Iowa Southern District Court
Judge:Stephen H Locher
Referred: Stephen B Jackson, Jr
Case #: 4:25-cv-00020
Nature of Suit470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause18:1964 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Case Filed:Jan 21, 2025
Last checked: Friday Mar 07, 2025 3:36 AM CST
Defendant
Midland National Life Insurance Company
Represented By
Michael A. Dee
Brown Winick
contact info
Jennifer Erin Lindberg
Brown Winick
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Defendant
Sammons Financial Group, Inc.
Represented By
Michael A. Dee
Brown Winick
contact info
Jennifer Erin Lindberg
Brown Winick
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Plaintiff
Jack R. Bader
Represented By
Seth R. Klein
Izard, Kindall & Raabe, LLP
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Michael C. Kuehner
Michael Kuehner Law, PLC
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Joseph Gentile
Sarraf Gentile LLP
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Robert A. Izard, Jr.
Izard, Kindall & Raabe, LLP
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Craig Archer Raabe
Izard, Kindall & Raabe, LLP
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Ronen Sarraf
Sarraf Gentile LLP
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Docket last updated: 04/25/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
36 36 order Extension of Time to File Tue 04/22 12:38 PM
TEXT ORDER granting35 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff has until June 13, 2025 to respond to the Motion to Dismiss33 . Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/22/2025. (jeb)
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35 35 motion Extension of Time to File Tue 04/22 8:54 AM
Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Jack R. Bader.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 5/6/2025. (Klein, Seth)
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
34 34 misc Errata Tue 04/15 9:34 PM
Errata re33 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by Midland National Life Insurance Company.(Evans, Thomas)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Corrected Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. 33],
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Corrected Memorandum in Support [Dkt 33-1],
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Corrected Request for Judicial Notice [Dkt. 33-3]
33 33 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 04/15 6:16 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Midland National Life Insurance Company. Responses due by 4/29/2025.(Evans, Thomas)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Exhibit A Chambers v. NAC,
Att: 3 Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 4 Declaration of Thomas A. Evans,
Att: 5 Exhibit A,
Att: 6 Exhibit B
Friday, April 04, 2025
32 32 order Extension of Time to Answer Fri 04/04 2:05 PM
TEXT ORDER granting31 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. Defendants have until April 15, 2025, to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/4/2025. (jeb)
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31 31 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Fri 04/04 12:45 PM
Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. (Dee, Michael)
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
30 30 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/11 4:01 PM
TEXT ORDER granting29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Samuel J. Park. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 3/11/2025. (btg)
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29 29 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 03/11 3:55 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5693644 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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28 28 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/11 2:37 PM
TEXT ORDER granting25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William H. Higgins; granting26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Andrew J. Tuck; granting27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Robert D. Phillips Jr.. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 3/11/2025. (btg)
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27 27 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 03/11 11:40 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5693047 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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26 26 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 03/11 11:37 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5692978 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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25 25 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 03/11 10:55 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5692888 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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24 24 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/11 10:25 AM
TEXT ORDER granting23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jonathan J. Kim; granting20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas A. Evans; granting22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kathy J. Huang. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 3/11/2025. (nla)
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Monday, March 10, 2025
23 23 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:28 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5692465 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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22 22 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:25 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5692464 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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21 21 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:23 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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20 20 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:20 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5692462 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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19 19 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:16 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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18 18 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 03/10 5:02 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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Tuesday, March 04, 2025
17 17 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 03/04 8:25 AM
TEXT ORDER granting7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Robert A. Izard Jr.. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 3/4/2025. (btg)
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Monday, March 03, 2025
16 16 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 03/03 3:25 PM
TEXT ORDER granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Joseph Gentile. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 3/3/2025. (btg)
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
15 15 misc Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest DEFENDANT Thu 02/27 5:08 PM
Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
14 14 order Extension of Time to Answer Wed 02/19 9:52 AM
TEXT ORDER granting12 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. Defendants have until April 7, 2025, to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 2/19/2025. (jeb)
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
13 13 misc Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest DEFENDANT Tue 02/18 2:02 PM
Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 02/18 9:48 AM
Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, by Midland National Life Insurance Company, Sammons Financial Group, Inc..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 02/18 9:47 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Erin Lindberg on behalf of All Defendants (Lindberg, Jennifer)
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10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 02/18 9:38 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Dee on behalf of All Defendants (Dee, Michael)
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
9 9 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 01/29 12:25 PM
TEXT ORDER granting8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Ronen Sarraf. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 1/29/2025. (btg)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8 8 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 01/28 1:15 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5656004 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Jack R. Bader. (Kuehner, Michael)
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7 7 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 01/28 1:04 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5655990 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Jack R. Bader. (Kuehner, Michael)
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6 6 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 01/28 1:01 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5655982 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Jack R. Bader. (Kuehner, Michael)
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Monday, January 27, 2025
5 5 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 01/27 1:19 PM
TEXT ORDER granting3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Seth R. Klein; granting4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Craig A. Raabe. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 1/27/2025. (btg)
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4 4 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 01/27 10:27 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5654727 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Jack R. Bader. (Kuehner, Michael)
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3 3 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Mon 01/27 10:22 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: BIASDC-5654710 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Jack R. Bader. (Kuehner, Michael)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
2 2 notice Summons/Corporate Disclosure Packet Wed 01/22 10:23 AM
Summons/Corporate Disclosure Packet Note: Counsel should download the attached summons and/or corporate disclosure packet, if applicable. In compliance with Rule 4 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for summons and Local Rule 7.1 for the disclosure statements. (nla)
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Att: 1 7.1 Packet
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 01/21 11:42 AM
COMPLAINT Jack R. Bader against All Defendants Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5649314., filed by Jack R Bader. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/21/2025. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/21/2025.(Kuehner, Michael)
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