Kates v. Generac Power Systems Inc et al
Plaintiff: Albert Kates
Defendant: Generac Power Systems Inc and Generac Holdings Inc
Case Number: 2:2023cv00892
Filed: July 5, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Presiding Judge: Lynn Adelman
Nature of Suit: Contract Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 1, 2023 Filing 19 STIPULATION to Extend Time to File ESI Protocol by All Plaintiffs. Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Hitchcock Cross, Nola)
September 1, 2023 Filing 18 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Hitchcock Cross, Nola)
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 08/11/2023 GRANTING Dkt. #14 in 2:23-md-03078-LAAssociated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al. (cc: all counsel)(bx)
August 9, 2023 NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re (14 in 2:23-md-03078-LA, 16 in 2:23-cv-00892-LA, 25 in 2:23-cv-00034-LA, 14 in 2:23-cv-00874-LA, 28 in 2:23-cv-00772-LA, 37 in 2:22-cv-01386-LA, 39 in 2:23-cv-00684-LA) Notice re: Timekeeping Task Codes filed by Kathryn Locatell, Nicole Kibert Basler ; All documents must contain an electronic signature.; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(jcl)
August 9, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE by Nicole Kibert Basler, Kathryn Locatell re: Timekeeping Task Codes; [Proposed] Nunc Pro Tunc Order (Attachments: #1 [Proposed] Nunc Pro Tunc Order re: Application of the Proposed Basler Slate for Appointment of Co-Lead Counsel, Liaison Counsel, and Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, #2 Exhibit 1 to [Proposed] Nunc Pro Tunc Order (Correction to Leadership Order (ECF No. 12) to include Timekeeping Task Codes as Exhibit A thereto))Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Levin-Gesundheit, Michael)
August 1, 2023 Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Generac Holdings Inc All Defendants (Flanner, Mary) Modified on 8/2/2023 (jcl).
August 1, 2023 Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Generac Power Systems Inc All Defendants (Flanner, Mary) Modified on 8/2/2023 (jcl).
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SCHEDULING ORDER PURSUANT TO JULY 6, 2023 STATUS CONFERENCE signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 07/18/23. Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al. (cc: all counsel)(kmr)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF THE PROPOSED BASLER SLATE FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL, LIAISON COUNSEL, AND PLAINTIFFS STEERING COMMITTEE signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 07/18/23.Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al. (cc: all counsel)(kmr)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 DECISION AND ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 07/18/23. IT IS ORDERED that the Basler Slate's application to be appointed to leadership positions (ECF No. #10 in the master case) is GRANTED. The court will adopt the Slate's proposed order regarding their organization and responsibilities. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the application filed by plaintiffs Johnson, Zukas, Hufton, and McDonald (ECF No. #5 in the master case) is DENIED. The court will also enter the parties' proposed schedule for filing a consolidated master complaint and related matters (ECF No. #9 ). Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al. (cc: all counsel)(kmr)
July 13, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Proposed Basler Slate by Marcia Baltimore, Steve Cothren, Daniel Haak, Marcia Baltimore, Nicole Kibert Basler, Steve Cothren, John Dillon, Daniel Haak, Albert Kates, Kathryn Locatell, Dustin Moon, Nicole Kibert Basler, John Dillon, Dustin Moon, Kathryn Locatell, Albert Kates. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Application of Proposed Basler Slate for Appointment, #2 Ex B-1 KTB Firm Resume, #3 Ex B-2 LCHB Firm Resume, #4 Ex B-3 MCBPG Firm Resume, #5 Ex B-4 CDL Firm Resume, #6 Ex B-5 CLF Firm Resume, #7 Ex C-1 BRB Firm Resume, #8 Ex C-2 KGG Firm Resume)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Flanner, Mary)
July 13, 2023 Filing 9 STATEMENTPROPOSED Joint Schedule by All Plaintiffs All Parties Joint Proposed Schedule. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order All Parties Proposed Scheduling Order)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Flanner, Mary) Modified on 7/14/2023 (jcl).
July 13, 2023 Filing 8 DECLARATION of Elizabeth A. Fegan (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Fegan Scott Firm Resume)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Fairweather, Nicholas)
July 13, 2023 Filing 7 DECLARATION of Rosemary M. Rivas in Support of Plaintiffs Zukas, Johnson, Hufton, and McDonald's Motion for Appointment of Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel and Liaison Counsel (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Gibbs Law Group Firm Resume)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Fairweather, Nicholas)
July 13, 2023 Filing 6 BRIEF in Support filed by Jeffrey Johnson, James Zukas, Gary Hufton, Aramie McDonald re (12 in 2:23-cv-00771-LA, 5 in 2:23-cv-00892-LA, 30 in 2:23-cv-00684-LA, 19 in 2:23-cv-00772-LA, 17 in 2:23-cv-00683-LA, 5 in 2:23-md-03078-LA, 43 in 2:23-cv-00685-LA, 5 in 2:23-cv-00874-LA, 16 in 2:23-cv-00034-LA, 28 in 2:22-cv-01386-LA) MOTION to Appoint Counsel . Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Fairweather, Nicholas)
July 13, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jeffrey Johnson, James Zukas, Gary Hufton, Aramie McDonald. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(Fairweather, Nicholas)
July 11, 2023 Filing 4 Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by Albert Kates. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Flanner, Mary)
July 6, 2023 Filing 3 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Status Conference held on 7/6/2023. Court and parties discuss case status and proposed preliminary proceedings. Based on agreement of the parties, IT IS ORDERED that any leadership applications on behalf of plaintiffs must be filed by July 13, 2023. The court will make leadership appointments after receiving these applications. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by July 13, 2023, the parties shall file statements regarding the timing of other initial matters such as filing a master complaint, defendants deadline for responding, ESI, protective orders, and inspection protocols. Associated Cases: 2:23-md-03078-LA et al.(kmr)
July 5, 2023 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE Statement by Albert Kates. (Flanner, Mary)
July 5, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand; against Generac Power Systems Inc and Generac Holdings Inc by Albert Kates. ( Filing Fee PAID $402 receipt number AWIEDC-4440796) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Flanner, Mary) Modified on 7/5/2023 (amb). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/6/2023: #2 Exh A to Generac Complaint - Solar Energy System Purchase & Installation Agreement, #3 Exh B to Generac Complaint - 1-25-2023 email to Albert Kates from Dominion Energy South Caolina Renewable Energy Team) (lz).
July 5, 2023 NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge Lynn Adelman; the consent/refusal form is available #here. (amh)

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Plaintiff: Albert Kates
Represented By: Mary C Flanner
Represented By: Nola J Hitchcock Cross
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