United States of America et al v. Pacific Chemical International, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: David Ji and United States of America
Defendant: Chentao Hang, Tony Hang, Pacific Chemical International, Inc., Does 1 through 50, Tony Hunang, Steven Hang, IMP International, Inc. and IMP International, Inc. doing business as Unichem Enterprises
Case Number: 2:2014cv07203
Filed: September 15, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Office: Western Division - Los Angeles Office
Presiding Judge: Michael W Fitzgerald
Referring Judge: Patrick J Walsh
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 31 U.S.C. § 3729
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 17, 2019 Filing 173 BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $3,700.94 in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff re: Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs #169 (kd)
July 15, 2019 Filing 172 BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in amount of $7,512.15 in favor of Defendant and against Relator David Ji re: Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs #169 #170 (kd)
July 1, 2019 Filing 171 OBJECTIONS to APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Plaintiff David Ji #170 Joint Stipulation filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Magnuson, Michael)
June 17, 2019 Filing 170 APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Plaintiff David Ji filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc.. (Liang, Jason)
June 17, 2019 Filing 169 First APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Plaintiff David Ji filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (Murphy, Paul)
June 14, 2019 Filing 168 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 9, 2019 re Transcript #167 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 167 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 9, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 166 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 8, 2019 re Transcript #165 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 165 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 8, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 164 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 7, 2019 re Transcript #163 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 163 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 7, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 162 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 3, 2019 re Transcript #161 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 161 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 3, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 160 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 2, 2019 re Transcript #159 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 159 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 2, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 158 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings May 1, 2019 re Transcript #157 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 157 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on May 1, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
June 14, 2019 Filing 156 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings April 30, 2019 re Transcript #155 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2019 Filing 155 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on April 30, 2019. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 7/5/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
May 31, 2019 Filing 154 JUDGMENT by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that final judgment in this action be entered as follows: (1) As to Plaintiff's first claim for relief for violations of the False Claims Act: Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants Unichem and Tony Hang and against Plaintiff David Ji. Plaintiff David Ji shall take nothing on his first claim. (2) As to Plaintiff's second claim for conspiracy to violate the False Claims Act: Judgment is entered in favor of Defendants Unichem and Tony Hang and against Plaintiff David Ji. Plaintiff David Ji shall take nothing on his second claim. (3) Defendants Unichem and Tony Hang are awarded their costs as provided by law. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 153 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND WITNESSES at trial. (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 152 RECEIPT FOR RELEASE OF EXHIBITS to Counsel Upon Verdict/Judgment at Trial; Pursuant to stipulation of counsel and/or by Order of the Court, all exhibits listed on Joint exhibits list are returned to counsel for respective party(ies). (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 151 UNREDACTED VERDICT FORM Re: Verdict Form #150 . (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 150 REDACTED VERDICT FORM. (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 149 UNREDACTED JURY NOTE #3 Re: Jury Note #148 . (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 148 REDACTED JURY NOTE # 3 filed. (iv)
May 10, 2019 Filing 147 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 8th Day held and completed before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Verdict reached. Jury FINDS: In Favor of Defendant. Court will file its judgment one week from today. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 146 UNREDACTED JURY NOTE 2 Re: Jury Note #145 . (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 145 REDACTED JURY NOTE # 2 filed. (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 144 UNREDACTED JURY NOTE 1 Re: Jury Note #143 . (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 143 REDACTED JURY NOTE # 1 filed. (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 142 JURY INSTRUCTIONS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv)
May 9, 2019 Filing 141 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 7th Day held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Closing arguments made by plaintiff and defendant. Case continued to 5/10/2019 at 8:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
May 8, 2019 Filing 140 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 6th Day held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Plaintiff rest. Defendant rest. Motion to dismiss denied. Motion for Judgment/Directed Verdict denied. Case continued to 5/9/2019 at 8:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
May 7, 2019 Filing 139 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 5th Day held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Case continued to 5/8/2019 at 8:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
