Case Details

CourtDistrict of Oregon
Docket number3:14-cv-00146
Date case filed2014-01-27
Date case closed
Date of latest filing2016-03-07
Assigned toMagistrate Judge Paul Papak
Case cause28:1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Nature of suit320 Assault, Libel, and Slander
Jury demandPlaintiff
Demand
JurisdictionDiversity

Case Parties

Party: Michael G Schwern
Party type: Plaintiff
Attorney name: Bear Wilner-Nugent
Attorney Contact:
Counselor & Attorney at Law LLC
620 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 1008
Portland, OR 97204
503-351-2327
Fax: 503-914-6665
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Party: Noirin Plunkett
Party type: Defendant
(deceased)
TERMINATED: 11/03/2015
Attorney name: Dan G. Booth
Attorney Contact:
Booth Sweet LLP
32R Essex Streetf
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-250-8602
Fax: 617-250-8883
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: Lake James H. Perriguey
Attorney Contact:
Law Works, LLC
1906 SW Madison Street
Portland, OR 97205-1718
503-227-1928
Fax: (503) 334-2340
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: Erin K. Olson
Attorney Contact:
Law Office of Erin Olson, PC
2014 NE Broadway Street
Portland, OR 97232-1511
(503) 546-3150
Fax: (503) 548-4435
Email: [email protected]
TERMINATED: 04/08/2015
Party: Patrick Plunkett
Party type: Defendant
personal representative of the Estate of Noirin Plunkett
Attorney name: Dan G. Booth
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: Lake James H. Perriguey
Attorney Contact:
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Case Docket

Docket
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Short
Description
Long Description
12014-01-27 ComplaintComplaint. Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: 0979-3561747 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Michael G Schwern against Noirin Plunkett (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons). (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 01/27/2014)
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22014-01-27 Discovery orderNotice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Paul Papak and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 5/27/2014. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 6/26/2014. Pretrial Order is due by 6/26/2014. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (cib) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
32014-01-30 Summons IssuedSummons Issued Electronically as to Noirin Plunkett. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (jtj) (Entered: 01/30/2014)
42014-02-20 Motion to StrikeMotion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
52014-02-20 Memorandum in Support of MotionMemorandum in Support of Special Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Related document(s): Motion to Strike 4 .) (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
62014-02-20 DeclarationDeclaration of Noirin Plunkett . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Related document(s): Motion to Strike 4 .) (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
72014-02-20 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant's Motion to Strike All Claims 4 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 4/9/2014 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 10-B. (gm) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
82014-03-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to a MotionMotion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 4 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/04/2014)
92014-03-04 DeclarationDeclaration of Bear Wilner-Nugent . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to a Motion 8 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/04/2014)
102014-03-05 Response in Opposition to MotionResponse in Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 4 8 . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
112014-03-05 DeclarationDeclaration of Erin K. Olson . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 10 .) (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
122014-03-10 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Conference for 3/10/2014 at 3:15PM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 03/10/2014)
132014-03-10 Scheduling ConferenceMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 3/10/14. Order: Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time 8 as follows: Response to motion to dismiss/strike due by 3/20/2014. Reply to response due by 4/3/2014. Order: Discovery is Stayed pending final ruling on the pending motion to dismiss/strike. Bear Wilner-Nugent present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Erin Olson present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 03/10/2014)
142014-03-20 Response in Opposition to MotionResponse in Opposition to Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 4 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
152014-03-20 DeclarationDeclaration of Michael G. Schwern . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 14 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
162014-03-20 ExhibitsExhibits re Response in Opposition to Motion 14 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/20/2014)
172014-03-30 DeclarationDeclaration of Bear Wilner-Nugent . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 14 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 03/30/2014)
182014-04-02 Reply to MotionReply in Support of to Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 4 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 04/02/2014)
192014-04-09 DeclarationDeclaration of Casey West . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 14 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
202014-04-09 Motion Hearing HeldMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Oral Argument held 4/9/14. Order: Defendant's Motion to Strike All Claims 4 on the under advisement calendar of 4/9/2014. Bear Wilner-Nugent present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Erin Olson present as counsel for defendant(s). Tape No: FTR-10B. (gm) (Entered: 04/09/2014)
212014-04-22 Findings & RecommendationFindings & Recommendation: Plunkett's special Motion to Strike 4 should be denied. The automatic stay of discovery in this action should, in consequence, be lifted. Signed on 4/22/14 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 04/22/2014)
222014-04-22 Findings & Recommendation ReferredORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 21 is referred to Judge Marco A. Hernandez for review. Objections, if any, are due fourteen (14) days from service of the Findings and Recommendation. If no objections are filed, then the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement on that date. If objections are filed, then a response is due fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of the objections. When the response is due or filed, whichever date is earlier, the Findings and Recommendation will go under advisement. (gm) (Entered: 04/22/2014)
