Case Activity (2855)

1. Order | Filed: July 15, 2026 | Entered: July 15, 2026 Bernbaum v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America

   Labor: E.R.I.S.A. | South Carolina

   Order ~Util - Set Deadlines

   TEXT ORDER: Because criminal matters take priority on District Judges' dockets and are increasing in post-conviction complexity, civil cases face scheduling constraints and delayed resolution. United States Magistrate Judges, however, do not preside over felony criminal trials. As a result, parties who elect to proceed before a District Judge will likely experience a longer time to trial or final resolution than similarly situated parties who consent to disposition by a Magistrate Judge. Parties retain the right to have their civil cases adjudicated by a District Judge and may withhold consent without adverse substantive consequences. Given the undersigned's docket, the number of civil jury trials that are likely to be conducted before the undersigned, and the need for as prompt a resolution as possible in this case, the court finds that referral of this case, including all pretrial matters and any cross-memoranda filed by the parties in support of judgment, to a United States Magistrate Judge for approval and final disposition is appropriate, with any appeal thereof to be directly to the Fourth Circuit. Accordingly, the parties shall advise the Clerk of Court of any objection to referral of this matter to a Magistrate Judge for final disposition on or before August 12, 2026. Failure to object to such referral shall be deemed consent to referral and the court will enter an appropriate order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Chief Judge Timothy M Cain on 7/15/26. (kmca)

2. Order | Filed: July 14, 2026 | Entered: July 14, 2026 McDonald v. American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus

   Labor: E.R.I.S.A. | South Carolina

   Order Dismissing Case 60 Day Settlement Order

   ORDER DISMISSING CASE without costs and without prejudice to the right of either party, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to reinstate the action if settlement is not consummated. Signed by Honorable Sheria Akins Clarke on 7/14/2026. (apsn)

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