In Re: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation

4:21-md-02993 | Missouri Eastern District Court

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Division St. Louis
Judge District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk
Filed June 8, 2021
Terminated Sept. 13, 2024
Case Flags CLOSED, APPEAL, PROTO, and TRCK3
Nature of Suit 410 Anti-Trust
Cause 15:15 Antitrust Litigation
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
2/12/2025NOTICE by Plaintiffs Randi Handwerk, Dan Flaten, Ryan Bros., Inc., Leon Pfaff, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Brad DeKrey, Tyler Schultz, Hapka Farms, Inc., Amy Hapka Withdrawal of Karl Cambronne (Bleichner, Bryan) (Entered: 02/12/2025)
12/16/2024Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Roberta D. Liebenberg. Returned document(s): 281 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),, 280 Memorandum & Order,,,,. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. (CLH) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/16/2024Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Thomas M. Sobol. Returned document(s): 281 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),, 280 Memorandum & Order,,,,. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. (CLH) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
11/6/2024
  • Order
ORDER of USCA as to 282 Notice of Appeal, filed by Duane Peiffer, Randi Handwerk, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, John C. Swanson, Michael J. Ryan, Dan Flaten, John Vehrenkamp, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Justin Pic, Charles Lex, Leon Pfaff, Ryan Bros., Inc., James Koch, George Potzner, Darren Duncan, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, JSB Farms, LLC, Tyler Schultz, Kenneth Beck, Amy Hapka, Brad DeKrey, MARK KRIEGER, Hapka Farms, Inc., Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Melinda Budde, Wunsch Farms USCA Appeal #: 24-3104. Craig C. Martin's motion to modify the court's caption is granted. The caption is hereby modified. A copy is attached. Counsel are to modify their records accordingly. (KEK) (Main Document 286 replaced on 11/6/2024) (KEK). (Entered: 11/06/2024)
10/17/2024Briefing Schedule from USCA for 282 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Duane Peiffer, Randi Handwerk, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, John C. Swanson, Michael J. Ryan, Dan Flaten, John Vehrenkamp, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Justin Pic, Charles Lex, Leon Pfaff, Ryan Bros., Inc., James Koch, George Potzner, Darren Duncan, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, JSB Farms, LLC, Tyler Schultz, Kenneth Beck, Amy Hapka, Brad DeKrey, MARK KRIEGER, Hapka Farms, Inc., Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Melinda Budde, Wunsch Farms USCA Appeal Number: 24-3104 Transcript due: 11/26/2024 (See attached document for all other deadlines.)(NEP) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
10/17/2024Initial Notification from USCA for 282 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Duane Peiffer, Randi Handwerk, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, John C. Swanson, Michael J. Ryan, Dan Flaten, John Vehrenkamp, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Justin Pic, Charles Lex, Leon Pfaff, Ryan Bros., Inc., James Koch, George Potzner, Darren Duncan, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, JSB Farms, LLC, Tyler Schultz, Kenneth Beck, Amy Hapka, Brad DeKrey, MARK KRIEGER, Hapka Farms, Inc., Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Melinda Budde, Wunsch Farms USCA Appeal Number: 24-3104(NEP) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
10/11/2024NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL AND NOA SUPPLEMENT by clerk to USCA regarding 281 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),, 280 Memorandum & Order,,,,. Notice of Appeal filed on 10/11/24 by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTY: FILE REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT WITH DISTRICT COURT CLERKS OFFICE.(JWD) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 281 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),, 280 Memorandum & Order,,,, by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number BMOEDC-10878052. (Entered: 10/11/2024)
9/13/2024
  • Order
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 280-281. Fri Sep 13 16:08:15 CDT 2024 (Zenon, Kayla) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
9/13/2024ORDER OF DISMISSAL. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED and this multidistrict litigation case is CLOSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Counts One and Five of the Consolidated Amended Complaint are DISMISSED with prejudice. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims in Counts Two, Three, and Four of the Consolidated Amended Complaint and those Counts are DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/13/2024. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(KRZ) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
9/13/2024
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Granted
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint (Doc. 104 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Count One and Count Five of the Consolidated Amended Complaint are DISMISSED with prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claims brought by Plaintiffs in Counts Two, Three, and Four, and those Counts are DISMISSED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other pending motions in this multidistrict litigation and in all the cases that were consolidated into this multidistrict litigation are DENIED as moot. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that because all claims in this multidistrict litigation action have been dismissed, this multidistrict litigation case is CLOSED. A separate Order of Dismissal will accompany this Memorandum and Order. (see full Memo & Order for Details.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/13/2024. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(KRZ) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
9/11/2024
  • Order
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 279. Wed Sep 11 15:16:25 CDT 2024 (Zenon, Kayla) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
9/11/2024279Docket Text ORDER: Re: 278 MOTION to Substitute Attorney/Law Firm ;attorney or firm James R. McGibbon and Lee A. Peifer of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP ;substituted for:Jason K. Winslow and Brian Roth of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP by Defendant Tenkoz Inc. (Roth, Brian); ORDERED GRANTED, (Attorney Brandon J. Wheeler; David L Hashmall and Timothy J. McCaffrey terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/11/2024. (KRZ) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
9/9/2024
  • Motion to Substitute Counselby Δ
MOTION to Substitute Attorney/Law Firm ;attorney or firm James R. McGibbon and Lee A. Peifer of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP ;substituted for:Jason K. Winslow and Brian Roth of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP by Defendant Tenkoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Roth, Brian) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
9/5/2024NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Jeffrey B. Gittleman. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Gittleman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/05/2024)
9/5/2024276NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 275 Notice (Other): In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Counsel used the wrong filing event for this document. The entry has been stricken and the document must be refiled by counsel using the correct event, Notice of Change of Address (KEK) (Entered: 09/05/2024)
9/4/2024NOTICE Change of Firm Affiliation: by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Gittleman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/04/2024)
8/15/2024274Docket Text ORDER: Re: 272 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Connor P. Lemire by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Lemire, Connor); ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Connor P. Lemire terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 08/15/2024. (KRZ) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
8/13/2024 ENTRY of Appearance by Brian Roth for Defendant Tenkoz Inc.. (Roth, Brian) (Entered: 08/13/2024)
8/12/2024
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Connor P. Lemire by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Lemire, Connor) (Entered: 08/12/2024)
8/6/2024271Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the parties are reminded that all documents in this matter shall be filed only in the main case number 4:21-md-2993 SEP. Nothing shall be filed in any of the individual case files. The pending Motion to Withdraw Attorney filed in this case as docket entry 269 is ORDERED GRANTED. Attorney James Robert McGibbon and Lee A. Peifer terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/6/2024. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(KEK) (Entered: 08/06/2024)
8/2/2024NOTICE by Defendant Tenkoz Inc. re 269 Consent MOTION to Substitute Attorney/Law Firm ;attorney or firm Jason K. Winslow/Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP ;substituted for:Tenkoz, Inc. Proposed Order (Winslow, Jason) (Entered: 08/02/2024)
8/2/2024
  • Motion to Substitute Counselby Δ
Consent MOTION to Substitute Attorney/Law Firm ;attorney or firm Jason K. Winslow/Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP ;substituted for:Tenkoz, Inc. by Defendant Tenkoz Inc.. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Winslow, Jason) (Entered: 08/02/2024)
7/31/2024NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Derek Y. Brandt. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 07/31/2024)
7/15/2024267Docket Text ORDER: Re: 266 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III re attorney/firm Karin E. Garvey by Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III. (Asciolla, Gregory) filed by Jones Planting Co. III ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Karin Elizabeth Garvey terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 7/15/2024. (NEP) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
7/12/2024
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III re attorney/firm Karin E. Garvey by Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III. (Asciolla, Gregory) (Entered: 07/12/2024)
