E Biofuels-Mead v. Skinner Tank

Filing 58

ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION - Transfer Order received from USBC-District of Kansas regarding the transfer of Adversary Proceedings for case 09-6052. (Attachments: # 1 USBC-KS docket sheet for ADV 09-06052) (AOA)

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of Kansas (Kansas City)
Adversary Proceeding #: 09-06052
Internal Use Only
Assigned to: Judge Robert D. Berger
Lead BK Case: 07-22733
Lead BK Title: E3 BioFuels-Mead, LLC
Lead BK Chapter: 11
Demand:

Date Filed: 12/04/07
Date Transferred: 05/19/09

Nature[s] of Suit: 02 Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy)

Plaintiff
----------------------E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC
ka Nebraska Bioclean-Mead, LLC

represented by Lee R. Hardee, III
5425 Martindale, Ste 100
Shawnee, KS 66218
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
TERMINATED: 02/11/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
Mary C O'Connell
903 E 104th St
Ste 610
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-941-7600
Email: [e-mail]
Stephen D. Mossman
Mattson, Ricketts, Davies, Stewart
134 S 13th St, Suite 1200
Lincoln, NE 68508
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
TERMINATED: 03/22/2012
LEAD ATTORNEY

V.
Defendant
----------------------Skinner Tank

represented by Benjamin F. Mann
Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
P. O. Box 419777
4801 Main Street, Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64141-6777
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Michael J Mullen
10050 Regency Circle, Ste 111
Omaha, NE 68114
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
TERMINATED: 02/13/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY

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Patrick R. Turner
Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
1620 Dodge St Ste 2100
Omaha, NE 68102
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
LEAD ATTORNEY
Thomas H. Dahlk
Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
1520 Dodge St, Suite 2100
Omaha, NE 68102
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
LEAD ATTORNEY

Counter-Claimant
----------------------Skinner Tank

represented by Michael J Mullen
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/13/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
Thomas H. Dahlk
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY

V.
3rd Party Plaintiff
----------------------Skinner Tank

represented by Benjamin F. Mann
(See above for address)
Michael J Mullen
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/13/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
Patrick R. Turner
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY

V.
Counter-Defendant
----------------------E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC

represented by Lee R. Hardee, III
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/11/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
Mary C O'Connell
(See above for address)
Stephen D. Mossman
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 03/22/2012

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LEAD ATTORNEY

V.
3rd Pty Defendant
----------------------Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

represented by Robert C. Reiling, Jr.
Reiling Teder LLC
415 Columbia Street
Suite 3000
PO Box 280
Lafayette, IN 47902-0280
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: rcr@rtslaw irm.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
Russell A. Westerhold
Fraser Stryker Meusey Olson Boyer Bloch
500 Energy Plaza
409 S 17th St
Omaha, NE 68102
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
LEAD ATTORNEY
Stephen M. Bruckner
Fraser Stryker Law Firm
500 Energy Plaza
409 S 17th St
Omaha, NE 68102
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
LEAD ATTORNEY

Creditor Committee
----------------------Of icial Unsecured Creditor's Committee of E-3 Biofuels-Mead, LLC represented by Frank Wendt
Brown & Ruprecht, PC
911 Main Street Ste 2300
Kansas City, MO 64105
[phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Filing Date

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Docket Text

12/04/2007

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Adversary case 09-06052. Complaint TRANSFERRED FROM U.S. DISTRICT COURT 8:06-CV00706-JFB-TDT Received over the Counter, by E3 Biofuels-Mead against Skinner Tank. Receipt
Number o, Fee Amount $0.00 Nature(s) of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been
brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) (Attachments: 1 Suggestion of Bankruptcy2
Complaint3 Complaint Attachment 14 Complaint Attachment 25 Complaint Attachment 36 Civil
Docket Sheet) **Case Transferred from DNE to DKS**(kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

12/18/2007

2

Order Re: Complaint iled by E3 Biofuels-Mead. Status report due 1/18/2008. Signed on
12/18/2007 (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/18/2008

3

Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice by Filed by Patrick R. Turner on behalf of Skinner
Tank . (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

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01/18/2008

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Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice Filed by Russell A. Westerhold on behalf of
Third-Party Defendant Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc. . (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/18/2008

5

Status Report Filed by Russell A. Westerhold on behalf of Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (kjc)
(Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/18/2008

6

Certi icate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Turner on behalf of Skinner Tank (RE: related
document(s)3 Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice by Filed by Patrick R. Turner on behalf of
Skinner Tank .) (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/18/2008

7

Status Report Filed by Patrick R. Turner on behalf of Skinner Tank. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/25/2008

8

Status Report Filed by Lee R. Hardee III on behalf of E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC. (kjc) (Entered:
05/19/2009)

01/31/2008

9

Order Re: Complaint iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC . Until either the debtor iles a motion
for removal or one of the other parties iles a motion for relief from the automatic stay, there is no
reason for this court to take any action regarding the matter. If relief from the automatic stay is
granted, and this court is noti ied, it will recommend that the reference be withdrawn. If, on the
other hand, the motion for removal is successful, upon appropriate notice, this court will transfer
the case to either the bankruptcy court or the district court in the District of Kansas. No further
action will be taken pending notice from the parties with regard to the above. (See complete
order.) Signed on 1/31/2008 (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

02/28/2008

10

Motion to Change Venue and/or Remove Filed by Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and
Plaintiff E3Biofuels-Mead. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

11

Notice Pursuant to Neb. R. Bankr. P. 9013-1 Notice of Filing and Notice Setting Objection/Resistance
Deadline by Stephen D. Mossman Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and Counter-Defendant
E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (RE: related document(s)10 Motion to Change Venue and/or Remove Filed by
Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and Plaintiff E3Biofuels-Mead.). Objections due by
3/26/2008. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

12

Resistance to (related document(s): 10 Motion for Change Venue and/or Remove iled by CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC) Filed by 3rd Pty Defendant Dilling
Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

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Objection to (related document(s): 10 Motion for Change Venue and/or Remove iled by CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC) Filed by Defendant Skinner Tank ,
3rd Party Plaintiff Skinner Tank (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

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Hearing Set On (RE: related document(s)10 Motion to Change Venue and/or Remove Filed by
Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and Plaintiff E3Biofuels-Mead.). Hearing scheduled for
4/28/2008 at 11:00 AM at Omaha Courtroom-Telephonic Hearing. Af idavit evidence deadline
4/23/2008. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

15

Order Re: related document 10 Motion to Change Venue and/or Remove Filed by Counter-Defendant
E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and Plaintiff E3Biofuels-Mead. iled by Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead
LLC, Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC. Hearing held April 28, 2008. Appearances: Stephen Mossman,
Lee Hardee III, Jeffrey Deines, Michael Muller, Russell Westerhold. Ruling: Hearing continued until
parties request a hearing. HEREBY ORDERED by Judge TIMOTHY J. MAHONEY. (Text only order)
Signed on 4/29/2008 (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

11/20/2008

16

Order Re: related document 1 Complaint iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC and related
document 10 Motion to Change Venue and/or Remove Filed by Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead
LLC and Plaintiff E3Biofuels-Mead. By December 15, 2008, the parties are requested to ile a joint
status report regarding the bankruptcy case and the pending motion to change venue in this
adversary proceeding. HEREBY ORDERED by Judge TIMOTHY J. MAHONEY. (Text only order)
Signed on 11/20/2008 (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

11/20/2008

17

Entry (RE: related document(s) 16 Administrative Order Text Only). Order iling 16 was mailed to
Stephen M. Bruckner, Fraser, Stryker Law Firm, 409 So. 17th St., Ste. 500, Energy Plz., Omaha, NE

03/06/2008

03/26/2008

03/26/2008

04/09/2008

04/29/2008

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68102; Russell A. Westerhold, Fraser Stryker Meusey Olson Boyer Bloch, 500 Energy Plaza, 409
South 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102; Robert C. Reiling, Reiling, Teder Law Firm, 415 Columbia St.,
Ste. 3000, Lafayette, IN 47902; Thomas H. Dahlk, Blackwell Sanders PeperMartin, 1620 Dodge
Street, Suite 2100, Omaha, NE 68102 on November 20, 2008 by the Courtroom Dept. (kjc)
(Entered: 05/19/2009)
12/15/2008

