Russell Rope v. Facebook, Inc.
Plaintiff: Russell Rope
Defendant: Apple, Inc., Twitter Inc., Facebook, Inc., John Does, JPMorgan Chase and Co. and Alphabet, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2017cv04921
Filed: July 17, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Michael W Fitzgerald
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331
Jury Demanded By: None
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March 20, 2020 Filing 270 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Brett D Watson counsel for Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. Changing firm to Cozen O'Connor 601 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Changing email to bwatson@cozen.com. Filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. (Watson, Brett)
May 16, 2019 Filing 269 MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #257 , CCA # 18-55782. The judgment of this Court, entered December 18, 2018, takes effect thisdate.This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA Order #267 DISMISSED.] (mat)
May 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 268 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #257 filed by Russell Rope. CCA # 18-55782. Appellant's motions for reconsideration of this court's December 18, 2018 order are denied. (iv)
December 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 267 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #257 filed by Russell Rope. CCA # 18-55782. All other pending motions are denied as moot. DISMISSED. (lom)
June 18, 2018 Filing 266 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Percy Anderson, etc. , EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Illegal Order(s)/Judgement re Order on Motion for Recusal,,, Order on Motion for Relief,, #262 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Order #235 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Review #214 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on Motion for Recusal,, #126 , Order on Motion for Recusal, #129 , Order on Motion for Order #232 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document,, #104 , Order on Motion for Recusal,,, #265 , Order on Motion for Order #220 , Order on Motion for Relief #82 , Order on Motion for Order, #223 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #253 , Order on Motion for Review #218 , Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #255 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, #246 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #120 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Proposed Order, #5 Proposed Order, #6 Proposed Order, #7 Proposed Order, #8 Proposed Order, #9 Proposed Order, #10 Proposed Order, #11 Proposed Order, #12 Supplement) (Rope, Russell)
June 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 265 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson re: #263 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal. Other than Plaintiff's objection to the assignment of his recusal motions to this Court, Plaintiff's motion is identical to a motion that Plaintiff filed on June 12, 2018 (Docket No. 256), which this Court denied on June 14, 2018 (Docket No. 262). Accordingly, for the same reasons explained in the Court's June 14, 2018 minute order, Plaintiff's renewed recusal motion is denied. Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal. (Docket No. 257.) The Court will not entertain any further applications or motions for recusal of United States District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, United States Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams or this Court. (mrgo)
June 15, 2018 Filing 264 REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson and Paul L. Abrams has been filed. Pursuant to GO 16-05 and Local Rule 72-5 Renewed EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Percy Anderson & Michael W. Fitzgerald of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams Righteously #263 is referred to Judge Percy Anderson for determination. (rn)
June 15, 2018 Filing 263 Renewed EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Percy Anderson & Michael W. Fitzgerald of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order RR, #5 Proposed Order SSN, #6 Proposed Order EP R1, #7 Proposed Order EP R2, #8 Proposed Order EP R3, #9 Proposed Order EP R4, #10 Proposed Order EP R5, #11 Proposed Order EP R6, #12 Proposed Order EP R7) (Rope, Russell)
June 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 262 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson re: #256 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal. The Court finds that Plaintiff fails to set forth sufficient factual allegations to require disqualification pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 144 and 455, or any evidence tending to show personal bias stemming from an extrajudicial source. Nor is there any basis to believe that any other ground for disqualification exists. Accordingly, Plaintiffs motion for recusal is denied. (See document for details) (mrgo)
June 14, 2018 Filing 261 REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson and Paul L. Abrams has been filed. Pursuant to GO 16-05 and Local Rule 72-5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Illegal Order(s)/Judgement re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on M #256 is referred to Judge Percy Anderson for determination. (rn)
June 14, 2018 Filing 260 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Referral of Motion to Disqualify (CV 54) - optional html form,, #258 The Referral Judge assigned for determination of the Ex Parte Application for Recusal (docket # 256) was assigned in error. the Clerk's office will issue another form, CV 54 with the correct Referral Judge. (rn)
June 13, 2018 Filing 259 NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 18-55782 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #257 as to Plaintiff Russell Rope. (iv)
June 13, 2018 Filing 258 REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson and Paul L. Abrams has been filed. Pursuant to GO 16-05 and Local Rule 72-5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Illegal Order(s)/Judgement re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on M #256 is referred to Judge Christina A. Snyder for determination. (rn)
June 12, 2018 Filing 257 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Appeal of Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Review #214 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on Motion for Recusal,, #126 , Order on Motion for Recusal, #129 , Order on Motion for Order #232 , Order on Motion for Relief #82 , Order on Motion for Order, #230 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #253 , Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #255 . (Appeal Fee - In Forma Pauperis Request.) (Attachments: #1 Supplement A-18 (Fee Waiver), #2 Supplement A-18 (Order))(Rope, Russell)
June 12, 2018 Filing 256 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, Percy Anderson of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams , EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Illegal Order(s)/Judgement re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on Motion for Recusal,, #126 , Order on Motion for Recusal, #129 , Order on Motion for Order #232 , Order on Motion for Relief #82 , Order on Motion for Order, #230 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #253 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #255 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order RR, #5 Proposed Order SSN, #6 Proposed Order EP R1, #7 Proposed Order EP R2, #8 Proposed Order EP R3, #9 Proposed Order EP R4, #10 Proposed Order EP R5, #11 Proposed Order EP R6, #12 Proposed Order EP R7) (Rope, Russell)
June 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 255 ORDER DENYING SECOND EX PARTE APPLICATION AND MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER(S) TO TERMINATE CASE #254 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. (iv)
June 7, 2018 Filing 254 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Reconsideration #253 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, #246 Most Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
May 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 253 ORDER DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION AND MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER TO TERMINATE CASE #252 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. (iv)
May 25, 2018 Filing 252 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #251 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, #246 Most Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
May 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 251 ORDER DENYING CORRECTED EX PARTE APPLICATION #250 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. (iv)
