William Edward Hall v. M/Y Whisper IV et al
Plaintiff: William Edward Hall
Defendant: M/Y Whisper IV, AA John Ltd, AA John Llc and Jeff Aronson
Case Number: 2:2021cv07485
Filed: September 17, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Alexander F MacKinnon
Referring Judge: Mark C Scarsi
Nature of Suit: Contract: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1333
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 27, 2021 Filing 32 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN (USM-285) of In Rem Publication/ Notice of Vessel Arrest #31 , returned executed upon M/Y Whisper IV on 10/20/21. Remarks: IN REM PUBLICATION/NOTICE OF VESSEL ARREST IN LA DAILY (SEE COPY OF PUBLICATION ATTACHED). (lc)
October 27, 2021 Filing 31 NOTICE OF VESSEL ARREST ON 10/7/21 by US Marshal filed by plaintiff M/Y Whisper IV. (lc)
October 27, 2021 Filing 30 WARRANT OF ARREST IN ACTION IN REM Returned Executed as to M/Y WHISPER IV (lc)
October 27, 2021 Filing 29 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN (USM-285) of IN REM VESSEL SEIZURE #18 , returned executed upon M/Y Whisper IV on 10/7/21. Remarks: Vessel and etc., seized, under custody and posted summons and complaint on vessel on 10/7/2021. (lc)
October 27, 2021 Filing 28 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN (USM-285) of Turnover after seizing vessel M/Y WHISPER IV, and posting summons and complaint, to Sub-Custodian Nielsen Beaumont Marine #18 -served sub-custodian, Mark Schnabel 10/7/21. (lc)
October 27, 2021 Filing 27 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN (USM-285) of summons and Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), and order authorizing arrest of vessel and notice of vessel arrest #1 upon Jeff Aronson personally served on 10/7/2021, answer due 10/28/2021, (lc)
October 24, 2021 Filing 26 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS (G-112a) by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: In accordance with the Notice to Filer of Deficiencies in Electronically Filed Documents (ECF No. #25 ), regarding NOTICE of Filing of Bankruptcy Petition and of the Automatic Stay (ECF No. #24 ), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the document is accepted as filed. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vv)
October 20, 2021 Filing 25 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) #24 by claimant Aronson. The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice: Filing Bankruptcy (non-bankruptcy appeal). Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc)
October 20, 2021 Filing 24 NOTICE of Filing of Bankruptcy Petition and of the Automatic Stay filed by Claimant / Defendant Jeff Aronson. (Weil, David)
October 19, 2021 Filing 23 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants AA John Ltd, Jeff Aronson, M/Y Whisper IV, identifying Plaintiff William Edward Hall and Defendants Jeff Aronson, AA John, Ltd and M/Y Whisper IV. (Weil, David)
October 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE DEFICIENCIES IN DEFENDANTS' VERIFIED SATEMENT OF RIGHT OR INTEREST IN VESSEL [DKT (20)] by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Please take notice that pursuant to Local Rule 7-1.1, a notice of interested parties shall be filed upon a party's first appearance. Counsel shall file a notice of interested parties on or before October 19, 2021. Failure to file the notice may result in the document being stricken. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vv)
October 18, 2021 Filing 21 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Claim #20 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. filer failed to add himself as attorney of record to parties AA John Ltd, Jeff Aronson and M/Y Whisper IV as reflected on the claim ; also claim only picked up one of 3 parties. Clerk has edited to include all 3 parties as filed as authorized by Clerk's Office procedures re filer's clerical omission. Please note clerk has updated his email. Filer should filer proper documents to update his attorney information accordingly. 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. (lc)
October 15, 2021 Filing 20 CLAIM filed by Claimant AA John Ltd., Jeff Aronson, M/Y Whisper IV (Weil, David) Modified on 10/18/2021 (lc).
