MCGEE v. KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA et al
Plaintiff: Sheila Margaret Mcgee
Defendant: Embassy of Saudi Arabia and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Case Number: 1:2020cv00885
Filed: August 4, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: T S Ellis
Referring Judge: Michael S Nachmanoff
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1605 A
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 23, 2020 Filing 30 Opposition to #27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sheila Margaret Mcgee. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(, )
September 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDERED that the motion hearing is RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, October 14,2020 at 10:00 a.m. and will be HELD TELEPHONICALLY. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 09/15/2020. (dvanm, )
September 15, 2020 Reset Deadlines as to #27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Motion Hearing set for 10/14/2020 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Telephonically before District Judge T. S. Ellis III. (dvanm, )
September 15, 2020 Filing 28 Notice of Hearing Date October 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. re #27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Schwinn, Donald)
September 11, 2020 Notice of Correction re #27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing Date or a Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm, )
September 10, 2020 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Proposed Order)(Schwinn, Donald)
August 30, 2020 Filing 26 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 8/26/2020, before Judge T. S. Ellis, III, Court Reporter Anneliese Thomson, Telephone number 703-299-8595. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 9/29/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/30/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/30/2020.(thomson, anneliese)
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDERED that defendants' Motion to Dismiss #15 is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 08/26/2020. (tran)
August 26, 2020 Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge T. S. Ellis, III: Motion Hearing re: #15 Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue filed by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Embassy of Saudi Arabia held on 8/26/2020 via Zoom.Denis Mitchell and Julia Mitchell appeared on behalf of the plaintiff.Donald Schwinn appeared on behalf of the defendant.Matter argued and taken under advisement. Defense to file brief promptly and then Court will decide if oral arguments is necessary. Court Reporter: A. Thomson(tran)
August 19, 2020 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Lorraine Mitchell on behalf of Sheila Margaret Mcgee (Mitchell, Julia)
August 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDERED that a hearing on the Rule 12(b)(6) arguments will be HELD TELEPHONICALLY on August 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Courtroom Deputy Tanya Randall will provide the parties with information about the procedures for participation in the telephonic hearing. It is further ORDERED that the parties are DIRECTED to comply with the Courtroom Deputy,s instructions regarding the procedure for participation in the telephonic hearing. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 08/04/2020. (jlan)
August 4, 2020 Filing 21 Case transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:19-cv-01734. Original file and docket sheet received.
August 4, 2020 Set Hearings: Rule 12(b)(6) Hearing set for 8/26/2020 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Remote via Telephonic before District Judge T. S. Ellis III. (jlan)
July 23, 2020 Filing 20 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/23/2020. (lcabj3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER. For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue #15 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Pursuant to 28 United States Code section 1404(a), it is ORDERED that the motion to transfer is GRANTED, and the Clerk of the Court is directed to transfer the case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. It is further ORDERED that the motion to dismiss, to the extent it is based on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3) and improper venue is DENIED and the arguments based on Rule 12(b)(6) will be determined by the transferee court. SO ORDERED. (Transfer due by 8/2/2020). Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/23/2020. (lcabj3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
March 13, 2020 Filing 18 REPLY to opposition to motion re #15 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer Venue MOTION to Transfer Case filed by EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. (Schwinn, D.) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
March 9, 2020 Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' reply to plaintiff's #16 opposition due by 3/13/2020. (tg) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order MINUTE ORDER granting #17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendants must file their reply to plaintiff's #16 opposition by March 13, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/9/2020. (lcabj3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
March 6, 2020 Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #15 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer Venue MOTION to Transfer Case by EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Schwinn, D.) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Filing 16 Memorandum in opposition to re #15 MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer Venue MOTION to Transfer Case filed by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Text of Proposed Order)(Mitchell, Denis) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
February 14, 2020 Filing 15 MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Transfer Venue by EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Memorandum in Support, #3 Appendix)(Schwinn, D.). Added MOTION to Transfer Case on 2/18/2020 (eg). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
January 2, 2020 Filing 14 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA served on 12/17/2019, answer due 2/15/2020; KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA served on 12/17/2019, answer due 2/15/2020. (Originals returned to counsel) (eg) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
October 1, 2019 Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF CLERK of mailing two copies of the summons, complaint, and notice of suit, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state on 10/1/2019, by FedEx, to the U. S. Department of State, Director, Office of Policy Review and Interagency Liaison Overseas Citizens Services, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(4). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit FedEx Waybill) (zrdj) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
September 25, 2019 Filing 12 REQUEST from SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE for the Clerk to effect service of two copies of the summons, complaint, and notice of suit, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state, by FedEx, to the U. S. Department of State, Director of Overseas Citizens Services, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(4). (See docket entries #10 & #11 ) (zrdj) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
September 25, 2019 Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING via Diplomatic Channels on Defendant Embassy of Saudi Arabia by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
September 25, 2019 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING via Diplomatic Channels on Defendant Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
August 2, 2019 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF CLERK of mailing one copy of the summons, complaint, and notice of suit, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state on Defendants, by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the head of the ministry of foreign affairs, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(3) re #6 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; #7 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING Embassy of Saudi Arabia. (jf) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
August 1, 2019 Filing 9 REQUEST from Plaintiff for the Clerk to effect service of one copy of the summons, complaint, and notice of suit, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state, by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the head of the ministry of foreign affairs, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(3). (See Docket Entry #7 to view document) (jf) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
August 1, 2019 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING Embassy of Saudi Arabia by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
August 1, 2019 Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
July 17, 2019 Filing 5 SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. (jf) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
July 17, 2019 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE.(Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
July 17, 2019 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Denis C. Mitchell on behalf of SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE (Mitchell, Denis) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
June 14, 2019 Filing 2 SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. (Attachments: #1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
June 14, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6188512) filed by SHEILA MARGARET MCGEE. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(Bussey, Richard) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]
June 14, 2019 Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (zef, ) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 8/4/2020.]

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Defendant: Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Represented By: Donald Stephenson Schwinn
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Represented By: Donald Stephenson Schwinn
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Plaintiff: Sheila Margaret Mcgee
Represented By: Denis Charles Mitchell
Represented By: Richard A. Bussey
Represented By: Julia Mitchell Newlands
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