Civil Case Details

General Information

Case Number
16CVI01433
Case Name
CITY OF FINDLAY v. JOHN WORSTINE
File Date
7/20/2016
Case Status
Open

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Parties

Party Name
CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
Address
PO BOX 862
FINDLAY, OH 45839-0862
Attorney
SCOTT L BASINGER
Label
Plaintiff
Party Name
JOHN WORSTINE
Address
1744 LIMA AVE
FINDLAY, OH 45840
Attorney
Label
Defendant

Services

Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
3/5/2026
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
3/10/2026
Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
12/31/2025
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
1/3/2026
Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
12/29/2022
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Personal & or Residence
Status
Failed
Completed On
1/11/2023
Requested For
Debtors Exam
Requested On
12/6/2022
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Failed
Completed On
12/10/2022
Requested For
Debtors Exam Order
Requested On
12/29/2021
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Personal & or Residence
Status
Residence
Completed On
1/6/2022
Requested For
Debtors Exam Order
Requested On
11/29/2021
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Failed
Completed On
12/3/2021
Requested For
EMPLOY/BANK VERIFICATION SUBP
Requested On
9/15/2020
Requested By
Party Served
UNIVERSAL BUILDERS OF AMERICA INC
Method
Regular Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
9/15/2020
Requested For
Summons - Small Claims
Requested On
7/20/2016
Requested By
Party Served
JOHN WORSTINE
Method
Certified Mail
Status
Perfected
Completed On
7/22/2016

Claims/Judgments

Claim Number
1
Claim Description
CITY OF FINDLAY v. JOHN WORSTINE
File Date
7/20/2016
Claim Type
Claim between plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
Prayer Amount
$1,315.16
Judgment Number
1
Judgment
ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2007-083 NOT TO EXCEED $438.39.
Judgment Date
9/7/2016
Judgment Amount
$1,315.16

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Debtors Examination 3/23/2026 2:30:00 PM 206 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Debtors Examination 1/12/2026 2:30:00 PM 206 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Debtors Examination 1/20/2023 8:30:00 AM 208 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Debtors Examination 1/24/2022 1:30:00 PM 208 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Small Claims 8/23/2016 5:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry
3/10/2026 Service For Debtors Exam to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 03/10/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614560556
3/5/2026 Debtors Exam notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Certified Mail 9414814903030614560556
3/4/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
3/4/2026 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
3/4/2026 Debtors Examination set for 03/23/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/04/2026 (BASINGER)
3/3/2026 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2026406611 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 215985
3/3/2026 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 03/02/2026 /by attorney (BASINGER)
3/3/2026 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 03/02/2026 /by attorney (BASINGER)
1/20/2026 DEFENDANT(S) FAILED TO APPEAR FOR DEBTORS EXAM DESPITE GOOD SERVICE. PLAINTIFF GRANTED LEAVE TO FILE CONTEMPT. PLAINTIFF TO FILE CONTEMPT IN 30 DAYS. S/BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP.
1/3/2026 Service For Debtors Exam to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 01/03/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614549933
12/31/2025 Debtors Exam notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Certified Mail 9414814903030614549933
12/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
12/30/2025 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
12/30/2025 Debtors Examination set for 01/12/2026 at 02:30 PM in room 206 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/30/2025
12/30/2025 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/30/2025 (BASINGER)
12/29/2025 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 Paid $17.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2025440402 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 214655
12/29/2025 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/18/2025 /by attorney (BASINGER)
12/29/2025 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/18/2025 /by attorney (BASINGER)
1/23/2023 Exam. Defendant failed to appear, failed service. Continue hearing to perfect service. s/ Judge Stephanie M Bishop
1/12/2023 FAILED SERVICE FOR HRG Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
1/12/2023 Service for Debtors Exam to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Personal & or Residence was Failed on 01/11/2023 Failure Reason: EMPTY
12/29/2022 Debtors Exam notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Personal & or Residence
12/29/2022 PRECIPE FOR PERS &/OR RES SVC filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/29/2022 /by attorney (BASINGER)
12/21/2022 DEF COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED FROM POST OFFICE MARKED NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED
12/19/2022 FAILED SERVICE FOR HRG Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
12/10/2022 Service For Debtors Exam to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Certified Mail Failed on 12/10/2022 Receipt Number 9414814903030614361993 Failure Reason : RETURN TO SENDER: VACANT
12/6/2022 Debtors Exam notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Certified Mail 9414814903030614361993
12/5/2022 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
12/5/2022 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
12/5/2022 Debtors Examination set for 01/20/2023 at 08:30 AM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/05/2022
12/5/2022 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/05/2022 (BASINGER)
12/2/2022 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 Paid $7.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2022432795 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 133437
12/2/2022 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/02/2022 /by attorney (BASINGER)
12/2/2022 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/02/2022 /by attorney (BASINGER)
1/24/2022 EXAM. DEFENDANT APPEARED, INFORMAL EXAM HELD. S/ JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/6/2022 Service for Debtors Exam Order to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Personal & or Residence was Residence on 01/06/2022 Special Instructions: SERVED TO WIFE BARB WORSTINE
12/29/2021 Debtors Exam Order notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Personal & or Residence
12/29/2021 PRECIPE FOR PERS &/OR RES SVC filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 12/21/2021 /by attorney (BASINGER)
12/7/2021 FAILED SERVICE FOR HRG Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
12/7/2021 Service for Debtors Exam Order to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Certified Mail was Failed on 12/03/2021 Receipt Number 9414814903030614306901 Failure Reason: NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED
11/29/2021 Debtors Exam Order notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Certified Mail 9414814903030614306901
11/29/2021 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
11/29/2021 Assignment Notice - Civil Notice issued to SCOTT L BASINGER
11/29/2021 Debtors Examination set for 01/24/2022 at 01:30 PM in room 208 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/29/2021
11/23/2021 Debtor Examination SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/23/2021 (BASINGER)
11/22/2021 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Paid $13.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Paid $5.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Paid $21.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Paid $7.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2021433251 by SCOTT L BASINGER. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT. CHECK# 126373
11/22/2021 Debtor Examination filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 11/19/2021 /by attorney (BASINGER)
11/22/2021 PRECIPE FOR CERT MAIL (REISSUE BY ORD MAIL IF CERT MAIL RETD UNCLAIMED OR REFUSED) filed by CITY OF FINDLAY INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT/Plaintiff on 11/22/2021 /by attorney (BASINGER)
1/6/2021 SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL filed by CITY OF FINDLAY/Plaintiff on 12/30/2020 /by attorney (RADER)
9/15/2020 Envelope Notice issued to UNIVERSAL BUILDERS OF AMERICA INC
9/15/2020 EMPLOY/BANK VERIFICATION SUBP notice issued to UNIVERSAL BUILDERS OF AMERICA INC via Regular Mail
9/15/2020 Service for EMPLOY/BANK VERIFICATION SUBP to UNIVERSAL BUILDERS OF AMERICA INC sent via Regular Mail was Perfected on 09/15/2020
9/15/2020 UNIVERSAL BUILDERS OF AMERICA INC Added as Other Party
9/7/2016 Judgment Entry Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
9/7/2016 Judgment Entry Notice issued to ROGER L RADER
9/7/2016 Judgment Entry Notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY
9/7/2016 JE: This matter comes on this day, 09/07/2016, for a review of the Magistrates Decision issued in this matter on August 23, 2016. Upon consideration thereof, the Court finds as follows: No objection to the Magistrates Decision was filed. It is therefore ORDERED that JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF be granted in favor of CITY OF FINDLAY and against JOHN WORSTINE in the sum of $1315.16 , together with interest at the rate of 3.00%, commencing from 09/18/2015 and costs.Upon consideration of the Magistrates Decision, it is therefore ORDERED that: ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2007-083 NOT TO EXCEED $438.39. ROBERT A FRY, Judge
9/7/2016 JUDGMENT GRANTED FOR JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF of $1315.16 with interest at the rate of 3.00% from 09/18/2015 for CITY OF FINDLAY rendered.
8/23/2016 Magistrate Report Notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE
8/23/2016 Magistrate Report Notice issued to ROGER L RADER
8/23/2016 Magistrate's Report: This cause came for Hearing this day August 23, 2016. CITY OF FINDLAY APPEARED. JOHN WORSTINE FAILED TO APPEAR. SERVICE MADE. Upon consideration of the evidence, the Magistrate renders the following decision: JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF in favor of CITY OF FINDLAY and against JOHN WORSTINE in the sum of $1315.16, together with interest at the rate of 3.00%, commencing from 09/18/2015 and costs. Magistrate's Notes : ADDITIONAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS OF COLLECTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2007-083 NOT TO EXCEED $438.39. ROBROY L CROW, MAGISTRATE
7/22/2016 Service For Summons - Small Claims to JOHN WORSTINE sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 07/22/2016 Receipt Number 9214890159004921052083
7/20/2016 Paid $16.00 for Cost/501 CLERK & BAILIFF FEES receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $16.00 for Cost/524 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $1.00 for Cost/518 MEDIATION receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $0.11 for Cost/590 CIV ST ADDITION FEE (1%) receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $3.00 for Cost/541 COURT COMPUTERIZATION FU receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $10.00 for Cost/540 MUNI CT IMPROVEMENT FUND receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $10.89 for Cost/511 CIVIL STATE ADDITION FEE receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 Paid $3.00 for Cost/515 ELECTRONIC IMAGING receipt# 2016419436 by CITY OF FINDLAY. Payment credited to CITY OF FINDLAY. CHECK# 87400
7/20/2016 PLAINTIFF SMALL CLAIMS SUMMONS notice issued to CITY OF FINDLAY via Personal Service
7/20/2016 Summons - Small Claims notice issued to JOHN WORSTINE via Certified Mail 9214890159004921052083
7/20/2016 Small Claims set for 08/23/2016 at 05:00 PM
7/20/2016 Precipe for Regular Mail filed if Certified Mail returned REFUSED OR UNCLAIMED.
7/20/2016 Case Designation Sheet filed.
7/20/2016 Original Claim $1315.16 Filed, CITY OF FINDLAY

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