be judicially efficient for the parties because it will simplify discovery, pretrial motions, and other case management issues. After discovery has concluded, the Court will determine whether the cases should be consolidated for trial. All papers filed in the Consolidated Action shall be filed under the lead case number 2:23-cv-00030. A Status Conference is set for August 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Each party shall file a status report on or before August 18, 2023. The Clerk is directed to administratively close the related actions - Case Nos. 2:23-cv-00036 and 3:23-cv-00589. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/14/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
July 14, 2023 Filing 22 MOTION for attorney Allison Stewart to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3864641) by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Peal, Robert)
July 14, 2023 Filing 21 MOTION for attorney Hannah Putnam to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3864640) by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Peal, Robert)
July 14, 2023 Filing 20 MOTION for attorney Peter S. Wahby to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3864627) by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Peal, Robert)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: On July 10, 2023, counsel filed a joint motion to continue the initial case management conference set on July 31, 2023 and to extend the briefing schedule for Defendant Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.'s forthcoming motion to dismiss. #18 . The motion is GRANTED IN PART as to the request to continue the initial case management conference. The initial case management conference is CONTINUED to September 14, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Counsel for each party shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 7/11/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
July 11, 2023 Reset Hearing per Order #19 : Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 9/14/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (kc)
July 10, 2023 Filing 18 Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conference by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Peal, Robert)
June 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: The motion #16 is GRANTED. Answer due by 8/3/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 6/27/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
June 27, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Robert A. Peal admitted to this court. (kc)
June 26, 2023 Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Peal, Robert)
June 26, 2023 Filing 15 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.. (Peal, Robert)
June 26, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert A. Peal on behalf of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. (Peal, Robert)
June 26, 2023 Filing 13 SUMMONS returned executed by William Fudge. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. served on 6/12/2023. (Ball, Gordon)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #11 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Times Wang to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Clerk of Court, is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill on 06/20/2023. (lh)
June 16, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for attorney Times Wang to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3848310) by William Fudge. (Ball, Gordon)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Jonathon Tanner Ball to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/13/2023. (lh)
June 11, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for attorney Jonathon Tanner Ball to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3844487) by William Fudge. (Ball, Gordon)
June 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Daniel Z. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/05/2023. (lh)
May 31, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION for attorney Daniel Z. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by William Fudge. (kc)
May 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Lead counsel for the parties shall attend the initial case management conference. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 5/30/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
May 26, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 7/31/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (af)
May 26, 2023 Filing 4 Summons issued as to Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (af) Modified on 5/26/2023 (af).
May 26, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (af)
May 26, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (af)
May 26, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3834040), filed by William Fudge. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(af)
May 26, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Jonathan Turner Ball, Bryan E. Delius not admitted to this court. (af)
May 26, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Daniel Goldman, Times Wang: 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 6/16/2023. (af)
May 26, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Gordon Ball admitted to this court. (af)
May 26, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Thomas H. Bienert, Jr admitted to this court. (af)
May 26, 2023 DC State Bar status verified as active for Times Wang not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (af)
May 26, 2023 CA State Bar status verified as active for Daniel Goldman not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (af)
May 26, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jonathan Turner Ball, Bryan E. Delius: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall be admitted to practice. The application for admission is available on the website at #http://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/forms/admission-practice-application (LR 83.01(a)). Admission due by 6/16/2023. (af)

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Plaintiff: William Fudge
Represented By: Bryan E. Delius
Represented By: Gordon Ball
Represented By: Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Represented By: Times Wang
Represented By: Daniel Goldman
Represented By: Jonathan Turner Ball
Represented By: Daniel Z. Goldman
Represented By: Jonathan Tanner Ball
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Defendant: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. doing business as Love's
Represented By: Allison Stewart
Represented By: Robert A. Peal
Represented By: Hannah Putnam
Represented By: Peter S. Wahby
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Consolidated plaintiff: Jason Watson
Represented By: Bryan E. Delius
Represented By: Daniel Z. Goldman
Represented By: Gordon Ball
Represented By: Jonathan Tanner Ball
Represented By: Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Represented By: Times Wang
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Consolidated plaintiff: Mark Baird
Represented By: Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
Represented By: Bryan E. Delius
Represented By: Daniel Z. Goldman
Represented By: Gordon Ball
Represented By: Jonathan Tanner Ball
Represented By: Times Wang
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Consolidated defendant: Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
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Consolidated defendant: Speedway, LLC
Represented By: Michael T. Schmitt
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