Carmen v. Penske Media Corporation et al.
| Ohio Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Charles Esque Fleming |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-01671 |
| Nature of Suit | 320 Torts - Personal Injury - Assault, Libel, & Slander |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander |
| Case Filed: | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Last checked: Saturday Feb 07, 2026 2:54 AM EST |
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Defendant
Clayton Carmen
1347 N. Stanley Ave Unit 1
Los Angeles, CA 90046 |
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Defendant
Fred N. Carmen
27800 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122 |
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Defendant
Kathryn Carmen
1220 Huron Road Apt. 1103
Cleveland, OH 44115 |
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Defendant
Andy Greene
60 Pineapple Street Apt. 2d
Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
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Defendant
Penske Media Corporation
475 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10017 |
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Plaintiff
Amy Carmen
8305 N. Ridgeway Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 |
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| Docket last updated: 5 hours ago |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | ||
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minutes
~Util - Terminate Motions Order
Tue 06/30 1:44 PM
Order: [non-document] Before the Court is Defendant Fred Carmen's Motion to File Instanter Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. (ECF No.35 ). The motion is unopposed. The motion is therefore GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART . Local Rule 10.1 requires all documents filed with the Court to be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. The Court GRANTS Defendant leave to file his reply brief late. The Court, however, REJECTS the reply brief attached to Defendant's motion for its failure to comply with LR 10.1. Defendant may refile the reply brief on the appropriately sized paper no later than close of business on July 1, 2026. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 6/30/2026. (S,SR) |
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| Monday, June 29, 2026 | ||
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Reply
Mon 06/29 3:22 PM
Motion to file instanter Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to29 Motion for expedited relief, or in the alternative, Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Fred N. Carmen. (Carmen, Fred). Modified on 7/10/26 to correct event (H,SP) |
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Att: 1
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Pleading - Reply
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Reply
Mon 06/29 10:37 AM
Reply to response to29 Motion for expedited relief, or in the alternative Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Fred N. Carmen. (Carmen, Fred) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension (of deadlines)
Tue 05/26 3:31 PM
Motion for extension of Time to reply until June 26, 2026 filed by Defendant Fred N. Carmen. (Carmen, Fred) |
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order
Order on Motion to extend deadlines
Tue 05/26 4:10 PM
Order [non-document] granting Defendant's Unopposed33 Motion for extension of time until June 26, 2026 to file a reply. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 5/26/2026.(S,SR) |
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| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | ||
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Opposition
Tue 05/12 9:29 PM
Opposition to29 Motion for expedited relief, or in the alternative, Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Amy Carmen. (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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| Friday, April 24, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension (of deadlines)
Fri 04/24 12:09 PM
Consent Motion for extension of response/reply to Fred Carmen's Motion to Dismiss until May 12 filed by Plaintiff Amy Carmen. Related document(s)29 ,. (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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order
Order on Motion to extend deadlines
Fri 04/24 12:35 PM
Order [non-document] granting31 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendant Carmen's reply is due 5/12/2026. Related document29 . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on April 24, 2026. (R,AP) |
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| Thursday, April 02, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion
Thu 04/02 11:18 AM
Consent Motion for extension of time until April 28, 2026 to file response/reply to29 Motion for expedited relief, or in the alternative, Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Plaintiff Amy Carmen. Related document(s)29 . (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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order
Order on Motion for extension of time to file response/reply to motion
Thu 04/02 11:36 AM
Order [non-document]granting the30 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's response is due 4/28/2026. Defendant Carmen's reply is due 5/5/2026. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 4/2/2026.(S,SR) |
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| Friday, March 06, 2026 | ||
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 03/06 2:28 PM
Motion for expedited relief, or in the alternative, Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Defendant Fred N. Carmen. (Carmen, Fred). Modified to added Motion for relief on 3/18/2026 (W,CM). |
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| Wednesday, February 04, 2026 | ||
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Reply
Wed 02/04 8:34 PM
Reply in support of16 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim or, alternatively, Motion for Expedited Relief under Ohio Rev. Code 2747 et seq filed by Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. (Geronimo, Andrew) |
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resp
Reply
Wed 02/04 4:59 PM
Reply in support of12 Motion to dismiss1 Complaint filed by Andy Greene, Penske Media Corporation. (Shook, Kevin) |
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| Monday, February 02, 2026 | ||
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notice
Attorney Appearance (atty event)
Mon 02/02 3:23 PM
Attorney Appearance Notice of Appearance of Additional Certified Legal Interns by Sara E. Coulter filed by on behalf of Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. Related document(s)14 .(Coulter, Sara) |
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| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension (of deadlines)
Tue 01/20 9:41 AM
