AMES v. CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS et al

Plaintiff alleged that defendant William Scott Hanson sexually raped, molested, battered and fondled him while plaintiff was a minor, and that defendant Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints d/b/a the Mormon Church knew that Hanson was a pedophile that was abusing children but retained him as a High Priest, Scout leader and Young Men's Leader.
Plaintiff:DAVID V. AMES
Defendant:CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
 
Case Number:2:2006cv03441
Filed:July 26, 2006
 
Court:New Jersey District Court
Office:Newark Office [ Court Info ]
County:Morris
Presiding Judge:Judge William J. Martini
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Mark Falk
 
Nature of Suit:Torts - Injury - Other Personal Injury
Cause:28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jurisdiction:Diversity
Jury Demanded By:Defendant

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July 26, 2006 1 COMPLAINT against CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, WILLIAM SCOTT HANSON (Filing fee $ 350.) JURY DEMAND, filed by DAVID V. AMES.(lm2, ) (Entered: July 27, 2006)
September 6, 2006 2 Letter from Alan E. Kraus re 1 Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order CONSENT ORDER extending Defendants' time to respond to the Complaint)(KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: September 6, 2006)
September 20, 2006 3 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: September 20, 2006)
September 20, 2006 4 STATEMENT PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 7.1 by CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. (KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: September 20, 2006)
September 25, 2006 5 ORDER Initial Conference set for 11/22/2006 10:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 2C before Magistrate Judge Ronald J. Hedges.. Signed by Judge Ronald J. Hedges on 9/25/06. (nm, ) (Entered: 09/25/2006)
October 10, 2006 6 Letter submitted by deft William Scott Hanson addressed to Stephen Rubino, Esq. w/bankruptcy court papers attached thereto. (sr, ) (Entered: October 11, 2006)
November 29, 2006   Judge Mark Falk and Mark Falk added. Judge Ronald J. Hedges no longer assigned to case. CHAMBER'S NOTE: Each party is to deliver to Hon. Mark Falk, U.S.M.J., USPO & Courthouse, 1 Federal Square, Room 457, Newark, NJ 07101 or fax to (973) 645-3097, no later than January 2, 2007, a confidential letter, not to exceed 5 pages, summarizing the relevant facts, the respective legal positions, status of the case and the client's position on settlement. The letter shall NOT be electronically filed.(jgb, ) (Entered: November 29, 2006)
November 29, 2006   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronald J. Hedges : Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/29/2006. (nm, ) (Entered: November 29, 2006)
November 30, 2006 7 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/29/2007, indicating this matter is administratively terminated as to deft Hanson, who is in bankruptcy, however, shall be subject to opposition; etc. Signed by Judge Ronald J. Hedges on 11/29/06. (sr, ) (Entered: November 30, 2006)
March 8, 2007 8 NOTICE of Appearance by REBECCA KRAMER BROWN on behalf of CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(BROWN, REBECCA) (Entered: March 8, 2007)
April 26, 2007 9 Letter from Alan E. Kraus. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: April 26, 2007)
April 26, 2007 10 Letter from Alan E. Kraus. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: April 26, 2007)
April 27, 2007 11 AFFIDAVIT/Certification in support of discovery confidentiality order of Alan E. Kraus by CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
May 3, 2007 12 STIPULATION/ORDER governing confidential information. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 5/2/07. (sr, ) (Entered: May 3, 2007)
May 9, 2007 13 CONSENT ORDER for release of records and in camera review. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 5/4/07. (sr, ) (Entered: May 9, 2007)
May 9, 2007 14 CONSENT ORDER for the deposition of William Scott Hanson. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 5/5/07. (sr, ) (Entered: May 9, 2007)
June 1, 2007 15 MOTION to Dismiss complaint by WILLIAM SCOTT HANSON. (Attachments: # 1 certification# 2 cert. of mailing# 3 p/o# 4 cover letter)(sr, ) (Entered: June 6, 2007)
June 6, 2007   Set Deadline as to 15 MOTION to Dismiss. Motion Hearing set for 6/25/2007 before Judge William J. Martini. (PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT) (sr, ) (Entered: June 6, 2007)
June 12, 2007 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by DAVID V. AMES. (RUBINO, STEPHEN) (Entered: June 12, 2007)
June 12, 2007 17 CERTIFICATION in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Dismiss filed by DAVID V. AMES. (RUBINO, STEPHEN) (Entered: June 12, 2007)
June 19, 2007 18 ORDER for release of DYFS records to deft COP & pltf. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 6/19/07. (sr, ) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
June 19, 2007   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Falk : Status Conference via telephone held on 6/19/2007. (LM, ) (Entered: June 22, 2007)
June 26, 2007 19 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER fact Discovery shall remain open through 12/31/2007.. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 6/26/07. (sr, ) (Entered: June 28, 2007)
September 21, 2007 20 ORDER denying 15 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge William J. Martini on 9/21/07. (gh, ) (Entered: September 21, 2007)
September 26, 2007   TEXT ORDER - Status Conference via telephone set for Friday, 1/4/2008 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk. It shall be plaintiff's counsel's responsibility to contact all counsel to set up the conference as well as initiate the conference call. Kindly mark your calendar accordingly. Ordered by Judge Mark Falk on 9/26/07. (LM, ) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
September 26, 2007 21 Monthly MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Chad A. Bowers, Esquire by DAVID V. AMES. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(RUBINO, STEPHEN) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
September 27, 2007   Set Deadlines as to 21 Monthly MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Chad A. Bowers, Esquire. Motion Hearing set for 10/22/2007 before Judge William J. Martini. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT] (DD, ) (Entered: September 27, 2007)
September 27, 2007 22 Letter from Alan E. Kraus re 21 Monthly MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Chad A. Bowers, Esquire. (KRAUS, ALAN) (Entered: September 27, 2007)
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