Howell v. Washoe County
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| Judge: | Craig S Denney |
| Case #: | 3:24-cv-00280 |
| Nature of Suit | 445 Civil Rights - Amer w/Disabilities-Employment |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination) |
| Case Filed: | Jul 01, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday Dec 28, 2024 12:57 AM PST |
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Defendant
Washoe County
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Amber Howell
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 6 hours ago |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | ||
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appeal
USCA Order
Wed 05/14 11:14 AM
ORDER of USCA, Ninth Circuit, as to35 Notice of Appeal. This case is dismissed. This order serves as the mandate of the court. USCA Case Number 25-2636 (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) |
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| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Tue 05/13 3:35 PM
ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT (ECF No.43 ) : Deputy District Attorneys Lindsay L. Liddell and Brandon R. Price substituted in as legal counsel in place stead of Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael W.Large. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 5/13/2025., (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) |
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notice
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Tue 05/13 12:32 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Brandon R. Price on behalf of Defendant Washoe County. Substitution of Counsel for Defendant (Price, Brandon) |
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| Monday, May 12, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Mon 05/12 11:52 AM
ORDER granting 41 Stipulation to Withdraw Motion to Stay Pending Appeal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 5/12/2025.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HJ) |
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| Friday, May 09, 2025 | ||
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motion
Stipulation
Fri 05/09 10:25 AM
STIPULATION and Order to Withdraw Motion to Stay Pending Appeal re34 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Plaintiff Amber Howell. (Jepsen, Kendra) (other) (dispositive) |
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| Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | ||
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cmp
Complaint Amended
Wed 05/07 3:08 PM
Second AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Plaintiffs by Amber Howell. No changes to parties. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Right to Sue Letter
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| Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
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respm
Response
Fri 05/02 11:16 AM
RESPONSE to34 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Defendant Washoe County. Replies due by 5/9/2025. (Large, Michael) |
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| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Fri 04/25 12:02 PM
ORDER granting36 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. Second Amended Complaint deadline: 5/7/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 4/24/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) |
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appeal
USCA Order Time Schedule
Fri 04/25 7:15 AM
USCA TIME SCHEDULE ORDER and Docketing Notice as to35 Notice of Appeal. USCA Case Number 25-2636 . (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) |
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | ||
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motion
Stipulation
Wed 04/23 10:36 AM
STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for filing the Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiff Amber Howell. (Jepsen, Kendra) (extend) (amend) |
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | ||
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appeal
Notice Appeal
Tue 04/22 9:36 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to28 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, Order on Motion to Strike,,,,, by Plaintiff Amber Howell. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ANVDC-8027284. E-mail notice (NEF) sent to the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Designation of Transcripts and Transcript Order forms and instructions for appeal can be found on the Court's website at [LINK:www.nvd.uscourts.gov] . (Villanueva, Silvia) |
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| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Motion Stay Case or Discovery
Mon 04/21 5:41 PM
MOTION to Stay Case by Plaintiff Amber Howell. Responses due by 5/5/2025.(Villanueva, Silvia) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Affidavits iso Motion
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Objection/Appeal Magistrate Judge Order/Ruling LR IB 3-1
Thu 04/17 12:32 PM
ORDER denying31 Objection/Appeal Magistrate Judge Order/Ruling LR IB 3-1. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 4/16/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) |
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respm
Response to Objection/Appeal of Magistrate Judge Order/Ruling
Wed 04/16 10:57 AM
RESPONSE to31 Objection/Appeal Magistrate Judge Order/Ruling LR IB 3-1, by Defendant Washoe County. (Large, Michael) |
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| Monday, April 07, 2025 | ||
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motion
Objection/Appeal Magistrate Judge Order/Ruling LR IB 3-1
Mon 04/07 8:17 PM
OBJECTION/APPEAL Magistrate Judge order or ruling under LR IB 3-1 by Plaintiff Amber Howell. Responses due by 4/21/2025. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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| Friday, April 04, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation Protective Order
