| Court: | tnwd |
| Docket #: | 2:15-cv-02198 |
| Case Name: | Cassandra Frazier v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. |
| PACER case #: | 69765 |
| Date filed: | 2015-03-24 |
| Date of last filing: | 2015-04-08 |
| Assigned to: | Judge Jon Phipps McCalla |
| Referred to: | Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton |
| Case Cause: | 28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) |
| Nature of Suit: | 367 Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability |
| Jury Demand: | Plaintiff |
| Jurisdiction: | Diversity |
| Represented Party | Attorney & Contact Info |
| Jimmy Moore Miscellaneous |
Jimmy Moore |
| Cassandra Frazier Plaintiff Individually and as next of kin to her deceased husband, Nelson Lee Frazier, Jr. a/k/a Mabel a/k/a Viscera a/k/a Big Daddy V a/k/a King Mabel and as personal representative of The Estate of Nelson Lee Frazier, Jr., Deceased |
R. Christopher Gilreath Erica Carmella Mirabella Konstantine William Kyros |
| World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Defendant |
Curtis B. Krasik Jerry S. McDevitt Stefanie B. Lacy Eugene J. Podesta , Jr. |
| Date Filed | Document # | Attachment # | Short Description | Long Description | Upload date | SHA1 hash |
| 2015-03-24 | 1 | 0 | NOTICE OF REMOVAL by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. from Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, case number CT-000702-15 (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0651-2088827), filed by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/24/2015) | |||
| 1 | 1 | Exhibit A | ||||
| 1 | 2 | Exhibit B | ||||
| 1 | 3 | Civil Cover Sheet | ||||
| 2015-03-24 | 2 | 0 | Judge Jon Phipps McCalla and Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton added. (csf) (Entered: 03/24/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-24 | 3 | 0 | NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (csf) (Entered: 03/24/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-24 | 4 | 0 | NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH PLAN FOR ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR): Pursuant to Section to 2.1 of the ADR Plan, all civil cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall be referred automatically for ADR. For compliance requirements, refer to the ADR Plan at: http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ADRPlan.pdf (csf) (Entered: 03/24/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-27 | 5 | 0 | MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent - Proposed Order Submitted by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/27/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-27 | 6 | 0 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer - Proposed Order Submitted by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/27/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-27 | 7 | 0 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jerry S. McDevitt - Proposed Order Submitted (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0651-2091839) by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/27/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-27 | 8 | 0 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Curtis B. Krasik - Proposed Order Submitted (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0651-2091847) by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/27/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-30 | 9 | 0 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Stefanie M. Lacy - Proposed Order Submitted (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0651-2092435) by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 03/30/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-30 | 10 | 0 | ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 3/30/2015. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 03/30/2015) | |||
| 2015-03-30 | 11 | 0 | ORDER granting 7 , 8 , and 9 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT-ONLY ORDER -- NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED**]. Signed by Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 3/30/2015. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 03/30/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-07 | 12 | 0 | SETTING LETTER for Telephonic Motion Hearing re: 5 Motion to Change Venue has been set for 4/30/2015 at 09:30 AM before Judge Jon Phipps McCalla and a Telephonic Scheduling Conference has been set for 4/30/2015 09:30 AM before Judge Jon Phipps McCalla. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 04/07/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-08 | 13 | 0 | AMENDED SETTING LETTER: Telephonic Motion Hearing re: 5 has been set for 4/29/2015 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Judge Jon Phipps McCalla. Telephonic Scheduling Conference has been set for 4/29/2015 04:00 PM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Judge Jon Phipps McCalla. (mlk) (Entered: 04/08/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-14 | 14 | 0 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Law Review Article, # 2 Exhibit Secretary of State Listing, # 3 Exhibit Listing of Memphis WWE Events)(Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 04/14/2015) | |||
| 14 | 1 | Exhibit Law Review Article | ||||
| 14 | 2 | Exhibit Secretary of State Listing | ||||
| 14 | 3 | Exhibit Listing of Memphis WWE Events | ||||
| 2015-04-15 | 15 | 0 | MOTION to Reschedule Telephonic Scheduling Conference Pursuant to Rule 16(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Set for April 29, 2015 - Proposed Order Submitted by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 04/15/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-21 | 16 | 0 | MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue - Proposed Order Submitted by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Proposed Reply)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 04/21/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-21 | 17 | 0 | RESPONSE to Motion re 15 MOTION to Reschedule Telephonic Scheduling Conference Pursuant to Rule 16(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Set for April 29, 2015 - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Plaintiffs. (Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 04/21/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-21 | 18 | 0 | RESPONSE to Motion re 16 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Plaintiffs. (Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 04/21/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-23 | 19 | 0 | ORDER granting 15 Motion to Reschedule Telephonic Scheduling Conference. Signed by Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 4/23/2015. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 04/23/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-28 | 21 | 0 | COURTESY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document 20 Attorney Admission Application has been filed. For future reference, please note that document should have been filed in the shell case 15-9999 and will be sealed from further viewing. Per our conversation, I will file in the shell case on your behalf. Thanks. Please refer to the ECF User Manual and ECF Policies and Procedures. Filer is not required to resubmit document. (jml) (Entered: 04/28/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-29 | 22 | 0 | ORDER granting leave to file additional briefing. Signed by Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 4/29/2015. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 04/29/2015) | |||
