Sandra Gabriel et al v. County of Los Angeles et al
Plaintiff: Sandra Gabriel, M. G., J. G., B. G. and A. G.
Defendant: County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Nora Salinas, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Melandie Smith-Austin, Phillip Browning, Mertis Brown, Does 1-50 and Department of Children and Family Services for the County of Los Angeles
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr) Provider: Ivan Stevenson
Case Number: 2:2015cv03118
Filed: April 27, 2015
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John A Kronstadt
Referring Judge: John E McDermott
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
July 27, 2018 Filing 124 VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND DEPOSIT filed by Plaintiff M. G.. (bp)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 123 SEALED ORDER AND JUDGMENT GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE MINORS' COMPROMISE by Judge John A. Kronstadt, re Judgment #122 , Document sealed. (bp)
May 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 122 REDACTED ORDER AND JUDGMENT GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE MINORS' COMPROMISE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (ah)
May 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 121 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS ORDER RE PETITION FOR ORDER APPROVING MINOR'S COMPROMISE (Dkt. 115) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Petition is GRANTED. (SEE CIVIL MINUTES FOR SPECIFICS) (bp)
May 1, 2017 Filing 120 MINUTES OF PETITION FOR ORDER APPROVING MINOR'S COMPROMISE #115 held before Judge John A. Kronstadt: The motion hearing is held. Plaintiff, who is the Guardian ad Litem for the minor children is also present. Plaintiff is sworn and the Court questions her with respect to the terms of the settlement. The Court statesits tentative views and is inclined to grant Plaintiff's Petition for Order Approving Minors Compromise ("Petition"). Plaintiff's counsel address the Court and will issue a Word version of the proposed order and judgment. The Court adheres to its tentative views and GRANTS the Petition. A separate and more detailed order will be issued. Court Reporter: Alex Joko. (pso)
April 12, 2017 Filing 119 SEALED DOCUMENT [Proposed] Order re PETITION for Order for Approving Minors' Compromise #115 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal #118 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bond, Kelley)
April 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO FILE [PROPOSED] ORDER AND JUDGMENT GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE MINORS' COMPROMISE UNDER PARTIAL SEAL (DKT. 116) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: (bp)
April 3, 2017 Filing 117 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document [Proposed] Order Approving Minors' Compromise under seal #116 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted Document)(Bond, Kelley)
April 3, 2017 Filing 116 APPLICATION to file document [Proposed] Order Approving Minors' Compromise under seal filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. (Attachments: #1 [Proposed] Order, #2 Redacted Document)(Bond, Kelley)
April 3, 2017 Filing 115 PETITION for Order for Approving Minors' Compromise filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. (Bond, Kelley)
April 3, 2017 Filing 114 Effective April 10, 2017, Judge McDermott will be located at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, COURTROOM 630 on the 6th Floor, located at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 630 of the Roybal Federal Building, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mailbox located outside the Clerk's Office on the 1st Floor of the Roybal Federal Building. 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 the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 113 IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING DATE FOR PETITION FOR MINOR'S COMPROMISE by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Status Report Re Settlement. Dkt. #112 . A hearing on the Petition for Minor's Compromise is set for May 1, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The Petition shall be filed on or before April 3, 2017. In light of the anticipated Petition, the Order to Show Cause Hearing, set for March 27, 2017, is taken off calendar. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 20, 2017 Filing 112 STATUS REPORT Re: Settlement (Joint) filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Ratcliff, Diana)
January 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 111 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL (DKT. #110 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court, on its own motion, continues the Order to Show Cause Hearing from January 30, 2017 to March 27, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel shall file an updated report no later than March 20, 2017, regarding the status of the settlement approval by the County's Claims Board. The report shall also include a proposed date for the filing motion for minor's compromise. The Court will set the date for the motion and determine whether the March 27 hearing is necessary based upon the report. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 19, 2017 Filing 110 STATUS REPORT Re: Settlement (Joint) filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Ratcliff, Diana)
December 9, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 109 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER NOTIFYING PARTIES OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR COURT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Effective December 19, 2016, Judge Kronstadt will relocate to the 1st Street Courthouse. His new address is 350 W. 1st Street, Courtroom 10B, Los Angeles, California 90012. All mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the mailbox for this Court outside the Clerk's Office, which is located 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
November 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 108 IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Report. Dkt. #107 . The Order to Show Cause hearing is continued from December 5, 2016 to January 30, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel shall file an updated report no later than January 20, 2017, regarding the status of the settlement approval by the County's Claims Board. The report shall also include a proposed date for the filing motion for minor's compromise. The Court will set the date for the motion and determine whether the January 30 hearing is necessary based upon the report. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 21, 2016 Filing 107 STATUS REPORT RE SETTLEMENT (JOINT) filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. (Ratcliff, Diana)
