Torres v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC

Federal Civil Lawsuit Arizona District Court, Case No. 2:17-cv-00340
District Judge Diane J. Humetewa, presiding
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No Logo Griselda Millan, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Curt William Clausen
Space Jason P Hoelscher
Space Charles Blaine Williamson
No Logo Oscar Rene Torres, Plaintiff

Represented by cwazlaw.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Curt William Clausen +1 602 285 4450 +1 602 285 4483 curt@cwazlaw.com
Space Charles Blaine Williamson Charles@cwazlaw.com

Represented by Sico Hoelscher Harris LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jason P. Hoelscher jhoelscher@shhlaw.com
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No Logo Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Robert Charles Ashley
Space Pamela Alma Hostallero
Space Matthew David Kleifield
No Logo Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Robert C. Ashley +1 602 385 7845 +1 602 385 1051 robert.ashley@lewisbrisbois.com
Space Pamela Alma Hostallero pamela.hostallero@lewisbrisbois.com
Space Matthew D. Kleifield +1 602 385 1040 +1 602 385 1051 matthew.kleifield@lewisbrisbois.com
Attributes
Nature of Suit 355 - Personal Injury: Motor Vehicle Product Liability
Cause Section 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Motor Vehicle Product Liability
Jurisdiction Diversity
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Both
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 54 Filed: 7/19/2018, Entered: 7/19/2018 Court Filing
ORDER approving the 53 Stipulation and dismissing this action in its entirety, with prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to terminate this action. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 7/19/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 53 Filed: 7/19/2018, Entered: 7/19/2018
STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 52 Filed: 7/13/2018, Entered: 7/13/2018 Court Filing
ORDER granting 49 Joint Motion to Seal. FURTHER ORDERED granting 51 (lodged at doc. 50 ) Sealed Joint Motion for Approval of Settlement of a Minor FURTHER ORDERED that a Stipulation to Dismiss shall be filed on or before July 20, 2018. If a Stipulation to Dismiss has not been filed by July 20, 2018, Plaintiff shall file a Status Report stating good cause on that date. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 7/12/18. (MAP)
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Sealed Legal Document 51 Filed: 7/13/2018, Entered: 7/13/2018
SEALED JOINT MOTION for Approval of Settlement of Minor Child by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - CSA, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration)(MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 50 Filed: 7/2/2018, Entered: 7/2/2018
*FILED at Doc. 51 *SEALED LODGED Proposed Joint Motion for Approval of Settlement of Minor Child re: 49 Motion to Seal Document. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation to Seal is granted. Filed by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - CSA, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration, # 3 Text of Proposed Order on Motion for Approval of Settlement of Minor Child)(Hoelscher, Jason) *Modified to add link to motion to seal on 7/3/2018 (CEI). *Modified on 7/13/2018 (MAP)*.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 49 Filed: 7/2/2018, Entered: 7/2/2018
Joint MOTION to Seal Document /Exhibits by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Joint Motion to Seal Exhibits)(Hoelscher, Jason)
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Blank 48 Filed: 6/29/2018, Entered: 7/2/2018
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: 46 Report - Status filed by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (EJA)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 47 Filed: 6/29/2018, Entered: 6/29/2018 Court Filing
ORDER that a Stipulation to Dismiss shall be filed on or before July 16, 2018. If a Stipulation has not been filed, Plaintiff shall file a Status Report stating good cause on that date. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 6/29/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 46 Filed: 6/29/2018, Entered: 6/29/2018
STATUS REPORT on Stipulation by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Hoelscher, Jason)
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Blank 45 Filed: 6/13/2018, Entered: 6/14/2018
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: 43 Report - Status filed by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (EJA)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 44 Filed: 6/13/2018, Entered: 6/13/2018 Court Filing
ORDER that a Stipulation to Dismiss shall be filed on or before June 29, 2018. If a Stipulation has not been filed, Plaintiff shall file a Status Report to the Court on that date. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 6/13/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 43 Filed: 6/13/2018, Entered: 6/13/2018
STATUS REPORT by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 42 Filed: 6/12/2018, Entered: 6/12/2018 Court Filing
ORDER: As of the signing of this order, no Status Report or Stipulation to Dismiss has been filed, and the time to do so has passed. Accordingly, the Court construes the parties' silence to mean that the parties are not proceeding with settlement in this action at this time. Based upon the foregoing, IT IS ORDERED affirming the case management deadlines as follow: 1) Completion of fact discovery 8/30/2018; 2) Completion of expert depositions 8/30/2018; and 3) Dispositive Motions 9/26/2018. (See attached order for more information.) Signed by Judge Diane J. Humetewa on 6/12/2018. (RMW)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 6/1/2018, Entered: 6/1/2018 Court Filing
ORDER that the parties shall file a Status Report to the Court regarding the status of this case by June 11, 2018. If no Status Report or Stipulation is filed, the Court may affirm case management deadlines. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 6/1/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 3/27/2018, Entered: 3/27/2018 Court Filing
ORDER that a Stipulation to Dismiss shall be filed on or before May 25, 2018. If a Stipulation to Dismiss has not been filed, the parties shall file a Status Report on that date. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the 28 Motion to Dismiss is denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 3/26/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 3/26/2018, Entered: 3/26/2018
NOTICE of Settlement by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Kleifield, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 3/8/2018, Entered: 3/8/2018
NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Hostallero, Pamela)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 2/1/2018, Entered: 2/1/2018 Court Filing
ORDER granting the 36 Motion to Amend Rule 16 Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 8/30/2018. Dispositive motions due by 9/26/2018. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 2/1/2018. (See Order for details.) (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 2/1/2018, Entered: 2/1/2018
Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Rule 16 Scheduling Order by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Amended Rule 16 Scheduling Order)(Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 1/22/2018, Entered: 1/22/2018
NOTICE of Appearance by Pamela Alma Hostallero on behalf of Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Hostallero, Pamela)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 1/16/2018, Entered: 1/16/2018
REPLY to Response to Motion re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens filed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Ashley, Robert)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 1/4/2018, Entered: 1/4/2018 Court Filing
ORDER granting the 32 Motion for Extension of Time and allowing Defendants up to and including 1/16/2018 to file their Reply re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 1/4/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 1/4/2018, Entered: 1/4/2018
*MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens (Second Request) Unopposed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ashley, Robert) *Modified to add document link on 1/4/2018 (KAS).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 1/3/2018, Entered: 1/3/2018 Court Filing
ORDER granting the 30 Motion for Extension of Time and allowing Defendants up to including 1/5/2018 to File their Reply re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 1/3/2018. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 12/28/2017, Entered: 12/28/2017
*MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens (First Request) Unopposed re: 28 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ashley, Robert) *Modified on 12/29/2017 to add document linkage (ATD).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 12/21/2017, Entered: 12/21/2017
RESPONSE to Motion re: 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens filed by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B-E, # 3 Exhibit F-L)(Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 12/7/2017, Entered: 12/7/2017
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Forum Non Conveniens by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11)(Ashley, Robert)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 11/3/2017, Entered: 11/3/2017
NOTICE of Deposition of Donna Hughes, CSAA, filed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Ashley, Robert)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 9/19/2017, Entered: 9/19/2017
NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Kleifield, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 9/7/2017, Entered: 9/7/2017
*NOTICE of Deposition (Records Only-No Peraonal Appearance Required) by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Kleifield, Matthew) *Modified to correct event on 9/8/2017 (DXD).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 8/17/2017, Entered: 8/17/2017
NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Ashley, Robert)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 8/10/2017, Entered: 8/10/2017
*NOTICE of Service of Discovery re: Rule 26 Initial Disclosure Statement by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC . (Ashley, Robert) *Modified to correct event type on 8/11/2017 (EJA).
