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NORTHWEST BANK v. McKEE FAMILY FARMS, INC.

Civil No. 3:15-cv-01576-MO.

NORTHWEST BANK f/k/a NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK, a Pennsylvania state-chartered savings association, Plaintiff, v. McKEE FAMILY FARMS, INC., an Oregon limited liability company; SCHARF FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; DUSTIN WILFONG, individually and dba DUSTIN WILFONG FARMS; DENNY WILFONG, individually and dba WILFONG FARMS; K & J FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; CREEKSIDE VALLEY FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; ALFRED V. MULLET; SJB FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; KAUER FAMILY FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; DAN G. FANNING, individually and dba FANNING FARMS; CLARKE ELLINGSON; GILBERT & SON, INC., an Oregon corporation; KEN CRUICKSHANK FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; LARRY BURGER; DOERFLER FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; GOLDEN VALLEY FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; ZEIGLER FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; JANZEN FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; EDIGER FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; JOHN IMLAH and MARGY IMLAH, individually and dba HOOD VIEW FARMS; DARYN BRUTKE; ANTHONY DERAEVE; RAINBOW HILL RANCH, INC., an Oregon corporation; ROHDE GENERATIONS, INC., an Oregon corporation; M. GRANT RICE; KEITH B. DEJONG; MATTHEW J. RICE; DEAN C. DODSON; RYAN KADELL; ROBIN KADELL; MT. HOPE SEED CO., INC., an Oregon corporation; RIDDELL FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; GARY CROSSAN FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; PAUL H. COUSSENS FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; PHIL SPIESS; TIM PFEIFFER; KCK FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; CARLTON SEED, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; MEADOW RIDGE FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; MARK W. GEHRING and CAROL A. GEHRING, individually and dba GEHRING FARMS; TRIPLE K, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; LARRY D. BELL; and INTEGRATED SEED GROWERS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; BEN VAN DYKE FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; JOHN T. BERNARDS, an individual; SUSAN K. BERNARDS, an individual; BROOKS FARM, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; BRYCE CRUICKSHANK, an individual; MARK COX, an individual; WADE COX, an individual; CW FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; DEERHAVEN FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; STAN GAIBLER, an individual; HAWMAN FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation, also dba RIVERVIEW SEED COMPANY; HUNTONS' FARM, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; JDB FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; L & J VALLEY FARMS, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; EDGAR F. LAFAYETTE, individually and dba LAFAYETTE'S CALAPOOIA VALLEY FARMS; MID VALLEY FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; JEFFREY MYRON NICHOLS, individually and dba JN FARMS; OAK PARK FARMS, INC., an Oregon corporation; MATT PARKER, an individual; MARK STATZMAN, an individual; and JASON WHITEHEAD, an individual, Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Oregon, Portland Division.

February 9, 2016.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Northwest Bank, Plaintiff, represented by Jonathan Mark Radmacher , McEwen Gisvold LLP, Kimberly Sugawa-Fujinaga , McEwen Gisvold LLP & James Ray Streinz , McEwen Gisvold, LLP.

Mckee Family Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Scharf Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dustin Wilfong, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Denny Wilfong, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Creekside Valley Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Alfred V. Mullet, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

SJB Farms, LLC,Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP.

SJB Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Kauer Family Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dan G. Fanning, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Clarke Ellingson, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gilbert & Son, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ken Cruickshank Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Larry Burger, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Doerfler Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Golden Valley Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Zeigler Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Christopher B. Matheny , Fetherston Edmonds LLP.

Ediger Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Janzen Farms LLC, Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John Imlah, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Margy Imlah, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Anthony Deraeve, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Rainbow Hill Ranch, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Rohde Generations Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

M. Grant Rice, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Keith B. Dejong, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Matthew J. Rice, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dean C. Dodson, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Robin Kadell, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ryan Kadell, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mt. Hope Seed Co., Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Riddell Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gary Crossan Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Paul H. Coussens Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Phil Spiess, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Tim Pfeiffer, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

KCK Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Meadow Ridge Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mark W. Gehring, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Carol A. Gehring, Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Triple K, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Larry D. Bell, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Daryn Brutke, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Integrated Seed Growers, LLC, Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Ben Van Dyke Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John T. Bernards, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Susan K. Bernards, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Brooks Farm, LLC, Defendant, represented by Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C..

