Esmaeel Afifeh et al v. Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi et al
Plaintiff: Esmaeel Afifeh and Hasan Fathi
Defendant: Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud LLC, Proud Holding, LLC, Farsiland, Does 1 to 50, inclusive, NORTHTELECOM, LLC, SES S.A., SES AMERICOM, INC., AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY P.J.S.C. (YAHSAT),, YAHLIVE, OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),, BENAMEIRAN (Siabazi.com), TV8 (TV24), M1(M+), 30TV (C++), TaK TV and ESGHEH SERIAL
Petitioner: Mi TV
Case Number: 2:2022cv00928
Filed: February 10, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Stanley Blumenfeld
Referring Judge: Alexander F MacKinnon
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr: DENYING #104 DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES [Dkt. No. 104]. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb)
August 12, 2022 Filing 112 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 #104 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Juo, James)
August 5, 2022 Filing 111 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 #104 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit, #3 Exhibit Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #53 filed by Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh. CCA # 22-55337. On June 27, 2022, this court ordered appellants, within 21 days, to move for voluntary dismissal of this appeal or show cause why it should not be dismissed as moot. The order warned appellants that failure to comply would result in the automatic dismissal of the appeal by the Clerk of the Court. To date, appellants have not complied with the June 27, 2022 order. Accordingly, this appeal is dismissed for failure to prosecute. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. This order served on the district court shall, 21 days after the date of the order, act as and for the mandate of this court. (car)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #53 filed by Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh. CCA # 22-55337. On April 21, 2022, appellants filed correspondence indicating that an April 15, 2022 district court order renders [their] appeal to this Court moot. Within 21 days after the date of this order, appellants shall move for voluntary dismissal of this appeal or show cause why it should not be dismissed as moot. If appellants elect to show cause, a response may be filed within 10 days after service of the memorandum. If appellants do not comply with this order, the Clerk shall dismiss this appeal pursuant to Ninth Circuit Rule 42-1. [USCA Order Received on 7/28/2022] (car)
July 25, 2022 Filing 108 (IN CHAMBERS) SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Motion for Attorney Fees (Dkt. No. #104 ) was filed on a closed motion date. The Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the motion hearing date to August 26, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 22, 2022 Filing 107 PROPOSED ORDER re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 #104 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Juo, James)
July 22, 2022 Filing 106 DECLARATION of James Juo in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 #104 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Juo, James)
July 22, 2022 Filing 105 DECLARATION of Omid Ahmadabadi in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 #104 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Juo, James)
July 22, 2022 Filing 104 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees under 28 U.S.C. 1927 filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/19/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities) (Juo, James)
July 15, 2022 Filing 103 MINUTES OF Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions Hearing held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court ordered James Juo and his clients to show cause (OSC), why they should not be sanctioned for Mr. Juo's multiple contacts with the Court to inquire about his request to continue a hearing to accommodate his vacation plans #92 . Mr. Juo admitted the impropriety of his conduct and appeared to be sincere in his apology. The Court therefore concludes that a sanction by way of admonishment is sufficient to address the misconduct. The Court hereby issues the following sanction: The Court finds that Mr. Juo violated its orders by repeatedly contacting the CRD through improper ex parte means to inquire about the status of his requested continuance. Mr. Juo is admonished that any future violations before this Court may result in more serious adverse action, and he shall disclose this admonition in the event that this Court issues an OSC against him in the future. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (gk)
July 15, 2022 Filing 102 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLCto Order to Show Cause, #97 (Juo, James)
July 12, 2022 Filing 101 (IN CHAMBERS) SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The hearing on the OSC issued to Defendants and Mr. Juo, Dkt. No. #92 , remains on calendar for Friday, July 15. Mr. Juo is ordered to appear in person at the OSC hearing. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 100 MINUTE ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Defendants' motion to dismiss #73 is granted. Proud LLC appears to have been named in error and is dismissed. All references to "Defendants" in this order thus refer only to Defendants Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi and Proud Holding LLC. The Court grants Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The Court denies as moot Defendants' motion to dismiss for improper venue. Because the Court does not have jurisdiction over Defendants, the TRO is dissolved and Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction is denied. Defendants' pending motion to quash or modify a subpoena #95 is denied as moot. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated) Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
