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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-02-21
Status INACTIVE
Type Contract
Docket 97 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Ndc Community Impact Loan Fund
Defendant Benefit Innovations Group Llc Serve: Jazmyn J. Stover, Esq., Agent|Crp Benefit Services Inc.|Cheryl Cooper Perez|Rico W. Perez
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Judge

Hon. JOHN D SUTULA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT, SERVICE REQUEST
  2. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984919) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN MCKINLEY [email protected]
  3. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984918) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN MCKINLEY [email protected]
  4. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984917) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY D. DICK [email protected]
  5. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984916) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ANTHONY D. DICK [email protected]
  6. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984915) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ERNEST V THOMAS [email protected]
  7. JUDGMENT ENTRY(56984914) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ERNEST V THOMAS [email protected]
  8. PLAINTIFF HAVING FILED A NOTICE OF DISMISSAL, CASE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. COURT COSTS ASSESSED TO THE PLAINTIFF(S). 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
  9. NOTICE FILED BY P1 NDC COMMUNITY IMPACT LOAN FUND ATTORNEY ERNEST V THOMAS 0011371 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL
  10. COURT COST ASSESSED NDC COMMUNITY IMPACT LOAN FUND BILL AMOUNT 364.24 PAID AMOUNT 325 AMOUNT DUE 39.24
  11. MOTION TO WITHDRAW MOTION TO ENFORCE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, FILED 01/17/2025, IS GRANTED. MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, FILED 12/17/2024, IS WITHDRAWN. NOTICE ISSUED
  12. MOTION FILED FOR P1 NDC COMMUNITY IMPACT LOAN FUND ERNEST V THOMAS 0011371 MOTION TO WITHDRAW MOTION TO ENFORCE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  13. DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, FILED 12/27/2024, IS UNOPPOSED AND GRANTED. NOTICE ISSUED
  14. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  15. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE, FILED DEFENDANT(S) BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC(D1), CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC.(D2), CHERYL COOPER-PEREZ(D3) and RICO W. PEREZ(D4) ANTHONY D. DICK 0084913. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
  16. MOTION FILED FOR P1 NDC COMMUNITY IMPACT LOAN FUND ERNEST V THOMAS 0011371 MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
  17. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971684) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN MCKINLEY [email protected]
  18. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971683) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN MCKINLEY [email protected]
  19. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971682) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JAZMYN J. BARROW [email protected]
  20. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971681) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: JAZMYN J. BARROW [email protected]
  21. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971680) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ERNEST V THOMAS [email protected]
  22. JUDGMENT ENTRY(54971679) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: ERNEST V THOMAS [email protected]
  23. UPON ADVICE FROM COUNSEL CASE SETTLED WITH ENTRY TO FOLLOW WITHIN 30 DAYS. 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
  24. UPON THE PARTIES' NOTICE TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT, THE MATTER HAS BEEN SETTLED. THE PARTIES ARE TO SUBMIT THEIR OWN AGREED ENTRY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. NOTICE ISSUED
  25. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53214968 RETURNED 04/01/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT COOPER-PEREZ/CHERYL/ - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  26. MEDIATION SET FOR 09/27/2024 AT 10:30 AM. (Notice Sent).
  27. ATTORNEY CONFERENCE HELD. ALL DATES REMAIN AS SET. NOTICE ISSUED
  28. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53158515 RETURNED 04/03/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  29. ANSWER FILED BY DEFENDANT(S) BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC(D1), CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC.(D2), CHERYL COOPER-PEREZ(D3) and RICO W. PEREZ(D4) ATTORNEY SEAN MCKINLEY 0101061 ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS
  30. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53214969 RETURNED 03/08/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  31. DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD, FILED 04/15/2024, IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT TO ANSWER, RESPOND OR OTHERWISE PLEAD ON OR BEFORE 06-08-24. NOTICE ISSUED
  32. FINAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 03/04/2025 AT 10:00 AM. (Notice Sent).
  33. TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 03/04/2025 AT 10:00 AM IS CANCELLED.
  34. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD TELEPHONICALLY WITH COUNSEL PRESENT. THE FOLLOWING LITIGATION SCHEDULE HAS BEEN AGREED TO BY COUNSEL. PARTIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ATTORNEYS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, FINAL PRETRIAL AND TRIAL IN PERSON. LITIGATION CALENDAR: ATTORNEY CONFERENCE BY PHONE 06-18-24 @ 10:00 A.M.WITH PLAINTIFF TO SET TELECONFERENCE CALL-IN INFORMATION. FACT DISCOVERY TERMINATES 09-17-24. COURT MEDIATION TO BE HELD BETWEEN 09-21-24 AND 09-31-24. FINAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 03-04-24 @ 10:00 A.M. TRIAL SET FOR 04-14-25 @ 09:00 A.M. CAPTIONED CASE IS HEREBY REFERRED TO MEDIATION WITH THE COURT MEDIATOR. COURT MEDIATION TO BE HELD BETWEEN 09-21-24 AND 09-31-24. NOTICE ISSUED
