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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2022-03-16
Status INACTIVE
Type Tort Dental Malpractice
Docket 97 entries

Parties

Plaintiff John Uston Jr.
Defendant Precision Orthodontics|Naeemah Lewis, Dds|Lewis Orthodontics Inc. C/o Naeemah Lewis, Dds
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Judge

Hon. Kelly Ann Gallagher

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. ASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. UDGMENT ENTRY(50678500) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ZACHARY R. HOOVER [email protected]
  3. UDGMENT ENTRY(50678499) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ZACHARY R. HOOVER [email protected]
  4. UDGMENT ENTRY(50678498) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JENNIFER L MYERS [email protected]
  5. UDGMENT ENTRY(50678497) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JENNIFER L MYERS [email protected]
  6. UDGMENT ENTRY(50678496) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JAMES J GUTBROD [email protected]
  7. Y AND THROUGH PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF DISMISSAL, FILED 5/20/2023, THIS MATTER IS HEREBY VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO CIVIL RULE 41(A)(1). COURT COST ASSESSED TO THE PLAINTIFF(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
  8. OTICE FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE
  9. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 EX. E
  10. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 EX. B
  11. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 EX. A
  12. OTION IN LIMINE 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  13. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' TRIAL WITNESS LIST
  14. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 USTON PLAINTIFF PROPOSED JURY ROGS - VERDICT FORMS
  15. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 PLAINTIFF'S TRIAL WITNESSES
  16. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 PLAINTIFF'S TRIAL EXHIBITS
  17. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY D2 NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 PROPOSED JOINT STATEMENT OF THE CASE
  18. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' INTERROGATORIES AND VERDICT FORMS
  19. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' JURY INSTRUCTIONS
  20. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED EX. A FOR NOTICE OF FILING OF EXPERT DR. HUTTA'S REPORT
  21. OTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 EX. A FOR NOTICE OF FILING OF EXPERT DR. HUTTA'S REPORT
  22. OTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 NOTICE OF FILING EXPERT REPORT OF DR. HUTTA
  23. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED
  24. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED
  25. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED
  26. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED DEPOSITION OF DR. HALLGARTH
  27. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) FILED
  28. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' TRIAL WITNESS LIST
  29. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' TRIAL EXHIBIT LIST
  30. OTION IN LIMINE DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE CEPH ANALYSIS REPORT 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  31. OTION IN LIMINE DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE DENTAL BOARD MATTER 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  32. OTION IN LIMINE DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE HEARSAY 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  33. OTION IN LIMINE DEFENDANTS' MOTION IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE ECONOMIC DAMAGES 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  34. OTION IN LIMINE DEFENDANTS' OMNIBUS MOTION IN LIMINE 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  35. OTION IN LIMINE MOTION IN LIMIE OF DEFENDANTS TO PROHIBIT REPTILE TACTICS 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  36. OTION IN LIMINE MOTION IN LIMINE REGARDING STANDARD OF CARE OF DEFENDANTS 06/03/2023 - UNKNOWN
  37. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS FILED
  38. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 SUBPOENA TO DR. WAZNEY
  39. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 SUBPOENA
  40. INAL PRETRIAL HELD ON 4/26/2023. MATTER NOT RESOLVED. CASE TO PROCEED TO TRIAL. TRIAL REMAINS SET FOR 5/22/2023 AT 9:00 AM. NOTICE ISSUED
  41. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS FILED
  42. INAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 04/26/2023 AT 03:00 PM. FINAL PRETRIAL TO BE HELD VIA TELEPHONE. ALL PARTIES WITH SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE. PARTIES TO EXCHANGE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARIZING THE FACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN THE CASE AND DETAILING ANY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE PRETRIAL DATE. PARTIES SHALL EMAIL THE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS TO THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY AT [email protected]. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CONFERENCE CALL AND THEN CONTACT THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY AT (216) 443-8609 ONCE ALL PARTIES ARE ON THE LINE. NOTICE ISSUED
  43. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 PLAINTIFF'S FINAL PRETRIAL STATEMENT
  44. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' PRETRIAL STATEMENT
  45. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS FILED
  46. INAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 05/02/2023 AT 10:00 AM IS CANCELLED.
  47. OTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANTS PRECISION ORTHODONTICS, NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS, AND LEWIS ORTHODONTICS, INC., FILED 11/16/2022, IS DENIED. UPON REVIEW, THE COURT FINDS THAT DEFENDANTS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO SUMMARY JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW, AS GENUINE ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT EXIST. CIV.R.56(C). FURTHERMORE, PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT REPORT IS DEEMED PROPERLY FILED AS OF NOVEMBER 16, 2022. NOTICE ISSUED
  48. ENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672 DEFENDANTS' DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT WITNESSES
  49. EDIATION HEARING HELD. CASE DID NOT SETTLE AND IS RETURNED TO THE DOCKET OF JUDGE KELLY ANN GALLAGHER (369). NOTICE ISSUED
  50. OTICE OF FILING OF SUBPOENA FILED $2 DR. MICHAEL DAGOSTINO/ONE STOP DENTAL CARE, ZACHARY R. HOOVER (0097672) SUBPOENA ISSUED TO DR. MICHAEL DAGOSTINO
  51. FFIDAVIT FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 AFFIDAVIT OF MICHAEL DAGOSTINO WITH CV ATTACHED
  52. FFIDAVIT FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 AFFIDAVIT OF MICHAEL DAGOSTINO, DDS
  53. OTICE OF TRANSCRIPT FILED P1 JOHN USTON JR., JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 NOTICE OF FILING THEDEPOSITION OF DR NAEEMAH LEWIS DDS
  54. RIEF IN OPPOSITION FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANTS PRECISION ORTHODONTICS, NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS, AND LEWIS ORTHODONTICS, INC. AND MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROVIDE EXPERT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 16
  55. OTICE FILED BY P1 JOHN USTON JR. ATTORNEY JAMES J GUTBROD 0034414 NOTICE OF FILING PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT REPORT
  56. OTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANT PRECISION ORTHODONTICS, NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS AND LEWIS ORTHODONTICS, INC. 04/06/2023 - DENIED
  57. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF P1 JOHN USTON JR. FILED NOTICE OF THE DEPOSITION OF DR. KEVIN HALLGARTH
  58. EDIATION SET FOR 01/24/2023 AT 01:30 PM. (Notice Sent).
  59. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF P1 JOHN USTON JR. FILED REVISED NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DR. NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS
  60. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF P1 JOHN USTON JR. FILED NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DR. LEWIS
  61. NOTICE OF FILING OF SUBPOENA FILED $2, ZACHARY R. HOOVER (0097672) SUBPOENA ISSUED TO DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF LYNDHURST
  62. NOTICE OF FILING OF SUBPOENA FILED $2 LYNDHURST FAMILY DENTAL, ZACHARY R. HOOVER (0097672) SUBPOENA ISSUED TO LYNDHURST FAMILY DENTAL
  63. CMC BY PHONE HELD 7/18/2022. PARTIES AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE: FACT DISCOVERY CUT OFF - 11/14/2022. PLAINTIFF EXPERT REPORT - 11/14/2022. DEFENSE EXPERT REPORT - 2/1/2023. CAPTIONED CASE IS HEREBY REFERRED TO MEDIATION WITH THE COURT MEDIATOR. CASE TO BE MEDIATED BETWEEN 12/1/2022 AND 1/31/2023. DISPOSITIVE MOTION DEADLINE - 2/17/2023. FINAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 05/02/2023 AT 10:00 AM. PARTIES WITH SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY ARE REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT IN PERSON. OUT OF TOWN ADJUSTERS/PARTIES WITH AUTHORITY MAY APPEAR BY TELEPHONE PROVIDED THEY REMAIN AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE. PARTIES TO EXCHANGE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARIZING THE FACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN THE CASE AND DETAILING ANY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE PRETRIAL DATE. PARTIES SHALL EMAIL THE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS TO THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY AT [email protected]. TRIAL SET FOR 05/22/2023 AT 09:00 AM. NOTICE ISSUED
  64. NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF D1 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS FILED NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF JOHN USTON JR.
  65. GENERAL PLEADING FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 SUBPOENA ATTORNEY ISSUED TO CENTER FOR DENTAL HEALTH
  66. NOTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 NOTICE OF SERVICE
  67. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 07/18/2022 AT 02:30 PM. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CONFERENCE CALL AND THEN CONTACT THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY AT (216) 443-8609 ONCE ALL PARTIES ARE ON THE LINE. NOTICE ISSUED
  68. USPS RECEIPT NO. 47081682 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/28/2022 LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC. PROCESSED BY COC 04/28/2022.
  69. USPS RECEIPT NO. 47019630 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/21/2022 LEWIS, DDS/NAEEMAH/ PROCESSED BY COC 04/28/2022.
  70. USPS RECEIPT NO. 47019629 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/21/2022 PRECISION ORTHODONTICS PROCESSED BY COC 04/28/2022.
  71. NOTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 NOTICE OF SERVICE
  72. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE, FILED DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ZACHARY R. HOOVER 0097672. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
  73. NOTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 NOTICE OF DEMAND FOR DISMISSAL AND INTENT TO FILE GOOD FAITH MOTION OF DEFENDANTS PRECISION ORTHODONTICS, NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS AND LEWIS ORTHODONTICS, INC.
  74. ANSWER FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) PRECISION ORTHODONTICS(D1), NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS(D2) and LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC.(D3) ATTORNEY JENNIFER L MYERS 0075401 ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS PRECISION ORTHODONTICS, NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS AND LEWIS ORTHODONTICS, INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
  75. SUMS COMPLAINT(47081682) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC. 1437 RICHMOND ROAD LYNDHURST, OH 44124-0000
  76. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  77. WRIT FEE
  78. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 47019631 RETURNED 03/19/2022 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC. - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  79. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  80. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 47019631 RETURNED 3/19/2022 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC. - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  81. SUMS COMPLAINT(47019631) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: LEWIS ORTHODONTICS INC. 12341 PADDOCK CIRCLE STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149
  82. SUMS COMPLAINT(47019630) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: NAEEMAH LEWIS, DDS 1437 RICHMOND RD LYNDHURST, OH 44124
  83. SUMS COMPLAINT(47019629) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: PRECISION ORTHODONTICS 1437 RICHMOND RD LYNDHURST, OH 44124
  84. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  85. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  86. WRIT FEE
  87. WRIT FEE
  88. WRIT FEE
  89. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  90. JUDGE KELLY ANN GALLAGHER ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  91. LEGAL RESEARCH
  92. LEGAL NEWS
  93. LEGAL AID
  94. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  95. COMPUTER FEE
  96. CLERK'S FEE
  97. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID JAMES J GUTBROD

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