Brian Whitaker v. LR Main Street-Arena, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Defendant: Does 1-10, LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC, LR Main Street-Arena, LLC, Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc. and LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC
Case Number: 2:2020cv01779
Filed: February 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Michael W Fitzgerald
Referring Judge: Gail J Standish
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 24, 2020 Filing 21 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc. filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Phyl Grace, #2 Proof of service) (Grace, Phyl)
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MINUTES ORDER [IN CHAMBERS] ORDER DECLINING TO EXERCISE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER PLAINTIFF'S STATE LAW CLAIMS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. In light of the foregoing, the Court, in its disretion, declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff's Unruh Act and any other construction-related accessibility state claims asserted in the Complaint. The Court therefore dismisses any such claims without prejudice. See 28 USC 1367(c)(2) and (c)(4). (et)
March 30, 2020 Filing 19 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc. served on 3/29/2020, answer due 4/20/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Neda (Doe), restaurant manager, and mother of agent in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
March 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This matter is set for a scheduling conference on 6/8/2020 at 11:00 AM. (iv)
March 19, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Judy Y Chiang counsel for Defendant LR Main Street-Arena, LLC. Changing Firm name to 2 Park Plaza, Suite 1050 Irvine, CA 92614. Changing email to jchiang@tresslerllp.com. Filed by Defendant LR Main Street-Arena, LLC. (Chiang, Judy)
March 19, 2020 Filing 16 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties re CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants LR Main Street-Arena, LLC, LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC, LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC, Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc., (Attorney Judy Y Chiang added to party Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc.(pty:dft))(Chiang, Judy)
March 19, 2020 Filing 15 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendants LR Main Street-Arena, LLC, LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC, LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC.(Attorney Judy Y Chiang added to party LR Main Street-Arena, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Judy Y Chiang added to party LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Judy Y Chiang added to party LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC(pty:dft))(Chiang, Judy)
March 11, 2020 Filing 14 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitakerto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, #9 (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Proof of service)(Handy, Russell)
March 6, 2020 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, re Notice to Parties ADA Disability Access Litigation (ADR-20),, #8 served on 3/1/2020. (Handy, Russell)
March 2, 2020 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC served on 2/27/2020, answer due 3/19/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process: INCORPORATING SERVICES, LTD.- Sapphire McFarland - CR in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
March 2, 2020 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC served on 2/27/2020, answer due 3/19/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process: INCORPORATING SERVICES, LTD.- Sapphire McFarland - CR in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
March 2, 2020 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant LR Main Street-Arena, LLC served on 2/27/2020, answer due 3/19/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process: INCORPORATING SERVICES, LTD.- Sapphire McFarland - CR in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
February 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiff is ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE in writing as to why this Court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim. The Response shall be filed on or before MARCH 12, 2020. Failure to timely or adequately respond to this Order to Show Cause may, without further warning, result in the dismissal of the entire action without prejudice or the Court's declining to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim and the dismissal of that claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1367(c). (iv)
February 27, 2020 Filing 8 NOTICE to Parties Re (ADR-20) ADA Disability Access Litigation/Application for Stay and Early Mediation: PLAINTIFF IS DIRECTED to serve the ADA Packet on Defendant(s) at the same time the summons and complaint are served, if possible. If, upon receipt of this Notice to Parties, Plaintiff has already served Defendant(s), Plaintiff must serve the ADA Packet no later than fourteen (14) days after this Notice to Parties is filed by the Court. Within three (3) days of serving Defendant(s), Plaintiff must file with the Court a proof of service indicating that the ADA Packet was served on Defendant(s). *See Notice for further details.* (smom)
February 26, 2020 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants LR Main Street-Arena, LLC, LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC, LR Main Street-West 9th, LLC, Mediterranean Grilled Cafe, Inc. (lh)
February 26, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
February 26, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (lh)
February 25, 2020 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
February 25, 2020 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, (Handy, Russell)
February 25, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
February 25, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25491651 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attorney Russell C Handy added to party Brian Whitaker(pty:pla))(Handy, Russell)

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Defendant: LR Main Street-Prospect I, LLC
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Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
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