California Central District Court
Judge:John F Walter
Referred: Alka Sagar
Case #: 2:19-cv-03881
Nature of Suit890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause15:2301 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Case Filed:May 03, 2019
Terminated:Aug 22, 2019
Last checked: Wednesday Oct 30, 2019 2:15 AM PDT
Defendant
CBD Franchising, Inc.
Represented By
Elan Bloch
Csreeder, PC
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Christopher S Reeder
Csreeder, PC
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Defendant
Closets By Design, Inc.
Represented By
Elan Bloch
Csreeder, PC
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Christopher S Reeder
Csreeder, PC
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Plaintiff
Knut Grevle
Represented By
Joseph J DePalma
Lite Depalma Greenberg LLC
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Jeremy Nash
Lite Depalma Greenberg LLC
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William Richard Restis
Restis Law Firm PC
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Conrad B Stephens
Stephens And Stephens LLP
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Plaintiff
Mariaelena Cona
Represented By
Jeremy Nash
Lite Depalma Greenberg LLC
contact info
William Richard Restis
Restis Law Firm PC
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Conrad B Stephens
Stephens And Stephens LLP
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Docket last updated: 4 hours ago
Thursday, August 22, 2019
46 46 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Thu 08/22 3:50 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge John F. Walter. In the Notice of Settlement filed on August 22, 201945 , the parties represent that they have settled this action. As a result, the Court dismisses this action without prejudice subject to either party reopening the action on or before September 23, 2019. The Court will retain jurisdiction for the sole purpose of enforcing the settlement until September 23, 2019. Thereafter, absent further order of the Court, the dismissal of this action will be with prejudice. All dates in this action, including the trial date are vacated. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (iv)
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45 45 notice Settlement Thu 08/22 1:42 PM
NOTICE of Settlement [Joint] filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
44 44 order Dismiss Dismiss Case Thu 08/22 1:33 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(b)(6) [filed 7/24/19; Docket No.31 ] by Judge John F. Walter. Defendants' Motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiffs' seventh cause of action for breach of express warranty and eighth cause of action for violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301, et seq., are DISMISSED without leave to amend. (iv)
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
43 43 notice Notice of Lodging Wed 08/14 12:36 PM
NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31 Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Exhibit Proposed Statement of Decision
42 42 notice Notice of Lodging Wed 08/14 10:48 AM
NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31(Nash, Jeremy)
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Att: 1 Proposed] Statement of Decision
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
41 41 motion Continue Tue 08/13 3:53 PM
First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Continue Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification from 8 13-2019 to 5 1-2020 filed by Plaintiff Mariaelena Cona, Knut Grevle. Motion set for hearing on 9/16/2019 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attorney Conrad B Stephens added to party Mariaelena Cona(pty:pla)) (Stephens, Conrad)
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Att: 1 Memorandum,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 Proposed Order
Monday, August 12, 2019
40 40 respm Reply (Motion related) Mon 08/12 3:42 PM
REPLY in Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31 filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Thursday, August 08, 2019
39 39 misc Statement Thu 08/08 1:12 PM
STATEMENT Joint Statement of Counsel Regarding Conference of Counsel Pursuant to Local Rule 7-3 filed by Plaintiffs Mariaelena Cona, Knut Grevle and Defendants, Closets by Design, Inc.and CBD Franchising, Inc. (Stephens, Conrad)
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Monday, August 05, 2019
38 38 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 08/05 12:09 PM
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31 filed by Plaintiffs Mariaelena Cona, Knut Grevle. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
Monday, July 29, 2019
37 37 2 pgs order Order Mon 07/29 2:33 PM
ORDER DENYING EXTENDING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS HEARING DATE AND MODIFY BRIEFING SCHEDULE36 by Judge John F. Walter. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. There is no showing that other attorneys will be unable to prepare opposition for the Motion. (iv)
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Friday, July 26, 2019
36 36 stip Continue Fri 07/26 11:43 AM
STIPULATION to Continue Motion to Dismiss Hearing Date and Modify Briefing Schedule filed by Plaintiff Mariaelena Cona, Knut Grevle. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, July 25, 2019
35 35 order Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only Thu 07/25 3:35 PM
SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/5/2020 at 10:00 AM. Hearing on Motions in Limine; Disputed Jury Instructions set for 6/12/2020 at 10:00 AM. Jury Trial set for 6/23/2020 at 8:30 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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34 34 order Order/Referral to ADR (No 3) (Private Mediator) (ADR-12) ~Util - Terminate Hearings Thu 07/25 3:28 PM
ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The hearing on August 5, 2019 is vacated and taken off calendar. A Scheduling and Case Management Order will issue. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time. The Court, having considered the parties' Request: ADR Procedure Selection, the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program, or the report submitted by the parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and Civil L.R. 26-1, hereby: ORDERS this case referred to: ADR PROCEDURE NO. 3: (Private mediation). The ADR proceeding is to be completed no later than: February 3, 2020. The Joint Report re: Results of Settlement Conference due on: February 7, 2020. (iv)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
33 33 misc For Judicial Notice Wed 07/24 4:41 PM
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31 filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Request for Judicial Notice
32 32 respm Declaration (Motion related) Wed 07/24 4:38 PM
DECLARATION of Christopher S. Reeder In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 31 filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Christopher Reeder,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Christopher Reeder
31 31 motion Dismiss (cause or other) Dismiss Case Wed 07/24 4:29 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/26/2019 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Monday, July 22, 2019
30 30 notice Notice (Other) Mon 07/22 8:01 PM
NOTICE Notice of Errata re: Joint Rule 26(f) Report filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Exhibit Exh. A to Notice of Errata re: Joint Rule 26(f) Report
29 29 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Mon 07/22 4:04 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 10 days, filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc... Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
28 28 misc Declaration Mon 07/22 2:01 PM
