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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Hugh D Beech Jr
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00259/54716], [Filed: May 27, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Theresa L Springmann] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Indiana,   May 21, 2008
Case 3:2008cv00245/54519, some of the participants — ᐅ Heather Angela toz, ᐅ Chad Erin toz 

The legal proceedings in case 3:2008cv00245/54519 at US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana involve Heather Angela Drotoz and Chad Erin Drotoz and Bum Joo Kim MD and Kim Medical Corporation. Filed on May 21, 2008, this case focuses on Plaintiff based on Diversity. Judge Rudy Lozano, Christopher A Nuechterlein is presiding, and it's notable that the 28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury has requested a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Hugh D Beech
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00269/54790], [Filed: June 03, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Robert L Miller Jr] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HOWARD I. SMITH
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JR.
PARAMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC.
[Case # 2008cv00734/18883], [Filed: June 02, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: William T. Lawrence, William T. Lawrence] [jury demanded by 28:1331 Fed. Question: Fair Labor Standards]
ᐅ PARAMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HERMAN AVERHART-BEY and ROBERT COLLIERCOMMISSIONER and SUPERINTENDENT
[Case # 2008cv00781/18973], [Filed: June 11, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Sarah Evans Barker, William T. Lawrence] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights]
Indiana,   June 30, 2008
Case 2:2008cv00192/55220, some of the participants — ᐅ Hanyuan Dong, ᐅ Virginia Garcia 

In the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana case 2:2008cv00192/55220, Hanyuan Dong files a suit against Virginia Garcia. The filing date was June 30, 2008, and this case concerns Plaintiff under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Auto Negligence. Presiding over the case is Judge Robert L Miller, Andrew P Rodovich. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
HAROLD N. MILLER
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WENDY KNIGHT and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF INDIANA
[Case # 2008cv00797/19016], [Filed: June 12, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Tim A. Baker, Richard L. Young] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
ᐅ WENDY KNIGHT
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Harry James Harrison
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00306/55054], [Filed: June 24, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: James T Moody] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Indiana,   November 08, 2007
Case 1:2007cv01440/16320, some of the participants — ᐅ DOUGLAS P. HERON, ᐅ CRAIG STEVENS, ᐅ MICHELLE NOWICKI 

At the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the legal case 1:2007cv01440/16320 entails HARRISON BANK and DOUGLAS P. HERON, SIX H PROPERTIES LLC, HEAT PRO HEATING & COOLING, LLC, CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, CHASE BANK USA N.A., STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CRAIG STEVENS, MICHELLE NOWICKI, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE and ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS AND/OR. The filing date is November 08, 2007, and this case deals with Real Property: Foreclosure as per 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal. Judge Sarah Evans Barker, Jane Magnus-Stinson is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
HERNANDEZ ALFONSO
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[Case # 2008cv00933/19336], [Filed: July 10, 2008]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: Jane Magnus-Stinson, Larry J. McKinney] [jury demanded by No cause code entered]
Indiana,   August 04, 2008
Case 3:2008cv00355/55354, some of the participants — ᐅ Harvey Short, ᐅ Stephanie Short 

At the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the legal case 3:2008cv00355/55354 involves Harvey Short and Stephanie Short and GC Services Limited Partnership. Filed on August 04, 2008, this case deals with Plaintiff based on Federal Question. Judge James T Moody, Christopher A Nuechterlein is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   August 12, 2008
Case 3:2008cv00368/55431, some of the participants — ᐅ Hartford Accident 

