Owners Insurance Company v. Christone Enterprises, Inc.

Federal Civil Lawsuit Illinois Southern District Court, Case No. 3:16-cv-00621
District Judge Staci M. Yandle, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Owners Insurance Company, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Michael C. Kendall +1 770 577 3559 +1 770 577 8113 mckendall@kendallmandell.com
a Michigan corporation Maureen Elizabeth Murphy +1 770 577 3559 +1 770 577 8113 memurphy@bellsouth.net
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Daniel R. Price +1 415 321 1440 +1 618 532 5055 drpwhamlawyers@aol.com
a Michigan corporation Ryan D. Rich +1 618 532 5621 +1 618 532 5055 rdrwhamlawyers@aol.com

Represented by Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation HAL K LITCHFORD +1 407 422 6600 +1 407 841 0325 hlitchford@bakerdonelson.com

Represented by Beardsley, Jensen & Von Wald, PROF.L.L.C.

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Gary D. Jensen +7212 721 721 2801 gjensen@blackhillslaw.com

Represented by Brewer, Krause, Brooks, Chastain & Burrow

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Parks T Chastain +1 615 256 8787 pchastain@bkblaw.com
a Michigan corporation E. Jason Ferrell +1 615 256 8787 +1 615 256 8985 jferrell@bkblaw.com

Represented by Brown & James, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Patrick A. Bousquet +1 314 242 5335 +1 314 242 5535 pbousquet@bjpc.com
a Michigan corporation David Russell McCourt +1 314 421 3400 +1 314 421 3128 dmccourt@bjpc.com
a Michigan corporation T. Michael Ward +1 314 242 5306 +1 314 242 5506 tmward@bjpc.com
a Michigan corporation Russell F. Watters +1 314 421 3400 +1 314 242 5476 ncaruso@bjpc.com
a Michigan corporation Timothy J. Wolf +1 314 242 5350 +1 314 242 5550 twolf@bjpc.com

Represented by Burr & Forman LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Louis G. Fiorilla +1 404 815 3000 +1 404 817 3244 lgf@saxtonstump.com
a Michigan corporation GREGORY F HARLEY +1 404 685 4243 +1 404 817 3244 gharley@burr.com
a Michigan corporation Forrest S. Latta - PHV +1 251 344 5151 +1 251 344 9696 forrest.latta@burr.com
a Michigan corporation Anna L. Scully +1 251 344 5151 +1 251 344 9696 anna.scully@burr.com
a Michigan corporation Michael David Strasavich +1 251 344 5151 +1 251 344 9696 Mike.Strasavich@Burr.com

Represented by Gislason & Hunter LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Timothy P Tobin +1 763 225 6000 +1 763 225 6099 ttobin@gislason.com

Represented by Graif Barrett & Matura PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Kevin Charles Barrett +1 602 792 5700 +1 602 792 5710 kbarrett@gbmlawpc.com
a Michigan corporation Jennifer Marie Bligh +1 602 462 9999 jbligh@gbmlawpc.com
a Michigan corporation Amanda Jean Taylor +1 602 792 5700 +1 602 792 5710 ataylor@gbmlawpc.com

Represented by Gregory R. Giometti & Associates, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Amanda Murray Burke +1 303 333 1957 +1 303 377 3460 aburke@giomettilaw.com
a Michigan corporation Gregory R. Giometti +1 303 333 1957 +1 303 377 3460 ggiometti@giomettilaw.com

Represented by Kenneth R. Goleaner

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Kenneth R. Goleaner

Represented by Law Offices of Curt R. Ewinger

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Roy A. Wise +2252 225 225 2743 rwise@rwwsh.com

Represented by Leake & Andersson, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation W. Paul Andersson +1 504 585 7500 pandersson@leakeandersson.com
a Michigan corporation Jerry L. Saporito +1 504 585 7500 jsaporito@leakeandersson.com
a Michigan corporation Amanda W. Vonderhaar +1 504 585 7500 avonderhaar@leakeandersson.com

Represented by Levy Wheeler & Waters, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Kathryn E. Cobb +1 303 796 2900 +1 303 796 2081 kcobb@lwwlaw.com
a Michigan corporation Charles Christopher Hall +1 303 796 2900 +1 303 796 2081 chall@lwwlaw.com
a Michigan corporation Matthew Wesley Hall +1 303 796 2900 +1 303 796 2081 mhall@lwwlaw.com
a Michigan corporation Jami Allison Maul +1 303 796 2900 +1 303 796 2981 jmaul@lwwlaw.com
a Michigan corporation Karen Hannah Wheeler +1 303 796 2900 +7962 796 796 2081 kwheeler@lwwlaw.com

Represented by morleylawfirm.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Michael J. Morley +1 701 772 7266 mmorley@morleylawfirm.com

Represented by Morrow, Romine & Pearson, P.C.

