Darnell Hicks v. Floyd S. Bradford III et al
Plaintiff: Darnell Hicks
Defendant: Floyd S. Bradford, III, Elizabeth Strump, Ian Miles Cheong, Lakewood CA Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention and Safety Group, Facebook, Twitter, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Meta Platforms Inc and State of California
Case Number: 2:2021cv07330
Filed: September 13, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Dolly M Gee
Referring Judge: Gail J Standish
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 15, 2023 Filing 96 (Lyman, Edward)
March 6, 2023 Filing 95 REPLY Reply ISO Motion to Dismiss FAC NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Defendant Facebook. (Heath, Jacob)
February 18, 2023 Filing 94 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Edward M. Lyman III in Opposition to The Metaverse's Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1.1 - Share Content on Issues You Care About, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 1.2 - 3 min Tips to Create Photos and Videos for Civic Engagement, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Video Link Facebook Groups Drag Queen for Beginners, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Video Link - Screw it, let's talk astrology, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Video Link - How Facebook Addresses Misleading and Harmful Communication, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - Create authentic messages)(Lyman, Edward)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S SAC by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation #91 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's Opposition to Meta Platforms, Inc.'s ("Meta") Motion to Dismiss #88 is due 2/17/2023. Meta's Reply is due 3/6/2023. Hearing regarding Meta's Motion to Dismiss on 3/24/2023 at 9:30 AM. (gk)
January 20, 2023 Filing 92 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant, Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 served on 01/20/2023. (Heath, Jacob)
January 20, 2023 Filing 91 STIPULATION for Relief from Alternative briefing schedule re Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 2nd Amended Complaint re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 filed by Defendant, Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Heath, Jacob)
January 20, 2023 Filing 90 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #88 . The following error(s) was/were found: No proof of service as to pro se Defendant Elizabeth Stump. Pursuant to Local Rule 7-3, the conference of counsel should take place at least seven days prior to the filing of the motion. 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. (gk)
January 18, 2023 Filing 89 NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 23-55059 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #86 as to Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (rolm)
January 18, 2023 Filing 88 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Defendant Facebook. Motion set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Heath, Jacob)
January 12, 2023 Filing 87 REPRESENTATION STATEMENT re Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #86 . (Amin, Parag)
January 12, 2023 Filing 86 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III. Appeal of Order on Motion to Strike,,, #82 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34613619.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Appeal Order)(Amin, Parag)
January 4, 2023 Filing 85 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Floyd S. Bradford, III, Does, Facebook, Lakewood CA Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention and Safety Group, Elizabeth Strump amending Amended Complaint/Petition #10 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks(Lyman, Edward)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 1 by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Case ordered to Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish for Settlement Conference. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 11/14/2023. Joint status report re settlement due by 11/21/2023. (gk)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/12/2023 02:00 PM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. Jury Trial set for 1/9/2024 08:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. See document for further details. (Attachments: #1 Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates) (gk)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER RE DEFENDANT FLOYD BRADFORD III'S MOTION TO STRIKE by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendant Floyd Bradford III's motion to strike Plaintiff Darnell Hicks' FAC under California's anti-SLAPP law ("MTX") #64 . Bradford's MTX is DENIED as to Hicks' defamation and false light claims, and GRANTED as to Hicks' remaining claims. Hicks' Bane Act, Ralph Act, and NIED claims are DISMISSED, with leave to amend. Hicks' public disclosure of private facts claim is DISMISSED, without leave to amend. Hicks shall file his Second Amended Complaint, or file a notice that he does not intend to amend, by 1/3/2023. Bradford shall file his response within 21 days of the filing of such notice or of the Second Amended Complaint. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
September 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court finds that Defendant Floyd Bradford III's Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint for Damages under California Code of Civil Procedure 425.16 #64 presently scheduled for hearing on September 23, 2022, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 16, 2022 Filing 80 PROOF OF SERVICE Darnell Hicks, re Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan #79 served on 9/16/22. (Lyman, Edward)
September 16, 2022 Filing 79 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7, filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Joint Requested Dates)(Lyman, Edward)
September 14, 2022 Filing 78 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III, re Reply (Motion related) #75 , Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form, #77 served on 9/9/2022. (Amin, Parag)
