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Mahoning County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-01-03
Status CLOSED
Type Civil Common Pleas
Docket 137 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff Midfirst Bank
Defendant Rusu, Michael D|Rusu, Ashley|Usa Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development|Capital One Natl Assn Fka Capital One Bank Usa Na|Second Round Sub Llc|State Of Ohio Dept Of Tax|Mahoning Cty Treas
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Hon. Donofrio Anthony

Mahoning County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. $75.00
  2. COMPLAINT FILED Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  3. LEGAL AID (TOSCV) FILED Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  4. LEGAL NEWS Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  5. COURT COMPUTER RESEARCH (CIVIL) Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  6. CLERK COMPUTERIZATION FEE (CIVIL) Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  7. CV-COURT MEDIATION PROGRAM Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  8. CV-SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  9. CV-TECHNOLOGY FUND Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  10. FORECLOSURE SPECIAL PROJECT FUND Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  11. SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE FUND Receipt: 515744 Date: 01/06/2025
  12. COMPLAINT FILED ELECTRONICALLY COMPLAINT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  13. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  14. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  15. PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  16. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT MAILED BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO DEFTS
  17. Issue Date: 01/10/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $0.00 RUSU, MICHAEL D 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: 941472669904222585179 RUSU, ASHLEY 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: 941472669904222585180 USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O U.S. ATTORNEY FOR NORTHERN DISTRICT 801 WEST SUPERIOR AVENUE SUITE 400 CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Tracking No: 941472669904222585181 CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD, STE. 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904222585182 SECOND ROUND SUB LLC C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904222585183 STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX C/O OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL 150 EAST GAY STREET, 21ST FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904222585184 MAHONING CTY TREAS 120 MARKET STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 Tracking No: 941472669904222585185 USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL 950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20530 Tracking No: 941472669904222585186
  18. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO PROCESS SERVER KRT SERVICES LLC FOR SERVICE UPON DEFTS
  19. Issue Date: 01/13/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER Cost Per: $ RUSU, MICHAEL D 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: P000085882 RUSU, ASHLEY 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: P000085883
  20. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 01/13/2025 Return : 01/14/2025 On : MAHONING CTY TREAS Signed By : unknown Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585185
  21. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 01/13/2025 Return : 01/16/2025 On : USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Signed By : HINSON Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585181
  22. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 01/13/2025 Return : 01/17/2025 On : CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA Signed By : AMY KU Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585182
  23. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 01/13/2025 Return : 01/17/2025 On : SECOND ROUND SUB LLC Signed By : AMY KUH Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585183
  24. NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  25. Certificate of Service
  26. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 01/14/2025 Return : 01/24/2025 On : STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX Signed By : JOHN DICKSON Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585184
  27. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  28. Certificate of Service
  29. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION :: :: On behalf of Defendant: STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX :: Filed By: AMY KELLER KAUFMAN
  30. ANSWER OF STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION :: :: On behalf of Defendant: STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX :: Filed By: AMY KELLER KAUFMAN
  31. Certificate of Service
  32. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO DEFT BY CERT MAIL TO ADDRESS IN WRIT INSTR
  33. Issue Date: 01/29/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $0.00 STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX C/O OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL 150 EAST GAY STREET, 21ST FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904222585730
  34. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED SERVED--ASHLEY RUSU 1-21-25
  35. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED SERVED--MICHAEL RUSU THROUGH ASHLEY RUSU 1-21-25
  36. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 02/06/2025 On : RUSU, MICHAEL D Signed By : Reason : (CP) UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : REASON UNKNOWN Tracking #: 941472669904222585179
  37. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 02/06/2025 On : RUSU, ASHLEY Signed By : Reason : (CP) UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : REASON UNKNOWN Tracking #: 941472669904222585180
  38. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/29/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 02/05/2025 Return : 02/07/2025 On : STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF TAX Signed By : john dickson Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904222585730
  39. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE ON MICHAEL D RUSU TO ATTY ANN M JOHNSON
