Southern California Housing Rights Center v. Robert Krug et al
| Southern California Housing Rights Center doing business as Housing Rights Center |
| David Hodgkinson, Barbara Herbert, Elizabeth Krug and Robert Krug |
| 2:2006cv01420 |
| March 7, 2006 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Paul L Abrams |
| Civil Rights: Accommodations |
| 42 U.S.C. § 405 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 64
STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Paul L. Abrams Re Plaintiff's Motion For Fees And Costs And Defendants' Obligations Under The Judgment in This Action 62 . [See Order for details.](ch)
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| Filing 63 BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $5747.24 in favor of Plaintiff, Southern California Housing Rights Center and against Defendants, Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual)[. RE: APPLICATION to Tax Costs 61 (kr) |
| Filing 62 PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reasonable Attorney's Fees and Costs; Memorandum of Points and Authorities; Declarations of Liam Garland, Christopher Brancart, Scott Chang, Joanne Caruso, and Shawna Parks in support thereof filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center.(mr) |
| Filing 61 NOTICE OF APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs Defendants filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center.Application set for hearing on 11/15/2007 at 2:00 PM before Clerk of Court.Lodged Proposed Order. (mr) |
| Filing 60 JUDGMENT by Judge Paul L. Abrams, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED and ADJUDGED that judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center as set forth in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law entered herein. The clerk is further ORDERED to enter judgment pursuant to FRCP 58. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated).(mr) |
| Filing 59 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW PURSUANT TO FRCP 52 signed by Paul L. Abrams: DEFENDANTS ARE ORDERED to pay HRC compensatory damages of $6,590.80 for diversion of resources and $29,065.32 for frustration of mission.Plaintiff is the prevailing party in this action and is therefore entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Plaintiff's motion for fees and costs, and its memorandum of non-taxable costs, shall be made within fourteen (14) days of entry of judgment herein. Defendants' opposititon to said motion shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of service of plaintiff's motion.(See document for further details.)(mr) |
| Filing 58 NOTICE Supplemental notice of lodging of compact disk with electronic copies of 1) Plaintiff's proposed findings of fact and law and 2) Plaintiff's post-trial brief filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (bp) |
| Filing 57 PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW.(bp) |
| Filing 56 NOTICE of closing argument filed by defendants' Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson. (bp) |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of lodging of compact disc with electronic copies of 1) plaintiff's proposed findings of fact and law and 2) plaintiff's post-trial brief filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (bp) |
| Filing 54 PLAINTIFF'S POST TRIAL BRIEF filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (ch) |
| Filing 53 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/22/07, re bench trial-day 5. Court Reporter: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. (ml) |
| Filing 52 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/21/07, re bench trial-day 4. Court Reporter: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. (ml) |
| Filing 51 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/20/07, re bench trial-day 3. Court Reporter: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. (ml) |
| Filing 50 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/19/07, re bench trial-day 2. Court Reporter: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc. (ml) |
| Filing 49 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/18/07, re bench trial-day1 Court Reporter: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc.. (ml) |
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Filing 47
STIPULATION AND ORDER thereon releasing exhibits to agent or designated custodian by Judge Paul L. Abrams,(bp)
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| Filing 44 MINUTES OF Court Trial (5th Day) held and completed before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Defendants' witness Robert Krug called, sworn and excused. The following exhibits are admitted into evidence: Plaintiff's Exhibit 16 (in its entirety) and Defendants' Exhibits 101, 104 and 105. Counsel argue their positions concerning the requests for judicial notice filed by plaintiff. The Court GRANTS plaintiff's "Request for Judicial Notice of Census Data," and DENIES plaintiff's "Second Request for Judicial Notice of HUD's Annual Report and 2006 Survey and Findings Reported Therein," both filed on 6/20/07. The parties are to submit their proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Post Trial Briefs NO LATER THAN 7/25/07, both in hard copy and on either floppy or compact disc. Plaintiff's exhibit book returned to plaintiff's counsel. Defendants' exhibit book returned to defendants' counsel.Tape #: CourtSmart.(ch) |
| Filing 43 MINUTES OF Bench Trial (4th day )held before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Plaintiff's witness Frances Espinoza re-called and excused. Defendants' witnesses Peter J. Kaplanis, Charlene Francone, Barbara Hebert and Edgardo Nuguid called, sworn and excused. The following exhibits are admitted into evidence: Plaintiff's Exhibits 9, 14, 15 16 (2004 Rent Rolls only), 20 and Defendants' Exhibit 107.Tape #: CourtSmart.(ch) |
| Filing 46 Plaintiff's REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE of Census Data filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (ch) |
| Filing 45 Plaintiff's Second REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE of HUD's Annual Report and 2006 Survey and Findings Reported Therein filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (ch) |
| Filing 41 MINUTES OF Court Trial (3rd day )held before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Plaintiff's witness Michelle Myrant called, sworn and excused. Plaintiff rests with the exception of the re-calling of Frances Espinoza. Defendants' witnesses Duane Miller, Craig Wheeler, April Villaflor, Alberto Jesus Hernandez, Ren Liu, Sanjay Kurup and Cynthia Yvanez called, sworn and excused. The following exhibits are admitted into evidence: Defendants' Exhibits 102, 106 and 108-110.Tape #: CourtSmart.(ch) |
| Filing 40 MINUTES OF Court Trial (2nd day )held before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted.Bench Trial set for 6/20/2007 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. Counsel argue their positions concerning the requests for judicial notice filed by plaintiff. The Court GRANTS plaintiff's "Request for Judicial Notice of Portions of Congressional Record of Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988," and DENIES plaintiff's "Request for Judicial Notice of HUD's Annual Report and 2006 Survey and Findings Reported Therein," both filed on 6/18/07. [See Order for specific details.]Tape #: CourtSmart.(ch) |
| Filing 48 AMENDED JOINT Exhibit List, filed by Plaintiffs Southern California Housing Rights and Defendants. (yca) |
| Filing 39 PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE OF PORTIONS OF CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1988 PERTAINING TO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (ch) |
| Filing 38 PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE OF HUD'S ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 SURVEY AND FINDINGS REPORTED THEREIN filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (ch) |
| Filing 37 MINUTES OF BENCH TRIAL (1st Day) held before Judge Paul L. Abrams.. Opening statements made. Plaintiff's witneses Testers B/H, C, D/G, E, F, called, sworn and testified. The following exhibits are admitted into evidence: Plaintiff's Exhibit 3 at HRC 0125-0126 and 0232; Exhibit 4 at HRC 0117-0118 and 231; HRC 0113-0116 and 0230; Exhibit 5 at HRC 0102-0108 and 0227; HRC 0111, 0101, 0092-0100 and 0225; HRC 0068 and 0222; and Exhibit 6 at HRC 0090, 0089, 0078-0085 and 0224; HRC 0070-0077 and 0223.Bench Trial continued to 6/19/2007 08:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams.Tape #: CourtSmart.(ch) |
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Filing 36
AMENDED FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER by Judge Paul L. Abrams,(bp)
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Filing 33
MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Paul L. Abrams. The requirement in Local Rule 52-1 that the parties submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law prior to the trial in this matter is hereby WAIVED. The Court instead will require this submission following the trial in this action.(ch)
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| Filing 42 Parties' Joint Settlement Proceeding Report filed by Plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (bp) |
| Filing 32 MINUTES OF Final Pretrial Conference held before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Court and counsel discuss the status of case. Trial to proceed on Claim pertaining to the Federal Fair Housing Act only. Bench trial set to begin on 6/18/07, at 8:00 a.m., with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every day until trial is concluded. The parties will each have a total of eight (8) hours to present their case, including direct, cross-examination, redirect and recross-examination, and rebuttal. Joint Report Re: Mediation, defendants' Answer to the First Amended Complaint, and the Amended Final Pretrial Conference Order are due NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 6/6/07.Tape #: Courtsmart.(ch) |
| Filing 35 Joint Exhibit List filed by defendants' Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual).. (bp) |
| Filing 34 Joint Witness List filed by defendants' Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual).. (bp) |
| Filing 31 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (bp) |
| Filing 30 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by defendants' Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual). (bp, ) |
| Filing 29 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Attorney Settlement Officer Filed; Parties stipulate that Charles Pereyra-Suarez may serve as Attorney Settlement Officer for Settlement Proceedings The Plaintiff obtained the consent of the Attorney Settlement Officer.(bp, ) |
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Filing 28
ORDER RE: TRIAL AND TRIAL PREPARATION by Judge Paul L. Abrams. Trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on 6/18/07, at 9:00 a.m. The parties are required to conduct a settlement conference in this matter, utilizing the Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, NO LATER THAN 5/11/07. The parties shall file a joint report concerning the results of the settlement conference within three days of the conclusion of the conference. NO LATER THAN 5/21/07, each party shall serve and file its Memorandum of Contentions of Facts and Law. NO LATER THAN 5/29/07, Joint Witness Lists, Joint Exhibit Lists and Lodging of Original Exhibits and Exhibit Books are due. The final pretrial conference will be held on 6/5/07, at 9:00 a.m. The proposed final pretrial order shall be lodged NO LATER THAN 5/29/07. [See Order for details.](ch, )
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| Filing 27 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Paul L. Abrams. Court and counsel discuss the status of the case. Court trial set for 6/18/07, at 9:00 a.m. Court to issue a separate order concerning trial, trial preparation, and other dates. Tape #: CourtSmart. (ch, ) |
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Filing 26
MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Paul L. Abrams. A scheduling conference will be held on 2/27/2007, at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. The parties shall be prepared to discuss a date for trial and any other scheduling issues. [See Order for details.] (ch, )
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| Filing 25 NOTICE TO COUNSEL: ALL PARTIES having consented to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge this case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for final disposition. (rn, ) |
| Filing 24 MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge S. James Otero : The parties state that they are not ready to proceed with the trial. The court instructs the parties to confer and choose a magistrate judge from the civil consent list. The parties choose Judge Abrams, and Judge Abrams consents to accept the trial. The parties are to file a consent before a United States Magistrate Judge and designation form and contact Judge Abrams courtroom deputy clerk forthwith. The jury trial scheduled to begin today is hereby vacated. Court Reporter: Leandra Amber. (bp, ) |
| Filing 23 CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge, ALL PARTIES having consented in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P. 73(b) filed by jointly plaintiffs' and defendants'., signed by Judge S. James Otero. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian for final disposition. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. (bp, ) |
| Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center, upon David Hodgkinson served on 11/3/2006, answer due 11/24/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by mailing service, by federal statute, upon Craig Mordoh, esq.,. Due Dilligence declaration not attached. Original Summons not returned. (bp, ) |
| Summons Issued re Amended Complaint, 21 as to Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, David Hodgkinson, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual). (bp, ) |
| Filing 21 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants David Hodgkinson, Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual) amending Complaint - (Discovery) 1 ,filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center (bp, ) |
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Filing 20
STIPULATION AND ORDER that plaintiff's first amended complaint is deemed filed by Judge S. James Otero :(bp, )
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Filing 19
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Chooljian granting in part, denying in part, Plaintiff's Motion to Compel 17 . Within fourteen days,defendant Elizabeth Krug is directed to provide responsive information for the period from January 1, 2004, to the present. The protective order in this case is expanded to encompass the information produced pursuant to these interrogatories. Defendant?s relevance objection is overruled in part and sustained in part. As discussedabove, the court concludes that defendants' current financial information and financial information since January 1, 2004, are relevant and reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence concerning punitive damages. However, this court does not find that defendants' financial condition prior to that time is relevant or reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. See document for further details. Tape #: 06-23 (12581-12897). (nhac, )
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Filing 16
PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Chooljian (bp, )
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| Filing 18 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION for Protective Order 15 filed by defendants' Elizabeth Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug(an individual), Robert Krug(Trustee/Conservator for the KRUG TRUST), Elizabeth Krug(an individual). (bp, ) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE OF MOTION AND JOINT STIPULATION PER LOCAL RULE 37-2 Regarding Plaintiff MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. Motion set for hearing on 9/5/2006 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (jp) |
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Filing 14
NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, ORDERING Joint Stipulation Per Local Rule 37-2 Re Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses submitted by Plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center received on 8/1/06 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Written notice of motion lacking or timeliness of notice incorrect.(nhac, )
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| Filing 15 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Protective Order filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. Motion set for hearing on 8/15/2006 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. Lodged proposed order. (bp, ) |
| Filing 13 MINUTES: Scheduling Conference held before Judge S. James Otero:Last day to Amend or add parties 6/15/2006. Discovery cut-off 11/6/2006. Motion hearing cutoff 12/18/2006. Jury Trial set for 2/6/2007 09:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. Pretrial Conference set for 1/29/2007 09:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero.Court Reporter: Leandra Amber. (bp, ) |
| Filing 12 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan filed; estimated length of trial 6-days. (bp, ) |
| Filing 11 ADR PILOT PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE filed by attorney Liam J Garland, Craig Mordoh on behalf of Plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center, Defendant Robert Krug.(bp, ) |
| Filing 10 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. before District Judge S. James Otero in Courtroom 1600, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Rule 26(f) report on or before May 1, 2006. (vcr, ) |
| Filing 9 CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug, Elizabeth Krug. (bp, ) |
| Filing 8 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by defendants' Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug(an individual), Elizabeth Krug(an individual).(bp, ) |
| Filing 6 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center, upon Robert Krug(an individual) served on 3/9/2006, answer due 3/29/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by state statute, upon Robert Krug. Due Dilligence declaration not attached. Original Summons not returned. (bp, ) |
| Filing 5 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center, upon Elizabeth Krug(an individual) served on 3/9/2006, answer due 3/29/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by substituted service, by state statute, upon Robert Krug/co-tenant. Due Dilligence declaration attached. Original Summons not returned. (bp, ) |
| Filing 7 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed upon Barbara Herbert served on 3/9/2006, answer due 3/29/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personally delivering the documents service, by state statute, upon Barbara Herbert. Due Dilligence declaration not attached. Original Summons not returned. (yc, ) |
| Filing 4 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO Judge S. James Otero,(bp, ) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(jp, ) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (jp, ) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendants Elizabeth Krug, Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug. (Filing fee $ 250 PAID.) Jury Demand, filed by plaintiff Southern California Housing Rights Center. (jp, ) |
| 20 DAYS Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendants Elizabeth Krug, Barbara Herbert, Robert Krug. (jp, ) |
| FAX number for Attorneys Connie Y Chung, Liam J Garland, Nisha N Vyas is 213-381-8555. (jp, ) |
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