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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-12
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 71 entries
Disposition decree

Parties

Plaintiff Rocket Mortgage Llc
Defendant Virola, Gilberto|Virola, Sienna|State Of Ohio Department Of Taxation|Discover Bank|Trumbull County Treasurer
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Judge

Hon. RICE RONALD J

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 463279 Date: 05/12/2023
  2. E-FORECLOSURE FEE Receipt: 463279 Date: 05/12/2023
  3. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 463279 Date: 05/12/2023
  4. FORECLOSURE SPECIAL PROJECTS Receipt: 463279 Date: 05/12/2023
  5. E-FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068) Receipt: 488541 Date: 09/19/2024
  6. E-PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  7. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  8. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED WITH COPY OF STANDING ORDER INCLUDED Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  9. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  10. Issue Date: 05/15/2023 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.30 VIROLA, GILBERTO 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: 948900900027627460801 VIROLA, SIENNA 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: 948900900027627460802 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION 4485 NORTHLAND RIDGE BLVD COLUMBUS, OH 43224 Tracking No: 948900900027627460803 DISCOVER BANK C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking No: 948900900027627460804 TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER 160 HIGH STREET NW FL 2A WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: 948900900027627460805
  11. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  12. Issue Date: 05/15/2023 Service: CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - GREENTREE LEGAL LLC Cost Per: $ VIROLA, GILBERTO 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: P000065372 VIROLA, SIENNA 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: P000065373
  13. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/15/2023 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 05/16/2023 Return : 05/16/2023 On : TRUMBULL COUNTY TREASURER Signed By : TAMARA HINES Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627460805
  14. E-ANSWER OF DEFENDANT COUNTY TREASURER TO COMPLAINT AND CONSENT TO DECREE IN FORECLOSURE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE Attorney: GRIFFITH III, LYNN B (3313)
  15. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/15/2023 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : 05/19/2023 Return : 05/24/2023 On : DISCOVER BANK Signed By : DAN KELLEY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027627460804
  16. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: NON SERVICE ON GILBERTO VIROLA ON MAY 21, 2023; UNABLE TO SERVE AT GIVEN ADDRESS. SPOKE WITH SIENNA VIROLA WHO STATED THAT SUBJECT MOVED AND NO LONGER LIVES AT ADDRESS. BY PROCESS SERVER JOHN RICHARDS
  17. E-RETURN OF PROCESS SERVER: PERSONAL SERVICE ON SIENNA VIROLA ON MAY 21, 2023; BY PROCESS SERVER JOHN RICHARDS
  18. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/15/2023 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : Return : 06/08/2023 On : VIROLA, GILBERTO Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED UNABLE TO FORWARD, CARD SENT 6/9/23 Tracking #: 948900900027627460801
  19. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/15/2023 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : Return : 06/16/2023 On : STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED UNABLE TO FORWARD, CARD SENT 6/22/23 Tracking #: 948900900027627460803
  20. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/15/2023 Service : CIVIL FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT W/INSTRUCTIONS & EXH Served : Return : 06/20/2023 On : VIROLA, SIENNA Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : UNCLAIMED, CARD SENT 6/22/23 Tracking #: 948900900027627460802
  21. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED ALIAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  22. E-ALIAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  23. Issue Date: 10/24/2023 Service: REISSUE/COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.93 VIROLA, GILBERTO 52 S LAKEVIEW AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509 Tracking No: 948900900027649751556 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION 4485 NORTHLAND RIDGE BLVD COLUMBUS, OH 43229 Tracking No: 948900900027649751557 Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  24. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 10/24/2023 Service : COMPLAINT Served : 10/26/2023 Return : 11/06/2023 On : STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Signed By : K D Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027649751557
  25. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 12/20/2023 Time: 9:15 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: DATES
  26. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 11/09/2023 12:59:11.15
  27. E-ANSWER OF STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION WITH EXHIBIT AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: KAUFMAN, AMY K. (73837)
  28. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 11/17/2023 11:33:05.25