July 11, 2022 Filing 99 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLCto Order to Show Cause, #92 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Juo, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Juo, James)
July 8, 2022 Filing 98 MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Counsel presented argument on Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue #73 . The Court hereby takes this matter under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (gk)
July 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 MINUTES (In Chambers): Order to Show Cause by Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon: On or before July 15, 2022, Defendants shall show cause in writing why the Court should not deny the Motion to Quash or Modify the Subpoena (ECF No. #95 ) because of their failure to submit the motion via joint stipulation as required by L.R. 45 and L.R. 37-2 (including L.R. 37-2.4). (es)
July 7, 2022 Filing 96 EXHIBIT A to MOTION to Quash Subpoena for production of documents #95 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Juo, James)
July 7, 2022 Filing 95 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Quash Subpoena for production of documents filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/9/2022 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Juo, James)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SURREPLY by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The motion #87 is denied and is hereby stricken from the record. See document for details. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
July 1, 2022 Filing 93 REPLY to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Leave filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
July 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court orders Defendants and Mr. Juo to show cause (OSC) why they should not be sanctioned for repeatedly violating the Court's Civil Standing Order at an in-person hearing on July 15, 2022 at 8:30 AM. A written response to this OSC is due no later than July 11, 2022. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr)
June 29, 2022 Filing 91 OBJECTIONS to Motion Related Document, #87 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply, filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Juo)(Juo, James)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court grants the Stipulation #85 and sets the hearings on Defendants' motion to dismiss #32 , #73 , and Plaintiffs' application for a preliminary injunction #5 and the Mandatory Scheduling Conference for 7/8/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. (and extends the TRO to that date). See document for further details. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
June 29, 2022 Filing 89 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Reschedule Hearing 84 filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Juo, James)
June 29, 2022 Filing 88 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Motion Related Document, #87 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests > Leave to File Document. 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)
June 28, 2022 Filing 87 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER CIVIL MINUTES OF 7/5/2022, SEE DOCKET NO. 94] MOTION TO LEAVE TO FILE SURREPLY re Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) #73 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit, #3 Declaration Declaration, #4 Proposed Order Order, #5 Exhibit Sur-reply)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh) Modified on 7/5/2022 (gk).
June 27, 2022 Filing 86 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation to Reschedule #85 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. The filer used the event, Stipulation > Reschedule, for docketing this filing. The Motion is not signed by both plaintiffs and defendants and thus is not a Stipulation. Lacking statement re conference of counsel, pursuant to Local Rule 7-3. 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)
June 24, 2022 Filing 85 STIPULATION to Reschedule Hearing filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Juo, James)
June 23, 2022 Filing 84 (IN CHAMBERS) SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the in-person Scheduling Conference and hearings on the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. #73 ) and Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. #32 ) to July 1, 2022 at 8:00 AM. In light of this Courts scheduling notice, the temporary restraining order entered on February 12, 2022 shall remain in effect until July 1, 2022, pending the results of the hearing on that date and determination of Plaintiffs application for a preliminary injunction and Defendants motion to dismiss, or until further order of this Court. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court hereby grants the Stipulation #82 , and sets the hearings on Defendants' motion to dismiss #32 , #73 , Plaintiffs' application for a preliminary injunction #5 , and the Mandatory Scheduling Conference (MSC) for 6/24/2022 at 08:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. The Court hereby grants the 6/24/2022. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
June 13, 2022 Filing 82 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Hearing from June 15, 2022 to June 24, 2022 Re: Text Only Scheduling Notice, 80 filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Juo, James)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: In light of the Courts scheduling notice, Dkt. No. 80 , the temporary restraining order entered on February 12, 2022 shall remain in effect until June 15, 2022, pending the results of the hearing on that date and determination of Plaintiffs application for a preliminary injunction and Defendants motion to dismiss, or until further order of this Court. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 8, 2022 Filing 80 (IN CHAMBERS) SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the in-person Scheduling Conference and hearings on the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. #73 ) and Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. #32 ) to June 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 3, 2022 Filing 79 REPLY in support of Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) #73 filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Omid Ahmadabadi, #2 Declaration of James Juo, #3 Exhibit 5, #4 Exhibit 6, #5 Exhibit 7, #6 Exhibit 8, #7 Exhibit 9, #8 Exhibit 10, #9 Exhibit 11, #10 Exhibit 12, #11 Exhibit 13, #12 Exhibit 14, #13 Exhibit 15, #14 Exhibit 16, #15 Exhibit 17, #16 Exhibit 18, #17 Exhibit 19, #18 Exhibit 20, #19 Exhibit 21, #20 Exhibit 22, #21 Exhibit 23, #22 Exhibit 24)(Juo, James)
May 31, 2022 Filing 78 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
May 27, 2022 Filing 77 OPPOSITION Opposition re: Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) #73 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
May 17, 2022 Filing 76 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The document (Dkt. No. #73 ) is accepted as filed. (jgr)
May 17, 2022 Filing 75 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) #73 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. The noticed 6/10/2022 hearing date is closed. Proposed order not submitted pursuant to Local Rule 52-4.1. 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)
May 14, 2022 Filing 74 DECLARATION of James Juo in support of Defendants' motion to dismiss Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) #73 (as amended) filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3, #2 Exhibit 4)(Juo, James)
May 13, 2022 Filing 73 Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and venue under Rule 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3) filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/10/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Catherine Chan with Exhibits 1 and 2, #3 Declaration of James Juo in support of amended motion to dismiss, #4 Juo Exhibit 3, #5 Juo Exhibit 4, #6 Declaration of Omid Ahmadabadi in support of amended motion to dismiss, #7 Ahmadabadi Exhibit 1, #8 Ahmadabadi Exhibit 2) (Juo, James)
May 5, 2022 Filing 72 MINUTES OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE DISCOVERY ISSUES (ECF # 68, 69, 70, 71) held before Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon: On May 5, 2022, the Court held a telephonic hearing regarding a dispute concerning two depositions that Defendants request to take during the period for "jurisdictional discovery on the issue of whether Defendants purposefully directed their activities at-or purposefully availed themselves of-California so as to satisfy the first prong of the 'minimum contacts' test'" (as ordered by the District Judge in ECF #37). Each side submitted a brief on these issues. For the reasons stated on the record during the hearing, the Court rules as follows: SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. Granting in part and Denying in part #71 Motion re Telephone Discovery Conference. Court Reporter: Recorded on XTR. (es)
May 3, 2022 Filing 71 MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE: Informal Telephone Conference set for Thursday, 5/5/2022 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (es)
May 2, 2022 Filing 70 APPLICATION for Discovery regarding Opposition to Defendants' Deposition Of Plaintiff and His Counsel , APPLICATION for Protective Order for Against Defendants' Deposition of Plaintiff and His Counsel Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
May 2, 2022 Filing 69 APPLICATION for Discovery regarding Depositions of Plaintiff Fathi and Plaintiffs' Counsel Zarrinbakhsh filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
April 28, 2022 Filing 68 BRIEF filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. in Support of Taking the Depositions of Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh and Hasan Fathi regarding Order on Motion for Order re Discovery Matter,,,, Telephone Conference,,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,,, #67 . (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Juo with Exhibit 1)(Juo, James)
April 25, 2022 Filing 67 MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon: Telephonic Conference held re discovery issues. As stated on the record, the Court rules as follows: 1. Deposition of Defendant Ahmadabadi. At plaintiffs option, the deposition of defendant Ahmadabadi shall take place via remote means either (i) on May 1, 2022 or (ii) on a date between May 2, 2022 and May 13, 2022 (which date in that range to be chosen by defendant Ahmadabadi). 2. Depositions of Plaintiff Fathi and Plaintiffs' Counsel. No later than April 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm, defendants shall file a brief setting forth their arguments as to why the contested discovery is appropriate and consistent with the District Judge's order regarding jurisdictional discovery (ECF No. 37). See document for further details. Granting #66 Motion for telephone discovery conference. Court Reporter: Recorded on XTR. (es)
April 22, 2022 Filing 66 MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE. An informal discovery telephone conference is scheduled for Monday April 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST. (es)
April 15, 2022 Filing 65 [Minutes] ORDER TO SHOW CASE RE: SANCTIONS AND IMPROPER JOINDER [Dkt. Nos. #56 and #58 ] held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Accordingly, the Court hereby orders that all Defendants except those named in the initial complaint - Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud LLC, Proud Holding LLC, and Farsiland - are dismissed from this action without prejudice for improper joinder. The pending motion to dismiss filed by Defendant OVH US LLC, Dkt. No. #50 , is hereby denied as moot. Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (lom) Modified on 4/26/2022 (lom).
