State of Alabama v. Volkswagen AG et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Northern District Court, Case No. 3:16-cv-06389
District Judge Charles R. Breyer, presiding
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Parties
No Logo State of Alabama, Plaintiff

Represented by Alabama Attorney General Office

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Noel S Barnes +1 334 353 9196 +1 334 242 2433 nbarnes@ago.state.al.us
Space Olivia W Martin +1 334 242 7393 +1 334 242 2433 omartin@ago.state.al.us
Space Corey L Maze +1 334 353 4336 +1 334 353 8440 cmaze@ago.state.al.us
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Luther J Strange, III +1 334 242 7401 +1 334 242 4891 luther.strange@ago.state.al.us
Space Luther J Strange, III +1 334 242 7401 +1 334 242 4891 luther.strange@ago.state.al.us
Space Robert Douglas Tambling +1 334 242 7445 +1 334 242 4890 rtambling@ago.state.al.us

Represented by alabamaag.gov Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Winfield James Sinclair +1 334 353 9110 +1 334 353 8440 wsinclair@ago.state.al.us

Represented by Office of the Alabama Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Corey L Maze +1 334 353 4336 +1 334 353 8440 cmaze@ago.state.al.us

Represented by Office of the Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Noel S Barnes +1 334 353 9196 +1 334 242 2433 nbarnes@ago.state.al.us
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Olivia W Martin +1 334 242 7393 +1 334 242 2433 omartin@ago.state.al.us
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Winfield James Sinclair +1 334 353 9110 +1 334 353 8440 wsinclair@ago.state.al.us
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Douglas Tambling +1 334 242 7445 +1 334 242 4890 rtambling@ago.state.al.us
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Audi AG Audi AG, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com
Space Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
Space William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com

Represented by LIGHTFOOT FRANKLIN & WHITE LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
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
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com
Audi of America LLC Audi of America LLC, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com
Space Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
Space William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com

Represented by LIGHTFOOT FRANKLIN & WHITE LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space Sharon L Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sharon L Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
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 King & Spalding LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Adam G Sowatzka +1 404 572 3508 +1 404 572 5136 asowatzka@kslaw.com
Porsche Cars North America, Inc Porsche Cars North America, Inc, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Adam G Sowatzka

Represented by King & Spalding LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Adam G Sowatzka +1 404 572 3508 +1 404 572 5136 asowatzka@kslaw.com
Volkswagen AG Volkswagen AG, Defendant
Officer/Director, Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH

Represented by LIGHTFOOT FRANKLIN & WHITE LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
Space William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
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
Space David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com
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 Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com
Space Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
Space William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space David Maxwell Rein +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 558 3588 reind@sullcrom.com

Represented by LIGHTFOOT FRANKLIN & WHITE LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Harlan I Prater, IV +1 205 581 0720 +1 205 581 0799 hprater@lightfootlaw.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert Joseph Giuffra, Jr. +1 212 558 3121 +1 212 558 3341 giuffrar@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William B. Monahan +1 212 558 7375 +1 212 291 9414 monahanW@sullcrom.com
Space Sharon L Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sharon L Nelles +1 212 558 4976 +2123 212 212 3338 nelless@sullcrom.com
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 42 U.S.C. § 7604 Clear Air Act (Emission Standards)
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 6/15/2017, Entered: 6/15/2017
Receipt from Circuit Cout of Jefferson County, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Birmingham Division, for remand documents. (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 5/25/2017, Entered: 5/25/2017
Letter from Clerk remanding case to Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Birmingham Division. (mclS, COURT STAFF)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 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) 13 Filed: 11/2/2016, Entered: 11/2/2016
Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 2:16-cv-01681. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 10/31/2016, Entered: 10/31/2016
ORDER Transferring Case to MDL 2672: ORDER of Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferring this case to the District of Northern District of California for inclusion in MDL 2672; electronic copy of docket entries and documents requested by transferee clerk sent to Clerk of Court in District of Northern District of California. (AVC)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 10/28/2016, Entered: 10/28/2016
CERTIFICATE of Counsel by William B Monahan on behalf of Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc (Monahan, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 10/28/2016, Entered: 10/28/2016
CERTIFICATE of Counsel by David Maxwell James Rein on behalf of Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc (Rein, David)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 10/27/2016, Entered: 10/27/2016 Court Filing
ORDER-The Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice for attorneys Sharon L. Nelles, William B. Monahan, Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. and David Maxwell James Rein 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 are CONDITIONALLY GRANTED By 11/2/2016, attorneys Nelles, Monahan, Giuffra, and Rein SHALL certify to the court hat they have read and understand this court's CM/ECF requirements. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 10/27/2016. (AVC)
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Blank  Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
PHV Fee paid: $50, Receipt# 1126-2725839 (ALND# B4601075369). (Prater, Harlan) Modified on 10/26/2016 (AVC).
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PHV Fee paid: $50, Receipt# 1126-2725835 (ALND# B4601075368). (Prater, Harlan) Modified on 10/26/2016 (AVC).
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PHV Fee paid: $50, Receipt# 1126-2725832 (ALND# B4601075367). (Prater, Harlan) Modified on 10/26/2016 (AVC).
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PHV Fee paid: $50, Receipt# 1126-2725827 (ALND# B4601075366). (Prater, Harlan) Modified on 10/26/2016 (AVC).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David Maxwell James Rein by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Prater, Harlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Prater, Harlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William B. Monahan by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Prater, Harlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 10/26/2016, Entered: 10/26/2016
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sharon L. Nelles by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Prater, Harlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 10/21/2016, Entered: 10/21/2016 Court Filing
TEXT ORDER-This matter is before the court on the parties' Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order 3 . For good cause shown, this case is STAYED pending a determination of whether it will be transferred to MDL 2672. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 10/21/2016. (AVC)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 10/20/2016, Entered: 10/20/2016
STIPULATION and Proposed Order by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Prater, Harlan)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/14/2016
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc. filed by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc (Prater, Harlan)
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Blank  Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/14/2016
Filing Fee Received: $400, Receipt# 1126-2718595 (ALND# B4601075164). (Prater, Harlan) Modified on 10/14/2016 (AVC).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 10/14/2016, Entered: 10/14/2016
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Volkswagen AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc, Audi AG, Dr Ing hcF Porsche AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc, Audi of America LLC from Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, case# CV-2016-903390, filed by Volkswagen AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc, Audi AG, Dr Ing hcF Porsche AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc, Audi of America LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(AVC)
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