California League of Food Producers et al v. Bonta
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| Judge: | William Q Hayes |
| Referred: | Barbara Lynn Major |
| Case #: | 3:26-cv-01675 |
| Nature of Suit | 950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes |
| Cause | 28:2201 Creation of a Remedy - Declaration of Rights |
| Case Filed: | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Last checked: Friday May 01, 2026 1:02 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Rob Bonta
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Plaintiff
Californians for Affordable Packaging
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Personal Care Products Council
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Consumer Brands Association
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California Retailers Association
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Western Growers Association
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Snac International
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Print Creative Alliance
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Pet Food Institute
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Olive Oil Commission of California
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Grower Shipper Association of Central California
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Flexible Packaging Association
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Dairy Institute of California
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California Walnut Commission
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California Table Grape Commission
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California Strawberry Commission
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California Restaurant Association
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California League of Food Producers
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California Grocers Association
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California Blueberry Commission
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California Apple Commission
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American Forest & Paper Association
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| Docket last updated: 05/08/2026 3:01 AM PDT |
| Thursday, April 30, 2026 | ||
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order
Order of Judge Transfer
Thu 04/30 2:27 PM
MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Janet A. Cabral for all further proceedings. The new case number is 26cv1675 WQH-JAC.(no document attached) (bdc) |
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| Friday, April 24, 2026 | ||
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motion
Preliminary Injunction
Fri 04/24 10:12 PM
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by American Forest & Paper Association, California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Restaurant Association, California Retailers Association, California Strawberry Commission, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Consumer Brands Association, Dairy Institute of California, Flexible Packaging Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Olive Oil Commission of California, Personal Care Products Council, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, Snac International, Western Growers Association.(Norris, Trenton) (bdc). |
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Att: 1
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Memo of Points and Authorities,
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Att: 2
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Declaration of Trenton H. Norris,
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Declaration of Mark Pitts (American Forest & Paper Association),
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Declaration of Todd Sanders (California Apple Commission),
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Declaration of Todd Sanders (California Blueberry Commission),
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Declaration of Ronald Fong (California Grocers Association),
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Declaration of Trudi Hughes (California League of Food Producers),
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Declaration of Jot Condie (California Restaurant Association),
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Declaration of Rachel Michelin (California Retailers Association),
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Declaration of Rick Tomlinson (California Strawberry Commission),
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Declaration of Ian LeMay (California Table Grape Commission),
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Declaration of Robert Verloop (California Walnut Commission),
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Declaration of Julie Landry (Californians for Affordable Packaging),
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Declaration of John R. Hewitt (Consumer Brands Association),
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Declaration of Katharine Davey (Dairy Institute of California),
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Declaration of Daniel Felton (Flexible Packaging Association),
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Declaration of Christopher Valadez (The Grower Shipper Association of Central California),
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Declaration of Todd Sanders (Olive Oil Commission of California),
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Declaration of Emily Manoso (Personal Care Products Council),
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Declaration of Elizabeth Flores (Pet Food Institute),
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Declaration of Ian Flynn (Print Creative Alliance),
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Declaration of Cindy Kuester (SNAC International),
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Declaration of Gail Delihant (Western Growers Association),
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Request for Judicial Notice,
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Info Sheet Table of Exhibits to Request for Judicial Notice,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G,
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Exhibit H,
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Exhibit I,
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Exhibit J,
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Exhibit K,
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Exhibit L,
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Exhibit M,
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Exhibit N,
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Exhibit O,
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Exhibit P,
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Exhibit Q,
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Exhibit R,
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Exhibit S,
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Exhibit T,
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Exhibit U,
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Exhibit V,
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Exhibit W,
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Exhibit X,
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Exhibit Y,
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Exhibit Z,
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Exhibit AA,
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Exhibit BB,
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Exhibit CC,
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Exhibit DD,
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Exhibit EE,
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Exhibit FF,
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Exhibit GG
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| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Fri 04/24 9:31 AM
ORDER . Signed by District Judge William Q. Hayes on 4/23/2026. (rxc) |
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| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File
Wed 04/22 1:55 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion and Stipulation Regarding Extension of Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint by Rob Bonta. (Richards, Megan) |
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| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Thu 04/16 4:17 PM
AMENDED Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (bdc) |
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| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Wed 04/15 2:36 PM
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (bdc) |
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| Tuesday, April 07, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Party With Financial Interest
Tue 04/07 12:40 PM
NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by American Forest & Paper Association, California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Restaurant Association, California Strawberry Commission, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Dairy Institute of California, Flexible Packaging Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Olive Oil Commission of California, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, Snac International, Western Growers Association . No Parties With Financial Interest. (Norris, Trenton) |
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Tue 04/07 12:36 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by American Forest & Paper Association, California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Restaurant Association, California Strawberry Commission, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Dairy Institute of California, Flexible Packaging Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Olive Oil Commission of California, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, Snac International, Western Growers Association. No Corporate Parents/Interested Parties. (Norris, Trenton) |
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Amended Complaint
Tue 04/07 12:30 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants, filed by California Walnut Commission, Olive Oil Commission of California, California Restaurant Association, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Blueberry Commission, Snac International, California Table Grape Commission, California Strawberry Commission, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, California Apple Commission, Dairy Institute of California, Western Growers Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Flexible Packaging Association, American Forest & Paper Association. (Norris, Trenton) |
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| Friday, March 20, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/20 2:56 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Anne Schultz Richards on behalf of Rob Bonta (Richards, Megan)Attorney Megan Anne Schultz Richards added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) (bdc). |
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| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 03/18 5:58 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by California Walnut Commission, Olive Oil Commission of California, California Restaurant Association, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Blueberry Commission, Snac International, California Table Grape Commission, California Strawberry Commission, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, California Apple Commission, Dairy Institute of California, Western Growers Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Flexible Packaging Association, American Forest & Paper Association. All Defendants served. (Norris, Trenton) |
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| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | ||
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notice
Notice of Party With Financial Interest
Tue 03/17 5:29 PM
NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by American Forest & Paper Association, California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Restaurant Association, California Strawberry Commission, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Dairy Institute of California, Flexible Packaging Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Olive Oil Commission of California, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, Snac International, Western Growers Association . No Parties With Financial Interest. (Norris, Trenton) |
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Tue 03/17 4:46 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by American Forest & Paper Association, California Apple Commission, California Blueberry Commission, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Restaurant Association, California Strawberry Commission, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Dairy Institute of California, Flexible Packaging Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Olive Oil Commission of California, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, Snac International, Western Growers Association. No Corporate Parents/Interested Parties. (Norris, Trenton) |
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service
Summons Issued
Tue 03/17 12:45 PM
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (axc1) |
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Complaint
Tue 03/17 12:36 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ACASDC-20908354.), filed by California Walnut Commission, Olive Oil Commission of California, California Restaurant Association, California Grocers Association, California League of Food Producers, California Blueberry Commission, Snac International, California Table Grape Commission, California Strawberry Commission, Pet Food Institute, Print Creative Alliance, California Apple Commission, Dairy Institute of California, Western Growers Association, Grower Shipper Association of Central California, Californians for Affordable Packaging, Flexible Packaging Association, American Forest & Paper Association. The new case number is 3:26-cv-1675-WQH-BLM. Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case. (Norris, Trenton)(axc1) |
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Civil Cover Sheet
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