Case: Miller v. Countrywide

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML)

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Miller v. Countrywide Bank

Legal Defense Fund

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Richard G. Stearns assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Sorokin (Nici, Richard) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/12/2007)

Summons Issued as to Summit Mortgage LLC, Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp., Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Nici, Richard) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/12/2007)

COMPLAINT against Summit Mortgage LLC, Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp., Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. Filing fee: $ 350, receipt number 1590027, filed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Action Cover Sheet# 2 Category Form# 3 Exhibit 1-10)(Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/12/2007)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed Summit Mortgage LLC served on 7/19/2007, answer due 8/8/2007. (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/24/2007)

STIPULATION (Joint Stipulation and Order to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint) by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/26/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by James W. McGarry on behalf of Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. (McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/27/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas M. Hefferon on behalf of Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. (Hefferon, Thomas) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/27/2007)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/27/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gillian R. Feiner on behalf of Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/30/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shennan Alexandra Kavanagh on behalf of Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis (Kavanagh, Shennan) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/30/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp. served on 7/20/2007 (Feiner, Gillian) Modified on 8/6/2007 (Flaherty, Elaine). [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/06/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. served on 7/19/2007, answer due 8/8/2007. (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/06/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed Countrywide Correspondent Lending served on 7/19/2007, answer due 8/8/2007. (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/06/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. served on 7/19/2007, answer due 8/8/2007. (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/06/2007)

SUMMONS Returned Executed Countrywide Bank, N.A. served on 7/19/2007, answer due 8/8/2007. (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/06/2007)

Set Deadlines/Hearings: Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp. answer due 8/24/2007. (Flaherty, Elaine) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/28/2007)

ANSWER to Complaint by Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp..(Flaherty, Elaine) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/04/2007)

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Summit Mortgage LLC.(Worth, William) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/10/2007)

MOTION to Dismiss by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc..(Hefferon, Thomas) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/10/2007)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Hefferon, Thomas) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/10/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle R. Gonnam on behalf of Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. (Gonnam, Michelle) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/13/2007)

NOTICE by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis of Firm Name Change (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/18/2007)

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO THE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis, Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/19/2007)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew E. Van Tine on behalf of Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis (Van Tine, Matthew) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 09/21/2007)

Judge Richard G. Stearns : ELECTRONIC ENDORSEMENT re 20 Stipulation, filed by Arthur Davis, Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Luella Davis, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Gillian Miller, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Lakisha Austin "Stipulation approved UNTIL 10/15/07." (Flaherty, Elaine) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 10/04/2007)

Opposition re 16 MOTION to Dismiss Filed By Countrywide And Memorandum In Support Thereof filed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 10/15/2007)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 16 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing set for 1/18/2008 02:30 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Richard G. Stearns. (Johnson, Mary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 10/25/2007)

DECLARATION OF GARY KLEIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY DIRECTLY RELEVANT TO COUNTRYWIDE'S MOTION TO DISMISS by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Exhibits 1 - 6)(Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 11/14/2007)

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MOTION for Leave to File a Reply Brief (Countrywide's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Reply Brief in Further Support of Motion to Dismiss) by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Reply Brief in Support of the Countrywide Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 11/16/2007)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 16 MOTION to Dismiss (Reply Brief In Support of the Countrywide Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) filed by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 11/21/2007)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Gillian R. Feiner (Feiner, Gillian) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 12/07/2007)

DECLARATION of Gary Klein for the Purpose of Submitting Supplemental Authority Directly Relevant to Countrywide's Motion to Dismiss by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Roddy, John) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 12/21/2007)

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING: "due to a Court conflict, the motion to dismiss hearing is re−scheduled to Thursday, 3/20/2008 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Richard G. Stearns. " Mary Johnson, Deputy Clerk.(Johnson, Mary) . [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 01/11/2008)

Assented to MOTION to Continue Hearing to April 3, 2008 or April 4, 2008 by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc..(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: Electronic ORDER entered denying 28 Motion to Continue. "In light of the fact that this Court's calendar cannot accommodate an earlier hearing date other than March 20, 2008, the Court must deny defendants' request for a continuance and the hearing will remain on the calendar for March 20, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. SO ORDERED." R. G. Stearns, USDJ. (Johnson, Mary) Modified on 1/23/2008 (Johnson, Mary). [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 01/23/2008)

Opposition re 28 Assented to MOTION to Continue Hearing to April 3, 2008 or April 4, 2008 filed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 01/23/2008)

Assented to MOTION to Continue Hearing to April 3, 2008 by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc..(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 02/04/2008)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: Electronic ORDER entered granting 30 Motion to Continue. Hearing re−scheduled to Thursday, 4/10/2008 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Richard G. Stearns. (Johnson, Mary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 02/05/2008)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Loans for Residential Homes Mortgage Corp..(Hagopian, Michael) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 03/05/2008)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: Electronic ORDER entered granting 31 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Flaherty, Elaine) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 03/06/2008)

DECLARATION of Gary Klein for the Purpose of Submitting Supplemental Authority Directly Relevant to Countrywide's Motion to Dismiss by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 03/06/2008)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Costello on behalf of Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis (Costello, Kevin) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 03/11/2008)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 03/14/2008)

Response by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. to Plaintiffs' Submissions of "Supplemental Authority". (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 04/08/2008)

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Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Stearns: Motion Hearing held on 4/10/2008 re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. After a hearing, the court takes the matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Gibbons, James)(Attorneys present: Gary E. Klein and Shennan Alexandra Kavanagh for plaintiffs; Thomas M. Hefferon and James W. McGarry for defendants) (Prussia, Kevin) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 04/10/2008)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER OF RECUSAL. case sent to draw clerk to be redrawn(Flaherty, Elaine) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 04/17/2008)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Kevin Costello (Costello, Kevin) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 04/22/2008)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Judge Joseph L. Tauro added. Judge Richard G. Stearns no longer assigned to case. (Sonnenberg, Elizabeth) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 04/23/2008)

Judge Joseph L. Tauro: ORDER entered. ORDER OF RECUSAL.(Abaid, Kimberly) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 05/07/2008)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Judge Nancy Gertner added. Judge Joseph L. Tauro no longer assigned to case. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 05/08/2008)

DECLARATION Fourth Declaration of Gary Klein for the Purpose of Submitting Supplemental Authority Directly Relevant to Countrywide's Motion to Dismiss by Gillian Miller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Costello, Kevin) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 05/19/2008)

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing on 16 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing set for 7/9/2008 03:15 PM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Nancy Gertner. (Molloy, Maryellen) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 05/20/2008)

NOTICE by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis To Transfer Actions For Consolidated And Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings Pursuant To 28 U.S.C. § 1407 (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases Under 28 U.S.C. § 1407 To Transfer For Consolidated And Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis.(Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

EXHIBIT re 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Under 28 U.S.C. § 1407 To Transfer For Consolidated And Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings - Exhibit Volume by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B - Part 1, # 3 Exhibit B - Part 2, # 4 Exhibit B - Part 3, # 5 Exhibit C - Part 1, # 6 Exhibit C - Part 2)(Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Under 28 U.S.C. § 1407 To Transfer For Consolidated And Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings filed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gary E. Klein on behalf of Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

NOTICE by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis Reasons Why Oral Argument Should Be Heard (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis re 42 Exhibit, 44 Notice of Appearance, 40 Notice (Other), 43 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 45 Notice (Other), 41 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Under 28 U.S.C. § 1407 To Transfer For Consolidated And Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/04/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Tricia Jean Bloomer on behalf of Courtroom View Network (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/18/2008)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jonathan Sherman Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 01010000000002007151. by Courtroom View Network. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Jonathan Sherman)(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/18/2008)

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MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network. (Attachments: # 1 Verified Intervention Complaint for Relief Pursuant to Local Rule 83.3)(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/18/2008)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 49 MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed filed by Courtroom View Network. (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/18/2008)

DECLARATION re 49 MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed, 50 Memorandum in Support of Motion by Courtroom View Network. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2 Part A, # 3 Exhibit 2 Part B, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibits 4-7, # 6 Exhibit 8, # 7 Exhibits 9-20, # 8 Exhibits 21-22, # 9 Exhibit 23 Part A, # 10 Exhibit 23 Part B, # 11 Exhibit 23 Part C, # 12 Exhibit 23 Part D)(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/18/2008)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amended Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network.(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/19/2008)

Amended MEMORANDUM in Support re 49 MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed (Correcting Docket Entry #50) filed by Courtroom View Network. (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/19/2008)

MOTION to Stay July 9, 2008 Hearing on Countrywide Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/23/2008)

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Letter/request (non-motion) from MDL Panel to Judge Gertner re transfer of case to MDL panel. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/24/2008)

RESPONSE to Motion re 54 MOTION to Stay July 9, 2008 Hearing on Countrywide Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Gillian Miller, Lakisha Austin, Arthur Davis, Luella Davis. (Klein, Gary) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 06/27/2008)

Opposition re 49 MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed filed by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/02/2008)

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Judge Nancy Gertner: Electronic ORDER entered reserving ruling on 49 Motion to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio−Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network. "Courtroom View Network ("CVN") moves to intervene pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to provide audio−visual coverage of oral argument via secure internet feed. The proceeding in which CVN seeks to intervene is a putative nationwide class action suit involving allegations of racially discriminatory mortgage lending practices. The purpose of the intervention is to permit CVN to "narrowcast" the proceedings over the Internet. The term narrowcast refers to the practice of making content or information available only to those individuals who have subscribed to the service, rather than the general public. Defendants oppose the narrowcasting and the intervention. It should be noted that similar class actions have been filed in two other venues and, further, that the plaintiffs have filed a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 1407 to transfer the pending cases to a single district for pretrial proceedings. That the matter will shortly be considered by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict litigation. The proceeding that triggered this motion to intervene is the hearing on defendants' motion to dismiss scheduled for July 9, 2008. The hearing involves only legal argument; no witnesses will appear; no jurors will be impaneled. While CVN's motion seeks to have the content available to those who have subscribed to the service, it is clear that the Court could issue a narrower order, i.e. one limiting distribution of the content to the parties to this case and their counsel, or the parties in the relevant parallel proceedings across the country. The Court will defer ruling on this motion for several reasons: The motion was filed on June 18, 2008. The defendants opposition papers were received on July 2, 2008. Both sides have raised important questions: How should the Court construe the language of Local Rule 83.3 which permits broadcast by "order of the court?" Does Local Rule 83.3 suggest that an individual judge may order broadcasting in an individual case, or does such a decision require a collective decision by all of the judges of this Court? If an individual judge is authorized to make such an order, what criterion should inform that decision? For example, is streaming video to counsel comparable to streaming transcript which has been permitted in some cases? Moreover, if these cases are consolidated under § 1407, to what degree would such a service save costs to all of the parties? Is intervention appropriate under Rule 24, in any case? In light of the multiple questions raised and the relatively short amount of time the parties have been given to address them, the Court will defer ruling on CVNs motion to allow for full consideration of all the implications of such an intervention." (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/08/2008)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Nancy Gertner: Motion Hearing held on 7/9/2008 re 16 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Countrywide Bank, N.A.,Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. Oral argument held, all matters taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Helena Kline.)(Attorneys present: Atty Klein, Kavanagh, Hefferon, McGarry) (Molloy, Maryellen) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/09/2008)

Withdrawal of motion: 49 MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio-Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed filed by Courtroom View Network.. (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/14/2008)

Judge Nancy Gertner: Electronic ORDER entered withdrawing 49 Motion to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 and to Provide Audio−Visual Coverage of Argument Via Secure Internet Feed filed by Courtroom View Network. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/15/2008)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.. (McGarry, James) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/18/2008)

Amended MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 For the Limited Purpose of Applying to Provide Audio Visual Coverage of Proceedings Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network. (Attachments: # 1 Verified Intervention Complaint for Relief Pursuant to Local Rule 83.3)(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 60 Amended MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 For the Limited Purpose of Applying to Provide Audio Visual Coverage of Proceedings Via Secure Internet Feed filed by Courtroom View Network. (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/23/2008)

DECLARATION re 60 Amended MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 For the Limited Purpose of Applying to Provide Audio Visual Coverage of Proceedings Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2 Part A, # 4 Exhibit 2 Part B, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4-7, # 7 Exhibit 8, # 8 Exhibit 9-20, # 9 Exhibit 21-22, # 10 Exhibit 23 Part A, # 11 Exhibit 23 Part B, # 12 Exhibit 23 Part C, # 13 Exhibit 23 Part D, # 14 Exhibit 24)(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/23/2008)

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DECLARATION re 60 Amended MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 For the Limited Purpose of Applying to Provide Audio Visual Coverage of Proceedings Via Secure Internet Feed by Courtroom View Network. (Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/23/2008)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply for 14 Days from Decision by JPML Re Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer for Consolidated and Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings by Courtroom View Network.(Bloomer, Tricia) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/23/2008)

Judge Nancy Gertner: Electronic ORDER entered granting 64 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply for 14 Days from Decision by JPML Re Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer for Consolidated and Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/24/2008)

Transcript of Motion Hearing held on July 9, 2008, before Judge Gertner. Court Reporter: Helana E. Kline at 508/525-7769. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Redaction Request due 8/18/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/26/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/24/2008. (Scalfani, Deborah) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/29/2008)

NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, a copy of which is attached to this entry.. (Scalfani, Deborah) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/29/2008)

Judge Nancy Gertner: Electronic ORDER entered denying 16 Motion to Dismiss. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/31/2008)

Judge Nancy Gertner: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Re: Motion to Dismiss.(Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 07/31/2008)

Informational E-mailed Copy of MDL Conditional Transfer Order in MDL Case 1974 received from the mdl panel.(Jones, Sherry) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/07/2008)

Copy of MDL Conditional Transfer Order number 1 in MDL Case 1974 received from MDL Panel. (Hassett, Kathy) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/21/2008)

Case transferred to the Western District of Kentucky pursuant to Conditional Transfer Order entered by the MDL Panel on 8/7/08. Transmittal of the record done electronically. (Gaudet, Jennifer) [Transferred from mad on 8/22/2008.] (Entered: 08/22/2008)

Remark: Case Assignment NEF has been electronically sent to all counsel, and mailed to Thomas Hefferon advising of case transfer information (MLG) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

Cases associated to 3:08−MD−1974 (MLG) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

Case transferred in from District of Massachusetts; Case Number 1:07-cv-11275. Original file with documents numbered 1 - 69, electronic certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (MLG) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Chief Judge John G. Heyburn II. (MLG) (Entered: 08/22/2008)

ORDER signed by Chief Judge John G. Heyburn, II on 8/27/2008. Telephonic Status Conference is set for 9/22/2008 at 02:00 PM before Chief Judge John G. Heyburn II. Conference Statement due by 9/15/2008. Parties to comply with remainder of Order as set forth. Associated Cases: 3:08-md-01974-JGH, 3:08-cv-00448-JGH, 3:08-cv-00450-JGH, 3:08-cv-00454-JGH-DW cc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 08/27/2008)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending and Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 letter) (NM) (Entered: 09/11/2008)

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NOTICE of Withdrawal by Courtroom View Network re 60 Amended MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 24 For the Limited Purpose of Applying to Provide Audio Visual Coverage of Proceedings Via Secure Internet Feed (Bloomer, Tricia) (Entered: 09/15/2008)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Tyson Gorman and Byron E. Leet on behalf of Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Correspondent Lending, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Home Loans Inc, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Bank, N.A., Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Bank, A Division of Treasury Bank, N.A., Countrywide Home Loans Inc, Countrywide Mortgage Ventures, LLC Associated Cases: 3:08-md-01974-JGH, 3:08-cv-00448-JGH, 3:08-cv-00450-JGH, 3:08-cv-00454-JGH, 3:08-cv-00482-JGH (Gorman, Christopher) Modified on 9/22/2008: add atty (RLK). (Entered: 09/19/2008)

ERROR: Duplicate entry. See 75 . Modified on 9/22/2008 (RLK). (Entered: 09/19/2008)

ERROR: Duplicate entry. See 75 . Modified on 9/22/2008 (RLK). (Entered: 09/19/2008)

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION Re: PDF re: 75 Notice of Appearance. Due to computer problems on Friday 9/19/2008, ECF notification of 75 Notice of Appearance of Byron E. Leet and C. Tyson Gorman as co-counsel for the Countrywide Defendants was not sent to parties. Document is attached to this entry for notification purposes. (RLK) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET AND PRIVATE CONSUMER INFORMATION signed by Chief Judge John G. Heyburn, II on 9/23/2008. Associated Cases: 3:08-md-01974-JGH, 3:08-cv-00448-JGH, 3:08-cv-00450-JGH, 3:08-cv-00454-JGHcc: Counsel (RLK) (Entered: 09/24/2008)