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Roger Stephen Morrow +1 334 262 7707 +1 334 262 7742 rsmorrow@mrplaw.com

Represented by RAINEY KIZER REVIERE & BELL

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Bradford David Box +1 731 423 2414 +1 731 426 8111 bbox@raineykizer.com
a Michigan corporation Michael L. Mansfield +1 901 333 8101 +1 901 389 3677 mmansfield@raineykizer.com

Represented by Robert L. Carter

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Robert L. Carter

Represented by STYLIADES, MEZZANOTTE & HASSON

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation J Chad Hogue +1 615 986 7700 +1 800 293 7597 Jacob.Hogue@LibertyMutual.com

Represented by Suite 104

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation N Mark Kinsman +1 423 756 3333 +1 423 756 3337 markkinsman@bkhcw.com

Represented by Tidwell & Izell, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation W Gerald Tidwell, Jr. +1 423 602 7511 +1 423 602 7515 wgt@tidwellizell.com

Represented by Wham & Wham Lawyers

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Daniel R. Price dprice@whamlawyers.com

Represented by WOODKE, GIBBONS LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Kayla M. Coleman +1 402 391 6000 +1 402 391 2000 kcoleman@woglaw.com
a Michigan corporation Michael T. Gibbons +1 402 391 6000 +1 402 391 6200 mgibbons@woglaw.com
a Michigan corporation Earl G Greene, III +1 402 391 6000 +1 402 391 6200 egreene@woglaw.com

Represented by Woolf McClane Bridge Allen & Carpenter PLLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
a Michigan corporation Dean Thomas Howell +1 865 215 1000 +1 865 215 1015 dhowell@wmbac.com
a Michigan corporation Howard E. Jarvis +1 865 215 1000 hjarvis@wmbac.com
v.
No Logo Alihah M. Lewis, Defendant
No Logo Anonymized Party [67D1F8E], Defendant

Represented by Blake Behme Law Group, P.C.

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Megan M. Gilbreth mgilbreth@blakelawgrouppc.com
No Logo Anonymized Party [7C64732], Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Megan M. Gilbreth
No Logo Christone Enterprises, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Bruckert, Gruenke & Long, P.C. Generally Admitted

