Federal Trade Commission v. Green Equitable Solutions et al
Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission and California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Defendant: Dominic Ahiga, Green Equitable Solutions a croporation doing business as Academy Home Services, South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. a corporation doing business as Academy Home Service, Atlantic Pacifi Service Group, Golden Homes Services of America Enterprises and Home Matters USA, Apex Consulting and Associates Inc. a corporation doing business as Golden Home Services America and Home Matters USA Consulting, Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc. a corporation doing business as Amstar Service Group, Atlantic Pacific Service, and Home Relief Service of America, Michael Dominic Grinnell, Roger Scott Dyer, Equity Relief Funding, Inc. a corporation doing business as Academy Home Services America, Atlantic Pacific Service United, Golden Home Services United, and Home Matters USA Group, Advent Consulting, Inc., Armando Solis Barron, Michael Robin Nabati and MostCap Enterprises Corp
Receiver: David P. Stapleton
Cross Defendant: ROES 1-10, Bianca Vazquez and Eleny Magana
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr) Provider: Diane Faber
Case Number: 2:2022cv06499
Filed: September 12, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha
Referring Judge: Margo A Rocconi
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 0045 Federal Trade Commission Act
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 157 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION PLAINTIFF FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSIONS, ET AL TO STRIKE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND DEFENDANT MICHEAL ROBIN NABATI'S CROSSCLAIMS AND CORRESPONDING JURY DEMAND (DKT. #145 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court finds that the Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses and Defendant Michael Robin Nabati's Crossclaims and Corresponding Jury Demand currently scheduled for hearing on March 24, 2023, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, this motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. The court expects the parties to continue litigating this action diligently, while awaiting the court's ruling on this motion. No appearances are necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 156 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Michael Robin Nabati and Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. and Defendant Michael Robin Nabatis Crossclaims and Corresponding Jury Demand Answer to Complaint (D #145 filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Steinbacher, Taylor)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 155 PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION by Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi, re Stipulation for Protective Order #154 . See document for details. (es)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 154 STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Protective Order)(Cheung, Carla)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 153 Mail Returned addressed to Michael Robin Nabati re Order on Request to Substitute Attorney #137 (lc)
March 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 152 OPPOSITION Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Michael Robin Nabati and Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. and Defendant Michael Robin Nabatis Crossclaims and Corresponding Jury Demand Answer to Complaint (D #145 filed by Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati. (Freedman, Michael)
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 151 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: In light of the court's February 7, 2023 order substituting attorney Michael G. Freedman in place of attorneys Arash Beral and Nichole Wentworth for Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. (Dkt. #143 ), the Motion of Arash Beral and Nicole Wentworth to Withdraw as Attorneys of Record (Dkt. #139 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 150 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION OF PLAINTIFF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION, FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO STRIKE CERTAIN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT ROGER SCOTT DYER ANSWER TO COMPLAINT (DKT. #126 ) by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court finds that the Motion to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses and CrossClaim currently scheduled for hearing on February 24, 2023, is appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, this motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. The court expects the parties to continue litigating this action diligently, while awaiting the court's ruling on this motion. No appearances are necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 149 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply #148 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): No [Prop] Order attached. Over 30 days requires the Judge's approval. 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. (lom)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 148 First STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to Summons Issued #116 filed by Crosclaim Defendant Bianca Vazquez.(Attorney Jason D Ahdoot added to party Bianca Vazquez(pty:crd))(Ahdoot, Jason)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 147 NOTICE OF MEDIATION DATE filed. Mediation set for April 19, 2023.(Faber, Diane)
February 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 146 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses and Crossclaim of Defendant Roger Scott Dyer Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #63 #126 and Notice of Non-Opposition filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Steinbacher, Taylor)
February 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 145 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Michael Robin Nabati and Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. and Defendant Michael Robin Nabatis Crossclaims and Corresponding Jury Demand Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #107 filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Motion set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order, #2 Proof of Service) (Steinbacher, Taylor)
February 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 144 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Sara Azari on behalf of Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati, Cross Defendants Michael Robin Nabati, Michael Robin Nabati, Cross Claimant Michael Robin Nabati (Attorney Sara Azari added to party MostCap Enterprises Corp(pty:dft), Attorney Sara Azari added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:crd), Attorney Sara Azari added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:crc), Attorney Sara Azari added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:dft), Attorney Sara Azari added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:crd))(Azari, Sara)
February 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ORDER GRANTING REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Michael G. Freedman in place of attorney Arash Beral, Nicole Noelani Wentworth for Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. #140 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
February 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 142 NOTICE OF MEDIATION DATE filed. Mediation set for March 16, 2023.(Faber, Diane)
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 141 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael Gregory Freedman on behalf of Defendant Michael Robin Nabati (Attorney Michael Gregory Freedman added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:dft))(Freedman, Michael)
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 140 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Michael G. Freedman in place of attorney Arash Beral, Nicole Noelani Wentworth filed by Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Michael Gregory Freedman added to party MostCap Enterprises Corp(pty:dft)) (Freedman, Michael)
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 139 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Arash Beral and Nicole Wentworth to Withdraw as Attorney (s) for Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. filed by Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. Motion set for hearing on 3/3/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum ISO Motion to Withdraw as Attorneys of Record, #2 Declaration of Arash ISO Motion to Withdraw as Attorneys of Record, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service of Pro Se Parties) (Beral, Arash)
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 137 ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION defendant and cross claim party Michael Robin Nabati IN PRO SE IN PLACE OF ATTORNEYS Arash Beral and Nicole Wentworth #133 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
February 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 136 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Diane Faber has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst)
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 135 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses and Crossclaim of Defendant Roger Scott Dyer Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #63 #126 filed by Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service (Pro Se Parties))(Beral, Arash)
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 134 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Diane Faber may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 3/16/2023 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Plaintiff California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (Steinbacher, Taylor)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 133 REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY Arash Beral and Nicole N. Wentworth / Blank Rome LLP as counsel of record filed by defendant, crossclaim plaintiff Michael Robin Nabati. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Proposed) Order on Request for Approval of Substitution or Withdrawal of Attorney) (Beral, Arash)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 132 Notice of Completion of Sale of Real Property Located at 21202 Spurney Lane, Huntington, CA 92646 (re: ECF No. 67) filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (del Castillo, Joshua)
January 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 131 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant/Crossclaim Plaintiff Michael Robin Nabati, upon Defendant Bianca Vazquez served on 1/22/2023, answer due 2/13/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon "Jane Doe" (Co-occupant) in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at home address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service (Pro Se Parties))(Beral, Arash)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ORDER GRANTING REQUEST to Substitute defendant, cross claimant and cross defendant Dominic Ahiga in Pro Per in place of attorneys Zachary J. McCready Zachary Skidelsky, and Aasim Ghaznavi #123 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha (lc) Modified on 1/23/2023 (lc).
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 129 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #122 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken. (lc)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 128 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Plaintiff's Proof of Service (subsequent documents) #127 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Every separately filed document has to have a formal title page with all required court and case information of which all is Missing. 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. (lc)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 127 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses and Crossclaim of Defendant Roger Scott Dyer Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #63 #126 served on January 20, 2023. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 126 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike Certain Affirmative Defenses and Crossclaim of Defendant Roger Scott Dyer Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #63 filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Motion set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Taylor Steinbacher and Exhibits A-I attached thereto, #2 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order) (Steinbacher, Taylor)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 125 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #122 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect document is attached to the docket entry. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Request for Substitution of Counsel G01.. 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. (ak)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE MOTION TO STRIKE #121 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The deadline for Plaintiffs to file a motion to strike the Nabati Parties' Answer and Nabati's Crossclaim (Dkt. 107) shall be EXTENDED to February 9, 2023. (lc)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 123 First REQUEST to Substitute attorney Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary J. McCready filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Skidelsky, Zach)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 122 (STRICKEN PER 1/23/2023 COURT'S G112B RESPONSE ORDER DOCKET NO. 129). Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Zach Cumer Skidelsky counsel for Defendant Dominic Ahiga. Zachary J. McCready is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga. (Attachments: #1 Request, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Skidelsky, Zach) Modified on 1/23/2023 (lc).
