Multi District Litigation

-

-


IF YOU HAVE A PACER ACCOUNT CLICK THE CONTINUE BUTTON BELOW TO LOGIN AND VIEW THE MASTER CASE FILE FOR MDL NO. .


Pursuant to Judicial Conference of the United States policy, access to all case-related documents must be through the PACER system.

Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is a service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district and bankruptcy courts, and the PACER Case Locator via the Internet.

PACER users must register for an account. Access to court documents costs $0.10 per page. The cost to access a single document is capped at $3.00, the equivalent of 30 pages. The cap does not apply to name searches, reports that are not case-specific and transcripts of federal court proceedings. If your usage does not exceed $15 in a quarter, fees for that quarter are waived, effectively making PACER free for most users. PACER is provided by the federal judiciary in keeping with its commitment to providing public access to court information via a centralized service.

Please note there may be a 24-hour delay from the time of filing until the document is available on the PACER System.

Close

 


 Lead Counsel List

Lead Counsel for Plaintiff:

Joseph Henry "Hank" Bates , III
Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC
11311 Arcade Drive Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 312-8500
Fax: (501) 312-8505
Email: hbates@carneywilliams.com

Adam J. Levitt
Dicello Levitt & Casey LLC
Ten North Dearborn Street
Eleventh Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 214-7900
Email: alevitt@dlcfirm.com

Jonathan D. Selbin
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, Llp
250 Hudson Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 355-9500
Email: jselbin@lchb.com

William M. Audet
Audet & Partners, Llp
711 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 568-2555
Email: waudet@audetlaw.com

Laurel G. Bellows
The Bellows Law Group, P.C.
209 South LaSalle Street
#800
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 332-3340
Email: lbellows@bellowslaw.com

Lead Counsel for Defendant:

Martin J. Bishop
Foley & Lardner
321 North Clark Street Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60610
(312)832-4500
Email: mbishop@foley.com

 Plaintiffs' Lead Class Counsel

Adam J. Levitt
Dicello Levitt & Casey LLC
Ten North Dearborn Street
Eleventh Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 214-7900
Email: alevitt@dlcfirm.com

 

Jonathan D. Selbin
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, Llp
250 Hudson Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 355-9500
Email: jselbin@lchb.com

 

William M. Audet
Audet & Partners, Llp
711 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 568-2555
Email: waudet@audetlaw.com

 

Laurel G. Bellows
The Bellows Law Group, P.C.
209 South LaSalle Street
#800
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 332-3340
Email: lbellows@bellowslaw.com

Mitchell A Toups
Weller, Green, Toups & Terrell, Llp
P O Box 350
Beaumont, TX 77704
(409) 838-0101
Email: matoups@wgttlaw.com

Richard Lyle Coffman
The Coffman Law Firm
505 Orleans St.
Suite 505
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-7700
Fax: (866) 835-8250
Email: rcoffman@coffmanlawfirm.com

Defendants’ Attorneys:

Gary Neale Reger
Orgain Bell & Tucker LLP
470 Orleans Street, PO Box 1751
Beaumont, TX 77704-1751
409/838-6412
Fax: 409/838-6959
Email: gnr@obt.com








 Forms



 Frequently Asked Questions

What is multidistrict litigation?

Multidistrict litigation is litigation pending in more than one federal district court involving common questions of fact. When such cases involve civil actions, they may be transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (The Panel) to any federal court for coordinated and consolidated pretrial proceedings.

What is the Panel on multidistrict litigation?

The panel is a group of seven federal judges designated by the Chief Justice of the United States. The Panel has the responsibility for determining which cases qualify for multidistrict litigation treatment, as well as which district court to transfer and consolidate these cases. The transfers are made pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1407, upon the Panel's determination that the transfers will result in the convenience of the parties and witnesses and will promote the just and efficient conduct of the cases.

How are the cases to be transferred brought before the Panel?

Proceedings for transfer may be initiated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation upon its own initiative or a motion filed with the Panel by a party in any action in which transfer for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings may be appropriate. Before cases are designated multidistrict litigation and transferred to one federal court, the Panel convenes a hearing and notifies all parties of the place and time of the hearing. The Panel's order of transfer is based on a record of such hearing at which material evidence may be offered by any party to an action in any federal court that would be affected by the transfer.

If my case is subject to a transfer order, but the case has not yet been transferred to the Northern District of Illinois, where should I file documents?

