Surti v. Tramec Sloan, LLC

COMPLAINT against Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Filing fee $405, Receipt number 300004858), filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-19, # 2 Attachment - Receipt)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

2025-02-03

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Summons issued as to Fleet Engineers, Inc. Service packet returned to pro se plaintiff at intake window. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

2025-02-03

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

2025-02-03

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NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

2025-02-03

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NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

2025-02-03

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Notice (Other)

2025-02-03

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Notice mailed to pro se party regarding filing of new case (docket sheet & certificate of service form included). (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2025-02-03

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MOTION for Continuance by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2025)

2025-02-10

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MOTION for Permission to File Documents Electronically by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2025)

2025-02-10

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SUMMONS returned executed by Tarun N. Surti. Fleet Engineers, Inc. served on 2/6/2025. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2025)

2025-02-13

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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen J. Zralek on behalf of Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

2025-02-26

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NOTICE of Appearance of G. Thomas William by Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Zralek, Stephen) Modified on 2/27/2025 (kc). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

2025-02-26

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to Complaint by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

2025-02-26

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Notice (Other)

2025-02-27

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ICMS misc - converted docket entry

2025-02-27

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Stephen J. Zralek admitted to this court. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2025-02-27

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL G. Thomas Williams: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 3/20/2025. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2025-02-27

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MI State Bar status verified as active for G. Thomas Williams not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2025-02-27

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ORDER REFERRING CASE: Motion for Continuance 6 is DENIED. Motion for Permission to File Documents Electronically 7 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail Plaintiff a copy of the Court's Information Sheet entitled "E-Filing: Using the Court's Electronic Case Filing System and PACER" for Plaintiff's convenience. Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint 11 is GRANTED. The new deadline is March 31, 2025, as requested. This action is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge to oversee service of process, to enter a scheduling order for the management of the case, to dispose or recommend disposition of any pretrial motions under 28 U.S.C. §§ 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), and to conduct further proceedings, if necessary, under Rule 72(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of Court. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 3/4/2025. (xc: Order and Court's Information Sheet re E-Filing forwarded to Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/05/2025)

2025-03-05

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MOTION for attorney G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4275481) by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/07/2025)

2025-03-07

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ORDER granting 13 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 03/21/2025. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/21/2025)

2025-03-21

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MOTION to Quash, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(B)(2) and Rules 12(B)(4) and 12(B)(5) by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2025)

2025-03-31

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 15 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(B)(2) and Rules 12(B)(4) and 12(B)(5) filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc. . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - State of Michigan Corporations Division - Business Entity Summary, # 2 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Greg Lambert, # 3 Exhibit C - Name Change - Fleet Engineers, Inc. to Eklund Holdings, Inc., # 4 Exhibit D - Eklund Holdings Annual Report)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2025)

2025-03-31

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CERTIFICATE service filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc. re 16 Memorandum in Support, filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc., 15 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(B)(2) and Rules 12(B)(4) and 12(B)(5) filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2025)

2025-03-31

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MOTION to Correct 1 Complaint and RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Quash and to Dismiss 15 by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 20 and 21)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2025)

2025-04-09

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CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE by Tarun N. Surti. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/11/2025)

2025-04-11

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REPLY to Response re 15 MOTION to Quash MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(B)(2) and Rules 12(B)(4) and 12(B)(5) filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - website, # 2 Exhibit B - real party in interest)(Williams, G.) Modified on 4/17/2025 (kc). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2025)

2025-04-16

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MOTION for Leave to file First Amended Complaint re 1 Complaint by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Summons)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/24/2025)

2025-04-24

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Leave to re 1 Complaint filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 05/08/2025)

2025-05-08

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REPLY to Response to 21 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint re 1 Complaint filed by Tarun N. Surti. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 05/20/2025)

2025-05-20

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Pro Se Consent to Electronic Service by Tarun N. Surti. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 11/14/2025)

2025-11-14

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ORDER: The motion filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc., Division of Tramec Sloan (Docket Entry No. 15 ) is GRANTED to the extent that the motion seeks to quash service, but is DENIED without prejudice to the extent that the motion requests the dismissal of the case under Rules 12(b)(2),(4), or (5) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The motion filed by Plaintiff (Docket Entry No. 18 ) to correct the complaint is DENIED without prejudice to Plaintiff subsequently moving to amend his complaint in accordance with Rule 15 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 15.01. To the extent that the motion seeks any other substantive relief from the Court, the motion is DENIED. The notice/motion filed by Plaintiff (Docket Entry No. 21 ) for leave to file a first amended complaint is DENIED as procedurally improper under Local Rule 15.01. Plaintiff is granted until February 6, 2026, to file a motion for leave to amend and a proposed amended complaint in accordance with the directives of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 1/9/2026. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm)[Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)

