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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-01-23
Status INACTIVE
Type Tax Foreclosure
Docket 94 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Treasurer Of Cuyahoga County, Oh
Defendant Maurice T. Gales|Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For, Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005 W 5, Under The Pooling And Servicing Agreement Dated December 1, 2005|Equity Trust Company Fbo Robert G. Pompei Ira, Dated September 15, 2005|City Of Cleveland|State Of Ohio Department Of Taxation
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Hon. Jeffrey P Saffold

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT W PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT
  2. ORDER OF SALE Parcel Number: 115-06-108 ORDER OF SALE, WITH REPORT OF SALE ATTACHED, RETURNED 12/17/2025. SOLD TO CLEVELAND LAND REUTILIZATION PROGRAM. NO SALE FORECLOSURE CLERK FEE - $5.00 LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT $ 5.00 *****SHERIFF FEES***** NOTICE TO PRINTER 3.00 ORDER OF SALE FEE 50.00 POUNDAGE(*) 1,691.15 COST OF DEED PREPERATION 50.00 LEGAL NEWS 138.00 =======TOTAL OF FEES $1,932.15 .
  3. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT $ 5.00
  4. NO SALE FORECLOSURE CLERK FEE - $5.00
  5. ON THIS DATE 11/03/2025 ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFF - NONPRODUCTIVE LAND. THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS SCHEDULED FOR SHERIFF SALES ON 12/03/2025 AT 09:00 AM AT HTTPS:\\CUYAHOGA.SHERIFFSALEAUCTION.OHIO.GOV; IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT SOLD AT FIRST SALE A SECOND SALE AT THE SAME LOCATION IS SCHEDULED FOR 12/17/2025 AT 09:00 AM NOTICE ISSUED PARCEL(S): 115-06-108
  6. REAL AUCTION TAX DELINQUENT
  7. CORRESPONDENCE OF EQUITY TRUST COMPANY .
  8. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 57780403 RETURNED 08/19/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT GALES /MAURICE /T. NO SUCH NUMBER NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  9. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780414) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: EQUITY TRUST COMPANY FBO ROBERT G. POMPEI IRA, C/O ELIZABETH JERDONEK, STAT AGENT 1 EQUITY WAY WESTLAKE, OH 44145
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780413) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR, ARGENT 60 WALL STREET NEW YORK, NY 10005
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780403) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 907 E. 144TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44110
  12. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780412) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN [email protected]
  13. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780411) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN [email protected]
  14. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780410) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: CORY STEINMETZ [email protected]
  15. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780409) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN F BERNEY [email protected]
  16. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780408) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN F BERNEY [email protected]
  17. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780407) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DAVID M DOUGLASS [email protected]
  18. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780406) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DAVID M DOUGLASS [email protected]
  19. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780405) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL E REARDON [email protected]
  20. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57780404) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL E REARDON [email protected]
  21. ORDER ADOPTING MAGISTRATE'S DECISION. ORDER SEE JOURNAL. NOTICE ISSUED
  22. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 57412259 RETURNED 07/11/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT GALES /MAURICE /T. ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  23. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412369) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION C/O ATTORNEY GENERAL 30 E. BROAD STREET, 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215-0000
  24. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412356) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 4432 EAST 146TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44128-0000
  25. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412270) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: EQUITY TRUST COMPANY FBO ROBERT G. POMPEI IRA, C/O ELIZABETH JERDONEK, STAT AGENT 1 EQUITY WAY WESTLAKE, OH 44145
  26. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412269) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR, ARGENT 60 WALL STREET NEW YORK, NY 10005
  27. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412259) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 907 E. 144TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44110
  28. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412268) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN [email protected]
  29. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412267) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN [email protected]
  30. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412266) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: CORY STEINMETZ [email protected]
  31. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412265) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN F BERNEY [email protected]
  32. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412264) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: SEAN F BERNEY [email protected]
  33. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412263) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DAVID M DOUGLASS [email protected]
  34. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412262) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DAVID M DOUGLASS [email protected]
  35. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412261) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL E REARDON [email protected]
  36. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(57412260) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL E REARDON [email protected]
  37. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION WITH FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW NONPRODUCTIVE LAND - CITY INTEREST WITH ANSWERS FILED AND SENT TO ALL PARTIES ON SERVICE PAGE.
