Jazz Serfontein v. Ford Motor Company et al
Plaintiff: Jazz Serfontein
Defendant: Ford Motor Company and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2021cv08953
Filed: November 15, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Steve Kim
Referring Judge: Mark C Scarsi
Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 11, 2022 Filing 28 MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #24 , CCA # 22-55384. The judgment of this Court, entered July 20, 2022, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA Order, #27 , DISMISSED.](mat)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #24 filed by Ford Motor Company. CCA # 22-55384. A review of the record and appellant's response to the courts April 21, 2022order to show cause demonstrates that this court lacks jurisdiction over this appeal because the challenged remand order is not reviewable "on appeal or otherwise." Accordingly, this appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. (lc)
April 25, 2022 Filing 26 DESIGNATION of Record on Appeal by Defendant Ford Motor Company re #24 (Maclear, Amy)
April 14, 2022 Filing 25 NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 22-55384 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #24 as to defendant Ford Motor Company. (lc)
April 13, 2022 Filing 24 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. Appeal of Order on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings #21 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33121469.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Representation Statement)(Maclear, Amy)
April 5, 2022 Filing 23 Receipt of remand from Los Angeles County Superior Court on 3/28/22 (lc)
March 21, 2022 Filing 22 TRANSMITTAL of documents to Los Angeles Superior Court. A certified copy of the order of remand and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to Los Angeles Superior Court. (lom)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS (ECF NO. #10 ) AND REMANDING CASE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The motion is denied. The Court remands the case to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 21STCV33267. (lom)
March 3, 2022 Filing 20 RESPONSE filed by Defendant Ford Motor Companyto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, #19 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Nassihi, Amir)
February 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Defendant Ford Motor Company moves for judgment on the pleadings. (Mot., ECF No. 10-1.) The motion is fully briefed. (Opp'n, ECF No. 12; Reply, ECF No. 17.) Before the Court may decide whether the Complaint is adequately pleaded, the Court must resolve whether it has jurisdiction to decide the motion. The Court orders supplemental briefing on whether the Court has subject-matter jurisdiction over this case. Defendant shall file a written response within 14 days providing evidence that the amount in controversy "more likely than not" exceeds $75,000. Plaintiff may respond to Defendant's response within seven days of its filing. See minute order for details. (lom)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION (ECF No. #10 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (ECF No. #10 ) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on January 31, 2022, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
January 14, 2022 Filing 17 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings #10 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Maclear, Amy)
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than July 25, 2022. (smo)
January 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER RE: JURY TRIAL by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Amended Pleadings due by 2/14/2022. Discovery cut-off 6/6/2022. Motions due by 8/1/2022. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 7/25/2022. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/3/2022 at 2:00 PM and Jury Trial set for 10/18/2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. See document for additional pretrial dates and deadlines. (smo)
January 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court has considered the parties' Joint Rule 16(b)/26(f) Report with respect to the Scheduling Conference and has concluded that the hearing on January 24, 2022 is not necessary. Accordingly, the Scheduling Conference is taken off calendar and under submission. No appearance by counsel is necessary. A separate order will issue setting the deadlines and dates for this case. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
January 10, 2022 Filing 13 DECLARATION of Kevin Jacobson re Objection/Opposition (Motion related) #12 filed by Plaintiff Jazz Serfontein. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Jacobson, Kevin)
January 10, 2022 Filing 12 OPPOSITION in opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings #10 filed by Plaintiff Jazz Serfontein. (Jacobson, Kevin)
January 10, 2022 Filing 11 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Plaintiff Jazz Serfontein.. (Attachments: #1 Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Jacobson, Kevin)
December 30, 2021 Filing 10 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. Motion set for hearing on 1/31/2022 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Maclear, Amy)
November 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Scheduling Conference set for 1/24/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
November 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
November 16, 2021 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
November 16, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
November 16, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (ghap)
November 15, 2021 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Ford Motor Company. Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiff Jazz Serfontein. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 9/9/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT A) (ghap)
November 15, 2021 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 10/13/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT B)(ghap)
November 15, 2021 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company, re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 served on November 15, 2021. (Maclear, Amy)
November 15, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company, identifying State Street Corporation; Evercore Trust Company, N.A.; Black Rock, Inc.; The Vanguard Group. (Maclear, Amy)
November 15, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Maclear, Amy)
November 15, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 21STCV33267 Receipt No: ACACDC-32325208 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit A - Complaint, #3 Exhibit B - Answer, #4 Exhibit C - RISC, #5 Exhibit D - Ford 8K Filing) (Attorney Amy Patricia Maclear added to party Ford Motor Company(pty:dft))(Maclear, Amy)

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Plaintiff: Jazz Serfontein
Represented By: Kevin Y Jacobson
Represented By: Nicholas Darrow Yowarski
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Defendant: Ford Motor Company
Represented By: Amy Patricia Maclear
Represented By: Amir M Nassihi
Represented By: Frank P Kelly, III
Represented By: Melina Manetti
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