Chappell et al v. Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. et al
Plaintiff: Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen and John Oaks
Defendant: Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. and Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2023cv00794
Filed: October 31, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Dustin B Pead
Referring Judge: Ted Stewart
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Motions No Longer Referred: #30 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Memorandum in Support and Interim Liaison Counsel (mjw)
December 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER granting #32 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' #1 complaint shall be extended to January 9, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 12/20/2023. (mh)
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, filed by Defendants Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order ) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(Jordan, David)
December 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Christopher A. Seeger in Support re #30 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Memorandum in Support and Interim Liaison Counsel filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Magleby, James)
December 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Memorandum in Support and Interim Liaison Counsel filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Firm Resume, #2 Exhibit Kitner Resume, #3 Exhibit J. Magleby Bio, #4 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(Magleby, James)
November 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' #1 complaint shall be extended to December 23, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 11/27/2023. (mh)
November 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Modification of Docket re #27 MOTION: Counsel filed pleading as generic Motion for Extension of Time. Pleading corrected to Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to update answer record date. No further action needed. (mh)
November 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer, Respond to Complaint filed by Defendants Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead.(Jordan, David) Modified by correcting motion event and text on 11/27/2023 (mh).
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Jordan on behalf of Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. (Jordan, David)
November 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 RECEIVED Magistrate Availability Form from Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (mh)
November 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 CLERKS ORDER granting #23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer #1 Complaint, filed by Defendants Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. signed by Tiffany Brown. Defendants shall have until and including December 6, 2023, to answer, reply, or otherwise respond to the Complaint (Dkt. No. 1) in the above-captioned action. (mh)
November 16, 2023 Opinion or Order ANSWER DEADLINE UPDATED for Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints answer due 12/6/2023. Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. answer due 12/6/2023. (mh)
November 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, filed by Defendants Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order) Motions referred to Dustin B. Pead. Attorney Wesley F. Harward added to party Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.(pty:dft), Attorney Wesley F. Harward added to party Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.(pty:dft)(Harward, Wesley)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #18 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Scott Allan George for Daniel Chappell,Scott Allan George for Masen Christensen,Scott Allan George for John Oaks.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/13/2023. (mh)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Frazar Wright Thomas for Daniel Chappell,Frazar Wright Thomas for Masen Christensen,Frazar Wright Thomas for John Oaks.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/13/2023. (mh)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Christopher A. Seeger for Daniel Chappell,Christopher A. Seeger for Masen Christensen,Christopher A. Seeger for John Oaks.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/13/2023. (mh)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ERRATA to #18 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Scott Allan George , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4871787,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of ca filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application)(Magleby, James)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Scott Allan George , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4871787,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Magleby, James)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Frazar Wright Thomas , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4871769,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Magleby, James)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christopher A. Seeger , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4871750,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Magleby, James)
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead on 11/06/2023. (haa)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Martin Woodward for Daniel Chappell,Martin Woodward for Masen Christensen,Martin Woodward for John Oaks.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/3/23. (jrj)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Scott A. Kitner for Daniel Chappell,Scott A. Kitner for Masen Christensen,Scott A. Kitner for John Oaks.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/3/23. (jrj)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Dustin B. Pead under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge Ted Stewart on 11/3/2023. (gb)
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Daniel Chappell, John Oaks, Masen Christensen as to Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. served on 11/1/2023, answer due 11/22/2023. (Magleby, James)
November 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Daniel Chappell, John Oaks, Masen Christensen as to Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. served on 11/1/2023, answer due 11/22/2023. (Magleby, James)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Martin Woodward , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4862162,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Magleby, James)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Scott A. Kitner , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-4862066,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Magleby, James)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (sg)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-4, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at consents@utd.uscourts.gov or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice e-mailed or mailed to Plaintiffs Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, John Oaks. (Notice generated by Clerk's office) Form due by 11/22/2023. (kec)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice mailed to attorney Scott A. George and Frazar W. Thomas for Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, and John Oaks. (kec)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice mailed to attorney Christopher A. Seeger for Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, and John Oaks. (kec)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice mailed to attorney Scott A. Kitner and Martin D. Woodward for Daniel Chappell, Masen Christensen, and John Oaks. (kec)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Judge Ted Stewart added. Case number will now read 2:23-cv-00794-TS. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kec)
October 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AUTDC-4860624) filed by Daniel Chappell, John Oaks, Masen Christensen. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Magleby, James)

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Plaintiff: Daniel Chappell
Represented By: James E. Magleby
Represented By: Martin Woodward
Represented By: Scott Allan George
Represented By: Yevgen Kovalov
Represented By: Scott A. Kitner
Represented By: Christopher A. Seeger
Represented By: Frazar Wright Thomas
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Plaintiff: Masen Christensen
Represented By: James E. Magleby
Represented By: Martin Woodward
Represented By: Scott A. Kitner
Represented By: Christopher A. Seeger
Represented By: Frazar Wright Thomas
Represented By: Scott Allan George
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Plaintiff: John Oaks
Represented By: James E. Magleby
Represented By: Martin Woodward
Represented By: Scott A. Kitner
Represented By: Christopher A. Seeger
Represented By: Frazar Wright Thomas
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Defendant: Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Represented By: David J. Jordan
Represented By: Wesley F. Harward
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Defendant: Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.
Represented By: David J. Jordan
Represented By: Wesley F. Harward
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