Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC v. Donor Staff Support, LLC
| Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC |
| Christopher Thome, John Warnock, Jennifer Mullis and Donor Staff Support, LLC doing business as Dedicated Staffing Solutions |
| 3:2026cv00124 |
| January 16, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Jack Zouhary |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (a) Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets |
| Plaintiff |
Docket Report
RSS Track this Docket
This docket was last retrieved on July 2, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
| Document Text |
|---|
Filing 30
ORDER. Zoom Status Conference held on 7/1/2026. Parties "reached a settlement in principle" (Doc. #29 ), and now request court assistance. Counsel shall promptly submit via email a Joint Statement on any remaining settlement issues. Answer to Complaint will be timely filed; all other filings (including Counterclaim) are stayed until further Order. See Order for details. Judge Jack Zouhary on 7/2/2026. (15 mins). (K,St)
|
| IMPORTANT: NOTICE [non-document]. Zoom Status Conference set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to counsel. (K,St) |
|
Filing 29
ORDER. Zoom Status Conference held on 5/18/2026. Counsel have reached a settlement in principle. The In-Person Preliminary Injunction Hearing scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 AM is vacated. Counsel shall file a Dismissal Entry by Friday, June 19, 2026. This Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement. See Order for details. Judge Jack Zouhary on 5/18/2026. (10 mins) (K,St)
|
|
ORDER [non-document]. In light of the current case status (Doc. #29 ), Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Doc. #18 ) is denied as moot. Judge Jack Zouhary on 5/18/2026.(K,St)
|
| IMPORTANT: NOTICE [non-document]. Zoom Status Conference set for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. A Zoom link has been emailed to counsel. (K,St) |
|
ORDER [non-document]. The In-Person Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for Friday, May 22, 2026 will now begin at 11 AM in Courtroom 1A before Judge Jack Zouhary. This Court has approved out-of-state witnesses to appear via Zoom. Judge Jack Zouhary on 5/12/2026. (K,St)
|
|
Filing 28
ORDER. Zoom Status Conference held on 4/29/2026. Counsel shall advise Chambers via email ([email protected]) by Friday, May 15, 2026 the status of settlement discussions. The In-Person Preliminary Injunction Hearing is set for Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. This Court has approved out-of-state witnesses to appear via Zoom. Judge Jack Zouhary on 4/30/2026. (15 mins).(K,St)
|
| NOTICE [non-document]. Zoom Status Conference set for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. A Zoom link will be emailed to counsel. (K,St) |
|
ORDER [non-document]. Counsel shall continue settlement talks and provide Chambers with an update by Friday, April 24, 2026 at Noon. At that time, Counsel shall provide this Court with a mutually acceptable date (or dates) for a Preliminary Injunction Hearing, if necessary. Further, a deadline to file the Joint Witness List and Joint Exhibit List will be set when a hearing date is finalized. Judge Jack Zouhary on 4/17/2026. (K,St)
|
|
ORDER [non-document]. The In-Person Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/20/2026 is vacated and will be reset at a later date. Judge Jack Zouhary on 4/17/2026. (K,St)
|
|
ORDER [non-document]. The In-Person Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/15/2026 is vacated and reset for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2 PM in Courtroom 1A before Judge Jack Zouhary. Counsel shall update this Court regarding settlement discussions by Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3 PM. If a settlement is not reached, counsel shall file a Joint Witness List and a Joint Exhibit List by Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3 PM and indicate whether the witnesses will appear via Zoom or in-person. Judge Jack Zouhary on 4/14/2026. (K,St)
|
| Filing 27 QUESTIONS FOR HEARING. A Preliminary Injunction Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2 PM. At the Hearing, counsel should be prepared to answer the questions included in this Order, with citations for any new record support or legal authorities. See Order for details. Judge Jack Zouhary on 4/10/2026. (K,St) |
| Minutes of Zoom Status Conference [non-document] before Judge Jack Zouhary held on 4/8/2026. Appearances: John Sullivan and Matthew Jalandoni for Plaintiff; Evan Bunis, Nicholas Stack, and Jared Lafevre for Defendants. This Court discussed with counsel protocols for the upcoming hearing. (15 mins)(D,L) |
| IMPORTANT: NOTICE [non-document]. Zoom Status Conference set for today, April 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. A Zoom link has been emailed to counsel. (K,St) |
| Filing 26 Stipulated Protective Order regarding confidential documents, approving approving #25 Stipulated Protective Order. Judge Jack Zouhary on 3/30/2026. (K,St) |
| Filing 25 Proposed Order Stipulated Protective Order filed by Donor Staff Support, LLC. (Stack, Nicholas) |
|
ORDER [non-document]. Preliminary Injunction Hearing tentatively scheduled for 4/7/26 is vacated and reset for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2 PM in Courtroom 1A before Judge Jack Zouhary. Counsel shall prepare to bring any technology necessary to facilitate any desired presentation(s) to the Court. Judge Jack Zouhary on 3/27/2026. (K,St)
|
| Filing 24 SEALED Document: Exhibits A-G and I-J to the Declaration of Josh Angel filed by Donor Staff Support, LLC. Related document(s) #23 , #20 (Stack, Nicholas). Modified on 4/2/2026, filer notified of lack of cover page with case number, case caption and signature block (H,SP). |
| Filing 23 Marginal Entry Order granting #19 Defendant's Motion For Leave to File Exhibits to the Declaration of Josh Angel Under Seal. Judge Jack Zouhary on 3/24/2026.(K,St) |
| Filing 22 Notice of Filing Supplemental Declaration of John Warnock filed by Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome, John Warnock. (Attachments: #1 John Warnock Declaration)Related document(s) #21 .(Griffin, Claire) |
| Filing 21 Opposition to #18 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome, John Warnock. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Christopher Thome, #2 Exhibit Declaration of John Warnock, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Jennifer Mullis)(Griffin, Claire) |
| Filing 20 Opposition to #18 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Donor Staff Support, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Josh Angel, #2 Declaration of Matthew Terry, #3 Declaration of Christopher Thome, #4 Declaration of John Warnock, #5 Declaration of Jennifer Mullis)(Stack, Nicholas) |
| Filing 19 Motion for Leave to File Exhibits to the Declaration of Josh Angel Under Seal filed by Defendant Donor Staff Support, LLC. (Stack, Nicholas) |
| Filing 18 Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Plaintiff Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Jared Ackley, #2 Affidavit Declaration of Scott McPhee, #3 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Couch, #4 Exhibit A-C. Thome email Nov. 25, 2025, #5 Exhibit B-C. Thome email Dec. 2, 2025, #6 Exhibit C.-C. Thome email Dec. 10, 2025, #7 Exhibit D-C. Thome Certificate of Destruction, #8 Exhibit E-J. Ackley email Oct. 4, 2025, #9 Exhibit F-DSS Trade Name Registration, #10 Exhibit G-DSS LinkedIn Post, #11 Exhibit H-DSS Logistics)(Jalandoni, Matthew) |
|
ORDER [non-document] approving #17 Joint Status Report. The Court adopts the following briefing schedule in advance of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing: Plaintiff to file its opening brief by March 9, 2026; Defendants to file their response briefs by March 23, 2026. Judge Jack Zouhary on 3/5/2026. (K,St)
|
| Filing 17 Joint Status Report filed by Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. Related document(s) #16 .(Jalandoni, Matthew) |
|
Filing 16
ORDER. Initial Zoom Status Conference held on 2/18/2026. All legal filings are stayed as the parties discuss resolution. Counsel shall file a brief Joint Status Report by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, including, if necessary, a proposed briefing schedule. A Preliminary Injunction Hearing is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jack Zouhary. See Order for details. Judge Jack Zouhary on 2/18/2026. (15 mins). (K,St)
|
| IMPORTANT: NOTICE [non-document]. The Zoom Status Conference set for February 18, 2026 will now be held at 11:45 AM (not 12:15 PM) before Judge Jack Zouhary. (K,St) |
|
Filing 15
ORDER granting #14 Defendant's (Donor Staff Support, LLC.) Motion for Extension of Time until March 3, 2026 to respond to the Complaint. Judge Jack Zouhary on 2/4/2026.(K,St)
|
| Filing 14 Consent Motion for extension of time until March 3, 2026 to answer filed by Defendant Donor Staff Support, LLC. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Stack, Nicholas) |
|
Filing 13
ORDER granting #12 Defendants' (Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome and John Warnock) Consent Motion for Extension of Time until March 3, 2026 to respond to the Complaint. Judge Jack Zouhary on 2/3/2026. (K,St)
|
