Massachusetts District Court
Judge:Nathaniel M Gorton
Case #: 1:24-cv-11259
Nature of Suit110 Contract - Insurance
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Declaratory Judgment
Case Filed:May 10, 2024
Terminated:Feb 24, 2025
Last checked: Wednesday Nov 06, 2024 4:37 AM EST
Defendant
Marsh
Defendant
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Represented By
Lauren A. Riddle
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
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Joshua L. Solomon
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
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Christopher St. Jeanos
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Jocelyn Mara Sher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Genevieve Mary DiSpirito
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Defendant
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Represented By
Lauren A. Riddle
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Joshua L. Solomon
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Christopher St. Jeanos
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Jocelyn Mara Sher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Genevieve Mary DiSpirito
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Defendant
Marsh Does 1-99
Defendant
Marsh LLC
Represented By
Lauren A. Riddle
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Joshua L. Solomon
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Christopher St. Jeanos
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Jocelyn Mara Sher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Genevieve Mary DiSpirito
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Defendant
Marsh Private Client Services
Represented By
Lauren A. Riddle
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Joshua L. Solomon
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Christopher St. Jeanos
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Jocelyn Mara Sher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Genevieve Mary DiSpirito
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Defendant
Marsh USA, Inc.
Represented By
Lauren A. Riddle
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Joshua L. Solomon
Pollack Solomon Duffy LLP
contact info
Christopher St. Jeanos
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Jocelyn Mara Sher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Genevieve Mary DiSpirito
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Nicholas Galakatos
Represented By
David J. Farrell, Jr.
Farrrell Smith O'Connell LLP
contact info

GPO Feb 24 2025
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER.For the foregoing reasons, the motion to dismiss of defendants, Marsh companies, Inc., and others, (Docket No. 9) is ALLOWED, and the motion of plaintiff, Nicholas Galakatos, to strike (Docket No. 24) is DENIED.So Ordered. (FGD)

Docket last updated: 04/02/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Saturday, March 22, 2025
39 39 appeal USCA Case Number Sat 03/22 9:44 AM
USCA Case Number 25-1282 for37 Notice of Appeal, filed by Nicholas Galakatos. (MAP)
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Friday, March 21, 2025
38 38 appeal Abbreviated Electronic Appeal Record Sent to USCA Fri 03/21 3:36 PM
Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re37 Notice of Appeal. (MAP)
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37 37 appeal Notice of Appeal Fri 03/21 10:34 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to35 Memorandum & ORDER,, Add and Terminate Parties,36 Order Dismissing Case by Nicholas Galakatos. Filing fee: $ 605, receipt number AMADC-10905046 Fee Status: Not Exempt. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: A Transcript Report/Order Form, which can be downloaded from the First Circuit Court of Appeals web site at [LINK:http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov] MUST be completed and submitted to the Court of Appeals. Counsel shall register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf. Counsel shall also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf. US District Court Clerk to deliver official record to Court of Appeals by 4/10/2025. (Farrell, David)
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Monday, February 24, 2025
36 36 1 pgs order Order Dismissing Case Mon 02/24 5:15 PM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ORDER entered. ORDER DISMISSING CASE. (FGD)
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35 35 15 pgs order Memorandum & Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Mon 02/24 4:55 PM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. For the foregoing reasons, the motion to dismiss of defendants, Marsh companies, Inc., and others, (Docket No. 9 ) is ALLOWED, and the motion of plaintiff, Nicholas Galakatos, to strike (Docket No. 24 ) is DENIED. So Ordered. (FGD)
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Monday, September 16, 2024
34 34 notice Notice - Other Tue 09/17 8:44 AM
NOTICE by Nicholas Galakatos(Lima, Christine)
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Att: 1 Settlement Agreement and Release
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
33 33 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Seal Wed 09/11 2:04 PM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ORDER entered ALLOWING 23 Motion to Seal with the caveat that if this case were to go to trial, the impoundment would be vacated. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Cowan, Nicole)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
32 32 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/26 4:42 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Genevieve Mary DiSpirito on behalf of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc. (DiSpirito, Genevieve)
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31 31 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 08/26 9:12 AM
REPLY to Response to9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc.. (Riddle, Lauren)
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30 30 order Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Mon 08/26 8:16 AM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 28 Motion for Leave to File Document ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (Cowan, Nicole)
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Friday, August 23, 2024
29 29 order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Fri 08/23 4:11 PM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice to be Added Genevieve M. DiSpirito. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected. Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions [LINK:https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm] . A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Cowan, Nicole)
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28 28 motion Leave to File Document Fri 08/23 3:18 PM
Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Proposed Reply of Defendants in Support of their Motion to Dismiss
27 27 respm Opposition to Motion Fri 08/23 2:59 PM
Opposition re24 MOTION to Strike11 Declaration, filed by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc.. (Riddle, Lauren)