September 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 106 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Report. Dkt. #105 . The Order to Show Cause hearing is continued from October 3, 2016 to December 5, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel shall file an updated report no later than November 28, 2016, regarding the status of the settlement approval by the County's Claims Board. The report shall also include a proposed date for the filing motion for minor's compromise. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 23, 2016 Filing 105 STATUS REPORT (Joint) filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Ratcliff, Diana)
August 1, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 104 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL by Judge John A. Kronstadt: On July 25, 2016, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Conditional Settlement. Dkt. #101 . The Court sets an Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for October 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. If the parties file a dismissal by September 23, 2016, the matter will be taken off calendar and no appearance by counsel will be required. If a dismissal is not filed, counsel shall file a joint report by September 23, 2016, regarding the status of the approval of the proposed settlement by the Los Angeles County Claims Board and Board of Supervisors. Accordingly, the September 26, 2016 Post Mediation Status Conference, November 21, 2016 Final Pretrial Conference and Exhibit Conference, and December 13, 2016 Trial are vacated. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 29, 2016 Filing 103 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Linda Wallace Pate counsel for Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. Changing Firm Name to Law Offices of L. Wallace Pate. Filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Pate, Linda)
July 29, 2016 Filing 102 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Kelley Bond counsel for Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. Changing Firm Name to Law Offices of L. Wallace Pate. Filed by Plaintiff Kelley Bond. (Bond, Kelley)
July 25, 2016 Filing 101 NOTICE of Settlement Conditional Settlement filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G.. (Bond, Kelley)
July 6, 2016 Filing 100 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 4/11/16, 8:30 am re Transcript #99 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Joko, Alexander) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 6, 2016 Filing 99 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 4/11/16, 8:30 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Alex Joko, phone number aj_csr@yahoo.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 7/27/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/8/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/4/2016. (Joko, Alexander)
June 15, 2016 Filing 98 Defendant's CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Jessica Perez Martinez, identifying Sandra Gabriel [Guardian ad Litem]; M.G. [Minor Plaintiff]; J.G. [Minor Plaintiff]; B.G. [Minor Plaintiff]; A.G. [Minor Plaintiff]; and Jessica Perez Martinez [Defendant]. (Luongo, Natalie)
June 15, 2016 Filing 97 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #54 (to Third Amended Complaint) filed by Defendant Jessica Perez Martinez.(Luongo, Natalie)
June 6, 2016 Filing 96 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin for Court Reporter. Court will contact Nadia Rodriguez at nhurtado@pbbllp.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Burkwitz, Gil)
June 6, 2016 Filing 95 STATUS REPORT (Joint) Re: Defendants' Motion for Protective Orders and Ruling on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Luongo, Natalie)
June 2, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' EX-PARTE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER CONTINUING TRIAL #91 by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Post Mediation Status Conference September 26,2016 at 1:30 p.m. Final Pretrial Conference, Status Conference re Disputed Exhibits, and Hearing on Motions in Limine November 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Jury Trial (est. tbd days) December 13, 2016. Se order for specifics. (ah)
June 1, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT (DKT. 57) PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT AND MODIFY PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DKT. 79) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Motion is GRANTED with prejudice, i.e., without leave to amend. Thus the second through fifth causes of action are dismissed on that basis. Further, Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend is MOOT. Dkt. 79. See Civil Minutes for Specifics. (bp)
May 27, 2016 Filing 92 OPPOSITION Ex Parte Application to Continue Trial Date re: First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Trial from September 27, 2016 to February, 2017 #91 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration L. Wallace Pate)(Bond, Kelley)
May 26, 2016 Filing 91 First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Trial from September 27, 2016 to February, 2017 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Diana G. Ratcliff, Esq., #2 Proposed Order) (Su, Bryan)
May 16, 2016 Filing 90 REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint and Modify Pretrial Scheduling Order #79 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
May 4, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE DISCOVERY CUT-OFF DATE OF MAY 16, 2016 AND LAST DAY TO HEAR MOTIONS OF JUNE 27, 2016 #87 by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Non-Expert Discovery Cut-Off Deadline in this matter is continued June 16, 2016, and the last day to hear motions, including discovery motions, is continued to July 25, 2016. (ah)
May 2, 2016 Filing 88 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint and Modify Pretrial Scheduling Order #79 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Burkwitz, Gil)