  40. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE ON ASHLEY RUSU TO ATTY ANN M JOHNSON
  41. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  42. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 01/10/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 03/06/2025 On : USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Signed By : Reason : (CP) UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : UNABLE TO FORWARD Tracking #: 941472669904222585186
  43. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE ON USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT %ATTY GENERAL TO ATTY ANN M JOHNSON
  44. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  45. MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGEMENT (FORECLOSURE) FILED BY PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  46. MOTION MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  47. NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  48. MILITARY AFFIDAVIT AND AFFIDAVIT OF STATUS OF ACCOUNT AFFIDAVIT REGARDING MILITARY STATUS :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  49. Certificate of Service
  50. MOTION MOTION TO STAY CASE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  51. Certificate of Service
  52. ORDER OF MAGISTRATE STAYING CASE (BUTLER)
  53. Certificate of Service
  54. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  55. COPIES ISSUED OF 04/03/2025 MAGISTRATE'S ORDER
  56. Issue Date: 04/07/2025 Service: COPIES OF 04/03/2025 MAGISTRATE'S ORDER Method: (CP) REGULAR MAIL Cost Per: $0.64 RUSU, MICHAEL D 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: R001370656 RUSU, ASHLEY 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: R001370657 USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O U.S. ATTORNEY FOR NORTHERN DISTRICT 801 WEST SUPERIOR AVENUE SUITE 400 CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Tracking No: R001370658 CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD, STE. 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: R001370659 SECOND ROUND SUB LLC C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: R001370660 MAHONING CTY TREAS 120 MARKET STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 Tracking No: R001370661 USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL 950 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20530 Tracking No: R001370662
  57. ANSWER OF ANSWER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA :: :: On behalf of Defendant: USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT :: Filed By: ELIZABETH A DEUCHER
  58. Certificate of Service
  59. FAILURE OF SERVICE ON USA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O US ATTY GENERAL (NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED; UNABLE TO FWD)
  60. MOTION MOTION TO REINSTATE CASE TO THE ACTIVE DOCKET :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  61. Certificate of Service
  62. JE> ORDER REINSTATING CASE TO ACTIVE DOCKET (DONOFRIO) SEE ATTACHED IMAGE
  63. Certificate of Service
  64. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  65. MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGEMENT (FORECLOSURE) FILED BY PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  66. MOTION MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  67. MILITARY AFFIDAVIT AND AFFIDAVIT OF STATUS OF ACCOUNT AFFIDAVIT REGARDING MILITARY STATUS :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  68. Certificate of Service
  69. JE> JUDGMENT ENTRY AND DECREE IN FORECLOSURE (DONOFRIO) SEE ATTACHED IMAGE
  70. Certificate of Service
  71. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  72. COPIES ISSUED OF 09/04/2025 JE
  73. Issue Date: 09/08/2025 Service: COPIES OF 09/04/2025 JE Method: (CP) REGULAR MAIL Cost Per: $0.69 RUSU, MICHAEL D 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: R001383083 RUSU, ASHLEY 84 KLEBER AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: R001383084 CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD, STE. 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: R001383085 SECOND ROUND SUB LLC C/O CORPORATION SERVICE CO, AS R/A 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: R001383086 MAHONING CTY TREAS 120 MARKET STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 Tracking No: R001383087
  74. JE> ORDER TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER (DONOFRIO) SEE ATTACHED IMAGE
  75. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  76. Certificate of Service
  77. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER PRAECIPE FOR ORDER FOR SALE TO BE CONDUCTED BY PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON Receipt: 527426 Date: 09/16/2025
  78. PRAECIPE FOR PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  79. Certificate of Service
  80. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL FILED 9-16-25 SENT TO MAHONING CTY SHERIFF'S DEPT [PRIVATE SELLER]
  81. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE FILED 9-16-25 SENT TO (CHRISTOPHER A ROMAN) [PRIVATE SELLER] BY REG MAIL
  82. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  83. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $159,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  84. GAIL BATTISTI-APPRAISER FEES Receipt: 528878 Date: 10/08/2025
  85. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $159,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  86. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $159,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  87. JOHN R THOMAS-APPRAISER FEES Receipt: 528878 Date: 10/08/2025
  88. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWL OF NOTICE OF WITHDRAW OF COUNSEL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  89. Certificate of Service
  90. $10.00
  91. $25.00
  92. $26.00
  93. $13.00
  94. $6.00
  95. $20.00
  96. $40.00
  97. $50.00
  98. $10.00
  99. $225.00
  100. $75.00
  101. $0.00
  102. $0.00
  103. $16.00
  104. $103.84
  105. $4.00
  106. $2.00
  107. $14.44
  108. $0.00
  109. $0.00
  110. $2.00
  111. $2.00
  112. $0.64
  113. $2.00
  114. $0.64
  115. $0.00
  116. $0.00
  117. $4.00
  118. $2.00
  119. $1.40
  120. $4.48
  121. $0.00
  122. $0.00
  123. $4.00
  124. $2.00
  125. $0.00
  126. $16.00
  127. $8.00
  128. $4.00
  129. $3.45
  130. $8.00
  131. $4.00
  132. $225.00
  133. $0.00
  134. $0.00
  135. $0.64
  136. $75.00
  137. $75.00

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