Michigan Eastern District Court
Judge:Stephen J Murphy, III
Referred: David R Grand
Case #: 2:23-cv-11197
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:May 22, 2023
Terminated:Oct 11, 2024
Last checked: Sunday Nov 19, 2023 5:11 AM EST
Defendant
Shawn Cabot
Represented By
Amy J. DeRouin
Christopher Trainor Assoc.
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Shawn C. Cabot
Christopher Trainer And Assoc (white Lake)
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Jonathan Arnold Abent
Christopher Trainor & Associates
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Defendant
Christopher J. Trainor, P.C.
Represented By
Amy J. DeRouin
Christopher Trainor Assoc.
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Shawn C. Cabot
Christopher Trainer And Assoc (white Lake)
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Jonathan Arnold Abent
Christopher Trainor & Associates
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Defendant
Christopher Trainor
Represented By
Amy J. DeRouin
Christopher Trainor Assoc.
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Shawn C. Cabot
Christopher Trainer And Assoc (white Lake)
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Jonathan Arnold Abent
Christopher Trainor & Associates
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Plaintiff
Nikos Kidis
Represented By
Brian Hilderley
Wilson And Brown
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Norman Yatooma
Yatooma Law, P.C.
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GPO Nov 07 2023
ORDER Denying Motion for Reconsideration re 24 Sealed Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
GPO Oct 11 2024
ORDER DISMISSING CASE for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and REMANDING CASE to 6th Judicial Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, Michigan. Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (JHea)

Docket last updated: 40 minutes ago
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
47 47 appeal Certificate of Service of Notice of Appeal - 6th Circuit* Wed 11/06 10:12 AM
Certificate of Service re46 Notice of Appeal,. (CShr)
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46 46 appeal Notice of Appeal - 6th Circuit Wed 11/06 9:20 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Shawn Cabot, Christopher Trainor, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C. re25 Order on Sealed Motion,18 Sealed Order,44 Order Remanding Case. Receipt No: AMIEDC-10004202 - Fee: $ 605 - Fee Status: Fee Paid. (Cabot, Shawn)
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Friday, October 11, 2024
45 45 notice Remand* Fri 10/11 11:12 AM
NOTICE remanding case to 6th Judicial Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, Michigan. (JHea)
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44 44 order Remanding Case Fri 10/11 11:11 AM
ORDER DISMISSING CASE for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and REMANDING CASE to 6th Judicial Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, Michigan. Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (JHea)
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Monday, September 30, 2024
43 43 2 pgs order Order Mon 09/30 11:03 AM
ORDER Extending Time to Respond to42 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (RLou)
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Thursday, August 01, 2024
42 42 motion Summary Judgment Thu 08/01 2:55 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by All Defendants. (Sizemore, Layla)
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Att: 18 Exhibit R
Thursday, June 13, 2024
41 41 2 pgs order Order Thu 06/13 10:14 AM
ORDER Referring Case to Mediation. Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (RLou)
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Friday, May 31, 2024
40 40 misc Report - Free Fri 05/31 9:08 AM
JOINT STATUS REPORT by All Defendants (Sizemore, Layla)
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Friday, May 03, 2024
39 39 1 pgs order Order Fri 05/03 12:44 PM
ORDER Requiring Joint Status Report. Joint Status Report due by 5/31/2024 . Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (RLou)
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024
38 38 notice Appearance Wed 05/01 12:21 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Layla Rose Sizemore on behalf of Shawn Cabot. (Sizemore, Layla)
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37 37 notice Appearance Wed 05/01 12:20 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor S. Potter on behalf of Shawn Cabot. (Potter, Trevor)
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36 36 notice Appearance Wed 05/01 12:19 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert C. Clark on behalf of Shawn Cabot. (Clark, Robert)
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35 35 notice Appearance Wed 05/01 12:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Steven M. Potter on behalf of Shawn Cabot. (Potter, Steven)
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
34 34 notice Appearance Tue 04/30 2:19 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Layla Rose Sizemore on behalf of Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Sizemore, Layla)
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33 33 notice Appearance Tue 04/30 2:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor S. Potter on behalf of Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Potter, Trevor)
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32 32 notice Appearance Tue 04/30 2:17 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert C. Clark on behalf of Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Clark, Robert)
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31 31 notice Appearance Tue 04/30 2:16 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Steven M. Potter on behalf of Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Potter, Steven)
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
30 30 order Scheduling Order Wed 02/21 2:04 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 5/31/2024 , Dispositive Motion Cut-off set for 8/1/2024 , Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/17/2024 at 2:00 PM before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III , Jury Trial set for 1/8/2025 at 9:00 AM before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III . Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. Related [+] (RLou)
