Case: EEOC v. AIRGAS CARBONIC INDUSTRIES

3:03-cv-00808 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2003

Closed Date: June 4, 2004

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Case Summary

In September 2003, the EEOC brought this suit against Airgas Carbonic Industries, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The compliant is currently unavailable. After the parties consented to proceed before a magistrate judge, a jury trial ensued in June of 2004. The two-day trial ended in a jury verdict for the defense.

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3:03-cv-00808

Docket (PACER)

Equal Employment v. Airgas Carbonic

Aug. 16, 2004

Aug. 16, 2004

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Jury Trial Flag (cmcc) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Airgas Carbonic; counsel called for pick-up (cmcc) (Entered: 09/29/2003)

Sept. 29, 2003

Sept. 29, 2003

Pre-Trial Conference set at 9:55 1/6/04 before Judge James R. Spencer (lmcd) (Entered: 12/01/2003)

Dec. 1, 2003

Dec. 1, 2003

So Ordered: granting [4-1] motion by Airgas Carbonic for Charles LeRoy Bachman, Jr. to appear pro hac vice Filing Fee Paid $ 50.00 Receipt # 71269 ( signed by Judge James R. Spencer ) Copies Mailed: yes (cmcc) (Entered: 12/18/2003)

Dec. 18, 2003

Dec. 18, 2003

So Ordered: granting [5-1] motion by Airgas Carbonic for John Francis Meyers to appear pro hac vice Filing Fee Paid $ 50.00 Receipt # 71270 ( signed by Judge James R. Spencer ) Copies Mailed: yes (cmcc) (Entered: 12/18/2003)

Dec. 18, 2003

Dec. 18, 2003

CASE reassigned to Magistrate Judge David G. Lowe pursuant to Order entered January 14, 2004 (cmcc) Modified on 04/30/2004 (Entered: 01/14/2004)

Jan. 14, 2004

Jan. 14, 2004

EEOC's disk rec'd and placed on left for voir dire questions. (thom) (Entered: 05/19/2004)

May 19, 2004

May 19, 2004

Exhibits received by Airgas Carbonic - 1 black and 2 white binders in 3 sets (cmcc) (Entered: 06/01/2004)

June 1, 2004

June 1, 2004

Exhibits received by Equal Employment - one black binder in three sets (cmcc) (Entered: 06/01/2004)

June 1, 2004

June 1, 2004

Deadline updated; reset Jury Trial for 9:30 6/3/04 before Mag Judge David G. Lowe (lcha) (Entered: 06/02/2004)

June 2, 2004

June 2, 2004

Jury Trial held (lcha) (Entered: 06/04/2004)

June 3, 2004

June 3, 2004

Case closed (cmcc) (Entered: 06/04/2004)

June 4, 2004

June 4, 2004

Letter sent to all consel that costs will be taxed on August 16, 2004 (lcha) (Entered: 08/02/2004)

Aug. 2, 2004

Aug. 2, 2004

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COMPLAINT against Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Robert Bosch LLC (Filing fee: $400, receipt number: 44683005910), filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Letter, # 3 Receipt) (jsmi, ) Modified on 12/2/2014 (jsmi, ). (Entered: 12/02/2014)

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Nov. 28, 2014

Nov. 28, 2014

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Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/02/2014)

Nov. 28, 2014

Nov. 28, 2014

PACER
3

Summons Issued as to Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Robert Bosch LLC. Summons mailed to Plaintiff's attorney for service as requested. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/02/2014)

Dec. 2, 2014

Dec. 2, 2014

PACER
4

Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/02/2014)

Dec. 2, 2014

Dec. 2, 2014

PACER
5

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Gregory Len and Certification of Local Counsel Gwendolyn Tawresey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4217942. by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Tawresey, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 12/03/2014)

Dec. 3, 2014

Dec. 3, 2014

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Griffin Mesmer and Certification of Local Counsel Gwendolyn Tawresey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4217959. by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Tawresey, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 12/03/2014)

Dec. 3, 2014

Dec. 3, 2014

PACER
7

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Pro hac vice appointing Gregory Len for Orbital Australia Pty Ltd. and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 12/4/2014. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/04/2014)

Dec. 4, 2014

Dec. 4, 2014

PACER
8

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Pro hac vice appointing Griffin Mesmer for Orbital Australia Pty Ltd. and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 12/4/2014. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/04/2014)

Dec. 4, 2014

Dec. 4, 2014

PACER
9

NOTICE of Appearance by William David Belanger on behalf of Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. (Belanger, William) (Entered: 12/16/2014)

Dec. 16, 2014

Dec. 16, 2014

PACER
10

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.; Mercedes-Benz US International Inc. served on 12/10/2014, answer due 12/31/2014; Mercedes-Benz USA LLC served on 12/10/2014, answer due 12/31/2014; and Robert Bosch LLC served on 12/9/2014, answer due 12/30/2014. Process Server served both original signed summons to each defendant. (Attachments: # 1 Letter) (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/17/2014)

Dec. 17, 2014

Dec. 17, 2014

PACER
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Summons Reissued as to Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH. Original Summons went to Central Authority. Summons mailed to Plaintiff's attorney for service. (Attachments: # 1 Letter) (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
12

NOTICE of Appearance by Lionel Marks Lavenue on behalf of Robert Bosch LLC (Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
13

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Or to Otherwise File Responsive Pleadings by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
14

NOTICE of Appearance by Dabney Jefferson Carr, IV on behalf of Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
15

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Unopposed) by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Diane Ferrill on behalf of Robert Bosch LLC (Ferrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/29/2014)

Dec. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2014

PACER
17

ORDER granting 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Unopposed) by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc. and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. It is ordered that the defendants, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc. and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, shall file their Answers and any other motions with respect to the Complaint by January 30, 2015. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 12/29/2014. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/30/2014)

Dec. 30, 2014

Dec. 30, 2014

PACER
18

ORDER granting 13 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Robert Bosch LLC. Bosch LLC shall have through and including January 29, 2015, in which to answer, plead and otherwise respond to Complaint. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 12/30/2014. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 12/31/2014)

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

PACER
19

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Armistead Angle on behalf of Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Angle, Robert) (Entered: 01/06/2015)

Jan. 6, 2015

Jan. 6, 2015

PACER
20

NOTICE of Appearance by Dana Duane McDaniel on behalf of Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. (McDaniel, Dana) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

PACER
21

NOTICE of Appearance by John Michael Erbach on behalf of Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. (Erbach, John) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

PACER
22

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond (Unopposed) by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Agreed Order - Original to Follow)(McDaniel, Dana) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

PACER
23

MOTION for Leave to File A First Amended Complaint (Unopposed) by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McDaniel, Dana) (Entered: 01/29/2015)

Jan. 29, 2015

Jan. 29, 2015

PACER
24

ORDER finding as moot 22 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; granting 23 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (SEE ORDER FOR ALL DETAILS). Signed by Magistrate Judge David J. Novak on 1/29/2015. (cgar) (Entered: 01/29/2015)

Jan. 29, 2015

Jan. 29, 2015

PACER
25

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch LLC, filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(McDaniel, Dana) (Entered: 02/02/2015)

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4 Exhibit 4

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Feb. 2, 2015

Feb. 2, 2015

PACER
26

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 25 Amended Complaint, by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/19/2015)

Feb. 19, 2015

Feb. 19, 2015

PACER
27

MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

1 Proposed Order

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Feb. 20, 2015

Feb. 20, 2015

PACER
28

Memorandum in Support re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Robert Bosch LLC. (Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

Feb. 20, 2015

Feb. 20, 2015

PACER
29

Declaration re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan of Lionel Lavenue by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

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Feb. 20, 2015

Feb. 20, 2015

PACER
30

Declaration re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan of Peter Tadros of Robert Bosch LLC by Robert Bosch LLC. (Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 02/20/2015)

Feb. 20, 2015

Feb. 20, 2015

PACER
31

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. It is ordered that the defendants, Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc., shall file their answers and any other motions with respect to the Complaint by February 27, 2015. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 02/24/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 02/24/2015)

Feb. 24, 2015

Feb. 24, 2015

PACER
32

ANSWER to Complaint by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc..(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
33

ANSWER to Complaint by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
34

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and to Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
35

Memorandum in Support re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and to Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lawrence Fleming, # 2 Declaration of Brett Watkins, # 3 Declaration of Markus Haefner, # 4 Declaration of Roger Mumford)(Carr, Dabney) (Additional sealed attachment(s) added per 3/6/15 Order entered on 3/9/2015: # 6 Sealed Mumford Declaration Exhibit A, # 7 Sealed Mumford Declaration Exhibit B) (jsmi, ). (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
36

