Rhode Island District Court
Judge:Mary S Mcelroy
Referred: Patricia A Sullivan
Case #: 1:24-cv-00292
Nature of Suit360 Torts - Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Case Filed:Jul 26, 2024
Last checked: Monday Sep 09, 2024 4:39 AM EDT
Defendant
Matthew Lofaro
Represented By
Michael J. Daly
Pierce Atwood LLP
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Defendant
Ernest Spaziano
Represented By
Carly B. Iafrate
Law Office Of Carly B Iafrate
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Defendant
United Security, Inc.
Represented By
Dianna D. McCarthy
Kaufman Borgest & Ryan LLP
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Frederick E. Connelly, Jr.
Peabody & Arnold, LLP
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Michael P. Duffy
Peabody & Arnold LLP
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Plaintiff
Universal Protection Service, LLC
Represented By
Carson M. Shea
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
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Matthew D. Crawford
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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MaKenna E. Tucker
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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GPO Aug 20 2024
ORDER granting 7 Motion for TRO. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 8/20/2024. (Potter, Carrie)

Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Thursday, October 10, 2024
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Thu 10/10 8:24 AM
TEXT ORDER granting28 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Set/Reset Deadlines: Answers due by 10/18/2024. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 10/10/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
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Friday, October 04, 2024
28 28 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Fri 10/04 3:27 PM
MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer filed by United Security, Inc.. Responses due by 10/18/2024. (Duffy, Michael)
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
27 27 order Protective Order Tue 09/17 3:55 PM
PROTECTIVE ORDER entered. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 9/17/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
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order Order on Motion for Protective Order Tue 09/17 3:55 PM
TEXT ORDER granting26 Motion for Protective Order. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 9/17/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
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Monday, September 16, 2024
26 26 motion Protective Order Mon 09/16 3:02 PM
Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. Responses due by 9/30/2024.(Shea, Carson)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
Friday, August 30, 2024
25 25 misc Stipulation Fri 08/30 10:35 AM
STIPULATION re1 Complaint, filed by Matthew Lofaro. (Daly, Michael)
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order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 08/30 7:53 AM
TEXT ORDER granting24 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. United Security, Inc. answer due 10/4/2024.. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 8/30/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
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notice Hearing Cancelled Fri 08/30 7:56 AM
HEARING CANCELLED : Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 9/12/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before District Judge Mary S. McElroy is hereby cancelled. (Potter, Carrie)
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
24 24 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 08/28 4:12 PM
MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Answer filed by United Security, Inc.. Responses due by 9/11/2024. (Duffy, Michael)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
23 23 4 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Tue 08/20 7:19 AM
ORDER granting7 Motion for TRO. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 8/20/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
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Thursday, August 08, 2024
22 22 misc Declaration Thu 08/08 1:59 PM
DECLARATION re7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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21 21 misc Exhibit in Support Thu 08/08 1:06 PM
EXHIBIT IN SUPPORT by Ernest Spaziano in support of19 Response to Motion, . (Iafrate, Carly)
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20 20 respm Response to Motion Thu 08/08 12:48 PM
RESPONSE In Opposition to7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction filed by United Security, Inc.. Replies due by 8/15/2024. (Duffy, Michael)
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19 19 respm Response to Motion Thu 08/08 10:37 AM
RESPONSE In Opposition to7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction filed by Matthew Lofaro. Replies due by 8/15/2024.(Daly, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
minutes Motion Hearing Thu 08/08 5:19 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Mary S. McElroy: Motion Hearing held on 8/8/2024 re7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (M. Crawford, C. Shea, M. Tucker, C. Iafrate, M. Daly, D. McCarthy, M. Duffy) Arguments heard. Attorneys to submit a proposed order with today's ruling. Expedited discovery is to be concluded within the next 30 days. Clerk to schedule a PI hearing for September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Recess. (Court Reporter Denise Veitch in Courtroom Zoom at 2:05 PM) (Urizandi, Nissheneyra)
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notice Notice of Hearing (Form Attached) Thu 08/08 5:20 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 9/12/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before District Judge Mary S. McElroy. (Urizandi, Nissheneyra)
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024
18 18 misc Stipulation Wed 08/07 12:02 PM
STIPULATION filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 08/07 8:23 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Carly B. Iafrate on behalf of Ernest Spaziano (Iafrate, Carly)