September 14, 2022 Filing 77 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Reply (Motion related) #75 . The following error(s) was/were found: Fed. R. Civ. P. 5 no proof of service attached. 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. (gk)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Dolly M. Gee: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties show cause in writing no later than 9/16/2022 why sanctions should not be imposed for their failure to cooperate and participate with opposing counsel in a Rule 26(f) conference and for failure to file a Joint Rule 26(f) Report. The filing of a Joint Rule 26(f) Report by the deadline will be deemed a satisfactory response. Failure to timely respond to this Order to Show Cause will result in the dismissal of this action for lack of prosecution. The Scheduling Conference on 9/23/2022 is hereby VACATED and will be rescheduled if necessary. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
September 9, 2022 Filing 75 REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #64 filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III. (Amin, Parag)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS ACTION SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by Judge Dolly M. Gee: There no longer appears to be a basis for this Court's jurisdiction. Hicks is therefore ORDERED to show cause why this action should not be dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Hicks shall file his response no later than 9/16/2022. Failure to file a satisfactory response will result in the dismissal of this action, without prejudice. See document for further details. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
September 6, 2022 Filing 73 Mail Returned addressed to Elizabeth Strump re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, #62 (rolm)
September 6, 2022 Filing 72 Mail Returned addressed to Elizabeth Strump re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, #62 (rolm)
September 6, 2022 Filing 71 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks, re Declaration (Motion related), #69 , Declaration (Motion related),, #70 , MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion #68 served on 9/6/22. (Lyman, Edward)
September 6, 2022 Filing 70 DECLARATION of Edward M. Lyman III (Counsel for Plaintiff) In Opposition to Defendant Floyd Bradford III's Anti-SLAPP Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #64 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 7 - Printout of Membership Page for Private Facebook Group, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 8 - Billing Statement (Redacted), #3 Exhibit Exhibit 9 - First warning re: sanctions prevailing party fees to Defendant's Counsel, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 10 - Second warning re: sanctions/prevailing party fees to Defendant's Counsel)(Lyman, Edward)
September 6, 2022 Filing 69 DECLARATION of Plaintiff Darnell Hicks In Opposition to Defendant Floyd Bradford III's Anti-SLAPP Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #64 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7)(Lyman, Edward)
September 5, 2022 Filing 68 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #64 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Lyman, Edward)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court finds that Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint #42 presently scheduled for hearing on August 26, 2022, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court sua sponte continues the scheduling conference #61 from September 16, 2022 to September 23, 2022 at 09:30 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 18, 2022 Filing 65 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #64 filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III. (Amin, Parag)
August 18, 2022 Filing 64 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III. Motion set for hearing on 9/23/2022 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points & Authorities In Support of Floyd Bradford III's anti-SLAPP Motion, #2 Declaration of Parag L. Amin, #3 Proposed Order re Floyd Bradford III's anti-SLAPP Motion) (Amin, Parag)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Having received the notice of dismissal #39 and proof of services #45 #46 #47 , the Court hereby discharges the Order to Show Cause dated December 28, 2021 #9 . IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 4, 2022 Filing 62 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #60 . The following error(s) was/were found: Lacking proof of service upon pro se party, F.R.Civ.P. 5. 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. (gk)
August 3, 2022 Filing 61 SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL [Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, 26(f)] by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 9/2/2022. Scheduling Conference set for 9/16/2022 at 9:30 a.m. (See order for details.) (kti)
August 2, 2022 Filing 60 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #10 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III.(Amin, Parag)
July 22, 2022 Filing 59 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #42 filed by Defendant Facebook. (Heath, Jacob)
July 22, 2022 Filing 58 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jacob Marcus Heath counsel for Defendant Facebook. Adding Jacob M. Heath as counsel of record for Defendant, META PLATFORMS, INC. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant META PLATFORMS, INC.. (Attorney Jacob Marcus Heath added to party Facebook(pty:dft))(Heath, Jacob)
July 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Granting #54 APPLICATION for Pro Se Electronic Filing. The applicant must register to use the Courts CM/ECF System within five (5) days of being served with this order. Registration information is available at the Pro Se Litigant E-Filing web page located on the Courts website. Upon registering, the applicant will receive a CM/ECF login and password that will allow him/her to file non-sealed documents electronically in this case only. Any documents being submitted under seal must be manually filed with the Clerk. (gk)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT FLOYD BRADFORD III'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Because Plaintiff has not filed an opposition, and Defendant Floyd Bradford III's counsel has shown diligence in seeking an extension immediately upon being retained, Defendant's Ex Parte Application #49 is GRANTED. The deadline for the filing and service of Bradford's response to the First Amended Complaint is extended to 8/2/2022. (gk)
July 15, 2022 Filing 52 Certificate Of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III (Amin, Parag)
July 15, 2022 Filing 51 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 8/2/2022 re Amended Complaint/Petition #10 #49 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-19.1 Notice to other parties of ex parte application lacking. The proposed order is prepared for the magistrate judge's signature, and should be made ready for the judge's signature. 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. (gk)
