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Lynch et al v. Tames et al

2:22-cv-01807 | Arizona District Court

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Division Phoenix
Judge Senior Judge David G Campbell
Filed Oct. 21, 2022
Case Flags ATTYADD, STD, and TRANSFER-IN
Nature of Suit 365 Product Liability
Cause 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
1/19/2023Remark (Public) , Remark (Public)
1/13/2023Remark (Public) , Remark (Public)
1/13/2023Order Dismissing Case
1/12/20231 - Common Prompts (Text Only), Telephone Conference
1/10/2023Memorandum
1/10/2023Memorandum
1/10/2023Memorandum
1/10/2023Memorandum
1/5/2023Minute Order
1/5/2023~Util - Terminate/Vacate Motion Hearing , ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, Order
12/31/2022Response to Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
12/30/2022Response to Motion
12/29/2022Reply to Response to Motion
12/29/2022Reply to Response to Motion
12/22/2022Remark (Public) , Remark (Public)
12/16/2022REPLY to Response to Motion re: 93 MOTION to Dismiss Party D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. filed by Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Januszewski, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/16/2022)
12/16/2022 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nucor Corporation. (Bennett, James) (Entered: 12/16/2022)
12/14/202297MINUTE ORDER: The Telephonic Oral Argument set for 1/3/2023 is RESET to 1/12/2023 at 2:00 PM before Senior Judge David G Campbell. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings, ~Util - Set Motion Hearings , Minute Order
12/12/2022RESPONSE to Motion re: 95 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by James Lynch. (Marzak, Matthew) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
12/8/2022Remark: Out of state attorneys Alicia K Patterson, Maverick Ray, Robert Stem Jr., Muhammad Suleiman Aziz, Marcy M. Erwin, Robert L Craig Jr., and Mark Chisholm terminated as counsel of record for noncompliance with admission procedures; party or parties represented by other admitted counsel This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) (Entered: 12/08/2022)
12/2/2022 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Leeco Steel LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order Order)(O'Daniel, David) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/2/2022 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Nucor Corporation. (Bennett, James) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/1/2022 MOTION to Dismiss Party D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. by Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Januszewski, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
12/1/2022WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT re: 91 MOTION to Dismiss Party D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. by Defendants Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Januszewski, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
12/1/2022 MOTION to Dismiss Party D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. by Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Januszewski, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
11/10/2022Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Laura Kugler on behalf of Defendant Leeco Steel LLC. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) (Entered: 11/10/2022)
11/7/202290MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Senior Judge David G Campbell: Telephonic Conference held on 11/7/2022. Pursuant to the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal 82 , Black Diamond's cross-claims against Nucor and Leeco are dismissed and these parties are terminated. Order to follow. Motions to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction are due by 12/2/2022, responses due by 12/16/2022, replies due by 12/30/2022. Nucor's revised 12(b)(6) motion is due by 12/16/2022 and shall be briefed in accordance with the Local Rules.

