Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc. et al. v. Berryman et al.
Ohio Northern District Court | |
Judge: | Charles Esque Fleming |
Referred: | James E Grimes Jr |
Case #: | 1:24-cv-01869 |
Nature of Suit | 880 Civil Rights - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) |
Cause | 18:1836(a) Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets |
Case Filed: | Oct 25, 2024 |
Last checked: Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 4:39 AM EDT |
Defendant
William J. Berryman
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Defendant
Eric Kropp
107 County Road 232
Niota, TN 37826 |
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Defendant
Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC
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Defendant
Carey Riddle
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Plaintiff
Mazzella Holding Company, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.
2100 Aerospace Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44142 |
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TERMINATED PARTIES | |
Defendant
Robert Joseph Ivey
Terminated: 03/18/2025
12327 South Pointe Drive
Moundville, AL 35474 |
Docket last updated: 5 hours ago |
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() Motion for leave to File Sur-Reply Brief in Response to Plaintiff's Request for Discovery Contained in their Motion for Sanctions Against Eric Kopp filed by William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, Carey Riddle. Related document(s)41 . (Turnbull, Tracey) |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 | ||
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![]() SEALED Document: Declaration of Jeremy R. Dinsmore filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)24 ,41 .(Frantz, David) |
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![]() SEALED Document: Declaration of David Frantz filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)24 ,41 .(Frantz, David) |
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![]() SEALED Motion for Sanctions Against Defendant Eric Kropp for Violation of Court's April 4, 2025 Order 24 ,40 filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)24 ,40 .(Frantz, David) |
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Friday, April 04, 2025 | ||
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![]() SEALED Order Adopting35 Report and Recommendation. See Order for additional information and requirements. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 4/4/2025. (S,SR) |
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
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![]() Order granting Plaintiff's38 Motion to dismiss party Robert Joseph Ivey and Motion to withdraw document. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 3/18/2025.(S,SR) |
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Remark re Pro Se Service
Tue 03/18 3:15 PM
Copy of39 Order on Motion to dismiss party, Order on Motion to withdraw document mailed to Robert Joseph Ivey at 12327 South Pointe Drive Moundville, AL 35474 on 3/18/2025. (S,SR) |
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Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
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![]() Joint Motion to dismiss party Defendant Robert Ivey , Joint Motion to withdraw document ECF# 37 Stipulated Dismissal with Prejudice filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)37 .(Frantz, David) |
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() Stipulated Notice of Dismissal of Party Robert Joseph Ivey Under FRCP 41(a)(1) with Prejudice filed by All Plaintiffs. (Patel, Ami) Modified text to note party dismissed on 3/11/2025 (F,AW) |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
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![]() Objection to Report and Recommendation filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)35 . (Frantz, David) |
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Monday, February 24, 2025 | ||
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![]() Report and Recommendation that the Court grant in part Mazzella's motion to enforce the parties' settlement agreement, Docs.22 ,25 , to the extent that Kropp has breached the parties' settlement agreement, and that the Court deny in part Mazzella's motion to the extent that Mazzella is not entitled to attorneys' fees for seeking to enforce the agreement. (Objections to Report & Recommendation due by 03/10/2025) Referral terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 02/24/2025. (M,MT) |
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Remark re Pro Se Service
Mon 02/24 2:45 PM
Copy of35 Report and Recommendation mailed to Eric Kropp 107 County Road 232 Niota, TN 37826 snf Robert Joseph Ivey 12327 South Pointe Drive Moundville, AL 35474. (M,MT) |
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Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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![]() Brief Addressing Choice-of-Law Analysis Applicable to Plaintiffs' Motion to Enforce Agreement with Defendant Eric Kropp filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)32 . (Frantz, David) |
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Friday, January 31, 2025 | ||
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![]() Answer to1 Complaint filed by Eric Kropp.(W,Jo) |
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 | ||
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![]() Order: Within seven days of this order, Mazzella is to file a brief containing a choice-of-law analysis, citing relevant legal authority, and explaining what state law should apply to its Motion to enforce settlement agreement. See Order for further details. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 01/30/2025. (M,MT) |
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Remark re Pro Se Service
Thu 01/30 3:19 PM
Copy of32 Order mailed to Eric Kropp at 107 County Road 232, Niota, TN 37826 and Robert Joseph Ivey at 12327 South Pointe Moundville, Al 35474. (M,MT) |
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Monday, January 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() Reply in support of7 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by William J. Berryman, Carey Riddle, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC. (Turnbull, Tracey) |
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Order
Mon 01/13 10:08 AM
Order [non-document] Defendant Kropp's response to Plaintiff Mazzella's Motion to enforce settlement agreement, Docs.22 ,25 , is due on January 27, 2025. The Court may schedule a hearing on the Motion. Kropp is advised to consult the Guide for Pro Se Litigants found on the Court's website at https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-se-information. If Kropp doesnt submit a response to Mazzellas Motion, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 01/13/2025. (M,MT) |
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Remark re Pro Se Service