July 14, 2022 Filing 56 PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL filed by Defendant Elizabeth Stump, re Response #55 served on 7/14/2022. (gk)
July 14, 2022 Filing 55 RESPONSE to Case #10 filed by Defendant Elizabeth Lebeau Stump.(gk)
July 14, 2022 Filing 54 APPLICATION for Pro Se Litigant to electronically file documents in a specific case filed by Defendant Elizabeth Strump. (gk)
July 14, 2022 Filing 50 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Requst for Entry of Default against Defendant Floyd Bradford III and Lakewood CA. Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention & Safety Group #48 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Proof of Service is lacking required information. The name of the person served does not exactly match the person named in complaint. A Proof of Service of Summons and First Amended Complaint is filed as to both Defendants Floyd Bradford III and Lakewood CA. Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention & Safety Group. The proof of service does not name the latter defendant exactly as shown on the Complaint; and does not indicate Bradford's capacity to accept service on behalf of it. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk)
July 13, 2022 Filing 49 First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 8/2/2022 re Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III. (Attorney Parag L Amin added to party Floyd S. Bradford, III(pty:dft)) (Amin, Parag)
July 12, 2022 Filing 48 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant FLOYD BRADFORD III and Defendant LAKEWOOD CA. REGIONAL CRIME AWARENESS, PREVENTION & SAFETY GROUP Floyd S. Bradford, III, Lakewood CA Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention and Safety Group filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. Request set for hearing on 8/26/2022 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Edward M Lyman III) (Lyman, Edward)
June 27, 2022 Filing 47 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Elizabeth Strump served on 6/26/2022, answer due 7/18/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant Elizabeth Stump Lebeau in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
June 27, 2022 Filing 46 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Lakewood CA Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention and Safety Group served on 6/19/2022, answer due 7/11/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Owner Floyd Bradford III in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
June 25, 2022 Filing 45 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Floyd S. Bradford, III served on 6/19/2022, answer due 7/11/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Floyd Bradford III in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
June 25, 2022 Filing 44 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof #42 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Lyman, Edward)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER RE BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Upon Stipulation #41 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that hearing regarding Meta Platforms, Inc.'s ("Meta") Motion to Dismiss #42 is set for 8/26/2022 at 9:30 AM. Plaintiff's Opposition is due 6/24/2022. Meta's Reply is due 7/22/2022. (gk)
May 27, 2022 Filing 42 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Defendant Facebook. Motion set for hearing on 8/26/2022 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Defendant Meta Platforms,Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint) (Visser, Michelle)
May 27, 2022 Filing 41 Joint STIPULATION for Order Set Briefing Schedule filed by Defendant Facebook. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Regarding Briefing Schedule for Defendant's Motion to Dismiss)(Visser, Michelle)
May 26, 2022 Filing 40 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Twitter. (Lyman, Edward)
May 24, 2022 Filing 39 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Ian Miles Cheong. (Lyman, Edward)
May 24, 2022 Filing 38 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to State of California. (Lyman, Edward)
May 6, 2022 Filing 37 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance #35 , Notice of Appearance #36 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. 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)
May 6, 2022 Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Anjali Srinivasan on behalf of Defendant Twitter (Srinivasan, Anjali)
May 6, 2022 Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Zainab Omar Ramahi on behalf of Defendant Twitter (Ramahi, Zainab)
April 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND AS TO DEFENDANT TWITTER, INC. by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Upon Stipulation #33 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Twitter, Inc. shall respond to the First Amended Complaint #10 on or by 5/27/2022. (gk)
April 26, 2022 Filing 33 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Twitter answer now due 5/27/2022, re Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Defendant Twitter, Inc. Twitter. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lauridsen, Robert)
April 26, 2022 Filing 32 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Robert Adam Lauridsen counsel for Defendant Twitter. Adding R. Adam Lauridsen as counsel of record for Defendant Twitter, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Twitter, Inc.. (Attorney Robert Adam Lauridsen added to party Twitter(pty:dft))(Lauridsen, Robert)
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Having reviewed Plaintiff's brief #19 , the Court hereby extends the Order to Show Cause deadline to August 10, 2022 as to Defendants Floyd S. Bradford III, Elizabeth Strump, Ian Miles Cheong, and Lakewood CA. Reigional Crime Awareness, Prevention & Safety Group ("OSC") #9 . The OSC as to Defendants Facebook and Twitter is discharged. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND AS TO DEFENDANT FACEBOOK, INC. by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Upon Stipulation #29 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Facebook, Inc. (n/k/a Meta Platforms, Inc.) shall respond to the First Amended Complaint #10 on or by 5/27/2022. (gk)
April 12, 2022 Filing 29 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 05/27/2022 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Facebook. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Extension of Time to Respond as to Defendant Facebook, Inc.)(Visser, Michelle)
