Christopher Chao et al v. Princess Cruise Line, Ltd.
Plaintiff: Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam, M C and M. C.
Defendant: Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. and Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.
Case Number: 2:2020cv03314
Filed: April 9, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Steve Kim
Referring Judge: R Gary Klausner
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Order re: Request to File One Consolidated Motion to Dismiss and Leave to File Up To 3 Excess Pages (DE #28 ); Order Striking Motion to Dismiss (DE #29 ) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court hereby grants the request. The individual Motions to Dismiss in each of the 13 cases listed in the above caption are hereby stricken. Defendants may file a consolidated Motion to Dismiss as a regularly notice motion, no later than 6/11/2020. The parties may exceed the normal page limitations for each consolidated briefing by no more than 3 pages. (SEE CIVIL MINUTES FOR SPECIFICS). (jp)
June 2, 2020 Filing 29 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED ON 6/4/2020, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. #30 ] - NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 7/13/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Proposed Order) (Maltzman, Jeffrey). Modified on 6/4/2020 (jp).
May 28, 2020 Filing 28 REQUEST to Exceed Page Limitation Motion to Dismiss filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order) (Maltzman, Jeffrey)
May 21, 2020 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Rafaela Patricia Castells on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (Attorney Rafaela Patricia Castells added to party Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Castells, Rafaela)
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The stipulation #25 is granted. Defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.'s response to the Complaints in the below listed cases is ordered moved to 6/2/2020. (See Order for specifics). (jp)
May 13, 2020 Filing 25 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Initial Complaint filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
April 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim: granting #23 PETITION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem, appointing Hokman Tam as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. (hr)
April 28, 2020 Filing 23 Second PETITION for Appointment of Hokman Tam as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. filed by Plaintiffs Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Simmrin, Michael)
April 27, 2020 Filing 22 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #21 , First APPLICATION for Appointment of Hokman Tam as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. #20 by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. The document is stricken and counsel is ordered to file an amended or corrected document. (hr) Modified on 4/27/2020 (hr).
April 27, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: First APPLICATION for Appointment of Hokman Tam as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. #20 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Proposed order not attached; (2) State court forms are not accepted; (3) Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(a)(3), the name of a minor must be listed using his/her initials only. 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. (hr) Modified on 4/27/2020 (hr).
April 27, 2020 Filing 20 **STRICKEN PER DOCKET NO. #22 ** First APPLICATION for Appointment of Hokman Tam as Guardian ad Litem for M.C. filed by Plaintiffs Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Simmrin, Michael) Modified on 4/27/2020 (hr).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting #18 Non-Resident Attorney Debi F Chalik APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs M. C., Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam, designating Michael A Simmrin as local counsel. (jp)
April 20, 2020 Filing 18 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs M. C., Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 4/9/2020, Receipt No. 26026714) filed by Plaintiffs M. C., Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Simmrin, Michael)
April 20, 2020 Filing 16 Defendant's WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Christopher Chao, M. C., Hokman Tam. upon Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/15/2020, answer due 6/15/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Edgar R. Nield. (Simmrin, Michael)
April 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: DENYING #3 Non-Resident Attorney Debi F Chalik APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam, for failure to attach a Certificate of Good Standing issued within 30 days prior to fling of Application. (jp)
April 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (sw)
April 16, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by defendant Princess Cruise Line, Ltd., identifying Carnival Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
April 16, 2020 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jeffrey B Maltzman on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Jeffrey B Maltzman added to party Princess Cruise Line, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
April 16, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Gabrielle DeSantis-Nield on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Gabrielle DeSantis-Nield added to party Princess Cruise Line, Ltd.(pty:dft))(DeSantis-Nield, Gabrielle)
April 16, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Edgar R Nield on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Edgar R Nield added to party Princess Cruise Line, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Nield, Edgar)
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-02267 RGK (SKx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon and Judge Dean D. Pregerson to Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:20-cv-03314 RGK (SKx). Signed by Judge R. Gary Klausner (esa)
April 15, 2020 Filing 9 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): It appears a guardian ad litem is named in this case but no Petition seeking such appointment has been filed. A Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem must be filed when the appointment of a guardian ad litem is required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c)(2). See Local Rule 17-1. Counsel must file a Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (ghap)
April 15, 2020 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. (ghap)
April 15, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
April 15, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dean D. Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (ghap)
April 9, 2020 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Simmrin, Michael)
April 9, 2020 Filing 4 Plaintiffs NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam, (Simmrin, Michael)
April 9, 2020 Filing 3 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26026714) filed by Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Order) (Simmrin, Michael)
April 9, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs M C, Christopher Chao, Hokman Tam. (Simmrin, Michael)
April 9, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-26026430 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Christopher Chao, M C, Hokman Tam. (Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party M C(pty:pla), Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party Christopher Chao(pty:pla), Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party Hokman Tam(pty:pla))(Simmrin, Michael)

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Defendant: Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.
Represented By: Edgar R Nield
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