Thieme et al v. General Motors, LLC
| Michigan Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Robert J White |
| Referred: | David R Grand |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-10570 |
| Nature of Suit | 245 Real Property - Tort Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability |
| Case Filed: | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Last checked: Monday Aug 17, 2026 3:26 AM EDT |
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Defendant
General Motors, LLC
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Plaintiff
Rebecca Gill
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Plaintiff
Meghan Morley
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Plaintiff
Kaylee Thieme
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Plaintiff
John Blanchett
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Plaintiff
Joseph Ciaravino
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Plaintiff
Steven Costanza
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Plaintiff
Tiffany Glod
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Plaintiff
Emmeline Tigue
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Plaintiff
Shelby Zimmer
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| Docket last updated: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | ||
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notice
Appear*
Tue 09/29 1:26 PM
NOTICE TO APPEAR REMOTELY: Status Conference set for 10/15/2026 at 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | ||
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misc
Amended Document - NOT Motion
Wed 09/09 3:45 PM
AMENDED16 Statement of Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations by General Motors, LLC (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Tuesday, September 01, 2026 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Tue 09/01 7:01 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by General Motors, LLC. (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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motion
Compel
Tue 09/01 3:56 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration And To Stay All Further Proceedings by General Motors, LLC. (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D,
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Att: 5
Exhibit E
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| Monday, August 31, 2026 | ||
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order
Stipulation and Order
Mon 08/31 10:33 AM
STIPULATED ORDER Extending Page Limits for Briefing on GM's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | ||
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order
Stipulation and Order
Wed 07/15 2:57 PM
STIPULATED ORDER Setting Deadlines for Response to First Amended Class Action Complaint and Related Briefing. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Wednesday, July 08, 2026 | ||
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Civil Case - Complaint, Amended
Wed 07/08 3:52 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by All Plaintiffs against General Motors, LLC. NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Lienhardt, Dennis) |
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Att: 1
Index of Exhibits,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1 - NHTSA Complaints,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2 - Service Update No. 17146 Vacuum Pipe Routed Under Brake Lines March 2017,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 3 - Bulletin No. 18NA065 March2018 Replace Brake Booster,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 4 - Bulletin No. PIT5619 06.21.2018 Soft, Spongy Brake Pedal,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 5 - Bulletin No. PIT5607 01.23.2018 Vacuum DTC Code Stored,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 6 - Bulletin No. 21NA107 06.11.2021 Service Brake Light On Replace Booster,
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Att: 8
Exhibit 7 - D. Barkholz - Automotive News Oct. 21 2013,
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Att: 9
Exhibit 8 - Terrain Forum - Chevrolet Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 10
Exhibit 9 - GM Inside News Forum - GM Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 11
Exhibit 10 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - 18-22 Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 12
Exhibit 11 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - Another Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 13
Exhibit 12 - A. Luft 2019 Electro-Hydraulic Braking Assist - GM AUTHORITY,
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Att: 14
Exhibit 13 - S. McEachern -2023 Chevy Equinox - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 15
Exhibit 14 - A. Luft - 2021 Buick Envision - GM AUTHORITY 7.2020,
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Att: 16
Exhibit 15 - S. McEachern -2023 GMC Terrain - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 17
Exhibit 16 - GM Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used
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Civil Case - Complaint, Amended
Wed 07/08 9:53 AM
[STRICKEN] AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand Plaintiffs' First Amended Class Action Complaint filed by All Plaintiffs against General Motors, LLC. NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Lienhardt, Dennis) Modified on 7/8/2026 (TVil) |
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Att: 1
Index of Exhibits,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1 - NHTSA Complaints,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2 - Service Update No. 17146 Vacuum Pipe Routed Under Brake Lines March 2017,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 3 - Bulletin No. 18NA065 March2018 Replace Brake Booster,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 4 - Bulletin No. PIT5619 06.21.2018 Soft, Spongy Brake Pedal,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 5 - Bulletin No. PIT5607 01.23.2018 Vacuum DTC Code Stored,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 6 - Bulletin No. 21NA107 06.11.2021 Service Brake Light On Replace Booster,
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Att: 8
Exhibit 7 - D. Barkholz - Automotive News Oct. 21 2013,
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Att: 9
Exhibit 8 - Terrain Forum - Chevrolet Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 10
Exhibit 9 - GM Inside News Forum - GM Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 11
Exhibit 10 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - 18-22 Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 12
Exhibit 11 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - Another Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 13
Exhibit 12 - A. Luft 2019 Electro-Hydraulic Braking Assist - GM AUTHORITY,
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Att: 14
Exhibit 13 - S. McEachern -2023 Chevy Equinox - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 15
Exhibit 14 - A. Luft - 2021 Buick Envision - GM AUTHORITY 7.2020,
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Att: 16
Exhibit 15 - S. McEachern -2023 GMC Terrain - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 17
Exhibit 16 - GM Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used
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order
Text-Only Order
Wed 07/08 1:08 PM
TEXT-ONLY ORDER: The Court hereby STRIKES as untimely21 Amended Complaint. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Tuesday, May 05, 2026 | ||
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misc
Attorney Appearance
Tue 05/05 10:57 AM
ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Dana Fraser appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Fraser, Dana) |
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| Monday, May 04, 2026 | ||
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order
Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
Mon 05/04 4:09 PM
ORDER Permitting Withdrawal of Attorney Mark Richards. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 05/04 3:39 PM
MOTION to Dismiss by General Motors, LLC. (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C,
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Att: 4
Exhibit D
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motion
Compel
Mon 05/04 2:29 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration And To Stay All Further Proceedings by General Motors, LLC. (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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misc
Statement of Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations
Mon 05/04 2:21 PM
STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by General Motors, LLC (Lenart, Krista) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Thursday, April 30, 2026 | ||
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motion
Withdrawal of Attorney
Thu 04/30 7:38 PM
MOTION for Withdrawal of Attorney Mark I. Richards by All Plaintiffs. (Thompson, Bryan) |
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| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | ||
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order
Stipulation and Order
Tue 04/28 11:56 AM
STIPULATED ORDER Extending Page Limits for Briefing on GM's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Monday, April 27, 2026 | ||
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notice
Appearance
Mon 04/27 6:04 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan Paul Thompson on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Thompson, Bryan) |
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| Friday, March 20, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice - Other
Fri 03/20 12:31 PM
NOTICE by General Motors, LLC re10 Notice (Other) Response to Plaintiffs' Notice of Companion Case (Lenart, Krista) |
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| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ||
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order
Stipulation and Order
Wed 03/18 12:13 PM
STIPULATED ORDER Setting Deadlines for Response to Class Action Complaint and Related Briefing. Signed by District Judge Robert J. White. (TVil) |
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| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice - Other
Tue 03/17 4:08 PM
NOTICE by All Plaintiffs Plaintiffs' Notice of Companion Case (Lienhardt, Dennis) |
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| Monday, March 16, 2026 | ||
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notice
Appearance
Mon 03/16 9:32 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Krista L. Lenart on behalf of General Motors, LLC. (Lenart, Krista) |
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notice
Appearance
Mon 03/16 9:30 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew VanEgmond on behalf of General Motors, LLC. (VanEgmond, Andrew) |
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| Friday, March 06, 2026 | ||
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service
Certificate of Service/Summons Returned Executed
Fri 03/06 4:33 PM
CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. General Motors, LLC served on 3/3/2026, answer due 3/24/2026. (Lienhardt, Dennis) |
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | ||
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notice
Appearance
Tue 02/24 2:15 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Mark I. Richards on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Richards, Mark) |
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notice
Appearance
Tue 02/24 2:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Yana Hart on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Hart, Yana) |
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| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | ||
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notice
Practice Guidelines
Wed 02/18 1:46 PM
Notice of District Judge Robert J. White's Case Management Requirements. (TVil) |
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service
Summons Issued*
Wed 02/18 1:38 PM
SUMMONS Issued for *General Motors, LLC* (MChr) |
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misc
Attorney Appearance
Wed 02/18 10:40 AM
ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: E. Powell Miller appearing on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Miller, E.) |
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Civil Case - Complaint
Wed 02/18 10:28 AM
COMPLAINT filed by All Plaintiffs against General Motors, LLC with Jury Demand. Plaintiff requests summons issued. Receipt No: AMIEDC-10604928 - Fee: $ 405. County of 1st Plaintiff: Cass - County Where Action Arose: Wayne - County of 1st Defendant: Wayne. [ Previously dismissed case: No] [ Possible companion case(s): None ] (Lienhardt, Dennis) |
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Att: 1
Index of Exhibits,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1 - NHTSA Complaints,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2 - Service Update No. 17146 Vacuum Pipe Routed Under Brake Lines March 2017,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 3 - Bulletin No. 18NA065 March2018 Replace Brake Booster,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 4 - Bulletin No. PIT5619 06.21.2018 Soft, Spongy Brake Pedal,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 5 - Bulletin No. PIT5607 01.23.2018 Vacuum DTC Code Stored,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 6 - BulletinNo. 21NA107 06.11.2021 Service Brake Light On Replace Booster,
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Att: 8
Exhibit 7 - D. Barkholz - Automotive News Oct. 21 2013,
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Att: 9
Exhibit 8 - Terrain Forum - Chevrolet Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 10
Exhibit 9 - GM Inside News Forum - GM Customer Service Profile Page,
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Att: 11
Exhibit 10 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - 18-22 Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 12
Exhibit 11 - TERRAINFORUM.NET - Another Vacuum Pump Failure,
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Att: 13
Exhibit 12 - A. Luft 2019 Electro-Hydraulic Braking Assist - GM AUTHORITY,
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Att: 14
Exhibit 13 - S. McEachern -2023 Chevy Equinox - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 15
Exhibit 14 - A. Luft - 2021 Buick Envision - GM AUTHORITY 7.2020,
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Att: 16
Exhibit 15 - S. McEachern -2023 GMC Terrain - GM AUTHORITY 6.2022,
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Att: 17
Exhibit 16 - GM Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used
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notice
Notice to Parties of Consent of a Civil Action before a Magistrate Judge Option
Wed 02/18 1:38 PM
A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at[LINK:http://www.mied.uscourts.gov] (MChr) |
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