DECLARATION of LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL RE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES GOVERNING ELECTRONIC FILING filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
27 27 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Mon 07/22 11:28 AM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by MARIAELENA CONA Mariaelena Cona, (Attorney Jeremy Nash added to party Mariaelena Cona(pty:pla))(Nash, Jeremy)
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26 26 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Mon 07/22 7:37 AM
Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant All Defendants, Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Monday, July 15, 2019
25 25 misc Statement Mon 07/15 3:57 PM
STATEMENT Counsel Regarding Conference of Counsel Pursuant to Local Rule 7-3 filed by Defendant Closets By Design, Inc. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
24 24 2 pgs order Order Tue 07/02 3:12 PM
ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT23 by Judge John F. Walter. Defendants shall have until July 24, 2019 to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. (iv)
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Monday, July 01, 2019
23 23 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Mon 07/01 7:49 PM
First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to CBD Franchising, Inc. answer now due 7/10/2019; Closets By Design, Inc. answer now due 7/10/2019, re Amended Complaint/Petition,22 filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc.; Closets By Design, Inc.. Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
22 22 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Wed 06/26 11:05 AM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle, Mariaelena Cona(Attorney William Richard Restis added to party Mariaelena Cona(pty:pla)) Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - 7 in Support of First Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 REDLINED Version of First Amended Complaint
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
21 21 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Tue 06/04 6:47 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS)-COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for August 5, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before July 22, 2019. (See Order for further details) (yl)
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20 20 1 pgs order Order Extending Answer Due Deadline Tue 06/04 6:34 PM
ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) by Judge John F. Walter19 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: Defendants shall have until June 26, 2019 to Respond to Plaintiffs Complaint. (yl)
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
19 19 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Thu 05/30 4:59 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to CBD Franchising, Inc. answer now due 6/26/2019; Closets By Design, Inc. answer now due 6/26/2019, filed by Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc.; Closets By Design, Inc..(Attorney Christopher S Reeder added to party CBD Franchising, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher S Reeder added to party Closets By Design, Inc.(pty:dft)) Related [+]
Related: [-] eder, Christopher
Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
18 18 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Wed 05/29 9:11 AM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle, upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Gerard Thompson, CFO in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Stephens, Conrad)
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
17 17 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/15 10:53 AM
ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy Nash to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Knut Grevle, designating Conrad B. Stephens as local counsel14 . (iv)
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16 16 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/15 10:49 AM
ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph DePalma to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Knut Grevle, designating Conrad B. Stephens as local counsel13 . (iv)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
15 15 notice Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form Tue 05/14 4:29 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy Nash to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Knut Grevle (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-23728732)14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (lt)
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Monday, May 13, 2019
14 14 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Mon 05/13 4:19 PM
First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy Nash to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Knut Grevle (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-23728732) filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. (Stephens, Conrad)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
13 13 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Mon 05/13 4:13 PM
First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. DePalma to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Knut Grevle (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-23728553) filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. (Stephens, Conrad)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Mon 05/13 4:06 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Conrad B Stephens counsel for Plaintiff Knut Grevle. Adding Conrad B. Stephens as counsel of record for Knut Grevle for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. (Attorney Conrad B Stephens added to party Knut Grevle(pty:pla))(Stephens, Conrad)
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11 11 misc Declaration Mon 05/13 3:54 PM
DECLARATION of William R. Restis Lead Trial Counsel re: Compliance with Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
Friday, May 10, 2019
10 10 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Fri 05/10 11:01 AM
STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv)
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Monday, May 06, 2019
9 9 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Mon 05/06 7:58 AM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy Nash. 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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8 8 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Mon 05/06 7:57 AM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J DePalma. 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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7 7 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Mon 05/06 7:55 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants CBD Franchising, Inc., Closets By Design, Inc. (et)
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6 6 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Mon 05/06 7:46 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
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5 5 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Mon 05/06 7:46 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (et)
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Friday, May 03, 2019
4 4 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 05/03 2:32 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle, identifying none. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
3 3 notice Summons Request Fri 05/03 2:30 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Fri 05/03 2:27 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 05/03 2:26 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-23673947 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Knut Grevle. (Attorney William Richard Restis added to party Knut Grevle(pty:pla)) Related [+]
Related: [-] stis, William
Att: 1 Exhibit 1-8