2026-01-12

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MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Amended Complaint)(mg) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

2026-01-22

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Corrected Certificate of Service filed by Tarun N. Surti re 26 MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 01/30/2026)

2026-01-29

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ORDER: On January 22, 2026, Plaintiff filed his motion and proposed amended complaint. See Docket Entry No. 26 . No opposition having been filed by Defendants and for good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to file the proposed amended complaint that is contained in the docket at Docket Entry No. 26 -1 as Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. In accordance with the First Amended Complaint, Tramec Sloan, LLC, is substituted as the named Defendant in this action and former defendant Fleet Engineers, Inc., Division of Tramec Sloan is DROPPED from the case in accordance with Rule 21 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. As further set out in the January 12 Order, Plaintiff should take the necessary steps to promptly serve process upon Defendant Tramec Sloan, LLC, or obtain a waiver of service of process in accordance with Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Honorable J Gregory Wehrman on 2/13/2026. (xc: Pro se party by regular mail.) (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)

2026-02-13

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Tramec Sloan, LLC, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 2-13 - Miscellaneous Documents) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)

2026-02-13

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Summons issued as to Tramec Sloan, LLC. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)

2026-02-18

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SUMMONS returned executed by Tarun N. Surti. Tramec Sloan, LLC served on 2/18/2026. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

2026-02-26

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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen J. Zralek on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

2026-02-26

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NOTICE of Appearance by G. Thomas Williams, III on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

2026-02-26

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NOTICE of Appearance by Walter Justin Adams on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Adams, Walter) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

2026-02-26

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Certificate of Clerk

2026-03-02

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Notice (Other)

2026-03-02

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DISREGARD NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 33 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (sm) Modified on 3/3/2026 (sm). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2026-03-02

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Walter Justin Adams admitted to this court. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2026-03-02

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TN State Bar status verified as active for Stephen J. Zralek admitted to this court. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2026-03-02

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MOTION for attorney G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4516831) by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/06/2026)

2026-03-06

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ORDER granting 35 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 03/09/2026. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)

2026-03-09

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BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/11/2026)

2026-03-11

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/11/2026)

2026-03-11

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MEMORANDUM in Support of 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Kevin Cornelius, # 2 Attachment Declaration of Angela Burton-Landis, # 3 Attachment Declaration of Greg Lambert)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/11/2026)

2026-03-11

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Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel Disclosure of Manufacturing Locations and Production of Asset Purchase Agreement by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit-1) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)

2026-03-11

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ORDER: A motion to dismiss (Docket Entry No. 38 ) has been filed on behalf of Defendant Tramec Sloan, LLC. The deadline for Plaintiff to file a response to the motion is April 17, 2026. Plaintiff's response shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Defendant shall have fourteen (14) days after Plaintiff's response to file a reply, which shall not exceed five (5) pages. No sur-reply from Plaintiff is permitted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 3/12/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)

2026-03-12

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ORDER: On March 11, 2026, Plaintiff filed a motion to compel (Docket Entry No. 40 ) Defendant Tramec Sloan, LLC, to "produce documents and complete responses." Plaintiff's motion to compel is DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 3/13/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/13/2026)

2026-03-13

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PLAINTIFF'S RENEWED MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 - 3 Miscellaneous Documents)(mg) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/20/2026)

2026-03-20

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Compel filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/03/2026)

2026-04-03

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Plaintiff's REPLY in Support of 43 Renewed Motion to Compel, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-13 - Miscellaneous Documents) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

2026-04-09

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MOTION to Strike 45 Reply to Response to Motion by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/15/2026)

2026-04-15

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MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limit Nunc Pro Tunc re 45 Reply to Response to Motion by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

2026-04-15

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RESPONSE to 46 Motion to Strike 45 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

2026-04-15

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 38 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)

2026-04-16

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REPLY to Response to re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)

2026-04-23

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MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to 50 Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Sur-Reply) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/27/2026)

2026-04-27

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Plaintiff's Protective MOTION for Extension of Time Due to International Travel by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)

2026-07-01

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Add and Terminate Judges

2026-08-03

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Due to the retirement of Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes, Magistrate Judge Lynda M. Hill added. Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes no longer assigned to case. (bot) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

2026-08-03

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ORDER OF RECUSAL: I hereby RECUSE myself from further proceedings in this case. The Clerk is DIRECTED to reassign this matter to another Magistrate Judge. (Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Luke A. Evans by the Clerk's Office for all further proceedings) Signed by Magistrate Judge Lynda M. Hill on 8/7/2026. (sv) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/07/2026)

