JTH TAX LLC v. Manzo
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| Judge: | Jamar K Walker |
| Referred: | Lawrence R Leonard |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-00505 |
| Nature of Suit | 880 Civil Rights - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) |
| Cause | 18:1836(a) - Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets |
| Case Filed: | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Last checked: Thursday Feb 06, 2025 6:47 AM EST |
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Defendant
Veronica Manzo
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Plaintiff
JTH Tax, LLC
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 09/22/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Attorney Fees
Wed 07/23 3:45 PM
OPINION & ORDER. Plaintiff's17 Petition for Attorney's Fees and Costs is GRANTED WITH MODIFICATIONS. Liberty is AWARDED $44,199.36 in attorney fees and $1,126.09 in costs. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 7/23/2025. (jhie, ) |
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Memorandum in Support
Fri 02/14 8:04 PM
Memorandum in Support re17 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by JTH Tax, LLC.(Burns, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B
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motion
Attorney Fees
Fri 02/14 7:55 PM
MOTION for Attorney Fees by JTH Tax, LLC. (Burns, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Judgment - Clerk
Wed 12/18 1:04 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (mrees) |
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order
Order on Motion for Default Judgment Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Wed 12/18 12:43 PM
OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiff JTH Tax, LLC's13 Motion for Default Judgement is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that a judgment be entered in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $220,380.26, which consists of $165,722.96 in unpaid accounts receivable and $54,657.30 in amounts owed under 10(c) of the franchise agreement. Post-judgment interest shall be calculated in the manner set forth in 28 U.S.C. 1961. Defendant Veronica Manzo is ORDERED to return to Liberty all confidential information that is Liberty's property, including client lists, tax return files, and its operations manual. The defendant is ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from soliciting former Liberty clients or conducting a tax return business within the restricted area identified in the defendant's franchise agreement with Liberty, until after December 3, 2026. The Plaintiff's2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED AS MOOT. Count V of the Complaint is DISMISSED. The Plaintiff is DIRECTED to file a petition for attorney's fees by February 17, 2024. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 12/18/24. (Copies distributed as directed on 12/18/24). (mrees) |
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Memorandum in Support
Thu 11/14 2:00 PM
Memorandum in Support re13 MOTION for Default Judgment as to MOTION for Permanent Injunction filed by JTH Tax, LLC.(Burns, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Rory Walters,
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Declaration of Michelle Harris,
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Notarized Declaration of Taylor Brennan
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motion
Default Judgment Permanent Injunction
Thu 11/14 1:56 PM
MOTION for Default Judgment as to , MOTION for Permanent Injunction by JTH Tax, LLC.(Burns, Patrick) |
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Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | ||
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motion
Entry of Default
Wed 10/16 10:02 AM
Request for Entry of Default as to by JTH Tax, LLC.(Burns, Patrick) |
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Affidavit,
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Declaration Exhibit A,
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Declaration Exhibit B
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order
Clerks Entry of Default
Wed 10/16 12:13 PM
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Veronica Manzo pursuant to Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for failure to file an answer in this action. This default is noted on the Court's docket this date. (jhie, ) |
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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (other)
Thu 10/10 12:08 PM
Clerk's NOTICE to Counsel. Status report or request for entry of default due within 15 days. (jhie, ) |
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| Monday, October 07, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
Mon 10/07 11:55 AM
ORDER granting9 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 10/7/2024. (Walker, Jamar) |
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| Friday, October 04, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Fri 10/04 3:57 PM
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Benjamin William O'Grady and Certification of Local Counsel Patrick Burns Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-9778755. by JTH Tax, LLC. (Burns, Patrick) |
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| Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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service
Affidavit of Service
Mon 09/30 10:57 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Verified Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages with Exhibits, Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion, Declaration of Sheree Hart, Declaration of Taylor Brennan, Declaration of Geoff Knapp, Civil Cover Sheet and Proposed Order served on Veronica Manzo by Posting on 09/16/2024, filed by JTH Tax, LLC. (Burns, Patrick) |
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| Friday, August 16, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 08/16 10:47 AM
Summons Issued as to Veronica Manzo, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted.(jhie, ) |
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Att: 1
Civil Motions Procedures
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| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
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Proposed Summons
Thu 08/15 3:59 PM
Proposed Summons re1 Complaint, by JTH Tax, LLC (Burns, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 08/14 10:13 AM
ORDER (Transferring to the Norfolk Division in the Eastern District of Virginia). THIS MATTER is before the Court on its own initiative. The Court hereby ORDERS that this matter be TRANSFERRED to the Norfolk Division of the Eastern District of Virginia, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 8/14/2024. (jenjones, ) |
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Case Transferred In - Divisional Transfer
Wed 08/14 12:47 PM
Case transferred in from Richmond Division. Case Number 3:24-cv570. (ptom) |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by JTH TAX LLC d/b/a LIBERTY TAX SERVICE. (Burns, Patrick)
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Memorandum in Support re2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JTH TAX LLC d/b/a LIBERTY TAX SERVICE. (Burns, Patrick)
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by JTH TAX LLC d/b/a LIBERTY TAX SERVICE.(Burns, Patrick)
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Proposed Order
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Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-9678054.), filed by JTH TAX LLC d/b/a LIBERTY TAX SERVICE.(Burns, Patrick) (Main Document 1 replaced to include civil case number on 8/12/2024) (jenjones, ). (Attachment 10 replaced on 8/12/2024) (jenjones, ).
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Att: 1
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Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Att: 7
Affidavit,
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Att: 8
Affidavit,
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Att: 9
Affidavit,
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Att: 10
Civil Cover Sheet
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| Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Henry E. Hudson. (jenjones, ) | ||