Spigner v. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Dontarius Spigner
Defendant: Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc. and Marriott International, Inc.
Case Number: 3:2021cv00758
Filed: December 8, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: David J Novak
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER (Dismissing Case With Prejudice) This matter comes before the Court on the parties joint Stipulation of Dismissal (ECF No. #20 ). Based on the Stipulation, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Court hereby DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE all claims by Plaintiff against Defendants, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys fees. Based on the Stipulation, pursuant to Kokkonen v. Guardian Life, 511 U.S. 374 (1994), the Court retains jurisdiction over this matter for the purpose of enforcement of the settlement. This case is now CLOSED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 8/5/2022. (asho, )
August 4, 2022 Filing 20 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc., Marriott International, Inc.. (Voyles, Shawn)
July 7, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes:Settlement Conference held on 7/7/2022. (mful)
April 19, 2022 Settlement Conference set for 7/7/2022 at 11:15 AM in Richmond Judges Chamber before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. (mful)
April 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE The Court has scheduled this case for a settlement conference on July 7, 2022, at 11:15 A.M. At that time, the parties shall report to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS AND DEADLINES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 4/13/2022. (asho, )
April 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 REFERRAL ORDER This case is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes for settlement. The parties shall be responsible for contacting the chambers of the Magistrate Judge to schedule the settlement conference. If amenable to the Magistrate Judge and otherwise consistent with their calendar, the Court orders the parties to schedule the settlement conference before July 31, 2022. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 4/6/2022. Copy sent to Magistrate Judge Hanes as directed. (asho, )
April 6, 2022 Filing 17 Case Referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. (asho, )
April 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SCHEDULING and PRETRIAL ORDER - Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/10/2023 at 10:00 AM; Jury Trial set for 2/22/2023 at 09:30 AM and Jury Selection set for 2/21/2023 at 09:30 AM al held in Richmond Courtroom 6300 before District Judge David J. Novak. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 4/6/2022. (cgar)
April 5, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge David J. Novak:Initial Pretrial Conference held on 4/5/2022. (cgar)
March 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Natalie Michelle Stroud Fenner for Dontarius Spigner. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 3/16/2022. (asho, )
March 8, 2022 Filing 14 First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Natalie Michelle Stroud Fenner and Certification of Local Counsel Brooke Alexander Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8280353. by Dontarius Spigner. (Attachments: #1 Letter Application to Qualify)(Alexander, Brooke)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER SETTING PRETIAL CONFERENCE - Initial Pretrial Conference set for 4/5/2022 at 03:00 PM in Richmond Telephonically before District Judge David J. Novak. Signed by Patrick F. Dillard with permission of District Judge David J. Novak on 3/2/2022. (cgar)
March 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MEMORANDUM ORDER This matter now comes before the Court on Plaintiffs Motion and Brief to Remand to State Court (the "Motion" (ECF No. #8 )), which seeks to remand this case to the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond based on the "forum defendant rule" set forth in 28 U.S.C. 144l(b)(2). Because the Court has no cause to depart from the plain language of 1441 (b )(2), and because no standard exists to classify pre-service removal as premature, the Court considers Defendants' removal proper. The Court hereby DENIES Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. SEE MEMORANDUM ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 3/1/2022. (asho, )
January 26, 2022 Notice of Correction; Filing user notified to use the nine element signature block on all future filings. Clerk noted duplicate filing of ECF No.'s 10 and 11. No further action is required at this time. (asho, )
January 25, 2022 Filing 11 REPLY to Response to Motion re #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Dontarius Spigner. (Alexander, Brooke)
January 24, 2022 Filing 10 FILED IN ERROR, ECF NO. #11 IS CORRECTED FILING. REPLY to Response to Motion re #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Dontarius Spigner. (Alexander, Brooke) Modified on 1/26/2022 (asho, ).
January 19, 2022 Filing 9 Memorandum in Opposition re #8 MOTION to Remand to State Court filed by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc., Marriott International, Inc.. (Voyles, Shawn)
January 7, 2022 Filing 8 MOTION to Remand to State Court by Dontarius Spigner. (Alexander, Brooke)
December 8, 2021 Filing 7 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Apple Hosptiality REIT, Inc.. (Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 6 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Marriott International, Inc.. (Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 5 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc.. (Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 4 ANSWER to Complaint by Marriott International, Inc..(Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 3 ANSWER to Complaint by Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc..(Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 2 ANSWER to Complaint by Apple Hosptiality REIT, Inc..(Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Filing 1 Notice of Removal ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AVAEDC-8141397.), filed by Marriott International, Inc., Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc., Apple Hosptiality REIT, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Plaintiff's State Court Complaint, #3 Exhibit Defendant's Notice of Removal filed with Richmond Circuit Court)(Voyles, Shawn)
December 8, 2021 Initial Case Assignment to District Judge David J. Novak. (asho, )

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Plaintiff: Dontarius Spigner
Represented By: Brooke Taylor Alexander
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Represented By: Natalie Michelle Stroud Fenner
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Defendant: Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
Represented By: Shawn Ashley Voyles
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Defendant: Apple Seven SPE Richmond, Inc.
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