Robert Grey Johnson Jr. v. Eric Cisney et al
Plaintiff: Robert Grey Johnson, Jr.
Defendant: Eric Cisney, Doe Individuals and Does Corporations
Case Number: 2:2023cv01445
Filed: October 25, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Liles C Burke
Referring Judge: Madeline Hughes Haikala
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER TO DISBURSE REGISTRY FUNDS:The Clerk of the Court is directed to draw a check on the funds on deposit in the Registry of the Court in the principal amount of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00). The Clerk of the Court is directed to draw a check on the funds on deposit in the Registry of the Court in the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND and 09/100 DOLLARS ($125,422.09), plus all accrued interest. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 11/29/2023. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-01148-MHH, 2:23-cv-01445-MHH(DNW)
November 22, 2023 Case reassigned to Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala. (KAM)
November 21, 2023 Filing 79 STIPULATION of Dismissal Jointly as to All Claims by Robert Grey Johnson, Jr, Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. filed by Robert Grey Johnson, Jr, Robert Grey Johnson, Jr Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-01148-MHH, 5:23-cv-01445-LCB(Russell, Paul)
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER Pursuant to Rule 42 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and consistent with the findings in the transfer order from the United States District Court for the Central District of California, because these actions involve common questions of law and fact, the Court consolidates Mr. Johnsons claims in Case No. 23- cv-01445- LCB with the remaining claims in this action for all future proceedings. The Court directs the Clerk to please consolidate Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. v. Eric Cisney, et al., 5:23-cv-01445-LCB into this action, 2:18-cv-01148-MHH. The parties are directed to file motions and pleadings for both actions in this action and to style motions and pleadings as set forth in the heading of this order. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 11/17/2023. Associated Cases: 2:18-cv-01148-MHH, 5:23-cv-01445-LCB(RMM)
October 25, 2023 Filing 77 Case transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 5:17-cv-02059. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 76 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. Because the factors of the first-to- file rule are met, the Court TRANSFERS the matter to the Northern District of Alabama. The Clerk of Court is hereby directed to TRANSFER the case to the Northern District of Alabama. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (rolm) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 75 SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ("OSC") by Judge Sunshine S. Sykes: The Court has received the Declarations (the "Declarations") filed in response to the Court's OSC issued on September 11, 2023. In view of the Declarations, the Court hereby VACATES the OSC hearing set for October 20, 2023. A separate order addressing this matter will be issued. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 5, 2023 Filing 74 DECLARATION of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. (Supplemental No. 2) in Response to Court's Order to Show Cause Why Matter Should Not Be Transferred or Dismissed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 27, 2023 Filing 73 DECLARATION of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. in Response to Defendant's Declaration Re Order to Show Cause Why Matter Should Not Be Transferred or Dismissed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 25, 2023 Filing 71 DECLARATION of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. (SUPPLEMENTAL) in Response to Court's Order to Show Cause Why Matter Should Not Be Transferred or Dismissed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 23, 2023 Filing 72 DEFENDANT, ERIC CISNEY'S RESPONSE TO DECLARATION OF PLAINTIFF, ROBERT G. JOHNSON, JR. IN RESPONSE TO COURT'S ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY MATTER SHOULD NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR DISMISSED; DECLARATION OF ERIC CISNEY filed by Defendant Eric Cisneyto. (rolm) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 22, 2023 Filing 70 DECLARATION of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. in Response to Courts Order to Show Cause Why Matter Should Not to Transferred or Dismissed Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER FINDING THE ALABAMA JUDGMENT HAS NO PRECLUSIVE EFFECT AND ORDERING PLAINTIFF TO BRIEF WHY HE SHOULD NOT BE SANCTIONED by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Because the Court is concerned about the good faith nature of Johnsons representations, the Court hereby ORDERS Johnson to show in writing why he should not be sanctioned for his possible misrepresentations. Johnson shall file his response to this order no later than September 22, 2023. The Court further sets a hearing regarding this Order to Show Cause on October 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 68 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY MATTER SHOULD NOT BE TRANSFERRED ORDISMISSED by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Because the Court has concerns that the pending matter should be transferred to the Northern District of Alabama, or dismissed outright, under the first-to-file rule or 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), the Court ORDERS Plaintiff to show in writing why the case should not be dismissed or transferred. The Parties shall file their response to this order no later than September 22, 2023. The Court further sets a hearing regarding this Order to Show Cause on October 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. IT IS SO ORDERED. See order for more information. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 67 SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ("OSC") by Judge Sunshine S. Sykes: The Court has received Plaintiff's Response (the "Response") to the Court's OSC issued on August 21, 2023. [Dkt. 65]. In view of the Response, the Court hereby VACATES the OSC hearing set for September 1, 2023. A separate order addressing this matter will be issued. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 24, 2023 Filing 66 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 MINUTE ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO LIFT STAY AND CONSOLIDATE THIS ACTION WITH SUPERIOR COURT ACTION [DKT. #59 ] (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Because the Court cannot consolidate Johnson's cases, and the circumstances have changed such that lifting the stay is warranted, Johnson's Motion to Lift Stay and Consolidate the Actions [Dkt. 59] is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Because the Alabama Court has issued a valid final judgment on the merits as to Johnson's counterclaim for breach of contract, and that counterclaim is the exact issue being litigated in Johnson's breach of contract claim here, the Court ORDERS Johnson to show cause in writing why the matter should not be dismissed due to the Alabama Court's decision. Johnson SHALL file his response to this Order no later than August 25, 2023. The Court further sets a hearing regarding this Order to Show Cause on September 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM via Zoom.2 Failure to timely or adequately respond to this Order may, without further warning, result in the dismissal of the entire action without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (iva) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Sunshine S. Sykes: The Court finds that the Motion to Lift Stay and Request for Consolidation of Superior Court Case [Dkt. 59] is appropriate for resolution without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the Court vacates the hearing set on August 11, 2023. The motion stands submitted on the papers timely filed. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 28, 2023 Filing 63 REPLY Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action #59 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 27, 2023 Filing 62 STATUS REPORT JOINT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 21, 2023 Filing 61 PROOF OF SERVICE RE DEFENDANT, ERIC CISNEY'S OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR AN ORDER TO LIFT STAY OF THIS ACTION #60 by mail to Robert G Johnson Jr filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 21, 2023 Filing 60 DEFENDANT, ERIC CISNEY'S OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR AN ORDER TO LIFT STAY OF THIS ACTION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES; DECLARATION OF ERIC CISNEY #59 filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 13, 2023 Filing 59 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Lift Stay re of This Action filed by Robert G. Johnson, Jr. Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. Motion set for hearing on 8/11/2023 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
May 17, 2023 Filing 58 STATUS REPORT JOINT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit)(Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Granting #56 Request to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Fred J Knez terminated. (twdb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 11, 2023 Filing 56 First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Eric Cisney in place of attorney Fred J. Knez; Matthew J. Knez; Andrew J. Knez Request for Approval of Substitution or Withdrawal of Counsel filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Request for Approval of Substitution or Withdrawal of Attorney) (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
March 21, 2023 Filing 55 STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER VACATING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING [Dkt. 52] by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: The Court is satisfied with the parties Joint Report and hereby VACATES the Order to Show Cause Hearing set for January 6, 2023 [Dkt. 52]. Because there remains an issue for the Alabama court to resolve, the Court finds that the stay SHALL remain in effect. The parties are further DIRECTED to continue to file their Joint Status Reports every 60 days or within ten days of rulings by the Northern District of Alabama. Any future requests to lift the stay must be filed by noticed motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. See order for more information. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 30, 2022 Filing 53 STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
November 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER VACATING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING SET FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2022 & ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO WHY STAY SHOULD NOT BE LIFTED by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: The Court hereby ACCEPTS the parties Report and VACATES the Order to Show Cause Hearing set for November 18, 2022. In view of the parties Report, the Court SETS an Order to Show Cause Hearing as to why the stay should not be lifted, on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom video conference. Appearance by lead counsel is required. The parties are DIRECTED to Judge Sykes Procedures and Schedule page to obtain the Zoom video link at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorablesunshine-s-sykes. The parties are further DIRECTED to file a Joint Report regarding the subject of the Order to Show Cause, on or before December 30, 2022, by 12:00 noon. If the Court is satisfied with the parties Joint Report, or if the parties file a stipulation, the Court may vacate the Order to Show Cause Hearing. However, if there is no resolution, the Order to Show Cause Hearing will remain on calendar, at which time the Court may set a further Status Conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
