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March 15, 2024
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COMPLAINT against Lion Brand Yarn Company (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-10909746) filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
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March 15, 2024
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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez per Civil (5th - Civil Rights: Housing/Accommodations, ADA Other) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. Please use case number 24-cv-950 KMM/LIB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (CLK) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
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March 15, 2024
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Summons Issued as to Lion Brand Yarn Company. (CLK) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
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March 26, 2024
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. Lion Brand Yarn Company served on 3/20/2024, answer due 4/10/2024. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
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April 8, 2024
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
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April 8, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost.(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
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April 9, 2024
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ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Lion Brand Yarn Company answer due 4/30/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 4/9/2024. (JLB) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
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May 28, 2024
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ORDER FOR PARTY TO FILE DOCUMENT/RESPOND TO COURT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 5/28/2024.(JLB) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
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May 31, 2024
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STIPULATION to Extend the Time Period to File a Responsive Pleading by Lion Brand Yarn Company. Jointly Signed by Clarence Frost et. al. and Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Zwilling, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
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May 31, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 9 Stipulation. (Zwilling, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
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June 3, 2024
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ORDER on 9 Stipulation. Lion Brand Yarn Company answer due 6/7/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 6/3/2024.(JLB) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
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June 5, 2024
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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jennifer S. Rusie. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11095863 filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Zwilling, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/05/2024)
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June 6, 2024
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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jennifer S Rusie for Lion Brand Yarn Company. Approved by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 6/6/2024. (jam) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
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June 6, 2024
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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
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June 7, 2024
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MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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June 7, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 8/7/2024 at 01:00 PM via zoom before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Rusie, Jennifer) Modified text on 6/10/2024 (MMP). (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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June 7, 2024
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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June 7, 2024
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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 14 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company.(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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June 7, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company.(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/07/2024)
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June 10, 2024
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(Text-Only) NOTICE of Resetting of Hearing: Per request of the parties, the hearing regarding 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General set for 8/7/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 14W (MPLS) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez will be held via Video Conference (no courtroom). **THIS IS A LOCATION CHANGE ONLY** Notice to Public: Please visit our website at https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/court-schedules for audio connection information for this hearing. Note that hearings might not appear on the court schedule or courthouse kiosk until one week before the hearing date.(KAT) (Entered: 06/10/2024)
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June 24, 2024
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STIPULATION re 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General to Extend the Time Period to File Responsive Pleadings by Lion Brand Yarn Company. Jointly Signed by Clarence Frost and Tammy Frost. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/24/2024)
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June 24, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 20 Stipulation. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/24/2024)
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June 25, 2024
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ORDER approving 20 Stipulation to Extend the Time to File Responsive Pleadings regarding 14 MOTION to Dismiss/General. Replies due by 7/26/2024. Responses due by 7/12/2024. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 6/25/2024. (KAT) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
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July 12, 2024
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Lion Brand Yarn Company. filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. No summons requested. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 07/12/2024)
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July 16, 2024
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(Text-only) ORDER: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint as a matter of course pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(1)(B). As a result, the pending Motion to Dismiss 14 is denied as moot. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint on or before July 30, 2024. The hearing set for 8/7/24 15 is canceled. If Defendant elects to file a new motion to dismiss directed to the Amended Complaint, defense counsel must contact the Court to obtain a new hearing date. Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 7/16/2024.(KD) Modified text on 7/17/2024 (CLK).
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July 16, 2024
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Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
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July 30, 2024
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MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
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July 30, 2024
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
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July 30, 2024
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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 24 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company.(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
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July 30, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company.(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
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July 30, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint : Motion Hearing set for 10/28/2024 at 01:00 PM in Video Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Katherine M. Menendez. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
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Aug. 20, 2024
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 08/20/2024)
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Aug. 29, 2024
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STIPULATION re 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/29/2024)
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Aug. 29, 2024
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 30 Stipulation. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/29/2024)
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Aug. 30, 2024
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(Text-Only) ORDER granting 30 Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief regarding 24 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint. Defendant shall file its Reply in Support of the Motion to Dismiss on or before September 10, 2024. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 8/30/2024.(KAT) (Entered: 08/30/2024)
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Aug. 30, 2024
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Order on Stipulation
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Sept. 10, 2024
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REPLY re 25 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
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Oct. 28, 2024
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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 10/28/2024: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Paula RichterMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom Video ConferenceTime: 1:12-1:59 PMTotal Time: 47 minsAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Patrick MichenfelderFor Defendant(s): Jennifer Rusie PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 24 MOTION to Dismiss/General Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. Written order to be issued. (KD) (Entered: 10/28/2024)
