Search Masters, Inc. et al. v. Schepis et al.

Ohio Northern District Court
Judge:David A Ruiz
Case #: 1:25-cv-00155
Nature of Suit880 Civil Rights - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA)
Cause18:1836(a) Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Case Filed:Jan 29, 2025
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 2:06 PM EST
Defendant
Mark J. Montgomery
Defendant
Nicholas R. Schepis
Defendant
Schepmont Group, LLC
Plaintiff
SMI Technical, LLC
Represented By
Ami J. Patel
Zashin & Rich - Cleveland
contact info
Plaintiff
Search Masters, Inc.
Represented By
Ami J. Patel
Zashin & Rich - Cleveland
contact info


Docket last updated: 02/04/2025 11:59 PM EST
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
16 16 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion Tue 02/04 4:10 PM
Motion for extension of time until 02/25/2025 to file response/reply to4 Motion for temporary restraining order and Motion for preliminary injunction filed by Defendant Schepmont Group, LLC. Related document(s)4 . (Grauer, John)
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15 15 notice Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event) Tue 02/04 4:09 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Schepmont Group, LLC. (Grauer, John)
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14 14 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 02/04 4:05 PM
Notice of Appearance of Counsel for Defendant Schepmont Group filed by Schepmont Group, LLC. (Grauer, John)
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13 13 notice Notice (atty event) Tue 02/04 11:09 AM
Notice of Defendants' Receipt of Order filed by All Plaintiffs.Related document(s)12 .(Hurley, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Email Delivery Confirmations,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - U.S. Mail Communication
Monday, February 03, 2025
12 12 minutes ~Util - Set Hearings Order Mon 02/03 3:17 PM
Order . It is ORDERED that a telephonic status conference on the instant matter be conducted on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM before Judge David A. Ruiz. Conferencing instructions to be provided separately. Since Defendants have not entered an appearance for the record, Plaintiffs' counsel are directed to serve notice of the status conference on all Defendants and any Defense counsel, promptly notifying the Court of that action. Judge David A. Ruiz on 2/3/2025. Related document4 . (G,CA)
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11 11 service Return of Service Executed Mon 02/03 10:14 AM
Return of Service by personal service executed upon Schepmont Group, LLC on 1/31/2025, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs Related document(s)3 ,1 ,4 ,6 ,2 ,5 . (Hurley, Kenneth)
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10 10 service Return of Service Executed Mon 02/03 10:09 AM
Return of Service by Residence Service - by leaving the summons at Defendant's residence with person of suitable age and discretion executed upon Mark J. Montgomery on 1/31/2025, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs Related document(s)3 ,1 ,4 ,6 ,2 ,5 . (Hurley, Kenneth)
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9 9 service Return of Service Executed Mon 02/03 10:05 AM
Return of Service by Residence Service - by leaving the summons at Defendant's residence with person of suitable age and discretion executed upon Nicholas R. Schepis on 1/30/2025, filed on behalf of All Plaintiffs Related document(s)3 ,1 ,4 ,6 ,2 ,5 . (Hurley, Kenneth)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
8 8 oth_doc Supplement (atty event) Fri 01/31 9:06 AM
Supplement to Notice, - Amended Certificate of Service, filed by All Plaintiffs. Related document(s)7 . (Hurley, Kenneth)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
7 7 notice Notice (atty event) Thu 01/30 4:30 PM
Notice of Defendants' Receipt of Filings filed by All Plaintiffs.Related document(s)4 ,3 ,2 ,1 ,5 .(Hurley, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Federal Express Delivery Confirmations,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Email Delivery Confirmations
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
6 6 oth_evt Summons Issued Wed 01/29 2:27 PM
Original Summons and Magistrate Consent Form issued to counsel for service upon Mark J. Montgomery, Nicholas R. Schepis, Schepmont Group, LLC. (F,AW)
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Att: 1 Magistrate Consent Form
5 5 notice Notice (atty event) Wed 01/29 2:18 PM
Certification of Counsel Pursuant to Federal Civil Rule 65 filed by Search Masters, Inc., SMI Technical, LLC. Related document(s)4 ,3 ,2 ,1 .(Patel, Ami)
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4 4 motion Temporary Restraining Order Wed 01/29 2:12 PM
Motion for temporary restraining order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Search Masters, Inc., SMI Technical, LLC. Related document(s)1 .(Patel, Ami)
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Att: 1 Brief in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction,
Att: 2 Proposed Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
3 3 notice Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event) Wed 01/29 2:05 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by SMI Technical, LLC. (Patel, Ami)
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2 2 notice Corporate Disclosure Statement (atty event) Wed 01/29 2:03 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Search Masters, Inc.. (Patel, Ami)
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1 1 26 pgs cmp Complaint Wed 01/29 1:58 PM
Verified Complaint for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Permanent Injunction, and Other Relief against Mark J. Montgomery, Nicholas R. Schepis, Schepmont Group, LLC. Filing fee paid $405.00, receipt number AOHNDC-12932616. Filed by Search Masters, Inc., SMI Technical, LLC. (Patel, Ami)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Schepmont Group - Articles of Organization,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Schepmont Group - Website,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - N. Schepis - LinkedIn,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - M. Montgomery - LinkedIn,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5 - N. Schepis Employment Contract-Non-compete,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6 - M. Montgomery Employment Contract-Non-Compete,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7 - Cease and Desist Letter,
Att: 8 Summons Nicholas R. Schepis,
Att: 9 Summons Mark J. Montgomery,
Att: 10 Summons Schepmont Group, LLC,
Att: 11 Civil Cover Sheet
utility Add and Terminate Judge Wed 01/29 2:15 PM
Judge David A. Ruiz assigned to case. (F,AW)
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oth_evt Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge Wed 01/29 2:16 PM
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (F,AW)
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