April 8, 2022 Filing 28 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Twitter served on 4/6/2022, answer due 4/27/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent for Service of Process, Daisy Montenegro, CT Corporation in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
March 21, 2022 Filing 27 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Facebook, identifying Facebook, Inc. n/k/a Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Visser, Michelle)
March 21, 2022 Filing 26 NOTICE of Name Change Regarding Defendant Facebook, Inc. filed by Defendant Facebook. (Visser, Michelle)
March 21, 2022 Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michelle Visser on behalf of Defendant Facebook (Visser, Michelle)
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Defendant State of California's Ex Parte Application #22 is GRANTED. Therefore, the deadline for the filing and service of the State's response to the First Amended Complaint is extended to 3/14/2022. (gk)
February 15, 2022 Filing 22 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 3/14/2022 re Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Defendant State of California. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time to File the State of California's Response to the First Amended Complaint) (Helfat, Daniel)
February 15, 2022 Filing 21 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant State of California, (Attorney Daniel L. Helfat added to party State of California(pty:dft))(Helfat, Daniel)
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND AS TO DEFENDANT FACEBOOK, INC. by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Pursuant to the parties' Stipulation #20 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Facebook, Inc. shall respond to the First Amended Complaint #10 on or by 4/14/2022. (gk)
February 14, 2022 Filing 20 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to April 14, 2022 re Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Defendant Facebook. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Michelle Visser added to party Facebook(pty:dft))(Visser, Michelle)
February 11, 2022 Filing 19 BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. PLAINTIFFS BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO THE COURTS OSC: RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION regarding Text Only Scheduling Notice,, 11 . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Due Dilligence Re: Service of Defendant Floyd Bradford III, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Due Dilligence Re: Service of Defendant Elizabeth Stump, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Due Dilligence Re: Service of Defendant Lakewood CA. Crime Prevention & Awareness Group)(Lyman, Edward)
February 3, 2022 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Twitter served on 1/25/2022, answer due 2/15/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Sean Sprowl Mosley in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
February 3, 2022 Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant Facebook served on 1/24/2022, answer due 2/14/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Michelle Mok in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
February 3, 2022 Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks, upon Defendant State of California served on 1/25/2022, answer due 2/15/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon G Arcebide DOJ Officer in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Lyman, Edward)
January 21, 2022 Filing 15 21-Day Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint #10 as to Defendants The State of California, Facebook, Twitter, Floyd Bradford III, Elizabeth Strump, Ian Miles Cheong, Lakewood CA. Regional Crime Awareness, Prevention and Safety Group. (gk)
January 19, 2022 Filing 14 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Lyman, Edward)
January 19, 2022 Filing 13 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: First Amended Complaint #10 . 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 words, "Plaintiff(s) v.," are displaced on the upper right of the form. Below the words, "SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION," please add the text, "ON THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT." The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (gk)
January 14, 2022 Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition #10 filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Lyman, Edward)
January 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee. On December 28, 2021, the Court issued and Order to Show Cause for lack of prosecution as to Defendants Floyd S. Bradford III, Elizabeth Strump, Ian Miles Cheong, Lakewood CA. Reigional Crime Awareness, Prevention & Safety Group, Facebook, and Twitter ("OSC") #9 . To date, Plaintiff has not filed a response and the time has passed. In light of Plaintiff's first amended complaint #10 , the Court hereby extends the OSC deadline to February 11, 2022. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 12, 2022 Filing 10 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks(Lyman, Edward)
December 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before 1/11/2022 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a written response on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be dismissed if a written response demonstrating good cause is not filed by the date indicated above. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
September 21, 2021 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties (Lyman, Edward)
September 21, 2021 Filing 7 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Darnell Hicks. (Lyman, Edward)
September 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
September 14, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: The Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule 3-1. Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (lh)
September 14, 2021 Filing 4 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
September 14, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
September 14, 2021 Filing 2 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (lh)
September 13, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-31975515 - Fee: $402. (Attorney Edward M Lyman, III added to party DARNELL HICKS(pty:pla))(Lyman, Edward)

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Plaintiff: Darnell Hicks
Represented By: Edward M Lyman, III
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