January 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 121 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File for Plaintiffs to File Motion to Strike the Nabati Parties' Answer and Mr. Nabati's Crossclaim [ECF No. 107] filed by Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Beral, Arash)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 120 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Having issued the Scheduling Order in this action (Dkt. #119 ), the court VACATES the January 20, 2023 Scheduling Conference and DENIES the parties' Stipulation to Continue Scheduling Conference (Dkt. #105 ) as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY Modified on 1/12/2023 (tf).
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 119 ORDER RE: SCHEDULE OF PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES, TRIAL REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/19/2024 01:00 PM ; Motion in Limine set for hearing on 1/19/2024 at 01:00 PM ; Jury Trial set for 2/13/2024 08:30 AM (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL SPECIFIED DEADLINES). (lc)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 04/28/2023. (tf)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 117 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties, and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the court VACATES the January 20, 2023, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 116 21 DAY Summons Issued re Crossclaim #107 as to cross defendant Bianca Vazquez. (lc)
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 115 21 DAY Summons Issued Crossclaim #107 as to cross defendant Eleny Magana. (lc)
January 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 114 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #107 filed by Cross-claimant Michael Robin Nabati. (Beral, Arash)
January 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 113 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #107 filed by Cross-claimant Michael Robin Nabati. (Beral, Arash)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 112 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial Plaintiffs: 4 days. Nabati Defendants: 5-10 days., filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission.. (Attachments: #1 Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Freeman, Miles)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 111 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #108 , Summons Request #109 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. REFER deficiency notice docket no. 110 re MISSING FRCP 10 CAPTION identifying Cross claim parties. Note both summons have incorrect caption of the original complaint. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (lc)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 110 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Crossclaim #107 , Summons Request #108 , Summons Request #109 . The following error(s) was/were found: MISSING SEPARATE CROSS CLAIM CAPTION Identifying named cross claim parties The summons erroneously has caption of the complaint. 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. (lc)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 109 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #107 filed by Defendant/Cross-Complainant Michael Robin Nabati. (Beral, Arash)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #107 filed by Defendant/Cross-Complainant Michael Robin Nabati. (Beral, Arash)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 107 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 with JURY DEMAND and Michael Robin Nabati's, CROSSCLAIM against Dominic Ahiga, Roger Scott Dyer filed by Defendants Michael Robin Nabati, MostCap Enterprises Corp.(Beral, Arash)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 106 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati, re Stipulation to Continue, #105 served on January 5, 2023. (Beral, Arash)
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 105 STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference from January 20, 2023 to February 3, 2023 Re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only #78 filed by Defendants MostCap Enterprises Corp, Michael Robin Nabati. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Beral, Arash)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 104 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Advent Consulting, Inc.; Apex Consulting and Associates Inc.;, Equity Relief Funding, Inc.; Green Equitable Solutions, Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc.; and, South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc., (on the First Amended Complaint) (lc)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 103 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 102 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 101 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Green Equitable Solutions filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 100 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Equity Relief Funding, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 99 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Apex Consulting and Associates Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
January 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 98 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Advent Consulting, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Freeman, Miles)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO ALLOW DEFENDANTS TO FILE AMENDED ANSWER TO FIRSTAMENDED COMPLAINT #79 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: DefendantsDominic Ahiga and Roger Scott Dyer may file an Amended Answer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by no later than January 9, 2023. (lc)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER GRANTING REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE Defendant Roger Scott Dyer in Pro Se in place of attorneys Zachary Mccready, Zachary Skidelsky, Grace Harding and Aasim Ghaznavi #86 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary McCready #87 , Stipulation to Amend/Correct #80 , for the following reasons: The documents are duplicative; (lc)
December 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Defendant Dominic Ahiga's Amended ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga.(Skidelsky, Zach)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 92 AMENDED ANSWER filed by Defendant Armando Solis Barron. (Kim, Ji)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Armando Solis Barron, identifying None. (Kim, Ji)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 89 NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Amended [Proposed] Order re APPLICATION for Order for Granting First Interim Application of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, and His Professionals for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #55 (Attachments: #1 Amended Proposed Order)(del Castillo, Joshua)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 88 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary McCready #87 , First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary McCready #86 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Other error(s) with document(s): Filer erroneously set hearing on Judges motion calendar for 12/19/22 8:30. No such hearing on form nor is one required. Clerk has Termed ONLY the erroneously hearing and both request REMAIN PENDING Judge's ruling.. 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. (lc)
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 90 MINUTES OF RECEIVER, DAVIDE P. STAPLETON'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT OFFEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Hearing held before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Court and counsel confer regarding the Receiver's Application forPayment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses and the Application is taken under submission. Following discussions with counsel, the court directs moving party to submit an amended proposed order. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lc) Modified on 12/20/2022 (lc).