232014-05-06 Objections to Findings & RecommendationObjections to Findings & Recommendation: Motion to Strike Pursuant to ORS 31.150 Complaint, 1 4 should be denied 21 . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 05/06/2014)
242014-05-20 Response to Objections to Findings & RecommendationResponse to Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Related document(s): 21 Findings & Recommendation, 23 Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/20/2014)
252014-07-07 Order on motion to strikeORDER: The Court adopts Magistrate Judge Papak's Findings and Recommendation 21 . Therefore, Plaintiff's motion to strike 4 pursuant to ORS § 31.150 is denied and the automatic stay of discovery is lifted. See 2-page order attached. Signed on 7/7/2014 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (mr) (Entered: 07/08/2014)
262014-07-08 Notice of AppealNotice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit from Order on motion to strike, Order on Findings & Recommendation,, 25 Filing fee $505 collected; Agency Tracking ID 0979-3748138: . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 07/08/2014)
272014-07-09 Transcript Designation and Order FormTranscript Designation and Order Form for the Oral Argument hearing held on 4/9/14 before Judge Paul Papak. Tape Number: FTR-10B. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. Transcript is due by 8/11/2014. (cib) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
282014-07-14 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Conference for 7/17/2014 at 10:00AM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 07/14/2014)
292014-07-15 Motion for StayMotion for Stay Pending Appeal. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
302014-07-15 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Resetting the Telephone Conference from 7/17/2014 at 10:00AM to 7/23/2014 at 1:30PM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
312014-07-22 Response in Opposition to MotionResponse in Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal 29 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
322014-07-22 Reply to MotionReply in Support of to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal 29 . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
332014-07-23 Memorandum in OppositionSupplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal 29 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 07/23/2014)
342014-07-23 Status ConferenceMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 7/23/14. Order: Reserving Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Stay Pending Appeal 29 pending further order of the court. Further proceedings in this action are temporarily Stayed pending further order of the court. The parties are directed to advise the court as to any developments in connection with the Order to Show Cause now pending before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in connection with plaintiff's appeal from this court's order 25 dated July 7, 2014. Bear Wilner-Nugent present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Erin Olson present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 07/23/2014)
352014-08-11 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Conference for 8/12/2014 at 2:30PM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
362014-08-11 Transcript of ProceedingsOFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Oral Argument held on April 9, 2014, before Judge Paul Papak, Transcriber Jill L. Erwin, telephone number (503)326-8191. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through PACER-See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 8/21/2014. Redaction Request due 9/5/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/15/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/13/2014. (Erwin, Jill) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
372014-08-12 Motion Hearing HeldMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 8/12/14. Opinion & Order on Defendant's Motion to Stay 29 to follow. Bear Wilner-Nugent present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Erin Olson present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 08/13/2014)
382014-08-15 Order on motion for stayOPINION & ORDER: Plunkett's Motion for Stay 29 of these proceedings is Granted. This action is Stayed pending the outcome of Plunkett's appeal to the Ninth Circuit of this court's Order 25 dated July 7, 2014. The parties are directed to file a formal Joint Status Report every 120 days from the date hereof regarding the status of Plunkett's appeal, and, in addition, promptly to advise the court of any material developments in connection with the appellate proceedings. Signed on 8/15/14 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
392014-12-12 Joint Status ReportFirst Joint Status Report . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
402015-03-27 Motion to WithdrawMotion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Olson, Erin) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
412015-04-08 Joint Status ReportSecond Joint Status Report . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
422015-04-07 Order on Motion to WithdrawORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendant's Motion for Withdrawal of Attorney Erin K. Olson as Counsel of Record 40 . Defendant Noirin Plunkett shall proceed pro se and with all future notifications being sent to her address of: 1107 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139-1411. Defendant will have until 5/15/2015 to advise this court as to her efforts to obtain new counsel or otherwise indicate if she intends to proceed pro se in this case. (gm) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
432015-04-08 Clerks Notice of MailingClerk's Notice of Mailing to pro se Plaintiff Noirin Plunkett regarding Order 42 . (gm) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
442015-05-04 Motion to Reopen CaseMotion to Reopen Case to lift stay pending appeal for a limited purpose. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/04/2015)
452015-05-04 Motion for Imposition of SanctionsMotion for Imposition of Sanctions . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 11-14, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 15, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits 16-17) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/04/2015)
45.1 Exhibit Exhibits 11-14
45.2 Exhibit Exhibit 15
45.3 Exhibit Exhibits 16-17
