Jamil et al v. Ali et al

Filing 12

ORDER Granting #11 Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice and Agreement for Private Binding Arbitration. This action is dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 8/29/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 CHARLES S. JACKSON, ESQ. Nevada Bar No. 13158 RICHARD HARRIS LAW FIRM 801 South Fourth Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Telephone: (702) 444-4444 Facsimile: (702) 444-4455 Email: charlie@richardharrislaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEVADA 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MUHAMMAD JAMIL, an individual; VAIBHAV PATEL, an individual; ABDULLAH ALNOMAN, an individual; and, MOHAMMED ALI, an individual Plaintiffs, vs. CASE NO.: 2:24-CV-01201 *011-. STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE AND AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE BINDING ARBITRATION RASIER, LLC., a Foreign Limited Liability Corporation; DOE DRIVER; DOES 1-20 and ROE BUSINESS ENTITIES 1-20, inclusive, Defendants. 16 17 This Stipulation and Order of Dismissal and Agreement for Private and Binding Arbitration 18 (hereinafter “Agreement”) is entered into by Plaintiffs, MUHAMMAD JAMIL, VAIBHAV PATEL, 19 ABDULLAH ALNOMAN AND MOHAMMED ALI (“Plaintiffs”), and Defendant RAISER, LLC 20 (“Defendant”), (collectively referred to as the “Parties”), as an alternative method of resolving a 21 22 23 24 dispute that has allegedly arisen from a May 30, 2022 automobile accident and subsequent claims handling, which culminated in a lawsuit styled Muhammad Jamil, Vaibhav Patel, Abdullah Alnoman and Mohammed Ali v. Raiser, LLC, currently pending in the United States District Court, District of 25 Nevada, Case No. 2:24-CV-01201. Plaintiff is represented by Charles S. Jackson, Esq. of the 26 RICHARD HARRIS LAW FIRM and Defendant is represented by David M. Sexton, Esq. of HALL 27 & EVENS, LLC. 28 The following terms and conditions of this Agreement will become effective upon the Page 1 of 4 1 2 signature by the Parties and the execution and filing of the same by this Court. 1. To resolve all disputes and controversies between the Parties arising out of and 3 relating to the subject automobile accident and subsequent claims handling, the Parties have agreed 4 to place this matter into private binding arbitration with the Honorable Abbi Silver. 5 6 7 8 9 2. For an in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises made herein, the Parties enter into this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms as fully stated herein. 3. The parties agree that the arbitration shall be binding and shall be the sole and final resolution and adjudication of Plaintiffs’ claims against Defendant, which is any way arise out of or 10 relate to the May 30, 2022, accident and any claims handling or claims decision making. This clause 11 and mutual promise are of the essence to this Agreement. The arbitrator’s decision and award shall 12 be the sole basis for recovery on these claims and shall be final and binding. The Parties agree that 13 there shall be no right of appeal of the arbitrator’s decision to any trial court, court of appeals, the 14 15 16 17 18 Nevada Supreme Court, or to any other court, forum, person or entity, or the arbitrator himself. Likewise, the Parties agree that there shall be no right to submit a Motion for Reconsideration or similar or equivalent motion or request to the arbitrator. 5. The arbitrator will only be asked to resolve the issue of Plaintiff’s legal entitlement, 19 if any, subject to all terms, conditions, and offsets under the policy of law. In other words, the 20 arbitrator shall determine fault for the accident (and apportion it appropriately if necessary), and the 21 22 extent of Plaintiffs’ damages by placing a fair and equitable total value (which includes medical specials, income loss, and other special damages and general damages) on the Plaintiffs’ claims, and 23 24 25 the application of any of the policy terms, offsets, conditions and exclusions, if applicable. The arbitrator will not be asked to and will not consider any alleged claims handling/decision-making 26 issues or liability for extra-contractual claims including but mot limited to, breach of implied 27 covenant of good faith and fair dealing, statutory claims handling violations or liability for punitive 28 or other extra-contractual damages, as such extra-contractual claims and damages, have been and Page 2 of 4 1 are expressly waived by Plaintiffs and dismissed with prejudice by this Agreement. 2 3 6. The parties will jointly select a single arbitrator to serve as the arbitrator of this case. 7. Plaintiffs, through this Agreement, agree to dismiss the present lawsuit with prejudice 4 that is currently on file in the United Stated District Court, District to Nevada, with each party to 5 bear its own fees and costs. 6 7 8 9 8. The Parties shall advise the arbitrator of an agreement for binding arbitration and proceed in a manner that is agreeable to the Parties and the arbitrator. The Parties shall be allowed to conduct any reasonable discovery permitted under the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. The 10 arbitrator shall resolve any and all discovery disputes, including the scope of permitted discovery. 11 Subpoenas can be issued and enforced pursuant to NRS 38.233. Arbitration briefs and exhibits are 12 to be submitted in accordance with the instructions and desires of the arbitrator. 13 14 15 16 17 18 10. The arbitrator shall be given discretion to conduct the arbitration hearing in an decision. The parties may submit, and the arbitrator may consider written expert reports consistent with the format requirements of Nev. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) in lieu of live expert testimony. 12. The arbitrator shall not be permitted to make an award of attorney’s fees, legal costs, or interest to any party. An Offer of Judgment will have no effect. 21 22 The arbitration hearing will be held at a mutually agreed upon date. informal and expeditious manner allowing for such testimony or evidence as is needed to reach a 19 20 9. 13. Payments of the sum awarded, as limited by the parameters set forth herein, shall be made no later than 20 days after service of the arbitrator’s decision. 23 24 25 14. The parties agreed to equally share and pay for the arbitrator’s fees and costs. 15. This Agreement is binding on the Parties, their heirs, executors, administrators, 26 personal representatives, legal representatives, and other such persons or entities. 27 /// 28 /// Page 3 of 4 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Sexton, David M. Mary Eagar; Bonds, Kurt R. Charlie Jackson RE: Jamil et al v. Raiser, LLC / Case 2:24-cv-01201-GMN-NJK Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:28:29 PM image005.png image006.png HELogo-600 1647bba9-82b6-4878-b39e-e05e65e25e7e.png mansfield-law-firm-participation-badge-3-2024-2025 fd28af08-13d0-496c-88e9-32706709522f.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Mary, Thanks for following up. The SAO is approved. Please use Kurt’s e-signature and submit to the Court. Best, David M. Sexton | Senior Associate sextond@hallevans.com Tel: 702-982-6344 Hall & Evans, LLC 1160 North Town Center Drive, Suite 330 Las Vegas, NV 89144 AZ | CO | ID | IL | MO | MT | NM | NV | UT | WY website | bio | LinkedIn From: Mary Eagar <mary@richardharrislaw.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:22 PM To: Sexton, David M. <sextond@hallevans.com>; Bonds, Kurt R. <bondsk@hallevans.com> Cc: Charlie Jackson <Charlie@richardharrislaw.com> Subject: RE: Jamil et al v. Raiser, LLC / Case 2:24-cv-01201-GMN-NJK Good afternoon: Following up on the SAO for Arbitration. Did you have a chance to review it with your client so we can get it filed? Thanks, Mary Eagar Paralegal

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