Barbara Schaefer v. Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. et al
Plaintiff: Barbara Schaefer
Defendant: Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2020cv02980
Filed: March 30, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Alexander F MacKinnon
Referring Judge: John F Walter
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 28, 2020 Filing 36 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Van Note, Laura)
May 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #33 by Judge John F. Walter. Plaintiff shall file the First Amended Complaint by May 28, 2020. (iv)
May 26, 2020 Filing 34 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), Answer to Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer's Complaint; Demand for Jury filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P..(Alderfer, Amy)
May 26, 2020 Filing 33 Joint STIPULATION to AMEND filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Proof of Service)(Van Note, Laura)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT HERSHA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, L.P.'S MOTION TO DISMISS AND STRIKE PLAINTIFF'S CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT [filed 4/20/2020; Docket No. 19] by Judge John F. Walter. The Court finds the issues raised by Defendant in the Motion to Dismiss are more appropriately resolved on a motion for summary judgment. In addition, although the Court highly doubts that Plaintiff will be able to establish the requirements for class certification, the Court finds that the issues raised by Defendant in the Motion to Strike, albeit persuasive, are more appropriately raised in an Opposition to Plaintiff's anticipated Motion for Class Certification. Accordingly, Defendant's Motion is DENIED. (lom)
May 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. SEE THE LAST PAGE OF THIS ORDER FOR THE SPECIFIED DATES. (lom)
May 6, 2020 Filing 30 NOTICE OF LODGING filed of Plaintiff's [Proposed] Statement of Decision re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion #19 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Statement of Decision, #2 Proof of Service)(Van Note, Laura)
May 6, 2020 Filing 29 NOTICE OF LODGING filed of Defendant's [Proposed] Statement of Decision re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #9 , Reply (Motion related), #24 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion #19 (Attachments: #1 Defendant's [Proposed] Statement of Decision)(Alderfer, Amy)
May 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION, and DISMISSING ANY UNSERVED DOE DEFENDANTS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court ORDERS this case referred to: ADR PROCEDURE NO. 3: (Private mediation). ADR Proceeding to be held no later than January 4, 2021. The Joint Report re: Results of Settlement Conference due on: January 8, 2021. For ADR Procedure No 3, counsel are responsible for contacting the private mediator at the appropriate time to arrange for further proceedings. (lom)
May 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER DENYING JOINT REQUEST FOR VIDEO/TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE #26 by Judge John F. Walter. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT AS MOOT. (iv)
May 4, 2020 Filing 26 Joint REQUEST for Leave to Appear for Stipulation/Joint Request for Video/Telephonic Appearance filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. Request set for hearing on 5/18/2020 at 01:15 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Request for Video/Telephonic Appearance) (Alderfer, Amy)
May 4, 2020 Filing 25 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Joint Scheduling Conference/Rule 26 Report ; estimated length of trial 10-15 Court Days, filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P... (Alderfer, Amy)
May 4, 2020 Filing 24 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion #19 filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Alderfer, Amy)
May 1, 2020 Filing 23 NOTICE filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer. Notice of Scheduling Conference (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Van Note, Laura)
April 28, 2020 Filing 22 Mail Returned addressed to Michelle Trevino re Minutes of In Chambers Order #10 . (lom)
April 28, 2020 Filing 21 Mail Returned addressed to Michelle Trevino re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint #9 . (lom)
April 27, 2020 Filing 20 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion #19 filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Van Note, Laura)
April 20, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint Complaint - (Discovery), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. Motion set for hearing on 5/18/2020 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss and Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint, #2 Proposed Order Granting Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.'s Motion to Dismiss and Strike Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint) (Alderfer, Amy)
April 15, 2020 Filing 18 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report Conference of Counsel Prior to Filing of Motion [L.R. 7-3] filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Alderfer, Amy)
April 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER GRANTING REQUEST TO ALLOW HERSHA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, L.P. TO DESGINATE PAUL LEARY AS ADDITIONAL LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL #15 by Judge John F. Walter. Defendant Hersha Hospitality Managment, L.P.'s requests to appoint Paul Leary, Esq. as additional Lead Trial Counsel is hereby GRANTED. (iv)
April 10, 2020 Filing 16 TEXT ONLY ENTRY ORDER DISMISSING DOES: Pursuant to Local Rule 19-1, no complaint or petition shall be filed that includes more than ten Doe or fictitiously named parties. Accordingly, the Court hereby dismisses the action as to Doe Defendants 11 through 100, inclusive.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 10, 2020 Filing 15 REQUEST for Appointment of Counsel Request to Allow Hersha Hospitality Management, LP to Designate Paul Leary as Additional Lead Trial Counsel filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Request to Allow Hersha Hospitality Management LP to Designate Paul Leary as Additional Lead Trial Counsel) (Alderfer, Amy)
April 9, 2020 Filing 14 DECLARATION of Amy B. Alderfer re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #9 Declaration of Lead Trial Counsel re Compliance with Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Alderfer, Amy)
April 9, 2020 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Lead Trial Counsel, Scott Edward Cole, Esq. filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Cole, Scott)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Cormac J. Carney, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 2:20-cv-00088 CJC(ASx) (rn)
April 6, 2020 Filing 11 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. answer now due 4/20/2020, re Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P..(Alderfer, Amy)
April 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John F. Walter: Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for May 18, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before May 4, 2020. (iv)
April 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (et)
April 2, 2020 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
April 2, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (lh)
March 30, 2020 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE SUMMONS Executed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer, upon Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. served on 2/28/2020, answer due 3/20/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Becky Degeorge, CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service, Registered Agent for service of process. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (FILED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ON 3/02/2020 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ) (lh)
March 30, 2020 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Defendants Does, Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiff Barbara Schaefer. (FILED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ON 2/26/2020 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ) (lh)
March 30, 2020 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P., re Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #4 , Notice (Other) #5 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, #1 , Declaration #3 served on March 30, 2020. (Alderfer, Amy)
March 30, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. of Related Cases (Alderfer, Amy)
March 30, 2020 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P., identifying Plaintiff, Defendant and The Hartford Insurance Company. (Alderfer, Amy)
March 30, 2020 Filing 3 DECLARATION of Amy B. Alderfer re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, #1 filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Alderfer, Amy)
March 30, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Alderfer, Amy)
March 30, 2020 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from State of California Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 20STCV07499 Receipt No: ACACDC-25906804 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.. (Attachments: #1 Los Angeles Superior Court Case Docket, #2 Complaint, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summons, #5 Notice of Case Assignment, #6 Proof of Personal Service - Summons & Complaint, #7 Initial Status Conference Order, #8 Minute Order, #9 Certificate of Mailing for Court Order, #10 Minute Order (Nunc Pro Tunc), #11 Certificate of Mailing for Nunc Pro Tunc Order, #12 Proof of Service, #13 Declaration Declaration of Laura Van Note, #14 Challenge to Judicial Officer, #15 Minute Order, #16 Certificate of Mailing, #17 Notice of Case Reassignment) (Attorney Amy B Alderfer added to party Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.(pty:dft))(Alderfer, Amy)

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Plaintiff: Barbara Schaefer
Represented By: Laura Grace Van Note
Represented By: Michelle Trevino
Represented By: Scott Edward Cole
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Defendant: Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.
Represented By: Amy B Alderfer
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