Ohio Southern District Court
Judge:Michael H Watson
Referred: Elizabeth Preston Deavers
Case #: 2:19-cv-02237
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Case Filed:May 29, 2019
Terminated:Oct 29, 2020
Last checked: Monday Nov 25, 2019 3:22 AM EST
Defendant
The Ohio State University
Office of Legal Affairs 1590 N. High St. Suite 500
Columbus, OH 43201
Represented By
David John Barthel
Carpenter Lipps & Leland LLP
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Timothy R Bricker
Carpenter Lipps & Leland LLP
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Michael Hiram Carpenter
Carpenter Lipps & Leland LLP
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Stephen Edwin Dutton
Carpenter Lipps & Leland LLP
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Plaintiff
Michael Disabato
Represented By
Michael L Wright
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Dennis P Mulvihill
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Warren N. Sams, III
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Richard W Schulte
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Robert Leroy Gresham
Wright And Schulte
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Plaintiff
John Does 1-36
Represented By
Michael L Wright
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Dennis P Mulvihill
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Warren N. Sams, III
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Richard W Schulte
Wright & Schulte, LLC
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Robert Leroy Gresham
Wright And Schulte
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Docket last updated: 5 hours ago
Thursday, October 29, 2020
45 45 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Thu 10/29 4:43 PM
ORDER granting43 Motion to Sever. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 10/29/2020. (er)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Fri 10/30 10:02 AM
***Civil Case Terminated. (er)
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Friday, August 28, 2020
44 44 notice Notice (Other) Fri 08/28 4:53 PM
NOTICE by Defendant The Ohio State University Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (Dutton, Stephen)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
43 43 motion Substitute Attorney Wed 08/19 10:37 AM
MOTION to Substitute Attorney , Sever Claims and Consolidate Claims by Plaintiff John Doe 15. (Greenberger, Debra)
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Friday, August 07, 2020
42 42 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Fri 08/07 11:11 AM
ORDER granting41 Joint Motion to Dismiss with prejudice the Dismissing Plaintiffs claims. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 8/7/2020. (jk)
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Friday, July 31, 2020
41 41 motion Dismiss Fri 07/31 2:35 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss Michael DiSabato, John Does 1-14, and John Does 16-36 Only by Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36. (Schulte, Richard)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, May 11, 2020
40 40 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 05/11 2:31 PM
ORDER granting (41) Motion in case 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD; granting (39) Motion in case 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD; granting (30) Motion in case 2:19-cv-02429-MHW-EPD; granting (32) Motion in case 2:19-cv-03165-MHW-EPD; granting (25) Motion in case 2:19-cv-04397-MHW-EPD; granting (25) Motion in case 2:19-cv-04433-MHW-EPD; granting (23) Motion in case 2:19-cv-04624-MHW-EPD; granting (21) Motion in case 2:19-cv-04634-MHW-EPD; granting (27) Motion in case 2:19-cv-05418-MHW-EPD; granting (20) Motion in case 2:19-cv-05551-MHW-EPD; granting (19) Motion in case 2:20-cv-01188-MHW-EPD; granting (122) Motion in case 2:20-cv-01385-MHW-EPD. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 5/11/2020. Associated Cases: 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD et al. (jk)
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Friday, May 08, 2020
39 39 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 05/08 1:37 PM
Unopposed MOTION To Establish a Qualified Settlement Fund and Proposed Order ( Responses due by 5/29/2020) by Plaintiffs John Doe D.L., John Doe J.S., John Doe M.B., John Doe M.W., John Doe R.F., John Doe S.G., Michael Heifferon, John Does 140-150, Matthew Barclay, Dave Beaudin, John Does 95-136, John Doe 37-66, John Does 88-94, John Does 137-139, Derek de Jong, Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36, John Doe 67-87, John Doe, John Doe 22, John Doe S.DL.. Associated Cases: 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD et al. (Schulte, Richard)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, April 17, 2020
38 38 4 pgs order Order Lifting Stay Fri 04/17 2:47 PM
ORDER - The Court PARTIALLY LIFTS the mediation stay. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 4/17/2020. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (jk)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
37 37 notice Notice (Other) Tue 03/31 5:48 PM
NOTICE by Plaintiff Brian Garrett of Firm Name Change Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (Vourlis, Simina)
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Monday, March 16, 2020
34 34 1 pgs order Order on Motion to File Document Under Seal Mon 03/16 12:52 PM
ORDER granting33 Motion to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on March 16, 2020. (jlk)
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Friday, March 13, 2020
33 33 motion File Document Under Seal Fri 03/13 11:44 AM
MOTION for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal by Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36. (Schulte, Richard) Modified event on 3/13/2020 (ew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, December 20, 2019