462015-05-04 Memorandum in Support of MotionMemorandum in Support . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Motion for Imposition of Sanctions 45 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/04/2015)
472015-05-05 Certificate of ComplianceCertificate of Compliance with LR 7-1(a). Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Related document(s): Motion to Reopen Case 44 , Motion for Imposition of Sanctions 45 .) (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/05/2015)
482015-05-07 Attorney AppearanceNotice of Appearance of Lake James H. Perriguey appearing on behalf of Noirin Plunkett Filed by on behalf of Noirin Plunkett (Perriguey, Lake James) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
492015-05-07 Attorney AppearanceAmended Notice of Appearance of Lake James H. Perriguey appearing on behalf of Noirin Plunkett Filed by on behalf of Noirin Plunkett (Perriguey, Lake James) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
502015-05-07 Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceMotion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Daniel G. Booth . Filing fee in the amount of $100 collected; Agency Tracking ID: 0979-4110491. Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Perriguey, Lake James) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
512015-05-12 Order on Application for Special Admission Pro Hac ViceORDER: Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Dan G. Booth for Noirin Plunkett. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 0979-4110491 issued. Signed on 5/12/2015 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (ecp) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
522015-05-12 Notification of New CM/ECF AccountNotification of CM/ECF Account for Attorney Dan G. Booth (appearing Pro Hac Vice). Your login is: dgbooth. Go to the CM/ECF login page to set your password. (ecp) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
532015-05-12 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Setting Plaintiff's Motion to Lift Stay Pending Appeal for a Limited Purpose 44 and Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions against Defendant 45 on the Telephonic Oral Argument Calendar of 6/23/2015 at 1:30PM in Portland Courtroom 10B before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (phone number to be provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. The court will join the conference call at or shortly after the appointed time. Responses to motions to lift stay and for sanctions due by 5/29/2015. Replies to motions to lift stay and for sanctions due by 6/16/2015. (gm) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
542015-05-22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to a MotionMotion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion for Imposition of Sanctions 45 . Filed by All Defendants. (Booth, Dan) (Entered: 05/22/2015)
552015-05-22 Response to MotionResponse to Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion for Imposition of Sanctions 45 54 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 05/22/2015)
562015-05-28 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time 54 as follows: Response to Plaintiff's motion for sanctions due 14 days after the 6/23/2015 telephonic oral argument on Plaintiff's Motion to Life Stay 44 . Order: Striking the Telephonic Oral Argument on 6/23/2015 concerning Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions against Defendant 45 (only). The oral argument will be reset following final ruling on the motion to lift stay. (gm) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
572015-05-29 Response in Opposition to MotionResponse in Opposition to Motion to Reopen Case to lift stay pending appeal for a limited purpose 44 . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A - G) (Perriguey, Lake James) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
57.1 Exhibit Exhibits A - G
582015-06-16 Reply to MotionReply Memorandum of Law in Support to Motion to Reopen Case to lift stay pending appeal for a limited purpose 44 . Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
592015-06-23 Status ConferenceMINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Telephonic Oral Argument held 6/23/15. Order: Plaintiff's Motion to Lift Stay Pending Appeal for a Limited Purpose 44 and Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions Against Defendant 45 are taken under advisement as of 6/23/2015. Bear Wilner-Nugent present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Dan Booth; Lake Perriguey present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Jill Erwin. (gm) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
602015-06-25 Order on motion to ReopenOPINION & ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion to Lift the Stay of these Proceedings for a Limited Purpose 44 is Denied. Signed on 6/25/15 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 06/25/2015)
612015-07-31 NoticeNotice on Record of Defendant's Death Filed by Noirin Plunkett (Booth, Dan) (Entered: 07/31/2015)
622015-07-31 Joint Status ReportThird Joint Status Report . Filed by Noirin Plunkett. (Booth, Dan) (Entered: 07/31/2015)
632015-10-27 Motion to Substitute PartyMotion to Substitute a Party Defendant. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
642015-11-03 Order on motion to substitute partyORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Substitute Defendant 63 . Defendant Patrick Plunkett, personal representative of the Estate of Noirin Plunkett, is substituted in place of Defendant Noirin Plunkett (deceased). All future pleadings shall reflect this change in the case caption. (gm) (Entered: 11/03/2015)
652015-12-01 Status ReportFourth Status Report by Michael G Schwern. Filed by Michael G Schwern. (Wilner-Nugent, Bear) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
662015-12-01 SchedulingORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: As action remains Stayed pending the outcome of Plunkett's appeal to the Ninth Circuit of this court's Order 25 , Plaintiff is directed to file another formal Status Report on or before 3/30/2016. Once service is perfected as to newly substituted defendant, then both parties shall resume filing formal Joint Status Reports. (gm) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
672016-02-01 Affidavit of Service
682016-02-08 Motion to Vacate
692016-02-22 Response in Opposition to Motion
702016-03-03 Scheduling
712016-03-07 Reply to Motion
71.1 Exhibit A (2-2 to 2-3-2016 emails)
71.2 Exhibit B (7-30-2015 emails)
71.3 Exhibit C (9-18 to 9-23-2015 emails)
71.4 Exhibit D (9-30 to 10-1-2015 emails)
71.5 Exhibit E (Letters of Authority for Personal Representative)
71.6 Exhibit F (10-26-2015 emails)
71.7 Exhibit G (10-30-2015 emails)
71.8 Exhibit H (Andrew Weir LinkedIn profile)
71.9 Exhibit I (2-3 to 2-4-2016 emails)
722016-03-07 Declaration