Brian Whitaker v. C and F Melrose Properties, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Defendant: Ramez Issa Askar, DOES 1-10, C&F Melrose Properties, LLC and C and F Melrose Properties, LLC
Case Number: 2:2020cv02989
Filed: March 31, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Dolly M Gee
Referring Judge: Jean P Rosenbluth
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
May 21, 2020 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker, re Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of an Action (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1)) #17 served on 05/21/20. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Seabock, Amanda)
May 20, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. Dismissal is with prejudice. (Seabock, Amanda)
May 1, 2020 Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Ramez Issa Askar served on 5/1/2020, answer due 5/22/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon moe doe person In charge 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)
April 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Dolly M. Gee: In light of Plaintiff's notice of settlement, indicating that the case has settled in its entirety #14 , this action is placed in inactive status. By 6/23/2020, the parties shall file either (1) a stipulation and proposed order for dismissal of the action or judgment, or (2) a motion to reopen if settlement has not been consummated. Upon the failure to timely comply with this Order, this action shall be deemed dismissed as of 6/24/2020. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party to this action. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
April 23, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE of Settlement and request to vacate all currently set dates filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 proof of service)(Grace, Phyl)
April 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER DECLINING TO EXERCISE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER PLAINTIFF'S STATE LAW CLAIM by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court ordered Plaintiff to show cause in writing why the Court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim asserted in the Complaint #10 . Having reviewed and considered Plaintiff's response to the Court's Order to Show Cause #11 , the Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state law claim. The Court concludes that Plaintiff has not satisfied the requirements for either certification of an interlocutory appeal or a stay pending appeal. The Court denies Plaintiff's request for a stay or certification of an interlocutory appeal. The Court therefore dismisses the state law claim without prejudice. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
April 16, 2020 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant C and F Melrose Properties, LLC served on 4/10/2020, answer due 5/1/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process: JOZEF A FURST in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
April 15, 2020 Filing 11 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitakerto Order to Show Cause,, #10 (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Proof of service)(Handy, Russell)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE COURT SHOULD NOT DECLINE TO EXERCISE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER PLAINTIFF'S STATE LAW CLAIM by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Plaintiff shall file a Response to this Order to Show Cause by April 16, 2020. Failure to timely or adequately respond to this Order to Show Cause may, without further warning, result in the Court declining to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim and the dismissal of any such claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1367(c). (iv)
April 2, 2020 Filing 9 Notice to Parties: ADA Disability Access Litigation. (kti)
April 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
April 2, 2020 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Ramez Issa Askar, C and F Melrose Properties, LLC. (lh)
April 2, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
April 2, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. (lh)
March 31, 2020 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
March 31, 2020 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker, (Handy, Russell)
March 31, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
March 31, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25911701 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attorney Russell C Handy added to party Brian Whitaker(pty:pla))(Handy, Russell)

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Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Represented By: Russell C Handy
Represented By: Amanda Lockhart Seabock
Represented By: Raymond George Ballister, Jr
Represented By: Phyl Grace
Represented By: Dennis Jay Price, II
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