Ohio Northern District Court
Judge:Patricia A Gaughan
Case #: 1:23-cv-02216
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause28:1331 Fed. Question: Fair Labor Standards
Case Filed:Nov 15, 2023
Terminated:Oct 30, 2024
Last checked: Monday May 13, 2024 4:27 AM EDT
Defendant
Jack Cleveland Casino LLC
Represented By
Alexander R. Frondorf
Littler Mendelson
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Ryan J. Morley
Littler Mendelson
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Trevor J. Hardy
Littler Mendelson
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Plaintiff
Dawn M. Prime
Represented By
Drew T. Legando
Merriman Legando Williams & Klang
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Ryan L. McClelland
Mcclelland Law - Liberty
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Alexander T. Ricke
Stueve Siegel Hanson - Kansas City
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George A. Hanson
Stueve Siegel Hanson - Kansas City
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Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Friday, February 14, 2025
order Order Fri 02/14 2:31 PM
Order [non-document]: The Court has been informed that the dispute regarding the terms of the settlement agreement has been resolved without the need for Court involvement. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 2/14/25. (LC,S)
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Monday, February 03, 2025
order Order Mon 02/03 9:56 AM
Order [non-document]: In light of defendant's status report, a supplemental status report is due February 14, 2025. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 2/3/25. (LC,S)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
order Minute Order _ Status Conference Wed 01/22 10:12 AM
Minutes/Order [non-document]: Status Conference was held. The Court anticipates a status report by 1/31/25. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 1/21/25. (LC,S)
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
minutes ~Util - Set Hearings Order Tue 01/14 4:31 PM
Order [non-document]: A telephonic Status Conference is set for 1/21/25 at 10:30 a.m. The Court will initiate the call with attorneys only. However, the parties must be available for immediate contact, if necessary. Counsel shall confer to discuss outstanding issues and respective positions as to settlement. Counsel shall provide to the Court within three business days prior to the status conference a joint status report or individual status reports describing discovery, settlement positions, and issues to be addressed. The status report(s) need not be filed, but may be delivered via e-mail at Gaughan_Chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov. Individual status reports must be exchanged with opposing parties. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 1/14/25. (LC,S)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
42 42 minutes ~Util - Terminate Motions Order Dismissing Case Wed 10/30 5:05 PM
Order Approving FLSA Collective Action Settlement. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 10/30/24. (LC,S)
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Friday, October 25, 2024
41 41 2 pgs motion Order Fri 10/25 6:20 PM
Unopposed Motion for Approval of FLSA Collective Action Settlement filed by Plaintiff Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Approval of FLSA Collective Action Settlement,
Att: 2 Exhibit Declaration of Alexander Ricke,
Att: 3 20 pgs Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Order,
Att: 5 Exhibit 3 - Stueve Siegel Hanson Firm Resume
Monday, October 21, 2024
order Order Mon 10/21 10:54 AM
Order [non-document]: Joint Notice of Filing Motion for Approval of Settlement is granted to October 25, 2024. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 10/21/24. (LC,S)
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Friday, October 18, 2024
40 40 notice Notice (atty event) Fri 10/18 4:34 PM
Joint Notice of Filing Motion for Approval of Settlement filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Frondorf, Alexander)
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
39 39 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 10/08 5:34 PM
Notice of Filing Consent to Join filed by Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Consent to Join
Friday, October 04, 2024
38 38 notice Notice (atty event) Fri 10/04 12:27 PM
Joint Notice of Filing Motion for Approval of Settlement filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Hardy, Trevor)
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order Order Fri 10/04 12:49 PM
Order [non-document]: Joint Notice of Filing Motion for Approval of Settlement is granted to October 18, 2024. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 10/4/24. (LC,S)
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
minutes 1 - Terminate Hearings Order Thu 09/05 9:01 AM
Order [non-document] In light of the Joint Status Report and Notice of Settlement, Telephonic Status Conference of October 1, 2024 is cancelled. The Court anticipates a Motion for Approval of the Settlement pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 216(b) on or before October 4, 2024. District Judge Patricia A Gaughan on 9/05/24. (D,Ma)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024
order Minute Order _ Status Conference Tue 07/09 1:58 PM
Minutes/Order [non-document]: Status Conference was held. Telephonic Status Conference is set 10/1/24 at 9:00 a.m. The Court will initiate the call with attorneys only. However, the parties must be available for immediate contact, if necessary. Counsel shall confer to discuss outstanding issues and respective positions as to settlement. Counsel shall provide to the Court within three business days prior to the status conference a joint status report or individual status reports describing discovery, settlement positions, and issues to be addressed. The status report(s) need not be filed, but may be delivered via e-mail at Gaughan_Chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov. Individual status reports must be exchanged with opposing counsel. District Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 7/9/24. (LC,S)
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
