Montana Department of Environmental Quality v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit Montana District Court, Case No. 6:17-cv-00003
District Judge Charles C. Lovell, presiding
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No Logo Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Plaintiff

Represented by OFFICE OF THE YELLOWSTONE COUNTY ATTORNEY

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Norman J. Mullen nmullen@mt.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Norman James Mullen +1 406 444 4961 +1 406 444 4386 nmullen@mt.gov
v.
Audi AG Audi AG, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Stephen D Bell +1 303 629 3400 +1 303 629 3450
Space Robert J Giuffra, Jr.
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein

Represented by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.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
Audi of America LLC Audi of America LLC, Defendant
Officially listed as "Audi of America"

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Stephen D Bell +1 303 629 3400 +1 303 629 3450
Space Robert J Giuffra, Jr.
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein

Represented by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.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
Officially listed as "Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche"

Represented by King & Spalding LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sheldon T. Bradshaw +1 202 626 9225 +1 202 626 3737 sbradshaw@kslaw.com
Porsche Cars North America, Inc Porsche Cars North America, Inc, Defendant
Officially listed as "Porsche Cars North America"

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sheldon T. Bradshaw

Represented by King & Spalding LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Sheldon T. Bradshaw +1 202 626 9225 +1 202 626 3737 sbradshaw@kslaw.com
Volkswagen AG Volkswagen AG, Defendant
Officially listed as "Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft"
Officer/Director, Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH

Represented by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.com
Space Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.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
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 Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Stephen D Bell +1 303 629 3400 +1 303 629 3450
Space Robert J Giuffra, Jr.
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein
Space Stephen D Bell +1 303 629 3400 +1 303 629 3450
Space Robert J Giuffra, Jr.
Space William B Monahan
Space Sharon L Nelles
Space David M.J. Rein

Represented by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Bell +1 303 629 3405 +1 303 629 3450 bell.steve@dorsey.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
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
Citation Section 42 U.S.C. § 7604
Nature of Suit 893 - Environmental Matters
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand None
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Blank  Filed: 2/13/2017, Entered: 2/13/2017
Remark: PHV Counsel Rein, Monahan, Nelles and Giuffra, Jr. are now electronic filers and will receive Electronic notifications in this matter. (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 2/8/2017, Entered: 2/8/2017
COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 2/8/2017, Entered: 2/8/2017
NOTICE of Filing Lewis and Clark County Case Register Report. All original documents retained on civil shelf. (Attachments: # 1 State Court Documents) (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 1/31/2017, Entered: 1/31/2017
Letter from Clerk of Court to admitted phv counsel Rein, Nelles, Giuffra, and Monahan regarding CM/ECF registration requirements. Respective counsels' notifications will be terminated pending receipt of registration form. Copy of letter mailed to counsel with orders of admission. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 1/30/2017, Entered: 1/30/2017 Court Filing
ORDER re 13 Amended Document, filed by Audi of America, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Attorney William B. Monahan for Audi AG,William B. Monahan for Audi of America,William B. Monahan for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft,William B. Monahan for Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations,William B. Monahan for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. added. Signed by Judge Charles C. Lovell on 1/26/2017. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 1/30/2017, Entered: 1/30/2017 Court Filing
ORDER re 14 Amended Document, filed by Audi of America, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Attorney Sharon L. Nelles for Audi AG,Sharon L. Nelles for Audi of America,Sharon L. Nelles for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft,Sharon L. Nelles for Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations,Sharon L. Nelles for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. added. Signed by Judge Charles C. Lovell on 1/26/2017. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 1/30/2017, Entered: 1/30/2017 Court Filing
ORDER re 16 Amended Document, filed by Audi of America, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Attorney Robert J. Giuffra, Jr for Audi AG,Robert J. Giuffra, Jr for Audi of America,Robert J. Giuffra, Jr for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft,Robert J. Giuffra, Jr for Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations,Robert J. Giuffra, Jr for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. added. Signed by Judge Charles C. Lovell on 1/26/2017. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 1/30/2017, Entered: 1/30/2017 Court Filing
ORDER granting PHV admission re 15 Amended MOTION David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896034.) filed by Audi of America, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Attorney David M.J. Rein for Audi AG,David M.J. Rein for Audi of America,David M.J. Rein for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft,David M.J. Rein for Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations,David M.J. Rein for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. added. Signed by Judge Charles C. Lovell on 1/26/2017. (DED)
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Case transferred to District of Northern District California. Copy of transfer order sent. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 1/27/2017, Entered: 1/27/2017
Transfer Order (MDL) from Northern District CA requesting transfer of action. Entire electronic case file sent to requesting District. (DED)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 1/26/2017, Entered: 1/26/2017
Receipt of Panel transfer order. Awaiting certified copy of order from Transferee District Court. (Attachments: # 1 Transfer Order (copy)) (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 1/25/2017, Entered: 1/25/2017
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Amendment to 12 MOTION Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896035.) Signed Application of Robert J. Giuffra, Jr.. (Bell, Stephen)
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Blank  Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
Remark: Support staff for Stephen Bell was contacted regarding incorrect documents attached to 11 . Amended Motion for PHV regarding David Rein filed at 15 . (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
Amended MOTION David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896034.) Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Application, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order) (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Amendment to 10 MOTION Sharon L. Nelles to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896031.) Signed Application of Sharon L. Nelles. (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Amendment to 9 MOTION William B. Monahan to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896023.) Signed Application of William B. Monahan. (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
MOTION Robert J. Giuffra, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896035.) Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Application, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order) (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
See correct filing of Motion at 15 MOTION David M.J. Rein to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896034.) Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Application, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order) (Bell, Stephen) Modified on 1/24/2017 to add text directing parties to 15 (HEG).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
MOTION Sharon L. Nelles to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896031.) Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Application, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order) (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017
MOTION William B. Monahan to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 255 receipt number 0977-1896023.) Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Application, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order) (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 1/24/2017, Entered: 1/24/2017 Court Filing
ORDER granting 7 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Charles C. Lovell on 1/24/2017. (MKB)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 1/20/2017, Entered: 1/20/2017
Joint MOTION to Stay All Proceedings Stephen D. Bell appearing for Defendants Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order) (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 1/17/2017, Entered: 1/17/2017
NOTICE of Change of Address by Stephen D. Bell (Bell, Stephen)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 1/17/2017, Entered: 1/17/2017
Notice of Correction: re 4 Disclosure Statement. The filing error relates to: General Form or Formatting of Document andIncorrect Docket Event used. See the attached documents for a brief description of the errors made. (Attachments: # 1 Form or Formatting Correction) (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 1/17/2017, Entered: 1/17/2017
Disclosure Statement by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, Porsche Cars North America. (Bradshaw, Sheldon)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 1/13/2017, Entered: 1/13/2017
Notice of Correction: re 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement. The filing error relates to: Signature and Login Do not Match. See the attached document for a brief description of the error made. (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 1/13/2017, Entered: 1/13/2017
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Audi AG, Audi of America, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Larsen, Dan)
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Filing fee received: $ 400., receipt number MTX 9-10411 (HEG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 1/13/2017, Entered: 1/13/2017
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by All Defendants from Montana First Judicial District Court, L & C County, case number DDV-2016-1045., filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 State Complaint, # 2 State Summons, # 3 State Docket Sheet, # 4 State Court Docket, # 5 Counsel Record, # 6 Index Materials, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet) (HEG)
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