Robert J. Matthews v. FAT Brands Inc. et al
| Robert J. Matthews and Michael Melendez |
| FAT Brands Inc., Andrew Wiederhorn, Ron Roe, Rebecca Hershinger, Ken Kuick, Squire Junger, Silvia Kessel, James Neuhauser and Edward H. Rensi |
| Kerry Chipman |
| 2:2022cv01820 |
| March 18, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Rozella A Oliver |
| Mark C Scarsi |
| Securities/Commodities |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 71
ORDER AND FINAL JUDGMENT - CLASS ACTION #70 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court hereby finally certifies this action as a class action for purposes of the Settlement, pursuant to Rule 23(a) and (b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, on behalf of all Persons who purchased publicly traded FAT Brands, Inc. ("FAT Brands") securities during the period from December 4, 2017 through February 18, 2022. The Action and all claims contained therein, as well as all of the Released Claims, are dismissed with prejudice as against each and all of the Defendants. The Parties are to bear their own costs, except as otherwise provided in the Settlement Stipulation. The Court hereby finds that the proposed Plan of Allocation is a fair and reasonable method to allocate the Net Settlement Fund among Settlement Class Members, and Class Counsel and the Claims Administrator are directed to administer the Plan of Allocation in accordance with its terms and the terms of the Stipulation. Class Counsel are hereby awarded 25% of the Settlement Amount, or $625,000.00 in cash and $125,000.00 worth of FAT Brands Class A common stock, in fees, which the Court finds to be fair and reasonable, and $45,000.00 in reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Class Representatives are hereby awarded $1,500.00 each. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR OTHER SPECIFICS). (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (lc)
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Filing 70
MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Mark C. Scarsi: RE Fairness Hearing (Class Action Settlement), the Motion for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Settlement and Plan of Allocation, and Final Certification of Settlement Class #63 , and the Motion for Attorney Fees, Expenses, and Award to Plaintiffs #65 . No objections filed nor objectors present. Counseladdress the Court. The Court grants the motions and adopts plaintiffs' proposedjudgment. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lc)
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Filing 69
REPLY in further support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Settlement and Plan of Allocation, and Final Certification of Settlement Class #63 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees , Expenses, and Award to Plaintiffs #65 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Bravata Supplemental Declaration, #2 Proposed Order Updated proposed order)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 68
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Phillip Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez and designating Laurence M. Rosen as local counsel #62 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (lc)
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Filing 67
DECLARATION of Laurence M. Rosen in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Settlement and Plan of Allocation, and Final Certification of Settlement Class #63 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees , Expenses, and Award to Plaintiffs #65 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Bravata Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2 - Rosen Fee Declaration, #3 Exhibit 3 - Pomerantz Fee Declaration, #4 Exhibit 4 - Matthews Declaration, #5 Exhibit 5 - Melendez Declaration)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 66
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees , Expenses, and Award to Plaintiffs #65 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 65
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees , Expenses, and Award to Plaintiffs filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. Motion set for hearing on 2/28/2023 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 64
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Settlement and Plan of Allocation, and Final Certification of Settlement Class #63 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 63
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Settlement and Plan of Allocation, and Final Certification of Settlement Class filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. Motion set for hearing on 2/28/2023 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order and Final Judgment) (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 62
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Phillip Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34705751) filed by plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Phillip Kim added to party Robert J. Matthews(pty:pla), Attorney Phillip Kim added to party Michael Melendez(pty:pla)) (Kim, Phillip)
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Filing 61
ORDER RE: MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT #55 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court deems the motion appropriate for decision without oral argument.The Court grants the motion and adopts the parties proposed order subject to changes marked below. Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, preliminarily and for the purposes of this Settlement only, Plaintiffs are certified as the class representatives on behalf of the Settlement Class and Lead Counsel, previously selected by Lead Plaintiff and approved by this Court, is hereby appointed as Class Counsel for the Settlement Class. The Court hereby preliminarily approves the Settlement, subject to further consideration at a hearing ("Settlement Hearing") pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e), which is hereby scheduled to be held before the Court on February 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Strategic Claims Services is appointed and approved as the Claims Administrator to supervise and administer the notice procedure as well as the processing of claims. The Escrow Agent may, at any time after entry of this Order and without further approval from Defendants or the Court, disburse at the direction of Class Counsel up to $150,000 from the Settlement Fund prior to the Effective Date to pay reasonable Administrative Costs. After the Effective Date, up to an additional $100,000 may be transferred from the Settlement Fund to pay for any reasonable and necessary Administrative Costs without further order of the Court. No later than 15 Business Days after the date of this Order, FAT Brands shall provide and/or cause its transfer agent to provide to Class Counsel FAT Brands' transfer records information reasonably available to FAT Brands concerning the identity of Settlement Class Members, including any names and addresses of Settlement Class Members and nominees or custodians that exist in such transfer records ("Settlement Class Information") in a usable electronic format. Within 20 Business Days of the entry of this Order, Class Counsel, through the Claims Administrator, shall either: (a) email links to the location of the Long Notice and Proof of Claim. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES AS ENUMERATED HEREIN ). (lc)