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Blank  Filed: 6/8/2017, Entered: 6/8/2017
Remark: As to out of state counsel David E Harris and Louie J Cook - removed for noncompliance with admission procedures; party and/or parties represented by other admitted counsel. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 5/30/2017, Entered: 5/30/2017
NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 5/9/2017, Entered: 5/9/2017 Court Filing
RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 6/1/2018. Dispositive motions due by 6/29/2018. ORDERED vacating the 6/28/17 Rule 16 Scheduling Conference. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 3/8/2017. (See Order for details.) (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 5/8/2017, Entered: 5/8/2017
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 4/19/2017, Entered: 4/19/2017 Court Filing
ORDER granting the 18 Motion to Continue and resetting the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference for 6/28/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 4/19/2017. (See Order for details.) (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 4/19/2017, Entered: 4/19/2017
MOTION to Continue Scheduling Conference by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(Kleifield, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 3/27/2017, Entered: 3/27/2017
AMENDED ANSWER to 5 Amended Complaint by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Kleifield, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 3/22/2017, Entered: 3/22/2017 Court Filing
ORDER setting a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference for 5/15/2017 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 3/22/2017. (See Order for details.) (LFIG)
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Blank  Filed: 3/21/2017, Entered: 3/21/2017
Remark: Charles B Williamson of Clausen & Williamson LLP removed as counsel of record for noncompliance with admission procedures; party and/or parties represented by other admitted counsel. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
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Blank 15 Filed: 3/17/2017, Entered: 3/17/2017 Court Filing
MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.7(b), a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge. FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge Diane J. Humetewa. All further pleadings/papers should now list the following COMPLETE case number: CV-17-340-PHX-DJH. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP)
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Blank 14 Filed: 3/17/2017, Entered: 3/17/2017 Court Filing
Party Elects Assignment of Case to District Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 3/14/2017, Entered: 3/14/2017
*Corporate Disclosure Statement by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. (Kleifield, Matthew) *Modified to remove filer and add corporate parents as listed in document on 3/15/2017* (REW).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 3/14/2017, Entered: 3/14/2017
*Corporate Disclosure Statement by Bridgestone Americas Incorporated. (Kleifield, Matthew) *Modified to remove filer and add corporate parents as listed in document on 3/15/2017* (REW).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 3/13/2017, Entered: 3/14/2017
Magistrate Election Form Deadline set as to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form)(MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 3/13/2017, Entered: 3/13/2017
*DEFENDANT'S DEMAND for Jury Trial by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, Bridgestone Americas Incorporated. (Kleifield, Matthew) *Modified on 3/14/2017 to correct filers (MAP)*. *Modified to add filer on 3/14/2017* (REW).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 3/13/2017, Entered: 3/13/2017
*ANSWER to Complaint by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. and Bridgestone Americas Incorporated. (Kleifield, Matthew) *Modified on 3/14/2017 to correct filers (MAP)*. *Modified to add filer on 3/14/2017* (REW).
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Blank 8 Filed: 2/22/2017, Entered: 2/24/2017 Court Filing
Agreement to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Party agrees to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 2/14/2017, Entered: 2/14/2017
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (KAS). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 2/13/2017, Entered: 2/13/2017
SUMMONS Submitted by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Summons in a Civil Action)(Hoelscher, Jason)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 2/10/2017, Entered: 2/10/2017
PARTIALLY REDACTED COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs filed by Oscar Rene Torres, Griselda Millan.(Hoelscher, Jason) *Modified on 2/13/2017; minor child name and DOB listed* (REW).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 2/7/2017, Entered: 2/7/2017 Court Filing
ORDER that the Clerk of Court seal the Complaint. (Doc. 1.) FURTHER ORDERED that within fourteen days of the date of this order, Plaintiff must file a redacted Complaint, which identifies the minor children by their initials only. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bridget S Bade on 2/7/17. (MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 2/2/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017
Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-13877343. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Bridget S Bade. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV 17-340-PHX-BSB. Magistrate Election form attached. (Attachments: # 1 Instructions)(REW)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 2/2/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017
*PLAINTIFF'S DEMAND for Jury Trial by Griselda Millan, Oscar Rene Torres. (submitted by Jason Hoelscher)(REW) *Modified on 2/7/2017 (MAP) to seal pursuant to Ops Mgr*.
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 2/2/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017
*COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-13877343 filed by Oscar Rene Torres, Griselda Millan. (submitted by Jason Hoelscher) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(REW) *Modified on 2/7/2017 to Seal Pursuant to Order 4 (MAP)*.
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