White v. General Motors L L C
| Louisiana Western District Court | |
| Judge: | Robert R Summerhays |
| Referred: | Carol B Whitehurst |
| Case #: | 6:24-cv-00990 |
| Nature of Suit | 355 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Auto Negligence |
| Case Filed: | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | 15th JDC, Lafayette Parish, C-20243727 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Jan 21, 2025 2:19 AM CST |
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Defendant
General Motors L L C
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Gary White
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 10 hours ago |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order - Ayo/Summerhays/Whitehurst
Fri 09/12 9:54 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 12/14/2026 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 3 before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Pretrial Conference set for 11/24/2026 11:00 AM in chambers before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 10/3/2025. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 10/7/2025. Rule 26 Report due by 10/31/2025. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 5/28/2026. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 4/28/2026. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 5/28/2026. Discovery deadline 6/29/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 7/27/2026. Daubert Motions due by 7/27/2026. Motions in Limine due by 10/26/2026. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 10/26/2026. Pretrial Order due by 11/10/2026. Bench Books due by 11/10/2026. Trial Depositions due by 11/10/2026. Real Time glossary due by 11/30/2026. Affirmation of Settlement Negotiations due 11/17/2026. Signed by Chrissy Craig on 9/12/2025. (crt,Craig, C) |
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| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | ||
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Order
Thu 09/11 3:21 PM
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that trial is set for December 14, 2026, before Judge Summerhays. A pretrial conference is set for November 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in chambers with Judge Summerhays. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall issue a new scheduling order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 9/10/2025. (crt,Taylor, L) |
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Status Conference
Thu 09/11 3:19 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 9/10/2025. Following discussion, the parties agreed to set trial for December 14, 2026, before Judge Summerhays, with a pretrial conference on November 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in chambers with Judge Summerhays. A separate order and scheduling order will be issued. (crt,Taylor, L) |
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| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | ||
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Order Setting Status Conference
Wed 08/20 3:26 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The telephone conference set for 8/26/2025 is re-set for 9/10/2025 at 10:00 AM. The parties shall access the call by dialing 1-650-479-3207, access code 2315 350 5623. The Clerk of Court shall send a copy of this order to Plaintiff at garywhite77365@gmail.com. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/20/2025. (crt,Coreil, H) |
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| Monday, August 18, 2025 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Hearings
Mon 08/18 2:50 PM
ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that a telephone conference is set for August 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/18/2025. (crt,Crick, S) |
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notice
Notice of Deficiency
Mon 08/18 10:32 AM
NOTICE of Deficiency to Gary White regarding30 Notice (Other). Reason: Requires original signature of party. (crt,Crick, S) |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 08/18 10:29 AM
DEFICIENT ? NOTICE indicating Plaintiff will Proceed Pro Se by Gary White (crt,Crick, S) Modified on 8/18/2025 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). (Main Document 30 replaced on 8/18/2025) (Crick, S) |
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| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | ||
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Telephone Conference
Mon 08/18 9:55 AM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/14/2025. Given Plaintiffs failure to comply with the Courts July 8, 2025 order , the Court shall order Plaintiff to appear and show cause in Court for his failure to comply. A separate order shall be issued. (crt,Jordan, P) |
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| Friday, July 18, 2025 | ||
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service
Certified Mail Return Receipt
Fri 07/18 3:39 PM
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT served on Gary White on 7/15/25 re:27 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Tuesday, July 08, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Tue 07/08 5:24 PM
ORDER granting20 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kelby Floyd Rasmussen, Joseph Eric Ritch, Michael Benjamin Alexander and Mary K Cryar terminated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within thirty (30) days, Plaintiff shall enroll new counsel or advise the Court that he intends to proceed pro se. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all deadlines are stayed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephone conference is set for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall access the call by dialing 1-650-479-3207, access code 2315 350 5623. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/8/2025. (crt,Miletello, A) |
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Status Conference
Tue 07/08 4:06 PM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 7/8/2025. Following discussion, the Court granted Plaintiffs counsels Motion to Withdraw and ordered Mr. White to retain counsel or advise the Court that he intends to proceed pro se within 30 days. Withdrawing counsel shall immediately provide Mr. Whites file to him by email and mail. The Court set another status conference for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and stayed all deadlines. (crt,Jordan, P) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Tue 07/08 5:27 PM
Set Hearings: Magistrate Judge Telephone Conference set for 8/14/2025 at 10:00 AM by phone before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A) |
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | ||
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Response to Motion
Tue 06/17 3:07 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re20 First MOTION to Withdraw Joseph E. Ritch, Kelby Rasmussen, Mary Cryar, Michael B. Alexander as Attorney filed by General Motors L L C. (aty,Hooper, Sanford) |
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notice
Notice of Deficiency
Tue 06/17 10:12 AM
NOTICE of Deficiency to Sanford G Hooper on behalf of General Motors L L C regarding22 Response to Motion. Reason: Requires signature of local counsel. (crt,Crick, S) |
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Response to Motion
Tue 06/17 9:24 AM
DEFICIENT. RESPONSE to Motion re20 First MOTION to Withdraw Joseph E. Ritch, Kelby Rasmussen, Mary Cryar, Michael B. Alexander as Attorney filed by General Motors L L C. (aty,Hooper, Sanford) Modified on 6/17/2025 to indicate deficient status. (Crick, S). Modified on 6/17/2025 to indicated24 Corrected Response submitted. (Crick, S) |
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| Monday, June 16, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Setting Status Conference
Mon 06/16 2:43 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: A telephone conference regarding Plaintiff's counsel's motion to withdraw is set for 7/8/2025 at 02:00 PM by phone before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Plaintiff shall personally participate.The parties shall access the call by dialing 1-650-479-3207, access code 2315 350 5623. Withdrawing counsel shall provide a copy of this order to Plaintiff, and the Clerk of Court shall send a copy of this order to Plaintiff by certified mail at his address in the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 6/16/2025. (crt,Coreil, H) |
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| Friday, June 13, 2025 | ||
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motion
Withdraw as Attorney
Fri 06/13 4:14 PM
First MOTION to Withdraw Joseph E. Ritch, Kelby Rasmussen, Mary Cryar, Michael B. Alexander as Attorney by Gary White. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/13/2025.(aty,Ritch, Joseph) |
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Att: 1
Proposed order Proposed order granting motion to withdraw
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Allowing Rule 26 Report
Wed 12/18 10:10 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' Rule 26(f) Report, IT IS ORDERED that the report is found to be complete. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 12/18/2024. (crt,Coreil, H) |
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Jurisdictional Review Finding
Wed 12/18 10:08 AM
ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1332. This finding is preliminary and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 12/18/2024. (crt,Coreil, H) |
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| Monday, December 16, 2024 | ||
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Rule 26(f) Report
Mon 12/16 4:38 PM
RULE 26(f) Report by General Motors L L C . (aty,Latzman, Joshua) |
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| Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judges By Consent
Mon 10/28 8:42 AM
NOTICE of Availability of Magistrate Judges By Consent. If you wish to proceed before the magistrate judge, please complete and return the appropriate form located on this court's website by clicking[LINK:here] . Executed consent forms must be emailed to lawdml_consents@lawd.uscourts.gov. DO NOT return the form to the judges. (crt,Craig-Fontenot, C) |
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Scheduling Order - Hanna/Summerhays/Whitehurst
Mon 10/28 8:42 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 4/6/2026 09:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 3 before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Pretrial Conference set for 3/24/2026 10:30 AM in chambers before Judge Robert R Summerhays. Initial Disclosures exchanged by 11/18/2024. Rule 26 Conference between parties to take place before 11/22/2024. Rule 26 Report due by 12/16/2024. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 9/25/2025. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 8/26/2025. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 9/25/2025. Discovery deadline 10/27/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 11/24/2025. Daubert Motions due by 11/24/2025. Motions in Limine due by 2/23/2026. Conference/Meeting of counsel to prepare pretrial order to be held by 2/23/2026. Pretrial Order due by 3/10/2026. Bench Books due by 3/10/2026. Trial Depositions due by 3/10/2026. Real Time glossary due by 3/17/2026. Affirmation of Settlement Negotiations due 3/17/2026. Signed by Chrissy Fontenot on 10/28/2024. (crt,Craig-Fontenot, C) |
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| Friday, August 16, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 08/16 1:28 PM
ORDER granting12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Joshua G Latzman for General Motors L L C. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/16/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 08/16 1:21 PM
ORDER granting11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Sanford G Hooper for General Motors L L C. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/16/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 08/15 4:46 PM
MOTION for John G. Latzman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6030557) by General Motors L L C. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/15/2024.(aty,Giffin, Carl) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of good standing,
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Att: 2
Certificate of good standing,
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Att: 3
Affidavit,
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Att: 4
Proposed order
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 08/15 4:21 PM
MOTION for Sanford G. Hooper to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6030504) by General Motors L L C. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/15/2024.(aty,Giffin, Carl) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of good standing,
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Att: 2
Affidavit,
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Att: 3
Proposed order
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | ||
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Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Tue 08/13 1:00 PM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gary White. (aty,Ritch, Joseph) |
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deficiency
Fri 08/09 1:35 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency to Joseph Eric Ritch on behalf of Gary White regarding8 Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement. Reason: Please resubmit on letter sized pdf. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Thursday, August 08, 2024 | ||
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Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Thu 08/08 3:07 PM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gary White. (aty,Ritch, Joseph) |
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Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Thu 08/08 9:38 AM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by General Motors L L C. (aty,Giffin, Carl) |
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| Monday, July 29, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 07/29 11:08 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by General Motors L L C.(aty,Giffin, Carl) |
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| Friday, July 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Removal Order
Fri 07/26 2:04 PM
REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/26/2024. (crt,Bunting, M) |
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| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
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motion
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Thu 07/25 4:50 PM
PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/25/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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notice
Notice of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Thu 07/25 4:46 PM
NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re:1 Notice of Removal sent to Carl J Giffin, Jr, Joseph Eric Ritch on behalf of General Motors L L C, Gary White. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 8/8/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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Notice of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Thu 07/25 4:45 PM
NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re:1 Notice of Removal sent to Carl J Giffin, Jr on behalf of General Motors L L C. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/8/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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Notice of Removal
Thu 07/25 2:36 PM
NOTICE of Removal from 15th JDC-Lafayette Parish, Case Number C-20243727 with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $405, receipt number ALAWDC-6008899) filed by General Motors L L C.(Attorney Carl J Giffin, Jr added to party General Motors L L C(pty:dft))(aty,Giffin, Carl) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Petition for Damages,
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Affidavit Affidavit of Verification,
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Att: 3
Civil cover sheet Civil Cover Sheet
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service
State Court Service Returned Executed (Removal Cases)
Thu 07/25 4:36 PM
STATE COURT Service Returned Executed. General Motors L L C answer due 8/1/2024.ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY. The PDF image can be found at Attachment #1 to1 Notice of Removal.(crt,Crick, S) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Thu 07/25 4:45 PM
CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Crick, S) |
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