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A -> ACEVEDO-CIFUENTES...(click to open)   ACEVEDO-CIFUENTES, Bartola
  ALEXANDER, Gerry
  Alaniz, P.
  Ali, Ras
  Araujo, Jose
  Armendarez, Bernardo
  Astrue, Michael
  Auerbach, Daniel
B -> BANKS...(click to open)   BANKS, Jacquelyn
  BARFOOT, Dorthy
  BARKER, Harvey
  BUCCELLO, Patricia
  BUTLER, Horace
  Balance, Associated
  Banker, Coldwell
  Barrera, Naomi
  Bisla, Balvir
  Bradley, Anne
  Brennan, Paul
  Brown, Byron
  Brunson, Donnell
  Bryant, Bobby
  Bueno, Richard
  Burt, Bonnie
  Burton, Brian
C -> CARLSON...(click to open)   CARLSON, Ronald
  CASAS, Bianca
  COOPER, Jeannie
  Carney, Patrick
  Cate, Mathew
  Celaya, J.
  Chiesa, Sherri
  Chow, Paul
  Cisneros, Bobby
  Clutts, Cynthia
  Clutts, Gary
  Clutts, Ray
  Colastano, Suzanne
  Communications, Minority
  Conboy, Michael
  Conway, James
  Copper, Terrance
  Counsel, General
  Cribbs, Karen
  Curry, Anthony
D -> DANIELSON...(click to open)   DANIELSON, James
  DAVIS, Gerald
  DIVISION, Correctional
  DOOLEY, Billey
  Dake, Breeze
  DeMayo, Anthony
  DeStefano, John
  Dent, Julie
  Diaz, Raquel
  Dicey, Berlan
  Dicine, Judith
  Dodds, Bruce
  Dodds, Marcia
F -> Fatema...(click to open)   Fatema, Bilkes
  Ferrer, Brooke
  Firm, Bernhoft
  Flint, Benjamin
  Foreman, D.
  Fulwood, Isaac
  Fund, Pension
  Fund, Restaurant
G -> GRIFFITH...(click to open)   GRIFFITH, Brent
  GROUNDS, Randy
  Garcia, Faustino
  Gordon, R.
  Goreshnik, Gregory
  Greene, N.
  Greshtchuk, Helen
  Guastella, Maria
  Gunter, Roy
H -> HERNANDEZ...(click to open)   HERNANDEZ, Balmore
  Harris, Rachel
  Harton, L.
  Henry, Bobby
  Hobbs, Ray
  Holder, Eric
  Hrotko, Tunde
  Huang, Jin
I -> Interna...(click to open)   Interna, Honeywell
  International, Depuy
J -> JOHNSON...(click to open)   JOHNSON, Charles
  JONES, Clinton
  Jackson-Brooks, Andrea
  Johnson, Elvira
  Johnson, Lynsie
  Johnston, Isaac
  Joksch, C
  Jones, Brian
  Jones, Also
  Joyner, Tom
K -> Kelso...(click to open)   Kelso, J.
  Kenney, Melisha
  King, Audrey
L -> LECHUGA...(click to open)   LECHUGA, Gavino
  Larkin, Roland
  Lawrence, Kelly
  Leclair, Josh
  London, Jeff
  Lyles, Ronnie
M -> MALONE...(click to open)   MALONE, Billy
  MARSHALL, Bradley
  MARTIN, Steve
  MATSON, Barbara
  MCDUFFIE, Charles
  MENDOZA, Bertha
  Malixi, Bernie
  Malixi, Katherine
  Martin, Barry
  Mason, Barbara
  Mayorkas, Alejandro
  McGrew, Linda
  McMahan, Coralee
  McMahan, Richard
  Media, Reach
  Media, Also
  Metal, Hammond
  Mitchell, Blondell
  Monterosas, Victor
  Mora, Bernabe
  Morgan, J.
  Mottola-Schacher, Nancy
  Music, Stilran
N -> Napolitano...(click to open)   Napolitano, Janet
  Networks, Citadel
  Nunley, Brenda
  Nunley, William
O -> OPERATIONS...(click to open)   OPERATIONS, Wyndham
  Officer, Correctional
  Olivencia, Benny
P -> PATTERSON...(click to open)   PATTERSON, Barbara
  PETROV, Boris
  Pana, N.
  Partnership, Black
  Patten, Bradley
  Plan, Holiday
  Polanco, Juan
  Pollock, Blaine
  Primus, Gwendolyn
Q -> Quander...(click to open)   Quander, Paul
R -> ROBERTS...(click to open)   ROBERTS, Walter
  RUNNELS, Brian
  Ramos, Raphael
  Redding, Billy
  Revok, Brent
  Richman, Steven
  Rizzo, Andrew
  Roark, David
  Robinson, Richard
S -> S...(click to open)   S, Behr
  SANDERS, Richard
  SEBASTIAN, Stanley
  SIMPSON, Brian
  SIMPSON, Leann
  SMITH, Bernard
  SMITH, Brian
  SUTTON, James
  Savings, Downey
  Schmalzried, Thomas
  Shah, Bhavesh
  Shah, Krupa
  Sheely, Scott
  Smith, Brian
  Soumas, Gregory
  Spruill, Corey
  Spruill, Monica
  Spruill, Mrs.
  Stafford, Brian
  Statuto, Kim
  Stucco, Highland
  Stupp, Judith
T -> TOWNSEND...(click to open)   TOWNSEND, Bruce
  Tabassum, Syeda
  Taylor, Bertha
  Tellis, George
  Thomas, Barry
  Turner-Rainey, Bobbie
U -> Umaine...(click to open)   Umaine, Frederic
V -> Valdez...(click to open)   Valdez, Barbara
  Vaughn, Barbara
W -> WALSH...(click to open)   WALSH, Jerome
  WHITFIELD, Gerald
  WILLIAMS, Brian
  Walsh, Benjamin
  Warden, Assistant
  Warden, Senior
  Word, Bruce
Y -> Yang...(click to open)   Yang, Bing
M -> man...(click to open)   man, A
S -> situated...(click to open)   situated, All

