Lugar v. Red Gold, Inc. et al

Docket(#18) SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court sets the following deadlines pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b). The parties will exchange the information required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) by 4/12/2022. The last date for the completion of all fact and expert discovery is 10/12/2022. The serving of reports from retained experts under Rule 26(a)(2) are due from Plaintiff by 7/12/2022; and from Defendants by 7/12/2022. The last date to seek leave of Court to amend the pleadings as to Plaintiff is 7/12/2022; as to Defendants is 7/12/2022. The deadline to file any dispositive motions is 11/14/2022. To promote the speedy and just resolution of this matter, consistent with Fed. R. Civ. P. 1, and Local Rule 16-6(b), the parties are encouraged to engage in direct negotiations and/or alternative dispute resolution. To that end, the parties shall name a mediator no later than 4/12/2022 should the parties elect to proceed with mediation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Susan L Collins on 3/10/2022. (nhc) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

Docket(#17) TELEPHONIC RULE 16 PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 3/10/2022 before Magistrate Judge Susan L Collins. Pla appeared by atty Melissa Davidson. Dfts appeared by attys Douglas Powers and Jennifer Kalas. The #15 Report of the Parties Planning Meeting is approved in all respects (except establishment of a trial date). Parties are to file a notice with the Court by 4/12/2022 advising of their selection of a mediator should they elect to proceed with mediation. Magistrate Consent forms due by 3/31/2022. (FTR 1st floor.) (mr) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

Docket(#16) ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Life Insurance Company of North America.(Kalas, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/09/2022)

Docket(#15) REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Davidson, Melissa) (Entered: 03/07/2022)

Docket(#14) Defendant Red Gold, Inc.,'s Answer and Affirmative Defenses ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Red Gold, Inc..(Powers, Douglas) (Entered: 03/03/2022)

Docket(#13) ORDER for Magistrate Judge Susan Collins: The #12 Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. The deadline for Defendant, Life Insurance Company of North America to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint was extended to 3/10/2022 #5 . Text entry order. (mr) (Entered: 02/09/2022)

Docket(#12) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint by Defendant Life Insurance Company of North America. (Kalas, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/08/2022)

Docket(#11) MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties. (mr) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

Docket(#10) NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 3/10/2022 at 10:00 AM in US District Court - Fort Wayne before Magistrate Judge Susan L Collins. Court to initiate call.(mr) (Entered: 02/03/2022)

Docket(#9) NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Dormire Powers on behalf of Red Gold, Inc. (Powers, Douglas) (Entered: 02/02/2022)

Docket(#8) AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Red Gold, Inc. ; answer due by March 3, 2022. (Patterson, Craig) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

Docket(#7) NOTICE of Appearance by Craig R Patterson on behalf of Red Gold, Inc. (Patterson, Craig) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

DocketSet Deadlines per #5 Life Insurance Company of North America answer due 3/10/22. (nal) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Docket(#6) NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel K Ryan on behalf of Life Insurance Company of North America (Ryan, Daniel) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Docket(#5) AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Life Insurance Company of North America ; answer due by 3/10/2022. (Kalas, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Docket(#4) NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer J Kalas on behalf of Life Insurance Company of North America (Kalas, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Docket(#3) Summons Issued as to Life Insurance Company of North America, Red Gold, Inc. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (jdb) (Entered: 01/13/2022)

Docket**NEW CASE** Judge Holly A Brady and Magistrate Judge Susan L Collins added. (jdb) (Entered: 01/13/2022)

Docket(#2) NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa A Davidson on behalf of Crystal Lugar (Davidson, Melissa) Modified on 1/13/2022 (jdb). (Entered: 01/12/2022)

Docket(#1) COMPLAINT against Life Insurance Company of North America, Red Gold, Inc.( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AINNDC-4802932.), filed by Crystal Lugar. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 **Atty Filed in Error** Proposed Summons)(Davidson, Melissa) Modified on 1/13/2022 (jdb). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/13/2022: #3 Corrected Proposed Summons) (jdb). (Entered: 01/12/2022)