Virginia Eastern District Court
Judge:Michael S Nachmanoff
Referred: Ivan D Davis
Case #: 1:25-cv-00247
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship)
Case Filed:Feb 11, 2025
Case in other court:New York Northern, 5:24-cv-01394
Last checked: Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 9:03 AM EST
Defendant
Lasership Inc.
Represented By
Charles Andrewscavage
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
contact info
Olivia L. Jones
Rebar Kelly
contact info
Plaintiff
Halil Hirkic
Plaintiff
Dzenita Merdzic
Plaintiff
Semir Merdzic


Docket last updated: 02/21/2025 11:59 PM EST
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
28 28 misc Letter Tue 02/11 5:23 PM
Letter from Clerk regarding Local Rule 83.1.(wgar, )
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Att: 1 Local Rule 83.1
27 27 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 02/11 1:53 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Lasership Inc.. (Franco, Craig)
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26 26 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 02/11 1:51 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Craig James Franco on behalf of Lasership Inc. (Franco, Craig)
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25 25 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Tue 02/11 8:30 AM
Case transferred in from District of New York Northern; Case Number 5:24-cv-01394. Original file and docket sheet received.
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notice Notification of Transfer Tue 02/11 8:33 AM
Notification of transfer of civil case from the Northern District of NY Case No. 5:24cv1394 to the Eastern District of Virginia. (ldab, )
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Thursday, February 06, 2025
24 24 TEXT ORDER: For all of the reasons set forth in Defendant Motion to Transfer20 and also those set forth on the record at the 2/6/2025 Hearing: (1) Motion to Transfer20 is GRANTED and this case is Ordered transferred to the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division; (2) the clerk is directed to transfer this case to the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division; and (3) as to Motion to Compel Arbitration11 , this Court makes no decision regarding this motion and leaves that for the Eastern District of Virginia to decide. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 2/6/2025. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric: an on the record Hearing was held on 2/6/2025, via Teams teleconference. Counsel for Plaintiffs failed to appear for the Hearing. The Court addressed Motions 11 & 20 as filed by Defendant. The Court heard from counsel for Defendant. Plaintiffs have failed to file a response to Motions 11 & 20. See Docket. Motion to Transfer20 is GRANTED for all of the reasons set forth in Motion 20. This case is Ordered transferred to the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division. As to Motion to Compel Arbitration11 , this Court makes no decision regarding that motion and leaves that for the Eastern District of Virginia to decide. Appearances: C. Andrewscavage, Esq., for the Defendant; Counsel for Plaintiffs failed to appear for the Hearing; and E. McDonough, Court Reporter. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Friday, January 31, 2025
23 23 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Court's Text Order and Rest Deadlines (ECF No. 22) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on January 30, 2025, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
22 22 TEXT ORDER: An on the record Hearing is scheduled for 2/6/2025 at 1:00 p.m., via Teams teleconference. The Court will address Motions [11 & 20]. The deadline for Plaintiffs to respond to Motions [11 & 20] has expired. See Docket. Plaintiffs are advised that failure to respond to the motions may result in the motions being granted due to Plaintiffs failure to object to those motions. Additional sanctions may be imposed on Plaintiffs for failure to comply with Court Orders. The Court will afford Plaintiffs a final opportunity to respond to Motions [11 & 20] and Plaintiffs must do so by 2/4/2025. The Hearing will proceed on 2/6/2025 regardless. Defendant is directed to serve Plaintiffs with this Text Order and file an affidavit of service on the docket. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 1/30/2025. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Set/Reset Deadlines as to20 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Lasership, Inc..,11 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and for a Stay filed by Lasership, Inc.. Motion returnable before Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.. Response to Motion due by 2/4/2025 (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025
21 21 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion to Transfer (ECF No. 20) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on January 7, 2025, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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20 20 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Lasership, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 1/28/2025. Reply to Response to Motion due by 2/4/2025 Motions referred to Miroslav Lovric. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Att: 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) A- Declaration of Didier Milongo
Friday, January 03, 2025
19 19 TEXT ORDER: On or before 1/10/2025, Defendant is authorized to file a motion to transfer this case to the Eastern District of Virginia. Defendant shall serve any such motion on counsel for Plaintiffs and shall also file on the docket an affidavit of service. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 1/3/2025. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric: a status conference was held on 1/3/2025, via Teams teleconference. Counsel for Plaintiffs failed to appear for the conference. Counsel for Defendant advised the Court as to the reasons it seeks to file a motion to transfer this case to the Eastern District of Virginia. See also Letter Motion12 on the docket. Defendant is authorized to file a motion to transfer and any such motion shall be filed by 1/10/2025. Appearances: C. Andrewscavage, Esq., For the Defendant. Counsel for Plaintiffs failed to appear for the conference. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Monday, December 16, 2024