May 3, 2019 Filing 138 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 4th Day held and continued before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Case continued to 5/7/2019 at 8:30 AM., for further trial/further jury deliberation. The Court allows Blaise Scemama, Staff Writer for the Daily Journal use of his computer during trial proceedings. Blaise Scemama is ordered not to photograph or record the proceedings. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (jp)
May 2, 2019 Filing 137 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 3rd Day held and continued before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Case continued to 5/3/2019 at 8:15 AM., for further trial/further jury deliberation. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (jp)
May 1, 2019 Filing 136 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 2nd Day held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Opening statements made. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Jury Trial continued to5/2/2019 08:00 AM. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (lc)
April 30, 2019 Filing 135 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 1st Day held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Jury impaneled and sworn. Opening statements made. Case continued to 5/1/2019 at 8:15 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
April 29, 2019 Filing 134 AMENDED Exhibit List (Joint) filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 29, 2019 Filing 133 STATEMENT of the Case filed by Plaintiff David Ji (Magnuson, Michael)
April 26, 2019 Filing 132 STATEMENT OF THE CASE (PROPOSED) filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc. (Liang, Jason)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 131 FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER approved by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv)
April 26, 2019 Filing 129 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court orders the following time parameters for trial commencing on April 30, 2019: the parties shall each have 13.5 hours to try their case. This time will include time for both direct and cross-examination of all witnesses. This time, however, will not include the time taken for jury selection, opening statements, instructing the jury, or closing arguments. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 25, 2019 Filing 130 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court and counsel confer regarding the upcoming trial and housekeeping issues. Trial remains set for April 30, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
April 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 128 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTIONS IN LIMINE #100 #101 #102 #103 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Defendants' MIL No. 1: DENIED. Defendants' MIL No. 2: DENIED. Defendants' MIL No. 3: DENIED. Defendants' MIL No. 4: GRANTED. (iv)
April 15, 2019 Filing 127 MINUTES OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE; HEARING ON THE MOTIONS IN LIMINE #100 #101 #102 #103 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. The Pretrial Conference is held. Court and counsel confer regarding the upcoming trial and housekeeping issues. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (lom)
April 11, 2019 Filing 126 RESPONSE filed by Defendant Chentao Hangto Jury Instructions (Proposed) #112 DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS CONTESTED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Murphy, Paul)
April 11, 2019 Filing 125 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 11, 2019 Filing 124 OBJECTIONS to Jury Instructions (Proposed) #121 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 11, 2019 Filing 123 STATEMENT OF THE CASE filed by Plaintiff David Ji (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 122 STATEMENT of the Case filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc. (Liang, Jason)
April 9, 2019 Filing 121 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc... (Liang, Jason)
April 9, 2019 Filing 120 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (JOINT set) filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc... (Liang, Jason)
April 9, 2019 Filing 119 Witness List filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc... (Liang, Jason)
April 9, 2019 Filing 118 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. (Liang, Jason)
April 9, 2019 Filing 117 PROPOSED JURY VERDICT filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Murphy, Paul)
April 9, 2019 Filing 116 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Defendant Chentao Hang.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Murphy, Paul)
April 9, 2019 Filing 115 Witness List filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 114 PROPOSED JURY VERDICT filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 113 JOINT Exhibit List filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 112 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 111 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 9, 2019 Filing 110 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 8, 2019 Filing 109 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul D Murphy counsel for Defendant Chentao Hang. Taylor Thomas Steele is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Murphy, Paul)
April 5, 2019 Filing 108 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE #2 to Exclude And/Or Limit Expert Testimony of Erik Smithweiss #102 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 5, 2019 Filing 107 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE #3 to Exclude Hearsay Statements #101 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of David Ji, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(Magnuson, Michael)
April 5, 2019 Filing 106 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE #1 to Exclude RECORDS FROM UNAUTHENTICATED CHINESE SOURCES #100 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of David Ji, #2 Exhibit 1)(Magnuson, Michael)
April 5, 2019 Filing 105 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE #4 to Exclude In Opening Statements Any References To Or Statements About Whether The Jury May Draw An Adverse Inference #103 from Invocation of Fifth Amendment filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
