Kluthe v. Equifax Information Services, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Melvin Kluthe
Defendant: Equifax Information Services, LLC, Trans Union LLC and Southwest Credit Services, L.P.
Case Number: 3:2023cv00155
Filed: February 21, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Barbara D Holmes
Referring Judge: Eli J Richardson
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 21, 2023 Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint through April 26, 2023 by Trans Union LLC. (Anthony, David)
April 20, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for David M. Anthony admitted to this court. (ad)
April 18, 2023 Filing 27 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Trans Union LLC. (Anthony, David)
April 18, 2023 Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by David M. Anthony on behalf of Trans Union LLC (Anthony, David)
April 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #22 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Cooper Walker to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 04/17/2023. (lh)
April 17, 2023 IN State Bar status verified as active for Preston R. Grimes not admitted to this court - Local counsel required. (ad)
April 17, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Preston R. Grimes: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall associate local counsel qualified to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Local counsel shall electronically file a Notice of Appearance (LR 83.01(d)). Appearance by local counsel due by 5/8/2023. (ad)
April 14, 2023 Filing 24 MOTION for attorney Preston R. Grimes to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Trans Union LLC. (ad)
April 14, 2023 Filing 23 RECEIPT #34675069049 in the amount of $150.00 posted by Trans Union, LLC re #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Preston Grimes. (ad) Modified on 4/19/2023 (ad).
April 12, 2023 Filing 22 MOTION for attorney Cooper Walker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee not paid-due within 21 days) by Southwest Credit Services, L.P. (ad)
April 12, 2023 NOTICE TO FILER re DE#22 : The PHV motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (ad)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 unopposed motion of Defendant Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. Southwest Credit Systems must answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by no later than APRIL 26, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 03/31/2023. (BH)
March 31, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Samuel Aitken Morris admitted to this court. (ad)
March 30, 2023 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Southwest Credit Services, L.P.. (Morris, Samuel)
March 30, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Aitken Morris on behalf of Southwest Credit Services, L.P. (Morris, Samuel)
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: Pending before the Court is Defendant Equifax Information Services, LLC's ("Equifax") motion for an extension of time to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint (Docket No. #17 ), which is represented to be unopposed and is therefore GRANTED. The deadline for Equifax to answer or otherwise respond to the #1 complaint is extended to April 26, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 03/28/23. (ad)
March 28, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Kymberly S. Kester admitted to this court. (ad)
March 28, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael A. Malone admitted to this court. (ad)
March 27, 2023 Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Equifax Information Services, LLC. (Malone, Michael)
March 27, 2023 Filing 16 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Equifax Information Services, LLC. (Malone, Michael)
March 27, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Malone on behalf of Equifax Information Services, LLC (Malone, Michael)
March 22, 2023 Filing 14 SUMMONS returned executed by Melvin Kluthe. (Thompson, Christopher)
March 21, 2023 NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 13 : These documents are disregarded. Counsel shall re-file the Summons Returned ONLY. (mg)
March 20, 2023 Filing 13 ***DISREGARD*** SUMMONS returned executed by Melvin Kluthe. Southwest Credit Services, L.P. served on 3/9/2023. (Thompson, Christopher) Modified on 3/21/2023 (mg).
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 03/15/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
March 13, 2023 Filing 11 SUMMONS returned executed by Melvin Kluthe. Trans Union LLC served on 3/8/2023. (Thompson, Christopher)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #6 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Youssef H. Hammoud to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 03/13/2023. (lh)
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 Motion to Continue. The initial case management conference is RESCHEDULED for Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CT) using the Court's conference line at 1-877-402-9753, access code 3808663#. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 03/10/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
March 10, 2023 Reset Hearing: Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 4/27/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. (ad)
March 8, 2023 Filing 8 First MOTION to Continue Case Mgt. Conference by Melvin Kluthe. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Thompson, Christopher)
March 8, 2023 Filing 7 SUMMONS returned executed by Melvin Kluthe. Equifax Information Services, LLC served on 3/6/2023. (Thompson, Christopher)
March 8, 2023 CA State Bar status verified as active for Youssef H. Hammoud not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg)
March 7, 2023 Filing 6 First MOTION for attorney Christopher Kim Thompson to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Youssef Hammoud (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3776934) by Melvin Kluthe. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate)(Thompson, Christopher)
February 22, 2023 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Equifax Information Services, LLC, Southwest Credit Services, L.P., Trans Union LLC. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (mg)
February 21, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 3/27/2023 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. (kc)
February 21, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
February 21, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc)
February 21, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Equifax Information Services, LLC, Southwest Credit Services, L.P., Trans Union LLC (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3766597), filed by Melvin Kluthe. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc)
February 21, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Christopher K. Thompson admitted to this court. (kc)

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Plaintiff: Melvin Kluthe
Represented By: Christopher K. Thompson
Represented By: Youssef H. Hammoud
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Defendant: Equifax Information Services, LLC
Represented By: Kymberly S. Kester
Represented By: Michael A. Malone
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Defendant: Trans Union LLC
Represented By: David M. Anthony
Represented By: Preston R. Grimes
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Defendant: Southwest Credit Services, L.P.
Represented By: Cooper Walker
Represented By: Samuel Aitken Morris
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