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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-25
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 41 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Suddeth, Carol|English, Bonnie
Defendant Kechler, John
Photo of Hon. RICE RONALD J

Judge

Hon. RICE RONALD J

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 463977 Date: 05/25/2023
  2. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 463977 Date: 05/25/2023
  3. E-INITIAL CIVIL FEE Receipt: 463977 Date: 05/25/2023
  4. E-OTHER TORT COMPLAINT/PERSONAL INJURY Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532) Receipt: 479426 Date: 03/27/2024
  5. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532)
  6. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  7. Issue Date: 05/26/2023 Service: OTHER TORT W/INSTRUCTIONS Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.30 KECHLER, JOHN 1685 SALT SPRINGS RD WARREN, OH 44483 Tracking No: 948900900027627461019
  8. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 05/26/2023 Service : OTHER TORT W/INSTRUCTIONS Served : Return : 06/02/2023 On : KECHLER, JOHN Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RETURN TO SENDER UNABLE TO FORWARD CARD SENT 06/05/2023 Tracking #: 948900900027627461019
  9. E-INSTRUCTIONS FILED Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532)
  10. Issue Date: 06/20/2023 Service: COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.30 KECHLER, JOHN 1411 5TH AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44504 Tracking No: 948900900027627461310
  11. E-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: WYSS, KIMBERLY K. (61887)
  12. E-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: PUSATERI, PAUL J. (67949)
  13. E-ANSWER WITH JURY TRIAL DEMANDED HEREON WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PUSATERI, PAUL J. (67949)
  14. E-NOTICE OF SERVICE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PUSATERI, PAUL J. (67949)
  15. E-MOTION TO BIFURCATE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PUSATERI, PAUL J. (67949)
  16. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 09/13/2023 Time: 9:15 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2 Result: DATES
  17. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 07/21/2023 10:16:11.52
  18. E-PLAINTIFFS' RULE 26(B) (3) INITIAL DISCLOSURES WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532)
  19. E-NOTICE OF SERVICE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532)
  20. E-NOTICE OF SERVICE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: HASKINS JR, THOMAS F (5532)
  21. HEARING SET: Event: MEDIATION HEARING Date: 02/21/2024 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: HARLAN, MICHAEL D Location: MAGISTRATE HEARING ROOM
  22. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 09/13/2023 09:41:44.14
  23. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 09/04/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2
  24. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 09/13/2023 11:57:08.25
  25. HEARING SET: Event: JURY TRIAL Date: 10/07/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: RICE, RONALD J Location: COURTROOM 2
  26. E-ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE. SEE JE
  27. E-NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFFS CAROLE SUDDETH AND BONNIE ENGLISH ON DECEMBER 6, 2023 WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: PUSATERI, PAUL J. (67949)
  28. E-ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO BIFURCATE PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  29. MEMO ENTRY: ATTYS WYSS & HASKINS SENT JE 09/28/2023 VIA EMAIL
  30. E-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: WALKER, HALEY M (102452)
  31. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 01/17/2024 12:18:02.20
  32. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 01/17/2024 12:18:12.27
  33. E-NOTICE OF SERVING DISCOVERY RESPONSES WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: WALKER, HALEY M (102452)
  34. E-NOTICE OF AGREED JUDGMENT ENTRY OF DISMISSAL SUBMITTED: Attorney: WALKER, HALEY M (102452)
  35. E-SETTLED AND DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AT DEFENDANT'S COSTS Receipt: 479426 Date: 03/27/2024
  36. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 479426 Date: 03/27/2024 Receipt: 479728 Date: 04/02/2024
  37. POSTAGE Receipt: 479426 Date: 03/27/2024
  38. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR FILING FEE (10/1/13) Receipt: 479728 Date: 04/02/2024
  39. DEFENDANT COSTS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS-JUDGES FEE 2012 INCREASE Receipt: 479728 Date: 04/02/2024
  40. XXX REQUESTED COST STATEMENT SENT TO: $257.24 KIMBERLY K. WYSS (Attorney) on behalf of JOHN KECHLER (DEFENDANT)
  41. DEPOSIT FROM: OVERPAYMENT FOR COURT COSTS FROM MILLIGAN PUSATERI CO LPA P.O. BOX 35459 CANTON, OH 44735 CHECK #10373 IN THE AMT OF $257.24 Receipt: 479729 Date: 04/02/2024

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