Brian Armstrong v. WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., et al
| Brian Armstrong |
| Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC, Does 1 - 20, inclusive, WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. and Does 1 through 20, inclusive |
| Phyllis W Cheng |
| 2:2019cv09587 |
| November 7, 2019 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Jean P Rosenbluth |
| George H Wu |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 48
ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Dismiss Case, #47 . Pursuant to Rules 41(a)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the claims and causes of actions by Plaintiff against Defendants are dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorney's fees. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (mrgo)
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| Filing 47 Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Rule 41(a)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order)(Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 45 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth: denying #44 Motion to Compel. On September 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed a notice of a motion to compel discovery, setting it for hearing on September 30, but he never actually filed the motion itself. Accordingly, the motion is DENIED. The hearing set for September 30 is ORDERED OFF CALENDAR. (hc) |
| Filing 46 CORRECTED MINUTES [IN CHAMBERS] before Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth re: Order on Motion to Compel, #45 . Filed date corrected to September 16, 2021. See Attached. (hc) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel FURTHER RESPONSES TO AND COMPLIANCE WITH PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SPECIAL INTERROGARORIES, AND NOTICES OF DEPOSITION filed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong. Motion set for hearing on 9/30/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. (Freiman, Michael) |
| Filing 43 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Shanda Yasmin Lowe counsel for Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. Adding Shanda Yasmin Lowe as counsel of record for WB Studio Enterprises Inc.; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Warner Media, LLC and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants WB Studio Enterprises Inc.; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Warner Media, LLC and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.. (Attorney Shanda Yasmin Lowe added to party Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Shanda Yasmin Lowe added to party WB Studio Enterprises, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Shanda Yasmin Lowe added to party Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Shanda Yasmin Lowe added to party Warner Media LLC(pty:dft))(Lowe, Shanda) |
| Filing 42 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC POST-MEDIATION STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. Court and counsel confer. Settlement is not reached. The Court reminds parties of pretrial and trial dates. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo) |
| Filing 41 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Monday's 04/26/2021 post mediation status conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 40
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND RELATED DATES by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Continue, #39 . The deadlines and hearings originally scheduled have been rescheduled: (Discovery cut-off 9/30/2021. Motion hearing cut-off date 11/29/2021. Jury Trial continued to 1/11/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Pretrial Conference continued to 1/3/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu.) (mrgo)
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| Filing 39 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Trial from August 17, 2021 to January 10, 2022 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Feybush, Hilary) |
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Filing 38
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth re Stipulation for Protective Order #37 . [See document for details.] NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT. (et)
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| Filing 37 Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC.(Feybush, Hilary) |
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Filing 36
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND RELATED DATES DUE TO COVID-19 AND PLAINTIFF'S CURRENT HEALTH CONDITION by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation #35 : 1. The post mediation status conference is continued to April 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., with mediation to be completed by April 21, 2021; 2. The discovery cut-off date shall be May 6, 2021; 3. The expert discovery cut-off shall be June 2, 2021; 4. The motion hearing cut-off date shall be July 2, 2021; 5. The pre-trial conference date shall be August 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.; 6. Trial shall be set for August 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.; and 7. All dates calculated based on the original trial date shall be calculated based on the new trial date. (bm)
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| Filing 35 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Trial from February 16, 2021 to August 16, 2021 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Feybush, Hilary) |
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Filing 34
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND RELATED DATES DUE TO COVID-19 #33 by Judge George H. Wu. See order for new dates / deadlines. (lom)
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| Filing 33 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Trial and Related Dates from November 3, 2020 to February 16, 2021 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Feybush, Hilary) |
| Filing 32 MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - RULING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND #16 by Judge George H. Wu. Based on the foregoing discussion, the Court would DENY Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. (lom) |
| Filing 31 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Mediator (ADR Panel) Phyllis W Cheng: Mediation held on April 21, 2020. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.Counsel: Please evaluate the effectiveness of the ADR Program by completing a survey on your mediation experience. To access the survey, click on the following link: #MediationParticipantSurvey(Cheng, Phyllis) |
| Filing 30 MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #16 filed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong. (Freiman, Michael) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF MEDIATION DATE filed. Mediation set for April 21, 2020.(Cheng, Phyllis) |
| Filing 28 SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #16 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Platon Declaration and Exhibits 1-4)(Feybush, Hilary) |
| Filing 27 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #25 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC.(Attorney Hilary Erin Feybush added to party Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Hilary Erin Feybush added to party Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Hilary Erin Feybush added to party Warner Media LLC(pty:dft))(Feybush, Hilary) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Phyllis W Cheng has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (mb) |
| Filing 25 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Brian Armstrong amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong(Freiman, Michael) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/9/2020 8:30 a.m. re Transcript #23 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Hourigan, Terri) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 23 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/9/2020 8:30 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Terri Hourigan, phone number hourigan.terri@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/6/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/14/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/12/2020. (Hourigan, Terri) |
| Filing 21 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC for Court Reporter. Court will contact Elana Moses at ezm@msk.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Feybush, Hilary) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: #19 A notice of electronic filing did not go out when the minutes were placed on the docket. The minute order is attached to this Notice of Clerical Error. (Attachments: #1 Minutes of Motion to Remand) (yl) |
| Filing 22 **AMENDED MINUTES** held before Judge George H. Wu re: Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines, #19 . **Defendants' oppositionis due on or before April 16, 2020. (mrgo) |
| Filing 19 MINUTES OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND #16 Motion Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu: The Courts tentative ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. For reasons stated on the record, the Court will give Plaintiff until March 19, 2020 to file an amended complaint. Plaintiffs renewed memorandum on preemption is to be filed by April 9, 2020. Defendants opposition is due on or before April 9, 2020. The Motion is continued to April 27, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (yl) |
| Filing 18 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #16 filed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Michael Freiman)(Freiman, Michael) |
| Filing 17 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #16 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Silisha S. Platon)(Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong. Motion set for hearing on 3/9/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Freiman, Michael) |
| Filing 15 MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court sets the following: Discovery cut-off 7/24/2020. Motions due by 9/21/2020. Mediation cutoff is set for 6/3/2020. Post-Mediation Status Conference set for 6/4/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Pretrial Conference set for 10/22/2020 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Jury Trial set for 11/3/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo) |
| Filing 14 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Defendant WB Studio Enterprises, Inc... (Feybush, Hilary) |
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Filing 13
MINUTES [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge George H. Wu, The Court sets a Scheduling Conference for January 6, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by F.R.C.P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ordered to be present. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court no later than December 23, 2019. See Local Rule 26-1. (et)
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Filing 12
Standing Order Re Final Pre-Trial Conferences for Civil Jury Trials Before Judge George H. Wu by Judge George H. Wu. (See document for details). (et)
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Filing 11
ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Case transferred from Judge John A. Kronstadt to the calendar of Judge George H. Wu for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as 2:19-cv-09587 GW(JPRx). (rn)
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| Filing 10 NOTICE of Compliance filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Feybush, Hilary) |
| Filing 9 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC.(Attorney Adam Levin added to party Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Levin added to party Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Levin added to party Warner Media LLC(pty:dft))(Levin, Adam) |
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Filing 8
ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Case transferred from Judge Christina A. Snyder to the calendar of Judge John A. Kronstadt for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as 2:19-cv-09587 JAK(JPRx). (rn)
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| Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong upon Defendant WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. served on 10/9/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Agent for Process of Service, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 10/15/19, submitted as document 1, attachment 7) (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against defendants Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., Does, WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC Jury Demand, filed by plaintiff Brian Armstrong. (filed in state court 10/7/19, submitted as document 1, attachment 3) (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong, upon Defendant Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. served on 10/9/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Agent for Process of Service, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 10/15/19, submitted as document 1, attachment 8) (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong, upon Defendant Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. served on 10/9/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Steven Gelon, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 10/15/19, submitted as document 1, attachment 10) (esa) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiff Brian Armstrong, upon Defendant Warner Media LLC served on 10/9/2019. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Agent for Process of Service, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 10/15/19, submitted as document 5, p. 58) (esa) |
| Filing 5 DECLARATION of Adam Levin re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,, #1 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 4 DECLARATION of Michael Campolo re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,, #1 filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC, identifying Brian Armstrong, Law Office of Michael Freiman, WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Enterprises LLC (parent of WB Studio Enterprises Inc.), Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Communications LLC (parent of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.), Warner Media, LLC, AT&T Inc. (publicly held corporation and ultimate parent of WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and Warner Media LLC). (Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC. (Levin, Adam) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number 19STCV35754 Receipt No: 0973-24747120 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendants Warner Media LLC, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Chuck Lorre Productions Inc., WB Studio Enterprises Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Addendum, Statement of Location, #2 Summons on WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., #3 Complaint, #4 Notice of Case Assignment, #5 Notice of Case Management Conference and Certificate of Mailing, #6 Order to Show Cause Failure to File Proof of Service and Certificate of Mailing, #7 Proof of Service of Summons WB Studio Enterprises, Inc., #8 Proof of Service of Summons Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., #9 Proof of Service of Summons Warner Media LLC, #10 Proof of Service of Summons Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.) (Attorney Adam Levin added to party Chuck Lorre Productions Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Levin added to party WB Studio Enterprises Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Levin added to party Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Adam Levin added to party Warner Media LLC(pty:dft))(Levin, Adam) |
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