18 18 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Text Order (ECF No. 13) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on December 16, 2024, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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17 17 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Notice of Motion to Transfer Letter (ECF No. 12) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on December 13, 2024, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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16 16 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Motion to Stay and Compel Arbitration (ECF No. 11) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on December 13, 2024, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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15 15 AFFIDAVIT of Service for10 Appearance of Counsel served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on December 16, 2024, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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14 14 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Notice of Removal (ECF No 1) and Civil Case Assignment and Filing Order (ECF No. 3) served on Sam Beardsley, Esq. on December 16, 2024, filed by Lasership, Inc.. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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13 13 TEXT ORDER: In light of the filing of Motion to Compel Arbitration11 , Letter Motion12 is GRANTED insofar as and to the extent that: (1) the Rule 16 Initial Conference scheduled for 12/19/2024 before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric, and the conference related deadlines, are all STAYED without date; (2) a conference is scheduled for 1/3/2025 at 11:00 a.m., via Teams teleconference; and (3) Defendant is directed to serve Plaintiffs with this Text Order and file an affidavit of service on the docket. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 12/16/2024. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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TEXT NOTICE OF FILING DEFICIENCY regarding the10 Notice of Appearance and11 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and for a Stay filed by Lasership, Inc.. Motion returnable before Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following Filing Deficiency: Other Deficiency - The correction(s) should be made within 3 days of this notice. **The attorney for the plaintiffs is currently not admitted to this Court. Please electronically file proof of service to this case number stating who was served along with when and how service was made. Notice of Filing Deficiency Deadline 12/19/2024. (see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Friday, December 13, 2024
12 12 Letter Motion from Charles Andrewscavage for Lasership, Inc. requesting Pre-Motion Conference submitted to Judge Miroslav Lovric . (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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11 11 MOTION to Compel Arbitration and for a Stay filed by Lasership, Inc.. Motion returnable before Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Response to Motion due by 1/3/2025 (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Att: 1 Memorandum of Law,
Att: 2 Declaration of Didier Milongo,
Att: 3 Exhibit 1- Halil Hirkic ICA 05.17.23,
Att: 4 Exhibit 2- Semir Merzic ICA 05.11.23,
Att: 5 Exhibit 3- Dzentia Merdzic ICA 09.24.22,
Att: 6 Exhibit 4- Hirkic_ICA_2020-06-01,
Att: 7 Exhibit 5- Hirkic_ICA_2022-05-13,
Att: 8 Exhibit 6- S Merdzic_ICA_2020-11-04,
Att: 9 Exhibit 7- S Merdzic_ICA_2022-05-13
10 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Charles Andrewscavage on behalf of Lasership, Inc. (Andrewscavage, Charles) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Monday, December 02, 2024
9 9 RESPONSE TO4 Notice of Admission Requirement filed via MFT on 12/2/2024 by Attorney Charles Andrewscavage Lasership, Inc. Counsel is in process of obtaining admission before this Court. (see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
8 8 ORDER granting7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Defendant, Lasership, Inc. answer is now due on or before 12/13/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 11/20/2024. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7 7 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Lasership, Inc.. Response to Motion due by 12/10/2024 Motions referred to Miroslav Lovric. (Jones, Olivia) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Att: 1 Proposed Order/Judgment
TEXT NOTICE: The Initial Conference set for 12/19/2024 at 2:30PM before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovirc, will be held via Microsoft Teams Teleconference. The Courtroom Deputy will send the teams link to the parties to participate. (jdc ) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Monday, November 18, 2024
6 6 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lasership, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent ASP LS Intermediate Holdings, Inc. for Lasership, Inc... (Jones, Olivia) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re3 G.O. 25 Filing Order. Corrected file date to 11/15/2024. (see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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***Answer due date updated for Lasership, Inc. answer due 11/22/2024. (see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Friday, November 15, 2024
5 5 NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Party plaintiffs; Attorney C. Samuel Beardsley. Phone number is 315-469-3232. Admissions due by 12/2/2024. {Served via email on 11/18/2024 at his last known email address along with GO25 and a copy was also mailed on 11/18/2024}(see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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4 4 NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Party Lasership, Inc.; Attorney Charles Andrewscavage, Email address is candrewscavage@scopelitis.com. Phone number is (312) 255-7200. Admissions due by 12/2/2024. {Emailed to Attorney on 11/18/2024 along with a copy of GO25 and copies were also mailed via regular mail.}(see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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3 3 G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 12/19/2024 at 02:30 PM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 12/12/2024. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (see) Modified on 11/18/2024 (see, ). [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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2 2 STATE COURT COMPLAINT relating to1 Notice of Removal, filed by Plaintiff(s) in New York State Supreme Court, Onondaga County.(see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Att: 1 Copy of State Court Complaint
1 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from New York State Supreme Court, Onondaga County, case number 008910-2024 (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANYNDC-6934736) filed by Lasership, Inc.(see) [Transferred from New York Northern on 2/11/2025.]
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A - State Court Compaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) B - Amended State Court Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) C - Notice of Removal to Adverse Parties and State Court Clerk,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet