NextGear Capital, Inc. et al v. Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. et al
New York Eastern District Court | |
Judge: | Natasha C Merle |
Referred: | James R Cho |
Case #: | 1:23-cv-09458 |
Nature of Suit | 190 Contract - Other Contract |
Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
Case Filed: | Dec 22, 2023 |
Last checked: Wednesday Jun 19, 2024 5:38 AM EDT |
Defendant
Zu Ji Gao
655 51st St Floor 1
Brooklyn, NY 11220 |
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Defendant
Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc.
1769 McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230 |
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Plaintiff
Manheim Remarketing, Inc.
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
NextGear Capital, Inc.
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Represented By
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Docket last updated: 05/23/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | ||
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![]() First MOTION for Permanent Injunction against Tristate and Gao by Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Fri 05/02 4:10 PM
ORDER granting44 Motion for Extension of Time to File by Manheim Remarketing, Inc. -- Plaintiff's motion44 is granted. Plaintiff shall file its motion for permanent injunction and dismissal by May 21, 2025. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 5/2/2025. (AG) |
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Thursday, May 01, 2025 | ||
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![]() First MOTION for Extension of Time to File re Motion for Permanent Injunction and Dismissal by Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. without Prejudice as to NextGear Only (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Tuesday, April 08, 2025 | ||
order
Order(Other)
Tue 04/08 4:11 PM
ORDER re41 Letter MOTION for Leave to File Document re Motion for Permanent Injunction and Dismissal filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. -- In light of plaintiffs' letter41 , the Court sets the following deadlines. Plaintiff NextGear shall file a notice of voluntary dismissal pursuant to Federal Rule Civil Procedure 41 on or before April 14, 2025. Plaintiff Manheim shall file a motion to resolve all remaining claims, and/or a notice of voluntary dismissal as to all remaining claims it does not seek to resolve by motion, by May 7, 2025. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 4/8/2025. (AG) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to File
Wed 04/09 8:44 AM
ORDER terminating41 Motion for Leave to File by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. See docket order entered on 4/08/2025. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 4/8/2025. (AG) |
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Monday, April 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() Letter MOTION for Leave to File Document re Motion for Permanent Injunction and Dismissal by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Friday, April 04, 2025 | ||
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![]() Mail Returned as Undeliverable. "Copies of 3/24/2025 Order" Mail sent to Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. 1769 McDonald Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230. "Return to sender." (DLMP) |
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Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS : Judge Cho's R&R37 is fully adopted as the opinion of the Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Plaintiff Manheim Remarketing, Inc.'s motion for default judgment on the breach of contract and guaranty claims26 against defendants Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. and Zu Ji Gao, jointly and severally, is GRANTED. The Court awards plaintiff Manheim Remarketing, Inc. $2,634,155, plus (i) pre-judgment interest at the rate of $649.52 per day from December 20, 2023, through entry of judgment and (ii) $25,566.88 in attorneys' fees and $3,859.11 in costs. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed not to enter judgment or close the caseat this time. Plaintiffs shall file a letter by April 7, 2025, indicating how each plaintiff intends to proceed with all remaining claims. ORDER ATTACHED . Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 3/24/2025. (AG) |
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Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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![]() Mail Returned as Undeliverable. copies of 2/27/2025 R&R mailed to Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc., 1769 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Did Not Delivered. (DLMP) |
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Saturday, March 01, 2025 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT/AFFIRMATION re37 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re26 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
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![]() REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re:26 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc. The Court respectfully recommends granting the motion for default judgment filed on behalf of plaintiff Manheim Remarketing, Inc. against defendants Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. and Zu Ji Gao, jointly and severally, and awarding plaintiff Manheim $2,634,155 on its breach of contract claim. The Court further recommends awarding pre-judgment interest from December 20, 2023 at the rate of $649.52 per day, through the date of entry of judgment. The Court also recommends awarding Manheim $25,566.88 in attorneys' fees and $3,859.11 in costs. Objections to R&R due by 3/13/2025. The Court directs plaintiffs' counsel to serve a copy of this Report and Recommendation by overnight mail and first-class mail on defendants and to file proof of service on ECF by March 3, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 2/27/2025. (JDP) |
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Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for 8.15.24 Text Order served on Zu Ji Gao on 08/19/2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for 8.15.24 Text Order served on Tristate Auto Service on 08/16/2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for July 8, 2024 Text Order and Supporting Documents Amended - Personal Service served on Zu Ji Gao on 07/09/2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Telephone Conference
