Accel Schools, LLC et al v. Thorson
| Pansophic Learning US LLC and Accel Schools, LLC |
| Erik A Thorson |
| 1:2019cv02144 |
| September 17, 2019 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Sara Lioi |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 |
| None |
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| Termination of case by clerk on October 28, 2019. See plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(i). (Doc. No. #24 ). (D,N) |
| Filing 24 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) (A)(i) without prejudice filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 23 Marginal Entry Order granting Joint Motion to continue (Related Doc #22 ). The Court adopts the parties' proposed briefing schedule. Judge Sara Lioi on 10/1/2019.(D,N) |
| Filing 22 Agreed Motion to Adjourn Preliminary Injunction Hearing and Set Schedule filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. Related document #2 (Pinney, John) |
| Filing 21 Motion to dismiss for lack of capacity to sue filed by Defendant Erik A Thorson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Screenshots of Secretary of State website search, #2 Declaration)(Berger, Chelsea) ). |
| IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] The Telephone Conference scheduled for 9/27/2019 at 4:00 PM is canceled. (D,N) |
Filing 20
Order granting plaintiffs' #17 motion for leave to amend complaint. The parties shall participate in a conference call with the Court on September 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the implications of this motion on the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing. The Telephone Conference will be initiated by plaintiff's counsel. After all counsel are on line, plaintiff's counsel is to place the call to the Chambers of the Honorable Sara Lioi at (330) 252-6060. Judge Sara Lioi on 9/26/2019. (D,N)
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| Filing 19 Attorney Appearance as Co-Counsel for Defendant by Chelsea Berger filed by on behalf of Erik A Thorson. (Berger, Chelsea) |
| Filing 18 Supplement to Motion for leave to Add John Veard as Party and for Leave to File First Amended Complaint - Attachment (2) Exhibit 1 Offer of Employment, filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. Related document(s) #17 . (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 17 Motion for leave to Add John Veard as Party and for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed First Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit 1 Offer of Employment, #3 Exhibit 2 Agreement, #4 Exhibit 3 Linked In Profile)(Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 16 Proposed Stipulated Protective Order filed by Erik A Thorson. (Jodka, Sara) |
| IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 10/1/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 530 before Judge Sara Lioi. (D,N) |
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Filing 15
Order Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery, ECF No. #3 , is granted because Plaintiffs' requested discovery in preparation for the preliminary injunction hearing is reasonably proportionate. Within 7 days of this Order, counsel for both parties are expected to provide each other the necessary discovery. The Court expects counsel for both parties to converse about their respective discovery needs and supply requested discovery that is proportionate to both sides' needs. Counsel should consult L.R. 37.1 regarding any potential discovery disputes. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 9/19/2019. (JLG)
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Filing 14
Order Having considered the factors set forth herein and finding that, on balance, a temporary restraining order is not appropriate, Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. #2 ) is denied. A hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held on a date agreed upon by counsel and the assigned judge in the courtroom of the Honorable Sara Lioi, Courtroom 526, John F. Sieberling Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Two South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308. Lead counsel and decision-makers are required to attend. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 9/19/2019. (JLG)
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| Filing 13 Supplement Exhibit 1 to Verified Complaint, filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. Related document(s) #1 . (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 12 Proof of Service of Court's Order of September 17, 2019 filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, email #2 Exhibit B, Email with counsel)Related document(s) #7 .(Roberts, Michael) |
| Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Benita Y. Pearson. Telephonic Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. #2 ) held on 9/19/2019. Present were Attorneys John B. Pinney and Michael A. Roberts as counsel for Plaintiffs; and Attorneys Jonathan R. Secrest, Sara H. Jodka, and Chelsea Berger as counsel for Defendant. Also present were Christopher Ryan on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendant Erik A. Thornson. The parties presented their respective positions to the Court. Following argument, the Court denied Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court also granted Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery (ECF No. #3 ). The parties are expected to notify the Court by 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, 9/20/2019, regarding the agreed upon date and time of the preliminary injunction hearing. Orders addressing both motions will issue. (Court Reporter: Mary Uphold); Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes. (JLG) |
| Filing 11 Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Erik A Thorson. Related document(s) #2 . (Jodka, Sara) |
| Filing 10 Jurisdictional Statement Supplementing Complaint, filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s) #8 , #1 . (Pinney, John) |
| Filing 9 Attorney Appearance of Jonathan R. Secrest and Sara H. Jodka by Jonathan R. Secrest filed by on behalf of Erik A Thorson. (Secrest, Jonathan) |
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Filing 8
Order For the reasons set forth herein, by 3:30 p.m tomorrow, 9/18/2019, Plaintiffs are directed to file a jurisdictional statement establishing the citizenship of each of Plaintiffs' members such that the Court can be assured that complete diversity exists among all parties. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 9/17/2019. (JLG)
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Filing 7
Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. #2 ) shall come on for a telephonic hearing on the record on Thursday, 9/19/2019, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Benita Y. Pearson. This case was assigned by random draw to United States District Judge Sara Lioi. Due to the unavailability of Judge Lioi, pursuant to Local Rule 3.11, Judge Lioi arranged for the undersigned to handle matters requiring urgent and immediate attention in her absence. Each side shall be prepared to voice its position regarding the motion. Counsel for Plaintiffs is to set up the conference call and contact Chambers directly at 330-884-7435 with all participants on the line. Defendant shall serve and file a memorandum in opposition to the motion on or before Wednesday, 9/18/2019, at 3:30 p.m. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall immediately serve a copy of this Order upon Defendant or his counsel and file a proof of service. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 9/17/2019. (JLG)
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| Filing 6 Initial Standing Order. Judge Sara Lioi on 9/17/2019. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A Witness List, #2 Appendix B Exhibit List) (B,R) |
| Filing 5 Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Erik A Thorson. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (B,R) |
| Filing 4 First Set of Discovery filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. Related document(s) #3 . (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 3 Motion for Expedited Discovery with memorandum filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 2 Motion for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injuction filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Roberts, Michael) |
| Filing 1 Complaint Verified Complaint against Erik A Thorson. Filing fee paid $ 400, Receipt number 0647-9527247. Filed by Accel Schools, LLC, Pansophic Learning US LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1; Non-Competition Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2; Non-Solicitation Agreement, #3 Exhibit 3; LinkedIn Profile, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Summons) (Roberts, Michael) |
| Judge Sara Lioi assigned to case, (B,R) |
| Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Kathleen B. Burke. (B,R) |
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