32 32 3 pgs order Order Fri 12/20 11:13 AM
ORDER regarding consolidation of cases. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 12/20/2019. Terminating:((103 in 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD) MOTION to Amend/Correct (101) MOTION to File Document Under Seal filed by John Doe 2, Steve Hatch, John Doe 7, John Doe 5, Kurt Huntsinger, William Rieffer, John Does 1 - 17, 19 - 32, John Doe 3, Steve Snyder-Hill, David Mulvin, Kelly Reed, The Executor of the Estate of John Doe 18, John Doe 4, Ronald McDaniel, William Brown, John Doe 1, John Doe 6, (101 in 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD) MOTION to File Document Under Seal filed by John Doe 2, Steve Hatch, John Doe 7, John Doe 5, Kurt Huntsinger, William Rieffer, John Does 1 - 17, 19 - 32, John Doe 3, Steve Snyder-Hill, David Mulvin, Kelly Reed, The Executor of the Estate of John Doe 18, John Doe 4, Ronald McDaniel, William Brown, John Doe 1, John Doe 6, (79 in 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD) MOTION to Substitute Attorney , Sever Claims, and for Leave to Amend Complaint filed by John Does 1 - 17, 19 - 32.) Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (jk)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
31 31 misc Response (non motion) Wed 12/11 5:49 PM
Response re (22 in 2:19-cv-03165-MHW-EPD, 21 in 2:19-cv-02429-MHW-EPD, 32 in 2:18-cv-00712-MHW-EPD, 30 in 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD, 105 in 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD, 32 in 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD, 126 in 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 24 in 2:19-cv-02462-MHW-EPD) Amended Complaint,, Response in Opposition to Garrett Plaintiffs' Filing of Second Amended Complaint by Defendants The Ohio State University, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (Carpenter, Michael)
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
30 30 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 11/27 12:20 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Brian Garrett.Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 2:18-cv-00712-MHW-EPD, 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02429-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02462-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-03165-MHW-EPD (Vourlis, Simina)
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Thursday, October 31, 2019
29 29 2 pgs order Order Thu 10/31 3:04 PM
RELATED CASE MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Judges agree that this case and case number 19-cv-4634 ARE related. Case reassigned to Judge Michael H. Watson and Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge George C. Smith and Judge Michael H. Watson on 10/31/2019. (mdr)
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Friday, October 18, 2019
26 26 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Order to Fri 10/18 4:08 PM
ORDER Granting23 Motion for Order to Proceed Anonymously by Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36. Within 7 days, plaintiffs will disclose the true identities of the 36 John Doe plaintiffs, and any future plaintiffs, to the attorneys representing Defendant The Ohio State University. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 10/18/2019. (sln)
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25 25 respm Response to Motion Fri 10/18 2:06 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re23 MOTION for Order to Proceed Anonymously Defendant The Ohio State University's Response To Court's October 17, 2019 Orders filed by Defendant The Ohio State University. (Carpenter, Michael)
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
24 24 1 pgs order Order Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 10/17 2:16 PM
ORDER - Defendant's response to Plaintiffs' motion is due by OCTOBER 21, 2019. Defendant is ADVISED that failure to file a response on the docket will result in the granting of Plaintiffs' motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on October 17, 2019. (jlk) Modified on 10/17/2019 (ew)
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Monday, October 14, 2019
23 23 2 pgs motion Order to Mon 10/14 4:13 PM
MOTION for Order to Proceed Anonymously by Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36. (Gresham, Robert)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Monday, August 26, 2019
22 22 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Mon 08/26 11:55 AM
ORDER Granting OSU's Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Complaint until such time as parties have concluded their mediation efforts. (ECF No.21 in case 2:19-cv-01911; ECF No.21 in case 2:19-cv-02237; ECF No.16 in case 2:19-cv-02429; and ECF No.9 in Case No. 2:19-cv-3165.)Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 8/26/2019. (sln)
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21 21 motion Extension of Time Mon 08/26 9:53 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time New date requested 8/26/2020. (Until the Conclusion of Mediation) ( Responses due by 9/16/2019) by Defendants The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, Ohio State University, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02429-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-03165-MHW-EPD (Carpenter, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
19 19 misc Stipulation Wed 08/07 3:25 PM
STIPULATION Consent for Extension to Move, Answer, or Otherwise Plead in Response to the Complaint by Defendant The Ohio State University. (Carpenter, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Waiver of the Service of Summons
18 18 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/07 3:22 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Edwin Dutton for Defendant The Ohio State University (Dutton, Stephen)
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17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/07 3:20 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by David John Barthel for Defendant The Ohio State University (Barthel, David)
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16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/07 3:16 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy R Bricker for Defendant The Ohio State University (Bricker, Timothy)
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15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/07 3:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Hiram Carpenter for Defendant The Ohio State University (Carpenter, Michael)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Thu 08/08 9:14 AM
Reset deadlines pursuant to19 : Answer due 9/3/2019. (ew)
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
14 14 2 pgs order Order Thu 07/25 12:59 PM
RELATED CASE MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Judges agree that this case and case number 2:19-cv-3165 ARE related. Case reassigned to Judge Michael H. Watson for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson and Judge George C. Smith on 7/25/19. (mdr)
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Monday, July 08, 2019
12 12 misc Transcript Mon 07/08 1:10 PM
Transcript of Telephonic Status Conference Proceedings held on 5/21/2019, before Judge Michael H. Watson. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lahana DuFour, Telephone number 614-719-3286. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 7/29/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/8/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/7/2019. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (DuFour, Lahana)
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11 11 misc Transcript Mon 07/08 1:09 PM
Transcript of Telephonic Status Conference Proceedings held on 5/17/2019, before Judge Michael H. Watson. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lahana DuFour, Telephone number 614-719-3286. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 7/29/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/8/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/7/2019. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD et al. (DuFour, Lahana)
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 06/27 12:35 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Richard W Schulte for Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36 Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD (Schulte, Richard)
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Saturday, June 15, 2019
minutes Settlement Conference Mon 06/17 1:25 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Mediation Session held on 6/15/2019 re: 2:18cv692 2:18cv736 2:19cv1911 2:19cv2237 2:19cv2429 and 2:19cv2462 (ba)
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Friday, June 14, 2019
9 9 2 pgs order Order Fri 06/14 8:18 AM
ORDER - The Court ORDERS The Ohio State University to provide an unredacted version of the Perkins Coie report to Plaintiffs' counsel in case number 2:19cv2237 Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 6/14/2019. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD (jk)
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Thursday, June 06, 2019
8 8 misc Transcript Thu 06/06 4:13 PM
Transcript of Telephonic Status Conference Proceedings held on 5/24/2019, before Judge Michael H. Watson. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lahana DuFour, Telephone number 614-719-3286. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 6/27/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/8/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/4/2019. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-00692-MHW-EPD, 2:18-cv-00736-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-01911-MHW-EPD, 2:19-cv-02237-MHW-EPD (DuFour, Lahana)
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Monday, June 03, 2019
7 7 1 pgs order Order Mon 06/03 11:47 AM
ORDER - The Court CONSOLIDATES this case with 2:18cv692 and 2:18cv736 Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 6/3/19. (jk)
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6 6 order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 06/03 8:30 AM
NOTATION ORDER granting5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Warren N. Sams, III. By Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 6/3/2019. (ew)
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Friday, May 31, 2019
5 5 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Fri 05/31 3:01 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-6947616) of Warren N. Sams III by Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36. (Wright, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit certificate of good standing
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
4 4 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 05/29 3:00 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis P Mulvihill for Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36 (Mulvihill, Dennis)
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3 3 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 05/29 2:35 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Leroy Gresham for Plaintiffs Michael Disabato, John Does 1-36 (Gresham, Robert)
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2 2 service Summons Issued Wed 05/29 1:10 PM
Summons Issued as to The Ohio State University. (ew)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Wed 05/29 12:45 PM
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Plaintiffs ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-6943068), filed by Michael Disabato, John Does 1-26. (Wright, Michael)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons Form