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minutes Scheduling Conference Wed 02/21 1:59 PM
Minute Entry for remote proceedings before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III: Scheduling Conference held on 2/21/2024. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (RLou)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
29 29 misc Discovery Plan - Rule 26f Fri 02/16 11:07 PM
DISCOVERY plan jointly filed pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26(f) (Yatooma, Norman)
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
28 28 9 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 01/25 12:17 PM
ORDER Requiring Joint Discovery Plan and Setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference ( Scheduling Conference set for 2/21/2024 at 10:00 AM before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III ). Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (RLou)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
27 27 order Reassignment/Disqualification Wed 01/24 4:12 PM
ORDER of DISQUALIFICATION and REASSIGNING CASE from District Judge Sean F. Cox to District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (SSch)
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
minutes Hearing Not Held/Hearing Cancelled Tue 01/23 4:01 PM
Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before District Judge Sean F. Cox: Scheduling Conference Not Held. (Court Reporter: None Present, Not on the Record) (JMcC)
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Wednesday, November 08, 2023
26 26 notice Appear* Wed 11/08 10:27 AM
NOTICE TO APPEAR IN PERSON: Scheduling Conference set for 1/23/2024 at 03:30PM before District Judge Sean F. Cox (Zaidel, B)
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Tuesday, November 07, 2023
25 25 3 pgs order Order on Sealed Motion Tue 11/07 2:59 PM
ORDER Denying Motion for Reconsideration re24 Sealed Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
24 24 motion Sealed Motion Thu 10/19 1:47 PM
SEALED MOTION reconsideration re Text-Only Order, by Shawn Cabot, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
order Text-Only Order Thu 10/12 2:21 PM
TEXT-ONLY ORDER Granting20 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Sealed Opinion & Order on Defendants' Renewed MOtion to Dismiss (ECF No. 18) Under Seal filed by Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor, Shawn Cabot. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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Thursday, October 05, 2023
23 23 misc Statement of Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations Thu 10/05 2:46 PM
STATEMENT of DISCLOSURE of CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS and FINANCIAL INTEREST by All Defendants (Abent, Jonathan)
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22 22 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Thu 10/05 1:58 PM
ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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21 21 misc Sealed Exhibit Thu 10/05 12:33 PM
SEALED EXHIBIT re20 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Sealed Opinion & Order on Defendants' Renewed MOtion to Dismiss (ECF No. 18) Under Seal by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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20 20 motion Leave to File Thu 10/05 12:30 PM
Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Sealed Opinion & Order on Defendants' Renewed MOtion to Dismiss (ECF No. 18) Under Seal by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Friday, September 22, 2023
19 19 notice Remand* Fri 09/22 2:35 PM
NOTICE remanding case to OAKLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT. (NAhm)
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service Certificate of Service Fri 09/22 2:55 PM
TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re18 Sealed Order on Amy J. DeRouin, Shawn Cabot and Jonathan Abent at Christopher Trainor Assoc., 9750 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48386; Brian Hilderley, Wilson and Brown, 1339 Horton Road, Jackson, MI 49203; Norman Yatooma, Yatooma Law, P.C., 100 Renaissance Ctr, Ste 2-2101 #43437, Detroit, MI 48243 (JMcC)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
18 18 order Sealed Order - Docket Entry or Document Fri 09/22 2:33 PM
SEALED ORDER re8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 . Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (NAhm)
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
notice Text-Only Notice of Hearing Cancelled Thu 09/14 2:33 PM
TEXT-ONLY NOTICE: Motion Hearing on 9/21/2023 is Cancelled re8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56. Pursuant to LR 7.1(f)(2), the motion will be Determined Without Oral Argument. (JMcC)
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Monday, August 28, 2023
order Text-Only Order Mon 08/28 10:45 AM
TEXT-ONLY ORDER Granting Leave to File Exhibit Under Seal15 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit Under Seal Pursuant to Order Requiring Defendants to File Copy of Settlement Agreement [DE 14) filed by Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor, Shawn Cabot. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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Friday, August 25, 2023
17 17 trial Exhibit Fri 08/25 2:59 PM
EXHIBIT A re15 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit Under Seal Pursuant to Order Requiring Defendants to File Copy of Settlement Agreement [DE 14) by All Defendants (Abent, Jonathan)
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16 16 misc Sealed Exhibit Fri 08/25 2:49 PM
SEALED EXHIBIT re15 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit Under Seal Pursuant to Order Requiring Defendants to File Copy of Settlement Agreement [DE 14) by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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15 15 motion Leave to File Fri 08/25 2:46 PM
Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit Under Seal Pursuant to Order Requiring Defendants to File Copy of Settlement Agreement [DE 14) by Shawn Cabot, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A-Davis v. Alcoa, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 132603, *7 (E.D. Mich. June 10, 2019),