April 1, 2019 Filing 104 Notice of Electronic Filing re MOTION IN LIMINE #1 to Exclude RECORDS FROM UNAUTHENTICATED CHINESE SOURCES #100 , MOTION IN LIMINE #3 to Exclude Hearsay Statements #101 , MOTION IN LIMINE #2 to Exclude And/Or Limit Expert Testimony of Erik Smithweiss #102 , MOTION IN LIMINE #4 to Exclude In Opening Statements Any References To Or Statements About Whether The Jury May Draw An Adverse Inference #103 e-mailed to Taylor Steele, steelet@gtlaw.com bounced due to 5.1.0 - Unknown address error. The primary e-mail address associated with the attorney record has been deleted. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lmh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 29, 2019 Filing 103 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE #4 to Exclude In Opening Statements Any References To Or Statements About Whether The Jury May Draw An Adverse Inference filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/15/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.(Ly, John)
March 29, 2019 Filing 102 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE #2 to Exclude And/Or Limit Expert Testimony of Erik Smithweiss filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/15/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.(Ly, John)
March 29, 2019 Filing 101 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE #3 to Exclude Hearsay Statements filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. Motion set for hearing on 4/15/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.(Murphy, Paul)
March 29, 2019 Filing 100 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE #1 to Exclude RECORDS FROM UNAUTHENTICATED CHINESE SOURCES filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. Motion set for hearing on 4/15/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A1, #2 Exhibit A2, #3 Exhibit A3, #4 Exhibit A4, #5 Exhibit A5, #6 Exhibit A6, #7 Exhibit B, #8 Exhibit C, #9 Exhibit D)(Murphy, Paul)
March 8, 2019 Filing 99 MINUTES OF Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. The case is called and appearances are made. The parties are unable to reach a settlement of the case. Court Recorder: CS 03/08/19. (sbou)
January 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 98 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. IT IS ORDERED that a settlement conference be held on March 8, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., at 255 East Temple Street, Courtroom 790 (7th Floor), Los Angeles, CA. Each side shall submit a settlement conference statement directly to Judge Walsh's chambers at pjw_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov not later than two (2) court days before the conference. (See document for further details.) (sbou)
January 24, 2019 Filing 97 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the settlement conference deadline is extended to March 15, 2019. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES TO SEND THE MATTER TO A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL #95 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions In Limine April 15, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Jury Trial April 30, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
January 16, 2019 Filing 95 STIPULATION to Continue TRIAL AND RELATED DATES, AND TO SEND THE MATTER TO A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE filed by DEFENDANT IMP International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Liang, Jason)
December 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL AND CERTAIN PRE-TRIAL DATES #93 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 2/4/2019 at 11:00 AM. Trial date set for 2/26/2019 at 8:30 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
December 19, 2018 Filing 93 STIPULATION to Continue Trial from February 5, 2019 to February 26, 2019 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re Joint Stipulation to Continue the Trial and Certain Pre-Trial Dates)(Magnuson, Michael)
October 11, 2018 Filing 92 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings September 18, 2018 re Transcript #91 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 11, 2018 Filing 91 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on September 18, 2018. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. 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 11/1/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/13/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/9/2019. (Diaz, Amy)
October 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL AND CERTAIN PRE-TRIAL DATES #89 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court GRANTS the stipulated request; and the current deadlines are continued as follows: Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 1/14/2019 at 11:00 AM. Trial set for 2/5/2019 at 8:30 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
October 8, 2018 Filing 89 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Trial and Certain Pre-trial Dates filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murphy, Paul)
September 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 88 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT THE EXPERT TESTIMONY OF ERIK SMITHWEISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, REQUEST FOR A DAUBERT HEARING #78 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. (iv)
September 18, 2018 Filing 87 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendant Chentao Hang for Court Reporter. Court will contact Sarah Deiches at sdeiches@murphyrosen.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Nagle, Mark)
September 18, 2018 Filing 86 MINUTES OF HANG AND IMP'S MOTION TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT MR. SMITHWEISS'S EXPERT TESTIMONY AND REPORT #78 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
September 5, 2018 Filing 85 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. At the request of counsel and with the Court's approval, Hang and Imp's Motion to Exclude or Limit Mr. Smithweiss's Expert Testimony and Report #78 is continued to September 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 30, 2018 Filing 84 REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Eric Smithweiss #78 filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. (Ly, John)
August 28, 2018 Filing 83 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael S Magnuson counsel for Plaintiff David Ji. Adding Molly J. Magnuson as counsel of record for United States of America ex rel. David Ji for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Attorney for Plaintiff, Michael S. Magnuson. (Magnuson, Michael)
