Hawaii District Court
Judge:Leslie E Kobayashi
Referred: Rom Trader
Case #: 1:24-cv-00172
Nature of Suit445 Civil Rights - Amer w/Disabilities-Employment
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
Case Filed:Apr 15, 2024
Last checked: Monday Apr 15, 2024 2:11 PM HST
Defendant
Michael Bruno
Defendant
Jane/John Does 1-10
Defendant
David Lassner
Defendant
Nicholas A. Mirkay
Defendant
Camille Nelson
Defendant
University of Hawaii
Plaintiff
Kenneth L. Lawson
Kenneth Lawson HI 3362 Loulu Street HONOLULU
Honolulu, HI 96822


Docket last updated: 9 hours ago
Monday, May 06, 2024
31 31 misc (Disabled)Transcript Request Mon 05/06 3:08 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST For Appeal Docket No. 24-2862 by Kenneth L. Lawson for proceedings held on 05 03-2024 before Judge Kobayashi.. (Lawson, Kenneth)
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30 30 appeal USCA Order Mon 05/06 2:12 PM
ORDER of USCA as to25 Notice of Appeal, filed by Kenneth L. Lawson, USCA No. 24-2862 The court has received appellant's emergency motion for injunctive relief. Appellees' response is due Monday, May 13, 2024. Appellant's optional reply is due Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (eta) COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on May 6, 2024. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
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29 29 appeal Attorney Appeal Packet Mon 05/06 1:46 PM
Attorney/Pro Se Appeal Packet re25 Notice of Appeal filed by Kenneth L. Lawson, USCA No. 24-2862 (eta) COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on May 6, 2024. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
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Att: 1 Notice of Appeal,
Att: 2 Instructions for Civil Appeals,
Att: 3 Additional Instructions for Transcript Designation and Ordering Form,
Att: 4 Letter re Court Reporters,
Att: 5 Transcript Designation and Ordering Form,
Att: 6 Docket Sheet
28 28 appeal Appeal Remark Mon 05/06 1:30 PM
Appeal Remark re25 Notice of Appeal, USCA No. 24-2862 Emergency Motion for an Injunction Pending Appeal Under Circuit Rule 27-3; Relief Requested by Thursday, May 16, 2024; Supplemental Declaration of Kenneth L. Lawson; Exhibit 1 (eta)
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27 27 appeal USCA Scheduling Order Mon 05/06 1:22 PM
USCA Preliminary Injunction Time Scheduling Order as to25 Notice of Appeal filed by Kenneth L. Lawson, USCA No. 24-2862 (eta) COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on May 6, 2024. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
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26 26 appeal USCA Case Number Mon 05/06 1:20 PM
Preliminary Injunction Time Schedule Notice / USCA Case Number 24-2862 for25 Notice of Appeal filed by Kenneth L. Lawson. (eta) COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on May 6, 2024. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
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25 25 appeal Notice of Appeal Mon 05/06 12:06 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL (Notice of Appeal of TRO/Preliminary Injunction/TRO) by Kenneth L. Lawson. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AHIDC-2998357. USCA No. 24-2862 Lawson, Kenneth) Modified on 5/6/2024 (eta)
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Att: 1 Representative Statement,
Att: 2 Service List,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
Friday, May 03, 2024
24 24 26 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Fri 05/03 4:27 PM
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re20 - Signed by JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI on 5/3/2024. (eta) COURT'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Kenneth L. Lawson has been served electronically to the email address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) on May 3, 2024. Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF). Registered Participants of CM/ECF received the document electronically to the email addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
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23 23 minutes Motion Hearing Fri 05/03 3:54 PM
EP: Plaintiff, Kenneth L. Lawson,20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order held. Parties for both sides present by VTC. Court orally advises the parties of its inclination. Arguments presented by: Kenneth L. Lawson, Pro se plaintiff.Eve Yeung, Defense counsel. The matter is taken under advisement. Court to issue Order. Related [+] (JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI)(afe) COURTS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Non-Registered CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF)
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024
misc Incorrect Attorney Filer Wed 05/01 10:51 AM
ADVISORY ENTRY . Incorrect Attorney Filer - Please be advised that Document22 Opposition to Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order filed by Defendants, was signed by an attorney other than the one identified as the e-filer. For the filing party's future reference, the name of the CM/ECF User under whose login and password the document is being electronically filed must correspond to the signature of the attorney signing the CM/ECF filed document. No further action is necessary. (eta)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
22 22 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 04/26 6:38 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Michael Bruno, David Lassner, Nicholas A. Mirkay, Camille Nelson, University of Hawaii.(Yeung, Eve)
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Monday, April 22, 2024
21 21 minutes 2 - Set Motion Deadlines/Hearings (inc F&R) Mon 04/22 2:21 PM
EO: COURT ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND DENYING PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST TO EXPEDITE THE HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ... On April 19, 2024, Plaintiff filed an Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO Motion"). [Dkt. no. 20.] This Court will hold a hearing on the TRO Motion on 5/3/2024 at 03:30 PM in Aha Nonoi before JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI. The defendants' memorandum in opposition to the TRO Motion must be filed by April 26, 2024 . No reply will be permitted.... (JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI)(afe) COURTS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Non-Registered CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF)
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Friday, April 19, 2024
20 20 motion Temporary Restraining Order Fri 04/19 7:55 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson(Lawson, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Memorandum,
Att: 2 Exhibit Proposed Order
19 19 minutes 2 - Set Motion Deadlines/Hearings (inc F&R) Fri 04/19 2:28 PM