Mon 01/13 10:09 AM
Copy of 01/13/2025 non document Order mailed to Eric Kropp at 107 County Road 232, Niota, TN 37826 and Robert Joseph Ivey at 12327 South Pointe Moundville, Al 35474. (M,MT) |
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Friday, January 10, 2025 | ||
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![]() Plaintiffs' Notice of Service Upon Defendant Eric Kropp filed by All Plaintiffs.(Frantz, David) |
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![]() Plaintiffs' Notice of Defendant Robert Ivey's Consent to Email Service filed by All Plaintiffs.(Frantz, David) |
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![]() Waiver of Service Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC waiver sent on 11/6/2024, answer due 1/6/2025 filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Waiver of Service Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. William J. Berryman waiver sent on 11/6/2024, answer due 1/6/2025 filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Waiver of Service Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Carey Riddle waiver sent on 11/6/2024, answer due 1/6/2025 filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Patel, Ami) |
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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Order
Tue 01/07 10:09 AM
Order: [non-document] Plaintiff Mazzella indicates that it served pro se Defendant Kropp with its Motion to enforce settlement via email. See Doc.22 -1, at 6; Doc.25 , at 6. Mazzella has not indicated that Kropp consented in writing to service via email. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 5(b)(2)(E). By January 10, Mazzella must show that Kropp consented in writing to service via email or it must state that it served Kropp in compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 01/07/2025. (M,MT) |
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Remark re Pro Se Service
Tue 01/07 10:15 AM
Copy of 01/07/2025 non document Order mailed to Eric Kropp at 107 County Road 232, Niota, TN 37826 and Robert Joseph Ivey at 12327 South Pointe Moundville, Al 35474. (M,MT) |
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Monday, January 06, 2025 | ||
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![]() SEALED Document: Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Enforce Agreement with Defendant Eric Kropp filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)24 ,22 .(Frantz, David) |
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![]() Marginal Entry Order granting Motion for leave to file under seal . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 1/6/2025. (S,SR) |
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Order of Referral
Mon 01/06 11:51 AM
Order [non-document] referring case to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. for report and recommendation on22 Motion to enforce Agreement with Defendant Eric Kropp . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 1/6/2025. (S,SR) |
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | ||
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![]() Motion for leave to File Under Seal Unredacted Memorandum and Related Exhibits in Support of Motion to Enforce Agreement with Defendant Eric Kropp filed by Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc., Mazzella Holding Company, Inc.. Related document(s)22 . (Frantz, David) |
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![]() Motion to enforce Agreement with Defendant Eric Kropp filed by Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc., Mazzella Holding Company, Inc..(Frantz, David) |
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Monday, December 30, 2024 | ||
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![]() Brief in Opposition to Defendants Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, Josh Berryman and Carey Riddle's Motion to Dismiss filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)7 . (Frantz, David) |
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | ||
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![]() Stipulation & Order . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 12/11/2024. Related Document13 . (S,SR) |
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~Util - Terminate Motions Order
Wed 12/11 11:56 AM
Order [non-document] granting the18 Joint Motion to stay Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint until December 30, 2024. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 12/11/2024. (S,SR) |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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![]() Notice of Substitution of Counsel for Plaintiffs filed by All Plaintiffs. (Frantz, David) |
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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![]() Joint Motion to stay Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc., Mazzella Holding Company, Inc.. Related document(s)7 . (Patel, Ami) |
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Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
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![]() Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC. (Turnbull, Tracey) |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 | ||
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![]() Plaintiffs' Notice Regarding Pending Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction As to Defendants Noble Crane, Berryman and Riddle filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)2 .(Patel, Ami) |
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Notice of Hearing or Conference
Fri 11/08 12:21 PM
IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] of Videoconference with counsel for Plaintiff and counsel for Defendants Berryman, Riddle, and Noble Crane set for today at 3:30 p.m. Zoom instructions will be provided by email. (M,MT) |
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Fri 11/08 2:17 PM
Order: [non-document] The Plaintiffs have resolved their Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Doc.2 , as to all Defendants. See Doc.13 (Defendant Ivey), Doc.15 (Defendant Kropp), and Doc.16 (Defendants Berryman, Riddle, and Noble Crane). So the videoconference set for today is canceled. The referral is terminated. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 11/08/2024. (M,MT) |
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Thursday, November 07, 2024 | ||
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![]() Plaintiffs' Notice Advising Court Regarding Plaintiffs' Pending Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendant Eric Kropp filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)2 .(Patel, Ami) |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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![]() Motion for extension of time until November 7th, 2024 to Advise Court re Plaintiff's Pending Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendant Eric Kropp filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)2 . (Patel, Ami) |
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Order on Motion for extension of time (other)
Wed 11/06 5:03 PM
Order [non-document] granting Doc.14 Motion for Extension of Time until November 7th, 2024 to Advise Court re Plaintiff's Pending Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendant Eric Kropp. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 11/6/2024.(W,Su) |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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![]() Joint Motion for Proposed Stipulated Order between Plaintiffs and Defendant Ivey filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc..(Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Notice of Service of Summons in a Civil Action to Robert Joseph Ivey filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)6 .(Patel, Ami) |
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Thursday, October 31, 2024 | ||
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![]() Minutes of proceedings before Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. Status Conference held on 10/31/2024. Plaintiff Mazzella's Motion for TRO as to Defendants Robert Joseph Ivey and Eric Kropp. Present were Ami J. Patel, counsel for Plaintiff; Tracey L. Turnbull and M. Jefferson Starling, III, counsel for Defendants William J. Berryman, Carey Riddle, and Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC1; and Defendants Robert Joseph Ivey and Eric Kropp, who each appeared pro se. The parties presented argument on Mazzellas Motion and the matter has been taken under advisement. The Court gave the parties the opportunity to come to an agreement on a proposed TRO order, and they have until Tuesday, November 5, to do so. Mazzella's counsel will notify the Court as to the outcome of their discussions. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 10/31/2024. (M,MT) |
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![]() Proposed Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Motion for attorney M. Jefferson Starling, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-12810238, filed by William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, Carey Riddle.(Turnbull, Tracey) |
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![]() Motion for attorney Ryan M. Hodinka to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-12810186, filed by William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, Carey Riddle.(Turnbull, Tracey) |
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Minute Order _ Telephone Conference
Thu 10/31 11:43 AM
Minute Order of Telephone Conference held on 10/31/2024 with Ami J. Patel, counsel for Plaintiff Mazzella, and Tracey L. Turnbull, Ryan M. Hodinka, and M. Jefferson Starling, III, counsel for Defendants William J. Berryman, Carey Riddle, and Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC. Counsel advised that they have reached an agreement as to the TRO between Mazzella and Berryman, Riddle, and Noble Crane. As a result, Mazzella will be filing a motion to withdraw this portion of its TRO motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 10/31/2024. (M,MT) |
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Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice
Thu 10/31 3:12 PM
Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Ryan M. Hodinka for William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, and Carey Riddle. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/31/2024. (S,SR) |
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Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice
Thu 10/31 3:15 PM
Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney M. Jefferson Starling for William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, and Carey Riddle. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/31/2024. (S,SR) |
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | ||
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![]() Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by William J. Berryman, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, Carey Riddle. Related document(s)1 .(Turnbull, Tracey) |
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Notice of Hearing or Conference
Wed 10/30 11:12 AM
IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] of Status Conference: The Defendants' responses to Plaintiff Mazzella's Motion for temporary restraining order, Doc.2 , are due today, October 30, by 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. Mazzella's reply is due tomorrow, October 31, by 12:00 noon E.S.T. The Court will hold a hearing via videoconference on October 31 at 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. Instructions for the videoconference will be emailed to counsel and as-yet unrepresented parties using the addresses that Mazzella provided. Mazzella and the represented defendants should make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Ivey and Kropp are aware of this Order and the hearing. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 10/30/2024. (M,MT) |
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Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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![]() Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon William J. Berryman, Robert Joseph Ivey, Eric Kropp, Carey Riddle, Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC, and Noble Crane & Rigging, LLC c/o Registered Agent Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc. (R,AP) |
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Add and Terminate Judge
Mon 10/28 8:43 AM
Judge Charles Esque Fleming assigned to case. (R,AP) |
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Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge
Mon 10/28 8:44 AM
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (R,AP) |
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Order of Referral
Mon 10/28 9:39 AM
Order [non-document] referring2 Motion for temporary restraining order to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. for report and recommendation. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/28/2024. (S,SR) |
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Friday, October 25, 2024 | ||
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![]() Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by All Plaintiffs. (Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by All Plaintiffs. (Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Motion for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Mazzella Holding Company, Inc., Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.. Related document(s)1 .(Patel, Ami) |
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![]() Complaint against All Plaintiffs. Filing fee paid $ 405, Receipt number AOHNDC-12802385.. Filed by Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc., Mazzella Holding Company, Inc.. (Patel, Ami) |
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