M.H.I. Investments, LLC v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London et al
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| Judge: | Nannette Jolivette Brown |
| Referred: | Janis Van Meerveld |
| Case #: | 2:23-cv-00042 |
| Nature of Suit | 110 Contract - Insurance |
| Cause | 09:0205 - Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards |
| Case Filed: | Jan 05, 2023 |
| Terminated: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Case in other court: | 29th JDC Parish of St. Charles, 91005 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Jul 05, 2023 3:41 AM CDT |
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Defendant
United Specialty Insurance Company
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Defendant
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London
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Defendant
Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
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Defendant
Steadfast Insurance Company
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Defendant
General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona
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Defendant
QBE Specialty Insurance Company
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Defendant
Old Republic Union Insurance Company
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Defendant
Lexington Insurance Company
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Defendant
Indian Harbor Insurance Company
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Defendant
HDI Global Specialty SE
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Defendant
GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company
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Interested Party
Hurricane Ida Program Administrator
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Plaintiff
M.H.I. Investments, LLC
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Defendant
Sedgwick Claims Management Services
Terminated: 04/11/2023
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| Docket last updated: 7 hours ago |
| Monday, January 06, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 01/06 3:35 PM
HURRICANE IDA CLAIMS: ORDER Regarding Settlement of Former MMA Cases. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on 12/19/2024.(lag) |
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| Friday, August 18, 2023 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Case
Mon 08/21 9:16 AM
ORDER granting29 Joint Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's claims in the above captioned matter are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, with each party to bear its own costs. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on August 18, 2023. (mp) |
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| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | ||
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motion
Dismiss Case
Thu 08/17 12:14 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case With Prejudice by M.H.I. Investments, LLC, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company.(Mount, Sean) Modified text on 8/17/2023 (mp) |
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Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
Tue 04/11 1:28 PM
ORDER granting25 Motion to Dismiss Party. Plaintiff's claims against Sedgwick are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on April 10, 2023.(mp) |
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| Friday, March 31, 2023 | ||
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Order on Motion to Stay
Fri 03/31 2:50 PM
ORDER granting26 Joint Motion for Temporary Stay of Proceedings Pending Outcome of Mediation. FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned action is STAYED AND ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED pending the parties' completion of mediation. FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a motion to lift the stay and reopen the case within 30 days of completion of the mediation. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on March 31, 2023. (mp) |
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| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | ||
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motion
Stay
Thu 03/30 11:30 AM
EXPARTE/CONSENT Joint MOTION for Temporary Stay of Proceedings Pending Outcome of Mediation by M.H.I. Investments, LLC, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company.(Quinn, Talbot) Modified text on 3/30/2023 (mp) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Friday, February 17, 2023 | ||
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motion
Dismiss Party
Fri 02/17 2:18 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Party by Sedgwick Claims Management Services. Motion(s) will be submitted on 3/8/2023.(Brooks, Chaunda) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Policy Declaration Page,
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Att: 2
Memorandum in Support,
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Att: 3
Notice of Submission,
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Proposed Order
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| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Thu 02/16 1:28 PM
ORDER granting23 Motion to Substitute Counsel. HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and that Chaunda Shawn M. Brown and Rebecca J. Mansell of Rolfes Henry Co., LPA are hereby substituted as counsel of record for Defendant Sedgwick Claims Management Services. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on February 15, 2023. (mp) |
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| Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | ||
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motion
Substitute Attorney
Tue 02/14 11:29 AM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Chaunda "Shawn" M. Brooks & Rebecca J. Mansell to be substituted as counsel by Sedgwick Claims Management Services.(Brooks, Chaunda) Modified text on 2/14/2023 (mp) |
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Proposed Order
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| Thursday, February 09, 2023 | ||
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~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Thu 02/09 5:32 PM
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the16 Motion to Continue Submission Date is GRANTED and that the submission date for Defendants'10 Motion to Compel Arbitration is CONTINUED to April 7, 2023. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on February 9, 2023.(mp) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 02/09 5:25 PM
ORDER granting19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Rebecca J. Mansell. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on February 9, 2023. (mp) |
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Att: 1
Notice to Visiting Attorneys
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Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Thu 02/09 5:22 PM
ORDER granting15 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney John Bartholomew Kelly, III substituted for attorney Paula Adams Ates for M.H.I. Investments, LLC. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on February 9, 2023. (mp) |
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| Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 02/08 1:35 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca J. Mansell, Esq. (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ALAEDC-9789957) by Sedgwick Claims Management Services.(Brooks, Chaunda) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit,
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Proposed Order,
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Exhibit E-filing privilege form,
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Affidavit Certificate of Good Standing
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Wed 02/08 11:23 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re16 MOTION to Continue SUBMISSION DATE FOR DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND TO STAY OR, ALTERNATIVELY, DISMISS THE PROCEEDINGS . 1) Filing attorney incorrectly changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the District Judge. Clerk took corrective action. 2) Please do not type in all upper case when filing pleadings. (cs) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 02/08 8:32 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Chaunda Brooks on behalf of Sedgwick Claims Management Services. (Brooks, Chaunda) |
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| Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | ||
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motion
Continue
Tue 02/07 4:44 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Continue SUBMISSION DATE FOR DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND TO STAY OR, ALTERNATIVELY, DISMISS THE PROCEEDINGS by M.H.I. Investments, LLC. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld.Attorney John Bartholomew Kelly, III added to party M.H.I. Investments, LLC(pty:pla).(Kelly, John) |
