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Virginia,   November 05, 2013
Case 3:2013cv00736/300550, some of the participants — ᐅ Ivan Poindexter, ᐅ Harold Clarke 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Ivan Poindexter and Harold Clarke are involved in case 3:2013cv00736/300550. Filed on November 05, 2013, this legal matter focuses on Civil Rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge James R. Spencer is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   November 05, 2013
Case 3:2013cv00738/300745, some of the participants — ᐅ Isaac A. Potter, ᐅ Oblon Spivak, ᐅ Roberta S. Bren, ᐅ Teresa Stanek Rea, ᐅ Linda M. King 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 3:2013cv00738/300745 entails Isaac A. Potter, Jr. and Oblon Spivak, Roberta S. Bren, Teresa Stanek Rea and Linda M. King. The filing date is November 05, 2013, and this case deals with Trademark as per 15 U.S.C. § 1121. Judge Robert E. Payne is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   November 05, 2013
Case 1:2013cv01417/301095, some of the participants — ᐅ Isaac A. Potter, ᐅ Oblon Spivak, ᐅ Roberta S. Bren, ᐅ Teresa Stanek Rea, ᐅ Linda M. King 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Isaac A. Potter, Jr. and Oblon Spivak, Roberta S. Bren, Teresa Stanek Rea and Linda M. King are involved in case 1:2013cv01417/301095. Filed on November 05, 2013, this legal matter focuses on Trademark under 15 U.S.C. § 1121. Judge Ivan D. Davis, Claude M. Hilton is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   December 11, 2013
Case 1:2013cv01517/301873, some of the participants — ᐅ Israel Yanez-Chicas, ᐅ Morgan Chase, ᐅ Does - 

In case 1:2013cv01517/301873 within US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Israel Yanez-Chicas brings a case against Bank of New York Mellon, Ally Capital Group, Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, Property Known As 720 Catoctin Circle, Leesburg, VA 20176, J.P. Morgan Chase, Department of Housing and Urban Development and Does 1-100. Filed on December 11, 2013, this legal matter relates to All Other Real Property as per 28 U.S.C. § 1332. The presiding judge is Leonie M. Brinkema, Ivan D. Davis, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
Virginia,   December 17, 2013
Case 3:2013cv00833/301905, some of the participants — ᐅ Ivana Kostelanska 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Ivana Kostelanska and Mortgage Electronic Registration System Inc., CWALT, Inc., Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of New York Mellon, N.A., Quicken Loans and Does 1 Through 100, Inclusive are involved in case 3:2013cv00833/301905. Filed on December 17, 2013, this legal matter focuses on Foreclosure under 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge John A. Gibney is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   January 09, 2014
Case 2:2014cv00009/302381, some of the participants — ᐅ Dale Schoeneman, ᐅ Chris Hancock, ᐅ William Watson, ᐅ Fred Newton, ᐅ Timothy McGinnis, ᐅ John Lettow, ᐅ Michael Williamson 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 2:2014cv00009/302381 entails International Deep Sea Survey, Inc., Dale Schoeneman, Chris Hancock, William Watson, Fred Newton, Timothy McGinnis, John Lettow, Kirk O'Donnell, The Estate of Don C. Craft and Michael Williamson and Columbus-America Discovery Group, Inc. and Recovery Limited Partnership. The filing date is January 09, 2014, and this case deals with Marine as per 28 U.S.C. § 1333. Judge Lawrence R. Leonard, Rebecca Beach Smith is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   March 04, 2014
Case 1:2014cv00227/303811, some of the participants — ᐅ Steven M. Shindler, ᐅ Steven P. Dussek, ᐅ Gokul Hemmady, ᐅ Teresa S. Gendron, ᐅ Daniel E. Freiman, ᐅ Donald Neff, ᐅ Kevin L. Beebe, ᐅ Raymond P. Dolan, ᐅ Donald Gutherie, ᐅ Charles M. Herington, ᐅ Carolyn Katz, ᐅ Rosendo G. Parra, ᐅ John W. 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2014cv00227/303811, Iron Workers District Council of New England Pension Fund and State-Boston Retirement System files a suit against NII Holdings, Inc., NII Capital Corp., Steven M. Shindler, Steven P. Dussek, Gokul Hemmady, Teresa S. Gendron, Daniel E. Freiman, Donald Neff, Kevin L. Beebe, Raymond P. Dolan, Donald Gutherie, Charles M. Herington, Carolyn Katz, Rosendo G. Parra, John W. The filing date was March 04, 2014, and this case concerns Securities/Commodities/Exchanges under 15 U.S.C. § 78. Presiding over the case is Judge John F. Anderson, Leonie M. Brinkema. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   March 19, 2014
Case 1:2014cv00293/304127, some of the participants — ᐅ Ira Bloom, ᐅ K. Whitley 