May 22, 2018 Filing 250 Corrected EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration #249 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, #246 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Supplement Response (Chase), #5 Supplement Response (Tech), #6 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
May 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 249 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION & MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER TO TERMINATE CASE #248 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiff's Application is DENIED. (iv)
May 17, 2018 Filing 248 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,,,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #247 , Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, #246 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Response (Tech), #4 Supplement Response (Chase), #5 Supplement Proof of Service, #6 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
May 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 247 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO DISMISS #222 #224 ; PLAINTIFF'S VARIOUS REQUESTS RE: MOTIONS #237 #242 #243 #244 #245 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiff also sought leave to file sur-replies to JPMorgan's and the Tech Defendants' Replies. Those requests are DENIED. Accordingly, the Motions are GRANTED without leave to amend. This Order shall constitute notice of entry of judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. Pursuant to Local Rule 58-6, the Court ORDERS the Clerk to treat this Order, and its entry on the docket, as an entry of judgment. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (iv)
May 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 246 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER TAKING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS #222 #224 OFF CALENDAR AND UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for May 14, 2018, is vacated and taken off calendar. No appearance is needed. (iv)
May 3, 2018 Filing 245 Corrected REQUEST for Order for Response to Defendant Chase's Reply to Opposition of MTD FAC filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
May 3, 2018 Filing 244 Corrected REQUEST for Order for Response to Tech. Defendants' Reply to Opposition of MTD FAC filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
May 1, 2018 Filing 243 REQUEST for Order for Response to Tech. Defendants' Reply to Opposition of MTD FAC filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
May 1, 2018 Filing 242 REQUEST for Order for Response to Defendant Chase's Reply to Opposition of MTD FAC filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
April 30, 2018 Filing 241 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); #224 filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc.. (Bali, Sunita)
April 30, 2018 Filing 240 REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under FRCP 8 and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #222 filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. (Watson, Brett)
April 23, 2018 Filing 239 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); #224 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order)(Rope, Russell)
April 23, 2018 Filing 238 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under FRCP 8 and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #222 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order)(Rope, Russell)
April 22, 2018 Filing 237 REQUEST for Order for Attach All Exhibits Lodged on CDs to FAC filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
March 27, 2018 Filing 236 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR. Due to clerical error Re: Order on Motion for Order #235 , the incorrect filed date was stamped on the document. The correct date is March 27, 2018. Attached is the Order Denying Request for Order for Confidential Social Security Number Change with the corrected file date. (Attachments: #1 Order) (hr)
March 27, 2018 Filing 234 REQUEST for Order for Confidential Social Security Number Change Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
March 27, 2018 Filing 233 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Amended [Proposed] Order Granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint Under FRCP 12(b)(6) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under FRCP 8 and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #222 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint)(Watson, Brett)
March 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 232 ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR ORDER FOR CONFIDENTIAL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CHANGE #231 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv)
March 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 235 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams: denying #234 REQUEST for Order. (hr)
March 24, 2018 Filing 231 First REQUEST for Order for Confidential Social Security Number Change Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 230 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CHANGE #227 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Request is DENIED. There is no basis for this Court, as part of this action, to issue an order for a new social security number. (iv)
March 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 229 ORDER DENYING REQUEST #226 FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND WITH OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. DENIED AS MOOT AND AS DIRECTED TO WRONG COURT. (ch)
March 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 228 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #225 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff a four-week extension. The Court will continue the hearing on the Motions to Dismiss to May 14, 2018. Plaintiff's Oppositions must be filed no later than April 23, 2018. Defendants' Replies must be filed by April 30, 2018. Plaintiff also appears to seek permission to file an amended complaint. That request is DENIED. (iv)
March 22, 2018 Filing 227 REQUEST for Order for Social Security Number Change Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
March 21, 2018 Filing 226 REQUEST for Extension of Time to File Opposition To Defendants' Motions To Dismiss 1st Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
March 19, 2018 Filing 225 REQUEST for Extension of Time to File Response/Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 19, 2018 Filing 224 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Bali, Sunita)
March 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 223 ORDER DENYING REQUEST #221 FOR ARREST WARRANT AND ARREST by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. If plaintiff is seeking review of ECF No. 220, this Court has no authority to reverse a decision of the District Judge. If plaintiff intended to initially file his Request (ECF No. 221) with this Court, the Request is DENIED. (ch)
March 16, 2018 Filing 222 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case First Amended Complaint Under FRCP 8 and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint) (Watson, Brett)
March 14, 2018 Filing 221 Corrected REQUEST for Order for Arrest Warrant and Arrest filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers, #5 Proposed Warrant Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 220 ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR ARREST WARRANT #219 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv)
March 13, 2018 Filing 219 REQUEST for Order for Arrest Warrant and Arrest filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum For Priority, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers, #5 Proposed Warrant Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 218 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams DENYING Request for Review #216 . SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (ch)
March 8, 2018 Filing 217 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) #198 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal G123. 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. (ak)
March 8, 2018 Filing 216 REQUEST for Review of Judge Fitzgerald's Bad Decisions re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 #211 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 #205 , Supboena (AO 88) Returned Executed,,, #203 , Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order #212 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers, #5 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 8, 2018 Filing 215 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT'S ORDER TO NOTIFY SUBPOENA RECIPIENTS THAT SUBPOENAS HAVE BEEN QUASHED filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc.. (Bali, Sunita)
