D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC v. Conifer Insurance Company
| Ohio Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Amanda M Knapp |
| Case #: | 4:24-cv-01475 |
| Nature of Suit | 110 Contract - Insurance |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) |
| Case Filed: | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, 2024CV1587 |
| Last checked: Monday Feb 24, 2025 3:30 AM EST |
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Defendant
Conifer Insurance Company
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Represented By
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Mediator
Timothy Warner
Warner Law 25935 Detroit Road #200
Westlake, OH 44145 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 06/02/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | ||
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minutes
~Util - Terminate Motions Order
Tue 05/27 12:21 PM
Order . The Parties'37 Joint Motion to Extend Case Management Order Dates and Deadlines is GRANTED. The case management dates and deadlines are extended as follows: Deadline to complete all non-expert discovery: 8/1/2025; Deadline for party with burden of proof on a claim or defense to disclose expert report(s): 9/1/2025; Deadline for parties without burden of proof on claim or defense to disclose rebuttal expert report(s): 10/1/2025; Deadline to complete expert discovery: 11/4/2025; Deadline for filing dispositive motions: 11/18/2025. Further requests for extensions will be disfavored. The telephonic status conference with counsel remains scheduled on July 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., and the parties Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than the close of business on July 1, 2025, as set forth in the Court's April 17, 2025 Order. (See ECF Doc.36 .) Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 5/27/2025. (P,G) |
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motion
Extension (other)
Tue 05/27 9:36 AM
Joint Motion for extension of time filed by Defendant Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | ||
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order
Minute Order _ Telephone Conference
Thu 04/17 2:29 PM
Minute Order: A telephonic status conference was held with the above-listed counsel on April 17, 2025. The parties' joint oral motion for an extension of the fact discovery deadline is granted. The fact discovery deadline is extended to June 2, 2025. All other case management dates and deadlines remain unchanged. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report no later than the close of business on July 1, 2025, advising the Court as to: (1) the status of discovery; (2) the status of settlement discussions; (3) the parties' interest in a mediation referral; and (4) any other matters for the Court's attention. A telephonic status conference is scheduled with counsel on July 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Participation of parties is welcome but not required. Instructions for connecting to the conference will be emailed to counsel of record. Time: 20 minutes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 4/17/2025. (B,DL) |
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| Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
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notice
Status Report (atty event)
Fri 04/11 1:53 PM
Joint Status Report filed by D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC. (Cassese, Frank) |
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notice
Notice of Service (atty event)
Fri 04/11 11:50 AM
Notice of Service of Supplemental Discovery filed by D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC. (Cassese, Frank) |
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| Wednesday, April 09, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Wed 04/09 12:08 PM
Notice to take Deposition of Paul Koerber on April 9, 2025 filed by D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC. (Cassese, Frank) |
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| Thursday, April 03, 2025 | ||
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service
Subpoena Returned Executed
Thu 04/03 8:11 AM
Subpoena Returned Executed; served upon Lee Ricottilli by via Certified Mail on March 29, 2025 filed on behalf of Conifer Insurance Company (Dennen, Taylor) |
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| Monday, March 31, 2025 | ||
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adr_ord
ADR Administrator received Mediation report
Mon 03/31 2:31 PM
Final Mediation Report filed manually with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Department. Timothy Warner, with the Law Firm Warner Law, 25935 Detroit Road #200, Westlake, OH 44145, served as Mediator in the within case. Mediation Conference was held on 03/31/2025, and as a result, the Mediation process is complete. The case did not settled. ADR Disposition Code: 8. Future ADR: Parties need to complete discovery. Parties disagree on almost all underlying facts. Discussed the possibility of reconvening mediation after discovery completed. Related document(s)28 . (Mc,K) |
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| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Fri 03/21 10:49 AM
Notice to take Deposition of Paul Koerber on March 24,2025 filed by D.B. Hackett & Company, LLC. (Cassese, Frank) |
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| Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Tue 02/04 10:32 AM
Amended Notice to take Deposition of Corey Walmer on February 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Tue 02/04 10:30 AM
Amended Notice to take Deposition of Daniel Hackett on February 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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| Thursday, January 23, 2025 | ||
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adr_ord
Notice of Designation of Neutral/Mediator
Thu 01/23 12:01 PM
Notice of Designation of Mediator. Mediator to schedule the Mediation Conference and file an electronic notice setting forth the date, time and location of the Mediation. Designated Mediator: Timothy Warner. ADR Hearing to be scheduled between 3/24/2025 and 4/7/2025. Report of Mediator Form to be manually filed with the ADR Department no later than 4/21/2025. Report of Mediator Form is attached to the Notice of Designation. Related document(s)23 . (Mc,K) |
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Att: 1
