RATCHKAUSKAS v. KUBINI et al
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| Judge: | Nora Barry Fischer |
| Case #: | 2:20-cv-01224 |
| Nature of Suit | 190 Contract - Other Contract |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Other Contract |
| Case Filed: | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Terminated: | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Last checked: Sunday Feb 14, 2021 4:27 AM EST |
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Defendant
KAREN ATKISON
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Defendant
GEORGE KUBINI
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Defendant
CYNTHIA PIELIN
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Defendant
JOEL RECK
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Defendant
ARTHUR SMITH
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Represented By
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Defendant
DANIEL J. SPORRER
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Defendant
SANDRA SVARANOWIC
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
DOV RATCHKAUSKAS
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Represented By
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GPO
Feb 12 2021
MEMORANDUM OPINION Defendants' Motions to dismiss 5, 10, 12 are hereby GRANTED and his complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice. An appropriate order follows. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 02/12/2021. (aju) |
| Docket last updated: 05/06/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Friday, February 12, 2021 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Civil Case ~Util - Terminate Motions
Fri 02/12 5:34 PM
ORDER granting12 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by SANDRA SVARANOWIC,10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by ARTHUR SMITH,5 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by DANIEL J. SPORRER. Plaintiff Dov Ratchkauskas's Complaint is DISMISSED, with PREJUDICE as to Defendants George Kubini, Karen Atkison, Cynthia Pielin, Joel Reck, Daniel Sporrer, Arthur Smith, and Sandra Svaranowic. Clerk is to mark CASE CLOSED. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 02/12/2021. (aju) |
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Memorandum Opinion
Fri 02/12 5:27 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION Defendants' Motions to dismiss5 ,10 ,12 are hereby GRANTED and his complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice. An appropriate order follows. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 02/12/2021. (aju) |
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| Friday, January 22, 2021 | ||
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Reply Brief
Fri 01/22 3:20 PM
REPLY BRIEF re15 Brief in Opposition to Motion filed by SANDRA SVARANOWIC. (Kaczynski, William) |
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Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 01/22 12:10 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re15 Brief in Opposition to Motion filed by ARTHUR SMITH. (Stallings, Stephen) |
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order
Order ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule
Fri 01/08 5:55 PM
ORDER that upon consideration of15 Brief in Opposition to Motion filed by DOV RATCHKAUSKA, Defendants shall file a Reply brief by 1/22/2021. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 1/8/2021. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdk) |
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Brief / Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion
Fri 01/08 2:25 PM
BRIEF in Opposition re10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,12 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by DOV RATCHKAUSKAS. (Gross, Andrew) |
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| Tuesday, December 22, 2020 | ||
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order
Order Response/Briefing Schedule
Tue 12/22 11:56 AM
ORDER Response/Briefing Schedule re:10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by ARTHUR SMITH and12 Motion to Join and Adopt Defendant Arthur Smith's Motion to Dismiss filed by SANDRA SAVARANOWIC, and having conferred with counsel for the parties by email, the deadline for Plaintiff DOV RATCHKAUSKAS to file a Response to said Motions is extended to 1/8/2021. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 12/22/2020. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdk) |
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| Wednesday, December 02, 2020 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Wed 12/02 4:12 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Nora Barry Fischer for all further proceedings. Judge David S. Cercone no longer assigned to case. This civil action is related to 2:11cr14. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 12/2/2020. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (kly) |
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| Monday, November 30, 2020 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies)
Mon 11/30 10:48 AM
MOTION re11 Brief in Support of Motion, filed by ARTHUR SMITH,10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by ARTHUR SMITH to Join and Adopt Defendant Smiths Motion to Dismiss and Briefing by SANDRA SVARANOWIC. (Kaczynski, William) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
Mon 11/30 9:21 AM
BRIEF in Support re10 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by ARTHUR SMITH. (Stallings, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Ratchkauskas Restitution Order,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - Ratchkauskas Restitution Victim List,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C - Smith Judgment
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 11/30 9:18 AM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by ARTHUR SMITH. (Stallings, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Monday, October 12, 2020 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 10/12 1:52 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by William C. Kaczynski on behalf of SANDRA SVARANOWIC. (Kaczynski, William) |
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| Monday, October 05, 2020 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 10/05 1:00 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by DOV RATCHKAUSKAS. ARTHUR SMITH waiver sent on 10/1/2020, answer due 11/30/2020. (Gross, Andrew) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 10/05 10:06 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen S. Stallings on behalf of ARTHUR SMITH. (Stallings, Stephen) |
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| Saturday, September 26, 2020 | ||
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Response to Motion
Sat 09/26 3:34 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re5 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by DOV RATCHKAUSKAS. (Gross, Andrew) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order,
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Att: 2
Certificate of Service
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| Friday, September 11, 2020 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 09/14 3:38 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by DANIEL J. SPORRER. (jv) |
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Att: 1
Envelope
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| Tuesday, September 08, 2020 | ||
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service
Summons/Return of Service Returned Executed
Tue 09/08 3:24 PM
SUMMONS/Return of Service Returned Executed by DOV RATCHKAUSKAS. KAREN ATKISON served on 8/26/2020, answer due 9/16/2020; GEORGE KUBINI served on 8/20/2020, answer due 9/10/2020; CYNTHIA PIELIN served on 8/29/2020, answer due 9/21/2020; JOEL RECK served on 8/29/2020, answer due 9/21/2020; DANIEL J. SPORRER served on 8/26/2020, answer due 9/16/2020; SANDRA SVARANOWIC served on 8/20/2020, answer due 9/10/2020. (Gross, Andrew) |
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| Thursday, September 03, 2020 | ||
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adr
Notice of ADR Designation
Thu 09/03 12:07 PM
NOTICE that instant civil action has been designated for placement into the United States District Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Parties are directed to fully complete the required 26(f) report, which includes the stipulation of selecting an ADR process. Counsel for plaintiff (or in the case of a removal action, counsel for removing defendant) shall make service of the notice on all parties. (kak) |
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Wed 08/19 11:40 AM
Summons Issued as to KAREN ATKISON, GEORGE KUBINI, CYNTHIA PIELIN, JOEL RECK, ARTHUR SMITH, DANIEL J. SPORRER, SANDRA SVARANOWIC (jv) |
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| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | ||
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cmp
Complaint (for Clerk of Court personnel only)
Wed 08/19 11:38 AM
COMPLAINT against KAREN ATKISON, GEORGE KUBINI, CYNTHIA PIELIN, JOEL RECK, ARTHUR SMITH, DANIEL J. SPORRER, SANDRA SVARANOWIC (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $400, receipt number APAWDC-5843208), filed by DOV RATCHKAUSKAS. (jv) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2
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