Blaine et al v. Tesla, Inc et al
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| Judge: | Ann Marie Mciff Allen |
| Referred: | Daphne A Oberg |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-01161 |
| Nature of Suit | 355 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal- Tort/Motor Vehicle (P.I.) |
| Case Filed: | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | Third District Court, Salt Lake County, Utah, 250907109 |
| Last checked: Friday Feb 06, 2026 1:28 AM MST |
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Defendant
Tesla of UT, Inc.
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Defendant
Tesla, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Benjamin Nathan Blaine
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Plaintiff
Deven Grant Blaine
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Plaintiff
Nathan A. Blaine
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Plaintiff
Douglas Leavitt
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Plaintiff
Tracy Leavitt
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| Docket last updated: 03/11/2026 11:59 PM MDT |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 02/19 7:39 AM
DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 02/19/2026. (kpf) |
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order
Order on Motion for Scheduling Order
Thu 02/19 7:38 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER granting 28 Motion for Scheduling Order. Amended Pleadings due by 11/2/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 11/2/2026. Expert Discovery due by 11/14/2027. Motions due by 1/18/2028. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 02/19/2026. (kpf) |
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| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | ||
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motion
Scheduling Order
Wed 02/18 3:40 PM
Stipulated MOTION for Scheduling Order filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc.. Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg.(Brown, Kamie) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Attorney Planning Meeting Report
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 02/18 3:03 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan L. Jepson on behalf of Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc. (Jepson, Nathan) |
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| Monday, January 12, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 01/12 9:53 AM
ORDER granting 24 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney G. Lynn Shumway for Benjamin Nathan Blaine, G. Lynn Shumway for Deven Grant Blaine, G. Lynn Shumway for Nathan A. Blaine, G. Lynn Shumway for Douglas Leavitt, G. Lynn Shumway for Tracy Leavitt. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 01/12/2026. (kpf) |
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order
Order Referring Motion
Mon 01/12 8:51 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING MOTION 24 Plaintiff's MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gary Lynn Shumway , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5655631, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic not filed by Deven Grant Blaine, Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Tracy Leavitt, Douglas Leavitt, Nathan A. Blaine Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 1/12/2025. (pjd) |
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| Saturday, January 10, 2026 | ||
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry)
Sat 01/10 1:00 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Gary Lynn Shumway , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5655631, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt.(Halliday, Paul) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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| Friday, January 09, 2026 | ||
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Answer to Complaint (Notice of Removal)
Fri 01/09 2:32 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal1 ) with Jury Demand filed by Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc.. (Brown, Kamie) |
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| Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 01/06 5:16 PM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER denying without prejudice 17 Plaintiff's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of G. Lynn Shumway. Local Rule DUCivR 83-1.1(c)(2) requires an applicant for pro hac vice admission to associate with local counsel, and local counsel must file the motion for pro hac vice admission and consent to serve as local counsel. The 17 motion for admission is not signed by the attorney listed as local counsel; instead, it is signed by the applicant. Accordingly, the motion is denied without prejudice. A renewed motion signed by local counsel may be filed in accordance with the requirements of DUCivR 83-1.1(c)(2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 1/6/2026. No attached document. (med) |
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 01/06 5:12 PM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 20 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants' deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to January 9, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 1/6/2026. No attached document. (med) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Tue 01/06 4:31 PM
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal, filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc.. Motions referred to Daphne A. Oberg.(Brown, Kamie) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order -- Exhibit A
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 01/06 3:10 PM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 10 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants' deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to January 6, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 1/6/2026. No attached document. (med) |
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order
Order to Propose Schedule
Tue 01/06 12:04 PM
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg on 01/06/2026. (kpf) |
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| Thursday, January 01, 2026 | ||
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry)
Thu 01/01 1:08 PM
Plaintiff's MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of G. Lynn Shumway , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5655631, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt.(Halliday, Paul) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order,
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Exhibit
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | ||
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order
Order of Recusal
Wed 12/31 2:39 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Daphne A. Oberg for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 12/31/2025. (kpf) |