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26 26 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 08/23 11:47 AM
Assented to MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Genevieve M. DiSpirito Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10567050 by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Certification of Genevieve M. DiSpirito
Friday, August 09, 2024
25 25 20 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 08/09 2:51 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Nicholas Galakatos. (Farrell, David)
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24 24 motion Strike Fri 08/09 2:49 PM
MOTION to Strike11 Declaration, by Nicholas Galakatos.(Farrell, David)
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23 23 motion Seal Fri 08/09 2:46 PM
Assented to MOTION to Seal by Nicholas Galakatos.(Farrell, David)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
22 22 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Wed 07/31 10:59 AM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to 08/09/2024 to File Response/Reply as to11 Declaration,10 Memorandum in Support of Motion,9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Responses due by 8/9/2024 (Cowan, Nicole)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
21 21 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 07/30 1:00 PM
Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 08/09/2024 to File Response/Reply as to11 Declaration,10 Memorandum in Support of Motion,9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Nicholas Galakatos.(Farrell, David)
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Friday, July 26, 2024
20 20 notice Notice - Other Fri 07/26 3:25 PM
NOTICE by Nicholas Galakatos re18 Request for notice of default Withdrawal of Request for Default (Farrell, David)
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19 19 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 07/26 3:04 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc.. (Riddle, Lauren)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
18 18 misc Request for notice of default Wed 07/24 6:35 AM
Request for notice of default by Nicholas Galakatos against Marsh .(Farrell, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Website page,
Att: 2 Exhibit Letter,
Att: 3 Exhibit Waiver of Service of Summons
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/23 3:39 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jocelyn Mara Sher on behalf of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc. (Sher, Jocelyn)
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16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/23 3:34 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher St. Jeanos on behalf of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc. (St. Jeanos, Christopher)
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15 15 order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Tue 07/23 8:43 AM
Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jocelyn Sher; ALLOWING 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Christopher St. Jeanos. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected. Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions [LINK:https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm] . A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (Kelly, Danielle)
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Monday, July 22, 2024
14 14 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 07/22 6:17 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Christopher St. Jeanos Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10518530 by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Certification of Christopher St. Jeanos
13 13 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 07/22 6:12 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jocelyn Sher Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10518516 by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Certification of Jocelyn Sher
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 07/22 6:04 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua L. Solomon on behalf of Marsh, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc. (Solomon, Joshua)
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11 11 misc Declaration Mon 07/22 5:57 PM
DECLARATION re10 Memorandum in Support of Motion,9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of Katherine Friis in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Privacy Policy Notice and Client Engagement Letter
10 10 24 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Mon 07/22 5:52 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re9 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc.. (Riddle, Lauren)
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9 9 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 07/22 5:49 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction ( Responses due by 8/5/2024) by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc..(Riddle, Lauren)
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8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 07/22 5:03 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren A. Riddle on behalf of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Marsh LLC, Marsh Private Client Services, Marsh USA, Inc. (Riddle, Lauren)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
7 7 service Waiver of Service Executed Mon 07/08 11:59 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Galakatos. All Defendants.(Farrell, David)
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Att: 1 Signed Waivers
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6 6 notice Notice of Reassignment Wed 05/22 12:59 PM
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Reassignment. Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton added. Judge George A. OToole, Jr no longer assigned to case. (Cook, Savannah)
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5 5 order Order Of Recusal Wed 05/22 12:10 PM
Judge George A. OToole, Jr: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. ORDER OF RECUSAL. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455, I recuse myself from participation in this matter and direct the Clerk to reassign the case randomly. (de Oliveira, Flaviana)
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
4 4 misc Amended Document - NOT Motion Thu 05/16 10:13 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT by Nicholas Galakatos. (Farrell, David)
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Monday, May 13, 2024
3 3 service Summons Issued Mon 05/13 10:57 AM
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Barbosa, Nilsa)
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2 2 notice Notice of Case Assignment Mon 05/13 9:35 AM
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge George A. OToole, Jr 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 Judith G. Dein. (Horvath, Courtney)
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Friday, May 10, 2024
1 1 8 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 05/10 4:26 PM
COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-10412005 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Nicholas Galakatos.(Farrell, David)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Category Form