| Filing 12 Attorney Appearance and Consent Motion for Extension of Time by Jared J. Lefevre and Claire Griffin filed by on behalf of Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome, John Warnock. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Related document(s) #1 .(Lefevre, Jared) |
| Filing 11 Attorney Appearance by Evan J. Bunis filed by on behalf of Donor Staff Support, LLC. (Bunis, Evan) |
| Filing 10 Attorney Appearance by Nicholas T. Stack filed by on behalf of Donor Staff Support, LLC. (Stack, Nicholas) |
| NOTICE [non-document]. Initial Zoom Conference set for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM before Judge Jack Zouhary. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to counsel. No dispositive motions shall be filed prior to the conference. (K,St) |
| Filing 9 Notice of Service of Verified Complaint and Summons' filed by Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proof of Service - Donor Staff Support LLC, #2 Exhibit B - Proof of Service - Jennifer Mullis, #3 Exhibit C - Proof of Service - John Warnock, #4 Exhibit D - Proof of Service - Christopher Thome)(Jalandoni, Matthew) |
| Filing 8 Marginal Entry Order granting Plaintiff's #5 Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Elena V. Modl for Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 ACTL Code of Conduct) (K,St) |
| Filing 7 Marginal Entry Order granting Plaintiff's #4 Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney John T. Sullivan for Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 ACTL Code of Conduct) (K,St) |
| Filing 6 Civil Case Management Procedures Order. Judge Jack Zouhary on 1/22/2026. (G,G) |
| Notice re Prompt Service. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for promptly serving the Complaint on Defendant(s) upon receiving the issued summons from the Clerk and, after service has been perfected, electronically filing a Return of Service or an executed Waiver of Service for each Defendant.Service is to be accomplished pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4, which includes provisions for personal service and waiver of service, and Local Rule 4.2. If you wish the Clerk to serve the Complaint on Defendant(s) (a seldom used alternative because it does not save time or money), you must provide the Clerk's office with copies of the Complaint along with other necessary documents, in the manner set forth in Local Rule 4.2(a).After Defendant(s) have been served and counsel enter an appearance, this Court will promptly hold an Initial Phone Status Conference. No Motion to Dismiss may be filed in advance of this Conference. The responsive pleading deadline will be automatically tolled until that time. (G,G) |
| Filing 5 Motion for attorney Elena V. Modl to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13480005, filed by Plaintiff Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Attorney Elena V. Modl)(Jalandoni, Matthew) |
| Filing 4 Motion for attorney John T. Sullivan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number AOHNDC-13479995, filed by Plaintiff Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Attorney John T. Sullivan)(Jalandoni, Matthew) |
| Notice to Attorney Elena V. Modl. 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) |
| Notice to Attorney John T. Sullivan. 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) |
| Filing 3 Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Donor Staff Support, LLC, Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome, John Warnock. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Consent Form) (G,G) |
| Judge Jack Zouhary assigned to case. (G,G) |
| 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. (G,G) |
| Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Jalandoni, Matthew) |
| Filing 1 Verified Complaint with jury demand against Donor Staff Support, LLC, Jennifer Mullis, Christopher Thome, and John Warnock. Filing fee paid $ 405, Receipt number AOHNDC-13475165. Filed by Buckeye Transplant Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - NDA C Thome, #2 Exhibit B - NDA J Warnock, #3 Exhibit C - NDA J Mullis, #4 Exhibit D - NSA C Thome, #5 Exhibit E - NSA J Warnock, #6 Exhibit F - NSA J Mullis, #7 Civil Cover Sheet, #8 Summons Defendant Donor Staff Support, LLC, #9 Summons Defendant C Thome, #10 Summons Defendant J Warnock, #11 Summons Defendant J Mullis). (Jalandoni, Matthew) |
Access additional case information on PACER
Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the U.S. Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.
Access this case on the Ohio Northern District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System
- Search for Party Aliases
- Associated Cases
- Attorneys
- Case File Location
- Case Summary
- Docket Report
- History/Documents
- Parties
- Related Transactions
- Check Status
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
