Securities and Exchange Commission v. Braslau et al
Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Defendant: Samuel Braslau, Rand J Chortkoff and Stuart E. Rawitt
Case Number: 2:2014cv01290
Filed: February 20, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Audrey B. Collins
Presiding Judge: Andrew J. Wistrich
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities

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March 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 93 JUDGMENT by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, andDECREED as follows: Rand J. Chortkoff is liable for the SEC's claims of fraud and acting as an unregistered broker-dealer; The Estate of Rand J. Chortkoff shall disgorge t he amount of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($153,400) to Plaintiff SEC, representing Chortkoff's ill-gotten gains; and The Estate of Rand J. Chortkoff shall pay Plaintiff SEC prejudgmentinterest in the amount of Twelve Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifteen Dollars($12,615). IT IS SO ORDERED. (jy)
November 3, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER VACATING ORDER TAKING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER SUBMISSION 88 AND ALLOWING A CONTINUANCE FOR BRIEFING AND HEARING DATE by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment 85 set for February 13, 2017 1:30 PM; Chortkoff Opposition Due: January 23, 2017; Plaintiff Reply Due: January 30, 2017 (lc). Modified on 11/3/2016. (lc).
May 20, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 84 JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND OTHER RELIEF AGAINST DEFENDANTSAMUEL BRASLAU filed by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (vv)
May 2, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER DENYING MOTION TO SET ASIDE ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE EXECUTOR 70 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. For the reasons discussed above, the executor's Motion to Set Aside Order Granting Motion to Substitute Executor is DENIED. (lom)
December 29, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT SAMUEL BRASLAU'S MOTION TO STAY THE CASE 59 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II., the Court concludes that a stay is neither necessary nor appropriate. Accordingly, the Court DENIES Braslau's Motion to Stay the present cas e. (ECF No. 59.) In recognition of Braslaus assertion that he did not receive the SEC's Motion for Summary Judgment, the Court extends the deadline for filing an opposition to January 7, 2015. The SEC must then file any reply papers by January 1 4, 2016. According to the SEC, it again served the Motion for Summary Judgment on Braslau, using the address indicated in Braslau's Motion to Stay. The Court orders the SEC to promptly serve this Order on Braslau at 3705 West Farm Road, Lompoc, CA 93436. (jp)
November 3, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 39 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: As of the date of this Order, Braslau has not filed an Opposition to the SECs Motion. Braslau is therefore ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing, no later than Friday, November 20, 2015, why the Court should not grant the SECs Motion for Summary Judgment. Specifically, Braslau should focus his attention on why the Court should not grant the permanent injunction requested by the SEC.No hearing will be held. (lc)
August 12, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE. SETTLEMENT by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: In light of the criminal conviction of Samuel Braslau and guilty plea of Stuart E. Rawitt, as well as the death of Rand J. Chortkoff, the Court hereby ORDERS the Plaintiff TO SHOW CAUSE, in writing, no later than Friday, August 21, 2015, why this case has not been closed. No hearing will be held. The Court will discharge this Order upon the filing of a dismissal. (lc)
November 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT STUART E. RAWITT 36 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Rawitt be permanently enjoined from future violations of: (i) Section 17(a) of the Securities Act; (ii) Section 10(b) of the Ex change Act and Rule 10b-5; (iii) Section 15(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act; and (iv) Section 15(b)(6)(B)(i) of the Securities Exchange Act. The Court also ORDERS that Rawitt pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest and a civil penalty in amounts to be determined at a later date upon noticed motion. (lc).Modified on 11/18/2014 .(lc).
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