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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-19
Status INACTIVE
Type Consumer Debt
Docket 36 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Discover Bank
Defendant Valerie Mckenzie
Photo of Hon. DAVID T MATIA

Judge

Hon. DAVID T MATIA

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED: COMPLAINT
  2. DEFENDANT VALERIE M. MCKENZIE FILED A NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY ON 07/18/2025 (CASE NO. 25-13022). THEREFORE, PROCEEDINGS IN THIS CASE ARE STAYED (11 U.S.C. SECTION 362), AND THE CASE IS REMOVED FROM THE ACTIVE DOCKET. THE CASE MAY BE RETURNED TO THE ACTIVE DOCKET ONLY UPON A PROPERLY FILED MOTION THAT STATES THE DATE ON WHICH THE AUTOMATIC STAY WAS LIFTED. SAID MOTION IS TO BE FILED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE LIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR PLAINTIFFS' CLAIMS MAY BE DISMISSED FOR FAILING TO TIMELY REACTIVATE THE ACTION. ALL PENDING MOTIONS ARE RENDERED MOOT. NOTICE ISSUED
  3. NOTICE FILED BY D1 VALERIE MCKENZIE ATTORNEY DEBRA E. BOOHER 0067804 SUGGESTION OF BANKRUPTCY
  4. JUDGMENT ENTRY(57535716) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL SERVICE. TO: VALERIE MCKENZIE 13152 BERRY BLVD CLEVELAND, OH 44128
  5. CMC BY PHONE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 07/16/2025 AT 10:30 AM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AS A TELEPHONE DEFAULT HEARING ON 08/12/2025 AT 01:30 PM. DEFENDANT TO CONTACT THE COURT'S STAFF ATTORNEY, CARA KOZYK, AT 216-443-5595 BY 08/12/2025 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
  6. CMC BY PHONE SCHEDULED FOR 07/16/2025 AT 10:30 AM IS CANCELLED. JUDGE: DAVID T MATIA (329) REASON: CMC CANCELLED AS DEFEDANT FAILED TO FILE AN ANSWER. PLAINTIFF TO FILE A MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT. (notice sent).
  7. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MCKENZIE/VALERIE/ 05/28/2025 17:02:14
  8. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR WINTERS/SEAN/M. 05/28/2025 17:02:14
  9. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR VELAYUDHAN/KRIS/K 05/28/2025 17:02:14
  10. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MULLEN/DAVID/ 05/28/2025 17:02:14
  11. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 07/16/2025 AT 10:30 AM. 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.
  12. CMC BY PHONE SCHEDULED FOR 05/28/2025 AT 03:15 PM IS CANCELLED.
  13. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MCKENZIE/VALERIE/ 04/30/2025 17:01:56
  14. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR WINTERS/SEAN/M. 04/30/2025 17:01:56
  15. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR VELAYUDHAN/KRIS/K 04/30/2025 17:01:56
  16. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MULLEN/DAVID/ 04/30/2025 17:01:56
  17. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 05/28/2025 AT 03:15 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.
  18. CMC BY PHONE SCHEDULED FOR 04/30/2025 AT 02:45 PM IS CANCELLED.
  19. ANSWER . PRO SE (9999999)
  20. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MCKENZIE/VALERIE/ 03/21/2025 17:02:00
  21. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR WINTERS/SEAN/M. 03/21/2025 17:01:59
  22. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR VELAYUDHAN/KRIS/K 03/21/2025 17:01:59
  23. SCHEDULE ATTORNEY NOTICE. NOTICE GENERATED FOR MULLEN/DAVID/ 03/21/2025 17:01:59
  24. CMC BY PHONE SET FOR 04/30/2025 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.
  25. USPS RECEIPT NO. 56191418 DELIVERED BY USPS 03/04/2025 MCKENZIE/VALERIE/ PROCESSED BY COC 03/12/2025.
  26. SUMS COMPLAINT(56191418) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: VALERIE MCKENZIE 13152 BERRY BLVD CLEVELAND, OH 44128
  27. SUMMONS E-FILE COPY COST
  28. WRIT FEE
  29. JUDGE DAVID T MATIA ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  30. LEGAL RESEARCH
  31. LEGAL NEWS
  32. LEGAL AID
  33. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  34. COMPUTER FEE
  35. CLERK'S FEE
  36. DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID DAVID MULLEN

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