United States of America et al v. Andruss Family Trust et al
Plaintiff: California Department of Toxic Substances Control and United States of America
Defendant: J.A.B. Holdings, Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc., International Medication Systems, Ltd, Janneberg Marital Trust, APW North America Inc., Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Roc-Aire Corp, Durham Transportation, Inc., Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, Eemus Manufacturing Corp and Andruss Family Trust
Intervenor: Astro Seal, Inc, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, -, Quaker Chemical Corporation, -, Roy Tonks, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Tonks Properties, Mary Brkich, Aerojet-General Corporation, Joan Linderman, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen, Art Weiss, Inc., M & T Company, TDY Industries, Inc, Art Weiss and Mammoet Western, Inc
Case Number: 2:2007cv06873
Filed: October 23, 2007
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Office: Western Division - Los Angeles Office
County: Los Angeles
Presiding Judge: Rosalyn M Chapman
Referring Judge: Audrey B Collins
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 9607
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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February 22, 2013 Filing 116 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Filing #115 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. The correct event is: Notices-Notice of Lodging. Other error(s) with document(s): Notice only consists of title page. A stand-alone proposed order should be e-filed by submitting a Notice of Lodging with a narrative describing the specific document being lodged, with the separate, additional attachment of the proposed judgment. 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. (bm)
February 21, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 117 JUDGMENT AND ORDER CLOSING CASE by Judge Audrey B. Collins: As a result of the Consent Decree filed in this action (Dkt. No. 98-2), the Order entering such Consent Decree (Dkt. No. 100), and the Notice of Resolution of All Matters (Dkt. No 1273, United States et al. v. Seachrome Corp. et al., Case No. CV 02-4565), the Court finds that there are no remaining claims to adjudicate in the above-referenced matter and therefore enters a final Judgment and Order closing this case. All parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bm)
February 21, 2013 Filing 115 NOTICE of Filing of Proposed Final Judgment filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Judgment and Order Closing Case)(Allen, Gabriel)
January 24, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 114 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) Proposed Final Judgment by Judge Audrey B. Collins:The Court has approved the parties stipulation to dismiss any remaining claims in the above captioned actions without prejudice. If no claims remain in these cases, the Court ORDERS the parties to lodge a proposed final judgment within 10 days of the date of this Order. If not, the parties are ORDERED to submit a joint report within 10 days of the date of this Order explaining what claims remain and how the parties intend to proceed. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lw)
December 17, 2012 Filing 113 MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: Case called. Counsel makes appearances. Court acknowledges recent orders that have been processed. Counsel for plaintiff San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority discuss additional stipulation that will be e-filed with the Court. Counsel Gabriel Allen, Esq. confer with Court with respect to resolving the matters at hand. The Court having heard from counsel, grants counsel 30 days to January 17, 2013, to e-file the needed paper work. The Court commends counsel and Special Master Tim Gallagher on all their hard work and efforts spent resolving this matter. Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (lw)
September 13, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MINUTES: ORDER CONTINUING Status Conference (In Chambers): A status conference in this case is set for Monday, September 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The Courthas received the parties' joint status report, filed on September 12, 2012. Pursuant to the request of the parties, the Court CONTINUES that status conference to Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Wednesday, December 12, 2012.The stay of discovery and motions previously entered remains in effect. (Docket No. 1173.) IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins. (ir)
July 11, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 111 MINUTES: ORDER CONTINUING Status Conference (In Chambers): A status conference in this case is set for Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The Court hasreceived the parties joint status report, filed on July 11, 2012. Pursuant to the request of the parties, the Court CONTINUES that status conference to Monday, September 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2012. The stay ofdiscovery previously entered remains in effect. (Docket No. 1173.) IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins. (ir)
May 10, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 110 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS CONTINUING Status Conference by Judge Audrey B. Collins: A status conference in this case is set for Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The Court has received the parties' joint status report, filed on May 9, 2012. In light of the pending settlements in principle, the Court STAYS all discovery between Plaintiffs and Defendants Allegheny Technologies Inc. and TDY Industries, LLC until settlement is memorialized and a consent decree is approved by the Court. Should the parties fail to agree on acceptable language or if the consent decree is not entered by the Court, the parties shall notify the Court and request that the discovery stay be lifted. Pursuant to the request of the parties, the Court CONTINUES the status conference to Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Wednesday, July 11, 2012. (bm)
March 22, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 109 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER CONTINUING Status Conference by Judge Audrey B. Collins: A status conference in this case is set for Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. After speaking with Special Master Timothy P. Gallagher, the Court CONTINUES that status conference to Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Wednesday, April 4, 2012. (lw)
