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Richland Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2026-02-12
Status OPEN
Type Other Torts
Docket 26 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Blackburn, Heather L Plaintiff
Defendant Hartz, Christopher M Defendant|Hartz, Robert A Defendant|Progressive Direct Insurance Co Defendant|Community Insurance Company Defendant|Cigna Healthcare Inc Defendant
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Judge

Hon. ROBINSON JUDGE BRENT N

Richland County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. PLTF'S NOTICE OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT CIGNA HEALTHCARE INC ONLY. ALL OTHER CLAIMS REMAIN PENDING 03/16/2026 09:29 AM Attorney: PETERSON, KIRSTIN A
  2. HOUSE BILL FEE-CIVIL Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  3. CLERK'S COMPUTER FEE-GEN DIV Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  4. COURT'S COMPUTER FEE Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  5. CLERKS FEES Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  6. SPECIAL PROJECT FEE-CIVIL Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  7. MEDIATION AND PROJECTS FUND Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  8. DEPOSIT FOR JURY DEMAND 02/12/2026 08:31 AM Receipt: 479766 Date: 02/12/2026
  9. CASE DESIGNATION SHEET FILED 02/12/2026 08:31 AM Attorney: PETERSON, KIRSTIN A
  10. COMPLAINT FILED. 02/12/2026 08:31 AM Attorney: PETERSON, KIRSTIN A
  11. PRAECIPE CERTIFIED MAIL FILED. 02/12/2026 08:58 AM Attorney: PETERSON, KIRSTIN A
  12. COPY COST FOR CLERK'S OFFICE PRINTING COPIES FOR INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT SERVICE
  13. SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL -
  14. CERTF COPY/CERT. MAIL TO Issue Date: 02/12/2026 Service: SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Method: CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: 15.0000 CHRISTOPHER M HARTZ HOME ADDRESS 963 FAIRFAX AVENUE MANSFIELD, OH 44906 Tracking Number: 9414726699042249733461 PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE CO BUSINESS ADDRESS C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking Number: 9414726699042249733478 ROBERT A HARTZ HOME ADDRESS 963 FAIRFAX AVENUE MANSFIELD, OH 44906 Tracking Number: 9414726699042249733485 COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY BUSINESS ADDRESS DBA ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking Number: 9414726699042249733492 CIGNA HEALTHCARE INC BUSINESS ADDRESS C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Tracking Number: 9414726699042249733508
  15. HEARING SCHEDULED: Judge: WURTHMANN, TAMMY L Event: INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE WITH TAMMY WURTHMANN Date: 05/12/2026 Time: 09:00 AM
  16. HEARING SCHEDULED: ORDER: INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Sent On: 02/13/2026 13:36:59 Notice Sent To: KIRSTIN A PETERSON FITCH LAW FIRM 621 E TOWN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Notice Sent To: JOHN K FITCH 621 E TOWN STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Notice Sent To: CHRISTOPHER M HARTZ 963 FAIRFAX AVENUE, MANSFIELD, OH 44906 Notice Sent To: ROBERT A HARTZ 963 FAIRFAX AVENUE, MANSFIELD, OH 44906 Notice Sent To: PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE CO C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Notice Sent To: COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY DBA ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219 Notice Sent To: CIGNA HEALTHCARE INC C/O CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 4400 EASTON COMMONS WAY SUITE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219
  17. HEARING SCHEDULED/ORDER FILED 02/13/2026 01:38 PM
  18. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  19. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 02/12/2026 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 02/17/2026 Return : 02/17/2026 on : HARTZ, CHRISTOPHER M Signed By : SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042249733461
  20. POSTAGE FEE CHRISTOPHER M HARTZ CIGNA HEALTHCARE INC COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE ROBERT A HARTZ
  21. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 02/12/2026 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 02/19/2026 Return : 02/19/2026 on : HARTZ, ROBERT A Signed By : SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042249733485
  22. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 02/12/2026 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 02/23/2026 Return : 02/23/2026 on : PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE CO Signed By : DANIEL D KELLEY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042249733478
  23. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 02/12/2026 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 02/23/2026 Return : 02/23/2026 on : COMMUNITY INSURANCE COMPANY Signed By : DANIEL D KELLEY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042249733492
  24. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 02/12/2026 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 02/26/2026 Return : 02/26/2026 on : CIGNA HEALTHCARE INC Signed By : SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042249733508
  25. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT-- CHRISTOPHER M HARTZ & ROBERT A HARTZ FILED 03/13/2026 08:50 AM Attorney: NOTARO, MATTHEW C
  26. PLTF'S NOTICE OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL OF PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY ONLY. ALL OTHER CLAIMS REMAIN PENDING 03/13/2026 09:49 AM Attorney: PETERSON, KIRSTIN A

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