Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1 Filed 05/28/15 Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Quarles & Brady LLP Firm State Bar No. 00443100 Renaissance One Two North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-2391 TELEPHONE 602.229.5200 Nicole France Stanton (#020452) nicole.stanton@quarles.com Eric B. Johnson (#020512) eric.johnson@quarles.com Michael S. Catlett (#025238) Michael.catlett@quarles.com Attorneys for Defendants IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Paula Lorona, Plaintiff, vs. Arizona Summit Law School, LLC; Infilaw Corporation; Stephanie and Jason Lee; Scott and Jane Doe Thompson; John and Jane Does 1-100; Black Corporations 1-100; White Partnerships 1-100, Defendants. FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA Case No.: (formerly Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2015-000681) NOTICE OF REMOVAL Defendants Arizona Summit Law School, LLC, Infilaw Corporation, Stephanie Lee, and Scott Thompson (collectively, the Removing Defendants ) hereby give notice of removal of the civil action captioned Paula Lorona v. Arizona Summit Law School, LLC et al., CV2015-000681, from the Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County (the State Court Action ), to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Removing Defendants file this notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446(a) and L.R. Civ. 3.6. The United States District Court has jurisdiction over this case pursuant to 28
Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1 Filed 05/28/15 Page 2 of 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 U.S.C. 1331 and 1367. Undersigned counsel verifies that a complete copy of the filings in the State Court Action, which his firm obtained from the Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, is attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Verification of Michael S. Catlett to Defendants' Notice of Removal is attached as Exhibit "B". As grounds for removal of this action, the Removing Defendants state as follows: 1. Defendant Arizona Summit Law School, LLC was first served on May 5, 2015. The remaining Removing Defendants have not yet been served. 2. This Notice of Removal is filed within thirty (30) days of service of the Amended Complaint on Arizona Summit Law School, LLC. 3. The Removing Defendants have not pled, answered, or otherwise appeared in the State Court action. The Removing Defendants hereby reserve all defenses, including defenses based on lack of personal jurisdiction. 4. The United States District Court has original jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. 1331. In her Amended Complaint, Plaintiff has asserted claims arising under Constitution, treaties,or laws of the United States of America, including claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family Medical Leave Act, and 34 CFR 600 et seq. Additionally, the United States District Court has supplemental jurisdiction over all other claims under 28 U.S.C. 1367 because they are related to the claims arising under the laws of the United States of America such that they form part of the same case or controversy under Article III of the United States Constitution. 5. The Removing Defendants consent to the removal of this action to the United States District Court, District of Arizona. 6. Written notice of the filing of this Notice has been delivered to all parties who have appeared in this action. A copy of this Notice of Removal has been filed with the Clerk of the Court of the Superior Court, Maricopa County, Arizona. The Notice of -2-
Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1 Filed 05/28/15 Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Removal filed in the Superior Court is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Accordingly, the Removing Defendants respectfully request that this Notice of Removal be filed, the Superior Court Action be removed to, and proceed hereinafter, in this Court, and that no further proceedings in this matter take place in the Arizona Superior Court. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 28th day of May, 2015. QUARLES & BRADY LLP 2 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 By /s/ Michael S. Catlett Nicole France Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Attorneys for Defendants CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on May 28, 2015, I electronically transmitted the attached document to the Clerk's Office using the CM/ECF System for filing and transmittal of a Notice of Electronic Filing to the following CM/ECF registrants; and further certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent this date by First-Class Mail to: s/valerie Corral QB\35259163.1 Paula C. Lorona 12705 W. Sierra Circle El Mirage, AZ 85335 Plaintiff Pro Per -3-
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Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-2 Filed 05/28/15 Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Quarles & Brady LLP Firm State Bar No. 00443100 Renaissance One Two North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-2391 TELEPHONE 602.229.5200 Nicole France Stanton (#020452) nicole.stanton@quarles.com Eric B. Johnson (#020512) eric.johnson@quarles.com Michael S. Catlett (#025238) Michael.catlett@quarles.com Attorneys for Defendants IN THE SUPERIO COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA Paula Lorona, Plaintiff, vs. Arizona Summit Law School, LLC; Infilaw Corporation; Stephanie and Jason Lee; Scott and Jane Doe Thompson; John and Jane Does 1-100; Black Corporations 1-100; White Partnerships 1-100, Defendants. Case No.: CV2015-000681 NOTICE OF REMOVAL (Assigned to the Hon. Dawn Bergin) You are hereby notified that on May 27, 2015, Defendants Arizona Summit Law School, LLC, Infilaw Corporation, Stephanie Lee, and Scott Thompson (collectively, Defendants ) filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona a notice confirming removal of this action from the Superior Court of Maricopa County, Arizona to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1367, together with a copy of the pleadings served upon it. Attached as Exhibit A to this Notice is a copy of the Notice of Removal (without exhibits) to the United
Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-2 Filed 05/28/15 Page 2 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 States District Court, filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446, and all other applicable provisions of law. Therefore, Defendants having taken all steps to effect removal of this case, this Court may proceed no further unless or until the case is remanded by Order of the United States District Court. Defendants further certify that Plaintiff has been notified of this removal and served with a copy of the Notice of Removal. See 28 U.S.C. 1446(d). RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 27th day of May, 2015. Original efiled and Copy mailed May 28, 2015 to: Paula C. Lorona 12705 W. Sierra Circle El Mirage, AZ 85335 Plaintiff Pro Per Valerie Corral QB\35259182.1 QUARLES & BRADY LLP 2 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 By /s/ Michael S. Catlett Nicole France Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Attorneys for Defendants -2-
http://www.azd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/generate_civil_js44.pl 5/28/2015 Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-3 Filed 05/28/15 Page 1 of 2 Page 1 of 2 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF ARIZONA Civil Cover Sheet This automated JS-44 conforms generally to the manual JS-44 approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974. The data is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. The information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form is authorized for use only in the District of Arizona. The completed cover sheet must be printed directly to PDF and filed as an attachment to the Complaint or Notice of Removal. Plaintiff (s): Paul Lorona County of Residence: Maricopa County Where Claim For Relief Arose: Maricopa Arizona Summit Law School, Defendant LLC ; Infilaw Corporation ; (s): Stephanie Lee ; Jason Lee ; Scott Thompson County of Residence: Maricopa Plaintiff's Atty(s): Defendant's Atty(s): Nicole France Stanton ( Arizona Summit Law School, LLC ; Infilaw Corporation ; Stephanie Lee ; Jason Lee ; Scott Thompson ) Quarles & Brady, LLP 2 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391 602.229.5200 Eric B. Johnson ( Arizona Summit Law School, LLC ; Infilaw Corporation ; Stephanie Lee ; Jason Lee ; Scott Thompson ) Quarles & Brady, LLP 2 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391 602.229.5200 Michael S. Catlett ( Arizona Summit Law School, LLC ; Infilaw Corporation ; Stephanie Lee ; Jason Lee ; Scott Thompson ) Quarles & Brady, LLP 2 North Central Avenue
http://www.azd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/generate_civil_js44.pl 5/28/2015 Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-3 Filed 05/28/15 Page 2 of 2 Page 2 of 2 Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391 602.229.5200 II. Basis of Jurisdiction: 3. Federal Question (U.S. not a party) III. Citizenship of Principal Parties (Diversity Cases Only) Plaintiff:- N/A Defendant:- N/A IV. Origin : 2. Removed From State Court V. Nature of Suit: 445 Amer. w/disabilities - Employment VI.Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. 1331, 28 U.S.C. 1367, 34 CFR 600 VII. Requested in Complaint Class Action: No Dollar Demand: Jury Demand: No VIII. This case is not related to another case. Signature: Michael S. Catlett Date: 5/28/2015 If any of this information is incorrect, please go back to the Civil Cover Sheet Input form using the Back button in your browser and change it. Once correct, save this form as a PDF and include it as an attachment to your case opening documents. Revised: 01/2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CIVIL COVER SHEET FOR CASES REMOVED FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION This form must be attached to the Civil Cover Sheet at the time the case is filed in the United States District Clerk's Office. Additional sheets may be used as necessary. 1. Style of the Case: Please include all Plaintiff(s), Defendant(s), Intervenor(s), Counterclaimant(s), Crossclaimant(s) and Third Party Claimant(s) still remaining in the case and indicate their party type. Also, please list the attorney(s) of record for each party named and include their bar number, firm name, correct mailing address, and phone number (including area code). Party Party Type Attorney(s) Bar # Address Phone Paula Lorona Plaintiff Pro Per 12705 West Sierra Circle El Mirage, AZ 85335 Arizona Summit Law School Defendant Nicole F. Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Infilaw Corporation Defendant Nicole F. Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Stephanie Lee Defendant Nicole F. Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Jason Lee Defendant Nicole F. Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett Scott Thompson Defendant Nicole F. Stanton Eric B. Johnson Michael S. Catlett 2. Jury Demand: 3. Answer: 020452 020512 025238 020452 020512 025238 020452 020512 025238 020452 020512 025238 020452 020512 025238 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Renaissance One Phoenix, AZ 85004 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Renaissance One Phoenix, AZ 85004 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Renaissance One Phoenix, AZ 85004 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Renaissance One Phoenix, AZ 85004 Quarles & Brady LLP 2 North Central Renaissance One Phoenix, AZ 85004 Was a Jury Demand made in another jurisdiction? Yes No If "Yes," by which party and on what date? Was an Answer made in another jurisdiction? Yes No If "yes," by which party and on what date? 4. Served Parties: Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-4 Filed 05/28/15 Page 1 of 2 The following parties have been served at the time this case was removed: 602-229-5200 602-229-5200 602-229-5200 602-229-5200 602-229-5200 QB\152522.00007\35271791.1
Case 2:15-cv-00972-NVW Document 1-4 Filed 05/28/15 Page 2 of 2 Party Date Served Method of Service Arizona Summit Law School 5/5/2015 Process Server Infilaw Corporation 5/5/2015 Process Server Stephanie Lee 5/6/2015 Process Server Jason Lee 5/6/2015 Process Server Scott Thompson 5/5/2015 Process Server 5. Unserved Parties: The following parties have not been served at the time this case was removed: Party Reason Not Served 6. Nonsuited, Dismissed or Terminated Parties: Please indicate changes from the style of the papers from another jurisdiction and the reason for the change: Party Reason for change 7. Claims of the Parties: The filing party submits the following summary of the remaining claims of each party in this litigation: Party Claim(s) Plaintiff 28 U.S.C. 1331, 28 U.S.C. 1367, 34 CFR 600 Pursuant to 28 USC 1446(a) a copy of all process, pleadings, and orders served in another jurisdiction (State Court) shall be filed with this removal. QB\152522.00007\35271791.1