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Douglas C. Gruenke dcg@bglattorneys.com
No Logo Ray H. Lewis, Defendant
Attributes
Citation Section 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Nature of Suit 110 - Contract - Insurance
Jurisdiction Diversity
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
Anonymization By SCALES
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 4/17/2017, Entered: 4/17/2017 Court Filing
JUDGMENT: Approved by Judge Staci M. Yandle on 4/17/2017. (gdk)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 4/10/2017, Entered: 4/10/2017
STIPULATION For Consent Judgment by Owners Insurance Company. (Price, Daniel)
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Blank 25 Filed: 4/6/2017, Entered: 4/6/2017 Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams: Status Conference held on 4/6/2017. Dan Price for Plaintiff. Douglas Gruenke for Christone. Megan Gilbreth for the 67D1F8E or 7C64732 Defendants. The 67D1F8E or 7C64732 Defendants opted not to seek to amend complaint in underlying case. The Parties have agreed on a proposed order of dismissal recognizing that there is no coverage on the underlying case as plead. Plaintiff to file agreed upon motion for dismissal and submit proposed order to the district judge no later than 4/13/17. (Court Reporter n/a.) (amv)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Blank 24 Filed: 2/24/2017, Entered: 2/26/2017 Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams: Status Conference held on 2/24/2017. Dan Price for plaintiff. Douglas Gruenke for defendant Christone. Megan Gilbreth for 67D1F8E or 7C64732 defendants. 7C64732 or 67D1F8E defendants intend to file motion for leave to amend complaint in underlying state case which may impact that analysis of this dec action. Status Conference set for 4/6/2017 10:00 AM via Telephone Conference before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams. Instructions for placing the conference call are as follows: Call toll free 888-684-8852; when prompted enter Access Code 6049846; and when prompted enter Security Code 9467. (Court Reporter n/a.) (amv)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017 Court Filing
AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER:The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to STRIKE the Scheduling Order at Doc. 22. Discovery due by 6/8/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 6/23/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams on 2/6/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Report of the Parties)(rms2)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 2/6/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017 Court Filing
ENTRY STRICKEN see Amended order document 23 : SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/8/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 6/23/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams on 2/6/2017. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Report of the Parties)(rms2) Modified on 2/6/2017 (trb).
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Blank 21 Filed: 2/3/2017, Entered: 2/6/2017 Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams: Discovery Hearing held on 2/3/2017. Dan Price for Plaintiff. Doug Gruenke for Christone. Megan Gilbreth for 67D1F8E or 7C64732 Defendants. Court adopts proposed scheduling order. Parties to discuss whether there is agreement as to coverage issues in this dec. action. Status Conference set for 2/24/2017 at 11:00 AM via Telephone Conference before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams. Instructions for placing the conference call are as follows: Call toll free 888-684-8852; when prompted enter Access Code 6049846; and when prompted enter Security Code 9467. (Court Reporter n/a.) (amv)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 1/10/2017, Entered: 1/10/2017 Court Filing
NOTICE of Scheduling and Discovery Conference: Scheduling and Discovery Conference set for 2/3/2017 at 3:30 PM via Telephone Conference before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams. (amv)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 1/9/2017, Entered: 1/9/2017 Court Filing
CJRA TRACK B assigned: Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/20/2017 at 1:30 PM and Bench Trial set for 10/10/2017 at 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge Staci M. Yandle.(slh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 10/21/2016, Entered: 10/21/2016
NOTICE of Appearance by Megan M. Gilbreth on behalf of 7C647328E8E (Gilbreth, Megan)
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Blank 17 Filed: 10/21/2016, Entered: 10/21/2016
NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES Notice of Appearance- See Local Rule 83.1(f). In all cases filed in, removed to, or transferred to this court, all attorneys, including government attorneys, shall file a written entry of appearance before addressing the court. Attorney Gilbreth does not have a Notice of Appearance on file in this case. Notice of Errors filed. A Notice of Appearance must be filed to comply with Local Rule 83.1(f).(kls3)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 10/20/2016, Entered: 10/20/2016
ANSWER TO AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES re 13 by 7C647328E8E. (Gilbreth, Megan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 10/6/2016, Entered: 10/6/2016
ANSWER TO AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES re 13 of Defendant Christone Enterprises, Inc. by Owners Insurance Company. (Price, Daniel)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 9/30/2016, Entered: 9/30/2016
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Christone Enterprises, Inc.. (Gruenke, Douglas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 9/30/2016, Entered: 9/30/2016
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Christone Enterprises, Inc..(Gruenke, Douglas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 9/30/2016, Entered: 9/30/2016
NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas C. Gruenke on behalf of Christone Enterprises, Inc. (Gruenke, Douglas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 9/7/2016, Entered: 9/7/2016
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by 7C647328E8E.(Gilbreth, Megan)
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Blank 10 Filed: 8/3/2016, Entered: 8/3/2016 Court Filing
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants 67D1F8E and 7C64732 shall file their Answer or other responsive pleading no later than September 7, 2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams on 8/3/2016. (rms2)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 8/2/2016, Entered: 8/2/2016
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by 7C647328E8E. (Gilbreth, Megan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 7/11/2016, Entered: 7/11/2016
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Owners Insurance Company. 7C64732 waiver sent on 6/9/2016, answer due 8/8/2016; 67D1F8E waiver sent on 6/8/2016, answer due 8/8/2016. (Price, Daniel)
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Blank 7 Filed: 7/7/2016, Entered: 7/7/2016
ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for attorney Megan M. Gilbreth on behalf of 67D1F8E and 7C64732 on 7/7/2016. (tkm)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 7/6/2016, Entered: 7/6/2016
First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Megan M. Gilbreth $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-2981482 by on behalf of 7C647328E8E. (Gilbreth, Megan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 6/20/2016, Entered: 6/20/2016
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Owners Insurance Company. Christone Enterprises, Inc. waiver sent on 6/9/2016, answer due 8/8/2016. (Price, Daniel)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 6/8/2016, Entered: 6/8/2016 Court Filing
Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge Staci M. Yandle and Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams assigned. All future documents must bear case number 16-621-SMY-SCW. If the parties consent to Magistrate Judge assignment, the consent form with instruction is attached for your convenience. Refer to Civil/Removal Case Processing Requirements, found on the ILSD website, for further service information. (trb)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 6/8/2016, Entered: 6/8/2016
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Owners Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent Auto-Owners Insurance Company for Owners Insurance Company. (Price, Daniel)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 6/8/2016, Entered: 6/8/2016
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel R. Price on behalf of Owners Insurance Company (Price, Daniel)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 6/8/2016, Entered: 6/8/2016
COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0754-2959913.), filed by Owners Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - policy part 1 of 3, # 2 Exhibit A - policy part 2 of 3, # 3 Exhibit A - policy part 3 of 3, # 4 Exhibit B - underlying complaint, # 5 Exhibit C - management agreement contract, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Price, Daniel)
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