California,   June 21, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05383/535521
Check it out, it's BILD LA, LLC and 1427 W. 108th Street, LLC taking on Does and Victor Monterosas. Case number case 2:2012cv05383/535521, started on June 21, 2012. It's about Real Property: Foreclosure, happening with Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, Dolly M. Gee.
More Information about >>> ✅ Victor Monterosas 
California,   June 19, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05330/535273
Alright, check it—BLIS Technologies Ltd is up against Melisha Kenney. Case number case 2:2012cv05330/535273, kicked off on June 19, 2012. It's about Personal Injury Product Liability and it's in front of Judge Percy Anderson, Patrick J. Walsh.
More Information about >>> ✅ Melisha Kenney 
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BARBARA PATTERSON
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on behalf of herself and as the surviving mother and personal representative of the Estate of Aaron Patterson deceased
MATTHEW SHAW, CO II, in his individual capacity as an employee of the State of Arizona Department of Corrections, JEANNIE COOPER, in her individual capacity as an employee of the State of Arizona Department of Corrections, RONALD CARLSON, GAVINO LECHUGA
[Case # 09-17367], [Filed: October 26, 2009]
[ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ]

✅ JEANNIE COOPER, ✅ RONALD CARLSON, ✅ GAVINO LECHUGA >>> More Information
California,   June 21, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05386/535455
Alright, it's Black Keys Partnership, Brian Burton, Patrick Carney and Daniel Auerbach taking on Does and Home Depot Inc. Case number case 2:2012cv05386/535455, started on June 21, 2012. It's about Copyright and it's in front of Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, Otis D Wright.
More Information about >>> ✅ Black Keys Partnership, ✅ Brian Burton, ✅ Patrick Carney, ✅ Daniel Auerbach 
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Brian A. Smith
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E. G. Brown, Mathew Cate and J. Kelso
[Case # 2012cv03156/256128], [Filed: June 19, 2012]
[ General§28 U.S.C. § 2254 ⚖ ]
[Judge: PSLC CET, Susan Illston]
✅ Mathew Cate, ✅ J. Kelso >>> More Information
California,   June 19, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05315/535367
The legal case indexed as case 2:2012cv05315/535367 was initiated on June 19, 2012. The involved parties include Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers 88 Retiree Health Plan, Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Health Plan of Southern California Arizona and Nevada, Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 Section 401 k Plan, Board of Tru as the plaintiff and Cynthia Eileen Clutts, Gary Thomas Clutts, Ray Clutts and Hammond Sheet Metal as the defendant. This case, categorized under Labor: E.R.I.S.A., is under the jurisdiction of Judge Charles F. Eick, George H. King.
More Information about >>> ✅ Cynthia Eileen Clutts, ✅ Gary Thomas Clutts, ✅ Ray Clutts, ✅ Hammond Sheet Metal 
California,   June 08, 2012
Case 5:2012cv00939/534654
So, it's like this—Bank of America NA is up against Travelers Property & Casualty Company of America and UGL Services Unicco Operations Company. Case number case 5:2012cv00939/534654, started on June 08, 2012. It's about Insurance and it's under Cormac J. Carney, Sheri Pym.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BIANCA CASAS
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ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
[Case # 12-71925], [Filed: June 19, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 08, 2012
Case 1:2012cv00931/240175
At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, the legal case 1:2012cv00931/240175 entails Bobby Charlie Cisneros and Commissioner of Social Security. The filing date is June 08, 2012, and this case deals with Supplemental Security Income as per 42 U.S.C. § 205. Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bobby Charlie Cisneros 
California,   June 08, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01551/240188
At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, the legal case 2:2012cv01551/240188 entails Balvir Bisla and George Tellis. The filing date is June 08, 2012, and this case deals with Rent, Lease, and Ejectment as per 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Gregory G. Hollows, Kimberly J. Mueller is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
More Information about >>> ✅ Balvir Bisla, ✅ George Tellis 
California,   June 19, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03176/256276