Fri 04/04 1:51 PM
PROTECTIVE ORDER granting 29 Stipulated Protective Order. Note: Paragraph 9 is modified to reflect that although the parties may agree to be bound by the confidentiality terms of this Order beyond the conclusion of this lawsuit, the dismissal of this action will terminate the jurisdiction of this Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 4/4/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HJ) |
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motion
Stipulation
Fri 04/04 9:19 AM
STIPULATION Protective Order by Plaintiff Amber Howell. (Jepsen, Kendra) (other) (protective) |
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| Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion to Strike
Mon 03/24 11:01 AM
ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's FAC (ECF No.11 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs FAC (ECF No.8 ) is DISMISSED in its entirety. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a Second Amended Complaint (SAC) on her first, second, third, fourth, and fifth claims as explained herein. Should Plaintiff choose to file a SAC, the deadline is April 23, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion to strike exhibits to Defendant's motion to dismiss (ECF No.18 ) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 3/24/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) |
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| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Early Neutral Evaluation
Wed 12/11 1:57 PM
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Early Neutral Evaluation session held on 12/11/2024 before Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr. Crtrm Administrator: M. Brown ; Pla Counsel: Kendra Jepsen, Silvia Villanueva witth Amber Howell ; Def Counsel: Michael Large with Washoe County Comptroller Cathy Hill and Washoe County Board of Commissioners chair Alexis Hill ; Court Reporter: Liberty ; Time of Hearing: 9:00 AM ; Recording start and end times: 9:01 am - 9:02 am; 10:14 am - 10:16 am ; Courtroom: 6 ; ENE held on 12/11/2024. No settlement reached at this time. The case returns to the normal litigation track. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MB) |
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| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice AO 85 Consent to Mag Judge
Wed 11/27 9:23 AM
NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IB 2-2: In accordance with 28 USC § 636(c) and FRCP 73, the parties in this action are provided with a link to the "AO 85 Notice of Availability, Consent, and Order of Reference - Exercise of Jurisdiction by a U.S. Magistrate Judge" form on the Court's website -[LINK:www.nvd.uscourts.gov] . AO 85 Consent forms should NOT be electronically filed. Upon consent of all parties, counsel are advised to manually file the form with the Clerk's Office. (A copy of form AO 85 has been mailed to parties not receiving electronic service.) (GA) |
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order
Order on Stipulation Scheduling Order
Tue 11/26 3:39 PM
ORDER granting24 Stipulated Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 7/7/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 8/6/2025. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 9/5/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 11/26/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) |
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| Monday, November 25, 2024 | ||
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motion
Stipulation
Mon 11/25 6:08 PM
Proposed STIPULATION Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order [Special Scheduling Review Requested] by Defendant Washoe County. (Large, Michael) (other) (discovery) |
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| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
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respm
Reply
Thu 11/21 12:15 PM
REPLY to Response to18 Motion to Strike by Plaintiff Amber Howell. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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respm
Response
Thu 11/14 9:49 AM
RESPONSE to18 Motion to Strike by Defendant Washoe County. Replies due by 11/21/2024. (Large, Michael) |
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Reply
Thu 11/14 9:48 AM
REPLY to Response to11 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendant Washoe County. (Large, Michael) |
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | ||
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minord
Minute Order
Wed 11/13 11:01 AM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr on 11/13/2024. By Deputy Clerk: LGM. The Early Neutral Evaluation set before this Court on 12/11/2024 at 9:00 AM shall be conducted utilizing Zoom video conferencing technology. Counsel shall provide the Courtroom Deputy at lisa_mann@nvd.uscourts.gov with the email addresses of all those required to participate in the Early Neutral Evaluation. IT IS SO ORDERED. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LGM) |
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order
Order Setting Early Neutral Evaluation Session
Wed 11/13 10:48 AM
ORDER SCHEDULING EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION: An Early Neutral Evaluation is set for 12/11/2024 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid Jr. The written evaluation statements shall be received by the Clerk's Office, Suite 301, no later than 4:00 p.m. , on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 . See the attached order for specifications. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr on 11/13/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LGM) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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motion
Motion Strike
Tue 11/05 4:54 PM
MOTION to Strike by Plaintiff Amber Howell. Responses due by 11/19/2024. (Jepsen, Kendra) (answer) |
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respm
