Consolidated
Lead case: 3:21-md-02981

California Northern District Court
Judge:James Donato
Case #: 3:21-cv-00977
Nature of Suit410 Other Statutes - Antitrust
Cause15:2 Antitrust Litigation
Case Filed:Feb 08, 2021
Terminated:Nov 03, 2021
Case in other court:District of Columbia, 1:20-cv-03158
Last checked: Saturday Aug 07, 2021 2:01 AM PDT
Defendant
Alphabet Inc.
Represented By
Brian Christopher Rocca
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Richard S. Taffet
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Bryan M. Killian
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Defendant
Google LLC
Represented By
Brian Christopher Rocca
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Richard S. Taffet
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Bryan M. Killian
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Plaintiff
J. Jackson Paige
Represented By
Jonathan Watson Cuneo
Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca, LLP
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Alec Blaine Finley
Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca, LLP
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Victoria Sims
Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca LLP
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Gerard V. Mantese
Mantese Honigman, P.C.
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Ryan Hansen
Mantese Honigman, P.C.
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Kathryn Eisenstein
Mantese Honigman P.C.
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Docket last updated: 05/16/2024 11:59 PM PDT
Thursday, November 04, 2021
utility MDL Member Case Closed Thu 11/04 7:56 PM
MDL MEMBER CASE CLOSED: Pursuant to Plaintiff's41 Notice of Voluntary on 11/03/2021 in the civil case 3:21-cv-00977-JD is terminated; re MDL 3:21-md-02981-JD master file cc: JPMDL. (gba, COURT STAFF)
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Wednesday, November 03, 2021
41 41 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Wed 11/03 11:57 AM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by J. Jackson Paige (Tostrud, Jon)
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40 40 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 11/03 11:33 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jon A. Tostrud (Tostrud, Jon)
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
39 39 order Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Thu 02/11 12:30 PM
ORDER. In light of the JPML's order transferring MDL No. 2981 to this Court, see Case No. 21-md-2981, Dkt. No. 1, the motion to dismiss hearing that was set for February 18, 2021, in Case Nos. 20-cv-5671 and 20-cv-5792, is vacated. The Court will hold an organizing conference for the MDL case to discuss coordinated motion proceedings and other case management issues. The conference will be held on February 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom Webinar. The parties are directed to file by February 17, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. California time, a brief, joint statement advising the Court on the status of all litigation pending in this MDL matter, as well as the status of all potential tag-along cases. For the February 18 conference, each party or party group should designate a lead counsel to speak at the conference by emailing the name of their lead counsel to Judge Donato's Courtroom Deputy, Ms. Lisa Clark, at jdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov by February 17, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. California time. The names for lead counsel are needed so that Ms. Clark can identify them during the Zoom hearing when the case is called. All lead counsel must call in fifteen minutes before the hearing to test internet, video, and audio capabilities. All counsel, parties, members of the public, and press may join the webinar using the link or information below: https://cand-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1617171523?pwd=VWJqM2ZYT1UvNFZ0ZHNZUUhGWTBCZz09 Webinar ID: 161 717 1523 Password: 213597 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16692545252,,1617171523#,,1#,213597# or +16468287666,,1617171523#,,1#,213597# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 PLEASE NOTE: Persons granted remote access to court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). See General Order 58 at Paragraph III. Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including "screen-shots" or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. Please see [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom] for information on preparing for and participating in a Zoom Webinar. Signed by Judge James Donato on 2/11/2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc2S, COURT STAFF)
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
utility MDL Member Case Wed 02/10 9:44 AM
MEMBER CASE OPENED MDL 2981: District of Columbia, 1:20-cv-03158-APM, Paige v. Google LLC, et al, Opened in California Northern District as 3:21-cv-00977-JD pursuant to Initial Transfer Order cc: JPMDL (wsnS, COURT STAFF)
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Tuesday, February 09, 2021
38 38 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Tue 02/09 9:54 AM
Case transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:20-cv-03158. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Friday, February 05, 2021
37 37 EMAIL from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California requesting the transfer of the original file to be sent using the extract civil case feature of CM/ECF. (ztnr)
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36 36 CERTIFIED COPY OF TRANSFER ORDER dated 2/5/2021 from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation directing the transfer to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Judge James Donato for coordinated pretrial proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407.(MDL 2981) (ztnr)
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
35 35 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ALPHABET INC. served on 11/12/2020, answer due 12/3/2020 (Cuneo, Jonathan) Modified on 1/29/2021 to add/serve date (eg).
