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CASE NUMBER: 04-0658-TP-CSS
CASE DESCRIPTION: COMMUNICATION OPTIONS, INC VS VALTECH COMMUNICATIONS
DOCUMENT SIGNED ON: 4/19/2024
DATE OF SERVICE: ________________________________________
04/12/2011 Case action form closing cases with an effective date of 4/12/2011.
08/26/2009 Service Notice.
08/26/2009 Entry ordering that the forfeiture in this matter be waived in accordance with finding (5).
08/20/2009 Joint motion of Valtech Communications, LLC, and Communications Options, Inc. for an order waiving the forfeiture imposed on Valtech Communications, Inc. filed by J. Camillus.
06/04/2008 Service Notice
06/04/2008 Supreme Court transmittal papers.
05/05/2008 Notice of appeal of appellant Valtech Communications LLC filed by S. Vitale.
04/08/2008 Case automatically closing case with an effective date of 4/8/08.
03/13/2008 Notice of appearance of counsel for Valtech Communications, Inc. filed by S. Vitale.
03/05/2008 Service Notice.
03/05/2008 Second Entry on Rehearing ordering that ValTech's application for rehearing is denied.
03/03/2008 Notice of withdraw of counsel for Valtech Communications, LLC filed by A. Sonderman.
10/04/2007 Notice of change of address of counsel for complainant Communication Options, Inc. filed by B. Zets.
11/27/2006 Notice of withdrawal of counsel for Communications Options, Inc. filed by C. Miller.
11/08/2006 Service Notice
11/08/2006 Entry granting ValTech's application for rehearing.
10/25/2006 Entry ordering that ValTech's motion for an extension of time is partially granted, in accordance with Finding (6). (JS)
10/25/2006 Service Notice
10/24/2006 Memorandum contra of Communication Options, Inc.'s, Valtech Communications LLC's application for rehearing submitted by B. Zets.
10/23/2006 Motion for extension of time to respond to application for rehearing and memorandum in support on behalf of Communication Options, Inc. filed by G. Dunn.
10/12/2006 Application for rehearing filed of behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.
10/12/2006 Memorandum in support of application for rehearing on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC filed by A. Sonderman.
09/13/2006 Service Notice
09/13/2006 Opinion 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.
07/28/2006 Notice of change of address of co-counsel for complainant Communication Options, Inc. by L. Orolin.
02/02/2006 Memorandum contra motion to strike filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communication Options Inc.
01/18/2006 Motion 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.
01/17/2006 Supplement to a Post Hearing reply brief filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communications Options, Inc's.
01/11/2006 Reply brief filed on behalf of Valtech Communications, LLC, by A. Sonderman.
01/11/2006 Post hearing reply brief, filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by B. Zets.
12/21/2005 Initial brief of respondent, ValTech Communications, LLC filed by A. Sonderman.
12/21/2005 Post hearing brief of Communication Options, Inc. filed by C. Miller.
11/23/2005 Entry 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)
11/21/2005 Joint 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.
11/09/2005 Transcript and exhibits for hearing held October 26, 2005 before J. Stoneking, AE.
11/09/2005 Confidential document: Settlement agreement for ValTech Ex 25.
11/08/2005 Transcript continued. ( Vol. 2, Part 2 of 2)
11/08/2005 Transcript for hearing held on October 25, 2005 before J. Stoneking, attorney examiner. (Vol. 2, Part 1 of 2)
11/07/2005 Transcript for hearing held October 24, 2005 before Examiner J. Stoneking. (Vol. 1, part 2 of 2)
11/07/2005 Transcript for hearing held October 24, 2005 before Examiner J. Stoneking. (Vol. 1, part 1 of 2)
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Steve Buck, National Salt Distributors filed by J. Kovacs.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Brian Giaugue, Shearer Equipment filed by J. Ruckman.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Harold Tomes, Automotive Supply filed by J. Kovacs.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Ivan Maibach, Shearer Equipment, filed by J. Ruckman.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Cornell Webb, Webb's Automotive filed by J. Kovacs.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Kelly Ward, Grand Slam Collectibles filed by J. Kovacs.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Peggy Correll, Pro Auto Body, Inc. filed by J. Kovacs.