Response
Tue 11/05 4:52 PM
RESPONSE to11 Motion to Dismiss,, by Plaintiff Amber Howell. Replies due by 11/12/2024. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Tue 10/15 2:26 PM
ORDER granting 15 Stipulation to Extend Motion to Dismiss Briefing Schedule. Responses due by 11/5/2024 . Replies due by 11/14/2024 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 10/15/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HJ) |
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motion
Stipulation
Tue 10/15 1:47 PM
STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) Stipulation and Proposed Order to Extend Motion to Dismiss Briefing Schedule by Defendant Washoe County. (Large, Michael) (extend) (sumjgm) |
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| Friday, October 11, 2024 | ||
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notice
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
Fri 10/11 9:46 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE: This case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr for ENE. (no image attached) (WJ) |
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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | ||
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order
Standing Order
Thu 10/10 12:05 PM
CIVIL STANDING ORDER OF U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG S. DENNEY. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HJ) |
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motion
Motion Dismiss
Thu 10/10 11:26 AM
MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Washoe County. Responses due by 10/24/2024. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 10/20/2024. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 11/24/2024.(Large, Michael) |
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minord
Minute Order Recusal
Thu 10/10 2:17 PM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 10/10/2024. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HL) |
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| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 09/25 4:57 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Amber Howell. Washoe County served on 9/24/2024. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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| Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 09/20 8:51 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Washoe County. (DLS) |
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| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Complaint Amended
Thu 09/19 4:03 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Washoe County by Amber Howell. No changes to parties. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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Exhibit,
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Summons
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| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | ||
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misc
Certificate Interested Parties
Thu 07/18 10:07 AM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Amber Howell. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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| Friday, July 12, 2024 | ||
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QC Notice
Fri 07/12 7:41 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE. To date, a Certificate of Interested Parties has not been filed, pursuant to LR 7.1-1, by Amber Howell. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 7/19/2024. (no image attached) (KMB) |
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| Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Tue 07/02 8:28 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Washoe County. (DRM) |
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notice
Option to Decline MJ - FORM
Tue 07/02 8:25 AM
OPTION TO DECLINE MAGISTRATE JUDGE OVERSEEING YOUR CASE. The attached form must be filed in the docket or received by the Clerk within 21 days of your first appearance in the case should you choose to decline consent. (A copy of the form has been mailed to parties not receiving electronic service.) (DRM) |
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misc
General Orders regarding MJ assignment
Tue 07/02 8:24 AM
GENERAL ORDER 2023-11 IN RE: CONSENT AND REFERRALS TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGES UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 636. (A copy of the General Order has been mailed to parties not receiving electronic service.) (DRM) |
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utility
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Tue 07/02 8:23 AM
Case randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney. (DRM) |
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notice
ENE Notice
Tue 07/02 8:26 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 16-6 this case has been assigned to the Early Neutral Evaluation Program. Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin will be the evaluating judge in this case. No ENE will be conducted in cases subject to arbitration. Parties to cases subject to mandatory arbitration, as well as parties who agree to arbitrate, must notify the Court of the same no later than 14 days after the date of this Notice. Failure to do so may result in sanctions. (no image attached) (DRM) |
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| Monday, July 01, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Mon 07/01 6:07 PM
COMPLAINT against Amber Howell (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANVDC-7734684) by Amber Howell. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 7/11/2024. Proof of service due by 9/29/2024. (Jepsen, Kendra) |
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Civil Cover Sheet,
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Summons,
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Exhibit
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