California Central District Court
Judge:Fernando M Olguin
Referred: Steve Kim
Case #: 2:20-cv-04976
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal - Breach of Contract
Case Filed:Jun 04, 2020
Terminated:Sep 11, 2020
Case in other court:Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles, 20STCV15386
Last checked: Tuesday Dec 01, 2020 12:33 AM PST
Defendant
Draper James, LLC
Represented By
Matthew Ball
Gibson Dunn And Crutcher
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Theano Evangelis Kapur
Gibson Dunn And Crutcher LLP
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Jeremy Sokol Smith
Gibson Dunn And Crutcher LLP
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Timothy William Loose
Gibson Dunn And Crutcher LLP
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Defendant
Reese Witherspoon
Represented By
Theano Evangelis Kapur
Gibson Dunn And Crutcher LLP
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Defendant
Does
Plaintiff
Natalie Anderson
Represented By
William Anthony Baird
Baird Law Firm
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Alan M Mansfield
Whatley Kallas LLP
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Edward K Wood, Jr
Wood Law Firm LLC
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Plaintiff
Judith Lindley
Represented By
William Anthony Baird
Baird Law Firm
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Alan M Mansfield
Whatley Kallas LLP
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Edward K Wood, Jr
Wood Law Firm LLC
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Plaintiff
Ann Marie Matter
Represented By
William Anthony Baird
Baird Law Firm
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Alan M Mansfield
Whatley Kallas LLP
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Edward K Wood, Jr
Wood Law Firm LLC
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Plaintiff
Laryssa Galvez
Terminated: 07/17/2020
Represented By
William Anthony Baird
Baird Law Firm
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Alan M Mansfield
Whatley Kallas LLP
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Edward K Wood, Jr
Wood Law Firm LLC
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1. Reese Witherspoon Sued for Company's Dress Giveaway. (tmz.com)
Submitted Wed 06/10/2020
Docket last updated: 04/18/2024 11:59 PM PDT
Friday, September 11, 2020
35 35 3 pgs notice Voluntary Dismissal of a Case (Pursuant to FRCP 41a (1)) Fri 09/11 2:18 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley, Ann Marie Matter. Dismissal is With Prejudice. (Mansfield, Alan)
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Thursday, September 03, 2020
34 34 motion Dismiss Case Thu 09/03 4:07 PM
Third NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon. Motion set for hearing on 10/8/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, August 27, 2020
33 33 order Dismiss Case Thu 08/27 2:57 PM
ORDER RE: PENDING MOTION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See Order for Details.* (iv)
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
32 32 respm Reply (Motion related) Thu 08/20 3:54 PM
REPLY in Support Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 25 filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon.(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Timothy W. Loose
Monday, August 17, 2020
31 31 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Mon 08/17 8:32 AM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Order to Show Cause15 is hereby discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr)
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
30 30 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Thu 08/13 8:37 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 25 filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley, Ann Marie Matter.(Mansfield, Alan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of E. Kirk Wood In Support of Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
29 29 stip Continue Wed 08/12 9:53 AM
Joint STIPULATION to Continue Hearing Date on Motion to Dismiss from September 2, 2020 to September 17, 2020 Re: Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 25 filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley, Ann Marie Matter.(Mansfield, Alan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Alan M. Mansfield,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Monday, August 03, 2020
28 28 misc Errata Mon 08/03 7:25 PM
NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon. correcting Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 25 , Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,,27 (Kapur, Theano)
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27 27 notice Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form Mon 08/03 3:29 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Motion to Dismiss25 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. Filer has set the motion for hearing on September 3, 2022, however pleading shows a date of September 3, 2020. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (iv)
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Friday, July 31, 2020
26 26 4 pgs misc For Judicial Notice Fri 07/31 3:48 PM
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 25 filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon.(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Theane Evangelis,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D,
Att: 6 Proposed Order
25 25 motion Dismiss Case Fri 07/31 3:41 PM
Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon. Motion set for hearing on 9/3/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, July 20, 2020
24 24 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Mon 07/20 12:17 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Pursuant to the filing of a First Amended Complaint23 , the Motion to Dismiss19 is deemed moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr)
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Friday, July 17, 2020
23 23 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Fri 07/17 5:26 PM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Does, Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiffs Laryssa Galvez, Natalie Anderson, Judith Lindley(Mansfield, Alan)
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22 22 notice Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1)) Fri 07/17 5:15 PM
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Laryssa Galvez, Natalie Anderson, Judith Lindley pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Laryssa Galvez. (Mansfield, Alan)
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Monday, July 13, 2020
21 21 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Mon 07/13 11:08 AM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 9/24/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
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Friday, July 10, 2020
