West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226 et al v. Larry Whithorn
Plaintiff: Carlos Galvez, Jason Robles, Sean Wise, Todd Smith, Matthew Jackson, Greg Lafluer, Scott Gilmore, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Peter Aguilar, Eric Gonzalez, Edgar Vela, Brent Meier and Matt Jackson
Defendant: Larry Whitmore, Larry Whithorn and DOES 1 through 10
Case Number: 2:2019cv04971
Filed: June 7, 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: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 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)
August 15, 2019 Filing 23 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan REPORT ; estimated length of trial 1-2 days, filed by Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Matt Jackson, Greg Lafluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise.. (Swanson, Samantha)
August 12, 2019 Filing 22 REQUEST to Consolidate Cases, as to 2:19cv01466FMOKSx, filed by Defendant Larry Whithorn. Request set for hearing on 8/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Consolidate Cases and Modify Scheduling Order, #2 Declaration Proof of Service of Stipulation to Consolidate Cases and Modify Scheduling Order) (Brizzolara, Christopher)
July 19, 2019 Filing 21 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Larry Whithorn, (Brizzolara, Christopher)
July 17, 2019 Filing 20 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. No later than 7/19/2019, defendant Larry Whithorn must comply with Local Rule 7.1-1, or his Answer #16 may be stricken. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 10, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint #16 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. 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. (iv)
July 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 8/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
July 5, 2019 Filing 17 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendant Larry Whithorn. Related Case(s): 2:19-CV-01466 (Brizzolara, Christopher)
July 5, 2019 Filing 16 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,, #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Larry Whithorn.(Attorney Christopher Brizzolara added to party Larry Whithorn(pty:dft))(Brizzolara, Christopher)
June 26, 2019 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Sean Wise, Scott Gilmore, Carlos Galvez, Todd Smith, Brent Meier, Peter Aguilar, Matt Jackson, Jason Robles, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Greg Lafluer, Eric Gonzalez, Edgar Vela, upon Defendant Larry Whithorn served on 6/18/2019, answer due 7/9/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Laura Whithorn, wife, co-occupant in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Swanson, Samantha)
June 26, 2019 Filing 14 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, 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 13 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Samantha M Swanson counsel for Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, 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 Plainitff 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 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 12 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John Robert Kristofferson counsel for Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, 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 Plainitff John R. Kristofferson. (Kristofferson, John)
June 20, 2019 Filing 11 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
June 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:19-cv-01466 FMO(KSx). Case transferred from Judge John A. Kronstadt to Judge Fernando M. Olguin for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:19-cv-04971 FMO(KSx). Signed by Judge Fernando M. Olguin (rn)
June 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Courts Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. (shb)
June 12, 2019 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Larry Whithorn. (jtil)
June 11, 2019 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
June 11, 2019 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (jtil)
June 7, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Matthew Jackson, Greg Lafluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. Related Case(s): 2:19-CV-01466-FMO-KS (Kristofferson, John)
June 7, 2019 Filing 4 Notice and CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs, (Kristofferson, John)
June 7, 2019 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71), #2 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,, #1 filed by Plaintiff Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Matthew Jackson, Greg Lafluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. (Kristofferson, John)
June 7, 2019 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Peter Aguilar, Carlos Galvez, Scott Gilmore, Eric Gonzalez, Matthew Jackson, Greg Lafluer, Brent Meier, Jason Robles, Todd Smith, Edgar Vela, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Sean Wise. (Kristofferson, John)
June 7, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-23881339 - Fee: $400, filed by Plainitff Scott Gilmore, Todd Smith, Brent Meier, Peter Aguilar, Matthew Jackson, Jason Robles, Greg Lafluer, West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226, Eric Gonzalez, Edgar Vela. (Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Peter Aguilar(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Scott Gilmore(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Eric Gonzalez(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Matthew Jackson(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Greg Lafluer(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Brent Meier(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Jason Robles(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Todd Smith(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party Edgar Vela(pty:pla), Attorney John Robert Kristofferson added to party West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226(pty:pla))(Kristofferson, John)

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Plaintiff: Carlos Galvez
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Plaintiff: Matthew Jackson
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Plaintiff: West Covina Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3226
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Plaintiff: Edgar Vela
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Plaintiff: Brent Meier
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Plaintiff: Matt Jackson
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Defendant: Larry Whitmore
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Defendant: Larry Whithorn
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Defendant: DOES 1 through 10
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