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Vacation-Holiday Trust Fund for Northern California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Pension Trust Fund for Northern California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund for Northern Califo and Clean Site Co. and Faustino Reyes Garcia, Jr. are involved in case 3:2012cv03176/256276. Filed on June 19, 2012, this legal matter focuses on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 under 28 U.S.C. § 1132. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
More Information about >>> ✅ Faustino Reyes Garcia 
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 5:2012cv03259/256403
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 5:2012cv03259/256403, Bernabe Mora files a suit against Roy Gunter, Coldwell Banker, Coralee McMahan and Richard McMahan. The filing date was June 22, 2012, and this case concerns All Other Real Property under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Presiding over the case is Judge Ronald M. Whyte. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bernabe Mora, ✅ Roy Gunter, ✅ Coldwell Banker, ✅ Coralee McMahan, ✅ Richard McMahan 
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03263/256432
At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2012cv03263/256432 involves Breeze D. Dake and Experian Information Solutions, Inc.,, Allied Collection Services, Inc. and Trans Union LLC. Filed on June 22, 2012, this case deals with Other Statutory Actions based on 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Breeze D. Dake 
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BOO WANG CHA US ATTORNEY GENERAL
[Case # 12-13308], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BOBBY JOE JONES also known as Bobby Jones
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CHARLES MCDUFFIE, Senior Warden, GERALD DAVIS, Assistant Warden, GERALD WHITFIELD, Correctional Officer, JAMES SUTTON, Correctional Officer and DORTHY BARFOOT, Correctional Officer
[Case # 12-10671], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Prisoner - Civil Rights§ ⚖ ]

✅ CHARLES MCDUFFIE, ✅ Senior Warden, ✅ GERALD DAVIS, ✅ Assistant Warden, ✅ GERALD WHITFIELD, ✅ Correctional Officer, ✅ JAMES SUTTON, ✅ Correctional Officer, ✅ DORTHY BARFOOT, ✅ Correctional Officer >>> More Information
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03262/256430
At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2012cv03262/256430 entails Board of Trustees of the San Mateo Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Welfare Fund and Pension Fund and Sherri Chiesa and Burger Joint 5, LLC. The filing date is June 22, 2012, and this case deals with Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as per 29 U.S.C. § 1132. Judge Laurel Beeler is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
More Information about >>> ✅ Restaurant Employees Welfare Fund, ✅ Pension Fund, ✅ Sherri Chiesa 
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01675/240742
US District Court for the Eastern District of California case 2:2012cv01675/240742 comprises Benjamin W. Flint and Paris and Paris, LLP and Beneficial Financial I, Inc. Filed on June 22, 2012, this case concerns Other Statutory Actions based on 28 U.S.C. § 1442. Judge Edmund F. Brennan, Garland E. Burrell is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Benjamin W. Flint 
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05483/535740
We got a case, BLK International Inc against Does and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, you know? Case number case 2:2012cv05483/535740, started on June 22, 2012. It's about Insurance, being heard by Judge Victor B. Kenton, John A Kronstadt.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BRIAN F. SIMPSON
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JOHN MARSHALL, Warden
[Case # 12-56157], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Bobby Don Henry
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Ray Hobbs, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction
[Case # 12-2478], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

✅ Ray Hobbs >>> More Information
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BRIAN F. WILLIAMS
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SIMS BROS., INC.
[Case # 12-3809], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Americans w/Disabilities Act-Empl§ ⚖ ]

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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BRADLEY R. MARSHALL
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WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF WSBA, STANLEY A SEBASTIAN, JAMES M. DANIELSON, JEFFERS DANIELSON SONN AYLWARD PS, AYLWARD PS, BARBARA MATSON, SUSAN J OWEN, GERRY L. ALEXANDER, CHARLES W. JOHNSON, RICHARD B. SANDERS, TOM CHAMBERS, M
[Case # 12-35523], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ]

