California Central District Court
Judge:James V Selna
Referred: Karen E Scott
Case #: 8:24-cv-01278
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal -- Other Contract
Case Filed:Jun 12, 2024
Terminated:Oct 30, 2024
Case in other court:Orange County Superior Court, 30-02024-01394222-CU-BC-NJC
Last checked: Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 12:42 AM PST
Defendant
Scott Absher
Represented By
Camilla Jane Dudley
Payne And Fears LLP
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Erika M Rasch
Payne And Fears LLP
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Defendant
Does
Defendant
Shiftpixy, Inc.
Represented By
Camilla Jane Dudley
Payne And Fears LLP
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Erika M Rasch
Payne And Fears LLP
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Plaintiff
Diamondback DTNM, LLC
Represented By
Christian C Polychron
Coast Law Group LLP
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David Ashley Peck
Coast Law Group LLP
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Plaintiff
Little John's Gourmet, LLC
Represented By
Christian C Polychron
Coast Law Group LLP
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David Ashley Peck
Coast Law Group LLP
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Docket last updated: 10 hours ago
Friday, May 02, 2025
40 40 misc Status Report Fri 05/02 10:22 AM
STATUS REPORT Further filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc.. (Rasch, Erika)
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Monday, February 03, 2025
39 39 misc Status Report Mon 02/03 4:15 PM
STATUS REPORT Regarding Bankruptcy Proceedings filed by Defendants Shiftpixy, Inc., Scott Absher. (Rasch, Erika)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
38 38 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Wed 10/30 10:52 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: The Court has received and reviewed Defenant ShiftPixy, Inc. Notice of Filing Bankruptcy [Dkt No. 37]. Pursuant to the automatic stay provisions of Section 338 of the Bankruptcy Code, it is hereby ORDERED that this action is STAYED, administratively closed, and removed from the Court's active caseload. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties file on February 3, 2025, and every ninety (90) days thereafter, quarterly Status Reports advising the Court regarding the posture of the bankruptcy case. If events warrant, the parties shall file an interim status report. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (eva)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
37 37 notice Filing Bankruptcy (non-bankruptcy appeal) Tue 10/29 4:04 PM
NOTICE OF FILING BANKRUPTCY filed by Defendants Shiftpixy, Inc., Scott Absher. as to ShiftPixy, Inc., Bankruptcy Court case number 24-21209 LMI. (Rasch, Erika)
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
36 36 adr Stipulation Regarding Selection of Panel Mediator (Assigned) - (ADR-2) Tue 10/08 10:46 AM
STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties request that the ADR Program assign a Panel Mediator from the following area of law: Commercial Litigation, Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty. Filed by Defendant Shiftpixy, Inc.(Rasch, Erika)
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Friday, September 27, 2024
35 35 order Dismiss Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Fri 09/27 4:12 PM
MINUTES [IN CHM1BERS] Order Regrading Motions to Dismiss [20, 22] by Judge James V. Selna: For the following reasons, the Court makes the following rulings: GRANTS in part and DENIES in part ShiftPixy's Motion to Dismiss. GRANTS Absher's Motion to Dismiss under 12(b)(6). The Court finds that oral argument would not be helpful in this matter and VACATES the September 30, 2024 hearing. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. Granting in part and Denying in part20 MOTION to Dismiss; Granting22 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. [SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.] (es)
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
34 34 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines Fri 09/13 10:15 AM
ORDER ON STIPULATION FOR ORDER CONTINUING HEARINGS31 by Judge James V. Selna, The hearings on the Motions to Dismiss of Defendant ShiftPixy, Inc. and Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher, all of which were scheduled to take place on September 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., are hereby continued, and shall now take place in person on September 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Ronald Reagan Building, 411 W. Fourth Street, Courtroom 10C, Santa Ana, CA. Defendants' pending Motions to Dismiss are fully briefed. No further briefs shall be filed. (es)
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
33 33 order Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only Wed 09/11 1:51 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) (eva)
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
32 32 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Terminate Hearings ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/11 12:12 PM
[IN CHAMBERS] ORDER RE SCHEDULING DATES by Judge James V. Selna: The Court has read and considered the parties Rule 26(f) Report and sets the following dates: Jury Trial August 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Final Pretrial Conference July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Discovery Cut-off April 28, 2025. Expert Discovery Cut-off July 14, 2025. Law and Motion Cut-off June 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The Court orders that any settlement discussions shall be completed not later than July 14, 2025. The Scheduling Conference set for September 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. is ordered VACATED. [SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES.] (es)
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31 31 stip Continue Tue 09/10 3:29 PM
STIPULATION to Continue Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference, Hearings on Motions to Dismiss from September 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. to September 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First, Sixth, and Ninth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) as against ShiftPixy, Inc. 20 , Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only24 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher 22 filed by Plaintiffs Diamondback DTNM, LLC, Little John's Gourmet, LLC.(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order on stipulation for order continuing hearings, or alternatively to allow counsel to appear remotely,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
Monday, September 09, 2024
30 30 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Mon 09/09 4:49 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 3-5 days, filed by Plaintiffs Diamondback DTNM, LLC, Little John's Gourmet, LLC..(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
Friday, August 30, 2024
29 29 respm Reply (Motion related) Fri 08/30 6:52 PM
REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher 22 filed by Defendant Scott Absher. (Rasch, Erika)
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28 28 misc For Judicial Notice Fri 08/30 6:50 PM
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF SHIFTPIXY, INC.'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Defendant Shiftpixy, Inc..(Rasch, Erika)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
27 27 respm Reply (Motion related) Fri 08/30 6:46 PM
REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First, Sixth, and Ninth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) as against ShiftPixy, Inc. 20 filed by Defendant Shiftpixy, Inc.. (Rasch, Erika)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
26 26 respm Objection/Opposition (Motion related) Mon 08/26 11:32 PM
