Kifle v. TikTok, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Elias Kifle
Defendant: TikTok, Inc., Habtamu Ayalew Teshome, Selam Kassa, Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, Nebiyou M. Nega, Ithio 360 Media Inc. and Mesganaw Andualem Mihiret
Case Number: 2:2024cv00207
Filed: September 6, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Richard W Story
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 10, 2024 Submission of #13 MOTION to Quash Entry of Default, MOTION to Set Aside Default, MOTION to Dismiss, to District Judge Richard W. Story. (sk)
November 25, 2024 Filing 17 RESPONSE in Opposition to #13 Motion to Vacate Entry of Default, MOTION to Quash Entry of Default, or in the alternative, Dismiss, Stay or Consolidate with Existing Suit Pending in the Atlanta Division filed by Elias Kifle. (ddm)
November 25, 2024 Filing 16 Return of Service Executed Ithio 360 Media Inc. served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024; Habtamu Ayalew Teshome served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024. (ddm)
November 15, 2024 Filing 15 Return of Service Executed Ithio 360 Media Inc. served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024; Habtamu Ayalew Teshome served on 10/17/2024, answer due 11/7/2024. (ddm)
November 7, 2024 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Ekibosowo Ekure on behalf of Ithio 360 Media Inc., Habtamu Ayalew Teshome (Ekure, Ekibosowo)
November 7, 2024 Filing 13 MOTION to Vacate Entry of Default, MOTION to Quash Entry of Default, or in the alternative, Dismiss, Stay or Consolidate with Existing Suit Pending in the Atlanta Division, with Brief In Support by, filed Elias Tekletsadik, Ithio 360 Media Inc., Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, Habtamu Ayalew Teshome. (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ekure, Ekibosowo) . Added MOTION to Dismiss on 11/7/2024 (ddm).
November 7, 2024 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Ekibosowo Ekure on behalf of Elias Tekletsadik, Ithio 360 Media Inc., Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, Habtamu Ayalew Teshome (Ekure, Ekibosowo)
October 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to File. Ethio 360 Media Inc. and Habtamu Ayalew Teshome are hereby substituted for Ethio 360 Media and Habtamu Ayalew as Defendants in this action. The Clerk shall note these changes on the docket. Signed by Judge Richard W. Story on 10/28/2024. (rsg)
October 28, 2024 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Elias Kifle re #11 Order on Motion for Leave to File. (rsg)
October 23, 2024 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Elias Kifle re #10 Order on Motion. (rsg)
October 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #6 Motion for Alternate Service of Process. It is granted only as to Mr. Kifle's request to serve Mr. Tekletsadik by WhatsApp and TikTok and is denied as to all other forms of alternative service against all other Defendants. Signed by Judge Richard W. Story on 10/22/24. (rsg)
October 16, 2024 Submission of #7 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint, to District Judge Richard W. Story. (sk)
October 11, 2024 Filing 9 MOTION for Clerks Entry of Default as to Ethio 360 Media Inc. and Habtamu Ayalew Teshome filed by Elias Kifle. (ddm)
October 11, 2024 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Elias Kifle re NEF from Clerks Entry of Default. (ddm)
October 11, 2024 Clerks Entry of Default as to Habtamu Ayalew, Ethio 360 Media. (ddm)
September 30, 2024 Filing 8 Return of Service Executed by Elias Kifle (himself). Habtamu Ayalew served on 9/16/2024, answer due 10/7/2024; Ethio 360 Media served on 9/16/2024, answer due 10/7/2024. (rsg)
September 30, 2024 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Elias Kifle. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(rsg)
September 26, 2024 Submission of #6 MOTION for Leave to Serve Defendants Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, Nebiyou M. Nega, Selam Kassa, and Mesganaw Andualem Mihiret Via Alternative Means, to District Judge Richard W. Story. (sk)
September 10, 2024 Filing 6 MOTION for Leave to Serve Defendants Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, Nebiyou M. Nega, Selam Kassa, and Mesganaw Andualem Mihiret Via Alternative Means filed by Elias Kifle. (ddm)
September 10, 2024 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Habtamu Ayalew, Selam Kassa, Mesganaw Andualem Mihiret, Nebiyou M. Nega, Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik. (ddm)
September 10, 2024 Filing 4 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Habtamu Ayalew, Ethio 360 Media, Selam Kassa, Mesganaw Andualem Mihiret, Nebiyou M. Nega, Elias Tadesse Tekletsadik, TikTok, Inc. filed by Elias Kifle. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Plaintiff in Support of Amended Complaint)(ddm) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
September 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 COURT NOTICE OF FILING: Standing Order Regarding Civil Litigation by Judge Richard W. Story. (sk)
September 9, 2024 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Elias Kifle re #3 Notice of Filing: Standing Order Regarding Civil Litigation. (sk)
September 6, 2024 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to TikTok, Inc., Ethio 360 Media. (Attachments: #1 Ethio 360 Media)(rsg)
September 6, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Elias Kifle. (Filing fee $405.00, receipt number 200000341) (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Plaintiff, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(rsg) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.

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