Report of Mediator
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adr_ord
Neutral conflict response
Thu 01/23 11:47 AM
Notice received from First potential neutral regarding conflict. Neutral available: No. Related document(s)23 . (Mc,K) |
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | ||
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adr_ord
Neutral conflict response
Wed 01/22 9:35 AM
Notice received from Fifth potential neutral regarding conflict. Neutral available: Yes. Related document(s)23 . (Mc,K) |
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adr_ord
Neutral conflict response
Wed 01/22 8:25 AM
Notice received from Second potential neutral regarding conflict. Neutral available: Yes. Related document(s)23 . (Mc,K) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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adr_ord
Neutral conflict tracking
Tue 01/21 4:24 PM
Notice sent to potential neutrals regarding conflict check. Neutral Response Form due by 1/28/2025. Related document(s)23 . (Mc,K) |
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Att: 1
Neutral Response Form
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notice
Notice (atty event)
Tue 01/21 9:59 AM
Agreed Mediation Ranking Sheet filed by Conifer Insurance Company. Related document(s)22 ,21 .(Winchester, Brian) |
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| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | ||
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adr_ord
Notice of Referral to ENE/Mediation - List of potential neutrals sent to parties
Wed 01/15 12:19 PM
Notice of Referral to Mediation. List of potential neutrals sent to parties. Agreed Mediation Ranking Sheet due by 1/22/2025. Related document(s)21 . (Mc,K) |
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Att: 1
Agreed Mediation Ranking Sheet,
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Att: 2
List of Neutrals
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minutes
~Util - Case Referred to Mediation Minute Order _ Telephone Conference
Wed 01/15 11:49 AM
Minute Order of Telephone Conference held on 1/14/2025. Pursuant to LR 16.4 and 16.6 of the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the Court refers this case to the Court's ADR panel for Mediation. The Mediation shall be conducted between March 24, 2025, and April 7, 2025, if possible. Time: 15 minutes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 1/15/2025. (P,G) |
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order
Order
Wed 01/15 11:53 AM
Order [non-document]. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report on or before April 10, 2025, advising the Court whether the case was resolved at mediation; and if not resolved, advising the Court as to: (1) the status of discovery; and (2) any other matters for the Court's attention. The Joint Status Report shall not exceed three double-spaced pages and shall be signed by counsel for all parties. A telephonic status conference will be held on April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Participation of parties is welcome but not required. Instructions for connecting to the conference will be emailed to counsel of record. Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 1/15/2025. (P,G) |
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| Thursday, January 09, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Thu 01/09 11:30 AM
Notice to take Deposition of Corey Walmer on February 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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notice
Notice of Deposition (atty event)
Thu 01/09 11:28 AM
Notice to take Deposition of Daniel Hackett on February 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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| Monday, January 06, 2025 | ||
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notice
Status Report (atty event)
Mon 01/06 9:08 AM
Joint Status Report filed by Conifer Insurance Company. Related document(s)15 .(Winchester, Brian) |
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| Monday, December 09, 2024 | ||
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notice
Status Report (atty event)
Mon 12/09 8:41 AM
Joint Status Report filed by Conifer Insurance Company. Related document(s)15 .(Winchester, Brian) |
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| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | ||
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notice
Attorney Appearance (atty event)
Thu 10/31 9:27 AM
Attorney Appearance of Additional Counsel by Taylor K. Dennen filed by on behalf of Conifer Insurance Company. (Dennen, Taylor) |
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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order
Case Management Conference Plan/Order
Thu 10/24 3:28 PM
Case Management Conference Order. Case is assigned to the standard track. No later than 11/25/2024, Plaintiff shall make a demand upon Defendant with a written description and monetary breakdown of the damages claimed. No later than 12/9/2024, Defendant shall respond to this demand in writing, explaining the bases for Defendant's position. Deadline for parties to file a motion for leave to amend pleadings: 12/2/2024. Joint Status Reports due: 12/11/2024 and 1/7/2025. Deadline to complete all non-expert discovery: 5/1/2025. Deadline for party with burden of proof on a claim or defense to disclose expert report(s): 6/2/2025. Deadline for parties without burden of proof on claim or defense to disclose rebuttal expert report(s): 7/2/2025. Deadline to complete expert discovery: 8/1/2025. Deadline for filing dispositive motions: 8/15/2025. Telephonic status conference set for 1/14/2025, at 3:00 p.m. Instructions for connecting to the conference will be emailed to counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 10/24/2024. Attorneys are cautioned not to rely on the docket entry only. Read the attached Order for additional information and requirements. (S,S) |
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order
Minute Order _ Case Management Conference
Thu 10/24 3:19 PM
Minute Order of Case Management Conference held on 10/24/2024. Parties shall file Joint Status Reports no later than the close of business on 12/11/2024 and 1/7/2025, in the manner described in the separately filed CMC Plan Order. A telephonic status conference is scheduled with counsel on 1/14/2025, at 3:00 p.m. Participation of parties is welcome but not required. Instructions for connecting to the conference will be emailed to counsel of record. Additional case management dates and deadlines were discussed and are set forth in a separately filed CMC Plan Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 10/24/2024. (Time: 30 min.) (S,S) |
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| Friday, October 18, 2024 | ||
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notice
Report of Parties Planning Meeting (atty event)
Fri 10/18 11:59 AM
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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| Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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Answer
Tue 10/01 2:33 PM
Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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| Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order
Mon 09/30 3:17 PM
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order . Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2024, at 11:00 a.m., before Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp. Lead counsel is expected to attend. Parties and party representatives are welcome to attend, but their attendance is not required. Bridge line instructions for the telephonic CMC will be emailed to counsel of record. A revised Report of the Planning Meeting shall be signed by counsel for all parties and filed with the Court not less than five (5) business days before the CMC, and shall be in a format substantially similar to Attachment 1. This Order supersedes the prior5 CMC Scheduling Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 9/30/2024. Attorneys are cautioned not to rely on the docket entry only. Read the attached Order for additional information and requirements. (S,S) |
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Att: 1
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting
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order
Order
Mon 09/30 3:11 PM
Order [non-document]. On 9/25/2024, the Court granted Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint (ECF Doc.6 (Motion for Leave)). (ECF Doc.9 .) Plaintiff's Amended Complaint attached to its Motion for Leave (ECF Doc. 6-1) is deemed filed as of 9/30/2024. Defendant's Answer to the Amended Complaint is due on or before 10/7/2024. Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 9/30/2024. (S,S) |
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| Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Consent to Magistrate Judge
Fri 09/27 10:31 AM
Consent of the parties to this case being transferred to the docket of Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp for further proceedings. Judge John R. Adams on 9/25/24. (K,C) |
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utility
Add and Terminate Judge
Fri 09/27 10:50 AM
Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp assigned to case pursuant to consent. Judge John R. Adams terminated. Related document(s)10 . (E,CK) |
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| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for leave
Wed 09/25 9:56 AM
Marginal Entry Order granting Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file an amended complaint. The Case Management Conference is hereby continued until after the close of the pleadings. Judge John R. Adams on 9/25/2024.(L,J) |
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notice
Notice (atty event)
Wed 09/25 9:00 AM
Magistrate Consent Form filed by Conifer Insurance Company. Related document(s)7 .(Winchester, Brian) |
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notice
Report of Parties Planning Meeting (atty event)
Wed 09/25 8:55 AM
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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motion
Leave
Wed 09/25 8:45 AM
Motion for leave to Filed Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Hackett & Company, LLC.(Cassese, Frank) |
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Att: 1
Amended Complaint
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| Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | ||
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order
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order
Wed 09/04 8:31 AM
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 10/2/2024 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 575 before Judge John R. Adams. Judge John R. Adams on 9/4/2024.(L,J) |
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Att: 1
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting,
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Att: 2
Local Rule 30.1,
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Att: 3
Magistrate Consent Form,
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Att: 4
Budget,
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Att: 5
ECF Policies and Procedures
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| Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint in a Removal Case
Fri 08/30 8:26 AM
Answer to Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ||
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Magistrate Consent Form Issued by Intake
Wed 08/28 2:15 PM
Magistrate Consent Form issued. (D,Ju) |
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notice
Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event)
Wed 08/28 1:45 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Corporate Parent Conifer Holdings, Inc. for Conifer Insurance Company filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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cmp
Notice of Removal
Wed 08/28 1:38 PM
Notice of Removal from Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, case number 24CV1587 with jury demand. Filing fee paid $ 405, receipt number AOHNDC-12712377. Filed by Conifer Insurance Company. (Winchester, Brian) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Summons and Complaint,
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Att: 2
Civil Cover Sheet
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utility
Add and Terminate Judge
Wed 08/28 2:08 PM
Judge John R. Adams assigned to case. (D,Ju) |
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Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge
Wed 08/28 2:10 PM
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp. (D,Ju) |
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