Att: 2 Exhibit B-Unredacted Release and Settlement Agreement FILED UNDER SEAL
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
14 14 1 pgs order Order Tue 08/22 2:17 PM
ORDER Requiring Defendants to File Copy of Settlement Agreement re8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 filed by Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor, Shawn Cabot. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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Wednesday, August 09, 2023
13 13 respm Reply to Response to Motion Wed 08/09 9:50 AM
REPLY to Response re8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 filed by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Index of Exhibits Exhibit List,
Att: 2 Exhibit Trierweiler v. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P., 2006 Mich. App. LEXIS 1510 (May 2, 2006),
Att: 3 Exhibit Radtke v. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, 453 Mich. 413 (1996)
12 12 notice Appearance Wed 08/09 9:16 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Shawn C. Cabot on behalf of Shawn Cabot, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Cabot, Shawn)
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Monday, July 31, 2023
11 11 notice Hearing on Motion* Mon 07/31 3:58 PM
NOTICE OF IN PERSON HEARING on8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56. Motion Hearing set for 9/21/2023 at 03:00 PM before District Judge Sean F. Cox (JMcC)
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
10 10 respm Response to Motion Thu 07/27 11:32 PM
RESPONSE to8 Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 filed by Nikos Kidis. (Yatooma, Norman)
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Thursday, July 06, 2023
9 9 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Thu 07/06 11:38 AM
ORDER Denying as Moot4 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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8 8 motion Dismiss Thu 07/06 8:58 AM
Renewed MOTION to Dismiss in Lieu of Answer Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 by Shawn Cabot, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Index of Exhibits,
Att: 2 Exhibit A- Kidis v. Reid,
Att: 3 Exhibit B-Retainer Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit C-Underlying Complaint,
Att: 5 Exhibit D-Kidis v. Moran,
Att: 6 Exhibit E-Jury Verdict Form,
Att: 7 Exhibit F-Judgment,
Att: 8 Exhibit G-Amended Judgment,
Att: 9 Exhibit H-Underlying Defendants Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Judgment,
Att: 10 Exhibit I- Settlement Conference Transcript,
Att: 11 Exhibit J-Redacted Release,
Att: 12 Exhibit K-Motion for Additional Attorney Fees,
Att: 13 Exhibit L-February 16, 2021 Letter,
Att: 14 Exhibit M-February 17, 2021 Letter,
Att: 15 Exhibit N-Text Messages,
Att: 16 Exhibit O-Correspondence between Defendant Cabot and Mr. Kidis
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
7 7 cmp Civil Case - Complaint, Amended Wed 06/28 11:03 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Nikos Kidis against All Defendants. NO NEW PARTIES ADDED. (Yatooma, Norman)
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Wednesday, June 07, 2023
6 6 2 pgs order Order Wed 06/07 2:57 PM
ORDER re4 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, for Summary Judgment, in Lieu of Answer filed by Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor, Shawn Cabot. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JMcC)
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Friday, June 02, 2023
5 5 order Reassignment/Disqualification Fri 06/02 10:16 AM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE from District Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey to District Judge Sean F. Cox. (JOwe)
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
4 4 motion Dismiss Thu 05/25 11:40 AM
MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, for Summary Judgment, in Lieu of Answer by All Defendants. (Abent, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Index of Exhibits Exhibit List,
Att: 2 Exhibit A - Kidis v. Ried, 976 F.3d 708 (6th Cir. 2020),
Att: 3 Exhibit B - Retainer Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit C - Underlying Complaint,
Att: 5 Exhibit D - Kidis v. Moran, 2018 U.S. Dist. ELXIS 67452 (E.D. Mich. April 23, 2018) (COX, J.),
Att: 6 Exhibit E - Jury Verdict Form,
Att: 7 Exhibit F - Judgment,
Att: 8 Exhibit G - Amended Judgment,
Att: 9 Exhibit H - Underlying Defendants Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Judgment,
Att: 10 Exhibit I - Settlement Conference Transcript,
Att: 11 Exhibit J - Release [redacted],
Att: 12 Exhibit K - Motion for Additional Attorney Fees,
Att: 13 Exhibit L - February 16, 2021 Letter,
Att: 14 Exhibit M - February 17, 2021 Letter,
Att: 15 Exhibit N - Text Messages,
Att: 16 Exhibit O - Correspondence Between Defendant Cabot and Mr. Kidis
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
3 3 misc Addendum Tue 05/23 11:57 AM
ADDENDUM re1 Notice of Removal,, by All Defendants (Abent, Jonathan)
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2 2 notice Appearance Tue 05/23 9:26 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Amy J. DeRouin on behalf of Shawn Cabot, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C., Christopher Trainor. (DeRouin, Amy)
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Monday, May 22, 2023
1 1 cmp Civil Case - Notice of Removal Mon 05/22 9:06 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Shawn Cabot, Christopher Trainor, Christopher J. Trainor, P.C. from Oakland County, case number 2023-198894-NM. Receipt No: AMIEDC-9356433 - Fee: $ 402 [ Previously dismissed case: No] [ Possible companion case(s): None ] (Abent, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Index of Exhibits,
Att: 2 Exhibit A-Process, Pleadings, and Orders served upon Defendants in State Court Action,
Att: 3 Exhibit B-Shannon v. Skemp,
Att: 4 Exhibit D-Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal in State Court Action
notice Notice to Parties of Consent of a Civil Action before a Magistrate Judge Option Mon 05/22 3:44 PM
A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at[LINK:http://www.mied.uscourts.gov] (LGra)
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