Bennie v. Rootvik et al
Plaintiff: Alastair Bennie
Defendant: Eric Rootvik doing business as Eric the Close Guy, Jane Doe Rootvik doing business as Eric the Close Guy, Passion Works, LLC and Casework, LLC
Case Number: 2:2023cv00246
Filed: February 23, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Marsha J Pechman
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441 Petition for Removal - Americans with Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 24, 2023 Filing 8 RECEIPT from King County Superior Court re #5 Order to Remand Case. (MJV)
March 13, 2023 Filing 7 LETTER to King County Superior Court Remanding Case to State Court. (SB) (cc: letter, remand order, and docket sheet to King County Superior Court via USPS)
February 24, 2023 Filing 6 PRAECIPE re #1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (State Court Complaint) by Defendant Eric Rootvik. (SB)
February 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER denying Defendant's #3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Remanding Matter. The Court ORDERS this matter REMANDED to King County Superior Court because Rootvik's removal was improper. See Acad. of Country Music, 991 F.3d at 1061. And because the Court has no jurisdiction over this matter, it DENIES the Motion to Stay.Per LCR 3(i), case will be remanded on the 15th day following the date of this Order, on 3/13/2023. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (cc: Defendant via USPS)
February 24, 2023 Filing 4 LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (cc: Defendant via USPS) (JWC) (Main Document 4 replaced on 2/24/2023) (JWC). Modified on 2/24/2023 to correct form (JWC).
February 24, 2023 ***Re-generated NEFs for dkt. nos. #4 and #5 for Attorney Michael B Galletch after receipt of Defendant's #6 PRAECIPE containing State Court complaint. (SB)
February 23, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Stay of State Court Proceedings), filed by Defendant Eric Rootvik. Noting Date 2/23/2023. (JWC)
February 23, 2023 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, filed by Eric Rootvik. (Attachments: #1 PROPOSED Notice of Removal (Copy of State Court Complaint NOT provided), #2 PROPOSED Motion to Appoint Counsel, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (JWC)

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Plaintiff: Alastair Bennie
Represented By: Michael B Galletch
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Defendant: Eric Rootvik doing business as Eric the Close Guy
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Defendant: Jane Doe Rootvik doing business as Eric the Close Guy
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