Date: 04-24-2022

Case Style:

Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. v. Miller Seabrooks, S&M Moving and Storage, d/b/a SM Moving & Storage

Case Number: 5:20-cv-00010-MFU-JCH

Judge: Michael F. Urbanski

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Rockingham County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Justin Wolcott and Mark Obenshain

Defendant's Attorney: Eric M. Persian, James Arthur Cales

Description: Harrisonburg, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1.5 million in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of a trucking accident.

Outcome: 11/10/2021 106 JUDGMENT in favor of Ronald Lee Brown, Jr against S&M Moving and Storage, Miller Seabrooks. Signed by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 11/10/21. (mka)
12/03/2021 107 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 106 Judgment by S&M Moving and Storage, Miller Seabrooks. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AVAWDC-3844329. (Cales, James)
12/03/2021 108 MOTION for Bond and/or to Stay Enforcement by S&M Moving and Storage, Miller Seabrooks. (Cales, James) Modified on 12/8/2021 to remove magistrate judge referral(jv).
12/03/2021 109 Brief / Memorandum in Support re 108 MOTION for Bond and/or to Stay Enforcement . filed by S&M Moving and Storage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Insurance Policy)(Cales, James)
12/06/2021 110 Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA re 107 Notice of Appeal
NOTE: The Docketing Statement and Transcript Order Form are available on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov. If CJA24 form(s) are applicable, you must submit a separate Auth-24 for each court reporter from whom you wish to order a transcript through the District Court's eVoucher system. (jv)
12/08/2021 111 Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re 108 MOTION for Bond and/or to Stay Enforcement . filed by Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. (Obenshain, Mark)
12/09/2021 112 USCA Notice of Appellate Case Opening re 107 Notice of Appeal filed by Miller Seabrooks, S&M Moving and Storage. USCA Case Number 21-2366. Case Manager: Marcy E. Beall. (jv)
12/13/2021 113 REPLY to Response to Motion re 108 MOTION for Bond and/or to Stay Enforcement . filed by S&M Moving and Storage, Miller Seabrooks. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Rental Agreement)(Cales, James)
12/13/2021 114 AMENDED USCA Notice of Appellate Case Opening re 107 Notice of Appeal filed by Miller Seabrooks, S&M Moving and Storage. USCA Case Number 21-2366. Case Manager: Marcy E. Beall. (jv)
12/15/2021 115 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (14 calendar days Service) by S&M Moving and Storage, Miller Seabrooks for Trial held on November 9, 2021 reported by Court Reporter Judy Webb before Judge Urbanski. Transcript Due Deadline will be set when Financial Arrangements are made. (Cales, James) Requestor notified to file through 4CCA. Modified on 12/15/2021 (sad).
12/16/2021 116 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment for 99 Jury Trial Day 1 held on 11/8/2021 - Plaintiff Testimony and 104 Jury Trial Day 2 held on 11-9-2021 - Jury instructions conference, jury instructions, and closing argument. re, 107 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter: Judy Webb. Appeal Transcript due by 2/22/2022. (sad) Specific portions requested added to docket text. Modified on 12/17/2021 (sad).
12/16/2021 117 Financial arrangements made (Original) (14 calendar days Service) re 116 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment, Transcript due by 12/30/2021. (jw) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
12/21/2021 118 USCA Appeal Transcript Deadline Amended to reflect the 14-day production request. re 107 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter: Judy Webb. Appeal Transcript due by 1/11/2022. (sad)
12/30/2021 119 Appeal Transcript filed for Jury Trial (Testimony of Ronald Lee Brown, Jr.) for dates of 11/8/2021 before Judge Michael F. Urbanski, re 116 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment, NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vawd.uscourts.gov Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? No Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER unless a Redacted Transcript has been filed. Redaction Request due 1/20/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2022. (jw)
12/30/2021 120 Appeal Transcript filed for Jury Trial (Jury Instr. Conf., Jury Instructions, Plaintiff's Closing Arguments) for dates of 11/9/2021 before Judge Michael F. Urbanski, re 116 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment, 107 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter/Transcriber: Judy Webb, Telephone number judy.webb@gmail.com/540-857-5100 X 5333. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vawd.uscourts.gov Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? Yes Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER unless a Redacted Transcript has been filed. Redaction Request due 1/20/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2022. (jw)