7/2/2024265Docket Text ORDER: Re: 264 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Leslie E. John by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. (Leckerman, Jason) filed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Corteva Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Leslie John terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 7/2/2024. (NEP) (Entered: 07/02/2024)
6/28/2024
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Leslie E. John by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
6/24/2024263NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 261 Notice (Other) filed by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Counsel used the wrong filing event for this document. The entry has been stricken and the document must be refiled by counsel using the correct event, Motion to Withdraw and must also update the signature block or filing attorney so that both match, as identified in the previous filing deficiency notice. (KEK) (Entered: 06/24/2024)
6/21/2024262NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 261 Notice (Other) filed by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: The attorney's signature on the signature block must match the name of the e-filer. This is an informational notice and no further action is needed at this time. All future filings must be in compliance with this rule. (NEP) (Entered: 06/21/2024)
6/21/2024NOTICE Withdrawal of Counsel: by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 06/21/2024)
6/5/2024NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Sarah Catalano. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Catalano, Sarah) (Entered: 06/05/2024)
5/3/2024259Docket Text ORDER: Re: 258 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Leigh M. Perica by Plaintiffs; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Leigh M. Perica terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 5/3/2024. (NEP) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
5/2/2024
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Leigh M. Perica by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Perica, Leigh) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
4/4/2024NOTICE Withdrawal of Counsel: by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms (Regan, Anne) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
1/30/2024
  • Responseby Δ
RESPONSE re 255 Notice of Supplemental Authority,, Defendants' Joint Response to Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Rosenberg, Sharon) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
1/26/2024NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - FTC v. Syngenta Loyalty Program Litig. - Order)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
1/11/2024NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Robert Joseph Gralewski, Jr. (Gralewski, Robert) Address updated in CM/ECF (CMC). (Entered: 01/11/2024)
12/28/2023253Docket Text ORDER: Re: 252 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Steven N. Williams and Anna-Patrice Harris by Plaintiff JSB Farms, LLC. (Saveri, Joseph) filed by JSB Farms, LLC; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Ann-Patrice Harris and Steven N. Williams terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 12/28/2023. (KEK) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
12/27/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Π
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Steven N. Williams and Anna-Patrice Harris by Plaintiff JSB Farms, LLC. (Saveri, Joseph) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
4/24/2023251Docket Text ORDER: Re: 250 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Isaac B. Hall of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP by Defendant CHS Inc.. (Hall, Isaac) filed by CHS Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Isaac Hall terminated.). Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 4/24/2023. (NEP) (Entered: 04/24/2023)
4/21/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Isaac B. Hall of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP by Defendant CHS Inc.. (Hall, Isaac) (Entered: 04/21/2023)
3/16/2023249Docket Text ORDER: Re: 248 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendant Federated Co-operatives Limited ;attorney/firm Barack S. Echols by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (McCluggage, Michael) filed by Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 03/16/2023. (Attorney Barack Echols terminated.)(ANP) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
3/14/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendant Federated Co-operatives Limited ;attorney/firm Barack S. Echols by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (McCluggage, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2023)
2/27/2023 ENTRY of Appearance by Gary McKay Yarborough, Jr for Plaintiff James Koch. (Yarborough, Gary) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
1/31/2023246Docket Text ORDER Re: 243 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Kimberly M. Bousquet by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.; ORDERED GRANTED. Attorney Kimberly M. Bousquet terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 1/31/2023. (AFO) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
1/30/2023245Docket Text ORDER: Re: 244 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Travis H. Campbell by Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Johnson, Lindsay); ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Travis H. Campbell terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 01/30/2023. (KRZ) (Entered: 01/30/2023)
1/27/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Travis H. Campbell by Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Johnson, Lindsay) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
1/26/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Kimberly M. Bousquet by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Bousquet, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
1/24/2023 ENTRY of Appearance by John G. Emerson for Plaintiff Eagle Lake Farms Partnership. (Emerson, John) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/23/2023 ENTRY of Appearance by Stephen R. Basser for Plaintiff Eagle Lake Farms Partnership. (Basser, Stephen) (Entered: 01/23/2023)
1/20/2023EOA for Mr. Bassler filed incorrectly. Atty notified and is to refile. (Entered: 01/20/2023)
1/12/2023 ENTRY of Appearance by John G. Emerson for Plaintiffs Brad DeKrey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, Leon Pfaff, George Potzner, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyler Schultz, Melinda Budde, Kenneth Beck, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, John C. Swanson, JSB Farms, LLC, Randi Handwerk, Justin Pic, John Vehrenkamp, Jason J. Canjar, B & H Farming, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Tyche Ag. LLC, Duane Peiffer, Barbara Piper, Amy Hapka, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Vienna Eqho Farms, Charles Lex, B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Wunsch Farms, B. Carlson, Little Omega, Dan Flaten. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Emerson, John) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
1/12/2023
  • Motion to Lift Stay
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 235 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS RENEWED MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
1/3/2023
  • Motion to Lift Stayby Δ
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 235 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS RENEWED MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT filed by Defendant Corteva Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 01/03/2023)
12/19/2022DECLARATION filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms re 235 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS RENEWED MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT DECLARATION OF LEIGH M. PERICA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS RENEWED MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
12/19/2022
  • Motion to Lift Stay
MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS RENEWED MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
12/13/2022234Docket Text ORDER: re 233 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs Motion For Partial Lift of Stay of Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support: by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms re 227 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Brandt, Derek) ; SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 12/13/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
12/12/2022NOTICE of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs Motion For Partial Lift of Stay of Discovery and Memorandum of Law in Support: by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, MARK KRIEGER, KRIEGER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms re 227 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
12/12/2022
  • Order
ORDER re 231 Stipulation filed by Bayer CropScience L.P., Bayer CropScience Inc. is SO ORDERED. See order for full details. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 12/12/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
12/9/2022STIPULATION Stipulation Regarding Process for Responding to Krieger Complaint and Proposed Order by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Harvey, Edwin) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
12/2/2022
  • Motion to Lift Stayby Δ
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 227 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT filed by Defendant Corteva Inc.. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
11/28/2022
  • Order
CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-4) FINALIZED regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation: KRIEGER et al v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, S.D. Indiana, Case No. 2:22cv00499 opened as EDMO Case No. 4:22-cv-01261-SEP. (DLB) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
11/28/2022
  • Order
CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-4) regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation; KRIEGER et al v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, S.D. Indiana, Case No. 2:22cv00499. (DLB) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
11/21/2022NOTICE re 227 MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT: Parties are reminded that filings should only be made in the main case 4:21MD2993.
