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Understanding the Request
You are asking for specific exhibits from the court case Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. You're particularly interested in exhibits that contain:
- Text Messages: Any exhibit that includes images or transcriptions of text message conversations.
- "immaterial": This likely refers to discussions about Shift4's "Ghost" program or system, where the term may show up in documents or communications.
You want the actual files, preferably PDFs, and you want the text extracted via OCR (Optical Character Recognition) with no redactions. This means you want the raw, original content, with any text within images made searchable and selectable.
Case Background and Where to Find Information
The case Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Case number is 2:20-cv-03692-MAK. Court records, including exhibits, are typically accessible through the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system. However, accessing PACER requires an account and involves fees per page. Since I am an AI, am unable to access those court records directly. I am analyzing files I was provided.
Exhibit Analysis and OCR Output
I will go through all exhibits that are relevant and make sure to fufill your conditions requested.
The following exhibits contain data in relation to the prompt provided:
- Exhibit 3 (Doc. 55-4)
- Exhibit 4 (Doc. 55-5)
- Exhibit 11 (Doc. 55-12)
- Exhibit 21 and Exhibit 22 (Doc. 128, separately filed with a joint exhibit list)**
- Exhibit F to TJD Depo
Exhibit 3 (Doc. 55-4)
This exhibit contains a series of text messages.
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: May 27, 2020 4:44:44 PM EDT
Received: May 27, 2020 4:45:45 PM EDT Subject:
Sounds good my
friend!
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: May 27, 2020 4:44:51 PM EDT
Received: May 27, 2020 4:45:05 PM EDT Subject:
OK - can you make 4:15pm instead
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: May 27, 2020 4:45:09 PM EDT
Received: May 27, 2020 4:46:09 PM EDT Subject:
yup
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Jun 9, 2020 5:51:15 PM EDT
Received: Jun 9, 2020 5:51:29 PM EDT Subject:
Got r done yet?
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jun 9, 2020 5:54:03 PM EDT
Received: Jun 9, 2020 5:55:03 PM EDT Subject:
Working on it as we
speak!
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jul 8, 2020 4:45:23 PM EDT
Received: Jul 8, 2020 4:46:04 PM EDT
Subject:
How did this turn out
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jul 8, 2020 4:46:28 PM EDT
Received: Jul 8, 2020 4:46:48 PM EDT
Subject:
The ghost of Christmas past?
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jul 8, 2020 4:46:46 PM EDT
Received: Jul 8, 2020 4:47:00 PM EDT
Subject:
Seriously- need an update
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jul 8, 2020 4:46:58 PM EDT
Received: Jul 8, 2020 4:47:59 PM EDT
Subject:
You are going to
have to ask Taylor.
He knows all I did
was introduce.
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jul 13, 2020 11:09:59 AM EDT
Received: Jul 13, 2020 11:11:00 AM EDT
Subject:
Are we on for 2pm?
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Jul 13, 2020 11:10:11 AM EDT
Received: Jul 13, 2020 11:10:25 AM EDT
Subject:
Yes
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jul 13, 2020 11:10:33 AM EDT
Received: Jul 13, 2020 11:11:34 AM EDT
Subject:
great
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:30:39 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:30:55 AM EDT
Subject:
Ghost?
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:35:12 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:36:13 AM EDT
Subject:
You tell me?
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:36:18 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:37:1.9 AM EDT
Subject:
I am waiting for an
update, shouldn't
you have it?
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:39:27 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:39:46 AM EDT
Subject:
No. You were taking lead on this
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:40:36 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:41:37 AM EDT
Subject:
What are you
talking about?
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 9:42:33 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 9:43:34 AM EDT
Subject:
Taylor has been
point. Did you see is
last text update to
John and I?
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 10:14:35 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 10:14:47 AM EDT
Subject:
You on for 10:30?
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 26, 2020 10:14:57 AM EDT
Received: Aug 26, 2020 10:15:58 AM EDT
Subject:
yup.
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Aug 27, 2020 11:29:36 AM EDT
Received: Aug 27, 2020 11:29:54 AM EDT
Subject:
What r we missing?
From: Steve O'Neill
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Aug 27, 2020 11:32:40 AM EDT
Received: Aug 27, 2020 11:33:41 AM EDT
Subject:
Honestly not sure,
he has not responded
to my text this am.
Exhibit 4 (Doc. 55-5) This exhibit contains a series of text messages and emails.
From: J Isaacs
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Aug 27, 2020 11:33:01 AM EDT
Received: Aug 27, 2020 11:33:29 AM EDT
Subject:
Ok. Keep me in the loop
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Sep 2, 2020 2:02:12 PM EDT
Received: Sep 2, 2020 2:02:27 PM EDT
Subject:
How did it go?
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Sep 2, 2020 2:13:59 PM EDT
Received: Sep 2, 2020 2:15:00 PM EDT
Subject:
Had to reschedule
for tomorrow Am.
Sorry forgot to update
you
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Sep 2, 2020 2:14:27 PM EDT
Received: Sep 2, 2020 2:14:45 PM EDT
Subject:
10-4
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Sep 3, 2020 1:39:46 PM EDT
Received: Sep 3, 2020 1:40:00 PM EDT
Subject:
Update
From: +14848833471
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Sep 3, 2020 1:40:15 PM EDT
Received: Sep 3, 2020 1:41:16 PM EDT
Subject:
Going very well. On
the call now
From: J Isaacs
To: +14848833471
Sent: Sep 3, 2020 1:40:55 PM EDT
Received: Sep 3, 2020 1:41:13 PM EDT
Subject:
Cool
From: J Isaacs
Sent: Sep 29, 2020 10:39:22 AM EDT To: John Reichenbach; Steve O'Neill Subject: Fwd: Lighthouse Network- Update
FYI
Begin forwarded message:
From: Taylor Olender <tolender@shift4.com>
Date: September 25, 2020 at 5:55:15 PM EDT
To: J Isaacs <jisaacs@shift4.com>
Subject: Lighthouse Network- Update
Hey Jared,
I have an update on the lighthouse network project I wanted to share.
First off thanks again introducing me to Frank. I have had several discussions over the past few
weeks with Frank to discuss current state and product fit. We had discussions on the ghost
program and determined based on the current model and structure it would not be a good fit at
this time. It would require on boarding each child separately. Because of this we determined
the best way to move forward would be to utilize our Marketplace concept.
The Marketplace would allow for all children to be aggregated under one parent for billing
purposes. We are moving quickly to get this built as it will help land some of the most prominent
logos in the food and beverage space.
Thanks
Taylor Olender
Strategic Account Manager
M 484.8833471
tolender@shift4.com | shift4.com
2202 N. Irving St. | Allentown, PA 18109
Exhibit 11 (Doc. 55-12)
This exhibit contains a series of text messages.
From: Taylor Olender
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jun 8, 2020 3:54:08 PM EDT
Received: Jun 8, 2020 3:54:22 PM EDT
Subject:
Can you give me a call?
From: Taylor Olender
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jun 8, 2020 3:55:14 PM EDT
Received: Jun 8, 2020 3:55:38 PM EDT
Subject:
or text me back
From: J Isaacs
To: Taylor Olender
Sent: Jun 8, 2020 3:55:45 PM EDT
Received: Jun 8, 2020 3:55:51 PM EDT
Subject:
In court. What's up?
From: Taylor Olender
To: J Isaacs
Sent: Jun 8, 2020 4:12:14 PM EDT
Received: Jun 8, 2020 4:12:36 PM EDT
Subject:
Just give me a shout
when you can.
From: J Isaacs
To: Taylor Olender
Sent: Jun 8, 2020 4:12:49 PM EDT
Received: Jun 8, 2020 4:12:54 PM EDT
Subject:
Copy that
Exhibit 21 and Exhibit 22(Doc. 128)
These exhibits contains emails.
Exhibit 21
From: Jared Isaacs
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 5:57:21 PM
To: Steve O'Neill; John Richenbach
Cc: Taylor Olender (tolender@shift4.com)
Subject: Fwd: Lighthouse Network- Update
FYI-
Begin forwarded message:
From: Taylor Olender <tolender@shift4.com>
Date: September 25, 2020 at 5:55:15 PM EDT
To: J Isaacs <jisaacs@shift4.com>
Subject: Lighthouse Network- Update
Hey Jared,
I have an update on the lighthouse network project I wanted to share.
First off thanks again introducing me to Frank. I have had several discussions over the past few weeks with Frank to discuss
current state and product fit. We had discussions on the ghost program and determined based on the current model and
structure it would not be a good fit at this time. It would require on boarding each child separately. Because of this we
determined the best way to move forward would be to utilize our Marketplace concept.
The Marketplace would allow for all children to be aggregated under one parent for billing purposes. We are moving
quickly to get this built as it will help land some of the most prominent logos in the food and beverage space.
Thanks
Taylor Olender
Strategic Account Manager
M 484.8833471
tolender@shift4.com | shift4.com
2202 N. Irving St. | Allentown , PA 18109
Exhibit 22
From: Jared Isaacs
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:15:16 PM
To: Taylor Olender
Subject: FW: Contact info
Let me know if you have any questions.
