Marina Martinez v. Dennis P. Block & Associates, APC
Plaintiff: Marina Martinez
Defendant: Dennis P. Block & Associates, APC and Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr) Provider: Leonard Levy
Case Number: 2:2020cv06534
Filed: July 22, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Dean D Pregerson
Referring Judge: Gail J Standish
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER RE VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, #51 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: It is hereby ordered that the Plaintiff MARINA MARTINZEZs individual claims in this matter are dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys fees. It is further ordered that the putative class claims in this matter are dismissed without prejudice., (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (shb)
August 2, 2021 Filing 51 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Russell)
June 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. In light of the Notice of Settlement filed June 24, 2021, the Court sets a hearing on Order to Show Cause Re Dismissal for August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. If a stipulated dismissal is filed prior to this date, the matter will be taken off calendar, all pending dates will be vacated and no appearance is needed. (shb)
June 24, 2021 Filing 49 NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Thompson, Russell)
June 14, 2021 Filing 48 SUPPLEMENT to Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #27 filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Starre, Gary)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENT TO ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL, #39 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Defendant DENNIS P. BOCK & ASSOCIATES, APC, is granted leave to file SUPPLEMENT TO ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL, to supplement its answer previously filed January 5, 2021, adding a 9th Affirmative Defense. Defendant shall file the Supplement to the Answer no later than fourteen days from the date of this order. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 SCHEDULING NOTICE BY TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: On the Court's own motion, the MOTION TO LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWER TO ADD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE #39 set for hearing June 7, 2021, is hereby taken off calendar, hearing date is vacated and will be decided without oral argument. No appearances necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO STAY #44 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. The Court hereby GRANTS said motion and this matter is STAYED. The Parties are directed to submit a revised proposed scheduling order within 14 days of the Court's resolution of Defendant's pending motion for leave to file a supplemental answer. (lom)
May 24, 2021 Filing 44 Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Resolution of Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Answer filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. Motion set for hearing on 6/21/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Thompson, Russell)
May 21, 2021 Filing 43 REPLY in support of motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Notice of Motion and Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense; Declaration of Counsel re Rule 7-3; Memorandum of Points & Au #39 (Reply by Defendant on Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Anwer to Add Affirmative Defense) filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Starre, Gary)
May 17, 2021 Filing 42 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Notice of Motion and Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense; Declaration of Counsel re Rule 7-3; Memorandum of Points & Au #39 filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence)(Thompson, Russell)
May 3, 2021 Filing 41 DECLARATION of Gary A. Starre In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Notice of Motion and Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense; Declaration of Counsel re Rule 7-3; Memorandum of Points & Au #39 (Declaration of Gary Starre in Support of Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Filed as Document 39); and Request for Judicial Notice filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Starre, Gary)
April 29, 2021 Filing 40 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Notice of Motion and Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense; Declaration of Counsel re Rule 7-3; Memorandum of Points & Au #39 (Notice of Errata re Request for Judicial Notice (re Document No. 39) (Starre, Gary)
April 28, 2021 Filing 39 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense (Notice of Motion and Motion to Leave to File Supplemental Answer to Add Affirmative Defense; Declaration of Counsel re Rule 7-3; Memorandum of Points & Authorities; Declaration; Request for Judicial Notice; Proposed Supplemental Pleading; and Proposed Order) filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. Motion set for hearing on 6/7/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 5, #2 Proposed Order) (Starre, Gary)
April 19, 2021 Filing 38 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Leonard Levy has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst)
April 16, 2021 Filing 37 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Leonard S. Levy may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 6/23/2021 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez(Thompson, Russell)
April 16, 2021 Filing 36 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Leonard S. Levy may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 6/22/2021 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez(Thompson, Russell)
March 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b), the Court issues the following Order: Counsel must agree on the date for the disclosure of expert witness reports pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26(a)2. The agreed-upon disclosure date must precede the discovery cut-off date such that all discovery, including expert depositions, must be completed prior to the discovery cut-off date. All discovery motions must be heard prior to the discovery cut-off date. LAST DAY TO JOIN OTHER PARTIES AND TO AMEND THE PLEADINGS: 04-28-21. MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION DUE: 06-25-21. DISCOVERY CUT-OFF: 09-17-21. LAST DAY TO FILE MOTIONS: 10-15-21. FINAL PRE TRIAL CONFERENCE: 01-10-22 at 11:00 a.m. 3-4 DAY JURY TRIAL: 01-18-22 at 9:00 a.m. See order for further details. (shb)
March 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. (shb)
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Pursuant to General Order 20-09, the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for hearing 2/22/2021 is hereby VACATED. The Courts Scheduling Order to be issued. No Appearance necessary. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 8, 2021 Filing 32 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 3-4 Days, filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez.. (Thompson, Russell)
