Grant Smith v. Brian Mariotti et al
Plaintiff: Grant Smith
Defendant: Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutter, Jennifer Fall Jung, Gino Dellomo, Michael Lunsford, Charles Denson, Adam Kriger, Ken Brotman, Diane Irvine, Sarah Kirshbaum Levy and Funko, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2022cv03155
Filed: May 9, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Maria A Audero
Referring Judge: Virginia A Phillips
Nature of Suit: Stockholders Suits
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1109 Breach of Fiduciary Duties
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 1, 2022 Filing 15 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Meryn C N Grant counsel for Defendants Ken Brotman, Gino Dellomo, Charles Denson, Funko, Inc., Diane Irvine, Jennifer Fall Jung, Adam Kriger, Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, Michael Lunsford, Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutter. Adding Meryn C. N. Grant as counsel of record for Funko, Inc., Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutter, Jennifer Fall Jung, Ken Brotman, Gino Dellomo, Adam Kriger, Michael Lunsford, Charles Denson, Diane Irvine, and Sarah Kirshbaum Levy for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Funko, Inc., Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutter, Jennifer Fall Jung, Ken Brotman, Gino Dellomo, Adam Kriger, Michael Lunsford, Charles Denson, Diane Irvine, and Sarah Kirshbaum Levy. (Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Ken Brotman(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Gino Dellomo(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Charles Denson(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Funko, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Diane Irvine(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Jennifer Fall Jung(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Adam Kriger(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Sarah Kirshbaum Levy(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Michael Lunsford(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Brian Mariotti(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Russell Nickel(pty:dft), Attorney Meryn C N Grant added to party Andrew Perlmutter(pty:dft))(Grant, Meryn)
June 1, 2022 Filing 14 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Ken Brotman, Gino Dellomo, Charles Denson, Funko, Inc., Diane Irvine, Jennifer Fall Jung, Adam Kriger, Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, Michael Lunsford, Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutterto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, #12 (Response to Minute Order Regarding Consolidation) (McDonough, Kevin)
June 1, 2022 Filing 13 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith. Re: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, #12 (Middleton, Brett)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTE ORDER RE CONSOLIDATION (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Virginia A. Phillips: Having reviewed the Complaint filed in this case and compared it with those filed in the Cassella consolidated matters, the Court is considering whether to consolidate this action with the other derivative actions under the lead Cassella case. If the parties to this action are in agreement that this action should be so consolidated, they shall file a joint stipulation by no later than June 1, 2022. If any party does not believe this action should be so consolidated, they must file a response to this Order in writing, setting forth their position, by no later than June 1, 2022. (see document for further details) (bm)
May 17, 2022 Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith. upon Ken Brotman waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Gino Dellomo waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Charles Denson waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Funko, Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Diane Irvine waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Jennifer Fall Jung waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Adam Kriger waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Sarah Kirshbaum Levy waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Michael Lunsford waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Brian Mariotti waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Russell Nickel waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022; Andrew Perlmutter waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/10/2022, answer due 7/11/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Thomas J. Giblin. (Middleton, Brett)
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (cch)
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-02319-VAP (MAAx). Case transferred from Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim to Judge Virginia A. Phillips and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:20-cv-02319-VAP (MAAx). Signed by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. (et)
May 11, 2022 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants Ken Brotman, Gino Dellomo, Charles Denson, Funko, Inc., Diane Irvine, Jennifer Fall Jung, Adam Kriger, Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, Michael Lunsford, Brian Mariotti, Russell Nickel, Andrew Perlmutter. (car)
May 11, 2022 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
May 11, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
May 11, 2022 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (car)
May 9, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith, identifying Grant Smith. (Middleton, Brett)
May 9, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,, #1 filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith. (Middleton, Brett)
May 9, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith. (Middleton, Brett)
May 9, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33267816 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Grant Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 2020.10.21 Letter from B. Middleton to Board, #2 Exhibit B - 2020.11.13 Letter from T. Giblin to B. Middleton, #3 Exhibit C - 2020.11.17 Letter from B. Middleton to T. Giblin, #4 Exhibit D - 2020.11.23 Resp Letter to B. Middleton From T. Giblin, #5 Exhibit E - 2021.01.14 Letter from BMM to T. Giblin, #6 Exhibit F - 2021.02.26 B. Middleton Letter to Giblin, #7 Exhibit G - 2021.03.15 Letter to B. Middleton from T. Giblin, #8 Exhibit H - 2021.04.19 Letter to Giblin from B. Middleton, #9 Exhibit I - 2021.06.11 Ltetter from B. Middleton to T. Giblin, #10 Exhibit J - 2021.07.19 Letter from T. Giblin to B. Middleton, #11 Exhibit K - 2021.09.08 Letter from B. Middleton to T. Giblin, #12 Exhibit L - 2021.09.29 Letter from T. Giblin to B. Middleton, #13 Exhibit M - 2021.12.03 Letter from B. Middleton to T. Giblin, #14 Exhibit N - 2021.12.10 Letter from T. Giblin to B. Middleton, #15 Exhibit O - 2022.05.03 Letter from B. Middleton to K. McDonough, #16 Exhibit P - 2022.05.06 Letter to B. Middleton) (Attorney Brett M Middleton added to party Grant Smith(pty:pla))(Middleton, Brett)

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Plaintiff: Grant Smith
Represented By: Brett M Middleton
Represented By: Frank J Johnson
Represented By: Palmer Mars Jonathan Scott
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Defendant: Brian Mariotti
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Russell Nickel
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Andrew Perlmutter
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Jennifer Fall Jung
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Gino Dellomo
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Michael Lunsford
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Charles Denson
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Adam Kriger
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Ken Brotman
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Diane Irvine
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Sarah Kirshbaum Levy
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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Defendant: Funko, Inc.
Represented By: Meryn C N Grant
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