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Detailed Case Information - CV20-01717

Case Description: CV20-01717 - FARMERS INS. ETAL VS MATTHEW WILLIAMS JR ETAL (D1)

Filing Date: 10/26/2020

Case Type: GC - OTHER CIVIL MATTERS

Status: Case Disposed

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Case Parties

Seq No. Type Name
1 JUDG - Judge DRAKULICH, KATHLEEN
2 ATTY - Attorney Sluga, Esq., Gena L.
3 DEFT - Defendant WILLIAMS, JR., MATTHEW
4 DEFT - Defendant WILLIAMS, THERESE
5 DEFT - Defendant JAM ON IT LLC,
6 DEFT - Defendant JAM ON IT BASKETBALL ACADEMY INC,
7 DEFT - Defendant ORNDORFF, ASHLEE
8 PLTF - Plaintiff FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
9 PLTF - Plaintiff FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
10 PLTF - Plaintiff MIDCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY,
11 PLTF - Plaintiff FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN,
12 PLTF - Plaintiff TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
13 ATTY - Attorney Leverty, Esq., Patrick R.
14 ATTY - Attorney Ginn, Esq., William R.
15 ATTY - Attorney Klearman, Esq., Steven J.
16 ATTY - Attorney Sharp, Esq., Matthew
17 ATTY - Attorney Rivera, Esq., Lynn V.
18 ATTY - Attorney Tindall, Esq., Randall

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Event Information

Date/Time Hearing Judge Event Description Outcome
1. 07/10/2023 at 9:00 AM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH H844 - TRIAL - NON JURY
D845 - Vacated filed on: 03/30/2023
Extra Text:
2. 06/02/2023 at 9:00 AM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH H756 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
D845 - Vacated filed on: 03/30/2023
Extra Text:
3. 10/31/2022 at 9:30 AM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH H844 - TRIAL - NON JURY
D870 - Vacated - Stipulation & Ord filed on: 08/22/2022
Extra Text: 10/31/22 TRIAL VACATED (SEE ORDER ISSUED 8/22/22)
4. 09/28/2022 at 4:00 PM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH H756 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
D870 - Vacated - Stipulation & Ord filed on: 08/22/2022
Extra Text: 9/28/22 FPTC VACATED (SEE ORDER ISSUED 8/22/22)
5. 08/16/2022 at 6:02 PM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH S1 - Request for Submission
S200 - Request for Submission Complet filed on: 08/22/2022
Extra Text: SUBMISSION OF JOINT MOTION TO VACATE AND RESET TRIAL DATES FILED ON JULY 18, 2022 VACATED (SEE ORDER ISSUED 8/22/22)
6. 10/27/2021 at 4:00 PM Honorable KATHLEEN DRAKULICH H644 - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
D845 - Vacated filed on: 10/20/2021
Extra Text: 10/27/21 SHOW CAUSE HEARING VACATED (SEE ORDER ISSUED 10/20/21)

Docket Entry Information - Click to expand

Docket Entry Information

Docket Description Date Filed Extra Text
1. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 03/30/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9585676 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-30-2023:09:04:34
2. 2910 - Ord Dismissal w/Prejudice 03/30/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9585665 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-30-2023:09:01:38
3. F120 - Stipulated Dismissal 03/30/2023 Extra Text:
4. 4050 - Stipulation ... 03/29/2023 Extra Text: STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - Transaction 9584697 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-29-2023:15:06:02
5. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 03/29/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9584714 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-29-2023:15:07:09
6. 2520 - Notice of Appearance 01/30/2023 Extra Text: LYNN RIVERA ESQ. & RANDALL TINDALL ESQ. - Transaction 9481598 - Approved By: CSULEZIC : 01-30-2023:12:21:18
7. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/30/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9481743 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-30-2023:12:21:59
8. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/09/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9401849 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2022:11:24:17
9. 3915 - Scheduling Order 12/09/2022 Extra Text: FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER - Transaction 9401848 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2022:11:23:38
10. 2610 - Notice ... 12/08/2022 Extra Text: Farmer Insurance Exchange's Notice of Non-Opposition - Transaction 9400497 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-08-2022:15:11:37
11. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/08/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9400516 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-08-2022:15:12:40
12. 3880 - Response... 12/01/2022 Extra Text: DEFENDANT ASHLEE ORNDORFF’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER - Transaction 9387792 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 12-01-2022:15:20:22
13. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/01/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9387899 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-01-2022:15:22:45
14. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/30/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9385083 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-30-2022:15:08:16
15. 3880 - Response... 11/30/2022 Extra Text: DEFENDANTS MATTHEW WILLIAMS JR., THERESE WILLIAMS, JAM ON IT LLC, AND JAM ON IT BASKETBALL ACADEMY, INC.’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER - Transaction 9385057 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 11-30-2022:15:07:32
16. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/22/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9376396 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-22-2022:18:19:48
17. 1320 - Case Conference Report 11/22/2022 Extra Text: PLAINTIFFS FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE; FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE; MIDCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY, LLC; FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN; AND TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE’S INDIVIDUAL AMENDED CASE CONFERENCE REPORT - Transaction 9376394 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-22-2022:18:19:08
18. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/02/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9342632 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-02-2022:13:56:44
19. 3320 - Ord to File ... 11/02/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9342618 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-02-2022:13:55:26
20. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/26/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9278412 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-26-2022:07:50:19
21. 1250E - Application for Setting eFile 09/26/2022 Extra Text: FPTC/MTC: 6/2/23; 10-DAY BENCH TRIAL: 7/10/23 (#2) - Transaction 9278411 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-26-2022:07:49:51
22. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/01/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9237834 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-01-2022:09:18:40
23. 3696 - Pre-Trial Order 09/01/2022 Extra Text: AMENDED PRETRIAL ORDER - Transaction 9237830 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-01-2022:09:18:08
24. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/22/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9217570 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-22-2022:09:42:38
25. 3020 - Ord Granting Continuance 08/22/2022 Extra Text: ORDER CONTINUING TRIAL AND EXTENDING PRETRIAL DEADLINES - Transaction 9217559 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-22-2022:09:41:32
26. 1520 - Declaration 08/16/2022 Extra Text: Declaration of Gena L. Sluga, Esq. in Support of Joint Motion to Vacate and Reset Trial Dates - Transaction 9209518 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-16-2022:18:05:23
27. 3860 - Request for Submission 08/16/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9209512 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-16-2022:18:02:34 DOCUMENT TITLE: JOINT MOTION TO VACATE AND RESET TRIAL DATES FILED ON JULY 18, 2022 PARTY SUBMITTING: GENA SLUGA ESQ DATE SUBMITTED: 8-16-22 SUBMITTED BY: YV DATE RECEIVED JUDGE OFFICE:
28. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/16/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9209519 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-16-2022:18:06:05
29. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/16/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9209514 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-16-2022:18:03:23
30. 3835 - Report... 07/22/2022 Extra Text: PARTIES’ JOINT STATUS REPORT - Transaction 9164995 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-22-2022:14:32:15
31. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/22/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9164996 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-22-2022:14:32:45
32. 2490 - Motion ... 07/18/2022 Extra Text: JOINT MOTION TO VACATE AND RESET TRIAL DATES - Transaction 9155582 - Approved By: CSULEZIC : 07-18-2022:15:13:38
33. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/18/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9155635 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-18-2022:15:14:29
34. 2842 - Ord Denying Motion 07/14/2022 Extra Text: ORDER DENYING JOINT MOTION TO VACATE AND RESET TRIAL DATES AND EXTEND DISCOVERY WITHOUT PREJUDICE - Transaction 9148147 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-14-2022:09:38:06
35. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/14/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9148149 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-14-2022:09:38:37
36. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/14/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9148153 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-14-2022:09:40:07
37. 3320 - Ord to File ... 07/14/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9148151 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-14-2022:09:39:26
38. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/29/2022 Extra Text: Transaction 9125472 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-29-2022:16:26:10
39. 2490 - Motion ... 06/29/2022 Extra Text: JOINT MOTION TO VACATE AND RESET TRIAL DATES AND EXTEND DISCOVERY - Transaction 9125464 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 06-29-2022:16:25:36
40. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/01/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8774259 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-01-2021:11:44:01
41. 3915 - Scheduling Order 12/01/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8774254 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-01-2021:11:42:54
42. 3366 - Ord Vacating 10/20/2021 Extra Text: ORDER VACATING SHOW CAUSE HEARING - Transaction 8707759 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-20-2021:12:41:43
43. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 10/20/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8707761 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-20-2021:12:42:43
44. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 10/20/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8708003 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-20-2021:13:44:01
45. 1250E - Application for Setting eFile 10/20/2021 Extra Text: FPTC: 9/28/22; 10-DAY BENCH TRIAL: 10/31/22 - Transaction 8707993 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-20-2021:13:42:28
46. 3355 - Ord to Show Cause 09/28/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8668622 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-28-2021:06:54:13
47. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/28/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8668623 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-28-2021:06:57:03
48. 3347 - Ord to Set 07/28/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8565067 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-28-2021:06:36:49
49. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/28/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8565070 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-28-2021:06:37:47
50. 1320 - Case Conference Report 05/27/2021 Extra Text: Plaintiffs' Initial Case Conference Report & Request for Scheduling Conference - Transaction 8468025 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-27-2021:15:12:38
51. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/27/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8468044 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-27-2021:15:16:00
52. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/06/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8431393 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-06-2021:12:26:33
53. 3020 - Ord Granting Continuance 05/06/2021 Extra Text: ORDER TO CONTINUE TIME FOR TRIAL SETTING - Transaction 8431378 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-06-2021:12:23:23
54. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/29/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8419321 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2021:07:48:31
55. 4045 - Stipulation to Continuance 04/29/2021 Extra Text: STRIKING THE STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE TIME FOR TRIAL SETTING FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: DOCUMENT IS AN UNSIGNED ORDER THAT IS NOT IDENTIFIED AS A PROPOSED ORDER – WDCR 10(c)(1) Transaction 8419318 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2021:07:47:41
56. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/29/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8419945 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2021:10:34:27
57. 2610 - Notice ... 04/29/2021 Extra Text: OF STRICKEN DOCUMENT: STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE TIME FOR TRIAL SETTING (UNSIGNED ORDER; SHOULD NOT BE PART OF MAIN PLEADING, SHOULD BE ATTACHED AS AN EXHIBIT CONTINUATION) FILED 4-29-21 - Transaction 8419554 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 04-29-2021:09:05:19
58. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/29/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8419560 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2021:09:06:23
59. 4045 - Stipulation to Continuance 04/29/2021 Extra Text: DFX: EXHIBIT PRESENTED INCORRECTLY Stipulation to Continue Time for Trial Setting - Transaction 8419935 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2021:10:33:25
60. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/07/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8382031 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-07-2021:09:40:16
61. 3696 - Pre-Trial Order 04/07/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8382026 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-07-2021:09:39:16
62. A120 - Exemption from Arbitration 04/05/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8376608 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-05-2021:08:00:19
63. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/05/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8376610 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-05-2021:08:03:11
64. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 03/23/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8355440 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-23-2021:08:08:33
65. PAYRC - **Payment Receipted 03/23/2021 Extra Text: A Payment of $298.00 was made on receipt DCDC671365.
66. 1130 - Answer ... 03/22/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8354916 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-23-2021:08:07:33
67. $DEFT - $Addl Def/Answer - Prty/Appear 03/22/2021 Extra Text: JAM ON IT BASKETBALL ACADEMY INC. - Transaction 8354916 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-23-2021:08:07:33
68. $DEFT - $Addl Def/Answer - Prty/Appear 03/22/2021 Extra Text: JAM ON IT LLC - Transaction 8354916 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-23-2021:08:07:33
69. $DEFT - $Addl Def/Answer - Prty/Appear 03/22/2021 Extra Text: THERESE WILLIAMS - Transaction 8354916 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-23-2021:08:07:33
70. $1560 - $Def 1st Appearance - CV 03/22/2021 Extra Text: MATTHEW WILLIAMS JR - Transaction 8354916 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-23-2021:08:07:33
71. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 03/01/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8318863 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-01-2021:15:01:16
72. PAYRC - **Payment Receipted 03/01/2021 Extra Text: A Payment of $208.00 was made on receipt DCDC670224.
73. $1560 - $Def 1st Appearance - CV 03/01/2021 Extra Text: ASHLEE ORNDORFF - Transaction 8318813 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-01-2021:15:00:20
74. 1130 - Answer ... 03/01/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8318813 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 03-01-2021:15:00:20
75. 1067 - Affidavit/Declaration of Service 02/16/2021 Extra Text: Affidavit of Service of Summons - Therese Williams - 2-13-2021 - Transaction 8295774 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-16-2021:10:41:10
76. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/16/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8295780 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-16-2021:10:42:21
77. 1067 - Affidavit/Declaration of Service 02/12/2021 Extra Text: MATTHEW WILLIAMS JR - 2-10-2021 - Transaction 8293543 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2021:11:38:23
78. 1067 - Affidavit/Declaration of Service 02/12/2021 Extra Text: JAM ON IT LLC C/O REGISTERED AGENT MATTHWE WILLIAMS JR - 2-10-2021 - Transaction 8293541 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2021:11:37:49
79. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/12/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8293546 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2021:11:38:52
80. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/12/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8293551 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2021:11:39:20
81. 2610 - Notice ... 02/03/2021 Extra Text: OF STRICKEN DOCUMENT: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (NO AFFIRMATION) FILED 2-3-21 G. SLUGA ESQ - Transaction 8277482 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 02-03-2021:13:49:40
82. 1067 - Affidavit/Declaration of Service 02/03/2021 Extra Text: JAM ON IT BASKETBALL ACADEMY INC 2-2-2021 - Transaction 8277656 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-03-2021:14:32:21
83. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/03/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8277392 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-03-2021:13:22:04
84. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/03/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8277487 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-03-2021:13:50:37
85. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/03/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8277660 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-03-2021:14:33:17
86. 1067 - Affidavit/Declaration of Service 02/03/2021 Extra Text: STRIKING THE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: DOCUMENT DOES NOT HAVE AN AFFIRMATION – WDCR10(10)(c)(2) - Transaction 8277390 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-03-2021:13:21:05
87. 2610 - Notice ... 01/13/2021 Extra Text: OF STRICKEN DOCUMENT: WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS (NO AFFIRMATION) FILED 1-13-21 BY GENA SLUGA ESQ - Transaction 8243872 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 01-13-2021:09:03:03
88. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/13/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8243877 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-13-2021:09:06:26
89. NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/13/2021 Extra Text: Transaction 8243838 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-13-2021:08:54:56
90. 4285 - Waiver ... 01/13/2021 Extra Text: STRIKING THE WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: DOCUMENT DOES NOT HAVE AN AFFIRMATION – WDCR10(10)(c)(2) - Transaction 8243830 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-13-2021:08:54:05
91. 4090 - ** Summons Issued 10/26/2020 Extra Text: Summons - Jam On It Basketball Academy, Inc. - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
92. 4090 - ** Summons Issued 10/26/2020 Extra Text: Summons - Ashlee Orndorff - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
93. 4090 - ** Summons Issued 10/26/2020 Extra Text: Summons - Therese Williams - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
94. $1425 - $Complaint - Civil 10/26/2020 Extra Text: DFX: EXHIBITS ATTACHED INCORRECTLY - COMPAINT FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
95. PAYRC - **Payment Receipted 10/26/2020 Extra Text: A Payment of $375.00 was made on receipt DCDC665215.
96. $PLTF - $Addl Plaintiff/Complaint 10/26/2020 Extra Text: TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
97. 4090 - ** Summons Issued 10/26/2020 Extra Text: Summons - Jam On It, LLC - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
98. $PLTF - $Addl Plaintiff/Complaint 10/26/2020 Extra Text: FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
99. $PLTF - $Addl Plaintiff/Complaint 10/26/2020 Extra Text: MID-CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LLC - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
100. $PLTF - $Addl Plaintiff/Complaint 10/26/2020 Extra Text: FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
101. 4090 - ** Summons Issued 10/26/2020 Extra Text: Summons - Matthew Williams Jr - Transaction 8132793 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 10-26-2020:11:10:30
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