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34 34 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. GOOGLE LLC served on 11/12/2020, answer due 12/3/2020 (Cuneo, Jonathan) Modified on 1/29/2021 to add serve/due date (eg).
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Friday, January 08, 2021
33 33 NOTICE of Presentation or Waiver of Oral Argument in MDL 2981 by J. JACKSON PAIGE (eg)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
32 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Hansen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hansen, Ryan)
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31 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Eisenstein on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisenstein, Kathryn)
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30 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard V. Mantese on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mantese, Gerard)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amit P. Mehta: Status Conference held on 12/23/2020 via teleconference. (Court Reporter: William Zaremba) (zjd)
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
28 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria Sims on behalf of J. JACKSON PAIGE (Sims, Victoria)
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Monday, December 21, 2020
27 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Watson Cuneo on behalf of J. JACKSON PAIGE (Cuneo, Jonathan)
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26 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Alec Blaine Finley on behalf of J. JACKSON PAIGE (Finley, Alec)
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25 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ryan Hansen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7985263. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J. JACKSON PAIGE(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
24 24 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kathryn Regan Eisenstein, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7985184. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J. JACKSON PAIGE(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
23 23 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Gerard V. Mantese, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7985090. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J. JACKSON PAIGE(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
MINUTE ORDER granting23 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Gerard V. Mantese is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/21/2020. (lcapm2) Modified on 12/21/2020.
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MINUTE ORDER granting24 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Kathryn Regan Eisenstein is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/21/2020. (lcapm2) Modified on 12/21/2020.
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MINUTE ORDER granting25 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Ryan Hansen is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/21/2020. (lcapm2)
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 12/23/2020 at 3:30 PM via teleconference before Judge Amit P. Mehta. The courtroom deputy will provide counsel with dial-in information for the hearing. Members of the public or media who wish to access the hearing may dial the court's toll-free public access line: (877) 848-7030, access code 321-8747. (zjd)
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
22 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard S. Taffet on behalf of ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC (Taffet, Richard)
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21 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Christopher Rocca on behalf of ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC (Rocca, Brian)
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
20 20 REPLY to opposition to motion re12 MOTION to Transfer Case and Defendants' Objection Under LCvR 40.5(b)(2) to Plaintiff's Designation of Action as Related to United States v. Google LLC filed by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC.(Killian, Bryan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Paul Cooper,
Att: 2 Exhibit C to Supplemental Declaration of Paul Cooper,
Att: 3 Declaration of Brian C. Rocca,
Att: 4 Exhibit A to Declaration of Brian C. Rocca,
Att: 5 Exhibit B to Declaration of Brian C. Rocca,
Att: 6 Exhibit C to Declaration of Brian C. Rocca,
Att: 7 Exhibit D to Declaration of Brian C. Rocca
Monday, December 14, 2020
29 29 NOTICE of Appearance and Reply Memorandum filed in MDL 2981 by J. JACKSON PAIGE(eg)
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Att: 1 Reply Memorandum,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Exhibit B,
Att: 5 Exhibit C,
Att: 6 Exhibit D,
Att: 7 Exhibit E,
Att: 8 Exhibit F,
Att: 9 Proof of Service
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re18 Memorandum in Opposition, was entered in error and counsel has refiled said pleading in docket entry19 . (eg)
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Tuesday, December 08, 2020
19 19 23 pgs Memorandum in opposition to re12 MOTION to Transfer Case and Defendants' Objection Under LCvR 40.5(b)(2) to Plaintiff's Designation of Action as Related to United States v. Google LLC Amended Version filed by J. JACKSON PAIGE.(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of J. Jackson Paige,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Comparison of Paige and Government Complaints,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
18 18 ENTERED IN ERROR.....Memorandum in opposition to re12 MOTION to Transfer Case and Defendants' Objection Under LCvR 40.5(b)(2) to Plaintiff's Designation of Action as Related to United States v. Google LLC filed by J. JACKSON PAIGE.(Cuneo, Jonathan) Modified on 12/9/2020 (eg).
