Hooks v. Lifted Made et al
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| Judge: | Pamela Pepper |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-00209 |
| Nature of Suit | 470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Case Filed: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last checked: Monday Aug 12, 2024 3:45 AM CDT |
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Defendant
John Does 1-1000
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Defendant
Barry Hollingsworth
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Defendant
Gerard M Jacobs
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Defendant
URB Cannabis
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Defendant
Nicholas S Warrender
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Defendant
Lifted Liquids Inc
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Defendant
MC Nutraceuticals
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Defendant
Vando Hold Ltd
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Plaintiff
Jessie Hooks
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Defendant
Pharmlabs LLC
Terminated: 04/01/2024
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| Docket last updated: 03/10/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
| Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 03/10 9:45 AM
Summons Issued as to LFTD Partners Inc. (edr) |
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| Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Fri 03/07 2:33 PM
REQUEST for Issuance of Summons by Jessie Hooks (Sutter, Luther) |
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Case Opening Modification
Fri 03/07 10:53 AM
Case Opening Modification(s) upon filing of42 Amended Complaint; The following modification(s) have been made to your case entry: One or more party names have been modified - please remember to follow the Party Name Guidelines found on our website. ; Please refer to the[LINK:attorney case opening instructions] , the[LINK:summons instructions] and the[LINK:party name guidelines found in the user manual] for further guidance (edr) |
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Notice of Electronic Filing Error
Fri 03/07 11:07 AM
NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re43 Request for Issuance of Summons filed by Jessie Hooks ; This document does not match the docket entry; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (edr) |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2025 | ||
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Thu 03/06 7:35 PM
REQUEST for Issuance of Summons by Jessie Hooks (Sutter, Luther) |
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Amended Complaint
Thu 03/06 7:31 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Lifted Liquids Inc, URB Cannabis, John Does 1-10, LFTD PARTNERS, INC. filed by Jessie Hooks.(Sutter, Luther) |
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Att: 1
EXHIBITS A-J,
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Att: 2
JOHN DOE AFFIDAVIT
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| Saturday, February 08, 2025 | ||
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Transcript
Sat 02/08 6:28 AM
TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing/Oral Ruling held on 2/6/2025 before Judge Pamela Pepper Court Reporter/Transcriber Thomas Malkiewicz, Contact at 414-290-2642. Transcripts may be purchased using the Transcript Order Form found[LINK:on our website] or viewed at the court public terminal. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: If necessary, within 7 business days each party shall inform the Court of their intent to redact personal identifiers by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact. Please read the policy located on our website[LINK:www.wied.uscourts.gov] Redaction Statement due 3/6/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/14/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/12/2025. (Malkiewicz, Thomas) |
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| Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Mon 02/10 11:40 AM
Court Minutes and Order RE:14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Gerard M Jacobs, Barry Hollingsworth, Nicholas S Warrender, Lifted Liquids Inc. held on 2/6/2025 before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The court GRANTS 14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The court ORDERS that the claims against Vando Hold Ltd. and the John Doe defendants are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The court ORDERS that RICO Counts I and II are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The court ORDERS that the remainder of the amended complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The court ORDERS that if the plaintiff wishes to file a second amended complaint, he must do so in time for the court to receive it by the end of the day on Friday, March 7, 2025. If the court does not receive a second amended complaint by the end of the day on March 7, 2025, the court will dismiss the case without further notice or hearing. (kgw) |
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audio
Audio docketing digital upload
Thu 02/06 1:20 PM
Audio of motion to dismiss hearing held on 02/06/2025 at 11:03 a.m.; File Size (88.4 MB) (kgw) |
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| Thursday, January 23, 2025 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 01/23 9:34 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 1/23/2025 re37 plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing. The court FINDS that the plaintiff has shown good cause and GRANTS the unopposed motion to continue the hearing. The court ORDERS that the scheduling conference is re-set for 2/6/2025 at 11:00 AM (Central Time) by telephone before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The parties are to appear by calling the court's conference line at 551-285-1373 and entering Meeting ID 161 4901 8989 and Passcode 190021 when prompted. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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motion
Continue
Thu 01/23 9:01 AM
Unopposed MOTION to Continue by All Plaintiffs. (Dixon, Melvin) |
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Thu 10/24 2:31 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing on14 defendants' motion to dismiss set for 1/23/2025 at 1:30 PM by telephone before Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. The parties are to appear by calling the court's conference line at 551-285-1373 and entering Meeting ID 161 4901 8989 and Passcode 190021 when prompted. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Tue 10/08 4:31 PM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 10/8/2024 re31 34 plaintiff's Motions for Appointment of Special Master. The court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the plaintiff's motions to appoint special master, pending the court's decision on the defendants' motion to dismiss. The plaintiff may re-file his motion, if necessary, after the court issues its ruling on the motion to dismiss. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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| Friday, October 04, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appoint (NOT Counsel)
Fri 10/04 12:15 PM
MOTION to Appoint Special Master by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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| Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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order
