Ford v. V S S Transportation Group Inc et al
| Louisiana Western District Court | |
| Judge: | David C Joseph |
| Referred: | Carol B Whitehurst |
| Case #: | 6:24-cv-00955 |
| Nature of Suit | 350 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal |
| Case Filed: | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | 27th Judicial District Court, Parish of St. Landry, C-2401254 |
| Last checked: Sunday Sep 01, 2024 4:23 AM CDT |
|
Defendant
Rufus Smith
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc
|
Represented By
|
|
Defendant
V S S Transportation Group Inc
|
Represented By
|
|
Plaintiff
Terrell Ford
|
Represented By
|
| Docket last updated: 09/30/2024 11:59 PM CDT |
| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
| 18 | 18
order
Scheduling Order - Joseph
Fri 09/06 4:42 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 10/6/2025 at 9:00 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge David C Joseph. Pretrial Conference set for 9/17/2025 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Judge David C Joseph. Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings due by 2/19/2025. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 2/19/2025. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 3/21/2025. Discovery deadline 4/21/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 5/20/2025. Daubert Motions due by 5/20/2025. Motions in Limine due by 8/18/2025. Pretrial Order due by 9/10/2025. Affirmation of Settlement Negotiations due 9/10/2025. Trial Depositions due by 9/10/2025. Bench Books due by 9/29/2025. Real Time glossary due by 9/29/2025. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 9/6/2024. (crt,LaCombe, L) |
|
| Thursday, September 05, 2024 | ||
| 17 | 17
1
pgs
order
Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines
Thu 09/05 1:31 PM
ORDER: For the reasons discussed at the September 5, 2024 telephone conference, IT IS ORDERED that a jury trial is SET for October 6, 2025, before Judge Joseph in Lafayette. The pretrial conference is SET for September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in chambers with Judge Joseph. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall issue a scheduling order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 9/5/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| 16 | 16
minutes
Scheduling Conference
Thu 09/05 11:35 AM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst: Telephone Scheduling Conference held on 9/5/2024. Following discussion, the parties agreed to set the jury trial for October 6, 2025, with a pretrial conference on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. A separate order shall issue. (crt,Jordan, P) |
|
| 15 | 15
order
Order Allowing Rule 26 Report
Thu 09/05 10:48 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 9/5/2024. (crt,Glasser, A) |
|
| 14 | 14
order
Jurisdictional Review Finding
Thu 09/05 10:48 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 9/5/2024. (crt,Glasser, A) |
|
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ||
| 13 | 13
misc
Status Report
Wed 08/28 3:44 PM
Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Terrell Ford and by Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc, Rufus Smith, V S S Transportation Group Inc. (aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
| Monday, August 12, 2024 | ||
| 12 | 12
order
Order Setting Scheduling Conference
Mon 08/12 9:39 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER:A telephone scheduling conference is set for 9/5/2024 at 10:30 AM by phone before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. In preparation for the teleconference, the parties shall exchange initial disclosures and file a joint Rule 26(f) report into the record by 8/30/2024. During the teleconference, the parties shall be prepared to discuss the status of the case, any issues requiring the Courts consideration, and the scheduling of pretrial conference and trial dates. The parties will join the teleconference by dialing 877-336-1839 and entering access code 2869540. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/12/2024. (crt,Glasser, A) |
|
| Friday, August 02, 2024 | ||
| 11 | 11
misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 08/02 11:08 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc, V S S Transportation Group Inc identifying Corporate Parent VSS Transportation Group, Inc. for Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc, V S S Transportation Group Inc. (aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
| 10 | 10
misc
Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Fri 08/02 11:03 AM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc. (aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | ||
| 9 | 9
order
Removal Order
Wed 07/24 10:36 AM
REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/23/2024. (crt,Williams, K) |
|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
| 8 | 8
notice
Notice of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Mon 07/22 4:49 PM
NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re:6 Answer to Complaint, sent to Gerard J Dragna on behalf of Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/5/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| 7 | 7
notice
Notice of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Mon 07/22 4:47 PM
NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re:6 Answer to Complaint, sent to Gerard J Dragna on behalf of Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc, Rufus Smith. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 8/5/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| 6 | 6
answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 07/22 4:31 PM
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc, Rufus Smith, V S S Transportation Group Inc.(Attorney Gerard J Dragna added to party Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Gerard J Dragna added to party Rufus Smith(pty:dft))(aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
| 5 | 5
notice
Notice of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Mon 07/22 10:05 AM
NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement sent to Edward Dion Young on behalf of Terrell Ford. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 8/5/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| 4 | 4
notice
Notice of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Mon 07/22 10:02 AM
NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re:1 Notice of Removal, sent to Gerard J Dragna on behalf of V S S Transportation Group Inc. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/5/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| 3 | 3
motion
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Mon 07/22 10:01 AM
PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/22/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
|
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | ||
| 2 | 2
misc
Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Thu 07/18 4:10 PM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by V S S Transportation Group Inc. (aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
| 1 | 1
cmp
Notice of Removal
Thu 07/18 10:18 AM
NOTICE of Removal from 27th JDC St. Landry Parish, Case Number C-2401254 with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $405, receipt number BLAWDC-6001468) filed by Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc., Rufus Smith, VSS Transportation Group, Inc..(Attorney Gerard J Dragna added to party Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Gerard J Dragna added to party Rufus Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Gerard J Dragna added to party VSS Transportation Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(aty,Dragna, Gerard) |
|
|
Att: 1
Civil cover sheet,
|
||
|
Att: 2
Exhibit "A" Petition for Damages,
|
||
|
Att: 3
Exhibit "B" VSS Transportation citizenship,
|
||
|
Att: 4
Exhibit "C" Gladius citizenship,
|
||
|
Att: 5
Affidavit of Gerard J. Dragna,
|
||
|
Att: 6
Proposed pleading List of Parties,
|
||
|
Att: 7
Proposed pleading List of Pleadings
|
||
|
utility
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mon 07/22 9:58 AM
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Thomas, T) |
||