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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-04-26
Status INACTIVE
Type Tort M.v. Accident
Docket 85 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Michael Joseph
Defendant Detroit Auto Parts|Michelle Dillon|Steven E. Liss|Westfield Insurance|American Select Insurance Company|Grange Insurance Company
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Judge

Hon. KATHLEEN ANN SUTULA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. ASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. OTION TO VACATE $30.00 . DANA M. PARIS (0090116) MOTION TO VACATE VOID JUDGMENT ENTRY 08/27/2024 - GRANTED
  3. EPOSIT AMOUNT PAID DANA M. PARIS
  4. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434535) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARK C LINDSEY [email protected]
  5. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434534) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARK C LINDSEY [email protected]
  6. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434533) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BEVERLY A. ADAMS [email protected]
  7. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434532) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DANA M. PARIS [email protected]
  8. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434531) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DANA M. PARIS [email protected]
  9. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434530) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JOHN L ANTEL [email protected]
  10. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434529) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DENISE B WORKUM [email protected]
  11. UDGMENT ENTRY(54434528) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BRUCE S RUTSKY [email protected]
  12. LAINTIFF HAVING FILED A NOTICE OF DISMISSAL, CASE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. COURT COST ASSESSED AS DIRECTED. 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
  13. HE COURT NOTES THAT ON 06/05/2024, PLAINTIFF FILED A NOTICE OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. THEREFORE, THE CASE IS DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS OF 06/05/2024. FINAL. NOTICE ISSUED
  14. OTICE FILED BY P1 MICHAEL JOSEPH ATTORNEY DANA M. PARIS 0090116 NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO CIVIL RULE 41(A)(1)
  15. ASE CALLED FOR MEDIATION. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE MATTER WILL BE RIPE FOR SETTLEMENT DISCUSSION AFTER DISCOVERY IS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER, 2024. NOTICE ISSUED
  16. UBPOENA SERVICE RETURN FILED BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, DANA M. PARIS (0090116) PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUBPOENA
  17. OTION FILED FOR P1 MICHAEL JOSEPH DANA M. PARIS 0090116 JOINT MOTION TO AMEND CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE 08/12/2024 - UNKNOWN
  18. EDIATION SET FOR 04/26/2024 AT 11:00 AM. (Notice Sent).
  19. APTIONED CASE IS HEREBY REFERRED TO MEDIATION WITH THE COURT MEDIATOR. MEDIATION TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THIS ENTRY. NOTICE ISSUED
  20. UBPOENA SERVICE RETURN FILED BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, DANA M. PARIS (0090116) PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUBPOENA
  21. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) FILED AMENDED NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF MICHAEL JOSEPH
  22. OTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) FILED
  23. OTICE FILED BY D1 DETROIT AUTO PARTS ATTORNEY DENISE B WORKUM 0066252 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY RESPONSES
  24. OTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) ATTORNEY DENISE B WORKUM 0066252 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY RESPONSES
  25. OTICE FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) WESTFIELD INSURANCE(D4) and AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY(D5) ATTORNEY BEVERLY A. ADAMS 0074958 DEFENDANTS WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CROSS-CLAIMS, WITHOUT PREJUDICE
  26. NUNC PRO TUNC ENTRY AS OF AND FOR 7/29/2023] REMOTE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD 7/24/2023. THE FOLLOWING DATES, IN ADDITION TO THOSE AS SET FORTH IN THE TRIAL ORDER, APPLY: 1. PLAINTIFF TO PROVIDE EXPERT REPORTS BY NOT LATER THAN 12/29/2023. 2. DEFENDANTS TO PROVIDE EXPERT REPORTS BY NOT LATER THAN 2/29/2024. 3. ALL DISCOVERY IS TO BE COMPLETED BY NOT LATER THAN 2/29/2024. 4. CASE TO BE REFERRED TO MEDIATION ON 2/29/2024. 5. TRIAL IS SCHEDULED FOR 6/10/2024 AT 8:00 A.M. 6. TRIAL ORDER ENTERED. O.S.J. NOTICE ISSUED
  27. OTICE FILED BY P1 MICHAEL JOSEPH ATTORNEY DANA M. PARIS 0090116 PLAINTIFF'S VOLUNTARY PARTIAL DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO CIV. R. 41(A)(1) OF DEFENDANTS WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. EMOTE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD 7/24/2023. THE FOLLOWING DATES, IN ADDITION TO THOSE AS SET FORTH IN THE TRIAL ORDER, APPLY: 1. PLAINTIFF TO PROVIDE EXPERT REPORTS BY NOT LATER THAN 12/29/2023. 2. DEFENDANTS TO PROVIDE EXPERT REPORTS BY NOT LATER THAN 2/9/2024. 3. ALL DISCOVERY IS TO BE COMPLETED BY NOT LATER THAN 2/9/2024. 4. CASE TO BE REFERRED TO MEDIATION ON 9/29/2024. 5. TRIAL IS SCHEDULED FOR 6/10/2024 AT 8:00 A.M. 6. TRIAL ORDER ENTERED. O.S.J. NOTICE ISSUED
  29. RIAL SET FOR 06/10/2024 AT 08:00 AM.
  30. EDIATION SET FOR 02/28/2024 AT 06:00 AM.
  31. TELEPHONIC CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 7/24/2023 AT 11:00 A.M. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF(S) SHALL ARRANGE THE CONFERENCE AND CALL 440-503-0385 AT THE SCHEDULED TIME. FAILURE OF ANY KIND BY THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS TO TIMELY APPEAR BY PHONE AT THIS PROPERLY SCHEDULED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS INCLUDING DISMISSAL OF THE CASE AND/OR JUDGMENT BEING RENDERED. THIS REQUIREMENT INCLUDES THE DEFENDANT EVEN IF PLAINTIFF FAILS IN ITS OBLIGATION UNDER THIS ORDER. IF A CONTINUANCE IS SOUGHT FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE FILE THE APPROPRIATE MOTION AT LEAST TWO DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. DO NOT CALL THE COURT. NOTICE ISSUED
  32. NSWER FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) ATTORNEY DENISE B WORKUM 0066252 ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS DETROIT AUTO PARTS AND MICHELLE DILLON TO CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANTS WESTFIELD AND AMERICAN SELECT
  33. NSWER FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) ATTORNEY DENISE B WORKUM 0066252 ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS DETROIT AUTO PARTS AND MICHELLE DILLON TO CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT LISS
  34. NSWER FILED BY D3 STEVEN E. LISS ATTORNEY MARK C LINDSEY 0086249 LISS' ANSWER TO CROSSCLAIMS
  35. OTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL OF STEVEN E. LISS
  36. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50739922 DELIVERED BY USPS 06/03/2023 LISS/STEVEN/E. PROCESSED BY COC 06/07/2023.
  37. NSWER FILED BY D6 GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY ATTORNEY JOHN L ANTEL 0079344 ANSWER OF GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. EPOSIT AMOUNT PAID BEVERLY A. ADAMS
  39. NSWER AND CROSSCLAIM $75 ANSWER ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANTS WESTFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY TO THE COMPLAINT, WITH CROSS-CLAIMS
  40. EPOSIT AMOUNT PAID MICHAEL R SHANABRUCH
  41. NSWER AND CROSSCLAIM $75 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT STEVEN E. LISS TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
  42. UMS CROSS-COMPLNT(50739922) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STEVEN E. LISS 4450 DONNA DRIVE RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH 44143
  43. UMS COMPLAINT(50737521) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MICHELLE DILLON 274 EAST 232ND STREET EUCLID, OH 44123 ANSWER DATE: 06/27/2023
  44. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  45. RIT FEE
  46. RIT FEE
  47. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  48. EQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  49. EQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SERVICE OF CROSSCLAIM
  50. OTICE FILED BY ATTORNEY NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY TO PLAINTIFF
  51. EPOSIT AMOUNT PAID CURRY ROBY, LLC
  52. NSWER AND CROSSCLAIM $75 ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS DETROIT AUTO PARTS AND MICHELLE DILLON TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT AND CROSSCLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT STEVEN E. LISS
  53. OTICE OF APPEARANCE, FILED DEFENDANT(S) DETROIT AUTO PARTS(D1) and MICHELLE DILLON(D2) DENISE B WORKUM 0066252.
  54. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 50496260 RETURNED 5/20/2023 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT DILLON/MICHELLE/ - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  55. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50496261 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/03/2023 DETROIT AUTO PARTS PROCESSED BY COC 05/10/2023.
  56. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50496259 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/04/2023 LISS/STEVEN/E. PROCESSED BY COC 05/10/2023.
  57. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50496258 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/03/2023 WESTFIELD INSURANCE PROCESSED BY COC 05/10/2023.
  58. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50496257 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/03/2023 AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY PROCESSED BY COC 05/10/2023.
  59. SPS RECEIPT NO. 50496256 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/03/2023 GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY PROCESSED BY COC 05/10/2023.
  60. UMS COMPLAINT(50496261) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: DETROIT AUTO PARTS CO STAT AGENT KATHLEEN R. TIPPIE 8105 BARBERRY HILL DRIVE MENTOR, OH 44060
  61. UMS COMPLAINT(50496260) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MICHELLE DILLON 274 EAST 232ND STREET EUCLID, OH 44123
  62. UMS COMPLAINT(50496259) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STEVEN E. LISS 4450 DONNA DRIVE RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH 44143
  63. UMS COMPLAINT(50496258) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: WESTFIELD INSURANCE ONE PARK CIRCLE WESTFIELD CENTER, OH 44251
  64. UMS COMPLAINT(50496257) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: AMERICAN SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY ONE PARK CIRCLE WESTFIELD CENTER, OH 44251
  65. UMS COMPLAINT(50496256) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY CO CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4000 EASTON COMMONS WAY, STE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219
  66. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  67. RIT FEE
  68. RIT FEE
  69. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  70. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  71. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  72. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  73. UMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  74. RIT FEE
  75. RIT FEE
  76. RIT FEE
  77. RIT FEE
  78. UDGE KATHLEEN ANN SUTULA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  79. EGAL RESEARCH
  80. EGAL NEWS
  81. EGAL AID
  82. OURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  83. OMPUTER FEE
  84. LERK'S FEE
  85. EPOSIT AMOUNT PAID DANA M. PARIS

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