Obienu v. Archdiocese of New Orleans et al
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| Judge: | Barry W Ashe |
| Referred: | Donna Phillips Currault |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-01028 |
| Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
| Cause | 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Case Filed: | May 22, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Nov 18, 2025 1:27 AM CST |
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Defendant
Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Defendant
Colm Cahil
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Defendant
Colm Cahill
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Defendant
Dan Damani
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Defendant
Dan Darmanian
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Defendant
Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Plaintiff
Kesiena Dennis Obienu
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GPO
Sep 04 2025
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (R. Doc. 14) is GRANTED, and Obienu's Louisiana state-law claims for defamation, negligence, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 9/4/2025. (meb) |
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GPO
Dec 11 2025
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' motion for summary judgment (R. Doc. 28) is GRANTED, and Obienu's remaining employment discrimination claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 12/11/2025. (meb) |
| Docket last updated: 8 hours ago |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | ||
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appeal
USCA Order
Tue 12/16 4:24 PM
ORDER of USCA as to25 Notice of Appeal: Under 5th Cir. R.42.3, the appeal is dismissed as of December 16, 2025, for want of prosecution. The appellant failed to timely order transcripts and make financial arrangements with the court reporter.(meb) |
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Att: 1
Transmittal Letter
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| Friday, December 12, 2025 | ||
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order
Judgment
Fri 12/12 11:18 AM
JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that there be judgment in favor of defendants The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, erroneously named as "Archdiocese of New Orleans"; Fr. Colm Cahill, erroneously named as "Father Colm Cahil"; and Fr. Dan Darmanin, erroneously named as "Father Dan Damani," dismissing the claims of plaintiff Kesiena Dennis Obienu, with prejudice. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 12/12/2025.(meb) |
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| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
Thu 12/11 11:29 AM
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' motion for summary judgment (R. Doc.28 ) is GRANTED, and Obienu's remaining employment discrimination claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 12/11/2025. (meb) |
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| Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Tue 12/09 10:27 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion filed by Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian, Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans re28 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Adams, Christine) |
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| Monday, December 08, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Stay
Mon 12/08 11:23 AM
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that defendants' motion to stay discovery pending the resolution of their motion for summary judgment (R. Doc.30 ) is GRANTED, and all discovery is STAYED until this Court rules on defendants' pending motion for summary judgment (R. Doc. 28). Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 12/5/2025. (meb) |
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| Wednesday, December 03, 2025 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Wed 12/03 2:36 PM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re31 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion: Documents list counsel of record, Mari Bartholomew, for a party in this action who has not been enrolled in this matter. Future filings which list attorneys not enrolled will not be accepted. Please file a motion and order to enroll additional counsel. (meb) |
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| Tuesday, December 02, 2025 | ||
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respm
Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Tue 12/02 8:26 PM
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Kesiena Dennis Obienu re28 MOTION for Summary Judgment .(Obioha, Pius) |
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Att: 1
Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts
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| Friday, November 07, 2025 | ||
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motion
Stay
Fri 11/07 2:13 PM
MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion for Summary Judgment by Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian, Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Motion(s) will be submitted on 12/11/2025.(Adams, Christine) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum in Support,
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Att: 2
Notice of Submission
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Fri 11/07 11:04 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re28 MOTION for Summary Judgment: Exhibit submitted as irregularly sized documents. Local Rule 10.1 E: All papers drafted for filing in this court shall be on 8-1/2 by 11. Clerk has reduced images. No further action needed. (meb) |
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| Thursday, November 06, 2025 | ||
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motion
Summary Judgment
Thu 11/06 5:54 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian, Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Motion(s) will be submitted on 12/11/2025.(Adams, Christine) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum in Support,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Affidavit of Father Colm Cahill,
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Att: 3
Statement of Contested/Uncontested Facts,
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Att: 4
Notice of Submission
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 10/30 5:56 PM
NOTICE: The telephone scheduling conference previously set will be reset when appropriate. Signed by Clerk.(clc) |
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| Monday, October 27, 2025 | ||
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appeal
USCA Case Number
Mon 10/27 8:35 AM
USCA Case Number 25-30590 appealed to United States Fifth Circuit for25 Notice of Appeal filed by Kesiena Dennis Obienu (meb) |
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| Monday, October 13, 2025 | ||
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appeal
Notice of Appeal
Mon 10/13 4:23 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Kesiena Dennis Obienu as to22 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim,. (Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ALAEDC-11192643.)(Obioha, Pius) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Monday, September 22, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Mon 09/22 2:23 PM
NOTICE of Hearing. Scheduling Conference set for 10/15/2025 02:00 PM before case manager by telephone. By Clerk. (clc) |
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| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Thu 09/18 1:49 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian, Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.(Adams, Christine) |
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| Thursday, September 04, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion to Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim
Thu 09/04 10:53 AM
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (R. Doc.14 ) is GRANTED, and Obienu's Louisiana state-law claims for defamation, negligence, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 9/4/2025. (meb) |
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| Tuesday, September 02, 2025 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Tue 09/02 11:26 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re20 Reply to Response to Motion: Filing attorney selected incorrect event. Correct event is Reply to Response to Motion. Clerk took corrective action. (meb) |
