Dri-Design, Inc. v. Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC et al
| Michigan Western District Court | |
| Judge: | Jane M Beckering |
| Referred: | Sally J Berens |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-00602 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:501 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jun 07, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Last checked: Friday Dec 06, 2024 4:58 AM EST |
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defendant
Leif Haugen
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defendant
Derek Ledy
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defendant
Jason Zeeff
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defendant
Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC
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plaintiff
Dri-Design, Inc.
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| Docket last updated: 5 hours ago |
| Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | ||
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Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright
Tue 09/03 9:41 AM
REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Register of Copyrights on the determination of a COPYRIGHT ACTION (ems) |
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Order of Dismissal,
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Complaint
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Stipulation to Dismiss Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Tue 09/03 8:59 AM
ORDER OF DISMISSAL granting proposed stipulated order47 ; Plaintiff's Complaint is dismissed with prejudice and without costs; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
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motion
Stipulation of Dismissal
Fri 08/30 12:17 PM
STIPULATION of dismissal by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. (Callaghan, Peter) |
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motion
Stipulation of Dismissal
Fri 08/30 8:49 AM
STIPULATION of dismissal by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. (Callaghan, Peter) |
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| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Regarding Dismissal Papers
Thu 08/29 8:27 AM
ORDER requiring dismissal papers to be filed no later than 9/12/2024; cancelling 9/3/2024 evidentiary hearing; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice Rescheduling Motion Hearing
Tue 08/27 12:31 PM
NOTICE RESCHEDULING HEARING regarding motion14 that was previously set for 9/3/2024 at 10:00 AM; motion hearing is set for 9/3/2024 at 09:00 AM (change in time only) at 601 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before District Judge Jane M. Beckering; (lep) |
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order
Order
Tue 08/27 12:27 PM
ORDER regarding motion14 : setting revised hearing schedule; notice to issue; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation and Proposed Order
Mon 08/26 12:16 PM
ORDER denying without prejudice STIPULATION41 regarding confidentiality terms; signed by Magistrate Judge Sally J. Berens (jal) |
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| Friday, August 23, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Referring Motion to Magistrate Judge (Non-Document)
Fri 08/23 7:58 AM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ORDER REFERRING PROPOSED AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER41 to Magistrate Judge Sally J. Berens under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A); signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | ||
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motion
Stipulation and Order (Proposed-one document)
Wed 08/21 5:51 PM
PROPOSED STIPULATION and ORDER regarding confidentiality terms by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/22/2024 (ems). |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Wed 08/21 5:35 PM
JOINT NOTICE Indicating Expected Duration of Presentations of Evidence by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/22/2024 (ems). |
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| Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Mon 08/19 3:21 PM
REPLY to response to motion14 filed by Dri-Design, Inc. (Callaghan, Peter) |
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | ||
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motion
Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim
Tue 08/13 11:56 PM
MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim in Counts 5 (conversion) and 6 (tortious interference) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC; (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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respm
Response in Opposition
Tue 08/13 5:23 PM
CORRECTED RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION for preliminary injunction and Request for Oral Argument 14 (Corrected with Tables of Content and Authorities) filed by Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/14/2024; this entry replaces28 through35 (ems). |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Jason Zeeff Declaration,
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Exhibit B - Derek Ledy Declaration,
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Exhibit C - Leif Haugen Declaration,
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Exhibit D - Employee Handbook,
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Exhibit E - Bill Shnowske Declaration,
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Att: 6
Exhibit F - New Drawings Comparison,
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Exhibit G - letter to opposing counsel
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Tue 08/13 5:05 PM
ANSWER to complaint,1 with affirmative defenses (as to Counts 1-4) by Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:45 AM
EXHIBIT H re28 (letter from counsel) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:44 AM
EXHIBIT F re28 (Installation Detail Drawings) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:42 AM
EXHIBIT E re28 (Shnowske Declaration) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:41 AM
EXHIBIT D re28 (Handbook excerpts) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:40 AM
EXHIBIT C re28 (Haugen Declaration) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:38 AM
EXHIBIT B re28 (Derek Ledy Declaration) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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Exhibit
Tue 08/13 1:37 AM
EXHIBIT A re28 (Jason Zeeff Declaration) by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) Modified text on 8/13/2024 (ems). |
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| Monday, August 12, 2024 | ||
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respm
Response in Opposition
Mon 08/12 11:59 PM
RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION for preliminary injunction and Request for Oral Argument 14 (exhibits to folllow) filed by Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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| Thursday, August 08, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Discovery
Thu 08/08 10:49 AM
ORDER denying emergency motion for discovery21 ; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep) |
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Notify Attorney Notice
Thu 08/08 8:44 AM
NOTICE to attorney Kat J. Mail regarding recent filing25 (ems) |
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| Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | ||
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respm
Response in Opposition
Wed 08/07 6:07 PM
RESPONSE in opposition to EMERGENCY MOTION for discovery for Leave to Conduct Expedited Discovery and to Reschedule the September 3, 2024 Hearing 21 filed by Dri-Design, Inc. (Mail, Kat) |
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| Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Regarding Response to Motion
Tue 08/06 12:52 PM
ORDER: Plaintiff's response to motion21 due not later than 8/7/2024; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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Notify Attorney Notice
Tue 08/06 9:10 AM
NOTICE to attorney Bradley K. Glazier regarding recent filing21 (ems) |
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| Monday, August 05, 2024 | ||
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Certificate Regarding Motion Concurrence
Mon 08/05 4:42 PM
CERTIFICATE regarding compliance with LCivR 7.1(d) re EMERGENCY MOTION for discovery for Leave to Conduct Expedited Discovery and to Reschedule the September 3, 2024 Hearing 21 filed by Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Glazier, Bradley) |
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Exhibit 1
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motion
Discovery
Mon 08/05 4:40 PM
EMERGENCY MOTION for discovery for Leave to Conduct Expedited Discovery and to Reschedule the September 3, 2024 Hearing by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC; (Glazier, Bradley) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Sunday, August 04, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Regarding Motion and Certificate of Concurrence
Sun 08/04 6:06 PM
ORDER regarding motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery and to rescheduled hearing19 and certificate of concurrence; the motion is denied without prejudice to refile; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Friday, August 02, 2024 | ||
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motion
Discovery
Fri 08/02 4:34 PM
MOTION for discovery (leave to take expedited discovery and reschedule briefing and hearing by defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC; (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | ||
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Attorney Appearance
Wed 07/31 1:28 PM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Peter G. Callaghan on behalf of plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. (Callaghan, Peter) |
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Attorney Appearance
Wed 07/31 1:41 PM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Kat J. Mail on behalf of plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. (Mail, Kat) |
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| Friday, July 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Setting Evidentiary Hearing
Fri 07/26 2:10 PM
ORDER regarding motion14 ; setting briefing schedule and other deadlines; evidentiary hearing set for 9/3/2024 at 10:00 AM at 601 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before District Judge Jane M. Beckering; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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order
Order on Motion to Seal Document
Fri 07/26 9:58 AM
ORDER granting to an extent unopposed motion for leave to file under seal12 ; the proposed memorandum of law and declaration13 shall be filed under restricted access; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
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notice
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 07/25 4:40 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Glazier, Bradley) |
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respm
Memorandum in Support of a Motion
Thu 07/25 3:16 PM
MEMORANDUM in support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction14 filed by Dri-Design, Inc. (Huget, J.) Modified text on 7/26/2024 (ems). |
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Declaration Fowler,
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Declaration Beaudoin,
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Att: 3
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Declaration Callaghan,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Att: 6
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Exhibit C,
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Att: 7
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Exhibit D,
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Att: 8
