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CAUSE NO. 21 DCV-280374
XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, IN THE DISTRICT COURT
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
ALLIANZ GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE
COMPANY, ARGONAUT INSURANCE
COMPANY, and ALLIED WORLD
NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
Plaintiffs,
FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
CVR REFINING, LP, CVR REFINING GP,
LLC, CVR REFINING HOLDINGS, LLC, CVR
ENERGY, INC., ICAHN ENTERPRISES, L.P.,
CARL C. ICAHN and DAVID L. LAMP
Defendants. JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A-6
Ropers Majeski
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
P.O. Box 469012 INVOICE NO: 263477 GWH
San Antonio, Texas 78246 OFFICE: New York
Fiona McCormack INTERIM BILL
DATE OPENED: 12/15/20
RE: CVR Energy, Inc.
INSURED: CVR Energy, Inc.
CLAIM: 270512
POLICY: MLX4209641
This is the present status of your account with us:
Balance Forward 4,256.00
Current Invoice 8,800.00
Total Amount Due 13,056.00
Date Invoice Fees Disbs Late Charges Payments & Total
Billed Number Billed Billed Billed Adjustments Balance
1/15/21 4,256.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,256.00
2/9/21 8,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,800.00
Total Due 13,056.00
PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT OF THIS INVOICE. PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS PAGE OR INCLUDE THE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR PAYMENT.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ROPERS, MAJESKI, KOHN & BENTLEY PC.
Invoices not paid within 30 days will be subject to a 1.5% per month service charge. Charges that have not been processed will appear on your next statement.
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
P.O. Box 469012 INVOICE NO: 263477 GWH
San Antonio, Texas OFFICE: New York
Fiona McCormack INTERIM BILL
DATE OPENED: 12/15/20
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
INSURED: CVR Energy, Inc.
CLAIM: 270512
POLICY: MLX4209641
For Professional Services Rendered through 1/31/2021
1/5/21
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
1/6/21
1/8/21
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
1/11/21
1/12/21
1/14/21
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
1/15/21
1/19/21
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
1/20/21
L110 A108 Conference call with insurers re: 0.5 160.00 JHP
declaratory judgment action (participation
of two attorneys approved)
L120 A108 Telephone conference communications 0.5 160.00 GWH
with J Park, M Duffy and E Kerstein re:
drafting of declaratory complaint,
allocation of responsibilities and structure
and framework of causes of action
(participation by two attorneys approved)
L240 A103 Draft declaratory judgment complaint 1.9 608.00 JHP
1/21/21 L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to F 0.1 32.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein together
with additional proposed changes to draft
DJ Complaint version 2
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to 0.1 32.00 GWH
M Duffy re: confirmation concerning
Argonaut and place of incorporation and
principal place of business
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to J 0.1 32.00 GWH
Cleveland on possible service as local
counsel
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from F McCormack re:
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.2 64.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein together
with draft of jurisdictional provisions of DJ
complaint
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussions relating to draft complaint
and thoughts on provisions to be modified
and theories of liability particularly as it
relates to Icahn
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: additional discussions concerning
framework of counts in draft complaint
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A108 Telephone conference communications 0.5 160.00 GWH
with M Duffy, J Park and E Kerstein re:
review of 5:30 p.m. draft of DJ Complaint
and comments on policy language and
need to adjust causes of action
L210 A108 Conference call with Mike Duffy re: further 0.5 160.00 JHP
edits to draft DJ complaint (participation of
two attorneys approved)
L120 A103 Continued preparation of draft Declaratory 0.5 160.00 GWH
Judgment Complaint
L120 A104 Review and analysis of updated draft of 0.6 192.00 GWH
CVR Complaint together with changes
incorporate and further refining of
allegations
L210 A103 Review and revise draft declaratory 2.2 704.00 JHP
judgment complaint
1/22/21 L120 A104 Review and analysis of mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from M Duffy re: possible
Texas local counsel
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein re:
proposed changes to background section
of draft complaint
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein re:
questions relating to local Texas counsel
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.2 64.00 GWH
communications from F McCormack re:
L120 A108 Telephone communications with Mike 0.2 64.00 GWH
Duffy (third call) re: discussion of call with L
Jones on XL position on DJ Complaint
L120 A104 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
(second call) re: discussion of changes to
draft, position of XL and Twin City desire to
eliminate allegations relating to NY Action
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
(first call) re: possible issue with Twin City
concerning NY action and inclusion of
same
L120 A108 Telephone conference communications 0.5 160.00 GWH
with J Park, E Kerstein and M Duffy re:
working through draft complaint, issues
with respect to NY action and inclusion of
same and concerns about position of XL
given lack of response (participation by
two attorneys approved)
L210 A108 Conference call with Twin City and Allianz 0.5 160.00 JHP
counsel re: litigation strategy (participation
of two attorneys approved)
L210 A103 Further edits to draft DJ complaint 0.7 224.00 JHP
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
1/25/21 L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to 0.1 32.00 GWH
M Duffy, E Kerstein and L Jones re: follow
up on necessary changes to draft
complaint
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from L Jones re:
comments to latest version of complaint
and confirmation that he will obtain
approval from XL tomorrow
L120 A106 Telephone communications with F 0.2 64.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.2 64.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein together
with proposed changes to draft complaint
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussion of views of XL on joining
declaratory judgment action and concerns
with respect to NY action and how best to
address same
L210 A103 Continued preparation of. DJ complaint 0.3 96.00 JHP
L210 A108 Conference call with all parties re: drafting 0.5 160.00 JHP
of DJ and including New York action
(participation of two attorneys approved)
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A108 Telephone conference communications 0.5 160.00 GWH
with M Duffy, E Kerstein, L Jones, and J
Park re: discussion of next steps with
complaint, XL agreement to join action,
loss of diversity jurisdiction, changes to
complaint to address NY action issues
(participation by two attorneys approved)
L120 A103 Continued preparation of draft Texas 0.5 160.00 GWH
Complaint in order to address necessary
changes given jurisdictional change by
inclusion of XL and changes to allegations
surrounding NY action so as to ensure NY
action remains part of action
1/26/21 L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from C Ferguson re:
questions relating to draft complaint and
preparation of responsive e mail
communications to same
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from E Kerstein re:
approval of Allianz to proceed to filing
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from A Norman together
with additional questions relating to
individual defendants and preparation of
responsive e mail communications to same
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A108 Telephone communications with L Jones 0.1 32.00 GWH
re: comments and questions relating to
certain allegations concerning causes of
action
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from P Ingram together
with additional information needed by
Texas counsel to complete draft
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussion of engagement of Texas
counsel in order to address issues relating
to Texas law within allegations
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussion of additional changes to
draft to address NY actions and obtain
approval of XL with respect to same
L120 A106 Telephone communications with F 0.2 64.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussion of additional call with L Jones
and suggested changes together with
comment of R Perez of Twin City
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A108 Telephone communications with E Morris 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: draft Texas complaint and necessary
work on jurisdictional issues given loss of
diversity with inclusion of XL as party
plaintiff
L120 A103 Continued preparation of draft complaint 0.3 96.00 GWH
to address certain issues raised by XL this
morning
1/27/21 L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00
communications from F McCormack re:
L120 A104 Preparation of e mail communications to A 0.1 32.00 GWH
Norman re: follow up on draft complaint
and review and analysis of responsive e
mail communications from same
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from P Ingram re:
comments to draft and approval of Allianz
L120 A106 Telephone communications with F 0.1 32.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from L Jones re: approval
of draft complaint by XL
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from M Duffy re: Twin
City approval of draft complaint and
question concerning timing of filing
L120 A104 Review and analysis of mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from A Norman re:
confirmation that papers were filed
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to 32.00 GWH
Plaintiff group re: follow up with respect to
complaint and follow up for any changes or
modifications to draft
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from L Jones re: final
comments to draft including tweaking
insuring agreement quotation
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to 0.1 32.00 GWH
Plaintiff insurer group re: updated draft
complaint with Texas specific allegations
L120 A108 Telephone communications with M Duffy 0.2 64.00 GWH
re: discussion of Texas modifications and
thoughts on questions relating to
endorsements and Insuring Agreement
provisions
L120 A103 Continued preparation of draft declaratory 0.2 64.00 GWH
judgment complaint including responding
to e mail communications from A Norman
addressing questions on policy language
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
For Professional Services Rendered Through 1/31/2021
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.3 96.00 GWH
communications from A Norman together
with cleaned up version of Declaratory
Judgment Complaint as modified by Texas
counsel in order to confirm allegations are
accurate
1/28/21 L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to F 0.1 32.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to 0.1 32.00 GWH
Insurer group confirming that action has
been filed and accepted
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
2/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
Task Description Hours Fees
L110 Fact Investigation/development 3.8 1,216.00
L120 Analysis/strategy 16.9 5,408.00
L210 Pleadings 4.7 1,504.00
L240 Dispositive Motions 2.1 672.00
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
3/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
P.O. Box 469012 INVOICE NO: 264670 GWH
San Antonio, Texas OFFICE: New York
Fiona McCormack INTERIM BILL
DATE OPENED: 12/15/20
RE: CVR Energy, Inc.
INSURED: CVR Energy, Inc.
CLAIM: 270512
POLICY: MLX4209641
This is the present status of your account with us:
Balance Forward 13,056.00
Current Invoice 8,544.00
Total Amount Due 21,600.00
Date Invoice Fees Disbs Late Charges Payments & Total
Billed Number Billed Billed Billed Adjustments Balance
1/15/21 4,256.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,256.00
2/9/21 8,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,800.00
3/9/21 8,544.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,544.00
Total Due 21,600.00
PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT OF THIS INVOICE. PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS PAGE OR INCLUDE THE INVOICE NUMBER WITH YOUR PAYMENT.
PLEASE MAKE ECKS PAYABLE TO ROPERS MAJESKI
Invoices not paid within 30 days will be subject to a 1.5% per month service charge. Charges that have not been processed will appear on your next statement.
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200
f 650.780.1701
ropers .com
IRS #94
3/9/21
Argo Group ACCT. NO: ARGRP5061N
P.O. Box 469012 INVOICE NO: 264670 GWH
San Antonio, Texas 78246 OFFICE: New York
Fiona McCormack INTERIM BILL
DATE OPENED: 12/15/20
RE: CVR Energy, Inc. Page
INSURED: CVR Energy, Inc.
CLAIM: 2
POLICY: MLX4209641
For Professional Services Rendered through 2/28/2021
2/1/21 L110 A108 Correspondence to and from local Texas 0.1 32.00 JHP
counsel re: service of complaint and
request for as filed copy
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from F McCormack re:
L120 A103 Preparation of e mail communications to F 0.1 32.00 GWH
McCormack re:
L120 A104 Review and analysis of e mail 0.1 32.00 GWH
communications from L Jones together
with copy of as filed Texas Petition
BOSTON COSTA MESA LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PARIS REDWOOD CITY SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SEATTLE WALNUT CREEK
ropers.com
1001 Ma rs hall Street
5th Fl oor
Redwood Ci ty, CA 94063
o 650.364.8200