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Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-06
Status INACTIVE
Type Tax Foreclosure
Docket 96 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Treasurer Of Cuyahoga County, Oh
Defendant Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Assignees, Executors, Administrators And Legal Representatives Of Eugene Lukco|Christopher Lukco|Eugene J. Lukco Jr|Paul J. Lukco|Kathryn M. Hayko|City Of Cleveland, Ohio Department Of Community Development
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Hon. NANCY MARGARET RUSSO

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT W PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT
  2. ON THIS DATE 03/02/2026 ORDER OF SALE ISSUED TO SHERIFF - NONPRODUCTIVE LAND. THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS SCHEDULED FOR SHERIFF SALES ON 04/01/2026 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 04/15/2026 AT 09:00 AM NOTICE ISSUED PARCEL(S): 125-25-069
  3. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 58702537 RETURNED 11/24/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT HAYKO/KATHRYN/M. NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  4. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 58702541 RETURNED 11/24/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/EUGENE/J. NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  5. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702541) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: EUGENE J. LUKCO 3245 E 56TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44102
  6. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702540) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CHRISTOPHER LUKCO 7720 ROSEWOOD AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  7. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702539) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: PAUL J. LUKCO 412 N 10TH STREET COSHOCTON, OH 43812
  8. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702537) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: KATHRYN M. HAYKO 25801 COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD, APT 216 NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
  9. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702536) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: RICHARD BERTOVICH [email protected]
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702535) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: RICHARD BERTOVICH [email protected]
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58702534) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: TERRENCE JONES [email protected]
  12. THE COURT ADOPTS THE ATTACHED MAGISTRATE'S DECISION. DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. FINAL. OSJ. NOTICE ISSUED
  13. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 58523148 RETURNED 11/12/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/EUGENE/J. ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  14. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 58523145 RETURNED 11/07/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT HAYKO/KATHRYN/M. NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  15. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523148) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: EUGENE J. LUKCO 3245 E 56TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44102
  16. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523147) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CHRISTOPHER LUKCO 7720 ROSEWOOD AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  17. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523146) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: PAUL J. LUKCO 412 N 10TH STREET COSHOCTON, OH 43812
  18. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523145) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: KATHRYN M. HAYKO 25801 COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD, APT 216 NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
  19. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523144) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: RICHARD BERTOVICH [email protected]
  20. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523143) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: RICHARD BERTOVICH [email protected]
  21. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION(58523142) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: TERRENCE JONES [email protected]
  22. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION WITH FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW NONPRODUCTIVE LAND - CITY AND CCLRC DECLINE WITH ANSWERS FILED AND SENT TO ALL PARTIES ON SERVICE PAGE.
  23. CASE CALLED FOR HEARING. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF PRESENT. ALL OTHERS ABSENT. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION TO FOLLOW. NOTICE ISSUED
