Thomas W. McNamara v. Lee Samuel Allen et al
Plaintiff: Thomas W. McNamara and Thomas W. McNamara as the Court-Appointed Receiver for PLCMGMT LLC doing business as Prometheus Law
Defendant: Lee Samuel Allen, Michael Givilancz, Peter Bauer, Kimberly Leiter, William Baylin, Daniel Moss, Jr., Gene Langenberg, Adam Leiter, Lifestage Planning, Inc., Anthony L. Cantu, Loretta Kazmar, Marc Lampert, Michael McNamara, Alpha Matrix, Jonathan Harris, Jeffrey Brown, David Terry, Roxanne Ropp, EDUARDO SOMMER and C.J. Investment Group, LLC
Case Number: 2:2017cv02858
Filed: April 14, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Terry J Hatter
Referring Judge: Frederick F Mumm
2 Judge: Andrew J Wistrich
3 Judge: Otis D Wright
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 77
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 99 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS-ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: Counsel are hereby notified that on January 21, 2020, Plaintiff filed a Response to the Order to Show Cause. The Court having considered the Plaintiff's response deems the response satisfactory and adequately addresses the Court's concerns. Accordingly, the Order to Show Cause is hereby vacated and discharged. The Court further orders this case closed per Order filed on April 26, 2019. JS-6 (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (shb)
January 21, 2020 Filing 98 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamarato Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,,, #97 (Chang, Edward)
December 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 97 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: the court, on its ownmotion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before JANUARY 21.2020 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this Order To Show Cause, on or before the above date, as evidence that the matter is being prosecuted diligently as to remaining defendants: An answer by the following defendant(s): In cases removed from State Court, responsive pleadings filed by all defendants; Plaintiff's application for entry of default pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Plaintiff's request that the clerk enter default judgment or plaintiff's noticed motion for entry of default judgment pursuant to Rule 55b of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. (shb)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ORDER GRANTING RECEIVERS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFENDANTS LEE SAMUEL ALLEN, WILLIAM BAYLIN, ANTHONY L. CANTU, MICHAEL GIVILANCZ, GENE LANGENBERG, ADAM LEITER, KIMBERLY LEITER, AND MICHAEL MCNAMARA by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Default Judgment is granted and that judgment is entered in favor of Thomas W. McNamara, as the Court-appointed Receiver for PLCMGMT LLC dba Prometheus Law and against the following: Lee Samuel Allen in the amount of $25,500.00 plus pre-judgment interest thereon from August 15, 2014 to November 20, 2018, in the amount of $7,618.62; William Baylin in the amount of $5,500.00 plus pre-judgment interest; Anthony L. Cantu in the amount of $60,906.00 plus pre-judgment interest, Michael Givilancz in the amount of $485,546.00 plus pre-judgment interest; Gene Langenberg in the amount of $31,867.95 plus pre-judgment interest; Adam Leiter in the amount of $78,485.00 plus pre-judgment interest, Kimberly Leiter in the amount of $29,950.88 plus pre-judgment interest thereon, Michael McNamara in the amount of $68,308.07 plus pre-judgment interest (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS)granting #93 MOTION for Default J udgment (yl)
December 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 95 MINUTE ORDER In Chambers - Notice and Order to all parties by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr. On October 12, 2018 #92 , the Court issued an Order to Show Cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. On November 20, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Response to the Order to Show Cause. The Court having considered the Plaintiff's response deems the response satisfactory and adequately addresses the Court's concerns. Accordingly, the Order to Show Cause is hereby vacated and discharged. Plaintiff is reminded that he is expected to comply with all rules and orders of the Court. (lom)
November 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS NOTICE AND ORDER TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: re: MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Lee Samuel Allen; William Baylin; Anthony L. Cantu; Michael Givilancz; Gene Langenberg; Adam Leiter; Kimberly Leiter; and Michael McNamara #93 . The Court having considered the Plaintiff's response deems the response satisfactory and adequately addresses the Courts concerns. Accordingly, the Order to Show Cause is hereby vacated anddischarged. Plaintiff is reminded that he is expected to comply with all rules and orders of the Court. Counsel are further notified that the hearing date for the Motion for default judgment against defendants, filed on November 20, 2018[DKT NO. 93] is set for December 24, 2018. No one is to appear as thematter is taken under submission. A written order will issue. (shb)
November 20, 2018 Filing 93 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Lee Samuel Allen; William Baylin; Anthony L. Cantu; Michael Givilancz; Gene Langenberg; Adam Leiter; Kimberly Leiter; and Michael McNamara filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Edward Chang, #3 Exhibit (s) 1-7, #4 Exhibit (s) 8-14, #5 Exhibit (s) 15-19, #6 Exhibit (s) 20-21, #7 Proposed Order) (Chang, Edward)
