Iowa Southern District Court
Judge:Stephanie M Rose
Referred: Stephen B Jackson, Jr
Case #: 3:25-cv-00127
Nature of Suit370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud
Cause28:1331fr Fed. Question: Fraud
Case Filed:Nov 18, 2025
Last checked: Sunday May 17, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
Defendant
KCAP Re Fund II, LLC
Represented By
Guy R. Cook
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Benjamin Ted Erickson
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Rachel Marie Morgan
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Defendant
KeyCity Capital, LLC
Represented By
Guy R. Cook
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Benjamin Ted Erickson
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Rachel Marie Morgan
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Defendant
Tie Lasater
Represented By
Guy R. Cook
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Benjamin Ted Erickson
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Rachel Marie Morgan
Grefe & Sidney PLC
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Plaintiff
Charles Skaugstad
Represented By
Justin Tschoepe
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Bonnie Cantwell Fraase
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Grace Ellen Mangieri
Lane & Waterman LLP
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Brenton Browne
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Jason J. O'Rourke
Lane & Waterman LLP
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R. Paul Yetter
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Plaintiff
Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC
Represented By
Justin Tschoepe
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Bonnie Cantwell Fraase
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Grace Ellen Mangieri
Lane & Waterman LLP
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Brenton Browne
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Jason J. O'Rourke
Lane & Waterman LLP
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R. Paul Yetter
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Plaintiff
Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC
Represented By
Justin Tschoepe
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Bonnie Cantwell Fraase
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Grace Ellen Mangieri
Lane & Waterman LLP
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Brenton Browne
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Jason J. O'Rourke
Lane & Waterman LLP
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R. Paul Yetter
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Plaintiff
Town Square Developers, L.L.P.
Represented By
Justin Tschoepe
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Bonnie Cantwell Fraase
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Grace Ellen Mangieri
Lane & Waterman LLP
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Brenton Browne
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Jason J. O'Rourke
Lane & Waterman LLP
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R. Paul Yetter
Yetter Coleman LLP
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Docket last updated: 10 hours ago
Monday, October 12, 2026
47 47 motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 10/12 3:04 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/26/2026.(Morgan, Rachel)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, October 09, 2026
46 46 motion Compel Fri 10/09 12:13 PM
MOTION to Compel Document Production by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/23/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Bonnie C. Fraase,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Thursday, October 08, 2026
45 45 respm Response/Resistance to Motion Thu 10/08 11:57 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re44 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Related [+] filed by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. Replies due by 10/15/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin)
Related: [-] newed Motion and Notice of Service
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
44 44 motion Withdraw as Attorney Tue 10/06 11:05 AM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Related [+] by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/20/2026. (Erickson, Benjamin)
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Friday, October 02, 2026
43 43 order Order (Seal Entry Optional) ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 10/02 9:51 AM
TEXT ORDER RESETTING TRIAL : The Jury Trial for this case will begin on September 27, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in the Davenport Courthouse before Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated length is 5 days. A Final Pretrial Conference will be held on September 1, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. in the Davenport Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 10/2/2026. (jeb)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
42 42 order Continue Tue 09/22 1:55 PM
TEXT ORDER granting41 Agreed Motion for Continuance and Entry of Amended Scheduling Order. Plaintiffs must designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by January 11, 2027. Defendants must designate expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by February 12, 2027. Plaintiffs must designate rebuttal expert witnesses and disclose their written reports by March 5, 2027. Discovery must be completed by March 12, 2027. Dispositive motions must be filed by March 12, 2027. The trial and final pretrial conference will be rescheduled by a separate order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 9/22/2026. (jeb)
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41 41 motion Continue Tue 09/22 11:47 AM
Consent MOTION to Continue Agreed Motion for Continuance and Entry of Amended Scheduling Order by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 10/6/2026.(Tschoepe, Justin)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, September 21, 2026
