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Case Information

Filed 2021-12-27
Status Open
Type Torts|Fraud, Business Torts, Etc.
Docket 62 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Niland, Iii, William F.
Defendant Victor Von Vasta, Llc|Vasta, David A|The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, Llc|Irwin Enterprises, Llc

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Docket Entries

  1. Attorney appearance On this date Pro Se added for Plaintiff William Niland, III
  2. Case assigned to: DCM Track A - Average was added on 12/27/2021
  3. Original civil complaint filed.
  4. Civil action cover sheet filed.
  5. Demand for jury trial entered.
  6. Service Returned for Defendant Victor Von Vasta, LLC: Service through person in charge / agent
  7. Service Returned for Defendant Vasta, David A: Service through person in charge / agent
  8. Attorney appearance Applies To: Reilly, Esq., Nicole (Attorney) on behalf of Niland, III, William (Plaintiff)
  9. Amended: First amended complaint filed by William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC
  10. Attorney appearance On this date Pro Se dismissed/withdrawn for Plaintiff William Niland, III
  11. Attorney appearance electronically filed.
  12. Acceptance of Service of Process Applies To: Victor Von Vasta, LLC (Defendant); Vasta, David A (Defendant)
  13. Answer to amended complaint with a claim for jury trial, Counterclaim and Third Party Complaint received from Defendants Victor Von Vasta, LLC, David A Vasta
  14. Answer to the third party complaint received from Third-Party Defendant The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC
  15. Answer to the counterclaim Received from Counterclaim Defendant William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC
  16. Service Returned for Third-Party Defendant The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC: Service accepted by counsel;
  17. Plaintiff(s) William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC's EMERGENCY Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, for a Temporary Restraining Order against defendants with request for short order of notice of evidentiary hearing pursuant to Rule 65
  18. Endorsement on Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, for a Preliminary Injunction (#11.0): DENIED on an exparte review of documents basis only. Short order of notice to issue. Returnable on 4/7/2022 at 2:00 pm via zoom.
  19. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 03/30/2022 09:00:42
  20. Upon Plaintiff's request for an order of notice to show cause why a Preliminary Injunctionshall not be granted, returnable on 04/07/2022 02:00 PM Hearing on Preliminary Injunction. The following party(s) is ordered to appear Victor Von Vasta, LLC, David A Vasta.
  21. Case file images: Notice to Appear on Hearing on Preliminary Injunction 4/7/2022 at 2:00 pm via Zoom
  22. Defendant Victor Von Vasta, LLC, David A Vasta's Assented to Motion to continue / reschedule an event Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion For Injunctive Relief04/07/2022 02:00 PM Hearing on Preliminary Injunction
  23. Endorsement on Motion to continue / reschedule an event Defendant's Assented to Motion to Continue Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Injunctive Relief (#12.0): ALLOWED Upon review, the motion is ALLOWED. The clerk will reschedule the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Injunctive Relief to 4/12/22 @ 2 PM by Zoom videoconferencing. Judge: Lu, Hon. John T
  24. Event Result:: Hearing on Preliminary Injunction scheduled on: 04/07/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. John T Lu, Presiding Staff: Stefano J Cornelio, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  25. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 04/04/2022 12:39:25
  26. Case file images: Notice to Appear for Hearing on Preliminary Injunction (4/12/22)[BY ZOOM]
  27. William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC's Motion for leave to Amend the First Amended Complaint and Add a Necessary Defendant
  28. Opposition to Motion to Amend filed by Victor Von Vasta, LLC, David A Vasta
  29. Reply/Sur-reply Applies To: William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC (Plaintiff)
  30. Request for hearing filed Applies To: William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC (Plaintiff)
  31. Affidavit of compliance with Superior Court Rule 9A Applies To: Reilly, Esq., Nicole (Attorney) on behalf of William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC (Plaintiff)
  32. Opposition to Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Injunctive Relief/Temporary Restraining Order filed by Victor Von Vasta, LLC, David A Vasta
