Cousar et al v. Fountain of Knowledge Academy, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Karman Cousar and Vanessa Toole
Defendant: Fountain of Knowledge Academy, LLC, Fountain of Knowledge Academy Obetz, LLC and Pastor David Abu
Case Number: 2:2026cv00725
Filed: June 15, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Chelsey M Vascura
Referring Judge: Michael H Watson
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 13, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE by Plaintiffs Karman Cousar, Vanessa Toole Notice of Firm Name and Contact Information Change (DeRose, Robert)
August 5, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Charles Cox for Plaintiffs Karman Cousar, Vanessa Toole (Cox, Jason)
June 23, 2026 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Mailing by Clerk: A copy of the complaint and issued summons have been sent to the named parties via certified mail. (er)
June 15, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE by Plaintiffs Karman Cousar, Vanessa Toole Notice of Filing Consents to Join (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Consents to Join) (DeRose, Robert)
June 15, 2026 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Fountain of Knowledge Academy Obetz, LLC, Fountain of Knowledge Academy, LLC & Pastor David Abu. (er)
June 15, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Fountain of Knowledge Academy Obetz, LLC, Fountain of Knowledge Academy, LLC, Pastor David Abu ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-11088602), filed by Karman Cousar, Vanessa Toole, for themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Consent to Join_Cousar, #2 Exhibit B-Consent to Join_Toole, #3 Exhibit C-FOKA Employee Handbook, #4 Exhibit D-Paystub, #5 Exhibit E-Text Message, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Summons Form Summons to be Issued by the Clerk, #8 Summons Form Summons to be Issued by the Clerk, #9 Summons Form Summons to be Issued by the Clerk) (DeRose, Robert)
June 15, 2026 CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: #AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (acw)

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Plaintiff: Karman Cousar
Represented By: Robert E DeRose, II
Represented By: Jason Charles Cox
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Plaintiff: Vanessa Toole
Represented By: Robert E DeRose, II
Represented By: Jason Charles Cox
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Defendant: Fountain of Knowledge Academy, LLC
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Defendant: Fountain of Knowledge Academy Obetz, LLC
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