20 20 misc For Judicial Notice Fri 07/10 8:05 PM
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 19 filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon.(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration ISO Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order - Request for Judicial Notice
19 19 22 pgs motion Dismiss Case Fri 07/10 8:02 PM
First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon. Motion set for hearing on 8/13/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attorney Theano Evangelis Kapur added to party Reese Witherspoon(pty:dft)) (Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order - Motion to Dismiss
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
18 18 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held Tue 07/07 9:01 AM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION16 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiffs are granted until July 17, 2020, to file a First Amended Complaint. (iv)
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Monday, July 06, 2020
17 17 misc Response Mon 07/06 6:41 PM
RESPONSE filed by Defendant Draper James, LLCto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, Set/Reset Deadlines15 Response to Order to Show Cause(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration ISO Response to Order to Show Cause
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
16 16 stip Extension of Time to File Document Tue 06/30 11:42 AM
Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File First Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley.(Mansfield, Alan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Alan M. Mansfield,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
15 15 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 06/30 11:00 AM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: REMAND by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. No later than July 6, 2020, defendants shall show cause in writing why this action should not be remanded for the reasons noted above. (iv)
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Friday, June 19, 2020
14 14 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 06/19 11:39 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Laryssa Galvez, Natalie Anderson, Judith Lindley. upon Reese Witherspoon waiver sent by Plaintiff on 6/19/2020, answer due 8/18/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Theane Evangelis. (Mansfield, Alan)
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
13 13 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Wed 06/17 2:53 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr)
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Monday, June 15, 2020
12 12 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 06/15 4:55 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: DENYING10 Non-Resident Attorney Edward K. Wood APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez and Judith Lindley for failure of Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the pro hac vice application fee, if paid, be refunded. Terming Attorney Edward K Wood, Jr. (Thrasher, Lupe)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
11 11 notice Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form Wed 06/10 3:21 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward K. Wood, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26740415)10 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. Incorrect event selected. Correct event is Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Other error(s) with document(s): Document is an Application not a Motion. (Thrasher, Lupe)
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020
10 10 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Tue 06/09 12:56 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward K. Wood, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26740415) filed by Plaintiffs Natalie Anderson, Laryssa Galvez, Judith Lindley. (Mansfield, Alan)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit Certificate of Admission - U.S. Supreme Court,
Att: 4 Exhibit Certificate of Admission - Supreme Court of Alabama,
Att: 5 Proposed Order,
Att: 6 Proof of Service
Monday, June 08, 2020
9 9 notice Notice (Other) Mon 06/08 11:42 PM
NOTICE filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC. Notice of Filing Notice of Removal of Action With the Superior Court(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A
Friday, June 05, 2020
8 8 3 pgs stip Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Fri 06/05 5:20 PM
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC.(Kapur, Theano)
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7 7 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Fri 06/05 3:42 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney E Kirk Wood. 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. (car)
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6 6 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Fri 06/05 3:27 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
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5 5 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Fri 06/05 3:26 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (car)
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Thursday, June 04, 2020
4 4 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Thu 06/04 5:36 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC. (Kapur, Theano)
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3 3 service Proof of Service (subsequent documents) Thu 06/04 5:34 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,1 served on 6/4/2020. (Kapur, Theano)
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2 2 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Thu 06/04 5:31 PM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC, identifying None. (Kapur, Theano)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Thu 06/04 5:19 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from California Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, case number 20STCV15386 Receipt No: ACACDC-26691023 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Draper James, LLC. (Attorney Theano Evangelis Kapur added to party Draper James, LLC(pty:dft))(Kapur, Theano)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Defendant Draper James LLC's Notice of Removal,
Att: 2 29 pgs Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D,
Att: 6 Exhibit E,
Att: 7 Exhibit F,
Att: 8 Exhibit G
cmp Complaint - (Discovery) Fri 06/05 3:33 PM
CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Draper James, LLC, Reese Witherspoon. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiffs Laryssa Galvez, Natalie Anderson, Judith Lindley. Filed in State Court on 4/21/2020 Submitted with Attachment 2 Exhibit A to Notice of Removal1 (car)
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