| 2015-04-29 | 23 | 0 | Minute Entry for Telephonic Motion Hearing held before Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 4/29/2015 re 5 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent filed by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Parties agree that Federal Law covers this issue. The parties argue the Motion. The Court will allow the parties to brief the matter. Plft has 14 days to brief the matter; and once filed, the Deft has 7 days to reply. ATTYS PRESENT: Plft R. Christopher Gilreath, Konstantine Kyros -- Eugene Podesta, Jerry McDevitt, Curtis Krasik. (Court Reporter Mark Dodson) (mlk) (Entered: 04/30/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-04 | 24 | 0 | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4-29-15, Telephonic Conference before Judge Jon P. McCalla. Court Reporter Mark Dodson, Telephone number 901-525-2803. Tape Number: none. <p>Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. <p>Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 5/11/2015. Redaction Request due 5/26/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/3/2015. (Dodson, Mark) (Entered: 05/04/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-07 | 25 | 0 | Corporate Disclosure Statement by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. (Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 05/07/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-14 | 26 | 0 | RESPONSE to Motion re 5 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Plaintiffs. (Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 05/14/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-19 | 27 | 0 | NOTICE by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. re 22 Order /Submission of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Pursuant to the Court's Order of April 29, 2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 05/19/2015) | 2015-05-29 18:08:46 | 182dd909d4772f117e4102ac4b69d4c5aac82d07 | |
| 27 | 1 | Exhibit 1 | 2015-05-29 18:09:48 | fdabc59dd9322aa958053f5d3d1c53a3ac08103a | ||
| 27 | 2 | Exhibit 2 | 2015-05-29 18:10:05 | d31dc3fbc8a9cc2e85c61a6034f4b66a4ee61e9e | ||
| 27 | 3 | Exhibit 3 | 2015-05-29 18:10:47 | cd78f8a00244c322fb0713a003166aa5fe883c56 | ||
| 27 | 4 | Exhibit 4 | 2015-05-29 18:13:44 | 8553225bcd415885b89d228866dc739281cc9b61 | ||
| 27 | 5 | Exhibit 5 | 2015-05-29 18:09:21 | 0c1164919880a31c291c2125e2d2aeb54fd993ff | ||
| 2015-05-26 | 28 | 0 | NOTICE by Cassandra Frazier re 5 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent - Proposed Order Submitted Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Wahl v. GE 6th Circuit Opinion)(Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 05/26/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-26 | 29 | 0 | NOTICE of Appearance by Erica Carmella Mirabella on behalf of Cassandra Frazier (Mirabella, Erica) (Entered: 05/26/2015) | |||
| 2015-05-26 | 30 | 0 | NOTICE of Appearance by Konstantine William Kyros on behalf of Cassandra Frazier (Kyros, Konstantine) (Entered: 05/26/2015) | |||
| 2015-06-26 | 31 | 0 | NOTICE by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. re 5 MOTION to Change Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) Due to Forum-Selection Clauses in the Contracts Between WWE and the Decendent - Proposed Order Submitted /Notice of Supplemental Authority in Further Support of Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 06/26/2015) | |||
| 2015-07-13 | 32 | 0 | NOTICE by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. of Supplemental Authority in Further Support of Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 07/13/2015) | |||
| 2015-07-27 | 33 | 0 | TRANSCRIPT RELEASE NOTICE: By Administrative Order 2008-35 the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee implemented a policy regarding remote access to electronic transcripts. Pursuant to that policy, as well as Civil Rule 5.2 and Criminal Rule 49.1, each party's attorney is required to review a transcript for information that should be redacted pursuant to the Judicial Conference's privacy policy which requires that Social Security numbers be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; individuals known to be minors should be referred to with initials; and financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits. Additionally, in criminal case files, home addresses should reveal only the city and state of residence.Our records indicate that the 90-day restriction on public access to an electronic transcript(s) in this matter will lapse within 10 days. If a redaction request is required but has not been filed, please do so immediately. Please feel free to contact our office for further guidance on this issue. Document 24 : Release Date: 08/03/2015.(smm) (Entered: 07/27/2015) | |||
| 2015-07-28 | 34 | 0 | NOTICE by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. re 31 Notice (Other), /Notice of Supplemental Authority in Further Support of Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 07/28/2015) | |||
| 2015-07-30 | 35 | 0 | NOTICE by Cassandra Frazier re 34 Notice (Other) of Objection to Docket Entry 34 (Gilreath, R.) (Entered: 07/30/2015) | |||
| 2015-07-31 | 36 | 0 | NOTICE by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Response to Objection to Docket Entry No. 34 (Podesta, Eugene) (Entered: 07/31/2015) | |||
| 2015-08-11 | 37 | 0 | ORDER granting 5 Motion to Change Venue. Signed by Judge Jon Phipps McCalla on 8/11/2015. (McCalla, Jon) (Entered: 08/11/2015) | |||
| 2015-08-17 | 38 | 0 | NOTICE: Case has been opened in the District of Connecticut as 3:15cv1229 re 37 Order on Motion to Change Venue (jae) (Entered: 08/17/2015) |