Anibal Torres et al v. Ford Motor Company et al
| Roberto F. Torres and Anibal B. Torres |
| Ford Motor Company and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive |
| 2:2018cv07983 |
| September 13, 2018 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Stanley Blumenfeld |
| Fernando M Olguin |
| Alka Sagar |
| Karen L Stevenson |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal -- Other Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 119
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Plaintiffs' Motion #109 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Court AWARDS $21,560.00 in fees and $10,868.17 in costs to Knight Law Group and $9,130.00 in fees and $159.38 in costs to Wirtz Law. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
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Filing 118
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DIRECTING CLERK'S OFFICE TO REPLACE INADVETENTLY FILED DOCUMENT by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court inadvertently entered an order that contained redline text #117 . The redline text included the deleted language "which the Court has reviewed." The Clerk's Office is hereby ordered to remove the redline copy from the docket and replace it with a clean copy. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
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Filing 117
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER VACATING OSC HEARING AND DISMISSING CASE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.:Defendant's counsel has filed a declaration #116 , explaining the efforts made to complete the settlement. The Court is satisfied by the explanation and vacates the OSC hearing scheduled for 8/27/2021 #114 . All outstanding matters of the settlement are now resolved. The Court will issue a separate order resolving the last remaining issue regarding attorney's fees and costs. The action is DISMISSED with prejudice. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Main Document 117 replaced on 8/26/2021) (gk).
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| Filing 116 DECLARATION of Michael D. Mortenson re Order to Show Cause re Dismissal filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 115 DECLARATION of Richard M, Wirtz in support of First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #109 (Second Declaration) filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres. (Wirtz, Richard) |
| Filing 114 MINUTES OF ORDER CONTINUING OSC HEARING held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The Court held a hearing on the order to show cause (OSC) re dismissal. The parties informed the Court of the status of the vehicle surrender and payment of the settlement funds. Despite defense counsel's prior estimate of two to three weeks to complete the vehicle surrender and make payment, this has not taken place six weeks later. Defendant's counsel informed the Court that there have been delays, including with the third-party processor, Morley. Counsel was not able to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay, however. The Court CONTINUES the hearing on this OSC to August 27, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. See minutes for details. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lom) |
| Filing 113 REPLY in support of First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #109 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Daniel Kalinowski in Support of Plaintiffs' Reply Brief to Joint Brief for Attorney's Fees, Costs and Expenses)(Kalinowski, Daniel) |
| Filing 112 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Daniel Max Kalinowski counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Daniel Kalinowski as counsel of record for Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Daniel Max Kalinowski added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Daniel Max Kalinowski added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Kalinowski, Daniel) |
| Filing 111 TEXT ONLY SCHEDULING NOTICE: The Court VACATES the August 20, 2021 hearing on the joint motion for attorneys fees (Dkt. No. #109 ). Though Plaintiffs did not object to the Courts imposition of the joint briefing requirement at the July 9, 2021 pretrial conference, the Court notes Plaintiffs objection in the joint briefing. Plaintiffs may file an optional reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, no later than August 19, 2021. If the Court concludes that a hearing is necessary after reviewing the reply, it will reschedule the hearing. Otherwise, the matter will be deemed submitted on August 19, 2021. The OSC re dismissal #107 remains on calendar for August 20, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. and the parties are to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) |
| Filing 110 Declaration of Craig A. Taggart in Support of Opposition to Motion for Attorneys' Fees re: First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #109 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Taggart, Craig) |
| Filing 109 First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres. Motion set for hearing on 8/20/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Joint Brief For Attorney's Fees and Costs, #2 Declaration Declaration of Richard Wirtz In Support of Motion for Attorney's Fees, #3 Declaration Declaration of Erin K. Barns In Support of Motion for Attorney's Fees, #4 Declaration Declaration of Daniel Inscore In Support of Motion for Attorney's Fees, #5 Declaration Declaration of Ommar Chavez ISO Motion for Attorney's Fees Costs and Expenses, #6 Declaration Declaration of Amy Rotman In Support of Motion for Attorney's Fees, #7 Declaration Declaration of Mikhov In Support of Motion for Attorney's Fees, #8 Declaration Declaration of Gahan ISO Opposition to Motion for Attorney's Fees, #9 Declaration Declaration of Mortenson ISO Opp to Motion for Attorney's Fees) (Wirtz, Richard) |
| Filing 108 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 07/09/21 9:16 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number ktbdx@aol.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 8/17/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/27/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2021. (Thibodeaux, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 107 MINUTES OF FTC Hearing - Pretrial Conference held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court indicates that it received a notice of settlement #106 . Court and counsel confer regarding settlement and surrender of the vehicle. The Court vacates the 7/19/2021 trial date and sets an Order to Show Cause (OSC) hearing re: dismissal for 8/20/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. If the parties file a notice of dismissal by 8/10/2021, the Court will take the OSC off calendar without further notice. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on attorneys' fees and costs, they are to submit a joint brief by no later than 8/6/2021. The Court will hear the motion on 8/20/2021 at 8:30 AM. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) |
