Securities and Exchange Commission v. VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc. et al
| Securities and Exchange Commission |
| VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc., Thomas Gaffney, Lisa Gordon, Tommy's Pizza Ventures, Inc., Cynthia Gaffney and Tommys Pizza Ventures, Inc. |
| 2:2021cv07663 |
| September 27, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Stanley Blumenfeld |
| Autumn D Spaeth |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 77 |
| None |
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Filing 25
MINUTE [In Chambers] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Plaintiff is hereby ordered to show cause in writing by not later than December 10, 2021 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The court will consider the filing of the following as an appropriate response to this Order to Show Cause, on or before the above date: the filing of a motion for entry of default judgment; Failure to respond to the court's order shall result in the dismissal of this action. The Court VACATES the Order to Show Cause, Dkt. No. 16, filed 11/03/2021. See order for more information. (shb)
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Filing 24
RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commissionto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, #16 (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 23
DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc., Thomas Gaffney, Lisa Gordon, Tommys Pizza Ventures, Inc., Relief Defendant, Cynthia Gaffney, Relief Defendant (bm)
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Filing 22
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants/Relief Defendants Cynthia Gaffney, Thomas Gaffney, Lisa Gordon, Tommys Pizza Ventures, Inc., VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael R. Sew Hoy) (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 21
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Relief Defendant Cynthia Gaffney Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney, co-resident/spouse of Cynthia Gaffney, at the usual place of abode of Ms. Gaffney in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 20
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Relief Defendant Tommy's Pizza Ventures, Inc. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 19
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Lisa Gordon Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jane Doe, someone of suitable age and discretion who resides at Ms. Gordon's dwelling or usual place of abode in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 18
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Cynthia Gaffney, Managing Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 17
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 16
MINUTE ORDER [In Chambers]: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Plaintiff is hereby ordered to show cause in writing by not later then November 17, 2021, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The court will consider the filing of the following as an appropriate response to this Order to Show Cause, on or before the above date: Answer by the Defendant(s) or Plaintiffs request for entry of default. See attached minute order for details. (lom)
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Filing 15
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Clerk to Enter Default Against Defendants VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc., Thomas Gaffney, Lisa Gordon, and Relief Defendants Tommy's Pizza Ventures, Inc. and Cynthia Gaffney #14 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Proof of Service is lacking required information. The proofs of service have redacted service addresses. A full address is required before the clerk can enter Default. Re-file the Proof of Service reflecting the full address of the place of service. The statute under which service was made is not indicated. As to Lisa Gordon, substituted service was made with a subsequent mail service on 10/6/2021; lacking due diligence; and the request is untimely. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk)
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Filing 14
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants and Relief Defendants All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael R. Sew Hoy) (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 13
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Lisa Gordon served on 9/29/2021, answer due 10/20/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jane Doe, co-resident/co-occupant of Lisa Gordon in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 12
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc. served on 10/5/2021, answer due 10/26/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Cynthia Gaffney, Managing Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 11
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Relief Defendant Cynthia Gaffney served on 9/29/2021, answer due 10/20/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney, co-resident and spouse of Cynthia Gaffney in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 10
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Relief Defendant Tommys Pizza Ventures, Inc. served on 9/29/2021, answer due 10/20/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 9
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Thomas Gaffney served on 9/29/2021, answer due 10/20/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Thomas Gaffney, defendant in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 8
CIVIL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (vcr)
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Filing 7
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Cynthia Gaffney, Thomas Gaffney, Lisa Gordon, Tommys Pizza Ventures, Inc., VerdeGroup Investment Partners, Inc. (ghap)
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Filing 6
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
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Filing 5
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
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Filing 4
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (ghap)
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Filing 3
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Sew Hoy, Michael)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attorney Michael Raymond Sew Hoy added to party Securities and Exchange Commission(pty:pla))(Sew Hoy, Michael)
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