Champion et al v. Sethi et al
Plaintiff: Joshua Champion and Trent Alvord
Defendant: Hameet Sethi, Jon Reyes, DeShawn Tavilla, Jessie Sotomayor and Andrew Zamora
Case Number: 2:2022cv01355
Filed: August 11, 2022
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: Michelle H Burns
Referring Judge: David G Campbell
Nature of Suit: Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Cause of Action: 47 U.S.C. § 227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 DEFAULT JUDGMENT - Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment (Docs. #30 , #49 ) is granted in part and denied in part as set forth in this order and the Court's prior order (Doc. #44 ). Pursuant to Rule 55(b)(2), default judgment on the TCPA claims is entered against Defendants Hameet Sethi, Jessie Sotomayor, and Andrew Zamora, jointly and severally, in the amount of $163,500.00 for Plaintiff Joshua Champion and $39,000.00 for Plaintiff Trent Alvord. The Clerk is directed to terminate this action. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 9/6/23. (DXD)
June 2, 2023 Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #49 MOTION PLAINTIFFS PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES AND RIGHT TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF filed by Hameet Sethi. (Larson, Robert)
May 12, 2023 Filing 49 MOTION PLAINTIFFS PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES AND RIGHT TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Trent Alvord, #2 Declaration of Josh Champion)(Ginsburg, Amy)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #47 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs shall have until May 12, 2023 to submit evidence to support their requests for statutory damages and injunctive relief. Ordered by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 4/28/23. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB)
April 28, 2023 Filing 47 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Provide Evidence of Damages by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ginsburg, Amy)
April 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #45 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs shall have until April 28, 2023 to submit evidence to support their requests for statutory damages and injunctive relief. Ordered by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 4/21/2023. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB)
April 21, 2023 Filing 45 MOTION for Extension of Time to Provide Evidence of Damages by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ginsburg, Amy)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER: Defendant Sethi's motion to set aside default #35 is denied and his untimely answer #34 is stricken from the record. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment #30 is granted with respect to Defendants' liability on the TCPA claims and taken under advisement with respect to damages and injunctive relief. Plaintiffs shall have until April 21, 2023 to submit evidence to support their requests for statutory damages and injunctive relief. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 3/30/2023. (REK)
March 16, 2023 Filing 43 MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the #41 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, the Motion to Dismiss #40 is terminated. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB)
March 9, 2023 Filing 42 NOTICE of Party Dismissal by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. Party DeShawn Tavilla terminated. (Ginsburg, Amy)
March 9, 2023 Filing 41 NOTICE of Party Dismissal by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. Party Jon Reyes terminated. (Ginsburg, Amy)
February 24, 2023 Filing 40 *MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Jon Reyes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Klain, William). *Added MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim on 2/27/2023 (REK).
February 2, 2023 Filing 39 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #35 MOTION to Set Aside Default as to Defendant, Hameet Sethi filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- E-mail Correspondence)(Ginsburg, Amy)
January 27, 2023 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Glenn Timothy Graham, Caitlin Hickey on behalf of Defendant Jon Reyes. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting #37 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED extending the deadline by which Defendant Jon Reyes may respond to the Complaint to 2/24/2023. Ordered by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 1/26/2023. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (CLB)
January 24, 2023 Filing 37 *MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Jon Reyes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Klain, William) *Modified to correct event and text on 1/25/2023 (REK).
January 23, 2023 Filing 36 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion: Proof of Service re: Complaint, Summons, Order upon Defendant, Jon Reyes on 01/03/2023. (Ginsburg, Amy)
January 19, 2023 Filing 35 MOTION to Set Aside Default #28 as to Defendant, Hameet Sethi by Hameet Sethi. (Larson, Robert)
January 19, 2023 Filing 34 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Hameet Sethi.(Larson, Robert)
January 19, 2023 Filing 33 *NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Larson on behalf of Hameet Sethi. (Larson, Robert) *Modified to correct event and text on 1/19/2023 (REK).
January 18, 2023 Filing 32 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion: Rule 4 Waiver of Service of Summons. Waiver sent on 01/04/2023 to DeShawn Tavilla . (Ginsburg, Amy)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting Plaintiffs' #29 Motion for Alternative Service. See attachment for details. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 1/3/23. (CLB)
December 30, 2022 Filing 30 *MOTION for Default Judgment as to Hammett Sethi, Jessie Sotomayor, and Andrew Zamora by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Points and Authorities, #2 Proposed Order)(Ginsburg, Amy) *Modified to remove incorrect "ex parte" designation on 1/3/2023 (REK).
December 28, 2022 Filing 29 *MOTION for Alternative Service by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A- Declaration of Thomas Alvord, #3 Exhibit B- Jon Reyes Certificate of Non-service, #4 Exhibit C- Jon Reyes Certificate of Non-service, #5 Exhibit D- Jon Reyes Certificate of Non-service, #6 Exhibit E- Jon Reyes Certificate of Non-service, #7 Exhibit F- E-mail Correspondence)(Ginsburg, Amy) *Modified to remove incorrect "ex parte" designation on 12/29/2022 (REK).