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Filing 60
TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The Court has revised its procedures regarding mandatory chambers copies in civil cases newly assigned to Judge Scarsi. The Court authorizes the parties to this case to follow the new procedures in lieu of the procedures stated in Initial Standing Order 9(e). More information about the new procedures is available at https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-mark-c-scarsi THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cbr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 59
TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION FOR SETTLEMENT APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (ECF No. #54 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion 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, noticed for hearing on October 24, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., 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. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 58
DECLARATION of John P. Stigi III filed by Defendants FAT Brands Inc., Rebecca Hershinger, Squire Junger, Silvia Kessel, Ken Kuick, James Neuhauser, Edward H. Rensi, Ron Roe, Andrew Wiederhorn. (Attachments: #1 Letter Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement)(Stigi, John)
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Filing 57
Notice of Non-Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement and Waiver of Oral Argument filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 56
STIPULATION for Settlement filed by Lead Plaintiff and Named Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit A-2, #4 Exhibit A-3, #5 Exhibit A-4, #6 Exhibit B)(Baker, Joshua)
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Filing 55
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of (Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement) #54 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Baker, Joshua)
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Filing 54
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of (Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement) filed by Lead Plaintiff and Named Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. Motion set for hearing on 10/24/2022 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attorney Joshua E. Baker added to party Michael Melendez(pty:pla)) (Baker, Joshua)
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Filing 53
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO MOVE FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT #53 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: 1. The stay granted by the Court in its Order dated August 12, 2022 (Dkt. No. 51) is extended to and including September 23, 2022, to allow the Parties to complete confirmatory discovery and document the settlement. 2. The deadline for the Parties to execute a stipulation of settlement and for Plaintiffs to file a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement is extended to September 23, 2022. (lc)
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Filing 52
Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 51
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO STAY ACTION PENDING DOCUMENTATION OF SETTLEMENT #50 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: 1. The action shall be stayed for thirty (30) days to allow the Parties to document the settlement and all upcoming deadlines and proceedings, including deadlines to file and hear any motions brought under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12, are vacated. 2. The Parties shall execute a stipulation of settlement, and Plaintiffs shall file a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Order granting the Stipulation. (lc)
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Filing 50
STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Documentation of Settlement filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 49
ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION TO STAY ALL DEADLINES PENDING MEDIATION #48 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: 1. The stipulation is denied. The orderly cause of justice and the possible damage that could result from staying the case significantly outweigh the hardships or inequities the parties will suffer if the action remains open through their contemplated mediation. 2. Court on its own motion extends Defendants FAT Brands Inc FAT Brands Inc., Andrew Wiederhom, Ron Roe, Ken Kuick, Rebecca Hershinger, Squire Junger, 5 Silvia Kessel, James Neuhauser and Edward Rensi's deadline to respond to the Consolidated Amended Complaint to August 15, 2022. The September 19, 2022 deadline to hear any Rule 12 motionremains in effect. (lc)
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Filing 48
Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Mediation filed by Defendants FAT Brands Inc., Squire Junger, Silvia Kessel, Ken Kuick, James Neuhauser, Edward H. Rensi, Ron Roe, Andrew Wiederhorn. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Joint Stipulation to Stay all Deadlines Pending Mediation)(Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Squire Junger(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Silvia Kessel(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party James Neuhauser(pty:dft), Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party Edward H. Rensi(pty:dft))(Stigi, John)
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Filing 47
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brenda Szydlo to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez and designating Jennifer Pafiti as local counsel #45 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (lc)
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Filing 46
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez and Jennifer Pafiti as local counsel #44 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (lc)
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Filing 45
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brenda Szydlo to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 6/29/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550692) filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lieberman, Jeremy)