March 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 214 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams DENYING Request for Review of Judge Fitzgerald's Orders by Judge Abrams, and for Reversal of Order to Quash Subpoenas #213 . SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (ch)
March 7, 2018 Filing 213 REQUEST for Review of Judge Fitzgerald's Bad Decisions re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 #211 , Supboena (AO 88) Returned Executed,,, #203 , REQUEST for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 #209 , Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order #212 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 212 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Ex Parte Application for Reconsideration #211 IS DENIED by ORDER OF THE COURT. (cw)
March 6, 2018 Filing 211 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 , Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion,, Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #210 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 210 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION #209 ; GRANTING REQUEST TO WITHDRAW MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION #208 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiff's Request to the Withdraw the Motion for Reconsideration is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Request is DENIED. (iv)
March 5, 2018 Filing 209 REQUEST for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 5, 2018 Filing 208 REQUEST to Withdraw NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 #205 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Proof of Service, #2 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 5, 2018 Filing 207 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Grace Y Yang counsel for Defendant Facebook, Inc.. Grace Y. Yang is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Yang, Grace)
March 5, 2018 Filing 206 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jay Rapaport counsel for Defendant Facebook, Inc.. Jay N. Rapaport is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Rapaport, Jay)
March 5, 2018 Filing 205 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, #204 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Warrant Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
March 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 204 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DISCOVERY by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The parties should not begin taking discovery until after they have conferred pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f). Accordingly, on its own motion, the Court QUASHES the subpoenas issued to Plaintiff at Docket Numbers #174 - #196 , #200 , and #203 . To the extent the subpoenas were issued as to third parties, Defendants are ORDERED to notify those third parties that the subpoenas have been quashed by providing them with a copy of this Order. Plaintiff and Defendants are ORDERED not to conduct discovery at this time. (iv)
March 4, 2018 Filing 203 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued to Plaintiff was served upon 21 Parties on 3-1-2018 ti 4-4-2018 by First Class Mail and Electronic service. RE: Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #200 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #195 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #194 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #182 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #196 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #181 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #178 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #174 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #185 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #180 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #187 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #186 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #184 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #177 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #183 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #193 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #191 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #176 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #175 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #188 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #179 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #190 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #192 , Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #189 . (Rope, Russell)
March 2, 2018 Filing 202 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
March 2, 2018 Filing 201 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
March 2, 2018 Filing 199 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Grace Y. Yang counsel for Defendant Facebook, Inc.. GRACE Y. YANG is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant FACEBOOK, INC.. (Yang, Grace)
March 1, 2018 Filing 200 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Kenneth Clayman; Los Angeles Public Defender/Office (Mental Heath Court of Los Angeles). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 198 NOTICE (Notice of Withdrawal of Jay N. Rapaport as Counsel for Defendant Facebook, Inc.) filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Rapaport, Jay)
March 1, 2018 Filing 197 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (In Chambers) by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. On February 28, 2018, plaintiff filed a "Request to Strike Duplicate Subpoenas and Issue Subpoenas Faster." #159 Plaintiff's Request is GRANTED IN PART. Subpoenas #141 , #142 , #143 , #145 , #150 and #153 are stricken. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ch) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 1, 2018 Filing 196 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase Bank). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 195 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Alphabet, Inc. (Google, YouTube, AdSense). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 194 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Twitter, Inc.. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 193 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Apple, Inc.. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 192 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Facebook (& Instagram). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 191 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Pam Ahlin; Department of State Hospitals (DSH), California - Metropolitan (Los Angeles). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 190 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Kenneth Clayman; Los Angeles Public Defender/Office (Mental Heath Court of Los Angeles). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 189 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Robert N. Brisco; Internet Brands, Inc. (Model Mayhem). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 188 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Sheryl L. Spiller; Department of Public Social Services (Wilshire 10). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 187 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Brian Hale; Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 186 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Mike Feuer; LA City Attorney / Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 185 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to David Brown; Web.com Group Inc. / Network Solutions, LLC. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 184 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to James L. Dolan; MSG Sports & Entertainment, LLC (TAO Group). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 183 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Louis Welch; Fitness International, LLC / LA Fitness. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 182 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Christopher A. Wray; Federal Bureau of Investigation. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 181 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Randolph D. Alles; United States Secret Service. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 180 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Sam Nazarian; SBE Entertainment Group. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 179 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to William C. Adhers; PB Hospitality Group (Liaison Restaraunt & Lounge). (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 178 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Warwick (Los Angeles/Hollywood); JT Torregiani & Sylvain Bitton. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 177 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to The Argyle Hollywood (Tru Hospitality Group); Peter Younan. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 176 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Boulevard Nightlife Group (Project LA, The Study, Beetle House, Adults Only, etc.); Freddy Braidy. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 175 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Sunset Entertainment Group (Lure Nightclub, Le Jardin, Pig & Whistle, etc.); George Nahas. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Filing 174 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to The Hwood Group (Bootsy Bellows, Peppermint, Poppy, Blind Dragon, Delilah, etc.) John Terzian & Brian Toll. (sbou)