| Filing 106 NOTICE of Settlement (Joint) filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 105 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The Court advances the time of the Pretrial Conference set for 7/9/2021 from 11:00 AM to 09:20 AM for an in-person hearing before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. in courtroom 6C.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 104 MINUTES OF Post Settlement Status Conference held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Court and counsel confer. The pretrial conference remains scheduled for 7/9/2021. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (gk) |
| Filing 103 STATEMENT of the Case (Joint) filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 102 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Joint Disputed set) filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 101 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Joint Agreed set) filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 100 PROPOSED Special JURY VERDICT filed by Joint Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 99 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude EXPERT TESTIMONY FROM PLAINTIFFS DESIGNATED EXPERT ANTHONY G. MICALE #86 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amy R. Rotman, #2 Exhibit A to Decl. Rotman, #3 Exhibit B to Decl. Rotman)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 98 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude REFERENCE TO, EVIDENCE OF, OR EXPERT TESTIMONY REGARDING FORDS ADVERTISEMENTS #85 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Amy Rotman, #2 Exhibit A)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 97 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude ARGUMENT THAT FORD HAD AN OBLIGATION TO OFFER TO REPURCHASE OR REPLACE VEHICLE BEFORE A REQUEST BY PLAINTIFFS WAS MADE #84 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 96 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude REFERENCE TO ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES TO WHICH PLAINTIFFS DID NOT DISCLOSE OR THAT THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNDER THE SONG-BEVERLY ACT #83 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Amy Rotman, #2 Exhibit A)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 95 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company.. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 94 NOTICE OF LODGING Proposed Pretrial Conference Order Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Pretrial Conference Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 93 OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude Testimony or Evidence that Plaintiffs did not Make Sufficient Efforts to Ask for Repurchase #81 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of C. Taggart, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of C. Taggart)(Taggart, Craig) |
| Filing 92 DISCLOSURE of Pretrial Disclosures filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company (Jun, Patricia) |
| Filing 91 Pretrial Disclosures filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 90 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: The parties are advised that the Court has updated its standing orders effective June 15, 2021 (i.e., Standing Order for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr., Mandatory Scheduling Conference (MSC) Order, Order Re: Motions for Summary Judgment, Pretrial and Trial Order). These orders apply to all pending cases, except as follows: (1) the updated Order Re: Motions for Summary Judgment (MSJ) does not apply to any MSJ filed on or before July 27, 2021; and (2) the updated Pretrial and Trial Order does not apply to any case with a pretrial conference set on or before July 22, 2021. The parties are directed to read and comply with all these standing orders except as noted in the prior sentence. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrey) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 89 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law #79 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-8 Memorandum/brief exceeding 10 pages shall contain table of contents. 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. (gk) |
| Filing 88 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The Court continues the Post Settlement Status Conference from 6/11/2021 to 7/2/2021 08:30 AM for an in-person hearing before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr in Courtroom 6C. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 87 Joint Exhibit List filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 86 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude EXPERT TESTIMONY FROM PLAINTIFFS DESIGNATED EXPERT ANTHONY G. MICALE filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of C. Taggart, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #5 Proposed Order)(Taggart, Craig) |
| Filing 85 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude REFERENCE TO, EVIDENCE OF, OR EXPERT TESTIMONY REGARDING FORDS ADVERTISEMENTS filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of C. Taggart, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of C. Taggart, #4 Proposed Order)(Taggart, Craig) |
| Filing 84 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude ARGUMENT THAT FORD HAD AN OBLIGATION TO OFFER TO REPURCHASE OR REPLACE VEHICLE BEFORE A REQUEST BY PLAINTIFFS WAS MADE filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #5 Exhibit 4 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #6 Proposed Order)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 83 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude REFERENCE TO ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES TO WHICH PLAINTIFFS DID NOT DISCLOSE OR THAT THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNDER THE SONG-BEVERLY ACT filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #5 Exhibit 4 to Decl. of M. Mortenson, #6 Proposed Order)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 82 Witness List filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 81 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude Testimony or Evidence that Plaintiffs did not Make Sufficient Efforts to Ask for Repurchase filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amy R. Rotman)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 80 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by DEFENDANT Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 79 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 78 STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 77 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Patricia H Jun counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company. Adding Patricia H. Jun as counsel of record for Ford Motor Company for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attorney Patricia H Jun added to party Ford Motor Company(pty:dft))(Jun, Patricia) |
| Filing 76 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The Court continues the Post Settlement Status Conference from 6/8/2021 to 6/11/2021 08:30 AM for an in-person hearing before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 75 MINUTES OF Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. The settlement conference was conducted off the record. Although the parties participated in good faith, a settlement was not reached at this time. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: AT&T 05/27/21. (hr) |