Mark Cox, Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

JDB Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C. & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

L & J Valley Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Edgar F. Lafayette, Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mid Valley Farms, LLC, Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Oak Park Farms, Inc., Defendant, represented by F. James Healy , Healy & McCann PC.

Rainbow Hill Ranch, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Rohde Generations Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Larry Burger, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dustin Wilfong, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Janzen Farms LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Brooks Farm, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C..

Clarke Ellingson, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dan G. Fanning, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Phil Spiess, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John Imlah, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ken Cruickshank Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Anthony Deraeve, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Keith B. Dejong, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

JDB Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C. & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mark W. Gehring, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Margy Imlah, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ben Van Dyke Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

CW Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Carol A. Gehring, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ryan Kadell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Edgar F. Lafayette, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Susan K. Bernards, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Riddell Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Creekside Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Kauer Family Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Triple K, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Integrated Seed Growers, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Tim Pfeiffer, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gilbert & Son, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Daryn Brutke, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John T. Bernards, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ediger Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mt. Hope Seed Co., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mark Cox, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

SJB Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Oak Park Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by F. James Healy , Healy & McCann PC.

Larry D. Bell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gary Crossan Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Doerfler Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mid Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

KCK Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Golden Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Alfred V. Mullet, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Scharf Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Matthew J. Rice, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Denny Wilfong, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Meadow Ridge Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Robin Kadell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

L & J Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

M. Grant Rice, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dean C. Dodson, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Paul H. Coussens Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mckee Family Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Northwest Bank, Counter Defendant, represented by Kimberly Sugawa-Fujinaga , McEwen Gisvold LLP, James Ray Streinz , McEwen Gisvold, LLP, Kimberly Sugawa-Fujinaga , McEwen Gisvold LLP & James Ray Streinz , McEwen Gisvold, LLP.

Creekside Valley Farms, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

KCK Farms, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Northwest Bank, Counter Defendant, represented by Kimberly Sugawa-Fujinaga , McEwen Gisvold LLP & James Ray Streinz , McEwen Gisvold, LLP.

Larry D. Bell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ben Van Dyke Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John T. Bernards, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Susan K. Bernards, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Brooks Farm, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C..

Daryn Brutke, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Larry Burger, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mark Cox, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Wade Cox, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Creekside Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Keith B. Dejong, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Anthony Deraeve, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dean C. Dodson, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Doerfler Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ediger Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Clarke Ellingson, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dan G. Fanning, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gary Crossan Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Carol A. Gehring, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mark W. Gehring, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Gilbert & Son, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Golden Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

John Imlah, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Margy Imlah, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Integrated Seed Growers, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

JDB Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Brooks F. Cooper , Draneas & Huglin, P.C. & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Janzen Farms LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

KCK Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John T. Bridges , Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer, PC.

Robin Kadell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ryan Kadell, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Kauer Family Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Ken Cruickshank Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

L & J Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Edgar F. Lafayette, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mckee Family Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Meadow Ridge Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Mid Valley Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Scott G. Cowgill , Weatherford Thompson.

Mt. Hope Seed Co., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Alfred V. Mullet, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Oak Park Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by F. James Healy , Healy & McCann PC.

Paul H. Coussens Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Tim Pfeiffer, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Rainbow Hill Ranch, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

M. Grant Rice, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Matthew J. Rice, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Riddell Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Rohde Generations Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

SJB Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Scharf Farms, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Phil Spiess, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Triple K, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Denny Wilfong, Cross Defendant, represented by Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP, Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP & Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Dustin Wilfong, Cross Defendant, represented by Steven D. Olson , Tonkon Torp LLP, Alexander M. Tinker , Tonkon Torp LLP & Paul W. Conable , Tonkon Torp LLP.

Zeigler Farms, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher B. Matheny , Fetherston Edmonds LLP.

Northwest Bank, Counter Defendant, represented by Kimberly Sugawa-Fujinaga , McEwen Gisvold LLP & James Ray Streinz , McEwen Gisvold, LLP.

OPINION AND ORDER

Defendant Hawman Farms moved for summary judgment against Northwest seeking a declaratory judgment that its possessory lien is a valid, first priority lien on all seeds in its possessions. Plaintiff argues both that Hawman waived its lien and that summary judgment is not appropriate...

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