The legal proceedings in case 3:2008cv00368/55431 at US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana involve Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and NIBCO Inc. Filed on August 12, 2008, this case focuses on Defendant based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract. Judge Christopher A Nuechterlein, Joseph S Van Bokkelen is presiding, and it's notable that the Defendant has requested a jury trial.
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Henry Lowry
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Ed Buss
[Case # 2008cv00360/55400], [Filed: August 06, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: James T Moody, Christopher A Nuechterlein] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights]
ᐅ Ed Buss
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Harvey Williams
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Lafayette City of, Lafayette Police Department and Michael L Brown
[Case # 2008cv00063/55672], [Filed: September 05, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Andrew P Rodovich, Allen Sharp] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Civil Rights Act]
ᐅ Michael L Brown
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Harold Hansborough
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Jr
Memorial Hospital and G Blair Dowden MD
[Case # 2008cv00399/55568], [Filed: August 26, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: James T Moody, Christopher A Nuechterlein] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Civil Rights Act]
ᐅ Memorial Hospital
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Hugh D Beech Jr
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00192/54216], [Filed: April 18, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Rudy Lozano] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Henry T Mason
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00194/54194], [Filed: April 18, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Rudy Lozano] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Harroll Kriner
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00454/55942], [Filed: October 02, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Joseph S Van Bokkelen] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HENRY HOWARD
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RAYMOND LAMAR GRIMES
[Case # 2008cv01305/20431], [Filed: September 26, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: David Frank Hamilton, Jane Magnus-Stinson] [jury demanded by 28:0158 Notice of Appeal re Bankruptcy Matter (BA]
ᐅ RAYMOND LAMAR GRIMES
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Harvey Stewart Jr
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Commissioner of Social Security
[Case # 2008cv00209/55748], [Filed: September 12, 2008]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: Roger B Cosbey, Robert L Miller] [jury demanded by 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWW)]
Indiana,   September 17, 2008
Case 1:2008cv01249/20262, some of the participants — ᐅ ELLIOTT ABBOTT 

The legal proceedings in case 1:2008cv01249/20262 at US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana involve HARRIET BROWN & COMPANY, INC. and HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION, LLC and ELLIOTT ABBOTT. Filed on September 17, 2008, this case focuses on Plaintiff based on Federal Question. Judge David Frank Hamilton, Jane Magnus-Stinson is presiding, and it's notable that the 15:1121 Trademark Infringement has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   April 19, 2007
Case 1:2007cv00495/13607, some of the participants — ᐅ HAZEL MCGHEE 

At the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the legal case 1:2007cv00495/13607 involves HAZEL MCGHEE and DIAMOND CHAIN COMPANY, INC. Filed on April 19, 2007, this case deals with Civil Rights: Jobs based on 42 U.S.C. § 2003 Job Discrimination. Judge David Frank Hamilton, Jane Magnus-Stinson is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   October 17, 2008
Case 1:2008cv01421/20728, some of the participants — ᐅ HELENA J. ALEXANDER, ᐅ RODNEY J. CUMMINGS 

In case 1:2008cv01421/20728 within US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, HELENA J. ALEXANDER brings a case against MADISON COUNTY (INDIANA), RODNEY J. CUMMINGS and INDIANA ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO COMMISSION. Filed on October 17, 2008, this legal matter relates to Plaintiff as per Federal Question. The presiding judge is Tim A. Baker, William T. Lawrence, and the 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act has made a request for a jury trial.
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Hollie J Crozier
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Commissioner of Social Security
[Case # 2008cv00251/56130], [Filed: October 24, 2008]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: Roger B Cosbey, Joseph S Van Bokkelen] [jury demanded by 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)]
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HUBER UTTJOSEPH TRENT DISHMAN, KATINA DISHMAN, JAMES BRANDON DISHMAN, HOLLY DISHMAN, JOE V. DISHMAN and JUDY DISHMAN
[Case # 2008cv01308/20445], [Filed: September 29, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Tim A. Baker, Richard L. Young] [jury demanded by 15:1601 Truth in Lending]
ᐅ JOSEPH TRENT DISHMAN, ᐅ KATINA DISHMAN, ᐅ JAMES BRANDON DISHMAN, ᐅ HOLLY DISHMAN
Indiana,   November 03, 2008
Case 1:2008cv00260/56212, some of the participants — ᐅ Henry L Williams 

The legal proceedings in case 1:2008cv00260/56212 at US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana involve Henry L Williams and CSX Transportation Inc. Filed on November 03, 2008, this case focuses on Both based on Federal Question. Judge Roger B Cosbey, Theresa L Springmann is presiding, and it's notable that the 45:51 Railways: Fed. Employer's Liability Act has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   November 03, 2008
Case 3:2008cv00169/20961, some of the participants — ᐅ HENRY CHUMBLEY 

In the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana case 3:2008cv00169/20961, HENRY CHUMBLEY files a suit against ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP and ASTRAZENECA LP. The filing date was November 03, 2008, and this case concerns Plaintiff under Diversity. Presiding over the case is Judge William G. Hussmann, Richard L. Young. The 28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   November 19, 2008
Case 2:2008cv00336/56404, some of the participants — ᐅ Cenita Green, ᐅ Loretta Mosley 