10/21/2005 Affidavit of service for Skip Correll, Pro Auto Body, Inc. filed by J. Kovacs.
10/18/2005 Motion 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.
08/26/2005 Service Notice
08/26/2005 Entry 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.
08/11/2005 Memorandum 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.
08/10/2005 Motion 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.
08/10/2005 Reply 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.
08/09/2005 Memorandum contra ValTech Communications LLC's motion to dismiss, filed August 2, 2005 filed by B. Zets on behalf of Communication Options Inc.
08/04/2005 Service Notice
08/04/2005 Entry ordering that COI file its response to ValTech's motion to dismiss as set fort in Finding (3)(JKS).
08/02/2005 Motion to dismiss and for the award of attorneys fees, memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.
07/13/2005 Service Notice
07/13/2005 Entry 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)
05/27/2005 Service Notice
05/26/2005 Entry 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)
05/18/2005 Entry ordering ValTech's interlocutory appeal of the January 19, 2005 attorney examiner entry is denied.
05/18/2005 Service Notice
03/25/2005 Service Notice
03/25/2005 Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to certify the interlocutory appeal of the January 19, 2005 examiner entry is granted pursuant to finding (7). (JS)
03/25/2005 Entry ordering that ValTech's motion to certify the interlocutory appeal of January 24, 2005 examiner entry is granted, pursuant to finding (7). (JS)
03/17/2005 Memorandum contra motion to compel discovery and suspend the discovery deadline filed by C. Miller on behalf of Communication Options Inc.
03/03/2005 Motion 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.
02/01/2005 Reply 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.
01/31/2005 Memorandum contra Valtech Communications LLC's motion for certification of an interlocutory appeal filed by C. Miller on behalf of Communications Options, Inc.
01/24/2005 Motion 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.
01/20/2005 Service Notice
01/20/2005 Entry 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.
01/19/2005 Entry 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)
11/12/2004 Service Notice
11/10/2004 Entry 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)
08/25/2004 Request for oral argument on motion to dismiss amended complaint filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A. Sonderman.
08/23/2004 Surreply to Valtech's reply memorandum filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by D. Ferguson.
08/19/2004 Reply to complainant's memorandum contra motion to dismiss amended complaint filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A. Sonderman.
08/13/2004 Memorandum contra Valtech Communications LLC's motion to dismiss filed by D. Ferguson on behalf of Communications Options Inc.
07/30/2004 Notice of appearance of counsel for complainant filed by D. Ferguson.
07/30/2004 Notice of withdrawal and substitution of counsel, filed on behalf of COI by J. Bauer (original)
07/30/2004 Notice 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)
07/27/2004 Answer to amended complaint and motion to dismiss with memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications LLC by A. Sonderman.
07/14/2004 Memorandum in opposition to motion to compel discovery and request for expedited ruling filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by J. Bauer.
07/14/2004 Amended complaint filed on behalf of Communication Option's Inc. by J. Bauer.
07/12/2004 Motion and memorandum in support filed on behalf of Valtech Communications by A. Sonderman.
07/09/2004 Motion to Compel Discovery and request for expedited ruling with memorandum in support filed on behalf of Valtech Communications by A. Sonderman.(FAX)
07/09/2004 Request for extension of time to file amended complaint filed on behalf of Communication Options, Inc. by J. Bauer.
07/08/2004 Request for extension of time to file amended complaint filed on behalf of Communications Options, Inc. by J. M. Fisher. (FAX)
06/18/2004 Entry 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)
06/17/2004 Memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss filed by J. Bauer on behalf of Communication Options, Inc.
06/09/2004 Reply to memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss filed on behalf of respondent by A. Sonderman.
06/08/2004 Memorandum in opposition to motion to dismiss and memorandum in support, filed on behalf of complainant by L. Kulina.
05/19/2004 Answer and motion to dismiss with memorandum in support filed on behalf of ValTech Communications, LLC by A.Sonderman.
05/06/2004 Green cards returned.
05/03/2004 Complaint letter and copy of complaint mailed to: Thomas Duckworth of ValTech Communications.
05/03/2004 In 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).