Messick v. Transamerica Life Insurance Company
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| Judge: | Jamar K Walker |
| Referred: | Lawrence R Leonard |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-00146 |
| Nature of Suit | 110 Contract - Insurance |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract |
| Case Filed: | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Last checked: Sunday Mar 29, 2026 4:29 AM EDT |
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Counter-defendant
Jessica Messick
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Counter-plaintiff
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
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Defendant
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
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Plaintiff
Jessica Messick
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ThirdParty Defendant
John J. Messick
1316 Winfall Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322 |
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ThirdParty Defendant
Pamela D. Messick
3521 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434 |
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ThirdParty Defendant
William Floyd Messick
3521 Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434 |
| Docket last updated: 06/12/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Thursday, June 04, 2026 | ||
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order
Order of Deposit/Distribution of Funds
Thu 06/04 5:16 PM
ORDER. Transamerica's motion (ECF No. 28) is GRANTED. Transamerica shall deposit the policy proceeds, in the amount of $250,000, into the registry of the Court. The Clerk shall hold the deposited funds subject to the further order of this Court. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 6/4/2026. (Vpea) |
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| Friday, May 29, 2026 | ||
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motion
Deposit Funds (NON Interpleader action)
Fri 05/29 12:12 PM
MOTION to Deposit Funds (Motion for Leave to Deposit Admitted Liability) by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.(Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ||
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minutes
Status Conference
Thu 05/28 12:09 PM
Minute Entry: Remote Status Conference held before District Judge Jamar K. Walker. The Court questioned the parties re the designation of Pamela, John, and William Messick as counterclaimants vs cross-claimants. Transamerica indicated it would be moving to deposit interpleader funds and be excused from the case; motion will be filed ASAP. The Court questioned counsel re any conflict of interest between Pamela, John, and William Messick. Counsel will consult w/ his clients re signing a waiver of conflict. Once the matter of interpleader deposit is resolved, the case will move forward to scheduling. Court adjourned. Appearances: William Perry for Jessica Messick; Elizabeth Husebo for Transamerica Life Insurance Company; James Cales for Pamela D. Messick, John J. Messick, and William Floyd Messick. (Court Reporter Jody Stewart, OCR) (bap, ) |
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | ||
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utility
Set/Reset Remote Hearings (District)
Wed 05/27 8:52 AM
Set/Reset Remote Hearings: Remote Status Conference set for 5/28/2026 at 11:00 a.m. before District Judge Jamar K. Walker. Members of the public wishing to listen to remote proceedings should call the Norfolk Division at 757-222-7202 before the hearing for instructions on how to listen to the proceedings. Recording of court proceedings of any kind is prohibited. (bap, ) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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misc
Refer for 16 b
Tue 05/26 9:57 AM
Refer for 16(b) (Vpea) |
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| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Counterclaim
Tue 05/19 6:49 PM
ANSWER to Counterclaim AGAINST JESSICA MESSICK by Jessica Messick.(Perry, William) |
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| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Counterclaim
Tue 04/28 5:21 PM
Third-Party Defendants ANSWER to Counterclaim , COUNTERCLAIM against Jessica Messick by William Floyd Messick, Pamela D. Messick, John J. Messick.(Cales, James) |
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| Friday, April 17, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Fri 04/17 10:18 AM
ORDER. It is ORDERED that the third-party defendants, Motion for Enlargement of Time is GRANTED and the third-party defendants herein are granted leave until April 30, 2026, to file any and all appropriate response under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to the Third-Party Complaint, initially styled as a counter-claim. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 4/17/2026. (Vpea) |
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| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | ||
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utility
Motions Referred
Wed 04/15 12:05 PM
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Magistrate Judge Leonard.21 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or other Response (Vpea) |
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| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | ||
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misc
Citizenship Disclosure Form
Tue 04/14 4:25 PM
Citizenship Disclosure Form (Local Rule 7.1) by Pamela D. Messick, William Floyd Messick, John J. Messick. (Cales, James) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 04/14 4:19 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Hyslop on behalf of Pamela D. Messick, William Floyd Messick, John J. Messick (Hyslop, Jonathan) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Tue 04/14 3:57 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or other Response by Pamela D. Messick, William Floyd Messick, John J. Messick.(Cales, James) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Monday, April 13, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Counterclaim
Mon 04/13 10:56 AM
ANSWER to Counterclaim for Interpleader by Jessica Messick.(Perry, William) |
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| Wednesday, April 08, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 04/08 4:44 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Transamerica Life Insurance Company John J. Messick served on 3/26/2026, answer due 4/16/2026 (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 04/08 4:43 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Transamerica Life Insurance Company Pamela D. Messick served on 3/26/2026, answer due 4/16/2026 (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 04/08 4:42 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Transamerica Life Insurance Company William Floyd Messick served on 3/26/2026, answer due 4/16/2026 (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Wed 03/25 5:09 PM
Summons Issued as to Pamela D. Messick, John J. Messick and William Floyd Messick. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the Electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (Vpea) |
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misc
Magistrate Judge Notice and Information to Counsel
Wed 03/25 5:06 PM
Magistrate Judge Notice and Information to Counsel. (Vpea) |
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Notice of Civil Motions Procedures
Wed 03/25 5:04 PM
Notice of Civil Motions Procedures. (Vpea) |
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| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | ||
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misc
Proposed Summons
Tue 03/24 12:41 PM
Proposed Summons re10 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, for William Floyd Messick by William Floyd Messick (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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misc
Proposed Summons
Tue 03/24 12:38 PM
Proposed Summons re10 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, for Pamela D. Messick by Pamela D. Messick (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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misc
Proposed Summons
Tue 03/24 12:36 PM
Proposed Summons re10 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, for John J. Messick by John J. Messick (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint Counterclaim
Tue 03/24 12:31 PM
Defendant Transamerica Life Insurance Company's ANSWER to Complaint and , COUNTERCLAIM against William Floyd Messick, Pamela D. Messick, John J. Messick, Jessica Messick by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.(Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Fri 03/13 11:53 AM
ORDER Granting8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. The deadline for Transamerica to file its responsive pleading to Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No. 1) is extended to March 24,2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 3/13/2026. (Vpea) |
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | ||
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utility
Motions Referred
Tue 03/10 8:42 AM
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge.8 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings (Vpea) |
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| Friday, March 06, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of
Fri 03/06 4:04 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleadings by Transamerica Life Insurance Company.(Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 03/06 4:01 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/06 3:59 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth V. Husebo on behalf of Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Husebo, Elizabeth) |
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| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Tue 02/17 5:31 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jessica Messick Transamerica Life Insurance Company served on 2/17/2026, answer due 3/10/2026 (Perry, William) |
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| Friday, February 13, 2026 | ||
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misc
Citizenship Disclosure Form
Fri 02/13 5:07 PM
Citizenship Disclosure Form (Local Rule 7.1) by Jessica Messick. (Perry, William) |
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| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Thu 02/12 3:57 PM
Summons Issued as to Transamerica Life Insurance Company, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the Electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted.(alet) |
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Att: 1
Civil Motions Procedures
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misc
Proposed Summons
Thu 02/12 1:42 PM
Proposed Summons re1 Complaint against Transamerica Life Insurance Company by Jessica Messick (Perry, William) |
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cmp
Complaint
Thu 02/12 1:41 PM
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-10780386.), filed by Jessica Messick.(Perry, William) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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utility
Initial Case Assignment
Thu 02/12 3:45 PM
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Jamar K. Walker and Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard. (alet) |
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misc
Notice of Correction
Thu 02/12 4:56 PM
Notice of Correction re1 Complaint. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1, a Citizenship Disclosure Form should be filed in any case noting a diversity of citizenship jurisdiction. The form can be found on our internet site and should promptly be filed. (epri, ) |
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