March 14, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 108 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS re Settlement Conference by Judge Audrey B. Collins: After speaking with Special Master Timothy P. Gallagher, the Court ORDERS the following parties to appear for a settlement conference at Special Master Gallagher's offices on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.: Principals, insurers, and counsel Tiffany R. Hedgpeth for Defendants Allegheny Technologies Inc./TDY Industries, Inc.; Principals and counsel James Geocaris for Defendant Ted Levine Drum Company/Shirley Levine, as Trustee of the Ted and Shirley Levine Family Trust/Oscar Levine, as Trustee of the Levine Trust; Gabriel Allen and Lori Jonas, counsel for the United States; and Principals and counsel for all Water Entity Plaintiffs; and Principals and counsel Brent Cheney for San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. (bm)
February 27, 2012 Filing 107 MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: Case called. Counsel makes appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding settling defendants. The Court having heard from counsel, acknowledges on the record of parties that have settled and parties that remain to be settled. Special Master Tim Gallagher continues to conduct settlement efforts with parties. Parties of Allegheny Technology Inc., Craneveyor Corp., Ted Levine Drum Company, and the Department of Justice to contact special master to set up meeting this week. It is ORDERED that counsel return to court for a further status conference March 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Joint report due March 20, 2012. Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (lw)
January 30, 2012 Filing 106 MINUTES: FURTHER STATUS CONFERENCE: Case called. Counsel makes appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding settling defendants. The Court having heard from counsel, acknowledges on the record of parties that have settled and parties that remain to be settled. Special Master Tim Gallagher continues to conduct settlement efforts with parties. Court and counsel discuss dates provided to the Court in the joint status report. The Court sets the following schedule: Discovery Cut-Off: September 28, 2012 fact, October 29, 2012 plaintiffs' expert disclosures and reports due, December 21, 2012 defendants expert disclosure and reports due, February 21, 2012 plaintiffs' rebuttal of expert disclosures and reports due; Expert Discover Cut-Off: March 21, 2013; Law & Motion Cut-Off: April 22, 2013; Motion in Limine: June 3, 2013; Joint Exhibit List: July 31, 2013; Pretrial Conference Order: August 7, 2013; Final Pre Trial Conference {Phase I}: August 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., trial counsel to be present Jury Trial {Phase I}: September 17, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. It is ORDERED that counsel return to court for a further status conference February 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Joint report due February 21, 2012 IT IS SO ORDERED Judge Audrey B. Collins Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (ir)
December 19, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS re FURTHER STATUS CONFERENCE by Judge Audrey B. Collins: Case called. Counsel makes appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding lifting stay. The Court having heard from counsel, hereby extends the stay until January 15, 2012. Counsel request in open Court that stay be lifted as to settling and principal defendants with respect to discovery. The extended stay date of January 15, 2012 also applies to discovery issues. Discovery will not be due until 30 days thereafter by no later than February 15, 2012. Court discuss settlement discussion that have taken place before the Special Master Tim Gallagher. The Court having heard from counsel, determines that further settlement efforts will be fruitful. Counsel ask to extend themselves to be available to work with special master this month to try and conduct further settlement. It is ORDERED that counsel return to court for a further status conference January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Joint report due January 23, 2012. Counsel to notify Court if settlement has been reached. (bm)
November 21, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MINUTE: ORDER Extending Stay (In Chambers): The Court has reviewed the parties joint status report filed on November 14, 2011 and has consulted with Special Master Timothy P. Gallagher on the matters raised therein. The Court agrees with Special Master Gallaghers recommendation that briefly extending the stay in this case until the next status conference on Monday, December 19, 2011 may aid the settlement negotiations with the remaining Defendants. Therefore, the stay is extended to that date. The parties are still ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than December 12, 2011 and the Court will keep the December 19, 2011 status conference on calendar unless the parties notify the Court otherwise. In light of the extension of the stay, Defendants TDY Industries, Inc. and Seachrome Corporations deadline to respond to the outstanding written discovery propounded by the United States is also extended until 27 days after December 19, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Court continues the stay of all discovery and other litigation obligations of the Settling in Principle Defendants until those settlements are finalized. The Court ORDERS each Defendant that has not yet executed a settlement agreement with the Water Entity Plaintiffs and a consent decree with the Government Plaintiffs to appear at the December 19 status conference. They and Third Party Water Entity Defendants should be prepared to discuss at the December 19 status conference the briefing schedule for any planned motions IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins (ir)
November 15, 2011 Filing 103 NOTICE of Change of address by Brian D Langa attorney for Defendant Cardinal Industrial Finishes. Changing attorneys address to 700 South Flower Street, Suite 2325, Los Angeles, CA 90017-4209. Filed by Defendant Cardinal Industrial Finishes. (Langa, Brian)
October 17, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 102 MINUTE: ORDER CONTINUING Status Conference (In Chambers): In light of developments in the ongoing mediation and settlement efforts by the parties in these cases, the Court STAYS all proceedings in these matters for 30 days. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Monday, November 14, 2011 to update the Court on the status of the case and proposing new dates if necessary IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins. (ir)
August 17, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 101 MINUTE: ORDER CONTINUING Status Conference (In Chambers): The Court has reviewed the parties Joint Status Report filed on August 15, 2011. Based on therepresentations therein, the Court hereby CONTINUES the status conference from August 22, 2011 to Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins. (ir)
June 20, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER ENTERING CONSENT DECREE by Judge Audrey B. Collins: The Court has considered United States of America and California Department of Toxic Substances Control's ("Plaintiffs") Renewed Motion to Approve Consent Judgment (Dkt. No. 64), which resolves claims against all parties related to the groundwater contamination at the South El Monte Operable Unit of the San Gabriel valley Area 1 Superfund Site. The Court finds that the Consent Decree is fair, reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the purposes of CERCLA, and hereby GRANTS Plaintiffs' request. It is hereby ORDERED that the Proposed Consent Decree between Plaintiffs and Defendants shall be entered by the Court in this case. (bm)
June 20, 2011 Filing 99 MINUTES: RENEWED MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT JUDGMENT [CV 07-6873- DOCUMENT 64]; MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL AND FINAL JUDGMENT [CV 02-4565- DOCUMENT 955]; SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Case called. Counsel make appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding the above motions.In open Court, the Court signs proposed orders and judgments pertaining to the motions. Court and counsel confer regarding pending Third-Party Water Entity Defendants motions to dismiss and motions for Rule 11 sanctions filed in 2004. The Court ORDERS that those motions, document numbers 511, 512, 513, 641, and 642, be STRICKEN from the record. Third-Party Water Entity Defendants are ORDERED to re-file the motions by no later than August 31, 2011. The partiesare to stipulate to a briefing schedule no shorter than provided by the Local Rules, with a hearing date no earlier than October 3, 2011. The Court conducts the scheduling conference. Pursuant to the Joint Rule 26(f) Report e-filedby counsel, the Court adopts the schedule provided by Plaintiffs on page 21 of the Joint Report as follows: (1) the deadline to file joint discovery plan, modify the Case Management Order, modify the General Discovery Order, and modify the Stipulation re Discovery Protocol is July 29, 2011; (2) the lastdate to file and serve third-party claims against the Water Entity Plaintiffs is August 1, 2011; and (3) a further status conference is set for August 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., with a joint status report to be filed no later than August 15, 2011. The Court ORDERS that quarterly status conferences will be held, with parties and counsel to appear in person, not telephonically. The Court ORDERS that joint status reports be filed no later than seven days before each conference. Court and counsel discuss further motions to be presented to the Court. Having heard from counsel, the Court DECLINES to rule on the phasing of discovery at this time. The parties are ORDERED to proceed at this time in phase I based on Plaintiffs proposed three-phase approach, with the issue of phasing to be revisited at a later date. Defendants request to set a deadline to add other third parties and third-party claims is DENIED at this time. The Court ORDERS that Third Party Water Entity Defendants motions to dismiss and motions for Rule 11 sanctions will be briefed first. The Court also ORDERS that any motion from Defendants on the issue of divisibility of perchlorate from VOC contamination and any cross-motion from Plaintiffs related to that issue be briefed at the same time as the motions to dismiss and motions for Rule 11sanctions. The parties agree to discuss the possibility of stipulating to undisputed facts that would be relevant to the divisibility motions and the Court urges them to do so to simplify ruling on those motions. The Court ORDERS the parties to meet and confer pursuant to Local Rule 7-3 before filingthose motions to discuss those issues. Brian Langa, liaison counsel for the Group of 10 Defendants and Third-Party Non-Water Entity Defendants makes an oral request to be relieved as counsel of record for Third-Party Non-Water Entity Defendants. The Court GRANTS the oral request in open Court. Mr. Langa will prepare and lodge Order IT IS SO ORDERED Judge Audrey B. Collins Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (ir)
June 15, 2011 Filing 98 NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Renewed MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment #64 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Consent Decree, Part 1, #3 Consent Decree, Part 2, #4 Consent Decree, Part 3, #5 Consent Decree, Part 4, #6 Consent Decree, Part 5, #7 Consent Decree, Part 6)(Jonas, Lori)
April 21, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation #96 : The Court has considered the amended stipulation filed by Plaintiffs United States of America and California Department of Toxic Substances Control's ("Department"), the Group of 10 Settling Defendants and Intervenors concerning the Renewed Motion to Enter Proposed Consent Decree. It is hereby ORDERED that 1) the facts and arguments set forth in the briefs and attachments presented while briefing Intervenors request for discovery are incorporated into the Parties' respective pleadings filed in connection with Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion to Enter; 2) Intervenors' opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion to Enter will be due May 2, 2011; 3) Plaintiffs' reply and Group of 10 Settling Defendant's reply, if any, to Intervenors' opposition will be due May 16, 2011; and 4) the hearing, if any, regarding the Renewed Motion to Enter will be on June 20, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. (bm)
April 20, 2011 Filing 96 STIPULATION to Amend Stipulation to Reschedule #94 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Jonas, Lori)
April 19, 2011 Filing 95 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation #94 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. Other error(s) with document(s): Proposed order was not included as a separate, additional attachment to the Stipulation. A stand-alone proposed order can be e-filed as a Notice of Lodging with the separate, additional attachment of the proposed order. 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. (bm)
April 15, 2011 Filing 94 Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule Hearing for Motion to Enter Consent Decree filed by Plaintiff United States of America.(Jonas, Lori)
April 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MINUTE: ORDER Re: Intervenors Request for Discovery (In Chambers): The Court DENIES Intervenors request to conduct further discovery. The parties areORDERED to meet and confer and set a briefing and hearing schedule for the proposed consent decree and for any motion challenging the proposed consent decree, which should not be any shorter than the schedule provided by the local rules. See Local Rules 6-1, 7-9, 7-10. The G10 Settling Defendants are ORDERED to set any renewed Motion for Approval of Settlement Agreement and Dismissal and Bar Order in the SEMOU cases for the same schedule as the consent decree and any motion challenging it IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Audrey B. Collins. (ir)
April 4, 2011 Filing 92 REPLY Surreply in Response to Intervenors' Reply Brief Regarding the Right to Discovery filed by Defendants APW North America Inc., Andruss Family Trust, Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, International Medication Systems, Ltd, Janneberg Marital Trust, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, Roc-Aire Corp, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co. (Langa, Brian)
April 4, 2011 Filing 91 REPLY filed by Plaintiff United States of America to Reply (Motion related), Reply (Motion related) #88 Sur-Reply to Intervenors' Reply in Support of Intervenors' Position Regarding the Right to Discovery (Jonas, Lori)
March 28, 2011 Filing 90 MINUTES OF STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: Case called. Counsel makes appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding status of case. Court discuss consolidation of case. Counsel have no objections to consolidating. The Court having heard from counsel, consolidates CV 11-0382 ABC (RCx) with CV 02-4565 ABC (RCx) and all other consolidated cases as follows: CV 02-5909 ABC (RCx), CV 02-6340 ABC (RCx), and CV 02-6346 ABC (RCx), for pretrial and trial purposes. The Court ORDERS all further documents and proceedings occur under the lead case, CV 02-4565 ABC (RCx) ONLY, and that CV 11-0382 ABC (RCx) be closed. Counsel to meet and confer with special master Timothy Gallagher with respect to the logistics of case. Court and counsel confer regarding consent decree in CV 10-7056 ABC (RCx). Counsel informed that papers have been received and order was signed on Friday, March 25, 2011, with a minute order to follow, with respect to the proposed judgment. Court and counsel discuss discovery issues in CV 07-6873 ABC (RCx). The Court having heard from counsel, allows plaintiffs and group of ten settling defendants to each e-file a sur-reply by no later than April 4, 2011, not to exceed 5 pages. Stephen Tuggy, liaison counsel for 3rd party plaintiffs makes an oral request to be relieved as counsel. The Court GRANTS the oral request in open Court. Counsel for plaintiffs will prepare order. Court sets the following dates as to all cases: counsel to meet and confer regarding local rule 26(f), 26-1, and local rule 26(a) by April 29, 2011. Counsel ORDERED to e-file an updated joint 26(f) report as to all remaining defendants by no later than June 3, 2011. The Court sets a scheduling conference for June 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., if deemed unnecessary the hearing will not take place. (bm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/26/2011: #1 Main Document) (ab).
March 24, 2011 Filing 89 NOTICE of Settlement filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (Tuggy, Stephen)
March 23, 2011 Filing 88 REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF INTERVENORS' POSITION REGARDING THE RIGHT TO DISCOVERY filed by Intervenor TDY Industries, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Tiffany R. Hedgpeth, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Hedgpeth, Tiffany)
March 11, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER ON STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO FILE REPLY BRIEF TO MARCH 23, 2011 by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation #86 : IT IS SO ORDERED that time to file Intervenors' reply brief shall be further extended for filing on or before March 23, 2011. (bm)
March 10, 2011 Filing 86 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Reply filed by Defendant Art Weiss. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Macdonald, James)
February 10, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 85 ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO FILE REPLY BRIEF UNTIL MARCH 11, 2011 by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation for Extension of Time to File #84 . IT IS SO ORDERED the time to file Intervenors' reply brief shall be further extended for filing on or before March 11, 2011. (lw)
February 9, 2011 Filing 84 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief filed by Defendants Art Weiss. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Macdonald, James)
January 28, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO FILE REPLY BRIEF by Judge Audrey B. Collins, re Stipulation #80 : Having read the Stipulation Extending Time to File Reply Brief, requesting additional time to engage in further settlement negotiations dated January 20, 2011, IT IS SO ORDERED the time to file Intervenor's reply brief shall be further extended for filing on or before February 11, 2011. (bm)
January 27, 2011 Filing 80 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Reply filed by Defendant Art Weiss. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Macdonald, James)
January 24, 2011 Filing 79 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Lori Jonas counsel for Plaintiff United States of America. Ronald Tempas will no longer receive service of documents from the Clerks Office for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice.Ronald Tempas is no longer attorney of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Jonas, Lori)
December 30, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 78 STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: Pursuant to the Courts September 10, 2010, Case Management Order No. 1, on October 29, 2010, Intervenors filed a brief regarding the right to discovery. Plaintiffsand the Group of 10 Settling Defendants filed their responsive briefs on December 3, 2010, and the Intervenors reply brief is due on December 30, 2010. The parties are currently in discussions to see if the issues can be resolved cooperatively. In addition, various parties are in active settlement negotiations and the extension will allow them to focus on those negotiations. To these ends, the parties hereby STIPULATE to an order that Intervenors reply brief shall be due to be filed on January 28, 2011. (ir)
December 29, 2010 Filing 77 Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to Order, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #62 filed by Intervenor APW North America Inc., Aerojet-General Corporation, Andruss Family Trust, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, International Medication Systems, Ltd, Janneberg Marital Trust, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, Roc-Aire Corp, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, United States of America.(Tuggy, Stephen)
December 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 76 STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: Reply brief is due no later than December 30, 2010. (ir)
December 15, 2010 Filing 75 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation Extending Time to File Reply Brief #74 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. Other error(s) with document(s): Proposed order was not submitted as a separate, additional attachment to the Stipulation. A stand-alone proposed order can be submitted by e-filing a Notice of Lodging with the separate, additional attachment of the proposed order. 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. (bm)
December 14, 2010 Filing 74 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File REPLY as to Order, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #62 filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation.(Tuggy, Stephen)
December 3, 2010 Filing 73 BRIEF IN RESPONSE TO INTERVENOR'S BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY re Renewed MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment #64 filed by Defendants APW North America Inc., Andruss Family Trust, Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, International Medication Systems, Ltd, Janneberg Marital Trust, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, Roc-Aire Corp, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co. (Langa, Brian)
December 3, 2010 Filing 72 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff United States of Americato Brief (non-motion non-appeal), Brief (non-motion non-appeal) #69 Regarding the Right to Discovery (Jonas, Lori)
November 18, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins,Pursuant to the stipulation filed by the parties on November 17, 2010, IT IS SO ORDERED: 1) responses to Intervenors' brief is due no later than December 3, 2010 and 2) the Intervenors' reply, if any, is due no later than December 17, 2010. (ab)
November 17, 2010 Filing 70 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to Brief (non-motion non-appeal), Brief (non-motion non-appeal) #69 filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Jonas, Lori)
October 29, 2010 Filing 69 BRIEF filed by Intervenors Aerojet-General Corporation, Mary Brkich, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Mammoet Western, Inc, TDY Industries, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc.. BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF INTERVENORS' POSITION RE THE RIGHT TO DISCOVERY regarding Renewed MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment #64 . (Tuggy, Stephen)
October 20, 2010 Filing 68 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Marc R Greenberg counsel for Defendant Durham Transportation, Inc.. Adding Marc Greenberg as attorney as counsel of record for Durham Transportation for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant Durham Transportation (Greenberg, Marc)
October 19, 2010 Filing 67 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney James F Kuhne, Jr counsel for Defendant Durham Transportation, Inc.. Adding James F. Kuhne as attorney as counsel of record for Durham Transportation for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant Durham Transportation, Inc. (Kuhne, James)
October 19, 2010 Filing 66 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney James F Kuhne, Jr counsel for Defendant Durham Transportation, Inc.. Adding James F. Kuhne as attorney as counsel of record for Durham Transportation, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant Durham Transportation (Kuhne, James)
October 19, 2010 Filing 65 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney James F Kuhne, Jr on behalf of Defendant Durham Transportation, Inc. (Kuhne, James)
October 8, 2010 Filing 64 NOTICE OF MOTION AND Renewed MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Renewed Motion to Enter Consent Decree, #2 Declaration of Thompson)(O'Rourke, Steven)
September 10, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 62 CASE MANGEMENT ORDER NO.1 by Judge Audrey B. Collins: Having considered the parties joint status report, and good cause appearing therefore, the Court hereby orders as follows: The Motion to Intervene of Aerojet-General Corporation, TDY Industries, Inc., Astro Seal, Inc., Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M&T Company, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc., Time Realty Investments, Inc., Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., and Art Weiss (collectively, the "Intervenors") is granted and they are made parties to this action for the purpose of responding the Plaintiffs' Motion to Enter the U.S. v. Andruss consent decree. Plaintiffs shall file a renewed Motion to Enter the U.S. v. Andruss consent decree, with supporting declaration(s), by October 8, 2010. On before October 22, 2010, the parties shall meet and confer regarding whether the Intervenors will oppose the Motion and, if so, whether Intervenors will seek discovery or other process. If Intervenors agree in the meet and confer not to oppose the Motion, the Intervenors shall file a notice of non-opposition on or before October 29, 2010. If Intervenors contend they are entitled to discovery and/or other process, and Plaintiffs or the Group of 10 Settling Defendants do not agree, Intervenors shall file a brief in support of their position regarding the right to discovery and/or other process on or before October 29, 2010. Plaintiffs' and the Group of 10 Settling Defendants responses to Intervenors brief shall be filed on or before November 19, 2010; and Intervenors' reply, if any, shall be filed on or before December 3, 2010. The matter will be heard on a date set by the Court. All papers shall be served by email between Plaintiffs, Settling Defendants, and Intervenors on the day of filing, as well as in paper by mail. Mr. Tuggy shall act as liaison counsel for Intervenors. Mr. Langa shall act as liaison counsel for the Group of 10 Settling Defendants. Mr. Collins shall act as liaison counsel for the Plaintiffs. The status conference set for September 17, 2010 is hereby VACATED. (see document for further details) (bm)
September 10, 2010 Filing 61 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Case Management Order No. 1)(O'Rourke, Steven)
September 1, 2010 Filing 60 APPEAL RECORD RETURNED from 9th CCA Received: Volume(s): 1; RE: Appeal Record Sent to USCA (A-26) #57 (lr)
August 2, 2010 Filing 59 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER re STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: On July 27, 2010, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate in CV 07-6873, reversing and remanding this Court's denial of non-settling PRPs' request to intervene. On July 1, 2010, the Ninth Circuit also issued a mandate in CV 02-4565 reversing and remanding the Court's approval of the settlement of the G10 Third-Party Defendants. The parties in these matters are ORDERED to appear before the Court for a status conference on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are also ORDERED to file a joint status report no later than Friday, September 10, 2010. (Case reopened. MD JS-5.) (bm)
July 27, 2010 Filing 58 MANDATE of 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 , CCA # 08-55996. The Decision of the District Court is REVERSE and REMANDED. Mandate received in this district on 7/27/2010. (lr)
September 3, 2009 Filing 57 RECORD ON APPEAL sent to Circuit Court re: Appeal number, 08-55996 Record consists of 1 volumes re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 (lr)
March 5, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 filed by Aerojet-General Corporation, CCA # 08-55996. Appellees' unopposed motions for a 14-day third extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. The answering briefs are due March 23, 2009. Any further request for an extension of time to file the answering briefs are disfavored. The optional reply brief is due 14 days after service of the answering brief. (dmap)
February 6, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 filed by Aerojet-General Corporation, CCA # 08-55996. Appellees Andrus Family Trust, APW North America Inc., Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp., International Medication Systems, Ltd., Janneberg Marital Trust, Norf James Jebbis Testamentary Trust, Roc-Aire Corp., Smittybilt, Inc. and Southern California Edison's unopposed motion for a 30-day second extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. The answering brief is due 3/9/09. The optional reply brief is due 14 days after service of the answering brief. Order received in this district on 2/6/09. (car)
February 2, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 filed by Aerojet-General Corporation, CCA # 08-55996. The motion of appellees the United Staes of America and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for an extension of time in which to file their joint answering brief is granted. The movants' answering brief is due March 9, 2009. The optional reply brief is due within 14 days after service of the last-served answering brief. Order received in this district on 2/02/09. (lr)
December 30, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER from 9th CCA filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 filed by Aerojet-General Corporation, CCA # 08-55996. Appellees unopposed motion for an extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. Answering brief for the above-mentioned appellees is due February 6, The optional reply brief is due 14 days after service of the latter-served answering brief. (cbr)
December 5, 2008 Filing 52 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: DECLARATION of Stephen A. Tuggy in re MOTION to Intervene #14 : Due to clerical error the following scanned document has been corrected as indicated below: Exhibit H attachment was erroneously scanned with blank pages - see attachment to this notice. (bm)
August 29, 2008 Filing 51 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Robert S Niemann counsel for Defendant Roc-Aire Corp. Adding Robert S. Niemann as attorney as counsel of record for Roc-Aire Corporation for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant Roc-Aire Corporation (Niemann, Robert)
August 29, 2008 Filing 50 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Robert S Niemann counsel for Defendant Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust. Adding Robert S. Niemann as attorney as counsel of record for The Norf J. Jebbia Trust, Gloria Jebbia Trustee for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant The Norf J. Jebbia Trust, Gloria Jebbia Trustee (Niemann, Robert)
August 29, 2008 Filing 49 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Robert S Niemann counsel for Defendant International Medication Systems, Ltd. Adding Robert S. Niemann as attorney as counsel of record for International Medication Systems, Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant International Medication Systems, Ltd. (Niemann, Robert)
August 29, 2008 Filing 48 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Robert S Niemann counsel for Defendant Smittybilt, Inc.. Adding Robert S. Niemann as attorney as counsel of record for SmittyBilt, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendant SmittyBilt, Inc. (Niemann, Robert)
August 25, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Audrey B. Collins, ORDERING Notice of Change of Attorney submitted by Defendant Andruss Family Trust received on 8/22/08 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Pursuant to General Order 08-02, case is designated for electronic filing. (ir)
August 21, 2008 Filing 46 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Carla Margolis Blanc counsel for Defendant Southern California Edison Co. Filed by Defendant Southern California Edison (Blanc, Carla)
August 15, 2008 Filing 45 NOTICE Change of Attorney Information filed by Defendants Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Janneberg Marital Trust. (Nyquist, Peter)
August 15, 2008 Filing 44 NOTICE Change of Attorney Information filed by Defendants Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Janneberg Marital Trust. (Mitchell, Catherine)
August 15, 2008 Filing 43 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Brian D Langa counsel for Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.. Filed by Defendants APW North America, Inc.; Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.; Cardinal Industrial Finishes (Langa, Brian)
August 13, 2008 Filing 42 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following error(s) was found: SIGNATURE OMITTED RE: Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06), Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06) #40 . 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. (ak)
August 13, 2008 Filing 41 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc., re Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06), Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06) #40 served on August 13, 2008. (Langa, Brian)
August 13, 2008 Filing 40 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Brian D Langa counsel for Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.. Adding Brian D. Langa as attorney as counsel of record for APW North America; Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.; Cardinal Industrial Finishes for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendants APW North America; Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc; Cardinal Industrial Finishes (Langa, Brian)
July 14, 2008 Filing 39 CERTIFICATE OF RECORD Transmitted to USCA re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 filed by Aerojet-General Corporation ; Court of Appeals Case Number: 08-55996. Transcripts: None Requested. (lr)
July 9, 2008 Filing 38 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Andruss Family Trust, re Transcript Designation and Order Form to the 9th CCA (A-9) #37 served on 07/09/2008. (Hornbeck, Kirk)
July 8, 2008 Filing 37 TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDERING FORM For Dates: N/A; Court Reporter: N/A; Court of Appeals Case Number: 08-55996; Re: #31 (Hornbeck, Kirk)
June 20, 2008 Filing 36 NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 08-55996, 9th CCA regarding Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 as to Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (cbr)
June 11, 2008 Filing 35 APPEAL FEE PAID: re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 ; Receipt Number: 108328 in the amount of $455. (cbr)
June 10, 2008 Filing 34 NOTICE OF APPEAL NOTIFICATION form issued regarding Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 as to Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (dmap)
June 10, 2008 Filing 33 FILING FEE LETTER issued, re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 . (dmap)
June 10, 2008 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 . (dmap)
June 9, 2008 Filing 32 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SERVICE filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation, re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #31 served on 06092008. (Hornbeck, Kirk)
June 9, 2008 Filing 31 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th CCA filed by IntervenorAerojet-General Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Copy of Civil Appeals Docketing Statement)(Hornbeck, Kirk)
April 16, 2008 Filing 30 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Consent Judgment, #29 WAS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PAGES MISSING FROM ITS ENTRY. PLEASE REVIEW DOCUMENT TO RETRIEVE A COMPLETE DOCUMENT (es)
April 10, 2008 Filing 29 **PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT #30 FOR NOTATION**CONSENT DECREE by Judge Audrey B. Collins. Upon approval and entry of this consent Decree byt he court, this Consent Decree shall constitute the final judgment between and among the Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants. The Court finds that there is no just reason for delay and therefore enters this judgment as a final judgment under Fed.R.Civ.P 54 and 58. (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (es) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/16/2008 (es, ). Modified on 4/16/2008 (es, ).
April 10, 2008 Filing 27 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Intervening Applicant Aerojet-General Corporation, of Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene on Brian D. Langa, Esq., Attorneys for APW North America Inc. f/k/a Zero Corporation; Electronic Solutions; Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Cardco served on April 10, 2008. (Hornbeck, Kirk)
April 9, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins DENYING MOTION to Intervene #10 (rrey)
April 7, 2008 Filing 26 DECLARATION of Bradley L. Bunch in support of MOTION to Intervene #10 and Reply Memorandum filed by Intervenor Parties Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCollum, Timothy)
April 7, 2008 Filing 25 DECLARATION of Karen A. Caffee in Support of MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (Hornbeck, Kirk)
April 7, 2008 Filing 24 DECLARATION of Bradley L. Bunch in Support of MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Hornbeck, Kirk)
April 7, 2008 Filing 23 DECLARATION of Timothy D. McCollum in Support of MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit to Timothy D. McCollum Declaration)(Hornbeck, Kirk)
April 7, 2008 Filing 22 REPLY In Support Of MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (Hornbeck, Kirk)
March 31, 2008 Filing 21 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Roc-Aire Corp, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, APW North America Inc., re Declaration (non-motion), Declaration (non-motion), Declaration (non-motion) #20 , Declaration (non-motion), Declaration (non-motion) #18 , MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion, #17 , Declaration (Motion related), Declaration (Motion related) #19 (es)
March 31, 2008 Filing 20 DECLARATION of Philip Miller In Support of Group 10 Defendants' Opposition to Aerojet-General Corportion and Other Parties' Motion to Intervene, #17 filed by Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Durham Transportation, Inc., Eemus Manufacturing Corp, International Medication Systems, Ltd, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, J.A.B. Holdings, Inc., Roc-Aire Corp, Janneberg Marital Trust, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, Andruss Family Trust, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.. (es)
March 31, 2008 Filing 19 DECLARATION of Brian D. Langa in Support of Group of 10 Settling Defendants' Opposition to Aerojet-General Corporation and Other Parties' Motion to Intervene #10 filed by Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, J.A.B. Holdings, Inc., Roc-Aire Corp, Janneberg Marital Trust, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, Andruss Family Trust, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc.. (es)
March 31, 2008 Filing 18 DECLARATION of Brian D. Langa in Support of Group of 10 Settling Defendants' Opposition to Aerojet-General Corporation and Other Parties' Motion to Intervene #17 filed by Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Roc-Aire Corp, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, APW North America Inc., Intervenor Aerojet-General Corporation. (es)
March 31, 2008 Filing 17 Group of 10 Settling Defendants' Opposition to Aerojet-General Corporation and Other Parties' Motion to Intervene; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof; Declaration of Brian D. Langa and Phil Miller In Support Thereof Filed Separately #10 filed by Defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Eemus Manufacturing Corp, Roc-Aire Corp, Southern California Edison Co, APW North America Inc.. (es)
March 31, 2008 Filing 16 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of O'Rourke in Support of Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Intervene)(O'Rourke, Steven)
March 31, 2008 Filing 15 REQUEST for Settlement Approval of Consent Decree filed by Plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Request for Entry of Consent Decree#2 Exhibits to Memorandum in Support of Request for Entry of Consent Decree)(O'Rourke, Steven)
March 5, 2008 Filing 14 DECLARATION of Stephen A. Tuggy in re MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Parties Quaker Chemical Corporation, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., Art Weiss, Aerojet-General Corporation, Astro Seal, Inc, Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A#2 Exhibit B#3 Exhibit B-2#4 Exhibit B-3#5 Exhibit C-1#6 Exhibit C-2#7 Exhibit D#8 Exhibit E#9 Exhibit F#10 Exhibit G#11 Exhibit H)(es) Modified on 12/5/2008 (sm).
March 5, 2008 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Stephen A. Tuggy in Support of Motion to Intervene re MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Parties Quaker Chemical Corporation, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., Art Weiss, Aerojet-General Corporation, Astro Seal, Inc, Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen. (Attachments: #1 Exibit A to Document)(es)
March 5, 2008 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by intervener Quaker Chemical Corporation, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., Art Weiss, Aerojet-General Corporation, TDY Industries, Inc, Astro Seal, Inc, Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen, re MOTION to Intervene #10 , Memorandum in Support of Motion, #11 (es)
March 5, 2008 Filing 11 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of MOTION to Intervene #10 filed by Intervenor Parties Quaker Chemical Corporation, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., Art Weiss, Aerojet-General Corporation, Astro Seal, Inc, Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen. (es)
March 5, 2008 Filing 10 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Intervene filed by intervener Aerojet-General Corporation, TDY Industries, Inc, Astro Seal, Inc, Mary Brkich, Joan Linderman, M & T Company, Plastic Engineered Components, Inc, Don Tonks, Roy Tonks, Tonks Properties, Mammoet Western, Inc, Time Realty Investments, Inc., Barry Zwahlen, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Multi Chemical Products, Inc, Del Ray Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Art Weiss, Inc., Art Weiss.Motion set for hearing on 4/14/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (es)
February 27, 2008 Filing 9 IN CHAMBERS MINUTES OF Judge Audrey B. Collins DISCHARGING the Order to Show Cause of January 22, 2008. Plaintiff failed to submit two courtesy copies of all documents to the Court's chambers pursuant to the General Order. Plaintiffs' failure is excused this time, put Plaintiffs are ORDERED to comply the the Court's Orders and local rules for all future filings or risk sanctions.Court Reporter: not reported. (da)
February 25, 2008 Filing 8 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Controlto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, #7 Response to Order to Show Cause (O'Rourke, Steven)
January 22, 2008 Filing 7 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff's counsel show cause in writing not later than 2/25/08 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to all named defendants. (rrey)
November 15, 2007 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 07-02 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: CV 00-3579 ABC (RCx). Case transfered from Judge Florence-Marie Cooper and Carla Woehrle to Judge Audrey B. Collins and Rosalyn M. Chapman for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 07-6873 ABC (RCx).Signed by Judge Audrey B. Collins (rn)
October 23, 2007 Filing 5 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Related Case(s): CV 02-4565 ABC (RCx), CV 02-6346 ABC (RCx), CV 02-6340 ABC (RCx), CV 02-5909 ABC (RCx) (rn)
October 23, 2007 Filing 4 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(rrey)
October 23, 2007 Filing 3 NOTICE OF LODGING AND REQUEST that the Court to take no action until a motion for relief is filed filed by plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Lodged Consent. (rrey) Modified on 11/2/2007 (rrey, ).
October 23, 2007 Filing 2 CERTIFICATION AS TO Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control. (rrey)
October 23, 2007 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendants Cardinal Industrial Finishes, Durham Transportation, Inc., Eemus Manufacturing Corp, International Medication Systems, Ltd, Norf James Jebbia Testamentary Trust, J.A.B. Holdings, Inc., Roc-Aire Corp, Janneberg Marital Trust, Smittybilt, Inc., Southern California Edison Co, Andruss Family Trust, APW North America Inc., Artistic Polishing & Plating, Inc..(No fee required), filed by plaintiffs United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control.(rrey)

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Intervenor: Art Weiss, Inc.
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Lawrence A Hobel
Represented By: Kirk A Hornbeck, Jr
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Intervenor: M & T Company
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Lawrence A Hobel
Represented By: Timothy D McCollum
Represented By: Kirk A Hornbeck, Jr
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Intervenor: TDY Industries, Inc
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Brian Edward Moskal
Represented By: Lawrence A Hobel
Represented By: James J Dragna
Represented By: Kirk A Hornbeck, Jr
Represented By: Tiffany R Hedgpeth
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Intervenor: Art Weiss
Represented By: James C. Macdonald
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Lawrence A Hobel
Represented By: Kirk A Hornbeck, Jr
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Intervenor: Mammoet Western, Inc
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Lawrence A Hobel
Represented By: Kirk A Hornbeck, Jr
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Plaintiff: California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Represented By: Ann Rushton
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
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Plaintiff: United States of America
Represented By: Lori Jonas
Represented By: Stephen A Tuggy
Represented By: Ronald J Tenpas
Represented By: Steven R O'Rourke
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