Paul Williams v. Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff: Paul Williams and Marcella Williams
Defendant: Ford Motor Company and Auburn Ford
Case Number: 2:2018cv00997
Filed: February 6, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Andre Birotte
Referring Judge: Frederick F Mumm
Nature of Suit: Prop. Damage Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO DISMISS CASE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (yl)
November 27, 2018 Filing 36 Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiff Marcella Williams, Paul Williams. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cutler, Jacob)
April 11, 2018 Filing 35 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Payam Shahian counsel for Plaintiffs Marcella Williams, Paul Williams. Adding Payam Shahian as counsel of record for Paul Williams and Marcella Williams for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Paul Williams and Marcella Williams. (Attorney Payam Shahian added to party Marcella Williams(pty:pla), Attorney Payam Shahian added to party Paul Williams(pty:pla))(Shahian, Payam)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER NO. 1: ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Initial Conference set for 4/18/2018 at 09:30 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Counsel will file a Preliminary Report by 4/3/2018. Applications for Lead and Liaison Counsel Appointments must be filed by 4/3/2018. See document for further details. Associated Cases: 2:18-ml-02814-AB-FFM et al. (gk)
February 8, 2018 Filing 33 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rowena G Santos counsel for Plaintiffs Marcella Williams, Paul Williams. Gillian Mellon 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 Paul Williams and Marcella Williams. (Santos, Rowena)
February 7, 2018 Filing 32 Letter to Counsel regarding MDL Transfer-In. (et)
February 7, 2018 Filing 31 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm. (et)
February 7, 2018 Filing 29 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from California Eastern
February 6, 2018 Filing 30 Copy of Transfer Order received from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Transfer order filed by MDL panel on 2/2/2018 regarding transfer of Case No. 2:17-cv-02006-JAM-AC from USDC Eastern District of California (Sacramento). Case assigned to Judge Andre Birotte Jr for the purpose of pretrial proceedings. Case consolidated with 2:18-ml-02814-AB (FFMx). (et)
February 6, 2018 Filing 28 MDL ORDER. CASE TRANSFERRED to the Central District of California. CASE CLOSED. (Donati, J) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
February 6, 2018 SERVICE BY MAIL: #28 Order served on Gillian Mellon NCAED. (Donati, J) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
January 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 27 RELATED CASE ORDER signed by District Judge John A. Mendez on 1/3/2018 ORDERING that the action denominated 2:17-CV-02306 TLN KJN be REASSIGNED to District Judge John A. Mendez and Magistrate Judge Allison Claire for all further proceedings; any dates currently set in the reassigned case only are hereby VACATED. Henceforth, the caption on the documents filed in the reassigned case shall be shown as 2:17-CV-02306 JAM AC. (Becknal, R) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
December 14, 2017 Filing 26 NOTICE of RELATED CASE 2:17-cv-01987, 2:17-cv-02006, 2:17-cv-02378, :17-cv-02380, :17-cv-02382, :17-cv-02388, :17-cv-02389, 2:17-cv-02586 by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Johnson, Paul) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
December 8, 2017 RECEIPT number #CAE200086490 $450.00 for Sanctions fbo Daniel S. Rodman Esquire by Nationwide Legal LLC on 12/8/2017. (Reader, L) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
December 5, 2017 Filing 25 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge John A. Mendez: MOTION HEARING held on 12/5/2017 ; Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ; Motions terminated: #13 Motion to Remand filed by Marcella Williams, Paul Williams, #15 Motion to Stay filed by Ford Motor Company ; finding as moot #13 Motion to Remand, ; granting #15 Motion to Stay. Counsel for defendant's order to pay sanctions of $450 for page limit violations. Plaintiffs Counsel R. Santos (via telecom) present. Defendants Counsel D. Rodman present. Court Reporter: K. O'Halloran. (Vine, H) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 30, 2017 Filing 24 SECOND NOTICE of Related Authorities ISO Ford's #15 Motion to Stay by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 12/5/2017 (Zignago, K.). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 28, 2017 Filing 23 REPLY by Ford Motor Company re #15 Motion to Stay. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J)(Rodman, Daniel) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 27, 2017 Filing 22 REPLY by Marcella Williams, Paul Williams in support to #13 Motion to Remand. (Attachments: #1 Evidentiary Objections)(Santos, Rowena) Modified on 11/28/2017 (Benson, A.). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 20, 2017 Filing 21 OPPOSITION by Marcella Williams, Paul Williams to #15 Motion to Stay. (Attachments: #1 Request for Judicial Notice)(Santos, Rowena) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 20, 2017 Filing 20 NOTICE of RELATED AUTHORITIES in support of #15 Motion to Stay by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 11/21/2017 (Kaminski, H). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 17, 2017 Filing 19 OPPOSITION by Ford Motor Company to #13 Motion to Remand. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Platt, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Declaration of Johnson, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Declaration of Hugret)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 11/20/2017 (Kaminski, H).[Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 8, 2017 Filing 18 MINUTE ORDER: Defendants Motion to Shorten Time is DENIED. ECF No. 16. Defendants Motion to Stay, ECF No. 15, remains set for hearing on December 5, 2017, with the regular briefing schedule. (TEXT ENTRY ONLY) (Vine, H) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 7, 2017 Filing 17 OPPOSITION by Plaintiffs to #16 Motion to shorten time. (Attachments: #1 Request for Judicial Notice)(Santos, Rowena) Modified on 11/8/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 7, 2017 Filing 16 MOTION to SHORTEN TIME for Motion to Stay by Ford Motor Company. Motion Hearing SET for 12/5/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 (JAM) before District Judge John A. Mendez. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Daniel S. Rodman, #2 Proposed Order)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 11/8/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
November 7, 2017 Filing 15 MOTION to STAY by Ford Motor Company. Motion Hearing SET for 12/5/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 (JAM) before District Judge John A. Mendez. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of Daniel S. Rodman, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Proposed Order)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 11/8/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 30, 2017 Filing 14 ANSWER with Jury Demand by Ford Motor Company.(Rodman, Daniel) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 27, 2017 Filing 13 MOTION to REMAND to Sacramento Superior Court by Marcella Williams, Paul Williams. Motion Hearing set for 12/5/2017 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 (JAM) before District Judge John A. Mendez. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Declaration, #4 Proposed Order)(Santos, Rowena) Modified on 10/30/2017 (Becknal, R). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 26, 2017 Filing 12 PROPOSED ORDER re #9 Motion to Strike. (Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 10/27/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 26, 2017 Filing 11 DECLARATION of Daniel S. Rodman in support of #9 Motion to Strike.(Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 10/27/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 26, 2017 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities by Ford Motor Company in support of #9 MOTION to STRIKE. (Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 10/27/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 26, 2017 Filing 9 MOTION to STRIKE Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Ford Motor Company. Motion Hearing SET for 1/16/2018 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 (JAM) before District Judge John A. Mendez. (Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 10/27/2017 (Mena-Sanchez, L). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 25, 2017 Filing 8 SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Auburn Ford* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Rowena Santos* *Strategic Legal Practices* *1840 Century Park East, Suite 430* *Los Angeles, CA 90067*. (Zignago, K.) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 RELATED CASE ORDER signed by District Judge John A. Mendez on 10/20/17 ORDERING that this Action is REASSIGNED to Magistrate Judge Allison Claire for all further proceedings. The New Case Number shall be shown as 2:17-cv-2006 JAM AC. Any dates currently set in this reassigned case only are hereby VACATED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court make appropriate adjustment in the assignment of civil cases to compensate for this reassignment. (Mena-Sanchez, L) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 17, 2017 Filing 6 NOTICE of RELATED CASE 2:17-cv-06622, 2:17-cv-06631, 2:17-cv-06632, 2:17-cv-06638, 2:17-cv-06644, 2:17-cv-06651, 2:17-cv-06653, 2:17-cv-06654, 2:17-cv-06656, 2:17-CV-07256, 2:17-cv-07262, 2:17-cv-07297, 2:17-cv-07321, 2:17-cv-07322, 2:17-cv-07338, 2:17-cv-07369, 2:17-cv-07370, 5:17-cv-01982, 5:17-cv-01986, 5:17-cv-02007 by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Vargas Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Order Granting Settlement Agreement)(Rodman, Daniel) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 16, 2017 Filing 5 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Ford Motor Company by Paul Williams, Marcella Williams.(Santos, Rowena) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
October 11, 2017 Filing 4 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Rowena Santos on behalf of Marcella Williams, Paul Williams. Attorney Santos, Rowena added. (Santos, Rowena) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
September 28, 2017 Filing 3 DEMAND for TRIAL by JURY by Ford Motor Company. (Rodman, Daniel) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
September 28, 2017 Filing 2 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED (Attachments: #1 Consent Form, #2 Order re Filing Requirements, #3 VDRP) (Kaminski, H) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
September 28, 2017 Filing 1 NOTICE of REMOVAL from Sacramento Superior Court, case number 34-2017-00217771 by Ford Motor Company . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff' Summons and Complaint, #2 Exhibit A - Ford's Answer, #3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Rodman, #4 Exhibit C - Declaration of Hugret, #5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Luna, #6 Exhibit E - US Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K, #7 Civil Cover Sheet, #8 Notice Interested Parties)(Rodman, Daniel) Modified on 9/28/2017 (Kaminski, H). [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]
September 28, 2017 RECEIPT number 0972-7286305 for $400.00 for filing fee from Rodman, Daniel S. (Kaminski, H) [Transferred from California Eastern on 2/7/2018.]

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Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Represented By: Daniel S Rodman
Represented By: Spencer Peter Hugret
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Plaintiff: Paul Williams
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