Please see document 6 paragraphs 4 & 5 for further information..." The Clerk of Court shall issue a new case number to each case transferred to this Court by order of the MDL Panel. All documents shall be filed only in the main case number 4:21-MD-2993 SEP. Nothing shall be filed in any of the individual case files. All papers filed in these actions shall bear the case identification 4:21-MD-2993 SEP, and when such papers relate to all these actions, the MDL case number shall be followed by the notation ALL CASES. If such papers do not relate to all of these actions, the individual case number assigned by the Clerk of this Court to the action to which the paper relates shall also be listed below the MDL case number." (NEP) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
11/18/2022WITHDRAWN PER 234 - MOTION to Lift Stay PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PARTIAL LIFT OF STAY OF DISCOVERY AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT by Plaintiffs Brad DeKrey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Jones Planting Co. III, Leon Pfaff, George Potzner, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyler Schultz, Melinda Budde, Kenneth Beck, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, John C. Swanson, JSB Farms, LLC, Randi Handwerk, Justin Pic, John Vehrenkamp, Jason J. Canjar, B & H Farming, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Tyche Ag. LLC, Duane Peiffer, Barbara Piper, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Charles Lex, B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Wunsch Farms, B. Carlson, Little Omega, Dan Flaten. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Brandt, Derek) Modified on 12/13/2022 (ANP). (Entered: 11/18/2022)
11/17/2022 ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey B. Gittleman for Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Gittleman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
10/31/2022NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Derek Y. Brandt. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00651-SEP(Brandt, Derek) Law Firm Address Modified on 11/1/2022 (CMC). (Entered: 10/31/2022)
10/31/2022NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Kenneth A. Wexler. (Wexler, Kenneth) Address previously modified in CM/ECF (CMC). (Entered: 10/31/2022)
10/24/2022223Docket Text ORDER: Re: 222 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Robert David Hahn. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9578000) by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Hahn, Robert) ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/24/2022. (KRZ) (Entered: 10/24/2022)
10/21/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Robert David Hahn. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9578000) by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Hahn, Robert) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
10/17/2022NOTICE Filing of Notice of Tag-Along Action with Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bruckner, William) (Entered: 10/17/2022)
10/10/2022
  • Responseby Δ
RESPONSE re (217 in 4:21-md-02993-SEP) Notice of Supplemental Authority,, filed by Defendant Corteva, Inc.. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 10/10/2022)
10/6/2022219Docket Text ORDER: Re: 218 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff Melinda Budde ; attorney/firm Greg Bentz by Plaintiff Melinda Budde. (French-Hodson, Ruth) filed by Melinda Budde ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/06/2022. (Attorney Gregory M. Bentz terminated.)(ANP) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/5/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Π
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff Melinda Budde ;attorney/firm Greg Bentz by Plaintiff Melinda Budde. (French-Hodson, Ruth) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
9/30/2022NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms, Movant Barbara Piper . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
9/23/2022216Docket Text ORDER: Re: 215 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar and Charles Lex ;attorney/firm Robert L. King by Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex, Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00654-SEP, 4:21-cv-00669-SEP(King, Robert) filed by Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Robert L. King terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 9/23/2022. (NEP) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
9/21/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar and Charles Lex ;attorney/firm Robert L. King by Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex, Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00654-SEP, 4:21-cv-00669-SEP(King, Robert) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
9/2/2022214Docket Text ORDER: Re: 213 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Jeffrey B. Gittleman, Esq. Only ;attorney/firm Jeffrey B. Gittleman by Plaintiff Eagle Lake Farms Partnership. (Gittleman, Jeffrey); ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Jeffrey B. Gittleman terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/02/2022. (KRZ) (Entered: 09/02/2022)
8/31/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Π
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Jeffrey B. Gittleman, Esq. Only ;attorney/firm Jeffrey B. Gittleman by Plaintiff Eagle Lake Farms Partnership. (Gittleman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
8/17/2022
  • Responseby Δ
RESPONSE re 211 Notice of Supplemental Authority,, filed by Defendant Corteva Inc.. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 08/17/2022)
8/11/2022NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Corteva, Inc., Quarterly Report)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 08/11/2022)
7/1/2022210Docket Text ORDER: Re: 209 Motion to Withdrawal as Counsel: by Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc. (David T. Martin) (Martin, David) ; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney David T. Martin terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 07/01/2022. (KRZ) (Entered: 07/01/2022)
6/30/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
Motion to Withdrawal as Counsel: by Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc. (David T. Martin) (Martin, David) Modified on 7/1/2022 (KRZ). (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/23/2022208Docket Text ORDER: Re: 206 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ; attorney/firm Lara Bach by Defendant BASF Corporation. (Bozarth, Troy) filed by BASF Corporation ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Lara Bach terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 06/23/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 06/23/2022)
6/23/2022207Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Status Conference scheduled for tomorrow, 06/24/2022, is VACATED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 06/23/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 06/23/2022)
6/3/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Lara Bach by Defendant BASF Corporation. (Bozarth, Troy) (Entered: 06/03/2022)
5/27/2022205Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Status Conference is RESET for 6/24/2022 01:00 PM in Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.This is a time change only. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 5/27/2022. (KEK) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
5/26/2022TRANSCRIPT of 198 (STATUS CONFERENCE) held on April 22, 2022 before Judge Pitlyk. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7739. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/16/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/24/2022. (KEK) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
5/20/2022203Docket Text ORDER: Re: 199 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ; attorney/firm Craig D. Margolis by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Rosenberg, Sharon) filed by Bayer CropScience L.P., Bayer CropScience Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Craig D. Margolis terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 05/20/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
5/18/2022202Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Status Conference is reset for 6/24/2022 at 02:00 PM via Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 05/18/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 05/18/2022)
5/17/2022201Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Status Conference set for 6/2/2022 is moved to 02:00 PM via Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. This is a time-change only. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 05/17/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 05/17/2022)
4/25/2022TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 198 (STATUS CONFERENCE) by Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms for proceedings held on April 22, 2022 court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 04/25/2022)
4/25/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Craig D. Margolis by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Rosenberg, Sharon) (Entered: 04/25/2022)
4/22/2022198ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk: Status Conference held on 4/22/2022. Discussion held regarding filing motions to withdraw in all cases. Discussion regarding motion 192 - neither party objects to the motion, and it is granted on the record. Next status conference set for June 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm via Zoom. (Court Reporter: Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov) (proceedings started: 10:10 am) (proceedings ended: 10:15 am) (Deputy Clerk: L. Petri)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Rebecca Peterson, Kaitlyn Dennis, Icee Etheridge, Bill Caldes, Sterling Aldridge, Joseph Bruckner, Michelle Looby, and Derek Brandt)(Appearance for Defendant: Sharon Rosenberg, Adam Hemlock, Lee Peifer, Eric Brandfonbrener, Paul Miskin, Ed Harvey, Barry Noeltner, Michael Linsay, Jason Leckerman, Matt Basil, Jon Gleklen, Brian Chang, Leslie John, Lindsay Johnson, Pat Watson, eric Maher, Michael McCluggage, Cathy Osborn, Barak Echols, Jamie Stilson, Laura Bach, and Joe Kopchick) (ANP) (Entered: 04/22/2022)
4/19/2022TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 184 (STATUS CONFERENCE) by BASF Corporation for proceedings held on 1/28/22 court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Pitlyk.. (Bach, Lara) (Entered: 04/19/2022)
4/12/2022196Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Status Conference is set for 4/22/2022 at 10:00 AM via Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. Parties to receive Zoom information by a separate email prior to the hearing. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 04/12/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 04/12/2022)
3/29/2022195Docket Text ORDER: re 193 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel of Benjamin W. Hulse for Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Limited: by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Hulse, Benjamin) ; ORDERED SO ORDERED., Attorney Benjamin W. Hulse terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 03/29/2022. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(ANP) (Entered: 03/29/2022)
3/22/2022NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants BASF Corporation, Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P., CHS Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Inc., Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc., Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc., Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc., Univar Solutions, Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC and Request for Judicial Notice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - News Release, # 2 Exhibit B - Position Statement)(Hohn, Christopher) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
