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Clerk of the Superior Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
05/09/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
05/08/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE DANIELLE J. VIOLA
N. Johnson
Deputy
L I P A, L L C, et al.
WILLIAM A KOZUB
v.
MERITA IDRIZAJ, et al.
MERITA IDRIZAJ
12645 N SAGUARO BLVD
FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS OWNERS
ASSOCIATION INC
12645 N SAGUARO BLVD
FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
JUDGE HERROD
JUDGE RYAN-TOUHILL
JUDGE VIOLA
CASE REASSIGNMENT - CIVIL PRESIDING JUDGE
This case was previously assigned to the Honorable Michael Herrod. A Notice of Change
of Judge has been filed by Plaintiffs. The case was transferred to the Civil Presiding Judge for
reassignment.
IT IS ORDERED that this case be reassigned to Civil Calendar CVJ-14, the Honorable
Jennifer Ryan-Touhill, for all further proceedings. If any objections to the Notice of Change of
Judge are filed, the noticed judge retains jurisdiction to hear and decide the objections. Any
objections must be filed and a copy delivered to the noticed judge within 20 days of the date of
this order.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
05/08/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 2
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any and all hearings set by the noticed judge are
vacated, to be reset by the new division.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall jointly file within 10 days of the date
of this minute entry, a notice with the new division listing any outstanding motions (including
the file dates), whether they are ripe for resolution, and any hearings that need to be reset.
06/20/2025 — CV2025015601 IDRIZAJ, MERITA 06/20/2025 HONORABLE JENNIFER RYAN-TOUHILL View Minute Entry ↑ top
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Clerk of the Superior Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
06/25/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
06/20/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE JENNIFER RYAN-TOUHILL
A. Larimer
Deputy
L I P A, L L C, et al.
WILLIAM A KOZUB
v.
MERITA IDRIZAJ, et al.
DOUGLAS M SCHUMACHER
TESSA KNUEPPEL
JUDGE RYAN-TOUHILL
MINUTE ENTRY
East Court Building – Courtroom 414
11:37 a.m. This is the time set for a virtual Order to Show Cause Return Hearing on
Plaintiff’s Complaint, filed May 2, 2025, and Plaintiff’s Application for Preliminary Injunction,
filed May 2, 2025. Plaintiffs L I P A, LLC, and K U N A, LLC, are represented by counsel, William
A. Kozub. Defendant Plaza Condominium Owners Association, Inc., is represented by counsel,
Tessa Knueppel. No other parties are present.
A record of the proceedings is made digitally in lieu of a court reporter.
Discussion is held regarding the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance of Hearing on
Motion for Injunctive Relief, filed June 19, 2025.
Discussion is held regarding the service of all parties. Counsel Kozub informs the Court
that all parties have been served through proper means.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
06/20/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
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Discussion is held regarding Plaintiff’s Complaint and Plaintiff’s Application for
Preliminary Injunction.
Discussion is held regarding the lack of appearance by Defendant Merita Idrizaj’s counsel,
Douglas M. Schumacher.
11:47 a.m. Counsel Douglas M. Schumacher is now present telephonically.
Discussion is held regarding setting an Evidentiary Hearing in this matter. Counsel Kozub
informs the Court that this should be set before the opening of Defendant Merita Idrizaj’s
restaurant.
Based on the foregoing,
IT IS ORDERED setting an Evidentiary Hearing on Plaintiff’s Complaint and Plaintiff’s
Application for Preliminary Injunction, for July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (time allotted: 2 hours)
in this Division before:
The Honorable Jennifer Ryan-Touhill
Maricopa County Superior Court
East Court Building
101 W. Jefferson
4th Floor, Courtroom 414
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-372-0920
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall exchange with each other, and file
with the Court, a list of witnesses and exhibits no later than July 10, 2025.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the parties shall submit exhibits for the Evidentiary
Hearing to the Clerk in accordance with the directions provided below.
11:51 a.m. Matter concludes.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
06/20/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
Page 3
EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
IT IS ORDERED that the parties submit any proposed hearing exhibits as follows:
1. Submit Hearing Exhibits through Case Center. This division is using Case Center (also
known as Case Lines), a statewide electronic exhibit portal. Attorneys must submit exhibits
through Case Center; Self-Represented Litigants can request to opt-out of Case Center by
contacting
the
judge’s
division
at
[email protected]
and
[email protected] or (602) 372-0920. Unless otherwise ordered,
Exhibits must be submitted at least 5 business days before the hearing as provided below.
2. Opting Out of Case Center (Self-Represented Litigants only). A Self-Represented
Litigant may opt out of Case Center no less than 10 calendar days before the
trial/evidentiary hearing (or within 24 hours of being served with notice if the party is
served less than 10 calendar days before the evidentiary hearing). The Self-Represented
Litigant must email the other Self-Represented Litigants or counsel and the assigned
judicial division to notify the court that they are opting out and to request instructions for
submitting exhibits. Self-Represented Litigants must comply with the deadline for
submitting Exhibits. Each party must make sure the Court has the party’s valid current
email address. If you do not have an email address, you can obtain a free one through
accounts.google.com.
Each
party
must
register
for
Case
Center
at
www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence. The website has links to training resources that will
guide you through uploading exhibits and navigating Case Center. The Clerk of Court will
email each party (or their attorney of record) a case-specific Case Center link that the party
will use to upload exhibits. For assistance with Case Center invitations only, email the
Clerk of Court at [email protected]. The email subject line should
include the case number. The body of the email should include the parties’ names, the
assigned judge’s name, and explain that the sender is requesting help with a Case Center
invitation.
3. Exhibit Format. Case Center accepts most digital formats (including photographs, PDFs,
Word files, audio files, and video files). Case Center automatically numbers the exhibits.
Plaintiff/Petitioner’s exhibits have an A- prefix (Exhibit A1, A2, etc.) and
Defendant/Respondent’s exhibits have a B- prefix (Exhibit B1, B2, etc.). During the
hearing, the parties must refer to exhibits using the Case Center exhibit numbers. For
assistance with Case Center, contact AOC Support Services at (602) 452-3519 (option 5)
or [email protected], Monday – Friday 7 AM – 6 PM, excluding State holidays.
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MARICOPA COUNTY
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06/20/2025
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4. Exhibit Upload Assistance. Scanners are available at each of the regional court Law
Library Resource Centers. Each scanner has an attached computer and instructions on how
to upload exhibits into Case Center.
5. Exchange Exhibits. At least 5 business days (not including weekends) before the
hearing, you must give the other party copies of all exhibits you submitted for use at the
hearing.
6. Physical Exhibits. The Courtroom Clerk will handle marking physical exhibits for Self-
Represented Litigants who opt out of Case Center. Attorneys who submit physical exhibits
must create a placeholder in Case Center and include “Physical Exhibit” in the name of the
exhibit prior to submitting the physical exhibit(s) to the judge’s division. The collection
of physical exhibits must have a Physical Exhibit Case Coversheet that includes the
following: (1) the name of the party submitting the exhibit(s); (2) the case number; (3) the
date of hearing; and (4) the exhibit number(s) and description(s). In addition, each
individual exhibit must have an Exhibit Coversheet printed on color paper indicating the
physical exhibit’s exhibit number in Case Center. For Self-Represented Litigants, if any
individual exhibit is a document that is longer than ten (10) pages, each page of the exhibit
should be numbered. Division staff will provide the exhibits to the Courtroom Clerk for
marking. The Courtroom Clerk will mark physical exhibit(s) with the same exhibit number
used in Case Center.
7. Devices and WiFi. If needed, hearing participants may request to use a court-provided
devices to view and present exhibits during an evidentiary hearing. All requests for access
to a court-provided device must be submitted to the division via email 5 calendar days
before the Hearing. Hearing participants can connect to the court’s free MCPUBLIC WiFi
for up to 90 minutes. For evidentiary hearings/trials longer than 90 minutes, WiFi users,
the parties may request access to MCSponsored WiFi which will allow access to WiFi
without the need to reconnect after 90 minutes by emailing the assigned division 10
calendar days in advance of any Hearing. Self-Represented Litigant access will be valid
for 60 days; lawyer and nonlawyer representative access will be valid for 365 days.
8. Remote Witnesses. Any party who calls a witness who is appearing remotely (i.e., by
telephone or videoconference) should either (1) provide the witness with a copy of all
exhibits or (2) ensure that the remote witness has an electronic device available that allows
them to view exhibits displayed on a screen through either Case Center or Teams.
9. Exhibit Presentation During Hearings. Unless indicated otherwise in any hearing-
specific court minute entry or order, offerors may, but are not required to, use Case Center
to present (e.g., show to the court, a witness, or the jury) evidence during a Hearing.
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MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2025-015601
06/20/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
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Options for presentation of evidence include but are not limited to the following: (1) use
of paper copies of the exhibits that have been uploaded to Case Center; (2) use of evidence
presentation software and/or PDF viewers to display PDFs of exhibits that have been
uploaded to Case Center; (3) screen sharing of Case Center through Court Connect
(Teams); and (4) use of Case Center “Presentation” mode to share exhibits. Parties are
strongly encouraged to download PDFs of their Case Center exhibits and/or have paper
copies available in the event there are technological difficulties in the courtroom.
10. Additional resources. For Case Center related training and questions, the parties may
wish to visit the Thomson Reuters Case Center Home Page at
https://answers.legalprof.thomsonreuters.com/casecenter-us/search. For technical issues
with Case Center, parties may contact AOC Support Services Monday – Friday from 7:00
AM – 6:00 PM, excluding State holidays, at (602) 452-3519, 1-800-720-7743 (toll free),
or [email protected]. The parties may also wish to review A.O. 2024-080 at
ao2024-080-re-use-of-case-center-in-the-civil-department.pdf
(maricopa.gov)
for
additional information regarding Case Center.