2026-08-07

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ORDER: Plaintiff has filed a motion for leave to file a sur-reply in opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss or to transfer. (Doc. No. 51 .) The Court GRANTS the motion. The Clerk of the Court is directed to file the document at Doc. No. 51 -1 as plaintiff's sur-reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Luke A. Evans on 8/11/2026. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2026)

2026-08-11

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Plaintiff's SUR-REPLY in Opposition to Reply to Response to 38 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2026)

2026-08-11

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NOTICE by Tramec Sloan, LLC of Relevant Authority in Related Proceeding (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Federal Circuit Opinion)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2026)

2026-08-11

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RESPONSE filed by Tarun N. Surti re 56 Notice of Relevant Authority filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/14/2026)

2026-08-13

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MEMORANDUM ORDER: [T]he Court GRANTS Tramec's motion (Doc. No. 38 ) IN PART to grant the alternative request to transfer venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). The Clerk of the Court is directed to take the steps necessary to transfer this case to the Western District of Michigan. All of Surti's currently pending motions will be preserved for adjudication in the transferee court. Because the order of transfer is a non-dispositive order from a Magistrate Judge, the transfer is STAYED for 14 days after the date of entry of this order, should Surti choose to seek review from Judge Crenshaw under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and Federal Civil Rule 72(a). Should Surti choose to seek review, transfer will remain stayed until Judge Crenshaw adjudicates the objections. Signed by Magistrate Judge Luke A. Evans on 8/25/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/25/2026)

2026-08-25

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Plaintiff's Rule 72(a) OBJECTIONS to 58 the Magistrate Judge's Memorandum Order filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/31/2026)

2026-08-30

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ORDER DISMISSING CASE: Surti's objections (Doc. No. 59 ) are OVERRULED. The Magistrate Judge's transfer order (Doc. No. 58 ) is AFFIRMED. The clerk shall transfer this case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and close the file. All other currently pending motions will be preserved for adjudication in the transferee court. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. on 9/25/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 09/25/2026)

2026-09-25

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CASE TRANSFERRED IN from Tennessee Middle, their case number 3:25-cv-00122; the documents listed above were electronically transferred to the Western District of Michigan (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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NOTICE of receipt of case (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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CASE ASSIGNMENT REVIEW indicating this case is related to case 1:25-cv-374; signed by Magistrate Judge Maarten Vermaat (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER sent to attorney Stephen J. Zralek; attorney admission deadline set for 11/2/2026; (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER sent to attorney Walter Justin Adams; attorney admission deadline set for 11/2/2026; (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the filing of a PATENT ACTION (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint) (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the filing of a PATENT ACTION (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint) (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

2026-10-05

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Copy of Case Assignment Review 63, Receipt of Case Notice 62 sent via U.S. Mail to Tarun N. Surti, attorney Stephen J. Zralek, attorney Walter Justin Adams (ems)

2026-10-05

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2026-10-05

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ORDER denying defendant's motion to strike plaintiff's reply in support of its renewed motion to compel and plaintiff's motion for leave to exceed page limit nunc pro tunc 46 47 ; signed by District Judge Paul L. Maloney (Judge Paul L. Maloney, cmc) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

2026-10-15

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ORDER denying plaintiff's protective motion for extension of time due to international travel 52 ; signed by District Judge Paul L. Maloney (Judge Paul L. Maloney, cmc) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

2026-10-15

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Copy of Order 67, Order 68 sent via U.S. Mail to Tarun N. Surti, attorney Stephen J. Zralek, attorney Walter Justin Adams (ems)

2026-10-16

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(NON-DOCUMENT) ORDER REFERRING MOTION to Compel 43 to Magistrate Judge Maarten Vermaat under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A); signed by District Judge Paul L. Maloney (Judge Paul L. Maloney, acr)

2026-10-16

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Order Referring Motion to Magistrate Judge (Non-Document)

2026-10-16

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Withdraw as Attorney

2026-10-21

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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

2026-10-22

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Fleet Engineers, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Tramec Sloan, LLC Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Tarun N. Surti Follow

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Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Filing fee $405, Receipt number 300004858), filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-19, # 2 Attachment - Receipt)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Summons issued as to Fleet Engineers, Inc. Service packet returned to pro se plaintiff at intake window. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Notice (Other)

Notice mailed to pro se party regarding filing of new case (docket sheet & certificate of service form included). (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

MOTION for Continuance by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2025)

MOTION for Permission to File Documents Electronically by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2025)

