Melody J. Rodgers v. Judge Sun et al.
Plaintiff: Judy G Rodgers, Lucille D Gay, Melony Rodgers, Harmony Rodgers, Symphony Brown and Preston Brown
Defendant: State of California, Los Angeles County and Kernell Brown
Petitioner: Melody J. Rodgers
Respondent: Judge Sun, Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, Joseph S. Lee, Children's Law Center of California and Mel Hetamian
Case Number: 2:2022cv02418
Filed: April 11, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Fernando M Olguin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 28, 2022 Filing 29 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs, (Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Preston Brown(pty:pla), Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Symphony Brown(pty:pla), Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Lucille D Gay(pty:pla), Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Harmony Rodgers(pty:pla), Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Judy G Rodgers(pty:pla), Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Melony Rodgers(pty:pla))(Swan, Angela)
July 27, 2022 Filing 28 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amended Complaint/Petition #25 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. Compliance with Local Rule 7.1-1 for newly named Plaintiffs is required no later than July 29, 2022. First Amended Complaint at Dkt 26 appears to be a duplicate filing of First Amended Complaint Dkt 25. 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. (iv)
July 26, 2022 Filing 27 DECLARATION of Angela Swan re Amended Complaint/Petition #25 , Amended Complaint/Petition #26 filed by Petitioner Melody J. Rodgers. (Swan, Angela)
July 26, 2022 Filing 26 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),,, #10 , filed by Plaintiff Melody J. Rodgers(Swan, Angela)
July 26, 2022 Filing 25 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Children's Law Center of California amending Complaint - (Discovery),,, #10 , filed by Plaintiff Melody J. Rodgers(Swan, Angela)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENTION TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT #23 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. New deadline July 25, 2022, to File an Amended Complaint is GRANTED. (iv)
June 3, 2022 Filing 23 First APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint - (Discovery),,, #10 filed by Plaintiff Melody J. Rodgers. Application set for hearing on 6/9/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Application for Extension of Time to Amend) (Swan, Angela)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: First APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint - (Discovery), #19 , for the following reasons: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. No proposed order. (rolm)
May 31, 2022 Filing 21 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for Extension of Time #19 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed order not submitted pursuant to Local Rule 52-4.1. A Word or Wordperfect version of the proposed order should also be emailed to the chambers generic email address. Pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.4.1- Proposed orders not lodged with a main document shall be electronically lodged as an attachment to a Notice of Lodging. 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. (iv)
May 26, 2022 Filing 20 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Pursuant to General Order 05-07, reference to the Magistrate Judge is vacated for the following reason: Plaintiff has retained counsel. This case has been referred to the calendar of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for any discovery matters may be referred. All documents subsequently filed in this case must reflect the case number 2:22-cv-02418-FMO (PLAx). (et)
May 25, 2022 Filing 19 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 6/1/22 SEE DOCKET NO. 22] First APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint - (Discovery),,, #10 filed by Plaintiff Melody J. Rodgers. Application set for hearing on 6/2/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (Attorney Angela Rena Swan added to party Melody J. Rodgers(pty:pet)) (Swan, Angela) Modified on 6/1/2022 (rolm).
April 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO AMEND AND DISMISSING PLAINTIFF'S PETITIONS FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Judge Fernando M. Olguin: Based on the foregoing: (1) Plaintiff's Motion seeking leave to file an amended pleading (ECF No. 14) is granted; (2) Each version of plaintiff's petition for writ of habeas corpus that has been filed in this action (ECF No. 1-2; No. 5; No. 10) is dismissed with prejudice; (3) If plaintiff wishes to proceed on any civil rights claim against any individual or entity defendant that is not barred by the Eleventh Amendment, then plaintiff should file a First Amended Complaint no later than thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, remedying the deficiencies discussed herein. Further, plaintiff is admonished that, if she fails to timely file a First Amended Complaint or fails to remedy the deficiencies as discussed herein, the Court will dismiss the action without further leave to amend. Granting #14 MOTION to Amend #10 Complaint. [See Order for details.] (es)
April 11, 2022 Filing 17 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and referred to Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (sh)
April 11, 2022 Filing 16 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from North Carolina Eastern
April 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: The court DENIES as moot Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Motion for Return of Child [DE 5] and Motion for Preliminary Injunction [DE 12]. The clerk of court is ORDERED to transfer this petition to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 4/7/2022. (Copy of order sent to Melody J. Rodgers, 438 River Ridge Drive, Wallace, NC 28466 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
April 8, 2022 Case transferred to United States District Court of the Central District of California. File transmitted electronically. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 24, 2022 TEXT ORDER: The court has reviewed the Plaintiff's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Motion for Return of Child [DE 5] and the Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [DE 12], and finding that Plaintiff does not have a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, the motions are DENIED. Written order to follow. Signed by Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II on 2/24/2022. (Copy of order sent to Melody J. Rodgers, 438 River Ridge Drive, Wallace, NC 28466 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 23, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION to Amend #10 Complaint, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Attachments: #1 Index, #2 Exhibit A - Letter from Kree Filer 2.16.2022, #3 Exhibit B - Email Correspondence between Plaintiff and Kree Filer, #4 Exhibit C - Social Worker Report, #5 Exhibit D - Social Worker Licenses Report, #6 Proposed Summons, #7 Proposed Summons) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 23, 2022 Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding #14 MOTION to Amend #10 Complaint. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 16, 2022 Filing 13 Certificate of Service filed by Melody J. Rodgers regarding #2 Notice of Self-Representation, #5 MOTION Emergency Motion for Return of Child, #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 8, 2022 Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding #12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
February 7, 2022 Filing 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum in Support of Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Children's Law Center of California, Mel Hetamian, Joseph S. Lee, Los Angeles Superior Court, Edelmen Children Court, Judge Sun. Petitioner shall print the attached summonses and serve with other case opening documents in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P.4. (Summonses sent to Melody J. Rodgers, 438 River Ridge Drive, Wallace, NC 28466 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Filing 10 COMPLAINT against Children's Law Center of California, Mel Hetamian, Joseph S. Lee, Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services, Los Angeles Superior Court, Edelmen Children Court, Judge Sun ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number eceipt NEW001159.), filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Joint Statement and Jurisdiction/Disposition Report, #2 Exhibit B Opinion for the Court of Appeal of the State of California Second Appellate District Division Three, Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. 19CCJP01011A-B, #3 Exhibit C - Copy of Motion to Terminate Court Jurisdiction with Prejudice filed in Los Angeles County Court Case No. 19CCJP01011AB, #4 Exhibit D- Los Angeles County Verdict Form form the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County Case No. BA473884, #5 Exhibit E- Letter from Kedren Community Health Center regarding Melody Rogers) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Filing 9 Receipt: Civil Filing Fee - $402.00 (Receipt NEW001159). (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Filing 8 WITHDRAWAL of #1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Motion Submitted to Chief US District Judge Richard E. Myers II regarding #5 MOTION Emergency Motion for Return of Child. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 25, 2022 Notice to Counsel regarding: #6 Proposed Summons. Plaintiff did not provide a summons for Defendant Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services. (Copy of Notice and a blank summons form sent to Melody J. Rodgers, 438 River Ridge Drive, Wallace, NC 28466 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 19, 2022 Filing 7 Certificate of Service filed by Melody J. Rodgers regarding #2 Notice of Self-Representation and #5 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Motion for Return of Child. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 14, 2022 Filing 6 Proposed Summonses, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 12, 2022 Filing 5 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Motion for Return of Child, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER regarding #1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to correct the listed deficiencies and return the corrected documents within fourteen (14) days from the filing of this order. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Brian S. Meyers on 1/10/2022. (Copy of order and forms sent to Melody J. Rodgers, 438 River Ridge Drive, Wallace, NC 28466 via US Mail.) (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
January 5, 2022 Motion Referred to US Magistrate Judge Brian S. Meyers regarding #1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (Waddell, K.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
December 29, 2021 Filing 3 Financial Disclosure Statement filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Sellers, N.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
December 28, 2021 Filing 2 Notice of Self-Representation filed by Melody J. Rodgers (Sellers, N.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]
December 28, 2021 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Melody J. Rodgers. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Complaint, #3 Exhibit A - Joint Statement and Jurisdiction/Disposition Report, #4 Exhibit B - Opinion for the Court of Appeal of the State of California Second Appellate District Division Three, Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. 19CCJP01011A-B, #5 Exhibit C - Copy of Motion to Terminate Court Jurisdiction with Prejudice filed in Los Angeles County Court Case No. 19CCJP01011AB, #6 Exhibit D - Los Angeles County Verdict Form form the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County Case No. BA473884, #7 Exhibit E - Letter from Kedren Community Health Center regarding Melody Rogers, #8 Civil Cover Sheet, #9 Supplemental Removal Cover Sheet) (Sellers, N.) [Transferred from North Carolina Eastern on 4/11/2022.]

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