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 87 (STRICKEN PER 12/21/2022 ORDER DOCKET NO. 94).First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary McCready filed by Cross-Claimant Roger Scott Dyer. Request set for hearing on 12/19/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Skidelsky, Zach) Modified on 12/21/2022 (lc).
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 86 First REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Pro Per in place of attorney Zachary McCready filed by Defendant Roger Scott Dyer. Request set for hearing on 12/19/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Skidelsky, Zach)
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 85 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Answer to Complaint (Discovery) #84 by Armando Solis Barron. The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: AMENDED Answer. Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 Amended answer to amended complaint filed by Defendant Armando Solis Barron.(Kim, Ji)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 83 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Defendant South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. served on 12/5/2022, answer due 12/27/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Roger Dyer as CEO, CFO, Director, and Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Answer to First Amended Complaint due 12/19/2022 per Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(3) (Freeman, Miles)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 82 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Defendant Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc. served on 12/5/2022, answer due 12/27/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Roger Dyer as CEO, CFO, Secretary, Director, and Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Answer to First Amended Complaint due 12/19/2022 per Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(3) (Freeman, Miles)
December 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #76 , Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #75 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken.The Filer was advised to correct event to be used. See docket no. #74 . (lc)
December 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 (STRICKEN PER 12/21/2022 ORDER DOCKET NO. 94).First STIPULATION to Amend Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #63 filed by Defendant Roger Scott Dyer. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Skidelsky, Zach) Modified on 12/21/2022 (lc).
December 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 First STIPULATION to Amend Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Crossclaim #62 filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Skidelsky, Zach)
December 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 1/20/2023 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
December 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #76 , Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #75 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days. filing is re the First Amended Complaint. Incorrect event missing required information as prompted as to what, how when and on whom and calculation of answer date. Filer was advised of correct event to be used on prior deficiency notice docket no. 74 re prior filings using incorrect event re an initiating document, the First Amended Complaint Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc)
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 76 (STRICKEN PER 12/12/2022 G112B ORDER RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 81). PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission, re Amended Complaint/Petition #43 as to Defendant Infocom Entertainment Ltd, Inc. served on December 5, 2022. (Freeman, Miles) Modified on 12/12/2022 (lc).
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 (STRICKEN PER 12/12/2022 G112B ORDER RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 81).PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission, re Amended Complaint/Petition #43 as to Defendant South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. served on December 5, 2022. (Freeman, Miles) Modified on 12/12/2022 (lc).