  38. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING HELD BY MAGISTRATE ON 6/30/25. PLAINTIFF DEMONSTRATED ITS ENTITLEMENT TO JUDGMENT ON THE CLAIMS ASSERTED IN THE COMPLAINT. THE MAGISTRATE WILL ISSUE A MAGISTRATE'S DECISION MAKING SPECIFIC FINDINGS OF THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES. NOTICE ISSUED
  39. ANSWER FILED BY D5 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ATTORNEY CORY STEINMETZ 0092319 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
  40. TELEPHONE TAX HEARING SET FOR 06/30/2025 AT 11:15 AM. ANY CASE PARTY MAY APPEAR AT THE TELEPHONE TAX HEARING BY CALLING 216-443-8505 TEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE HEARING. THIS HEARING MAY BE ATTENDED ONLY VIA TELEPHONE. NOTICE ISSUED
  41. ON OR BEFORE 6/23/25, PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO SUBMIT UPDATED TITLEWORK AND ANY NECESSARY AFFIDAVITS. ANY ITEMS REQUIRED BY THIS ORDER MUST BE FILED AND DOCKETED WITH THE CLERK OF COURT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  42. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING IS GRANTED. A TAX HEARING WILL BE SET IN THIS CASE BY SEPARATE ORDER. NOTICE ISSUED
  43. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN 0083106 NOTICE OF FILING MILITARY AFFIDAVIT
  44. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN 0083106 NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  45. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN 0083106 NOTICE OF FILING CITY OF CLEVELAND LAND AFFIDAVIT
  46. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN 0083106 MOTION TO SET TAX HEARING
  47. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56937936 DELIVERED BY USPS 05/15/2025 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION PROCESSED BY COC 05/21/2025.
  48. SUMS COMPLAINT(56937936) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION C/O ATTORNEY GENERAL 30 E. BROAD STREET, 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215-0000
  49. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  50. WRIT FEE
  51. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  52. D1 MAURICE T. GALES ANSWER FILED. PRO SE 9999999
  53. ON OR BEFORE 6/2/25, PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO SUBMIT UPDATED TITLEWORK AND ANY NECESSARY AFFIDAVITS. ANY ITEMS REQUIRED BY THIS ORDER MUST BE FILED AND DOCKETED WITH THE CLERK OF COURT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  54. SUMS COMPLAINT(56534929) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 4432 EAST 146TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44128-0000 ANSWER DATE: 04/28/2025
  55. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  56. WRIT FEE
  57. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  58. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56003409 RETURNED 2/25/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT GALES /MAURICE /T. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  59. USPS RECEIPT NO. 55927516 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/03/2025 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION PROCESSED BY COC 02/12/2025.
  60. USPS RECEIPT NO. 55927515 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/03/2025 CITY OF CLEVELAND PROCESSED BY COC 02/12/2025.
  61. ANSWER FILED BY D4 CITY OF CLEVELAND ATTORNEY MICHAEL E REARDON 0062389 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT CITY OF CLEVELAND
  62. USPS RECEIPT NO. 55927514 DELIVERED BY USPS 01/29/2025 EQUITY TRUST COMPANY FBO ROBERT G. POMPEI IRA, PROCESSED BY COC 02/05/2025.
  63. USPS RECEIPT NO. 55927513 DELIVERED BY USPS 01/31/2025 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR, ARGENT PROCESSED BY COC 02/05/2025.
  64. A REVIEW OF THE DOCKET REVEALS PLAINTIFF FILED A COMPLAINT ON 1/23/25, AND SERVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN PERFECTED. PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO PERFECT SERVICE PURSUANT TO CIV.R. 4(E), OR THE PLEADING WILL BE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  65. ***PLEASE CHECK (HTTPS://CPDOCKET.CP.CUYAHOGACOUNTY.US/TOS.ASPX) AND ENTER THE LAST SIX DIGITS OF YOUR CASE NUMBER TO READ THE FULL TEXT OF THIS ENTRY*** A FORECLOSURE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU. YOUR CASE MAY BE A MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE OR A TAX FORECLOSURE. PLEASE READ THIS ENTRY TO FIND OUT ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSISTANCE THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: IF YOUR CASE IS A MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE (A CASE WHERE YOU HAVE A MORTGAGE FROM A BANK OR MORTGAGE COMPANY, FOR EXAMPLE), YOU MAY CHOOSE TO REACH OUT TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT POSSIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES: CHN HOUSING PARTNERS 2999 PAYNE AVE, SUITE 134 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114 (216) 881-8443 COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS 12114 LARCHMERE BOULEVARD CLEVELAND, OHIO 44120 (216) 651-0077 (WEST SIDE) - OR - (216) 231-5815 (EAST SIDE) BENJAMIN ROSE (FORMERLY EMPOWERING AND STRENGTHENING OHIO'S PEOPLE (ESOP)) 11890 FAIRHILL ROAD CLEVELAND, OHIO 44120 (216) 791-8000 HOME REPAIR RESOURCE CENTER 2520 NOBLE ROAD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO 44121 (216) 381-6100 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT HOME RELIEF GRANT: HTTPS://DEVELOPMENT.OHIO.GOV/INDIVIDUAL/ENERGY-ASSISTANCE/HOME-RELIEF-GRANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE: YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR NO-COST LEGAL COUNSEL THROUGH THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY. PLEASE CONTACT LEGAL AID AT (216) 861-5899 FOR MORE INFORMATION. YOU MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO COMPLETE THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S ONLINE INTAKE APPLICATION, FOUND HERE: HTTPS://CLEVELANDLEGALAIDOI.LEGALSERVER.ORG/MODULES/MATTER/EXTERN_INTAKE.PHP?PID=131&H=6637A1&. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTING WITH THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY IS LOCATED AT: HTTPS://LASCLEV.ORG/APPLY-FOR-FREE-LEGAL-AID/. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU IN YOUR CASE, YOU CAN CONTACT A PRIVATE ATTORNEY ON YOUR OWN OR REQUEST A REFERRAL THROUGH THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE. THE SERVICE MAY BE CONTACTED ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.CLEMETROBAR.ORG/?PG=CLIENTREFERRALS, OR BY PHONE AT (216) 696-3532. A FREE INITIAL TELEPHONE CONSULTATION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE SERVICE, BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY OUT-OF-POCKET IF YOU CHOOSE TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY. MEDIATION: IF YOU WANT TO TRY TO NEGOTIATE A SETTLEMENT WITH YOUR LENDER, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO MEDIATE YOUR CASE. WHILE THERE IS NO GUARANTY THAT YOUR CASE CAN BE MEDIATED, YOU MAY FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MEDIATION OR A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IN YOUR CASE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, EXPLAINING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND WHY YOU BELIEVE YOUR CASE IS APPROPRIATE FOR MEDIATION. TAX FORECLOSURES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRYING TO ENTER INTO A REPAYMENT PLAN WITH THE TREASURER, YOU MAY CONTACT THE TREASURER'S TAX SERVICES OFFICE AT (216) 443-7420. GENERAL INFORMATION IN ANY TYPE OF FORECLOSURE CASE, HELPFUL INFORMATION MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE COURT RESOURCE CENTER. THE RESOURCE CENTER CAN: (1) PROVIDE YOU WITH ACCURATE GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURT; (2) OFFER YOU FORMS OR PLEADINGS; AND (3) ASSIST YOU WITH POSSIBLE REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT WITH THE COURT RESOURCE CENTER MAY BE SCHEDULED AT: HTTPS://WWW.SIGNUPGENIUS.COM/GO/RESOURCECTR#/. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE COURT RESOURCE CENTER IS LOCATED AT: HTTPS://CP.CUYAHOGACOUNTY.US/COURT-RESOURCES/COURT-RESOURCE-CENTER/ YOU MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO PROCEED IN YOUR CASE WITHOUT SEEKING ASSISTANCE. HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HOW A FORECLOSURE CASE WORKS, IN GENERAL, CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://CP.CUYAHOGACOUNTY.US/DEPARTMENTS/MAGISTRATES/. NOTICE ISSUED
  66. SUMS COMPLAINT(56003409) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 4432 EAST 146TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44128-0000
  67. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  68. WRIT FEE
  69. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  70. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 55927512 RETURNED 1/29/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT GALES /MAURICE /T. - NO SUCH NUMBER NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  71. SUMS COMPLAINT(55927516) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  72. SUMS COMPLAINT(55927515) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CITY OF CLEVELAND 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  73. SUMS COMPLAINT(55927514) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: EQUITY TRUST COMPANY FBO ROBERT G. POMPEI IRA, C/O ELIZABETH JERDONEK, STAT AGENT 1 EQUITY WAY WESTLAKE, OH 44145
  74. SUMS COMPLAINT(55927513) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR, ARGENT 60 WALL STREET NEW YORK, NY 10005
  75. SUMS COMPLAINT(55927512) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: MAURICE T. GALES 907 E. 144TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH 44110
  76. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  77. WRIT FEE
  78. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  79. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  80. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  81. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  82. WRIT FEE
  83. WRIT FEE
  84. WRIT FEE
  85. WRIT FEE
  86. MAGISTRATE CHRISTOPHER DAY ASSIGNED (MANUALLY)
  87. IT IS ORDERED BY THE COURT THAT THIS CAUSE BE REFERRED TO THE COURT MAGISTRATE TO TRY THE ISSUES OF LAW AND FACT ARISING THEREIN AND REPORT WITHOUT UNNECESSARY DELAY. NOTICE ISSUED
  88. JUDGE JEFFREY P SAFFOLD ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  89. LEGAL RESEARCH
  90. LEGAL AID
  91. COMPUTER FEE
  92. CLERK'S FEE
  93. LEGAL NEWS
  94. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID HANNAH F.G. SINGERMAN Draw Down Account 00DD01DR

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