18

Status Report Filed by Russell A. Westerhold on behalf of Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (kjc)
(Entered: 05/19/2009)

12/15/2008

19

Status Report Filed by Stephen D. Mossman on behalf of E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC. (kjc) (Entered:
05/19/2009)

01/08/2009

20

Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Lee Hardee Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC , CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/14/2009

21

Notice of Notice of Non-Compliance (RE: related document(s) 20 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
iled by Plaintiff E Biofuels-Mead, Counter-Defendant E Biofuels-Mead) (kjc) (Entered:
05/19/2009)

01/19/2009

22

Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Lee Hardee Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC , CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/19/2009

23

Notice Pursuant to Neb. R. ankr. P. 9013-1 by Stephen D. Mossman Filed by Plaintiff E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC , Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (RE: related document(s)22 Motion
to Withdraw as Attorney Lee Hardee Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC , Counter-Defendant E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC). Objections due by 2/8/2009. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

01/22/2009

24

Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Filed by Defendant Skinner Tank, 3rd Party Plaintiff Skinner Tank
(kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

25

Order Granting Motion To Withdraw As Attorney, Lee Hardee on behalf of Plaintiff (Related Doc #
22). The pleading was duly iled, served and noticed pursuant to local rules. No timely
resistance/objection was iled. Movant is responsible for giving notice to parties in interest as
required by rule or statute. HEREBY ORDERED by Judge TIMOTHY J. MAHONEY. (Text only order)
Signed on 2/11/2009. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

02/13/2009

26

Order Granting Motion To Withdraw As Attorney, Michael J. Mullen, attorney of record for
Defendant Skinner Tank Company (Related Doc # 24). The pleading was duly iled, served and
noticed pursuant to local rules. No timely resistance/objection was iled. Movant is responsible for
giving notice to parties in interest as required by rule or statute. HEREBY ORDERED by Judge
TIMOTHY J. MAHONEY. (Text only order) Signed on 2/13/2009. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

02/18/2009

27

Certi icate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Turner on behalf of Skinner Tank (RE: related document(s)
26 Order Granting Motion To Withdraw As Attorney, Michael J. Mullen) (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

28

Status Hearing Set On (RE: related document(s) 1 Complaint iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead, 18
Status Report iled by 3rd Pty Defendant Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 19 Status Report
iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead, Counter-Defendant E Biofuels-Mead). Hearing scheduled for
4/20/2009 at 11:00 AM in the Roman L. Hruska Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Bankruptcy Courtroom
#8, 111 S 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska. Parties may participate by telephone. Thec ourt will set up
the telephone connections. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

Hearing April 20, 2009 Continued (RE: related document(s) 1 Complaint iled by Plaintiff E3
Biofuels-Mead, 18 Status Report iled by 3rd Pty Defendant Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc.,
19 Status Report iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead).
Telephonic Status Hearing is rescheduled for 5/7/2009 at 10:00 AM at Omaha CourtroomTelephonic Hearing. Parties wishing to participate shall notify the courtroom
dept.(402-661-7475) by 5/5/2009. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

29

Hearing April 20, 2009 Continued (RE: related document(s) 1 Complaint iled by Plaintiff E3
Biofuels-Mead, 18 Status Report iled by 3rd Pty Defendant Dilling Mechanical Contractors, Inc.,
19 Status Report iled by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead).

02/11/2009

03/25/2009

04/20/2009

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Telephonic Status Hearing is rescheduled for 5/7/2009 at 10:00 AM at Omaha CourtroomTelephonic Hearing. Parties wishing to participate shall notify the courtroom
dept.(402-661-7475) by 5/5/2009. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

04/20/2009

05/07/2009
05/19/2009

07/08/2009

30

Entry (RE: related document(s) 29 Notice of Rescheduled Hearing). This was mailed by the court
to Stephen M. Bruckner, Thomas H. Dahlk, Carl R. Clark and Jeffrey A. Deines, and Robert C.
Reiling. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

31

Order (Related Doc # 10). (Adversary proceeding was transferred from the United States District
Court for the District of Nebraska). IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Nebraska is directed to transfer this case to the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court in the
District of Kansas at Kansas City, Kansas. HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Timothy J. Mahoney. (See
pdf) Signed on 5/7/2009. DNE Case No. 07-8081. (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)