01/07/2022 121 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment for Testimony of Mark Ross, MD held on 11/9/2021 during 104 Jury Trial re, 107 Notice of Appeal Court Reporter: Judy Webb. Appeal Transcript due by 3/15/2022. (sad)
02/23/2022 122 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (Ordinary-30 calendar days Service) by Ronald Lee Brown, Jr for Trial held on Nov. 8-9, 2021 reported by Court Reporter Judy Webb before Judge Urbanski. Transcript Due Deadline will be set when Financial Arrangements are made. (Wolcott, Justin)
02/23/2022 124 Financial arrangements made (Copy) (Ordinary-30 calendar days Service) re 122 Transcript Request, Transcript due by 3/25/2022. (jw) (Entered: 03/09/2022)
03/07/2022 123 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Miller Seabrooks. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Locklin, Kevin)
03/11/2022 125 MOTION for Settlement (Enforce) by Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brahan, Richard)
03/11/2022 126 Brief / Memorandum in Support re 125 MOTION for Settlement (Enforce) . filed by Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Brahan, Richard)
03/15/2022 127 Appeal Transcript filed for Jury Trial (Testimony of Mark Ross, M.D.) for dates of 11/9/2021 before Judge Michael F. Urbanski, re 121 USCA Appeal Transcript Order Acknowledgment, NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vawd.uscourts.gov Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? Yes Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER unless a Redacted Transcript has been filed. Redaction Request due 4/5/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/15/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/13/2022. (jw)
03/15/2022 128 Transcript Copy Delivered re 122 Transcript Request, (jw)
03/16/2022 129 Joint MOTION to Stay Motion to Enforce Settlement by Miller Seabrooks. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Locklin, Kevin)
03/16/2022 130 ORAL ORDER granting 129 Joint Motion to Stay Motion to Enforce Settlement Entered by Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 3/16/22. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.(mka)
03/23/2022 131 PRO SE MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition as to 125 MOTION for Settlement (Enforce) by Miller Seabrooks. Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter with return envelope, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Envelope)(jv) (Entered: 03/24/2022)
04/06/2022 132 Brief / Memorandum in Opposition re 131 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 125 MOTION for Settlement (Enforce) . filed by Ronald Lee Brown, Jr. (Brahan, Richard)
04/13/2022 133 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 123 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney : (FTR) Motion Hearing set for 4/14/2022 11:30 AM BY ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (kld) Modified on 4/13/2022 to indicate hearing will be by Zoom video conference (kld).
04/14/2022 134 Log Notes for Motion Hearing in the Harrisonburg Division held before Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 4/14/22. In accordance with 28 USC 753(b), I certify that I monitored the digital recording of this proceeding and that it is a true and correct record, that it is sufficiently intelligible when played on the FTR (For the Record) Player, and that it can be transcribed without undue difficulty. Zoom Operator: Karen Dotson (kld)
04/14/2022 135 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe: Motion Hearing held on 4/14/2022 re 123 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Miller Seabrooks, 131 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 125 MOTION for Settlement (Enforce) filed by Miller Seabrooks. (Zoom Operator: Karen Dotson) (kld)
04/14/2022 136 ORDER granting 123 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kevin L. Locklin terminated; granting in part 131 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (Mr. Seabrooks' Response due by 5/5/2022). Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 4/14/22. (Order emailed and mailed to Pro Se Party via US Mail)(kld)
04/14/2022 137 ORDER of USCA granting Motion to dismiss appeal pursuant to FRAP 42(b) as to 107 Notice of Appeal filed by Miller Seabrooks, S&M Moving and Storage (jv)
04/14/2022 138 RULE 42(b) MANDATE of USCA as to 107 Notice of Appeal filed by Miller Seabrooks, S&M Moving and Storage. (jv)

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