Current on Bloomberg Law as of Oct 12, 2015 13:51:28 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (Western Division - Los Angeles) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:15-cv-01350-AB-PLA Steven Sanchez v. Russell Sigler, Inc. Date Filed: Feb 25, 2015 Nature of suit: 442 Civil Rights: Jobs Assigned to: Judge Andre Birotte Jr Case in other court: Los Angeles Superior Court, BC569545 Cause: 28:1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrimination Jurisdiction: Diversity Jury demand: Plaintiff Referred to: Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams Plaintiff Parties and Attorneys Steven Sanchez individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated Attorneys and Firms Andre Sherman Girardi Keese 1126 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90017-1904 (213) 977-0211 Fax: (213) 481-1554 asherman@girardikeese.com LEAD ATTORNEY Arby Aiwazian Lawyers for Justice PC 410 West Arden Avenue Suite 203 Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 265-1020 Fax: (818) 265-1021 arby@lfjpc.com LEAD ATTORNEY Edwin Aiwazian Lawyers for Justice PC 410 West Arden Avenue Suite 203 Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 265-1020 Fax: (818) 265-1021 edwin@lfjpc.com // PAGE 1
Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc. a New Mexico corporation Defendant Does 1 through 100, inclusive Docket Entries LEAD ATTORNEY Joanna Ghosh Lawyers for Justice, PC 410 West Arden Avenue Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 265-1020 Fax: (818) 265-1021 joanna@lfjpc.com Attorneys and Firms Johanna Rene Carney Littler Mendelson PC 1255 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 932-2468 Fax: (925) 407-2786 jcarney@littler.com William Hays Weissman Littler Mendelson PC 1255 Treat Boulevard Suite 600 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 927-4545 Fax: (925) 891-2551 wweissman@littler.com Reverse Entries Numbers shown are court assigned numbers. Entry # Filing Date Action Description 1 Feb 25, 2015 Request NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number BC569545 Receipt No: 0973-15273362 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Notice of Removal, # 2 Exhibit B to Notice of Removal, # 3 Exhibit C to Notice of Removal, # 4 Exhibit D to Notice of Removal, # 5 Exhibit E to Notice of Removal, # 6 Exhibit F to Notice of Removal, # 7 Declaration of Kimberly Jackson, # 8 Proof of Service) (Attorney William Hays Weissman added to party Russell Sigler, Inc.(pty:dft))(Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 2 Feb 25, 2015 Request CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 3 Feb 25, 2015 Request NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Russell // PAGE 2
Sigler, Inc., identifying Steven Sanchez, Russell Sigler, Inc., Carrier Corporation, United Technologies. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 4 Feb 25, 2015 Request CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/25/2015) Feb 25, 2015 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF CLASS OF ACTION COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1 through 100, inclusive, Russell Sigler, Inc. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. [FILED IN STATE ON 1/20/2015 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT A TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL.] (et) (Entered: 02/25/2015) Feb 25, 2015 NON-CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Executed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez, upon Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc. served on 1/27/2015, answer due 2/17/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Becky DeGeorge- Process Clerk, Agent for Service in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. [SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT F TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL.] (et) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 5 Feb 25, 2015 Request NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (et) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 6 Feb 25, 2015 Request NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 02/25/2015) 7 Feb 26, 2015 Request TEXT ONLY ENTRY: Judge Andre Birotte Jr. is participating in a pilot project regarding the submission of SEALED DOCUMENTS. All proposed sealed documents must be submitted, via e-mail, to the Judge's Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please refer to the Judge's procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/26/2015) 8 Feb 26, 2015 Request NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/30/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Proposed Order)(Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/26/2015) 9 Feb 26, 2015 Request ORDER SETTING RULE 26F SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 6/8/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 02/26/2015) 10 Feb 27, 2015 Request PROOF OF SERVICE filed by DEFENDANT Russell Sigler, // PAGE 3
Inc., (Notice of Assignment, Pilot Program, ADR Program Information) served on February 27, 2015. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 02/27/2015) 11 Mar 9, 2015 Request OPPOSITION Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss re: MOTION to Dismiss Case 8 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss)(Attorney Joanna Ghosh added to party Steven Sanchez(pty:pla))(Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 03/09/2015) 12 Mar 9, 2015 Request OPPOSITION Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice re: MOTION to Dismiss Case 8 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 03/09/2015) 13 Mar 16, 2015 Request REPLY in Support of Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss Case 8 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 03/16/2015) 14 Mar 27, 2015 Request (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION TO DISMISS CASE (DKT. 8) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion(s) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on March 30, 2015, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/27/2015) 15 Mar 27, 2015 Request NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. Motion set for hearing on 4/27/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joanna Ghosh, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 03/27/2015) 16 Apr 6, 2015 Request OPPOSITION to MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court 15 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kim Jackso ISO Opposition to Motion for Remand, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice ISO Opposition to Motion for Remand, # 3 Exhibit 1-8 to Request for Judicial Notice ISO Opposition)(Weissman, William) (Entered: 04/06/2015) 17 Apr 13, 2015 Request REPLY In Support of MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court 15 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 04/13/2015) 18 Apr 15, 2015 Request Joint STIPULATION to Continue Deadline to file Motion for Class Certification filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re Class Certification Deadline)(Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 04/15/2015) 19 Apr 16, 2015 Request ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr, that Plaintiff Steven // PAGE 4
Sanchez's deadline to file his motion for class certification shall be continued to a date to be determined by the Court at the initial scheduling conference Stipulation to Continue 18. (jp) (Entered: 04/16/2015) 20 Apr 24, 2015 Request (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION TO REMAND CASE TO LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT [DKT. 15 ] UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion(s) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on April 27, 2015, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2015) 21 Apr 28, 2015 View MINUTES [In Chambers] Order Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Remand 15 by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. (jp) (Entered: 04/28/2015) 22 Apr 29, 2015 Request MINUTES [In Chambers] Order DENYING Defendant's Motion todismiss 8 by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. (jp) (Entered: 04/29/2015) 23 May 7, 2015 Request NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Order for Interlocutory Appeal and Stay Proceedings filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/8/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In Support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Motion)(Weissman, William) (Entered: 05/07/2015) 24 May 13, 2015 Request ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc..(Weissman, William) (Entered: 05/13/2015) 25 May 18, 2015 Request Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Certify Order for Interlocutory Appeal and Stay Proceedings Opposition re: MOTION to Certify Order for Interlocutory Appeal and Stay Proceedings 23 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion)(Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 05/18/2015) 26 May 22, 2015 Request REPLY in Support of MOTION to Certify Order for Interlocutory Appeal and Stay Proceedings 23 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 05/22/2015) 27 May 22, 2015 Request JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7-14 days, filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez.. (Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 05/22/2015) 28 June 2, 2015 Request AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 06/02/2015) // PAGE 5
29 June 4, 2015 Request (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the Scheduling Conference from June 8, 2015 to Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2015) 30 June 4, 2015 Request (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION TO CERTIFY ORDER FOR INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL AND STAY PROCEEDINGS (DKT. 23 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion(s) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on June 8, 2015, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2015) 31 June 11, 2015 Request MINUTES [In Chambers] Order DENYING Motion Seeking Permission for Interlocutory Appeal by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr: Defendant has not demonstrated that a substantial ground for difference of opinion exists to warrant certification of an interlocutory appeal. The Court DENIES Defendant's Motion to Certify an Interlocutory Appeal 23.Additionally, pursuant to the Parties stipulation, (Dkt. No. [18)], the Court sets a due date of 8/3/2015 for Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification. The June 15 scheduling conference is therefore VACATED. (jp) (Entered: 06/11/2015) 32 July 24, 2015 Request NOTICE Notice of Association of Counsel filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Aiwazian, Edwin) (Entered: 07/24/2015) 33 July 28, 2015 Request EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Plaintiff's Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification from August 3, 2015 to October 2, 2015 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joanna Ghosh In Support of Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Continue the Class Certification Deadline, # 2 Exhibits A through J to Declaration of Joanna Ghosh, # 3 Exhibits K through R to Declaration of Joanna Ghosh, # 4 [Proposed] Order) (Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 07/28/2015) 34 July 29, 2015 Request MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Plaintiff's Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification from August 3, 2015 to October 2, 2015 33 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Evidentiary Objections ISO Opposition to Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application, # 2 Declaration of William Weissman ISO Opposition to Ex Parte Application, # 3 Exhibit 1-18 to Declaration of William Weissman, # 4 Proposed // PAGE 6
Order)(Weissman, William) (Entered: 07/29/2015) 35 July 30, 2015 Request MINUTES [In Chambers] Order GRANTING Ex Parte Application (Dkt.No. 33.) by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr: Finding good cause, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's request. The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs ex parte request and extends his deadline to submit his Motion for Class Certification by no later than Friday, September 4, 2015. Absent extreme circumstances, no further extensions will be granted with respect to Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification. (jp) (Entered: 07/30/2015) 36 July 31, 2015 Request NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) 32. The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: Notice of Asssociation. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) 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. (ak) (Entered: 07/31/2015) 37 Aug 31, 2015 Request EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Plaintiff's Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joanna Ghosh In Support of Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Continue The Class Certification Motion Deadline, # 2 Exhibits A through V to Declaration of Joanna Ghosh, # 3 [Proposed] Order) (Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 08/31/2015) 38 Sept 1, 2015 Request OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Plaintiff's Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification 37 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of William Weissman ISO Opp to Plaintiff's Ex Parte, # 2 Exhibit 1-19 to Declaration of William Weissman, # 3 Exhibit 20-25 to Declaration of William Weissman, # 4 Declaration of Jennifer Donat ISO Opp to Plaintiff's Ex Parte, # 5 Declaration of Johanna Carney ISO Opp to Plaintiff's Ex Parte)(Weissman, William) (Entered: 09/01/2015) 39 Sept 3, 2015 Request MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order DENYING Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Extend Deadline to File Class Certification Motion by Judge Andre Birotte, Jr.: Plaintiff Steven Sanchez's ex parte application to extend the deadline for filing a motion for class certification 37 is DENIED. Plaintiff's class certification motion deadline is set for 9/11/2015. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Entered: 09/03/2015) 40 Sept 14, 2015 Request NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Class Allegations from Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/19/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order) // PAGE 7
(Weissman, William) (Entered: 09/14/2015) 41 Sept 15, 2015 Request ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 12/7/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 09/15/2015) 42 Sept 28, 2015 Request OPPOSITION in opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Class Allegations from Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), 40 filed by Plaintiff Steven Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Joanna Ghosh In Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike Class Allegations, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A through B to Declaration of Joanna Ghosh In Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike Class Allegations, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits C through R to Declaration of Joanna Ghosh In Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike Class Allegations)(Ghosh, Joanna) (Entered: 09/28/2015) 43 Oct 5, 2015 Request RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Class Allegations from Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), 40 filed by Defendant Russell Sigler, Inc.. (Weissman, William) (Entered: 10/05/2015) // PAGE 8