United States of America v. Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles

California Central District Court
Judge:S James Otero
Referred: Andrew J Wistrich
Case #: 2:17-cv-02103
Nature of Suit625 Forfeiture/Penalty - Drug Related Seizure of Property 21 USC 881
Cause18:0981 Civil Forfeiture
Case Filed:Mar 16, 2017
Terminated:Jul 13, 2017
Last checked: Tuesday Sep 12, 2017 2:08 AM PDT
Claimant
Philly Auto, Inc.
Represented By
Conrad Brently Wilton
Fox Rothschild LLP
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John Shaeffer
Fox Rothschild LLP
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Defendant
Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles
Plaintiff
United States of America
Represented By
Christen Sproule
Ausa - Office Of Us Attorney
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Jonathan Galatzan
Ausa - Office Of The Us Attorney
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Docket last updated: 42 minutes ago
Thursday, July 13, 2017
31 31 stip Dismiss Case Thu 07/13 11:31 AM
Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by plaintiff United States of America.(Galatzan, Jonathan)
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Friday, July 07, 2017
30 30 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) Fri 07/07 11:17 AM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123),29 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (ak)
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Thursday, July 06, 2017
29 29 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Thu 07/06 4:36 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christen Sproule counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Christen A. Sproule is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Sproule, Christen)
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Monday, June 26, 2017
28 28 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) Mon 06/26 12:09 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Philly Auto Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)27 . The following error(s) was found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
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Friday, June 23, 2017
27 27 answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 06/23 2:09 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , Amended Complaint/Petition12 [Verified Answer to Amended Verified Complaint for Forfeiture] filed by Claimant Philly Auto, Inc..(Wilton, Conrad)
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Friday, June 02, 2017
26 26 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) Fri 06/02 2:04 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other)25 . The following error(s) was found: Leave of court required for filing.Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment: The pdf document is a notice of dismissal of ONLY certain defendants. Case was opened without naming the 10 defendants individually. Notice requests court to dismiss 9 of the 10 cars. Missing a proposed order which should have been submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
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Thursday, June 01, 2017
25 25 notice Notice (Other) Thu 06/01 2:53 PM
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT VEHICLES filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Galatzan, Jonathan)
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
24 24 order Extending Answer Due Deadline Wed 05/24 3:26 PM
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO ANSWER AMENDED COMPLAINT22 by Judge S. James Otero. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the time for Claimant Philly Auto to answer the Plaintiff's Amended Complaint shall be extended to June 23, 2017. (smo)
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23 23 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Wed 05/24 2:21 PM
dORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge S. James Otero. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/17/2017. Scheduling Conference set for 7/31/2017 at 08:30 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (vcr)
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
22 22 stip Extending Time to Answer (More than 30 days) Thu 05/18 5:20 PM
Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 6-23-17 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , Amended Complaint/Petition12 filed by Claimant Philly Auto, Inc..(Wilton, Conrad)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
21 21 respoth Claim Wed 05/03 3:26 PM
CLAIM filed by Claimant Philly Auto, Inc.. (Wilton, Conrad)
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20 20 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) Wed 05/03 3:09 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Statement19 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: CLAIM. (due to wrong event NO claim was recorded) (Note filer failed to add party and attorney of record to the case, clerk has added this information this time only. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
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Tuesday, May 02, 2017
19 19 misc Statement Tue 05/02 4:21 PM
STATEMENT Claim to Seized Property filed by Defendant Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles [Claim of Philly Auto, Inc.] (Wilton, Conrad)
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Friday, April 28, 2017
18 18 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Fri 04/28 10:56 AM
Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles answer now due 6/23/2017, re Amended Complaint/Petition12 filed by plaintiff United States of America.(Attorney Jonathan Galatzan added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Galatzan, Jonathan)
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
17 17 service Service of Summons and Complaint by Publication Thu 04/27 9:44 AM
SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, by Publication on 03/27/2017 and 03/28/2017 upon Defendant Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles last date of publication 4/25/2017, answer due 5/15/2017. Publication was made in the www.forfeiture.gov.(Sproule, Christen)
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Att: 1 Attachment A
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
16 16 service USM-285 Service of S/C - (21 days) Executed Thu 04/20 11:26 AM
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN of complaint and warrant12 Remarks:Defendant property served and seized and in possession of US Government. (lc)
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15 15 service USM-285 Service of S/C - (21 days) Executed Thu 04/20 11:23 AM
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN of complaint and warrant12 upon Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles. Remarks: defendant property served and seized 4/13/17. (lc)
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
14 14 misc Warrant for Seizure Issued Thu 03/23 4:27 PM
WARRANT for seizure of Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles issued on Amended Complaint12 . (lom)
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
13 13 notice Warrant for Seizure Request Wed 03/22 3:30 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Warrant for Seizure on Amended Complaint/Petition12 filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Sproule, Christen)
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12 12 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Wed 03/22 3:27 PM
AMENDED AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , filed by plaintiff United States of America(Sproule, Christen)
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
11 11 order For Order Tue 03/21 2:14 PM
ORDER APPOINTING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AS SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN IN PLACE OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE6 by Judge S. James Otero. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that upon the arrest of the defendant, Robert Thierry, Director of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeiture, Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall assume custody of the defendant on behalf of this Court, in place of the United States Marshal, and shall maintain custody of such defendants during the time they remain in custodia legis, pursuant to Rule G(3)(c)(i) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and AssetForfeiture Actions and Rule E.14(a) of the Local Rules for Admiralty and Maritime Claims. See document for details. (lom)
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Monday, March 20, 2017
10 10 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Mon 03/20 3:40 PM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge S. James Otero. (vcr)
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Friday, March 17, 2017
9 9 misc Warrant for Seizure Issued Fri 03/17 3:32 PM
WARRANT for seizure of Ten 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Vehicles issued on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 . (ghap)
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8 8 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Fri 03/17 2:48 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
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7 7 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Fri 03/17 2:47 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge S. James Otero and Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich. (ghap)
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
6 6 motion Order Thu 03/16 3:07 PM
EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for APPOINTING DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AS SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN IN PLACE OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Sproule, Christen)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
5 5 misc Miscellaneous Document Thu 03/16 3:03 PM
MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONFLICT MEMO filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Sproule, Christen)
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4 4 misc Memorandum by U S Attorney re Judge Assignment Thu 03/16 3:01 PM
MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiff United States of America for the purpose of determining whether the above-referenced civil matter, being filed on March 16, 2017, was not pending in the US Attorneys Office before the date on which Judges Andre Birotte, Jr. and Michael W. Fitzgerald began receiving civil matters. (Sproule, Christen)
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3 3 notice Warrant for Seizure Request Thu 03/16 2:59 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Warrant for Seizure on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Sproule, Christen)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Thu 03/16 2:58 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Sproule, Christen)
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1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Thu 03/16 2:55 PM
COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney Christen Sproule added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Sproule, Christen)
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