Text Only Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Tue 10/01 1:47 PM
TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Chief Judge Pamela Pepper on 10/1/2024 re22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Plaintiff's Responses to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and32 Plaintiff's Motion to Treat Over-Length Response as Properly Filed. The court apologizes for failing to timely rule on the plaintiff's motion for an extension of time to August 23, 2024 to file his response. Dkt. No. 22. The plaintiff filed that response on his proposed due date, dkt. nos. 26, 27, and the defendants since have filed a reply, dkt. no. 30. The court DENIES AS MOOT the plaintiff's motion for extension of time and DEEMS the response timely filed. The plaintiff also asks the court to accept his "over-length" response. Dkt. No. 32. This court's local rules state that "the principal memorandum in support of, or in opposition to any motion must not exceed 30 pages." Civil Local Rule 7(f) (E.D. Wis.). The plaintiff's brief in opposition to the motion to dismiss, dkt. no 27, is 29 pages in length (excluding the signature block) and complies with the rule. The court DENIES AS MOOT the plaintiff's motion to accept an over-length response. Note: there is no document linked to this text only order. (cc: all counsel)(cb) |
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Notice of Electronic Filing Error
Tue 10/01 9:55 AM
NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re31 MOTION for Relief filed by Jessie Hooks,32 MOTION for Relief MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by Jessie Hooks; This document does not match the docket entry- incorrect motion type selected; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (edr) |
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| Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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motion
Relief
Mon 09/30 9:03 PM
MOTION for Relief by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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motion
Relief
Mon 09/30 9:01 PM
MOTION for Relief by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
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Reply Brief in Support of Motion
Fri 09/06 3:30 PM
REPLY BRIEF in Support filed by Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, URB Cannabis, Nicholas S Warrender re14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . (Scott, Aaron) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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Terminate Party - Notice Attorneys
Mon 08/26 10:39 AM
Party MC Nutraceuticals terminated pursuant to28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Jessie Hooks. (edr) |
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| Sunday, August 25, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Sun 08/25 4:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Melvin H Dixon, Jr on behalf of Jessie Hooks. Attorney(s) appearing: Melvin H. Dixon, Jr. (Dixon, Melvin) |
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| Friday, August 23, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Fri 08/23 10:53 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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Response to Motion
Fri 08/23 10:52 PM
RESPONSE to Motion filed by Jessie Hooks re14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM .(Sutter, Luther) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 URB website page,
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Exhibit 2 URB FAQ COA,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3 URB FAQ page,
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Exhibit 4 Pictures of product seized by Camden polic e,
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Flowchart
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Response to Motion
Fri 08/23 7:56 PM
RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM .(Sutter, Luther) |
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Att: 1
Complaint Safe Streets Amended Complaint,
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Complaint Horn Rico Statement,
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Complaint Horn Complaint
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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Proposed Document
Fri 08/09 2:41 PM
PROPOSED Proposed Order for Plaintiffs Motion For Extension Of Time22 filed by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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Response to Motion
Fri 08/09 8:21 AM
RESPONSE to Motion filed by Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, URB Cannabis, Nicholas S Warrender re22 MOTION for Extension of Time to file Plaintiffs Responses to Defendants Motion To Dismiss And Alternative Motion For A More Definite Statement 9 , Defendants Motion To Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim 14 , And Joinder By Mc Nutraceuticals [19 . (Burke, Michael) |
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Consent/Refusal to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Thu 08/08 11:23 AM
Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by Jessie Hooks. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Sutter, Luther) |
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Extension of Time
Thu 08/08 11:08 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to file Plaintiffs Responses to Defendants Motion To Dismiss And Alternative Motion For A More Definite Statement 9 , Defendants Motion To Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim 14 , And Joinder By Mc Nutraceuticals 19 by Jessie Hooks. (Sutter, Luther) |
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| Monday, July 29, 2024 | ||
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Consent/Refusal to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Mon 07/29 4:45 PM
Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Scott, Aaron) |
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Consent/Refusal to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Mon 07/29 3:26 PM
Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form filed by MC Nutraceuticals. (NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 73 this document is not viewable by the judge.) (Benson, Paul) |
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| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
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Joinder
Thu 07/25 4:43 PM
JOINDER by MC Nutraceuticals re15 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Defendants, Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Liquids, URB Cannabis, Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M. Jacobs, and Nicholas S. Warrender . (Benson, Paul) |
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| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
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Disclosure Statement
Mon 07/22 1:59 PM
DISCLOSURE Statement by MC Nutraceuticals. (Benson, Paul) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 07/22 1:48 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T Burke on behalf of Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender. Attorney(s) appearing: Michael T. Burke (Burke, Michael) |
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Notice by Clerk to Counsel Re Consent to Magistrate
Mon 07/22 9:35 AM