US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2014cv00293/304127 comprises Ira Bloom and K. Whitley. Filed on March 19, 2014, this case concerns Civil Rights based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Ivan D. Davis, Claude M. Hilton is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   March 19, 2014
Case 2:2014cv00121/304243, some of the participants — ᐅ Isiah M. Tunstall, ᐅ Mr. Abadi, ᐅ Ms. Hall 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 2:2014cv00121/304243 involves Isiah M. Tunstall and Mr. Abadi and Ms. Hall. Filed on March 19, 2014, this case pertains to Prison Condition under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Presiding over this matter is Judge Lawrence R. Leonard, Rebecca Beach Smith. There is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   August 08, 2011
Case 7:2011cv00377/81965, some of the participants — ᐅ Insan Hall, ᐅ John Jabe 

In the US District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Insan Hall and John Jabe and UnKnown Kitchen Staff at PSCC are involved in case 7:2011cv00377/81965. Filed on August 08, 2011, this legal matter focuses on Prisoner: Civil Rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights. Judge Michael F. Urbanski is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   May 28, 2014
Case 1:2014cv00626/305900, some of the participants — ᐅ Iva Robbins, ᐅ Jim Rothrock 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2014cv00626/305900 entails Iva Robbins and Virginia Department Of Aging And Rehabilitative Services and Jim Rothrock. The filing date is May 28, 2014, and this case deals with Other Civil Rights as per 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Theresa Carroll Buchanan, Liam O'Grady is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   June 04, 2014
Case 1:2014mc00017/306422, some of the participants — ᐅ Edward Bates 

We got a case, Insight Global, Inc. against Digital Tradecraft, Inc. and Edward Bates, you know? Case number case 1:2014mc00017/306422, started on June 04, 2014. It's about Other, being heard by Judge Ivan D. Davis, Liam O'Grady.
Virginia,   July 08, 2014
Case 1:2014cv00850/307121, some of the participants — ᐅ Igor Toto Furume 

US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2014cv00850/307121 comprises Igor Toto Furume and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. Filed on July 08, 2014, this case concerns Motor Vehicle based on 28 U.S.C. § 1364. Judge John F. Anderson, Liam O'Grady is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   July 10, 2013
Case 2:2013cv00385/297461, some of the participants — ᐅ Iris Brown 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 2:2013cv00385/297461 involves Iris Brown and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP. Filed on July 10, 2013, this case deals with Personal Injury: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury. Judge Douglas E. Miller, Raymond A. Jackson is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that Both have requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   July 25, 2014
Case 3:2014cv00528/307512, some of the participants — ᐅ Iftikhar H. Saiyed 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 3:2014cv00528/307512 involves Iftikhar H. Saiyed and 3-S Network Inc. Filed on July 25, 2014, this case deals with Employment based on 42 U.S.C. § 2000. Judge Robert E Payne is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   August 07, 2014
Case 2:2014cv00398/307827, some of the participants — ᐅ Irene Eley 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Irene Eley and Food Lion, LLC are involved in case 2:2014cv00398/307827. Filed on August 07, 2014, this legal matter focuses on Other Personal Injury under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Judge Douglas E. Miller, Rebecca Beach Smith is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   August 06, 2014
Case 3:2014cv00560/307792, some of the participants — ᐅ Virginia Electric 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 3:2014cv00560/307792 involves International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 50 and Virginia Electric and Power Company. Filed on August 06, 2014, this case pertains to Labor/Management Relations under 29 U.S.C. § 185. Presiding over this matter is Judge John A. Gibney. There is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   September 03, 2014
Case 1:2014cv01130/308427, some of the participants — ᐅ Ian McCully, ᐅ Robert Zapf, ᐅ James Ngai, ᐅ Richard L. Phillips, ᐅ Emdad Haque 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2014cv01130/308427 involves Ian McCully, Robert Zapf, James Ngai and Richard L. Phillips and Silver Diner Development, LLC. and Emdad Haque. Filed on September 03, 2014, this case deals with Fair Labor Standards Act based on 29 U.S.C. § 201. Judge Gerald Bruce Lee, Thomas Rawles Jones is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   September 08, 2014
Case 1:2014cv01183/308558, some of the participants — ᐅ w May 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2014cv01183/308558, Integrated Direct Marketing, LLC files a suit against Drew May. The filing date was September 08, 2014, and this case concerns Other Contract under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Presiding over the case is Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Ivan D. Davis. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   September 09, 2014
Case 2:2014cv00462/308769, some of the participants — ᐅ Frost Insulators, ᐅ Welfare Fund 

