Ruiz v. Bass Pro Group LLC et al
| Missouri Western District Court | |
| Judge: | M Douglas Harpool |
| Case #: | 6:24-cv-03122 |
| Nature of Suit | 791 Labor - Employee Retirement Income Security Act |
| Cause | 29:1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits |
| Case Filed: | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday Oct 26, 2024 1:05 PM CDT |
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Defendant
BPS Direct LLC
2500 E. Kearney St
Springfield, MO 65803 |
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Defendant
Bass Pro Group LLC
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Plaintiff
Nora Ruiz
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| Docket last updated: 05/12/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
| Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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respm
Suggestions in Support of Motion
Fri 03/07 4:43 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re40 MOTION for attorney fees , Expenses, and a Service Award filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Plaintiff Nora Ruiz. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Alexander T. Ricke,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1 - SSH Firm Resume
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motion
Attorney Fees
Fri 03/07 4:36 PM
MOTION for attorney fees , Expenses, and a Service Award filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Nora Ruiz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Thu 01/16 11:26 AM
ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT re36 MOTION for order to Direct Class Notice and Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Unopposed) filed by Nora Ruiz. ( Final Approval Hearing set for 5/29/2025 09:30 AM in DJ Courtroom 1, Springfield (MDH) before District Judge M. Douglas Harpool.), The Named Plaintiff shall file her motion for approval of the settlemetn two weeks prior tot he final approval hearing. Class Counsel shall file their motion for attorneys fees, costs and expenses, and the Service Payment on or before 3/7/2025. Motions terminated:36 MOTION for order to Direct Class Notice and Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Unopposed) filed by Nora Ruiz. Signed on 1/16/25 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) |
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| Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
Tue 01/07 1:16 PM
ORDER granting35 motion for leave to file excess pages. Plaintiffs may file 28 pages, inclusive of facts and exclusive of exhibits, signature blocks, certificates of service, table of contents, and table of authorities, in their suggestions in support of preliminary approval of the class action settlement. Signed on 1/7/25 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat) |
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| Monday, January 06, 2025 | ||
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Suggestions in Support of Motion
Mon 01/06 8:09 PM
SUGGESTIONS in support re36 MOTION for order to Direct Class Notice and Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Unopposed) filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Plaintiff Nora Ruiz. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Alexander T. Ricke,
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Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement
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motion
Order
Mon 01/06 8:02 PM
MOTION for order to Direct Class Notice and Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Unopposed) filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Nora Ruiz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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motion
File Excess Pages
Mon 01/06 7:53 PM
MOTION for leave to file excess pages (Unopposed) filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Nora Ruiz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/21/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
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misc
Status Report
Fri 12/20 2:53 PM
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Nora Ruiz. (McClelland, Ryan) |
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| Friday, December 06, 2024 | ||
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Status Report
Fri 12/06 10:04 AM
STATUS REPORT (Joint Status Report) by Nora Ruiz. (McClelland, Ryan) |
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| Thursday, November 07, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 11/07 11:59 AM
ORDER suspending all scheduling order deadlines for 60 days as requested in the Notice of Settlement re20 Scheduling Order,, Set Deadlines,31 Notice of Settlement filed by Nora Ruiz. Signed on 11/7/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat) |
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| Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Settlement
Wed 11/06 10:54 AM
NOTICE of settlement (Joint) by Nora Ruiz (McClelland, Ryan) |
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| Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Mon 10/28 9:44 AM
ORDER granting29 agreed motion for extension of time for Defendants to respond to Plaintiff's motion for leave to file first amended class action complaint. Defendants have up to and including November 11, 2024 to respond to Plaintiff's motion to amend. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (KBR) |
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| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Tue 10/22 3:19 PM
MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to28 MOTION for leave to file a First Amended Class Action Complaint with Supporting Suggestions filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/5/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Mack, Cristin) |
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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | ||
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motion
Leave to File Document
Thu 10/10 4:48 PM
MOTION for leave to file a First Amended Class Action Complaint with Supporting Suggestions filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Nora Ruiz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/24/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - First Amended Class Action Complaint
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| Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Tue 10/01 1:00 PM
Amended ANSWER to1 Complaint, on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Amend/Correct
Thu 09/26 12:17 PM
ORDER granting22 Defendants' motion for leave to amend answer. Defendants shall file the amended answer within 5 days of the date of this Order. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (KBR) |
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| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion
Tue 09/24 2:06 PM
RESPONSE to motion re22 MOTION to amend/correct Motion for Leave to Amend Answer and Integrated Suggestions in Support filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Plaintiff Nora Ruiz. Reply suggestions due by 10/8/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Filing
Mon 09/23 11:54 AM
NOTICE of filing Notice of Errata to Defendants' Motion for Leave to Answer by BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC(Mack, Cristin) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Friday, September 13, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Filing
Fri 09/13 1:03 AM
NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your post-mediation status report is due within 10 calendar days after the mediation. See MAP FAQs on Court's website for specifics and submit report(s) to: map@mow.uscourts.gov. (ADI, MAP) |
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| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | ||
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Designation of Mediator
Thu 09/12 3:06 PM
DESIGNATION OF MEDIATOR naming Francis X. Neuner, Jr.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | ||
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motion
Amend/Correct
Tue 09/10 3:12 PM
MOTION to amend/correct Motion for Leave to Amend Answer and Integrated Suggestions in Support filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/24/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Mack, Cristin) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Amended Answer,
