Claver et al v. Rector et al
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| Judge: | Kymberly K Evanson |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-00084 |
| Nature of Suit | 320 Torts - Personal Injury - Assault, Libel, & Slander |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander |
| Case Filed: | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 12:59 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Zach Rector
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Defendant
Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd
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Defendant
Entrepreneur Exposed LLC
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Plaintiff
Jacob Claver
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Plaintiff
Digital Ascension Group LLC
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Plaintiff
Digital Wealth Partners LLC
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| Docket last updated: 08/21/2026 11:59 PM PDT |
| Thursday, August 06, 2026 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing
Thu 08/06 3:19 PM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson - Dep Clerk: D. Staples ; Pla Counsel: Benjamin Chew, Christopher Bosch ; Def Counsel: Caesar David Kalinowski, Eric M Stahl, Rochelle Doyea ; CR: Marci Chatelain ; Time of Hearing: 2:00 PM ; Courtroom: 16106 ; Motion Hearing held on 8/6/2026 re35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 filed by Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd,15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector. The Court hears the oral argument of counsel and takes the matters under advisement. Order to be issued. (DS) |
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| Monday, August 03, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Rescheduled Hearing
Mon 08/03 1:53 PM
NOTICE OF MODIFIED HEARING LOCATION Oral argument on15 MOTION to Dismiss and35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings set for 8/6/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 16106 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.(DS) |
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| Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Tue 07/07 4:11 PM
REPLY, filed by Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd, TO RESPONSE to35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 (Popp, Ana) |
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| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | ||
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Response to Motion
Tue 06/30 4:00 PM
RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 . Oral Argument Requested. (Guite, Robert) |
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| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 06/17 3:59 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Rochelle Doyea on behalf of Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. (Doyea, Rochelle) |
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Wed 06/17 10:17 AM
NOTICE of Hearing on15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings ,35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 : Oral argument set for 8/6/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 16206 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.(DS) |
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Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)
Wed 06/17 10:19 AM
Noting Date Set/Reset re15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings ,35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 : Noting Date 8/6/2026. (DS) |
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| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 06/11 3:12 PM
ORDER re37 39 Applications for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneys Christopher Bosch, Andrew Crawford for Jacob Claver, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (PS) |
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order
Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 06/11 8:39 AM
ORDER re38 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Benjamin Chew for Jacob Claver, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (PS) |
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| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | ||
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/10 10:39 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Christopher J. Bosch FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Jacob Claver (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9748493 (Guite, Robert) |
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misc
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/10 10:36 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Benjamin G. Chew FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Jacob Claver (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9748477 (Guite, Robert) |
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Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/10 10:34 AM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Andrew C. Crawford FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Jacob Claver (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9748450 (Guite, Robert) |
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Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
Wed 06/10 11:32 AM
Applications for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice37 38 39 will not be processed at this time. Local sponsoring counsel must maintain a physical address within the Western District in order to sponsor a Pro Hac Vice attorney. If sponsoring attorney possesses mailing address within District, please amend the local counsel attestation (page 3 of application) and file for each requested attorney using "Praecipe to Attach Document" and link to original filings. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or[LINK:WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov] with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney) (PS) |
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Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
Wed 06/10 1:57 PM
Applications for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice37 38 39 , by attorney Andrew C. Crawford; Benjamin G. Chew; Christopher J. Bosch will not be processed at this time. Each Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via[LINK:Manage My Account] on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the[LINK:Pro Hac Vice Application Guide] for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or[LINK:WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov] with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Andrew C. Crawford; Benjamin G. Chew; Christopher J. Bosch) (PS) |
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| Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | ||
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Declaration
Tue 06/09 3:12 PM
DECLARATION of Ana-Maria Popp filed by Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd re35 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 (Popp, Ana) |
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motion
Judgment on the Pleadings
Tue 06/09 3:11 PM
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Special Motion for Expedited Relief Under RCW 4.105.020, Judgment on the Pleadings, and Attorneys Fees and Costs Under RCW 4.105.090 , filed by Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 7/7/2026, (Popp, Ana) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Monday, June 08, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Relief
Mon 06/08 3:36 PM
ORDER granting31 MOTION for Relief From Physical Office Requirement. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) |
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| Monday, June 01, 2026 | ||
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Mon 06/01 4:41 PM
ANSWER to9 Amended Complaint, by Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd.(Popp, Ana) |
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| Friday, May 08, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice-Other
Fri 05/08 6:19 PM
NOTICE OF FILING OF LETTER FROM DEFENDANT CALEB AND BROWN PTY LTD ; filed by All Plaintiffs.(Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
3 pgs
Exhibit A
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| Thursday, May 07, 2026 | ||
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motion
Relief
Thu 05/07 1:22 PM
MOTION for Relief From Physical Office Requirement (LCR 83.1(d)(2)) , filed by All Plaintiffs. Noting Date 5/29/2026, (Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Robert J. Guite,
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Att: 2
Proposed Order
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| Friday, May 01, 2026 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 05/01 12:27 PM
REPLY, filed by Defendants Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector, TO RESPONSE to15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (Stahl, Eric) |
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| Friday, April 24, 2026 | ||
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Response to Motion
Fri 04/24 4:27 PM
RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings .(Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Robert J. Guite,
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Att: 2
101 pgs
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 3
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Exhibit 2,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit 3
