California Central District Court
Judge:James V Selna
Referred: Karen E Scott
Case #: 8:19-cv-01623
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Case Filed:Aug 22, 2019
Last checked: Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 12:18 AM PST
Defendant
William Ray Dannels
Represented By
Roger Jon Diamond
Law Office Of Roger J Diamond
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Defendant
Gus Ibanez
Represented By
Roger Jon Diamond
Law Office Of Roger J Diamond
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Defendant
Does
Defendant
Adam Garcia, Jr
Represented By
Roger Jon Diamond
Law Office Of Roger J Diamond
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Defendant
The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment
Represented By
Roger Jon Diamond
Law Office Of Roger J Diamond
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Plaintiff
Desiree Johnson
Represented By
John P Kristensen
Kristensen LLP
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Jonah A Flynn
Flynn Law Firm LLC
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Jesenia Anahy Martinez
Kristensen Weisberg LLP
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Jacob Joseph Ventura
Kristensen Weisberg LLP
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David Levi Weisberg
Kristensen Weisberg LLP
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Docket last updated: 2 hours ago
Friday, January 31, 2020
29 29 order For Order Fri 01/31 11:39 AM
ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF FLSA SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT28 by Judge James V. Selna: The Court finds the settlement fair and reasonable pursuant to the FLSA. Therefore, the Court hereby GRANTS the Joint Motion and rules as follows: The Settlement is approved and $43,698.66 is allocated to Plaintiff and $38,250.00 in attorney's fees are reasonable, as were Plaintiff's counsel's requested hourly rates. Plaintiff's counsel are also allocated to recoup $3,051.34 in costs. (es)
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Friday, January 24, 2020
28 28 11 pgs motion Order Fri 01/24 6:19 PM
Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of FLSA Settlement and Dismissal of Lawsuit filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson. Motion set for hearing on 2/24/2020 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Kristensen, John)
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Att: 1 Declaration of John P. Kristensen,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of John P. Kristensen,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of John P. Kristensen,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of John P. Kristensen,
Att: 5 Declaration of Jonah Flynn,
Att: 6 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jonah Flynn,
Att: 7 Declaration of Roger Jon Diamond,
Att: 8 Proposed Order
Friday, December 13, 2019
27 27 misc Miscellaneous Document Fri 12/13 2:16 PM
Conditional Opposition to Possible Motion to Compel filed by Defendant William Ray Dannels (Diamond, Roger)
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
26 26 textonly Generic Text Only Entry Thu 12/12 12:23 PM
Text Only Entry STRIKING Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel25 . There currently is no Motion to Compel pending before the Court. The document was linked to Plaintiff's application to appear pro hac vice. The document is hereby STRICKEN. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jdo)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
25 25 respm Objection/Opposition (Motion related) Wed 12/11 2:18 PM
Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion To Compel Further Responses re: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonah A. Flynn to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Desiree Johnson (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24325612)9 filed by Defendant William Ray Dannels. (Diamond, Roger)
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Monday, November 04, 2019
24 24 minutes Scheduling Conference - optional html form Tue 11/05 3:18 PM
MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge James V. Selna: The Court sets the case management dates with the agreement of counsel as follows: Jury Trial September 15, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Discovery Cut-off June 8, 2020. Expert Discovery Cut-off July 6, 2020. Law and Motion Cut-off July 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Last Day to Amend Pleadings or Add Parties February 3, 2020. The Court orders that any settlement discussions shall be completed not later than June 12, 2020. (See document for further details.) Court Reporter: Sharon Seffens. (es)
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23 23 order Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only Tue 11/05 12:54 PM
ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL SETTING DATES; PREPARATION FOR TRIAL; AND GOVERNING ATTORNEY AND PARTY CONDUCT AT TRIAL before Judge James V. Selna. (See Document for Details and Deadlines) (lb)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
22 22 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Wed 10/30 10:34 AM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Amended ; estimated length of trial 7, filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson.. (Kristensen, John)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
21 21 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Tue 10/29 11:54 AM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7 days, filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson.. (Kristensen, John)
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20 20 answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 10/29 11:22 AM
ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition,18 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants William Ray Dannels, Adam Garcia, Jr, Gus Ibanez, The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment.(Diamond, Roger)
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Friday, October 25, 2019