NOTICE from the clerk to Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender requesting that the Consent/Refusal form to Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries be filed within 21 days; the form is available[LINK:here] . (edr) |
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| Friday, July 19, 2024 | ||
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Declaration
Fri 07/19 4:15 PM
DECLARATION of Aaron Mills Scott in Support of Motion to Dismiss(Scott, Aaron) |
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Exhibit 1 - Criminal Information,
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Exhibit 2 - Probably Cause Affidavit,
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Att: 3
4 pgs
Exhibit 3 - Plea Agreement,
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Exhibit 4 - Plea of Guilty Statement,
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Exhibit 5 - Sentencing Order,
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Exhibit 6 - Lab Test Results
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Brief in Support of Motion
Fri 07/19 4:11 PM
BRIEF in Support filed by Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender re14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . (Scott, Aaron) |
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motion
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Fri 07/19 4:08 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender.(Scott, Aaron) |
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Text of Proposed Order
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Disclosure Statement
Fri 07/19 4:06 PM
DISCLOSURE Statement by Lifted Liquids Inc. (Scott, Aaron) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 07/19 4:02 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron M Scott on behalf of Barry Hollingsworth, Gerard M Jacobs, Lifted Liquids Inc, Nicholas S Warrender. Attorney(s) appearing: Aaron Mills Scott and Michael T. Burke (Scott, Aaron) |
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Declaration
Fri 07/19 3:38 PM
DECLARATION of Paul E. Benson(Benson, Paul) |
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Exhibit A to 07/19/2024 Declaration of Paul E. Benson,
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Exhibit B to 07/19/2024 Declaration of Paul E. Benson
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Brief in Support of Motion
Fri 07/19 3:36 PM
BRIEF in Support filed by MC Nutraceuticals re9 MOTION to Dismiss and Alternative Motion for a More Definite Statement .(Benson, Paul) |
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Att: 1
Cases Cited in Brief ISO MTD
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motion
Dismiss
Fri 07/19 3:35 PM
MOTION to Dismiss and Alternative Motion for a More Definite Statement by MC Nutraceuticals. (Benson, Paul) |
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notice
Notice by Clerk to Counsel Re Consent to Magistrate
Fri 07/19 3:59 PM
NOTICE from the clerk to Jessie Hooks, MC Nutraceuticals requesting that the Consent/Refusal form to Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries be filed within 21 days; the form is available[LINK:here] . (edr) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 07/18 4:22 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Paul E Benson on behalf of MC Nutraceuticals. Attorney(s) appearing: Paul E. Benson (Benson, Paul) |
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| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/12 5:44 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed (Sutter, Luther) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 06/12 12:47 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed (Sutter, Luther) |
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| Monday, May 06, 2024 | ||
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Summons Returned Executed
Mon 05/06 12:21 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jessie Hooks. Vando Hold Ltd served on 5/2/2024. (Sutter, Luther) |
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| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | ||
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Summons Issued
Wed 04/24 1:00 PM
Summons Issued as to MC Nutraceuticals, Vando Hold Ltd. (edr) |
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| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | ||
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Tue 04/23 11:03 AM
REQUEST for Issuance of Summons by Jessie Hooks(Sutter, Luther) |
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Summons
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| Monday, April 01, 2024 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Mon 04/01 2:37 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants filed by Jessie Hooks.(Sutter, Luther) |
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| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Tue 02/20 3:14 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Hollingsworth - Waiver sent on 2/16/2024; Gerard M Jacobs - Waiver sent on 2/16/2024; Lifted Made - Waiver sent on 2/16/2024; URB Cannabis - Waiver sent on 2/16/2024; Nicholas S Warrender - Waiver sent on 2/16/2024.(Sutter, Luther) |
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Att: 1
Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive
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| Friday, February 16, 2024 | ||
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Case Opening Modification
Fri 02/16 10:56 AM
Case Opening Modification(s); The following modification(s) have been made to your case entry: The county code has been modified - please remember to choose the county for the first named plaintiff. One or more party names have been modified - please remember to follow the Party Name Guidelines found on our website. ; Please refer to the[LINK:attorney case opening instructions] , the[LINK:summons instructions] and the[LINK:party name guidelines found in the user manual] for further guidance (edr) |
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Notice of Electronic Filing Error
Fri 02/16 10:57 AM
NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re1 Complaint, filed by Jessie Hooks ; John Doe Affidavit should have been filed as separate entry and not attached to complaint. This document does not need to be re-filed; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (edr) |
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Summons Issued
Fri 02/16 11:26 AM
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (edr) |
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| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Judge Assignment
Thu 02/15 10:21 AM
NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Chief Judge Pamela Pepper. Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries to be filed within 21 days. The consent/refusal form is available[LINK:here.] Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed. (mew) |
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Complaint
Wed 02/14 5:46 PM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand; against JESSIE HOOKS by JESSIE HOOKS. ( Filing Fee PAID $405 receipt number AWIEDC-4610912)(Sutter, Luther) |
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Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET,
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JOHN DOE AFFIDAVIT,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons
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