April 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION TO PLAINTIFFS TO FILE THEIR OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT OVH US LLC'S MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Upon Stipulation #62 , the Court hereby orders that Plaintiffs' opposition deadline to Defendant OVH US LLC's Motion to Dismiss #50 is continued to 4/22/2022. Defendant's reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition shall be filed not later than 4/29/2022. The hearing date of the Motion is continued to 5/13/2022 at 08:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. (gk)
April 13, 2022 Filing 63 RESPONSE filed by Defendant NORTHTELECOM, LLCto Response #61 , Order to Show Cause, #58 (Raphael, Jordan)
April 13, 2022 Filing 62 Joint STIPULATION to Continue Opposition to Motion to Dismiss from April 15, 2022 to April 22, 2022 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #50 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
April 12, 2022 Filing 61 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathito Order to Show Cause, #58 Re Improper Joinder (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
April 11, 2022 Filing 59 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathito Order to Show Cause,,, #56 RE: SANCTIONS (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
April 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #53 filed by Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh. CCA # 22-55337. Appellants' emergency motion for injunctive relief pending appeal is denied. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. (gk)
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: IMPROPER JOINDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Plaintiffs are ordered to show cause (OSC) in writing and not later than April 12, 2022, why all Defendants except those named in the initial complaint should not be dismissed from this action without prejudice for improper joinder. Plaintiffs shall appear before this Court on April 15, 2022 at 8:30 AM in conjunction with another OSC before this Court (Dkt. No. #56 ). SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr)
April 5, 2022 Filing 57 NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 22-55337 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #53 as to Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (gk)
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: SANCTIONS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court is concerned about the behavior of one of Plaintiffs attorneys, Mr. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh, in connection with Plaintiffs ex parte application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Defendant Northtelecom LLC (NorthTelecom), Dkt. No. #46 , which the Court denied on April 1, 2022, Dkt. No. #52 . The Court orders Plaintiffs and Mr. Zarrinbakhsh to show cause (OSC) why they should not be sanctioned for repeatedly violating the Courts Civil Standing Order. The in-person hearing on this OSC will be held on April 15, 2022 at 8:30 AM. Plaintiffs and Mr. Zarrinbakhsh's written response to this OSC is due no later than April 11, 2022. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr)
April 5, 2022 Filing 55 (Certification and Notice) CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),, identifying OVH Group. (Pan, Sheri)
April 5, 2022 Filing 54 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #50 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. 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)
April 4, 2022 Filing 53 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. Appeal of Temporary Restraining Order, #52 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33070481.) (Attachments: #1 Letter Representation Statement)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING SECOND EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr: The Court DENIES Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application (Dkt. No. #46 ). SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr)
April 1, 2022 Filing 51 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #50 filed by Defendant OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-registration form, #2 Exhibit B-record, #3 Exhibit C-registration form, #4 Exhibit D-record, #5 Exhibit E-list, #6 Exhibit F-report, #7 Exhibit G-report, #8 Exhibit H-application, #9 Exhibit I-screenshot, #10 Proposed Order)(Pan, Sheri)
April 1, 2022 Filing 50 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),. Motion set for hearing on 5/6/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Suzanne L. Marisa, #3 Declaration of Sheri B. Pan, #4 Exhibit A-Email chain between counsel, #5 Proposed Order) (Attorney Sheri Bo Pan added to party OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),(pty:dft)) (Pan, Sheri)
March 29, 2022 Filing 49 REPLY Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant's Opposition Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to NorthTelecom, LLC #46 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 28, 2022 Filing 48 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant NORTHTELECOM, LLC, (Raphael, Jordan)
March 28, 2022 Filing 47 OPPOSITION to re: Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to NorthTelecom, LLC #46 filed by Defendant NORTHTELECOM, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Millad Aziz Zadeh, #2 Exhibit Zadeh Decl - Ex. 1, #3 Exhibit Zadeh Decl - Ex. 2, #4 Declaration Declaration of Jordan Raphael, #5 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 1, #6 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 2, #7 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 3, #8 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 4, #9 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 5, #10 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 6, #11 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 7, #12 Exhibit Raphael Decl. - Ex. 8, #13 Proposed Order)(Attorney Jordan Philip Raphael added to party NORTHTELECOM, LLC(pty:dft))(Raphael, Jordan)