37 37 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 06/20 2:09 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
order Minute Order _ Status Conference Tue 06/18 2:50 PM
Minutes/Order [non-document]: Status Conference was held. Telephonic Status Conference is set 7/9/24 at 9:00 a.m. The Court will initiate the call with attorneys only. However, the parties must be available for immediate contact, if necessary. Counsel shall confer to discuss outstanding issues and respective positions as to settlement. Counsel shall provide to the Court within three business days prior to the status conference a joint status report or individual status reports describing discovery, settlement positions, and issues to be addressed. The status report(s) need not be filed, but may be delivered via e-mail at Gaughan_Chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov. Individual status reports must be exchanged with opposing counsel. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 6/18/24. (LC,S)
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024
36 36 notice Notice (atty event) Wed 03/06 5:26 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Consents to Join
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
35 35 order Minute Order _ Case Management Conference Wed 02/14 4:55 PM
Case Management Order : Case Management Conference was held on 2/14/24. Case is assigned to the complex track. Case is not suitable for Mediation/Settlement Conference at this time. Non-expert discovery shall be completed on or before 9/30/24. Expert reports shall be exchanged on or before N/A for party with burden of proof & N/A for Rebuttal and Expert Discovery shall be completed on or before N/A. Pleadings shall be amended without leave of Court and new parties shall be joined on or before 6/24/24. Dispositive Motions shall be filed on or before 10/30/24. Telephonic Status Conference is set for 6/18/24 at 9:30 a.m. The Court will initiate the call with attorneys only. However, the parties must be available for immediate contact, if necessary. Counsel shall confer to discuss outstanding issues and respective positions as to settlement. Counsel shall provide to the Court within three business days prior to the status conference a joint status report or individual status reports describing discovery, settlement positions, and issues to be addressed. The status report(s) need not be filed, but may be delivered via e-mail at Gaughan_Chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov. Individual status reports must be exchanged with opposing counsel. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 2/14/24. (LC,S)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
34 34 notice Report of Parties Planning Meeting (atty event) Tue 02/13 8:59 PM
Report of Parties' Planning Meeting - parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Hardy, Trevor)
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Friday, February 09, 2024
33 33 notice Notice (atty event) Fri 02/09 7:33 PM
Notice of Intent to Mediate filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Hardy, Trevor)
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Thursday, February 08, 2024
32 32 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 02/08 12:09 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Consents to Join
Friday, February 02, 2024
31 31 notice Notice (atty event) Fri 02/02 4:05 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by Dawn M. Prime.(Ricke, Alexander)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Eighteenth Set of Consents
Monday, January 29, 2024
order Order on Motion to continue Mon 01/29 9:32 AM
Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's Motion to Continue Case Management Conference is granted to February 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 1/29/24. (LC,S)
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Friday, January 26, 2024
30 30 motion Continue Fri 01/26 5:20 PM
Unopposed Motion to continue Case Management Conference filed by Plaintiff Dawn M. Prime. (Ricke, Alexander)
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Tuesday, January 09, 2024
29 29 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 01/09 12:01 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Seventeenth Set of Consents
Friday, January 05, 2024
28 28 motion Continue Fri 01/05 12:53 PM
Unopposed Motion to continue Case Management Conference scheduled for 1/18/2024 filed by Defendant Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Hardy, Trevor)
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order Order on Motion to continue Fri 01/05 4:03 PM
Order [non-document]: Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Continue Case Management Conference is granted to January 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 1/5/24. (LC,S)
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024
27 27 notice Notice (atty event) Wed 01/03 10:58 AM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Sixteenth Set of Consents
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
26 26 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 01/02 2:12 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Fifteenth Set of Consents
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
order Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice Tue 12/19 10:31 AM
Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of attorney Alexander T. Ricke is granted. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. Related [+]. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 12/19/23. (LC,S)
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order Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice Tue 12/19 10:33 AM
Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of attorney George A. Hanson is granted. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. Related [+]. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 12/19/23. (LC,S)
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Monday, December 18, 2023
25 25 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 12/18 5:29 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Fourteenth Set of Consents
24 24 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 12/18 5:28 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Thirteenth Set of Consents
