Johnson v. Choice Screening, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Cavander Johnson
Defendant: Choice Screening, Inc., First Advantage Corporation and First Advantage Background Services Corp.
Case Number: 2:2024cv04004
Filed: January 17, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Willie J Epps
Referring Judge: M Douglas Harpool
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 5/1/2024. Rule 26 conference due by 3/15/2024. Signed on 2/14/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat)
February 8, 2024 Filing 18 ANSWER to Complaint on behalf of Choice Screening, Inc..(Martin, Bayli)
February 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 motion to amend/correct Case Caption. Plaintiff is granted leave to amend the Complaint by interlineation to identify the proper Defendant as First Advantage Background Services Corp. The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to reflect the information contained in this Order on the docket sheet. Plaintiff's claims against First Advantage Corporation are hereby dismissed without prejudice. Signed on 2/8/24 by District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. (View, Pat)
February 8, 2024 Filing 16 Consent MOTION to amend/correct Case Caption filed by Olawale O Akinmoladun on behalf of First Advantage Corporation. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/22/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Akinmoladun, Olawale)
February 8, 2024 Filing 15 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT from Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. to District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. This case number shall now read: 2:24-cv-04004-MDH. (Berner, Crystal)
February 8, 2024 Filing 14 NOTICE of appearance by Jason A Spak on behalf of First Advantage Corporation (Spak, Jason)
February 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Justin Baxter for Cavander Johnson allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
February 8, 2024 SECOND NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to plaintiff and defendant; First Advantage Corporation: All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge assignment. Click # here for instructions. Form due by 2/15/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Berner, Crystal)
February 7, 2024 Filing 12 Motion to allow Justin Baxter to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8851644) filed by Matthew P. Cook on behalf of Cavander Johnson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit court admissions)(Cook, Matthew)
February 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #10 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Jason A Spak for First Advantage Corporation allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER.. Signed on 02/07/2024 by Clerk of Court. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
February 6, 2024 Filing 10 Motion to allow Jason A. Spak to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8848915) filed by Olawale O Akinmoladun on behalf of First Advantage Corporation. (Akinmoladun, Olawale)
February 6, 2024 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN DIVERSITY CASE filed by Olawale O Akinmoladun on behalf of Defendant First Advantage Corporation.(Akinmoladun, Olawale)
February 6, 2024 Filing 8 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES on behalf of First Advantage Corporation.(Akinmoladun, Olawale)
January 25, 2024 Filing 7 NOTICE of appearance by Olawale O Akinmoladun on behalf of First Advantage Corporation (Attorney Olawale O Akinmoladun added to party First Advantage Corporation(pty:dft))(Akinmoladun, Olawale)
January 23, 2024 Filing 6 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Bayli Martin on behalf of Defendant Choice Screening, Inc..(Martin, Bayli)
January 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants' Answer is due on or before February 8, 2024, unless otherwise authorized by the Court. Signed on 01/19/2024 by Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (McIntosh, Michal-Ane)
January 19, 2024 Filing 4 Consent MOTION for extension of time to file answer filed by Bayli Martin on behalf of Choice Screening, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/2/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Martin, Bayli)
January 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER ON PRETRIAL PROCEDURES. Service must be obtained on all defendants within forty (40) days of the date of this Order unless otherwise authorized by the Court. Signed on 01/17/2024 by Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (McIntosh, Michal-Ane)
January 17, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Warren, Melissa)
January 17, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Circuit Court of Boone County, case number 23BA-CV04954, filed by Bayli Martin. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-8810266. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Pleadings, #2 Exhibit B - Defendant First Advantage Corporation's Consent to Removal, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Martin, Bayli)
January 17, 2024 NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to all parties: All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge assignment. Click # here for instructions. Form due by 2/7/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Warren, Melissa)

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Plaintiff: Cavander Johnson
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