March 25, 2022 Filing 46 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to NorthTelecom, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit) (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 18, 2022 Filing 45 Notice of Withdrawal of Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #39 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 18, 2022 Filing 44 NorthTelecom, LLC's WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh. upon NORTHTELECOM, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/18/2022, answer due 6/16/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Jordan Raphael. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 43 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant OVH US LLC (OVH SAS), served on 3/11/2022, answer due 4/1/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Authorized Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 42 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant SES AMERICOM, INC. served on 3/10/2022, answer due 3/31/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Authorized Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 41 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant SES S.A. served on 3/10/2022, answer due 3/31/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 40 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant YAHLIVE served on 3/10/2022, answer due 3/31/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Authorized Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 39 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant NORTHTELECOM, LLC served on 3/3/2022, answer due 3/24/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Authorized Agent, Hoseein Emadi in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 16, 2022 Filing 38 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh, upon Defendant AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY P.J.S.C. (YAHSAT), served on 3/6/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Authorized Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
March 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The Court sets an in-person Scheduling Conference set for hearing on June 10, 2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. The parties shall file a Joint Rule 26(f) Report by May 31, 2022. (jgr)
March 14, 2022 Filing 35 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC, (Juo, James)
March 12, 2022 Filing 34 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The document is accepted as filed. The filer has until close of business on March 14, 2022 to file their Notice of Interested Parties in accordance with Local Rule 7.1-1. Should the national PACER outage continue to affect filer access to PACER on March 14, 2022, the filer is instructed to contact the Courtroom Deputy by email at SB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to notify the Court of their attempts to file the Notice of Interested Parties and provide a courtesy copy of the Notice of Interested Parties by email. (jgr)
March 11, 2022 Filing 37 MINUTES OF Order to Show Cause Re Preliminary Injunction Hearing held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court hereby ORDERS the hearing on the preliminary injunction #5 is continued to 6/10/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. By agreement of the parties, the TRO entered on 2/12/2022 shall remain in effect until 6/10/2022. The jurisdictional discovery period shall run from the date of this order through 5/13/2022. Plaintiffs' opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss #32 is due not later than 5/27/2022. Defendants' reply is due not later than 6/3/2022. Both the opposition and the reply should address both the arguments set forth in the motion to dismiss and all relevant jurisdictional facts obtained during jurisdictional discovery. The hearing on the motion to dismiss will be on 6/10/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Court Reporter: Terri Hourigan. (gk)
March 11, 2022 Filing 33 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue pursuant to Rules 12(b)(2) and 12(B)(3) #32 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. 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)
March 9, 2022 Filing 32 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue pursuant to Rules 12(b)(2) and 12(B)(3) filed by defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 4/8/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, #2 Declaration of James Juo with Exhibits 1 and 2, #3 Proposed Order) (Juo, James)
March 4, 2022 Filing 31 REPLY reply to opposition to plaintiffs' ex parte Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #5 filed by Plaintiffs Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 28, 2022 Filing 30 21-Day Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint #25 as to Defendants NORTHTELECOM, LLC, SES AMERICOM, INC., SES S.A., AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY P.J.S.C. (YAHSAT), YAHLIVE, OVH US LLC (OVH SAS), BENAMEIRAN (Siabazi.com), TV8 (TV24), M1(M+), 30TV (C++), TaK TV, ESGHEH SERIAL, Mi TV, and Does 1 to 50, inclusive. (gk)
February 28, 2022 Filing 29 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amended Complaint/Petition, #26 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service/Waivers of Summons and Complaints > Summons Request. The filer used the event, Other Complaint Filings > Amended Complaint, for docketing this filing. 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)
February 28, 2022 Filing 28 OPPOSITION to Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #5 and OSC for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Proud Holding, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, #2 Declaration James Juo, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6)(Attorney James Juo added to party Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi(pty:dft), Attorney James Juo added to party Proud Holding, LLC(pty:dft))(Juo, James)
February 28, 2022 Filing 27 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition,, #25 , Amended Complaint/Petition, #26 filed by PLAINTIFFS Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 28, 2022 Filing 26 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants 30TV (C++), AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY P.J.S.C. (YAHSAT),, Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, BENAMEIRAN (Siabazi.com), Does, ESGHEH SERIAL, M1(M+), Mi TV, NORTHTELECOM, LLC, OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),, SES AMERICOM, INC., SES S.A., TV8 (TV24), TaK TV, YAHLIVE amending Amended Complaint/Petition,, #25 , filed by plaintiffs Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 28, 2022 Filing 25 First Amendment AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants 30TV (C++), AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY P.J.S.C. (YAHSAT),, Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, BENAMEIRAN (Siabazi.com), Does, ESGHEH SERIAL, Farsiland, M1(M+), Mi TV, NORTHTELECOM, LLC, OVH US LLC (OVH SAS),, Proud Holding, LLC, Proud LLC, SES AMERICOM, INC., SES S.A., TV8 (TV24), TaK TV, YAHLIVE amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , filed by Plaintiffs Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 28, 2022 Filing 24 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: First Amended Complaint #21 . 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 date and signature line must be left blank. The wrong event was used for docketing this filing. The correct event is: Service/Waivers of Summons and Complaints > Summons Request. The names of several defendants in the section, "To: (Defendant's name and address)," are not exactly as named in the First Amended Complaint. The section for Plaintiff's attorney has a name whom is not on the docket. Beside or below the words, "SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION," please indicate, "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)