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Filing 44
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 6/29/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550512) filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Lieberman, Jeremy)
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Filing 43
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Exhibit to Motion, #40 , Exhibit to Motion, #41 . The following error(s) was/were found: Caption of document is incomplete/incorrect. Case number is incorrect or missing. The GSC should have been filed as a Lodged document with a caption page, including case number and Judges initials and not submitted as an Exhibit to a Motion. 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. (lt)
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550512) #38 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brenda Szydlo to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550692) #39 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
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Filing 41
EXHIBIT A to APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550512) #38 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Lieberman, Jeremy)
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Filing 40
EXHIBIT A to APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brenda Szydlo to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550692) #39 filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Szydlo, Brenda)
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Filing 39
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brenda Szydlo to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550692) filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Brenda Szydlo added to party Robert J. Matthews(pty:pla), Attorney Brenda Szydlo added to party Michael Melendez(pty:pla)) (Szydlo, Brenda)
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Filing 38
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33550512) filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Jeremy A Lieberman added to party Robert J. Matthews(pty:pla), Attorney Jeremy A Lieberman added to party Michael Melendez(pty:pla)) (Lieberman, Jeremy)
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Filing 37
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joshua E. Baker to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews and designating Laurence M.Rosen as local counsel #35 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (lc)
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Filing 36
CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants FAT Brands Inc., Rebecca Hershinger, Ken Kuick, Ron Roe, Andrew Wiederhorn, Squire Junger, Silvia Kessel, James Neuhauser, Edward H. Rensi amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , filed by Plaintiffs Robert J. Matthews, Michael Melendez (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Attorney Laurence M Rosen added to party Michael Melendez(pty:pla))(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 35
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joshua E. Baker to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33528323) filed by Lead Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (New York), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (Massachusetts)), #3 Proposed Order) (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 34
ORDER RE: MOTIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF CHOICE OF COUNSEL by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: The Court deems the motions appropriate for decision without oral argument and vacates the June 27 hearing. The Court grants Matthews's motion #20 and denies Chipman's motion #23 . Matthews is appointed as lead plaintiff, and The Rosen Law Firm, P.A., is approved as counsel. Within 14 days, Matthews shall file a consolidated amended complaint. Defendants shall file responses to the consolidated amended complaint within 28 days of its filing. If Defendants elect to file Rule 12 motions, the parties may stipulate to a briefing schedule without leave of court, but the motions must be set for hearing no later than September 19, 2022. (lc)
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Filing 33
NOTICE filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. NOTICE OF WAIVER OF ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE UNOPPOSED MOTION OF ROBERT J. MATTHEWS FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF CHOICE OF COUNSEL (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 32
NOTICE filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION OF ROBERT J. MATTHEWS FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF CHOICE OF COUNSEL (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 31
STATEMENT of Non-Opposition to Motions for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Lead Counsel NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Appointment Lead Plaintiff #20 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff #23 filed by Defendant Rebecca Hershinger. (Attorney Sean T Prosser added to party Rebecca Hershinger(pty:dft))(Prosser, Sean)
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Filing 30
STATEMENT Non-Opposition to Motions for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Lead Counsel filed by Defendant FAT Brands Inc. (Stigi, John)
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Filing 29
NOTICE of Non-Opposition to Competing Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Lead Counsel filed by Movant Kerry Chipman. (Pafiti, Jennifer)
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Filing 28
RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff #23 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The hearing date has been rescheduled. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2022 at 9:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
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Filing 27
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff #23 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. Other error(s) with document(s): June 20, 2022 is a court holiday. The motion should have been noticed for hearing on June 27, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. 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. (smo)
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Filing 26
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Lead Plaintiff Movant Kerry Chipman, (Pafiti, Jennifer)
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Filing 25
DECLARATION of Jennifer Pafiti in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff #23 filed by Consol Plaintiff Kerry Chipman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Loss Chart, #2 Exhibit B - Press Release, #3 Exhibit C - Certification, #4 Exhibit D - Movant Declaration, #5 Exhibit E - Firm Resume)(Pafiti, Jennifer)
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Filing 24
