Virginia Eastern District Court
Judge:Leonie M Brinkema
Referred: William E Fitzpatrick
Case #: 1:22-cv-01315
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute
Case Filed:Nov 18, 2022
Re-opened:Mar 03, 2023
Terminated:Apr 27, 2023
Last checked: Friday May 19, 2023 7:17 AM EDT
Counter Claimant
Charter Bus Pros, Inc.
Represented By
Michael Christian Whitticar
Nova Ip Law, PLLC
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Counter Defendant
Ecology Mir Group, LLC
Represented By
Christopher Tate
Flora Pettit PC
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Defendant
Charter Bus Pros, Inc.
Represented By
Michael Christian Whitticar
Nova Ip Law, PLLC
contact info
Plaintiff
Ecology Mir Group, LLC
Represented By
Christopher Tate
Flora Pettit PC
contact info


Docket last updated: 04/30/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, April 27, 2023
23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Thu 04/27 4:02 PM
ORDER granting22 the parties' Consent Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 04/27/2023. (dvanm)
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22 22 motion Dismiss Thu 04/27 12:13 PM
Consent MOTION to Dismiss as Settled by Charter Bus Pros, Inc..(Whitticar, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Consent Order of Dismissal
Monday, April 10, 2023
21 21 answer Answer to Counterclaim Mon 04/10 5:25 PM
ANSWER to Counterclaim by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
20 20 5 pgs order Order Rule 16b Scheduling Order Thu 03/30 10:22 AM
Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order - Pursuant to the Rule 16(b) Conference it is ordered that: Upon consideration of the representations made by the parties in the Proposed Joint Discovery Plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) (Joint Discovery Plan) (Dkt. 17) and at the initial pretrial conference held on March 29, 2023 and taking note of the Scheduling Order entered in this case (Dkt. 14), the court makes the following rulings: 1. All discovery shall be concluded by July 14, 2023. 2. The Joint Discovery Plan filed by the parties is approved, as amended herein, and shall control discovery to the extent of its application unless further modified by the court. 3. All Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be completed on or before April 12, 2023. 4. Expert disclosures shall be governed by Local Civil Rule 26(D). Specifically, expert disclosures shall be due from plaintiff by May 15, 2023, and from defendants by June 14, 2023. Rebuttal reports from plaintiff, if any, shall be due by June 29, 2023. To the extent the parties wish to modify these deadlines, they must seek leave of court. 5. If the parties believe that a settlement conference with the court would be of assistance in resolving this dispute, they may arrange a settlement conference by contacting the undersigned magistrate judges chambers. (see Order for complete details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 3/29/23. (tfitz, )
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19 19 6 pgs order Order on Motion for Protective Order Wed 03/29 2:50 PM
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 03/29/2023. (dvanm)
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minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Thu 03/30 10:19 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick:Initial Pretrial Conference held via phone on 3/29/2023. Appearance of counsel. Joint Discovery Plan is adopted as amended. Order to follow. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz, )
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
18 18 motion Protective Order Tue 03/28 12:20 PM
Joint MOTION for Protective Order as Stipulated by Parties by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Stipulated Protective Order
17 17 misc Discovery Plan Tue 03/28 12:19 PM
Joint Proposed Discovery Plan by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Monday, March 20, 2023
16 16 answer Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Mon 03/20 4:47 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (First Amended) , COUNTERCLAIM against Ecology Mir Group, LLC by Charter Bus Pros, Inc..(Whitticar, Michael)
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Monday, March 06, 2023
15 15 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 03/06 6:04 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Charter Bus Pros, Inc., filed by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
Friday, March 03, 2023
14 14 order Scheduling Order Fri 03/03 2:28 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER:Initial Pretrial Conference set for 3/29/2023 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick.Discovery due by 7/14/2023. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2023 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 3/3/23.(yguy)
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Att: 1 Mag.Consent,
Att: 2 Pretrial Notice
13 13 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Exclude Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 03/03 2:07 PM
ORDERED that plaintiff's Motion [Dkt. No. 9] is GRANTED IN PART as to the request to file an amended complaint and DENIED IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS, and it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff immediately file its proposed Amended Complaint (Exhibit 1 to its Motion); and it is further ORDERED that the defendant file an answer or responsive pleading to the Amended Complaint within 14 days of plaintiff filing the Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 03/03/2023. (dvanm)
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Thursday, March 02, 2023
12 12 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 03/02 4:58 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re9 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION Relief from Order, Amend Judgment, Leave to Amend Complaint filed by Charter Bus Pros, Inc.. (Whitticar, Michael)
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Monday, February 27, 2023
11 11 misc Waiver of Mon 02/27 6:11 PM
Waiver of re9 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION Relief from Order, Amend Judgment, Leave to Amend Complaint Waiving Oral Argument Only by Ecology Mir Group, LLC (Tate, Christopher)
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misc Notice of Correction Mon 02/27 9:50 AM
Notice of Correction re9 MOTION to Alter Judgment, MOTION to Amend/Correct , MOTION Relief from Order, Amend Judgment, Leave to Amend Complaint . The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)
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Friday, February 24, 2023
10 10 6 pgs respm Memorandum in Support Fri 02/24 3:39 PM
Memorandum in Support re9 MOTION to Alter Judgment MOTION to Amend/Correct MOTION Relief from Order, Amend Judgment, Leave to Amend Complaint filed by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - First Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit Rule 7.1 Disclosure
9 9 motion Alter Judgment Amend/Correct Miscellaneous Relief (MOTION) Fri 02/24 3:37 PM
MOTION to Alter Judgment , MOTION to Amend/Correct , MOTION Relief from Order, Amend Judgment, Leave to Amend Complaint by Ecology Mir Group, LLC. (Tate, Christopher)
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
8 8 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 02/21 4:23 PM
ORDERED that the Complaint [Dkt. No. 1] be and is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 02/21/2023. (dvanm)
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7 7 misc Waiver of Tue 02/21 2:25 PM
Waiver of re5 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Waiver of Oral Argument only by Charter Bus Pros, Inc. (Whitticar, Michael)
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Friday, February 17, 2023
misc Notice of Correction Fri 02/17 8:55 AM
Notice of Correction re5 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The filing user has been notified to file a Notice of Hearing or a Waiver of Oral Argument. (dvanm)
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Friday, February 10, 2023
6 6 respm Response in Support of Motion Fri 02/10 3:55 PM
RESPONSE in Support re5 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Charter Bus Pros, Inc.. (Whitticar, Michael)
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5 5 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 02/10 3:48 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Charter Bus Pros, Inc.. (Whitticar, Michael)
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
4 4 service Waiver of Service Executed Thu 12/15 8:35 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ecology Mir Group, LLC. Charter Bus Pros, Inc. waiver sent on 12/12/2022, answer due 2/10/2023. (Tate, Christopher)
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Monday, November 21, 2022
3 3 service Summons Issued Mon 11/21 10:34 AM
Summons Issued as to Charter Bus Pros, Inc. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted.(dvanm)
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Att: 1 Notice
Friday, November 18, 2022
2 2 misc Proposed Summons Fri 11/18 2:52 PM
Proposed Summons by Ecology Mir Group, LLC. (Tate, Christopher)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 11/18 2:50 PM
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AVAEDC-8668484.), filed by Ecology Mir Group, LLC.(Tate, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B
utility Initial Case Assignment Mon 11/21 10:25 AM
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (dvanm)
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