October 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 92 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: The court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before NOVEMBER 20, 2018 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this Order To Show Cause, on or before the above date, as evidence that the matter is being prosecuted diligently: Plaintiff's noticed motion for entry of default judgment pursuant to Rule 55b of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. See order for details. (shb)
February 26, 2018 Filing 91 STATUS REPORT in Response to Court Order #88 filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Chang, Edward)
February 13, 2018 Filing 90 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to LEE SAMUEL ALLEN. (yl)
February 9, 2018 Filing 89 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Lee Samuel Allen filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edward Chang, #2 Proposed Entry of Clerk's Default) (Chang, Edward)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 88 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PART by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: Counsel are hereby notified that a status report must be filed to this action no later than MARCH 5, 2018. (shb)
December 21, 2017 Filing 87 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to William Baylin, Michael McNamara (shb)
December 20, 2017 Filing 86 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants William Baylin, Michael McNamara filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edward Chang, #2 Proposed Entry of Clerk's Default) (Chang, Edward)
December 15, 2017 Filing 85 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sara J O'Connell counsel for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Sara J. O'Connell is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (O'Connell, Sara)
December 15, 2017 Filing 84 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Logan Daniel Smith counsel for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Adding Logan D. Smith as counsel of record for Thomas W. McNamara for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attorney Logan Daniel Smith added to party Thomas W. McNamara(pty:pla))(Smith, Logan)
December 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: dismissing #70 MOTION to Dismiss Case. It is Ordered that this case be, and hereby is, Dismissed for improper venue. (shb)
December 11, 2017 Filing 82 NOTICE filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Notice of Entry of Order of Dismissal of Defendant Michael Givilancz's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Chang, Edward)
November 9, 2017 Filing 81 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Loretta Kazmar. (Chang, Edward)
October 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr, GRANTING Stipulation to Dismiss Party #79 . The Complaint shall be dismissed with prejudice as to DefendantsDavid Terry and Lifestage Planning, Inc. only, with each party to bearits respective costs and attorneys fees. Lifestage Planning, Inc. (a Colorado corporation) and David Terry terminated. (shb)
October 16, 2017 Filing 79 STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendants Lifestage Planning, Inc., David Terry filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chang, Edward)
October 11, 2017 Filing 78 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Daniel M Benjamin counsel for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Daniel M. Benjamin is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Receiver Thomas W. McNamara. (Benjamin, Daniel)
September 21, 2017 Filing 77 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Michael McNamara served on 9/19/2017, answer due 10/10/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant Michael McNamara in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edward Chang, #2 Exhibit (s) A-C)(Chang, Edward)
September 21, 2017 Filing 76 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, re Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #75 served on 9/21/2017. (Chang, Edward)
September 21, 2017 Filing 75 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant William Baylin served on 9/19/2017, answer due 10/10/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant William Baylin in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edward Chang, #2 Exhibit (s) A-C)(Chang, Edward)
September 17, 2017 Filing 74 OPPOSITION to Defendant Edward Sommer's Special Appearance Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit)(Chang, Edward)
September 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: GRANTING #72 EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO ALLOW ALTERNATIVE SERVICE ON THE COMPLAINT. The Court hereby GRANTS the application and the Receiver shall have up to and including October 11, 2017 to serve the complaint. The Receiver is authorized to serve Defendants William Baylin via email and FedEx overnight delivery. See order for details. (shb)
September 11, 2017 Filing 72 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint and to Allow Alternative Service on William Baylin and Michael McNamara filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points & Authorities, #2 Declaration of Edward Chang, #3 Exhibit (s) A-D, #4 Declaration of Andrew W. Robertson, #5 Proposed Order) (Chang, Edward)
September 1, 2017 Filing 69 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Lee Samuel Allen answer now due 10/10/2017, filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara.(Chang, Edward)
August 25, 2017 Filing 71 DEFENDANT EDWARD SOMMER'SSPECIAL APPEARANCEMEMORANDUM OF POINTS ANDAUTHORITIES AND DECLARATIONIN SUPPQRT OF MOTION TODISMISS filed by Defendant EDUARDO SOMMER. (yl)