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order
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Wed 12/31 8:35 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 12/31/2025. (pjd) |
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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 12/31 7:57 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Brittany M. Clarke for Tesla of UT, Inc.,Brittany M. Clarke for Tesla, Inc. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 12/31/2025. No attached document. (kpf) |
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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 12/31 7:54 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Matthew G. Berard for Tesla of UT, Inc.,Matthew G. Berard for Tesla, Inc. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 12/31/2025. No attached document. (kpf) |
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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 12/31 7:51 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Thomas P. Branigan for Tesla of UT, Inc.,Thomas P. Branigan for Tesla, Inc. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 12/31/2025. No attached document. (kpf) |
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| Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | ||
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misc
Received Consent /Reassignment Form
Wed 12/31 9:41 AM
RECEIVED Magistrate Availability Form from Plaintiffs Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt. (mh) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Tue 12/30 11:08 AM
Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal, filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc..(Brown, Kamie) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Monday, December 29, 2025 | ||
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry)
Mon 12/29 12:06 PM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brittany M. Clarke on Behalf of the Tesla Defendants , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5652723, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc..(Brown, Kamie) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A | Application,
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Exhibit B | Proposed Order
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry)
Mon 12/29 12:02 PM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew G. Berard on Behalf of the Tesla Defendants , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5652714, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc..(Brown, Kamie) |
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Exhibit A | Application,
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Exhibit B | Proposed Order
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice (fee collected during entry)
Mon 12/29 11:57 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas P. Branigan on Behalf of the Tesla Defendants , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5652693, Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at[LINK:https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html] . Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at[LINK:https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing] . filed by Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc..(Brown, Kamie) |
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Exhibit A | Application,
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Exhibit B | Proposed Order
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notice
Notice PHV Requirements
Mon 12/29 11:49 AM
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney G. Lynn Shumway for Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt. (kop) |
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Notice PHV Requirements
Mon 12/29 9:22 AM
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance Pro Hac Vice emailed to attorney Thomas P. Branigan, Matthew G. Berard, Brittany M. Clarke for Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc. (kop) |
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Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
Mon 12/29 9:18 AM
NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE AVAILABILITY TO PRESIDE OVER CASE- Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, and DUCivR 72-3, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return the form. To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at consents@utd.uscourts.gov or mail at the address on the form. Please do not efile the Consent Form in the case. Notice emailed to Plaintiffs Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt, Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc.. (Notice generated by clerks office) Form due by 1/20/2026. (kop) |
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notice
Notice From the Court
Mon 12/29 8:52 AM
NOTICE FROM THE COURT re1 Notice of Removal. Attorney selected the incorrect division when creating the case. Case 1:25-cv-00206 will be closed and all pleadings will be transferred to case 2:25-cv-01161. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-01161. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop) |
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Notice of Availability of Judicial Settlement Conference
Mon 12/29 8:48 AM
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. For the benefit of the public and the bar, the District of Utah offers judicial settlement conference as an alternative for dispute resolution assistance in all civil cases and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. The court offers this alternative because, when compared with litigation, it can resolve a dispute faster, at less expense, and with solutions that are better able to meet the parties' needs and interests. Parties may file a stipulated motion for judicial settlement conference. A form[LINK:motion] is available on the court's website. Notice e-mailed to Plaintiffs Benjamin Nathan Blaine, Deven Grant Blaine, Nathan A. Blaine, Douglas Leavitt, Tracy Leavitt, Defendants Tesla of UT, Inc., Tesla, Inc.. (kop) |
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Mon 12/29 8:57 AM
District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen added. Case number will now read 2:25-cv-01161-AMA. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop) |
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 3rd District Court Salt Lake County, case number 250907109, (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5651668) filed by Tesla, Inc., Tesla of UT, Inc.. (Brown, Kamie)
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Docket and Pleadings,
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Exhibit B - State Notice of Removal,
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Att: 3
Civil Cover Sheet
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