DIRECTV, LLC v. Bashore et al
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RECUSAL ORDER - Upon manually checking possible conflicts of interest, the undersigned has discovered a disqualifying financial interest and hereby RECUSES himself from further participation in this case. The Magistrate Judges at Dayton have authori ty to transfer cases among themselves. Ifthe parties unanimously consent to such a transfer, the case will be transferred to Chief Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington or Magistrate Judge Michael J. Newman. Each party shall notify the Clerk of its consent or lack thereof by calling Courtroom Deputy Kelly A. Kopf (937-512-1550) who will not notify any judges unless there is unanimous consent. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael R Merz on 10/9/2013. (kpf1)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
DIRECTV, LLC,
Plaintiff,
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vs
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Case No. 3:13-cv-048
Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz
TRACY R. BASHORE, et al.,
Defendant.
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RECUSAL ORDER
Upon manually checking possible conflicts of interest, the undersigned has discovered a
disqualifying financial interest and hereby RECUSES himself from further participation in this
case.
The Magistrate Judges at Dayton have authority to transfer cases among themselves. If
the parties unanimously consent to such a transfer, the case will be transferred to Chief
Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington or Magistrate Judge Michael J. Newman, If there is not
unanimous consent as to either of these two judicial officers, the case will be transferred back to
the docket of District Judge Timothy Black for further proceedings. Each party shall notify the
Clerk of its consent or lack thereof by calling Courtroom Deputy Kelly A. Kopf (937-512-1550)
who will not notify any judges unless there is unanimous consent.
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The Magistrate Judge apologizes for the delay in notification of the disqualification; it
occurred because the Court’s conflict checking software did not operate properly.
October 9, 2013.
s/ Michael R. Merz
United States Magistrate Judge
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