Alma Gabriela Rodriguez v. Trans Union LLC et al
| Alma Gabriela Rodriguez |
| Trans Union LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc, U.S. Bank National Association, Inc., Mynor Auto Sales and Veros Credit LLC |
| 2:2023cv04240 |
| May 31, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Dolly M Gee |
| Alexander F MacKinnon |
| Brianna Fuller Mircheff |
| Karen L Stevenson |
| Consumer Credit |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 75 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer filed. The previously assigned Magistrate Judge is no longer available. Pursuant to directive of the Chief Magistrate Judge and in accordance with the rules of this Court, the case has been returned to the Clerk for reassignment. This case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff for any discovery and/or post-judgment matters that may be referred. Case number will now read as 2:23-cv-04240 DMG(BFMx). (rn) |
| Filing 71 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR Re: Scheduling and Case Management Order for Jury Trial filed 10/4/2023 #70 . Due to clerical error, the system generated Case Management Order was not attached to the docket entry. The CMO shall be re-docketed so as to create the appropriate form. (gk) |
Filing 74
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE AS TO TRANS UNION LLC ONLY by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Stipulation #69 is APPROVED. Trans Union LLC is dismissed with prejudice. (gk)
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Filing 73
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 9/24/2024. Joint status report re settlement due by 10/1/2024. (gk)
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Filing 72
SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/22/2024 02:00 PM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. Jury Trial set for 11/19/2024 08:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. See document for further details. (Corrected Docket Entry) (Attachments: #1 Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates) (gk)
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Filing 70
SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/22/2024 02:00 PM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. Jury Trial set for 11/19/2024 08:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. See document for further details. (gk)
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| Filing 69 STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant Trans Union LLC filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Findsen, Lisbeth) |
| Filing 68 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #67 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (gk) |
| Filing 67 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc..(Vanderfin, Garrick) |
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Filing 66
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR FILING DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT TRANS UNION LLC by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS ORDERED that the Stipulation #65 is APPROVED. The parties shall file the dismissal as to Defendant Trans Union LLC on or before 10/13/2023. (gk)
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| Filing 65 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Dismissal of Defendant Trans Union LLC filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Hammoud, Youssef) |
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Filing 64
ORDER GRANTING U.S. BANK'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO ENLARGE DEADLINE TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court hereby GRANTS Defendant U.S. Bank National Association's Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint #61 . Defendant's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is hereby extended, nunc pro tunc, up to and including 9/28/2023. (gk)
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| Filing 62 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Non-Opposition to Motion #61 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests > Extend Time to File Answer. For this one-time only, clerk shall convert the docketing event. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (gk) |
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Filing 63
ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee Granting Request for Approval of Substitution of Attorney Scott J. Hyman for Defendant Veros Credit LLC in place of Attorneys Raymond J. Naples and Robert M. Tennant #58 . (gk)
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| Filing 61 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION filed by Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Garrick Patrick Vanderfin added to party U.S. Bank National Association, Inc.(pty:dft))(Vanderfin, Garrick) Modified on 9/8/2023 (gk). |
| Filing 60 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Genevieve Rae Walser-Jolly counsel for Defendant Veros Credit LLC. Adding Genevieve R. Walser-Jolly as counsel of record for Veros Credit LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC. (Attorney Genevieve Rae Walser-Jolly added to party Veros Credit LLC(pty:dft))(Walser-Jolly, Genevieve) |
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Filing 59
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO SUBMIT CLAIMS AGAINST DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. TO ARBITRATION AND TO STAY CASE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Stipulation #55 is APPROVED as follows: (1) Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez and Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. ("Experian") shall proceed to arbitration before JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. (2) The action is stayed as between Plaintiff and Experian only, pending completion of their arbitration. (3) All outstanding discovery obligations are suspended and any scheduling order deadlines set by the Court are stayed as between Plaintiff and Experian only. (gk)
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| Filing 58 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Scott J. Hyman in place of attorney Raymond J. Naples and Robert M. Tennant filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Hyman, Scott) |
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Filing 57
ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, designating Youssef H. Hammoud as local counsel #41 , #51 . (gk)
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| Filing 56 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Request for Approval of Substitution or Withdrawal filed 8/29/2023 #52 by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The document is stricken. (gk) |
| Filing 55 STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Completion of Arbitration filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Submit Claims Against Experian Information Solutions, Inc. to Arbitration and to Stay Case)(Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Scott J. Hyman in place of attorney Raymond J. Naples #52 . The following error(s) was/were found: The attorney seeking to withdraw has signed the portion of the form to be signed by a representative for the party. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (gk) |
| Filing 53 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc.(Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 52 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 8/31/2023, SEE DOCKET NO. 56] REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Scott J. Hyman in place of attorney Raymond J. Naples filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Scott J Hyman added to party Veros Credit LLC(pty:dft)) (Hyman, Scott) Modified on 9/1/2023 (gk). |
| Filing 51 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 8/8/2023, Receipt No. 35814830), APPLICATION to Amend APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35814830) #41 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Hammoud, Youssef) |
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Filing 50
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court sua sponte VACATES the Scheduling Conference set on September 1, 2023. A Scheduling and Case Management Order to issue. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 49 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc. served on 8/17/2023, answer due 9/7/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Katiy Toom, Intake Manager in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 48 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez.. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 47 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc. (lom) |
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Filing 46
ORDER IN RESPONSE TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez #41 by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Plaintiff shall file an amended Application within 14 days of this order. Failure to comply will result in the application being denied and the fees returned by the Clerk. (lom)
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Filing 45
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT #42 by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court hereby extends the time for Experian to answer, object, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint to August 30, 2023. (lom)
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| Filing 44 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35814830) #41 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. Other error(s) with document(s): TX over 30 Days. (lt) |
| Filing 42 Third STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 30, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint)(Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 41 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Lisbeth K. Findsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35814830) filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC, identifying Veros Financial Holdings, Inc. (Naples, Raymond) |
| Filing 39 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC.(Naples, Raymond) |
| Filing 38 21-Day Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN address). (gk) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of Settlement as to Trans Union LLC filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
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Filing 37
ORDER FOR APPROVING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT VEROS CREDIT, LLC TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation #34 , the Court hereby extends the time for Defendant Veros Credit, LLC's response to 8/7/2023. (gk)
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| Filing 34 Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 7, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Naples, Raymond) |
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Filing 35
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation #33 , the Court hereby extends the time for Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. to answer, object or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint to 8/16/2023. (gk)
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| Filing 33 Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 16, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Extend Time to Response to Complaint)(Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 32 SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL [Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, 26(f)] by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 8/18/2023. Scheduling Conference set for 9/1/2023 at 9:30 a.m. (See order for details.) (kti) |
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Filing 31
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
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| Filing 30 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - REASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO JUDGE GEE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Please take notice that this action has been reassigned to the HONORABLE DOLLY M. GEE, United States District Judge, pursuant to the Order re Reassign Pursuant to General Order 12-02 filed on 7/18/2023. The case number will now read CV 23-4240-DMG (AFMx). Additional information about Judge Gee's procedures and schedules is available on the court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov. See document for further details. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson to Judge Dolly M. Gee for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:23-cv-04240 DMG(AFMx). (rn) |
| Filing 28 ELECTION REGARDING CONSENT to Proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge Declined, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636c filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. The Plaintiff does not consent. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 27 REMINDER NOTICE re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. Each party must file form CV-11C within the consent deadlines pursuant to L.R. 73-2. Additionally, the parties are directed to L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. In any case in which only a magistrate judge is initially assigned, plaintiff must file a proof of service within 10 days of service of the summons and complaint as to each defendant. (et) |
| Filing 26 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 25 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Veros Credit LLC answer now due 7/24/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Veros Credit LLC.(Attorney Raymond J Naples added to party Veros Credit LLC(pty:dft))(Naples, Raymond) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc, identifying Experian plc; Central Source LLC; Online Data Exchange; New Management Services LLC; VantageScore Solutions LLC; Opt-Out Services LLC. (Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 23 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Experian Information Solutions, Inc answer now due 8/2/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc.(Attorney Ashley Sarkozi added to party Experian Information Solutions, Inc(pty:dft))(Sarkozi, Ashley) |
| Filing 22 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Trans Union LLC, identifying TransUnion, TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc., T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.. (Long, Charlotte) |
| Filing 21 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Trans Union LLC answer now due 7/31/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Trans Union LLC.(Attorney Charlotte Ann Long added to party Trans Union LLC(pty:dft))(Long, Charlotte) |
| Filing 20 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Mynor Auto Sales.(Attorney Gregory David Angus added to party Mynor Auto Sales(pty:dft))(Angus, Gregory) |
| Filing 19 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant Veros Credit LLC served on 6/12/2023, answer due 7/3/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Koy Saechao in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc. served on 6/12/2023, answer due 7/3/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mark Carver in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant Trans Union LLC served on 6/12/2023, answer due 7/3/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Tonya Purnell in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant Mynor Auto Sales served on 6/12/2023, answer due 7/3/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Freddy Martinez in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, upon Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc served on 6/12/2023, answer due 7/3/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Yolanda Alvarez in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 14 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Veros Credit LLC. (et) |
| Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Mynor Auto Sales. (et) |
| Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant U.S. Bank National Association, Inc. (et) |
| Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (et) |
| Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Trans Union LLC. (et) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (Attachments: #1 CV11C Statement of Consent) (et) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez, (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 7 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Hammoud, Youssef) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35410750 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Alma Gabriela Rodriguez. (Attorney Youssef Hussein Hammoud added to party Alma Gabriela Rodriguez(pty:pla))(Hammoud, Youssef) |
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