May 2, 2016 Filing 87 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Discovery Cut-Off from 5/16/16 to 6/16/16 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Diana Ratcliff, #2 Proposed Order)(Su, Bryan)
April 19, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 86 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING INTERROGATORIES PROPOUNDED BY PLAINTIFFS, SET ONE AND ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING ADMISSIONS PROPOUNDED BY PLAINTIFFS, SET ONE by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. #68 , #76 [See Order for details.] (san)
April 13, 2016 Filing 85 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott re: MOTION for Protective Order for Admissions Requests Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One #76 . Motion set for April 26, 2016 is hereby VACATED. A ruling will follow. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (san) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 12, 2016 Filing 84 SUPPLEMENT to MOTION for Protective Order for Admissions Requests Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One and Joint Stipulation #76 filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. (Burkwitz, Gil)
April 12, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBITS 3, 9 AND 10 TO PROPOSED FOURTH AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge John A. Kronstadt #80 #81 . Refer to the Court's order for details. (pso)
April 11, 2016 Filing 82 MINUTES OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT (DKT. #57 ) Hearing held before Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court takes the Motion UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will be issued. Court Reporter: Alex Joko. (ah)
April 10, 2016 Filing 81 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Exhibits 3, 9 and 10 to Proposed Fourth Amended Complaint under seal #80 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted Document Exhibits 3, 9 and 10 to Proposed Fourth Amended Complaint)(Bond, Kelley)
April 10, 2016 Filing 80 APPLICATION to file document Exhibits 3, 9 and 10 to Proposed Fourth Amended Complaint under seal filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bond, Kelley)
April 10, 2016 Filing 79 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Amended Complaint and Modify Pretrial Scheduling Order filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. Motion set for hearing on 7/25/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Appendix, #2 Appendix, #3 Declaration) (Bond, Kelley)
April 5, 2016 Filing 78 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Protective Order for Interrogatories Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One and Joint Stipulation #68 filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. (Luongo, Natalie)
April 4, 2016 Filing 77 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott previously scheduled for April 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. has been vacated. A ruling will follow. #68 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (san) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 4, 2016 Filing 76 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Protective Order for Admissions Requests Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One and Joint Stipulation filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. Motion set for hearing on 4/26/2016 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #2 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #3 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #4 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #5 Exhibit D to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #6 Exhibit E to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #7 Exhibit F to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #8 Exhibit G to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #9 Exhibit H to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #10 Exhibit I to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #11 Exhibit J to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #12 Exhibit K to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #13 Exhibit L to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #14 Declaration of L. Wallace Pate, Esq., #15 Exhibit A to the Declaration of L. Wallace Pate, #16 Proposed Order)(Luongo, Natalie)
March 30, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 75 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott #74 . (san)
March 28, 2016 Filing 74 STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel.(Bond, Kelley)
March 28, 2016 Filing 73 REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint #57 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Burkwitz, Gil)
March 22, 2016 Filing 72 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott denying #66 Motion to Quash Subpoena for Production of Documents. Preliminarily, the Motion is DENIED without prejudice because Plaintiff failed to comply with the joint stipulation requirement of Local Rule 37-2.3, which provides that theb Court "will not consider any discovery motion in the absence of a joint stipulation." The fact that Plaintiffs were unable to reach agreement with Defendants on the relevance of the documents is not a reason to violate the joint stipulation requirement of Rule 37-2.3. [See Order for further details.] (san)
March 21, 2016 Filing 71 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint #57 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
March 21, 2016 Filing 70 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott re MOTION to Quash Subpoena for Production of Documents in a Civil Action #66 . The hearing set for March 29, 2016 is HEREBY VACATED. A ruling will follow. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (san) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 15, 2016 Filing 69 REPLY in support of MOTION to Quash Subpoena for Production of Documents in a Civil Action #66 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
