Leland Estrada v. Encore Group USA LLC et al
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| Judge: | Mark C Scarsi |
| Referred: | Pedro V Castillo |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-01008 |
| Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrimination |
| Case Filed: | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Case in other court: | Leland Estrada v. Encore Group (USA) LLC, 25STCV37942 |
| Last checked: Monday Mar 16, 2026 12:44 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Encore Group USA LLC
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Plaintiff
Leland Estrada
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| Docket last updated: 6 hours ago |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 03/26 12:21 PM
ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE21 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Scheduling Conference is continued from March 30, 2026, to April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (lc) |
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notice
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
Thu 03/26 10:07 AM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Stipulation to Continue Scheduling Conference21 . The following error(s) was/were found: L.R. 58-10 at least 2 lines of text must accompany the Signature Line for Signature of Judge on a last page of proposed order. 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. (lc) |
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| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | ||
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Declaration
Wed 03/25 1:35 PM
DECLARATION of Kelsey Scherr re Stipulation to Continue,21 Declaration of Kelsey Scherr in Support of Joint Stipulation to Continue the Scheduling Conference with Proof of Service filed by Defendant Encore Group USA LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Continue
Wed 03/25 1:32 PM
Joint STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference from March 30, 2026 to April 2 or 6, 2026 Re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only13 filed by Defendant Encore Group USA LLC.(Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Monday, March 16, 2026 | ||
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Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
Mon 03/16 10:35 AM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 3-4, filed by Plaintiff Leland Estrada..(Moura, Zachariah) |
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Exhibit Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates
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| Friday, February 27, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Fri 02/27 5:06 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Guanchen Liu counsel for Plaintiff Leland Estrada. Adding Guanchen Liu as counsel of record for Leland Estrada for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Counsel of Plaintiff Guanchen Liu. (Attorney Guanchen Liu added to party Leland Estrada(pty:pla))(Liu, Guanchen) |
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| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ||
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 02/12 9:11 AM
ORDER by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: finding as moot14 Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC, designating Kelsey Scherr as local counsel. ; granting17 Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC, designating Kelsey Scherr as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) |
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Wed 02/11 3:49 PM
Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 2/11/2026, Receipt No. 41483478) filed by Defendant Encore Group USA LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Proposed Order Proposed Order
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order
Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form
Wed 02/11 3:08 PM
RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41483478)14 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The document is stricken. (smo) |
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notice
Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form
Wed 02/11 2:14 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41483478)14 . The following error(s) was/were found: The application is not signed by the local counsel/designee Kelsey E. Scherr (aus) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Wed 02/11 12:21 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Ryan Willats to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Encore Group USA LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41483478) filed by Defendant Encore Group USA LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Supplement Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, February 04, 2026 | ||
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order
Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
Wed 02/04 5:37 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Scheduling Conference set for 3/30/2026, at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo) |
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Wed 02/04 5:35 PM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo) |
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cs_rasgn
Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89)
Wed 02/04 2:52 PM
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge George H Wu. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge George H Wu to Judge Mark C. Scarsi for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:26-cv-01008-MCS-PVCx. (lh) |
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| Monday, February 02, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Mon 02/02 2:23 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) |
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Mon 02/02 2:23 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
Mon 02/02 2:22 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (et) |
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| Friday, January 30, 2026 | ||
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service
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Fri 01/30 5:29 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC, re Declaration,3 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties4 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)2 , Declaration6 , Corporate Disclosure Statement5 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 served on January 30, 2026. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Declaration
Fri 01/30 4:46 PM
DECLARATION of Deborah Klein re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/30 4:45 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC identifying Encore Group (USA) LLC as Corporate Parent. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Fri 01/30 4:43 PM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC, identifying Encore Group (USA) LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Declaration
Fri 01/30 4:41 PM
DECLARATION of Kelsey Scherr re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC.(Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Fri 01/30 4:03 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC. (Scherr, Kelsey) |
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notice
Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 01/30 3:57 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 25STCV37942 Receipt No: ACACDC-41399711 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Encore Group (USA) LLC. (Attorney Kelsey Elizabeth Scherr added to party Encore Group (USA) LLC(pty:dft))(Scherr, Kelsey) |
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Complaint - (Discovery)
Mon 02/02 2:55 PM
CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Encore Group USA LLC., Does 1 through 50, inclusive. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Leland Estrada. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 12/29/2025 SUBMITTED ATTACHED DECLARATION OF KELSEY SCHEER3 ). (et) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint (Discovery)
Mon 02/02 2:57 PM
NON-CONFORMED COPY OF ANSWER TO COMPLAINT filed by Defendant Encore Group USA LLC. (SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT I DECLARATION OF KELSEY SCHEER3 ). (et) Modified on 2/2/2026 (et) |
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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 02/02 3:00 PM
CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS Executed by Plaintiff Leland Estrada, upon Defendant Encore Group USA LLC served on 12/31/2025, answer due 1/21/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Diana Ruiz of CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS, INC. - REGISTERED AGENT in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 1/2/2026 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT F DECLARATION OF KELSEY SCHEER3 ). (et) |
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