August 16, 2018 Filing 82 Opposition to Motion to Exclude or Limit the Expert Testimony of Erik Smithweiss or, in the Alternative, Request for a Daubert Hearing Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Eric Smithweiss #78 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
August 10, 2018 Filing 81 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #68 . For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is DENIED. Defendants attempt to use their invocation of the Fifth Amendment as both a sword and shield, by refusing to participate in discovery, and then moving for summary judgment based on Plaintiff's lack of evidence. (See minutes for further details) denying #78 MOTION to Exclude (yl)
August 8, 2018 Filing 80 MINUTES OF HANG'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #68 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. On the Courts own motion and after conferring with counsel, Hang and IMP's Motion to Exclude or Limit Mr. Smithweiss's Expert Testimony and Report #78 is continued to September 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (yl)
August 1, 2018 Filing 79 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment #68 : On the Court's own motion, and after confirming with counsel, the hearing on this Motion will be heard on 8/8/2018 at 03:15 PM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 30, 2018 Filing 78 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Eric Smithweiss filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/27/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of John Ly, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Attorney John K Ly added to party Chentao Hang(pty:dft)) (Ly, John)
July 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE FOR DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #76 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment will be heard on August 6, 2018. (iv)
July 3, 2018 Filing 76 STIPULATION to Continue Hearing Date from July 16, 2018 to August 6, 2018 filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gezerseh, Rachel)
July 2, 2018 Filing 75 REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to All Claims #68 filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 DEFENDANTS EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS TO THE DECLARATION OF ERIK SMITHWEISS AND HIS EXPERT REPORT, #2 DEFENDANTS EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT)(Attorney Paul D Murphy added to party IMP International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Murphy, Paul)
June 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Stipulation to Continue Hearing Dates #73 is APPROVED and SO ORDERED. The hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment #68 is continued to 7/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The hearing on the anticipated motion to exclude or limit Mr. Smithweiss's expert testimony and report shall be set for 8/27/2018. (cw)
June 14, 2018 Filing 73 STIPULATION to Continue Hearing Dates and Briefing Schedule from July 2, 2018 and August 20, 2018 to July 16, 2018 and August 27, 2018 filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc., Pacific Chemical International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Rachel Tessa Gezerseh added to party Pacific Chemical International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Gezerseh, Rachel)
June 11, 2018 Filing 72 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to All Claims #68 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Genuine Issues, #2 Declaration Declaration of Erik Smithweiss, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Erik Smithweiss_Exhibits, #4 Declaration Declaration of Michael S. Magnuson, #5 Exhibit Declaration of Michael S. Magnuson_Exhs. 1-3, #6 Exhibit Declaration of Michael S. Magnuson_Exh. 4, #7 Exhibit Declaration of Michael S. Magnuson_Exhs. 5-12, #8 Declaration Declaration of David Ji, #9 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exhs. 1-4, #10 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 5, #11 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 5.1, #12 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exhs. 6-9, #13 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10, #14 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10.1, #15 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10.2, #16 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10.3, #17 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10.4, #18 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exh. 10.5, #19 Exhibit Declaration of David Ji_Exhs. 11-13)(Magnuson, Michael)
April 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL AND CERTAIN PRE-TRIAL DATES #70 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the trial date is continued to December 4, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court sets the following deadlines: Hearing on Hang's Motion for Summary Judgment 7/2/2018. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine and any remaining motions re expert discovery set for 11/19/2018 at 11:00 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
April 16, 2018 Filing 70 STIPULATION to Continue Trial date from August 14, 2018 to December 4, 2018 filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gezerseh, Rachel)
March 22, 2018 Filing 69 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE RE JOINT STIPULATION #66 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called and counsel state their appearance. The Status Conference is held. For reasons stated on the record, counsel will submit an amended stipulation for the Court'sreview. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
March 21, 2018 Filing 68 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to All Claims filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. Motion set for hearing on 6/8/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Judgment, #2 Declaration Declaration of Paul D. Murphy with Exhibits, #3 Request for Judicial Notice with Exhibit, #4 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law) (Murphy, Paul)
March 20, 2018 Filing 67 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, a Telephonic Status Conference Re Joint Stipulation #66 is set for March 22, 2018 at 11:15AM. Counsel shall use the following conference call information: Number: (877) 411-9748; Access Code: 6448503. The conference call information is for counsel ONLY. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 14, 2018 Filing 66 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Certain Pre-Trial Dates filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murphy, Paul)