March 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 173 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #162 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, Defendants deadline to respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is extended to March 19, 2018. (iv)
February 28, 2018 Filing 172 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 171 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 170 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 169 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 168 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 167 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 166 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 165 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 164 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 163 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 162 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Alphabet, Inc. answer now due 3/19/2018; Twitter Inc. answer now due 3/19/2018; Apple, Inc. answer now due 3/19/2018; Facebook, Inc. answer now due 3/19/2018; JPMorgan Chase and Co. answer now due 3/19/2018, re Amended Complaint/Petition #136 filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc.; Twitter Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bali, Sunita)
February 28, 2018 Filing 161 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 160 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 159 REQUEST to Strike Docket Entry Numbers 141, 142, 143, 145, 150, & 153 Subpoena Request (AO 88) #153 , Subpoena Request (AO 88) #141 , Subpoena Request (AO 88) #142 , Subpoena Request (AO 88) #143 , Subpoena Request (AO 88) #145 , Subpoena Request (AO 88) #150 Re filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 158 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 157 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 28, 2018 Filing 156 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 155 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 154 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 153 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 152 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 151 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 27, 2018 Filing 150 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 149 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 148 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 147 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 146 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 145 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 144 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 26, 2018 Filing 143 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 25, 2018 Filing 142 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 23, 2018 Filing 141 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
February 22, 2018 Filing 140 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: First Amended; Exhibit #136 #137 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. In response to the Notices to Filer of Deficiencies #138 and #139 the Court rules as follows: The First Amended Complaint #135 is STRICKEN; the First Amended Complaint #136 is now the operative First Amended Complaint. The Exhibit #137 is accepted. (iv)
February 21, 2018 Filing 139 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Exhibit #137 . The following error(s) was/were found: Title page is missing. Case number is incorrect or missing. 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. (iv)
February 21, 2018 Filing 138 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amended Complaint #136 . The following error(s) was/were found: First Amended Complaint is a duplicate filing of the First Amended Complaint filed 2/19/18 (Dkt. 135). 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. (iv)
February 20, 2018 Filing 137 EXHIBIT Filed filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (69 Exhibits 2.pdf Files) as to Amended Complaint/Petition #136 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Rope, Russell)
February 19, 2018 Filing 136 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Amended Complaint/Petition #135 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,,,,, #17 , filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope(Rope, Russell)
February 19, 2018 Filing 135 ***STRICKEN*** FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,,,,, #17 , filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope(Rope, Russell) Modified on 2/22/2018 #140 (iv).
January 29, 2018 Filing 134 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amendment to Second Ex Parte Application for Reconsideration #131 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. 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. (jp)
January 29, 2018 Filing 133 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: EXHIBIT 68 #130 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Caption of document is incomplete/incorrect. (2) Title page is missing. (3) Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Reconsideration - under Category - Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests. (4) Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. 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. (jp)
January 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 132 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER GRANTING Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time to Amend #123 ; DENYING Second Ex Parte Application for Reconsideration #124 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Plaintiff seeks a 30-day extension in which to file his First Amended Complaint. Although the Court has already granted Plaintiff an additional two weeks (see Docket No. 120), the Court will grant Plaintiff one more extension. He must file his First Amended Complaint on or before February 19, 2018. Plaintiff is warnedthat no further extensions will be granted. (jp)
January 26, 2018 Filing 131 Amendment to Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #120 Righteously #124 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Voids Res Judicata; Exhibit "69")(Rope, Russell)
January 26, 2018 Filing 130 Amendment to Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #120 Righteously #124 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Voids Res Judicata; Exhibit "69")(Rope, Russell)
January 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson re: #127 SECOND EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Reconsideration and Motion for Recusal is denied. Any further applications, motions, requests, or other attempts filed by Plaintiff seeking the disqualification or recusal of the judicial officers assigned to this proceeding may result in the imposition of sanctions. (See document for details) (mrgo)
January 25, 2018 Filing 128 REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has been filed. Pursuant to GO 16-05 and Local Rule 72-5 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald Righteously #127 is referred to Judge Percy Anderson for determination. (rn)
January 24, 2018 Filing 127 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Factual Allegations, #2 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #3 Declaration In Support, #4 Supplement Proof of Service, #5 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers (MWF), #6 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers (PLA), #7 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers (PA), #8 Exhibit 67, #9 Exhibit 68, #10 Exhibit 69) (Rope, Russell)
January 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 16-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 2:14-cv-04002 UA(FFM) (rn)
January 20, 2018 Filing 124 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 , Order on Motion for Reconsideration, #120 Righteously filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
January 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 126 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - COURT ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson re: #121 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal. This Court has reviewed Plaintiff's Motion for Recusal, the docket in this action, and the rulings issued by Judge Fitzgerald with which Plaintiff disagrees. The Court finds that Plaintiff's Motion for Recusal fails to set forth sufficient factual allegations to require disqualification pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 144 and 455, or any evidence tending to show personal bias stemming from an extrajudicial source. Nor is there any basis to believe that any other ground for disqualification exists. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion for Recusal is denied. (See document details) (mrgo)
January 19, 2018 Filing 123 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
January 19, 2018 Filing 122 REFERRAL OF MOTION to Disqualify Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has been filed. Pursuant to GO 16-05 and Local Rule 72-5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald #121 is referred to Judge Percy Anderson for determination. (rn)
January 18, 2018 Filing 121 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Recusal of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
January 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 120 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration of Order Re: Motions to Dismiss #116 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (SEE ATTACHMENT OF THIS ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS). Accordingly, the relief sought is in the Application is DENIED. Plaintiff is ordered to file a First Amended Complaint, if any, on or before 1/29/2018. (jp)
January 10, 2018 Filing 119 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 #116 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
January 10, 2018 Filing 118 Amendment to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 #116 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities)(Rope, Russell)
January 9, 2018 Filing 117 PLAINTIFFS EX PARTE APPLICATION AND MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 #116 OPPOSITION filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Mehta, Neha)
January 8, 2018 Filing 116 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,,, Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,, #114 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points And Authorities, #2 Declaration In Support, #3 Supplement Electronic Notice, #4 Proposed Order Sent To Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
December 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 114 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER Re Motions to Dismiss #67 , #88 ; Plaintiff's Various Request re Motions #85 , #94 , #111 , #112 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motions are GRANTED with leave to amend. Although the Court doubts Plaintiff can state a non-frivolous claim that is not barred by res judicata, Plaintiff may file a First Amended Complaint, if any, consistent with the Court's instructions above on or before 1/16/2018. Plaintiff Requests are all DENIED as moot. (SEE ATTACHMENT OF THIS ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (jp)
December 19, 2017 Filing 113 NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope of Another "Chambers" Copy of Sealed Exhibits. (Rope, Russell)
November 29, 2017 Filing 112 REQUEST to CORRECT REQUEST for Order for Oppositions Against Defendants' Motions to Dismiss or to Lodge Another Copy of Exhibits Under Seal #111 (typo; corrected reference to entry 104 from 109) filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
November 27, 2017 Filing 111 REQUEST for Order for Oppositions Against Defendants' Motions to Dismiss or to Lodge Another Copy of Exhibits Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
October 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: In accordance with the Local Rules regarding filing and lodging under seal, plaintiff is ordered to provide a chambers copy of the Confidential Exhibits Lodged Under Seal, the subject of the Ex Parte Application #102 no later than 11/6/2017; see also Minute Order #104 . THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 109 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS)ORDER DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENDED TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS #106 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: For the reasons outlined below, the Application is DENIED. (see minutes for further details)denying #106 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend (yl)
October 30, 2017 Filing 108 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Warrant to Chambers)(Rope, Russell)
October 30, 2017 Filing 107 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope in Opposition of Defendant Corporate Disclosure Statements (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order to Chambers)(Rope, Russell)
October 29, 2017 Filing 106 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Proposed Order to Chambers, #4 Supplement Proof of Service) (Rope, Russell)
October 29, 2017 Filing 105 OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #67 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers)(Rope, Russell)
October 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: For the reasons stated herein, Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Leave to File (Lodge) Exhibits Under Seal #102 is GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. The Court GRANTS the application to seal with respect to Exhibits 44, 51, 52, 54, 65, and 66. The application is DENIED with respect to Exhibit 53. Plaintiff may lodge all of these Exhibits on CD with the Court, but Plaintiff must file Exhibit 53 publicly if he wishes to file it at all. SO ORDERED. (cw)
October 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 103 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): COURT ORDER TAKING HEARING ON Motion to Dismiss #67 #88 OFF CALENDAR AND UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Pursuant to Rule 78 of the FRCP and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for 10/30/2017, is vacated and taken off calendar. No appearance is needed. (jp)
October 23, 2017 Filing 115 LODGED CD - EXHIBITS 44, 51, 54, 65 AND 66 to Ex Parte Application for Leave to file Exhibits Under Seal #102 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 G-114). (jp)
October 20, 2017 Filing 102 Corrected EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file (Lodge) Exhibits Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Descriptions of Exhibits, #2 Memorandum Legal Standard, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Supplement G-92 Notice of Lodge, #5 Proposed Order Sent to Chambers) (Rope, Russell)
October 20, 2017 Filing 101 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file (Lodge) Exhibits filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration With Description of Exhibits, #2 Memorandum Memorandum With Legal Standard, #3 Supplement Proof of Service, #4 Supplement G-92 Notice of Lodging, #5 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
October 13, 2017 Filing 100 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Amendment to Response in Opposition to Motion, #99 (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Memorandum, #3 Proposed Order)(Rope, Russell)
October 13, 2017 Filing 99 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #67 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
October 13, 2017 Filing 98 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Mehta, Neha)
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 97 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's Application to File Under Seal #75 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Plaintiffs Application is DENIED. Plaintiff may lodge these Exhibits (as well as Exhibits 4050, 5560, and 62) on CD with the Court, but Plaintiff must make a better showing as to why Exhibits 44, 5154, 65, and 66 should be sealed, or else he must file them publicly. The CD containing Exhibits 44, 5154, 65, and 66 will be returned to Plaintiff. Plaintiff may file a new Application to Seal on or before 10/20/2017. (jp)
October 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 96 MINUTE ORDER(IN CHAMBERS): COURT ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss Case by JPMorgan Chase and Co. #67 set for October 16, 2017 is continued to October 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom)
October 3, 2017 Filing 95 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Twitter Inc. (Bali, Sunita)