December 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #72 , Proof of Service (subsequent documents), #73 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days. filing is re the First Amended Complaint. Incorrect event missing required information as prompted as to what, how when and on whom and calculation of answer date. Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 73 DECLARATION OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission, re: Service of First Amended Complaint and Order Granting Preliminary Injunction on defendant Green Equitable Solutions served on November 16, 2022. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
December 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 DECLARATION OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission, re: Service of First Amended Complaint and Order Granting Preliminary Injunction on defendant Apex Consulting & Associates, Inc. served on November 16, 2022. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton, re Reply (Motion related), #70 In Support of First Interim Application for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, and His Professionals served on December 1, 2022. (Pham, Matthew)
December 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 70 REPLY Support APPLICATION for Order for Granting First Interim Application of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, and His Professionals for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #55 Reply in Support of First Interim Application for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, and His Professionals filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Pham, Matthew)
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 69 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Michael Robin Nabati answer now due 1/7/2023; MostCap Enterprises Corp answer now due 1/7/2023, re Amended Complaint/Petition #43 filed by Defendants Michael Robin Nabati; MostCap Enterprises Corp.(Attorney Arash Beral added to party MostCap Enterprises Corp(pty:dft), Attorney Arash Beral added to party Michael Robin Nabati(pty:dft))(Beral, Arash)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 filed by Defendant Armando Solis Barron.(Attorney Ji Yoon Kim added to party Armando Solis Barron(pty:dft))(Kim, Ji)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION FOR ORDER: (1) WITHDRAWING RECEIVER'S PENDING EX PARTE APPLICATION; (2) AUTHORIZING REAL PROPERTY SALES; AND (3) DIRECTING NET PROCEEDS OF REAL PROPERTY SALES TO BE REMITTED TO RECEIVER, SUBJECT TO RESERVATION OF RIGHTS by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha, re Stipulation for Order, #66 The court, having considered the Stipulation and finding good cause therefor, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. (es)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 STIPULATION for Order (1) Withdrawing Receiver's Pending Ex Parte Application; (2) Authorizing Real Property Sales; and (3) Directing Net Proceeds of Real Property Sales To Be Remitted To Receiver, Subject to Reservation of Rights filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(del Castillo, Joshua)
November 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING STIPULATION (DKT. #64 ) by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court STRIKES the parties' Stipulation for Order: (1) Withdrawing Receiver's Pending Ex Parte Application; (2) Authorizing Real Property Sales; And (3) Directing Net Proceeds Of Real Property Sales to Be Remitted To Receiver, Subject To Reservation Of Rights for failure to attest on the signature page of the document that all other signatories listed, who electronically signed with a "s" and on whose behalf the filing is submitted, concur in the content of and have authorized the filing. See Local Rule 5-4.3.4. Any renewed stipulation must comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules. Failure to comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules in any renewed stipulation, including Local Rule 5-4.3.4, may result in the denial of the stipulation with prejudice THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 (STRICKEN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022; SEE CM/ECF No. 65) STIPULATION for Order (1) Withdrawing Receiver's Pending ExParte Application; (2) Authorizing Real Property Sales; and (3) Directing Net Proceeds of Real Property Sales To Be Remitted to Receiver, Subject to Reservation of Rights filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(del Castillo, Joshua) Modified on 11/23/2022 (tf).
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 , First CROSSCLAIM against Michael Robin Nabati filed by Defendant Roger Scott Dyer.(Skidelsky, Zach)
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #43 , First CROSSCLAIM against Michael Robin Nabati filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga.(Skidelsky, Zach)
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: On November 15, 2022, Receiver David P. Stapleton ("Receiver") filed an Ex Parte Application for Order: (1) Designating Receiver as Elisor for Purposes of Closing Real Property Sales, and (2) Directing Net Proceeds from Sales to the Receiver ("Application"). (Dkt. #56 ). On November 16, 2022, the Receiver filed notice that he had been advised by counsel for Defendant Michael R. Nabati ("Nabati") that Defendant Nabati intends to oppose the Application. (Dkt. #57 ). The court, therefore, ORDERS that any opposition to the Application shall be filed on or before November 22, 2022. The Receiver is ORDERED to provide notice of this Order to all parties and entities that have indicated and they intend to oppose the Application by overnight mail or other means reasonably calculated to provide next-day notice. Service of this Order by email is authorized, if the Receiver has the email addresses of the parties or entities to be noticed. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 First Interim Report and Petition for Instructions of Receiver, David P. Stapleton filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton (del Castillo, Joshua)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Dominic Ahiga answer now due 11/21/2022, filed by Defendant Dominic Ahiga. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Skidelsky, Zach)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Roger Scott Dyer answer now due 11/21/2022, filed by Defendant Roger Scott Dyer. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Skidelsky, Zach)
November 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 NOTICE OF DEFENDANT'S INTENT TO OPPOSE RECEIVER'S PENDING EX PARTE APPLICATION re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for (1) Designating Receiver As Elisor For Purposes of Closing Real Property Sales; and (2) Directing Net Proceeds From Sales to the Receiver #56 filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Pham, Matthew)
November 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for (1) Designating Receiver As Elisor For Purposes of Closing Real Property Sales; and (2) Directing Net Proceeds From Sales to the Receiver filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of David P. Stapleton (with Exhibits 1 thru 11), #2 Declaration of Joshua del Castillo (with Exhibit A), #3 Proposed Order) (del Castillo, Joshua)
November 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 APPLICATION for Order for Granting First Interim Application of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, and His Professionals for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. Application set for hearing on 12/16/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 First Interim Application of Receiver and His Professionals (with Exhibits 1 thru 3), #2 Declaration of Receiver, David P. Stapleton, #3 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #4 Proposed Order) (Pham, Matthew)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Relief Defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp served on 11/3/2022, answer due 11/25/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon MostCap Enterprises Corp. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Defendant Equity Relief Funding, Inc. served on 11/8/2022, answer due 11/29/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Equity Relief Funding, Inc. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Defendant Advent Consulting, Inc. served on 11/4/2022, answer due 11/25/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Advent Consulting, Inc. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, upon Defendant Armando Solis Barron served on 11/4/2022, answer due 11/25/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Armando Solis Barron in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Steinbacher, Taylor)
November 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Notice filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton. Notice of Designation of Non-Party, The Michael R. Nabati Irrevocable Living Trust Dated December 23, 2020, As A Receivership Entity (Pham, Matthew)
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 21 DAY Summons Issued re FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #43 as to defendant Advent Consulting, Inc. (lc)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 21 DAY Summons Issued re FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #43 as to defendant MostCap Enterprises Corp. (lc)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 21 DAY Summons Issued re FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #43 as to defendant Michael Robin Nabati. (lc)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 21 DAY Summons Issued re FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #43 as to defendant Armando Solis Barron. (lc)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 21 DAY Summons Issued FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #43 as to defendant Equity Relief Funding, Inc. (lc)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition #43 filed by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons to Advent Consulting, Inc., #2 Proposed Summons to Armando Solis Barron, #3 Proposed Summons to Michael Robin Nabati, #4 Proposed Summons to MostCap Enterprises Corp)(Freeman, Miles)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),,,, #1 , filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (Freeman, Miles)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Zach Cumer Skidelsky on behalf of Defendant Dominic Ahiga (Attorney Zach Cumer Skidelsky added to party Dominic Ahiga(pty:dft))(Skidelsky, Zach)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Zach Cumer Skidelsky on behalf of Defendant Roger Scott Dyer (Attorney Zach Cumer Skidelsky added to party Roger Scott Dyer(pty:dft))(Skidelsky, Zach)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITH ASSETFREEZE AND EXTENDING AUTHORIZATION OF TEMPORARY RECEIVER THROUGH THE PENDENCY OFTHE ACTION [DKT. 25] by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Defendants (a) Green Equitable Solutions, also doing business as Academy Home Services; (b) South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc., also doing business as Academy Home Service, Atlantic Pacific Service Group, Golden Home Services of America Enterprises, and Home Matters USA; (c) Apex Consulting & Associates Inc., also doing business as Golden Home Services America and Home Matters USA Consulting; (d) Infocom Entertainment Ltd, Inc., also doing business as Amstar Service Group, Atlantic Pacific Service, and Home Relief Service of America; (e) Dominic Ahiga, also known as Michael Grinnell; and (f) Roger Scott Dyer and their agents etc. are are restrained and enjoined from misrepresenting re cited ACTS (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ACTS AS DEFINED HEREIN; AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS/COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES AS ENUMERATED HEREIN ). (lc)
