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Court

Cuyahoga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-05
Status INACTIVE
Type Contract
Docket 54 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Johnson Laux Construction Ohio, Llc
Defendant Btjc 1, Llc C/o Connor Thompson|Connor Thompson|Spm Acquisition, Llc C/o Cogency Global Inc.
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Judge

Hon. DAVID T MATIA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59485157) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: BTJC1, LLC 6573 GLEN COE DRIVE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
  3. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59485155) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: HANNAH M MAHAFFEY [email protected]
  4. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59485153) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DOUGLAS M EPPLER [email protected]
  5. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59485152) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: DOUGLAS M EPPLER [email protected]
  6. JUDGMENT ENTRY(59485151) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARK J VANROOY [email protected]
  7. THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT UPON THE COMPLAINT (THE "COMPLAINT") OF PLAINTIFF, JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ("PLAINTIFF"), AGAINST DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS, BTJC1 LLC AND CONNOR FORD THOMPSON (COLLECTIVELY, "DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS"); PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS; AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING THE AFFIDAVIT OFJAMES ANDERSON. UPON CONSIDERATION, THE COURT HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THIS COURT HAS SUBJECT MATTERJURISDICTION OVER THIS ACTION AND PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER ALL PARTIES. 2. DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS WERE DULY SERVED ACCORDING TO LAW BUT FAILED TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE DEFEND AGAINST THE COMPLAINT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS IS THEREFORE WELL TAKEN. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFAULTING DEFENDANTS IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT ON COUNT ONE AND COUNT TWO OFTHE COMPLAINT, JUDGMENT BE AND HEREBY IS ENTERED IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF AND AGAINST DEFENDANTS, BTJC1 LLC AND CONNOR FORD THOMPSON, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $211,353.11, PLUS INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 5.00%. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THERE IS NO JUST CAUSE FOR DELAY. IT IS SO ORDERED. COURT COSTS ASSESSED TO THE DEFENDANT(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
  8. NOTICE FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ATTORNEY DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER CONCERNING DEFAULT HEARING
  9. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58885203) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: BTJC1, LLC 6573 GLEN COE DRIVE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58885202) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: CONNOR THOMPSON 6573 GLEN COE DRIVE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
  11. JUDGMENT ENTRY(58885201) SENT BY EMAIL. TO: MARK J VANROOY [email protected]
  12. A REVIEW OF THE DOCKET INDICATES THAT THE ONLY REMAINING DEFENDANTS TO THIS ACTION HAVE FAILED TO FILE ANSWERS OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT. THEREFORE, THE CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE IS VACATED AND THE CASE WILL PROCEED TO A DEFAULT HEARING. TELEPHONE DEFAULT HEARING SET FOR 01/06/2026 AT 01:30 PM. DEFENDANT TO CONTACT THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY, CARA KOZYK, AT 216-443-5595 BY 12/09/2025 AT 1:30 P.M. THE COURT SHALL CONTACT PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL BY PHONE ONLY IF DEFENDANT CALLS THE COURT AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING TIME. IF DEFENDANT CONTACTS THE COURT TO ASK FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN ANSWER OR FOR A CONTINUANCE OF THE HEARING, IT WILL BE FREELY GRANTED. FAILURE BY DEFENDANT TO CONTACT THE COURT BY THE HEARING DATE WILL RESULT IN THE COURT IMMEDIATELY ISSUING A RULING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT. PLAINTIFF TO PROVIDE COURT WITH PROOF OF SERVICE, ORIGINAL SIGNED AFFIDAVIT OF DAMAGES, AFFIDAVIT OF MILITARY SERVICE, PROPOSED JOURNAL ENTRY, AND A COPY OF LETTER SENT TO DEFENDANT BY REGULAR AND CERTIFIED (RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED) U.S. MAIL NOTIFYING DEFENDANT THAT FAILURE TO CALL IN FOR DEFAULT HEARING MAY RESULT IN JUDGMENT BEING ENTERED AGAINST HIM OR HER. FAILURE OF PLAINTIFF TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE. PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON. THE CLERK OF COURTS IS ORDERED TO SERVE A COPY OF THIS ORDER ON DEFENDANT. NOTICE ISSUED
  13. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 12/02/2025 AT 01:30 PM IS CANCELLED.
  14. FINAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 02/12/2026 AT 01:30 PM IS CANCELLED.
  15. TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR 03/23/2026 AT 09:30 AM IS CANCELLED.
  16. NOTICE FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ATTORNEY DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ITS CLAIMS AGAINST DEFENDANT, SPM ACQUISITION, LLC ONLY
  17. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS PROPOUNDED TO DEFENDANT, SPM ACQUISITION, LLC, FILED 07/15/2025, IS DENIED AS MOOT. THE FACT DISCOVERY DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO 11/16/2025. ALL OTHER DATES AND DEADLINES REMAIN AS PREVIOUSLY SET. NOTICE ISSUED
  18. REPLY BRIEF FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL
  19. BRIEF IN OPPOSITION FILED BY D3 SPM ACQUISITION, LLC MARK J VANROOY 0056284 SPM ACQUISITIONS LLC'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL
  20. MOTION FILED FOR P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS PROPOUNDED TO DEFENDANT, SPM ACQUISITION, LLC
  21. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT, FILED 03/26/2025, IS HELD IN ABEYANCE WHILE THE CASE PROCEEDS WITH DEFENDANT SPM ACQUISITION, LLC. PLAINTIFF TO FILE A MOTION TO SET A DEFAULT HEARING BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THIS MATTER BY SETTLEMENT OR TRIAL. NOTICE ISSUED
  22. CMC HELD. ALL COUNSEL PRESENT. FACT DISCOVERY TO BE COMPLETED BY 07/16/2025. PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT REPORT DUE 08/16/2025. DEFENSE EXPERT REPORT DUE 10/16/2025. DISPOSITIVE MOTION TO BE FILED BY 11/16/2025. PARTIES ARE ADVISED THAT COURTESY COPIES OF ALL E-FILED DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS, AND ANY OTHER E-FILED MOTION LONGER THAN 20 PAGES MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON OR BY MAIL TO CHAMBERS WITHIN 5 DAYS OF FILING. DO NOT EMAIL COURTESY COPIES. REPLY BRIEFS MAY BE FILED WITHOUT LEAVE OF COURT. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR 12/02/2025 AT 01:30 PM. THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNLESS THE PARTIES REQUEST AN IN-PERSON APPEARANCE. THE COURT WILL CONTACT COUNSEL PRIOR TO THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WITH FURTHER DIRECTIONS. ALL PARTIES WITH SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY MUST PARTICIPATE. FINAL PRETRIAL SET FOR 02/12/2026 AT 01:30 PM. THE FINAL PRETRIAL WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNLESS THE PARTIES REQUEST AN IN-PERSON APPEARANCE. THE COURT WILL CONTACT COUNSEL PRIOR TO THE FINAL PRETRIAL WITH FURTHER DIRECTIONS. ALL PARTIES WITH SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY MUST PARTICIPATE. TRIAL SET FOR 03/23/2026 AT 09:30 AM. MOTIONS IN LIMINE, IF ANY, ARE TO BE FILED AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL. (COPIES TO BE HAND-DELIVERED TO COURTROOM 16-D.) PARTIES TO EXCHANGE PROPOSED STIPULATIONS 14 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL. COUNSEL TO PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL EXHIBITS TO OPPOSING COUNSEL AND TO THE COURT ON THE MORNING OF TRIAL. COUNSEL TO PROVIDE THE COURT WITH PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS AND WITNESS LISTS ON MORNING OF TRIAL. THE COURT PREFERS JURY INSTRUCTIONS ALSO BE PROVIDED IN WORD FORMAT AND E-MAILED TO STAFF ATTORNEY, CARA KOZYK, AT [email protected]. NOTICE ISSUED
  23. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FILED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC
  24. NOTICE FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ATTORNEY DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 NOTICE OF FILING PROPOSED JUDGMENT ENTRY GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
  25. AFFIDAVIT FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ATTORNEY DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
  26. AFFIDAVIT FILED BY P1 JOHNSON-LAUX CONSTRUCTION OHIO, LLC ATTORNEY DOUGLAS M EPPLER 0087018 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY STATUS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
  27. MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
  28. ANSWER FILED BY D3 SPM ACQUISITION, LLC ATTORNEY MARK J VANROOY 0056284 ANSWER OF DEFENDANT SPM ACQUISITION, LLC
  29. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR SPM ACQUISITION, LLC 03/07/2025 17:02:00
  30. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR THOMPSON/CONNOR/ 03/07/2025 17:01:59
  31. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR BTJC1, LLC 03/07/2025 17:01:59
  32. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MAHAFFEY/HANNAH/M 03/07/2025 17:01:59
  33. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR EPPLER/DOUGLAS/M 03/07/2025 17:01:59
  34. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 04/16/2025 AT 02:45 PM. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL, OR PLAINTIFF, IF PROCEEDING PRO SE, SHALL INITIATE THE CONFERENCE CALL WITH ALL OTHER PARTIES, AND THEN CONTACT THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY, CARA KOZYK, AT 216-443-5595. PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON.
  35. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56040584 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/14/2025 SPM ACQUISITION, LLC PROCESSED BY COC 02/19/2025.
  36. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56040583 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/13/2025 THOMPSON/CONNOR/ PROCESSED BY COC 02/19/2025.
  37. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56040582 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/13/2025 BTJC1, LLC PROCESSED BY COC 02/19/2025.
  38. SUMS COMPLAINT(56040584) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: SPM ACQUISITION, LLC 3958-D BROWN PARK DRIVE HILLIARD, OH 43026
  39. SUMS COMPLAINT(56040583) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: CONNOR THOMPSON 6573 GLEN COE DRIVE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
  40. SUMS COMPLAINT(56040582) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: BTJC1, LLC 6573 GLEN COE DRIVE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
  41. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  42. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  43. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  44. WRIT FEE
  45. WRIT FEE
  46. WRIT FEE
  47. JUDGE DAVID T MATIA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  48. LEGAL RESEARCH
  49. LEGAL NEWS
  50. LEGAL AID
  51. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  52. COMPUTER FEE
  53. CLERK'S FEE
  54. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID DOUGLAS M EPPLER

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