Thu 08/15 2:21 PM
Minute Entry for Telephone Conference held on 8/15/2024 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearance by Nicholas Gaunce for plaintiffs. Defendants failed to appear despite receiving notice of the hearing. Plaintiffs'26 motion for default judgment taken under advisement. By 8/19/2024 , plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Order on defendants and file proof of service on ECF. (Cisco Recording.) (SGC) |
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Monday, August 12, 2024 | ||
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![]() STATUS REPORT Requesting Entry of Judgment for Manheim by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service served on TRISTATE AUTO SERVICE on August 6, 2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service served on TRISTATE AUTO SERVICE on August 6, 2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service served on ZU JI GAO on August 6, 2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Thursday, August 01, 2024 | ||
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Motion Hearing ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Thu 08/01 2:47 PM
Minute Entry for motion hearing held on 8/1/2024 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearance by Anthony Bush for plaintiffs. Defendants failed to appear despite receiving notice of the hearing. Discussion held regarding plaintiffs'26 motion for default judgment. The Court identified certain deficiencies with respect to service of process on defendants and requested further information about plaintiff Nextgear Capital Inc.'s ("Nextgear") standing to sue. By 8/12/2024 , plaintiffs shall file a status report advising the Court whether plaintiffs will re-serve defendants (and withdraw their motion for default judgment without prejudice and with leave to renew), or supplement their submissions regarding service. In addition, if the motion is not withdrawn, plaintiffs shall address whether Nextgear, as opposed to Manheim Remarketing, Inc., is a proper plaintiff. Telephonic conference scheduled for 8/15/2024 at 12:30 p.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. The parties are directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501# . If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. By 8/6/2024 , plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Order on defendants and file proof of service on ECF. (Cisco Recording.) (EJS) |
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Thursday, July 11, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Text Order and Docket served on John Doe, Rep of Tristate on July 11, 2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Text Order and Docket served on Zu Ji Gao, personally on July 9 2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Scheduling Order and Dockeet served on Secretary of State on 07/09/2024, filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Monday, July 08, 2024 | ||
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Scheduling Order
Mon 07/08 2:23 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER re:26 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. A Telephone Conference will be held on 8/1/2024 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. The parties are directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501# . If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. Counsel and the parties should be prepared to discuss plaintiffs' pending motion for default judgment (Dkt. 26), including service of process and plaintiff Nextgear Capital's standing to seek damages. By 7/11/2024 , plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Order and the full docket sheet on defendants, and file proof of service on ECF. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 7/8/2024. (JDP) |
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Monday, May 13, 2024 | ||
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Order Referring Motion
Mon 05/13 8:34 AM
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: The26 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by plaintiffs is respectfully referred to Magistrate Judge James R. Cho for a Report and Recommendation. Ordered by Judge Natasha C. Merle on 5/13/2024. (AG) |
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Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Default Judgment by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 | ||
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![]() Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT It appearing from the docket maintained in this action that defendant Zu Ji Gao has failed to appear or otherwise defend this action, the default of defendant Zu Ji Gao is hereby noted pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (JP) |
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![]() Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT It appearing from the docket maintained in this action that defendant Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. has failed to appear or otherwise defend this action, the default of defendant Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. is hereby noted pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (JP) |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | ||
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Order(Other)
Tue 04/02 12:51 PM
ORDER: Thirty (30) days after the Clerk enters default, counsel shall move for default judgment in accordance with the District Judge's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/2/2024. (SGC) |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 | ||
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![]() STATUS REPORT Second by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() Request for Certificate of Default by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() Request for Certificate of Default by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 | ||
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. Zu Ji Gao served on 2/23/2024, answer due 3/15/2024. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 | ||
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Status Report Order
Fri 03/01 9:09 AM
