Produce International, LLC v. Fresh Is Best, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Produce International, LLC
Defendant: Reina Melchor, Ever Melchor, Antonio Melchor and Fresh Is Best, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2019cv05935
Filed: July 10, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John A Kronstadt
Referring Judge: Alka Sagar
Nature of Suit: Agriculture Acts
Cause of Action: 07 U.S.C. § 499
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 20, 2019 Filing 20 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Revised Proposed Default Judgment re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Fresh Is Best, Inc., Ever Melchor, Antonio Melchor, and Reina Melchor #18 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Botta, Bartholomew)
November 18, 2019 Filing 21 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT BY COURT AGAINST DEFENDANTS (DKT. #18 ) before Judge John A. Kronstadt: The motion hearing is held. The Court then GRANTS-IN-PART the Motion, i.e., as to the liability of Fresh is Best for the $17,638.50 awarded to Plaintiff in the Department of Agriculture proceedings and for which there is parallel liability under certain of the claims brought under California law, and the personal liability of Ever Melchor and Antonio Melchor pursuant to the guaranty that each entered; provided, however, issues as to the liability of Reina Melchor are reserved and taken UNDER SUBMISSION with a written order to be issued. Plaintiffs counsel shall file a revised proposed judgment on or before 11/22/2019. (SEE CIVIL MINUTES FOR FURTHER SPECIFICS). Court Reporter: Lisa Gonzalez. (jp)
November 4, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE Plaintiffs Notice of Non-Receipt of Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Entry of Default Judgment by Court Against Defendants filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Botta, Bartholomew)
October 18, 2019 Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Fresh Is Best, Inc., Ever Melchor, Antonio Melchor, and Reina Melchor filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 11/18/2019 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bart Botta in Support, #2 Declaration of Jay M. Kawano in Support, #3 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support, #4 Proposed Order Proposed Default Judgment) (Botta, Bartholomew)
September 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT by Judge John A Kronstadt: On September 9, 2019, default was entered against all Defendants. Dkt. #16 . The Court sets the hearing on the motion for default judgment for November 18, 2019 at 8:30 am, which shall be served on Defendants and filed with the Court no later than October 28, 2019. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ake) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 9, 2019 Filing 16 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Defendants Fresh is Best, Inc., a California corporation,, Ever Melchor, an individual,, Antonio Melchor, an individual,, Reina Melchor, an individual. (jp)
September 5, 2019 Filing 15 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Botta, Bartholomew)
August 2, 2019 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC, upon Defendant Reina Melchor served on 7/25/2019, answer due 8/15/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Ever Melchor, 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. (Botta, Bartholomew)
August 2, 2019 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC, upon Defendant Antonio Melchor served on 7/25/2019, answer due 8/15/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Ever Melchor, 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. (Botta, Bartholomew)
August 2, 2019 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC, upon Defendant Ever Melchor served on 7/25/2019, answer due 8/15/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon an individual in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Botta, Bartholomew)
August 2, 2019 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC, upon Defendant Fresh Is Best, Inc. served on 7/25/2019, answer due 8/15/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Ever Melchor, Chief Executive Officer in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Botta, Bartholomew)
July 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 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)
July 16, 2019 Filing 9 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney June T Monroe counsel for Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. Changing address to 2603 Main Street, Suite 1250, Irvine, CA 92614. Filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Monroe, June)
July 16, 2019 Filing 8 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Bartholomew M Botta counsel for Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. Changing address to 2603 Main Street, Suite 1250, Irvine, CA 92614. Filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Botta, Bartholomew)
July 10, 2019 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Fresh Is Best, Inc., Antonio Melchor, Ever Melchor, Reina Melchor. (car)
July 10, 2019 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
July 10, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (car)
July 10, 2019 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC, (Botta, Bartholomew)
July 10, 2019 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Botta, Bartholomew)
July 10, 2019 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Botta, Bartholomew)
July 10, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-24059876 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Produce International, LLC. (Attorney Bartholomew M Botta added to party Produce International, LLC(pty:pla))(Botta, Bartholomew)

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