Williams v. Modde et al

Filing 9

ORDER granting 6 Motion to Consolidate Cases. In accordance with the practice in the Eastern District of Arkansas, the first filed case, 3:14-cv-00038, is designated as the lead case. All pleadings should be filed in that case. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 3/10/2014. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
JONESBORO DIVISION
ANITA K. WILLIAMS
v.

PLAINTIFF
CASE NO. 3:14CV0038 BSM

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY

DEFENDANT

ANITA K WILLIAMS
v.

PLAINTIFF
CASE NO. 3:14CV00028 BSM

JASON MODDE and
JOHNSTON TRUCKING, INC.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
Plaintiff Anita Williams filed her original complaint against State Farm Mutual
Automobile Insurance Company on or about July 8, 2013. She then filed a complaint against
Jason Modde and Johnston Trucking, Inc. on January 28, 2014. Having reviewed the
allegations in these two cases, it is determined that consolidation is appropriate under Fed.
R. Civ. P. 42(a). In accordance with the practice in the Eastern District of Arkansas, the firstfiled case, Williams v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 3:14cv00038, is
designated as the lead case. All pleadings should be filed in that case.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 10th day of March 2014.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE