Brian Whitaker v. Adel Edward Zaki, M.D. et al
Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Defendant: Ferial Adel Zaki, M.D., Chi Shun Wu, Adel Edward Zaki, M.D. and Does 1-10
Cross Defendant: Potter Handy, LLP and Esq Russell Handy
Case Number: 2:2020cv08770
Filed: September 24, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John A Kronstadt
Referring Judge: Rozella A Oliver
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 16, 2020 Filing 25 21 DAY Summons Issued re Crossclaim #23 as to Cross Defendants Russell Handy, Potter Handy, LLP. (jp)
November 13, 2020 Filing 24 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Crossclaim, #23 filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD. (Ensberg, Stephen)
November 13, 2020 Filing 23 CROSSCLAIM against Cross-Defendants Russell Handy, Potter Handy, LLP; Jury Demand, filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93), Ferial Adel Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93).(Ensberg, Stephen)
November 13, 2020 Filing 22 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Cross-Complaint #19 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Incorrect document is attached to the docket entry. (2) Caption of document is incorrect; should be COUNTERCLAIM instead of Cross-Complaint. 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. (jp)
November 11, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93), Ferial Adel Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93), (Ensberg, Stephen)
November 11, 2020 Filing 20 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Counterclaim #19 filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93), Ferial Adel Zaki, MD(in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Zaki Living Trust, dated 8/01/93). (Ensberg, Stephen)
November 11, 2020 Filing 19 COUNTERCLAIM against Cross-Defendants Does, Brian Whitaker; Jury Demand, filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD.(Ensberg, Stephen)
November 10, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #15 . The following error(s) was found: (1) No Cross-Complaint on file. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (jp)
November 10, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Counterclaim #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Incorrect image document is attached to the docket entry. (2) Title page is incorrect. 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. (jp)
November 9, 2020 Filing 16 CERTIFICATION and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants/Cross-Complainants Chi Shun Wu, Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD, (Ensberg, Stephen)
November 9, 2020 Filing 15 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Counterclaim, #13 filed by Cross-Complainants Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD. (Ensberg, Stephen)
November 9, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Counterclaim #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Attachments No. 1 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties, No. 2 Summons Request on Cross-Complaint should not have been attached to Docket Entry No. 13. Each document should have been filed separately. (2) Other error(s) with document(s): The event to be use is: (1) Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties - under Category - "NOTICES"; (2) Summons Request - under Category - Service/Waivers of Summons and Complaints. 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. (jp)
November 5, 2020 Filing 13 COUNTERCLAIM against Cross-Defendants Does, Brian Whitaker; Jury Demand, filed by Cross-Complainants Ferial Adel Zaki, MD, Adel Edward Zaki, MD. (Attachments: #1 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties, #2 Summons In A Civil Action on Cross-Complaint)(Ensberg, Stephen)
November 5, 2020 Filing 12 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS OF; AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; UNRUH CIVIL RIGHTS ACT filed by Defendants Chi Shun Wu, Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD.(Attorney Stephen E Ensberg added to party Chi Shun Wu(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen E Ensberg added to party Adel Edward Zaki, MD(pty:dft), Attorney Stephen E Ensberg added to party Ferial Adel Zaki, MD(pty:dft))(Ensberg, Stephen)
October 29, 2020 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Ferial Adel Zaki, MD served on 10/29/2020, answer due 11/19/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon John Doe - Cousin in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
October 20, 2020 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Adel Edward Zaki, MD served on 10/16/2020, answer due 11/6/2020. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
October 7, 2020 Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Chi Shun Wu served on 10/5/2020, answer due 10/26/2020. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
September 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (gga)
September 24, 2020 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Chi Shun Wu, Adel Edward Zaki, MD, Ferial Adel Zaki, MD. (lh)
September 24, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
September 24, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (lh)
September 24, 2020 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
September 24, 2020 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, (Handy, Russell)
September 24, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
September 24, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28224913 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attorney Russell C Handy added to party Brian Whitaker(pty:pla))(Handy, Russell)

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Defendant: Ferial Adel Zaki, M.D.
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Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
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