Transfers under 28 U.S.C. §1407 become effective with the filing of the Panel's transfer order in the clerk's office of the designated transferee court. Thus, if the transfer order to which your case is subject has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, you must make all future filings in the Northern District of Illinois.

Do I need to file a motion in the Northern District of Illinois to appear pro hac vice or do I need to associate local counsel?

Pro hac vice requirements (and the payment of associated fees) are waived for any attorney who has filed an appearance in a transferor court. Attorneys admitted to practice and in good standing in any United States District Court may be admitted pro hac vice in this litigation without the payment of the pro hac vice fee and without associating with local counsel. Whether or not they file appearances in this case, all lawyers in this litigation are expected to comply with the Court’s Local Rules and to abide by the terms of the case management orders and protective orders.

Are attorneys in this MDL required to be e-filers in the Northern District of Illinois?

Yes. Any attorney who will participate actively in the litigation and wishes to receive copies of court filings must file an appearance in this Court and register as an e-filer, receiving training, if he/she is not registered as an e-filer in this Court or another federal court. See E-Filing Order (Document 766).

Do I need to submit courtesy copies of all electronic filings?

Yes. Courtesy copies of the ORIGINAL COMPLAINT and ALL PLEADINGS are to be delivered to the Deputy Clerk's Office, Room 2332-A, within 24 hours of filing on CM/ECF.  Courtesy copies MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY (STAPLED OR BOUND) and EXHIBITS MUST BE TABBED. Courtesy copies not in compliance will be returned.

How can I access the docket sheet?

You may access the docket sheet online by purchasing a PACER account through the PACER Service Center’s website at http://www.pacer.uscourts.gov .

Does the Court permit telephone participation at status conferences?

Yes. Attorneys who wish to participate by telephone should contact the courtroom deputy at (312) 435-5641.


 Court Contacts

Marlan Cowan, Courtroom Deputy
(312) 435-5641
Courtroom 2325
Send Email

Joene Hanhardt, Court Reporter
(312) 435-6874
Send Email

Admission Questions:
(312) 435 5771
Send Email

E-Filing Help Desk:
(312) 582 8727
Tel.: (312) 435-5671


 Member Cases

Case #PlaintiffDefendantOrig. District Case #Originating DistrictDate Closed
1:14-cv-05151Par 4 Transport, LLCNavistar02/07/2020
1:14-cv-07602Antioch Building Materials, Co.Navistar, Inc.04/24/2018
1:14-cv-07680FoerstNavistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:14-cv-07805Wright Transportation, Inc.Navistar, Inc.04/19/2021
1:14-cv-09295HamiltonNavistar Inc.02/07/2020
1:14-cv-10318Navistar Maxxforce Engines Marketing, Sales Practi06/22/2022
1:14-cv-10319Priority Towing, Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:14-cv-10320Farm Fresh Marketing, Inc.Navistar LLC12/29/2021
1:14-cv-10325Western Maryland Transport, Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:14-cv-10331GeorgeNavistar, Inc.10/02/2020
1:14-cv-10335KlingerNavistar, Inc.01/17/2018
1:14-cv-10336GCKMAT LLCNavistar Inc02/07/2020
1:14-cv-10337G&G Specialized Carriers LLCNavistar Inc02/07/2020
1:15-cv-00253Love Freightways, Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:15-cv-00254Fike Logistics, IncNavistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:15-cv-00583HD Transportation Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/28/2020
1:15-cv-01256All Freight Systems, Inc.Navistar, Inc.10/02/2020
1:15-cv-01568Great Plains Trucking, Inc.Navistar, Inc.09/30/2020
1:15-cv-06718Floyd Blinsky Trucking, Inc.Navistar, Inc.09/30/2020
1:15-cv-06827Laconia-Best Warehousing & Distribution Corp.RSD Leasing, Inc.09/30/2020
1:15-cv-09978Cliff Viessman, Inc.Navistar, Inc.03/07/2019
1:15-cv-09979Will Tran IncNavistar Inc02/07/2020
1:15-cv-09981Xcelerated Transportation Group LLCNavistar Inc10/02/2020
1:16-cv-01229King Farms TruckingNavistar02/07/2020
1:16-cv-04644Ferraro Foods, Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:16-cv-08779Scott's Trucking LLCNavistar Inc10/02/2020
1:16-cv-11164Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/20/2020
1:17-cv-01413Adrian Trucking, IncNavistar, Inc10/06/2020
1:17-cv-01790Simons Trucking IncNavistar Inc10/02/2020
1:17-cv-01791Pomp's Service Inc.Navistar, Inc.02/07/2020
1:17-cv-06472Cardinal Logistics Management CorporationNavistar, Inc.11/30/2021
1:17-cv-09301LittleNavistar Inc04/24/2018
1:18-cv-01104Team Biondi, LLCNavistar, Inc.10/02/2020
1:18-cv-04344LittleNavistar Inc02/07/2020
1:18-cv-04724BrownNavistar, Inc.02/07/2020