  29. E-ALIAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  30. Issue Date: 12/18/2023 Service: COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.93 VIROLA, GILBERTO 52 S LAKEVIEW AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509 Tracking No: 948900900027649752475 Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  31. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 04/30/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: NOT NEEDED
  32. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 12/20/2023 09:34:47.13
  33. HEARING SET: Event: TRIAL TO COURT Date: 05/22/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: NOT NEEDED
  34. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 12/18/2023 Service : COMPLAINT Served : 12/20/2023 Return : 01/04/2024 On : VIROLA, GILBERTO Signed By : SIGNED NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027649752475
  35. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 10/24/2023 Service : COMPLAINT Served : Return : 03/22/2024 On : VIROLA, GILBERTO Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RETURN TO SENDER UNCLAIMED UNABLE TO FORWARD CARD SENT 03/25/2024 Tracking #: 948900900027649751556
  36. E-CERTIFICATION AS TO MILITARY STATUS FILED BY: Attorney: WIRTZ, JACQUELINE (90268)
  37. E-PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: WIRTZ, JACQUELINE (90268)
  38. E-FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT FILED Attorney: WIRTZ, JACQUELINE (90268)
  39. E-AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF JUDGMENT FILED BY: Attorney: WIRTZ, JACQUELINE (90268)
  40. E-NOTICE OF FILING REVISED FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT WITH ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: WIRTZ, JACQUELINE (90268)
  41. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT-MEMO ONLY Date: 04/22/2024 Time: 8:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: GRANTED
  42. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 03/28/2024 09:56:22.95
  43. E-MOTION TO CONTINUE PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  44. E-DECREE OF FORECLOSURE Receipt: 488541 Date: 09/19/2024
  45. Issue Date: 04/25/2024 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ VIROLA, GILBERTO 52 S LAKEVIEW AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509 Tracking No: R000169899 VIROLA, SIENNA 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: R000169900 DISCOVER BANK C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking No: R000169901 ATTY SUTTINGER, GRIFFITH & KAUFMAN VIA EMAIL
  46. POSTAGE Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  47. E-PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE TO THE TRUMBULL COUNTY FILED BY Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068). ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFFS ON 06-18-24 Receipt: 483825 Date: 06/18/2024
  48. E-PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL FILED BY Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068) ISSUED TO THE TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF ON 06-18-24
  49. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: LAND APPRAISEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,000.00
  50. E-RETURN OF TRUMBULL COUNTY SHERIFF: LAND APPRAISEMENT FOR THE SUM OF $183,000.00
  51. E-NOTICE OF SALE WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  52. E-MOTION
  53. E-NOTICE OF SALE WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  54. MEMO: SHERIFF SALE SET 08/29/2024 AT 9:00 A.M.
  55. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 488541 Date: 09/19/2024
  56. POSTAGE Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  57. SHERIFF FEES Receipt: 488541 Date: 09/19/2024
  58. APPRAISER FEES FOR JENNIFER BOKER Receipt: 488541 Date: 09/19/2024
  59. E-ORDER FOR CANCELLATION OF SHERIFF'S SALE SET 08/29/2024 Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  60. Issue Date: 08/28/2024 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ VIROLA, GILBERTO 52 S LAKEVIEW AVE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509 Tracking No: R000175971 VIROLA, SIENNA 1011 SAUL DRIVE HUBBARD, OH 44425 Tracking No: R000175972 DISCOVER BANK C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking No: R000175973 ATTY SUTTINGER, KAUFMAN & GRIFFITH VIA EMAIL
  61. POSTAGE Receipt: 487897 Date: 09/09/2024
  62. XXX FORECLOSURE SALE COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $451.93- $72.00= $379.93+ $150.00(DEPOSIT)= $529.93 BETHANY L SUTTINGER (Attorney) on behalf of ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC (PLAINTIFF)
  63. HEARING SET: Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 09/25/2024 Time: 10:45 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: STAYED
  64. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 09/06/2024 11:55:10.01
  65. E-JOINT MOTION TO CONVERT SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 HEARING TO ZOOM ATTENDANCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  66. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 09/13/2024 13:18:06.09
  67. E-PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED BY: TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS
  68. E-MOTION CANCEL SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 HEARING AND STAY WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: SUTTINGER, BETHANY L (85068)
  69. E-ORDER FOR CANCELLATION OF 09/25/2024 HEARING AND STAYING OF CASE
  70. DEPOSIT FROM: OVERPAYMENT FOR COURT COSTS FROM TIMOTHY D PADGETT PA 6267 OLD WATER OAK RD SUITE 203 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312 CHECK #252986 IN THE AMT OF $529.93 Receipt: 488542 Date: 09/19/2024
  71. PAYMENT OF INVOICE FEE TO: REALAUCTION.COM LLC Voided on 09/27/2024. Re-issued Check.

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