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Scheduling Conference set for February 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. This matter is set for a scheduling conference in Courtroom 9C, before the Honorable Dean D. Pregerson, located at 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. The conferencewill be held pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b). Lead trial counsel shall attend the scheduling conference. See order for further details (shb)
January 7, 2021 Filing 30 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form, #29 . Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC ffiled a Certificate and Notice of Interested Parties, Dkt, #12 . (shb)
January 7, 2021 Filing 29 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #27 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. 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. (shb)
January 6, 2021 Filing 28 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, re Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #27 served on 01/06/2021. (Starre, Gary)
January 6, 2021 Filing 27 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC.(Starre, Gary)
December 21, 2020 Filing 26 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, re Stipulation Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less), #25 served on 12/21/2020. (Starre, Gary)
December 21, 2020 Filing 25 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC answer now due 1/11/2021, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Starre, Gary)
December 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS #13 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. The court denies Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (iv)
October 26, 2020 Filing 23 MINUTES OF TELEPHONE MOTION TO DISMISS CASE #13 held before Judge Dean D. Pregerson: Case called; appearances made. Court and counsel confer as reflected on the record. The matter is taken under submission. Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (shb)
October 12, 2020 Filing 22 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, re Reply (Motion related) #21 served on 10/12/2020. (Starre, Gary)
October 12, 2020 Filing 21 REPLY In Support of motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Starre, Gary)
October 5, 2020 Filing 20 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Thompson, Russell)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 AMENDED ORDER APPROVING STIPULATED APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO MOTION TO DISMISS AND TO CONTINUE HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: The Court having considered the Parties application to extend the deadline for Plaintiff to file her response to Defendants motion to dismiss and to continue the October 5, 2020 hearing on Defendants motion, hereby APPROVES said stipulation. The deadline for Plaintiff to file her response to Defendants motion to dismiss is reset from September 14, 2020 to October 5, 2020, and the time for Defendant to file a reply is extended to October 13, 2020. The motion is continued to October 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (shb)
September 16, 2020 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by DEFENDANT Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, re Stipulation to Continue, #17 served on 09/16/2020. (Starre, Gary)
September 16, 2020 Filing 17 Amended STIPULATION to Continue MOTION TO DISMISS CASE (DOCUMENT NO. 13) from 10/05/2020 to 10/26/2020 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 , Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply #15 , Order,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, #16 filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Starre, Gary)
September 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER APPROVING STIPULATED APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO RESPOND TO MOTION TO DISMISS AND TO CONTINUE HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS, #15 by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. The Court, having considered the Parties application to extend the the deadline for Plaintiff to file her response to Defendants motion to dismiss and to continue the October 5, 2020 hearing on Defendants motion, hereby APPROVES said application. The deadline for Plaintiff to file her response to Defendants motion to dismiss is reset from September 14, 2020 to October 5, 2020. (shb)
September 11, 2020 Filing 15 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Russell)
September 8, 2020 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #12 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 served on 09/08/2020. (Starre, Gary)
September 8, 2020 Filing 13 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by DEFENDANT Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Starre, Gary)
September 8, 2020 Filing 12 Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC, identifying Dennis P. Block. (Attorney Gary A Starre added to party Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC(pty:dft))(Starre, Gary)
August 21, 2020 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez, upon Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC served on 8/19/2020, answer due 9/9/2020. in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Thompson, Russell)
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Dean D. Pregerson. Counsel are encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. The address ishttp://www.cacd.uscourts.gov. It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Court Clerk prior to filing the motion. The Court hears motions only on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. See order for further details. (shb)
July 24, 2020 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Dennis P. Block and Associates, APC. (shb)
July 23, 2020 Filing 8 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Thompson, Russell)
July 23, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #3 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (et)
July 23, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
July 23, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dean D. Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (et)
July 22, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez, (Thompson, Russell)
July 22, 2020 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Thompson, Russell)
July 22, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Thompson, Russell)
July 22, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-27318332 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Marina Martinez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - June 2, 2020 Letter) (Attorney Russell S Thompson, IV added to party Marina Martinez(pty:pla))(Thompson, Russell)

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