✅ STANLEY A SEBASTIAN, ✅ JAMES M. DANIELSON, ✅ BARBARA MATSON, ✅ GERRY L. ALEXANDER, ✅ CHARLES W. JOHNSON, ✅ RICHARD B. SANDERS >>> More Information
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BILL CRAMER RICK THALER, DIRECTOR, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS DIVISION
[Case # 12-40733], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (Prisoner Petition)§ ⚖ ]

✅ CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS DIVISION >>> More Information
California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03373/256675
In case 3:2012cv03373/256675 within US District Court for the Northern District of California, Be In, Inc. brings a case against Google Inc. and Richard Robinson. Filed on June 28, 2012, this legal matter relates to Copyrights as per 17 U.S.C. § 101. The presiding judge is Lucy H. Koh, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Richard Robinson 
California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv01614/388537
At the US District Court for the Southern District of California, the legal case 3:2012cv01614/388537 involves Bradley Van Patten and Vertical Fitness Group, LLC. Filed on June 28, 2012, this case deals with Other Statutory Actions based on 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Judge Larry Alan Burns, Mitchell D. Dembin is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bradley Van Patten 
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BRENT J. GRIFFITH
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individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
[Case # 12-1806], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Insurance§ ⚖ ]

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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Anne M. Bradley
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Corey Spruill, Jane Doe, Mrs. Corey Spruill, Terrance Copper, Rachel Harris, Monica Spruill, Judith R. Dicine, Anthony V. DeMayo, Suzanne Colastano, Michael D'Andre, Andrew A. Rizzo, Raphael Ramos, John DeStefano, Andrea Jackson-Brooks, Scott Sheely
[Case # 12-2606], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ CIVIL RIGHTS-Other§ ⚖ ]

✅ Corey Spruill, ✅ Mrs. Corey Spruill, ✅ Terrance Copper, ✅ Rachel Harris, ✅ Monica Spruill, ✅ Judith R. Dicine, ✅ Anthony V. DeMayo, ✅ Suzanne Colastano, ✅ Andrew A. Rizzo, ✅ Raphael Ramos, ✅ John DeStefano, ✅ Andrea Jackson-Brooks, ✅ Scott Sheely >>> More Information
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BERTHA R. MENDOZA and LUIS MENDOZA AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, AKA MERS and GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
[Case # 12-56202], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Other Real Property Actions§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BALMORE A. HERNANDEZ
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AKA Jose Hernandez-Rodriguez AKA Cirilo Rodriguez-Herandez
ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
[Case # 12-71986], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BURGESS LEE BURGESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[Case # 12-13420], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Prisoner Petition-Vacate Sentence§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv01610/388529
US District Court for the Southern District of California case 3:2012cv01610/388529 comprises Bhavesh Shah and Krupa Shah and Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, Department of Justice, Eric Holder, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and David Roark. Filed on June 28, 2012, this case concerns Review or Appeal of Agency Decision based on 28 U.S.C. § 1361. Judge Barbara Lynn Major, Dana M. Sabraw is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bhavesh Shah, ✅ Krupa Shah, ✅ Janet Napolitano, ✅ Eric Holder, ✅ Alejandro Mayorkas, ✅ David Roark 
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BILLEY L. DOOLEY
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Jr.
SWARTHOUT
[Case # 12-56165], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03355/256618
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Brian Keith Stafford and P. J. Brazelton are involved in case 3:2012cv03355/256618. Filed on June 28, 2012, this legal matter focuses on Prison Condition under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge PSLC JNE, Jeffrey S. White is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
More Information about >>> ✅ Brian Keith Stafford 
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Barry Bernard Martin
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United States of America, Eric H. Holder, Jr., United States Attorney General, United States Marshals Service, Warden (Washington CDF), Isaac Johnston, Warden of CCA/ CTF, Paul Alonzo Quander, Jr., Director of CSOSA, Paul Brennan, CSO, Isaac Fulwood, Jr.
[Case # case 12-5206], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ]

✅ Eric H. Holder, ✅ Isaac Johnston, ✅ Paul Alonzo Quander, ✅ Paul Brennan, ✅ Isaac Fulwood >>> More Information
California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03325/256734
At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2012cv03325/256734 involves Barbara Mason and Stilran Music. Filed on June 28, 2012, this case deals with Copyrights based on 17 U.S.C. § 101. Judge Laurel Beeler is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Barbara Mason, ✅ Stilran Music 
California,   June 28, 2012
Case 3:2012cv01608/388521
In case 3:2012cv01608/388521 within US District Court for the Southern District of California, Bernhoft Law Firm, S.C. brings a case against Blaine Pollock. Filed on June 28, 2012, this legal matter relates to Other Contract as per 28 U.S.C. § 1330. The presiding judge is Barbara Lynn Major, Thomas J. Whelan, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bernhoft Law Firm, ✅ Blaine Pollock 
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BILLY DALE WALKER RICK THALER, DIRECTOR, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS DIVISION
[Case # 12-10668], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (Prisoner Petition)§ ⚖ ]

✅ CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS DIVISION >>> More Information
California,   June 27, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01714/240956
At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, the legal case 2:2012cv01714/240956 entails Brian Jones and Commissioner of Social Security. The filing date is June 27, 2012, and this case deals with Supplemental Security Income as per 42 U.S.C. § 205. Judge Kendall J. Newman is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
More Information about >>> ✅ Brian Jones 
California,   June 27, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01709/240980
At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, the legal case 2:2012cv01709/240980 entails Berlan Lynell Dicey and R. Gordon and C Joksch. The filing date is June 27, 2012, and this case deals with Civil Rights as per 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge John F. Moulds is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
More Information about >>> ✅ Berlan Lynell Dicey, ✅ R. Gordon, ✅ C Joksch 
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Anne M. Bradley
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Corey Spruill, Jane Doe, Mrs. Corey Spruill, Terrance Copper, Rachel Harris, Monica Spruill, Judith R. Dicine, Anthony V. DeMayo, Suzanne Colastano, Michael D'Andre, Andrew A. Rizzo, Raphael Ramos, John DeStefano, Andrea Jackson-Brooks, Scott Sheely
[Case # 12-2589], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ CIVIL RIGHTS-Other§ ⚖ ]

✅ Corey Spruill, ✅ Mrs. Corey Spruill, ✅ Terrance Copper, ✅ Rachel Harris, ✅ Monica Spruill, ✅ Judith R. Dicine, ✅ Anthony V. DeMayo, ✅ Suzanne Colastano, ✅ Andrew A. Rizzo, ✅ Raphael Ramos, ✅ John DeStefano, ✅ Andrea Jackson-Brooks, ✅ Scott Sheely >>> More Information
California,   June 27, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03303/256663
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, BAC Home Loan Servicing, LP and Ronnie Lyles are involved in case 3:2012cv03303/256663. Filed on June 27, 2012, this legal matter focuses on Other Statutory Actions under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Judge Charles R. Breyer is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
More Information about >>> ✅ Ronnie Lyles 
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Anne M. Bradley
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Corey Spruill, Jane Doe, Mrs. Corey Spruill, Terrance Copper, Rachel Harris, Monica Spruill, Judith R. Dicine, Anthony V. DeMayo, Suzanne Colastano, Michael D'Andre, Andrew A. Rizzo, Raphael Ramos, John DeStefano, Andrea Jackson-Brooks, Scott Sheely
[Case # 12-2591], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ CIVIL RIGHTS-Other§ ⚖ ]

✅ Corey Spruill, ✅ Mrs. Corey Spruill, ✅ Terrance Copper, ✅ Rachel Harris, ✅ Monica Spruill, ✅ Judith R. Dicine, ✅ Anthony V. DeMayo, ✅ Suzanne Colastano, ✅ Andrew A. Rizzo, ✅ Raphael Ramos, ✅ John DeStefano, ✅ Andrea Jackson-Brooks, ✅ Scott Sheely >>> More Information
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Bing Fang Yang
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Eric H. Holder, Jr., United States Attorney General
[Case # 12-2598], [Filed: June 28, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

✅ Eric H. Holder >>> More Information
Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Brian Jones
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Commissioner of Social Security
[Case # 2012at00899/240909], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Supplemental Security Income§42 U.S.C. § 205 ⚖ ]

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HORACE R. BUTLER
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CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO
[Case # 12-1264], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 27, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03344/256828
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 3:2012cv03344/256828, Brenda Nunley and William Nunley files a suit against Boston Scientific Corporation. The filing date was June 27, 2012, and this case concerns Personal Injury: Health Care under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Presiding over the case is Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
MAJESTIC STAR CASINO LLC MAJESTIC STAR CASINO II NKA Majestic Star Casino II MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP. II BARDEN MISSISSIPPI GAMING
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NKA Majestic Mississippi BARDEN COLORADO LLC NKA Maj
BARDEN DEVELOPMENT INC and JOHN M. CHASE, JR., as the personal representive of Don H. Barden
[Case # 12-8065], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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BARDEN DEVELOPMENT INC and JOHN M. CHASE JR. representative of the Don H. Barden Estate MAJESTIC STAR CASINO LLC, MAJESTIC STAR CASINO II, INC, NKA Majestic Star Casino II, LLC, MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP, MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP. II, BARDEN MISSISSIPPI GAMING, LLC, NKA Majestic Mississippi, LLC, BARDEN COLORADO LLC, NKA Maj
[Case # 12-8066], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Bilkes Fatema
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AKA Fatema Bilkes and Syeda Nabila Tabassum
Eric H. Holder, Jr., United States Attorney General
[Case # 12-2575], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 27, 2012
Case 3:2012cv01603/388499
The legal proceedings in case 3:2012cv01603/388499 at US District Court for the Southern District of California involve Benjamin A. Walsh and J. Celaya, P. Alaniz, Karen Cribbs and N. Pana. Filed on June 27, 2012, this case focuses on Civil Rights based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Mitchell D. Dembin, Janis L. Sammartino is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BORIS M. PETROV
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JEROME WALSH and ATTORNEY GENERAL PENNSYLVANIA
[Case # 12-2813], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ]

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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BARBARA METZ and DONALD METZ WYETH LLC, SCHWARZ PHARMA, INC. and ACTAVIS ELIZABETH, LLC, individually, d.b.a. Purepac Pharmaceuticals
[Case # 12-13321], [Filed: June 22, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Benny Olivencia
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Yates
[Case # 2012cv03324/256546], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (General)§28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) ⚖ ]
[Judge: PSLC GAW, Phyllis J. Hamilton]
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BERNARD SMITH
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BURL CAIN, WARDEN, LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY
[Case # 12-30680], [Filed: June 27, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (Prisoner Petition)§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 27, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05609/536126
Initiated in case 2:2012cv05609/536126, Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Southern California Arizona and Nevada, Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Health Plan of Southern California Arizona and Nevada, Board of Trustees of the Southern California Sheet Met brings forth legal action against Michael Conboy Inc doing business as Associated Air Balance, Michael Allen Conboy and Kelly Patricia Lawrence at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on June 27, 2012, this case pertains to Labor: E.R.I.S.A. grounded in 28 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A. Presiding Judge Jay C Gandhi oversees the proceedings, with Referring Judge Stephen V Wilson involved, and no jury has been requested.
More Information about >>> ✅ Associated Air Balance, ✅ Michael Allen Conboy, ✅ Kelly Patricia Lawrence 
California,   June 22, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05480/535627
Here we go, Byron Brown versus Ambow Education Holding Ltd, Paul Chow and Jin Huang. Case number case 2:2012cv05480/535627, started on June 22, 2012. It's all about Securities/Commodities, happening with Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, Andrew J. Wistrich.
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California,   July 02, 2012
Case 4:2012cv03465/256817
At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 4:2012cv03465/256817 involves Barbara Vaughn and Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Depuy International, LTD, Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D., Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D. A Professional Corporation, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Filed on July 02, 2012, this case deals with Personal Injury- Product Liability based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Edward M. Chen is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that Both have requested a jury trial.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BILLY MALONE
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a married man
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CLYDE YEE, STEVE MARTIN, CYD MARTIN, MIKE SNYDER, CARL DAVIS, AKA Chip Davis, PATRICIA BUCCELLO, AKA Pat Buccello, BRIAN SMITH, WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION, LEANN SIMPSON and JIM BABBITT
[Case # 12-16453], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Other Personal Injury§ ⚖ ]