APPEARANCES: Matthew Marzak for Plaintiffs. Mark Chisholm and Keith Olbricht for Defendants D&F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works. Clark Richards for Defendants James Tames and Black Diamond JA, LC. Laura Kugler for Leeco Steel, LLC. James Bennett and Matthew Crane for Defendant Nucor Corporation. Telephonic Oral Argument is set for 1/3/2023 at 3:00 PM before Senior Judge David G Campbell. (Court Reporter Teri Veres.) Hearing held 1:01 PM to 1:23 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KFZ) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
11/7/20221 - Common Prompts (Text Only), ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, Telephone Conference
11/7/2022ORDER: Pending before the Court is the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Cross Claims Without Prejudice of James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC. Doc. 82 . IT IS ORDERED Black Diamond's cross claims against Leeco (Doc. 32 ) and their amended cross claims against Nucor (Doc. 48 ) are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 11/7/22. (SST) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
11/7/2022*MEMORANDUM Case Status to Court by Plaintiffs James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Marzak, Matthew) *Modified to add additional filer and reflect Local Rule violation; attorney noticed on 11/7/2022 (SST). (Entered: 11/07/2022)
11/4/2022MEMORANDUM Re Status of the Case 80 Order,, Set/Reset Hearings, 84 Order,,, Set/Reset Hearings,, by Defendants Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Olbricht, Keith) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
11/4/2022*MEMORANDUM Leeco Steel, LLC's Memorandum on the Status of the Case by Defendant Leeco Steel LLC. (Kugler, Laura) *Modified to reflect Local Rule violations; attorney noticed on 11/7/2022 (SST). (Entered: 11/04/2022)
11/3/2022NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Alan Olbricht on behalf of Arkansas Machine Works Incorporated, D & F Equipment Sales Incorporated. (Olbricht, Keith) (Entered: 11/03/2022)
11/2/202284ORDER: Due to a clerical error and not all parties getting notification of today's hearing, the telephonic conference set for 11/2/2022 is RESET to 11/7/2022 at 01:00 PM (Arizona) before Senior Judge David G Campbell. The parties shall each file a 3-page memo no later than Monday, 11/7/2022 at 9:00 a.m., stating their views on what the status of the case is and what needs to happen next. The dial-in number for Monday's hearing is 888-363-4735, access code 5696462. Ordered by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 11/2/2022. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB) (Entered: 11/02/2022)
11/2/2022~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, Order
11/2/2022*MEMORANDUM REGARDING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OF JAMES JIM TAMES D/B/A BLACK DIAMOND BODY ARMOR, BLACK DIAMOND JA LC, AND TUFF COAT LLC D/B/A BULLET LINER NWA, LLC by Defendants Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames. (Saffer, Jonathan) *Modified to reflect Local Rule violation; attorney noticed on 11/3/2022 (SST). (Entered: 11/02/2022)
11/2/2022*NOTICE of Party Dismissal by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames. (Saffer, Jonathan) *Modified to reflect Local Rule violation; attorney noticed on 11/3/2022 (SST). (Entered: 11/02/2022)
11/1/2022*MEMORANDUM Defendant Nucor Corp.'s Memorandum Regarding Status of the Case in Accordance with the Court's Order 80 Order,, Set/Reset Hearings, by Defendant Nucor Corporation. (Crane, Matthew) *Modified to reflect Local Rule violation; attorney noticed on 11/3/2022 (SST). (Entered: 11/01/2022)
11/1/2022Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Matthew M Marzak on behalf of Plaintiffs James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) (Entered: 11/01/2022)
10/27/2022Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Matthew Crane, James F Bennett, Caitlin O'Connell on behalf of Defendant Nucor Corporation, Cross Defendant Nucor Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
10/26/202280ORDER: IT IS ORDERED a Telephone Status Conference is set for 11/2/2022 at 02:30 PM (Arizona) before Senior Judge David G Campbell. The parties shall each file a 3-page memo stating their views on what the status of the case is and what needs to happen next. Ordered by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 10/26/2022. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
10/26/2022~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, Order
10/21/2022Letter Re Transfer of 6:21-cv-00130-ADA from the Western District of Texas to the District of Arizona. New Case Number: CV-22-1807-PHX-DGC. (MAP) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
10/21/2022CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Texas Western; Case Number 6:21-cv-00130 . Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 10/21/2022)
10/14/2022ORDER GRANTING 35 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. GRANTING 38 Motion to Dismiss. GRANTING 39 Motion to Dismiss. GRANTING 50 Motion to Dismiss. GRANTING 26 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The Court additionally ORDERS the claims against Leeco Steel, LLC, Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D&F Equipment Sales, Inc., and Nucor Corp. to be transferred to the District of Arizona. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (zv) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 10/17/2022)
10/3/2022Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 9-29-22, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis (kmdaviscsr@yahoo.com), Telephone number: 2546660904. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 10/24/2022, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/3/2022, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023, (kd) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 10/03/2022)
9/29/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Miscellaneous Hearing (Motion Hearing) held on 9/29/2022. PARTIES ANNOUNCE READY. STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL HEAR. MOTION GRANTED Motion to transfer. WRITTEN ORDER FORTHCOMING - Motion to transfer granted, mooting all other pending motions. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(zv) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/29/2022)
9/28/2022NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Laura Ellis Kugler on behalf of Leeco Steel, LLC. Attorney Laura Ellis Kugler added to party Leeco Steel, LLC(pty:dft) (Kugler, Laura) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/28/2022)
9/27/2022ORDER GRANTING 71 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Alicia K. Patterson for James Lynch and Shannon Lynch. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (sv) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/27/2022)
9/26/2022BRIEF Supplemental regarding 45 Response to Motion by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Muhammad Suleiman Aziz for Alicia K. Patterson ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16565087) by on behalf of James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/20/2022ORDER Setting Zoom Motion Hearing for 9/29/2022 11:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/21/2022)
9/20/2022ORDER, CASE NO LONGER REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (sv) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/20/2022)
7/14/2022Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Leeco Steel, LLC, re 67 Opposed MOTION to Strike 64 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 32 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim , 65 Answer to Crossclaim filed by Black Diamond JA LC, 64 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 32 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim filed by Cross Defendant Leeco Steel, LLC and in Further Support of Motion for Leave to Respond to Cross-Claims (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 07/14/2022)
6/30/2022Opposed MOTION to Strike 64 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 32 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim , 65 Answer to Crossclaim by Black Diamond JA LC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/21/2022REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Leeco Steel, LLC, re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(2) AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3); OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.§ 1406(a) filed by Cross Defendant Leeco Steel, LLC Supplemental Brief in Support (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/21/2022)
6/21/2022Opposed Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Under Rule 9(b) ANSWER to 32 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim by Leeco Steel, LLC.(Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/21/2022)
6/21/2022Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 32 Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim by Leeco Steel, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit State Court Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit State Court Motion to Dismiss Black Diamond Cross-Claims). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/21/2022)
3/10/2022Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated standing orders and COVID-19 standing order available by clicking the included hyperlinks.

The updated orders are as follows:
1. Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness for Patent Cases 030722,
2. Standing Order on Pretrial Procedures and Requirements in Civil Cases 030722,
3. Standing Order Governing Proceedings 4.0 - Patent Cases 030722,
4. Amended Standing Order Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Court Proceedings,
5. Amended Standing Order Regarding Joint Or Unopposed Request To Change Deadlines 030722,
6. Amended Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Public Versions 030722. (jkda) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/10/2022)

2/7/2022REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames, re 50 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor filed by Nucor Corporation (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/07/2022)
1/19/2022Sealed Document filed. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document, # 2 Sealed Document, # 3 Sealed Document, # 4 Sealed Document) (ir) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/19/2022Text Order GRANTING 60 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. The Court GRANTS the Motion as unopposed under Local Rule CV-7(d)(2). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 UNDER SEAL. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (eglc) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/14/2022BRIEF Supplemental Brief Regarding Personal Jurisdiction in Support of Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint and Black Diamond's Amended Crossclaims by Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 01/14/2022)
1/10/2022 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document. Referral Judge: Jeffrey C. Manske. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document E, # 2 Sealed Document F, # 3 Sealed Document K, # 4 Sealed Document O, # 5 Sealed Document P, # 6 Proposed Order) (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 01/10/2022)
1/10/2022BRIEF Regarding Personal Jurisdiction Over Leeco and Nucor regarding 50 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Clark Richards, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R)(Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 01/10/2022)
9/30/2021CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (ir) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/30/2021)
9/29/2021 MOTION for Protective Order by Leeco Steel, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 09/29/2021)
8/23/2021Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 8-16-21, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis, Telephone number: 254-340-6114. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 9/13/2021, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2021, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/22/2021, (kd) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 08/23/2021)
8/16/2021Text Order GRANTING 54 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Mark Chisholm for Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., and for D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jc5) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 08/16/2021)
8/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Motion Hearing held on 8/16/2021. Case called for motion hearing. Court heard argument on pending motions, and asked parties to provide more information and a further hearing will be held. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(ir) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 08/16/2021)
8/16/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert L. Craig, Jr ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15120211) by on behalf of Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D & F Equipment Sales, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Craig, Robert) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 08/16/2021)
6/11/2021RESPONSE in Support, filed by Nucor Corporation, re 50 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor filed by Nucor Corporation (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/11/2021)
6/4/2021Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames, re 50 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor filed by Nucor Corporation (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 06/04/2021)
5/28/2021RESPONSE in Support, filed by Nucor Corporation, re 50 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor filed by Nucor Corporation (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 05/28/2021)
5/21/2021 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Amended Cross Claims Against Nucor by Nucor Corporation. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 05/21/2021)
5/14/2021Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames, re 39 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Cross-Claims Against Nucor filed by Nucor Corporation (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 05/14/2021)
5/7/2021 AMENDED CROSSCLAIM against Nucor Corporation amending, filed by James Jim Tames, Black Diamond JA LC.(Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 05/07/2021)
5/3/2021REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Nucor Corporation, re 38 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Nucor Corporation (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 05/03/2021)
4/28/2021Text Order GRANTING 46 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. The deadline for Defendant Nucor Corporation to file a reply in support of its Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 39) is hereby extended to May 28, 2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/28/2021)
4/28/2021Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/28/2021)
4/26/2021RESPONSE to Motion, filed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch, re 38 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Nucor Corporation (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/26/2021)
4/22/2021Text Order GRANTING 44 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Defendants James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC are GRANTED an extension of time to file their Response to Defendant Nucor Corp.'s Motion to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Cross-Claims Against Nucor (ECF No. 39), up to and including May 14, 2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/22/2021)
4/22/2021Text Order MOOTING 41 Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. The requested relief has been granted pursuant to ECF No. 43. Thus, the instant Motion is MOOT. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/22/2021)
4/22/2021Text Order GRANTING 43 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. The deadline for the parties to submit a joint, proposed scheduling and discovery plan is hereby extended to 14 days after the Court rules on all motions to dismiss pursuant Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and/or 12(b)(3). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/22/2021)
4/21/2021Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Cross-Claims Against Nucor by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/21/2021)
4/21/2021Amended MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/21/2021)
4/20/2021Rule 7 Disclosure Disclosure by Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D & F Equipment Sales, Inc... (Craig, Robert) Modified from Motion on 4/21/2021 (lad). [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/20/2021)
4/19/2021 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposed Scheduling and Discovery Plan by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/19/2021)
4/16/2021RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Nucor Corporation. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/16/2021 MOTION to Dismiss James Jim Tames d/b/a Black Diamond Body Armor and Black Diamond JA LC's Cross-Claims Against Nucor by Nucor Corporation. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/16/2021 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/12/2021RESPONSE to Motion, filed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch, re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Defendant Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., Defendant D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 04/12/2021)
3/31/2021 ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D & F Equipment Sales, Inc..(Craig, Robert) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/31/2021)
3/31/2021 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D & F Equipment Sales, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Craig, Robert) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/31/2021)
3/31/2021 ANSWER to 1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Tuff Coat, LLC.(Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/31/2021)
3/30/2021DOCKET CONTROL ORDER PURSUANT TO RULES 16(b) AND 26(f). Signed by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (bw) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/30/2021)
3/26/2021Black Diamond Defendants' ANSWER to 1 Complaint Affirmative Defenses, CROSSCLAIM against Leeco Steel, LLC, Nucor Corporation by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames.(Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/26/2021)
3/22/2021REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Leeco Steel, LLC, re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(2) AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3); OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.§ 1406(a) filed by Defendant Leeco Steel, LLC (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/22/2021)
3/17/2021Reset Answer Deadlines: Black Diamond JA LC answer due 3/31/2021; James Jim Tames answer due 3/31/2021; Tuff Coat, LLC answer due 3/31/2021. (bw) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021Reset Answer Deadlines: Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. answer due 3/31/2021; D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. answer due 3/31/2021. (bw) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021Text Order GRANTING 30 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Defendants James Jim Tames, Black Diamond JA LC and Tuff Coat LLC's deadline to file their Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint is extended up to and including March 31, 2021.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021Text Order GRANTING 29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendants D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. and Arkansas Machine Works, Inc.'s deadline to file a response to the Original Complaint is extended through and including March 31, 2021.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Black Diamond JA LC, James Jim Tames, Tuff Coat, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Richards, Daniel) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Arkansas Machine Works, Inc., D & F Equipment Sales, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Craig, Robert) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/15/2021RESPONSE to Motion, filed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch, re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(2) AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3); OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.§ 1406(a) filed by Defendant Leeco Steel, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/15/2021)
3/3/2021RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Leeco Steel, LLC. (Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/03/2021)
3/3/2021 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(2) AND MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(b)(3); OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.§ 1406(a) by Leeco Steel, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A- Affidavit of Lisa Liarakos)(Slaughter, Edward) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/03/2021)
3/2/2021Text Order GRANTING 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jhg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/02/2021)
3/2/2021Text Order GRANTING 24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jhg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/02/2021)
3/2/2021Text Order GRANTING 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jhg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/02/2021)
3/1/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Caitlin E. O'Connell ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14537084) by on behalf of Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/01/2021)
3/1/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of James F. Bennett ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14537058) by on behalf of Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/01/2021)
3/1/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Matthew K. Crane ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14536987) by on behalf of Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2/26/2021Reset Deadlines: Nucor Corporation answer due 4/16/2021. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/26/2021)
2/26/2021Text Order GRANTING 20 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. IT IS ORDERED that Defendant Nucor Corporations forgoing Motion for Extension to File Response to Plaintiffs Complaint is GRANTED, and the deadline for Nucor Corporation to file a response to the Complaint is hereby extended through and including Friday, April 16,2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jhg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/26/2021)
2/25/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. Tuff Coat, LLC served on 2/22/2021, answer due 3/15/2021. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2/25/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. Arkansas Machine Works, Inc. served on 2/11/2021, answer due 3/4/2021. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2/25/2021Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Nucor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2/25/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Nucor Corporation. Attorney J. Stephen Ravel added to party Nucor Corporation(pty:dft) (Ravel, J.) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2/23/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. Nucor Corporation served on 2/9/2021, answer due 3/2/2021. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/23/2021)
2/22/2021Text Order GRANTING 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/22/2021)
2/22/2021Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice entered by Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kg) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/22/2021)
2/12/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. Leeco Steel, LLC served on 2/10/2021, answer due 3/3/2021. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/12/2021)
2/12/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. served on 2/10/2021, answer due 3/3/2021. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/12/2021)
2/12/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Muhammad Suleiman Aziz Matthew M. Marzak ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14484889) by on behalf of James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/12/2021)
2/12/2021 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Muhammad Suleiman Aziz Maverick J. Ray ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14484869) by on behalf of James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/12/2021)
2/8/2021Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright and Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to Tuff Coat, LLC. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to Arkansas Machine Works, Inc.. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to Nucor Corporation. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to D & F Equipment Sales, Inc.. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021JS44 (Civil Cover Sheet) submitted by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to Leeco Steel, LLC. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to Black Diamond JA LC. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Summons Issued as to James Jim Tames. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Pro Hac Vice Letter to Matthew M. Marzak for James Lynch and Shannon Lynch. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/8/2021Pro Hac Vice Letter to Maverick J. Ray for James Lynch and Shannon Lynch. (am) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/7/2021REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by James Lynch, Shannon Lynch. (Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/07/2021)
2/6/2021COMPLAINT and Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14461576). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Shannon Lynch, James Lynch.(Aziz, Muhammad) [Transferred from txwd on 10/21/2022.] (Entered: 02/06/2021)