Jeffrey Jacobs v. La-Z-Boy Incorporated et al
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| Judge: | Josephine L Staton |
| Referred: | Alka Sagar |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-04446 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud |
| Case Filed: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last checked: Monday Nov 25, 2024 12:20 AM PST |
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Defendant
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
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Plaintiff
Jeffrey Jacobs
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 06/26/2026 11:59 PM PDT |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | ||
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stip
Dismiss Case
Fri 07/18 2:42 PM
Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs.(Carpenter, Todd) |
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| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | ||
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order
Order/Referral to ADR (No 3) (Private Mediator) (ADR-12)
Thu 04/17 10:43 AM
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 8/14/2026. (kd) |
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order
Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only
Thu 04/17 10:41 AM
CIVIL TRIAL ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton. (kd) |
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| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Tue 04/15 4:27 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Amended Pleadings due by 5/16/2025. Discovery cut-off 6/12/2026. Motions due by 6/26/2026. Motions in Limine to be filed by 10/16/2026. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 8/14/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/13/2026 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) |
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| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
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misc
Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
Tue 03/18 4:56 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4-6 days, filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs.. (Braden, Scott) |
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| Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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order
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Wed 03/05 3:00 PM
MINUTE (In Chambers) ORDER RE JOINT RULE 26(F) REPORT by Judge Josephine L. Staton: It appears that the parties failed to review the Court's procedures for Rule 26(f) Reports. The parties shall file an Amended Rule 26(f) Report within fourteen days. See document for further information. (jp) |
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| Monday, February 03, 2025 | ||
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Text Only Scheduling Notice
Mon 02/03 10:09 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. The Court, on its own motion, hereby VACATES the Scheduling Conference set for 02/14/2025. The Court will issue a separate Scheduling Order pursuant to the parties Joint 26(f) Report. No appearances are necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kd) |
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| Friday, January 31, 2025 | ||
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Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
Fri 01/31 12:47 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4-6 days, filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs..(Braden, Scott) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
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order
Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
Mon 12/02 5:46 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/28/2025. Scheduling Conference set for 2/14/2025 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (kd) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Mon 12/02 5:04 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated.(Leyel, Christopher) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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order
Dismiss Case
Fri 11/15 12:27 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (Doc.16 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton. See document for further information. (jp) |
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Text Only Scheduling Notice
Thu 11/14 8:54 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton. The Court finds that the Motion to Defendant to Dismiss Class Action Complaint16 set for hearing on November 15, 2024, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. No appearances are necessary on this date. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kd) |
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| Friday, November 01, 2024 | ||
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respm
Reply (Motion related)
Fri 11/01 1:33 PM
REPLY in Opposition NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 16 filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated. (Leyel, Christopher) |
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| Friday, October 18, 2024 | ||
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Fri 10/18 3:12 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 16 filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs.(Carpenter, Todd) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines
Mon 09/23 4:11 PM
ORDER GRANTING Stipulation to Continue Hearing on Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Related Deadlines (Doc.18 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton that (1) The Stipulation is GRANTED; (2) The hearing on the Motion, currently set for 10/25/2024, is continued to 11/15/2024; (3) Plaintiff shall have until 10/18/2024, to file the Opposition; and (4) Defendant shall have until 11/1/2024, to file its reply in further support of the Motion. (jp) |
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| Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
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stip
Continue
Fri 09/20 11:22 AM
STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Related Deadlines from Hearing: October 25, 2024; Opposition: October 4, 2024: Reply: October 11, 2024 to Hearing: November 15, 2024; Opposition: October 18, 2024; Reply: November 1, 2024 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 16 filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs.(Braden, Scott) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Friday, August 23, 2024 | ||
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service
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Fri 08/23 12:55 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 16 served on 08/23/2024. (Avrith, Shauna) |
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motion
Dismiss Case
Fri 08/23 12:53 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Motion set for hearing on 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Avrith, Shauna) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Proposed Order
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| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
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order
Extending Answer Due Deadline
Mon 07/15 11:48 AM
ORDER Extending Time to Respond to Initial Complaint By an Additional 30 Days (Doc.14 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton that Defendant LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Initial Complaint is extended to 8/23/2024. (jp) |
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | ||
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stip
Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)
Wed 07/10 2:31 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to La-Z-Boy Incorporated answer now due 8/23/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated.(Leyel, Christopher) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order to Stipulation Extending Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by An Additional 30 Days
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| Sunday, June 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Sun 06/30 9:47 AM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Josephine L. Staton. (cr) |
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| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | ||
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cs_rasgn
Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
Wed 06/26 6:54 PM
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Dean D. Pregerson to Judge Josephine L. Staton for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:24-cv-04446-JLS (ASx). (et) |
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | ||
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notice
Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Wed 06/19 6:16 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated, identifying none. (Leyel, Christopher) |
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stip
Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)
Wed 06/19 6:10 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to La-Z-Boy Incorporated answer now due 7/24/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated.(Attorney Christopher P Leyel added to party La-Z-Boy Incorporated(pty:dft))(Leyel, Christopher) |
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| Monday, June 10, 2024 | ||
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 06/10 12:29 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs, upon Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated served on 6/4/2024, answer due 6/25/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Melissa Jimenez, Service of Process Intake Clerk in compliance with statute not specified by personal service (Carpenter, Todd) |
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| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
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Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Thu 05/30 1:11 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant La-Z-Boy Incorporated. (et) |
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Thu 05/30 1:06 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) |
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adr
Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Thu 05/30 1:06 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) |
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notice
Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Thu 05/30 1:05 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dean D. Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (et) |
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Wed 05/29 1:06 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff JEFFREY JACOBS, identifying Plaintiff: Jeffrey Jacobs, Defendant: LA-Z-BOY, Incorporated and Counsel: Lynch Carpenter, LLP. (Carpenter, Todd) |
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Summons Request
Wed 05/29 12:59 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff JEFFREY JACOBS. (Carpenter, Todd) |
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misc
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Wed 05/29 12:51 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff JEFFREY JACOBS. (Carpenter, Todd) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Wed 05/29 12:45 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-37551607 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff JEFFREY JACOBS. (Attorney Todd D Carpenter added to party JEFFREY JACOBS(pty:pla))(Carpenter, Todd) |
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Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Att: 5
Declaration In Support of Jurisdiction
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