EO: COURT ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND DENYING PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR AN EXPEDITED HEARING On April 15, 2024, pro se Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson ("Plaintiff") filed his Verified Complaint for Damages, Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ("Complaint") and his Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Expedited Hearing ("Motion"). [Dkt. nos. 1, 14.] This Court will hold a hearing on the Motion on 6/14/2024 at 09:45 AM by Video Conference Hearing before JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI. ... The defendants' memorandum in opposition to Plaintiff's Motion must be filed by May 24, 2024 . If Plaintiff chooses to file an optional reply in support of the Motion, he must do so by May 31, 2024 . In addition, by May 31, 2024 , Plaintiff and the defendants must each file a statement identifying any witnesses that will be called to testify at the hearing. (JUDGE LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI)(afe) COURTS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Non-Registered CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF)
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18 18 motion Ex Parte Motion Fri 04/19 8:34 AM
EX PARTE Motion With Amended Certificate of Service by Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson (Lawson, Kenneth)
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misc Ex Parte Service Fri 04/19 8:25 AM
ADVISORY ENTRY . No E-Service of Ex Parte Motion - Please be advised that viewing access to Document17 EX PARTE Application (Motion for an Expedited Preliminary Injunction Hearing) , is restricted to the filing party and the court (filing events from the "Ex Parte" Filings Category, will restrict viewing of the entry to the court and the filing party) . The Certificate of Service reflects that service was made electronically through CM/ECF. The filing party may refile the entry as a public document by selecting a filing event from the "motions" category. Alternatively, an amended certificate of service may be filed. (eta)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
17 17 motion Ex Parte Application Thu 04/18 4:50 PM
EX PARTE Application by Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson(Lawson, Kenneth)
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 04/17 10:55 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Shelton G.W. Jim On on behalf of Michael Bruno, David Lassner, Nicholas A. Mirkay, Camille Nelson, University of Hawaii on behalf of Michael Bruno, David Lassner, Nicholas A. Mirkay, Camille Nelson, University of Hawaii. (Jim On, Shelton)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
15 15 minutes Link Order on Application for Permission to E-file Mon 04/15 2:58 PM
EO: On 4/15/2024, Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson filed an [ECF5 ] Application for Permission to Participate in Electronic Filing . Plaintiff's Application is APPROVED . Plaintiff is reminded that Plaintiff is required to "abide by all local, federal, and other applicable rules and/or statutes." LR81.1(a). Any misuse or abuse of e-filing privileges may result in the revocation or termination of permission to participate in electronic filing in this case. Further, failure to abide by the Local Rules may result in sanctions, including but not limited to entry of default judgment or dismissal of this case with prejudice. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE ROM TRADER) (rt2) COURTS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE - Non-Registered CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants that have consented to receive documents and Notices of Electronic Filings by email, have been served electronically at the e-mail address listed on the (NEF)
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14 14 motion Preliminary Injunction Mon 04/15 2:44 PM
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - by Plaintiff Kenneth L. Lawson(eta)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Declaration of Kenneth L. Lawson,
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13 13 service Waiver of Service Executed Mon 04/15 12:49 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas A. Mirkay, Michael Bruno, David Lassner, University of Hawaii, Camille Nelson. Nicholas A. Mirkay waiver sent on 4/15/2024, answer due 6/14/2024; Michael Bruno waiver sent on 4/15/2024, answer due 6/14/2024; David Lassner waiver sent on 4/15/2024, answer due 6/14/2024; University of Hawaii waiver sent on 4/15/2024, answer due 6/14/2024; Camille Nelson waiver sent on 4/15/2024, answer due 6/14/2024. (Jim On, Shelton)
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12 12 misc Civil Waiver of Service Packet Mon 04/15 12:12 PM
CIVIL Waiver of Service Packet ~ Notice to Parties Regarding Service Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.(eta)
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Att: 1 AO 398 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons,
Att: 2 AO 399 Waiver of the Service of Summons
11 11 1 pgs order Order Setting Rule 16 Mon 04/15 12:10 PM
Order Setting Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 09:00AM on 6/10/2024 before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ROM TRADER - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE DERRICK K. WATSON on 4/15/2024. A copy of the Scheduling Order was provided to Plaintiff at the time of filing. (eta)
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10 10 service Summons Issued Mon 04/15 12:08 PM
Summons Issued as to Nicholas A. Mirkay. (eta)
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9 9 service Summons Issued Mon 04/15 12:07 PM
Summons Issued as to Camille Nelson. (eta)
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8 8 service Summons Issued Mon 04/15 12:06 PM
Summons Issued as to Michael Bruno. (eta)
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7 7 service Summons Issued Mon 04/15 12:05 PM
Summons Issued as to David Lassner. (eta)
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6 6 service Summons Issued Mon 04/15 12:03 PM
Summons Issued as to University of Hawaii. (eta)
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5 5 motion Application for Permission to E-File Mon 04/15 12:01 PM
APPLICATION for Permission to E-file - by Kenneth L. Lawson (eta)
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4 4 misc Pro Se Consent to receive Notice of Electronic Filings Mon 04/15 12:00 PM
Pro Se Consent to Receive Notice of Electronic Filings - by Kenneth L. Lawson (eta)
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3 3 misc Filing Fee Received Mon 04/15 11:59 AM
Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number 3040 re1 Complaint (eta)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Mon 04/15 11:57 AM
CIVIL Cover Sheet - by Kenneth L. Lawson. (eta)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 04/15 11:55 AM
Verified COMPLAINT for Damages, Declaratory and Injunctive Relief; Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury; Demand for Jury Trial against All Defendants - filed by Kenneth L. Lawson.(eta)
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Att: 1 Demand for Jury Trial