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Case Information

Filed 2026-02-02
Status ACTIVE
Type Tort Dental Malpractice
Docket 14 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Asia M. Ross
Defendant Dr. Dale A. Kates
Photo of Hon. Ashley Kilbane

Judge

Hon. Ashley Kilbane

Cuyahoga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. CASE FILED
  2. USPS RECEIPT NO. 59519799 DELIVERED BY USPS 02/10/2026 KATES/DR. DALE/A. PROCESSED BY COC 02/18/2026.
  3. AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY, FILED 02/02/2026, IS GRANTED. UPON THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT AND THE COURT'S REVIEW, THE COURT FINDS THAT THE APPLICANT IS AN INDIGENT LITIGANT UNDER R.C. 2323.311. IN ACCORDANCE AND FOR GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT HEREBY GRANTS A WAIVER OF PRE-PAYMENT OF COSTS OR FEES IN THIS MATTER. PURSUANT TO R.C. 2323.311(B)(4), THE CLERK IS HEREBY ORDERED TO WAIVE THE ADVANCE DEPOSIT OR SECURITY. THIS RULING APPLIES ONLY TO PREPAYMENT OF COSTS OR FEES. PLAINTIFF MAY BE ASSESSED COSTS OR FEES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CASE DEPENDING ON THE CASE'S RESOLUTION. NOTICE ISSUED
  4. SUMS COMPLAINT(59519799) SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL. TO: DR. DALE A. KATES 16909 CHAGRIN BLVD SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH 44120-0000
  5. WRIT FEE
  6. COMPLAINT FILED. SERVICE REQUEST - SUMMONS BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE DEFENDANT(S).
  7. JUDGE ASHLEY KILBANE ASSIGNED (RANDOM)
  8. LEGAL RESEARCH
  9. LEGAL AID
  10. COURT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
  11. COMPUTER FEE
  12. CLERK'S FEE
  13. LEGAL NEWS
  14. AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY, FILED

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