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Case Information

Filed 2022-04-28
Status CLOSED
Type Cv Civil
Docket 67 entries
Disposition settled

Parties

Plaintiff Zitello, Brent|Martin, Charles M
Defendant City Of Warren Ohio
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Judge

Hon. Rice, Cynthia Westcott

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: Receipt: 443973 Date: 04/28/2022
  2. SPECIAL PROJECTS JUDGES Receipt: 443973 Date: 04/28/2022
  3. E-INITIAL CIVIL FEE Receipt: 443973 Date: 04/28/2022
  4. E-OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  5. E-WAIVER OF THE SERVICE OF SUMMONS FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  6. SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFENDANT(S).
  7. Issue Date: 04/29/2022 Service: OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $8.11 CITY OF WARREN OHIO C/O MAZANEC RASKIN & RYDER 34305 SOLON ROAD 100 FRANKLIN'S ROW SOLON, OH 44139 Tracking No: 948900900027611762364
  8. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 04/29/2022 Service : OTHER CIVIL COMPLAINT Served : 05/02/2022 Return : 05/10/2022 On : CITY OF WARREN OHIO Signed By : BETH ? Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027611762364
  9. E-ANSWER OF DEFENDANT CITY OF WARREN WITH JURY DEMAND ENDORSED AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  10. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 06/29/2022 13:59:48.40
  11. HEARING SET: Event: FIRST STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 08/17/2022 Time: 9:30 am Judge: KONTOS, PETER J Location: COURTROOM 3 ##THE ABOVE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CALL, HAVE ALL PARTIES ON THE LINE AND CALL THE COURT AT (330) 675-2569.## Result: SET PRE TRIAL
  12. E-NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  13. E-INTERNAL JUDGMENT ENTRY: FSC HELD. PT SET 11/15/2022
  14. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 08/17/2022 13:15:42.50
  15. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 08/17/2022 14:25:26.27
  16. HEARING SET: Event: PRE TRIAL Date: 11/15/2022 Time: 9:30 am Judge: KONTOS, PETER J Location: COURTROOM 3 ##THE ABOVE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CALL, HAVE ALL PARTIES ON THE LINE AND CALL THE COURT AT (330) 675-2569.## Result: TO BE RESET
  17. E-PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO CONTINUE NOVEMBER 15 STATUS CONFERENCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  18. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 11/10/2022 15:33:01.00
  19. HEARING SET: Event: PRE TRIAL Date: 11/29/2022 Time: 9:15 am Judge: KONTOS, PETER J Location: COURTROOM 3 ##THE ABOVE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL TO INITIATE THE CALL, HAVE ALL PARTIES ON THE LINE AND CALL THE COURT AT (330) 675-2569.## Result: SET FINAL PT/JURY TRIAL
  20. E-CONTINUANCE GRANTED; RESET 11/29/2022 AT 9:00 AM
  21. E-MOTION FOR STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  22. E-ORDER FOR STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER
  23. E-JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  24. E-ORDER GRANTING THE AGREED JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE.
  25. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 03/21/2023 14:16:35.37
  26. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 05/09/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3 FINAL PRETRIALS ARE IN PERSON WITH TRIAL COUNSEL PRESENT. **JURY TRIAL MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 @ 11:00** Result: TO BE RESET
  27. HEARING SET: Event: JURY TRIAL Date: 05/20/2024 Time: 11:00 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3 Result: TO BE RESET
  28. E-MOTION JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  29. E-ORDER GRANITNG JOINT MOTION FOR CASE MANAGEMENT
  30. E-MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  31. E-ORDER GRANTING PERMISSION FOR ADAM B WOLF TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE.
  32. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 08/24/2023 12:26:21.55
  33. HEARING SET: Event: MEMO ONLY Date: 09/20/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3 RE: DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS. NO APPEARANCE NECESSARY. TO BE FILED BY BRIEFS.
  34. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 08/24/2023 12:33:00.60
  35. HEARING SET: Event: JURY TRIAL Date: 10/28/2024 Time: 11:00 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3
  36. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 08/24/2023 12:41:39.89
  37. HEARING SET: Event: FINAL PRE TRIAL Date: 10/10/2024 Time: 9:30 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3 ***CORRECTED NOTICE*** THE NOTICE YOU RECEIVED FOR 10/3/24 IS INCORRECT. THIS IS THE NEW DATE. THE FINAL PRETRIAL IS IN PERSON. **JURY TRIAL IS STILL SET FOR 10/28/24**
  38. E-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION AND APPEARANCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  39. E-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANT CITY OF WARREN WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  40. E-NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  41. E-DEPOSITION OF: CHARLES M. MARTIN Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  42. E-DEPOSITION OF BRENT ZITELLO Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  43. E-NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  44. E-DEPOSITION OF: PAUL MAKOSKY FILED BY TACKLA & ASSOCIATES Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  45. E-DEPOSITION OF: FIRE CHIEF KENNETH NUSSLE FILED BY TACKLA & ASSOCIATES Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  46. E-EXHIBIT FILED 1 TO FIRE CHIEF KENNETH NUSSLE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  47. E-NOTICE OF FILING DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  48. E-DEPOSITION OF: CHRISTOPHER STEPHENSON PART 1 FILED BY TACKLA & ASSOCIATES Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  49. E-DEPOSITION OF: CHRISTOPHER STEPHENSON PART 2 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  50. E-EXHIBIT TO CHRSTOPHER STEPHENSON DEPOSTIION TRANSCRIPT Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  51. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 1 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  52. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 2 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  53. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 3 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  54. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 4 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  55. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 5 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  56. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT PART 6 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  57. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY TRASCRIPT DEPOSITION PART 7 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  58. E-EXHIBIT FILED TO PAUL MAKOSKY TRANSCRIPT DEPOSITION PART 8 Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  59. E-PLAINTIFF'S BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: SLETVOLD, ASHLIE (79477)
  60. E-REPLY IN SUPPORT OF SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF DEFENDANT CITY OF WARREN WITH ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: PINZONE, JOHN D (75279)
  61. E-NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY: Attorney: ECKART, JILLIAN (88770)
  62. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 05/16/2024 13:33:19.64
  63. HEARING SET: Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 06/20/2024 Time: 10:45 am Judge: RICE, CYNTHIA WESTCOTT Location: COURTROOM 3 THIS CASE IS SET FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE BY ZOOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR INVITATION ONE WEEK PRIOR. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR INVITE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT AT (330) 675-2569. Result: SETTLED
  64. NOTICE SENT: SPEEDY MAILER (eNOTICES) Sent on: 05/16/2024 13:35:28.65
  65. E-ORDER FOR CASE IS SETTLED Receipt: 486857 Date: 08/16/2024
  66. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 486857 Date: 08/16/2024 Receipt: 486972 Date: 08/19/2024
  67. POSTAGE Receipt: 486857 Date: 08/16/2024

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