Hall et al v. CONSOL Energy, Inc.
Plaintiff: Kirby Hall and Donald Ward
Defendant: CONSOL Energy, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2021cv00563
Filed: October 18, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Presiding Judge: John T Copenhaver
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1001
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER directing that Johnson (2:21-cv-00345), Hylton (2:21-cv-00559), and Hall (2:21-cv-00563) be, and hereby are, consolidated with Stephenson (2:21-cv-00269). The Stephenson case is designated as the lead action, and all further filings shall be captioned and docketed in that case. Signed by Senior Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. on 11/17/2021. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (lca)
November 17, 2021 THIS CASE HAS BEEN CONSOLIDATED WITH 2:21-cv-00269 AS OF 11/17/2021. ALL FURTHER ENTRIES SHALL BE DOCKETED THEREIN. (lca)
November 16, 2021 Filing 26 JOINT MOTION by CONSOL Energy, Inc., Kirby Hall, Donald Ward to Consolidate cases 2:21-cv-00563; 2:21-cv-00345; 2:21-cv-00559. (Mullins, Michael) (Modified on 11/17/2021 to add party filers) (kew).
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER AND NOTICE: Motions under F.R. Civ. P. 12(b) - 11/4/2021. Last day for Rule 26(f) Meeting - 11/11/2021. Last day to file Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - 11/15/2021. Scheduling Conference at 2:30 PM on 11/19/2021 at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse in Charleston, before the undersigned, unless canceled. Entry of Scheduling Order - 11/24/2021. Last day to serve F.R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) disclosures - 12/14/2021. Signed by Senior Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. on 10/21/2021. (cc: counsel of record; any unrepresented parties) (klc)
October 18, 2021 Filing 24 STANDING ORDER IN RE: ASSIGNMENT AND REFERRAL OF CIVIL ACTIONS AND MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGES ENTERED JANUARY 4, 2016. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Tinsley. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (klc)
October 18, 2021 Filing 23 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the Kentucky Eastern; Case Number 7:21-cv-00052. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
October 18, 2021 CASE assigned to Senior Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. (klc)
October 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER: (1) The Joint Motion to Transfer Venue #21 is GRANTED; (2) Dft's pending Motion to Transfer #17 is DENIED AS MOOT; (3) Clerk shall transfer this case to USDC for SDWV; and (4) This case is STRICKEN from Court's active docket. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 10/15/2021. (RCB)cc: COR [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 14, 2021 Filing 21 JOINT MOTION to Transfer by CONSOL Energy, Inc., Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Agreed Order)(Phillips, Jeffrey) Modified text on 10/14/2021 (RCB). [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 14, 2021 ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: re #21 JOINT MOTION to Transfer by CONSOL Energy, Inc., Kirby Hall, Donald Ward (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 5, 2021 Filing 20 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Katherine M. Funderburg by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 5, 2021 Filing 19 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Alexis E. Bates by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 5, 2021 Filing 18 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Joseph J. Torres by Clerk re: L.R. 83 - Attorney Admission procedures w/ a copy of L.R. 83.1 and 83.2 (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 5, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: #16 Answer to Complaint (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 4, 2021 Filing 17 MOTION to Change Venue by CONSOL Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Stephenson Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Johnson Complaint, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Fitzwater Complaint, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Casey Complaint, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Answer to Johnson Complaint, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Answer to Stephenson Complaint, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Lackovic Declaration, #8 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Transfer Venue)(Phillips, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 4, 2021 Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by CONSOL Energy, Inc. (Phillips, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
October 4, 2021 Filing 15 FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by CONSOL Energy, Inc. (Phillips, Jeffrey) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 VIRTUAL ORDER: Granting #12 MOTION for Laura Davidson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 8/16/2021.(RCB)cc: COR, Laura Davidson w/ECF Registration Form via U.S. mail [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
August 15, 2021 Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Donald Ward, Kirby Hall. CONSOL Energy, Inc. waiver sent on 8/4/2021, answer due 10/4/2021. (Petsonk, Samuel) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
August 13, 2021 Filing 12 MOTION for Laura Davidson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (Filing Fee $125; receipt number 5032727) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Cover Letter, #3 Receipt)(RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
August 13, 2021 ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: re #12 MOTION for Laura Davidson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
August 13, 2021 BAR STATUS Check completed as to Laura Davidson re #12 MOTION for Laura Davidson to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 30, 2021 Filing 11 Summons Issued as to CONSOL Energy, Inc.; Summons issued and returned to counsel electronically. (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 30, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE OF FILING by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward (Attachments: #1 Summons)(Petsonk, Samuel) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 21, 2021 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: #4 Notice to Attorney, Laura Davidson. No action taken. (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 VIRTUAL ORDER: Granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bren J. Pomponio Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 7/19/2021. (RCB)cc: COR, Pomponio w/ECF Registration Form via U.S. mail [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 7, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION for Bren J. Pomponio to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Cover Letter, #3 Receipt - PHV fee)(RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 VIRTUAL ORDER: GRANTING #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Samuel B. Petsonk Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 7/7/2021. (RCB)cc: COR, Petsonk w/ECF Registration Form [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 7, 2021 BAR STATUS Check completed as to Bren J. Pomponio re #8 MOTION for Bren J. Pomponio to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 7, 2021 ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: re #8 MOTION for Bren J. Pomponio to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 6, 2021 Filing 6 MOTION for Samuel B. Petsonk to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (Filing Fee $125; receipt number 7006493) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Receipt - PHV Fee, #3 Envelope pm 6/28/2021)(RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 6, 2021 BAR STATUS Check completed as to Samuel B. Petsonk re #6 MOTION for Samuel B. Petsonk to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward. (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
July 6, 2021 ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Judge Bunning for review: re #6 MOTION for Samuel B. Petsonk to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kirby Hall, Donald Ward (RCB) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
June 17, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Samuel B. Petsonk by Clerk re: L.R. 83- Attorney Admission procedure w/ a copy of L.R. 83 and Attorney Admission Application. (TDA) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
June 17, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Laura Davidson by Clerk re: L.R. 83- Attorney Admission procedure w/ a copy of L.R. 83 and Attorney Admission Application. (TDA) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
June 17, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY Bren J. Pomponio by Clerk re: L.R. 83- Attorney Admission procedure w/ a copy of L.R. 83 and Attorney Admission Application. (TDA) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
June 17, 2021 Conflict Check run. (TDA) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]
June 16, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT (NO PROCESS REQUESTED). ( Filing fee $402; receipt number 0643-4997305), filed by Donald Ward, Kirby Hall. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (TDA) [Transferred from Kentucky Eastern on 10/18/2021.]

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Plaintiff: Kirby Hall
Represented By: Bren J. Pomponio
Represented By: James Wesley Addington
Represented By: Laura C. Davidson
Represented By: Samuel Brown Petsonk
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Plaintiff: Donald Ward
Represented By: Bren J. Pomponio
Represented By: James Wesley Addington
Represented By: Laura C. Davidson
Represented By: Samuel Brown Petsonk
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Defendant: CONSOL Energy, Inc.
Represented By: Alexis Bates
Represented By: Jeffrey K. Phillips
Represented By: Joseph J. Torres
Represented By: Katherine M. Funderburg
Represented By: Michael D. Mullins
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