Valmont Industries, Inc. v. Better Metal, LLC
Plaintiff: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Defendant: Better Metal, LLC
Case Number: 3:2023cv01207
Filed: November 16, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Referring Judge: Jeffery S Frensley
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 0101 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 11, 2024 TN State Bar status verified as active for Lea H. Speed admitted to this court. (af)
January 10, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Lea H. Speed on behalf of Better Metal, LLC (Speed, Lea)
January 8, 2024 Filing 17 MEMORANDUM in Support of #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Better Metal, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Valmont Industries, Inc.'s Complaint filed by Better Metal, LLC . (Ray, Jeremy)
January 8, 2024 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Better Metal, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Valmont Industries, Inc.'s Complaint by Better Metal, LLC. (Ray, Jeremy)
December 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #13 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for John R. Posthumus to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 12/13/2023. (lh)
December 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #1 Complaint, Better Metal, LLC answer due 1/8/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 12/5/2023. (af)
December 5, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Adam S. Baldridge, Jeremy D. Ray admitted to this court. (af)
December 4, 2023 Filing 13 MOTION for attorney John R. Posthumus to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number BTNMDC-3966408) by Valmont Industries, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Attachment Application for Admission)(Reliford, Mozianio)
December 4, 2023 Filing 12 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by Better Metal, LLC. (Ray, Jeremy)
December 4, 2023 Filing 11 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Better Metal, LLC. (Ray, Jeremy)
December 4, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy D. Ray on behalf of Better Metal, LLC (Ray, Jeremy)
December 4, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam S. Baldridge on behalf of Better Metal, LLC (Baldridge, Adam)
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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). Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 11/17/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
November 17, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 3/5/2024 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 6 Summons issued as to Better Metal, LLC. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 2 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Valmont Industries, Inc. (af)
November 16, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Better Metal, LLC (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3955866), filed by Valmont Industries, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Patent US10316511, #2 Exhibit 2 - Patent US0968623, #3 Exhibit 3 - Patent US10590641, #4 Exhibit 4 - Patent US11274435, #5 Exhibit 5 - New Site Commitment - BAYOU LOFTS FCD 10.19.2022, #6 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(af)
November 16, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Mozianio S. Reliford, III admitted to this court. (af)
November 16, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL John R. Posthumus: 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 12/7/2023. (af)
November 16, 2023 CO State Bar status verified as active for John R. Posthumus not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (af)

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Plaintiff: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Represented By: John R. Posthumus
Represented By: Mozianio S. Reliford, III
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Defendant: Better Metal, LLC
Represented By: Adam S. Baldridge
Represented By: Jeremy D. Ray
Represented By: Lea H. Speed
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