Baker v. Big Ox Energy, LLC et al

Filing 88

ORDER - The motion to withdraw filed by David A. Domina, Domina Law Group PC LLO, Brian E. Buckmeier, and Brian E. Buckmeier P.C, as counsel of record for Plaintiffs (Filing No. 86 ), is granted. As to Carol Baker in her individual capacity, on or b efore December 7, 2020, she 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 her intent to litigate this case without the assistance of counsel. Th e failure to do so may result in dismissal of her claims without further notice. As to the estate of Robert Baker, Sr., an estate 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 December 7, 2020, Plaintiffs 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 dismissal of Plaintiffs' clai ms without further notice. David A. Domina shall provide a copy of this order to Plaintiffs and file a certificate of service stating the manner and date of that service, including therein the Plaintiffs' mailing address(es). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (LKO)

8:18-cv-00493-JMG-CRZ Doc # 88 Filed: 11/16/20 Page 1 of 1 - Page ID # 895

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
CAROL BAKER, individually, and as
Personal Representative of the Estate of
Robert Baker Sr., Deceased;

8:18CV493

Plaintiff,
ORDER
vs.
BIG OX ENERGY, LLC, and
ENERGY-SIOUXLAND, LLC,

BIG OX

Defendants.

1)
The motion to withdraw filed by David A. Domina, Domina Law
Group PC LLO, Brian E. Buckmeier, and Brian E. Buckmeier P.C, as
counsel of record for Plaintiffs (Filing No. 86), is granted.
2)
As to Carol Baker in her individual capacity, on or before December
7, 2020, she 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 her intent to litigate this case without the assistance of counsel.
The failure to do so may result in dismissal of her claims without further
notice.
3)
As to the estate of Robert Baker, Sr., an estate 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 December 7, 2020, Plaintiffs 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 dismissal of Plaintiffs' claims without further notice.
4)
David A. Domina shall provide a copy of this order to Plaintiffs and
file a certificate of service stating the manner and date of that service,
including therein the Plaintiffs’ mailing address(es).
November 16, 2020

BY THE COURT:
s/ Cheryl R. Zwart
United States Magistrate Judge