✅ STEVE MARTIN, ✅ PATRICIA BUCCELLO, ✅ BRIAN SMITH, ✅ LEANN SIMPSON >>> More Information
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BRUCE BERNARD TOWNSEND
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a.k.a. Ras Lazarus AzarEL Nazari Ali
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[Case # 12-13362], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Prisoner Petition-Vacate Sentence§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 25, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05529/535800
Alright, check it—Bertha J Taylor is up against Does and Schools Federal Credit Union. Case number case 2:2012cv05529/535800, kicked off on June 25, 2012. It's about Consumer Credit and it's in front of Judge Percy Anderson, Victor B. Kenton.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BABA LODGING L.L.C. WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS, INCORPORATED
[Case # 12-30670], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Other Contract Actions§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BHOLA NATH ADHIKARI and MAN KUMARI ADHIKARI ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
[Case # 12-72019], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BRIAN RUNNELS
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JACQUELYN BANKS, Warden
[Case # 12-60489], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (Prisoner Petition)§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BRIAN A. SMITH
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RANDY GROUNDS, Warden
[Case # 12-72023], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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California,   July 05, 2012
Case 1:2012cv01088/241238
In the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, Billy Ray Sha'Nee Maldonado and R.H. Trimble, J. Morgan, D. Foreman, L. Harton, California Department of Corrections, J.D. Lozano and N. Greene are involved in case 1:2012cv01088/241238. Filed on July 05, 2012, this legal matter focuses on Civil Rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Gary S. Austin is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
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California,   June 25, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03279/256491
At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2012cv03279/256491 involves Brooke J. Ferrer and Ethicon Inc., Ethicon Women's Health & Urology, Gynecare and Johnson & Johnson. Filed on June 25, 2012, this case deals with Personal Injury: Health Care based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
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California,   July 05, 2012
Case 8:2012cv01100/536644
So, we got a legal thing—Budget Blinds Inc versus Josh James Leclair and Does. Case number case 8:2012cv01100/536644, started on July 05, 2012. It's about Contract: Franchise, and it's in front of Judge Robert N. Block, David O. Carter.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Richard Bueno
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Roland Larkin, Superintendent of Eastern Correctional Facility
[Case # 12-2669], [Filed: July 05, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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California,   July 02, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03456/256725
In case 3:2012cv03456/256725 within US District Court for the Northern District of California, Bobbie Turner-Rainey brings a case against Southwest Airlines Co. Filed on July 02, 2012, this legal matter relates to Airplane as per 28 U.S.C. § 1332. The presiding judge is Elizabeth D. Laporte, and the Defendant has made a request for a jury trial.
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California,   July 05, 2012
Case 5:2012cv01108/536960
Here we go, Barbara Valdez versus Aztec Foreclosure Corp, Colorado Community Bank, Does and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Case number case 5:2012cv01108/536960, started on July 05, 2012. It's all about Real Property: Foreclosure, happening with Judge Oswald Parada, Virginia A. Phillips.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BOB GRANT on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated CLINTON JONES
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Dr. on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated WALTER ROBERTS
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III on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated MARVIN COBB on behalf of
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, a Virginia corporation and NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS INCORPORATED, a Virginia corporation, DBA NFL Players
[Case # 12-56240], [Filed: July 05, 2012]
[ Other Fraud§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Budget Blinds Inc Josh James Leclair
[Case # 2012cv01101/536648], [Filed: July 05, 2012]
[ Contract: Franchise§ ⚖ ]
[Judge: David O. Carter, Marc L. Goldman]
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California,   July 02, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01749/241146
The legal proceedings in case 2:2012cv01749/241146 at US District Court for the Eastern District of California involve Bernie O. Malixi and Katherine A. Malixi and Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., FCI Lender Services, DSL Service Company and U.S. Bank N.A. Filed on July 02, 2012, this case focuses on Other Statutory Actions based on 15 U.S.C. § 1601. Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, William B. Shubb is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
BAUER BROS. LLC a California limited liability company NIKE, INC., an Oregon corporation
[Case # 12-56170], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Trademark§ ⚖ ]

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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
HARVEY BARKER
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ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC
[Case # 12-3175], [Filed: July 05, 2012]
[ Consumer Credit§ ⚖ ]

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California,   June 25, 2012
Case 2:2012cv05511/535863
Check it out, it's Bera Mortgage Loan Inc taking on Does and Helen Greshtchuk. Case number case 2:2012cv05511/535863, started on June 25, 2012. It's about Real Property: Foreclosure, happening with Judge Unassigned , Duty Magistrate Judge.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BARTOLA ACEVEDO-CIFUENTES
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ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
[Case # 12-72017], [Filed: June 25, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BOBBY GENE KILGORE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[Case # 12-13689], [Filed: July 13, 2012]
[ Prisoner Petition-Vacate Sentence§ ⚖ ]

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California,   July 13, 2012
Case 4:2012cv03678/257181
The legal proceedings in case 4:2012cv03678/257181 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Brent Revok, Jeff London, Elvira B. Johnson and Lynsie D. Johnson and Dowman Products, Inc., Ericsson, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Georgia-Pacific, LLC, Golden Gate Drywall, Inc., Gould Electronics, Inc., Goulds Pumps Incorporated, Hanson Permanente Cement, Inc., Highland Stucco and Lime Products, Inc., Honeywell Interna. Filed on July 13, 2012, this case focuses on Asbestos Personal Injury Product Liability based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Donna M. Ryu is presiding, and it's notable that the Defendant has requested a jury trial.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Barry Thomas
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Kim Statuto
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Raquel Diaz and Gwendolyn Primus
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Anthony Curry
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New York Board of Elections, Maria Guastella, Frederic M. Umaine, Jose Miguel Araujo, Naomi Barrera, Julie Dent, Juan Carlos Polanco, Nancy Mottola-Schacher, J.P. Sipp, Gregory C. Soumas, Judith Stupp and Steven H. Richman, General Counsel
[Case # 12-2766], [Filed: July 13, 2012]
[ CIVIL RIGHTS-Voting§ ⚖ ]