3/21/2022NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel of Benjamin W. Hulse for Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Limited: by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Hulse, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/21/2022)
3/7/2022 MOTION to Amend/Correct Order Appointing Plaintiffs' Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee by Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Asciolla, Gregory) (Entered: 03/07/2022)
3/2/2022TRANSCRIPT of 184 (STATUS CONFERENCE) held on January 28, 2022 before Judge Pitlyk. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7739. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/23/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/31/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2/25/2022190Docket Text ORDER: Re: 189 MOTION by Plaintiff Randi Handwerk of Withdrawal of Counsel (Reid W. Gaa) (Zapala, Adam) filed by Randi Handwerk ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Reid Wilson Wayman Gaa terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 02/25/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 02/25/2022)
2/24/2022
  • Motion
MOTION by Plaintiff Randi Handwerk of Withdrawal of Counsel (Reid W. Gaa) (Zapala, Adam) Modified on 2/25/2022 - changed to motion (ANP). (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2/3/2022188Docket Text ORDER: Re: 187 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Collin J. Vierra. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-9107324) by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Exhibit A, Certificate of Good Standing)(Vierra, Collin) filed by Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 2/3/2022. (KEK) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2/2/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Collin J. Vierra. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-9107324) by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Exhibit A, Certificate of Good Standing)(Vierra, Collin) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
2/2/2022
  • Order
STIPULATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION. [SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS] Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 2/2/2022. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(KEK) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
1/31/2022TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 184 (STATUS CONFERENCE) by Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms for proceedings held on 1/28/22 court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
1/28/2022184ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk: Status Conference held on 1/28/2022. parties discussed oral arguments and the next status conference will be held April 22, 2022. Order to issue. (Court Reporter:Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov) (proceedings started: 11:41) (proceedings ended: 11:52) (Deputy Clerk: Kayla Zenon)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Joe Bruckner)(Appearance for Defendant: Sharon Rosenburg) (KRZ) (Entered: 01/28/2022)
1/25/2022 ENTRY of Appearance by Melinda J. Morales for Plaintiff Leon Pfaff. (Morales, Melinda) (Entered: 01/25/2022)
1/20/2022182Docket Text ORDER: Re: 181 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kenneth A Wexler. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-9083810) by Plaintiff Leon Pfaff. (Wexler, Kenneth); GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 01/20/2022. (KRZ) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
1/20/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kenneth A Wexler. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-9083810) by Plaintiff Leon Pfaff. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Wexler, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
1/20/2022TRANSCRIPT of 161 (STATUS CONFERENCE) held on December 17, 2021 before Judge Pitlyk. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7739. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/10/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/22/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/20/2022. (ANP) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictionby Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re 149 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McCluggage, Michael) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re 147 MOTION to Dismiss Case - Motion of Defendant Syngenta Corporation to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Haar, Robert) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 143 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Cargill Incorporated. (Mahr, Eric) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re 145 MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Amended Class Action Consolidated Complaint filed by Defendant Univar Solutions, Inc.. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants BASF Corporation, Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience Incorporated, Bayer CropScience L.P., CHS Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Inc., Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc., Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc., Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc., Univar Solutions, Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Harvey, Edwin) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/10/2022STIPULATION Joint Stipulation and Proposed Supplemental Order Regarding Electronically Stored Information by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Remaining Disputed ESI Provisions)(Looby, Michelle) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
1/7/2022173Docket Text ORDER: Re: 172 MOTION to Withdraw by Plaintiff B & H Farming. (French-Hodson, Ruth) filed by B & H Farming; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Vaughn Fisher and Jennifer Jaylene Hanway terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 1/7/2022. (KEK) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
1/5/2022
  • Motion to Withdrawby Π
MOTION to Withdraw by Plaintiff B & H Farming. (French-Hodson, Ruth) (Entered: 01/05/2022)
1/5/2022 ENTRY of Appearance by Kaitlyn Leeann Dennis for Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Dennis, Kaitlyn) (Entered: 01/05/2022)
12/29/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 161 (STATUS CONFERENCE) by Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc. before Judge Hon. Sarah E. Pitlyk.. (Johnson, Lindsay) Sent to court reporter on 1/7/2022 (NEP). (Entered: 12/29/2021)
12/20/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 149 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 147 MOTION to Dismiss Case - Motion of Defendant Syngenta Corporation to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 145 MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Amended Class Action Consolidated Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 143 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021DECLARATION filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case , 143 MOTION to Dismiss Case Declaration of Derek Y. Brandt in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. So Ordered. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 12/20/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/20/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 161 (STATUS CONFERENCE) by Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
12/17/2021161ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk: Status Conference held on 12/17/2021. Discussion held regarding proposed protective order and ESI protocol. Next status conference set for 1/28/2022 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.gov. (Court Reporter:Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov) (proceedings started: 11:26 a.m.) (proceedings ended: 12:37 p.m.) (Deputy Clerk: K. Kratzer)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Derek Brandt, Michelle Looby, Sterling Aldridge, Joseph Bruckner, Daniel Nordin, Rebecca Peterson, Archana Tamoshunas, William Caldes, Rhett McSweeney, and Ruth Anne French-Hudson)(Appearance for Defendant: Adam Hemlock, Troy Bozarth, Lee Peifer, Eric Brandonbrener, Paul Mishkin, Robert Haar, Barry Noeltner, Michael Lindsay, Jason Leckerman, Don Flack, Matt Basil, Brian Chang, Jaime Stilson,Barak Echols, Colby Kingsbury, Eric Mahr, Jozef Kopchick, Kathy Osborn, Leslie John, Lindsay Johnson, Michael McCluggage, George Patrick Watson, Isaac Hall, Lara Bach, Sharon Rosenberg, and Troy Bozarth) (KEK) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
12/15/2021160Docket Text ORDER: Re: 159 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Brian Douglas Penny; attorney/firm Brian Douglas Penny by Plaintiff Duane Peiffer. (Looby, Michelle) filed by Duane Peiffer; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Brian D. Penny terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 12/15/2021. (KEK) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
12/13/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Π
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Brian Douglas Penny ;attorney/firm Brian Douglas Penny by Plaintiff Duane Peiffer. (Looby, Michelle) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
12/10/2021MEMORANDUM re Plaintiffs' Position Statement re ESI Protocol by Plaintiffs Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Looby, Michelle) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
12/10/2021MEMORANDUM on Disputed Provisions in ESI Protocol & Defendants' Reasoning Re Same by Defendants BASF Corporation, Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience Incorporated, Bayer CropScience L.P., CHS Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Inc., Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc., Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc., Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc., Univar Solutions, Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC. (Hohn, Christopher) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
12/10/2021STIPULATION Regarding Electronically Stored Information by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Looby, Michelle) (Entered: 12/10/2021)
12/8/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Isaac Hall for Defendant CHS Inc.. (Hall, Isaac) (Entered: 12/08/2021)
11/30/2021154Docket Text ORDER: Re: 152 MOTION Withdrawal of Alyssa J. Leary as Attorney of Record: by Plaintiffs Brad DeKrey, Brad DeKrey Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00744-SEP(Leary, Alyssa) filed by Brad DeKrey ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney Alyssa J. Leary terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 11/30/2021. (NEP) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
11/30/2021153Docket Text ORDER: Re: 151 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Stephanie A. Chen by Plaintiffs Charles Lex, Charles Lex. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00654-SEP; GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 11/30/2021. (KRZ) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
11/29/2021
  • Motionby Π
MOTION Withdrawal of Alyssa J. Leary as Attorney of Record: by Plaintiffs Brad DeKrey, Brad DeKrey Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00744-SEP(Leary, Alyssa) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
11/29/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Stephanie A. Chen by Plaintiffs Charles Lex, Charles Lex. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP, 4:21-cv-00654-SEP(Bruckner, William) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictionby Δ
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 149 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Anthony Van Burgsteden, # 2 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Anthony Van Burgsteden)(McCluggage, Michael) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdictionby Δ