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Att: 1 Declaration of J. Jackson Paige,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, December 04, 2020
17 17 ORDER granting16 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading. Defendants' deadline to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is hereby extended pending the court's determination of12 Defendants' Motion to Transfer. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/4/2020. (lcapm2)
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Thursday, December 03, 2020
16 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC(Killian, Bryan)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, November 30, 2020
MINUTE ORDER granting14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Victoria Sims is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/30/2020. (lcapm1)
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MINUTE ORDER granting15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Alec Blaine Finley, Jr. is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/30/2020. (lcapm1)
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
15 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alec Blaine Finley Jr., Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7882399. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J. JACKSON PAIGE(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Alec Blaine Finley Jr. in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
14 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Victoria Sims, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7882341. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J. JACKSON PAIGE(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration of Victoria Sims in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order
MINUTE ORDER granting10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Brian C. Rocca is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/25/2020. (lcapm1)
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MINUTE ORDER granting11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Richard S. Taffet is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/25/2020. (lcapm1)
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
12 12 MOTION to Transfer Case and Defendants' Objection Under LCvR 40.5(b)(2) to Plaintiff's Designation of Action as Related to United States v. Google LLC by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC(Killian, Bryan)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Declaration of Brian C. Rocca in Support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. 1404; and Defendants' Objection Under LCvR 40.5(b)(2) to Plaintiff's Designation of Action as Related to United States v. Google LLC,
Att: 3 Exhibit A - Epic Games, Inc. v. Google LLC Complaint v.,
Att: 4 Exhibit B - Consolidated Complaint Filed in Carr v. Google LLC,
Att: 5 Exhibit C - Consolidated Complaint Filed in Pure Sweat Basketball v. Google LLC,
Att: 6 Exhibit D - Complaint Filed in McNamara v. Google LLC,
Att: 7 Exhibit E - Complaint Filed in Herrera v. Google LLC,
Att: 8 Exhibit F - Complaint Filed in Carroll v. Google LLC,
Att: 9 Exhibit G - Complaint Filed in Robert v. Google LLC,
Att: 10 Exhibit H - Complaint Filed in Gamble v. Google LLC,
Att: 11 Exhibit I - Complaint Filed in Esquivel v. Alphabet Inc.,
Att: 12 Exhibit J - Civil Minutes Entered by Judge Donato October 9, 2020,
Att: 13 Exhibit K - Civil Minutes Entered by Judge Donato October 29, 2020,
Att: 14 Exhibit L - Stipulation and Proposed Scheduling Order Filed November 6, 2020,
Att: 15 Exhibit M - Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 16 Exhibit N - Order by Judge Donato Consolidating Cases,
Att: 17 Declaration of Paul Cooper in Support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. 1404,
Att: 18 Exhibit A - Google Play Terms Of Service in Effect on February 13, 2018,
Att: 19 Exhibit B - Google Terms of Service in Effect on February 13, 2018,
Att: 20 Declaration of Daniel S. Friedland in Support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. 1404,
Att: 21 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, November 23, 2020
13 13 NOTICE of Supplemental Information re MDL No. 2981 by J. JACKSON PAIGE (zrdj)
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11 11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Richard S. Taffet, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7869912. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC(Killian, Bryan)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration of Richard S. Taffet in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
10 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brian C. Rocca, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7869861. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC(Killian, Bryan)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Brian C. Rocca in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
9 9 LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC (Killian, Bryan)
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8 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan M. Killian on behalf of ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC (Killian, Bryan)
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re6 Certificate of Service,7 Certificate of Service was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading using correct event. (eg)
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Saturday, November 14, 2020
7 7 ENTERED IN ERROR.....CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by J. JACKSON PAIGE re3 Errata,1 Complaint,2 Notice of Related Case,4 Summons Issued Electronically on Alphabet Inc. . (Cuneo, Jonathan) Modified on 11/19/2020 (eg).
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6 6 ENTERED IN ERROR.....CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by J. JACKSON PAIGE re3 Errata,1 Complaint,2 Notice of Related Case,4 Summons Issued Electronically on Google LLC . (Cuneo, Jonathan) Modified on 11/19/2020 (eg).
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Monday, November 09, 2020
5 5 NOTICE pursuant to R.P.J.P.M.L. 4.l(b) of PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TRANSFER AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1407. by J. JACKSON PAIGE (zrdj)
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Wednesday, November 04, 2020
4 4 SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to ALPHABET INC., GOOGLE LLC. (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(adh, )
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Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zsb)
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Tuesday, November 03, 2020
3 3 ERRATA to Class Action Complaint by J. JACKSON PAIGE1 Complaint, filed by J. JACKSON PAIGE.(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
2 2 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by J. JACKSON PAIGE. Case related to Case No. 20-3010 (adh, )
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Friday, October 30, 2020
1 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7781507) filed by J. JACKSON PAIGE.(Cuneo, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Notice to Counsel/Party of Designation of Related Civil Case,
Att: 3 Summons as to Google LLC,
Att: 4 Summons as to Alphabet Inc.