Tepe v. Truist Financial Corporation
Plaintiff: Mawule Tepe
Defendant: Truist Financial Corporation, Clifton L Corker, Jane Doe3, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Dept of Justice, Derek Wayne Mullins, Justin Michael Sveadas and Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. Law Firm
Case Number: 1:2023cv00093
Filed: April 19, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Clifton L Corker
Referring Judge: Katherine A Crytzer
2 Judge: Christopher H Steger
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Petition for Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on May 26, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER: See order for details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 5/26/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe) (JCK)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER: Accordingly, because Plaintiff has failed to provide the required information for the determining officer to analyze the appropriateness of permitting the production of records, and in light of the factors set forth in Section 850(a), the undersigned respectfully declines to comply with Plaintiff's request. See Order for details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/24/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe at 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G, Cleveland, TN 37312) (CAT)
May 24, 2023 Filing 51 USCA Letter to Mawule Tepe for Case Number 23-5481 USCA, Sixth Circuit with PETITION FOR WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO, WRIT OF PROHIBITION, WRIT OF ERROR, AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS documents attached (BJL)
May 23, 2023 Filing 50 NOTICE OF PETITION for Writ of Quo Warrant, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Error, and Writ of Mandamus by Mawule Tepe (DJH)
May 23, 2023 Filing 49 SUBPOENA Returned Executed as to Clifton L Corker on 5/22/2023 (DJH)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER denying #11 Motion to Remand. The requirements for diversity jurisdiction are met and Defendant properly removed the instant action to this Court. Therefore, Plaintiffs Motion to Remand [Doc. 11] is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 5/23/23. (copy mailed to Mawule Tepe) (KDO)
May 22, 2023 Filing 48 Objection and Motion to Challenge the Jurisdiction or In the Alternative to Stay the Case for 10 days Pending the Filing of Petition for Writ of Quo Warranto, Writ of Prohibition and Writ of Error. by Mawule Tepe. (JCK)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER denying #30 Motion for Recusal. See Order for details. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 5/22/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe). (LCK)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER granting #36 Motion to to Rectify Error on ECF 34. Before the Court is Plaintiff Mawule Tepes Motion to Rectify Error on ECF 34 [Doc. 36]. Plaintiff asserts he mailed a motion via USPS priority mail on May 5, 2023, but five days later, he decided to file the motion in person due the delay in delivery [See Doc. 29]. On May 15, 2023, the Court received Plaintiff's originally mailed motion, which the Clerks Office filed as a duplicate on the docket [Doc. 34]. Plaintiff now requests that the duplicate motion [Doc. 34] be removed from the docket [Doc. 36, pg. 2]. Plaintiff's motion [Doc. 36] is well-taken and GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to strike the duplicate filing [Doc. 34]. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 5/22/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe). (LCK)
May 19, 2023 Filing 44 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mawule Tepe. Truist Financial Corporation served on 5/16/2023. (BJL)
May 19, 2023 Filing 43 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mawule Tepe. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (attn: Chief Judge Travis R. McDonough) served on 5/19/2023. (BJL)
May 19, 2023 Filing 42 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mawule Tepe. Jane Doe3 served on 5/16/2023. (BJL)
May 19, 2023 Filing 41 SUMMONS Returned Executed Mawule Tepe. Derek Wayne Mullins served on 5/16/2023. (BJL) Modified on 5/19/2023 (BJL).
May 19, 2023 Filing 40 SUMMONS Returned Executed Mawule Tepe. Dept of Justice served on 5/18/2023. (BJL) Modified on 5/19/2023 (BJL).
May 19, 2023 Filing 39 SUMMONS Returned Executed Mawule Tepe. Clifton L Corker served on 5/17/2023. (BJL) Modified on 5/19/2023 (BJL).
May 19, 2023 Filing 38 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mawule Tepe. Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. Law Firm served on 5/16/2023. (BJL)
May 19, 2023 Filing 37 OBJECTION, AND MOTION TO CHALLENGE THE JURISDICTION OR IN ALTERNATIVE TO STAY THE CASE FOR 10 DAYS PENDING THE FILING OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO, WRIT OF PROHIBITION AND WRIT OF ERROR, by Mawule Tepe. (BJL)
May 17, 2023 Filing 36 MOTION to Rectify Error on ECF #34 by Mawule Tepe. (SAC)
May 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER : Although the Clerk filed the Amended Complaint submitted by Plaintiff in the instant action, Plaintiff failed to follow the required procedure prior to submitting the complaint. Plaintiff cannot circumvent the Courts injunction by adding various unrelated claims and defendants to currently pending actions. Accordingly, the Amended Complaint [Doc. 32] is hereby STRICKEN from the record. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate the newly added defendants and send Plaintiff a copy of the February 16, 2023 injunction with this Order. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/16/2023. (Copy of Order and Doc. 74 in case 1:22-cv-275 mailed Mawule Tepe, 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G, Cleveland, TN 37312) (CAT)
May 15, 2023 Filing 34 STRICKEN - NOTICE-Duplicate Filing by Mawule Tepe of #29 MOTION to Strike #25 Response in Opposition to Motion To Strike by Mawule Tepe. (BJL) Modified by striking as per Order #45 on 5/22/2023 (LCK).
May 15, 2023 Filing 33 Summons Issued at front counter copies attached as to Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. Law Firm, Clifton L Corker, Dept of Justice, Jane Doe3, Derek Wayne Mullins, Justin Michael Sveadas, Truist Financial Corporation. (DJH) Modified on 5/15/2023 (DJH).
May 15, 2023 Filing 32 ( STRICKEN FROM RECORD per Order, see Doc. 35) AMENDED COMPLAINT against Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. Law Firm, Clifton L Corker, Dept of Justice, Jane Doe3, Derek Wayne Mullins, Justin Michael Sveadas, Truist Financial Corporation, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee., filed by Mawule Tepe.(DJH) Modified docket text on 5/16/2023 (CAT).