| Filing 74 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ommar Chavez counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Ommar Chavez as counsel of record for Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Ommar Chavez added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Ommar Chavez added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Chavez, Ommar) |
| Filing 73 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael Donn Mortenson counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company. Andrew Shaun Gahan is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 72 MINUTES OF ORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. A telephonic conference with counsel for the parties was held on May 17, 2021 regarding the settlement conference that will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: AT&T: 05/17/21. (hr) |
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Filing 71
MINUTE (In Chambers) Order Re: Preparation for Settlement Conference by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. In preparation for the settlement conference which has been scheduled for May 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., a telephone conference call for attorneys only will be held on May 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (see document for further details) (hr)
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Filing 70
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE DISCOVERY CUTOFF #67 by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The parties' stipulation is DENIED. (iv)
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| Filing 69 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Steve Mikhov counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Russell Higgins 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 Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Mikhov, Steve) |
| Filing 68 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Steve Mikhov counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Mitchell Rosensweig 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 Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Mikhov, Steve) |
| Filing 67 Joint STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date to June 1, 2021 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
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Filing 66
ORDER APPROVING AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Upon Stipulation #65 , the Court hereby Orders: Fact Discovery cut-off 5/1/2021. Discovery Motion Cut-off 6/1/2021. Settlement Conference Deadline 6/1/2021. Post-Settlement Status Conference set for 6/8/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Trial Filings (First Set) Deadline 6/7/2021. Trial Filings (Second Set) Deadline 6/21/2021. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/9/2021 11:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Bench Trial set for 7/19/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. See document for further details. (gk)
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| Filing 65 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Trial and Pretrial Dates from April 26, 2021 to July 19, 2021 filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
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Filing 64
PRETRIAL AND TRIAL ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (vcr)
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| Filing 63 STATEMENT regarding No Consent to Magistrate filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Rotman, Amy) |
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Filing 62
MINUTE ORDER [In Chambers] ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION IN PART by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. re: Stipulation to Continue #61 : The Court extends only the deadlines below. The parties shall be expected to comply with this Court's Scheduling Order. Please refer to the attached Worksheet for an explanation of the two sets of trial filings that are required. Trial (Mon., 8:30 a.m.): April 26, 2021; Pretrial Conference (including hearing on motions in limine) (Fri., 11:00 a.m.): April 16, 2021; Discovery Deadline Nonexpert and Expert: February 22, 2021; Discovery Motion Deadline: March 29, 2021; Settlement Conference Deadline: March 10, 2021; Post-Settlement Status Conf. (Fri., 8:30 a.m.): March 19, 2021; Status Report Due (3 court days before): March 16, 2021; Trial Filings (First Set): Deadline March 19, 2021;Trial Filings (Second Set) Deadline April 2, 2021. Finally, the parties previously stipulated that the magistrate judge may preside over the trial in this case. Magistrate Judge Walsh has retired from the court, and Magistrate Judge Sagar is now assigned to this case. The Court requests that the parties file a joint statement by October 27, 2020, stating whether they stipulate that Magistrate Judge Sagar may preside over the trial. (see document for further details) (bm)
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| Filing 61 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Order Deadlines filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
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Filing 60
ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#20-149) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr., this case is transferred from Judge R. Gary Klausner to the calendar of Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:18-cv-07983 SB(ASx). (rn)
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Filing 59
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER re Joint Status Report by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court hereby orders the paii1es to file a Joint Status Report. The Joint Status Report shall include the the current status of the case, including any pretrial motions the parties anticipate being filed, and whether the parties continue to consent to proceeding before a Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings. The Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 10/5/2020. (jp)
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| Filing 58 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer filed. The previously assigned Magistrate Judge is no longer available. Pursuant to directive of the Chief Magistrate Judge and in accordance with the rules of this Court, the case has been returned to the Clerk for reassignment. This case has been reassigned to Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar for any discovery and/or post-judgment matters that may be referred. Case number will now read as 2:18-cv-07983-RGK - ASx. (vp) |
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Filing 56
ORDER APPROVING AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER #55 by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. The Court, hereeby orders as follows: Fact Discovery Cut-off: September 30, 2020. Expert Discovery Cut-off: September 30, 2020. Discovery Motion Cut-off: September 30, 2020. Settlement Conference Deadline: November 6, 2020. Final Pretrial Conference November 18, 2020. Trial: December 2, 2020. *See order for further details and deadlines.* (es)
