Beckford v. Elevance Health, Inc.
Plaintiff: Bridget Beckford
Defendant: Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc., Elevance Health, Inc. and Anthem, Inc.
Case Number: 3:2023cv00828
Filed: December 6, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Presiding Judge: M Hannah Lauck
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Employment (Wrongful Termination)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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January 30, 2024 Filing 20 Memorandum in Opposition re #14 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings -Partial filed by Bridget Beckford. (Queen, Barbara)
January 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Initial Pretrial Order - Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/18/2024 at 11:00 AM in Richmond Courtroom 6100 before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. Jury Selection set for 10/4/2024 at 09:00 AM in Richmond Courtroom 6100 before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. Jury Trial set for 10/7/2024 through 10/9/2024 at 09:30 AM in Richmond Courtroom 6100 before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. See Order for further details. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 1/26/24. (juljon)
January 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER that the settlement conference and proceedings are referred to United States Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight. Counsel shall be responsible for contacting the Chambers of Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight within five (5) days of the date of this Order to schedule the conference, which should occur at least thirty (30) days before the start of the trial and at such time as Magistrate Judge Speight shall approve. Counsel shall abide by whatever further instructions or requirements may be imposed by Magistrate Judge Speight. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 1/26/2024. (jenjones, )
January 26, 2024 Case Referred to Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight. (jenjones, )
January 25, 2024 Filing 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 1/25/2024. (Court Reporter Ruth Levy, OCR.) (juljon)
January 16, 2024 Filing 15 Memorandum in Support re #14 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings -Partial filed by Elevance Health, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Henson, Andrew)
January 16, 2024 Filing 14 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings -Partial by Elevance Health, Inc.. (Henson, Andrew)
January 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Pro hac vice retained Ashley Zeiler Hager for Elevance Health, Inc. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 1/12/2024. (jpow, )
January 11, 2024 Filing 12 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ashley Zeiler Hager and Certification of Local Counsel Andrew J. Henson Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9305180. by Elevance Health, Inc.. (Henson, Andrew)
January 11, 2024 Filing 11 Decline Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Bridget Beckford. (Queen, Barbara)
January 11, 2024 Filing 10 Decline Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by Elevance Health, Inc.. (Henson, Andrew)
December 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. Rule 7(E) of the Local Civil Rules for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia shall not apply to this action. Any party desiring a hearing on a dispositive motion shall file a motion requesting a hearing when the motion is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/22/2023. (Kat, )
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER - It is hereby ORDERED that counsel shall confer with their respective clients and with each other to determine whether all parties will consent to assignment of the case to a Magistrate Judge as the presiding judicial officer. Counsel for the defendant shall ensure that the foregoing conferences occurnot later than JANUARY 11, 2024, and that the Court is informed not later than 5:00 p.m. on JANUARY 11, 2024, whether such consents (by all parties) have been given. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/15/2023. (jpow, )
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/15/2023. (jpow, )
December 15, 2023 Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 1/25/2024 at 02:30 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6100 before District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. (jpow, )
December 14, 2023 Filing 6 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Elevance Health, Inc.. (Henson, Andrew)
December 13, 2023 Filing 5 ANSWER to Complaint by Elevance Health, Inc..(Henson, Andrew)
December 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER This matter comes before the Court on Defendant Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc.s Unopposed Motion for Substitution #3 . For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Elevance Health, Inc. (f/k/a Anthem, Inc.) is SUBSTITUTED for Anthem as the Defendant in this action. The above-captioned action is DISMISSED without prejudice as to Anthem. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to amend the style of this action to Bridget Beckford v. Elevance Health, Inc. (f/k/a Anthem, Inc.) for all future motions, pleadings, proceedings, or other matters before this Court. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/12/2023. (Kat)
December 8, 2023 Filing 3 Consent MOTION to Substitute Party by Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Henson, Andrew)
December 7, 2023 Filing 2 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc.. (Henson, Andrew)
December 7, 2023 Initial Case Assignment to District Judge M. Hannah Lauck. (Kat)
December 6, 2023 Filing 1 Notice of Removal ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-9251998.), filed by Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Henson, Andrew)

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Plaintiff: Bridget Beckford
Represented By: Barbara Queen
Represented By: Tyler Miko
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Defendant: Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc.
Represented By: Andrew Henson
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Defendant: Elevance Health, Inc.
Represented By: Andrew Henson,
Represented By: Ashley Zeiler Hager
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