Opposition to Shiftpixy, Inc's Motion to Dismiss oppsition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First, Sixth, and Ninth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) as against ShiftPixy, Inc. 20 filed by Plaintiff Diamondback DTNM, LLC.(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
25 25 respm Objection/Opposition (Motion related) Mon 08/26 10:59 PM
Opposition to Scott Absher's Motion to Dismiss Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher 22 filed by Plaintiff Diamondback DTNM, LLC.(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Monday, August 19, 2024
24 24 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Mon 08/19 8:46 AM
Order Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference for 09/16/2024 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge James V. Selna. Counsel shall file the Joint Rule 26 Meeting Report, with the completed Exhibit A, by 09/09/2024. (eva)
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Friday, August 16, 2024
23 23 respm Declaration (Motion related) Fri 08/16 6:26 PM
DECLARATION of Erika M. Rasch in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher 22 filed by Defendant Scott Absher. (Rasch, Erika)
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22 22 motion Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Fri 08/16 6:24 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher filed by Specially-Appearing Defendant Scott Absher. Motion set for hearing on 9/16/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Rasch, Erika)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
21 21 respm Declaration (Motion related) Fri 08/16 6:04 PM
DECLARATION of Erika M. Rasch in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First, Sixth, and Ninth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) as against ShiftPixy, Inc. 20 filed by Defendant Shiftpixy, Inc.. (Rasch, Erika)
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20 20 motion Dismiss (cause or other) Fri 08/16 6:03 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss First, Sixth, and Ninth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) as against ShiftPixy, Inc. filed by Defendant Shiftpixy, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/16/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Rasch, Erika)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, August 05, 2024
19 19 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Mon 08/05 11:05 AM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs,(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, August 02, 2024
18 18 misc Response Fri 08/02 1:52 PM
RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Diamondback DTNM, LLC, Little John's Gourmet, LLCto Order to Show Cause16 (Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
17 17 othcmp Amended Complaint/Petition Fri 08/02 12:55 PM
First Amended Complaint AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery), JURY DEMAND, filed by Plaintiff Diamondback DTNM, LLC, Little John's Gourmet, LLC(Polychron, Christian)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service
Thursday, July 25, 2024
16 16 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Thu 07/25 4:31 PM
[IN CHAMBERS] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge James V. Selna: Response to Order to Show Cause due by 8/2/2024. [SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.] (es)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024
15 15 order Extending Answer Due Deadline Tue 07/09 4:31 PM
ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3)14 , by Judge James V. Selna, the Court has reviewed the stipulation and, good cause appearing, HEREBY ORDERS THAT the time for Defendants to respond to the initial Complaint in this action is extended to July 22, 2024. (es)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
14 14 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Mon 07/08 4:15 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Scott Absher answer now due 7/22/2024; Shiftpixy, Inc. answer now due 7/22/2024, filed by Defendants Scott Absher; Shiftpixy, Inc..(Dudley, Camilla)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
13 13 notice Notice (Other) Tue 06/18 2:18 PM
Notice filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc.. of Initial Order Following Filing of Complaint Assigned to Judge Selna(Dudley, Camilla)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
12 12 order Extending Answer Due Deadline Tue 06/18 1:14 PM
ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3)11 by Judge James V. Selna. The Court Hereby Orders that the time for Defendants to respond to the initial Complaint in this action is extended by twenty-one (21) days to July 11, 2024. (es)
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11 11 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Tue 06/18 10:37 AM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Shiftpixy, Inc. answer now due 7/11/2024; Scott Absher answer now due 7/11/2024, re Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendants Shiftpixy, Inc..(Dudley, Camilla)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, June 14, 2024
10 10 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Fri 06/14 12:07 PM
INITIAL ORDER FOLLOWING FILING OF COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO JUDGE SELNA. (eva)
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
9 9 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Thu 06/13 12:44 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
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8 8 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Thu 06/13 12:44 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
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7 7 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Thu 06/13 12:43 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (sh)
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6 6 transfer Intradistrict Transfer - Clerical Error (G-73) - optional html form Thu 06/13 12:00 PM
NOTICE RE INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER by Clerk of Court due to incorrect intra-district venue selected by the filer. Case is transferred to the Southern Division. Case has been assigned to Judge James V. Selna for all further proceedings. Any matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to Karen E. Scott. New Case Number 8:24-cv-1278 JVS (KESx). (sh)
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5 5 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE In Support of Petition and Notice of Removal filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation. (Rasch, Erika)
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4 4 DECLARATION of Erika M. Rasch re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation. (Rasch, Erika)
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3 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation, (Rasch, Erika)
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2 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation. (Rasch, Erika)
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1 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Orange County Superior Court, case number 30-2024 01394222-CU-BC-NJC Receipt No: ACACDC-37647598 - Fee: $405, filed by defendants Scott Absher, Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation. (Attorney Erika M Rasch added to party Scott Absher(pty:dft), Attorney Erika M Rasch added to party Shiftpixy, Inc. a Wyoming Corporation(pty:dft))(Rasch, Erika)
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cmp Complaint - (Discovery) Thu 06/13 11:51 AM
CONFORMED EFILED COPY OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT against Defendants Scott Absher, Does, Shiftpixy, Inc., filed by Plaintiffs Diamondback DTNM, LLC, Little John's Gourmet, LLC. [FILED IN STATE COURT 4/17/2024 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 1 EXHIBIT A TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL1 ] (sh)
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