Pini USA, Inc. et al v. NB Global Commodities, LLC
Plaintiff: Pini USA, Inc. and Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o.
Defendant: NB Global Commodities, LLC
Case Number: 2:2017cv04763
Filed: June 28, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Otis D Wright
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL OF THE ENTIRE ACTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE #52 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc)
April 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 52 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. Dismissal is without prejudice. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in Support)(Fedeli, Thomas)
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT WITHOUT PREJUDICE #48 .If Pini intends to request leave to amend its complaint or move again for entry of default judgment, it must do so no later than April 13, 2018 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II (lc)
January 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 50 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. On the Court's own motion, the Court takes off calendar and under submission the MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC #48 , previously scheduled for 2/12/2018 at 1:30 PM. No appearance is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
January 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 49 DECLARATION of Thomas M. Fedeli to Dispense with Oral Argument in the Hearing for NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC #48 filed by Counter Defendants Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc., Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Fedeli, Thomas)
January 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 01:30 PM before Judge Otis D. Wright II. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Simone Pini in Support, #3 Exhibit 1 to Pini Decl., #4 Exhibit 2 to Pini Decl., #5 Exhibit 3 to Pini Decl., #6 Exhibit 4 to Pini Decl., #7 Exhibit 5 to Pini Decl., #8 Exhibit 6 to Pini Decl., #9 Exhibit 7 to Pini Decl., #10 Exhibit 8 to Pini Decl., #11 Exhibit 9 to Pini Decl., #12 Exhibit 10 to Pini Decl., #13 Exhibit 11 to Pini Decl., #14 Exhibit 12 to Pini Decl., #15 Exhibit 13 to Pini Decl., #16 Exhibit 14 to Pini Decl., #17 Exhibit 15 to Pini Decl., #18 Exhibit 16 to Pini Decl., #19 Declaration of William A. M. Burke, #20 Supplement Proof of Service) (Fedeli, Thomas)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 47 COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED, the Order Striking Answer and Entering Default #45 shows an incorrect year plaintiffs shall move for default. The Correct date and year is "January 8, 2018". THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to NB Global Commodities, LLC (Per 11/30/17 Order). (lc)
November 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER STRIKING ANSWER #21 AND ENTERING DEFAULT by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: On November 3, 2017, the Court ordered Defendant NB Global Commodities,LLC (NB Global) to obtain new counsel by November 21, 2017, or have its answerstricken. (ECF No. 42.) NB Global has failed to obtain new counsel by that deadline; accordingly, the Court strikes its answer and enters default against it. Plaintiffs shall move for default judgment on or before January 8, 2017. (lc)
November 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Thomas M Fedeli counsel for Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. ALEXANDER T GRUFT is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs PINI USA, INC. and PINI POLSKA SP. Z.O.O.. (Fedeli, Thomas)
November 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 43 NOTICE OF ORDER GRANTING LEAVE FOR THE LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS F. NOWLAND TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. (Simon, Sarah)
November 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL #41 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: The Court ORDERS Movant to serve this Order on NB Global. Additionally, the Court ORDERS NB Global to retain new counsel by November 21, 2017, or else the Court will strike its Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint. The hearing onthis Motion is VACATED. (lc)
November 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 41 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Law Offices of Thomas F. Nowland to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2018 at 01:30 PM before Judge Otis D. Wright II. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Brodnax, Daniel)
November 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL #32 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. The Court finds Movant's conclusory allegations insufficient. The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the Motion to Withdraw #32 . The hearing on this Motion is VACATED. See document for details. (smo)
October 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANTS FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM #29 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: NB Global is permitted leave to amend. If NB Global wishes to amend the FAC, it must do so no later than November 21, 2017. (lc)
October 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Thomas M Fedeli counsel for Counter Defendants Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc., Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. Adding Thomas M. Fedeli as counsel of record for Plaintiffs and Counter Defendants, PINI USA, Inc. and PINI Polska SP. Z.O.O. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants PINI USA, Inc. and PINI Polska SP.Z.O.O.. (Attorney Thomas M Fedeli added to party Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o.(pty:cd), Attorney Thomas M Fedeli added to party Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o.(pty:pla), Attorney Thomas M Fedeli added to party Pini USA, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Thomas M Fedeli added to party Pini USA, Inc.(pty:cd))(Fedeli, Thomas)
October 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. For ADR Procedure No. 3, counsel are responsible for contacting the private mediator at the appropriate time to arrange for further proceedings. (lom)
October 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 36 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (JURY TRIAL) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. This Order is to advise the parties and counsel of the schedule that will govern this case. THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IS VACATED. Schedule of Trial and Pretrial Dates: 07/24/18 Trial at 9:00 a.m.; 07/16/18 Hearing on Motions in Limine at 1:30 p.m.; 07/02/18 Final Pretrial Conference at 1:30 p.m. SEE THE LAST PAGE OF THIS ORDER FOR THE SPECIFIED DATES. (lom)
October 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7 days, filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc... (Burke, William)
October 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 34 The hearing on the MOTION to Dismiss #29 , scheduled for October 23, 2017 at 1:30 P.M., is hereby VACATED and taken off calendar. No appearances are necessary. The matter stands submitted, and will be decided upon without oral argument. An order will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sce) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANTS FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM filed by Counter Defendants Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc., Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Lerner, Neil)
October 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Law Offices of Thomas F. Nowland to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 11/6/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Otis D. Wright II. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Simon, Sarah)