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Nov. 5, 2024
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NOTICE by Lion Brand Yarn Company re 25 Memorandum in Support of Motion (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
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Feb. 6, 2025
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ORDER denying 24 Motion to Dismiss/General. (Written Opinion) Signed by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 2/6/2025. (BJP) (Entered: 02/06/2025)
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Feb. 19, 2025
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STIPULATION re 23 Amended Complaint Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to File Responsive Pleading to Amended Complaint by Lion Brand Yarn Company. Jointly Signed by Clarence Frost and Tammy Frost. (Zwilling, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
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Feb. 19, 2025
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 37 Stipulation. (Zwilling, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
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Feb. 20, 2025
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ORDER on 37 Stipulation. Lion Brand Yarn Company answer due 3/14/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/20/2025.(JLB) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
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Feb. 27, 2025
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PRETRIAL SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER: See Notice and Order for document submission deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/27/2025. (Attachments: # 1 The Case of Aggressive Civility, # 2 Consent Form)(JLB) (Entered: 02/27/2025)
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March 14, 2025
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AMENDED PRETRIAL SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER: See Notice and Order for document submission deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 2/27/2025. (Attachments: # 1 The Case of Aggressive Civility, # 2 Consent Form)(JLB) (Entered: 03/14/2025)
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March 14, 2025
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ANSWER to 23 Amended Complaint filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/14/2025)
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March 26, 2025
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost.(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
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March 26, 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASE as to Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
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March 31, 2025
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(Text-Only) NOTICE of Non-Compliance to attorney Jennifer M Zwilling, Jennifer S Rusie. re: 41 Scheduling Order Statement of the Case not filed on CM/ECF. Confidential letter not emailed to chambers. Civitily article signature pages not emailed to chambers Please contact the appropriate chambers if further direction is needed. (JLB) (Entered: 03/31/2025)
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April 3, 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASE as to Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/03/2025)
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April 28, 2025
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PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 8/31/2025. Fact Discovery due by 2/28/2026. Expert Discovery due by 2/28/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 8/31/2025. Motions (non-disp) due 3/31/2026. Motions (disp) due by 4/30/2026. Ready for trial due by 6/30/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 4/28/2025.(JLB) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
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Oct. 24, 2025
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DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR/WILL REFILE. MOTION for Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Michenfelder, Patrick) Modified text on 10/27/2025 (BTX). (Entered: 10/24/2025)
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Oct. 24, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 51 MOTION for Discovery : Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2025 at 10:30 AM in Edward J. Devitt Courtroom (STP) before Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois. (Michenfelder, Patrick) Modified text/links on 11/4/2025 (ACH). (Entered: 10/24/2025)
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Oct. 27, 2025
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(Text-Only) NOTICE of Non-Compliance with Local Rule 7.1 Civil Motion Practice for 48 Motion for Discovery filed by attorney Patrick W Michenfelder. Supporting Documents not filed simultaneously with Motion. No Memorandum of Law Filed. No Word Count Compliance Certificate Filed. No Meet & Confer Statement Filed. No Proposed Order filed in CM/ECF. Proposed Order not emailed to the Judge in word processing format. Please file according to the rule and contact the appropriate chambers if further direction is needed. (JLB) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
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Nov. 4, 2025
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MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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Nov. 4, 2025
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MEMORANDUM in Support re 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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Nov. 4, 2025
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Declaration of Patrick W. Michenfelder in Support of 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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Nov. 4, 2025
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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 51 Motion for Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost.(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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Nov. 4, 2025
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost.(Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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Nov. 17, 2025
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Nov. 17, 2025
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AFFIDAVIT of Jennifer S. Rusie in OPPOSITION TO 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1--Responses to Interrogatories, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2--Emails, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3--Responses to Requests for Production, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4--Amended Responses to Interrogatories, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5--Amended Responses to Requests for Production, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6--Verification)(Rusie, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Nov. 18, 2025
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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 11/18/2025: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteDigital RecordingSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom Edward J. Devitt CourtroomTime: 10:30/10:37Total Time: 7 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Jason D GustafsonFor Defendant(s): Jennifer M Zwilling PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 51 MOTION for Discovery Compel Discovery filed by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. The motion was moved and will be held in abeyance for two (2) weeks, until December 2, 2025. Parties shall meet and confer to address any discovery deficiencies and file a joint letter detailing any remaining issues by no later than December 5, 2025. At that time, the Court will issue a decision regarding whether or not there is a need for supplemental briefing, a new hearing, or if the issues will be taken under advisement. (AJT) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
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Dec. 5, 2025
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LETTER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost . (Gustafson, Jason) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
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March 11, 2026
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LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost . (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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March 12, 2026
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(Text-Only) ORDER - On March 11, 2026, the Plaintiff filed a letter, [Docket No. 62 ], advising that the parties have reached an agreement in this matter, and that the parties are in the process of finalizing a settlement agreement. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Settlement Conference, set for June 11, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota is CANCELLED. The parties shall file dismissal papers within forty-five (45) days of the date of this Order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Leo I. Brisbois on 3/12/2026.(JLB) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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April 20, 2026
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STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Clarence Frost, Tammy Frost. Jointly Signed by Lion Brand Yarn Company. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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April 20, 2026
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PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 64 Stipulation of Dismissal. (Michenfelder, Patrick) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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June 17, 2026
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(Text-Only) Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation for Dismissal filed on 4/20/2026 64, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action be dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorneys' fees to any party. Ordered by Judge Katherine M. Menendez on 6/17/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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