Case: Wilson v. Cendant Corporation

Pennington v. Cendant Corporation, Fairfield Resorts, Labelle, Higdon, and Barnes

Wilson v. Fairfield Resorts

COMPLAINT (NO Summonses issued at this time/see cover letter for details) Filing fee paid in the amount of $150, Receipt #102524 (af) (Entered: 12/27/2004)

NOTICE of ICMC set for 2:00 p.m. on 2/14/05 before Judge Haynes (af) (Entered: 12/27/2004)

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for all defts by Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. of Waller, Lansden, Dortch & Davis, PLLC (af) (Entered: 12/27/2004)

MOTION by pltfs for thirty day extension of time for initial case management conference (w/proposed order) (jb) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

MOTION by pltfs for extension of time to file motion for class certification (jb) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

ORDER by Judge William J. Haynes Jr. granting motion for thirty day extension of time for initial case management conference [4-1]. EOD 2/11/05 (cc: all counsel) (gi) (Entered: 02/11/2005)

ORDER by Judge William J. Haynes Jr. granting motion for extension of time until 120 days after the initial case management conference to file motion for class certification [5-1]. EOD 2/11/05 (cc: all counsel) (gi) (Entered: 02/11/2005)

MOTION by pltfs for attorneys David W. Sanford and Lisa A. Goldblatt to appear pro hac vice (certificates of good standing to be filed separately)(PHV fees paid) (gi) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

CLERK'S RESUME : ICMC held 2/14/05 . Court will hold off on entering a CMO; pltf has 2 wks to decide if there is a need to file a motion; if not, pltf has until the end of Feb; both responses are due the end of March and replies a week thereafter. C/R : Peggy Turner (hv) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

ORDER by Judge William J. Haynes Jr. granting motion for attorneys David W. Sanford [8-1] and Lisa A. Goldblatt to appear pro hac vice [8-2] by pltfs. EOD 2/15/05 (cc: all counsel) (gi) (Entered: 02/15/2005)

NOTICE by pltfs of filing certificates of good standing for Lisa Goldblatt and David Sanford (gi) (Entered: 02/18/2005)

CERTIFICATE of Good Standing from USDC, District of MD, for David Weissbord Sanford filed by pltfs (gi) (Entered: 02/18/2005)

CERTIFICATE of Good Standing from USDC, District of MD, for Lisa Ann Goldblatt filed by pltfs (gi) (Entered: 02/18/2005)

AMENDED COMPLAINT-CLASS ACTION [1-1] by pltfs terminating deft Cendant Corporation; jury demand (gi) (Entered: 02/22/2005)

Joint MOTION for Settlement (Requesting Preliminary Approval of Proposed Consent Decree) by John "Dave" Labelle, Tim Hurley, Danny Higdon, Todd Griffin, Devon Boyd, Pat Doyle, Rob Crawford, Scott Roberson, James Graves, Ray Moore, Patricia Wilson, Mike Pierce, Mike Thompson, Daric Fail, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews, George "Chip" Pennington, Cendant Corporation, Fairfield Resorts, Inc., Mickey Ruggiero. Responses due by 7/25/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Proposed Court-Approved Consent Decree# 2 Exhibit 1A Important Notice of Class Action Settlement# 3 Exhibit 1B Type I Claim For Settlement Award From Fairfield Resorts# 4 Exhibit 1C Type II (Arbitration) Claim for Settlement Award from Fairfield Resorts# 5 Exhibit 1D Type I Full and Final Release of Claims# 6 Exhibit 1E Type II Full and Final Release of Claims# 7 Exhibit 1F-1 Release of Claims (Wilson)# 8 Exhibit 1F-2 Release of Claims (Chadwell)# 9 Exhibit 1F-3 Release of Claims (Faw)# 10 Exhibit 1F-4 Release of Claims (Pacwa)# 11 Exhibit 1F-5 Release of Claims (Matthews)# 12 Exhibit 1G Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice# 13 Exhibit 2 Order Preliminarily Approving Proposed Consent Decree)(Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 07/08/2005)