October 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah K Simon counsel for Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. Adding Sarah K. Simon as counsel of record for NB Global Commodities, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. (Simon, Sarah)
October 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 OPPOSITION in opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaimant's First Amended Complaint #29 filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Objection to Declaration of Alexander T. Gruft and Request for Judicial Notice)(Attorney Sarah K Simon added to party NB Global Commodities, LLC(pty:dft))(Simon, Sarah)
September 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaimant's First Amended Complaint filed by Counter Defendants Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/23/2017 at 01:30 PM before Judge Otis D. Wright II. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Affidavit) (Gruft, Alexander)
September 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM against Counter-Defendants Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc. amending Counterclaim #22 ; JURY DEMAND, filed by Counter-Claimant NB Global Commodities, LLC(Brodnax, Daniel)
August 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 27 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC, identifying Plaintiffs, Defendant, and William Saller. (Brodnax, Daniel)
August 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 26 NOTICE Notice of Order Setting Scheduling Conference filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Notice of Order Setting Scheduling Conference)(Gruft, Alexander)
August 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER that the Scheduling Conference is set for 10/23/2017 1:30 PM ; compliance with FRCP 16, and 26(f) and filing of joint report; Counsel for plaintiff shall immediately serve this Order on all parties, including any new parties to the action by Judge Otis D Wright, II (lc)
August 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #21 by Clerk of Court. The document is accepted as filed.Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC must file its notice of interested parties by 8/18/2017. (lc)
August 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NB Global Commodities, Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #21 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. Other error(s) with document(s): Please INCLUDE the official Judge and Magistrate initials on case number of future filings (missing on this answer and the counterclaim docket no. 22). 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. (lc)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 COUNTERCLAIM against Counter-Defendants All Plaintiffs ; Jury Demand, filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC.(Brodnax, Daniel)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC.(Brodnax, Daniel) Modified on 11/30/2017 (lc). (STRICKEN PER 11/30/17 ORDER)
July 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to NB Global Commodities, LLC answer now due 8/10/2017, filed by Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC.(Attorney Daniel A Brodnax added to party NB Global Commodities, LLC(pty:dft))(Brodnax, Daniel)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: granting #17 Non-Resident Attorney eonard L. Fleisig APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o. and Pini USA, Inc, designating Neil S Lerner as local counsel. (lom)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Leonard L. Fleisig to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20238110) #17 . The following error(s) was/were found: Superseded version of Form G-64 used. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. (lt)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Leonard L. Fleisig to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20238110) filed by plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o. , Pini USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order on Application of Non Resident Attorney) (Gruft, Alexander)
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney William A. M. Burke to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.designating Neil S Lerner as local counsel #15 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: (lc)
July 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney William A. M. Burke to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20182002) filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Gruft, Alexander)
July 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff Pini USA, Inc., Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., upon Defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC served on 6/30/2017, answer due 7/21/2017. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Gruft, Alexander)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant NB Global Commodities, LLC. (lc)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Notice of Deficiency in Request to Issue Summons, #11 filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Gruft, Alexander)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Subpoena Request (AO 88) #9 . The following error(s) was found: The case number and/or judge(s)initials are incorrect. CLARIFICATION AND OTHER: CASE number is Missing. include case no as: 2:17-cv-04763-ODW-PLA. Filer used incorrect event for SUBPOENA, please use correct event: Summons Request.. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (lc)
June 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 10 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)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.., Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , Notice of Deficiency in Request to Issue Summons,, #7 , Errata, #8 filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. (Gruft, Alexander)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o., Pini USA, Inc.. correcting Summons Request #4 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , Notice of Deficiency in Request to Issue Summons,, #7 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Notice of Errata, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Notice of Errata)(Gruft, Alexander)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 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 summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (ghap)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (ghap)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs PINI Polska SP. Z.o.o., PINI USA, INC.. (Gruft, Alexander)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff PINI Polska SP. Z.o.o., PINI USA, INC., (Gruft, Alexander)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs PINI Polska SP. Z.o.o., PINI USA, INC.. (Gruft, Alexander)
June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-20096521 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs PINI USA, INC., PINI Polska SP. Z.o.o.. (Attorney Alexander T Gruft added to party PINI Polska SP. Z.o.o.(pty:pla), Attorney Alexander T Gruft added to party PINI USA, INC.(pty:pla))(Gruft, Alexander)

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Plaintiff: Pini USA, Inc.
Represented By: Alexander T Gruft
Represented By: Neil S Lerner
Represented By: Leonard L Fleisig
Represented By: Neil S. Lerner
Represented By: Thomas M Fedeli
Represented By: William A M Burke
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Plaintiff: Pini Polska SP. Z.o.o.
Represented By: Alexander T Gruft
Represented By: Neil S Lerner
Represented By: Leonard L Fleisig
Represented By: Neil S. Lerner
Represented By: Thomas M Fedeli
Represented By: William A M Burke
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Defendant: NB Global Commodities, LLC
Represented By: Sarah K O'Brien
Represented By: Daniel A Brodnax
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