Groundworks Operations LLC et al v. Lawrence Janesky et al
Plaintiff: Groundworks Operations, LLC, Groundworks OBA, LLC, Groundworks Operations, LLC formerly known as JES Operations LLC doing business as Groundworks, JES Operations LLC and Groundworks OBA, LLC now known as Groundworks Ohio, LLC doing business as Ohio Basement Authority
Defendant: Lawrence Janesky, Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC and Contractor Nation Corporation
Case Number: 2:2020cv03211
Filed: June 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Sarah D Morrison
Referring Judge: Chelsey M Vascura
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 19, 2020 Filing 26 Defendants' ANSWER to #13 Amended Complaint filed by Contractor Nation Corporation, Lawrence Janesky, Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC. (Hogan, Christopher)
July 31, 2020 Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Contractor Nation Corporation, Lawrence Janesky, Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Declaration of Mark Daconto) (Hogan, Christopher)
July 22, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Rule 65.1(a) Informal Preliminary Telephone Conference held on 7/22/2020. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (tb)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' #12 Motion to Expedite Discovery with the exception that Plaintiffs shall provide Defendants with seven days' notice for depositions. Discovery (see Order) due by 7/31/2020. Plaintiffs' responses to Defendants' discovery are due by 8/10/2020. Telephone Status Conference set for 8/10/2020 12:30 PM via Teleconference before Judge Sarah D. Morrison. The call-in number is 1-888-684-8852 and the access code is 5465115#. This call will be on the record. Deadline for Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of their Motion #11 for Preliminary Injunction is due 8/14/2020. In-Person Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 8/17/2020 10:00 AM in Courtroom 132 - Columbus before Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Signed by Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 7/21/2020. Counsel shall notify the Court immediately if they determine that the preliminary injunction hearing is unnecessary. (tb)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTATION ORDER granting #19 & #20 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Paul J Peralta and Benjamin E Shook by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 7/21/2020 (kk2)
July 21, 2020 Filing 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendants Contractor Nation Corporation & Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC. (Hogan, Christopher) Modified on 7/21/2020 to correct filing parties (kk2)
July 20, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J Hogan for Defendants Contractor Nation Corporation, Lawrence Janesky, Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC (Hogan, Christopher)
July 20, 2020 Filing 20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-7562693) of Benjamin E. Shook by Plaintiffs Groundworks OBA, LLC, Groundworks Operations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Strauss, Catherine)
July 20, 2020 Filing 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-7562677) of Paul J. Peralta by Plaintiffs Groundworks OBA, LLC, Groundworks Operations, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Strauss, Catherine)
July 16, 2020 Set/Reset Deadlines: Lawrence Janesky answer due 10/7/2020 per #16 (Waiver of Service Executed) (kk2)
July 15, 2020 Filing 18 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC on 7/9/2020, answer due 10/7/2020. (Strauss, Catherine)
July 15, 2020 Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Contractor Nation Corporation on 7/9/2020, answer due 10/7/2020. (Strauss, Catherine)
July 15, 2020 Filing 16 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. Waiver sent to Lawrence Janesky on 7/9/2020, answer due 10/7/2020. (Strauss, Catherine) Modified on 7/16/2020 to add party served, service, and answer due dates (kk2)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTATION ORDER for a Rule 65.1(a) informal preliminary telephone conference. 65.1(a) Telephone Conference set for 7/21/2020 01:30 PM via Teleconference before Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Telephone conference to be conducted on the record. Call in number is 1-888-684-8852. Access Code is 5465115#. By Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 7/13/2020. (tb)
July 9, 2020 Filing 14 Notice by Clerk of Southern District of Ohio of Pro Hac Vice Rules as to Attorneys Paul J Peralta & Benjamin Shook (kk2)
July 8, 2020 Filing 13 First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by Groundworks Operations, LLC, Groundworks OBA, LLC. (Strauss, Catherine) Modified text on 7/9/2020 (kk2)
July 2, 2020 Filing 12 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Plaintiffs Groundworks OBA, LLC & Groundworks Operations, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Discovery Requests, #2 Exhibit B - NOD to Janesky, #3 Exhibit C - NOD to Mid-State, #4 Exhibit D - NOD to Contractor Nation) (Strauss, Catherine) Modified filing parties on 7/6/2020 (kk2)
July 2, 2020 Filing 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Groundworks OBA, LLC & Groundworks Operations, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Flyer, #2 Exhibit 2 - Malone Declaration, #3 Exhibit 3 - Order, #4 Exhibit 4 - Wilson Declaration) (Strauss, Catherine) Modified filing parties on 7/6/2020 (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Contractor Nation Corporation (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Lawrence Janesky (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 7 REQUEST for Issuance of Summons to Lawrence Janesky (Strauss, Catherine)
June 25, 2020 Filing 6 REQUEST for Issuance of Summons to Contractor Nation Corporation (Strauss, Catherine)
June 25, 2020 Filing 5 REQUEST for Issuance of Summons to Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC (Strauss, Catherine)
June 25, 2020 Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Groundworks Operations, LLC (Strauss, Catherine) Modified text & party name on 6/25/2020 (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Groundworks OBA, LLC (Strauss, Catherine) Modified text & party name on 6/25/2020 (kk2).
June 25, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE of Civil Cover Sheet by Plaintiffs Groundworks OBA, LLC & Groundworks Operations, LLC (Strauss, Catherine) Modified text & party names on 6/25/2020 (kk2)
June 25, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-7527184), filed by Groundworks Operations, LLC & Groundworks OBA, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (Strauss, Catherine) Modified text & party names on 6/25/2020 (kk2)

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Plaintiff: Groundworks Operations, LLC
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Plaintiff: Groundworks Operations, LLC formerly known as JES Operations LLC doing business as Groundworks
Represented By: Lydia Reback
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Plaintiff: JES Operations LLC
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Plaintiff: Groundworks OBA, LLC now known as Groundworks Ohio, LLC doing business as Ohio Basement Authority
Represented By: Lydia Reback
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Represented By: Benjamin E Shook
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Defendant: Lawrence Janesky
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Defendant: Mid-State Basement Systems, LLC
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Defendant: Contractor Nation Corporation
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