American Freight, LLC v. Cady et al
Plaintiff: American Freight, LLC and American Freight Management Company, LLC
Defendant: Haris Buljina and Joel Cady
Case Number: 2:2021cv02136
Filed: April 30, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Elizabeth Preston Deavers
Referring Judge: James L Graham
2 Judge: Chelsey M Vascura
3 Judge: Michael H Watson
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTATION ORDER granting (45 in 2:21-cv-1922) & (31 in 2:21-cv-2136) Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Nicholas Reddick. PHV Counsel is directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless he has done so previously. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 6/24/2021. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (er)
June 21, 2021 Filing 39 ANSWER to Complaint First Amended Complaint (ECF Doc 23) filed by Haris Buljina. (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendant Joel Cady. (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss ( Responses due by 7/12/2021) by Defendant Stage Capital, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 36 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM ( Responses due by 7/12/2021) by Defendants Surplus Freight, Inc., Surplus Freight, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 35 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Surplus Freight, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 34 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Surplus Freight, Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 21, 2021 Filing 33 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Stage Capital, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 18, 2021 Filing 32 STIPULATION by Defendant David Belford. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Arnold, James)
June 18, 2021 Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8368018) of Nicholas Reddick( Responses due by 7/9/2021) by Plaintiffs American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC, American Freight Group, LLC, American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
June 15, 2021 Filing 30 REPLY to Response to Motion re (24 in 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD) MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Defendant David Belford. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Arnold, James)
June 14, 2021 Filing 29 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC, American Freight Holdings, LLC, American Freight Group, LLC, Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Franchise Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Other Affiliate American Freight, LLC, Other Affiliate American Freight Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate American Freight Group, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC for American Freight Management Company, LLC.. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
June 14, 2021 Filing 28 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs American Freight Group, LLC, Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Franchise Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC for American Freight Group, LLC.. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
June 14, 2021 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Kortokrax for Plaintiffs American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC, American Freight Group, LLC, American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Kortokrax, Stephanie)
June 10, 2021 Filing 26 NOTICE by Defendants Haris Buljina, Joel Cady, Asaph Rink, Stage Capital, LLC, Surplus Freight, Inc., Surplus Freight, LLC Notice of Filing Response Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Beehler, Jason)
June 1, 2021 Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re (18 in 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD) MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Plaintiffs American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC, American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
June 1, 2021 Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re (19 in 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD) MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Plaintiffs American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC, American Freight Management Company, LLC, American Freight, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
June 1, 2021 Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Haris Buljina, Joel Cady, filed by American Freight, LLC, American Freight Management Company, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (Butler, David)
May 25, 2021 Filing 22 Transcript of Telephonic Status Conference Proceedings held on 5/14/2021, before Judge Michael H. Watson. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lahana DuFour, Telephone number 614-719-3286. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office. Redaction Request due 6/15/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/25/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/23/2021. Associated Cases: 2:21-cv-01922-MHW-EPD, 2:21-cv-02136-MHW-EPD (DuFour, Lahana)
May 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on May 18, 2021. (jlk)
May 14, 2021 Filing 20 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers: Status Conference held on 5/14/2021. Parties are at an impasse with respect to scheduling and the scope of discovery necessary for the Preliminary Injunction Hearing. Hon. Judge Watson will address the issues with the parties. (sh)
May 14, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael H. Watson: Telephone Conference held on 5/14/2021. (Court Reporter: Lahana DuFour) (jk)
May 13, 2021 NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 5/14/2021 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Michael H. Watson. (jk)
May 11, 2021 Filing 19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Joel Cady. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement) (Beehler, Jason)
May 11, 2021 Filing 18 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Haris Buljina. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement) (Beehler, Jason)
May 11, 2021 Filing 17 NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 5/12/2021 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers. The parties are directed to call 1-877-336-1280, enter access code 7598806#, followed by security code 1234#. (sh)
May 10, 2021 Filing 16 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs American Freight, LLC, American Freight Holdings, LLC, American Freight Group, LLC, Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Franchise Group, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Franchise Group, Inc., Other Affiliate Franchise Group New Holdco, LLC, Other Affiliate American Freight Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate American Freight Group, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Newco Intermediate AF, LLC, Other Affiliate Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC for American Freight, LLC.. (Butler, David)
May 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 5/7/2021. (jk)
May 5, 2021 Filing 14 State Court Record from Delaware County Clerk of Courts. (Attachments: #1 Delaware County CPC Record, #2 Envelope) (er)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTATION ORDER granting #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , and #12 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of David C. Roper, Thomas Meloro, Tariq Mundiya, James Dugan, Tara Thieme, and Vanessa Richardson as Co-Counsel. Co-Counsel is directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. By Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers on 5/5/2021. (ew)
May 5, 2021 Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8297678) of Vanessa Richardson by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 5, 2021 Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8297671) of Tara Thieme by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 5, 2021 Filing 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8297662) of James Dugan by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 5, 2021 Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8297654) of Tariq Mundiya by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 5, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8297645) of Thomas Meloro by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 4, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8296438) of David C. Roper by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Butler, David)
May 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 RELATED CASE MEMORANDUM ORDER: The Judges agree that this case and case number 2:21-cv-1922 ARE related. Case reassigned to Judge Michael H. Watson and Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge James L. Graham and Judge Michael H. Watson on 5/4/2021. (er)
April 30, 2021 Filing 4 Notice by Clerk of Southern District of Ohio of Pro Hac Vice Rules as to Attorney David C. Roper. (er)
April 30, 2021 Filing 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order & MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff American Freight, LLC. (Responses due by 5/21/2021) (Attachments: #1 Certification of Plaintiff's Counsel in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO) (er)
April 30, 2021 Filing 2 COMPLAINT filed by American Freight, LLC against Haris Buljina & Joel Cady. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E) (er)
April 30, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Delaware County Common Pleas Court, case number 21-CVH-040200 ( Filing fee $ 402 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-8290679), filed by Haris Buljina, Joel Cady. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - State Court Pleadings, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Beehler, Jason)

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Defendant: Haris Buljina
Represented By: Jason Hayes Beehler
Represented By: Robert G Cohen
Represented By: Sasa Trivunic
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Defendant: Joel Cady
Represented By: Jason Hayes Beehler
Represented By: Robert G Cohen
Represented By: Sasa Trivunic
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Plaintiff: American Freight, LLC
Represented By: David John Butler
Represented By: Nicholas Reddick
Represented By: Vanessa Richardson
Represented By: David Champlin Roper
Represented By: Tara Thieme
Represented By: Stephanie Kortokrax
Represented By: Tariq Mundiya
Represented By: James Dugan
Represented By: Thomas Meloro
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Plaintiff: American Freight Management Company, LLC
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