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. (McCluggage, Michael) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 147 MOTION to Dismiss Case - Motion of Defendant Syngenta Corporation to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Syngenta Seeds v. Warner Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Opinion and Order)(Haar, Robert) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MOTION to Dismiss Case - Motion of Defendant Syngenta Corporation to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Haar, Robert) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 145 MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Amended Class Action Consolidated Complaint filed by Defendant Univar Solutions, Inc.. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiffs' Amended Class Action Consolidated Complaint by Defendant Univar Solutions, Inc.. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 143 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Cargill Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Mahr, Eric) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendant Cargill Incorporated. (Mahr, Eric) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 141 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants BASF Corporation, Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P., CHS Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Inc., Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc., Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc., Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc., Univar Solutions, Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Harvey, Edwin) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants BASF Corporation, Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P., CHS Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Inc., Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc., Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc., Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc., Univar Solutions, Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC. (Harvey, Edwin) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/5/2021STIPULATION JOINT PROPOSED STIPULATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER by Plaintiffs Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Disputed Sections of Proposed Stipulation for Protective Order)(Aldridge, Sarah) (Entered: 11/05/2021)
11/4/2021TRANSCRIPT of 132 (RULE 16 CONFERENCE) held on 10/15/2021 before Judge Sarah Pitlyk. Court Reporter/Transcriber Linda Nichols, Linda_Nichols@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7983. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/26/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/6/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/2/2022. (KRZ) (Entered: 11/04/2021)
11/3/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Caroline Gizem Tunca for Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc.. (Tunca, Caroline) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
10/21/2021NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Alexander E. Barnett. (Barnett, Alexander) Address was updated in CM/ECF (CMC). (Entered: 10/21/2021)
10/21/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 132 (RULE 16 CONFERENCE) by Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms court reporter Linda Nichols before Judge District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 10/21/2021)
10/21/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 132 (RULE 16 CONFERENCE) by Bayer CropScience Inc. before Judge Pitlyk. (A copy forwarded to Court Reporter of Record this date) (KEK) (Entered: 10/21/2021)
10/18/2021
  • Case Management Order
FIRST CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - This case is assigned to Track: 3 (Complex). Pursuant to the Civil Justice Reform Act Expense and Delay Reduction Plan and the Differentiated Case Management Program of the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri and the Rule 16 Conference held on October 15, 2021, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following schedule will apply in this case, and will be modified only upon a showing of good cause: 1. This case has been assigned to Track 3 (Complex), which the parties agree is appropriate, with modifications, as this is a complex, multi-party Multi-District Litigation matter. See Order for full details and deadlines. Status Conference set for 12/17/2021 11:00 AM in Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/18/21. (ARL) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
10/15/2021
  • Motion to StayPartial
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery, Doc. 80 , is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part as stated on the record at the hearing held on October 15, 2021. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/15/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
10/15/2021132ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk:Rule 16 Conference AND Motion Hearing re 80 held on 10/15/2021. Conference held in person. Oral arguments heard from L. Johnson, R. Peterson, J. Leckerman and M. McCluggage re motion 80 . Motion is granted in part and denied in part for the reasons stated on the record. Deadlines set: protective orders due 11/01/2021, motions to dismiss due 11/10/2021, Rule 26 disclosures due 12/06/2021, ESI protocol due 12/10/2021, responses to MTD due 12/20/2021, replies to MTD due 01/19/2022. Issue of page limitations taken under advisement. Deadlines for interrogatories and document requests STAYED pending further order of the Court. Next status conference to be held on 12/17/2021 at 11:00 am CST via Zoom. CMO to issue. (Court Reporter: Linda Nichols, Linda_Nichols@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7983) (proceedings started: 10:11 am) (proceedings ended: 11:25 am) (Deputy Clerk: L. Petri)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Leigh Perica, Michelle Looby, Sterling Aldridge, Don Barrett, Rebecca Peterson)(Appearance for Defendant: Daphne Lin, Adam Hemlock, Troy Bozarth, Lee Peifer, Eric Brandfonbrener, Paul Mishkin, Ed Harvey, Barry Noeltner, Jason Leckerman, Don Flack, Matt Basil, Kathy Osborn, Michael McCluggage, Lindsay Johnson, Sharon Rosenber, Shylah Alfonso, Jozef Kopchick, Jamie Silson)(ANP) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
10/7/2021131Docket Text ORDER: re: 122 NOTICE by Plaintiff Keith Lyle Bailey Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (Barnes, Lauren) ; SO ORDERED., Attorney Abbye R. K. Ognibene; Thomas M. Sobol; Lauren Guth Barnes and Daniel J. Kurowski terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/07/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 10/07/2021)
10/7/2021130Docket Text ORDER: re 121 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Plaintiff KEITH LYLE BAILEY individually and as Trustee of the EFFIE BAILEY LAND TRUST (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 09/27/2021)121 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Plaintiff KEITH LYLE BAILEY individually and as Trustee of the EFFIE BAILEY LAND TRUST (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 09/27/2021) ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Keith Lyle Bailey terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/07/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 10/07/2021)
10/7/2021129Docket Text ORDER: Re: 120 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Mickey L. Stevens ;attorney/firm Mickey L. Stevens by Plaintiffs Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Wunsch Farms. (Looby, Michelle) filed by Duane Peiffer, Randi Handwerk, Leon Pfaff, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Wunsch Farms ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Mickey L Stevens terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/07/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 10/07/2021)
10/5/2021128Docket Text ORDER: re 126 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal by Plaintiff B. Carlson ; SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 10/5/21. (ARL) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/4/2021
  • Motion to Stayby Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re 80 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Watson, George) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
10/4/2021 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Plaintiff B. Carlson (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
10/1/2021JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiffs Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms, Movant Barbara Piper. Proposed First Case Management Order. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
9/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Tom Burke. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff James Koch. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/27/2021NOTICE by Plaintiff Keith Lyle Bailey Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/27/2021 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs Plaintiff KEITH LYLE BAILEY individually and as Trustee of the EFFIE BAILEY LAND TRUST (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/24/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Π
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Mickey L. Stevens ;attorney/firm Mickey L. Stevens by Plaintiffs Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Wunsch Farms. (Looby, Michelle) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
9/24/2021
  • Motion to Stay
RESPONSE in Opposition re 80 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Tom Burke, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, James Koch, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
9/22/2021118Docket Text ORDER: re 112 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal ; SO ORDERED, Little Omega terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 9/22/21. (ARL) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
9/21/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc... (Johnson, Lindsay) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/21/2021116Docket Text ORDER: Re: 111 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ; attorney/firm Randall P. Ewing Jr., George A. Zelcs, Ryan Z. Cortazar, Carol L. OKeefe, John A. Libra and Jamie L. Boyer/ Korein Tillery, LLC by Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, John C. Swanson. (Perica, Leigh) filed by Jason J. Canjar, Charles Lex, John C. Swanson, Jones Planting Co. III ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Leigh M. Perica; George A. Zelcs; Jamie L. Boyer and Randall P. Ewing, Jr terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/21/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/21/2021115Docket Text ORDER: Re: 110 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Icee N. Etheridge. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8875353) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Etheridge, Icee); ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/21/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/21/2021114Docket Text ORDER: Re: 108 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jeffrey L. Spector. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8875338) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Spector, Jeffrey); ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/21/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/21/2021113Docket Text ORDER: Re: 107 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William G. Caldes. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8874969) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Caldes, William) ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/21/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/21/2021 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Little Omega (Barrett, John) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Randall P. Ewing Jr., George A. Zelcs, Ryan Z. Cortazar, Carol L. OKeefe, John A. Libra and Jamie L. Boyer/ Korein Tillery, LLC by Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, John C. Swanson. (Perica, Leigh) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Icee N. Etheridge. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8875353) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Etheridge, Icee) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jeffrey L. Spector. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8875338) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Spector, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William G. Caldes. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $100 receipt number AMOEDC-8874969) by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Amy Hapka, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Justin Pic, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Michael J. Ryan, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, John Vehrenkamp, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Caldes, William) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/20/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Eagle Lake Farms Partnership. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/17/2021109Electronic Notice of Noncompliance - Review of this case shows the Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate has not been filed by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Cedar Draw LLC, Ceres Ag. LLC, Little Omega, TOM BURKE FARMS, Tyche Ag. LLC, Vienna Eqho Farms, Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. The certificate must be filed with the Court within 5 days (moed-0001.pdf). Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate due by 9/27/2021. (CBL) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/17/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Roberta D. Liebenberg. Returned document(s): 61 Order, ADDRESS ALREADY UPDATED IN CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021
  • Complaint
AMENDED COMPLAINT Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint against defendant All Defendants Jury demand, Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint, filed by Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, George Potzner, Jones Planting Co. III, Dan Flaten, Ryan Bros., Inc., Justin Pic, Tyler Schultz, Wunsch Farms, John C. Swanson, Leon Pfaff, Amy Hapka, Charles Lex, Brad DeKrey, Duane Peiffer, Michael J. Ryan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, John Vehrenkamp, Randi Handwerk, JSB Farms, LLC, TOM BURKE FARMS, Kenneth Beck, Vienna Eqho Farms, Jason J. Canjar, Hapka Farms, Inc., Melinda Budde, Darren Duncan.(Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021103
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION TO WITHDRAW 95 TO BE REFILED LISTING ATTORNEYS WITHDRAWING FROM THE CASE - ATTORNEYS PREVIOUSLY TERMINATED ARE REINSTATED. Modified on 9/17/2021 (KEK). (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Wunsch Farms. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Ryan Bros., Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff JSB Farms, LLC. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Hapka Farms, Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/17/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Beeman Berry Farm, LLC. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/15/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Linda P. Nussbaum. Returned document(s): 61 Order. ATTORNEY TERMINATED FROM CASE. (KEK) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
9/15/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney the law firm of Korein Tillery, LLC and all attorneys affiliated therewith by Plaintiffs Jason J. Canjar, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, John C. Swanson. (Perica, Leigh) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
9/13/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Roberta D. Liebenberg. Returned document(s): 61 Order. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. (KEK) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
9/13/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Eric D. Bradfonbrener. Returned document(s): 66 Order. Mailing address already updated in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
9/13/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Roberta D. Liebenberg. Returned document(s): 66 Order. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Counsel called and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
9/13/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Cargill Incorporated. Parent companies: none, Subsidiaries: Black River Capital Partners Fund (Metals and Mining A) LP; Cargill Maroc; Cargill Philippines, Inc.; Castle Rock Marketing, LLC; CVI Global Value Fund A L.P.; Qore, LLC; Systems Bio Industries Maroc SA,, Publicly held company: none,. (Mahr, Eric) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
9/13/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Kimberly M. Bousquet for Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Bousquet, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
9/13/202189Docket Text ORDER: Re: 85 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Substitution of Counsel ; attorney/firm Matthew A. Martin by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Martin, Matthew) filed by Syngenta Corporation ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Jozef James Kopchick for Syngenta Corporation added. Attorney Matthew Ambrose Martin terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/13/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
9/13/202188Docket Text ORDER: Re: 87 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Linda Nussbaum and Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. by Plaintiff John C. Swanson. (Perica, Leigh) filed by John C. Swanson ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Linda P. Nussbaum terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/13/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
9/9/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Linda Nussbaum and Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. by Plaintiff John C. Swanson. (Perica, Leigh) (Entered: 09/09/2021)
9/9/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant BASF Corporation.. (Bozarth, Troy) (Entered: 09/09/2021)
9/8/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Substitution of Counsel ;attorney/firm Matthew A. Martin by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Martin, Matthew) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
9/7/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Garrett D. Blanchfield, Jr. Returned document(s): 66 Order, Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Attorney contacted and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 09/07/2021)
9/7/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to James J. Long. Returned document(s): 66 Order, Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Attorney contacted and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 09/07/2021)
9/3/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Bayer CropScience Inc.. Parent companies: Bayer Ag, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Hohn, Christopher) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
9/3/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Bayer CropScience L.P.. Parent companies: Bayer AG, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Hohn, Christopher) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
9/3/2021
  • Motion to Stayby Δ
MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Watson, George) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
9/2/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Growmark FS, LLC. Parent companies: none, Subsidiaries: none, Publicly held company: none,. (Ralph, F.) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
9/2/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Growmark Inc.. Parent companies: none, Subsidiaries: see attached schedule, Publicly held company: none,. (Ralph, F.) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
9/1/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. Parent companies: Syngenta Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Syngenta AG. Syngenta AG is a wholly owned non-U.S. subsidiary of Syngenta Group Co., Ltd., Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Haar, Robert) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
8/31/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc.. Parent companies: Simplot AB Retail, Inc. and J.R. Simplot Company, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Brandfonbrener, Eric) (Entered: 08/31/2021)
8/30/2021TRANSCRIPT of 49 (STATUS CONFERENCE) held on August 9, 2021 before Judge Pitlyk. Court Reporter/Transcriber Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7739. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/20/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/30/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/29/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant CHS Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Osborn, Kathy) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to James J. Long. Returned document(s): 61 Order. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Attorney contacted and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Linda P. Nussbaum. Returned document(s): 61 Order. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Attorney contacted and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Eric D. Brandfonbrener. Returned document(s): 61 Order. Could not verify new address and mail was not resent. Attorney contacted and directed to update information in CMECF. (KEK) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Tenkoz Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Peifer, Lee) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/30/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Univar Solutions, Inc... (Basil, Matt) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
8/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Federated Co-Operatives Ltd.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: No,. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SEP et al.(Echols, Barack) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
8/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Winfield Solutions, LLC.. (Eimer, Nathan) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
8/27/2021
  • Motion to Appoint CounselGranted
ORDER APPOINTING PLAINTIFFS' INTERIM LEAD CLASS COUNSEL AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Appointment of Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee (Doc. 57 ) is GRANTED. The leadership structure shall be as set forth below... SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 08/27/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
8/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. Parent companies: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Corteva, Inc., Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
8/27/2021DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Corteva Inc.. Parent companies: None, Subsidiaries: None, Publicly held company: None,. (Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
8/24/202163Docket Text ORDER: Re: 56 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Mary Fee ; attorney/firm Mary Fee by Defendant BASF Corporation. (Fee, Mary) filed by BASF Corporation ; ORDERED GRANTED. SO ORDERED., Attorney Mary Fee terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 08/24/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
8/23/2021
  • Motion to Appoint Counselby Δ