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Exhibit B - Acknowledgment,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C - Agreement,
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Exhibit D - Cases
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| Friday, August 23, 2024 | ||
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discov
Certificate of Service
Fri 08/23 1:40 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Nora Ruiz of Plaintiff's Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Requests for Production of Documents filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Plaintiff Nora Ruiz.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order ~Util - Set Deadlines
Thu 08/22 11:11 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER:(Dispositive Motions due by 7/18/2025.), ( Amended Pleadings due by 10/10/2024., Joinder of Parties due by 10/10/2024., Discovery Motions due by 4/9/2025.) Discovery due by 5/30/2025. Signed on 8/22/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) |
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Tue 08/13 10:16 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC Responses to Plaintiff's First Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of Defendants BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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| Thursday, August 01, 2024 | ||
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misc
Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting
Thu 08/01 3:41 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) planning meeting. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Thu 07/25 3:42 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Nora Ruiz Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents to Defendants; and Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Plaintiff Nora Ruiz.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Wed 07/24 12:54 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC Cerificate of Service of Discovery filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of Defendants BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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| Friday, July 19, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Filing
Fri 07/19 1:03 AM
NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your post-mediation status report is due within 10 calendar days after the mediation. See MAP FAQs on Court's website for specifics and submit report(s) to: map@mow.uscourts.gov. (ADI, MAP) |
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| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
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adr
Designation of Mediator
Mon 07/15 4:08 PM
DESIGNATION OF MEDIATOR naming Francis (Frank) X. Neuner, Jr.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Filing
Thu 06/27 2:25 PM
NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP) |
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| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ||
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Disclosure of corporate interests
Mon 06/17 9:14 AM
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of Defendants BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 06/17 9:04 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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| Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | ||
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order
Rule 16 Notice
Tue 05/28 10:58 AM
RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 8/1/2024. Rule 26 conference due by 7/17/2024. Signed on 5/28/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat) |
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| Monday, May 20, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set Deadlines
Mon 05/20 3:25 PM
ORDER GRANTING re6 MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to1 Complaint, Agreed filed by Bass Pro Group LLC, BPS Direct LLC., BPS Direct LLC answer due 6/17/2024; Bass Pro Group LLC answer due 6/17/2024. Signed on 5/20/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (View, Pat) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 05/20 8:17 AM
ORDER granting9 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Mark E. Schmidtke for BPS Direct LLC and Bass Pro Group LLC allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at [LINK:PACER] . This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal) |
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| Friday, May 17, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/17 4:31 PM
Motion to allow Mark Schmidtke to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-9018293) filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC.(Mack, Cristin) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Bar Admissions
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order
Order Transferring/Reassigning Case
Fri 05/17 11:25 AM
ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case randomly reassigned to District Judge M. Douglas Harpool for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris no longer assigned to case. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Matthes Mitra, Renea) |
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| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ||
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order
Order of Recusal
Thu 05/16 4:30 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. The Clerk of Court is directed to randomly reassign this case to another judge. Signed on 5/16/24 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. (Leonard, MacKenzie) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Thu 05/16 11:29 AM
MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply as to1 Complaint, Agreed filed by Cristin J Mack on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/30/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Mack, Cristin) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 05/16 11:25 AM
NOTICE of appearance by Cristin J Mack on behalf of BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC (Attorney Cristin J Mack added to party BPS Direct LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Cristin J Mack added to party Bass Pro Group LLC(pty:dft))(Mack, Cristin) |
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| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | ||
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service
Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Tue 05/14 3:14 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Nora Ruiz. BPS Direct LLC served on 4/29/2024, answer due 5/20/2024. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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Return of Service of Complaint Executed
Tue 05/14 3:11 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Nora Ruiz. Bass Pro Group LLC served on 4/29/2024, answer due 5/20/2024. (Ricke, Alexander) |
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| Friday, April 26, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of MAPN
Fri 04/26 1:25 PM
NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS. Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Siegert, Karen) |
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Att: 1
MAP General Order
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cmp
Complaint
Fri 04/26 11:37 AM
COMPLAINT against BPS Direct LLC, Bass Pro Group LLC filed by Alexander Thomas Ricke on behalf of Nora Ruiz. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-8981390. Service due by 7/25/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court.(Ricke, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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notice
Notice of Magistrate Judge Assignment
Fri 04/26 1:15 PM
NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to Plaintiff: All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge assignment. Click[LINK:here] for instructions. Form due by 5/17/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Siegert, Karen) |
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Summons Issued
Fri 04/26 3:02 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to All Defendants. (Hanna, Jaime) |
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