Madden v. Antonov et al

Filing 41

ORDER granting 40 Motion to Withdraw filed by Stephen L. Ahl, Krista M. Carlson and the law firm of Wolfe,Snowden, Hurd, Luers & Ahl, LLP, as counsel of record for AV Transportation, Inc. and Anton Antonov. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Zwart, Cheryl)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
RONALD D. MADDEN,
Plaintiff,

4:12CV3090

vs.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
ANTON ANTONOV, AV
TRANSPORTATION, INC., THE
ANDERSONS, INC., BNSF RAILWAY
COMPANY,
Defendants.
IT IS ORDERED:
1)

The motion to withdraw filed by Stephen L. Ahl, Krista M. Carlson and the law
firm of Wolfe,Snowden, Hurd, Luers & Ahl, LLP, as counsel of record for AV
Transportation, Inc. and Anton Antonov (filing no. 40), is granted.

2)

On or before January 18, 2013, Defendant Anton Antonov shall either: (a) obtain
the services of counsel and have that attorney file an appearance in this case; or (b)
file a statement notifying the court of his intent to litigate this case without the
assistance of counsel. The failure to do so may result in an entry of default and/or
default judgment against Defendant Anton Antonov.

3)

Defendant AV Transportation, Inc., a corporation, cannot litigate its action in this
forum without representation by licensed counsel. Knoefler v. United Bank of
Bismarck, 20 F.3d 347, 347-48 (8th Cir. 1994). On or before January 18, 2013,
Defendant AV Transportation, Inc. shall obtain the services of counsel and have
that attorney file an appearance on its behalf, in the absence of which the court may
file an entry and/or judgment of default against it without further notice.

4)

Stephen L. Ahl, Krista M. Carlson and the law firm of Wolfe,Snowden, Hurd,
Luers & Ahl, LLP shall promptly mail a copy of this order to Defendants AV
Transportation, Inc. and Anton Antonov, and file a certificate of service stating the
date and the manner of service, and the name and address served.
December 19, 2012.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Cheryl R. Zwart
United States Magistrate Judge