MOTION to Seal Exhibits to Mumford Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
37

Memorandum in Support re 36 MOTION to Seal Exhibits to Mumford Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc.. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
38

NOTICE by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc. re 36 MOTION to Seal Exhibits to Mumford Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

Feb. 27, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

PACER
39

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan (Unopposed) by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/04/2015)

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015

PACER
40

ORDER granting 36 MOTION to Seal Exhibits is granted. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk shall file (1) the Master Terms Direct Purchasing agreement between MBUSI and Paulstra CRC Corp. and (2) the purchase orders between MBUSI and Paulstra CRC Corp. for the years 2012 through 2014, which are attached as exhibits to 35 DECLARATION OF ROGER MUMFORD IN SUPPORT OF MERCEDES-BENZ U.S.INTERNATIONAL, INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND TRANSFER TO THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/5/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/06/2015)

March 6, 2015

March 6, 2015

PACER
41

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall file their responses to 27 DEFENDANT ROBERT BOSCH LLC'S MOTION TO DISMISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TRANSFER TO THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN by March 13, 2015. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/5/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/06/2015)

March 6, 2015

March 6, 2015

PACER
42

ORDER Setting an Initial Pretrial Conference to be held at 10:15 a.m. on 3/18/15. Cps. distributed.. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/9/15. (sneal, ) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

PACER
43

SCHEDULING ORDER:Initial Pretrial Conference set for 3/18/2015 at 10:15 AM. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/9/15. (sneal, ) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

PACER
44

Consent MOTION To Stay Defendants Daimler AG and Bosch GMBH's Deadline (If Any) to File Responsive Pleadings by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 03/13/2015)

March 13, 2015

March 13, 2015

PACER
45

Memorandum in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of John Richard Mills, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Gregory Len)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/13/2015)

March 13, 2015

March 13, 2015

PACER
46

Memorandum in Opposition re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and to Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of John Richard Mills)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/13/2015)

March 13, 2015

March 13, 2015

PACER
47

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey Stuart Gerchick and Certification of Local Counsel Dabney Jefferson Carr IV Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4359279. by Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/16/2015)

March 16, 2015

March 16, 2015

PACER
48

NOTICE of Appearance by Dabney Jefferson Carr, IV on behalf of Daimler AG (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

March 17, 2015

March 17, 2015

PACER
49

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Pro hac vice. Jeffrey Stuart Gerchick appointed for Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc., and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/16/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

March 17, 2015

March 17, 2015

PACER

for proceedings held before District Judge Robert E. Payne:Initial Pretrial Conference held on 3/18/2015. (sneal, )

March 18, 2015

March 18, 2015

PACER
50

Letter dated March 19, 2015, re Certificates of Service through The Hague Convention. Copies received, originals to follow. (Attachments: # 1 Copies of Certificates of Attestation) (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015

PACER
51

ORDER that the Court grants the oral motion of the defendants, Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH, to have until March 20, 2015 in which to file Motions to Quash Service of Process. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/19/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015

PACER
52

REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, To Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Peter Tadros)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015

PACER
53

REPLY to Response to Motion re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and to Transfer to the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

March 19, 2015

March 19, 2015

PACER
54

ORDER that 44 Consent MOTION To Stay Defendants Daimler AG and Bosch GMBH's Deadline (If Any) to File Responsive Pleadings is GRANTED. Filed nunc pro tunc on March 13, 2015. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/19/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
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ANSWER to Counterclaim re 33 Answer to Complaint by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
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MOTION to Quash Service of Process by Daimler AG. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
57

Memorandum in Support re 56 MOTION to Quash Service of Process filed by Daimler AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
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MOTION to Quash Service of the Original Complaint (And of the Amended Complaint, If Applicable) by Robert Bosch GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
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Memorandum in Support re 58 MOTION to Quash Service of the Original Complaint (And of the Amended Complaint, If Applicable) filed by Robert Bosch GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
60

ANSWER to Complaint (Amended) - DI No. 25 by Robert Bosch LLC.(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 03/20/2015)

March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

PACER
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Edward John DeFranco and Certification of Local Counsel Dabney Jefferson Carr IV Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4379932. by Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

PACER
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Memorandum in Opposition re 56 MOTION to Quash Service of Process filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

PACER
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Memorandum in Opposition re 58 MOTION to Quash Service of the Original Complaint (And of the Amended Complaint, If Applicable) filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Gregory Len, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Entry of Rule 26(F) Report and Proposed Discovery Plan by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