40 40 order Withdraw as Attorney Mon 09/21 10:43 AM
ORDER denying without prejudice39 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendants. Defendants to have new counsel appear by October 5, 2026. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 9/21/2026. (jeb)
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Monday, September 14, 2026
39 39 motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 09/14 10:59 AM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 9/28/2026. (Erickson, Benjamin)
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
38 38 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/05 1:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Guy R. Cook on behalf of KeyCity Fund Management, LLC (Cook, Guy)
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Friday, July 31, 2026
37 37 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Fri 07/31 2:49 PM
ANSWER to35 Amended Complaint by KeyCity Capital, LLC, KeyCity Fund Management, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Erickson, Benjamin)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
36 36 service Summons Issued Tue 07/21 10:03 AM
Summons Issued to Counsel for Service regarding35 .(kjw)
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Att: 1 7.1 Packet
Monday, July 20, 2026
35 35 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 07/20 2:22 PM
Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC.(O'Rourke, Jason)
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Friday, July 17, 2026
34 34 order Leave to File Fri 07/17 4:48 PM
TEXT ORDER granting33 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file the proposed amended complaint and have until July 21, 2026 to do so. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 7/17/2026. (jeb)
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33 33 motion Leave Fri 07/17 4:20 PM
Unresisted MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P..Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Responses due by 7/31/2026.(Mangieri, Grace)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Second Amended Complaint
32 32 misc Stipulation Fri 07/17 4:18 PM
STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Dismissal of KCAP RE FUND II, LLC and Proposed Order by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (Mangieri, Grace)
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Tuesday, June 02, 2026
31 31 misc Prisoner/Pro Se Correspondence Tue 06/02 2:23 PM
Certified Copy request from Texas State Securities Board. (kjw)
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Att: 1 Document #21,
Att: 2 Document #27,
Att: 3 Document #28,
Att: 4 Letter,
Att: 5 Receipt
Friday, April 10, 2026
30 30 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 04/10 1:22 PM
TEXT ORDER granting29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Brenton J. Browne. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 4/10/2026. (nla)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
29 29 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Tue 03/31 3:45 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5969177 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
28 28 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Thu 01/22 3:40 PM
ANSWER to21 Amended Complaint by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Cook, Guy)
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27 27 notice Notice - Other Thu 01/22 3:39 PM
NOTICE by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC of Bankruptcy Filing .(Cook, Guy)
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Att: 1 Attachment
Thursday, January 15, 2026
26 26 order Final Pretrial Conference Requirements Thu 01/15 2:20 PM
ORDER REGARDING FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS. See order for particulars and deadlines. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/15/2026.(jeb)
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Att: 1 Form for FPO
25 25 order Proposed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan Thu 01/15 2:13 PM
SCHEDULING AND TRIAL SETTING ORDER . Initial Disclosures due by 1/29/2026. Motions to Add Parties due by 7/17/2026. Motions to Amend Pleadings due by 7/17/2026. Plaintiffs Expert Witness Disclosures due by 8/17/2026. Defendants Expert Witness Disclosures due by 9/16/2026. Plaintiffs Rebuttal Expert Witness Disclosures due by 10/9/2026. Discovery Deadline 10/16/2026. Dispositive Motion Deadline 10/16/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/3/2027 at 11:00 a.m. in Davenport Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Jury Trial set to begin 3/29/2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Davenport Courthouse before Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated length 5 days. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/15/2026. (jeb)
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24 24 minutes Scheduling Conference Thu 01/15 10:28 AM
TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr.: Scheduling Conference held on 1/15/2026. Attorneys Bonnie Fraase & Grace Mangieri appeared for plaintiffs. Attorney Rachel Morgan appeared for defendants. Scheduling order to be entered. Court Time: 20 minutes. (jeb)
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
23 23 misc Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest DEFENDANT Wed 01/14 1:23 PM
Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC. (Erickson, Benjamin)
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Monday, January 12, 2026
22 22 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 01/12 7:52 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Marie Morgan on behalf of KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater (Morgan, Rachel)
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Thursday, January 08, 2026
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 01/08 1:55 PM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. All Defendants., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC.(O'Rourke, Jason)
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Tuesday, January 06, 2026
20 20 motion Proposed Scheduling Order and Discovery Plan Tue 01/06 11:40 AM
PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER AND DISCOVERY PLAN . (O'Rourke, Jason)
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19 19 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 01/06 10:54 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Grace Ellen Mangieri on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mangieri, Grace)
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Friday, January 02, 2026
18 18 order Order (Seal Entry Optional) ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 01/02 2:17 PM
TEXT ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: A Scheduling Conference will be held by video on January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. The parties must confer and file by January 9, 2026 a proposed scheduling order and discovery plan as provided under L.R. 16. A link to join the video conference will be emailed to counsel. Recording or broadcasting of the video conference is prohibited. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 1/2/2026. (jeb)
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Friday, December 19, 2025
utility Set/Reset Deadlines Fri 12/19 1:37 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Corporate Disclosure Statement deadline set for defendant 1/9/2026. (btg)
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
17 17 answer Answer to Complaint Thu 12/18 4:51 PM
ANSWER to Complaint by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.(Erickson, Benjamin)
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16 16 service Summons Returned Executed Thu 12/18 10:18 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. Tie Lasater served on 12/12/2025, answer due 1/2/2026. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 12/16 2:42 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Guy R. Cook on behalf of All Defendants (Cook, Guy)
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Friday, December 12, 2025
14 14 order Extension of Time to Answer Fri 12/12 9:13 AM
TEXT ORDER granting13 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Responsive Pleading. Defendants have until December 18, 2025 to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 12/12/2025. (jeb)
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
13 13 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 12/11 3:50 PM
Unresisted MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, by KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater.Motions referred to Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. (Erickson, Benjamin)
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12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/11 3:46 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Ted Erickson on behalf of KCAP Re Fund II, LLC, KeyCity Capital, LLC, Tie Lasater (Erickson, Benjamin)
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025
11 11 notice Notice - Other Tue 12/02 1:47 PM
NOTICE by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P. Diversity Case Disclosure Statement . (O'Rourke, Jason)
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10 10 misc Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest PLAINTIFF Tue 12/02 1:37 PM
Corporate Disclosure/Statement of Interest by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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Friday, November 21, 2025
9 9 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 11/21 3:42 PM
TEXT ORDER granting4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Bonnie C. Fraase; granting5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Justin Tschoepe; granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice R. Paul Yetter. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 11/21/2025. (btg)
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8 8 service Summons Returned Executed Fri 11/21 2:43 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. KeyCity Capital, LLC served on 11/20/2025, answer due 12/11/2025. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Fri 11/21 2:38 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. KCAP Re Fund II, LLC served on 11/20/2025, answer due 12/11/2025. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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6 6 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Fri 11/21 1:55 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881951 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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5 5 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Fri 11/21 1:51 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881942 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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4 4 motion Pro Hac Vice (Leave to Appear) Fri 11/21 1:44 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5881937 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
3 3 notice Corporate Disclosure Packet Wed 11/19 2:51 PM
Counsel should download the attached corporate disclosure packet in compliance with Local Rule 7.1 for the disclosure statements. Corporate Disclosure Statement deadline set for plaintiff 12/10/2025. (btg)
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
2 2 misc Jury Demand Tue 11/18 1:43 PM
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Charles Skaugstad, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Town Square Developers, L.L.P.. (O'Rourke, Jason)
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1 1 16 pgs cmp Complaint Tue 11/18 1:40 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5879051., filed by Charles Skaugstad, Town Square Developers, L.L.P., Skaugstad Joshua Pledgor, LLC, Skaugstad Joshua Holdings, LLC. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 2/16/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 2/16/2026.(O'Rourke, Jason)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 Tenant Agreement,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet