Kowall Ventures, LLC v. Vincent Mehdizadeh et al
KOWALL VENTURES, LLC and WT Ventures, LLC |
Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, VINCENT ZADEH and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. |
2:2020cv03012 |
March 31, 2020 |
US District Court for the Central District of California |
John E McDermott |
Fernando M Olguin |
Other Fraud |
28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud |
None |
Docket Report
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Filing 55 JUDGMENT #54 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that pursuant to this Final Judgment, Kowall Ventures, LLC shall recover from Defendants and against Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. for the principal sum of Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($19,000.00), interest in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,850.00), attorneys fees in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00), and costs in the amount of Five Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($594.25). IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that pursuant to this Final Judgment, WT Ventures, LLC shall recover from Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. for the principal sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00), interest in the amount of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($41,250.00), and attorneys' fees in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). (lom) |
Filing 54 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT #53 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court's July 16, 2021 dismissal without prejudice is hereby vacated, and judgment be shall issued as follows: Judgment shall be entered in favor of Kowall Ventures, LLC and against Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. for the principal sum of Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($19,000.00), interest in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,850.00), attorneys fees in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00), and costs in the amount of Five Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($594.25). Judgment shall be entered in favor of WT Ventures, LLC and against Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. for the principal sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00), interest in the amount of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($41,250.00), and attorneys' fees in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00). (lom) |
Filing 53 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Order re: Order Dismissing Case, #52 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment Based on ADR Settlement filed by Plaintiffs Kowall Ventures, LLC, WT Ventures, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Devon K. Roepcke, Esq. ISO Motion to Set Aside Dismissal and Enter Stipulated Judgment, #2 Stipulation for Entry of Judgment, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Judgment) (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 52 ORDER ON STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL #51 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. All claims brought by Plaintiffs Kowall Ventures, LLC and WT Ventures, LLC, against Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. in the above-captioned action are hereby dismissed without prejudice; Each party shall bear his or its respective costs and fees associated with thepresent action. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (iv) |
Filing 51 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 50 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Pursuant to the filing of a Third Amended Complaint #49 , the Motion to Dismiss/Strike #39 is deemed moot and vacated. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 49 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc. amending Amended Complaint/Petition #38 , filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC, WT Ventures, LLC. (iv) |
Filing 48 ORDER ON STIPULATION TO FILE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT #47 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See Order for Details.* (iv) |
Filing 47 STIPULATION to Amend filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Third Amended Complaint, #2 Proposed Order)(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 46 ORDER ON STIPULATION TO CONTINUE MOTION HEARING #45 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See Order for dates and deadlines.* (iv) |
Filing 45 STIPULATION to Continue Hearing from July 8, 2021 to July 29, 2021 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint or Causes of Action and/or Defendants NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike New Plaintiff, WT VENTURES, LLC and new allegations beyond First Amended Complaint Order on Motion to Dismiss Case #37 , Amended Complaint/Petition #38 #39 filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 44 ORDER ON STIPULATION TO CONTINUE MOTION HEARING by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See Order for dates and deadlines.* (iv) |
Filing 43 STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on 12(b)(6) Motion from June 17, 2021 to July 8, 2021 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint or Causes of Action and/or Defendants NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike New Plaintiff, WT VENTURES, LLC and new allegations beyond First Amended Complaint Order on Motion to Dismiss Case #37 , Amended Complaint/Petition #38 #39 filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 42 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Interested Parties #41 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events - Other Filings - Notices - Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (iv) |
Filing 41 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH L.R. 7.1-1 CERTIFICATION AS TO INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 40 NOTICE of Association of Counsel associating attorney Kasey Diba on behalf of Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 39 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint or Causes of Action and/or Defendants , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike New Plaintiff, WT VENTURES, LLC and new allegations beyond First Amended Complaint Order on Motion to Dismiss Case #37 , Amended Complaint/Petition #38 filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/17/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Jaime Ortega, #2 Declaration Vince Zadeh) (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 38 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Amended Complaint/Petition #6 (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 37 ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss #28 is granted in part and denied in part. If plaintiff still wishes to pursue this action, it is granted until April 29, 2021, to file a second amended. (iv) |
Filing 36 ORDER RE: SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) |
Filing 35 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The court deems a Scheduling Conference unnecessary and hereby vacates the hearing. Jury Trial set for 4/26/2022 at 8:45 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. *See order for dates, deadlines and requirements imposed.* (vdr) |
Filing 34 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Joint Rule 26 Report #33 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events -Other Filings -Pretrial and Trial Documents -Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (iv) |
Filing 33 JOINT 26(f) REPORT REPORT filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 32 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion to Dismiss #28 is taken off the 3/18/2021 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 3/18/2021. An order with the court's ruling will issue.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 31 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [CORRECTION OF DOCKET 24] #28 filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 30 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH L.R. 7.1-1 CERTIFICATION AS TO INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 29 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Motion to Dismiss #24 is terminated and replaced by the newly filed Motion to Dismiss #28 . No later than 2/19/2021, counsel must comply with Local Rule 7.1-1, or the Motion may be stricken. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 28 Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [CORRECTION OF DOCKET 24] filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/18/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 27 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The date of 3/11/2021 was previously closed and is unavailable. The court resets the MOTION to Dismiss #24 for hearing on 3/18/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. All pleadings related to this motion must reflect the correct motion date of 3/18/2021.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 26 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 4/22/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr) |
Filing 25 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Motion to Dismiss #23 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. Compliance with Local Rule 7.1-1 is required no later than February 16, 2021. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. (iv) |
Filing 24 Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case with supporting declaration [correct pdf to replace Docket 23] filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/11/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 23 [REPLACED BY DOCKET 24] NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case with supporting declaration and proof of service filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/11/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Abbasi, Matthew) Modified on 2/11/2021 (vdr). |
Filing 22 ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Defendants' Motion to Set Aside Default #18 is granted. Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment #15 is denied as moot. Defendants shall file their Answer(s) or motion(s) pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 no later than February 10, 2021. (iv) |
Filing 21 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the Court's own motion, DEFENDANTS MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT #18 , currently set for January 7, 2021, is taken off calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on that date. The court may order further briefing or other proceedings, at any time, as appropriate. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 20 REPLY Reply to Opposition NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default with supporting declarations Jaime Ortega and Vincent Zadeh with Proof of Service #18 filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 19 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default with supporting declarations Jaime Ortega and Vincent Zadeh with Proof of Service #18 filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Devon K. Roepcke)(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default with supporting declarations Jaime Ortega and Vincent Zadeh with Proof of Service filed by Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 1/7/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Motion, #2 Declaration Declaration in Support of Motion, #3 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Setting Aside Default) (Attorney Matthew Abbasi added to party Vincent Mehdizadeh(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Abbasi added to party Pineapple Ventures, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Matthew Abbasi on behalf of Defendant Jaime Ortega (Attorney Matthew Abbasi added to party Jaime Ortega(pty:dft))(Abbasi, Matthew) |
Filing 16 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. On the court's own motion, the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment #15 is taken off the 8/13/2020 calendar and placed under submission. No appearances are required on 8/13/2020. An order with the court's ruling will issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 15 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, and Pineapple Ventures, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/13/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Declaration David Walling, #2 Declaration Devon K. Roepcke, Esq., #3 Proposed Order, #4 Proposed Judgment) (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Plaintiff shall file and serve a motion for default judgment no later than 7/16/2020, and notice it for hearing pursuant to the Local Rules. (vdr) |
Filing 13 **SET ASIDE** DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (iv) Modified on 1/20/2021 Per Order #22 (iv). |
Filing 12 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc., Vincent Zadeh filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Devon K. Roepcke, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C) (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC, upon Defendant Pineapple Ventures, Inc. served on 5/26/2020, answer due 6/16/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC, upon Defendant Jaime Ortega served on 5/26/2020, answer due 6/16/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jaime Ortega in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC, upon Defendant Vincent Zadeh served on 5/26/2020, answer due 6/16/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Vincent Mehdizadeh aka Vincent Zadeh in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition #6 as to Defendant Vincent Mehdizadeh, Jaime Ortega, Pineapple Ventures, Inc., Vincent Zadeh. (iv) |
Filing 7 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition #6 filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC. (Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 6 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , filed by Plaintiff Kowall Ventures, LLC(Roepcke, Devon) |
Filing 5 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 4/22/2020. (vdr) |
Filing 4 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 3 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) |
Filing 2 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (jtil) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25917464 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff KOWALL VENTURES, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Notice of Interested Parties, #3 Summons) (Attorney Devon K Roepcke added to party KOWALL VENTURES, LLC(pty:pla))(Roepcke, Devon) |
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