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Proposed Order
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motion
Substitute Attorney
Tue 02/07 3:29 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Attorney. Attorney J. Bart Kelly to be substituted in place of Paula A Ates by M.H.I. Investments, LLC.(Ates, Paula) |
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, February 06, 2023 | ||
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motion
Enroll as Counsel of Record
Mon 02/06 7:30 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record by M.H.I. Investments, LLC.Attorney John Bartholomew Kelly, III added to party M.H.I. Investments, LLC(pty:pla).(Kelly, John) |
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Proposed Order
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 02/06 1:48 PM
ORDER that defendants'12 Motion to Opt Out of Streamlined Settlement Program Pending Adjudication of the Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED; this case shall be removed from the SSP until such time as the District Court resolves defendants Motion to Compel Arbitration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld on 2/6/2023. (caa) |
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| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 01/18 1:44 PM
MOTION Motion to Opt Out of Streamlined Settlement Program Pending Adjudicationof the Motion to Compel Arbitration by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. Motion(s) will be submitted on 2/8/2023.(Quinn, Talbot) |
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Memorandum in Support,
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Proposed Order,
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Notice of Submission
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| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 01/11 3:02 PM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION Petitioners be authorized, empowered, and directed to opt-out of the SSP by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company.(Quinn, Talbot) |
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Proposed Order
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motion
Compel Arbitration
Wed 01/11 1:12 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration And Stay the Proceedings by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 2/8/2023.(Quinn, Talbot) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum in Support,
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Exhibit A-Policy,
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Exhibit B-Petition for Damages,
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Exhibit C-Email,
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Notice of Submission
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| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | ||
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Order of Recusal
Tue 01/10 2:56 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Janis van Meerveld. Motion(s) referred to Janis van Meerveld. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby on 1/9/23.(lb) |
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motion
Compel Arbitration
Tue 01/10 12:18 PM
***DEFICIENT*** MOTION to Compel Arbitration and Stay the Proceedings by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company. Motion(s) will be submitted on 1/25/2023.(Quinn, Talbot) Modified on 1/10/2023 (js) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum in Support,
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Exhibit A-Policy,
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Exhibit B-Petition for Damages,
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Exhibit C-Email,
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, January 09, 2023 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Mon 01/09 12:06 PM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re1 Notice of Removal. 1) List of Parties and Attorneys should be filed as a separate docket entry instead of an attachment to the Notice of Removal. Clerk took corrective action by separating the attachment and docketing as a separate entry. 2) Certificate of filing of State Court Record should be filed as a separate docket entry instead of an attachment to the Notice of Removal. Clerk took corrective action by separating the attachment and docketing as a separate entry. (cs) |
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notice
Notice of Compliance
Mon 01/09 11:59 AM
Notice of Compliance : List of Attorneys and Parties by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company re1 Notice of Removal. (cs) |
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notice
Notice of Compliance
Mon 01/09 11:55 AM
Notice of Compliance: Certificate of Filing of State Court Record, by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, United Specialty Insurance Company re1 Notice of Removal. (cs) |
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order
Order
Mon 01/09 11:39 AM
HURRICANE IDA CLAIMS AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 1. Signed by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown on 10/25/2022.(cs) |
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| Friday, January 06, 2023 | ||
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misc
Statement of Corporate Disclosure
Fri 01/06 3:15 PM
Statement of Corporate Disclosure by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, General United Specialty Insurance Company, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company identifying Corporate Parent Transverse Insurance Group, LLC, Corporate Parent Hannover RE Group, Corporate Parent Old Republic International Corporation for HDI Global Specialty SE; Corporate Parent Transverse Insurance Group, LLC for Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, General United Specialty Insurance Company, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Steadfast Insurance Company, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company (Quinn, Talbot) |
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misc
Initial Case Assignment
Thu 01/05 1:58 PM
Initial Case Assignment to Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown and Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby. (ess) |
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notice
Notice of Removal
Thu 01/05 1:27 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 29th JDC Parish of St. Charles, case number 91005 (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAEDC-9731253) filed by Steadfast Insurance Company, GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, Indian Harbor Insurance Company, General United Specialty Insurance Company, HDI Global Specialty SE, Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London, General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona, QBE Specialty Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Old Republic Union Insurance Company, Lexington Insurance Company.Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party General United Specialty Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party HDI Global Specialty SE(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Indian Harbor Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Lexington Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Old Republic Union Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party QBE Specialty Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Sedgwick Claims Management Services(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Steadfast Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Talbot M Quinn added to party Transverse Specialty Insurance Company(pty:dft).(Quinn, Talbot) |
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Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
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State Court Pleadings Petition for Damages,
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State Court Pleadings Notice of Removal- State Court,
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State Court Pleadings Notice to Parties and State court of Removal,
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State Court Pleadings Defendant Sedgwick Claims Management Services' Motion to Dismiss,
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State Court Pleadings Signed Motion for Extension of Time,
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Exhibit Certificate of Filing of State Court Record,
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Exhibit List of Attorneys and Parties in State Court Action,
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Exhibit Policy Issued to MHI Investments LLC,
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Exhibit Certificate of Compliance
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