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04-0658-TP-CSS

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Case Title: COMMUNICATION OPTIONS, INC VS VALTECH COMMUNICATIONS
Status: CL-CLOSED
Industry Code: TP-TELEPHONE
Purpose Code: CSS-Complaint on service or safety
Date Opened: 5/3/2004
Date Closed: 4/12/2011
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04/12/2011Case action form closing cases with an effective date of 4/12/2011.1
08/26/2009Service Notice.3
08/26/2009Entry ordering that the forfeiture in this matter be waived in accordance with finding (5).2
08/20/2009Joint motion of Valtech Communications, LLC, and Communications Options, Inc. for an order waiving the forfeiture imposed on Valtech Communications, Inc. filed by J. Camillus. 2
06/04/2008Service Notice2
06/04/2008Supreme Court transmittal papers.10
05/05/2008Notice of appeal of appellant Valtech Communications LLC filed by S. Vitale.67
04/08/2008Case automatically closing case with an effective date of 4/8/08.1
03/13/2008Notice of appearance of counsel for Valtech Communications, Inc. filed by S. Vitale.2
03/05/2008Service Notice.2
03/05/2008Second Entry on Rehearing ordering that ValTech's application for rehearing is denied.10
03/03/2008Notice of withdraw of counsel for Valtech Communications, LLC filed by A. Sonderman.2
10/04/2007Notice of change of address of counsel for complainant Communication Options, Inc. filed by B. Zets. 3
11/27/2006Notice of withdrawal of counsel for Communications Options, Inc. filed by C. Miller.2
11/08/2006Service Notice2
11/08/2006Entry granting ValTech's application for rehearing.2
10/25/2006Entry ordering that ValTech's motion for an extension of time is partially granted, in accordance with Finding (6). (JS)2
10/25/2006Service Notice2
10/24/2006Memorandum contra of Communication Options, Inc.'s, Valtech Communications LLC's application for rehearing submitted by B. Zets.5
10/23/2006Motion for extension of time to respond to application for rehearing and memorandum in support on behalf of Communication Options, Inc. filed by G. Dunn.3
10/12/2006Application for rehearing filed of behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.2
10/12/2006Memorandum in support of application for rehearing on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC filed by A. Sonderman.37
09/13/2006Service Notice2
09/13/2006Opinion and order, ordering that this complaint is granted in part, and denied, in part; that ValTech's motion to dismiss is denied; that ValTech's motion to strike is denied.41
07/28/2006Notice of change of address of co-counsel for complainant Communication Options, Inc. by L. Orolin.3
02/02/2006Memorandum contra motion to strike filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communication Options Inc.14
01/18/2006Motion to strike portions of complainant's reply brief containing material factual mischaracterizations and memorandum in support, filed on behalf of (respondent) ValTech Communications, LLC by A. Sonderman.8
01/17/2006Supplement to a Post Hearing reply brief filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communications Options, Inc's.6
01/11/2006Reply brief filed on behalf of Valtech Communications, LLC, by A. Sonderman.12
01/11/2006Post hearing reply brief, filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by B. Zets.101
12/21/2005Initial brief of respondent, ValTech Communications, LLC filed by A. Sonderman.43
12/21/2005Post hearing brief of Communication Options, Inc. filed by C. Miller.151
11/23/2005Entry ordering that COI's and ValTech's joint motion for extension of time to file briefs is granted and the initial briefs are due on Wednesday, December 21, 2005; reply briefs due on Wednesday, January 11, 2006; that the parties adhere to the case briefing schedule in Finding (3). (JS)2
11/21/2005Joint motion for extension of time to file briefs filed by A. Sonderman on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC and B. Zets on behalf of Communications Options, Inc.2
11/09/2005Transcript and exhibits for hearing held October 26, 2005 before J. Stoneking, AE.243
11/09/2005Confidential document: Settlement agreement for ValTech Ex 25.1
11/08/2005Transcript continued. ( Vol. 2, Part 2 of 2)133
11/08/2005Transcript for hearing held on October 25, 2005 before J. Stoneking, attorney examiner. (Vol. 2, Part 1 of 2)133
11/07/2005Transcript for hearing held October 24, 2005 before Examiner J. Stoneking. (Vol. 1, part 2 of 2)113
11/07/2005Transcript for hearing held October 24, 2005 before Examiner J. Stoneking. (Vol. 1, part 1 of 2)113