March 7, 2016 Filing 68 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Protective Order for Interrogatories Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One and Joint Stipulation filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. Motion set for hearing on 4/19/2016 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq. in Support of Defendants' Motion for Protective Order Regarding Interrogatories Propounded by Plaintiffs, Set One, #2 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #3 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #4 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #5 Exhibit D to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #6 Exhibit E to the declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #7 Exhibit F to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #8 Exhibit G to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #9 Exhibit H to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #10 Exhibit I to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #11 Exhibit J to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #12 Exhibit K to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #13 Exhibit L to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #14 Exhibit M to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #15 Exhibit N to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #16 Exhibit O to the Declaration of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq., #17 Declaration of L. Wallace Pate in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Protective Order Regarding Interrogatories Propounded by Plaintiffs Set One, #18 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of L. Wallace Pate, #19 Proposed Order)(Luongo, Natalie)
March 1, 2016 Filing 67 Opposition Opposition re: MOTION to Quash Subpoena for Production of Documents in a Civil Action #66 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Burkwitz, Gil)
February 16, 2016 Filing 66 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Quash Subpoena for Production of Documents in a Civil Action filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. Motion set for hearing on 3/29/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration L. Wallace Pate, #3 Declaration Kelley Bond, #4 Proposed Order)(Bond, Kelley)
February 15, 2016 Filing 65 MEMORANDUM in Support Motion to Quash and For Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
February 8, 2016 Filing 64 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Mediator (ADR Panel) Ivan Stevenson: Mediation held on January 25, 2016. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Killefer, Gail)
February 4, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 63 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING POST MEDIATION STATUS CONFERENCE (DKT. #62 ) by Judge John A Kronstadt: The Court has reviewed the parties' Post Mediation Status Report (Dkt. #62 ) and continues the Post Mediation Status Conference to July 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel shall continue to discuss settlement informally. Additionally, counsel shall file a status report after the completion of discovery on June 29, 2016, which shall address whether the parties believe a further mediation would be productive and, if so, when. The Court will determine whether the July 18 Conference is necessary upon review of the joint report.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 1, 2016 Filing 62 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin: Mediation held on January 25, 2016. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Luongo, Natalie)
February 1, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 61 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DIRECTING COUNSEL TO FILE JOINT POST-MEDIATION STATUS REPORT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The parties were required to file a joint post-mediation status report by January 29, 2016, regarding the procedural status of the settlement process. Dkt. 56 . No report has been filed. Counsel shall file this joint report no later than February 2, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. 56 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jaklc1, ) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 15, 2016 Filing 60 APPENDIX filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. Re: Amended Complaint/Petition, #54 (Bond, Kelley)
January 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 59 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT (DKT. #54 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Pursuant to this Court's Standing Orders, Plaintiff was to have attached as an appendix to the THIRD complaint a redline version showing all additions and deletions of material as compared to the prior second amended complaint. S.O. 10(a). Plaintiff shall file this redline by January 20, 2016. #54 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jaklc1, ) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 8, 2016 Filing 58 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Proposed Order re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint #57 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Burkwitz, Gil)
January 7, 2016 Filing 57 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Motion set for hearing on 4/11/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Burkwitz, Gil)
January 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 56 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE JUVENILE RECORDS AND SETTLEMENT (DKT. #55 ) AND TAKING JANUARY 11, 2016 STATUS CONFERENCE OFF CALENDAR by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Based on a review of the parties' Joint Report Regarding Status of Juvenile Records (Dkt. #55 ) the following orders are issued: (1) the production of the CD by Plaintiffs' counsel to Defendants' counsel on December 29, 2015, is approved. Defendants' counsel is permitted to open and review the contents of the CD, which include certain DCFS and Juvenile Court records; provided, however, such documents shall be used only for the limited purpose of the proceedings in this action; (2) the parties shall participate in the mediation with Ivan K. Stevenson, which has been scheduled for January 25, 2016. Parties or party representatives with authority to enter an agreement to resolve this matter shall be present at the mediation; (3) a post-mediation status report shall be filed on or before January 29, 2016 rather than February 5, 2016, with respect to the procedural status of the settlement process. The report shall not disclose the substance of any settlement discussions; (4) a Post-Mediation Status Conference is advanced from February 22, 2016 to February 8, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. If a notice of settlement is filed on or before January 29, 2016, no appearances will be required. Any notice of settlement shall propose a date by which the parties expect to dismiss the action; and (5) the Status Conference presently set for January 11, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. is taken off calendar.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 4, 2016 Filing 55 JOINT REPORT of STATUS OF JUVENILE RECORDS filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Luongo, Natalie)