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
16 16 misc Stipulation Tue 08/06 2:46 PM
STIPULATION filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
15 15 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 08/05 10:02 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. Ernest Spaziano served on 8/1/2024, answer due 8/22/2024. (Shea, Carson)
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Friday, August 02, 2024
14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 08/02 4:56 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael P. Duffy on behalf of United Security, Inc. (Duffy, Michael)
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13 13 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 08/02 4:24 PM
MOTION for Dianna D. McCarthy to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2026892 ) filed by United Security, Inc.. (Connelly, Frederick)
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order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 08/02 4:51 PM
TEXT ORDER granting13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Dianna D. McCarthy. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 8/2/2024. (Hill, Cherelle)
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misc Corrective Docket Entry Fri 08/02 4:57 PM
CORRECTIVE DOCKET ENTRY Please disregard ECF12 Filed in Error Refer to ECF13 . (Hill, Cherelle)
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Thursday, August 01, 2024
12 12 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 08/01 11:30 AM
MOTION for Dianna McCarthy to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2025965 ) filed by United Security, Inc.. (Connelly, Frederick)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 08/01 11:24 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick E. Connelly, Jr on behalf of United Security, Inc. (Connelly, Frederick)
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10 10 misc Declaration Thu 08/01 11:07 AM
DECLARATION re7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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9 9 misc Declaration Thu 08/01 10:58 AM
DECLARATION re7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 08/01 9:26 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Daly on behalf of Matthew Lofaro (Daly, Michael)
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notice Notice of Hearing (Form Attached) Thu 08/01 7:44 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: In Chambers Conference set for 8/1/2024 at 11:30 AM in Remote Hearing before District Judge Mary S. McElroy. Counsel shall serve defendants Notice of Hearing, if applicable. (Zoom Meeting ID: 161 192 9988, Passcode: 138967) (Potter, Carrie)
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minutes In Chambers Conference Thu 08/01 12:27 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Mary S. McElroy: In Chambers Conference held on 8/1/2024. M. Daly D. McCarthy, M. Crawford, M. Tucker, C. Shea and M. Duffy in attendance (Courtroom Zoom Conference at 11:30 am.) (Potter, Carrie)
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notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Thu 08/01 12:28 PM
NOTICE of Hearing on Motion7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing set for 8/8/2024 at 02:00 PM in Remote Hearing before District Judge Mary S. McElroy.(Zoom Meeting ID: 161 360 6701, Passcode: 500780) (Potter, Carrie)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
7 7 motion Temporary Restraining Order Wed 07/31 4:39 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC.(Shea, Carson)
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Att: 1 Supporting Memorandum
Monday, July 29, 2024
order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 07/29 11:16 AM
TEXT ORDER granting5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of MaKenna E. Tucker. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 7/29/2024. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
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order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 07/29 11:19 AM
TEXT ORDER granting6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Matthew D. Crawford. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 7/29/2024. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
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Friday, July 26, 2024
6 6 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 07/26 5:07 PM
MOTION for Matthew D. Crawford to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2024064 ) filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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5 5 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 07/26 5:00 PM
MOTION for MaKenna E. Tucker to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2024059 ) filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC. (Shea, Carson)
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4 4 service Summons Issued Fri 07/26 4:59 PM
Summons Issued as to Matthew Lofaro, Ernest Spaziano, United Security, Inc..(Hill, Cherelle)
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons
3 3 notice Case Opening Notice (Form Attached) Fri 07/26 4:56 PM
CASE OPENING NOTICE ISSUED (Hill, Cherelle)
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2 2 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 07/26 4:49 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Universal Protection Service, LLC, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services. (Shea, Carson)
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1 1 cmp Complaint - New Case Fri 07/26 4:39 PM
COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-2024024 ), filed by Universal Protection Service, LLC, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services.(Shea, Carson)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Exhibit,
Att: 3 Exhibit,
Att: 4 Exhibit,
Att: 5 Exhibit,
Att: 6 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 7 Summons Def United Security,
Att: 8 Summons Def Matthew Lofaro,
Att: 9 Summons Def Ernest Spaziano
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 07/26 4:55 PM
Case assigned to District Judge Mary S. McElroy and Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. (Hill, Cherelle)
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