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE COURT SHOULD NOT ENTER A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST DEFENDANTS [DKT. 25] held before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court notes there is no appearance by or on behalf of Defendants. In addition, the Defendants' have not filed a response to the temporary restraining order and order to show cause. For the reasons stated on the record, the court grants Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction enjoining the violations of the law alleged in the Complaint, continuing the freeze ofDefendants' Assets, and continuing the receivership. The court grants the Receiver's request, and authorizes him to continue to perform his duties, as established under the Appointment Order. The Receiver shall submit a First Interim Report within sixty (60) days of this hearing. Written Order toissue. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs oral request to amend the complaint is granted. An amended complaint shall be filed by no later than October 28, 2022. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (lc)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Affidavit #30 , Affidavit #31 , Affidavit #32 , Affidavit #33 , Affidavit #34 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days. Due to incorrect event Missing required information as to Who, how, when and statute as to service of summons and complaint, as well as system calculation of answer due date. Other error(s) with document(s): Note: To assist in a search for correct events, please use the "SEARCH" option for a "key word" to narrow the selection process. 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. (lc)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. regarding Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, #25 . (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Miles D. Freeman, #2 Declaration of Sean Borden)(Freeman, Miles)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 INITIAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF RECEIVER, DAVID P. STAPLETON filed by Receiver David P. Stapleton (del Castillo, Joshua)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joshua Andrew del Castillo counsel for Receiver David P. Stapleton. Adding Joshua A. del Castillo as counsel of record for David P. Stapleton, Temporary Receiver for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Temporary Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attorney Joshua Andrew del Castillo added to party David P. Stapleton(pty:rc))(del Castillo, Joshua)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 AFFIDAVIT of Service re Defendant Roger Dyer filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (Steinbacher, Taylor)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 AFFIDAVIT of Service re Defendant Dominic Ahiga filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (Steinbacher, Taylor)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 AFFIDAVIT of Service re Defendant Green Equitable Solutions filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (Steinbacher, Taylor)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 AFFIDAVIT of Service re Defendant Apex Consulting & Associates, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (Steinbacher, Taylor)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 AFFIDAVIT of Service re Defendant Dominic Ahiga filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (Steinbacher, Taylor)
September 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 TEXT ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Plaintiff's Request to Unseal Docket, (Dkt. #14 ), is DENIED as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST TO UNSEAL DOCKET filed by plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (bm)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Notice of Filing of Receiver's Bond filed by Temporary Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attachments: #1 Bond of Receiver)(Pham, Matthew)
September 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew David Pham counsel for Receiver David P. Stapleton. Adding Matthew D. Pham as counsel of record for David P. Stapleton, Temporary Receiver for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Temporary Receiver David P. Stapleton. (Attorney Matthew David Pham added to party David P. Stapleton(pty:rc))(Pham, Matthew)
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH ASSET FREEZE, APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY RECEIVER, LIMITED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY, AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT ISSUE [DKT. 9] by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha (bm)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE CASE UNDER TEMPORARY SEAL AND TO DEFER NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 7-19.2 [DKT. 8] (bm)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF LODGING a CD, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 3 Part 2 of 2 filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of Volume 3 Part 2 of 2, #2 Part 3 of Volume 3 Part 2 of 2)(lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 3 Part 1 of 2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of Volume 3 Part 1 of 2, #2 Part 3 of Volume 3 Part 1 of 2, #3 Part 4 of Volume 3 Part 1 of 2)(lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 2 Part 2 of 2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #2 Part 3 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #3 Part 4 of Volume 1 Part 1 or 2, #4 Part 5 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #5 Part 6 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #6 Part 7 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #7 Part 8 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2, #8 Part 9 of Volume 2 Part 1 of 2)(lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 1 Part 2 or 2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #2 Part 3 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #3 Part 4 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #4 Part 5 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #5 Part 6 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #6 Part 7 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #7 Part 8 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #8 Part 9 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #9 