California Central District Court
Judge:Beverly Reid O'Conne
Referred: John E Mcdermott
Case #: 2:17-cv-02370
Nature of Suit890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Fraud
Case Filed:Mar 27, 2017
Terminated:Sep 29, 2017
Last checked: Saturday Sep 23, 2017 3:07 AM PDT
Defendant
Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc.
Represented By
Yalan Zheng
Law Offices Of Park And Zheng
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Defendant
Shenzen Sunshine Technology Development, LTD
Defendant
Does
Defendant
Sam Tsu
Plaintiff
Allan Black
Represented By
Kirk J Wolden
Carter Wolden Curtis LLP
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Kenneth J Grunfeld
Golomb And Honik PC
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Plaintiff
Christopher Jones
Represented By
Kirk J Wolden
Carter Wolden Curtis LLP
contact info
Kenneth J Grunfeld
Golomb And Honik PC
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Plaintiff
Robert Matos Rivera
Represented By
Kirk J Wolden
Carter Wolden Curtis LLP
contact info
Kenneth J Grunfeld
Golomb And Honik PC
contact info
Plaintiff
Roger Watts
Represented By
Kirk J Wolden
Carter Wolden Curtis LLP
contact info
Kenneth J Grunfeld
Golomb And Honik PC
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Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Friday, September 29, 2017
35 35 order Dismiss Relief Fri 09/29 1:59 PM
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM L.R. 23-3 REGARDING DEADLINE FOR FILING MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION26 ; AND DENYING AS MOOT DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS21 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: The Court DENIES Plaintiffs Motion, STRIKES the class allegations in Plaintiffs First amended complaint, and DISMISSES Plaintiffs First amended complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Court DENIES AS MOOT Acumens Motion to Dismiss. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc). Modified on 9/29/2017. (lc)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
34 34 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Wed 09/27 10:56 AM
The hearing on the MOTION TO DISMISS21 AND MOTION FOR RELIEF26 , scheduled for October 2, 2017 at 1:30 P.M., before Judge Otis D. Wright, II, are hereby VACATED and taken off calendar. No appearances are necessary. The matters stands submitted, and will be decided upon without oral argument. An order will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce)
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
33 33 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 09/21 9:22 AM
COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED, THE MOTION TO DISMISS21 and the MOTION FOR RELIEF26 will be heard before the Honorable Judge Otis D. Wright, II, on the same date and time the motions were noticed. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce)
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32 32 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 09/21 8:02 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge Philip Guiterrez, Chair of the Case Management and Assignment Committee. The Court ORDERS that the 1) MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT (filed 7/27/2017)21 ; and, 2) MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM L.R. 23-3 REGARDING DEADLINE FOR FILING MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION (filed 8/21/2017)26 is hereby assigned to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Do not contact the court regarding the setting and hearing date of this motion. The parties will receive further instructions. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rfi)
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Friday, September 01, 2017
31 31 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 09/05 12:54 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: denying27 Non-Resident Attorney Kenneth Jay Grunfeld APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Krik J. Wolden. (lt)
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30 30 respm Objection/Opposition (Motion related) Fri 09/01 3:25 PM
OPPOSITION in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from L.R. 23-3 Regarding Deadline for Filing Motion for Class Certification 26 filed by Defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc.. (Zheng, Yalan)
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
29 29 respm Reply (Motion related) Thu 08/31 8:47 PM
REPLY in support of a motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims and Action 21 filed by Defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc.. (Zheng, Yalan)
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Wednesday, August 30, 2017
28 28 notice Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form Wed 08/30 12:28 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kenneth J. Grunfeld to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20431851)27 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. (lom)
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27 27 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Wed 08/30 11:21 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kenneth J. Grunfeld to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20431851) filed by Plaint iffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts. (Wolden, Kirk)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, August 21, 2017
26 26 motion Relief Mon 08/21 3:25 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from L.R. 23-3 Regarding Deadline for Filing Motion for Class Certification filed by Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts. Motion set for hearing on 10/2/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Wolden, Kirk)
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25 25 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 08/21 2:53 PM
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims and Action 21 filed by Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts. (Wolden, Kirk)
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Wednesday, August 09, 2017
24 24 order Order Wed 08/09 8:28 AM
ORDER by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, re Stipulation for Extension of Time23 Plaintiffs shall have an extension of time through and including August 21, 2017 in which to file their opposition. Defendant shall have through and including August 31, 2017 in which to file any reply. (rfi)
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Monday, August 07, 2017
23 23 stip Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 08/07 3:25 PM
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims and Action 21 filed by Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts.(Wolden, Kirk)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, July 27, 2017
22 22 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Thu 07/27 5:21 PM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc., (Zheng, Yalan)
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21 21 motion Dismiss (cause or other) Thu 07/27 5:18 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims and Action filed by defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/2/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Zheng, Yalan)
