Kratz v. Transition Studios, LLC et al.
| Kenneth R. Kratz |
| Transition Studios, LLC, Christopher S. Rech, Ralph McGreevy, John Fecek, Andrew M. Hale, Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC and Daily Wire, LLC |
| 1:2025cv00549 |
| March 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| J Philip Calabrese |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 18 Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) (A)(i) filed by Kenneth R. Kratz. (Adelman, Robert) |
Order [non-document]: Plaintiff filed a notice of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i), which allows dismissal without court order where the notice is filed before the opposing party answers or moves for summary judgment. Although the Court's Standing Order requires the filing of an answer with any motion under Rule 12, Defendants did not file an answer with their motion directed at the pleadings, and they have not sought summary judgment. Therefore, Plaintiff's notice of dismissal is self-executing. Accordingly, the Court DENIES AS MOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction (ECF No. #4 ) and Defendants' motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, to compel arbitration (ECF No. #15 ) and closes this case. Judge J. Philip Calabrese on June 16, 2025. (Y,A)
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| Filing 17 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until 06/16/2025 to file response/reply to #15 Motion to dismiss Complaint; or, in the Alternative, Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Plaintiff Kenneth R. Kratz. Related document(s) #15 . (Adelman, Robert) |
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Order [non-document]: Plaintiff's motion for an extension to June 16, 2025 to respond to Defendants' pending motion is unopposed and granted (ECF No. #17 ). Judge J. Philip Calabrese on June 2, 2025.(Y,A)
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| Filing 16 Opposition to #4 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by All Defendants. (Reyelts, Griffin) |
| Filing 15 Motion to dismiss Complaint; or, in the Alternative, Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC, Daily Wire, LLC, John Fecek, Andrew M. Hale, Ralph McGreevy, Christopher S. Rech, Transition Studios, LLC. (Reyelts, Griffin). Modified text, added Motion to compel arbitration on 5/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 14 Unopposed Motion for extension of time until May 2, 2025 to answer , plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint with Jury Demand, Unopposed Motion for extension of time until May 2, 2025 to file response/reply to #4 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC, Daily Wire, LLC, John Fecek, Andrew M. Hale, Ralph McGreevy, Christopher S. Rech, Transition Studios, LLC. Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Greiner, John) |
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Order [non-document]: Defendants' motion for an extension to May 2, 2025 to answer, move, or otherwise plead is unopposed and granted (ECF No. #14 ). Judge J. Philip Calabrese on April 11, 2025.(Y,A)
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| Filing 13 Return of Service by personal service executed upon Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC on 3/26/2025, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 12 Return of Service by personal service executed upon Transition Studios, LLC on 3/26/2025, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 11 Return of Service by personal service executed upon Christopher S. Rech on 3/26/2025, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 10 Return of Service by personal service executed upon Ralph McGreevy on 3/21/2025, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 9 Return of Service by certified mail executed upon Andrew M. Hale on 3/25/2025, with certified mail receipt, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate exhibit filed with main document, service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 8 Return of Service by certified mail executed upon Daily Wire, LLC (c/o Capitol Corporate Services) on 3/24/2025, with certified mail receipt, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate exhibit filed with main document, service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 7 Return of Service by certified mail upon Daily Wire, LLC on 3/24/2025, with unsigned certified mail receipt. No delivery date on green card, date obtained from U.S. Postal Service website, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate exhibit filed with main document, service not done by clerk, mail receipt unsigned on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 6 Return of Service by certified mail executed upon John Fecek on 3/29/2025, with certified mail receipt, filed on behalf of Kenneth R. Kratz Related document(s) #4 , #1 . (Adelman, Robert) Modified text to indicate exhibit filed with main document, service not done by clerk on 4/8/2025 (M,CE). |
| Filing 5 Original Summons issued to counsel for service upon Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC, Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC (c/o Christopher S. Rech, Sole Mbr.), Daily Wire, LLC, Daily Wire, LLC (c/o Capital Corporate Services), John Fecek, Andrew M. Hale, Ralph McGreevy, Christopher S. Rech, Christopher S. Rech (c/o Transition Studios, LLC), Transition Studios, LLC. (F,AW) |
| Filing 4 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Plaintiff Kenneth R. Kratz. Related document(s) #1 . (Adelman, Robert) |
| Filing 3 Supplement to Magistrate Consent Form Issued, Complaint, - Summons, filed by Kenneth R. Kratz. Related document(s) #2 , #1 . (Attachments: #1 Summons to Christopher S. Rech (1), #2 Summons to Christopher S. Rech (2), #3 Summons to Transition Studios, LLC, #4 Summons to Ralph McGreevy, #5 Summons to John Fecek, #6 Summons to Andrew M. Hale, #7 Summons to Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC (1), #8 Summons to Convicting a Murderer Docu-Series, LLC (2), #9 Summons to The Daily Wire, LLC (1), #10 Summons to The Daily Wire, LLC (2))(Adelman, Robert) |
| Filing 2 Magistrate Consent Form issued. Deficient summons provided, unable to issue. (F,AW) |
| Judge J. Philip Calabrese assigned to case. (F,AW) |
| Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (F,AW) |
| Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand and Verified Request for Injunctive Relief and Oral Hearing Requested against All Defendants. Filing fee paid $405.00, receipt number AOHNDC-13014625. Filed by Kenneth R. Kratz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Letter of Understanding, #2 Exhibit 2-Development and Rights Acquisition Agreement, #3 Affidavit of Kenneth R. Kratz, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Summons, #6 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction) (Adelman, Robert) |
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