Sonja Joplin et al v. University of Southern California, et al
Plaintiff: Sonja Joplin, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Chile Aguiniga and Robert Calvert
Defendant: DOES 1 to 10, inclusive,, University of Southern California, a California nonprofit corporation, Does 1 through 10 inclusive and University of Southern California
Case Number: 2:2020cv09338
Filed: October 9, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Pedro V Castillo
Referring Judge: Dolly M Gee
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER RE CONSOLIDATION WITH IN RE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TUITION AND FEES COVID-19 REFUND LITIGATION, CASE NUMBER CV 20-4066-DMG (PVCx) by Judge Dolly M. Gee: On 10/19/2020, the Court ordered Plaintiffs Sonja Joplin, Robert Calvert, and Chile Aguiniga to show cause why their Class Action Complaint should not be consolidated under the caption In re University of Southern California Tuition and Fees COVID-19 Refund Litigation, case number CV 20-4066-DMG (PVCx) #11 . Plaintiffs responded that they do not oppose consolidation. The Court ORDERS that this case be consolidated with In re University of Southern California Tuition and Fees COVID-19 Refund Litigation, case number CV 20-4066-DMG (PVCx), and administratively closed. All material documents filed in this case are deemed to have been filed in the consolidated case. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
November 9, 2020 Filing 18 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to University of Southern California answer now due 12/9/2020, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Defendant University of Southern California.(Norton, Leo)
November 9, 2020 Filing 17 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant University of Southern California (Norton, Leo)
November 9, 2020 Filing 16 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexandra Rex Mayhugh counsel for Defendant University of Southern California. Adding Alexandra R. Mayhugh as counsel of record for University of Southern California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant University of Southern California. (Attorney Alexandra Rex Mayhugh added to party University of Southern California(pty:dft))(Mayhugh, Alexandra)
November 9, 2020 Filing 15 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Leo P Norton counsel for Defendant University of Southern California. Adding Leo P. Norton as counsel of record for University of Southern California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant University of Southern California. (Attorney Leo P Norton added to party University of Southern California(pty:dft))(Norton, Leo)
November 9, 2020 Filing 14 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michelle C Doolin counsel for Defendant University of Southern California. Adding Michelle C. Doolin as counsel of record for University of Southern California for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant University of Southern California. (Attorney Michelle C Doolin added to party University of Southern California(pty:dft))(Doolin, Michelle)
October 30, 2020 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Sonja Joplinto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,, #11 (Shegerian, Carney)
October 26, 2020 Filing 12 SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff Sonja Joplin, Chile Aguiniga, Robert Calvert, upon Defendant University of Southern California served on 10/19/2020, answer due 11/9/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Shegerian, Carney)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS CASE SHOULD NOT BE CONSOLIDATED WITH IN RE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TUITION AND FEES COVID-19 REFUND LITIGATION, CASE NUMBER CV 20-4066-DMG (PVCx) by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE in writing why the Court's July 17, 2020 Consolidation Order should not be applied to this case, such that this case would be consolidated with In re University of Southern California Tuition and Fees COVID-19 Refund Litigation, case number CV 20-4066-DMG (PVCx), and administratively closed. Plaintiff shall file its response, if any, by October 30, 2020, and USC may file its response, if any, by November 6, 2020. Failure to respond shall be deemed consent to consolidation. (iv)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
October 15, 2020 Filing 9 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) TRANSFER OF CASE TO JUDGE GEE by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Please take notice that this action has been reassigned to the HONORABLE DOLLY M. GEE, United States District Judge, pursuant to the Order re Transfer Pursuant to General Order 19-03 filed on October 15, 2020. Please substitute the initials DMG in place of the current initials, so that the case number will now read CV 20-9338-DMG (PVCx). (iv)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-04066-DMG(PVCx). Case transferred from Judge Dean D. Pregerson to Judge Dolly M. Gee for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:20-cv-09338-DMG(PVCx). Signed by Judge Dolly M. Gee (aco)
October 13, 2020 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint #1 as to defendant University of Southern California. (esa)
October 13, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
October 13, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dean D. Pregerson and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (esa)
October 9, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Chile Aguiniga, Robert Calvert, Sonja Joplin, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, identifying Sonja Joplin; Robert Calvert; Chile Aguiniga; Shegerian & Associates, Inc.; University of Southern California. (Shegerian, Carney)
October 9, 2020 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by plaintiff Chile Aguiniga, Robert Calvert, Sonja Joplin, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated. (Shegerian, Carney)
October 9, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Chile Aguiniga, Robert Calvert, Sonja Joplin, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated. (Shegerian, Carney)
October 9, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28477607 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Sonja Joplin, Chile Aguiniga, Robert Calvert. (Attorney Carney R Shegerian added to party Chile Aguiniga(pty:pla), Attorney Carney R Shegerian added to party Robert Calvert(pty:pla), Attorney Carney R Shegerian added to party Sonja Joplin(pty:pla), Attorney Carney R Shegerian added to party on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated(pty:pla))(Shegerian, Carney)

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Plaintiff: Sonja Joplin
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