ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc. v. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc.
Defendant: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and DOES 1 through 10, Inclusive
Counter Defendant: SFCT, A Member of the Alliance, Inc., ICTLV, Inc. and NYCT, A Member of the Alliance, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2022cv01127
Filed: February 18, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Christina A Snyder
Referring Judge: Gail J Standish
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 14, 2022 Filing 26 FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM against Counterclaim-Defendants ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc., SFCT, A Member of the Alliance, Inc., ICTLV, Inc., NYCT, A Member of the Alliance, Inc. amending Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim #11 ; JURY DEMAND, filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (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, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12)(Sandals, Nathan)
April 12, 2022 Filing 25 SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) AND SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM by Judge Christina A. Snyder, re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference #14 and Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan #23 . The 4/18/2022 Scheduling Conference at 11:00 AM will be held by Zoom before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING COUNTERCLAIM PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM, #22 by Judge Christina A. Snyder: This Court GRANTS the parties request. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 1) Rhythm may file the AC attached to the parties Stipulation as Exhibit A within five court days of this order and 2) the due date for ACTA response to Rhythms original Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims [Dkt. No. 11] is extended to the date of filing of the AC or, if no AC is filed, to five court days after the expiration of Counterclaim Plaintiffs leave to file the AC. (shb)
April 11, 2022 Filing 23 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7-10 days, filed by Plaintiff ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc... (Sunukjian, Peter)
April 11, 2022 Filing 22 STIPULATION to Amend Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim #11 filed by Plaintiff ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Cross-Claim, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Amend)(Sunukjian, Peter)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO COUNTERCLAIMS, #20 , by Judge Christina A. Snyder: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that ACTA shall respond to Rhythms Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims [Dkt. No. 11] no later than April 11, 2022, unless Rhythm amends its affirmative defenses or counterclaims before that date. (shb)
March 17, 2022 Filing 20 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc. answer now due 4/11/2022, re Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim #11 filed by Counterclaim Defendant ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Weber, Jeffrey)
March 3, 2022 Filing 19 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Gwyn Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32878378) #16 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nathan A. Sandals to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32878289) #15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. (lt)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: GRANTING #16 Non-Resident Attorney Gwyn Williams APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., designating Amy C. Quartarolo as local counsel. (shb)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: GRANTING #15 Non-Resident Attorney Nathan A. Sandals APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., designating Amy C. Quartarolo as local counsel. (shb)
March 2, 2022 Filing 16 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Gwyn Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32878378) filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Quartarolo, Amy)
March 2, 2022 Filing 15 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nathan A. Sandals to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32878289) filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order) (Quartarolo, Amy)
March 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Scheduling Conference is set for 4/18/2022 at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (cj)
February 25, 2022 Filing 13 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim #11 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. No Counterclaim caption on the document. Other error(s) with document(s): The Counterclaim caption must be included on all documents filed. 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. (shb)
February 25, 2022 Filing 12 NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Christina A. Snyder. (rba)
February 25, 2022 Filing 11 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), with JURY DEMAND , Affirmative and Other Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc. filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc..(Quartarolo, Amy)
February 23, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Nathan A Sandals on behalf of Defendant. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et)
February 23, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney U Gwyn Williams on behalf of Defendant. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et)
February 23, 2022 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et)
February 23, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
February 23, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (et)
February 18, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT Executed by Plaintiff ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc., upon Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. served on 12/22/2021, answer due 1/12/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 12/22/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT F AS ATTACHMENT NO. 6 TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ]. (et)
February 18, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Does 1 through 10, Inclusive. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc. [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 12/21/2021 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO EXHIBIT D AS ATTACHMENT NO. 4 TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ]. (et)
February 18, 2022 Filing 5 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., re Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #4 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 served on 2/18/2022. (Quartarolo, Amy)
February 18, 2022 Filing 4 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Amy Christine Quartarolo counsel for Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Adding Amy C. Quartarolo as counsel of record for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Quartarolo, Amy)
February 18, 2022 Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (Quartarolo, Amy)
February 18, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Quartarolo, Amy)
February 18, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angles Superior Court, case number 21STCV46449 Receipt No: ACACDC-32816359 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Case Cover Sheet, #2 Civil Case Cover Addendum, #3 Summons, #4 Complaint, #5 Notice of Case Assignment, #6 Proof of Service, #7 Notice of Case Management Conference, #8 Proof of Service of Summons and Notice and Acknowledgment) (Attorney Amy Christine Quartarolo added to party Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(pty:dft))(Quartarolo, Amy)

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Plaintiff: ACTCA, a Member of the Alliance, Inc.
Represented By: Jeffrey V Weber
Represented By: Peter Donald Sunukjian
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Represented By: Amy Christine Quartarolo
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