September 29, 2017 Filing 94 REQUEST to AMEND REQUEST for Order for Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss & for Explanation of Ex Parte Order #85 , Notice (Other) #86 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
September 29, 2017 Filing 93 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co. identifying JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Corporate Parent. (Watson, Brett)
September 29, 2017 Filing 92 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #67 filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. (Watson, Brett)
September 28, 2017 Filing 91 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Apple, Inc. (Furman, Rebecca)
September 28, 2017 Filing 90 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Alphabet, Inc. (Bali, Sunita)
September 28, 2017 Filing 89 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Request for Judicial Notice, #2 Exhibit B to Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Proposed Order Granting Request for Judicial Notice)(Bali, Sunita)
September 28, 2017 Filing 88 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 8(a)(2) and 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/30/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Paven Malhotra, #2 Exhibit A to P. Malhotra Declaration, #3 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss) (Bali, Sunita)
September 28, 2017 Filing 87 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Sunita Bali on behalf of Defendants Alphabet, Inc., Twitter Inc. (Bali, Sunita)
September 27, 2017 Filing 86 NOTICE filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
September 27, 2017 Filing 85 REQUEST for Order for Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss & for Explanation of Ex Parte Order filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
September 27, 2017 Filing 84 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc. (Mehta, Neha)
September 27, 2017 Filing 83 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Neha Mehta counsel for Defendant Facebook, Inc.. Adding NEHA MEHTA as counsel of record for FACEBOOK, INC. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by DEFENDANT FACEBOOK, INC.. (Attorney Neha Mehta added to party Facebook, Inc.(pty:dft))(Mehta, Neha)
September 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: denying #77 APPLICATION for Relief. (jloz)
September 12, 2017 Filing 81 Amendment to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from RICO #77 Proposed Motion for Ultimate Relief filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
September 12, 2017 Filing 80 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from RICO #77 Response to Oppositions and Amendment filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
September 11, 2017 Filing 79 Defendants Facebook, Inc., Apple Inc., Alphabet, Inc., and Twitter, Inc.'s Joint Opposition to Plaintiff Russell Rope's Ex Parte Application for Relief Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from RICO #77 filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Malhotra, Paven)
September 11, 2017 Filing 78 OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from RICO #77 filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. (Watson, Brett)
September 8, 2017 Filing 77 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from RICO filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement, #4 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
September 8, 2017 Filing 76 OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #67 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement, #4 Proposed Order)(Rope, Russell)
September 8, 2017 Filing 75 REQUEST for Order for Lodge Exhibits On CD And Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Supplement, #4 Supplement, #5 Proposed Order) (Rope, Russell)
September 8, 2017 Filing 74 NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope of Exhibits. (Rope, Russell)
September 1, 2017 Filing 73 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued to Domains By Proxy, LLC was served upon Compliance Department on 8-18-2017 by Certified Mail, Fax, and Email service. RE: Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #45 . (Rope, Russell)
September 1, 2017 Filing 72 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued to GoDaddy.com, LLC was served upon Compliance Department on 8-18-2017 by Certified Mail, Fax, and Email service. RE: Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #44 . (Rope, Russell)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams DENYING AS MOOT #69 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees (G-124) for the reasons set forth in ECF No. 35, and as plaintiff previously withdrew his request for a refund. No grounds to reconsider given. (ch)
August 30, 2017 Filing 70 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Angelina T Evans on behalf of Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co. (Attorney Angelina T Evans added to party JPMorgan Chase and Co.(pty:dft))(Evans, Angelina)
August 30, 2017 Filing 69 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid Re: REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support #30 #31 - referred to Judge for ruling. (rdj) Modified on 8/31/2017 (lmh).
August 29, 2017 Filing 68 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof #67 filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Watson, Brett)
August 29, 2017 Filing 67 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Complaint Under F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities In Support Thereof filed by Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co.. Motion set for hearing on 10/16/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss Complaint Under FRCP 12(b)(6)) (Attorney Brett D Watson added to party JPMorgan Chase and Co.(pty:dft)) (Watson, Brett)
August 28, 2017 Filing 66 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #63 OBJECT IN OPPOSITION OF ORDER filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER GRANTING Defendant Facebook, Inc's Ex Parte Application to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint #63 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that The deadline for Facebook to file its response is 9/28/2017. (jp)
August 28, 2017 Filing 64 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #63 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 28, 2017 Filing 63 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 filed by Defendant Facebook, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Defendant Facebook, Inc.'s Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Ex Parte Application to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint, #2 Declaration Declaration of Jay Rapaport in Support of Ex Parte Application, #3 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Defendant Facebook, Inc.'s Ex Parte Application to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint) (Attorney Jay Rapaport added to party Facebook, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Rapaport, Jay)
August 25, 2017 Filing 62 Amendment to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #55 AMENDED OBJECTION IN OPPOSITION OF ORDER filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Filing 61 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #55 OBJECTION TO ORDER filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Filing 60 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #53 OBJECTION TO ORDER filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER GRANTING Defendant Alphabet, Inc's EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time To Respond to Complaint #55 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that the The deadline for Alphabet to file its response to Plaintiff's Complaint is 9/28/2017. (jp)
August 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER GRANTING Defendant Twitter, Inc's EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint #53 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that the deadline for Twitter to file its response to Plaintiff's Complaint is9/28/2017. (jp)
August 25, 2017 Filing 57 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #55 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Filing 56 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #53 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Filing 55 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 filed by Defendant Alphabet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Ex Parte Application, #2 Declaration of Austin J. Rice-Stitt, #3 Exhibit A to Rice-Stitt Declaration, #4 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application) (Attorney Sunita Bali added to party Alphabet, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Bali, Sunita)
