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Mahoning County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-05-06
Status CLOSED
Type Civil Common Pleas
Docket 126 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff Us Bank Trust Natl Assn Not In Its Ind Capacity
Defendant Kiefer, John R|Kiefer,unk Spouse Of, John R|Midland Funding Llc|Portfolio Recovery Assoc Llc|State Of Ohio Dept Of Medicaid|Mahoning Cty Treas
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Hon. SWEENEY MAUREEN A

Mahoning County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. $75.00
  2. COMPLAINT FILED Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  3. LEGAL AID (TOSCV) FILED Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  4. LEGAL NEWS Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  5. COURT COMPUTER RESEARCH (CIVIL) Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  6. CLERK COMPUTERIZATION FEE (CIVIL) Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  7. CV-COURT MEDIATION PROGRAM Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  8. CV-SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  9. CV-TECHNOLOGY FUND Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  10. FORECLOSURE SPECIAL PROJECT FUND Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  11. SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE FUND Receipt: 521647 Date: 05/06/2025
  12. COMPLAINT FILED ELECTRONICALLY COMPLAINT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS IND :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  13. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS IND :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  14. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE BY PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS IND :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  15. PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS IND :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  16. COPIES ISSUED: ADDITIONAL COSTS ADDED FOR SERVICE COPIES
  17. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT MAILED BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO DEFTS
  18. Issue Date: 05/12/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $0.00 KIEFER, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: 941472669904224127282 KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: 941472669904224127283 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC CO MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT 7530 LUCERNE DRIVE SUITE 303 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130 Tracking No: 941472669904224127284 PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC CO CORPORATION SERVICE COMPAN 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904224127285 STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF MEDICAID ATTENTION LEGAL DEPARTMENT 50 WEST TOWN STREET SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904224127286 MAHONING CTY TREAS 120 MARKET STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 Tracking No: 941472669904224127287
  19. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO PROCESS SERVER KRT SERVICES LLC FOR SERVICE UPON DEFTS
  20. Issue Date: 05/12/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER Cost Per: $ KIEFER, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: P000086551 KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: P000086552
  21. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 05/15/2025 On : MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Signed By : SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127284
  22. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 05/15/2025 Return : 05/16/2025 On : MAHONING CTY TREAS Signed By : SIGNATURE UNKNOWN Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127287
  23. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 05/19/2025 On : KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R Signed By : JOHN KIEFER Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127283
  24. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 05/19/2025 On : KIEFER, JOHN R Signed By : JOHN KIEFER Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127282
  25. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 05/19/2025 On : PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC Signed By : AMY E KUHLMAN AGENT Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127285
  26. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 05/12/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : Return : 05/20/2025 On : STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF MEDICAID Signed By : SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224127286
  27. NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  28. Certificate of Service
  29. NOTICE SUGGESTION OF DEATH :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  30. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM OF STATE OF OHIO ODFJF-MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY :: :: On behalf of Defendant: STATE OF OHIO DEPT OF MEDICAID :: Filed By: JEFFREY ORR BROWN
  31. Certificate of Service
  32. Certificate of Service
  33. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  34. Certificate of Service
  35. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO DEFTS BY CERT MAIL TO ADDRESS IN WRIT INSTR
  36. Issue Date: 07/02/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $0.00 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC CO MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT 7530 LUCERNE DRIVE SUITE 303 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130 Tracking No: 941472669904224532537 PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC CO CORPORATION SERVICE COMPAN 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: 941472669904224532538
  37. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  38. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  39. Certificate of Service
  40. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 07/02/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 07/07/2025 Return : 07/09/2025 On : MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Signed By : LINDA FAZIO Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224532537
  41. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED --DID NOT SERVE JOHN KIEFER. UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT AND SERVE (450 MELBOURNE AVE)
  42. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED --DID NOT SERVE UNK SPOUSE OF JOHN KIEFER. UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT AND SERVE (450 MELBOURNE AVE)
  43. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE TO ATTY ANN M JOHNSON
  44. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  45. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO DEFTS BY CERT MAIL TO ADDRESS IN WRIT INSTR
  46. Issue Date: 07/15/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: $0.00 KIEFER, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: 941472669904224533038 KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: 941472669904224533039
  47. SUMMONS, COPY OF COMPLAINT ISSUED TO DEFTS BY PERSONAL SHERIFF (MAH CO SHERIFF)
  48. Issue Date: 07/15/2025 Service: CIVIL SUMMONS Method: (CP) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: MAHONING COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Cost Per: $ KIEFER, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: P000086849 KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: P000086850
  49. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED SERVED--JOHN KIEFER 7-17-25
  50. SUMMONS RETURNED & FILED --DID NOT SERVE UNK SPOUSE OF JOHN KIEFER. THERE IS NO SPOUSE
  51. NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE TO ATTY ANN M JOHNSON
  52. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  53. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 07/15/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 07/21/2025 Return : 07/25/2025 On : KIEFER, JOHN R Signed By : JOHN KIEFER Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224533038
  54. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 07/15/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 07/21/2025 Return : 07/25/2025 On : KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R Signed By : JOHN KIEFER Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224533039
  55. MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGEMENT (FORECLOSURE) FILED BY MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  56. NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  57. MILITARY AFFIDAVIT AND AFFIDAVIT OF STATUS OF ACCOUNT AFFIDAVIT REGARDING MILITARY STATUS :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  58. MOTION MOTION TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  59. Certificate of Service
  60. JE> ORDER TO APPOINT PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER (SWEENEY) SEE ATTACHED IMAGE
  61. Certificate of Service
  62. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  63. JE> IN REM JUDGMENT ENTRY AND DECREE IN FORECLOSURE (SWEENEY) SEE ATTACHED IMAGE
  64. Certificate of Service
  65. COST FOR JUDGMENT ENTRY FOR CLERK COMPUTERIZATION
  66. COPIES ISSUED OF 08/26/2025 JE
  67. Issue Date: 08/27/2025 Service: COPIES OF 08/26/2025 JE Method: (CP) REGULAR MAIL Cost Per: $0.69 KIEFER, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: R001382281 KIEFER,UNK SPOUSE OF, JOHN R 450 MELBOURNE AVENUE YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 Tracking No: R001382282 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC CO MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT 7530 LUCERNE DRIVE SUITE 303 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130 Tracking No: R001382283 PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC CO CORPORATION SERVICE COMPAN 1160 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 400 COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking No: R001382284 MAHONING CTY TREAS 120 MARKET STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 Tracking No: R001382285
  68. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER PRAECIPE FOR ORDER FOR SALE TO BE CONDUCTED BY PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON Receipt: 526591 Date: 08/29/2025
  69. MOTION PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  70. Certificate of Service
  71. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF APPRAISAL FILED 8-28-25 SENT TO MAHONING CTY SHERIFF'S DEPT [PRIVATE SELLER]
  72. PRAECIPE FOR ORDER OF SALE FILED 8-28-25 SENT TO (CHRISTOPHER A ROMAN) [PRIVATE SELLER] BY REG MAIL
  73. REGULAR MAIL POSTAGE FEES
  74. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CP) CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 07/02/2025 Service : CIVIL SUMMONS Served : 09/04/2025 Return : 09/11/2025 On : PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC Signed By : AMY E KUHLMAN Reason : (CP) SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: 941472669904224532538
  75. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $156,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  76. GAIL BATTISTI-APPRAISER FEES Receipt: 528879 Date: 10/08/2025
  77. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $156,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  78. APPRAISER INFORMATION: LAND VALUE-- $156,000.00 (PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER)
  79. JOHN R THOMAS-APPRAISER FEES Receipt: 528879 Date: 10/08/2025
  80. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWL OF NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  81. Certificate of Service
  82. NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE :: :: On behalf of Plaintiff: US BANK TRUST NATL ASSN NOT IN ITS IND CAPACITY :: Filed By: ANN MARIE JOHNSON
  83. Certificate of Service
  84. $10.00
  85. $25.00
  86. $26.00
  87. $13.00
  88. $6.00
  89. $20.00
  90. $40.00
  91. $50.00
  92. $10.00
  93. $225.00
  94. $75.00
  95. $0.00
  96. $0.00
  97. $15.30
  98. $12.00
  99. $68.69
  100. $4.00
  101. $4.00
  102. $22.72
  103. $0.00
  104. $0.00
  105. $2.00
  106. $0.64
  107. $4.00
  108. $24.38
  109. $4.00
  110. $18.00
  111. $18.00
  112. $2.00
  113. $0.64
  114. $0.00
  115. $8.00
  116. $4.00
  117. $14.00
  118. $7.00
  119. $5.50
  120. $3.45
  121. $225.00
  122. $0.00
  123. $0.00
  124. $0.64
  125. $75.00
  126. $75.00

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