PACER
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Memorandum in Support re 64 Joint MOTION for Entry of Rule 26(F) Report and Proposed Discovery Plan (Joint Memo Stating Parties' Respective Positions) filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 03/27/2015)

March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

PACER
66

ORDER granting 61 Motion for Pro hac vice. Edward John DeFranco appointed for Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 3/30/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 03/30/2015)

March 30, 2015

March 30, 2015

PACER
67

REPLY to Response to Motion re 58 MOTION to Quash Service of the Original Complaint (And of the Amended Complaint, If Applicable) filed by Robert Bosch GmbH. (Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 04/01/2015)

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015

PACER
68

REPLY to Response to Motion re 56 MOTION to Quash Service of Process filed by Daimler AG. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 04/01/2015)

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015

PACER
69

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 04/03/2015)

April 3, 2015

April 3, 2015

PACER
70

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. Robert Bosch GmbH served on 2/23/2015, answer due 3/16/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Letter) (jsmi, ) (Entered: 04/06/2015)

April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015

PACER
71

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd and Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. Daimler AG served on 1/25/2015, answer due 2/17/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Letter) (jsmi, ) (Entered: 04/06/2015)

April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015

PACER
72

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Brett Nelson Watkins and Certification of Local Counsel Dabney Jefferson Carr IV Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4400386. by Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 04/08/2015)

April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015

PACER
73

ORDER granting 72 Motion for Pro hac vice. Brett Nelson Watkins appointed for Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 4/13/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 04/13/2015)

April 13, 2015

April 13, 2015

PACER
74

MOTION Requesting Referral to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 04/17/2015)

April 17, 2015

April 17, 2015

PACER
75

Memorandum in Support re 74 MOTION Requesting Referral to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference filed by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc.. (Erbach, John) (Entered: 04/17/2015)

April 17, 2015

April 17, 2015

PACER
76

Joint MOTION to Modify Proposed Discovery Plan re 64 Joint MOTION for Entry of Rule 26(F) Report and Proposed Discovery Plan, 65 Memorandum in Support, by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 04/20/2015)

April 20, 2015

April 20, 2015

PACER
77

PROTECTIVE ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 04/21/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A). (ccol, ) (Entered: 04/21/2015)

April 21, 2015

April 21, 2015

PACER
78

AGREED SCHEDULING ORDER. See Order for details and deadlines. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 4/21/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 04/22/2015)

April 22, 2015

April 22, 2015

PACER
79

RESPONSE to Motion re 74 MOTION Requesting Referral to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference filed by Robert Bosch LLC. (Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 05/01/2015)

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

PACER
80

RESPONSE to Motion re 74 MOTION Requesting Referral to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference filed by Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (Carr, Dabney) (Entered: 05/01/2015)

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

PACER
81

NOTICE by Orbital Australia Pty Ltd, Orbital Fluid Technologies, Inc. (Notice of Filing Joint List of Claim Terms for Construction) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Erbach, John) (Entered: 05/01/2015)

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

PACER
82

MOTION to Reschedule Tutorial and Claim Construction Hearing (Unopposed) by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 05/06/2015)

May 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

PACER
83

ORDER that Plaintiff's 74 MOTION Requesting Referral to U.S. Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference is denied pending resolution of the pending motions. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 5/14/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 05/14/2015)

May 14, 2015

May 14, 2015

PACER
84

ORDER that 82 MOTION to Reschedule Tutorial and Claim Construction Hearing is granted. The Tutorial Hearing is now set for September 1, 2015 at 10:00a.m. Signed by District Judge Robert E. Payne on 5/18/2015. (jsmi, ) (Entered: 05/19/2015)

May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015

PACER
85

MOTION for Protective Order To Respond to Jurisdictional Discovery Requests 12-24 by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Entered: 05/22/2015)

May 22, 2015

May 22, 2015

PACER
86

Memorandum in Support re 85 MOTION for Protective Order To Respond to Jurisdictional Discovery Requests 12-24 filed by Robert Bosch LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Lavenue, Lionel) (Attachment 4 replaced on 6/9/2015) (jsmi, ). (Entered: 05/22/2015)

May 22, 2015

May 22, 2015

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Virginia

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 29, 2003

Closing Date: June 4, 2004

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Airgas Carbonic Industries, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits