Arevalo v. Van Wormer et al
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| Judge: | Nelson Stephen Roman |
| Case #: | 7:24-cv-09802 |
| Nature of Suit | 245 Real Property - Tort Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332pl Diversity-Product Liability |
| Case Filed: | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Jun 17, 2025 4:45 AM EDT |
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Cross Claimant
Kirk Van Wormer
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Cross Claimant
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
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Cross Claimant
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd
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Cross Claimant
Emerson Electric Co.
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Cross Claimant
Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
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Cross Claimant
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
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Cross Claimant
Ridgid, Inc.
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Cross Claimant
One World Technologies, Inc.
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Cross Defendant
Kirk Van Wormer
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Cross Defendant
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
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Cross Defendant
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd
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Cross Defendant
Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
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Cross Defendant
Ridgid, Inc.
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Cross Defendant
One World Technologies, Inc.
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Cross Defendant
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
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Cross Defendant
Emerson Electric Co.
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Defendant
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
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Defendant
Emerson Electric Co.
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Defendant
Ridgid, Inc.
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Defendant
Kirk Van Wormer
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Defendant
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
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Defendant
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd
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Defendant
Ryobi Technologies, Inc.
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Defendant
One World Technologies, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Jorge Arevalo
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| Docket last updated: 07/10/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, July 07, 2025 | ||
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Endorsed Letter
Mon 07/07 3:00 PM
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from Charles R. Greebel dated 6/26/2025 re: request for extension of time in assisting Mr. Arevalo obtain another attorneyy. ENDORSEMENT: In light of Mr. Greebel's email to chambers on June 26, 2025, the Court directs Plaintiff to either retain new counsel or file a prose appearance by August 21, 2025. Clerk of Court is kindly directed to mail a copy of this endorsement to the address below and show service on the docket. Further, Mr. Greebel is directed to serve a copy of this endorsement on Plaintiff Arevalo and email chambers with proof of service on or before July 18, 2025. CHARLES R. GREEBEL, ESQ., PO Address 15 Neperan Road, Tarrytown, New York 10591. (Signed by Judge Nelson Stephen Roman on 7/7/2025) (tro) |
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Mail Order by USPS
Mon 07/07 4:56 PM
Mailed a copy of37 Endorsed Letter, to CHARLES R. GREEBEL, ESQ., at PO Address 15 Neperan Road, Tarrytown, New York 10591. (aqd) |
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| Monday, June 30, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Mon 06/30 10:41 AM
LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from Michael S. Olsen Jr. dated 6/30/2025 re: Proposed Case Management Plan. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Case Management Order
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Letter
Mon 06/30 8:28 AM
LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from Rosario M. Vignali dated 06/30/2025 re: Proposed Case Management Plan. Document filed by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Proposed Order Case Management Order
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | ||
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Mail Order by USPS
Tue 06/17 9:36 AM
Mailed a copy of34 Memo Endorsement, to CHARLES R. GREEBEL, ESQ., PO Address 15 Neperan Road, Tarrytown, New York 10591. (aqd) |
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| Monday, June 16, 2025 | ||
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Memo Endorsement
Mon 06/16 5:00 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:33 Letter, filed by Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Ryobi Technologies, Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Ridgid, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: The Court DIRECTS the parties to meet and confer for the purpose of submitting an agreed-to Case Management Plan. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, they are each to submit a separate plan no later than June 30, 2025 at 12 noon. The Court notes that Plaintiff's proposed counsel has not yet filed a Notice of Appearance or informed the Court of the status of Plaintiff's representation. Clerk of Court is kindly directed to mail a copy of this endorsement to Plaintiff's proposed counsel below and show service on the docket. CHARLES R. GREEBEL, ESQ., PO Address 15 Neperan Road, Tarrytown, New York 10591. (Signed by Judge Nelson Stephen Roman on 6/16/2025) (vfr) |
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| Friday, May 30, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Fri 05/30 9:32 AM
LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from Rosario M. Vignali dated 05/30/2025 re: Case Management Order. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Monday, May 19, 2025 | ||
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Memo Endorsement
Mon 05/19 3:05 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:31 Letter, filed by Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Ryobi Technologies, Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Ridgid, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: The Court GRANTS Defendants' request for a 2-week extension, with leave to renew, to submit an agreed-to Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order by May 30, 2025. Further, the Court DIRECTS Plaintiff's counsel to either file a Notice of Appearance on the docket or inform the Court if a 30-day stay will be necessary for Plaintiff to obtain new counsel by May 23, 2025. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Nelson Stephen Roman on 5/19/2025) (mml) |
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| Friday, May 16, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Fri 05/16 2:55 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from Rosario M. Vignali dated May 16, 2025 re: Proposed Case Management Plan. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | ||
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Affidavit of Service Other
Wed 05/07 3:49 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Order of Hon. Nelson S. Roman served on Charles Greebel, Esq. on May 7, 2025. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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| Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | ||
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Certificate of Service Other
Tue 05/06 1:54 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Order of Hon. Nelson Roman served on Charles Greebel, Esq. on May 6, 2025. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Monday, May 05, 2025 | ||
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Memo Endorsement
Tue 05/06 9:36 AM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:27 Letter, filed by Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Ryobi Technologies, Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: The Court GRANTS the Parties' request for a two-week extension of the deadline for the parties to submit an agreed-to Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order by May 16, 2025. Defendants are directed to serve a copy of this endorsement on Plaintiff's counsel and file proof of service on the docket. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file a Notice of Appearance forthwith-on or before May 12, 2025. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Nelson Stephen Roman on 5/5/2025) (mml) |
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| Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Fri 05/02 4:14 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman from R. Vignali dated May 2, 2025 re: Case Management Order. Document filed by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Friday, April 18, 2025 | ||
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Certificate of Service Other
Fri 04/18 8:49 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Order of Hon. Nelson Roman served on Plaintiff's counsel on April 17, 2025. Service was accepted by N/A. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
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Order
Fri 04/11 12:36 PM
ORDER : The Court is in receipt of Defendants' and cross -defendants' respective answers (ECF Nos. 5, 810, 13, 16, 1924) in connection with Plaintiffs Complaint (ECF No. 1) and various cross-claims. The Court waives the Initial Pre-trial Conference and directs the parties to jointly complete a Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (blank form attached hereto). Said Scheduling Order shall be filed on the docket by May 2, 2025. After review and approval of the Scheduling Order, the Court will issue an Order of Reference to Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause for general pretrial purposes. The parties are directed to contact Judge Krause within seven (7) business days of the date of the Order of Reference to schedule a conference. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file a Notice of Appearance on or before April 18, 2025. Defendants are directed to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff's counsel and to file proof of service on the docket. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Nelson Stephen Roman on 4/11/2025) (jjc) |
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| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | ||
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answer
Answer to Crossclaim
Wed 01/29 8:31 AM
ANSWER to19 Crossclaim. Document filed by Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Emerson Electric Co., One World Technologies, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Ridgid, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Monday, January 27, 2025 | ||
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Answer to Crossclaim
Mon 01/27 1:33 PM
ANSWER to16 Crossclaim. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Answer to Crossclaim
Mon 01/27 1:25 PM
ANSWER to13 Crossclaim. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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| Friday, January 24, 2025 | ||
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Answer to Crossclaim
Fri 01/24 2:35 PM
ANSWER to10 Crossclaim. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Answer to Crossclaim
Fri 01/24 2:32 PM
ANSWER to9 Crossclaim. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Answer to Complaint zz Crossclaim
Fri 01/24 2:18 PM
ANSWER to Complaint., CROSSCLAIM against Emerson Electric Co., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ridgid, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/24 2:03 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 01/24 12:49 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Scott Olsen, Jr on behalf of Kirk Van Wormer..(Olsen, Michael) |
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| Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | ||
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Answer to Complaint zz Crossclaim
Wed 01/08 8:57 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND., CROSSCLAIM against Kirk Van Wormer. Document filed by Ridgid, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Wed 01/08 8:51 AM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. for Ridgid, Inc.. Document filed by Ridgid, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 01/08 8:49 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rosario M. Vignali on behalf of Ridgid, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Answer to Complaint zz Crossclaim
Mon 01/06 1:05 PM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND., CROSSCLAIM against Kirk Van Wormer. Document filed by One World Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries North America, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Mon 01/06 1:01 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd for One World Technologies, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.. Document filed by Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice of Appearance
Mon 01/06 12:56 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rosario M. Vignali on behalf of Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., One World Technologies, Inc., Ryobi Technologies, Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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zz Crossclaim Amended Answer to Complaints
Fri 01/03 9:06 AM
AMENDED ANSWER to with JURY DEMAND., CROSSCLAIM against Kirk Van Wormer. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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zz Crossclaim Amended Answer to Complaints
Fri 01/03 9:05 AM
AMENDED ANSWER to with JURY DEMAND., CROSSCLAIM against Kirk Van Wormer. Document filed by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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| Thursday, January 02, 2025 | ||
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Answer to Complaint
Thu 01/02 8:59 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 01/02 8:57 AM
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MISSING DIVERSITY INFORMATION - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Emerson Electric Co...(Vignali, Rosario) Modified on 1/2/2025 (kw) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 01/02 8:56 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rosario M. Vignali on behalf of Emerson Electric Co...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Answer to Complaint
Thu 01/02 8:09 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Home Depot U.S.A., Inc...(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 01/02 1:10 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Notice to Attorney Rosario M. Vignali to RE-FILE Document No. 7 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the jurisdiction of this action is based on diversity - the party/intervenor did not name and identify the citizenship of every individual or entity whose citizenship is attributed to that party or intervenor. Re-file the document using the event type Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement found under the event list Other Documents - select the correct filer/filers - attach the correct signed PDF - when prompted with the message "Are there any corporate parents or other affiliates?", select the Yes or No radio button - If Yes - enter the corporate parent/other affiliate, click the Search button - select the correct corporate parent/other affiliate name from the search results list or if no person found, create a new corporate parent/other affiliate - select the party to whom the corporate parent/other affiliate should be linked - add corporate parent/other affiliate names one at a time - name and identify the citizenship of every individual or entity whose citizenship is attributed to that party or intervenor. Please use the revised form found here NYSD form page (kw) |
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Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 12/20 12:33 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent The Home Depot, Inc. for HOME DEPOT U.S.A,. INC. Document filed by HOME DEPOT U.S.A,. INC..(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 12/20 12:29 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rosario M. Vignali on behalf of HOME DEPOT U.S.A,. INC..(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
Fri 12/20 1:00 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rosario M. Vignali. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC., RIDGID, Inc. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; alias party name was omitted. (sj) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction
Fri 12/20 1:07 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Rosario M. Vignali. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Nature of Suit code 245 (Tort Product Liability); Jury Demand code n (None); Fee Status code due (due). The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Nature of Suit code has been modified to 360 (P.I.: Other); the Jury Demand code has been modified to p (Plaintiff); the Fee Status code has been modified to pd (paid). (sj) |
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Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Fri 12/20 1:09 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Nelson Stephen Roman. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(sj) |
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Case Designation
Fri 12/20 1:10 PM
Magistrate Judge Andrew E. Krause is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (sj) |
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Case Designated ECF
Fri 12/20 1:10 PM
Case Designated ECF. (sj) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
Thu 12/19 1:43 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Notice of Removal
Thu 12/19 1:41 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Supreme Court, County of Westchester. Case Number: 50524/2024. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30359181).Document filed by HOME DEPOT U.S.A,. INC..(Vignali, Rosario) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Complaint,
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Exhibit Photo,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Civil Cover
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