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
20 20 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Wed 07/12 10:11 AM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc. answer now due 7/27/2017, re Amended Complaint/Petition,17 filed by defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc..(Zheng, Yalan)
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
19 19 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Tue 06/20 2:26 PM
NOTICE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. On May 22, 2017, the court issued an Order to Show Cause. DPlaintiff has filed a response to the order to show cause. The court deems that response satisfactory, and orders the Order to Show Cause discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rfi)
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Monday, June 19, 2017
18 18 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Mon 06/19 3:37 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc. answer now due 7/12/2017, re Amended Complaint/Petition,17 filed by defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc..(Attorney Yalan Zheng added to party Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc.(pty:dft))(Zheng, Yalan)
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Friday, May 26, 2017
17 17 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Fri 05/26 3:23 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc., Does, Shenzen Sunshine Technology Development, LTD, Sam Tsu amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 , filed by Plaintiffs Robert Matos Rivera, Allan Black, Roger Watts, Christopher Jones(Wolden, Kirk)
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
16 16 misc Response Thu 05/25 3:34 PM
RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts (Wolden, Kirk)
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Monday, May 22, 2017
15 15 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held Mon 05/22 7:43 AM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION. the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiffs shall respond by Monday, May 29, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. (rfi)
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
14 14 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Wed 04/19 5:15 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to defendant Sam Tsu. (jp)
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13 13 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Wed 04/19 5:13 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to defendant Acumen Robot Intelligence, Inc. (jp)
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12 12 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Wed 04/19 5:12 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to defendant Shenzen Sunshine Technology Development, LTD. (jp)
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11 11 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) Wed 04/19 5:11 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Summons Request10 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: Summons Request - under Category - Service/Waivers of Summons and Complaints. Other error(s) with document(s): Application/Motion/Request (Attorney Civil Case Opening) event utilized in docketing this filing. In the future, please use the SEARCH feature on the CM/ECF Menu Bar if you are unsure of the events to use. ***The Summons has been issued.**. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (jp)
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
10 10 cmp Application/Motion/Request (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 04/11 3:16 PM
REQUEST for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint with filing fee previously paid ($400.00 paid on 03/27/2017, receipt number 261HA4MF), filed by Allan Black Robert Matos Rivera, Allan Black, Roger Watts, Christopher Jones.(Wolden, Kirk)
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons
Monday, April 03, 2017
9 9 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Mon 04/03 3:50 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Allan Black All Plaintiffs, (Wolden, Kirk)
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8 8 textonly Generic Text Only Entry Mon 04/03 11:26 AM
Effective April 10, 2017, Judge McDermott will be located at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, COURTROOM 630 on the 6th Floor, located at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 630 of the Roybal Federal Building, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mailbox located outside the Clerk's Office on the 1st Floor of the Roybal Federal Building. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp)
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
7 7 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Thu 03/30 3:41 PM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES upon filing of the complaint by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi)
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
6 6 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Tue 03/28 11:48 AM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Kenneth J. Grunfeld. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et)
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5 5 notice Deficiency in Attorney Case Opening Tue 03/28 11:46 AM
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 . The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. Other error(s) with document(s): The Civil Cover Sheet is attached to the Complaint. It should have been filed and entered separately under its proper event. No further action is required. (et)
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4 4 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Tue 03/28 11:43 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
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3 3 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Tue 03/28 11:43 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Beverly Reid OConnell and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (et)
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2 2 attorney Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information (G-06) Tue 03/28 9:27 AM
NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Kirk J Wolden counsel for Plaintiffs Allan Black, Christopher Jones, Robert Matos Rivera, Roger Watts. Changing address to 1111 Exposition Boulevard, Suite 602, Sacramento, CA 95815. Changing email to kirk@cwclawfirm.com. Filed by Plaintiffs Allan Black. (Wolden, Kirk)
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Monday, March 27, 2017
1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Mon 03/27 5:00 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-19582705 - Fee: $400, filed by Allan Black Robert Matos Rivera, Allan Black, Roger Watts, Christopher Jones. (Attorney Kirk J Wolden added to party Allan Black(pty:pla), Attorney Kirk J Wolden added to party Christopher Jones(pty:pla), Attorney Kirk J Wolden added to party Robert Matos Rivera(pty:pla), Attorney Kirk J Wolden added to party Roger Watts(pty:pla))(Wolden, Kirk)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet