David Rath et al v. Defy Media, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Kara Welker and David Rath
Defendant: Matthew Diamond, Keith Richman, Defy Media, LLC and Does 1 through 20, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2018cv09624
Filed: November 14, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Rozella A Oliver
Referring Judge: Otis D Wright
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 23 JUDGMENT #18 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Plaintiffs shall recover from Defendant Defy Media, LLC the following: $100,000.00 in compensatory damages. There being no reason for delay, the entry of default judgment constitutes final judgment as to all claims by Plaintiffs against Defendant Defy Media, LLC pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b). All remaining defendants and claims are hereby dismissed without prejudice, and without an award of fees or costs. The Clerk shall close the case. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (lc)
July 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFY MEDIA, LLC #18 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendant Defy Media. The Court AWARDS Plaintiffs $ 100,000.00 in compensatory damages. (lc). Modified on 7/12/2019 .(lc).
May 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: The hearing on the Motion for Default Judgment #18 , set for 5/6/2019, at 1:30 PM, is hereby vacated and taken OFF-CALENDAR. The motion is suitable for decision without oral argument and stands SUBMITTED. No appearance necessary on 5/6/2019. The Court's ruling will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre)
April 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE OF NON-RECEIPT OF OPPOSITION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant Defy Media, LLC #18 filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. (Scott, Peter)
April 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Kara Welker, David Rath pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) Without Prejudice as to Matthew Diamond, Keith Richman. (Scott, Peter)
April 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant Defy Media, LLC filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. Motion set for hearing on 5/6/2019 at 01:30 PM before Judge Otis D. Wright II. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of David Rath, #3 Declaration of Kara Welker, #4 Proposed Order) (Scott, Peter)
December 21, 2018 Filing 17 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Defy Media, LLC (lc)
December 21, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Defy Media, LLC #15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case number is incorrect or missing. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. Other error(s) with document(s): Note: No hearing should be set on a Request to Clerk to enter default. Case was reassigned from Judge Pregerson to Judge Wright on 12/7/18. Please use correct case number in all future filings: 2:18-cv-9624 ODW (RAOx). For this time ONLY clerk has termed the erroneous motion hearing and will issue default by separate entry. Therefore, No Response to this Notice is Required. (lc)
December 20, 2018 Filing 15 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Defy Media, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Kara Welker, David Rath. Request set for hearing on 1/28/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Peter Scott in Support of Request for Entry of Default, #2 Exhibit to Declaration of Peter Scott) (Scott, Peter)
December 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 16-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Dean D. Pregerson to Judge Otis D. Wright, II for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:18-cv-9624 ODW (RAOx). (esa)
December 6, 2018 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Kara Welker, David Rath, upon Defendant Matthew Diamond served on 11/29/2018, answer due 12/20/2018. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Amie Diamond/Spouse in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (McRae, Devin)
December 6, 2018 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Kara Welker, David Rath, upon Defendant Defy Media, LLC served on 11/27/2018, answer due 12/18/2018. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon "Jane Doe" Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Gizer, Scott)
November 15, 2018 Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Keith Richman. (ghap)
November 15, 2018 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Matthew Diamond. (ghap)
November 15, 2018 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Defy Media, LLC. (ghap)
November 15, 2018 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
November 15, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dean D. Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (ghap)
November 14, 2018 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. (McRae, Devin)
November 14, 2018 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. (McRae, Devin)
November 14, 2018 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. (McRae, Devin)
November 14, 2018 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker. (McRae, Devin)
November 14, 2018 Filing 2 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs David Rath, Kara Welker, identifying Defy Media, LLC, Matthew Diamond, Keith Richman, ZelnickMedia Corp.. (McRae, Devin)
November 14, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-22744041 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Kara Welker, David Rath. (Attorney Devin Alexander McRae added to party David Rath(pty:pla), Attorney Devin Alexander McRae added to party Kara Welker(pty:pla))(McRae, Devin)

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