Ferguson v. Community Health Systems, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Timothy Ferguson
Defendant: Community Health Systems, Inc. and CHSPSC, LLC
Case Number: 3:2023cv00443
Filed: May 3, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Alistair Newbern
2 Judge: Aleta A Trauger
Nature of Suit: Personal Property: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motions to Consolidate the Related Actions in Case Nos. 3:23-cv-00285 (Doc. No. 12 ) and Case No. 3:23-cv-00354 (Doc. No. 6) are GRANTED. The Court also finds that consolidation of all the above-referenced cases is warranted, and the cases are consolidated for case management and discovery purposes. The time for Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to the Consolidated Amended Complaint is STAYED until the status conference set in this order. Additionally, no later than July 7, 2023, counsel for each party shall meet and confer to develop an early case resolution plan that includes mediation prior to the filing of a motion to dismiss. Accordingly, Defendant's Motion in Gatti v. CHSPSC, LLC, Case No. 3:23-cv-00371 (Doc. No. 11) is GRANTED. A Status Conference is set for July 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Each party shall file a status report on or before July 21, 2023. The Clerk is directed to administratively close the related actions Case Nos. 3:23-cv-00354, 3:23-cv-00371, 3:23-cv-00396, 3:23-cv-00420, and 3:23-cv-00443. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 5/19/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af) Modified on 5/23/2023 (af).
May 19, 2023 CASE CONSOLIDATED - ALL FUTURE FILINGS SHOULD BE MADE IN THE LEAD CASE, 3:23-CV-285. (af)
May 19, 2023 ***Civil Case Terminated per order 19 entered in 3:23-cv-285. (af)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #9 , #10 , #11 , and #12 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Nicholas A. Colella, Gary F. Lynch, James J. Pizzirusso, and Steven M. Nathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/18/2023. (lh)
May 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Alistair E. 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 5/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
May 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ***DISREGARD, SEE ORDER #14 *** 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 5/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) Modified on 5/16/2023 (mg).
May 16, 2023 NOTICE TO FILER re DE#9 , #10 , #11 , #12 : 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 sign the certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for these documents. (mg)
May 16, 2023 MD State Bar status verified as active for James J. Pizzirusso, Steven M. Nathan not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)
May 12, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION for attorney Steven M. Nathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3824273) by Timothy Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit District of Maryland Certificate of Good Standing - Steven M. Nathan)(McLaughlin, David)
May 12, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for attorney James J. Pizzirusso to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3824267) by Timothy Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit District of Maryland Certificate of Good Standing - James J. Pizzirusso)(McLaughlin, David)
May 12, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION for attorney Gary F. Lynch to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3824261) by Timothy Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Western District of Pennsylvania Certificate of Good Standing - Gary F. Lynch)(McLaughlin, David)
May 12, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for attorney Nicholas A. Colella to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3824253) by Timothy Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Northern District of Illinois Certificate of Good Standing - Nicholas A. Colella)(McLaughlin, David)
May 9, 2023 Filing 8 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, Summons and Notice of Setting of Initial Case Management Conference served on CHSPSC, LLC on May 5, 2023, filed by Timothy Ferguson. (McLaughlin, David)
May 9, 2023 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, Summons and Notice of Setting of Initial Case Management Conference served on Community Health Systems, Inc. on May 5, 2023, filed by Timothy Ferguson. (McLaughlin, David)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: 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. The initial case management conference scheduled before Judge Trauger on July 24, 2023 is CANCELLED. (Case reassigned to Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr for all further proceedings.) Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 5/5/2023. (ln)
May 4, 2023 Filing 5 Summons issued as to CHSPSC, LLC, Community Health Systems, Inc. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (ln)
May 3, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/24/2023 at 2:00 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (ln)
May 3, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ln)
May 3, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ln)
May 3, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against CHSPSC, LLC, Community Health Systems, Inc. (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3816163) filed by Timothy Ferguson. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1 - Civil Cover Sheet)(ln)
May 3, 2023 PA State Bar status verified as active for Gary F. Lynch, Nicholas A. Colella not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)
May 3, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Gary F. Lynch, Nicholas A. Colella: 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 5/24/2023. (ln)
May 3, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for David A. McLaughlin admitted to this court. (ln)

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Plaintiff: Timothy Ferguson
Represented By: David A. McLaughlin
Represented By: Gary F. Lynch
Represented By: Nicholas A. Colella
Represented By: James J. Pizzirusso
Represented By: Steven M. Nathan
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