State of Ohio v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Northern District Court, Case No. 3:16-cv-07157
District Judge Charles R. Breyer, presiding
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Parties
No Logo State of Ohio, Plaintiff

Represented by Office of the Ohio Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Aaron S. Farmer +1 614 728 3083 +1 614 644 1926 aaron.farmer@ohioattorneygeneral.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Aaron S. Farmer +1 614 728 3083 +1 614 644 1926 aaron.farmer@ohioattorneygeneral.gov
v.
Audi AG Audi AG, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.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 Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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
Audi of America, Inc. Audi of America, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.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 Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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
Audi of America LLC Audi of America LLC, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.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 Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.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
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
Dr. Ing H.c.f. Porsche AG Dr. Ing H.c.f. Porsche AG, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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
Porsche Cars North America, Inc Porsche Cars North America, Inc, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.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 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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
Volkswagen AG Volkswagen AG, Defendant
Officially listed as "Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft"
Officer/Director, Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH

Represented by Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Reminger Co., LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space David M. J. Rein ,. +1 212 558 3035 +1 212 291 9120
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.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 Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.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 Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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
Volkswagen Of America, Inc. Volkswagen Of America, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com
Space Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
Space Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.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 Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Terrance M. Miller +1 614 227 2000 tmiller@porterwright.com

Represented by REMINGER & REMINGER CO LPA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh J. Bode +1 216 687 1311 hbode@reminger.com

Represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Robert D. Mason, Jr. +1 336 721 3674 +1 336 733 8333 cadams@wcsr.com
PRO HAC VICE, 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
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 42 U.S.C. § 7413(b) Clean Air Act
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 6/12/2017, Entered: 6/12/2017
Receipt from Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for remand documents. (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 5/25/2017, Entered: 5/25/2017
Letter from Clerk remanding case to Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio. (mclS, COURT STAFF)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 12/22/2016, Entered: 12/22/2016
Order by Hon. Charles R. Breyer granting 13 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. Aaron S. Farmer representing the State of Ohio. (afmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/22/2016)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 12/20/2016, Entered: 12/20/2016
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-11019697.) filed by State of Ohio. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - Ohio Supreme Court)(Farmer, Aaron) (Filed on 12/20/2016)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 12/19/2016, Entered: 12/19/2016
Case transferred in from District of Ohio Southern; Case Number 2:16-cv-01119. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Case transferred to District of Northern California. Case file and docket sheet sent Electronically. (er)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 12/13/2016, Entered: 12/13/2016
CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-74): Pursuant to Rule 7.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the U.S. Judicial Panel on MDL, this action is transferred to the Northern District of California. Signed by the Clerk of the Panel on 10/13/2016; certified by the Northern District of California on 10/13/2016. (er)
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CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-74): This order does not become effective until it is filed in the Office of the Clerk for the Northern District of California. Signed by the Clerk of the Panel on 12/13/2016. (er)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 12/12/2016, Entered: 12/12/2016 Court Filing
ORDER granting 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Robert J. Giuffra, Jr., William B. Monahan, Sharon L. Nelles, and David M.J. Rein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 12/12/2016. (pes)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 12/9/2016, Entered: 12/9/2016
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 25VF8TQR) of David M.J. Rein by Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit good standing) (Bode, Hugh)
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 25VF8TQR) of Sharon L. Nelles by Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good standing) (Bode, Hugh)
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 25VF8TQR) of William B. Monahan by Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit good standing) (Bode, Hugh)
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 25VF8TQR) of Robert J. Guiffra Jr. by Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good standing) (Bode, Hugh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 11/29/2016, Entered: 11/29/2016 Court Filing
ORDER GRANTING 3 Joint Unopposed Motion for Entry of Stipulation. Joint Status Report due within forty-five (45) days. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 11/29/2016. (pes)
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STIPULATION Joint Unopposed Motion for Entry of Stipulation by Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Bode, Hugh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 11/22/2016, Entered: 11/22/2016
COMPLAINT against Audi AG, Audi of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Inc., filed by State of Ohio. (pes)
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, case number 16 CV010206 ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-5741423), filed by Volkswagen AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - State Court filings) (Bode, Hugh)
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