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Filed: 2/3/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017 |
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Order On January 31, 2017, the Court conducted a settlement conference with counsel and the parties. On February 2, Counsel advised the Court that a settlement has been reached. Accordingly, this case is dismissed with prejudice, each side to bear its own costs. The Court retains jurisdiction to ensure that the settlement agreement is executed. Signed by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 2/3/2017. (K,K)
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Filed: 2/3/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017 |
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Minutes of proceedings [non-document] On Feb. 2, 2016, the Court held a scheduled teleconference with Plaintiff's counsel J. Benjamin Blakeman and Defendant's counsel Heather M. Huffman participating; Defendants's representative Michael McCabe also attended. The Court and counsel discussed the settlement of the case. (Court Reporter: n/a.) Time: 35 minutes. (K,K)
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Filed: 2/1/2017, Entered: 2/1/2017 |
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Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Case Management Conference held on 1/31/2017. Case has not been assigned to a track at this time. Follow-up Telephone Conference set for 2/2/2017 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. (Court Reporter: n/a.) Time: 6 hours. (K,K)
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Filed: 2/1/2017, Entered: 2/1/2017 |
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IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] of Telephone Conference set for 2/2/2017 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. (K,K)
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Filed: 11/29/2016, Entered: 11/29/2016 |
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Amended Order (non-document) granting Motion to continue Case Management Conference (Related Doc # 13 ). Case management conference reset for 1/31/2017 at 09:00 AM at Chambers 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Each party is directed to email a 2-3 page status report to the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The parties are not required to file another Report of Parties' Planning Meeting. Entered on behalf of Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/29/2016. (K,K)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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Order [non-document] granting Motion to continue Case Management Conference (Related Doc # 13 ). Case management conference reset for 1/31/2017 at 09:00 AM at Chambers 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Report of Parties' Planning Meeting due no later than 12:00 p.m. on 1/27/2017. Approved by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/28/2016.(K,K)
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Filed: 11/23/2016, Entered: 11/23/2016 |
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Joint Motion for continuance of Continued Case Management Conference until late January 2017 filed by General American Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Huffman, Heather) Modified text 11/23/2016 (C,KA).
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Filed: 11/4/2016, Entered: 11/4/2016 |
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Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Case Management Conference held on 11/4/2016. Plaintiff present and represented by Robert Rutter and Benjamin Blakeman. Counsel Heather Hoffman present on behalf of the defendants, as well as the insurance company representative Michael McCabe (via telephone). Case has not been assigned to a track at this time. The parties agreed on the following: 1) Defendants will provide tapes of conversations to the Plaintiffs and the Court, if any; 2) If the insurance company obtains a copy of the transmittal letter for $27,543.28 check, it will be provided to Plaintiffs and the Court; and 3) the Case Management Conference will reconvene on 12/5/2016 at 09:30 AM with clients and client representatives. Each party is directed to email a 2-3 page status report to the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. (Court Reporter: n/a.)Time: 2 hours 15 minutes. (K,K)
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Filed: 11/2/2016, Entered: 11/2/2016 |
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Initial Disclosures filed by All Defendants. (Huffman, Heather)
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Filed: 11/1/2016, Entered: 11/1/2016 |
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Report of Parties' Planning Meeting , parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Rule 26 Statement)(Blakeman, J.)
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Filed: 10/19/2016, Entered: 10/19/2016 |
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Order [non-document] 10 Defendants' Motion to Excuse Parties' Personal Attendance at Case Management Conference is GRANTED. Michael McCabe may attend telephonically, with the understanding that Defendants are expected to apply the saved resources toward settling the matter. Entered on behalf of Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 10/19/2016.(K,K)
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Filed: 10/18/2016, Entered: 10/18/2016 |
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Motion to excuse Parties' Personal Attendance at Case Management Conference filed by General American Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Huffman, Heather)
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Filed: 10/5/2016, Entered: 10/5/2016 |
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Order [non-document] granting Motion to continue (Related Doc # 9 ) with case management conference to be held on 11/4/2016 at 09:00 AM at Chambers 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Report of Parties' Planning Meeting due no later than 12:00 p.m. on 11/2/2016. Approved by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 10/5/2016.(K,K)
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Filed: 9/30/2016, Entered: 9/30/2016 |
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Motion to continue 10/25/16 Case Management Conference filed by Brian Morris, Shaquith R Williams. (Blakeman, J.) Modified text 10/3/2016 (C,KA).
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Filed: 9/26/2016, Entered: 9/26/2016 |
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Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 10/25/2016 at 09:00 AM at Chambers 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Report of Parties' Planning Meeting due no later than 12:00 p.m. on 10/21/2016. Signed by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 9/26/2016. (K,K)
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Filed: 9/26/2016, Entered: 9/26/2016 |
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Answer to Complaint filed by General American Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - March 2015 Notice of Payment Due, # 2 Exhibit B - 3/9/15 Annual Statement, # 3 Exhibit C - 4/6/15 Letter, # 4 Exhibit D - 4/16/15 Letter, # 5 Exhibit E - Special Courtesy Offer, # 6 Exhibit F - 5/27/15 Letter, # 7 Exhibit G - 6/10/15 Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 9/15/15 Letter)(Huffman, Heather) Modified text 9/27/2016 (C,KA).
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Filed: 8/31/2016, Entered: 8/31/2016 |
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Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney J. Benjamin Blakeman for Brian Morris and Shaquith R Williams. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. The CM/ECF registration form can be found at www.ohnd.uscourts.gov under Forms. (Related Doc # 6 ) Approved by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 8/31/2016.(K,K)
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Filed: 8/30/2016, Entered: 8/30/2016 |
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Motion for attorney J. Benjamin Blakeman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-7782775, filed by Brian Morris, Shaquith R Williams. (Rutter, Robert) Modified attorney's name on 8/31/2016 (G,CA).
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Filed: 8/23/2016, Entered: 8/23/2016 |
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Order [non-document] granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer General American Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company answers due 9/26/2016. Approved by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 8/23/2016.(K,K)
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Filed: 8/23/2016, Entered: 8/23/2016 |
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Unopposed Motion for extension of time until 9/26/2016 to answer filed by General American Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Huffman, Heather)
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Filed: 8/22/2016, Entered: 8/22/2016 |
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Magistrate Consent Form issued. (C,BA)
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Filed: 8/22/2016, Entered: 8/22/2016 |
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Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. (C,BA)
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Filed: 8/22/2016, Entered: 8/22/2016 |
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Judge Dan Aaron Polster assigned to case. (C,BA)
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Filed: 8/19/2016, Entered: 8/19/2016 |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent MetLife, Inc. for General American Life Insurance Company filed by General American Life Insurance Company. (Huffman, Heather)
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Filed: 8/19/2016, Entered: 8/19/2016 |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent MetLife, Inc. for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Huffman, Heather)
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Filed: 8/19/2016, Entered: 8/19/2016 |
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Notice of Removal from Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, case number CV 16 866485 with jury demand, Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0647-7768189. Filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, General American Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - State Court Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Huffman, Heather)
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