Michael Wadsworth v. Electro Rent Corporation
Plaintiff: Michael Wadsworth
Defendant: Electro Rent Corporation, Daniel Greenberg, Nancy Y. Bekavac, Karen J. Curtin, Theodore E. Guth, Joseph J. Kearns, James S. Pignatelli, Platinum Equity, LLC, Elecor Intermediate Holding II Corporation and Elecor Merger Corporation
Case Number: 2:2016cv04431
Filed: June 20, 2016
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jean P Rosenbluth
Referring Judge: John F Walter
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Securities Violation
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 6, 2016 Filing 38 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by PLAINTIFF Michael Wadsworth. Dismissal is without prejudice. (Smith, Evan)
September 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NONRESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge John F. Walter: granting #36 Non-Resident Attorney J Christian Word APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC, designating Andrew Gray as local counsel. (jp)
September 26, 2016 Filing 36 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Christian Word to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-18618596) filed by Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Gray, Andrew)
September 26, 2016 Filing 35 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC (Gray, Andrew)
September 26, 2016 Filing 34 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC, identifying Platinum Equity, LLC. (Gray, Andrew)
September 26, 2016 Filing 33 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andrew Gray counsel for Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC. Adding Andrew Gray as counsel of record for Platinum Equity, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC. (Attorney Andrew Gray added to party Platinum Equity, LLC(pty:dft))(Gray, Andrew)
September 14, 2016 Filing 32 DECLARATION of John P. Stigi, III filed by Defendants Nancy Y. Bekavac, Karen J. Curtin, Electro Rent Corporation, Daniel Greenberg, Theodore E. Guth, Joseph J. Kearns, James S. Pignatelli. (Stigi, John)
September 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John F. Walter: Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for 11/28/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge John F. Walter. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before 11/14/2016. (jp)
September 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS #29 by Judge John F. Walter. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendants shall have until October 12, 2016 to file a response to plaintiff Michael Wadsworth's Complaint. IT IS SO ORDERED. (jloz)
September 7, 2016 Filing 29 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Theodore E. Guth answer now due 10/12/2016; Daniel Greenberg answer now due 10/12/2016; Joseph J. Kearns answer now due 10/12/2016; Electro Rent Corporation answer now due 10/12/2016; James S. Pignatelli answer now due 10/12/2016; Nancy Y. Bekavac answer now due 10/12/2016; Karen J. Curtin answer now due 10/12/2016, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendants Theodore E. Guth; Daniel Greenberg; Joseph J. Kearns; Electro Rent Corporation; James S. Pignatelli; Nancy Y. Bekavac; Karen J. Curtin. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Extending Time To Respond To Initial Complaint By Not More Than 30 days, #2 L.R. 7.1-1 Disclosure Statement)(Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Nancy Y. Bekavac(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Karen J. Curtin(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Electro Rent Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Daniel Greenberg(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Theodore E. Guth(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Joseph J. Kearns(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party James S. Pignatelli(pty:dft))(Stigi, John)
September 6, 2016 Filing 28 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Michael Wadsworthto Order to Show Cause, #27 PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION (Smith, Evan)
September 2, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge John F. Walter. Plaintiff is ordered to show cause, in writing, no later than September 9, 2016, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. See order for details. (jy)
July 15, 2016 Filing 26 NOTICE NOTICE OF PLAINTIFF'S PLRSA CERTIFICATION filed by PLAINTIFF Michael Wadsworth. (Smith, Evan)
July 13, 2016 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Michael Wadsworth, upon Defendant Platinum Equity, LLC served on 7/6/2016, answer due 7/27/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon The Corporation Trust Company, Amy McLaren - Person Authorized to Accept Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Smith, Evan)
July 12, 2016 Filing 24 DECLARATION of Evan J. Smith re: Compliance with Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing filed by Plaintiff Michael Wadsworth. (Smith, Evan)
July 12, 2016 Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Michael Wadsworth, upon Defendant Elecor Intermediate Holding II Corporation served on 7/6/2016, answer due 7/27/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Smith, Evan)
June 30, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Order to Show Cause 21 is discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 29, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL AND/OR SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES: The Court, hereby orders plaintiff to show cause in writing no later than noon on July 1, 2016, why this action should not be dismissed and/or sanctions imposed for failure to comply with the Central District of Californias Local Rule 5-4.5. As an alternative to a written response, the Court will consider as an adequate response to the Courts Order to Show Cause the delivery of the required Mandatory Chambers Copies of the Complaint and all other case opening documents to Judge Walters Mandatory Chambers drop box by 10:30 a.m. on June 30, 2016. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 20 STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (lom)
June 27, 2016 Filing 19 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by chambers of Judge John F. Walter. Courtesy copies of all case opening documents shall be delivered to chambers by noon on June 28, 2016. (Refer to Court's Standing Order and Local Rule 5-4.5) Failure to comply may result in an Order to Show Cause re Dismissal and/or Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Rules. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 23, 2016 Filing 18 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendants Nancy Y. Bekavac, Karen J. Curtin, Elecor Intermediate Holding II Corporation, Elecor Merger Corporation, Electro Rent Corporation, Daniel Greenberg, Theodore E. Guth, Joseph J. Kearns, James S. Pignatelli, Platinum Equity, LLC. (lom)
June 23, 2016 Filing 17 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF Michael Wadsworth. (Smith, Evan)
June 21, 2016 Filing 16 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #4 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The space below the caption entitled To:Defendant(s):must contain the names of all defendants or be left blank. The court does not issue single summonses to individual defendants. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (jtil)
June 21, 2016 Filing 15 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
June 21, 2016 Filing 14 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. (jtil)
June 20, 2016 Filing 13 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 11 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 10 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 9 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 8 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 7 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Disclosure #3 filed by Plaintiff MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 3 DISCLOSURE of L.R. 7.1-1 Disclosure filed by Plaintiff MICHAEL WADSWORTH (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Smith, Evan)
June 20, 2016 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-18036814 - Fee: $400, filed by PLAINTIFF MICHAEL WADSWORTH. (Attorney Evan Jason Smith added to party MICHAEL WADSWORTH(pty:pla))(Smith, Evan)

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Plaintiff: Michael Wadsworth
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Defendant: Electro Rent Corporation
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Defendant: Joseph J. Kearns
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Defendant: James S. Pignatelli
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Defendant: Platinum Equity, LLC
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