Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers et al v. Bio-Lab, Inc. et al
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| Judge: | Sarah E Geraghty |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-04636 |
| Nature of Suit | 380 Torts - Personal Property - Other Personal Property Damage |
| Cause | 28:1331 Fed. Question: Tort Action |
| Case Filed: | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 5:20 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Bio-Lab, Inc.
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Defendant
KIK Custom Products, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers
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Plaintiff
Amanda McDowell
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| Docket last updated: 05/09/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases
Tue 11/05 1:58 PM
ORDER granting (29) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:24-cv-04411-SEG; granting (43) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:24-cv-04407-SEG; granting (13) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:24-cv-04561-SEG. The Court hereby CONSOLIDATES the following cases under Civil Action No. 1:24-CV-04407-SEG. The parties are DIRECTED to make any filings related to the consolidated cases on the docket of Civil Action No. 1:24-CV-04407-SEG. The Clerk is DIRECTED to (1) file this order in all the cases listed above, (2) administratively close all the cases listed above except for the lead case; and (3) change the caption of the lead case, Civil Action No. 1:24-CV-04407-SEG, from "Tartt v. Bio-Lab, Inc." to "In re Bio-Lab Class Actions". The other pending motions to consolidate are DEEMED MOOT. The Court will enter deadlines for the filing of a Consolidated Amended Complaint and Defendants' answer following the appointment of interim class counsel. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 11/5/2024. Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-04407-SEG et al.(ane) |
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Terminate Civil Case
Tue 11/05 3:25 PM
Civil Case Terminated. (ane) |
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| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline
Thu 10/31 4:45 PM
MINUTE ORDER: As stated on the record at the October 29, 2024, hearing in this matter, any Plaintiffs' counsel wishing to serve as interim class counsel and/or as a member of Plaintiffs' executive committee shall file applications by November 5, 2024. Applications are to be no longer than ten pages, exclusive of attachments. Entered by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/31/2024. (sap) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Status Conference
Mon 11/04 9:49 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sarah E. Geraghty: Status Conference held on 10/29/2024. The Court heard argument concerning consolidation and took the matter under advisement. A written order will follow. The Court stated that the stipulated order to preserve evidence in Tzikas v. Bio-Lab Inc., Case No. 24-cv-4471 (Doc. 34) will govern the preservation of evidence in all related cases. Plaintiffs may file by November 5 either an agreed upon motion for appointment of interim class counsel or separate motions. The Court granted Plaintiffs' unopposed oral motion to stay the local rule deadline for filing a class certification motion. The Court will hold a second status conference on December 5. (Court Reporter Melissa Brock) (sap) |
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| Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:33 AM
ORDER granting25 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Bryan Faubus. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:32 AM
ORDER granting24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel C. Levin. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:31 AM
ORDER granting23 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nicholas A. Migliaccio. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:30 AM
ORDER granting22 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason S. Rathod. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:29 AM
ORDER granting21 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert B. Sherwood. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:28 AM
ORDER granting20 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Todd B. Naylor. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:27 AM
ORDER granting19 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey S. Goldenberg. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:26 AM
ORDER granting18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nicholas Elia. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/28 8:24 AM
ORDER granting17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles E. Schaffer. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(ane) |
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Clerks Certificate of Mailing
Mon 10/28 8:34 AM
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Bryan Faubus re35 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (ane) |
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Order
Fri 10/25 3:48 PM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL LITIGATION. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/25/2024. (sap) |
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| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | ||
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Remark
Wed 10/23 10:31 AM
NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING: Per the October 17 Order, the Status Conference scheduled for October 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM before Sarah E. Geraghty is available via Zoom for those who may wish to observe. Here are the instructions to access the hearing via Zoom: Join ZoomGov Meeting - https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1608492163; Meeting ID - 160 849 2163; Passcode - 954477; Dial by your location - 646-828-7666. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available[LINK:here] . Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (sap) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Wed 10/23 12:17 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:25 APPLICATION for Admission of Bryan Faubus Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13809946). Attorney Bryan Faubus added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Wed 10/23 12:22 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:24 APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel C. Levin Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13809937). Attorney Daniel C. Levin added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr) |
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| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 10/22 1:23 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Bryan Faubus Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13809946).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 10/22 1:21 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Daniel C. Levin Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13809937).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:50 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:17 APPLICATION for Admission of Charles E. Schaffer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808134). Attorney Charles E. Schaffer added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:52 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:18 APPLICATION for Admission of Nicholas Elia Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808137). Attorney Nicholas J. Elia added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:54 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:19 APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey S. Goldenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808138). Attorney Jeffrey S. Goldenberg added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:55 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:20 APPLICATION for Admission of Todd B. Naylor Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808139). Attorney Todd B. Naylor added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:56 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:21 APPLICATION for Admission of Robert B. Sherwood Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808140). Attorney Robert B. Sherwood added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:57 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:22 APPLICATION for Admission of Jason S. Rathod Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808141). Attorney Jason S. Rathod added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Tue 10/22 1:58 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:23 APPLICATION for Admission of Nicholas A. Migliaccio Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808142). Attorney Nicholas A. Migliaccio added appearing on behalf of Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (jas) |
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| Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:26 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Nicholas A. Migliaccio Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808142).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:25 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Jason S. Rathod Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808141).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:23 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Robert B. Sherwood Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808140).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:22 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Todd B. Naylor Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808139).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:21 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Jeffrey S. Goldenberg Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808138).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:20 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Nicholas Elia Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808137).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Mon 10/21 9:19 PM
APPLICATION for Admission of Charles E. Schaffer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-13808134).by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell.(Wallace, Kyle) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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misc
Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Mon 10/21 8:30 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers, Amanda McDowell. (Wallace, Kyle) |
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order
Order
Mon 10/21 3:49 PM
ORDER STAYING Defendants' deadlines to respond to Plaintiffs' respective complaints in the above-captioned cases until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/21/2024. (ane) |
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misc
Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:54 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Bryan Faubus. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:50 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Nicholas A. Migliaccio. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:48 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Robert B. Sherwood. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:45 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Jason S. Rathod. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:42 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Jeffrey S. Goldenberg. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Mon 10/21 2:35 PM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Todd B. Naylor. Clerk to follow-up by 10/31/2024. (jas) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 10/18 4:17 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael L. Eber on behalf of Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Eber, Michael) |
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Order on Motion for Hearing
Fri 10/18 10:01 AM
ORDER Setting a Status Conference. These cases are before the Court on the motion for a joint status conference filed by (1) Plaintiffs Fannie and Albert Tartt in Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-4407-SEG, Tartt, et al. v. Bio-Lab, Inc., et al.; (2) Plaintiff Tonya Long in Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-4411-SEG, Long v. Bio-Lab, Inc., et al.; and (3) Plaintiffs Tiara Dotson, Shonda Favors, and Ware Hauling, LLC in Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-4561-SEG, Dotson, et al. v. Bio-Lab, Inc., et al. Plaintiffs' motion for a status conference is GRANTED. A status conference is set for October 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2306 before Judge Sarah E. Geraghty. Because the fourteen above-captioned cases may merit special attention as complex litigation, the Court orders the following. (see order for further specifics and instruction). Signed by Judge Sarah E. Geraghty on 10/17/2024. (ane) |
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| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | ||
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Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 10/17 6:56 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK Custom Products, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent KCP Holdings Inc. for KIK Custom Products, Inc.; Corporate Parent KIK International LLC for Bio-Lab, Inc.. (Caplan, Michael) |
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| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 10/16 4:38 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Carden Snow on behalf of Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Snow, Emily) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 10/16 4:37 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Arnold Caleb on behalf of Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Caleb, Jessica) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 10/16 4:33 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Caplan on behalf of Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Caplan, Michael) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Wed 10/16 9:53 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Custom Products, Inc..(dgr) |
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Summons KIK
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Complaint
Wed 10/16 9:50 AM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Amanda McDowell and Hounds Town - Atlanta - Conyers.(Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-13788248)(dgr) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
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