January 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL AND CERTAIN PRE-TRIAL DATES #64 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Having considered the Stipulation, and finding good cause shown, the Stipulation is hereby GRANTED. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 7/30/2018 at 11:00 AM. Trial set for 8/14/2018 at 8:30 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
January 29, 2018 Filing 64 STIPULATION to Continue Trial from April 10, 2018 to August 14, 2018 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Magnuson, Michael)
July 17, 2017 Filing 63 NOTICE of Change of address by Rachel Tessa Gezerseh attorney for Defendant IMP International, Inc.. Changing attorneys address to 601 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017. Filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc.. (Attorney Rachel Tessa Gezerseh added to party IMP International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Gezerseh, Rachel)
February 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh #61 (im)
February 6, 2017 Filing 61 STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re Stipulated Protective Order)(Magnuson, Michael)
January 5, 2017 Filing 60 NOTICE TO PARTIES by Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. Effective, January 4, 2017, Judge Walsh will be located at the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, COURTROOM 790 on the 7th floor, located at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 790 of the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box located outside the Clerk's Office on the 1st floor of the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. Magistrate Judge Walsh's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Isabel Martinez, may be reached at (213) 894-8958. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 3/5/2018. (jp)
November 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER RE JURY TRIAL by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (SEE THE SECOND PAGE OF THIS ORDER FOR THE SPECIFIED DATES). (jp)
November 14, 2016 Filing 57 MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Scheduling Conference held. The Court sets dates. Please see separate Order Re Jury Trial, also filed today. Court Reporter: Nichole Forrest. (jp)
November 10, 2016 Filing 56 NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Effective November 17, 2016, Judge Fitzgerald will be located at the 1st Street Courthouse, COURTROOM 5A on the 5th floor, located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 5A of the 1st Street Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 31, 2016 Filing 55 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 10-15 days, filed by Plaintiff David Ji.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Magnuson, Michael)
October 7, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: A Scheduling Conference is set for 11/14/2016 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Joint Rule 26(f) Meeting Report is due 10/31/2016. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cw)
October 6, 2016 Filing 53 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Chentao Hang.(Murphy, Paul)
October 6, 2016 Filing 52 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc. dba Unichem Enterprises IMP International, Inc..(Ly, John)
September 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STAY THE CASE #45 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motion is DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (jloz)
September 26, 2016 Filing 50 DECLARATION of Mark Greico in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case #45 (Second Supplemental) filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Murphy, Paul)
September 26, 2016 Filing 49 MINUTES OF Defendant MOTION to Stay Case #45 #46 before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Courtroom Deputy Clerk distributes the Court's tentative ruling prior to the case being called. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Nichole Forrest. (jp)
September 12, 2016 Filing 48 REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case #45 filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Mark Grieco)(Murphy, Paul)
September 1, 2016 Filing 47 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion for a Stay Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case #45 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
August 11, 2016 Filing 46 JOINDER in NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case #45 filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc.. (Liang, Jason)
August 11, 2016 Filing 45 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. Motion set for hearing on 9/26/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Paul Murphy, #2 Exhibit A to Murphy Declaration, #3 Exhibit B to Murphy Declaration, #4 Declaration of Mark Grieco, #5 Exhibit A to Grieco Declaration, #6 Proposed Order) (Murphy, Paul)
July 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MINUTES (In Chambers): ORDER DENYING Defendants Joint Motion to Dismiss #36 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motion is DENIED. Defendants shall file an Answer to the Complaint on or before 8/8/2016. (jp)
July 27, 2016 Filing 43 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendant Chentao Hang for Court Reporter. Court will contact Paul Murphy at pmurphy@murphyrosen.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Murphy, Paul)
July 25, 2016 Filing 42 MINUTES OF MOTION TO DISMISS CASE #36 Hearing held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Courtroom Deputy Clerk distributes the Court's tentative ruling prior to the case being called. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Lisa Gonzalez. (jy)
July 11, 2016 Filing 41 REPLY In Support Of Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. (Murphy, Paul)
July 1, 2016 Filing 40 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 Opposition filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
July 1, 2016 Filing 39 OPPOSITION to Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
May 25, 2016 Filing 38 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael S Magnuson counsel for Plaintiff David Ji. Adding Michael S. Magnuson as counsel of record for David Ji for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
May 18, 2016 Filing 37 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-H)(Murphy, Paul)
May 18, 2016 Filing 36 Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 7/25/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Murphy, Paul)
