John Doe v. Kevin Spacey Fowler
Plaintiff: John Doe
Defendant: Kevin Fowler, Kevin Spacey Fowler and M. PROFITT PRODUCTIONS INC.
Case Number: 2:2019cv00750
Filed: January 31, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Ronald SW Lew
Referring Judge: Suzanne H Segal
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2019 Filing 45 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEFENDANT Kevin Spacey Fowler amending Amended Complaint/Petition #14 , filed by Plaintiff John Doe(Harrison, Genie)
May 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER re: DefendantFowlers Motion for Misjoinder #26 ; Plaintiffs Motion to Remand #21 ; Plaintiffs Motion to Proceed Anonymously #19 ; and Defendant Fowlers Motion to Dismiss, or, Alternatively, to Require a More Definite Statement #22 by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew: The Court GRANTS Defendants Motion for Misjoinder #26 ; DENIESPlaintiffs Motion to Remand #21 ; GRANTS Plaintiffs Motion to Proceed Anonymously #19 ; and DENIES Defendants Motion to Dismiss, or, Alternatively, to Require a More Definite Statement #22 . Because the Court granted Defendants Motion for Misjoinder, the newly-named Defendant M. Profitt Productions is hereby dismissed without prejudice and the allegations against it are stricken. Plaintiff is to file a Second Amended Complaint within 21 days of this Order that eliminates M. Profitt Productions. No other substantive changes or allegations are permitted in this amendment. (shb)
April 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 43 TEXT ONLY ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. The hearings on: 1) Plaintiff's Motion to Remand #21 ; 2) Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #22 , Request for Judicial Notice #23 ; 3)Defendant's Motion for Oder for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant #26 ; and 4) Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed Anonymously #19 ; all set for 4/16/2019 at 10:00 AM, are hereby vacated and taken OFF-CALENDAR. The motions are suitable for decision without oral argument and stands submitted. No appearance necessary on 4/16/2019. The Court's rulings will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre)
April 2, 2019 Filing 42 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc. #26 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
April 2, 2019 Filing 41 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #22 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement)(Keller, Jennifer)
April 2, 2019 Filing 40 REPLY Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed Anonymously #19 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Harrison, Genie)
April 2, 2019 Filing 39 REPLY Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #21 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Harrison, Genie)
March 26, 2019 Filing 38 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #21 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
March 26, 2019 Filing 37 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed Anonymously #19 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed Anonymously, #2 Exhibit A)(Keller, Jennifer)
March 26, 2019 Filing 36 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #22 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Mary Olszewska In Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement)(Harrison, Genie)
March 26, 2019 Filing 35 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc. #26 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Mary Olszewska In Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant Fowler's Motion for Misjoinder Re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc.)(Harrison, Genie)
March 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew: DENYING #31 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to Set Deadlines to Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference. (shb)
March 15, 2019 Filing 33 DECLARATION of Jay P. Barron in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to Set Deadlines to Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rul #31 Supplemental Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(F) Conference filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Keller, Jennifer)
March 15, 2019 Filing 32 Opposition Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to Set Deadlines to Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rul #31 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Mary Olszewska In Opposition to Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application For An Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26)(Harrison, Genie)
March 14, 2019 Filing 31 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to Set Deadlines to Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Fowler's Ex Parte Application for an Order to Set Deadlines Under Rule 26 Due to Plaintiff's Willful Refusal to Timely Engage in the Required Rule 26(f) Conference) (Keller, Jennifer)
March 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew, re Stipulation to Continue Hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to Proceed Anonymously, #29 . The hearing originallynoticed to be heard on April 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the Honorable Ronald S. W. Lew, United States Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, CA 90012. is hereby continued to April 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Briefing to reset according to the Local Rules of Court. (shb)
March 8, 2019 Filing 29 STIPULATION for Hearing re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed Anonymously #19 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation Re: Continued Hearing On Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To Proceed Anonymously)(Harrison, Genie)
March 8, 2019 Filing 28 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiff John Doe. correcting Notice of Motion, #27 (Harrison, Genie)
March 6, 2019 Filing 27 NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed Anonymously #19 Amended Notice of Hearing Re Motion For Leave To Proceed Anonymously filed by Plaintiff John Doe. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. (Harrison, Genie)
March 5, 2019 Filing 26 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc. filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendant Fowler's Motion for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc., #2 Declaration of Kevin Spacey Fowler in Support of Defendant Fowler's Motion for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc., #3 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Fowler's Motion for Misjoinder re Newly-Named Defendant M. Profitt Productions, Inc.) (Keller, Jennifer)
March 5, 2019 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff John Doe, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Saphire McFarland, CSR Agent for Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Re: M. Profitt Productions, Inc. (Harrison, Genie)
March 5, 2019 Filing 24 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #20 . The following error(s) was/were found: The Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed 21 days is the correct docketing event, however service was not made under FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) because the US District Court DID NOT EXECUTE SERVICE upon the defendant. Please re-submit the Proof of Service with the corrections made. 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)
March 5, 2019 Filing 23 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #22 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
March 5, 2019 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement) (Keller, Jennifer)
March 4, 2019 Filing 21 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff John Doe. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Mary Olszewska In Support of Plaintiff's Motion For Joinder and Remand To State Court, #2 Proposed Order Re: Plaintiff's Motion For Joinder and Remand To State Court) (Harrison, Genie)
March 4, 2019 Filing 20 SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff John Doe, upon Defendant M. PROFITT PRODUCTIONS INC. served on 2/25/2019, answer due 3/18/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Re: First Amended Complaint (Harrison, Genie)
March 1, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed Anonymously filed by Plaintiff John Doe. Motion set for hearing on 4/2/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronald S.W. Lew. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of John Doe In Support of Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To Proceed Anonymously, #2 Declaration Declaration of Mary Olszewska In Support of Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To Proceed Anonymously, #3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Re: Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To Proceed Anonymously) (Harrison, Genie)
February 20, 2019 Filing 18 21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint/Petition #14 as to Defendant M. PROFITT PRODUCTIONS INC. (shb)
February 20, 2019 Filing 17 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other), #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motions and Related Filings - select - Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents - select - Notice of Motion to set Hearing Date and Time and Link to the Motion. 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)
February 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 TEXT ONLY ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Ronald S.W. Lew: Plaintiff having filed an Amended Complaint within 21 days of the filing of a responsive motion, Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #8 is accordingly VACATED and taken off calendar. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre)
February 19, 2019 Filing 15 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition #14 filed by Plaintiff John Doe. (Harrison, Genie)
February 19, 2019 Filing 14 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Plaintiff John Doe(Harrison, Genie)
February 19, 2019 Filing 13 NOTICE of Hearing re Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims Or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide More Definite Statement filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. Amended Notice of Hearing re Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims Or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide More Definite Statement filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler (Keller, Jennifer)
February 13, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Steve Kim to Judge Ronald S.W. Lew for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:19-cv-00750 RSWL(SSx). (rn)
February 13, 2019 Filing 11 STATEMENT of Nonconsent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler (Keller, Jennifer)
February 8, 2019 Filing 10 Notice of Electronic Filing re Reminder Notice to Counsel (CV-14) re MJ Civil Consent Pilot Project - optional html form #7 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #8 , Request for Judicial Notice #9 e-mailed to Jay Philip Barron at jay.barron@bingham.com bounced due to 5.1.0 - Unknown address error 550-'5.1.1 User Unknown. Primary e-mail address corrected. Notice of Electronic Filing resent addressed to jbarron@kelleranderle.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. (ir) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 7, 2019 Filing 9 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement #8 filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
February 7, 2019 Filing 8 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement filed by Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler. Motion set for hearing on 3/13/2019 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Barron in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Jay P. Barron, #3 Proposed Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff John Doe's Claims or, Alternatively, to Require Plaintiff to Provide a More Definite Statement) (Keller, Jennifer)
February 6, 2019 Filing 7 REMINDER NOTICE re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. Each party must file form CV-11C within the consent deadlines pursuant to L.R. 73-2. Additionally, the parties are directed to L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. In any case in which only a magistrate judge is initially assigned, plaintiff must file a proof of service within 10 days of service of the summons and complaint as to each defendant. (clee)
February 1, 2019 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (Attachments: #1 CV-11C) (lh)
January 31, 2019 NON-CONFORMED COPY OF NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint returned Executed filed by Plaintiff John Doe, upon Defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler acknowledgment sent by Plaintiff on 1/2/2019, answer due 1/23/2019. [SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL] (lh)
January 31, 2019 CONFORMED FILED COPY COMPLAINT against Defendants Kevin Spacey Fowler. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiff John Doe. #1 [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 9/27/2018 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL] (lh)
January 31, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE of Certificate of Service of Notice to Adverse Party and to State Court of Removal to Federal Court filed by Defendant Kevin Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Defendant's Notice to Adverse Party and to State Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court)(Keller, Jennifer)
January 31, 2019 Filing 4 DECLARATION of Kevin Spacey Fowler re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendant Kevin Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
January 31, 2019 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Kevin Fowler, (Keller, Jennifer)
January 31, 2019 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Kevin Fowler. (Keller, Jennifer)
January 31, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number BC723568 with filing fee previously paid ($400 paid on 01/31/2019, receipt number [0973-23133258] 26F477RH), filed by Defendant Kevin Fowler. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 9/27/18 Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - 9/27/18 Summon, #3 Exhibit C - 9/27/18 Notice of Case Assignment, #4 Exhibit D - 1/17/19 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt) (Attorney Jennifer L Keller added to party Kevin Fowler(pty:dft))(Keller, Jennifer) Modified on 2/1/2019 (lh).

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Plaintiff: John Doe
Represented By: Genie E Harrison
Represented By: Maria Olszewska
Represented By: Amber Eula Phillips
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Defendant: Kevin Fowler
Represented By: Jennifer L Keller
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Defendant: Kevin Spacey Fowler
Represented By: Jay Philip Barron
Represented By: Chase Scolnick
Represented By: Jennifer L Keller
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Defendant: M. PROFITT PRODUCTIONS INC.
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