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Geauga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-15
Status Closed
Type Other Tort (p)
Docket 116 entries
Disposition OTHER TERMINATIONS

Parties

Plaintiff Vondrasek, Frederick C
Defendant Heiss, Michael W|Swango, Lisa L
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Judge

Hon. Ondrey David M

Geauga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT ON CIVIL CASE: MADE BY ABDALLAH & DVORAK, LLC / ATTY FOR PLNTF Receipt: 153996 Date: 05/15/2023
  2. INITIAL FILING FEES FOR CIVIL CASES Receipt: 153996 Date: 05/15/2023
  3. CASE DESIGNATION SHEET FILED. Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  4. COMPLAINT FOR MONEY DAMAGES FILED. (JURY DEMAND ENDORSED HEREON) Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322) Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  5. Issue Date: 05/15/2023 Service: SUMMONS WITH COMPLAINT - FX Method: FEDERAL EXPRESS SERVICE - CP Cost Per: $22.00 HEISS, MICHAEL W 12463 POND ROAD BURTON, OH 44021 Tracking No: F000005473 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  6. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT SENT SUMMONS - CIVIL - FX Sent on: 05/15/2023 14:06:43.66 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  7. Issue Date: 05/15/2023 Service: SUMMONS WITH COMPLAINT - FX Method: FEDERAL EXPRESS SERVICE - CP Cost Per: $22.00 SWANGO, LISA L 6157 STATE ROUTE 86 WINDSOR, OH 44099 Tracking No: F000005474 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  8. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT SENT SUMMONS - CIVIL - FX Sent on: 05/15/2023 14:07:32.66 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  9. Proof of Delivery FEDEX - MICHAEL W. HEISS (H. HEISS SIGNED 5/17/23)
  10. Proof of Delivery FEDEX LISA L SWANGO (SIGNED L SWANGO 5/18/23)
  11. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT MICHAEL W. HEISS FILED. Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  12. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  13. STIPULATED LEAVE TO PLEAD APPROVED BY BOTH PARTIES Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  14. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  15. STIPULATION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD FILED SIGNED BY JUDGE ONDREY Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  16. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  17. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FILED. Attorney: OHLY, ROBERT S (0029837)
  18. STIPULATION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD FILED. (PO) Attorney: OHLY, ROBERT S (0029837)
  19. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  20. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  21. ORDER FILED. GRANT LEAVE Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  22. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  23. STIPULATION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD FILED. PO Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  24. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  25. STIPULATION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD- IT IS SO ORDERED. Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  26. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  27. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT LISA L SWANGO FILED. Attorney: OHLY, ROBERT S (0029837)
  28. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  29. SEPARATE ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM OF DEFENDANT MICHAEL W. HEISS FILED. DEPOSIT ON ANSWER, CROSSCLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703) Receipt: 155097 Date: 07/24/2023
  30. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  31. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 10/05/2023 Time: 2:00 pm Judge: ONDREY, DAVID M Location:
  32. ORDER FILED. VIA TELEPHONE Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  33. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  34. PLAINTIFF FREDERICK VONDRASEK'S MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANT MICHAEL HEISS'S COUNTERCLAIM FILED. PO Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  35. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  36. DEFENDANT MICHAEL W. HEISS'S BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED. Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  37. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  38. ORDER OF THE COURT FILED. MOTION TO DISMISS DEF MICHAEL HEISS COUNTERCLAIM - DENIED Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  39. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  40. PLAINTIFF FREDERICK VONDRASEKS ANSWER TO DEFENDANT MICHAEL HEISS COUNTERCLAIM FILED. (JURY DEMAND ENDORSED HEREON) Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  41. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  42. DEFENDANT HEISS' PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT FILED. Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  43. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  44. PRETRIAL STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT LISA L. SWANGO FILED. Attorney: OHLY, ROBERT S (0029837)
  45. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  46. PLAINTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT FILED. Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  47. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  48. CASE SCHEDULED Event: ATTORNEY CONFERENCE Date: 01/04/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: ONDREY, DAVID M Location: Result: CONTINUED
  49. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE ADDITIONAL COUNSEL FOR LISA SWANGO FILED. Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  50. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  51. YELLOW SCHEDULING NOTICE. Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  52. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  53. DEFENDANT MICHAEL W HEISS'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED ANSWER, COUNTERCLAIM AND CROSSCLAIM INSTANTER FILED. PO Attorney: LISTATI, EZIO A (0046703)