SUMMONS returned executed by Tarun N. Surti. Fleet Engineers, Inc. served on 2/6/2025. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/13/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen J. Zralek on behalf of Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance of G. Thomas William by Fleet Engineers, Inc. (Zralek, Stephen) Modified on 2/27/2025 (kc). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to Complaint by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Notice (Other)

ICMS misc - converted docket entry

TN State Bar status verified as active for Stephen J. Zralek admitted to this court. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

MI State Bar status verified as active for G. Thomas Williams not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

MOTION for attorney G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4275481) by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/07/2025)

ORDER granting 13 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 03/21/2025. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/21/2025)

MOTION to Quash, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(B)(2) and Rules 12(B)(4) and 12(B)(5) by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2025)

MOTION to Correct 1 Complaint and RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion to Quash and to Dismiss 15 by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 20 and 21)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2025)

CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE by Tarun N. Surti. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MOTION for Leave to file First Amended Complaint re 1 Complaint by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Summons)(kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/24/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Leave to re 1 Complaint filed by Fleet Engineers, Inc.. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 05/08/2025)

REPLY to Response to 21 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint re 1 Complaint filed by Tarun N. Surti. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Pro Se Consent to Electronic Service by Tarun N. Surti. (kc) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 11/14/2025)

MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Amended Complaint)(mg) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Corrected Certificate of Service filed by Tarun N. Surti re 26 MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 01/30/2026)

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Tramec Sloan, LLC, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 2-13 - Miscellaneous Documents) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Summons issued as to Tramec Sloan, LLC. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)

SUMMONS returned executed by Tarun N. Surti. Tramec Sloan, LLC served on 2/18/2026. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen J. Zralek on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Zralek, Stephen) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by G. Thomas Williams, III on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Walter Justin Adams on behalf of Tramec Sloan, LLC (Adams, Walter) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Certificate of Clerk

Notice (Other)

***DISREGARD*** NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 33 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (sm) Modified on 3/3/2026 (sm). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

TN State Bar status verified as active for Walter Justin Adams admitted to this court. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

TN State Bar status verified as active for Stephen J. Zralek admitted to this court. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

MOTION for attorney G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4516831) by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/06/2026)

ORDER granting 35 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for G. Thomas Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 03/09/2026. (lh) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/09/2026)

BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/11/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel Disclosure of Manufacturing Locations and Production of Asset Purchase Agreement by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit-1) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)

PLAINTIFF'S RENEWED MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 - 3 Miscellaneous Documents)(mg) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 03/20/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 MOTION to Compel filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Plaintiff's REPLY in Support of 43 Renewed Motion to Compel, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-13 - Miscellaneous Documents) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/10/2026)

MOTION to Strike 45 Reply to Response to Motion by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/15/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limit Nunc Pro Tunc re 45 Reply to Response to Motion by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

RESPONSE to 46 Motion to Strike 45 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

RESPONSE in Opposition to 38 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)

REPLY to Response to re 38 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to 50 Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue by Tarun N. Surti. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Sur-Reply) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Plaintiff's Protective MOTION for Extension of Time Due to International Travel by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Add and Terminate Judges

Due to the retirement of Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes, Magistrate Judge Lynda M. Hill added. Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes no longer assigned to case. (bot) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]

Plaintiff's SUR-REPLY in Opposition to Reply to Response to 38 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or Transfer Venue, filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2026)

NOTICE by Tramec Sloan, LLC of Relevant Authority in Related Proceeding (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Federal Circuit Opinion)(Williams, G.) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2026)

RESPONSE filed by Tarun N. Surti re 56 Notice of Relevant Authority filed by Tramec Sloan, LLC. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Plaintiff's Rule 72(a) OBJECTIONS to 58 the Magistrate Judge's Memorandum Order filed by Tarun N. Surti. (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.] (Entered: 08/31/2026)

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from Tennessee Middle, their case number 3:25-cv-00122; the documents listed above were electronically transferred to the Western District of Michigan (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

NOTICE of receipt of case (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

CASE ASSIGNMENT REVIEW indicating this case is related to case 1:25-cv-374; signed by Magistrate Judge Maarten Vermaat (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER sent to attorney Stephen J. Zralek; attorney admission deadline set for 11/2/2026; (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

ATTORNEY ADMISSION LETTER sent to attorney Walter Justin Adams; attorney admission deadline set for 11/2/2026; (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the filing of a PATENT ACTION (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint) (ems) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Fleet Engineers, Inc.

Tramec Sloan, LLC

Tarun N. Surti

DISREGARD NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 33 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (sm) Modified on 3/3/2026 (sm). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 10/5/2026.]