May 18, 2016 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Chentao Hang, identifying David Ji, United States of America, Pacific Chemical International, Inc., Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc. d/b/a Unichem Enterprises, Wuxi Maochang. (Murphy, Paul)
May 18, 2016 Filing 34 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc., identifying David Ji, United States of America, Pacific Chemical International, Inc., Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc. d/b/a Unichem Enterprises, Wuxi Maochang. (Liang, Jason)
May 18, 2016 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jason L Liang on behalf of Defendant IMP International, Inc. (Liang, Jason)
May 18, 2016 Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jason L Liang on behalf of Defendant IMP International, Inc. (Attorney Jason L Liang added to party IMP International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Liang, Jason)
April 12, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER Re Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint #30 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that Defendant IMP International, Inc., and Defendant Tony Hang filed their Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint. Having considered and reviewed the Stipulation, the court hereby Orders: (1) The Court GRANTS the stipulated request; (2) The Last day for Defendants to file their response to the Complaint is 5/18/2016. (jp)
April 11, 2016 Filing 30 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to May 18, 2016 filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murphy, Paul)
April 11, 2016 Filing 29 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul D Murphy counsel for Defendant Chentao Hang. Adding Taylor T. Steele as counsel of record for Chentao Hang for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Murphy, Paul)
April 11, 2016 Filing 28 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul D Murphy counsel for Defendant Chentao Hang. Adding Paul D. Murphy as counsel of record for Chentao Hang for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Chentao Hang. (Attorney Paul D Murphy added to party Chentao Hang(pty:dft))(Murphy, Paul)
March 2, 2016 Filing 27 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 filed by Defendant Chentao Hang.(Attorney Travis J Tom added to party Chentao Hang(pty:dft))(Tom, Travis)
March 2, 2016 Filing 26 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to IMP International, Inc. answer now due 4/18/2016, re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 filed by Defendant IMP International, Inc..(Attorney Travis J Tom added to party IMP International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Tom, Travis)
February 22, 2016 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff David Ji, upon Defendant Chentao Hang served on 2/17/2016, answer due 4/18/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Chentao Hang aka Tony Hang aka Steven Hang aka Tony Huang in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy. Due diligence declaration attached. Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Diligence Declaration)(Magnuson, Michael)
February 19, 2016 Filing 24 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Service of Summons and Complaint pursuant to 8:1451(b) Returned Executed 60 days #22 , #23 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) - under Category - Service/Waivers of Summons and Complaint. Other error(s) with document(s): Service of Summons and Complaint pursuant to 8:1451(b) Returned Executed 60 days event utilized in docketing this filing. In the future, please use the SEARCH feature on the CM/ECF Menu Bar if you are unsure of the events to use. 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. (jp)
February 19, 2016 Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff David Ji, upon Defendant IMP International, Inc. served on 2/11/2016, answer due 4/11/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mark Grieco, Vice President in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Original Summons NOT returned. (Magnuson, Michael)
February 19, 2016 Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff David Ji, upon Defendant Pacific Chemical International, Inc. served on 2/11/2016, answer due 4/11/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Robert Appert, Notary at Mailbox Rental Center in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Original Summons NOT returned. (Magnuson, Michael)
February 4, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 21 CONSENT ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald; Granting Michael S Magnuson as counsel of record in place of attorney Marc S Harris and Amos Alexander Lowder. (lom)
February 4, 2016 Filing 20 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) #1 as to defendants Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc., Pacific Chemical International, Inc. (jp)
February 3, 2016 Filing 19 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint - (Discovery), #1 filed by Plaintiff David Ji. (Magnuson, Michael)
February 3, 2016 Filing 18 STIPULATION to Substitute attorney Michael S. Magnuson in place of attorney Marc S. Harris and Amos Alexander Lowder filed by Plaintiff David Ji.(Attorney Michael S Magnuson added to party David Ji(pty:pla))(Magnuson, Michael)
October 19, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald re Complaint #1 and Notice #16 . IT IS ORDERED that: The Complaint is unsealed and shall be served upon the defendants by the relater; The seal is lifted in this action as to this Order and the Notice of Election by the United States to Decline Intervention, which the relater will serve upon the defendants with the Complaint; The seal is lifted as to all papers and records filed or lodged in this action after the date of this Order; All other contents of the Court's file in this action shall remain under seal and shall not be made public or served upon any defendant or other party or person. (See document for all details) (mat)
October 16, 2015 Filing 16 NOTICE of Election by the United States to Decline Intervention. (mat)
September 15, 2014 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1 through 50, Chentao Hang, IMP International, Inc., Pacific Chemical International, Inc., United States of America.Case assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Patrick J Walsh.(Filing fee $ 400: PAID) Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiff David Ji. (ghap) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/16/2014: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (mg).

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