Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc et al v. Circle Surrogacy Ltd
| Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc and Growing Generations LLC |
| Circle Surrogacy Ltd |
| 2:2012cv02180 |
| March 14, 2012 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Jay C Gandhi |
| George H Wu |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 54
ORDER by Judge George H Wu, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:The Courts tentative ruling circulated at the hearing (Docket No. 52) is adopted as this Courts final ruling. Defendants Motion to Dismiss is GRANTEDWITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND and Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint isDISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Defendants Motion to Strike is deemed MOOT. #52 , (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (pj)
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| Filing 53 NOTICE OF LODGING filed re MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 , MOTION to Strike class action allegation of complaint Amended Complaint #37 MOTION to Strike class action allegation of complaint Amended Complaint #37 #42 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 52 MINUTES OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV.i: P. 12(b)(l-3), (6) AND (7) (filed 09/20/12); DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 12(t) (filed 09/20/12) #40 #42 held before Judge George H Wu: Court hears oral argument. The Tentative circulated and attached hereto, is adopted as the Court's finalruling. Defendants' motion to dismiss is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. The motion to strike is deemed MOOT. Counsel for defendant will file a proposed order forthwith. Court Reporter: Wil Wilcox. (pj) |
| Filing 51 REPLY opposition Plaintiffs' Sur-Reply In Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (Snyder, Lorin) |
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Filing 50
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H Wu: Defendant's reply brief (Docket No. 49) submitted in support of its motion to dismiss (Docket No. 40) discusses the recently enacted California law AB 1217. Plaintiff is instructed to file a sur-reply brief discussing that issue ONLY by Friday, November 9, 2012. The hearing date, set for Thursday, November 15, 2012, remains unchanged. If the parties wish to stipulate to a change to the supplemental briefing deadline set by this order (which would then necessitate a stipulated continuance of the hearing date), such stipulation must be submitted by Friday November 9, 2012. (jag)
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| Filing 49 REPLY opposition MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 48 Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss; Memorandum of Points and Authorities and Declaration of Lorin D. Snyder in Support Thereof Opposition re: MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Snyder, Lorin) |
| Filing 47 Opposition Opposition re: MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 Memorandum of Points and Authorities and Declaration of Lorin D. Snyder In Support filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Snyder, Lorin) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Change of address by Geoffrey A Neri attorney for Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Changing attorneys address to P.O. Box 362, 113 Lafayette Avenue, Geneva, New York 14456. Filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Geoffrey A Neri counsel for Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Changing address to P.O. Box 362, 113 Lafayette Avenue, Geneva, New York 14456. Filed by Defendant Geoffrey A. Neri (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 44 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Geoffrey A. Neri)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 43 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Strike class action allegation of complaint Amended Complaint #37 MOTION to Strike class action allegation of complaint Amended Complaint #37 #42 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike class action allegation of complaint Amended Complaint #37 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 11/15/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 41 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case #40 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 11/15/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
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Filing 39
ORDER APPROVING Parties' Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint #38 by Judge George H Wu that Defendants shall have until 9/20/2012 to file a response to Plaintiffs Second Amended Complaint. (jp)
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| Filing 38 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to September 20, 2012 re Amended Complaint #37 filed by defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 37 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd amending Amended Complaint #23 ,filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC (pj) (pj). |
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Filing 36
MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS): COURT ORDER: Given the Court's ruling at Docket No. 32, the hearings on Defendant's motions to strike #28 / dismiss the First Amended Complaint #30 , currently set for September 6, 2012, are VACATED. Defendant is free to renew these motions within three weeks after the MANUAL filing of the Second Amended Complaint, which shall be no later than August 27, 2012 (see Docket No. 32) by Judge George H Wu. (ir)
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| Filing 35 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings AUGUST 2, 2012 re Transcript #34 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(Dellaneve, Maria) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 34 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on AUGUST 2, 2012. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: MARIA DELLANEVE, phone number 714-564-9259. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/29/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/8/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/6/2012. (Dellaneve, Maria) |
| Filing 33 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for date of proceedings 8/2/2012 to 8/2/2012 as to defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd Court Reporter Maria Beesley Dellaneve. Court will contact Geoffrey Neri at gneri@millerbarondess.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: OSC and Motion for Sanctions, 8/2/2012. Category: Daily. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 32 MINUTES OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS (filed 07/03/12) #20 Motion for Sanctions; Motion Hearing held before Judge George H Wu: The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. Based on the Tentative and for reasons stated on the record, Defendant's motion is DENIED. Plaintiff will have until August 27, 2012 to manually file a First Amended Complaint. Defendants will have three weeks from the date the F AC is filed to respond. Court Reporter: Maria Dellaneve. (pj) |
| Filing 31 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case #30 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 9/6/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 29 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Strike Amendment to Complaint Amended Complaint #23 #28 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Amendment to Complaint Amended Complaint #23 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 9/6/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
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Filing 27
ORDER APPROVING PARTIES' STIPULATION TO RESPONSE DATE #26 by Judge George H Wu: The Court has read and considered the Parties STIPULATION TO RESPONSE DATE OF JULY 27, 2012 FOR DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED JULY 9, 2012 (Stipulation). For the reasons stated in the Stipulation and for good cause shown, the Court hereby APPROVES the Stipulation. (jre)
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| Filing 26 Joint STIPULATION to Clarify Response Date of July 27, 2012 for Defendants to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 25 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) #20 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 24 Opposition Motion for Sanctions Under Rule 11(b) re: MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) #20 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (Snyder, Lorin) |
| Filing 23 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Circle Surrogacy, Ltd.; amending Complaint #1 ; with Jury Demand filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting, Inc. and Growing Generations, LLC. (gk) (pj). |
| Filing 22 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) #20 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 21 DECLARATION of Geoffrey A. Neri in Support of MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) #20 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b) filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 8/2/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
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Filing 19
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by Judge George H Wu: Plaintiffs jurisdictional allegations are insufficient. Plaintiffs have until Monday, July 9, 2012 to submit an amended Complaint which alleges all necessary jurisdictional facts. If they do not do so, the Court will dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In light of this Order, Defendants motion to dismiss currently on calendar to be heard on June 28, 2012 is hereby vacated, though Defendant shall be given leave to renew the motion should it so choose, if an amended pleading sufficiently indicating jurisdictional facts is filed. (jre)
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| Filing 18 REPLY in support MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 17 Opposition re: MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities and Declaration of Lorin D. Snyder in Support Thereof filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (Snyder, Lorin) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE Errata re Docket No. 14 (Missing Exhibits and Declaration) filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 15 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 and FRCP 44.1 Notice of Issue of Foreign Countries' Law filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Declaration of Translator)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 14 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 and FRCP 44.1 Notice of Issue of Foreign Countries' Law filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 13 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 6/28/2012 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Neri, Geoffrey) |
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Filing 11
ORDER by Judge George H Wu: granting #9 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Natalie A. Kanellis on behalf of Defendant Circle Surrogacy, Ltd., designating Geoffrey A. Neir as local counsel. (lt)
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| Filing 10 Standing Order Re Final Pre-Trial Conferences for Civil Jury Trials Before Judge George H. Wu. (See Order for details.) (kti) |
| Filing 9 APPLICATION for attorney Natalie A. Kanelllis to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-10412268 paid.) filed by defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott to Judge George H Wu for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jay C. Gandhi. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges CV 12-02180 GW(JCGx). (rn) |
| Filing 7 STATEMENT Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd (Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 6 STIPULATION to Continue time to respond to initial complaint from May 13, 2012 to May 27, 2012, STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Circle Surrogacy Ltd answer now due 5/27/2012, filed by Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd.(Neri, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 5 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC, Summons and Complaint (Snyder, Lorin) |
| Filing 4 REMINDER NOTICE re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. Each party must file form CV-11C within the consent deadlines pursuant to L.R. 73-2. Additionally, the parties are directed to L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. In any case in which only a magistrate judge is initially assigned, plaintiff must file a proof of service within 10 days of service of the summons and complaint as to each defendant. (gr) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (et) |
| Filing 2 CERTICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC. (et) (mg). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (Filing fee $ 350 PAID.) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Center for Surrogate Parenting Inc, Growing Generations LLC.(et) (mg). |
| 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) #1 as to Defendant Circle Surrogacy Ltd. (et) |
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