Davis v. Baier et al
| Brian Davis, Cynthia McMahon, Robert Bazinet and Brian Bickett |
| Denise W. Warren, T. Andrew Smith, Mark J. Parrell, Lucinda M. Baier, Jackie M. Clegg, William G. Petty, Jr., Marcus E. Bromley, Steven E. Swain, Frank M. Bumstead, Daniel A. Decker, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Guy P. Sansone, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, James R. Seward and Lee S. Wielansky |
| Victoria L. Freed |
| 3:2020cv00929 |
| October 29, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee |
| Waverly D Crenshaw |
| Jeffery S Frensley |
| Aleta A Trauger |
| Securities/Commodities |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 51
ORDER: For the reasons explained in the accompanying Memorandum #50 , the defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint (Doc. No. #46 ) is hereby GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. All claims other than those arising out of the 2019 Proxy Statement are hereby DISMISSED. The initial case management conference is hereby RESET for March 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/27/2023. (mg)
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Filing 50
MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/27/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 49
REPLY to Response to re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint filed by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Victoria L. Freed, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 48
RESPONSE in Opposition re #46 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint filed by Robert Bazinet, Brian Bickett, Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Service)(Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 47
MEMORANDUM in Support of #46 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint filed by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Victoria L. Freed, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky . (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 46
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Victoria L. Freed, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 45
ORDER GRANTING #44 JOINT MOTION TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE: a. Defendants shall file an answer and/or a single motion to dismiss in response to the Amended Consolidated Complaint by July 22, 2022; b. If Defendants file a motion to dismiss in response to the Amended Consolidated Complaint; Plaintiffs will have until September 13, 2022 to file a single brief in opposition; and c. Defendants will have until October 4, 2022 to file a reply brief. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/6/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 44
Joint MOTION to Set Briefing Schedule by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(Latham, Britt)
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Filing 43
ORDER: The filing of the Verified Consolidated Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint (Doc. No. #42 ) renders moot the pending Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. #40 ). This motion is therefore DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/1/2022. (bs)
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Filing 42
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Plaintiff's Verification, #2 Attachment Certificate of Service)(Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 41
MEMORANDUM in Support of #40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Shareholder Derivative Complaint filed by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky . (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 40
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Shareholder Derivative Complaint by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 39
NOTICE by Brian Davis of Designation of Operative Complaint (Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 38
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Cynthia McMahon (Oddo, Stephen)
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #36 PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION EXTENDING SCHEDULE: 1. The deadline for Plaintiffs to designate an operative complaint for the Consolidated Action, or file an amended consolidated complaint is extended to March 11, 2022. 2. Within 60 days after Plaintiffs either designate an operative complaint or file an amended consolidated complaint, defendants shall move or plead in response thereto. 3. If defendants file motions in response to the operative complaint or amended consolidated complaint, Plaintiffs will have 60 days from the date of service of such motions to file any briefs in opposition. 4. Defendants will have 30 days following the date of service of Plaintiffs' briefs to file any reply briefs. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 3/1/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 36
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Extending Schedule by Robert Bazinet, Brian Bickett, Brian Davis, Cynthia McMahon. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion Extending Schedule)(Oddo, Stephen)
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Filing 35
ORDER granting #34 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Ashley F. Heintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 02/22/2022. (lh)
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GA State Bar status verified as active for Ashley F. Heintz not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)
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Filing 34
MOTION for attorney Ashley F. Heintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3534115) by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Certificate of Good Standing)(Latham, Britt)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #32 Motion to Transfer, Consolidate and Schedule Defendants' Response to Complaint. The case captioned Bickett et al. v. Baier et al., No. 3:21-cv-00904, is hereby transferred from the docket of District Judge William J. Campbell, Jr. to the docket of District Judge Aleta A. Trauger, on the grounds that the Bickett action is related to the earlier-filed consolidated action captioned Davis et al. v. Baier et al., No. 3:20-cv-00909 ("the Consolidated Action"). Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 12/28/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 32
Unopposed MOTION Regarding Transfer, Consolidation and Schedule for Defendants' Response to Complaint by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Victoria L. Freed, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Latham, Britt)
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Filing 31
ORDER granting #30 Motion to Extend Deadline to submit a Proposed Schedule. Extended to November 10, 2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/15/2021. (mg) Modified on 10/19/2021 (mg).
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Filing 30
Joint MOTION and Proposed Order to Extend Deadline to Submit a Proposed Schedule by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Victoria L. Freed, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 29
ORDER LIFTING STAY: It is hereby ORDERED that the temporary stay of this case (Docket No. #26 ) is hereby LIFTED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 9/29/2021. (mg)
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Filing 28
ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42 (a), the Actions are hereby consolidated for all purposes, including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal, and are referred to herein as the "Consolidated Action". This Order shall apply to all shareholder derivative complaints filed on behalf of Brookdale that are subsequently filed in, removed to, reassigned to, or transferred to this Court and that arise out of the same or substantially similar transactions or events as the Consolidated Action; all such complaints shall become part of this Consolidated Action as provided herein. All further pleadings and papers filed in the Consolidated Action shall bear the caption of the first-filed Davis matter. The files of the Consolidated Action will be maintained under Lead Case No. 3:20-cv-00929. All papers shall be filed in Lead Case No. 3:20-cv-00929. The Stay Order dated January 19, 2021 that effected a stay of proceedings in the Davis Action shall apply to the Consolidated Action. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/21/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 27
STIPULATION Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order Consolidating Cases and Appointing Co-Lead Counsel and Co-Liaison Counsel by Cynthia McMahon. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Brown Law Firm, PC Resume, #2 Exhibit Robbins LLP Resume)(Spragens, John)
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Filing 26
ORDER TEMPORARILY STAYING CASE. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/19/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #24 Motion a temporary stay of proceedings and to postpone the initial case management conference currently scheduled for January 25, 2021. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 1/19/2021. (mg)
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Filing 24
Joint MOTION for Temporary Stay of Proceedings and Postponement of Initial Case Management Conference by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(Latham, Britt)
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #19 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Geoffrey J. Ritts is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 1/6/2021. (vk)
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Filing 22
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Brian Davis. Daniel A. Decker waiver sent on 12/17/2020. (Bramlett, Paul)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Briana T. Sprick Schuster and Britt K. Latham admitted to this court. (mg) Modified on 12/23/2020 (mg).
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OH State Bar status verified as active for Geoffrey J. Ritts not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg) Modified on 12/23/2020 (mg).
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Filing 21
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Brian Davis. William G. Petty, Jr waiver sent on 12/17/2020. (Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 20
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Brian Davis. Denise W. Warren waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Lee S. Wielansky waiver sent on 12/17/2020. (Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 19
MOTION for attorney Geoffrey J. Ritts to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3279424) by Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Certificate of Good Standing)(Latham, Britt)
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Filing 18
NOTICE of Appearance by Briana T. Sprick Schuster on behalf of Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky (Sprick Schuster, Briana)
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Filing 17
NOTICE of Appearance by Britt K. Latham on behalf of Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky (Latham, Britt)
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Filing 16
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Brian Davis. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Mark J. Parrell waiver sent on 12/17/2020. (Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 15
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Brian Davis. Lucinda M. Baier waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Marcus E. Bromley waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Frank M. Bumstead waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Jackie M. Clegg waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Rita Johnson-Mills waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Jeffrey R. Leeds waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Guy P. Sansone waiver sent on 12/17/2020; James R. Seward waiver sent on 12/17/2020; T. Andrew Smith waiver sent on 12/17/2020; Steven E. Swain waiver sent on 12/17/2020. (Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 14
Summons issued as to Marcus E. Bromley, Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky. Service copies will be returned to counsel (Paul Brumlett) by mail. (mg)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Smith-Summons, #2 Attachment Swain-Summons, #3 Attachment Bromley-Summons, #4 Attachment Bumstead-Summons, #5 Attachment Clegg-Summons, #6 Attachment Decker-Summons, #7 Attachment Johnson-Mills-Summons, #8 Attachment Leeds-Summons, #9 Attachment Parrell-Summons, #10 Attachment Petty-Summons, #11 Attachment Sansone-Summons, #12 Attachment Seward-Summons, #13 Attachment Warren-Summons, #14 Attachment Wielansky-Summons)(Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #10 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Timothy William Brown is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 12/1/2020. (vk)
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Filing 11
ORDER granting #9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Phillip Kim is granted. Signed by Vicki Kinkade, Chief Deputy Clerk, on 12/1/2020. (vk)
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NY State Bar status verified as active for Phillip Kim not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (bs)
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NY State Bar status verified as active for Timothy W. Brown not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (bs)
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Filing 10
MOTION for attorney Timothy William Brown to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3255997) by Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing)(Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 9
MOTION for attorney Phillip Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number 0650-3255987) by Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Certificate of Good Standing)(Bramlett, Paul)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/25/2021 at 2:00 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (kc)
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Filing 7
ORDER: Upon the transfer of this case to Judge Trauger (Doc. No. 6), it is hereby ORDERED that the reference to the Magistrate Judge is WITHDRAWN, and the initial case management conference scheduled before him on January 14, 2021 is CANCELLED. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk shall issue Judge Trauger's standard Notice, setting this case for an initial case management conference before her. The Initial Case Management Conference is reset to 1/25/2021 at 2:00 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 11/12/2020. (kc)
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Filing 6
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 176, this action is transferred to U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger as a "Related Case" to Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-00543. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 11/10/2020. (kc)
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Filing 5
ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 11/02/2020. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
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Filing 4
NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/14/2021 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 783 before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (kc)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc)
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Filing 2
NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Lucinda M. Baier, Marcus E. Bromley, Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Frank M. Bumstead, Jackie M. Clegg, Daniel A. Decker, Rita Johnson-Mills, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Parrell, William G. Petty, Jr, Guy P. Sansone, James R. Seward, T. Andrew Smith, Steven E. Swain, Denise W. Warren, and Lee S. Wielansky (Filing fee $400, Receipt number 0650-3245714), filed by Brian Davis. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Attachment 2 CCSa Additional Defendants, #3 Attachment 3 CCSb Additional Attorneys, #4 Attachment 4 Plaintiff's Verification)(kc)
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TN State Bar status verified as active for Paul Kent Bramlett and Robert P. Bramlett admitted to this court. (kc)
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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Phillip Kim and Timothy W. Brown: 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 $100.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 11/19/2020. (kc)
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