Cetera Financial Group, Inc. v. Gilbert Russell Conrad
Plaintiff: Cetera Financial Group, Inc.
Defendant: Gilbert Russel Conrad and Gilbert Russell Conrad
Case Number: 2:2020cv09084
Filed: October 2, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Steve Kim
Referring Judge: George H Wu
Nature of Suit: Negotiable Instrument
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Negotiable Instrument
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 15, 2022 Filing 53 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON PLAINTIFF CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST #50 held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling was issued on August 11, 2022 #51 . Court and counsel confer. The Tentative Ruling is adopted as the Court's Final Ruling. The Court GRANTS the motion for attorneys' fees and costs. The Court awards $7,122.50 ($7,005.50 in attorneys' fees and $117 in costs). The Court also awards post-judgment interest on the remaining amount owed in the settlement payment and interest on the attorneys' fees and costs as articulated.; granting #50 MOTION for Attorney Fees. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (aco)
August 11, 2022 Filing 52 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Monday's 08/15/2022 Motion Hearing #50 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 11, 2022 Filing 51 MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - TENTATIVE RULING ON PLAINTIFF CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST #50 by Judge George H. Wu. Attached hereto is the Court's Tentative Ruling on Plaintiff's Motion #50 set for hearing on August 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. (aco)
June 27, 2022 Filing 50 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/15/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Melissa A. Agnetti in support of Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.'s Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Post-Judgment Interest, #2 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.'s Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Post-Judgment Interest) (Agnetti, Melissa)
June 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 STIPULATED JUDGMENT AND ORDER by Judge George H. Wu. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)
June 9, 2022 Filing 48 SEALED DOCUMENT re APPLICATION to file document Ex Parte Application for Entry of Stipulated Judgment under seal #46 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, #47 filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Melissa A. Agnetti in support of Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.'s Ex Parte Application for Entry of Stipulated Judgment, #2 Proposed Order [Proposed] Stipulated Judgment and Order)(Agnetti, Melissa)
June 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.'S APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL by Judge George H. Wu. The Court, having fully considered the matter and good cause appearing hereby ORDERS, ADJUDGES, AND DECREES as follows: The following documents shall be filed under seal: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS).; granting #46 APPLICATION to file document Ex Parte Application for Entry of Stipulated Judgment under seal. (aco)
June 7, 2022 Filing 46 APPLICATION to file document Ex Parte Application for Entry of Stipulated Judgment under seal filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Melissa A. Agnetti in support of Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.'s Application for Leave to File Under Seal, #2 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.'s Application for Leave to File Under Seal)(Attorney Melissa Anne Agnetti added to party Cetera Financial Group, Inc. (pty:pla))(Agnetti, Melissa)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER TO DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Dismiss Case #44 . Based upon the stipulation between the parties and their respective counsel, it is hereby ORDERED that this action is dismissed with prejudice in its entirety. Each party will bear its own attorneys' fees and expenses. This Court retains jurisdiction over the parties to enforce the terms of the settlement. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (mrgo)
November 24, 2021 Filing 44 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Settlement filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc..(Attorney Timothy Weston Fredricks added to party Cetera Financial Group, Inc. (pty:pla))(Fredricks, Timothy)
November 18, 2021 Filing 43 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC POST-MEDIATION STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. Settlement is reached. Court and counsel confer. The Court continues the status conference to 11/29/2021 at 8:30 a.m. Hearing will be vacated provided a stipulation to dismiss is filed by noon on 11/24/2021. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
November 16, 2021 Filing 42 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Thursday's 11/18/2021 post mediation status conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 8, 2021 Filing 41 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC POST-MEDIATION STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. Settlement is reached. The Court continues the status conference to November 18, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Hearing will be vacated provided a stipulation to dismiss is filed by noon on November 15, 2021. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
November 4, 2021 Filing 40 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Monday's 11/08/2021 status conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 1, 2021 Filing 39 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC POST-MEDIATION STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. Settlement is reached. The parties are to file a dismissal with prejudice with the Court retaining jurisdiction by noon on November 4, 2021. The Court continues the status conference to November 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. and vacates all previously set deadlines and hearing dates. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
October 28, 2021 Filing 38 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Monday's 11/01/2021 post mediation status conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date #36 . Having considered the Parties' Stipulation To Modify Scheduling Order And Extend Discovery Cutoff, and good cause appearing, the Court hereby grants the Parties' stipulation and request. The June 3, 2021 Scheduling Order is modified to extend the fact Discovery Cutoff to December 3, 2021. (Discovery cut-off 12/3/2021.) (mrgo)
October 20, 2021 Filing 36 STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date to 12/3/2021 filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russell Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Mohan, Vishwanath)
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY #32 by Judge George H. Wu. The request of Gilbert Conrad to substitute Ryan Lapine as attorney of record is GRANTED. (iv)
August 6, 2021 Filing 34 Amended REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY RYAN M. LAPINE in place of attorney Defendant In Pro Se filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russell Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lapine, Ryan)
August 6, 2021 Filing 33 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY RYAN M. LAPINE in place of attorney Defendant In Pro Se #32 . The following error(s) was/were found: The G-01 form is a 2 page document. The first page is missing. 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. (mrgo)
August 5, 2021 Filing 32 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY RYAN M. LAPINE in place of attorney Defendant In Pro Se filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russell Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lapine, Ryan)
August 4, 2021 Filing 31 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #30 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #29 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Request for Substitution of Attorney. 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. (ak)
August 3, 2021 Filing 30 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Vishwanath Kootala Mohan counsel for Defendant Gilbert Russell Conrad. Adding VISHWANATH KOOTALA MOHAN as counsel of record for GILBERT RUSSELL CONRAD for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant GILBERT RUSSELL CONRAD. (Attorney Vishwanath Kootala Mohan added to party Gilbert Russell Conrad(pty:dft))(Mohan, Vishwanath)
August 3, 2021 Filing 29 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ryan M. Lapine counsel for Defendant Gilbert Russell Conrad. Adding RYAN M. LAPINE as counsel of record for GILBERT RUSSELL CONRAD for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant GILBERT RUSSELL CONRAD. (Lapine, Ryan)
June 3, 2021 Filing 28 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON DIAMOND MCCARTHY LLP'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION #20 held before Judge George H. Wu. Defendant Gilbert Russell Conrad is not present. For the reasons stated on the record, the Motion is granted. Defendant Conrad will proceed in prop per as follows: (see minute order for details). The Court sets the following: Discovery cut-off 11/5/2021. Motion hearing cutoff 1/6/2022. Last date to conduct mediation is 10/28/2021. Jury Trial set for 2/15/2022 at 09:00 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Pretrial Conference set for 2/3/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Post-Mediation Status Conference set for 11/1/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Attorney Brian R. Hogue and Ryan M. Lapine terminated. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
June 1, 2021 Filing 27 JOINT REPORT filed by Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad. (Lapine, Ryan)
May 27, 2021 Filing 26 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON DIAMOND MCCARTHY LLP'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION #20 held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court continues the hearing to 6/3/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. The parties are to file a joint Status Report by noon on 6/1/2021. Court Reporter: Marea Woolrich. (mrgo)
May 25, 2021 Filing 25 JOINT REPORT filed by Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad. (Lapine, Ryan)
May 13, 2021 Filing 24 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON DIAMOND MCCARTHY LLP'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION #20 held before Judge George H. Wu. Court confers with the parties. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court continues the Motion to May 27, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. The parties are to file a joint status report by noon on May 25. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
May 6, 2021 Filing 23 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON DIAMOND MCCARTHY LLP'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION #20 held before Judge George H. Wu. Defendant Gilbert Conrad is not present. For reasons stated on the record, the Court continues the Motion to May 13, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Defendant Conrad is ordered to be present. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (mrgo)
May 3, 2021 Filing 22 DECLARATION of BRIAN R. HOGUE IN SUPPORT NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Ryan M. Lapine to Withdraw as Attorney #20 filed by Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email and Letter to Gilbert Russell Conrad dated 05.01.2021)(Hogue, Brian)
April 29, 2021 Filing 21 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC HEARING ON DIAMOND MCCARTHY LLP'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court and Counsel confer. For reasons stated on the record, the Motion is continued to May 6, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Defendant Gilbert Conrad is ordered to appear. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (mrgo)
March 31, 2021 Filing 20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Ryan M. Lapine to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad. Motion set for hearing on 4/29/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Brian R. Hogue In Support of Motion to Withdraw From Representation, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order) (Lapine, Ryan)
February 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge George H. Wu. The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds it can set the schedule in this matter without hearing further statements from the parties. As per C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15, the February 11, 2021, scheduling conference date is taken off calendar. The Court sets the following dates: (Amended Pleadings due by 2/26/2021. Discovery cut-off 9/10/2021. Motion hearing cutoff 11/4/2021. Jury Trial set for 12/14/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Pretrial Conference set for 12/2/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Post-Mediation Status Conference set for 9/2/2021 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu.) (mrgo)
January 28, 2021 Filing 18 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc... (Kagan, Jeffrey)
December 21, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russel Conrad, identifying Gilbert Russell Conrad; Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.. (Lapine, Ryan)
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge George H. Wu. The Court sets a Scheduling Conference for February 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by F.R.C.P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ordered to be present. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court no later than January 28, 2021. See Local Rule 26-1. (lom)
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting #12 Non-Resident Attorney Brian R. Hogue APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Gilbert Russel Conrad, designating Ryan M. Lapine as local counsel. (lom)
December 21, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint #13 . 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. (lom)
December 18, 2020 Filing 13 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russel Conrad.(Lapine, Ryan)
December 17, 2020 Filing 12 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney BRIAN R. HOGUE to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-29581142) filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russel Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lapine, Ryan)
November 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DEFENDANT GILBERT RUSSELL CONRAD TO DECEMBER 18, 2020 #10 by Judge George H. Wu (lc)
November 24, 2020 Filing 10 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Gilbert Russel Conrad answer now due 12/18/2020, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by DEFENDANT Gilbert Russel Conrad. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Ryan M Lapine added to party Gilbert Russel Conrad(pty:dft))(Lapine, Ryan)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS by Judge George H. Wu. See order for details. (lom)
October 7, 2020 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Gilbert Russel Conrad. (et)
October 7, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
October 7, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (et)
October 2, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc., identifying Cetera Finanical Group, Inc; Gilbert Russell Conrad. (Kagan, Jeffrey)
October 2, 2020 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc. identifying Aretec Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Kagan, Jeffrey)
October 2, 2020 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. (Kagan, Jeffrey)
October 2, 2020 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. (Kagan, Jeffrey)
October 2, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28364612 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Cetera Financial Group, Inc.. (Attorney Jeffrey Franklin Kagan added to party Cetera Financial Group, Inc. (pty:pla))(Kagan, Jeffrey)

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