In case 2:2008cv00336/56404 within US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, HG, KG, CG and Cenita Green brings a case against East Chicago City of, East Chicago Parks & Recreation and Loretta Mosley. Filed on November 19, 2008, this legal matter relates to Plaintiff as per Federal Question. The presiding judge is Paul R Cherry, Joseph S Van Bokkelen, and the 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act has made a request for a jury trial.
Indiana,   November 12, 2008
Case 1:2008cv01521/21049, some of the participants — ᐅ HENRY YOUNG 

At the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the legal case 1:2008cv01521/21049 involves HENRY YOUNG and GTE WIRELESS OF THE MIDWEST INCORPORATED. Filed on November 12, 2008, this case deals with Plaintiff based on Federal Question. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, Richard L. Young is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) has requested a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Harold Donnegan
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Superintendent
[Case # 2008cv00580/56584], [Filed: December 15, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Joseph S Van Bokkelen] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Indiana,   December 19, 2008
Case 1:2008cv01698/21620, some of the participants — ᐅ HAZEL ALLEN 

In the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana case 1:2008cv01698/21620, HAZEL ALLEN files a suit against OFFICE MAX, INCORPORATED. The filing date was December 19, 2008, and this case concerns Plaintiff under Federal Question. Presiding over the case is Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, Richard L. Young. The 29:1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits has requested a jury trial.
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HERBERT LEROY WHITE
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WENDY KNIGHT
[Case # 2008cv01581/21211], [Filed: November 20, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Tim A. Baker, David Frank Hamilton] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Civil Rights Act]
ᐅ WENDY KNIGHT
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Harleysville Lake States Insurance CompanyGranite Ridge Builders Inc, Timothy Chaffee and Jennifer Chaffee
[Case # 2009cv00006/56726], [Filed: January 07, 2009]
[ §Diversity ⚖ ]
[Judge: Roger B Cosbey, Joseph S Van Bokkelen] [jury demanded by 28:1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract]
ᐅ Timothy Chaffee, ᐅ Jennifer Chaffee
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HEATHER HERRON
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MICHAEL J. ASTRUE
[Case # 2009cv00002/21773], [Filed: January 09, 2009]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: William G. Hussmann, Richard L. Young] [jury demanded by 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)]
ᐅ MICHAEL J. ASTRUE
Indiana,   January 29, 2009
Case 1:2009cv00090/21998, some of the participants — ᐅ HARVEY JIMENEZ 

In the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana case 1:2009cv00090/21998, HARVEY JIMENEZ files a suit against WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP. The filing date was January 29, 2009, and this case concerns Both under Federal Question. Presiding over the case is Judge Tim A. Baker, William T. Lawrence. The 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) has requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   January 29, 2009
Case 3:2009cv00183/57797, some of the participants — ᐅ Heraeus Kulzer 

At the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the legal case 3:2009cv00183/57797 entails Heraeus Kulzer and Biomet Inc and Biomet Orthopedics LLC. The filing date is January 29, 2009, and this case deals with Other Statutory Actions as per 28 U.S.C. § 1782 International Litigant Assistance. Judge Christopher A Nuechterlein, Robert L Miller is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Harold Donnegan
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Superintendent
[Case # 2009cv00026/56843], [Filed: January 22, 2009]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Rudy Lozano] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
HUMBERTO CAMINO
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WENDY KNIGHT
[Case # 2008cv01020/19643], [Filed: July 30, 2008]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: Tim A. Baker, Richard L. Young] [jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)]
ᐅ WENDY KNIGHT
Indiana,   January 16, 2009
Case 3:2009cv00023/56791, some of the participants — ᐅ Henry Banks, ᐅ C Montgomery, ᐅ M Conrad, ᐅ Nurse Wingo 