From: Jared Isaacs
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:14:32 PM
To: Frank A. Rodriguez
Cc: Taylor Olender (tolender@shift4.com)
Subject: Contact info
Frank,
Per our conversation, this will connect you with Taylor Olender. After having a brief
conversation, Taylor comes highly recommended from a very close connection. I trust that he can
deliver, and that you will be in good hands.
It was great connecting with you as welll.
Thanks
Jared Isaacs
Founder & CEO
P: 888.474 .3845 x7400
C: 917.880.6850
jisaacs@shift4.com I shift4.com
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notify the sender by telephone at 888.474.3845 or by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. Thank
You.
***
Exhibit F to TJD Depo
This exhibit contains text messages.
From: T Olender
To: Michael Dash
Sent: Oct 26, 2020 1:07:20 PM EDT
Received: Oct 26, 2020 1:08:01 PM EDT
Subject:
Hey Mike- I have
another large
opportunity I need to
discuss with you related
to Sky Tab. Can I give
you a call?
From: Michael Dash
To: T Olender
Sent: Oct 26, 2020 1:16:38 PM EDT
Received: Oct 26, 2020 1:17:06 PM EDT
Subject:
yes sir
From: T Olender
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 8:18:56 AM EDT
Received: Jan 8, 2021 8:19:17 AM EDT
Subject:
When did this
marketplace ghost
language come into
play?
From: Steve O'Neill
To: T Olender
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 9:54:21 AM EDT
Received: Jan 8, 2021 9:54:46 AM EDT
Subject:
Huh
From: Steve O'Neill
To: T Olender
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 9:54:48 AM EDT
Received: Jan 8, 2021 9:55:21 AM EDT
Subject:
Ghost has always
been marketplace
language
From: T Olender
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 9:56:27 AM EST
Received: Jan 8, 2021 9:56:51 AM EST
Subject:
Gotcha-I saw it in the
email to Jared but didn't
know if it was new. I Will
work on the marketplace
ghost add.
From: Steve O'Neill
To: T Olender
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 9:57:31 AM EST
Received: Jan 8, 2021 9:57:47 AM EST
Subject:
Ok great!
From: T Olender
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 9:58:06 AM EST
Received: Jan 8, 2021 9:58:22 AM EST
Subject:
He asked about the
details today
From: Steve O'Neill
To: T Olender
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 10:09:13 AM EDT
Received: Jan 8, 2021 10:09:26 AM EDT
Subject:
Good deal. Any
questions on anything
let me know.
From: T Olender
To: Steve O'Neill
Sent: Jan 8, 2021 10:10:06 AM EST
Received: Jan 8, 2021 10:10:31 AM EST
Subject:
Sounds good
Key Findings and Summary, with contextural interpretation.
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"Ghost" Program: The email from Taylor Olender to Jared Isaacs (Exhibits 4, 21) explicitly discusses the "ghost program." It reveals that Shift4 considered the "ghost program" for a particular client ("Lighthouse Network"), but determined it wasn't a good fit due to the need to onboard each "child" (likely referring to sub-accounts or individual locations) separately. This email is crucial because it directly addresses the "ghost" terminology and provides context about its intended use and limitations. The text message from Exhibit F details furthur clarity on the "ghost" terminology.
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Marketplace Alternative: The same email (Exhibits 4, 21) proposes the "Marketplace" concept as a better alternative, allowing for aggregation under one parent account for billing. This suggests that "Marketplace" and "ghost" may have been related or competing internal project names/concepts for handling multi-location or hierarchical client structures.
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Jared Isaacs' Involvement: Jared Isaacs, the CEO, is clearly involved in these discussions, both forwarding emails and participating in text message exchanges. His questions about "Ghost?" (Exhibit 3) show his interest in the project's status. Steve O'Neill's responses suggest that Taylor Olender was the primary point of contact for the "ghost" project.
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Text Message Urgency: The text messages between Taylor Olender and Jared Isaacs (Exhibit 11), and between Jared Isaacs and Steve O'Neill (Exhibits 3, 4) often show a sense of urgency and a need for updates, especially from Isaacs' side. Terms used were, "Got r done yet", "How did it turn out", and "Update".
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Timeline of Communication. Communication in relation to "Ghost" started back to Mid 2020.
The exhibits strongly suggest that "ghost" was an internal Shift4 term for a specific program or system designed to handle a particular type of client account structure. It was considered, but ultimately not used, for the Lighthouse Network opportunity, with the "Marketplace" concept being favored instead. Jared Isaacs was actively involved in tracking the progress of the "ghost" project/concept. The provided documents do not reveal the full technical details of "ghost," but they do provide significant context about its purpose and why it was bypassed in at least one instance.