The legal proceedings in case 2:2014cv00462/308769 at US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia involve International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local #6 Health and Welfare Fund and Pfizer, Inc., G.D. Searle LLC and Pfizer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Filed on September 09, 2014, this case focuses on Antitrust based on 28 U.S.C. § 1337. Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen, Tommy E. Miller is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   September 29, 2014
Case 3:2014cv00665/309072, some of the participants — ᐅ Leon Rodriguez 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Imperie 'L' Empress and Leon Rodriguez, United States of America, The Sheriff, City of Alexandria, Virginia and Department of Homeland Security are involved in case 3:2014cv00665/309072. Filed on September 29, 2014, this legal matter focuses on Other Personal Injury under 05 U.S.C. § 551. Judge Henry E. Hudson is presiding, and no jury trial is requested.
Virginia,   October 07, 2014
Case 1:2014cv01323/309414, some of the participants — ᐅ Isabel Blankmeyer 

In case 1:2014cv01323/309414 within US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Isabel Blankmeyer brings a case against Costco Wholesale Corporation. Filed on October 07, 2014, this legal matter relates to Other Personal Injury as per 28 U.S.C. § 1441. The presiding judge is Theresa Carroll Buchanan, Claude M. Hilton, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
Virginia,   October 21, 2014
Case 1:2014cv01374/309722, some of the participants — ᐅ Irma Vasquez, ᐅ Vinay Kumar Kakadiya 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, case 1:2014cv01374/309722 involves Irma Vasquez suing Vinay Kumar Kakadiya and DNV, Inc. Filed on October 21, 2014, this case addresses issues related to Fair Labor Standards Act based on 29 U.S.C. § 201. The case is presided over by Judge T. S. Ellis, with Referring Judge Thomas Rawles Jones also involved. No jury trial has been requested.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Ivan Alexander Copeland
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USA
[Case # 2014cv00539/309709], [Filed: October 22, 2014]
[ Motions to Vacate Sentence§28 U.S.C. § 2255 ⚖ ]
[Judge: Robert G. Doumar]
Virginia,   November 12, 2014
Case 3:2014cv00769/310332, some of the participants — ᐅ Irene Elizabeth Jenki Bates, ᐅ Hephzibah Bates, ᐅ Irene C. Dickens, ᐅ Valery Brown, ᐅ Fay Bates, ᐅ Beverly Monroe, ᐅ Mary Jefferies, ᐅ Alvin A. Bates, ᐅ Bernadette Thompson, ᐅ Barbara Bates, ᐅ Brenda Bates 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 3:2014cv00769/310332 involves Irene Elizabeth Jenki Bates and Hephzibah Bates and Irene C. Dickens, Valery Brown, Fay Bates, Beverly Monroe, Mary Jefferies, Alvin A. Bates, Jr., Bernadette Thompson, Barbara Bates and Brenda Bates. Filed on November 12, 2014, this case pertains to Other Civil Rights under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Presiding over this matter is Judge Robert E. Payne. There is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   December 17, 2014
Case 3:2014cv00836/311324, some of the participants — ᐅ Ian Mattlock Moore 

