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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-03-10
Status INACTIVE
Type Miscellaneous Other
Docket 53 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Cleveland State University C/o State Of Ohio Collection Enforcement
Defendant Matthew Ahern
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Judge

Hon. SHIRLEY STRICKLAND SAFFOLD

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. ASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. OURT COST ASSESSED MATTHEW AHERN BILL AMOUNT 233.32 PAID AMOUNT 0 AMOUNT DUE 233.32
  3. EGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 51354657 RETURNED 09/06/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ RETURN TO SENDER NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  4. EGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 51354657 RETURNED 08/23/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  5. UDGMENT ENTRY(51354657) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MATTHEW AHERN 20257 LORAIN RD APT 201 CLEVELAND, OH 44126
  6. UDGMENT ENTRY(51354656) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HUNTER ELLIOTT SEIDE [email protected]
  7. UDGMENT ENTRY(51354655) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JEFFREY L KOBERG [email protected]
  8. UDGMENT ENTRY(51354654) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JEFFREY L KOBERG [email protected]
  9. LAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT, FILED 07/14/23, IS UNOPPOSED AND GRANTED. DEFAULT HEARING CALLED 08/10/23. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENT. DEFENDANT MATTHEW AHERN FAILED TO APPEAR. A HEARING WAS HELD. UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED THE COURT FINDS THAT PROPER SERVICE OF PROCESS ON DEFENDANT HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THAT DEFENDANT HAS FAILED TO PLEAD OR OTHERWISE RESPOND WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED UNDER CIV.R. 12, AND THAT PLAINTIFF IS ENTITLED TO JUDGMENT AS BELOW IN PLAINTIFF'S FAVOR AGAINST THE DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 55, DEFAULT IS HEREBY RENDERED IN FAVOR OF THE PLAINTIFF AND AGAINST THE DEFENDANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,787.58. DEFENDANT TO PAY INTEREST AT THE STATUTORY RATE FROM MARCH 3, 2023, PLUS COSTS. FINAL. OSJ. COURT COST ASSESSED TO THE DEFENDANT(S). PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 58(B), THE CLERK OF COURTS IS DIRECTED TO SERVE THIS JUDGMENT IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY CIV.R. 5(B). THE CLERK MUST INDICATE ON THE DOCKET THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL PARTIES, THE METHOD OF SERVICE, AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SERVICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  10. OTICE FILED BY P1 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY JEFFREY L KOBERG 0047386 NOTICE OF FILING
  11. ASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR 07/19/23 IS CANCELLED. THE COURT IS IN RECEIPT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DEFAULT HEARING SET FOR 08/10/23 AT 10:00AM. COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE BEFORE THE HEARING: A PROPOSED JOURNAL ENTRY, AFFIDAVIT OF DAMAGES WITH PROOF OF DAMAGES ATTACHED, AFFIDAVIT OF MILITARY SERVICE WITH ATTACHED STATUS REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER, AND A COPY OF THE LETTER SENT TO THE DEFENDANT BY CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE AS NOTICE OF THE HEARING. FAILURE OF PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ON OR BEFORE 08/07/23 WILL RESULT IN CASE BEING DISMISSED FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. DEFENDANT MAY SEEK LEAVE TO SUBMIT AN ANSWER UP UNTIL DATE OF DEFAULT HEARING. FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ANSWER WILL RESULT IN DEFAULT BEING GRANTED. NOTICE ISSUED. IT IS SO ORDERED. NOTICE ISSUED
  12. EFAULT HEARING SET FOR 08/10/2023 AT 09:30 AM. (Notice Sent).
  13. ASE MGMNT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 07/19/2023 AT 01:45 PM IS CANCELLED.
  14. OTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT 08/10/2023 - UNOPPOSED AND GRANTED
  15. OTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT 07/17/2023 - UNKNOWN
  16. OTICE FILED BY P1 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY JEFFREY L KOBERG 0047386 NOTICE OF FILING
  17. ASE MGMNT CONFERENCE SET FOR 07/19/2023 AT 01:45 PM. (Notice Sent).
  18. ASE MGMNT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 07/05/2023 AT 02:30 PM IS CANCELLED.
  19. HE DOCKET REFLECTS THAT CERTIFIED MAIL SERVICE UPON DEFENDANT WAS COMPLETED 06/10/23. DEFENDANT IS IN HIS ANSWER PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, CASE MGMNT CONFERENCE SET FOR 07/05/2023 AT 2:30 PM IS HEREBY RESET FOR 07/19/23 AT 1:45PM. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL INFORM ALL DEFENDANT, IN WRITING, OF THIS NEW DATE AND TIME. COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT IN PERSON AND TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE UNDERLYING FACTS OF THE CASE. PARTIES NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL SHALL LIKEWISE BE PRESENT IN PERSON. FAILURE OF ANY KIND OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS TO APPEAR AT THIS PROPERLY SCHEDULED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS INCLUDING DISMISSAL OF THE CASE AND/OR JUDGMENT BEING RENDERED. DISCOVERY IS TO START IMMEDIATELY. PARTIES TO BE READY WITH DEMAND AND OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES ARE CONDUCTED IN PERSON; TELEPHONE ATTENDANCE IS NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON. DO NOT CALL THE COURT REQUESTING TELEPHONE APPEARANCE. NOTICE ISSUED. IT IS SO ORDERED. NOTICE ISSUED
  20. OTICE FILED BY P1 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY JEFFREY L KOBERG 0047386 PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF FILING
  21. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50812265 DELIVERED BY USPS 06/10/2023 AHERN/MATTHEW/ PROCESSED BY COC 06/14/2023.
  22. ASE MGMNT CONFERENCE SET FOR 07/05/2023 AT 02:30 PM. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF(S) SHALL INFORM ALL OPPOSING COUNSEL AND/OR PRO SE PARTIES, IN WRITING, OF THIS DATE AND TIME. COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT IN PERSON AND TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE UNDERLYING FACTS OF THE CASE. PARTIES NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL SHALL LIKEWISE BE PRESENT IN PERSON. FAILURE OF ANY KIND OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS TO APPEAR AT THIS PROPERLY SCHEDULED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS INCLUDING DISMISSAL OF THE CASE AND/OR JUDGMENT BEING RENDERED. DISCOVERY IS TO START IMMEDIATELY. PARTIES TO BE READY WITH DEMAND AND OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES ARE CONDUCTED IN PERSON; TELEPHONE ATTENDANCE IS NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON. DO NOT CALL THE COURT REQUESTING TELEPHONE APPEARANCE. NOTICE ISSUED. NOTICE ISSUED
  23. UMS COMPLAINT(50812265) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MATTHEW AHERN 23247 DETROIT ROAD WESTLAKE, OH 44145-0000
  24. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  25. RIT FEE
  26. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50591510 RETURNED 05/13/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  27. OTICE FILED BY ATTORNEY REQUEST TO CLERK OF COURT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
  28. DOCKET ENTRY REFLECTS THAT CERTIFIED MAIL SERVICE ON DEFENDANT WAS RETURNED "UNABLE TO FORWARD" ON 05/13/23. PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 4(E), IF SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IS NOT MADE UPON DEFENDANT WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT AND PLAINTIFF CANNOT SHOW GOOD CAUSE WHY SUCH SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN MADE, THIS ACTION WILL BE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. NOTICE ISSUED. IT IS SO ORDERED. NOTICE ISSUED
  29. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50591510 RETURNED 5/13/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  30. UMS COMPLAINT(50591510) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MATTHEW AHERN 21994 RIVER OAKS DR APT. 25 ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116-0000
  31. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  32. RIT FEE
  33. EQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED REQUEST TO CLERK OF COURT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
  34. DOCKET ENTRY STATES THAT CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50431870 WAS RETURNED ON 04/26/2023 AS "FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR." PLAINTIFF TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO PERFECT SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND THE COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 4. FAILURE TO DO SO WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF FILING ABSENT GOOD CAUSE WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 4(E). NOTICE ISSUED. IT IS SO ORDERED. NOTICE ISSUED
  35. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50431870 RETURNED 04/26/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  36. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50431870 RETURNED 4/26/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  37. UMS COMPLAINT(50431870) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MATTHEW AHERN 22020 RIVER OAKS DR ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116-0000
  38. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  39. RIT FEE
  40. EQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED REQUEST TO CLERK OF COURT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
  41. DOCKET ENTRY REFLECTS THAT CERTIFIED MAIL SERVICE ON DEFENDANT MATTHEW AHERN WAS RETURNED AS "NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED." PLAINTIFF TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO PERFECT SERVICE ON DEFENDANT. FAILURE TO PERFECT SERVICE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF FILING WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 4(E). NOTICE ISSUED. NOTICE ISSUED
  42. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50088730 RETURNED 03/27/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  43. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50088730 RETURNED 3/27/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT AHERN/MATTHEW/ - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  44. UMS COMPLAINT(50088730) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MATTHEW AHERN 20257 LORAIN RD APT 201 CLEVELAND, OH 44126
  45. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  46. RIT FEE
  47. UDGE SHIRLEY STRICKLAND SAFFOLD ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  48. EGAL RESEARCH
  49. EGAL AID
  50. OURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  51. OMPUTER FEE
  52. LERK'S FEE
  53. EGAL NEWS

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