October 4, 2021 Filing 19 WARRANT IN REM as to M/Y WHISPER IV, AN 87-FOOT JOHNSON MOTOR YACHT, BRITISH REGISTRY NO. JSAY87030E505, AND ALL OF HER ENGINES, TACKLE, ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS AND APPURTENANCES issued (Attachments: #1 Order Authorizing Arres of Vessel) (copy sent to USM via email)(es)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER APPOINTING SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN AND AUTHORIZING MOVEMENT OF DEFENDANT VESSEL by Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. NOTE: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS DOCUMENT.* IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States Marshal for the Central District of California shall be, and is hereby, authorized and directed upon seizure of the DEFENDANT VESSEL, her engines, boilers, tackle, apparel, furnishings, appurtenances, etc., and all other necessaries thereunto appertaining and belonging, pursuant to the Warrant for Arrest to surrender the possession thereof to the Substitute Custodian named herein, and that upon such surrender the Marshal shall be discharged from all duties and responsibilities for the safekeeping of said vessel and held harmless from and against any and all claims whatever arising out of said substituted possession and safekeeping. [See order for further information.] (es) Modified on 10/4/2021 (copy sent to USM via email)(es).
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER AUTHORIZING ARREST OF DEFENDANT VESSEL PURSUANT TO SUPPLEMENTAL ADMIRALTY RULES B2, D and E #16 by Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon: It is therefore ORDERED, as follows: The issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the Defendant Vessel M/Y WHISPER IV, an 87-foot Johnson motor yacht, British Registry No. JSAY87030E505, and all of her engines, tackle, accessories, equipment, furnishings and appurtenances (the "DEFENDANT VESSEL") is authorized. Any person claiming an interest in the DEFENDANT VESSEL shall be entitled upon request to a prompt hearing at which the PLAINTIFF shall be required to show why the arrest should not be vacated or other relief granted consistent with the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims. [See order for further details.] (es) Modified on 10/4/2021 (copy sent to USM via email) (es).
September 29, 2021 Filing 16 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Issuance of Warrant in Rem as to Warrant for arrest of Defendant Vessel [First Amended Ex Parte Application For Order Authorizing Issuance of Warrant For Arrest of Defendant Vessel] filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit [Exhibits A - E to First Amended Ex Parte Application For Order Authorizing Issuance of Warrant For Arrest Of Defendant Vessel]) (Bull, Edward)
September 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MINUTES (In Chambers): Order Denying Without Prejudice Ex Parte Application for Order Authorizing Issuance of Warrant for Arrest of Defendant Vessel (ECF No. #5 ) by Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon: [See document for details.] (es)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
September 20, 2021 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants AA John LLC, AA John Ltd, Jeff Aronson, M/Y Whisper IV. (car)
September 20, 2021 Filing 12 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
September 20, 2021 Filing 11 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
September 20, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (car)
September 17, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE OF LODGING filed [Proposed] Order Appointing Substitute Custodian and Authorizing Movement of Defendant Vessel re EX PARTE APPLICATION to Appoint Substitute Custodian Ex Parte Application For Appointment of Substitute Custodian and For Authorization For Movement of Defendant Vessel #6 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Appointing Substitute Custodian and Authorizing Movement of Defendant Vessel)(Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE OF LODGING filed [Proposed] Order Authorizing Arrest of Defendant Vessels Pursuant To Supplemental Admiralty Rules B2, D and E re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Issuance of Warrant in Rem as to Warrant for arrest of Defendant Vessel Ex Parte Application For Order Authorizing Issuance of a Warrant For Arrest of Defendant Vessel #5 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Authorizing Arrest of Defendant Vessel Pursuant To Supplemental Admiralty Rules B2, D and E)(Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 7 REQUEST for Issuance of Warrant in Rem as to Warrant for arrest of Defendant Vessel Warrant For Arrest In Action In Rem filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 6 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Appoint Substitute Custodian Ex Parte Application For Appointment of Substitute Custodian and For Authorization For Movement of Defendant Vessel filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Don Beaumont In Support of Ex Parte Application For Order Appointing Substitute Custodian and Authorizing Movement of Defendant Vessel) (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 5 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Issuance of Warrant in Rem as to Warrant for arrest of Defendant Vessel Ex Parte Application For Order Authorizing Issuance of a Warrant For Arrest of Defendant Vessel filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Edward M. Bull III In Support of Ex Parte Application For Order Authorizing Issuance Of Warrant For Arrest Of Defendant Vessel) (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall, (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Bull, Edward)
September 17, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-32006111 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff William Edward Hall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A-F to Verified Complaint) (Attorney Edward Myron Bull, III added to party William Edward Hall(pty:pla))(Bull, Edward)

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