John Ewalt, et al v. Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc.
| JOHN EWALT, On behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, STEVE WYLIE, On behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and BONNIE NAVARRE, On behalf of herself and all others similarly situated |
| GATEHOUSE MEDIA OHIO HOLDINGS II, INC., dba Columbus Dispatch |
| 25-4015 |
| December 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
| Contract: Other |
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 Ewalt v. GateHouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc.
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Filing 28
LETTER SENT to Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Steve Wylie and Bonnie Navarre, notifying that counsel is directed to respond to petition for panel rehearing filed by Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. in 25-4015. The response is now due July 6, 2026. (RLB) [Entered: 06/18/2026 12:16 PM]
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Filing 27
PETITION for rehearing before original panel filed by Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc.. Certificate of Service: 06/05/2026. [25-4015] (MJZ) [Entered: 06/05/2026 05:50 PM]
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Filing 26
LOCKED - PLEASE SEE #27*********PETITION for rehearing before original panel filed by Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc.. Certificate of Service: 06/05/2026. [25-4015]--[Edited 06/08/2026 by RGF] (MJZ) [Entered: 06/05/2026 04:26 PM]
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Filing 25
OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : The judgment of the district court is REVERSED with instructions to again remand the case to state court.. Mandate to issue. Decision for publication. Julia Smith Gibbons, Amul R. Thapar, and Chad A. Readler (AUTHORING), Circuit Judges. (CL) [Entered: 05/22/2026 03:02 PM]
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Filing 24
NOTIFICATION filed by Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie regarding Appellants John Ewalt, Steve Wylie, and Bonnie Navarre's Notice of Supreme Court's Decision in Enbridge Energy, LP, et al. v. Dana Nessel. Certificate of Service: 04/27/2026. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 04/27/2026 11:26 AM]
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Filing 23
ORDER filed - The parties have consented to an extension of time to 45 days from when the Supreme Court issues its opinion in Enbridge Energy, LP, et al. v. Dana Nessel (24-783). Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court grants such an extension of time pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1453(c)(3)(A). As required by 28 U.S.C. 1453(c)(2), all action in this appeal, including theentry of judgment, shall be completed by no later than 45 days following the issuance of the Supreme Courts opinion in Enbridge Energy.Entered by order of the court. (RGF) [Entered: 02/17/2026 04:39 PM]
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Filing 22
LOCKED - FILED IN ERROR PLEASE SEE #23***********LETTER SENT to Mr. Rick L. Ashton for John Ewalt, Steve Wylie and Bonnie Navarre, Mr. Jeffrey R. Corcoran for John Ewalt, Steve Wylie and Bonnie Navarre, Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Steve Wylie and Bonnie Navarre, Mr. James D. Abrams for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc., Mr. Daniel Hollis Bryan for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc., Ms. Lynn Rowe Larsen for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. and Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc., to file supplemental brief. The panel requests a joint supplemental briefing from the parties, no longer than 12 pages, addressing the following questions: How do the timing requirements of 28 U.S.C. 1453(c) affect this appeal given that Enbridge Energy, LP, et al. v. Dana Nessel, 145 S. Ct. 2843 (2025), is pending before the Supreme Court? Do the parties consent to the opinion in this case being issued within 45 days from when the Supreme Court publishes its decision in Enbridge Energy? Please submit the briefs no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on February 11, 2026. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this request.--[Edited 02/17/2026 by RGF] (RGF) [Entered: 02/17/2026 04:18 PM]
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Filing 21
JOINT SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF regarding the timing requirements filed by Attorney Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. for Appellee Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. and Attorney Mr. Todd H. Neuman (per email consent) for Appellants John Ewalt, Steve Wylie, and Bonnie Navarre. Certificate of Service:02/11/2026. [25-4015]--[Edited 02/11/2026 by RGF] (MJZ) [Entered: 02/11/2026 03:39 PM]
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Filing 20
LETTER SENT The panel requests a joint supplemental briefing from the parties, no longer than 12 pages,addressing the following questions: How do the timing requirements of 28 U.S.C. 1453(c) affect this appeal given that Enbridge Energy, LP, et al. v. Dana Nessel, 145 S. Ct. 2843 (2025), is pending before the Supreme Court? Do the parties consent to the opinion in this case being issued within 45 days from when the Supreme Court publishes its decision in Enbridge Energy? Please submit the briefs no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on February 11, 2026. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this request. (RGF) [Entered: 02/04/2026 10:51 AM]
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Filing 19
REPLY BRIEF filed by Attorney Mr. Todd H. Neuman for Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie. Certificate of Service: 01/27/2026. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 01/27/2026 04:16 PM]
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Filing 18
APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Mr. Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. for Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc.. Certificate of Service: 01/20/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [25-4015] (MJZ) [Entered: 01/20/2026 05:14 PM]