STATUS REPORT ORDER: Plaintiff's counsel is directed to submit a status report letter by 4/1/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 3/1/2024. (SGC) |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 | ||
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![]() STATUS REPORT as to 1/30/24 Order by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | ||
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Status Report Order
Tue 01/30 12:58 PM
STATUS REPORT ORDER: Plaintiff's counsel is directed to submit a status report letter by 2/29/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/30/2024. (SGC) |
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Monday, January 22, 2024 | ||
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mon 01/22 1:54 PM
Case Reassigned to Judge Natasha C. Merle. Judge Frederic Block no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (BBM) |
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Friday, January 12, 2024 | ||
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![]() Summons Returned Unexecuted by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc. as to Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Thursday, January 11, 2024 | ||
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![]() MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Plaintiffs motion3 for preliminary injunction is granted. Based on the documents that the Plaintiffs have submitted, the Court is satisfied that Plaintiffs have made a sufficient showing of a likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm in the absence of the injunction. Plaintiff's counsel shall attached their exhibits A & B to this Memorandum and Order, because the copies filed are corrupt and the Court was not able to either print them or create new PDF documents to attach to this decision. Plaintiff shall serve the attached Memorandum and Order with exhibits, upon the defendants and file proof of service. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 1/11/2024. (MI) |
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![]() Second MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Extending Restraints Pursuant to Rule 65(b) by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Motion Hearing
Thu 01/11 5:00 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Frederic Block: Nicholas Gaunce, Esq. for the plaintiff and no appearance for the defendants. Oral argument held on 1/11/2024. The Plaintiffs motion3 for an order to show cause for a TRO and injunctive relief was discussed. The Court grants plaintiffs motion3 for the reasons stated on the record. Plaintiffs second motion16 extending the TRO is Denied as moot. An order will be issued. (Court Reporter: Nicole Sesta 718 613 2758) (MI) |
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Order on Motion for TRO
Thu 01/11 5:10 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Dismissing as moot, plaintiff's motion16 to extend the TRO. See minute entry dated 1-11-24 and entry17 . Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 1/11/2024. (MI) |
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | ||
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![]() DECLARATION re7 Order to Show Cause,, Supplemental of Counsel by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() DECLARATION re7 Order to Show Cause,, of Kevin Connelly by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() DECLARATION re7 Order to Show Cause,, of Matt Easler by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | ||
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![]() DECLARATION re6 Summons Issued,1 Complaint,,, by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() Summons Returned Unexecuted by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc. as to Zu Ji Gao. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. served on 1/5/2024, answer due 1/26/2024. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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Thursday, December 28, 2023 | ||
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![]() ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: An in person oral argument is scheduled before J. Block on January 11, 2024 @ 3:30 pm in Courtroom 10C, 10th Fl. in the Brooklyn Courthouse. By January 5, 2024 the defendant shall serve and file their opposition to plaintiff's motion for an order to show cause. By December 30, 2023 the plaintiff shall serve a copy of their order to show cause with all supporting papers and this docket entry upon the defendants and then file proof of service. Upon receipt of this email counsel shall confirm with each other the date and time of this in person oral argument. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 12/28/2023. (MI) |
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![]() Summons Issued as to Zu Ji Gao, Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc.. (AF) |
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![]() This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (AF) |
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![]() Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link:[LINK:https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf] (AF) |
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![]() MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) Modified on 12/28/2023 (MI) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Thu 12/28 12:42 PM
Case Assigned to Judge Frederic Block and Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Motions referred to James R. Cho. (AF) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 12/28 5:18 PM
Set/Reset Hearings: In Person Oral Argument set for 1/11/2024 03:30 PM before Judge Frederic Block. (MI) |
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Friday, December 22, 2023 | ||
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![]() Corporate Disclosure Statement by Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Manheim, Inc. for Manheim Remarketing, Inc., NextGear Capital, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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![]() COMPLAINT against All Defendants filing fee $ 405, receipt number ANYEDC-17405945 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -YES,, filed by NextGear Capital, Inc., Manheim Remarketing, Inc.. (Gaunce, Nicholas) |
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