West Virginia University Board of Governors v. Rodriguez

Plaintiff West Virginia University Board of Governors for an on behalf of West Virginia University sued Defendant Richard Rodriguez, who had previously served as Head Coach of the West Virginia University football team. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment regarding Defendant's obligations under their Employment Agreement.
Plaintiff:West Virginia University Board of Governors
Defendant:Richard Rodriguez
Counter Claimant:Richard Rodriguez
Counter Defendant:West Virginia University Board of Governors
ThirdParty Defendant:West Virginia University Foundation, Inc.
ThirdParty Plaintiff:Richard Rodriguez
 
Case Number:1:2008cv00041
Filed:January 16, 2008
 
Court:West Virginia Northern District Court
Office:Clarksburg Office [ Court Info ]
County:Monongalia
Presiding Judge:District Judge John P. Bailey
Presiding Judge:Chief Judge Irene M. Keeley
 
Nature of Suit:Contract - Other Contract
Cause:28:1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jurisdiction:Diversity
Jury Demanded By:Both
Date Filed # Docket Text
January 16, 2008 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Monongalia County, (case number 07-C-851), filed by Richard Rodriguez. (Copy IMK) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Notice of filing of Notice of removal)(kd) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 16, 2008 2 Filing fee: $ 350.00, receipt number 55111 (kd) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 16, 2008 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Applicant: R. Ethan Davis by Richard Rodriguez. (Copy IMK) (kd) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 16, 2008 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Applicant: Marvin A. Robon by Richard Rodriguez. (Copy IMK) (kd) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 16, 2008 5 Pro hac vice Filing fee: $ 100.00, receipt number 55112 for Davis and Robon. (kd) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 17, 2008 6 CERTIFIED STATE COURT RECORD from Monongalia County Circuit Court: (Attachments: # 1 Complaint and attachments; # 2 Summons; # 3 Notice of Appearance; # 4 Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal and Attachments; # 5 Letter from Monongalia County Circuit Clerk.) (copy 2409)(jcs) (Entered: January 17, 2008)
January 18, 2008 7 MOTION to Remand Action to the Circuit Court of Monongalia County, MOTION for Attorney Fees by West Virginia University Board of Governors. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 18, 2008)
January 18, 2008 8 MEMORANDUM In Support by West Virginia University Board of Governors re 7 MOTION to Remand Action to the Circuit Court of Monongalia County MOTION for Attorney Fees. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 18, 2008)
January 20, 2008 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, BREACH OF CONTRACT AND OTHER RELIEF against Richard Rodriguez, filed by West Virginia University Board of Governors. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Certificate of Service)(Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 20, 2008)
January 22, 2008 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert P. Fitzsimmons on behalf of West Virginia University Board of Governors (Fitzsimmons, Robert) (Entered: January 22, 2008)
January 23, 2008 11 ORDER Case reassigned to District Judge John P. Bailey for all further proceedings. Chief Judge Irene M. Keeley no longer assigned to case Signed by Chief Judge Irene M. Keeley on 1/23/08. (Copy IMK, Counsel of record)(kd) (Entered: January 23, 2008)
January 29, 2008 12 NOTICE by Richard Rodriguez of Filing of Letter of Credit (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Irrevocable Letter of Credit)(McGinley, Sean) (Entered: January 29, 2008)
January 29, 2008 13 MOTION for Discovery by West Virginia University Board of Governors. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 29, 2008)
January 29, 2008 14 MEMORANDUM in Support by West Virginia University Board of Governors re 13 MOTION for Discovery. (Wakefield, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 29, 2008)
January 30, 2008 15 ORDER Approving 3 Application for Admission to appear Pro Hac Vice as to R. Ethan Davis. Signed by District Judge John P. Bailey on 1/30/08. (tlg) (Entered: January 30, 2008)
January 30, 2008 16 ORDER Approving 4 Application for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Marvin A. Robon. Signed by District Judge John P. Bailey on 1/30/08. (tlg) (Entered: January 30, 2008)
February 1, 2008 17 Defendant's ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint, with Affirmative Defenses, THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against West Virginia University Foundation, Inc., COUNTERCLAIM against West Virginia University Board of Governors by Richard Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A, Letter from Rodriguez to Pastilong dated January 10, 2008, # 2 Attachment Certificate of Service)(McGinley, Sean) (Entered: February 1, 2008)
February 4, 2008 18 RESPONSE to Motion re 7 MOTION to Remand Action to the Circuit Court of Monongalia County MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Richard Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A, Copy if MI lease, # 2 Exhibit Ex B, copy if MI voter's registration, # 3 Exhibit Ex C, copy of MI drivers license, # 4 Exhibit Ex D, copy of fed-ex tracking showing MI origination, # 5 Attachment Certificate of Service)(McGinley, Sean) (Entered: February 4, 2008)
February 8, 2008 19 REPLY to Response to Motion re 7 MOTION to Remand Action to the Circuit Court of Monongalia County MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by West Virginia University Board of Governors. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Flaherty, Thomas) (Entered: February 8, 2008)
February 11, 2008 20 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART MOTION TO REMAND:granting 7 Motion to Remand; denying 7 Motion for Attorney Fees; denying as moot 13 Motion for Discovery. Signed by District Judge John P. Bailey on 2/11/08. Copy to Circuit Court of Monongalia County. (tlg) (Entered: February 11, 2008)
Docket Report Last Checked: July 16, 2008 18:19:25 PDT
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Plaintiff: West Virginia University Board of Governors
Represented By: Jeffrey M. Wakefield, Thomas V. Flaherty, Robert P. Fitzsimmons, Jaclyn Ann Bryk, Robert P. Fitzsimmons, Jaclyn Ann Bryk, Jeffrey M. Wakefield, Thomas V. Flaherty
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Defendant: Richard Rodriguez
Represented By: Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley
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ThirdParty Defendant: West Virginia University Foundation, Inc.
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ThirdParty Plaintiff: Richard Rodriguez
Represented By: Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley
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Counter Claimant: Richard Rodriguez
Represented By: Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley, Marvin A. Robon, R. Ethan Davis, Sean P. McGinley
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Counter Defendant: West Virginia University Board of Governors
Represented By: Jeffrey M. Wakefield, Thomas V. Flaherty, Robert P. Fitzsimmons, Jaclyn Ann Bryk, Robert P. Fitzsimmons, Jaclyn Ann Bryk, Jeffrey M. Wakefield, Thomas V. Flaherty
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