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER denying #29 Motion to Strike. Defendant's response [Doc. 25] is accurately classified as a response because it directly addresses each of the arguments contained in Plaintiff's First Motion to Strike. Nonetheless, the Court has already ruled on Plaintiff's First Motion to Strike [See Doc. 28] and properly considered Defendant's response in doing so. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Second Motion to Strike [Doc. 29] is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/12/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe) (CAT)
May 10, 2023 Filing 30 MOTION To Recuse Honorable U.S. District Judge Clifton L. Corker, by Mawule Tepe. (BJL)
May 10, 2023 Filing 29 MOTION to Strike #25 Response in Opposition to Motion To Strike by Mawule Tepe.(BJL)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER denying #17 Motion to Strike #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process, denying as moot #22 Motion for Extension of Time to File; denying #24 Motion for Hearing. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/09/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tepe at 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G, Cleveland, TN 37312) (CAT)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER denying #23 Motion to Compel. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion to Compel [Doc. 23] is DENIED. Plaintiff is admonished that by filing pleadings, motions, or other documents with the Court, he is "certify[ying] that to the best of [his] knowledge, information, and belief... it is not being presented for any improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation[.]" Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(b)(1). Any further motions or requests regarding defense counsels admission to practice in this Court will be deemed frivolous and may result in appropriate sanctions. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 05/09/2023. (Copy of Order mailed to Mawule Tempe at 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G, Cleveland, TN 37312) (CAT)
May 5, 2023 Filing 26 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Remand filed by Truist Financial Corporation. (Mullins, Derek)
May 5, 2023 Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 MOTION to Strike #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process Defedant's Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Truist Financial Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email Chain)(Mullins, Derek)
May 4, 2023 Filing 24 MOTION for Hearing re #11 MOTION to Remand, #12 Motion to Challenge, #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process, #17 MOTION to Strike #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process by Mawule Tepe. (SAC)
May 4, 2023 Filing 23 MOTION to Compel Counsel and US District Court Clerk's office to respond to Subpoena #16 #18 by Mawule Tepe. (SAC)
May 4, 2023 Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Mawule Tepe. (SAC)
May 2, 2023 Filing 21 NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Truist Financial Corporation (Mullins, Derek)
May 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER denying #12 Motion challenging the qualifications of the attorneys representing Defendant Truist Financial Corporation. Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 5/1/23. (KDO)
April 28, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE Of State Court SUMMONS Returned, by Mawule Tepe (BJL)
April 28, 2023 Filing 18 SUBPOENA Returned Executed as to USDC For Eastern District of Tennessee, Clerk's Office on 4/28/2023 (BJL)
April 28, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION to Strike #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process by Mawule Tepe. (BJL)
April 28, 2023 Filing 16 SUBPOENA Returned Executed as to Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz P.C., Derek Wayne Mullins and Justin Micahel Seveadas on 4/26/2023 (Main Document is the Subpoena Returned for Baker Donelson) (Attachments: #1 Subpoena Returned for Derek Wayne Mullins, #2 Subpoena Returned for Justin Michael Sveadas)(BJL)
April 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided.Signed by District Judge Clifton L Corker on 4/27/2023. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Consent/Non Consent) (BJL)*Mailed to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312
April 26, 2023 Filing 14 MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process filed by Truist Financial Corporation. (Mullins, Derek)
April 26, 2023 Filing 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM or, in the Alternative, for Deficient Process and Service of Process by Truist Financial Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2022 Annual Reports Filed with North Carolina Sec. of State, #2 Exhibit Business Entity Listing for Truist Bank with Tenn. Sec. of State)(Mullins, Derek)
April 24, 2023 Filing 12 MOTION to Challenge the Qualification of Attorneys Derek Wayne Mullins and Justin Michael Sveadas, and/or Disqualify Them Along with Their Entire Law Firm for Unlawful Practice Of Law at this U.S. District Court by Mawule Tepe. (BJL)
April 24, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION to Remand WITH INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Mawule Tepe. (BJL)
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. District Judge Katherine A Crytzer no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to District Judge Clifton L Corker for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on April 24, 2023. (SAC)Order mailed this day to Mawule Tepe,3403 Peerless Road, NW #G,Cleveland, TN 37312.
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 4/21/23. (JBR) Modified to reflect served by mail to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312 on 4/21/2023 (JBR).
April 20, 2023 Filing 8 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (BJL)*Mailed to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312
April 19, 2023 Filing 7 [ Incorrect Notice filed-please Disregard]-See Correct Notice: doc no #8 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (BJL). Modified on 4/20/2023 (BJL).
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information,Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 4/19/2023. (BJL) Mailed to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order Governing Motions To Dismiss,Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 4/19/2023. (BJL) Mailed to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order Governing Depositions,Signed by District Judge Katherine A Crytzer on 4/19/2023. (BJL)Mailed to Mawule Tepe 3403 Peerless Road, NW #G Cleveland, TN 37312 Modified on 4/19/2023 (BJL).
April 19, 2023 Filing 3 Certificate of Citizenship by Truist Financial Corporation. (Sveadas, Justin)
April 19, 2023 Filing 2 Certificate of Corporate Interest by Truist Financial Corporation. (Sveadas, Justin)
April 19, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Bradley County Circuit Court, case number V-23-186. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNEDC-5352708), filed by Truist Financial Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Filings, #2 Exhibit B - Clerk and Plaintiff Notices, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sveadas, Justin)
April 19, 2023 District Judge Katherine A Crytzer and Magistrate Judge Christopher H Steger added. (BJL)

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