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Court

Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-03
Status INACTIVE
Type Tort M.v. Accident
Docket 86 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Lisa Curtis
Defendant Larry Hess|Travelers Casualty Insurance Company|Ohio Department Of Medicaid|John Does 1 Through 10 Inclusive (defendants Whose Names Are Currently Unknown)
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Judge

Hon. STEVEN E GALL

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412666) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  3. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412665) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  4. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412664) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BRITTANY FITZGIBBON [email protected]
  5. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412663) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BRITTANY FITZGIBBON [email protected]
  6. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412662) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  7. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412661) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  8. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412660) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  9. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59412659) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL B PASTERNAK [email protected]
  10. JE FILED OSJ. COURT COSTS 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
  11. FINAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 01/15/2026 AT 01:30 PM IS CANCELLED.
  12. STIPULATION FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY MARGO S MEOLA 0065555 STIPULATED JUDGMENT ENTRY OF DISMISSAL
  13. 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
  14. MEDIATION SCHEDULED FOR 10/20/2025 AT 11:00 AM IS CANCELLED.
  15. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964921) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BRITTANY FITZGIBBON [email protected]
  16. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964920) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: BRITTANY FITZGIBBON [email protected]
  17. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964919) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  18. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964918) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  19. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964917) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  20. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964916) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  21. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964915) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  22. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57964914) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL B PASTERNAK [email protected]
  23. PURSUANT TO THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAIDS' CROSSCLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY IS HEREBY DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. IT IS SO ORDERED. 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. NOTICE FILED BY D3 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID ATTORNEY BRITTANY FITZGIBBON 0091763 DEFENDANT STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (AKA THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY) ONLY
  25. MEDIATION SET FOR 10/20/2025 AT 11:00 AM. (Notice Sent).
  26. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876031) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  27. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876030) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD [email protected]
  28. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876029) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  29. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876028) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  30. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876027) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARGO S MEOLA [email protected]
  31. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876026) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: REBECCA L. CAMPBELL [email protected]
  32. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876025) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: REBECCA L. CAMPBELL [email protected]
  33. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57876024) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MICHAEL B PASTERNAK [email protected]
  34. PURSUANT TO PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF PARTIAL VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, PLAINTIFF'S CLAIMS AGAINST DEFENDANT TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ARE HEREBY DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. IT IS SO ORDERED. 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
  35. NOTICE FILED BY P1 LISA CURTIS ATTORNEY MICHAEL B PASTERNAK 0059816 PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF PARTIAL VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO RULE 41(A)
  36. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
  37. NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF P1 LISA CURTIS FILED PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT LARRY HESS
  38. NOTICE FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 NOTICE OF DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF
  39. NOTICE FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY
  40. NOTICE FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY
  41. CMC BY PHONE HELD ON 04/22/2025. THE FOLLOWING DATES WERE AGREED TO BY COUNSEL: DISCOVERY CUT-OFF IS 08/22/2025. EXPERT WITNESS REPORTS SHALL BE EXCHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 21.1 AS FOLLOWS: PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT REPORT DUE 8/22/2025 DEFENDANT'S EXPERT REPORT DUE 12/31/2025 . FINAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 01/15/2026 AT 01:30 PM. ALL COUNSEL AND THEIR CLIENTS SHALL APPEAR IN PERSON AND HAVE FULL SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY. JURY TRIAL SET FOR 02/23/2026 AT 09:00 AM. ALL PARTIES SHALL APPEAR. ALL PARTIES ARE TO SUBMIT TO THE COURT TRIAL BRIEFS, WITNESS LISTS, EXHIBIT LISTS, JURY INSTRUCTIONS, MOTIONS IN LIMINE, AND STIPULATIONS SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL. ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE COURT'S STANDING TRIAL ORDERS AVAILABLE AT JUDGE GALL'S WEBPAGE ON THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT WEBSITE. FINAL PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES WILL NOT BE CONTINUED ABSENT EXTRAORDINARY CAUSE. NOTICE ISSUED
  42. CAPTIONED CASE IS HEREBY REFERRED TO MEDIATION WITH THE COURT MEDIATOR. MEDIATION TO BE SCHEDULED FOR EITHER SEPTEMBER OR NOVEMBER 2025. NOTICE ISSUED
  43. NOTICE FILED BY D2 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ATTORNEY REBECCA L. CAMPBELL 0064930 DEFENDANT, THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY'S, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL DISCLOSURES
  44. ANSWER FILED BY D2 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ATTORNEY REBECCA L. CAMPBELL 0064930 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT, THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, TO STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID'S CROSSCLAIM
  45. ANSWER FILED BY D2 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ATTORNEY REBECCA L. CAMPBELL 0064930 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT, THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
  46. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 10 INCLUSIVE 03/27/2025 17:01:59
  47. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 03/27/2025 17:01:59
  48. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR PASTERNAK/MICHAEL/B 03/27/2025 17:01:59
  49. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR PITCHFORD/MARSHAL/M. 03/27/2025 17:01:59
  50. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR KERNS/BRIAN/D 03/27/2025 17:01:59
  51. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 04/22/2025 AT 09:00 AM. COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES SHALL APPEAR BY PHONE. PARTIES NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL SHALL LIKEWISE APPEAR BY PHONE. ALL PARTICIPANTS SHALL CALL THE CONFERENCE NUMBER (605) 313-5666 AND ENTER ACCESS CODE 4416497# AT THE SCHEDULED TIME. ALL PARTICIPANTS SHALL BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS THE FACTS OF THE CASE, DISCOVERY PROGRESS, AND SCHEDULING MATTERS.
  52. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56285613 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/10/2025 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY PROCESSED BY COC 03/19/2025.
  53. NOTICE FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY
  54. ANSWER FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT LARRY HESS TO CROSS-CLAIM OF STATE OF OHIO DEPT. OF MEDICAID
  55. ANSWER FILED BY D1 LARRY HESS ATTORNEY BRIAN D KERNS 0037015 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT LARRY HESS
  56. SUMS COMPLAINT(56285613) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 6150 OAK TREE BOULEVARD INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-0000
  57. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  58. WRIT FEE
  59. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56146712 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/24/2025 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY PROCESSED BY COC 03/05/2025.
  60. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
  61. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56025761 RETURNED 02/10/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  62. ANSWER AND CROSSCLAIM $75 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID ANSWER AND CROSSCLAIM
  63. SUMS COMPLAINT(56146712) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY P.O. BOX 2989 HARTFORD, CT 06104-0000
  64. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  65. WRIT FEE
  66. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56025762 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/12/2025 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID PROCESSED BY COC 02/19/2025.
  67. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
  68. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56025760 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/08/2025 HESS/LARRY/ PROCESSED BY COC 02/12/2025.
  69. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56025761 RETURNED 2/10/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY - UNABLE TO FORWARD NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  70. SUMS COMPLAINT(56025762) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID C/O MAUREEN CORCORAN. DIRECTOR 50 WEST TOWN STREET, SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  71. SUMS COMPLAINT(56025761) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY C/O LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE 50 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  72. SUMS COMPLAINT(56025760) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: LARRY HESS 774 WEST SHORE BOULEVARD SHEFFIELD LAKE, OH 44054
  73. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  74. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  75. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  76. WRIT FEE
  77. WRIT FEE
  78. WRIT FEE
  79. JUDGE STEVEN E GALL ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  80. LEGAL RESEARCH
  81. LEGAL NEWS
  82. LEGAL AID
  83. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  84. COMPUTER FEE
  85. CLERK'S FEE
  86. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID MICHAEL B PASTERNAK

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