November 10, 2022 Filing 51 STATUS REPORT JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 19, 2022 Filing 50 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Miscellaneous Document #49 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Select - Miscellaneous Filings (Other Documents) - Select - Declaration. 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. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 18, 2022 Filing 49 Declaration of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. Regarding Order Setting a Status Conference on October 14, 2022 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 17, 2022 Filing 47 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice (Other) #46 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events Other Filings Miscellaneous Filings - Select - Declaration. 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. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 14, 2022 Filing 48 MINUTES OF VIDEO HEARING RE: STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: As stated on the record, the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. The Court continues the STAY in this action. Any party may make a motion at any time to lift the stay for good cause shown. 2. The parties are DIRECTED to meet and confer as to whether or not this action should be transferred to the Riverside Superior Court. 3. The Court SETS an Order to Show Cause Hearing as to why this action should not be transferred to the Riverside Superior Court on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom video conference. Appearance by lead counsel is required. The parties are DIRECTED to Judge Sykes Procedures and Schedule page to obtain the Zoom video link at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorablesunshine-s-sykes. 4. The parties are further DIRECTED to file a Joint Report regarding thesubject of the Order to Show Cause, on or before November 10, 2022. If the parties reach an agreement on lifting the stay and transferring the case to the Riverside Superior Court, the parties shall file a proposed stipulation for the Courts consideration. 5. If the Court is satisfied with the parties Joint Report, or if the parties file a stipulation, the Court may vacate the Order to Show Cause Hearing. However, if there is no resolution, the Order to Show Cause Hearing will remain on calendar, at which time the Court may set a further Status Conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 14, 2022 Filing 46 Notice Declaration re: Order Setting Status Conference filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 27, 2022 Filing 45 Notice of Court's Civil Standing Order filed by Robert G. Johnson, Jr. Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER SETTING A STATUS CONFERENCE by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: the Court hereby ORDERS the parties to attend a virtual Status Conference before this Court on October 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to update the Court on the status of the Alabama action and the parties progress in this action. The parties are instructed to attend the Status Conference using the Zoom webinar information posted on Judge Sykes Procedures and Schedules page (http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-sunshine-s-sykes). The parties arefurther instructed to comply with the webinar instructions. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (iva) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 13, 2022 Filing 42 STATEMENT JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Please refer to Order for complete details., (iva) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#OCJ 22-107) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Sykes, Sunshine Suzanne, this case is transferred from Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to the calendar of Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:17-cv-02059-SSS-SHKx. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 4, 2022 Filing 39 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
February 3, 2022 Filing 38 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER BY Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court has reviewed the Status Reports filed by Defendant Eric Cisney and Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. #35 #36 on 12/6/2021 and 12/7/2021. The stay shall remain in effect. The Court's previous Order is amended as follows: the parties shall file a JOINT Status Report every sixty (60) days (with the next report due 2/4/2022), or within ten days of rulings from the Middle District of Alabama or settlement of this action, whichever occurs first. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 7, 2021 Filing 36 PLAINTIFF'S STATUS REPORT REPORT of Status filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 6, 2021 Filing 35 STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court has reviewed Defendant Eric Cisney's Status Report #33 filed 10/4/2021. The stay shall remain in effect and the Court AMENDS its 1/5/2018 Order staying this matter #16 as follows: the parties are ORDERED to file a Joint Status Report every sixty (60) days, commencing on 12/6/2021, or within ten (10) days of rulings from the Middle District of Alabama, whichever occurs first. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 4, 2021 Filing 33 STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, and as previously ordered by this Court, a Status Report shall be filed no later than 10/4/2021. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
September 17, 2018 Filing 31 MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. For reasons stated on the record, the Court orders that the stay in the case remain in effect. Counsel are ordered to notify the Court when the motions that are pending in the Middle District of Alabama, Northern Division are ruled on. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 24, 2018 Filing 30 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, a Status Conference is set for 9/17/2018 at 11:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court orders the parties NOT to file their contemplated motions in this action. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
August 22, 2018 Filing 29 Joint Status Report re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