August 25, 2017 Filing 70 DEFENDANT EDWARD SOMMER'S SPECIAL APPEARANCE NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Defendant EDUARDO SOMMER. (yl)
August 23, 2017 Filing 68 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Lee Samuel Allen served on 8/17/2017, answer due 9/7/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Lee Samuel Allen in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Chang, Edward)
August 18, 2017 Filing 67 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) #66 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - select - Other Filings - select - Notices - Select Filing of Bankruptcy (non appeal). In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (shb)
August 17, 2017 Filing 66 NOTICE of Defendant Michael Givilancz Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Chang Declaration))(Chang, Edward)
August 10, 2017 Filing 65 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Anthony L. Cantu, Michael Givilancz, Loretta Kazmar, Gene Langenberg, Adam Leiter, Kimberly Leiter, Lifestage Planning, Inc., David Terry #61 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Waiver of Service lacking the signature of the sender and/or the person acknowledging receipt. The waiver of service does not indicate the relationship/capacity in which service was received. (shb)
August 10, 2017 Filing 64 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Adam Leiter, Kimberly Leiter, David Terry (shb)
August 10, 2017 Filing 63 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Anthony L. Cantu, Michael Givilancz, Loretta Kazmar, Gene Langenberg (shb)
August 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr, re Stipulation to Dismiss Party #60 . The Complaint shall be dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant Dan Moss Jr., with each party to bear its respective costs and attorneys fees except as otherwise agreed in the Settlement Agreement. All pending dates relating to this Defendant are vacated. Receiver and Defendant request and agree that the Court shall retain jurisdiction over the parties to enforce the Settlement Agreement. See order for details. Daniel Moss, Jr terminated. (shb)
August 9, 2017 Filing 61 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Anthony L. Cantu, Michael Givilancz, Loretta Kazmar, Gene Langenberg, Adam Leiter, Kimberly Leiter, Lifestage Planning, Inc., David Terry filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edward Chang, #2 Proposed Entry of Clerk's Default) (Chang, Edward)
August 3, 2017 Filing 60 STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant Daniel Moss, Jr filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chang, Edward)
August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr, re Stipulation to Dismiss Party #56 . The Complaint shall be dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants Jonathan Harris and C.J. Investment Group, LLC, with each party to bear its respective costs and attorneys fees. C.J. Investment Group, LLC (a Colorado limited liability company) and Jonathan Harris terminated. (shb)
July 28, 2017 Filing 58 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Roxanne Ropp. (Chang, Edward)
July 25, 2017 Filing 57 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Eduardo Sommer answer now due 8/25/2017, filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara.(Chang, Edward)
July 21, 2017 Filing 56 STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendants C.J. Investment Group, LLC, Jonathan Harris filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chang, Edward)
July 21, 2017 Filing 55 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Eduardo Sommer served on 7/5/2017, answer due 7/26/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Darlene Sommer, Defendant's Wife in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Chang, Edward)
July 21, 2017 Filing 54 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Marc Lampert. (Chang, Edward)
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr: GRANTING #51 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint. The Court hereby GRANTS the applicationand the Receiver shall have up to and including September 11, 2017 to serve thecomplaint on the defendants. (shb)
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr. GRANTING Stipulation to Dismiss With Prejudice Defendants Peter Bauer and Alpha Matrix, LLC. #50 . The Complaint shall be dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants Peter Bauer and Alpha Matrix, LLC, with each party to bear its respective costs and attorneys fees except as otherwise agreed in the Settlement Agreement. Alpha Matrix (a Colorado limited liability company) and Peter Bauer terminated. See order for further details. (shb)
July 12, 2017 Filing 51 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Andrew W. Robertson, #3 Declaration of Edward Chang, #4 Exhibit (s) A-B, #5 Proposed Order) (Chang, Edward)
July 12, 2017 Filing 50 STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendants Alpha Matrix, Peter Bauer filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chang, Edward)
July 12, 2017 Filing 49 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Jeffrey Brown. (Chang, Edward)
July 7, 2017 Filing 48 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Gene Langenberg served on 6/25/2017, answer due 7/17/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Gene Langenberg in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Chang, Edward)
July 7, 2017 Filing 47 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Loretta Kazmar served on 6/19/2017, answer due 7/10/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Loretta Kazmar in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Chang, Edward)
