SC America LLC v. Marcos Franchising LLC
Plaintiff: SC America LLC
Defendant: Marcos Franchising LLC
3Rd Party Defendant: Shameem Chowdhury
Case Number: 3:2022cv00919
Filed: June 2, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Toledo Office
Presiding Judge: Jack Zouhary
Nature of Suit: Contract: Franchise
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Return of Service by personal service executed upon Shameem Chowdhury on 7/11/2022, filed on behalf of Marcos Franchising LLC Related document(s) #17 . (Bravo, Eric)
July 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Third Party Summons issued to counsel for service upon Shameem Chowdhury. (H,JL)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Praecipe for issuance of Third Party Summons filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons Shameem Chowdhury)(Bravo, Eric)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER. Initial Video Conference held on July 6, 2022. Plaintiff shall either retain counsel to enter an appearance within two weeks of this Order -- on or before July 21, 2022 -- or the Complaint will be dismissed without prejudice. Mr. May shall send Plaintiff a copy of this Order by email and copy Chambers (zouhary_chambers@ohnd.uscourts.gov). See Order for details. Judge Jack Zouhary on 7/7/2022. (20 mins) (V,S)
July 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 FILING ERROR (Wrong summons uploaded) Praecipe for issuance of Third Party Summons to Shameem Chowdhury filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons Shameem Chowdhury)(Bravo, Eric) . Filer advised to refile Praecipe with Third Party Summons attached. Modified on 7/7/2022 (H,JL)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Bravo, Eric)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Answer to Complaint , Third party complaint against Shameem Chowdhury, Counterclaim against SC America LLC filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Franchise Agreement, #2 Exhibit B - Lease Rider, #3 Exhibit C - 1-18-22 Notice, #4 Exhibit D - 3-7-22 Notice of Termination, #5 Exhibit E - Limited License Agreement, #6 Exhibit F - Temporary Restraining Order)(Bravo, Eric)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order NOTICE [non-document] of Initial Video Conference set for July 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM (EST) before Judge Jack Zouhary. Prior to the conference, a Zoom invitation will be sent by email. No dispositive motions shall be filed prior to the Initial Video Conference. (V,S)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Returned Mail addressed to Attorney Edward E. May, II. Return to Sender. Not deliverable as addressed. Unable to forward. Related document(s) #13 . (K,L)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Attorney Appearance by Eric S. Bravo filed by on behalf of Marcos Franchising LLC. (Bravo, Eric)
June 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Attorney Appearance by Gregory D. Brunton filed by on behalf of Marcos Franchising LLC. (Brunton, Gregory)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice to Attorney Leslie K. Eason. The Court finds no record of your being admitted to practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to LR 83.5, an Application for Admission to Practice or a Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice in this case must be filed within 10 business days. The local rules and the attorney admission application are available on the court's web site at: www.ohnd.uscourts.gov. If you are not the attorney of record in this case, a Motion to Withdraw as Attorney pursuant to LR 83.9 must be filed within 10 business days. (W,Jo)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice to Attorney Jeremy W. Richter. The Court finds no record of your being admitted to practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to LR 83.5, an Application for Admission to Practice or a Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice in this case must be filed within 10 business days. The local rules and the attorney admission application are available on the court's web site at: www.ohnd.uscourts.gov. If you are not the attorney of record in this case, a Motion to Withdraw as Attorney pursuant to LR 83.9 must be filed within 10 business days. (W,Jo)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice to Attorney Edward E. May, II. The Court finds no record of your being admitted to practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to LR 83.5, an Application for Admission to Practice or a Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice in this case must be filed within 10 business days. The local rules and the attorney admission application are available on the court's web site at: www.ohnd.uscourts.gov. If you are not the attorney of record in this case, a Motion to Withdraw as Attorney pursuant to LR 83.9 must be filed within 10 business days. (W,Jo)
June 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Notice to Attorney Anne Pierce Caiola. The Court finds no record of your being admitted to practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to LR 83.5, an Application for Admission to Practice or a Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice in this case must be filed within 10 business days. The local rules and the attorney admission application are available on the court's web site at: www.ohnd.uscourts.gov. If you are not the attorney of record in this case, a Motion to Withdraw as Attorney pursuant to LR 83.9 must be filed within 10 business days. (W,Jo)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Magistrate Consent Form issued. (M,TL)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Alabama Northern. Case number 1:22-cv-00610. Electronic file, transfer order and docket sheet received.
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Copy of #13 Magistrate Consent Form and docket sheet mailed to Leslie K Eason, GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP, 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203; Jeremy W Richter, WEBSTER HENRY LYONS BRADWELL COHAN & BLACK PC, 2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 445e, Birmingham, Al 35243; nne Pierce Caiola, CAIOLA & ROSE, LLC, 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030; Edward E May, II, MAY LAW GROUP, 1603 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 on 06/02/2022. (M,TL)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay. (M,TL)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Judge Jack Zouhary assigned to case. (M,TL)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER - This case is before the court on the parties' briefs in support of their respective positions on whether the court should transfer this case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. (Docs. #6 , #9 ). For the reasons provided in the contemporaneously filed memorandum opinion, the court concludes that this case is due to be and hereby is TRANSFERRED to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio pursuant to the parties' forum-selection clause. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 6/1/2022. (KEK) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MEMORANDUM OPINION - This case is before the court on the parties' briefs in support of their respective positions on whether the court should transfer this case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. (Docs. #6 , #9 ). For the reasons explained above, Marco's motion to transfer to the proper venue is due to be granted. A separate order in accordance with this memorandum opinion will be entered contemporaneously. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 6/1/2022. (KEK) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Brief Marco's Brief in Support of Transfer Based on the Mandatory Forum-Selection Clause. (Richter, Jeremy) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER for the reasons provided in the contemporaneously filed memorandum opinion, the court concludes sua sponte that subject matter jurisdiction exists in this case and, therefore, removal is proper; The court ORDERS the parties to file simultaneous briefing regarding the proper venue for this case and any other issues that the parties wish the court to consider on or by Friday, May 27, 2022. Parties SHALL submit simultaneous responsive briefs on or by Friday, June 3, 2022. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 5/19/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 5/19/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 402, receipt_number AALNDC-4089987. related document #1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Marcos Franchising LLC from Calhoun County Circuit Court, case number 2022-900192. (), filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(KAM). (Richter, Jeremy) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 STATUS REPORT by Marcos Franchising LLC. filed by Marcos Franchising LLC (Richter, Jeremy) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 TEXT ORDER The court held a status conference in this action on May 13, 2022. In accordance with the courts instructions in the conference, the parties SHALL meet and confer and file a joint report on or before May 16, 2022, providing a proposed plan for the next steps of this case. The joint report SHALL include the parties position on (1) remand, (2) the forum selection clause, (3) extension of the temporary restraining order issued in state court, and (4) any other matter the parties deem necessary for the court to address. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 5/13/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER #3 Motion for Leave to Appear PHV of Anne P. Caiola is GRANTED. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 5/13/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1)(Eason, Leslie) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number AALNDC-4085608. (Eason, Leslie) NDAL rec # B4601120254 Modified on 5/18/2022 (KAM). [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge R David Proctor: Status Conference held on 5/13/2022. As discussed, the parties shall submit a joint report by 5/16/2022. (Court Reporter Risa Entrekin.) (KLL) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 TEXT ORDER This case is before the court on Defendants Notice of Removal #1 . This case is SET for a status conference in chambers on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. before Judge R David Proctor. A court reporter will be present. Signed by Judge R David Proctor on 5/12/2022. (KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]
May 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Marcos Franchising LLC from Calhoun County Circuit Court, case number 2022-900192. (), filed by Marcos Franchising LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(KAM) [Transferred from alnd on 6/2/2022.]

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Plaintiff: SC America LLC
Represented By: Edward E May, II
Represented By: Edward E. May, II
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Defendant: Marcos Franchising LLC
Represented By: Anne Pierce Caiola
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