Friday, December 15, 2023
23 23 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 12/15 9:43 AM
Motion for attorney Ryan L. McClelland to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-12318706, filed by Plaintiff Dawn M. Prime.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Ryan L. McClelland
order Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice Fri 12/15 10:40 AM
Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of attorney Ryan L. McClelland is granted. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. Related [+]. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 12/15/23. (LC,S)
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
22 22 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 12/14 1:41 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Twelfth Set of Consents
21 21 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 12/14 11:35 AM
Motion for attorney George A. Hanson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-12316942, filed by Plaintiff Dawn M. Prime.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Declaration of George A. Hanson
20 20 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 12/14 11:33 AM
Motion for attorney Alexander T. Ricke to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-12316934, filed by Plaintiff Dawn M. Prime.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Declaration of Alexander T. Ricke
Monday, December 11, 2023
19 19 notice Attorney Appearance (atty event) Mon 12/11 2:33 PM
Attorney Appearance by Trevor J. Hardy filed by on behalf of Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Hardy, Trevor)
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18 18 notice Attorney Appearance (atty event) Mon 12/11 2:30 PM
Attorney Appearance by Alexander R. Frondorf filed by on behalf of Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Frondorf, Alexander)
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17 17 notice Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event) Mon 12/11 2:28 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Morley, Ryan)
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16 16 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 12/11 2:26 PM
Answer to1 Complaint, filed by Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (Morley, Ryan)
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Friday, December 08, 2023
15 15 notice Notice (atty event) Fri 12/08 10:20 AM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Eleventh Set of Consents
Thursday, December 07, 2023
14 14 order Case Management Conference Scheduling Order Thu 12/07 4:04 PM
Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference set on 1/18/2024 at 09:15 AM to be held telephonically by Hon. Patricia A. Gaughan. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Gaughan on 12/07/23. (D,Ma)
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13 13 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 12/07 9:58 AM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Tenth Set of Consents
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
12 12 notice Notice (atty event) Wed 12/06 11:24 AM
Notice of Filing Consent to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Ninth Set of Consents
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
11 11 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 12/05 4:16 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Eighth Set of Consents
Thursday, November 30, 2023
10 10 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 11/30 2:38 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Seventh Set of Consents
9 9 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 11/30 10:33 AM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Sixth Set of Consents
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
8 8 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 11/28 7:23 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Fifth Set of Consents
Monday, November 27, 2023
7 7 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 11/27 7:58 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Fourth Set of Consents
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
6 6 service Return of Service Executed Wed 11/22 11:59 AM
Return of Service by Clerk by certified mail executed upon Jack Cleveland Casino LLC on 11/18/2023, no delivery date on green card, date obtained from U.S. Postal Service website, filed on behalf of Dawn M. Prime Related [+] (H,SP)
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
5 5 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 11/21 7:43 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Third Set of Consents
Monday, November 20, 2023
4 4 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 11/20 6:37 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Second Set of Consents
3 3 notice Notice (atty event) Mon 11/20 6:36 PM
Notice of Filing Consents to Join filed by All Plaintiffs.(Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, First Set of Consents to Join
Thursday, November 16, 2023
2 2 oth_evt Summons Issued Thu 11/16 8:15 AM
Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Jack Cleveland Casino LLC. (R,AP)
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Att: 1 Magistrate Consent Form
utility Add and Terminate Judge Thu 11/16 8:10 AM
Judge Patricia A. Gaughan assigned to case. (R,AP)
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oth_evt Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge Thu 11/16 8:11 AM
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. (R,AP)
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oth_evt Service by Clerk Thu 11/16 1:19 PM
Service by Clerk. Summons and Complaint addressed to Jack Cleveland Casino LLC c/o CT Corporation System placed in U.S. Mail. Type of service: certified mail. Receipt #9589 0710 5270 0867 2274 63. (R,AP)
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1 1 cmp Complaint Wed 11/15 3:49 PM
Complaint with jury demand against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $ 402, Receipt number BOHNDC-12276259.. Filed by Dawn M. Prime. (Legando, Drew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A, Consent to Join,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 3 Summons