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Steve Buck, National Salt Distributors filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Brian Giaugue, Shearer Equipment filed by J. Ruckman.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Harold Tomes, Automotive Supply filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Ivan Maibach, Shearer Equipment, filed by J. Ruckman.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Cornell Webb, Webb's Automotive filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Kelly Ward, Grand Slam Collectibles filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Peggy Correll, Pro Auto Body, Inc. filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/21/2005Affidavit of service for Skip Correll, Pro Auto Body, Inc. filed by J. Kovacs.1
10/18/2005Motion for subpoenas to Cornell Webb, Peggy and Skip Correll, Harold Tomes, Steve Buck, Brian Giauque, Ivan Maibach, Kelly Ward and memorandum in support filed by G. Dunn on behalf of Communications Options, Inc.11
08/26/2005Service Notice1
08/26/2005Entry ordering that ValTech.s August 2, 2005 motion is held in abeyance in accordance with Finding (3); that ValTech's August 10, 2005 motion is granted in accordance with Finding (4); that the parties adhere to the case schedule in accordance with Finding (5); that a hearing is scheduled for October 24, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in hearing room 11-F, Commission offices, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-3793.3
08/11/2005Memorandum contra ValTech Communications LLC's motion for leave to conduct additional discovery and continue the August 22, 2005 hearing filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communications Options, Inc.36
08/10/2005Motion for leave to conduct additional discovery, for rescheduling of the hearing scheduled to commence on August 22, 2005, request for expedited ruling and designation of trial counsel filed by R. Elliott on behalf of respondent, ValTech Communications, Inc.4
08/10/2005Reply to complainant's memorandum contra motion to dismiss and motion for award of attorneys fees filed by A. Sonderman on behalf of respondent, ValTech Communications LLC.5
08/09/2005Memorandum contra ValTech Communications LLC's motion to dismiss, filed August 2, 2005 filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communication Options Inc.13
08/04/2005Service Notice1
08/04/2005Entry ordering that COI file its response to ValTech's motion to dismiss as set fort in Finding (3)(JKS).2
08/02/2005Motion to dismiss and for the award of attorneys fees, memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.7
07/13/2005Service Notice1
07/13/2005Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to compel is granted in part and denied in part in accordance with findings (4), (6), (8), (10), (11), (13), (15), (16), (19), (22), (25), (28), (31) and (33); that COI comply with finding (35); that ValTech's motion for suspension of discovery cutoff date is moot in accordance with finding (36). (JKS)15
05/27/2005Service Notice1
05/26/2005Entry ordered, that this case be schedule for hearing to begin on Monday, August 22, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Hearing Room 11-C, at the offices of the Commission, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, if it is determined on Tuesday, August 23, 2005, that additional time for testimony is necessary, the hearing will be continued to Monday, August 29, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Hearing Room 11-F, at the offices of the Commission, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793. (JKS)3
05/18/2005Entry ordering ValTech's interlocutory appeal of the January 19, 2005 attorney examiner entry is denied.8
05/18/2005Service Notice1
03/25/2005Service Notice1
03/25/2005Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to certify the interlocutory appeal of the January 19, 2005 examiner entry is granted pursuant to finding (7). (JS)3
03/25/2005Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to certify the interlocutory appeal of January 24, 2005 examiner entry is granted, pursuant to finding (7). (JS)3
03/17/2005Memorandum contra motion to compel discovery and suspend the discovery deadline filed by C. Miller on behalf of Communication Options Inc.16
03/03/2005Motion to compel responses to second set of Interrogatories and second request for production of documents and motion for suspension of cutoff date for completion of discovery with memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.122
02/01/2005Reply to memorandum contra its motion for certification of an interlocutory appeal and alternatively its request for leave to submit reply to memorandum contra instanter filed by A. Sonderman on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC.19
01/31/2005Memorandum contra Valtech Communications LLC's motion for certification of an interlocutory appeal filed by C. Miller on behalf of Communications Options, Inc.23
01/24/2005Motion for certification of an interlocutory appeal of the attorney examiner's entry on January 19, 2005 and application for immediate review filed by A. Sonderman on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC.84
01/20/2005Service Notice1
01/20/2005Entry to schedule hearing Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., electronically filed by Tidd, Cecilia on behalf of Janet K. Stoneking, Attorney Examiner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.4
01/19/2005Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to dismiss is denied in accordance with Finding (4); that the parties adhere to the case schedule in accordance with Finding (5);that a hearing is scheduled for 6/14/05, at 10:00 a.m., in hearing room 11-C, Commission offices. (JS)3
11/12/2004Service Notice1
11/10/2004Entry stating that a prehearing settlement conference be held on 12/1/04, at 10:00 a.m. in hearing room 11-B, Commission offices. (JS)6
08/25/2004Request for oral argument on motion to dismiss amended complaint filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A. Sonderman.3
08/23/2004Surreply to Valtech's reply memorandum filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by D. Ferguson.7
08/19/2004Reply to complainant's memorandum contra motion to dismiss amended complaint filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A. Sonderman.6
08/13/2004Memorandum contra Valtech Communications LLC's motion to dismiss filed by D. Ferguson on behalf of Communications Options Inc.6
07/30/2004Notice of appearance of counsel for complainant filed by D. Ferguson.4
07/30/2004Notice of withdrawal and substitution of counsel, filed on behalf of COI by J. Bauer (original)4
07/30/2004Notice of withdrawal of J. Matthew Fisher and M. Brandon Teeples of law firm of Ricketts Co.,LPA and the substitution of Gregory J. Dunn and Christopher L. Miller of the law firm of Schottentstein, Zox and Dunn Co., LPA filed on behalf of complainant by J.M. Fisher. (FAX)3
07/27/2004Answer to amended complaint and motion to dismiss with memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.30
07/14/2004Memorandum in opposition to motion to compel discovery and request for expedited ruling filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by J. Bauer.28
07/14/2004Amended complaint filed on behalf of Communication Option's Inc. by J. Bauer.8
07/12/2004Motion and memorandum in support filed on behalf of Valtech Communications by A. Sonderman.16
07/09/2004Motion to Compel Discovery and request for expedited ruling with memorandum in support filed on behalf of Valtech Communications by A. Sonderman.(FAX)15
07/09/2004Request for extension of time to file amended complaint filed on behalf of Communication Options, Inc. by J. Bauer.4
07/08/2004Request for extension of time to file amended complaint filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by J. M. Fisher. (FAX)3
06/18/2004Entry ordered; that CO shall file an amended complaint in accordance with Finding (8), that ValTech shall have 20 days from the date of service to answer the amended complaint and to serve a copy of the answer and any responsive motions upon the Complainant. (JS)5
06/17/2004Memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss filed by J. Bauer on behalf of Communication Options, Inc.5
06/09/2004Reply to memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss filed on behalf of respondent by A. Sonderman.4
06/08/2004Memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss and memorandum in support, filed on behalf of complainant by L. Kulina.12
05/19/2004Answer and motion to dismiss with memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A.Sonderman.8
05/06/2004Green cards returned.1
05/03/2004Complaint letter and copy of complaint mailed to: Thomas Duckworth of ValTech Communications.1
05/03/2004In the matter of the complaint of Communications Options, Inc. vs ValTech Communications for the alleged subscriber slamming and request that ValTech cease and desist all efforts to obtain customers in a manner not fitting with Local Service Guidelines Appendix A, Section XVII (C).2