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- udge Assigned
- epositions Filed Plaintiffs Deposition Designations for Trial; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III
- ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- otice to Take Deposition Plaintiffs Notice of Videotaped Deposition of Andrew Gelven, MD; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- rder Amended AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH
- roposed Order Filed Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM STUART THOMAS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- tipulation Filed Joint Stipulation to Modify Scheduling Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM STUART THOMAS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM STUART THOMAS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- rder CASE REMAINS SET FOR TRIAL; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 01/31/2025 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/04/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- rder SCHEDULING ORDER; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Filed By: AUSTIN SMITH
- roposed Order Filed Joint Proposed Scheduling Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM STUART THOMAS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ury Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 11/18/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- re-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/27/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- ase Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2025 - Order + Scheduled For: 08/04/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- rder for Jury Trial CASE CONTINUED TO 8/4/25 FOR STATUS, 10/27/25 FOR PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE AND 11/18/25 FOR JURY TRIAL; PARTIES WERE PROVIDED A SCHEDULING ORDER TO BE FILED JOINTLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF TODAY'S DATE; PARTIES WERE PROVIDED A PRE-TRIAL CHECKLIST TO BE FILED INDIVIDUALLY WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 09/27/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/31/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- otc Change of Address Filed Notice of Change of Address; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/31/2025 - Order for Jury Trial + Scheduled For: 01/31/2025; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- rder for Continuance CASE CONTINUED TO 1/31/25 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 07/12/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/27/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- ntry of Appearance Filed Withdrawal-Entry of Appearane; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM STUART THOMAS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/27/2024 - Order for Continuance + Scheduled For: 09/27/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- rder for Continuance CASE CONTINUED TO 9/27/24 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; THE ORDER OF STAY TO STAY IN PLACE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 03/15/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 07/12/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JARED WALDHOFF On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 08/02/2023 - Jury Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/12/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- tay Entered Filed By: BRITTNEY R SMITH
- ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/12/2024 - Order for Continuance + Scheduled For: 07/12/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- rder for Stay THE COURT GRANTS DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR STAY AND THEREFORE VACATES ALL TRIAL SETTINGS, HEARINGS, AND OTHER DEADLINES, THE ORDER FOR STAY TO BE IN PLACE FOR 180 DAYS FROM 1/2/24; CASE CONTINUED TO 7/12/24 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; SO ORDERED BRS/jbm Associated Entries: 03/01/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 03/15/2024; 1:00 PM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 08/02/2023 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/31/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/13/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/14/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- udge Assigned JUDGE BRITTNEY R SMITH IS ASSIGNED TO THIS CASE AS THE DIVISION ONE JUDGE PER THE ORDER OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALIZED DOCKET PLAN
- mended Notice of Hrng Filed CASE IS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Amended Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing on Janelle Lerschens Motion for New Trial Setting; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion for New Trial Motion for New Trial Setting; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion Hearing Scheduled MOTION TO STAY / MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD PARTY PETITION Associated Entries: 03/15/2024 - Order for Stay + Scheduled For: 03/15/2024; 1:00 PM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 02/15/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/15/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- udge/Clerk - Note DUE TO THE COURT'S SCHEDULE, COURT ON 3/15/24 WILL BEGIN AT 1PM /jbm
- otice of Hearing Filed CASE IS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER
- hird Party Petition Filed Amended Third Party Petition; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER
- otion to File Amended Pet Motion for Leave to File Amended Third Party Petition; Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ertification Filed CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITION. HMB
- otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/01/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 03/15/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing - Motion to Stay; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion to Stay Motion for Stay of Proceedings re Order for Liquidation; Exhibit A - Order of Liquidation; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICHOLAS GIAVIANO COVA
- rder SCHEDULING ORDER; PTC 5/31/24 AND JT 6/12/24 (THREE DAYS); SO ORDERED RNM/jbm Filed By: REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY
- ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III
- otice Notice To Join In Suit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ert Serv Req Prod Docs Things Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JAMES P MCCUNE III On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ther Proposed Document Filed Joint Scheduling Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: PATRICIA JENNINE SIMONS
- ertificate of Service COS - Def Answers to Third-Party Pltf Interrogatories and Response to Third Party Pltf Request For Production; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICIA JENNINE SIMONS On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ert Serv of Interrog Filed Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ury Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/15/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/12/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- re-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/15/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 05/31/2024; 9:00 AM; BRITTNEY R SMITH; St Charles Circuit Div
- rder for Jury Trial CASE CONTINUED TO 5/31/24 FOR PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE AND 6/12/24 FOR JURY TRIAL; PARTIES WERE PROVIDED A SCHEDULING ORDER TO BE FILED JOINTLY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF TODAY'S DATE; PARTIES WERE PROVIDED A PRE-TRIAL CHECKLIST TO BE FILED INDIVIDUALLY WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE; DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR STAY IS GRANTED; SO ORDERED RNM/jbm Associated Entries: 07/31/2023 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/02/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- udge/Clerk - Note SPOKE TO JUDGE AND HEARINGS ON MOTIONS TO BE HEARD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023 AT 9:00 AM. cac
- mended Notice of Hrng Filed Amended Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- mended Notice of Hrng Filed ***8-2-23 IS A VALID DATE***8-2-23 IS NOT A VALID DATE FOR THIS DIV. CASE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE, 8-4-23. Amended Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/02/2023 - Order for Jury Trial + Scheduled For: 08/02/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/23/2023 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/04/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- udge/Clerk - Note COURT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON 8/4/23, MOTION HEARING TO BE RESET UPON APPLICATION; DIVISION 1 IS AVAILABLE 8/2/23 @ 9AM, 8/10/23 @ 9AM, 9/6/23 @ 10AM, OR 9/8/23 @ 9AM /jbm
- otice of Hearing Filed CASE ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion to Stay Motion to Stay Proceedings; Ex. A - Order for Rehabilitation; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- nswer Filed Defendant Smiths Answer to Plaintiff Lerschens Third Party Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICIA JENNINE SIMONS On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICIA JENNINE SIMONS On Behalf Of: AUSTIN SMITH
- otice of Hearing Filed CASE IS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE. Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- otion for Trial Setting Plaintiffs Motion for Trial Setting; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL
- otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/28/2023 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/04/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing - Our Motion for Default; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICHOLAS GIAVIANO COVA On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion for Default Judgment Motion for Default Judgment against Austin Smith; Ex. A; Ex. B; Ex. C; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ummons Personally Served Document ID - 23-SMOS-49; Served To - AUSTIN SMITH; Served Date - 04/14/2023; Served Time - 17:45:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
- otice of Service Return of Service - Austin Smith; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ntry of Appearance Filed Entry Of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICHOLAS GIAVIANO COVA On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- rder - Special Process Server
- lias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMOS-49, for SMITH, AUSTIN. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. HMB
- lias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-SMOS-47, for SMITH, AUSTIN. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET.
- lias Summons Requested Request for Issuance of Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- rder - Special Process Server
- otion Special Process Server Proposed Order to Appoint Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion Special Process Server Motion to Appoint Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- equest Filed Request for Issuance of Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER
- rd Allowing Amended Petition MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD-PARTY PETITION GRANTED; PETITION CONSIDERED TO BE FILED ON TODAY'S DATE; SO ORDERED RNM/jbm Associated Entries: 12/14/2022 - Third Party Petition Filed + Associated Entries: 12/14/2022 - Motion Filed Associated Entries: 01/19/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 02/17/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/17/2023 - Ord Allowing Amended Petition + Scheduled For: 02/17/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECA NAVARRO-MCKELVEY; St Charles Circuit Div
- otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otion Filed Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN Associated Entries: 02/17/2023 - Ord Allowing Amended Petition +
- hird Party Petition Filed Third Party Petition; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS Associated Entries: 02/17/2023 - Ord Allowing Amended Petition +
- epositions Filed
- otice to Take Deposition Plaintiffs Amended Notice of Video Deposition of Janelle Lerschen; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- otice to Take Deposition Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otice to Take Deposition Notice of Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRENDON SANDERS
- otion for Sub of Counsel SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- otice to Take Deposition Plaintiffs Notice of Video Deposition of Janelle Lerschen; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LOUISE M TAYLOR On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- ert Serv of Interrog Filed Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER On Behalf Of: JANELLE LERSCHEN
- nswer Filed Defendants Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiffs Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELINE MICHELLE KINDER
- amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 21-SMCC-1641; Served To - LERSCHEN, JANELLE; Server - ; Served Date - 02-OCT-21; Served Time - 12:58:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - SERVED TO DAN GILLESPIE - BROTHER IN LAW
- otice of Service Affidavit of Return of Service for Janelle Lerschen. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS
- rder - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 09/27/2021 - Motion Special Process Server +
- roposed Order Filed
- ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-1641, for LERSCHEN, JANELLE. SUMMONS SAVED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET. EPP
- iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL
- otion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Proposed Order. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL On Behalf Of: JEFFREY CHILDERS Associated Entries: 09/29/2021 - Order - Special Process Server
- et Filed in Circuit Ct Petition; Case Filing Information Sheet. Filed By: PATRICK RYAN MCPHAIL
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