Edward Pena v. International Medical Devices, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Edward Pena
Defendant: International Medical Devices, Inc., Menova International, Inc., Gesiva Medical, LLC, James J. Elist, M.D., a Medical Corporation, Dr. James Elist and M.D. James J. Elist
Case Number: 2:2022cv03391
Filed: May 19, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Sunshine Suzanne Sykes
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on August 4, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
July 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER, #21 by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: GRANTING #21 Non-Resident Attorney Jenifer M. Stevenson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants James J. Elist, James Elist, Gesiva Medical, LLC, International Medical Devices, Inc., Menova International, Inc., designating Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch as local counsel. (shb)
July 12, 2022 Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer M. Stevenson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants James J. Elist, James Elist, Gesiva Medical, LLC, International Medical Devices, Inc., Menova International, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33614771) filed by defendants James J. Elist, James Elist, Gesiva Medical, LLC, International Medical Devices, Inc., Menova International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch added to party James J. Elist(pty:dft), Attorney Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch added to party James Elist(pty:dft), Attorney Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch added to party Gesiva Medical, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch added to party International Medical Devices, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch added to party Menova International, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Montenegro-Urch, Mayela)
July 8, 2022 Filing 20 STATEMENT Joint Case Management Statement filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena (Caddell, Michael)
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: Please refer to Order for complete details., (iva)
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#OCJ 22-117) approved by Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Sykes, Sunshine Suzanne, this case is transferred from Judge John F. Walter to the calendar of Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:22-cv-03391-SSS-PLAx. (aco)
June 15, 2022 Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. upon All Defendants. Waiver of Service signed by Amir Nassihi. (Caddell, Michael)
June 15, 2022 Filing 16 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant James Elist, Gesiva Medical, LLC, International Medical Devices, Inc., James J. Elist, M.D., a Medical Corporation, Menova International, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Redline complaint)(Caddell, Michael)
June 13, 2022 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Edward Pena, upon Defendant International Medical Devices, Inc. served on 6/3/2022, answer due 6/24/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jane Doe, spouse and member of the household in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and no service by mail was executed.Original Summons NOT returned. (Caddell, Michael)
June 13, 2022 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Edward Pena, upon Defendant James J. Elist, M.D., a Medical Corporation served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jane Doe, person in charge of the business in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and no service by mail was executed.Original Summons NOT returned. (Caddell, Michael)
June 13, 2022 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Edward Pena, upon Defendant Menova International, Inc. served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jane Doe, person in charge of the business in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and no service by mail was executed.Original Summons NOT returned. (Caddell, Michael)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 2:20-cv-03503 CBM(RAOx) (rn)
May 27, 2022 Filing 11 DECLARATION of Michael A. Caddell as Lead Trial Counsel filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. (Caddell, Michael)
May 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. Both the Court and counsel bear responsibility for the progress of litigation in Federal Court. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)
May 20, 2022 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants James Elist, Gesiva Medical, LLC, International Medical Devices, Inc., James J. Elist, M.D., a Medical Corporation and Menova International, Inc. (jtil)
May 20, 2022 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil)
May 20, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
May 20, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (jtil)
May 19, 2022 Filing 5 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. Related Case(s): 2:20-cv-03503-CBM-RAO (Caddell, Michael)
May 19, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena, (Caddell, Michael)
May 19, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. (Caddell, Michael)
May 19, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. (Caddell, Michael)
May 19, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33325712 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Edward Pena. (Attorney Michael A Caddell added to party Edward Pena(pty:pla))(Caddell, Michael)

Access additional case information on PACER

Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.

Access this case on the California Central District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System

Search for this case: Edward Pena v. International Medical Devices, Inc. et al
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Plaintiff: Edward Pena
Represented By: Cynthia B Chapman
Represented By: Michael A Caddell
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: International Medical Devices, Inc.
Represented By: Jennifer M. Stevenson
Represented By: Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Menova International, Inc.
Represented By: Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch
Represented By: Jennifer M. Stevenson
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Gesiva Medical, LLC
Represented By: Jennifer M. Stevenson
Represented By: Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: James J. Elist, M.D., a Medical Corporation
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Dr. James Elist
Represented By: Jennifer M. Stevenson
Represented By: Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: M.D. James J. Elist
Represented By: Jennifer M. Stevenson
Represented By: Mayela C. Montenegro-Urch
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]

Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


Why Is My Information Online?