December 24, 2015 Filing 54 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, #1 , Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 , Amended Complaint/Petition, #35 , filed by Plaintiffs J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-3)(Bond, Kelley)
December 14, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (DKT. 36) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Motion is GRANTED, without prejudice, i.e., with leave to amend. Plaintiff shall file any amended complaint by December 24, 2015. See Civil Minutes For Specifics. (bp)
December 7, 2015 Filing 52 MINUTES OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT #36 held before Judge John A. Kronstadt: The motion hearing is held. The Court states its tentative views that it is inclined to grant Defendants'Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint (the "Motion"). Counsel address the Court. The Court adheres to its tentative views and GRANTS the Motion. A separate and more detailed order will be issued. Upon the issuance of the final ruling, Plaintiffs shall amend the complaint within 14 days. Counsel address the Court regarding the status of the juvenile records. Defense counsel reports that some of the records have been produced. Plaintiffs' counsel contends that Defendants have almost all ofthe records, and that only a few remain to be produced. The Court directs counsel to address the status of the juvenile records in the January 4, 2016 joint report. Upon review of the report, the Court will determine if the January 11, 2016 hearing is necessary. Court Reporter: Alex Joko. (pso)
December 3, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR CO-COUNSEL TO APPEAR AT HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: #50 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Diana G. Ratcliff, Esq. or Natalie U. Luongo, Esq. may appear at the December 7, 2015 hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss in place of Mr. Burkwitz. Co-counsel shall be fully knowledgeable about the case and be prepared to address the Court with respect to any issues or matters concerning the Motion. (bp)
December 2, 2015 Filing 50 REQUEST for Leave of Natalie U. Luongo, Esq. to Appear for Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Request set for hearing on 12/7/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Luongo, Natalie)
December 2, 2015 Filing 49 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo counsel for Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Adding Natalie Ursula Luongo as counsel of record for County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Nora Salinas, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Melandie Smith Austin, Philip Browining, Mertis Brown for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Nora Salinas, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Melandie Smith Austin, Philip Browning, Mertis Brown. (Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Mertis Brown(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Phillip Browning(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Jessica Perez Martinez(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Angelica Miranda(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Cristina Paredes(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Nora Salinas(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie Ursula Luongo added to party Melandie Smith-Austin(pty:dft))(Luongo, Natalie)
November 24, 2015 Filing 48 REPLY Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Does 1-50, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Su, Bryan)
November 19, 2015 Filing 47 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Ivan Stevenson has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (mb)
November 17, 2015 Filing 46 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #36 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
November 16, 2015 Filing 45 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Ivan K. Stevenson may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. Filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel(Bond, Kelley)
November 3, 2015 Filing 43 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge John A. Kronstadt. The scheduling conference is held. The Court confers with counsel regarding the status of the case. Counsel report that they are waiting for the Superior Court to produce the juvenile records. Counsel do not object to the Court contacting Judge Levanas to inquire as to the status of the records. The Court has reviewed the parties' amended joint report and sets the following deadlines: Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/12/2016 at 03:00 PM and Jury Trial set for 9/27/2016 at 09:00 AM. Refer to the Court minutes for other trial related dates and deadlines. Court Reporter: Alex Joko. (pso)
November 2, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 1/29/16. Status Conference set for 2/22/2016 01:30 PM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT. (pso)
November 2, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE COUNSEL OF RECORD TO APPEAL AT RULE 16(b)SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John A. Kronstadt: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Diana G. Ratcliff, Esq. may appear at the November 2, 2015 Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference in place of Mr. Burkwitz. Ms. Ratcliff shall be full knowledge of the case and have full authorization to set dates consistent with Mr. Burkwitz's trial calendar, #41 . (bp)
October 30, 2015 Filing 41 REQUEST for Leave of Diana Ratcliff, Esq. to Appear for Alternate Counsel of Record to Appear at the Rule 16(B) Scheduling Conference filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Request set for hearing on 11/2/2015 at 01:30 PM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Burkwitz, Gil)
October 30, 2015 Filing 40 REPORT filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