July 7, 2017 Filing 46 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, upon Defendant Anthony L. Cantu served on 6/20/2017, answer due 7/11/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anthony L. Cantu in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Chang, Edward)
July 5, 2017 Filing 45 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Lifestage Planning, Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by David Terry. (Chang, Edward)
July 5, 2017 Filing 44 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon David Terry waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by David Terry. (Chang, Edward)
June 14, 2017 Filing 43 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Michael Givilancz waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/18/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Mike Givilancz, Jr.. (Chang, Edward)
June 5, 2017 Filing 42 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Daniel Moss, Jr answer now due 7/19/2017, filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara.(Chang, Edward)
June 5, 2017 Filing 41 NOTICE of Change of firm name and address by Daniel M Benjamin attorney for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Changing firm name to McNamara Smith LLP and address to 655 West Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA 92101. Filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Benjamin, Daniel)
June 5, 2017 Filing 40 NOTICE of Change of firm name and address by Edward Chang attorney for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Changing firm name to McNamara Smith LLP and address to 655 West Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA 92101. Filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Chang, Edward)
June 5, 2017 Filing 39 NOTICE of Change of firm name and address by Sara J O Connell attorney for Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Changing firm name to McNamara Smith LLP and address to 655 West Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA 92101. Filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (O Connell, Sara)
May 25, 2017 Filing 38 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Kimberly Leiter waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Kimberly K. Leiter. (Chang, Edward)
May 25, 2017 Filing 37 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Adam Leiter waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Adam M. Leiter. (Chang, Edward)
May 25, 2017 Filing 36 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Daniel Moss, Jr waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by A. Keith Logue. (Chang, Edward)
May 25, 2017 Filing 35 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Peter Bauer waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter S. Bauer. (Chang, Edward)
May 25, 2017 Filing 34 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. upon Alpha Matrix waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/19/2017, answer due 6/19/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter S. Bauer. (Chang, Edward)
April 27, 2017 Filing 33 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS NEW CASE BEFORE JUDGE HATTER: This action has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr., United States District Judge. Please include the initials TJH in all documents pertaining to this case, as documents are routed using the judges initials, it is imperative that the correct initials TJH be used on all subsequent filings to prevent any delays in processing of documents. Judge Hatter's Courtroom Deputy Clerk is Yolanda Skipper. She can e reached at 213-894-5276. Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Yolanda Skipper at yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov. Judge Hatters courtroom is located on the 9th Floor at 350 W 1st Street, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 9B. Additional information about Judge Hatters procedures and schedules can be found on the court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel for Plaintiff shall immediately serve the complaint in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P.4 on all parties including this order on any new parties to the action and file the proofs of service with the Court. See order for further details. (shb)
April 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 16-05-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:16-cv-02594 TJH(FFMx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich and Judge Otis D. Wright, II to Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr and Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:17-cv-02858 TJH(FFMx). Signed by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr (rn)
April 17, 2017 Filing 31 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. Related Case(s): LACV16-02594-TJH (FFMx) (Chang, Edward)
April 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Otis D Wright, II: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Otis D. Wright II. Counsel are STRONGLY encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFIC FILING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION; PLEASE refer to Local Rule 79-5 for the submission of CIVIL ONLY SEALED DOCUMENTS. CRIMINAL SEALED DOCUMENTS will remain the same. all proposed sealed documents must be submitted via e-mail to the Judges Chambers email address, EXCLUDING those submitted by pro se parties and IN CAMERA filings, which shall continue to comply with Local Rule 79-5.1. Please refer to the Judges procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 29 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Lifestage Planning, Inc.. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 28 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant C.J. Investment Group, LLC. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 27 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Alpha Matrix. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 26 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant David Terry. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 25 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Eduardo Sommer. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 24 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Roxanne Ropp. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 23 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Daniel Moss, Jr. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 22 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Michael McNamara. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 21 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Kimberly Leiter. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 20 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Adam Leiter. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 19 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Gene Langenberg. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 18 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Marc Lampert. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 17 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Loretta Kazmar. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 16 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Jonathan Harris. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 15 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Michael Givilancz. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 14 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Anthony L. Cantu. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Jeffrey Brown. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant William Baylin. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Peter Bauer. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Lee Samuel Allen. (lc)
April 14, 2017 Filing 9 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Chang, Edward)
April 14, 2017 Filing 8 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara, identifying Lee Samuel Allen; Peter Bauer; William Baylin; Jeffrey Brown; Anthony L. Cantu; Michael Givilancz; Jonathan Harris; Loretta Kazmar; Marc Lampert; Gene Langenberg; Adam Leiter; Kimberly Leiter; Michael McNamara; Daniel Moss Jr.; Roxanne Ropp; Eduardo Sommer; David Terry; Alpha Matrix; C.J. Investment Group, LLC; Lifestage Planning, Inc.; SEC; PLCMGMT LLC, dba Prometheus Law; James A. Catipay; David A. Aldrich. (Chang, Edward)
April 14, 2017 Filing 7 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Attachments 4 Civil Cover Sheet should not have been attached. Each document should have been filed separately. You are not required to take any action in response to this notice unless the Court so directs. (ghap)
April 14, 2017 Filing 6 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #2 . The following error(s) was found: Summons is not directed to the defendant(s). The defendants name must appear in the To:section of the summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (ghap)
April 14, 2017 Filing 5 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 . The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (ghap)
April 14, 2017 Filing 4 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
April 14, 2017 Filing 3 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich. (ghap)
April 14, 2017 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Benjamin, Daniel)
April 14, 2017 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-19689912 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Thomas W. McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Daniel M Benjamin added to party Thomas W. McNamara(pty:pla))(Benjamin, Daniel)

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Defendant: Michael Givilancz
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Defendant: Peter Bauer
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Defendant: Kimberly Leiter
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Defendant: William Baylin
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Defendant: Daniel Moss, Jr.
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Defendant: Gene Langenberg
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Defendant: Adam Leiter
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Defendant: Lifestage Planning, Inc.
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Defendant: Anthony L. Cantu
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Defendant: Loretta Kazmar
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Defendant: Marc Lampert
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Defendant: Michael McNamara
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Defendant: Alpha Matrix
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Defendant: Jonathan Harris
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Defendant: Jeffrey Brown
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Defendant: David Terry
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Defendant: Roxanne Ropp
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Defendant: EDUARDO SOMMER
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Defendant: C.J. Investment Group, LLC
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Plaintiff: Thomas W. McNamara
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Plaintiff: Thomas W. McNamara as the Court-Appointed Receiver for PLCMGMT LLC doing business as Prometheus Law
Represented By: Daniel M Benjamin
Represented By: Logan Daniel Smith
Represented By: Sara J O'Connell
Represented By: Edward Chang
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