  24. TAX HEARING SET FOR 10/23/2025 AT 12:00PM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JOHN T DYKE, 310 W. LAKESIDE. 6TH FL. LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE JUSTICE CENTER ON THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF LAKESIDE AVENUE AND WEST 3RD STREET. FAILURE TO APPEAR MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE CLAIMS OR AN ENTRY OF JUDGMENT. NOTICE ISSUED
  25. PLAINTIFF TREASURER'S MOTION TO SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING FILED ON 9/15/25 IS GRANTED. HEARING TO BE SET PER SEPARATE ORDER OF THE COURT. NOTICE ISSUED
  26. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY TERRENCE JONES 0039003 NOTICE OF FILING MILITARY AFFIDAVIT
  27. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY TERRENCE JONES 0039003 NOTICE OF FILING CITY OF CLEVELAND LAND AFFIDAVIT
  28. NOTICE FILED BY P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH ATTORNEY TERRENCE JONES 0039003 NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT
  29. MOTION FILED FOR P1 TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH TERRENCE JONES 0039003 MOTION TO SET DATE FOR TAX HEARING
  30. A REVIEW OF THE COURT DOCKET INDICATES SERVICE. PLAINTIFF HAS UNTIL 9/26/25 TO TAKE ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS TO HAVE THIS CASE SET FOR A HEARING INCLUDING FILING OR SUBMITTING THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW OR THIS CASE MAY BE DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. 1. REQUEST OR MOTION FOR HEARING 2. AFFIDAVIT WITH REGARD TO MILITARY SERVICE 3. PROPOSED MAGISTRATE'S DECISION 4. UPDATED TITLE WORK 5. PROPOSED ADOPTION ORDER 6. LAND AFFIDAVIT NOTICE ISSUED
  31. LEGAL NEWS ABSTRACT
  32. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED - LEGAL NEWS FEE $708.8
  33. REGULAR MAIL SERVICE RECEIPT NO. 57561681 RETURNED 07/28/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/CHRISTOPHER/ ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN NOTICE MAILED TO PLTFS ATTORNEY. $0.00
  34. SUMS COMPLAINT(57561681) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CHRISTOPHER LUKCO 7720 ROSEWOOD AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105 ANSWER DATE: 08/14/2025
  35. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  36. WRIT FEE
  37. AFFIDAVIT SERVICE BY PUBLICATION, FORECLOSURE $250 AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
  38. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - ORDINARY - D2 - CHRISTOPHER LUKCO - 4325 RIDGE ROAD, APT 202, BROOKLYN, OH 44144
  39. A REVIEW OF THE COURT DOCKET INDICATES INACTIVITY AND NO SERVICE ON ALL OF THE DEFENDANTS PER THE COURT'S STANDING ORDER #21. PLAINTIFF HAS UNTIL 7/21/25 TO RE-ATTEMPT SERVICE ON ALL UNSERVED PARTIES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  40. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56960547 RETURNED 5/15/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO JR/EUGENE/J. - ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  41. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56815260 RETURNED 5/15/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/CHRISTOPHER/ - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  42. SUMS COMPLAINT(56960547) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: EUGENE J. LUKCO JR 3245 E. 56TH PL. CLEVELAND, OH 44127-0000
  43. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  44. WRIT FEE
  45. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - D3 - EUGENE J. LUKCO JR., 3245 E. 56TH PL., CLEVELAND, OH 44127
  46. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56859359 RETURNED 5/8/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/EUGENE/J. - INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  47. SUMS COMPLAINT(56859359) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: EUGENE J. LUKCO 334 TUSCARAWAS AVE NW NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663-0000
  48. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  49. WRIT FEE
  50. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - CERTIFIED - D3 - EUGENE J. LUKCO, JR., 334 TUSCARAWAS AVE NW, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663
  51. SUMS COMPLAINT(56815260) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CHRISTOPHER LUKCO 4325 RIDGE ROAD APT #202 BROOKLYN, OH 44144-0000
  52. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  53. WRIT FEE
  54. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - CERTIFIED - D2 - CHRISTOPHER LUKCO - 4325 RIDGE ROAD, APT 202, BROOKLYN, OH 44144
  55. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56566299 DELIVERED BY USPS 04/11/2025 CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO PROCESSED BY COC 04/16/2025.
  56. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56566107 DELIVERED BY USPS 04/08/2025 CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO PROCESSED BY COC 04/16/2025.
  57. CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER 56039089 ADDRESSED TO CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO(D6) NOT RETURNED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AFTER 60 DAYS. NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY.
