UNUM Life Insurance Company of America v. Rankin et al
| UNUM Life Insurance Company of America |
| Elida Martinez Rankin and April Rankin |
| 1:2015cv00156 |
| August 21, 2015 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Abilene Office |
| XX US, Outside State |
| Sam R Cummings |
| Labor: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) |
| 29 U.S.C. § 1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits |
| None |
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Filing 32
JUDGMENT in favor of Elida Martinez Rankin against UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, DECREED, AND DECLARED that Elida Rankin is entitled to the $87,000.00 in proceeds that were deposited in the Registry of the Court for this matter, along with all interest such proceeds may have accrued while deposited in the Registry. The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to distribute such proceedings to Elida Rankin. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 1/25/2017) (jak)
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Filing 31
ORDER. It is, therefore, ORDERED that the findings and conclusions in the Report and Recommendation are hereby ADOPTED as the findings and conclusions of the Court, and Defendant Elida Rankin's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. (Adopting re #28 Findings and Recommendations on Case.) (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 1/25/2017) (jak)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:31, 32. Wed Jan 25 11:22:31 CST 2017 (crt)
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Filing 30
ORDER: Defendant April Rankin is ORDERED to file a certified copy of the QDRO with the Court no later than January 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 12/15/2016) (jak)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:30. Thu Dec 15 15:03:41 CST 2016 (crt)
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Filing 29
OBJECTION to #28 Findings and Recommendations that Elida Rankin's Motion for Summary Judgment be Granted. (Landry, Thomas)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:28. Thu Nov 17 12:59:14 CST 2016 (crt)
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Filing 28
Report and Recommendation on #22 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Elida Martinez Rankin. ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Senior Judge Sam R Cummings for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost no longer assigned to case. re: #22 First MOTION for Summary Judgment (Ordered by Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost on 11/16/2016) (jak)
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Filing 27
Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Settlement Negotiations filed by Elida Martinez Rankin. (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 26
NOTICE TO COURT re: attempt to reach expedited settlement with counsel for defendant Elida Martinez Rankin filed by April Rankin. (jak) (Main Document 26 replaced on 10/14/2016) (jak).
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Filing 25
Defendant April Rankin's Oppostion to defendant Elida Rankin's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by April Rankin re: #22 First MOTION for Summary Judgment (jak)
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Filing 24
Appendix in Support filed by Elida Martinez Rankin re #22 First MOTION for Summary Judgment , #23 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 23
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Elida Martinez Rankin re #22 First MOTION for Summary Judgment (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 22
First MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Elida Martinez Rankin Attorney Sterling Burleson added to party Elida Martinez Rankin(pty:dft) (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 21
Designation of Experts by Elida Martinez Rankin. (Burleson, Sterling)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:20. Fri Apr 29 10:57:08 CDT 2016 (crt)
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Filing 20
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost for all further proceedings. Chief Judge Jorge A Solis no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 4/27/2016) (gmg)
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Filing 19
SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 5/31/2016. Discovery due by 9/30/2016. Joinder of Parties due by 4/30/2016. Motions due by 9/30/2016. Status Report due by 10/31/2016. See Order for additional deadlines. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost on 3/28/2016) (mmg)
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Filing 18
NOTICE filed by April Rankin. (mmg)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:19. Mon Mar 28 16:55:21 CDT 2016 (crt)
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Filing 17
Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by Elida Martinez Rankin. (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 16
First STATUS REPORT Proposal for Contents of Scheduling and Discovery Order filed by Elida Martinez Rankin. (Burleson, Sterling)
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Filing 15
NOTICE TO COURT re: #14 Order for Scheduling Order Proposal filed by April Rankin. (mmg)
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Filing 14
ORDER REQUIRING ATTORNEY CONFERENCE AND PROPOSAL FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER: Proposed Joint Scheduling Order due by 2/29/2016. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost on 1/27/2016) (mmg)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. Wed Jan 27 09:47:31 CST 2016 (crt)
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Filing 13
Order Accepting Report and Recommendation re: #1 Complaint filed by UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. The Court ACCEPTS the Report and Recommendation #12 , RELEASES and DISCHARGES UNUM from this action, and DIRECTS that Defendant will litigate their claims before this Court. UNUM will have no liability for the death benefit or accrued interest to any claimant in this action. UNUM has deposited the contested funds into the Court's registry. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America terminated. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 1/25/2016)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13. Mon Jan 25 15:25:11 CST 2016 (crt)
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Filing 12
Report and Recommendation re: #1 Complaint filed by UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. It is RECOMMENDED that Interpleader-Plaintiff UNUM be released and discharged from this action, and Defendants be required to litigate their claims before this Court. UNUM should have no liability for the death benefit and accrued interest to any purported claimant in this action. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost on 11/20/2015) (mmg)
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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:12. Fri Nov 20 14:48:48 CST 2015 (crt)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Change of Address for Pro Se litigant April Rankin. New address: 1501 S. Magnolia St., Apt. 413, Woodville, TX 75979. (mmg)
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Filing 10
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Elida Martinez Rankin re #9 Answer to Complaint, (Hall, Lance)
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Filing 9
ANSWER to Complaint filed by Elida Martinez Rankin. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Hall, Lance)
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Filing 8
ANSWER to #1 Complaint filed by April Rankin. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (mmg)
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Filing 7
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Elida Martinez Rankin ; served on 9/10/2015. (Davidoff, Bill)
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Filing 6
ORDER TO DEPOSIT FUNDS. It is, therefore, ORDERED that Unum's Motion to Deposit Interplead Funds #3 is GRANTED. Unum shall deposit the total sum of $87,000.00 into the Registry of the Court, with check made payable to the US District Clerk. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost on 9/15/2015) (mmg)
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE: Under the authority of 28 U.S.C. 636(b), this case is hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge E. Scott Frost for pretrial management. All nondispositive motions, pending or prospective, are referred to the Magistrate Judge for determination. All dispositive motions, pending or prospective, are referred to the Magistrate Judge for report and recommendation. All other pretrial matters, including scheduling and alternative dispute resolution, are referred to the Magistrate Judge for appropriate action consistent with applicable law. The Magistrate Judge is to notify the court when the case is ready for a trial setting. Unless terminated earlier by the District Judge, the referral for case management shall terminate upon the completion of pretrial management as shown by the notice issued by the Magistrate Judge that returns the case to the District Judge. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 9/14/2015) (mmg)
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Filing 4
Summons Issued as to April Rankin, Elida Martinez Rankin. (jgf)
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Filing 3
MOTION to Deposit Interpled Funds into an Interest Bearing Account filed by UNUM Life Insurance Company of America (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Davidoff, Bill)
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Filing 2
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. (Davidoff, Bill)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. Fee paid. Receipt Number 0539-7009626. Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Davidoff, Bill) Modified on 8/24/2015 (jgf).
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