RESPONSE to Motion re 57 MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee filed by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience L.P.. (Hohn, Christopher) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
8/20/2021
  • Order
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 61. Fri Aug 20 14:33:07 CDT 2021 (Petri, Alexis) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
8/20/2021
  • Order
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file a Consolidated Amended Complaint no later than September 17, 2021. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants shall file their Motion to Dismiss in response to the Consolidated Amended Complaint no later than November 10, 2021. Plaintiffs' opposition shall be filed no later than December 20, 2021. Defendants' Reply shall be filed no later than January 19, 2022. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties will brief the issue of a stay of discovery in this matter according to the following schedule. Defendants' submission on the issue shall be filed no later than September 3, 2021. Plaintiffs' submission shall be filed no later than September 24, 2021. (Amended/Supplemental Pleadings due by 9/17/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 11/10/2021.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 08/20/2021. (ANP) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Order
ORDER SETTING RULE 16 CONFERENCE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: This case is assigned to Track: 3. Joint Scheduling Plan due by 10/1/2021. Rule 16 Conference set for 10/15/2021 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16N - St. Louis before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. [SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS] Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/17/2021. (KEK) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/13/2021DECLARATION filed by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms re 57 MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Firm Resume for Lockridge Grindal Nauen, # 2 Exhibit B1 - Biography of W. Joseph Bruckner, # 3 Exhibit B2 - Biography of Rebecca A. Peterson, # 4 Exhibit C - Firm Resume for Barrett Law Group, # 5 Exhibit D - Biography of Don Barrett, # 6 Exhibit E - Biography of Sarah Sterling Aldrige, # 7 Exhibit F - Firm Resume for Gustafson Gluek, # 8 Exhibit G - Firm Resume for Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, # 9 Exhibit H - Firm Resume for Edelson Lechtzin, # 10 Exhibit I - Firm Resume for Hellmuth & Johnson, # 11 Exhibit J - Biographies of Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys, # 12 Exhibit K - Firm Resume for Labaton Sucharow, # 13 Exhibit L - Firm Resume for Paul LLP, # 14 Exhibit M - Firm Resume for Reinhardt Wendorf Blanchfield, # 15 Exhibit N - Firm Resume for Sharp Law, # 16 Exhibit O - Firm Resume for Spector Roseman Kodroff, # 17 Exhibit P - Firm Resume for Taus Cebulash Landau, # 18 Exhibit Q - Firm Resume for Zimmerman Reed, # 19 Exhibit R - Sample time and expense report)(Bruckner, William) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/13/2021
  • Motion to Appoint Counsel
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 57 MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee filed by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Bruckner, William) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/13/2021
  • Motion to Appoint Counsel
MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Lead Class Counsel and Executive Committee by Plaintiffs B & H Farming, Keith Lyle Bailey, Kenneth Beck, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC, Melinda Budde, Jason J. Canjar, B. Carlson, Brad DeKrey, Darren Duncan, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership, Dan Flaten, Randi Handwerk, Hapka Farms, Inc., JSB Farms, LLC, Jones Planting Co. III, Charles Lex, Little Omega, Duane Peiffer, Leon Pfaff, Barbara Piper, George Potzner, Ryan Bros., Inc., Tyler Schultz, John C. Swanson, TOM BURKE FARMS, Vienna Eqho Farms, Wunsch Farms. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruckner, William) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/13/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Mary Fee ;attorney/firm Mary Fee by Defendant BASF Corporation. (Fee, Mary) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/12/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Gregory S. Asciolla for Plaintiff Jones Planting Co. III. (Asciolla, Gregory) (Entered: 08/12/2021)
8/12/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Roxanna Gonzalez for Defendants Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc.. (Gonzalez, Roxanna) (Entered: 08/12/2021)
8/11/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 49 (Initial Conference) by Darren Duncan for proceedings held on 8/9/21 court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Pitlyk.. (Brandt, Derek) (Entered: 08/11/2021)
8/10/2021
  • Order
ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Derek Brandt and Leigh Perica of McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, are designated as Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Sharon Rosenberg of Thompson Coburn, LLP, is designated as Defendants' Liaison Counsel. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/10/2021. (KXS) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
8/10/2021TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 49 (Initial Conference) by BASF Corporation for proceedings held on 8/9/21 court reporter Laura Esposito before Judge Pitlyk.. (Bach, Lara) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
8/10/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Archana Tamoshunas for Plaintiff Wunsch Farms. (Tamoshunas, Archana) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
8/9/202149ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held in-person before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk: Status Conference held on 8/9/2021. Parties present to discuss: 1) liaison and lead counsel, 2) pending motions, 3)status of other cases joining MDL, 4) possibly setting Rule 16 Conference, 5) status of initial discovery, 6) general scheduling. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Laura Esposito, Laura_Esposito@moed.uscourts.gov) (proceedings started: 1:08 pm) (proceedings ended: 2:26 pm) (Deputy Clerk: L. Petri)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Derek Brandt, Leigh Perica, Michelle Looby, Sterling Aldridge, Dan Barrett, Joseph Bruckner, Jamie Boyer)(Appearance for Defendant: Chris Hohn, Daphne Lin, Adam Hemlock, Troy Bozarth, Lee Peifer, Eric Brandfonbrener, Paul Mishkin, Robert Haar, Ed Harvey, Mike Hofmann, Barry Noeltner, Michael Lindsay, Jason Leckerman, Don Flack, Matt Basil, Nikki Warr) (ANP) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
8/4/202148Docket Text ORDER: Re: 38 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Canjar) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 42 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Piper) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 44 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Vienna Echo) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 43 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Swanson) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 39 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Duncan) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 41 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Charles Lex) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation, 40 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Jones Planting) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/4/21. (ARL) (Entered: 08/04/2021)
8/4/202147Docket Text ORDER: Re: 37 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record all cases ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) filed by Syngenta Corporation ; ORDERED GRANTED. Attorney Michael J. Nester terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/4/21. (ARL) (Entered: 08/04/2021)
8/4/202146Docket Text ORDER: Re: 36 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Scott J. Smith of Racine Olson PLLP by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience Incorporated, Bayer CropScience L.P. (CBL) filed by Bayer CropScience Incorporated, Bayer CropScience L.P., Bayer CropScience Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED. Attorney Scott J. Smith terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/4/21. (ARL) (Entered: 08/04/2021)
8/4/202145Docket Text ORDER: Re: 35 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Karla M. Vehrs ;attorney/firm Karla M. Vehrs by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service to Notice of Withdrawal)(Leckerman, Jason) filed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Corteva Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney Karla M Vehrs terminated. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/4/21. (ARL) (Entered: 08/04/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Vienna Echo) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Swanson) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Piper) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Charles Lex) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Jones Planting) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Duncan) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record (Canjar) ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record all cases ;attorney/firm Donovan Rose Nester, P.C. by Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Nester, Michael) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
7/28/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Scott J. Smith of Racine Olson PLLP by Defendants Bayer CropScience Inc., Bayer CropScience Incorporated, Bayer CropScience L.P. (CBL) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/28/2021
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counselby Δ
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Karla M. Vehrs ;attorney/firm Karla M. Vehrs by Defendants Corteva Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service to Notice of Withdrawal)(Leckerman, Jason) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/28/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey. (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/28/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey. (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/28/202132DUPLICATE FILING SEE 25 (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/23/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Matthew Ambrose Martin for Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Martin, Matthew) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
7/23/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Robert T. Haar for Defendant Syngenta Corporation. (Haar, Robert) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