In case 3:2009cv00023/56791 within US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Henry Banks Jr brings a case against C Montgomery, M Conrad, Nurse Wingo and Dr Lewton. Filed on January 16, 2009, this legal matter relates to Plaintiff as per Federal Question. The presiding judge is Christopher A Nuechterlein, Theresa L Springmann, and the 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights has made a request for a jury trial.
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT J. RICHARD J. CAMPBELL
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POLICEMAN: JAMES BUEHLER
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STATE OF INDIANA and PROSECUTOR: RUSSELL CATE
SIMBA KIMONI-BEY
[Case # 2009cv00169/22204], [Filed: February 17, 2009]
[ §Federal Question ⚖ ]
[Judge: David Frank Hamilton, Debra McVicker Lynch] [jury demanded by 42:1983 Civil Rights Act]
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC.PHILLIP MARLETT, MUTUAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, THE HEALTH & HOSPITAL CORP. OF MARION COUNTY and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
[Case # 2009cv00198/22272], [Filed: February 20, 2009]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: Tim A. Baker, David Frank Hamilton] [jury demanded by 28:1444 Petition for Removal- Foreclosure]
ᐅ PHILLIP MARLETT
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HEATHER PINNER
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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
[Case # 2009cv00201/22288], [Filed: February 20, 2009]
[ §Diversity ⚖ ]
[Judge: William T. Lawrence, Jane Magnus-Stinson] [jury demanded by 28:1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract]
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HARRISON BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONGARY R TIDWELL, JULIE A. TIDWELL, CAROLYN SEAMON, JACK SHIELDS, UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE and STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
[Case # 2009cv00021/22269], [Filed: February 20, 2009]
[ §U.S. Government Defendant ⚖ ]
[Judge: David Frank Hamilton, William G. Hussmann] [jury demanded by 28:1444 Petition for Removal- Foreclosure]
ᐅ JULIE A. TIDWELL, ᐅ CAROLYN SEAMON
Indiana,   March 24, 2009
Case 1:2009cv00361/22723, some of the participants — ᐅ HOWARD G HAMPTON, ᐅ DOUGLAS BELTZ 

In case 1:2009cv00361/22723 within US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, HOWARD G HAMPTON brings a case against STATE OF INDIANA, DOUGLAS BELTZ, MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, JOHN DOE EDGEWOOD POLICE OFFICERS and EDGEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT. Filed on March 24, 2009, this legal matter relates to Both as per Federal Question. The presiding judge is William T. Lawrence, Jane Magnus-Stinson, and the 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights has made a request for a jury trial.
Indiana,   March 27, 2009
Case 2:2009cv00080/57518, some of the participants — ᐅ Hector Rivera, ᐅ Officer Dumas, ᐅ Officer Ronald London, ᐅ Officer Michael Gruska 

At the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the legal case 2:2009cv00080/57518 involves Hector Rivera and East Chicago City of, East Chicago Police Department, Officer Dumas, Officer Ronald London and Officer Michael Gruska. Filed on March 27, 2009, this case deals with Plaintiff based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act. Judge Paul R Cherry, James T Moody is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Hakeem Farrell
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Superintendent
[Case # 2009cv00195/57843], [Filed: April 29, 2009]
[ §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) ⚖ ]
[Judge: Theresa L Springmann]
Indiana,   May 14, 2009
Case 1:2009cv00605/23395, some of the participants — ᐅ HELEN ROUCH, ᐅ SCOTT ROUCH 

In the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana case 1:2009cv00605/23395, HELEN ROUCH and SCOTT ROUCH files a suit against WAL-MART STORES EAST LP. The filing date was May 14, 2009, and this case concerns Plaintiff under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Personal Injury. Presiding over the case is Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, Jane Magnus-Stinson. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HOWARD L. OLDEN
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MICHAEL J. ASTRUE
[Case # 2009cv00575/23332], [Filed: May 07, 2009]
[ §42 U.S.C. § 206 Social Security Benefits ⚖ ]
[Judge: Sarah Evans Barker, Jane Magnus-Stinson]
ᐅ MICHAEL J. ASTRUE
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HENRY T MASON
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BRUCE LEMMON
[Case # 2009cv00190/23598], [Filed: May 29, 2009]
[ §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights ⚖ ]
[Judge: William T. Lawrence, Jane Magnus-Stinson]
ᐅ BRUCE LEMMON
Indiana,   May 21, 2009
Case 1:2009cv00637/23485, some of the participants — ᐅ HEATH STRUVE, ᐅ CHERIE STRUVE 

The legal proceedings in case 1:2009cv00637/23485 at US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana involve HEATH STRUVE and CHERIE STRUVE and GMRI, INC. Filed on May 21, 2009, this case focuses on Both based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, Larry J. McKinney is presiding, and it's notable that Both have requested a jury trial.
Indiana,   June 17, 2009
Case 1:2009cv00747/23845, some of the participants — ᐅ KENNETH CHANG 

In the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana case 1:2009cv00747/23845, HECKLER & KOCH, INC., CARL WALTHER SPORTWAFFEN GMBH and UMAREX SPORTWAFFEN GHBH & CO. KG files a suit against KENNETH CHANG. The filing date was June 17, 2009, and this case concerns Both under 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act). Presiding over the case is Judge Larry J. McKinney, Debra McVicker Lynch. Both have requested a jury trial.

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