  33. Matter taken under advisement: Hearing on Preliminary Injunction scheduled on: 04/12/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held - Under advisement Hon. John T Lu, Presiding Staff: Stefano J Cornelio, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  34. Endorsement on Motion to amend the First Amended Complaint (#13.0): ALLOWED
  35. Amended: amended complaint filed by William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC SECOND
  36. Service Returned for Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC: Service made in hand to Irwin Edwards, owner, 25 Lafayette Square and Montreal St Lowell
  37. ORDER: Order on Plaintiff's Motion for Injunctive Relief/Temporary Restraining Order (Paper No. 11) CONCLUSION AND ORDER: "[F]or the reasons stated, the Motion for PI (Paper No. 11) is DENIED." John T. Lu Justice of the Superior Court Dated: June 22, 2022 [FOR FULL TEXT OF ORDER, SEE PAPER NO. 17] Judge: Lu, Hon. John T
  38. Endorsement on Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (#11.0): DENIED [Further Endorsement]: After hearing, DENIED. See Order - Paper No. 17. Dated: 6/22/22 Judge: Lu, Hon. John T
  39. Answer to amended complaint Applies To: Victor Von Vasta, LLC (Defendant); Vasta, David A (Defendant)
  40. Default (1-88): Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC: Defaulted under time standards;
  41. Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC's Assented to Motion to remove Default
  42. Endorsement on Motion to remove Default (#20.0): ALLOWED
  43. Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC's Motion to dismiss
  44. Irwin Enterprises, LLC's Memorandum in support of Motion to Dismiss All Counts of the Plaintiff's Amended Complaint
  45. Opposition to to Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC. Motion to Dismiss filed by Applies To: Reilly, Esq., Nicole (Attorney) on behalf of The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC (Defendant)
  46. Defendant Irwin Enterprises, LLC's Request for Hearing
  47. Affidavit Applies To: Moriarty, Esq., Jonathan J (Attorney) on behalf of Irwin Enterprises, LLC (Defendant)
  48. Rule 9A notice of filing
  49. The following form was generated: Notice to Appear Sent On: 10/13/2022 12:44:56
  50. Case file images: Notice to Appear for Rule 12 Hearing (11/10/22)[IN PERSON - SWING SESSION]
  51. Defendant Victor Von Vasta, LLC's Motion to Compel
  52. Endorsement on motion to compel (#22.0): DENIED without prejudice to reconsideration after compliance with Superior Court Rule 9A. Judge: Lu, Hon. John T
  53. Matter taken under advisement: Rule 12 Hearing scheduled on: 11/10/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held - Under advisement Comments: FTR "3" 2:30:08 Hon. Janice W Howe, Presiding Staff: Michael Ruane, Assistant Clerk
  54. Defendant(s) Victor Von Vasta, LLC motion filed to compel
  55. Opposition to Defendant's 9A Motion to Compel filed by William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC and Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Defendant's 9A Motion to Compel and Plaintiff's Cross Motion to Compel Defendants' Victor Von Vasta, LLC via It's Manager, Defendant David A. Vasta for Further Answers to Plaintiff's Interrogatories and Produce further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents
  56. William F. Niland, III Individually and in his/her capacity As Manager, The Copperhead Saloon & Pub, LLC's Memorandum in support of Motion to Strike Defendant's 9A Motion to Compel and Request/Motion for Protective Order and Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's 9A Motion to Compel and Request for Costs pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 37(a)(4)
  57. Opposition to Plaintiff's Rule 9A Cross Motion to Compel Defendant's Further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents and further Answers to Plaintiff's Interrogatories and Request for Costs Pursuant to Rule 37 filed by Victor Von Vasta, LLC
  58. Request for hearing filed Applies To: Chase, Esq., Bryan E (Attorney) on behalf of Victor Von Vasta, LLC (Defendant)
  59. Affidavit of compliance with Superior Court Rule 9A Applies To: Chase, Esq., Bryan E (Attorney) on behalf of Victor Von Vasta, LLC (Defendant)
  60. Rule 9A notice of filing
  61. Rule 9A list of documents filed.
  62. MEMORANDUM & ORDER: Defendant Irwin Enterprises LLC's Motion to Dismiss Counts I, II, III and IV (P#21) is ALLOWED. Accordingly, Counts I-IV are DISMISSED as asserted against Irwin Enterprises LLC Judge: Howe, Hon. Janice W

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