California Central District Court
Judge:Jesus G Bernal
Referred: Sheri Pym
Case #: 5:25-cv-02238
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Aug 26, 2025
Terminated:Mar 05, 2026
Last checked: Sunday Feb 22, 2026 11:38 PM PST
Defendant
Chad Bianco
Represented By
Kayleigh Ann Andersen
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
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Eugene P Ramirez
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
contact info
Defendant
Martinez Moreno
Represented By
Kayleigh Ann Andersen
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
contact info
Eugene P Ramirez
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
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Defendant
Eric Piscatella
Represented By
Brooke Mae Mesner
Dean Gazzo Roistacher LLP
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Mitchell Dean
Dean Gazzo Roistacher LLP
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Defendant
County of Riverside
Represented By
Kayleigh Ann Andersen
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
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Eugene P Ramirez
Manning And Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
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Defendant
Does
Plaintiff
Briana Ortega
Represented By
Jeremy Ian Lessem
Lessem Newstat And Tooson LLP
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Jamal L Tooson
Lessem Newstat And Tooson LLP
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Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
37 37 notice Voluntary Dismissal of a Case (Pursuant to FRCP 41a (1)) Wed 06/24 12:27 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. Dismissal is with prejudice. (Tooson, Jamal)
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Thursday, March 05, 2026
36 36 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 03/05 11:49 AM
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. In light of the Notice of Settlement filed February 27, 2026 (Dkt. No. 35 ), indicating that the case has settled in its entirety, this action is placed in inactive status. By June 25, 2026, the parties shall file either (1) a proper stipulation and order for dismissal or judgment or (2) a motion to reopen if settlement has not been consummated. Upon the failure to timely comply with this Order, this action shall be deemed dismissed as of June 26, 2026. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party. All previously set deadlines and dates are hereby VACATED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (JS-6) THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mga)
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Friday, February 27, 2026
35 35 2 pgs notice Settlement Fri 02/27 4:02 PM
NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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34 34 order Order/Referral to ADR (No 2) (Mediation Panel) (ADR-12) Fri 02/27 3:14 PM
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 12/07/2026. (mga)
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33 33 order Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only Fri 02/27 3:13 PM
CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Amended Pleadings due by 5/4/2026. Discovery cut-off 11/9/2026. Motions cut-off 1/25/2027. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 12/7/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/1/2027 11:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Jury Trial set for 3/16/2027 09:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. See order for details. (mga)
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32 32 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Fri 02/27 3:12 PM
The Court hereby vacates the Scheduling Conference set for 2/27/2026. The Court will issue a separate trial scheduling order setting forth a trial schedule. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mga)
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
31 31 12 pgs misc Report Wed 02/18 1:19 PM
JOINT REPORT of RULE 26(f) filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
30 30 order Continue Wed 01/28 6:16 PM
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND RULE 26F REPORT PENDING MEDIATION29 by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference, currently set for February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. is continued to March 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The deadline to file the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is continued in accordance with the new Scheduling Conference date.. (es)
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Monday, January 12, 2026
29 29 motion Continue Mon 01/12 2:52 PM
REQUEST to Continue Scheduling Conference & Rule 26F Report from 02/02/2026 to 03/02/2026 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, December 29, 2025
28 28 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Mon 12/29 10:55 AM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brooke Mae Mesner counsel for Defendant Eric Piscatella. Adding Brooke Mae Mesner as counsel of record for Defendant, Eric Piscatella for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Eric Piscatella. (Attorney Brooke Mae Mesner added to party Eric Piscatella(pty:dft))(Mesner, Brooke)
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
27 27 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Wed 12/24 3:25 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Scheduling Conference set for 2/2/2026 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (mga)
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Monday, November 17, 2025
26 26 1 pgs notice Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form Mon 11/17 4:21 PM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)24 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 no notice of interested parties. 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. (twdb)
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Friday, November 14, 2025
25 25 1 pgs order Order Mon 11/17 9:26 AM
ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal, Granting Joint Stipulation to Dismiss The Fourth Claim for Relief - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) Against Defendant Eric Piscatella23 . (twdb)
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24 24 16 pgs answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 11/14 11:13 AM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Defendant Eric Piscatella.(Dean, Mitchell)
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23 23 2 pgs stip Order Fri 11/14 11:11 AM
Joint STIPULATION for Order Dismissal Fourth Claim in Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Eric Piscatella.(Attorney Mitchell Dean added to party Eric Piscatella(pty:dft))(Dean, Mitchell)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, September 25, 2025
22 22 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Thu 09/25 8:33 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega, upon Defendant Eric Piscatella served on 9/11/2025, answer due 10/2/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon ERIC PISCATELLA in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Tooson, Jamal)
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21 21 2 pgs notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Thu 09/25 12:07 PM
DEFENDANTS CHAD BIANCO AND MARTINEZ MORENOS NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Chad Bianco, Martinez Moreno, identifying Briana OrtegaPlaintiff County of RiversidePublic Entity Defendant Chad BiancoDefendant Eric PiscatellaDefendant Martinez MorenoDefendant. (Andersen, Kayleigh)
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20 20 19 pgs answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Thu 09/25 12:06 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 with JURY DEMAND DEFENDANTS CHAD BIANCOS AND MARTINEZ MORENOS ANSWER TO COMPLAINT; DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL filed by Defendants Chad Bianco, Martinez Moreno.(Attorney Kayleigh Ann Andersen added to party Chad Bianco(pty:dft), Attorney Kayleigh Ann Andersen added to party Martinez Moreno (pty:dft))(Andersen, Kayleigh)
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
19 19 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Wed 09/24 4:22 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega, upon Defendant Martinez Moreno served on 9/4/2025, answer due 9/25/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Maria Diaz, Officer, authorized person to accept service of process on behalf of MARTINEZ MORENO in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Tooson, Jamal)
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18 18 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Wed 09/24 4:20 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega, upon Defendant County of Riverside served on 9/4/2025, answer due 9/25/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Theresa Powell, Clerk, authorized person to accept service of process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Tooson, Jamal)
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17 17 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Wed 09/24 4:15 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega, upon Defendant Chad Bianco served on 9/4/2025, answer due 9/25/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Maria Diaz, Officer, authorized person to accept service of process on behalf of CHAD BIANCO in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and no service by mail was executed (Tooson, Jamal)
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16 16 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Wed 09/24 12:11 PM
DEFENDANT COUNTY OF RIVERSIDES NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant County of Riverside, identifying Briana OrtegaPlaintiff County of RiversidePublic Entity Defendant Chad BiancoDefendant Eric PiscatellaDefendant Martinez MorenoDefendant. (Attorney Kayleigh Ann Andersen added to party County of Riverside(pty:dft))(Andersen, Kayleigh)
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15 15 answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Wed 09/24 12:07 PM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant County of Riverside.(Attorney Eugene P Ramirez added to party County of Riverside(pty:dft))(Ramirez, Eugene)
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Monday, September 22, 2025
14 14 10 pgs order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Mon 09/22 1:14 PM
STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (ima)
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
13 13 2 pgs service Summons Issued Wed 09/10 1:57 PM
21 DAY AMENDED Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendant Eric Piscatella. (twdb)
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Tuesday, September 09, 2025
12 12 notice Summons Request Tue 09/09 1:01 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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Tuesday, September 02, 2025
11 11 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 09/02 3:30 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants Chad Bianco, County of Riverside, Martinez Moreno, Eric Piscatella. (sh)
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Att: 1 2 pgs County of Riverside,
Att: 2 2 pgs Martinez Moreno,
Att: 3 Eric Piscatella
10 10 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Tue 09/02 3:27 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
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9 9 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Tue 09/02 3:26 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
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8 8 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Tue 09/02 3:26 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Jesus G. Bernal and Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (sh)
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
7 7 notice Summons Request Tue 08/26 5:54 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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6 6 notice Summons Request Tue 08/26 5:53 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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5 5 notice Summons Request Tue 08/26 5:53 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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4 4 notice Summons Request Tue 08/26 5:52 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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3 3 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Tue 08/26 5:45 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by plaintiff Briana Ortega, (Tooson, Jamal)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Tue 08/26 5:39 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Tooson, Jamal)
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1 1 21 pgs cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 08/26 5:18 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-40383772 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Briana Ortega. (Attorney Jamal L Tooson added to party Briana Ortega(pty:pla))(Tooson, Jamal)
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