7/21/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Jaclyn Niccole Warr for Defendant Univar Solutions, Inc.. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Kevin Schock for Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc.. (Schock, Kevin) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by David T. Martin for Defendant Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc.. (Martin, David) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey. (Barnes, Lauren) (Main Document 26 replaced on 8/4/2021) (KEK). (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey. (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021NOTICE by Defendants Growmark FS, LLC, Growmark Inc. of Appearance of A. Schaefer (Schaefer, Alyssa) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Daphne Lin for Defendant Cargill Incorporated. (Lin, Daphne) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/14/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Simon Paris for Plaintiff TOM BURKE FARMS. (Paris, Simon) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/13/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Michael J. Hofmann for Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Hofmann, Michael) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Paul J. Lopach for Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Lopach, Paul) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/12/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-3) FINALIZED regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation: JSB Farms, LLC v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al., D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-01333 opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00839 SEP. (DJO) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Emily Elizabeth Chow for Defendant CHS Inc.. (Chow, Emily) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-3) regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation; JSB Farms, LLC v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al., D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-01333. (DJO) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/9/2021WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Keith Lyle Bailey (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Lauren Guth Barnes for Plaintiff Keith Lyle Bailey. (Barnes, Lauren) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/8/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by George Patrick Watson for Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Watson, George) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021 ENTRY of Appearance by Lindsay Sklar Johnson for Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.. (Johnson, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/202111Document filed incorrectly - to be refiled today. (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/6/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-2) FINALIZED regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation: Bailey et al v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 2100512, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00812-SEP, Potzner v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 21-00535, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00813-SEP. (DLB) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
7/1/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-2) regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation; Bailey et al v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 2100512, Potzner v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 21-00535. (DJO) (Entered: 07/01/2021)
6/30/2021NOTICE Appearance: by Plaintiff Randi Handwerk (Barnett, Alexander) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
6/29/2021
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ORDER : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that an initial case conference is set in this matter on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 16 North. All participating counsel must appear in person at this conference. The conference will encompass preliminary issues regarding setting a Case Management Order. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 6/29/21. (ARL) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
6/29/2021
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ORDER UPON TRANSFER: 1. This order shall govern the practice and procedure in those actions transferred to this Court by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation pursuant to their order of June 8, 2021, as well as all related actions originally filed in this Court or transferred or removed to this Court. These actions are listed in Schedule A attached hereto. This order shall also govern the practice and procedure in any tag-along actions transferred to this Court by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and to any related actions subsequently filed in this Court or otherwise transferred or removed to this Court. See Order for full details and deadlines. 16. All other preliminary matters will be discussed at the initial pretrial conference at 1:00pm on Monday, August 9, 2021, in the courtroom of the undersigned. An order setting that conference will be issued along with this order. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 6/29/21. (Attachment: # 1Schedule B)(ARL) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
6/23/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-1) FINALIZED regarding multidistrict litigation IN RE: CROP INPUTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION MDL No. 2993 by John W. Nichols, Clerk of the Panel. B&H Farming et al v. Syngenta Corporation et al, D. of Idaho, Case No. 21-00121, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00741 SEP, Little Omega v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 21-00297, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00742 SEP, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00543, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00743 SEP, DeKrey v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00639, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00744 SEP, Schultz v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00681, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00745 SEP, Hapka Farms, Inc. et al v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00685, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00746 SEP, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00719, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00747 SEP, Wunsch Farms v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00970, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00748 SEP, Beck v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00996, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00749 SEP, Peiffer v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-01239, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00750 SEP, Tom Burke Farms v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Pennsylvania, Case No. 21-01049, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00751 SEP. (DJO) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
6/22/2021
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-1) regarding multidistrict litigation by Clerk of the Panel John W. Nichols. MDL No. 2993 IN RE: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation; B & H Farming et al v. Syngenta Corporation et al., D. Idaho, Case No. 21-00121, Little Omega v. Bayer CropScience LP et al, D. of Illinois, Case No. 21-00297, Eagle Lake Farms Partnership v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00543, DeKrey v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00639, Schultz v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00681, Hapka Farms, Inc. et al v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00685, Beeman Berry Farm, LLC v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00719, Wunsch Farms v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00970, Beck v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 2101239, Peiffer v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-00996, Peiffer v. Bayer Cropscience LP et al, D. of Minnesota, Case No. 21-01239, Tom Burke Farms v. Bayer Cropscience Lp et al, D. of Pennsylvania, Case No. 21-01049. (DJO) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
6/21/2021IN RE: CROP INPUTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION MDL No. 2993 - ORDER REASSIGNING LITIGATION - The Panel has been notified of the need to reassign the above litigation to another judge in the Eastern District of Missouri. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that, with the consent of that court, this litigation is reassigned to the Honorable Sarah E. Pitlyk, for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407. Judge, Karen K. CaldwellChair of the Panel. Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SRC et al.(DLB) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
6/11/2021Judge Clark enters a Standing Order in all of his cases as follows: See Order for details https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/judge/stephen-r-clark Associated Cases: 4:21-md-02993-SRC et al.(CLO) (Entered: 06/11/2021)
6/10/2021
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INITIAL TRANSFER ORDER -FINALIZED regarding multidistrict litigation IN RE: CROP INPUTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION MDL No. 2993 by Karen K. Caldwell, Chair. PIPER v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100021, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00668 SRC, SWANSON v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100046, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00655 SRC, LEX v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100122, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00654 SRC, DUNCAN v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100158, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00651 SRC, JONES PLANTING CO. III v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100173, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00653 SRC, CANJAR v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100181, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00669 SRC, VIENNA EQHO FARMS v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE, INC., ET AL., S. D. Illinois, Case No. 3:2100204, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00656 SRC, BUDDE v. SYNGENTA CORPORATION, ET AL., D. Kansas, Case No. 2:2102095, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00657 SRC, HANDWERK v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., D. Minnesota, Case No. 0:2100351, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00662 SRC, FLATEN v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., D. Minnesota, Case No. 0:2100404, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-0000663 SRC, RYAN BROS., INC., ET AL. v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., D. Minnesota Case No. 0:2100433, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00664 SRC, PFAFF v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., D. Minnesota Case No. 0:2100462, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00665 SRC, CARLSON v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., D. Minnesota Case No. 0:2100475, opened as EDMO Case No. 4:21-cv-00666 SRC. (DJO) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
6/8/2021INITIAL MDL TRANSFER ORDER - received from the MDL Panel establishing a multidistrict litigation in the Eastern District of Missouri: IN RE: CROP INPUTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION and with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Stephen R. Clark for coordinated or consolidation of pretrial proceedings. Southern District of Illinois - PIPER v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100021, SWANSON v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100046, LEX v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100122, DUNCAN v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100158, JONES PLANTING CO. III v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100173, CANJAR v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100181, VIENNA EQHO FARMS v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE, INC., ET AL., C.A. No. 3:2100204, District of Kansas - BUDDE v. SYNGENTA CORPORATION, ET AL., C.A. No. 2:2102095, District of Minnesota - HANDWERK v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 0:2100351, FLATEN v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 0:2100404, RYAN BROS., INC., ET AL. v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 0:2100433, PFAFF v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 0:2100462, CARLSON v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, ET AL., C.A. No. 0:2100475. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell, Chair, PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION, on 6/8/2021. (DLB)(DLB) (Entered: 06/09/2021)