West-Luffman v. Ruff et al
Plaintiff: Allison Haley West-Luffman
Defendant: Escaton, LLC
Counter Plaintiff: Michael E. Ruff
Counter Defendant: Allison Hailey Luffman
3Rd Party Defendant: Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC and Jon Krawcyk
Case Number: 3:2023cv00096
Filed: February 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Jeffery S Frensley
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 17, 2023 Filing 39 RESPONSE to Motion re #37 MOTION Modify Case Management Order re #19 Case Management Order, (Limited Objection to Motion to Modify Case Management Order) filed by Allison Hailey Luffman, Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Lefkovitz, Steven)
November 16, 2023 Filing 38 ANSWER to Complaint Answer to Third-Party Complaint by Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC, Jon Krawcyk.(Hight, Laura)
November 8, 2023 Filing 37 MOTION Modify Case Management Order re #19 Case Management Order, by Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC, Jon Krawcyk. (Hight, Laura)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #35 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #25 Answer to Complaint, Third Party Complaint, Counterclaim. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 11/6/2023. (af)
November 3, 2023 Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #25 Answer to Complaint,, Third Party Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC, Jon Krawcyk. (Hight, Laura)
November 3, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Laura Adams Hight admitted to this court. (af)
November 2, 2023 Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Adams Hight on behalf of Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC, Jon Krawcyk (Hight, Laura)
October 12, 2023 Filing 33 SUMMONS returned executed by Michael E. Ruff. Artisan Property Group, LLC served on 10/6/2023. (Hancock, Todd)
October 12, 2023 Filing 32 SUMMONS returned executed by Michael E. Ruff. Jon Krawcyk served on 10/6/2023. (Hancock, Todd)
October 12, 2023 Filing 31 SUMMONS returned executed by Michael E. Ruff. Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC served on 10/6/2023. (Hancock, Todd)
October 2, 2023 Filing 30 Counter-Defendant Allison West-Luffman's Answer to Counterclaim / ANSWER to #25 Answer to Complaint,, Third Party Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Allison Hailey Luffman.(Lefkovitz, Steven)
September 27, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 9/27/2023. (Hearing lasted :14)(sm)
September 26, 2023 Filing 29 Summons issued as to Artisan Property Group, LLC, Engel & Voelkers, Nashville, LLC, Jon Krawcyk. Service copies returned to counsel by mail. (af)
September 25, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Jon Krawcyk. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Attachment Summons for Jon Krawcyk)(Hancock, Todd)
September 25, 2023 Filing 27 NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Engels & Voelkers Nashville, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Attachment Summons for Engels & Voelkers Nashville, LLC)(Hancock, Todd)
September 25, 2023 Filing 26 NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Artisan Property Group, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Attachment Summons for Artisan Property Group, LLC)(Hancock, Todd)
September 12, 2023 Filing 25 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT, COUNTERCLAIM against Allison Haley West-Luffman by Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Management Contract, #2 Exhibit B - Lease, #3 Exhibit C - Notice to Quit, #4 Exhibit D - E&V Requested Release)(af)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Motion to Amend Answer #11 to Include Counter and Third-Party Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 9/11/2023. (af)
September 8, 2023 Filing 23 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Answer to Include Counterclaim and Third-Party Complaint by Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Amend, #2 Exhibit Proposed Answer Counterclaim and Third-Party Complaint, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A - Management Contract, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B - Lease, #5 Exhibit Exhibit C - Notice to Quit, #6 Exhibit Exhibit D - E&V Requested Release)(Hancock, Todd)
July 24, 2023 Filing 22 NOTICE of Filing by Allison Haley West-Luffman of Plaintiff's Rule 26(A) Disclosures (Lefkovitz, Steven)
July 21, 2023 Filing 21 MOTION for Disclosure Rule 26 initial Disclosures by Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff. (Hancock, Todd)
July 13, 2023 Set Hearings: Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 9/27/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (af)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: Jury Trial set for 6/4/2024 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Exhibit List due by 5/16/2024. Witness List due by 5/16/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 5/23/2024 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6B before Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/16/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/10/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/8/2023. Discovery due by 10/31/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 1/19/2024. Subsequent Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 9/27/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/7/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
July 7, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 7/7/2023. (Hearing lasted :15)(sm)
July 5, 2023 Filing 18 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER filed by Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Lefkovitz, Steven)
June 5, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Steven Lee Lefkovitz admitted to this court. (ln)
June 2, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Lee Lefkovitz on behalf of Allison Haley West-Luffman (Lefkovitz, Steven)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #14 Motion to Continue. The Initial Case Management Conference is hereby reset to July 7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. via telephone. All parties shall call 1-877-336-1831, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate. If a party has difficulty connecting to the call or has been on hold for more than five (5) minutes, please call 615-736-7344. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 5/9/2023. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail. ) (af)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #13 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Plaintiff shall find new counsel by June 8, 2023 or proceed pro se. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 5/9/2023. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail. ) (af)
May 9, 2023 Case Management Conference by Telephone reset for 7/7/2023 at 08:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (af)
May 8, 2023 Filing 14 First MOTION to Continue Initial Case Management Conf. by Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Schwalb, John)
May 8, 2023 Filing 13 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney John D. Schwalb by Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A--14 day notice)(Schwalb, John)
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: By filing an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint, Defendants have expressed a clear intent to defend this action. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment (Doc. No. #10 ) is DENIED. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 5/1/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
April 10, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Todd H. Hancock admitted to this court. (ln)
April 7, 2023 Filing 11 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff.(Hancock, Todd)
March 27, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION for Default Judgment as to All Defendants by Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certified Copies of Indiana Secretary of State Corporate Filing for Escaton, LLC)(Schwalb, John)
March 27, 2023 Filing 9 SUMMONS returned executed by Allison Haley West-Luffman. Escaton, LLC served on 2/21/2023. (Schwalb, John)
March 27, 2023 Filing 8 SUMMONS returned executed by Allison Haley West-Luffman. Michael E. Ruff served on 2/21/2023. (Schwalb, John)
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Since the defendant has yet to be served with process, the Initial Case Management Conference previously scheduled for March 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. is hereby RESET for May 15, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. via telephone. All parties shall call 1-877-336-1831, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate in the Case Management Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 3/24/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
February 2, 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 2/2/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
February 1, 2023 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (ln)
February 1, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 3/28/2023 at 9:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (ln)
February 1, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ln)
February 1, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ln)
February 1, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Escaton, LLC, Michael E. Ruff (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3755341) filed by Allison Haley West-Luffman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Indiana Secretary of State Filing, #2 Exhibit 2-Lease Agreement, #3 Exhibit 3-Notice, #4 Attachment 1-Civil Cover Sheet)(ln)
February 1, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for John D. Schwalb admitted to this court. (ln)

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Plaintiff: Allison Haley West-Luffman
Represented By: John D. Schwalb
Represented By: Steven Lee Lefkovitz
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