February 28, 2022 Filing 23 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #21 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Other Complaint Filings > Amended Complaint. The filer used the event, Complaints and Other Initiating Documents > Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), for docketing this filing. 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)
February 24, 2022 Filing 22 COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 02/10/2022, receipt number ACACDC-32771192), filed by Plaintiffs Hasan Fathi, Esmaeel Afifeh. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Notice of Interested Parties)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 24, 2022 Filing 21 COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 02/10/2022, receipt number ACACDC-32771192), filed by PLAINTIFFS Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, a Colorado resident currently appearing pro se, asked the Court to continue the preliminary injunction hearing until 3/11/2022 so that he could have sufficient time to secure representation by California counsel #19 . Ahmadabadi agrees to be restrained from the activities set forth in the TRO order until the continued preliminary injunction hearing. The Court hereby grants Ahmadabadi's request and continues the hearing until 3/11/2022 08:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Any opposition brief as to whether a preliminary injunction should issue in this case must be filed by Defendants not later than 2/28/2022. Any reply brief must be filed by Plaintiffs not later 9:00 AM on 3/4/2022. See document for further details. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
February 22, 2022 Filing 19 ANSWER TO Plaintiffs' Application for Issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Against Defendants #5 filed by Defendant Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi. (gk)
February 17, 2022 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh served on 02/16/2022. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 17, 2022 Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh served on 02/16/2022. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 17, 2022 Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh served on 02/16/2022. (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 17, 2022 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, upon Defendant Proud Holding, LLC served on 2/16/2022, answer due 3/9/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi (AKA Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi), Authorized agent for Proud Holding, LLC in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 17, 2022 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, upon Defendant Proud LLC served on 2/16/2022, answer due 3/9/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi (AKA Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi); authorized agent for Proud, LLC in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 17, 2022 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Esmaeel Afifeh, Hasan Fathi, upon Defendant Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi served on 2/16/2022, answer due 3/9/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi (AKA Omid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi) in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Dkt. No. #5 ) by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (jgr)
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CIVIL STANDING ORDER upon the filing of the complaint by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr)
February 10, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #4 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #2 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #3 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Documents were e-filed under the wrong event of Complaint. The Clerk has modified the docket entry to reflect the true event. No further action is required unless the Court so directs. (car)
February 10, 2022 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Farid Shekarchian Ahmadabadi, Farsiland, Proud Holding, LLC, Proud LLC. (car)
February 10, 2022 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
February 10, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
February 10, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (car)
February 10, 2022 Filing 5 Emergency EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by PLAINTIFFS ESMAEEL AFIFEH, HASAN FATHI. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)
February 10, 2022 Filing 4 [CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES] FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 02/10/2022, receipt number ACACDC-32771192), filed by PLAINTIFFS HASAN FATHI, ESMAEEL AFIFEH.(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh) Modified on 2/10/2022 (car).
February 10, 2022 Filing 3 [Request for Clerk to Issue Summons] FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 02/10/2022, receipt number ACACDC-32771192), filed by PLAINTIFFS HASAN FATHI, ESMAEEL AFIFEH.(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh) Modified on 2/10/2022 (car).
February 10, 2022 Filing 2 [CIVIL COVER SHEET] FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 02/10/2022, receipt number ACACDC-32771192), filed by PLAINTIFFS HASAN FATHI, ESMAEEL AFIFEH. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Attorney Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh added to party HASAN FATHI(pty:bkmov))(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh) Modified on 2/10/2022 (car).
February 10, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-32771192 - Fee: $402, filed by PLAINTIFFS ESMAEEL AFIFEH. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Rouzbeh Zarrinbakhsh added to party ESMAEEL AFIFEH(pty:bkmov))(Zarrinbakhsh, Rouzbeh)

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Plaintiff: Esmaeel Afifeh
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