Joint Motion for extension of time for Plaintiff to serve Fred Carmen and for an extension of the deadline for Defendant to move, plead or otherwise answer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Fred N. Carmen. (Carmen, Fred) Modified text on 1/29/2026 (C,K). |
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order
Order on Motion to extend deadlines
Tue 01/20 12:30 PM
Order [non-document] granting the joint motion for extension of time for Plaintiff to serve Fred Carmen with process and for an extension of the deadline for Defendant to move, plead or otherwise answer Plaintiff's Complaint until 3/10/2026. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 1/20/2026. Related Documents23 ,25 . (S,SR) |
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| Monday, January 12, 2026 | ||
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Notice of Failure to File Electronically
Mon 01/12 11:27 AM
Notice of failure to file electronically, pursuant to Local Rule 5.1(c). Non-compliant document:23 Motion for extension of time to serve defendant Fred Carmen and for defendant to move, plead or otherwise answer plaintiff's complaint filed by Fred N. Carmen. (S,SR) |
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Order
Mon 01/12 12:39 PM
Order: [non-document] Before the Court is Defendant Fred Carmen's Motion for Extension of Deadline to Serve Defendant Fred Carmen and for Defendant to Move, Plead or Otherwise Answer Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No.23 ). The motion does not indicate whether Plaintiff opposes the motion. Defendant is ORDERED to supplement his motion to indicate whether Plaintiff opposes the motion no later than January 20, 2026. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 1/12/2026. (S,SR) |
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| Friday, January 09, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension (of deadlines)
Mon 01/12 10:05 AM
Motion for extension of deadline to serve defendant Fred Carmen and for defendant to move, plead or otherwise answer plaintiff's complaint, filed by Defendant Fred N. Carmen.. (L,MI) |
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Att: 1
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Exhibit A - Affidavit,
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Att: 2
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Exhibit B - Activity Detail Overview
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| Thursday, December 18, 2025 | ||
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resp
Opposition
Fri 12/19 12:01 AM
Memorandum of Law in Opposition to16 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim or, alternatively, Motion for Expedited Relief under Ohio Rev. Code 2747 et seq filed by Amy Carmen.(Lloyd, Meredith) |
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Att: 1
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Affidavit Amy Carmen Decl.,
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Att: 2
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Exhibit A- Police,
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Att: 3
6 pgs
Exhibit B- Detective Emails,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit C- Text Messages,
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Att: 5
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Exhibit D- Text Messages II,
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Att: 6
5 pgs
Exhibit E- Emails,
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Att: 7
5 pgs
Exhibit F- Academic,
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Att: 8
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Exhibit G- Clayton Tweet,
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Att: 9
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Exhibit H- Amy's Written Responses,
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Att: 10
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Exhibit I- Email to Greene
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resp
Opposition
Thu 12/18 11:54 PM
Memorandum of Law in Opposition to12 Motion to dismiss1 Complaint filed by Amy Carmen.(Lloyd, Meredith) |
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Att: 1
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Affidavit Amy Carmen Decl.,
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Att: 2
3 pgs
Exhibit A- Police,
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Att: 3
6 pgs
Exhibit B- Emails,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit C- Text,
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Att: 5
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Exhibit D- Text II,
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Att: 6
5 pgs
Exhibit E- Emails,
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Att: 7
5 pgs
Exhibit F- Misconduct,
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Att: 8
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Exhibit G- Tweet,
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Att: 9
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Exhibit H- 2024,
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Att: 10
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Exhibit I- Email to Greene
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| Thursday, November 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for extension of time to file response/reply to motion
Thu 11/20 1:41 PM
Order [non-document] granting the Joint20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply until 12/18/2025. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 11/20/2025. (S,SR) |
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| Friday, November 07, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion
Fri 11/07 1:52 PM
Joint Motion for extension of time until 12/18/2025 to file response/reply to12 Motion to dismiss1 Complaint ,16 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim or, alternatively, Motion for Expedited Relief under Ohio Rev. Code 2747 et seq filed by Plaintiff Amy Carmen. Related document(s)12 ,16 . (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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| Friday, October 31, 2025 | ||
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service
Return of Service Executed
Fri 10/31 3:58 PM
Affidavit of Service by personal service upon Fred N. Carmen on 10/30/2025, filed on behalf of Amy Carmen. Related document(s)3 . (Lloyd, Meredith) Modified text on 11/5/2025 (F,AW). |
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| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for order
Tue 10/28 12:35 PM
Order: [non-document] Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Personal Service of Fred Carmen. (ECF No.15 ). Plaintiff asks the Court to authorize use of a process server "pursuant to Local Rule 4.2 and Civ.R. 4.1(B)." ( Id . at PageID #178). Plaintiff appears to conflate the Ohio Civil Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Compare Ohio Civ. R. 4.1(B) with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4.1(b). Further, Loc. R. 4.2 does not include a requirement that the court must appoint a process server. Plaintiff's motion is therefore DENIED. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/28/2025.(S,SR) |
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| Monday, October 20, 2025 | ||
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notice
Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event)
Mon 10/20 9:20 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Andy Greene. (Shook, Kevin) |
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notice
Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event)
Mon 10/20 9:19 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Penske Media Corporation. (Shook, Kevin) |
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| Friday, October 17, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 10/17 2:32 PM
Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim or, alternatively, Motion for Expedited Relief under Ohio Rev. Code 2747 et seq filed by Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. Related document(s)1 . (Geronimo, Andrew) |
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| Thursday, October 16, 2025 | ||
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motion
Order
Thu 10/16 11:47 AM
Motion Personal Service of Fred Carmen filed by Plaintiff Amy Carmen. (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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order
Order on Motion to exceed page limitations
Thu 10/16 4:42 PM
Order [non-document] granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion to exceed page limitations . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/16/2025.(S,SR) |
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Order on Motion for order
Thu 10/16 4:45 PM
Order [non-document] granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Permit Legal Interns to Participate in Proceedings . Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/16/2025.(S,SR) |
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| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | ||
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motion
Order
Tue 10/14 2:36 PM
Unopposed Motion to Permit Legal Interns to Participate in Proceedings with Memorandum in Support filed by Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. (Coulter, Sara) |
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motion
Exceed page limitations
Tue 10/14 2:32 PM
Unopposed Motion for leave to exceed page limitations filed by Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. (Coulter, Sara) |
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| Monday, October 13, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss Case
Mon 10/13 12:05 PM
Motion to dismiss1 Complaint with Memorandum in Support filed by Andy Greene, Penske Media Corporation. (Shook, Kevin) |
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notice
Attorney Appearance (atty event)
Mon 10/13 11:10 AM
Attorney Appearance by Andrew C. Geronimo and Sara Coulter filed by on behalf of Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. (Geronimo, Andrew) |
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| Monday, October 06, 2025 | ||
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motion
Exceed page limitations
Mon 10/06 1:22 PM
Unopposed Motion for leave to exceed page limitations filed by Andy Greene, Penske Media Corporation. (Mildebrath, Amy) |
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order
Order on Motion to exceed page limitations
Mon 10/06 4:07 PM
Order [non-document] granting Defendant's10 Motion to exceed page limitations. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 10/6/2025. (R,AP) |
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| Monday, September 29, 2025 | ||
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Returned Mail
Tue 09/30 10:37 AM
Returned Mail addressed to Party Kathryn L. Carmen. Envelope marked, "R.T.S. no longer at this address". Related document(s)3 . (W,CM) |
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| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Tue 08/26 3:00 PM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Amy Carmen. Kathryn Carmen waiver sent on 8/18/2025, answer due 10/17/2025 filed on behalf of Amy Carmen (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Tue 08/26 2:59 PM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Amy Carmen. Clayton Carmen waiver sent on 8/18/2025, answer due 10/17/2025 filed on behalf of Amy Carmen (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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notice
Attorney Appearance (atty event)
Tue 08/26 9:43 AM
Attorney Appearance by Kristen M. Kraus, Richard N. Selby, and Joseph N. Cindric on behalf of Clayton Carmen, Kathryn Carmen. (Kraus, Kristen) |
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| Monday, August 25, 2025 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 08/25 4:40 PM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Amy Carmen. Andy Greene waiver sent on 8/14/2025, answer due 10/14/2025 filed on behalf of Amy Carmen (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 08/25 4:39 PM
Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Amy Carmen. Penske Media Corporation waiver sent on 8/14/2025, answer due 10/14/2025 filed on behalf of Amy Carmen (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | ||
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Summons Issued
Tue 08/12 9:54 AM
Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Clayton Carmen, Fred N. Carmen, Kathryn Carmen, Andy Greene, Penske Media Corporation. (B,Ch) |
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Magistrate Consent Form
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Supplement (atty event)
Tue 08/12 12:11 AM
Supplement to Complaint, - Exhibit A to Complaint, filed by Amy Carmen. Related document(s)1 . (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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Add and Terminate Judge
Tue 08/12 9:31 AM
Judge Charles Esque Fleming assigned to case. (B,Ch) |
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Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge
Tue 08/12 9:32 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 Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong. (B,Ch) |
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cmp
Complaint
Mon 08/11 5:18 PM
Complaint with jury demand against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $ 405.00, Receipt number AOHNDC-13237763. Filed by Amy Carmen. (Lloyd, Meredith) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Summons-Penske Media Corporation,
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Att: 3
Summons-Andy Greene,
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Att: 4
Summons-Fred Carmen,
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Att: 5
Summons-Clayton Carmen,
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Att: 6
Summons-Kathryn Carmen
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