Schurman v. Reed Elsevier, Inc.

Filing 1

NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Reed Elsevier, Inc. from Jefferson Circuit Court, case number 11-CI-07966. (Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0644-1355568), filed by Reed Elsevier, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Verified Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Correspondence from Plaintiff's counsel, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Jefferson Circuit Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal, # 4 Cover Sheet) (JBM)

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