ORDER preliminarily approving 15 proposed consent decree. Fairness hearing to be held on 10/21/05 at 1:30. Any member of the settlement class may object to the proposed consent decree by filing an objection by 9/16/05. Settlement class members who wish to exclude themselves from the settlement must do so in writing. Requests to opt out must be received by the Clerk of the USDC by 9/16/05. Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 7/12/05. (gi, ) (Entered: 07/14/2005)

Joint MOTION to Continue Fairness Hearing by John "Dave" Labelle, Tim Hurley, Danny Higdon, Todd Griffin, Devon Boyd, Pat Doyle, Rob Crawford, Scott Roberson, James Graves, Ray Moore, Patricia Wilson, Mike Pierce, Mike Thompson, Daric Fail, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews, George "Chip" Pennington, Cendant Corporation, Fairfield Resorts, Inc., Mickey Ruggiero. Responses due by 8/15/2005 (Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 07/29/2005)

ORDER granting 17 Motion to Continue Fairness Hearing to 10/28/05 at 1:30 pm: counsel must provide prompt notice to the class of this resetting and provide a copy of such notice to the Court. Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 8/4/05. (hv) (Entered: 08/04/2005)

NOTICE of Filing by John "Dave" Labelle, Tim Hurley, Danny Higdon, Todd Griffin, Devon Boyd, Pat Doyle, Rob Crawford, Scott Roberson, James Graves, Ray Moore, Patricia Wilson, Mike Pierce, Mike Thompson, Daric Fail, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews, George "Chip" Pennington, Fairfield Resorts, Inc., Mickey Ruggiero of Amended Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Fairness Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Amended Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Fairness Hearing))(Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 08/08/2005)

Joint MOTION re 19 Notice (Other), Notice (Other), Notice (Other) Requesting the Court to Sign the Amended Version of the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Fairness Hearing by John "Dave" Labelle, Tim Hurley, Danny Higdon, Todd Griffin, Devon Boyd, Pat Doyle, Rob Crawford, Scott Roberson, James Graves, Ray Moore, Patricia Wilson, Mike Pierce, Mike Thompson, Daric Fail, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews, George "Chip" Pennington, Cendant Corporation, Fairfield Resorts, Inc., Mickey Ruggiero. Responses due by 8/25/2005 (Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 08/08/2005)

MOTION Assign New Civil Action Number re 16 Order on Motion for Settlement, by George "Chip" Pennington. Responses due by 8/29/2005 (Goldblatt, Lisa) (Entered: 08/11/2005)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against John "Dave" Labelle, Danny Higdon, Fairfield Resorts, Inc., filed by George "Chip" Pennington.(Goldblatt, Lisa) (Entered: 08/11/2005)

ORDER denying 21 Motion for the Court to Order the Clerk of Court to assign a new civil action number to this severed case. The action shall remain as to this pltf under this case number . Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 8/17/05. (km, ) (Entered: 08/18/2005)

Letter from Deborah Lormand re settlement. (gi, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

Letter from Candy Ames re settlement. (gi, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

ORDER granting 20 Motion requesting the Court to sign amended version of the notice of proposed class action settlement and fairness hearing. Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 8/29/05. (gi, ) (Entered: 08/30/2005)

MOTION for attorney Geoffrey Weirich and Jennifer Kirk to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Fairfield Resorts, Inc.. Responses due by 10/24/2005 (PHV fees paid) (Crenshaw, Waverly) Modified on 10/13/2005 (gi, ). (Entered: 10/07/2005)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING filed by Fairfield Resorts, Inc.. (Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 10/07/2005)

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING filed by Fairfield Resorts, Inc.. (Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 10/07/2005)

STIPULATION of Dismissal by John "Dave" Labelle, George "Chip" Pennington, Fairfield Resorts, Inc.. (Crenshaw, Waverly) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

ORDER granting 27 Motion for Geoffrey Weirich and Jennifer Kirk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 10/11/05. (gi, ) (Entered: 10/11/2005)

ORDER dismissing deft Franz Hanning; pltf to file a third amended complaint by 10/17/05; defts shall have 10 days from the date of the filing of the amended complaint to file their answer . Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 10/12/05. (gi, ) (Entered: 10/12/2005)

RECEIPT #107023 in the amount of $150.00 for PHV fees for Attys Weirich & Kirk. (gi, ) (Entered: 10/13/2005)

NOTICE of Filing by George "Chip" Pennington (Goldblatt, Lisa) (Entered: 10/14/2005)

AMENDED COMPLAINT Third against Cendant Corp, Fairfield Resorts, Inc, John "Dave" Labelle, Danny Higdon, and Sharon Barnes, filed by George "Chip" Pennington.(Goldblatt, Lisa) Modified text on 10/17/2005 (gi, ). (Entered: 10/14/2005)

Defendant Sharon Barnes' ANSWER to Third Amended Complaint by Sharon Barnes.(Kirk, Jennifer) Modified Text on 10/25/2005 (jb). (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Defendant Fairfield Resorts, Inc.'s ANSWER to Third Amended Complaint by Fairfield Resorts, Inc..(Kirk, Jennifer) Modified Text on 10/25/2005 (jb). (Entered: 10/24/2005)

Defendant John "Dave" LaBelle's ANSWER to Third Amended Complaint by John "Dave" Labelle.(Kirk, Jennifer) Modified Text on 10/25/2005 (jb). (Entered: 10/24/2005)

MEMORANDUM in Support of Final Approval of Consent Decree re 15 16 by Fairfield Resorts, Inc. (Kirk, Jennifer) Modified Text on 10/25/2005 (jb). (Entered: 10/24/2005)

DECLARATION of Mark Patton filed by Fairfield Resorts, Inc.. (Kirk, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/26/2005)

ORDER: Granting 21 MOTION Assign New Civil Action Number re 16 Order on Motion for Settlement, filed by George "Chip" Pennington. Clerk shall transfer all filings involving the Plaintiff Pennington to a new case number. Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 10/27/05. (dt) (Entered: 10/28/2005)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William J. Haynes : Fairness Hearing held on 10/28/05. Court given final approval of class action settlement. Preliminary approval made final. (Court Reporter Peggy Turner.) (jb) (Entered: 10/31/2005)

COURT-APPROVED CONSENT DECREE: This action is dismissed in its entirety, with prejudice. The Court shall retain jurisdiction over the Fairfield and the pltfs for purposes of such further orders as may be necessary to enforce or effecutuate this Consent Decree. See Consent Decree for more details. Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 10/28/05. (jb) (Entered: 10/31/2005)

Docket entry number 43 is hereby entered on the docket in compliance with Rule 58 and/or Rule 79(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on 10/31/05 by JB. (jb) (Entered: 10/31/2005)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Fee Application by Patricia Wilson, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews. Responses due by 2/6/2006 (Sanford, David) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

Consent MOTION for Attorney Fees by Patricia Wilson, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews. Responses due by 2/6/2006 (Sanford, David) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 46 Consent MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Patricia Wilson, Renita Chadwell, Teresa Faw, Tamara Pacwa, Shannon Matthews. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of David W. Sanford# 2 Exhibit Consent Decree# 3 Exhibit Calculation of Legal Fees# 4 Exhibit Calculation of Legal Fees)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

NOTE TO FILER RE DE #47, Exhibit 1: Signed affidavit should be filed as a separate event, not as an attachment; it is not necessary to refile this document. (gi, )

ORDER granting 46 Motion for Attorney Fees . Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 1/24/06. (gi, ) (Entered: 01/25/2006)

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Leave to file fee petition out of time for clarity of the record . Signed by Judge William J. Haynes on 2/27/06. (gi, ) (Entered: 02/27/2006)