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| Friday, August 29, 2025 | ||
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respm
Response/Memorandum in Support of Motion
Fri 08/29 3:14 PM
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Support filed by Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian, Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans re14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Wilson, Marina) |
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| Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Vacating Case Referral to Magistrate Judge
Tue 08/05 12:15 PM
ORDER: ORDERED that the automatic referral of this matter to the Magistrate Judge under Local Rule 73.2 is hereby VACATED. FURTHER ORDERED that the motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (R. Doc.14 ) is hereby reset for submission on September 4, 2025, before the undersigned. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 8/5/2025.(meb)(NEF: Mag 2) |
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| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Wed 07/30 10:12 AM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re16 Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion: Certificate of Service contains incorrect Section and/or Magistrate Judge. All future pleadings must reflect Section M/District Judge Barry W. Ashe, and Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault. (meb) |
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| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | ||
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minutes
Status Conference
Wed 07/30 10:27 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault: Status Conference held on 7/29/2025. The parties did not indicate unanimous consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). (lb)(NEF Sec M) |
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Response/Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Tue 07/29 7:49 PM
RESPONSE/MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Obioha, Pius) |
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| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Tue 07/15 12:42 PM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim: Filing attorney should have changed 'N' to 'Y' at the question 'Is this motion to be decided by the Magistrate Judge Y/N?'. This motion will be decided by the Magistrate Judge. Clerk took corrective action. Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/20/2025. (meb) |
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| Monday, July 14, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss/Failure to State a Claim/FRCP12(b)(6)
Mon 07/14 4:49 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Archdiocese of New Orleans, Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian. Motion(s) will be submitted on 8/21/2025.(Wilson, Marina) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum in Support,
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Notice of Submission
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| Tuesday, July 08, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Set Hearings
Tue 07/08 11:17 AM
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that a Preliminary Conference BY VIDEO is hereby scheduled in this matter on TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., before the undersigned Magistrate Judge. One purpose of the conference is to determine whether all parties consent to proceed before a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). If all parties consent, the attached form is to be circulated, with each party signing the same form as directed herein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 7/7/2025. (rkr) |
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Att: 1
Consent to Proceed Form
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| Monday, July 07, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Mon 07/07 1:20 PM
ORDER: GRANTING8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to Archdiocese of New Orleans, Colm Cahill and Dan Darmanian answer due 7/14/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 7/7/2025. (lb) |
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| Monday, June 23, 2025 | ||
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Order of Recusal
Mon 06/23 2:45 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Eva J. Dossier recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault Motion(s) referred to Donna Phillips Currault.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Eva J. Dossier on 6/23/2025. (rkr) |
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| Friday, June 20, 2025 | ||
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Order of Recusal
Mon 06/23 8:46 AM
ORDER OF RECUSAL: Magistrate Judge Michael North recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Eva J. Dossier. Motion(s)8 referred to Eva J. Dossier. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael North on 6/20/2025. (rkr) |
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | ||
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misc
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk
Tue 06/17 2:42 PM
Correction of Docket Entry by Clerk re8 MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer: Document should have been linked to another document by checking the box 'Should the document you are filing link to another document' or by selecting a related document on other appropriate screen. Clerk took corrective action by linking document to document 1. (meb) |
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motion
Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 06/17 10:39 AM
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer1 Complaint by Archdiocese of New Orleans, Colm Cahill, Dan Darmanian. Motion(s) referred to Michael North.Attorney Marina Josephine Wilson added to party Archdiocese of New Orleans(pty:dft), Attorney Marina Josephine Wilson added to party Colm Cahil(pty:dft), Attorney Marina Josephine Wilson added to party Dan Damani(pty:dft).(Wilson, Marina) Modified text/filers/linkage on 6/17/2025 (meb) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Thu 06/12 2:40 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Dan Damani served on 6/2/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(Obioha, Pius) |
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Att: 1
Domestic Return Receipt
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Thu 06/12 2:40 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Colm Cahil served on 6/2/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(Obioha, Pius) |
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Att: 1
Domestic Return Receipt
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Thu 06/12 2:39 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed; Archdiocese of New Orleans served on 6/2/2025, answer due 6/23/2025.(Obioha, Pius) |
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Att: 1
Domestic Return Receipt
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| Friday, May 23, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 05/23 10:46 AM
Summons Issued as to Archdiocese of New Orleans, Colm Cahil, Dan Damani.(Largaespada, Sasha) |
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Summons,
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Summons
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Order of Recusal
Fri 05/23 9:57 AM
ORDER OF RECUSAL: IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court reallot this matter to another Section of this Court. Case reassigned to Judge Barry W Ashe. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 5/23/2025. (dw) (NEF: Section M) |
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misc
Initial Case Assignment
Fri 05/23 8:34 AM
Initial Case Assignment to Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle and Magistrate Judge Michael North. (adb) |
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| Thursday, May 22, 2025 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Thu 05/22 10:13 PM
COMPLAINT with jury demand against Kesiena Dennis Obienu (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ALAEDC-11010130) filed by Kesiena Dennis Obienu.Attorney Pius Akamdi Obioha added to party Kesiena Dennis Obienu(pty:pet).(Obioha, Pius) |
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Civil Cover Sheet,
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Summons,
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Att: 3
Summons,
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Summons
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