October 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER DENYING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE SET FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2015 by Judge John A. Kronstadt, re Stipulation to Continue, #38 . The Court hereby orders as follows: The date for Scheduling Conference set for November 2, 2015 remains. To the extent that the Motion does not dismiss the case in its entirety, the Court will proceed to set dates. Not later than 12:00 pm. today, counsel shall amend their Joint Rule 16(b)26(f) Report so that it conforms with the Scheduling Order and attaches a Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates. Dkt. 21. (bp)
October 23, 2015 Filing 38 First STIPULATION to Continue The Scheduling Conference from November 2, 2015 to January 25, 2016 filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Su, Bryan)
October 23, 2015 Filing 37 JOINT RULE 16(b)/26(f) REPORT filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
October 16, 2015 Filing 36 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Motion set for hearing on 1/25/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Su, Bryan)
September 25, 2015 Filing 35 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 , Complaint - (Discovery),, #1 , filed by Plaintiffs J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-3 to Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Redline of Second Amended Complaint)(Bond, Kelley)
September 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR FILING OF SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: 1. On or before September 25, 2015, Plaintiffs shall file the Second Amended Complaint, which shall attach a redline; 2. Defendants shall file a responsive pleading by October 16, 2015; 3. In light of the filing of the Second Amended Complaint, the Motion to Dismiss the Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Dkt. #22 ) is MOOT; 4. The November 2, 2015 Scheduling Conference remains on calendar however, the time of the hearing is continued from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (pso)
September 22, 2015 Filing 33 STIPULATION to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order)(Bond, Kelley)
September 14, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 32 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE NOTICE OF AMENDED CONSOLIDATED STANDING ORDERS by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Counsel are advised that on September 11, 2015, the Court amended its Standing Orders. Counsel shall obtain a copy of the Orders by referring to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court (www.cacd.uscourts.gov). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pso) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 6, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 31 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ADVANCING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT (DKT. #22 ) by Judge John A Kronstadt: The Court, on its own motion, advances the Motion from November 9, 2015 to November 2, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., to be heard with the Scheduling Conference. Counsel shall refer to the Court's Standing Order with respect to the briefing schedule for motions. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 6, 2015 Filing 30 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Melandie Smith-Austin served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Melandie Smith-Austin in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 29 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Nora Salinas served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Nora Salinas in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 28 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Cristina Paredes served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Cristina Paredes in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 27 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Angelica Miranda served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Angelica Miranda in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 26 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Jessica Perez Martinez served on 6/3/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jessica Perez Martinez in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant County of Los Angeles served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon County of Los Angeles in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Phillip Browning served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Phillip Browning in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 6, 2015 Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G., upon Defendant Mertis Brown served on 6/30/2015, answer due 8/4/2015. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mertis Brown in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (Bond, Kelley)
August 5, 2015 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles. Motion set for hearing on 11/9/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint) (Burkwitz, Gil)
August 5, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER SETTING RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John A Kronstadt: The Scheduling Conference is set for 11/2/2015 at 8:30 AM, with the Joint Report, which shall include the completed Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates, to be filed no later than 10/23/2015. (cr)
August 5, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER by Judge John A. Kronstadt: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint #17 , for the following reasons: The motion is set for a day that the Court's calendar is full and, therefore, closed. The motion is stricken. Counsel shall refer to the Court's procedures and schedules found on the USDC Website to obtain open motion dates and re-file the motion. (pso)
August 4, 2015 Filing 19 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 with JURY DEMAND filed by defendants Mertis Brown, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin.(Su, Bryan)
August 4, 2015 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin, (Burkwitz, Gil)
August 4, 2015 Filing 17 **STRICKEN** REFER DKT. #20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Motion set for hearing on 9/14/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint) (Burkwitz, Gil) Modified on 8/5/2015 (pso).
