Zou et al v. MultiPlan Inc et al
Plaintiff: Lydia Zou and Blair Fleming
Defendant: MultiPlan, Inc., Regence BlueShield and Multiplan Inc
Case Number: 2:2023cv01686
Filed: November 3, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: John C Coughenour
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Injunctive/Declarato
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Joint Stipulated MOTION to Continue Deadlines, filed by All Plaintiffs. Noting Date 12/15/2023, (Ackley, Andrew)
December 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 REPLY, filed by All Plaintiffs, TO RESPONSE to #8 MOTION to Remand (Ackley, Andrew)
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DECLARATION of Stefanie Franc filed by All Defendants re #8 MOTION to Remand (Wells, Jeffery)
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to #8 MOTION to Remand . (Wells, Jeffery)
December 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting the parties' #17 stipulated motion modifying the briefing schedule. Plaintiffs' motion for relief from deadline to respond (Dkt. No. #16 ) is stricken as moot. Plaintiffs' motion to remand (Dkt. No. #8 ) is re-noted for 12/8/2023. Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. #12 ) will not be decided on 12/8/2023, and the parties will not submit any additional briefing until Plaintiffs' motion to remand is decided. If the Court grants Plaintiffs' motion for remand, Defendants' motion to dismiss will be stricken. If the Court denies Plaintiffs' motion to remand, Defendants' motion to dismiss shall be noted for hearing on the fourth Friday following the order denying Plaintiffs' motion to remand. Signed by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour. (KRA)
November 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to #16 MOTION for Relief from Deadline to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. (Wells, Jeffery)
November 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Stipulated MOTION Modifying Briefing Schedule for Motions to Remand and to Dismiss, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulated Motion) Noting Date 11/21/2023, (Wells, Jeffery)
November 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION for Relief from Deadline to Respond to Defendants' #12 Motion to Dismiss, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Plaintiffs' Proposed Order re Relief) Noting Date 11/24/2023, (Ackley, Andrew) Modified linkage on 11/17/2023 (KRA).
November 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MINUTE ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT DATES All counsel and any pro se parties are directed to meet and confer and to provide the Court with a combined Joint Status Report (the Report) by the deadline set below. This meet-and-confer must be a face-to-face meeting or a telephonic conference. If the parties are unable to agree on any part of the Report, they may answer in separate paragraphs; no separate reports are to be filed. In addition to the requirements articulated in FRCP 26(f)(3), the Report must contain the following information: 1. An estimate of the number of days needed for trial; 2. The date by which the case will be ready for trial; and 3. Whether the parties intend to mediate per LCR 39.1 and, if so, when the parties expect to complete mediation.The deadlines below may be extended only by court order. Any request for extension of these deadlines should be made by email to Courtroom Deputy Clerk Kadya Peter at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov. The parties who have appeared in this matter must meet and confer before contacting the Court to request an extension. If this case involves claims that are exempt from the requirements of FRCP 26(a) and 26(f), please notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Please note: Initial Disclosures are not to be filed. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 12/26/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/2/2024, Joint Status Report due by 1/9/2024. (KMP)
November 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour. (KMP)
November 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 DECLARATION of Stefanie Franc filed by All Defendants re #12 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) and Alternative Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Wells, Jeffery)
November 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) and Alternative Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion) Noting Date 12/8/2023, (Wells, Jeffery)
November 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 VERIFICATION OF STATE COURT RECORDS by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Wells, Jeffery)
November 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 DEMAND for JURY TRIAL by All Plaintiffs (Ackley, Andrew)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 DECLARATION of Andrew Ackley filed by All Plaintiffs re #8 MOTION to Remand (Ackley, Andrew)
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION to Remand , filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Plaintiffs' Proposed Order re Remand) Noting Date 12/8/2023 12/1/2023, (Ackley, Andrew) Modified noting date per dkt. #19 on 12/4/2023 (KRA).
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour for all further proceedings, by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. The Honorable Grady J Leupold is no longer associated with this matter. (KAM)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CORPORATE AND DIVERSITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. for Regence BlueShield. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1) and (2). Filed by Regence BlueShield. (Wells, Jeffery)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 CORPORATE AND DIVERSITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent MultiPlan Holding Corporation, Corporate Parent MultiPlan Corporation for Multiplan Inc. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1) and (2). Filed by Multiplan Inc. (Wells, Jeffery)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 11/14/2023. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (KAM)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 LETTER from Clerk re receipt of case from King County Superior Court and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (JWC)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold added. (JWC)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1), Defendants must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 11/14/2023. If applicable, a Diversity Disclosure Statement may be required pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(2). In order to properly notify the Court, use the event Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement located in CM/ECF under Other Filings, Other Documents. (JWC)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 VERIFICATION OF STATE COURT RECORDS re #1 Notice of Removal by Defendants MultiPlan, Inc., Regence BlueShield (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Records)(Wells, Jeffery)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from King County Superior Court, case number 23-2-18847-1; (Receipt # AWAWDC-8228760) filed by Regence BlueShield, MultiPlan, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Complaint Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Wells, Jeffery)

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Plaintiff: Lydia Zou
Represented By: Lisa V Benedetti
Represented By: Andrew N. Ackley
Represented By: Paul L Stritmatter
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Plaintiff: Blair Fleming
Represented By: Andrew N. Ackley
Represented By: Paul L Stritmatter
Represented By: Lisa V Benedetti
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Defendant: MultiPlan, Inc.
Represented By: Jeffery M Wells
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Defendant: Regence BlueShield
Represented By: Jeffery M Wells
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Defendant: Multiplan Inc
Represented By: Jeffery M Wells
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