Michael Taraska v. David Swedelson
Plaintiff: Michael Taraska
Defendant: David Swedelson
Case Number: 2:2021cv02206
Filed: March 9, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John E McDermott
Referring Judge: Mark C Scarsi
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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March 12, 2021 Filing 8 TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) NOTICE TO PRO SE LITIGANTS by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Although Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, i.e., without legal representation, he nonetheless is required to comply with Court orders, the Local Rules, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See C.D. Cal. L.R. 83-2.2.3. The Local Rules are available on the Courts website, http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/ local-rules. The Court cannot provide legal advice to any party, including pro se litigants, i.e., parties who are not represented by a lawyer. There is a free "Pro Se Clinic" that can provide information and guidance about many aspects of civil litigation in this Court. The Court notes that a party to this lawsuit does not have a lawyer. Parties in court without a lawyer are called "pro se litigants." These parties often face special challenges in federal court. Public Counsel runs a free Federal Pro Se Clinic where pro se litigants can get information and guidance. The Clinic is located at the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (note that the clinic may not be open for in-person appointments during the pandemic). Pro se litigants must call or submit an on-line application to request services as follows: on-line applications can be submitted at http://prose.cacd.uscourts.gov/los-angeles, or call (213) 385-2977, ext. 270. Pro se litigants may submit documents for filing through the Courts Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an e-mail address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Courts website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
March 12, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: The incorrect Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha was selected on the Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) #3 . A Corrected Notice of Assignment has been issued see docket item 5. This case is assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi and to Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. Docket item 3 should be disregarded. (car)
March 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASE ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (dd)
March 12, 2021 Filing 5 CORRECTED NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (car)
March 12, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
March 12, 2021 Filing 3 [NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR ISSUED ON 3/12/2021, SEE ITEM 7] NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (car) Modified on 3/12/2021 (car).
March 11, 2021 Filing 2 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant David Swedelson. (car)
March 9, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendant David Swedelson. Case assigned to Judge Mark C. Scarsi for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott.(Filing fee $ 402 PAID) Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiff Michael Taraska. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (car)

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