19 19 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Fri 10/25 2:23 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Roger Jon Diamond counsel for Defendants William Ray Dannels, Adam Garcia, Jr, Gus Ibanez, The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment. Adding Roger Jon Diamond as counsel of record for Advanced Entertainment, Inc., dba the Strip Joint, William Ray Dannels, Gus Ibanez and Adam Garcia for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants attorney Roger Jon Diamond. (Attorney Roger Jon Diamond added to party William Ray Dannels(pty:dft), Attorney Roger Jon Diamond added to party Adam Garcia, Jr(pty:dft), Attorney Roger Jon Diamond added to party Gus Ibanez(pty:dft), Attorney Roger Jon Diamond added to party The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment(pty:dft))(Diamond, Roger)
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
18 18 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Wed 10/23 5:16 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants William Ray Dannels, Does, Adam Garcia, Jr, Gus Ibanez, The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson(Kristensen, John)
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Friday, October 18, 2019
17 17 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Fri 10/18 4:50 PM
ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT16 by Judge James V. Selna. The Court, ORDERS as follows: (1) Plaintiff has leave to file an Amended Complaint by or on Wednesday, October 23, 2019; (2) Defendants will respond to the First Amended Complaint in this action by Wednesday, November 13, 2019 and not challenge service of Summons, Complaint and Related Documents. (es)
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
16 16 stip Amend/Correct Thu 10/17 1:58 PM
STIPULATION to AMEND Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson.(Kristensen, John)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Granting Leave to File an Amended Complaint
Friday, October 04, 2019
15 15 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Fri 10/04 6:19 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to William Ray Dannels answer now due 10/24/2019; The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment answer now due 10/25/2019, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days),13 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days),14 filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson.(Kristensen, John)
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14 14 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 10/04 6:13 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson, upon Defendant William Ray Dannels served on 9/3/2019, answer due 9/24/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon William Ray Dannels in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Kristensen, John)
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13 13 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 10/04 6:10 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson, upon Defendant The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment served on 9/4/2019, answer due 9/25/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon The Strip Joint (Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment) in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Kristensen, John)
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Thursday, September 05, 2019
12 12 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Thu 09/05 3:18 PM
Order Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference set for 11/4/2019 at 10:00 am before Judge James V. Selna. Counsel shall file the Joint Rule 26 Meeting Report, with the completed Exhibit A, by 10/28/2019. (lb)
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
11 11 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 08/27 10:46 AM
ORDER by Judge James V. Selna, GRANTING9 Non-Resident Attorney Jonah A. Flynn APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Desiree Johnson, designating John P. Kristensen as local counsel. (es)
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10 10 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Tue 08/27 8:35 AM
INITIAL ORDER FOLLOWING FILING OF COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO JUDGE SELNA (lb)
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Monday, August 26, 2019
9 9 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Mon 08/26 1:23 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonah A. Flynn to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Desiree Johnson (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24325612) filed by plaintiff Desiree Johnson. (Kristensen, John)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
8 8 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Mon 08/26 12:08 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants William Ray Dannels, Adam Garcia Jr., Gus Ibanez, The Strip Joint Strip Joint Advanced Entertainment. (ghap)
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7 7 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Mon 08/26 12:04 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jonah A Flynn. 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. (ghap)
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6 6 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Mon 08/26 12:01 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
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5 5 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Mon 08/26 12:00 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (ghap)
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
4 4 notice Summons Request Thu 08/22 4:52 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson. (Kristensen, John)
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3 3 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Thu 08/22 4:49 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson, (Kristensen, John)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Thu 08/22 4:45 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson. (Kristensen, John)
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1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Thu 08/22 4:30 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-24311779 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Desiree Johnson. (Attorney John P Kristensen added to party Desiree Johnson(pty:pla))(Kristensen, John)
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