  58. SUMS COMPLAINT(56566299) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE, ROOM 320 CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  59. SUMS COMPLAINT(56566107) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE, ROOM 320 CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  60. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  61. WRIT FEE
  62. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  63. WRIT FEE
  64. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - CERTIFIED - D6 - CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE, ROO, 320, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  65. REQUEST FOR SERVICE FILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE - CERTIFIED - D6 - CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE, ROOM 320, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  66. STANDING ORDERS 1. PURSUANT TO CIVIL RULE 4(E), IF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT IS NOT MADE UPON A DEFENDANT WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT, OR AMENDED COMPLAINT (IF APPLICABLE), A CASE SHALL BE DISMISSED AS TO THAT DEFENDANT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. CONSEQUENTLY, PLAINTIFF WILL HAVE THEN FAILED TO PROPERLY JOIN ALL NECESSARY PARTIES TO A CASE AND THE COURT WILL THUS DISMISS A CASE IN ITS ENTIRETY WITHOUT PREJUDICE AT PLAINTIFF'S COSTS FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. 2. IN A BANK FORECLOSURE CASE OR A CONDOMINIUM LIEN FORECLOSURE CASE OR A HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION CASE, WITHIN 20 DAYS OF FILING THE COMPLAINT, THE PLAINTIFF SHALL COMPLETE A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY STATUS REPORT ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE COURT. SAID FORM MAY BE OBTAINED FROM JUDGE NANCY MARGARET RUSSO'S WEBSITE. THIS FORM REQUIRES THE SUBMISSION OF A RECENT COLOR PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. SAID FORM IS TO BE FILED AND HAND-DELIVERED TO COURTROOM 18-C ON THE DATE OF FILING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 3. FAILURE OF ANY PARTY'S COUNSEL OR PRO SE PARTY TO APPEAR IN PERSON AT A COURT DATE, WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE COURT EXCUSING ATTENDANCE, MAY RESULT IN THE COURT DISMISSING ONE'S CLAIMS WITH OR WITHOUT PREJUDICE OR RENDERING JUDGMENT AGAINST A PARTY OR SANCTIONS INCLUDING CONTEMPT. MOTIONS EXCUSING ATTENDANCE OR TO APPEAR BY PHONE MUST BE FILED AT LEAST 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED EVENT AND MUST CLEARLY STATE A VALID REASON FOR THE REQUEST. 4. IF A CONTINUANCE OF A COURT DATE IS SOUGHT FOR ANY REASON, AN APPROPRIATE MOTION MUST BE FILED NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT. 5. DO NOT CALL THE COURT TO REQUEST A CONTINUANCE. ABSENT AN EMERGENCY, NO CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO REQUESTS NOT MADE IN WRITING, DOCKETED AND WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME ABOVE. 6. THE COURT REQUIRES A COURTESY COPY OF ALL PLEADINGS OR FILINGS IN EXCESS OF 5 PAGES TO BE HAND-DELIVERED TO THE COURT. E-FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COURTESY COPY. PLEADINGS OR FILINGS 5 PAGES, OR LESS, IN LENGTH MAY BE FAXED TO THE COURT AT 216-348-4036. PLEADINGS OR FILINGS OF 5 PAGES OR LESS THAT ARE E-FILED DO NOT NEED TO BE FAXED OR DELIVERED TO THE COURT. 7. ALL PLEADINGS AND FILINGS, GREATER THAN 5 PAGES, ARE TO BE HAND-DELIVERED TO COURTROOM 18-C ON THE DATE OF FILING AND LEFT IN THE DESIGNATED MAILBOX (ON FLOOR 18 OF THE JUSTICE CENTER) BY 4:30. ELECTRONIC FILING OR E-FILING DOES NOT ALTER THIS POLICY. IN ADDITION TO E-FILING A DOCUMENT WITH THE COURT, PARTIES MUST STILL HAND-DELIVER A HARD COPY OF ANY PLEADING OR FILING, GREATER THAN 5 PAGES, TO THE COURT BY 4:30. THE COURT WILL STRIKE ANY PLEADING OR FILING THAT IS NOT TIMELY DELIVERED TO THE COURT BY HAND AND/OR THE COURT MAY DISMISS A PARTY'S CLAIMS WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY. 8. IN THE EVENT THE DEBTOR ENTERS INTO A FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, LOAN MODIFICATION, PAYMENT PLAN OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SETTLEMENT WITH THE PLAINTIFF, WHETHER IT IS BEFORE JUDGMENT OR AFTER JUDGMENT, THE PLAINTIFF MUST NOTIFY THE COURT OF SAID AGREEMENT WITHIN 14 DAYS OF ENTERING SUCH AN AGREEMENT. FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE COURT OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT WILL RESULT IN A SHOW CAUSE HEARING. 9. ALL 41(A) NOTICES OF DISMISSAL OR MOTIONS TO DISMISS FILED WITH THE COURT MUST HAVE ATTACHED TO THEM AN AFFIDAVIT INDICATING IF ANY FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, LOAN MODIFICATION, PAYMENT PLAN, REINSTATEMENT, PAYOFF OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEFENDANT EXISTS OR NOT. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN A SHOW CAUSE HEARING. 10. IN A BANK FORECLOSURE CASE, THE BANK MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE TO THE COURT THAT IT HOLDS THE MORTGAGE AND THE NOTE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE COURT DISMISSING THE WITHIN CASE. 11. IN THE EVENT THE COURT AWARDS PLAINTIFF WITH A JUDGMENT AND/OR DECREE OF FORECLOSURE, PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO PROVIDE THE CLERK AND/OR SHERIFF WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO TRIGGER THE SALE OF THE WITHIN PROPERTY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE COURT'S JUDGMENT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE COURT VACATING ANY JUDGMENT AND/OR DECREE OF FORECLOSURE AND DISMISSING THIS CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY. THE COURT MAY ALSO SET THE MATTER FOR A SHOW CAUSE HEARING ORDERING COUNSEL TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE OR SHE SHOULD NOT BE HELD IN CONTEMPT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY. IF THE PROPERTY IS UNSOLD, PLAINTIFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILE A SUBSEQUENT PRAECIPE FOR SALE, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SHERIFF'S RETURN REPORTING THE PROPERTY AS UNSOLD, UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR GOOD CAUSE IS SHOWN AND THE COURT DOCKETS SUCH AN ENTRY. 12. NOTICES OF BANKRUPTCY FILED WITH THE COURT MUST HAVE ATTACHED TO THEM A COPY OF THE BANKRUPTCY DOCKET. CASES STAYED DUE TO BANKRUPTCY MAY BE RETURNED TO THE ACTIVE DOCKET ONLY UPON A PROPERLY FILED MOTION THAT STATES THE DATE ON WHICH THE AUTOMATIC STAY WAS LIFTED. COURT TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE LIFTING OF A BANKRUPTCY STAY WITHIN 15 DAYS OF SAME. FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE COURT AND FILE A MOTION TO REACTIVATE A CASE WITHIN THAT 15 DAY PERIOD OF TIME WILL RESULT IN THE COURT DISMISSING A CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE. COUNSEL MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THE BANKRUPTCY DOCKET TO HIS OR HER MOTION TO REACTIVATE A CASE. 13. PARTIES WISHING TO PERFECT SERVICE BY SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER IN ANY GIVEN CASE MUST FIRST FILE A SEPARATE MOTION TO APPOINT A SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER DIRECTLY WITH JUDGE NANCY MARGARET RUSSO. FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF JUDGE NANCY MARGARET RUSSO BEFORE ATTEMPTING SERVICE BY SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER MAY RESULT IN THE COURT STRIKING SUCH SERVICE ATTEMPTS. MOTIONS TO APPOINT SPECIAL PROCESS SERVERS MUST HAVE A PROPOSED ORDER ATTACHED TO THE MOTION FOR THE COURT'S REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. (THE PROPOSED ORDER SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY TO THE COURT, BUT IT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE MOTION). 14. ANY MOTION TO WITHDRAW AN ORDER OF SALE MUST BE FILED AT LEAST 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED SALE. ANY MOTION NOT TIMELY FILED MAY BE STRICKEN. SAID MOTION MUST CLEARLY STATE A VALID REASON FOR THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE SALE. MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW AN ORDER OF SALE MUST HAVE A PROPOSED ORDER ATTACHED TO THE MOTION FOR THE COURT'S REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. (THE PROPOSED ORDER SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY TO THE COURT, BUT IT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE MOTION). MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW AN ORDER OF SALE THAT MAKE REFERENCE TO A FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, LOAN MODIFICATION, PAYMENT PLAN, REINSTATEMENT, PAYOFF OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SETTLEMENT, MUST HAVE PROOF OF SAME ATTACHED TO THE MOTION. MOTIONS TO VACATE SALE MUST ALSO CLEARLY STATE A VALID REASON. MOTIONS TO VACATE SALE THAT MAKE REFERENCE TO A FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, LOAN MODIFICATION, PAYMENT PLAN, REINSTATEMENT, PAYOFF OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SETTLEMENT, MUST ALSO HAVE PROOF OF SAME ATTACHED TO THE MOTION. 15. A PROPOSED ORDER MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR A MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT, AND IS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR SIGNATURE BY THE JUDGE, RATHER THAN AS A MAGISTRATE'S DECISION. IF A MAGISTRATE'S DECISION IS SUBMITTED IT WILL BE STRICKEN. 16. NO REPLY BRIEFS ARE PERMITTED ABSENT LEAVE OF COURT. 17. IN THE EVENT THE DEFENDANT INTENDS TO PURSUE LOSS MITIGATION, HE OR SHE MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE LOSS MITIGATION PACKET TO THE PLAINTIFF OR LOAN SERVICER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT. 18. TAX CERTIFICATE AND TAX FORECLOSURE CASES WILL BE HANDLED BY MAGISTRATE JOHN DYKE. A PROPOSED MAGISTRATE'S DECISION IS REQUIRED HERE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT SAID DECISION MAY RESULT IN A DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 19. COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OVER ALL POST-JUDGMENT MOTIONS. 20. ALL FORECLOSURE FILES ARE MAINTAINED AND KEPT IN COURTROOM 18-C OF THE JUSTICE CENTER, NOT IN THE MAGISTRATE'S DEPARTMENT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE. 21. ON MARCH 20, 2020, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ANNOUNCED A TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO MAIL HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR MAIL THAT REQUIRES CUSTOMER SIGNATURES. TO REDUCE HEALTH RISKS, THE POSTAL SERVICE MODIFIED CUSTOMER SIGNATURE CAPTURE PROCEDURES. WHILE THE COURT APPRECIATES THE NEED FOR SAFETY DURING THE CURRENT COVID 19 PANDEMIC, THE COURT HAS CONCERNS ON HOW THIS CHANGE IN POLICY WILL IMPACT PROPER SERVICE UNDER THE OHIO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. THE CIVIL RULES PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY ALL COURTS IN THE STATE OF OHIO. THEY ARE TO BE CONSTRUED AND APPLIED TO EFFECT JUST RESULTS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. IN PARTICULAR, SERVICE RULES EXIST TO SAFEGUARD DUE PROCESS. THEY ENSURE NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. THEY CANNOT BE CIRCUMVENTED OR SUSPENDED. IN LIGHT OF THE ABOVE, THE COURT IMPLEMENTS THE FOLLOWING POLICY WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE COURT FINDS THE FOLLOWING METHODS OF SERVICE ARE ACCEPTABLE AND PARTIES WISHING TO PERFECT SERVICE MAY DO SO UNDER THE APPLICABLE CIVIL RULE: 1. PUBLICATION 2. SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER (PREAPPROVED BY JUDGE RUSSO, SEE STANDING ORDER #13) 3. FEDERAL EXPRESS (COMPLETED) 4. FEDERAL EXPRESS (REFUSED THEN REGULAR MAIL) 5. SHERIFF SERVICE 6. SECRETARY OF STATE SERVICE 7. A PARTY WAIVES SERVICE 8. COUNSEL WAIVES SERVICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL IS NO LONGER AN ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF SERVICE UNLESS THE CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN CONTAINS A CLEAR, LEGIBLE SIGNATURE, AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT. IN INSTANCES WHERE THE COURT CANNOT DISCERN A CLEAR, LEGIBLE SIGNATURE OR IF THE CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN IS "SCRIBBLED" OR MARKED "COVID 19" OR IS "STAMPED WITH A SIGNATURE" OR CONTAINS A "PRINTED FIRST INITIAL AND PRINTED LAST NAME," THE COURT WILL INDICATE THAT THIS IS NOT GOOD SERVICE AND PLAINTIFF MUST RE-ATTEMPT SERVICE OR FACE DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. 22. PARTIES ARE TO ABIDE BY THE COURT'S STANDING ORDERS CONTAINED HEREIN AND LOCATED AT HTTP://CPCUYAHOGACOUNTY.US/JUDGES/NANCYMARGARETRUSSO. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY PORTION OF THE COURT'S STANDING ORDERS MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL WITH OR WITHOUT PREJUDICE. NOTICE ISSUED
  67. ANSWER FILED BY D6 CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO ATTORNEY RICHARD BERTOVICH 0059434 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT CITY OF CLEVELAND
  68. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56039086 RETURNED 02/19/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/EUGENE/J. - NOT DELIVRBL AS ADDR NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  69. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56039086 RETURNED 2/19/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/EUGENE/J. - UNCLAIMED NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  70. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56039087 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/13/2025 LUKCO/PAUL/J. PROCESSED BY COC 02/19/2025.
  71. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56039088 RETURNED 2/13/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT HAYKO/KATHRYN/M. - ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  72. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT NO. 56039085 RETURNED 2/13/2025 FAILURE OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT LUKCO/CHRISTOPHER/ - VACANT NOTICE MAILED TO PLAINTIFF(S) ATTORNEY
  73. SUMS COMPLAINT(56039089) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO 601 LAKESIDE AVENUE, ROOM 320 CLEVELAND, OH 44114
  74. SUMS COMPLAINT(56039088) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: KATHRYN M. HAYKO 25801 COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD, APT 216 NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
  75. SUMS COMPLAINT(56039087) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: PAUL J. LUKCO 412 N 10TH STREET COSHOCTON, OH 43812
  76. SUMS COMPLAINT(56039086) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: EUGENE J. LUKCO 3245 E 56TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44102
  77. SUMS COMPLAINT(56039085) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CHRISTOPHER LUKCO 7720 ROSEWOOD AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105
  78. MAGISTRATE JOHN T DYKE ASSIGNED (MANUALLY)
  79. 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
  80. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
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  85. WRIT FEE
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  90. JUDGE NANCY MARGARET RUSSO ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  91. LEGAL RESEARCH
  92. LEGAL AID
  93. COMPUTER FEE
  94. CLERK'S FEE
  95. LEGAL NEWS
  96. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID TERRENCE JONES Draw Down Account 00DD01DR

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