The legal proceedings in case 3:2014cv00836/311324 at US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia involve Ian Mattlock Moore and HorrorHound Ltd, LLC. Filed on December 17, 2014, this case focuses on Trademark based on 15 U.S.C. § 1125. Judge James R. Spencer is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   January 09, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00040/311985, some of the participants — ᐅ Imran Hussain, ᐅ Shafqat Iqbal Chaudry 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2015cv00040/311985, Imran Hussain files a suit against Sunny's Executive Sedan Service, Incorporated and Shafqat Iqbal Chaudry. The filing date was January 09, 2015, and this case concerns Fair Labor Standards Act under 29 U.S.C. § 201. Presiding over the case is Judge Ivan D. Davis, Liam O'Grady. The Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   January 26, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00096/312873, some of the participants — ᐅ Ibrahim Ahmed 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2015cv00096/312873 entails Ibrahim Ahmed and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The filing date is January 26, 2015, and this case deals with Other Immigration Actions as per 28 U.S.C. § 1361. Judge James C. Cacheris, Michael S. Nachmanoff is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   January 26, 2015
Case 2:2015cv00037/312521, some of the participants — ᐅ Irene Owens-Foster 

In case 2:2015cv00037/312521 within US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Irene Owens-Foster brings a case against Employment Services, Inc. Filed on January 26, 2015, this legal matter relates to Fair Labor Standards Act as per 29 U.S.C. § 201. The presiding judge is Mark S. Davis, Douglas E. Miller, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Isiah Jamel Barber
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Eric D. Wilson
[Case # 2015cv00140/313510], [Filed: February 05, 2015]
[ General§28 U.S.C. § 2241 ⚖ ]
[Judge: Theresa Carroll Buchanan, Gerald Bruce Lee]
ᐅ Eric D. Wilson
Virginia,   February 06, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00144/313522, some of the participants — ᐅ Imre Batori, ᐅ Progress Profiles SpA 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2015cv00144/313522 involves Imre Batori and Progress Profiles SpA and Schluter Systems L.P. Filed on February 06, 2015, this case deals with Patent based on 35 U.S.C. § 271. Judge Ivan D. Davis, Claude M. Hilton is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   February 27, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00277/315067, some of the participants — ᐅ Ivan Nguyen 

The legal proceedings in case 1:2015cv00277/315067 at US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia involve Ivan Nguyen and Bloomingdale's, Inc., Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation and Crocs, Inc. Filed on February 27, 2015, this case focuses on Other Personal Injury based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Judge Theresa Carroll Buchanan, Liam O'Grady is presiding, and it's notable that Both have requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   March 02, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00280/315131, some of the participants — ᐅ Irene M. Thomas 

US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 1:2015cv00280/315131 comprises Irene M. Thomas and Costco Wholesale Corporation. Filed on March 02, 2015, this case concerns Other Personal Injury based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Judge Theresa Carroll Buchanan, James C. Cacheris is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   March 20, 2015
Case 2:2015cv00117/316093, some of the participants — ᐅ M/V Maria Cristina Rizzo 