✅ Maria Guastella, ✅ Frederic M. Umaine, ✅ Jose Miguel Araujo, ✅ Naomi Barrera, ✅ Julie Dent, ✅ Juan Carlos Polanco, ✅ Nancy Mottola-Schacher, ✅ Gregory C. Soumas, ✅ Judith Stupp, ✅ Steven H. Richman, ✅ General Counsel >>> More Information
California,   July 20, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03812/257352
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the case 3:2012cv03812/257352 involves Boards of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Health Care Trust, Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Vacation, Holiday Savings Plan and Bruce Word and Prime Mechanical Service, Inc. Filed on July 20, 2012, this case pertains to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 under 29 U.S.C. § 1132. Presiding over this matter is Judge Nathanael M. Cousins. There is no demand for a jury trial.
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Plaintiff   versus   Defendant
Blondell Mitchell
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KJMC 89.3 F., also known as KJMC 89.3, Tom Joyner, Minority Communications, Inc., Reach Media, Inc., ABC Radio, Cumuius Media Inc./Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc., also known as Cumulus Media, Inc., Citadel Media Networks, ABC News Radio, The Walt Disney Compa
[Case # 12-2708], [Filed: July 20, 2012]
[ Assault/Libel/Slander§ ⚖ ]

✅ Tom Joyner, ✅ Minority Communications, ✅ Reach Media, ✅ also known as Cumulus Media, ✅ Citadel Media Networks >>> More Information
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Donnell Brunson
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James Conway, Superintendent
[Case # 12-2881], [Filed: July 20, 2012]
[ PRISONER PET-Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ]

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California,   July 13, 2012
Case 2:2012cv06049/537366
Alright, we got Bonnie Burt versus KND 53 LLC, KND Development 53 LLC, Kindred Healthcare Inc, Kindred Healthcare Operating Inc and Tunde Hrotko here. Case number case 2:2012cv06049/537366, kicked off on July 13, 2012. This is about Labor: Other, hanging with Judge John F. Walter, Carla Woehrle.
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California,   July 20, 2012
Case 2:2012cv01918/241940
In the US District Court for the Eastern District of California case 2:2012cv01918/241940, Bruce Dodds and Marcia Dodds files a suit against Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The filing date was July 20, 2012, and this case concerns Insurance under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Presiding over the case is Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, Morrison C. England. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
More Information about >>> ✅ Bruce Dodds, ✅ Marcia Dodds 
California,   July 20, 2012
Case 2:2012cv06253/537814
We got a case, Behr A S against Anthony Inc, you know? Case number case 2:2012cv06253/537814, started on July 20, 2012. It's about Patent, being heard by Judge John E. McDermott, Otis D Wright.
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California,   July 20, 2012
Case 2:2012at01018/241926
Within the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, Bruce Dodds and Marcia Dodds brings forward a case against Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Case Number case 2:2012at01018/241926. Initiated on July 20, 2012, this legal matter pertains to an Insurance issue based on 28 U.S.C. § 1330. It's important to mention that Defendant has requested a jury for this case.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
BOND FERDINAND OKORO ERIC H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General
[Case # 12-72325], [Filed: July 20, 2012]
[ Other§ ⚖ ]

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California,   July 20, 2012
Case 2:2012cv06279/537920
Alright, here we have Bernardo Armendarez versus Michael J Astrue. Case number case 2:2012cv06279/537920, started on July 20, 2012. This is all about Social Security: SSID Tit. XIV before Judge Frederick F. Mumm, Christina A. Snyder.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Bobby Allen Bryant
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Linda T McGrew
[Case # 2012cv06252/537887], [Filed: July 20, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (General)§ ⚖ ]
[Judge: David T Bristow, George H Wu]
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California,   July 06, 2012
Case 3:2012cv03514/256972
In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Vacation-Holiday Trust Fund for Northern California, Board of Trustees of the Laborers Pension Trust Fund for Northern California an and River View Construction Inc. and Gregory Goreshnik are involved in case 3:2012cv03514/256972. Filed on July 06, 2012, this legal matter focuses on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 under 29 U.S.C. § 185. Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
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Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Billy Ray Redding
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Audrey King
[Case # 2012cv05861/536977], [Filed: July 06, 2012]
[ Habeas Corpus (General)§ ⚖ ]
[Judge: Victor B. Kenton, Dean D. Pregerson]
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