Part 10 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #10 Part 11 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #11 Part 12 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #12 Part 13 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #13 Part 14 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #14 Part 15 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #15 Part 16 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2, #16 Part 17 of Volume 1 Part 2 of 2)(lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PLAINTIFFS APPENDIX of Evidence in Support of Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Volume 1 Part 1 or 2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. Re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of Volume 1 Part 1 or 2, #2 Part 3 of Volume 1 Part 1 or 2, #3 Part 4 of Volume 1 Part 1 or 2)(lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 PLAINTIFFS RECEIVER RECOMMENDATION filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 201, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 RULE 65(B) CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION OF COUNSEL in Support of Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order #9 filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PLAINTIFFS EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order With Asset Freeze, Appointment of Temporary Receiver, Limited Expedited Discovery, and Order to Show Cause Why Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PLAINTIFFS EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to File Case Under Temporary Seal and to Defer Notice Pursuant to Local Rule 7-19.2, filed by Plaintiffs California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant Roger Scott Dyer. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant Dominic Ahiga. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant Apex Consulting and Associates Inc. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), #1 as to Defendant Green Equitable Solutions. (lh)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendants Dominic Ahiga, Apex Consulting and Associates Inc., Roger Scott Dyer, Green Equitable Solutions, Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc., South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc..Case assigned to Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (No Fee Required), filed by Plaintiffs Federal Trade Commission, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Miles D. Freeman added to party California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (pty:pla), Attorney Karina Ann Layugan added to party California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (pty:pla), Attorney Carla Lyn Cheung added to party California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (pty:pla), Attorney Taylor Steinbacher added to party Federal Trade Commission(pty:pla), Attorney Louis Thomas Laverone added to party Federal Trade Commission(pty:pla)) (lh)

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Defendant: Dominic Ahiga
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Defendant: Green Equitable Solutions a croporation doing business as Academy Home Services
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Defendant: South West Consulting Enterprises, Inc. a corporation doing business as Academy Home Service, Atlantic Pacifi Service Group, Golden Homes Services of America Enterprises and Home Matters USA
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Defendant: Apex Consulting and Associates Inc. a corporation doing business as Golden Home Services America and Home Matters USA Consulting
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Defendant: Infocom Entertainment LTD, Inc. a corporation doing business as Amstar Service Group, Atlantic Pacific Service, and Home Relief Service of America
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Defendant: Michael Dominic Grinnell
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Defendant: Roger Scott Dyer
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Defendant: Equity Relief Funding, Inc. a corporation doing business as Academy Home Services America, Atlantic Pacific Service United, Golden Home Services United, and Home Matters USA Group
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Defendant: Advent Consulting, Inc.
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Defendant: Armando Solis Barron
Represented By: Ji Yoon Kim
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Defendant: Michael Robin Nabati
Represented By: Arash Beral
Represented By: Sara Azari
Represented By: Michael Gregory Freedman
Represented By: Nicole Noelani Wentworth
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Defendant: MostCap Enterprises Corp
Represented By: Arash Beral
Represented By: Sara Azari
Represented By: Michael Gregory Freedman
Represented By: Nicole Noelani Wentworth
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Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission
Represented By: Miles D. Freeman
Represented By: Carla Lyn Cheung
Represented By: Taylor Steinbacher
Represented By: Karina Ann Layugan
Represented By: Louis Thomas Laverone
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Plaintiff: California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Represented By: Taylor Steinbacher
Represented By: Carla Lyn Cheung
Represented By: Miles D. Freeman
Represented By: Karina Ann Layugan
Represented By: Louis Thomas Laverone
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Receiver: David P. Stapleton
Represented By: Matthew David Pham
Represented By: Joshua Andrew del Castillo
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Cross defendant: ROES 1-10
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Cross defendant: Bianca Vazquez
Represented By: Jason D Ahdoot
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Cross defendant: Eleny Magana
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Alternative dispute resolution (adr) provider: Diane Faber
Represented By: Diane L Faber
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