32

(private) Deadlines terminated., Documents terminated. . (kjc) (Entered: 05/19/2009)
Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice by Frank Wendt with Certi icate of Service Filed by
Creditor Committee Of icial Unsecured Creditor's Committee of E-3 Biofuels-Mead, LLC. (Wendt,
Frank) (Entered: 07/08/2009)

06/22/2010

(private) Emailed counsel for status. . (kms) (Entered: 06/22/2010)

01/14/2011

(private) Spoke with Mr. Mossman in Nebraska, Jeff Deines to represent E-3 in adversary matter.
Left message for Mr. Deines to call. . (ksv) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

03/22/2012

03/22/2012

03/23/2012

03/23/2012

33

Notice of Substitution of Attorney. Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Counter-Defendant E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC . (O'Connell, Mary) (Entered: 03/22/2012)

34

**WITHDRAWN** Motion for Intra-district Transfer of Case To United States District Court for the
District of Kansas and Motion to Substitute Parties Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC,
Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)
(O'Connell, Mary) Modi ied on 3/26/2012 (kjc). (Entered: 03/22/2012)

35

Notice to Withdraw Document Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Counter-Defendant E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC (RE: related document(s)34 Motion for Intra-district Transfer of Case To United
States District Court for the District of Kansas and Motion to Substitute Parties Filed by Plaintiff E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC). (O'Connell, Mary) (Entered:
03/23/2012)

36

Motion to Substitute Party , in addition to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference . Fee Amount $176
Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC (Attachments: #
1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C) (O'Connell, Mary) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

03/23/2012

Receipt of iling fee for Motion for Withdrawal of Reference(09-06052) [motion,mwdref] (
176.00). Receipt number 8595824,amount $ 176.00. (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 03/23/2012)

03/26/2012

(private) Documents terminated. . (ktb) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

03/26/2012

(private) Response Deadline Updated (RE: related document(s)36 Motion to Substitute Party , in
addition to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference . Fee Amount $176 Filed by Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead
LLC, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC iled by Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC,
Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC). Responses due by 4/6/2012. (ksf) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

03/26/2012

(private) Deadline Updated . Reply Brief due by 4/20/2012. (ksf) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

04/11/2012

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Agreed Motion to extend time Time to ile a responsive pleading to Plaintiffs Motion to Transfer
Action to District Court Filed by Defendant Skinner Tank, 3rd Party Plaintiff Skinner Tank (Mann,
Benjamin) (Entered: 04/11/2012)

04/25/2012

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Order Granting Motion to Extend/Shorten Time (Related Doc # 37) Signed on 4/25/2012. (ktb)
(Entered: 04/26/2012)

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04/26/2012

(private) Objection/Response Deadline Updated (RE: related document(s)36 Motion to Substitute
Party , in addition to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference . Fee Amount $176 Filed by Plaintiff E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC, Counter-Defendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC iled by Counter-Defendant E3
Biofuels-Mead LLC, Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC). Responses due by 4/30/2012. (ktb) (Entered:
04/26/2012)

04/26/2012

(private) Deadlines terminated. . (ktb) (Entered: 04/26/2012)

04/27/2012

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Amended Motion/Application (related document(s): 36 Motion to Substitute Party iled by CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, Motion for Withdrawal of Reference
. Fee Amount $176) , Agreed Motion for Inter-district Transfer of Case To United States District
Court for the District of Nebraska Filed on behalf of Plaintiff E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, CounterDefendant E3 Biofuels-Mead LLC, with Certi icate of Service.(O'Connell, Mary) (Entered:
04/27/2012)

04/28/2012

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BNC Certi icate of Mailing - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)38 Order on Motion to
Extend/Shorten Time) Notice Date 04/28/2012. (Admin.) (Entered: 04/29/2012)

05/24/2012

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Order Granting Motion To Transfer Case (Related Doc # 39) Signed on 5/24/2012. (ktb) (Entered:
05/24/2012)

05/24/2012

(private) Deadlines terminated. . (ktb) (Entered: 05/24/2012)

5/24/2012 4:02 PM