 Case Management Orders

idDate PostedDoc.#Description
101/30/20156Scheduling Order
203/05/201527Order
303/05/201528Order
1505/27/2016114Case Management Order
1410/13/2017308Pretrial Order No. 11 / Case Management Order No. 3
1311/14/2017336Pretrial Order No. 13 / Case Management Order No. 4
1212/12/2017357Pretrial Order No. 14 / Case Management Order No. 5
801/26/2018409Status and motion hearings held. For the reasons stated in open court, defendants' motion to enter proposed discovery schedule for direct action plaintiffs [398] and the direct action Plaintiffs' motion for entry of direct action plaintiffs proposed discovery plan and schedule [400] are granted in part and denied in part. The court rejects Navistar's proposal to sequence production of written discovery of the six categories proposed by the direct action plaintiffs. Direct action plaintiffs may propound written discovery requests limited to the six categories listed in their motion beginning 3/13/18. Based on the arguments made in open court, it appears that production will take somwhat longer than the approximately 60 days Navistar proposed for the first phase. Navistar and the direct action plaintiffs will confer and attempt to agree on a response date in light of the guidance given in open court. Status hearing set for 5/16/18 at 9:30 a.m. If the parties believe an earlier hearing would be helpful after meeting and conferring regarding a response date, they should contact the courtroom deputy.
602/07/2018429Pretrial Order 18 Stipulated Protective Order Regarding Confidentiality
1103/05/2018449Pretrial Order No. 20 / Case Management Order No. 6
1006/19/2018514Pretrial Order No. 22 / Case Management Order No. 7
908/08/2018530Pretrial Order No. 23/ Case Management Order No. 8
511/13/2018538Pretrial Order No. 24/Case Management Order No. 9
701/23/2019545Motion hearing held. As discussed in open court, plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to file motion for class certification and request for ruling on pending motions to quash [541] is granted. All class discovery, including defendants, will go forward. Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and supporting expert reports shall be filed on or before 3/6/19. The court will set further dates as necessary when it rules on the pending motions.
402/07/2019558Case Management Order No. 10
1602/28/2019596Pretrial Order No. 27
1705/31/2019640Pretrial Order No. 28
1809/11/2019675Minute Entry
1909/26/2019683Pretrial Order No. 30
2001/03/2020730Pretrial Order No. 31
2101/21/2020743Pretrial Order No. 33
2201/21/2020745Minute Entry
2301/21/2020746Pretrial Order No. 34
2401/28/2020748Pretrial Order No. 35
2504/16/2020809Pretrial Order No. 36
2604/24/2020812Pretrial Order No. 37
2705/28/2020838Pretrial Order No. 38
2806/10/2020849Pretrial Order No. 39
2906/12/2020854Pretrial Order No. 40
3008/17/2020869Pretrial Order No. 42
3109/17/2020882Pretrial Order No. 43
3209/17/2020883Suggestion of Remand
3310/21/2020890SECOND Suggestion Of Remand
3402/08/2021912Pretrial Order No. 44
3507/26/2021929Pretrial Order No. 45
3601/11/2022944Pretrial Order No. 46
3704/15/2022960Pretrial Order No. 47
3806/07/2022963Order Suggesting Termination of Multidistrict Litigation


 Upcoming Court Proceedings

Status hearing set for 2/14/20 at 9:30 a.m.



 Upcoming Events

Hearing Type Date Time Courtroom
Status Hearing 2/14/20 at 9:30 a.m.
Status Hearing April 3,  2019, 9:30 AM 2325
Status Hearing May 3, 2019, 9:30 AM 2325
Status Hearing June 28, 2019, 9:30 AM 2325
Status Hearing September 27, 2019 at 9:30 A.M.
Fairness Hearing November 13, 2019  at 10:00 A.M. 2325






Load Data...
Close
Load Data...
Close
Load Data...
Close
Load Data...
Close