August 4, 2015 Filing 16 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Avi Burkwitz counsel for Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Adding Avi Burkwitz as counsel of record for County of Los Angeles et al for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants County of Los Angeles, et al. (Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Mertis Brown(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Phillip Browning(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Jessica Perez Martinez(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Angelica Miranda(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Cristina Paredes(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Nora Salinas(pty:dft), Attorney Avi Burkwitz added to party Melandie Smith-Austin(pty:dft))(Burkwitz, Avi)
August 4, 2015 Filing 15 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Bryan Jonathan Su counsel for Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. Adding Bryan Su as counsel of record for Defendants for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants County of Los Angeles, et al.. (Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Mertis Brown(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Phillip Browning(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Jessica Perez Martinez(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Angelica Miranda(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Cristina Paredes(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Nora Salinas(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan Jonathan Su added to party Melandie Smith-Austin(pty:dft))(Su, Bryan)
July 22, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court hereby orders as follows: The time for Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' initial Complaint is hereby extended from July 21, 2015 to August 4, 2015. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cr)
July 21, 2015 Filing 13 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 filed by Defendants Melandie Smith-Austin, Jessica Perez Martinez, Cristina Paredes, Phillip Browning, Nora Salinas, Mertis Brown, County of Los Angeles, Angelica Miranda. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Re: Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint)(Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Mertis Brown(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Phillip Browning(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Jessica Perez Martinez(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Angelica Miranda(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Cristina Paredes(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Nora Salinas(pty:dft), Attorney Gil Y Burkwitz added to party Melandie Smith-Austin(pty:dft))(Burkwitz, Gil)
June 23, 2015 Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 as to Defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (bp)
June 22, 2015 Filing 11 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, #10 filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (Bond, Kelley)
June 21, 2015 Filing 10 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, #1 , filed by Plaintiffs J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits to First Amended Complaint)(Bond, Kelley)
May 11, 2015 Filing 9 STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT. See Order for Specifics. (bp)
May 6, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION OF SANDRA GABRIEL FOR APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINORS M.G., J.G., B.G., AND A.G. #3 by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17, subsection (c)(2), and California Code of Civil Procedure sections 372(a) and 373(a), and the accompanying Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Ad Litem of Sandra Gabriel ("Petition"), the Court hereby GRANTS the Petition and ORDERS Sandra Gabriel, the natural mother of minors M.G., J.G., B.G., and A.G. (collectively, the "Minors"), to serve as the Minors' guardian ad litem for the duration of this action. (kl)
April 27, 2015 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint #1 as to defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin. (esa)
April 27, 2015 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
April 27, 2015 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (esa)
April 27, 2015 Filing 4 Notice of Non-Compliance with Local Rule 3-2 issued to attorney L. Wallace Pate. (esa)
April 27, 2015 Filing 3 PETITION for Appointment of Sandra Gabriel as Guardian ad Litem for M.G., J.G., B.G., A.G. filed by plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. Lodged Proposed Order.(esa) (esa).
April 27, 2015 Filing 2 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Plaintiffs A. G., B. G., J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel. (esa) (esa).
April 27, 2015 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendants Mertis Brown, Phillip Browning, County of Los Angeles, Jessica Perez Martinez, Angelica Miranda, Cristina Paredes, Nora Salinas, Melandie Smith-Austin.Case assigned to Judge John A. Kronstadt for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott,(Filing fee $ 400 paid), Jury Demand, filed by plaintiffs J. G., M. G., Sandra Gabriel, A. G., B. G. (esa) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/29/2015: #1 part 2, #2 part 3, #3 part 4, #4 cv71) (esa).

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