State of New Hampshire v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Northern District Court, Case No. 3:16-cv-06387
District Judge Charles R. Breyer, presiding
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No Logo State of New Hampshire, Plaintiff

Represented by Office of the New Hampshire Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Kelvin Allen Brooks +1 603 271 1277 +1 603 223 6266 allen.brooks@doj.nh.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kelvin Allen Brooks +1 603 271 1277 +1 603 223 6266 allen.brooks@doj.nh.gov
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Audi AG Audi AG, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space William L. Boesch
Space Robert J. Giuffra
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein

Represented by Sugarman Rogers Barshak & Cohen

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William L. Boesch +1 617 227 3030 +1 617 523 4001 boesch@srbc.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sharon L. Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com
Dr. Ing H.c.f. Porsche AG Dr. Ing H.c.f. Porsche AG, Defendant

Represented by Holland & Knight, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space W. Scott O'Connell Scott.OConnell@hklaw.com

Represented by Nixon Peabody LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED W. Scott O'Connell +1 603 628 4087 +1 603 628 4041 soconnell@nixonpeabody.com
Porsche Cars North America, Inc Porsche Cars North America, Inc, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space W. Scott O'Connell

Represented by Nixon Peabody LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED W. Scott O'Connell +1 603 628 4087 +1 603 628 4041 soconnell@nixonpeabody.com
Volkswagen AG Volkswagen AG, Defendant
Officially listed as "Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft"
Officer/Director, Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH

Represented by Sugarman Rogers Barshak & Cohen

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William L. Boesch +1 617 227 3030 +1 617 523 4001 boesch@srbc.com

Represented by Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space William L. Boesch +1 617 227 3030 +1 617 523 4001 boesch@srbc.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space David M. J. Rein ,. +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 291 9120
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
Space Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sharon L. Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
Space Sharon L. Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space William L. Boesch
Space Robert J. Giuffra
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein

Represented by Sugarman Rogers Barshak & Cohen

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William L. Boesch +1 617 227 3030 +1 617 523 4001 boesch@srbc.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sharon L. Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com
Attributes
Nature of Suit 893 - Environmental Matters
Cause Section 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 6/19/2017, Entered: 6/19/2017
Receipt from Merrimack County Superior Court, New Hampshire, for remand documents. (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/19/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 5/24/2017, Entered: 5/24/2017
Letter from Clerk remanding case to Merrimack County Superior Court, New Hampshire. (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 11/7/2016, Entered: 11/7/2016 Court Filing
Transcript of Proceedings held on 11/03/2016, before Judge Charles R. Breyer. Court Reporter Rhonda Aquilina, rhondaaquilina@aol.com. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re (2151 in 3:15-md-02672-CRB) Transcript Order, (2146 in 3:15-md-02672-CRB) Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/6/2017. (Aquilina, Rhonda) (Filed on 11/7/2016)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 11/2/2016, Entered: 11/2/2016
Case transferred in from District of New Hampshire; Case Number 1:16-cv-00457. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Civil Case Terminated. (vln)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 10/28/2016, Entered: 10/31/2016
ORDER MDL FINAL ORDER case is transferred to Northern District of California for proceedings pursuant to 28 USC 1407. (vln)
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NOTICE of MINUTE ORDER - TO INVOLVED CLERKS - Conditional Transfer Order (CTO-66) Finalized on 10/27/16. Please see pleading (3 in ALN/2:16-cv-01681, 2090 in MDL No. 2672, 3 in MN/0:16-cv-03456, 3 in NH/1:16-cv-00457).As stipulated in Rule 7.1(c) of the Rules of Procedure of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, transmittal of the order has been stayed 7 days to give any party an opportunity to oppose the transfer.The 7-day period has now elapsed, no opposition was received, and the order is directed to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the N.D. California for filing. The Panel governing statute, 28 U.S.C. 1407, requires that the transferee clerk transmit a certified copy of the Panel order to transfer to the clerk of the district court from which the action is being transferred.Signed by Clerk of the Panel Jeffery N. Luthi on 10/27/2016.Associated Cases: MDL No. 2672, ALN/2:16-cv-01681, MN/0:16-cv-03456, NH/1:16-cv-00457 (DP) (vln)
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted on the condition that Robert J. Giuffra, complete an online ECF Registration Form within 10 days. So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro. ECF Registration Deadline set for 11/10/2016.To access the online registration form, click HERE. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE.(vln)
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted on the condition that William B. Monahan complete an online ECF Registration Form within 10 days So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro. ECF Registration Deadline set for 11/10/2016.To access the online registration form, click HERE. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE.(vln)
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted on the condition that David M.J. Rein complete an online ECF Registration Form within 10 days So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro. ECF Registration Deadline set for 11/10/2016.To access the online registration form, click HERE. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE.(vln)
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Text of Order: Granted on the condition that Sharon L. Nelles complete an online ECF Registration Form within 10 days So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro. ECF Registration Deadline set for 11/10/2016.To access the online registration form, click HERE. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE.(vln)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 10/28/2016, Entered: 10/28/2016
Certified Copies of State Court Record. State Court Case No. 217-2016-CV-00558, Merrimack County Superior Court(Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
Addendum/ to 11 MOTION for Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435155.) by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
Addendum/ to 10 MOTION for William B. Monahan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435151.) by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
Addendum/ to 9 MOTION for David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435148.) by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
Assented to MOTION for Sharon L. Nelles to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435854.) filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) 1 - Declaration of Sharon L. Nelles)(Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kelvin A. Brooks on behalf of NH, State of (Brooks, Kelvin)
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Blank  Filed: 10/25/2016, Entered: 10/25/2016
ACTION REQUIRED - NOTICE Nonconforming Document re 11 MOTION for Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 10 MOTION for William B. Monahan to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 9 MOTION for David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The documents fail to comply with LR 7.1-No memorandum or statement explaining why none is necessary was filed. Additionally, LR 7.1-No statement of concurrence was included. File statements as addenda using the Other Documents/Addendum event and link filing(s) to document no. 9,10,11. The document will remain on file. Please note that unless a document curing the defect is filed by the Notice of Compliance Deadline the matter may be referred to a judicial officer for appropriate action. If the filing party has any questions concerning this notice, please contact the judge's case manager at 603-226-7733.Compliance Deadline set for 11/7/2016.(vln)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 10/25/2016, Entered: 10/25/2016
MOTION for Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435155.) filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Follow up on Objection on 11/14/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) 1 - Declaration of Robert J. Giuffra, Jr.)(Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 10/25/2016, Entered: 10/25/2016
MOTION for William B. Monahan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435151.) filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Follow up on Objection on 11/14/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Affidavit) 1 - Declaration of William B. Monahan)(Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 10/25/2016, Entered: 10/25/2016
MOTION for David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100, Receipt # 0102-1435148.) filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Follow up on Objection on 11/14/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of David M.J. Rein)(Boesch, William)
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Blank  Filed: 10/24/2016, Entered: 10/24/2016
ENDORSED ORDER granting 7 Stipulation. Text of Order: Granted. So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro.(vln)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 10/21/2016, Entered: 10/21/2016
Disclosure Statement by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. disclosing a parent company, one or more publicly traded companies, and no merger agreement. (Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 10/20/2016, Entered: 10/20/2016
STIPULATION and Proposed Order by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.(Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 10/19/2016, Entered: 10/19/2016
Disclosure Statement by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. disclosing a parent company, one or more publicly traded companies, and no merger agreement. (O'Connell, W.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 10/19/2016, Entered: 10/19/2016
MDL Conditional Transfer Order No. 66. This order does not become effective until it is filed in the Office of the Clerk of the United StatesDistrict Court for the Northern District of California. The transmittal of this order to said Clerk shallbe stayed 7 days from the entry thereof. If any party files a notice of opposition with the Clerk of thePanel within this 7day period, the stay will be continued until further order of the Panel. (vln)
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Blank  Filed: 10/19/2016, Entered: 10/19/2016
NOTICE of MINUTE ORDER: TO INVOLVED JUDGES -- For your information, Conditional Transfer Order (CTO-66) was filed on 10/19/16 by the Panel. Please see pleading (1 in ALN/2:16-cv-01681, 2081 in MDL No. 2672, 1 in MN/0:16-cv-03456, 1 in NH/1:16-cv-00457). Signed by Clerk of the Panel Jeffery N. Luthi on 10/19/2016. Associated Cases: MDL No. 2672, ALN/2:16-cv-01681, MN/0:16-cv-03456, NH/1:16-cv-00457 (SM).(vln)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 10/18/2016, Entered: 10/18/2016
MDL - Notice of Filing, copy of the docket sheet, and a copy of the complaint sent to the MDL Panel for review. MDL Follow Up Deadline set for 12/22/2016.(mc)
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Blank  Filed: 10/18/2016, Entered: 10/18/2016
NOTICE re 1 Notice of Removal - New Case, filed by Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules, Disclosure Statements must be filed after filing case initiating document. No Disclosure Statement has been filed. File Disclosure Statement using the Other Documents/Disclosure Statement event. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. shall file a disclosure statement by October 25, 2016. Disclosure Statement due 10/25/2016.(mc)
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ORDER REGARDING VISITING ATTORNEY: The Local Rules for the District of New Hampshire provide that an attorney may, at the discretion of the court, on motion by a member of our bar, be permitted to practice before this court in a particular action. Any attorney so admitted shall at all times be associated with a member of the bar of this court. Our records indicate that no motion for pro hac vice admission of K. Allen Brooks, Esq., have been received. Unless said motion with the required fee is filed within thirty (30) days, the case may be referred to a judicial officer for appropriate action. ORDER Signed by Daniel J. Lynch, Clerk of Court. Notice of Compliance Deadline set for 11/18/2016.(mc)
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NOTICE. This case has been designated for Electronic Case Filing. All further submissions shall be filed in compliance with the Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing. Pro se litigants are not required to file electronically and may continue to file documents in paper format. Persons filing electronically are strongly encouraged to complete the interactive training modules available on the courts website. To access these modules, click HERE.(mc)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 10/17/2016, Entered: 10/17/2016
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by W. Scott O'Connell on behalf of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Attorney W. Scott O'Connell added to party Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (pty:dft), Attorney W. Scott O'Connell added to party Porsche Cars North America, Inc.(pty:dft).(O'Connell, W.)
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Blank  Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/18/2016
Case assigned to Judge Paul J. Barbadoro. The case designation is: 1:16-cv-457-PB. Please show this number with the judge designation on all future pleadings. (mc)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/14/2016
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William L. Boesch on behalf of Audi AG, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Boesch, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/14/2016
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Merrimack County Superior Court, case number 217-2016-CV-00558 (filing fee $400, receipt number 0102-1430884) filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. State Court Record Follow Up 10/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - State Court Docket, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Boesch, William)
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