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| Filing 57 MINUTES OF Telephonic Hearing re Motions in Limine Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh: The case is called and appearances are made. The Court grants the parties' request to amend the scheduling order and informs the them of the process to obtain a new judge in the case after the magistrate judge leaves the court in August. The motions in limine will be left to be decided by the new judge. Court Reporter: AT&T 6/24/20. (es) |
| Filing 55 STIPULATION to Amend Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, #52 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Taggart, Craig) |
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Filing 54
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATED REQUEST FOR HEARING ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine No. 2 (Dkt 25) is GRANTED by stipulation. The Court will read CACI No. 3964 as stipulated by the parties. The remaining MILs (Plaintiffs; MIL 5 and Ford's MILs 1 and 2) will be heard on June 24, 2020 per the Scheduling Order (Dkt 52). (es)
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| Filing 53 Joint STIPULATION for Hearing re Motions in Limine filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
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Filing 52
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATED SCHEDULING ORDER #51 by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh., re Stipulation for Order #51 are adopted as follows Amended Pleadings due by 3/30/2020., Deadline for Motions re Amended Pleadings due by 4/30/2020., Discovery cut-off 4/30/2020., Motions in Limine to be filed by 6/3/2020., Settlement conference deadline is 5/15/2020., Trial set for 8/3/2020 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh., Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/17/2020 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh.) [See Order for details.] (et)
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| Filing 51 Joint STIPULATION for Order Scheduling filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 50 MINUTES OF Telephonic Scheduling Conference held before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. The case is called and appearances are made. The Court held the Scheduling Conference with Counsel. Counsel shall submit a stipulation and proposed order for the Court's signature with the proposed dates. Court Recorder: CS 01/23/20. (sbou) |
| Filing 49 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh - Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/23/2020 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. Call-in information will be emailed to counsel.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (im) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 48 CONSENT TO PROCEED before United States Magistrate Judge by all parties pursuant to GO 18-11 is approved by District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh. This case is hereby reassigned to Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh for all further proceedings. Case number will now read 2:18-cv-07983 PJW. (esa) |
| Filing 47 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, and pursuant to the pending voluntary consent to proceed before magistrate judge, the trial date of 12/17/2019 is vacated before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 46 MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court conducts a status conference off the record. No later than Noon on 12/05/2019, counsel shall email the deputy clerk with their decision regarding consenting to a magistrate judge. (cw) |
| Filing 45 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, a Telephone Conference is set for 12/4/2019 at 3:30 PM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Deputy Clerk will email call-in instructions to counsel of record. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cw) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 44 MINUTES OF Pretrial Conference held before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Court and counsel confer regarding the possibility of the parties consenting to a Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings. Counsel shall confer with their clients and email confidential letters to the clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. 11/26/2019. *See Order.* Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (cw) |
| Filing 43 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Disputed set) filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 42 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Agreed Upon set) filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE OF LODGING Proposed Pretrial Conference Order Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 40 STATEMENT of the Case filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 39 PROPOSED JURY VERDICT filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 38 [PROPOSED] ADDITIONAL VOIR DIRE QUESTIONS filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 37 PROPOSED SPECIAL JURY VERDICT filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 36 REPLY in support of MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude ARGUMENT THAT FORD HAD AN OBLIGATION TO OFFER TO REPURCHASE OR REPLACE VEHICLE BEFORE A REQUEST BY PLAINTIFFS WAS MADE #33 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 35 REPLY in support of MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude REFERENCE TO ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES TO WHICH PLAINTIFFS DID NOT DISCLOSE OR THAT THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNDER THE SONG-BEVERLY ACT #32 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 34 PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE pursuant to FRCP 26(a)(3) filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude ARGUMENT THAT FORD HAD AN OBLIGATION TO OFFER TO REPURCHASE OR REPLACE VEHICLE BEFORE A REQUEST BY PLAINTIFFS WAS MADE filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 11/22/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #3 Exhibit 2 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #4 Exhibit 3 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #5 Exhibit 4 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #6 Proposed Order)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude REFERENCE TO ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES TO WHICH PLAINTIFFS DID NOT DISCLOSE OR THAT THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNDER THE SONG-BEVERLY ACT filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 11/22/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Mortenson, #2 Exhibit 1 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #3 Exhibit 2 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #4 Exhibit 3 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #5 Exhibit 4 of Decl. of M. Mortenson, #6 Exhibit A of Decl. of A. Rotman, #7 Proposed Order)(Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 31 Witness List filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 30 Joint PRETRIAL STIPULATION regarding Exhibits . (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 29 Witness List filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company.. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 28 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 27 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF MOTION AND Joint MOTION IN LIMINE (#5) to Exclude Testimony or Implication that Plaintiffs Did Not Make Sufficient Efforts to Ask for Repurchase or Replacement of the Vehicle filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Motion set for hearing on 11/22/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amy R. Rotman, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Declaration of Michael Mortenson, #4 Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 3, #7 Exhibit 4, #8 Exhibit 5)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE OF MOTION AND Joint MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Preclude Reference to Attorney's Fees or this Case Being "Attorney-Driven Litigation" filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Motion set for hearing on 11/22/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Amy R. Rotman, #2 Exhibit A)(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 24 Joint STIPULATION to Exclude Topics Raised in Plaintiffs' Motions in Limine 1, 3, and 4 filed by Plaintiff Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 23 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Amy Rebecca Rotman counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Amy Rebecca Rotman as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Amy Rebecca Rotman added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Amy Rebecca Rotman added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Rotman, Amy) |
| Filing 22 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Richard M Wirtz counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Richard Michael Wirtz as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Richard M Wirtz added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Richard M Wirtz added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Wirtz, Richard) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Michael Donn Mortenson counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company. Changing firm name to Mortenson Taggart LLP. Changing e-mail to mmortenson@mortensontaggart.com. Filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Craig A Taggart counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company. Changing firm name to Mortenson Taggart LLP. Changing e-mail to ctaggart@mortensontaggart.com. Filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Taggart, Craig) |
| Filing 19 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report Regarding Mediation filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Colon, Maite) |
| Filing 18 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Russell W Higgins counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Russell Higgins as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Russell W Higgins added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Russell W Higgins added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Higgins, Russell) |
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Filing 17
ORDER GRANTING RESPONSE AND STIPULATION #15 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The settlement conference deadline is extended to 7/22/2019. The Order to Show Cause #13 is hereby discharged. (vdr)
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| Filing 16 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Response and Stipulation #15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. Local Rule 52-4.1 a separate proposed order shall be submitted with any stipulation, application, motion or request. Counsel is also required to email the proposed order to the chambers email address. If the order is not lodged and/or emailed, no later than 5/23/2019, the response and stipulation may be stricken. (vdr) |
| Filing 15 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torresto Order to Show Cause #13 Joint Statement in Response to Order to Show Cause and Stipulation to Continue the Settlement Conference Deadline (Colon, Maite) |
| Filing 14 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Maite Christine Colon counsel for Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. Adding Maite Colon as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Anibal Torres and Roberto F. Torres. (Attorney Maite Christine Colon added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Maite Christine Colon added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Colon, Maite) |
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Filing 13
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 5/22/2019. (vdr)
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| Filing 12 Notice of Electronic Filing re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #11 , Order,, Terminate Hearings,, Set/Reset Hearing, #10 e-mailed to Steve Mikhov bounced due to invalid email address. Primary e-mail address corrected. Notice of Electronic Filing resent addressed to stevem@knightlaw.com. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrey) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 11
ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
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Filing 10
SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER RE: JURY TRIAL by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. Jury Trial set for 12/17/2019 at 8:45 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for dates, deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Mitchell Rosensweig on behalf of Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres (Attorney Mitchell Rosensweig added to party Anibal B. Torres(pty:pla), Attorney Mitchell Rosensweig added to party Roberto F. Torres(pty:pla))(Rosensweig, Mitchell) |
| Filing 8 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 days, filed by Plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres.. (Mikhov, Steve) |
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Filing 7
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 11/8/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
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| Filing 6 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND filed by defendant Ford Motor Company. (Filed in state court 9/13/18, submitted as document 1, attachment 2)(esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Ford Motor Company, Jury Demand, filed by plaintiffs Anibal B. Torres, Roberto F. Torres. (Filed in state court 8/13/18, submitted as document 1, attachment 1) (esa) |
| Filing 3 Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company, identifying none other than parties to the case. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Mortenson, Michael) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number BC717600 Receipt No: 0973-22419941 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Answer, #3 Declaration ISO Notice of Removal) (Attorney Michael Donn Mortenson added to party Ford Motor Company(pty:dft))(Mortenson, Michael) |
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