August 25, 2017 Filing 54 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #50 , EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #53 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 25, 2017 Filing 53 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 filed by Defendant Twitter Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Ex Parte Application, #2 Declaration of Austin J. Rice-Stitt, #3 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application) (Attorney Sunita Bali added to party Twitter Inc.(pty:dft)) (Bali, Sunita)
August 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald the Court GRANTS Apple's Application #50 . The deadline for Apple to file its response to Plaintiff's Complaint is 9/28/2017. (jp)
August 23, 2017 Filing 51 OBJECTION in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 #50 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 22, 2017 Filing 50 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 9/28/2017 filed by Defendant Apple, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Apple's Ex Parte Application, #2 Declaration Declaration of Rebecca Furman in Support of Ex Parte Application, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Furman Declaration, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B to Furman Declaration, #5 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Attorney Ryan Bodine Erickson added to party Apple, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Erickson, Ryan)
August 18, 2017 Filing 49 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, re Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #44 served on 08-18-2017. (Rope, Russell)
August 18, 2017 Filing 48 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, re Subpoena (AO 88) Issued #47 served on 08-18-2017. (Rope, Russell)
August 17, 2017 Filing 47 AMENDED SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Domains By Proxy, LLC. #46 (gr)
August 17, 2017 Filing 46 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 17, 2017 Filing 45 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to Domains By Proxy, LLC. (gr)
August 17, 2017 Filing 44 SUBPOENA IN A CIVIL CASE issued as to GoDaddy.com, LLC. (gr)
August 11, 2017 Filing 43 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 11, 2017 Filing 42 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 41 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, upon Defendant Apple, Inc. served on 8/8/2017, answer due 8/29/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon C T Corporation System, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 40 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, upon Defendant Twitter Inc. served on 8/8/2017, answer due 8/29/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon C T Corporation System, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 39 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, upon Defendant JPMorgan Chase and Co. served on 8/8/2017, answer due 8/29/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon C T Corporation System, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 38 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, upon Defendant Alphabet, Inc. served on 8/8/2017, answer due 8/29/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entitya.Original Summons returned. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 37 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Russell Rope, upon Defendant Facebook, Inc. served on 8/8/2017, answer due 8/29/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entitya.Original Summons returned. (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 36 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Russell Ropeto Order,, #14 (Rope, Russell)
August 9, 2017 Filing 35 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. In response to this Court's August 4, 2017, Order Requiring Response from Plaintiff re: Filing Fee (ECF No. #33 ), plaintiff filed his Election By Plaintiff re: Filing Fee (ECF No. #34 ), in which he withdraws his request for a refund and consideration of IFP status. Accordingly, plaintiff's Request for Refund & Exemption Orders (ECFNo. #26 ), his Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF No. #30 ), and his Application for Refund of Fees (ECF No. #31 ) are all DENIED AS MOOT. To the extent plaintiff "still requests a refund of filing fee and exemption from PACER fees separately from IFP and without going through the (possibly corrupt) screening process," that request is DENIED as to the filing fees (as refunding the filing fee would trigger the screening process). As to the waiver of any PACER fees, that request is also DENIED as the Court does not administer PACER accounts so cannot waive any associated fees; however, plaintiff can request a CM/ECF login and password through the Court's website that will allow him to file documents electronically without charge. (ch)
August 8, 2017 Filing 34 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Russell Ropeto Order,,, #33 (Rope, Russell)
August 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER REQUIRING RESPONSE FROM PLAINTIFF RE: FILING FEE by Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. On July 21, 2017, plaintiff filed a Complaint #17 in this action, naming as defendants, among others, Facebook, Inc., and Apple, Inc. On July 26, 2017, plaintiff filed a Request for Refund & Exemption Orders ("Request for Refund," ECF No. 26) #26 , and on July 28, 2017, he filed a separate Application for Refund of Fees ("Application," ECF No. 31) #31 , and a separate Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF No. 30) #30 . Accordingly, no later than August 11, 2017, plaintiff shall notify the Court through a pleading entitled "Election by Plaintiff Re: Filing Fee" whether he: (1) still desires a refund of the filing fee and consideration of his Request to Proceed IFP, or (2) withdraws his request for a refund and consideration of IFP status. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION) (gr)
August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER Re Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration #22 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Having reviewed and considered the papers submitted on the Motion, the Court deems the matter appropriate for decision without oral argument. See FRCP 78(b); Local Rule 7-15. The Court has reviewed the Motion, and Plaintiff does not set forth any basis or justification for the Courts reconsideration of its prior Orders. For that reason, the Motion is DENIED. (jp)
July 28, 2017 Filing 31 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid Re: REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support #30 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
July 28, 2017 Filing 30 REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Declaration in Support filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Rope, Russell)
July 28, 2017 Filing 29 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Request for Order for Refund #26 . The Court fully agrees with the Notice to Filer of Deficiencies #27 , and strongly cautions Mr. Rope to comply with the local rules in the future. (cw)
July 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's Request to Change Hearing Date #25 . That request is DENIED. Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration #22 will be adjudicated without a hearing: there will be no hearing on either 7/31/2017, or 8/28/2017. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); Local Rule 7-15. (cw)
July 27, 2017 Filing 27 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: First REQUEST for Order Refund Filing Fee And Exemption From Pacer Fees With Good Cause #26 . The following error(s) was found: Hearing information is erroneous 7/31/2017 at 10:00 AM., set which does not require to set hearing on the request. Other error(s) with document(s): (1) Clerk has termed ONLY this erroneous hearing; Request remains pending Judge's ruling. 7/26/2017 21 Request for Refund and Exemption Orders Russell Rope CV 17-04921 MWF (PLAx) Facebook, Inc., et al. (2) Attachments #1 Supplement Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis SHOULD NOT have been attached to Docket Entry No. #26 . Each document should have been filed separately. (3) Event should be use: Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support (CV-60) - under Category - Applications/Ex parte Applications/ Motions/Petitions/Requests. 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. (jp)
July 26, 2017 Filing 26 First REQUEST for Order for Refund Filing Fee And Exemption From Pacer Fees With Good Cause filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis With Declaration In Support, #2 Proposed Order Refund Filing Fee, #3 Proposed Order Exemption From Pacer Fees) (Rope, Russell) Modified on 7/27/2017 (jp).
July 26, 2017 Filing 25 Second REQUEST for Order for Reschedule Reschedule Hearing Date And For Orders (Originally Requested Ex Parte) With Good Cause filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Request set for hearing on 7/31/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Rope, Russell)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER Re Plaintiff's Request to Change Hearing Date #23 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Plaintiff asks that the Court advance the hearing on his motion for reconsideration, but provides no good reason for doing so. As a result, the Request is DENIED. (jp)
July 25, 2017 Filing 23 First REQUEST for Order for Reschedule Hearing Date And For Orders (Originally Requested Ex Parte) filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Request set for hearing on 7/31/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Rope, Russell)
July 25, 2017 Filing 22 Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order,, #14 Promptly filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Motion set for hearing on 8/28/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration Support of Motion, #3 Proposed Order Transfer Domain Name, #4 Proposed Order Investigation and Security, #5 Proposed Order Injunction, #6 Proposed Order Terminate Case #BA437791, #7 Proposed Order Terminate MHC Cases and Restore Rights, #8 Proposed Order Return of Stolen Money, #9 Proposed Order Victim Compensation, #10 Proposed Order Seal Cases) (Rope, Russell)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motion for Reconsideration #19 is STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules. Plaintiff did not comply with L.R. 7-4 et seq. or L.R. 6-1. Additionally, plaintiff is reminded that the proposed Order is directed toward the issue stated in the instant motion only; i.e. motion for reconsideration granted, or denied. (cw)
July 25, 2017 Filing 20 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #17 as to defendants Alphabet, Inc., Apple, Inc., Facebook, Inc., JPMorgan Chase and Co., Twitter Inc. (Attachments: #1 Summon as to defendant Apple, Inc, #2 Summons as to defendant Alphabet Inc, #3 Summon as to defendant Twitter Inc, #4 Summon as to defendant JPMorgan Chase & Co) (jp)
July 24, 2017 Filing 19 **STRICKEN** First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order,, #14 Promptly filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. Motion set for hearing on 7/31/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration Support of Motion, #3 Proposed Order Transfer Domain Name, #4 Proposed Order Investigation and Security, #5 Proposed Order Injunction, #6 Proposed Order Terminate Entrapment Case, #7 Proposed Order Terminate MHC Cases and Restore Rights, #8 Proposed Order Return Stolen Money, #9 Proposed Order Victim Compensation, #10 Proposed Order Seal Cases) (Rope, Russell) Modified on 7/25/2017 (cw).
July 21, 2017 Filing 18 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,,,,, #17 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons)(Rope, Russell)
July 21, 2017 Filing 17 COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid ($400.00 paid on 07/05/2017, receipt number LA156763), filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Complaint p32-62, #2 Supplement Complaint p62-100, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 11, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 12, #15 Exhibit Exhibit 13, #16 Exhibit Exhibit 14, #17 Exhibit Exhibit 15, #18 Exhibit Exhibit 16, #19 Exhibit Exhibit 17, #20 Exhibit Exhibit 18, #21 Exhibit Exhibit 19, #22 Exhibit Exhibit 20, #23 Exhibit Exhibit 21, #24 Exhibit Exhibit 22, #25 Exhibit Exhibit 23, #26 Exhibit Exhibit 24, #27 Exhibit Exhibit 25, #28 Exhibit Exhibit 26, #29 Exhibit Exhibit 27, #30 Exhibit Exhibit 28, #31 Exhibit Exhibit 29, #32 Exhibit Exhibit 30, #33 Exhibit Exhibit 31, #34 Exhibit Exhibit 32, #35 Exhibit Exhibit 33, #36 Exhibit Exhibit 34, #37 Exhibit Exhibit 35, #38 Exhibit Exhibit 36, #39 Exhibit Exhibit 37, #40 Exhibit Exhibit 38, #41 Exhibit Exhibit 39, #42 Exhibit Exhibit 40, #43 Exhibit Exhibit 41, #44 Exhibit Exhibit 42, #45 Exhibit Exhibit 43, #46 Exhibit Exhibit 44, #47 Exhibit Exhibit 45, #48 Exhibit Exhibit 46, #49 Exhibit Exhibit 47, #50 Exhibit Exhibit 48, #51 Exhibit Exhibit 49, #52 Exhibit Exhibit 50, #53 Exhibit Exhibit 51, #54 Exhibit Exhibit 52, #55 Exhibit Exhibit 53, #56 Exhibit Exhibit 54, #57 Exhibit Exhibit 55, #58 Exhibit Exhibit 56, #59 Exhibit Exhibit 57, #60 Exhibit Exhibit 58, #61 Exhibit Exhibit 59, #62 Exhibit Exhibit 60, #63 Exhibit Exhibit 61, #64 Exhibit Exhibit 62, #65 Exhibit Exhibit 63, #66 Exhibit Exhibit 64, #67 Exhibit Exhibit 65, #68 Exhibit Exhibit 66, #69 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Rope, Russell)
July 18, 2017 Filing 15 NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: In accordance with this Court's Order #6 denying the Motion to Seal #2 , the Complaint and exhibits thereto, lodged on 7/5/2017, are returned by mail to the Plaintiff on this date. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SELF-REPRESENTATION ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. One or more of the parties to this action has elected to appear pro se. When you elect to proceed pro se, you are on your own and become personally responsible for litigating your action in accordance with the rules. Practice in the federal courts is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. You must become familiar with these rules. You will be held to the same standards as a lawyer as far as complying with the court procedures and the rules and regulations of the court system. You are hereby ORDERED to carefully review the remainder of this Order, as it contains instructions for proceeding in this Court which MUST be followed. (cw)
July 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Application for Permission for Pro Se Electronic Filing #10 is GRANTED. The applicant must register to use the Court's CM/ECF System within five (5) days of being served with this order. Registration information is available at the Pro Se Litigant E-Filing web page located on the Courts website. Upon registering, the applicant will receive a CM/ECF login and password that will allow him/her to file non-sealed documents electronically in this case only. Any documents being submitted under seal must be manually filed with the Clerk. (cw)
July 18, 2017 Filing 12 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
July 18, 2017 Filing 6 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error the incorrect Minute Order #1 was docketed. The correct Order is attached to this Notice of Clerical Error as Attachment A. Please disregard the Order dated 7/12/2017, docket entry no. 1. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A - Minute Order) (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 11 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 10 APPLICATION for Pro Se Litigant to electronically file documents in a specific case filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 9 MEMORANDUM in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION #5 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 7 DECLARATION of Russell Rope in support EX PARTE APPLICATION filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Rico Fraud filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 4 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Seal Case filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 3 DECLARATION of Russell Rope in support of MOTION to Seal Case #2 filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)
July 17, 2017 Filing 2 MOTION to Seal Case filed by Plaintiff Russell Rope. (jtil)

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