West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226 et al v. Larry Whithorn et al
Plaintiff: Carlos Galvez, Matt Jackson, Jason Robles, Sean Wise, Todd Smith, Greg LaFluer, Michael Hambel, Scott Gilmore, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Peter Aguilar, Eric Gonzalez, Edgar Vela, Brent Meier and Eric Gonzales
Defendant: DOES 1-10, Larry Whithorn, City of West Covina, Lloyd Johnson and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 2:2019cv01466
Filed: February 27, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Fernando M Olguin
Referring Judge: Karen L Stevenson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
January 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION #39 FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to stipulation of the parties through their respective counsel, that the above-captioned action is dismissed in itsentirety with prejudice. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (iv)
January 10, 2020 Filing 39 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiff Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzales, Michael Hambel, Matt Jackson, Greg LaFluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Joint Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice)(Swanson, Samantha)
September 11, 2019 Filing 38 ANSWER to Consolidated Complaint, #37 filed by Defendants City of West Covina, Lloyd Johnson(individually).(Lindsay, Bruce)
August 29, 2019 Filing 37 CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT AMENDED related to: #1 Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Galvez, Brent Meier, Matt Jackson, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Eric Gonzalez, Scott Gilmore, Todd Smith, Peter Aguilar, Sean Wise, Jason Robles, Greg LaFluer, Michael Hambel, Edgar Vela(Swanson, Samantha)
August 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER RE: CONSOLIDATION and CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Case No. 19-1466 FMO (KSx) and Case No. CV 19-4971 FMO (KSx) are consolidated. The Clerk shall consolidate these actions such that the earlier filed action, 19-1466 FMO (KSx) is the lead case. All future filings shall be filed in Case. No. 19-1466 FMO (KSx) until further notice from the court. The Clerk shall administratively close Case No. CV 19-4971 FMO (KSx). *See Order for dates, deadlines and requirements.* (iv)
June 26, 2019 Filing 35 NOTICE of Change of Lead Counsel changing lead counsel from John R. Kristofferson to Samantha M. Swanson. filed by Plaintiff Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Michael Hambel, Matt Jackson, Greg LaFluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise, (Swanson, Samantha)
June 26, 2019 Filing 34 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Samantha M Swanson counsel for Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Michael Hambel, Matt Jackson, Greg LaFluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. Adding Samantha M. Swanson as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Samantha M. Swanson. (Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Peter Aguilar(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Carlos Galvez(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Scott Gilmore(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Eric Gonzalez(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Michael Hambel(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Matt Jackson(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Greg LaFluer(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Brent Meier(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Jason Robles(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Todd Smith(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Edgar Vela(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226(pty:pla), Attorney Samantha M Swanson added to party Sean Wise(pty:pla))(Swanson, Samantha)
June 26, 2019 Filing 33 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John Robert Kristofferson counsel for Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Michael Hambel, Matt Jackson, Greg LaFluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. John R. Kristofferson is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff John R. Kristofferson. (Kristofferson, John)
June 7, 2019 Filing 32 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Order to Show Cause #22 is hereby discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS DISMISSING DEFENDANT LARRY WHITHORN FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
May 24, 2019 Filing 30 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Lloyd Johnson, Larry Whithorn #28 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file for defendant Whithorn. Answer and/or Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Motion to Dismiss on file for defendant Johnson. (iv)
May 24, 2019 Filing 29 OBJECTIONS to REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Lloyd Johnson(individually), Lloyd Johnson(as Mayor of West Covina), Larry Whithorn(as Fire Chief of the West Covina Fire Department), Larry Whithorn(individually) #28 filed by Defendant Lloyd Johnson. (Lindsay, Bruce)
May 23, 2019 Filing 28 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Lloyd Johnson(individually), Lloyd Johnson(as Mayor of West Covina), Larry Whithorn(as Fire Chief of the West Covina Fire Department), Larry Whithorn(individually) filed by Plaintiff Carlos Galvez, Brent Meier, Matt Jackson, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Eric Gonzalez, Scott Gilmore, Todd Smith, Peter Aguilar, Sean Wise, Jason Robles, Greg LaFluer, Michael Hambel, Edgar Vela. (Kristofferson, John)
May 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
May 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING 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 6/2/2020 at 8:45 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for dates, deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr)
May 17, 2019 Filing 25 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant City of West Covina. correcting Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #18 (Lindsay, Bruce)
May 16, 2019 Filing 24 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Lloyd Johnson(individually), (Lindsay, Bruce)
May 16, 2019 Filing 23 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Lloyd Johnson(individually).(Attorney Bruce A Lindsay added to party Lloyd Johnson(pty:dft))(Lindsay, Bruce)
May 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 5/23/2019. (vdr)
May 9, 2019 Filing 21 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 10 days, filed by Defendant City of West Covina.. (Lindsay, Bruce)
March 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 5/23/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
March 27, 2019 Filing 19 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant City of West Covina, (Lindsay, Bruce)
March 27, 2019 Filing 18 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant City of West Covina.(Attorney Bruce A Lindsay added to party City of West Covina(pty:dft))(Lindsay, Bruce)
March 13, 2019 Filing 17 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
March 13, 2019 Filing 16 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
March 1, 2019 Filing 15 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Larry Whithorn(individually). (iv)
March 1, 2019 Filing 14 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Lloyd Johnson(as Mayor of West Covina). (iv)
March 1, 2019 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant City of West Covina. (iv)
February 28, 2019 Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 28, 2019 Filing 11 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 28, 2019 Filing 10 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 28, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #2 , Summons Request #4 , Summons Request #3 . 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 name and address of the attorney for plaintiff(s)must be entered in the appropriate field. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (car)
February 28, 2019 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
February 28, 2019 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (car)
February 27, 2019 Filing 6 Plaintiffs' NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, (Kristofferson, John)
February 27, 2019 Filing 5 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 27, 2019 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 27, 2019 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 27, 2019 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Kristofferson, John)
February 27, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-23289925 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226. (Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226(pty:pla))(Kristofferson, John)

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Defendant: DOES 1-10
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Plaintiff: Michael Hambel
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