US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia case 2:2015cv00117/316093 comprises ING Bank N.V. and M/V Maria Cristina Rizzo, IMO. Filed on March 20, 2015, this case concerns Marine based on 28 U.S.C. § 1333. Judge Douglas E. Miller, Raymond A. Jackson is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial.
Virginia,   March 26, 2015
Case 3:2015cv00185/316237, some of the participants — ᐅ Scott T. Cole, ᐅ Jerry Danielson, ᐅ Mike S. Lawson, ᐅ Steve Hopkins 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 3:2015cv00185/316237 involves Independent Printers Worldwide, Inc. and IPW Communications LLC and Scott T. Cole, Jerry Danielson, Mike S. Lawson, Steve Hopkins, Convenience Store Alliance, LLC and Danielson Oil Company of Oklahoma, LLC. Filed on March 26, 2015, this case deals with Contract: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal-Breach of Contract. Judge John A. Gibney is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial.
Virginia,   June 01, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00695/321216, some of the participants — ᐅ Isaac A. Potter, ᐅ Michelle K. Lee, ᐅ Jennifer Krisp, ᐅ Roberta A. Bren, ᐅ Denise Delgizzie, ᐅ Teresa Stanek Rea, ᐅ Eric McWilliams, ᐅ Faith Baker, ᐅ Valarie Steven, ᐅ Veronica P. White 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 1:2015cv00695/321216 involves Isaac A. Potter, Jr. and Michelle K. Lee, Jennifer Krisp, Roberta A. Bren, Denise Delgizzie, Teresa Stanek Rea, Eric McWilliams, Faith Baker, Valarie Steven and Veronica P. White. Filed on June 01, 2015, this case pertains to Other Statutory Actions under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. Presiding over this matter is Judge John F. Anderson, Leonie M. Brinkema. There is no demand for a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Irvine Johnston King
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USA
[Case # 2015cv00811/322612], [Filed: June 24, 2015]
[ Motions to Vacate Sentence§28 U.S.C. § 2255 ⚖ ]
[Judge: Claude M. Hilton]
Virginia,   July 10, 2015
Case 2:2015cv00304/324259, some of the participants — ᐅ Issam Elghabbar, ᐅ Lieutenant K. Roane 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 2:2015cv00304/324259 involves Issam Elghabbar and Lieutenant K. Roane, Champion, Thomas, Corey and Eves. Filed on July 10, 2015, this case pertains to Prison Condition under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Presiding over this matter is Judge Douglas E. Miller, Raymond A. Jackson. There is no demand for a jury trial.
Petitioner   versus   Respondent
Isiah Land
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USA
[Case # 2015cv00342/325208], [Filed: July 06, 2015]
[ Motions to Vacate Sentence§28 U.S.C. § 2255 ⚖ ]
[Judge: Rebecca Beach Smith]
Virginia,   July 01, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00839/323287, some of the participants — ᐅ Iva Robbins, ᐅ Ivan Robbins, ᐅ Alexandria Redevelopment 

In case 1:2015cv00839/323287 within US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Iva Robbins and Ivan Robbins brings a case against Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Filed on July 01, 2015, this legal matter relates to Housing/Accommodations as per 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The presiding judge is Theresa Carroll Buchanan, Anthony J Trenga, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial.
Virginia,   July 01, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00841/323282, some of the participants — ᐅ Ian Phillip Perry, ᐅ Doug Baker, ᐅ Johnny Billiter, ᐅ Shannon Owens 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2015cv00841/323282 entails Ian Phillip Perry and Doug Baker, Johnny Billiter and Shannon Owens. The filing date is July 01, 2015, and this case deals with Civil Rights as per 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Judge Ivan D. Davis, Liam O'Grady is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   July 29, 2015
Case 1:2015cv00958/325507, some of the participants — ᐅ Irvin Ramon Lambert 

At the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the legal case 1:2015cv00958/325507 entails Irvin Ramon Lambert and Whiting Turner Contractor. The filing date is July 29, 2015, and this case deals with Other Civil Rights as per 29 U.S.C. § 621. Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Michael S. Nachmanoff is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded.
Virginia,   August 19, 2015
Case 2:2015cv00369/326869, some of the participants — ᐅ Welfare Fund, ᐅ Dennis Arrington, ᐅ Harold E. Gelber 

In the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the case 2:2015cv00369/326869 involves ITPE Health and Welfare Fund, Dennis Arrington and Harold E. Gelber and Chesapeake Service Systems, Inc. Filed on August 19, 2015, this case pertains to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 under 29 U.S.C. § 1132. Presiding over this matter is Judge Douglas E. Miller, Henry C. Morgan. There is no demand for a jury trial.

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