Hugler v. Ramirez Plastering, LLC et al

Filing 41

ORDER - The motion to withdraw filed by Alton E. Mitchell, as counsel of record for Defendants, (Filing No. 38 ), is granted. As to Defendant Ramirez Plastering, LLC, a limited liability corporation cannot litigate its action in this forum without r epresentation by licensed counsel. Knoefler v. United Bank of Bismarck, 20 F.3d 347, 347-48 (8th Cir. 1994). On or before March 27, 2018, Defendant Ramirez Plastering, LLC. shall either obtain the services of counsel and have that attorney file an ap pearance in this case. The failure to do so may result in an entry of default and/or a default judgment against Defendant Ramirez Plastering, LLC. As to Defendant Ismael Ramirez, on or before March 27, 2018, this Defendant shall either: (a) obtain th e 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 an d/or a default judgment against Defendant Ismael Ramirez. Defendants' motion to continue, (Filing No. 39 ), requesting additional time to respond to the government's motion for partial summary judgment, (Filing No. 36 ), and to exclude ex pert testimony, (Filing No. 34 ), is granted. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's motions shall be filed on or before April 10, 2018. The clerk shall mail a copy of this order to Ismael Ramirez and to Ramirez Plastering, LLC at 1205 Monroe Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (Copies mailed as directed) (LKO)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
EDWARD C. HUGLER, Acting
Secretary of Labor, United States
Department of Labor;

8:17CV37

Plaintiff,
ORDER
vs.
RAMIREZ PLASTERING, LLC, and
ISMAEL RAMIREZ, individually;
Defendant.
After conferring with counsel,

IT IS ORDERED:

1)
The motion to withdraw filed by Alton E. Mitchell, as counsel of
record for Defendants, (Filing No. 38), is granted.
2)
As to Defendant Ramirez Plastering, LLC, a limited liability
corporation cannot litigate its action in this forum without representation by
licensed counsel. Knoefler v. United Bank of Bismarck, 20 F.3d 347, 34748 (8th Cir. 1994). On or before March 27, 2018, Defendant Ramirez
Plastering, LLC. shall either obtain the services of counsel and have that
attorney file an appearance in this case. The failure to do so may result in
an entry of default and/or a default judgment against Defendant Ramirez
Plastering, LLC.
3)
As to Defendant Ismael Ramirez, on or before March 27, 2018, this
Defendant 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 a default
judgment against Defendant Ismael Ramirez.

4)
Defendants’ motion to continue, (Filing No. 39), requesting additional
time to respond to the government’s motion for partial summary judgment,
(Filing No. 36), and to exclude expert testimony, (Filing No. 34), is granted.
Defendant’s response to Plaintiff’s motions shall be filed on or before April
10, 2018.
5)
The clerk shall mail a copy of this order to Ismael Ramirez and to
Ramirez Plastering, LLC at 1205 Monroe Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023.
March 6, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
s/ Cheryl R. Zwart
United States Magistrate Judge

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