  54. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  55. SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS, INFORMATION, OR OBJECTS, OR TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF PREMISES IN CIVIL ACTION FILED. TO: FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  56. ORDER FILED. GRANT DEF MICHAEL HEISS LEAVE TO FILE Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  57. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  58. LISA SWANGO'S ANSWER TO MICHAEL HEISS'S CROSSCLAIM FILED. Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  59. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  60. LISA SWANGO'S COMBINED MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS AND MOTION TO DISMISS CLAIMS FOR INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH EXPECTACNY OF INHERITANCE FILED. (PO) Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  61. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  62. PLAINTIFF FREDERICK VONDRASEKS MOTION TO CONTINUE ATTORNEY CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR JAN 4, 2024 FILED. (PO) Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  63. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  64. VONDRASEK'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO LISA SWANGO'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. PO Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  65. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  66. ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  67. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  68. ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO CONTINUE ATTORNEY CONFERENCE Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  69. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  70. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF ADDITIONAL COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT MICHAEL W HEISS FILED. Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  71. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  72. DEFENDANT MICHAEL W. HEISS' BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO CROSS CLAIM DEFENDANT LISA SWANGO'S MOTION TO DISMISS FILED. Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  73. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  74. CASE SCHEDULED Event: ATTORNEY CONFERENCE Date: 01/11/2024 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: ONDREY, DAVID M Location: Result: COMPLETED
  75. YELLOW SCHEDULING NOTICE. Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  76. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  77. LISA SWANGO'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE TO FILE A COMBINED REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTIONS FOR DISMISSAL AND JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. PO Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  78. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  79. PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO LISA SWANGO'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  80. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  81. ORDER FILED. GRANT EXTENSION Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  82. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  83. LISA SWANGO'S COMBINED REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  84. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  85. JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED. (COSTS TO PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  86. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  87. Issue Date: 01/31/2024 Service: NOTICE OF APPEALABLE ORDER SENT TO Method: ORDINARY MAIL - CP Cost Per: $0.00 : DVORAK, MARK J ABDALLAH & DVORAK LLC 9723 RAVENNA ROAD TWINSBURG, OH 44087 Tracking No: O000022550 LISTATI, EZIO A THRASHER DINSMORE & DOLAN, LPA 1282 WEST 58TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44102 Tracking No: O000022551 OHLY, ROBERT S 15985 EAST HIGH STREET NO 207 PO BOX 1236 MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062 Tracking No: O000022552 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  88. NOTICE OF FILING ISSUED. (N) NOTICE OF FILING of APPEALABLE ORDER Sent on: 01/31/2024 13:50:36.26 Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  89. DEFENDANT HEISS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. PO Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  90. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  91. NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED. (COURT OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 2024-G-0012) 11TH DIST NOTICE OF APPEAL DEPOSIT PAID BY: LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL A MCGOWAN LLC FOR PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322) Receipt: 159057 Date: 02/26/2024 Receipt: 159138 Date: 02/29/2024
  92. 11th DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS DOCKETING STATEMENT FILED. Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  93. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED. Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  94. NOTICE OF SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED. TO: COMPUTERSHARE INC Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  95. NOTICE OF SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED. TO: WELLS FARGO CLEANING SERVICES LLC Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  96. NOTICE OF SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED. TO: LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  97. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  98. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  99. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  100. NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED. (COURT OF APPEALS CASE NO. 11TH DIST NOTICE OF APPEAL DEPOSIT PAID BY: THRASHER DINSMORE AND DOLAN LPA FOR DEFENDANT/APPELLANT Attorney: WHEELOCK, MATTHEW D (0080677) Receipt: 159143 Date: 02/28/2024 Receipt: 159236 Date: 03/05/2024
  101. 11th DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS DOCKETING STATEMENT FILED. Attorney: WHEELOCK, MATTHEW D (0080677)
  102. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED. Attorney: WHEELOCK, MATTHEW D (0080677)
  103. PLAINTIFF’S RULE 60(B) MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT FILED. PO Attorney: DVORAK, MARK J (0093322)
  104. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  105. NOTICE OF SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED. TO: EQUINITI (US) SERVICES LLC Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  106. PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO MICHAEL HEISS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. Attorney: MCGOWAN, DANIEL A (0064127)
  107. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  108. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  109. DEFENDANT HEISS' REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF HIS MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS FILED. Attorney: ELKO, CHRISTOPHER R (0101860)
  110. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  111. ORDER FILED. RE: DEF HIESS CIV R 12 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS AGAINS PLAINTIFF Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  112. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  113. LISA SWANGO'S BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT FILED. Attorney: FORREST, JESSICA S (0087602)
  114. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  115. ORDER OF THE COURT FILED. MATTER IN ON APPEAL; PLAINTIFFS MOTION CANNOT BE RULED ON AT THIS TIME Receipt: 161697 Date: 06/12/2024 Receipt 161697 reversed by 161700 on 06/12/2024.
  116. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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