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Exhibit E,
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Att: 9
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G
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motion
Preliminary Injunction
Thu 07/25 3:10 PM
MOTION for preliminary injunction and Request for Oral Argument by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc.; (Huget, J.) |
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Sealed Document
Thu 07/25 2:47 PM
(RESTRICTED ACCESS) DOCUMENT of Memorandum of Law in Support of Its Motion for Preliminary Injunction by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. re UNOPPOSED MOTION to SEAL DOCUMENT 12 (Huget, J.) [Access to this document is available to the Court and counsel of record for the parties only] Modified text on 7/25/2024 (ems). Modified text and access per Order17 on 7/26/2024 (ems). |
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Declaration
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motion
Leave to File Document Under Seal
Thu 07/25 2:30 PM
UNOPPOSED MOTION to SEAL DOCUMENT by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc.; (Huget, J.) |
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notice
Attorney Appearance
Thu 07/25 9:25 AM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of John D. Fitzpatrick on behalf of defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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notice
Attorney Appearance
Thu 07/25 9:36 AM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Bradley K. Glazier on behalf of defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Glazier, Bradley) |
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/19 12:04 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Leif Haugen as to Leif Haugen waiver sent on 6/14/2024, answer due 8/13/2024 [Attorney Bradley K. Glazier added to party Leif Haugen(pty:dft)] (Glazier, Bradley) |
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/19 12:03 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Jason Zeeff as to Jason Zeeff waiver sent on 6/14/2024, answer due 8/13/2024 [Attorney Bradley K. Glazier added to party Jason Zeeff(pty:dft)] (Glazier, Bradley) |
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/19 12:02 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Derek Ledy as to Derek Ledy waiver sent on 6/14/2024, answer due 8/13/2024 [Attorney Bradley K. Glazier added to party Derek Ledy(pty:dft)] (Glazier, Bradley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/19 11:59 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC as to Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC waiver sent on 6/14/2024, answer due 8/13/2024 [Attorney Bradley K. Glazier added to party Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC(pty:dft)] (Glazier, Bradley) |
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Attorney Appearance
Wed 06/19 4:23 PM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of John D. Fitzpatrick on behalf of defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (Fitzpatrick, John) |
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| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | ||
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notice
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Tue 06/18 1:27 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Dri-Design, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Kingspan Holdings US Inc., Corporate Parent Kingspan Investments Ltd., Corporate Parent Kingspan Group Limited for Dri-Design, Inc. (Rawsthorne, Patrick) |
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| Friday, June 14, 2024 | ||
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order
Order for Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 06/14 9:27 AM
ORDER that Plaintiff file a corporate disclosure statement within 7 days; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) |
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| Monday, June 10, 2024 | ||
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Summons Issued
Mon 06/10 9:12 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (ems) |
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Proposed Summons (to be issued)
Fri 06/07 4:02 PM
PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued re1 (Huget, J.) |
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Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright
Fri 06/07 2:53 PM
REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Register of Copyrights on the filing of a COPYRIGHT ACTION (ems) |
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Complaint
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Notice Regarding Assignment of Case
Fri 06/07 2:47 PM
NOTICE that this case has been assigned to Jane M. Beckering ; with NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY re corporate disclosure statement (ems) |
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cmp
Complaint
Fri 06/07 11:46 AM
COMPLAINT with jury demand against Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC filed by Dri-Design, Inc. (Huget, J.) Modified text on 6/7/2024 (ems) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G,
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Exhibit H
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Filing Fee (Civil Case) - Credit Card Payment
Fri 06/07 11:50 AM
FILING FEE PAID re1 by plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. in the amount of $405, receipt number AMIWDC-7396213 (Huget, J.) |
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Attorney Appearance
Fri 06/07 12:00 PM
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Patrick Larry Rawsthorne on behalf of plaintiff Dri-Design, Inc. (Rawsthorne, Patrick) |
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Summons Not Issued
Fri 06/07 2:49 PM
SUMMONS NOT ISSUED as to defendants Leif Haugen, Derek Ledy, Jason Zeeff, Zeeff Panel Systems, LLC (proposed summonses have not been provided by filing party) (ems) |
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