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order
Order on Stipulated Motion
Fri 04/24 2:15 PM
ORDER granting the Parties'26 Stipulated MOTION Extending Time for Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. to Respond to Complaint. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (APH) |
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| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | ||
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service
Affidavit of Service of Summons & Complaint
Thu 04/23 4:04 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Caleb and Brown PTY Ltd. on 4/10/2026, filed by Plaintiffs Jacob Claver, Digital Ascension Group LLC, Digital Wealth Partners LLC. (Guite, Robert) |
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motion
Stipulated Motion
Thu 04/23 2:50 PM
Stipulated MOTION for Order Extending Time for Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. to Respond to Complaint , filed by Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. Noting Date 4/23/2026, (Popp, Ana) |
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Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement
Thu 04/23 2:47 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Caleb and Brown Holdings Pty for Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. (Popp, Ana) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/23 2:42 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ana M. Popp on behalf of Defendant Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd. (Popp, Ana) |
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notice
Notice-Other
Thu 04/23 10:31 AM
NOTICE TO THE PARTIES: The Court acknowledges the requirements of FRCP 16(b)(2), but finds good cause to defer entry of a case schedule pending its ruling on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss15 . (DS) |
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order
KKE Order Re Chambers Procedures CV (FORM)
Thu 04/23 10:21 AM
ORDER REGARDING CHAMBERS PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) |
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order
KKE Standing Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM)
Thu 04/23 10:21 AM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS) |
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| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Wed 04/22 12:07 PM
MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. Case reassigned to District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson for all further proceedings. Judge Theresa L Fricke no longer assigned to case. (GMR) |
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| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | ||
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misc
Consent Letter & Form
Wed 04/15 11:24 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 4/22/2026. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (GMR) |
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| Friday, April 03, 2026 | ||
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Receipt
Mon 04/06 12:19 PM
RECEIPT of USB drive containing exhibits C & D to16 Declaration in support of15 MOTION to Dismiss. (one volume, placed in expandable folder in Tacoma Clerk's Office filing cabinet) (MW) |
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notice
Notice of Filing Paper or Physical Materials with the Clerk
Fri 04/03 12:08 PM
NOTICE of Filing USB drive of video recordings designated as Exhibits C and D to Declaration of Zach Rector in Paper or Physical Form with the Clerk's Office by Defendants Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector in re16 Declaration,. (Stahl, Eric) |
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Declaration
Fri 04/03 12:04 PM
DECLARATION of Zach Rector filed by Defendants Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector re15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings(Stahl, Eric) |
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Att: 1
22 pgs
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
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Exhibit B,
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Att: 3
34 pgs
Exhibit E,
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Att: 4
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Exhibit F,
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Att: 5
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Exhibit G
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motion
Dismiss
Fri 04/03 11:56 AM
MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings , filed by Defendants Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 5/1/2026, (Stahl, Eric) Modified on 4/3/2026 to correct noting date from 4/1/2027 (GMR) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)
Fri 04/03 12:45 PM
Noting Date Corrected to 5/1/2026 (as reflected on the document) re15 MOTION to Dismiss - Expedited under RCW 4.105.020 or, in the alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings . (GMR) |
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| Monday, March 09, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 03/09 11:08 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Caesar David Kalinowski on behalf of Defendants Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector. (Kalinowski, Caesar) |
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | ||
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Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement
Tue 02/24 4:08 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Other Affiliate Zach Rector for Entrepreneur Exposed LLC. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Entrepreneur Exposed LLC. (Stahl, Eric) |
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Tue 02/24 4:04 PM
ANSWER to9 Amended Complaint, by Entrepreneur Exposed LLC.(Stahl, Eric) |
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Tue 02/24 4:01 PM
ANSWER to9 Amended Complaint, by Zach Rector.(Stahl, Eric) |
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| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Thu 01/22 11:44 AM
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd, Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector. (MW) |
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| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Wed 01/21 11:13 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND filed by Jacob Claver, Digital Wealth Partners LLC, Digital Ascension Group LLC.(Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Summons Z. Rector,
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Att: 3
Summons Entrepreneur Exposed,
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Att: 4
Summons Caleb & Brown Pty
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| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | ||
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order
Discovery and Depositions Order (FORM)
Tue 01/13 1:55 PM
ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS by Judge Theresa L Fricke. (GMR) |
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service
Summons Issued
Tue 01/13 8:38 AM
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Entrepreneur Exposed LLC, Zach Rector. (MW) |
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| Monday, January 12, 2026 | ||
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Praecipe for a Summons
Mon 01/12 6:23 PM
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS by All Plaintiffs(Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
Summons
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Jury Demand
Mon 01/12 6:20 PM
DEMAND for JURY TRIAL by All Plaintiffs (Guite, Robert) |
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Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Mon 01/12 2:15 PM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re1 Complaint,,. ***Action Required*** Summons Form Incomplete. See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MG) |
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Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
Mon 01/12 12:56 PM
Notice of Filing Deficiency re1 Complaint,,. ***Action Required*** Jury Demand Improperly Indicated. See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MG) |
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Add and Terminate Judges
Mon 01/12 2:12 PM
Judge Theresa L Fricke added. (MG) |
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| Friday, January 09, 2026 | ||
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Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/09 11:55 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Digital Ascension Group, LLC, Digital Wealth Partners, LLC. (Guite, Robert) |
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Complaint
Fri 01/09 11:46 AM
COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Entrepreneur Exposed, LLC, Zach Rector with JURY DEMAND Attorney Robert J Guite added to party Jacob Claver(pty:pla), Attorney Robert J Guite added to party Digital Ascension Group, LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Robert J Guite added to party Digital Wealth Partners, LLC(pty:pla) filed by Jacob Claver, Digital Wealth Partners, LLC, Digital Ascension Group, LLC.(Guite, Robert) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 3
Summons Summons to Zach Rector,
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Att: 4
Summons Summons to Entrepreneur Exposed, LLC
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