Wright v. Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Brandon Wright
Defendant: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Continental Motors, Inc., Continental Motors Services, Inc. and Direct Flight Solutions, LLC
Case Number: 3:2021cv00785
Filed: October 13, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Jeffery S Frensley
2 Judge: Aleta A Trauger
Nature of Suit: Airplane
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: The above-captioned cases all stem from the same airplane accident and all assert negligence claims against Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., and related defendants. Because these cases involve "common question[s] of law or fact," the Court finds consolidation is appropriate. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Accordingly, Case Nos. 3:21-cv-00783, 3:21-cv-00784, and 3:21-cv-00785 are hereby CONSOLIDATED for all purposes, including trial. CASE NO. 3:21-cv-00783 WILL SERVE AS THE LEAD CASE. ALL FUTURE FILINGS SHALL BE MADE IN THE LEAD CASE ONLY. The Clerk is directed to file this Order in Case Nos. 3:21-cv-00783, 3:21-cv-00784, and 3:21-cv-00785. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 10/22/2021. (ln)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER OF RECUSAL: I recuse myself from further proceedings in this matter. The Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to assign this case to a different magistrate judge by random selection. Because this case is related to Huether v. Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Case No. 3:21-cv-00783, and Bumpus v. Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Case No. 3:21-cv-00784, and the three cases have been assigned to the same district judge and magistrate judge for that reason, the Clerk's Office shall also ensure that the related cases are transferred to the newly assigned magistrate judge. The initial case management conference set on January 6, 2022 is CANCELLED and will be reset by the magistrate judge to whom the cases are assigned. Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern recused. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley by the Clerk's Office for all further proceedings). Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 10/21/2021. (vh)
October 21, 2021 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Edward C. Bresee, Jr: 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 11/12/2021. (vh)
October 20, 2021 Filing 18 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Direct Flight Solutions, LLC. (Ferrell, E.)
October 20, 2021 Filing 17 ANSWER to Complaint by Direct Flight Solutions, LLC.(Ferrell, E.)
October 20, 2021 Filing 16 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 1/6/2022 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (vh)
October 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern 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 10/20/2021. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(vh)
October 19, 2021 Filing 14 NOTICE by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. re #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Request for Judicial Notice (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, FAA Aircraft Registry Record)(Jakes, William)
October 19, 2021 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Michael Ward filed by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. re: #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, Continental's File for W/O #ES-8663, #2 Exhibit 2, Continental's Terms & Conditions, #3 Exhibit 3, Continental's File for W/O #ES-9036, #4 Exhibit 4, Email Communications)(Jakes, William)
October 19, 2021 Filing 12 MEMORANDUM in Support of #11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. . (Jakes, William)
October 19, 2021 Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.. (Jakes, William)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 176, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is TRANSFERRED to Chief Judge Crenshaw, as it is related to an earlier-filed case assigned to him, Case Number 3:21-cv-783. The initial case management conference scheduled before Judge Trauger on January 10, 2022 is CANCELLED. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr for all further proceedings. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger no longer assigned to case. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 10/19/2021. (vh)
October 15, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/10/2022 at 01:00 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (vh)
October 15, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (vh)
October 15, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (vh)
October 15, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (vh)
October 15, 2021 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by E. Jason Ferrell on behalf of Direct Flight Solutions, LLC (Ferrell, E.)
October 15, 2021 NY State Bar status verified as active for Gary A. Gardner not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (vh)
October 15, 2021 TN State Bar status verified as active for William Bryan Jakes, III and E. Jason Ferrell admitted to this court. (vh)
October 15, 2021 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Will Skinner and Gary A. Gardner: 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 11/5/2021. (vh)
October 15, 2021 TN State Bar status verified as active for Kathryn E. Barnett admitted to this court. (vh)
October 15, 2021 CA State Bar status verified as active for Will Skinner not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (vh)
October 13, 2021 Filing 5 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (vh)
October 13, 2021 Filing 4 DECLARATION of William B. Jakes, III filed by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. re: #1 Notice of Removal. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-State Court Documents, #2 Exhibit B-Notice to State Court)(vh)
October 13, 2021 Filing 3 DECLARATION of Michael Ward filed by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. re: #1 Notice of Removal. (vh)
October 13, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. from Circuit Court of Davidson County, case number 21C1515. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0650-3465343) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Notice of Removal, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(vh)

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