July 19, 2018 Filing 28 STATUS REPORT JOINT filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
June 4, 2018 Filing 27 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
May 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO LIFT THE STAY IN PROCEEDINGS #22 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. This action remains STAYED pending resolution of the motions pending in the Cisney Action. The parties should continue to file the Joint Status Reports as required by the Stay Order. (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
May 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER TAKING HEARING ON MOTION TO LIFT STAY #22 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 7, 2018, is vacated and taken off calendar. An order will issue. (iv) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 19, 2018 Filing 24 REPLY In Support of Plaintiff's Motion To Lift the Stay Proceedings filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 16, 2018 Filing 23 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside /Lift Stay in These Proceedings #22 filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Fred J. Knez in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Lift Stay and In Support of Defendant's Request for Order to Show Cause re Sanctions Under Rule 11 Against Plaintiff)(Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 4, 2018 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside /Lift Stay in These Proceedings filed by Plaintiff's Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. Motion set for hearing on 5/7/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Lift Stay, #2 Declaration of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. in Support of Motion to Lift Stay, #3 Proposed Order) (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
April 2, 2018 Filing 21 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
March 1, 2018 Filing 20 STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
February 1, 2018 Filing 19 DECLARATION of Defendant's Attorney, Fred J. Knez re Status Report #17 filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
January 30, 2018 Filing 18 STATUS REPORT of Plaintiff filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Robert G. Johnson, Jr.)(Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
January 30, 2018 Filing 17 STATUS REPORT of Defendant filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
January 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE MOTION TO DISMISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TRANSFER #10 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald denying #10 MOTION to Dismiss Case: The Motion is DENIED. This action is STAYED pending resolution of the motions pending in the Cisney Action. Joint Status Report due every 30 days. (see document for further details) (bm) Modified on 6/6/2018 (cw). [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 21, 2017 Filing 15 REPLY support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss or, In the Alternative, Transfer filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): COURT ORDER TAKING Hearing on Defendant Motion to Dismiss Case, or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 OFF CALENDAR and UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for January 8, 2018, is vacated and taken off calendar. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 18, 2017 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Robert G. Johnson, Jr. in Opposition to Motion to Transfer NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit)(Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 18, 2017 Filing 12 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 18, 2017 Filing 11 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer #10 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
December 1, 2017 Filing 10 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case or in the Alternative, Transfer filed by Defendant Eric Cisney. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Points and Authorities, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Declaration Declaration of Fred J. Knez) (Attorney Fred J Knez added to party Eric Cisney(pty:dft)) (Knez, Fred) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
November 28, 2017 Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr, upon Defendant Eric Cisney served on 11/13/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kerri Cisney, Spouse in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
November 1, 2017 Filing 8 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Robert G. Johnson, Jr counsel for Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, Jr. Changing address to 41391 Kalmia Street, Ste. 210, Murrieta, CA 92562. Filed by Plaintiff Robert G. Johnson, Jr.. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Eric Cisney. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson, (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson. (Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]
October 6, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-20625358 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Robert Grey Johnson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint for Declaratory Judgment without exhibits, #2 Exhibit Summary of attorney hours billed, #3 Exhibit Release for $500,000, #4 Exhibit Fee Agreement) (Attorney Robert G Johnson, Jr added to party Robert Grey Johnson(pty:pla))(Johnson, Robert) [Transferred from California Central on 10/25/2023.]

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Search for this case: Robert Grey Johnson Jr. v. Eric Cisney et al
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Plaintiff: Robert Grey Johnson, Jr.
Represented By: Robert G Johnson, Jr
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Defendant: Eric Cisney
Represented By: Fred J Knez
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Defendant: Doe Individuals
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Defendant: Does Corporations
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