  35. TRIAL SET FOR 03/04/2025 AT 10:00 AM. (Notice Sent).
  36. TRIAL SET FOR 04/14/2025 AT 09:00 AM. (Notice Sent).
  37. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PLEAD 05/01/2024 - GRANTED
  38. SUMS COMPLAINT(53520434) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: RICO W. PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000 ANSWER DATE: 05/08/2024
  39. SUMS COMPLAINT(53520433) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CHERYL COOPER-PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000 ANSWER DATE: 05/08/2024
  40. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  41. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  42. WRIT FEE
  43. WRIT FEE
  44. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED REQUEST FOR ORDINARY MAIL SERVICE
  45. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53158515 RETURNED 4/3/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  46. USPS RECEIPT NO. 53335552 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/26/2024 CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. PROCESSED BY COC 04/03/2024.
  47. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53214968 RETURNED 4/1/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT COOPER-PEREZ/CHERYL/ - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  48. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53214967 RETURNED 4/1/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT PEREZ/RICO/W. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  49. SUMS AMENDED COMPLNT(53335552) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. C/O OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE 180 EAST BROAD STREET, 16TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215-0000
  50. USPS RECEIPT NO. 53158514 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/04/2024 BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC PROCESSED BY COC 03/20/2024.
  51. WRIT FEE
  52. AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SECRETARY OF STATE
  53. PRAECIPE TO SERVE THE OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE. FILED.
  54. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR PEREZ/RICO/W. 03/17/2024 17:00:54
  55. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR COOPER-PEREZ/CHERYL/ 03/17/2024 17:00:54
  56. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. 03/17/2024 17:00:54
  57. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC 03/17/2024 17:00:54
  58. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR THOMAS/ERNEST/V 03/17/2024 17:00:53
  59. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 04/17/2024 AT 02:00 PM. CMC SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY PHONE, COURT TO INITIATE THE CALL. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF(S) SHALL INFORM ALL OPPOSING COUNSEL AND/OR PRO SE PARTIES, IN WRITING, OF THIS DATE AND TIME. COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE UNDERLYING FACTS OF THE CASE. PARTIES NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL SHALL LIKEWISE PARTICIPATE BY PHONE AND ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS WITH THIS COURT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CMC. FAILURE OF ANY KIND OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROPERLY SCHEDULED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS INCLUDING DISMISSAL OF THE CASE AND/OR JUDGMENT BEING RENDERED. DISCOVERY IS TO START IMMEDIATELY. PARTIES TO COMPLY WITH DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO CIVIL RULES OF PROCEDURE. PARTIES TO BE READY WITH DEMAND AND OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
  60. USPS RECEIPT NO. 53214970 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/08/2024 BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC PROCESSED BY COC 03/13/2024.
  61. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 53214969 RETURNED 3/8/2024 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  62. SUMS AMENDED COMPLNT(53214970) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC 26600 DETROIT ROAD, SUITE 300 CLEVELAND, OH 44145
  63. SUMS AMENDED COMPLNT(53214969) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. 5555 SUMMIT CIRCLE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141-0000
  64. SUMS AMENDED COMPLNT(53214968) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CHERYL COOPER-PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000
  65. SUMS AMENDED COMPLNT(53214967) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: RICO W. PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000
  66. USPS RECEIPT NO. 53158517 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/02/2024 PEREZ/RICO/W. PROCESSED BY COC 03/06/2024.
  67. USPS RECEIPT NO. 53158516 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/02/2024 COOPER-PEREZ/CHERYL/ PROCESSED BY COC 03/06/2024.
  68. WRIT FEE
  69. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  70. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  71. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  72. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  73. WRIT FEE
  74. WRIT FEE
  75. WRIT FEE
  76. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID ERNEST V THOMAS
  77. AMENDED COMPLAINT $75 AMENDED COMPLAINT
  78. SUMS COMPLAINT(53158517) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: RICO W. PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000
  79. SUMS COMPLAINT(53158516) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CHERYL COOPER-PEREZ 2720 SWEETWATER DR. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44101-0000
  80. SUMS COMPLAINT(53158515) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CRP BENEFIT SERVICES INC. 5555 SUMMIT CIRCLE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141-0000
  81. SUMS COMPLAINT(53158514) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: BENEFIT INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC 26600 DETROIT ROAD, SUITE 300 CLEVELAND, OH 44145
  82. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  83. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  84. WRIT FEE
  85. WRIT FEE
  86. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  87. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  88. WRIT FEE
  89. WRIT FEE
  90. JUDGE JOHN D SUTULA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  91. LEGAL RESEARCH
  92. LEGAL NEWS
  93. LEGAL AID
  94. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  95. COMPUTER FEE
  96. CLERK'S FEE
  97. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID ERNEST V THOMAS

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