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The completed cover sheet must be saved as a pdf document and filed as an attachment to the Complaint
Date
2020-04-27
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JS 44 (Rev 09/10)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
CIVIL COVER SHEET
This automated JS-44 conforms generally to the manual JS-44 approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September
1974. The data is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. The information contained
herein neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form is authorized for
use only in the Western District of Missouri.
The completed cover sheet must be saved as a pdf document and filed as an attachment to the Complaint
or Notice of Removal.
Plaintiff(s):
Defendant(s):
First Listed Plaintiff:
Studio 417, Inc. ;
4 Incorporated or Principal Place of Business in This State;
County of Residence: Greene County
First Listed Defendant:
The Cincinnati Insurance Company ;
5 Incorporated and Principal Place of Business in Another State; Ohio
County of Residence: Outside This District
County Where Claim For Relief Arose: Greene County
Plaintiff's Attorney(s):
Defendant's Attorney(s):
Brandon J.B. Boulware ( Studio 417, Inc.)
Boulware Law LLC
1600 Genessee St., Ste. 416
Kansas City, Missouri 64102
Phone: (816) 492-2826
Fax: (816) 492-2826
Email: brandon@boulware-law.com
Todd Johnson ( Studio 417, Inc.)
Votava Nantz & Johnson, LLC
9237 Ward Parkway, Ste. 240
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: (816) 895-8800
Fax:
Email: tjohnson@vnjlaw.com
Basis of Jurisdiction: 4. Diversity of Citizenship
Citizenship of Principal Parties (Diversity Cases Only)
Plaintiff: 4 Incorporated or Principal Place of Business in This State
Defendant: 5 Incorporated and Principal Place of Business in Another State
Origin: 1. Original Proceeding
Nature of Suit: 110 Insurance Contracts
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. 1332; 28 U.S.C. 2201: Diversity, class action, and declaratory judgment.
Plaintiffs seek coverage from Defendant insurer under their policies of insurance for losses sustained as a
result of COVID-19.
Requested in Complaint
Class Action: Class Action Under FRCP23
Monetary Demand (in Thousands):
Jury Demand: Yes
Related Cases: Is NOT a refiling of a previously dismissed action
Signature: /s/ Brandon J.B. Boulware
Date: 04/27/2020
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