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff #23 filed by Consol Plaintiff Kerry Chipman. (Pafiti, Jennifer)
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Filing 23
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Lead Plaintiff filed by Lead Plaintiff Movant Kerry Chipman. Motion set for hearing on 6/20/2022 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Pafiti, Jennifer)
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Filing 22
DECLARATION of Laurence M. Rosen in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Appointment Lead Plaintiff #20 filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - PSLRA Early Notice, #2 Exhibit 2 - PSLRA Certification, #3 Exhibit 3 - Loss Chart, #4 Exhibit 4 - Rosen Law Firm Resume)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 21
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Appointment Lead Plaintiff #20 filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 20
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Counsel and Appointment Lead Plaintiff filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2022 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 19
ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS' ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE, CONSOLIDATION AND RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS #17 by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: 1. Defendants are deemed served in the above-captioned actions. 2. In light of the common questions of law and fact in the above-captioned actions, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a)(2), it is hereby ordered that these actions are consolidated for all purposes under the low-numbered case, No. 2:22-cv-01820-MCS-RAO, and that the caption of the consolidated action is amended to read as follows: "IN RE: FAT BRANDS INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION". 3. Defendants' time to answer, move against or otherwise respond to the Complaints shall be stayed pending the entry of a scheduling order following the Court's appointment of a lead plaintiff and lead counsel. 4. After the appointment of a lead plaintiff in the consolidated action, the Court will set an appropriate schedule for the filing of a consolidated amended complaint and responses thereto. (lc)
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Filing 18
NOTICE OF LODGING filed 4/29/22 of [Proposed] Order Re Defendants' Acceptance of Service, Consolidation and Response to Complaints re Stipulation to Consolidate Cases #17 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Re Defendants' Acceptance of Service, Consolidation and Response to Complaints)(Stigi, John)
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Filing 17
Joint STIPULATION to Consolidate Cases as to 2:22-cv-01820-MCS-RAO, 2:22-cv-02541-MCS-RAO filed by Defendants FAT Brands Inc..(Stigi, John)
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Filing 16
Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants FAT Brands Inc., identifying FAT Brands Inc., Andrew Wiederhorn, Ron Roe, Rebecca Hershinger, Ken Kuick, ANV Global Services, Inc. on behalf of Associated Industries Insurance Company, Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, RSUI Indemnity Company, Obsidian Specialty Insurance Company, Hudson Insurance Company. (Stigi, John)
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Filing 15
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John P Stigi, III counsel for Defendant FAT Brands Inc.. Adding Madalyn A. Macarr as counsel of record for FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK. (Stigi, John)
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Filing 14
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John P Stigi, III counsel for Defendant FAT Brands Inc.. Adding John M. Landry as counsel of record for FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK. (Stigi, John)
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Filing 13
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John P Stigi, III counsel for Defendant FAT Brands Inc.. Adding Polly Towill as counsel of record for FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK. (Stigi, John)
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Filing 12
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John P Stigi, III counsel for Defendant FAT Brands Inc.. Adding John P. Stigi III as counsel of record for FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant FAT BRANDS, INC., ANDREW WIEDERHORN, RON ROE, and KEN KUICK. (Attorney John P Stigi, III added to party FAT Brands Inc.(pty:dft))(Stigi, John)
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Filing 11
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. upon Rebecca Hershinger waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/12/2022, answer due 6/13/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Rebecca D. Hershinger. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 10
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. upon FAT Brands Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/12/2022, answer due 6/13/2022; Ken Kuick waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/12/2022, answer due 6/13/2022; Ron Roe waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/12/2022, answer due 6/13/2022; Andrew Wiederhorn waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/12/2022, answer due 6/13/2022. Waiver of Service signed by John P. Stigli, Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Waiver of Service for A Wiederhorn, #2 Waiver of Service for R Roe, #3 Waiver of Service for K Kuick)(Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 9
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants FAT Brands Inc., Rebecca Hershinger, Ken Kuick, Ron Roe, Andrew Wiederhorn. (lh)
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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)
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Filing 7
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
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Filing 6
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
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Filing 5
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Mark C. Scarsi and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (lh)
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Filing 4
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 3
Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews, (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Rosen, Laurence)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-32974608 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Robert J. Matthews. (Attachments: #1 PSLRA Certification) (Attorney Laurence M Rosen added to party Robert J. Matthews(pty:pla))(Rosen, Laurence)
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