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Filing 17
APPEARANCE filed for Appellee Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. by Daniel H. Bryan. Certificate of Service: 01/20/2026. [25-4015] (DHB) [Entered: 01/20/2026 12:09 PM]
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Filing 16
Update fee status change to paid.01/06/2026 view Filing fee: $ 605, receipt number AOHSDC-10830599. (Neuman, Todd) (RGF) [Entered: 01/07/2026 11:55 AM]
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Filing 15
*FEE REFUNDED - Fee was due in the district court.**Original Proceeding fee paid Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie. Fee Amount: $600.00 Receipt Number: A06-77128-244.. [25-4015]--[Edited 01/07/2026 by ACB] (THN) [Entered: 01/06/2026 02:39 PM]
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Filing 14
APPEARANCE filed for Appellee Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. by JAMES D. ABRAMS. Certificate of Service: 01/06/2026. [25-4015] (JDA) [Entered: 01/06/2026 01:06 PM]
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Filing 13
APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie. Certificate of Service: 01/05/2026. Argument Request: not requested. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 01/05/2026 12:51 PM]
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Filing 12
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Michael J. Zbiegien Jr. ; Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? Yes. GateHouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., which is a publicly traded corporation and which was formerly known as Gannett Co., Inc. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? No. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (MJZ) [Entered: 12/29/2025 05:01 PM]
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Filing 11
APPEARANCE filed for Appellee Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. by Michael J. Zbiegien Jr.. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (MJZ) [Entered: 12/29/2025 04:57 PM]
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Filing 10
APPEARANCE filed for Appellee Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. by Lynn R. Larsen. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (LRL) [Entered: 12/29/2025 04:42 PM]
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Filing 9
APPEARANCE filed for Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie by Rick L. Ashton. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (RLA) [Entered: 12/29/2025 03:56 PM]
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Filing 8
APPEARANCE filed for Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie by Jeffrey R. Corcoran. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (JRC) [Entered: 12/29/2025 03:54 PM]
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Filing 7
CIVIL APPEAL STATEMENT OF PARTIES AND ISSUES filed by Attorney Mr. Todd H. Neuman for Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie. Is this case a cross-appeal? No ; Has this case or a related one been before this court previously? No ; Please identify the party(ies) the appeal is being taken against: Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. ; Issues:. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 12/29/2025 03:52 PM]
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Filing 6
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Name of Counsel: Todd H. Neuman ; John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, with a financial interest in the outcome? See attached pdf Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 12/29/2025 03:49 PM]
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Filing 5
APPEARANCE filed for Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie by Todd H. Neuman. Certificate of Service: 12/29/2025. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 12/29/2025 03:47 PM]
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Filing 4
RULING LETTER SENT granting appellant's first motion to extend time to file brief [ # 3 ] filed by Mr. Todd H. Neuman., resetting expedited briefing schedule: appellant brief now due 01/05/2026. appellee brief now due 01/20/2026. (RGF) [Entered: 12/29/2025 02:58 PM]
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Filing 3
MOTION filed by Mr. Todd H. Neuman for John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie to extend time to file brief. Certificate of Service: 12/26/2025. [25-4015] (THN) [Entered: 12/26/2025 08:10 AM]
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Filing 2
BRIEFING LETTER SENT setting expedited briefing schedule: appellant brief now due 01/02/2026. appellee brief now due 01/13/2026. reply brief now due 1/20/26. (RLB) [Entered: 12/22/2025 12:19 PM]
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Filing 1
Civil Case Docketed. Notice filed by Appellants John Ewalt, Bonnie Navarre and Steve Wylie. Transcript needed: n. (RLB) [Entered: 12/22/2025 12:12 PM]
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| Plaintiff: JOHN EWALT, On behalf of himself and all others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Todd H. Neuman |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey R. Corcoran |
| Represented By: | Rick L. Ashton |
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| Plaintiff: STEVE WYLIE, On behalf of himself and all others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Todd H. Neuman |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey R. Corcoran |
| Represented By: | Rick L. Ashton |
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| Plaintiff: BONNIE NAVARRE, On behalf of herself and all others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Todd H. Neuman |
| Represented By: | Jeffrey R. Corcoran |
| Represented By: | Rick L. Ashton |
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| Defendant: GATEHOUSE MEDIA OHIO HOLDINGS II, INC., dba Columbus Dispatch | |
| Represented By: | Michael J. Zbiegien Jr. |
| Represented By: | Lynn Rowe Larsen |
| Represented By: | Daniel Hollis Bryan |
| Represented By: | James D. Abrams |
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