December 28, 2022 Filing 28 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Hameet Sethi, Jessie Sotomayor, Andrew Zamora. (REK)
December 27, 2022 Filing 27 APPLICATION for Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion against Hameet Sethi. (Ginsburg, Amy)
December 27, 2022 Filing 26 APPLICATION for Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion against Jessie Sotomayor. (Ginsburg, Amy)
December 27, 2022 Filing 25 APPLICATION for Entry of Default by Plaintiffs Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion against Andrew Zamora. (Ginsburg, Amy)
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER: Plaintiff may have until December 30, 2022 to seek default against the non-appearing defendants who have been served. Plaintiff is reminded that she must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a) by first seeking entry of default from the Clerk, and then Rule 55(b) in seeking default judgment. Plaintiff is also reminded that she must address the factors in Eitel v. McCool, 782 F.2d 1470, 147172 (9th Cir. 1986), in any motion seeking a default judgment. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 12/23/22. (CLB)
December 16, 2022 Filing 23 STATUS REPORT on Plaintiffs Intentions with Respect to Non-responding Defendants by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER re: #21 Response to Order to Show Cause. The Court enters the following orders: 1. Plaintiffs' counsel shows a law firm and address that are not in the Court's docket. Plaintiffs' counsel should file a notice with the clerk updating her firm name and contact information. 2. The Court will extend the date for serving Defendants Tavilla and Reeves to January 27, 2023. The Court will not be inclined to grant further extensions. 3. Answers have not been filed by the Defendants who have been served. Plaintiffs shall, within 14 days of this order, file a status report on their intentions with respect to these non-responding Defendants. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 12/2/2022. (CLB)
November 30, 2022 Filing 21 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: #20 Order to Show Cause,, by Plaintiffs Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
November 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER that Defendants Jon Reyes and DeShawn Tavilla will be dismissed 14 days from the date of this Order if Plaintiffs fail to show good cause before that date for its failure to serve the summons and complaint. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clerk of the Court to terminate Defendants Jon Reyes and DeShawn Tavilla on December 2, 2022 without further leave of this Court if Plaintiffs fail to respond to this Order within the time stated. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 11/16/2022. (CLB)
September 23, 2022 Filing 19 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion: Proof of Service re: Complaint, et al. upon Defendant, Andrew Zamora on 09/14/2022. (Ginsburg, Amy)
September 16, 2022 Filing 18 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion: Proof of Service re: Complaint, et al. upon Defendant, Jessie Sotomayor on 09/06/2022. (Ginsburg, Amy)
September 16, 2022 Filing 17 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion: Proof of Service re: Complaint, et al. upon Defendant, Hameet Sethi on 09/01/2022. (Ginsburg, Amy)
September 15, 2022 Filing 16 MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.7(b), a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge. FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge David G Campbell. All further pleadings/papers should now list the following COMPLETE case number: CV-22-1355-PHX-DGC. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP)
September 15, 2022 Filing 15 Party Elects Assignment of Case to District Judge Jurisdiction. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP)
August 30, 2022 Filing 13 Summons Issued as to Jon Reyes. (BAS). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
August 29, 2022 Filing 12 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 29, 2022 Filing 11 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #8 Summons Submitted filed by Joshua Champion, Trent Alvord. Defendant name does not match complaint. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile corrected document. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
August 29, 2022 Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Hameet Sethi, Jessie Sotomayor, DeShawn Tavilla, Andrew Zamora. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(BAS). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
August 26, 2022 Filing 9 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 26, 2022 Filing 8 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 26, 2022 Filing 7 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 26, 2022 Filing 6 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 26, 2022 Filing 5 SUMMONS Submitted by Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 12, 2022 Filing 4 Additional Attachments to Main Document re: #1 Complaint Civil Cover Sheet by Plaintiffs Trent Alvord, Joshua Champion. (Ginsburg, Amy)
August 11, 2022 Filing 3 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #1 Complaint filed by Joshua Champion, Trent Alvord. Pursuant to the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual Section II(B), attorneys are required to submit the automated Civil Cover Sheet when filing a new case. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile corrected document. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SCA)
August 11, 2022 Filing 2 Filing fee paid, receipt number BAZDC-20980810. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Michelle H Burns. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-22-01355-PHX-MHB. Magistrate Election form attached. (SCA)
August 11, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 402.00, receipt number BAZDC-20980810 filed by Joshua Champion, Trent Alvord. (Ginsburg, Amy) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(SCA)

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Plaintiff: Joshua Champion
Represented By: Amy L Ginsburg
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Plaintiff: Trent Alvord
Represented By: Amy L Ginsburg
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Defendant: Hameet Sethi
Represented By: Robert Larson
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Defendant: Jon Reyes
Represented By: Caitlin Hickey
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Defendant: DeShawn Tavilla
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