Michael Hollifield et al v. Resolute Capital Partners Ltd., LLC et al
Michael Hollifield, Michael Anderson, Janelle Anderson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas, Larry Carlson, Catherine Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, John Millhollon-Turner, Javen Poyyak, Connie Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon and Kathryn Mary Smith |
Resolute Capital Partners Ltd., LLC, Resolute Capital Managers LLC, Resolute Energy Capital, LLC, Legacy Energy, LLC, PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC, Choice Energy Holdings, LLC, Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC, PRMH Lenders Fund III, LLC, Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC, Thomas Joseph Powell, Stephen Toth, Resolute Capital Advisors, LLC, Homebound Resources, LLC, Homebound Inc., Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Thomas Chapman, WealthForge Holdings, Inc., Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, Cronus Mineral Holdings, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Texas Mineral Holdings, Minerva Resources, Management LLC, 2X5 Enterprises Limited Partnership, 2X5 LLC, Mercury Operating, LLC, Ted Etheredge, Pablo Cortez, Shelly Perdue, Warren Taryle, Roger A. Crabb, Jaqueline Kuiper, Cody Flores, Jason Blake, Does 1-300, Minerva Resources Management LLC, Jason Kramer, Cal Code of Civ Pro Section 382 Defendants, American Alternative Investments LLC, Robyn D Whitlow, Thomas J Boesen, Love 2 Live LLC, Felfran Investments LLC, V and V Residence Trust, Felfrant Trust, Constintine Capital, Velocity North Investments Inc and Chapman Wealth Strategies |
2:2022cv07885 |
October 28, 2022 |
US District Court for the Central District of California |
Stanley Blumenfeld |
Rozella A Oliver |
Securities/Commodities |
28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 134 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants RESOLUTE CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD., LLC; RESOLUTE CAPITAL MANAGERS LLC; RESOLUTE ENERGY CAPITAL, LLC; LEGACY ENERGY, LLC; PETROROCK MINERAL HOLDINGS, LLC; PRMH LENDERS FUND III, LLC; THOMAS JOSEPH POWELL; STEFAN TOTH; RESOLUTE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC; HOMEBOUND RESOURCES, LLC; HOMEBOUND LLC; HOME BOUND FINANCIAL GROUP, LP; THOMAS CHAPMAN; LOVE 2 LIVE HOLDINGS, INC; 2X5 ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; VELOCITY NORTH INVESTMENTS, INC.; CHAPMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES; MERCURY OPERATING, LLC; TED ETHEREDGE; PABLO CORTEZ; WARREN TARYLE; JAQUELINE KUIPER; LOVE 2 LIVE LLC; FELFRAN INVESTMENTS LLC; V&V RESIDENCE TRUST; CAL.CODE OF CIV. PRO. 382 DEFENDANTS; DOES 1-300 2X5 Enterprises Limited Partnership, Cal Code of Civ Pro Section 382 Defendants, Thomas Chapman, Chapman Wealth Strategies, Pablo Cortez, Does, Ted Etheredge, Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Jaqueline Kuiper, Legacy Energy, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Mercury Operating, LLC, PRMH Lenders Fund III, LLC, PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC, Thomas Joseph Powell, Resolute Capital Advisors, LLC, Resolute Capital Managers LLC, Resolute Capital Partners Ltd., LLC, Resolute Energy Capital, LLC, Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC, Warren Taryle, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust, Velocity North Investments Inc amending Complaint - (Discovery), Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 , filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas(Murrin, John) |
Filing 133 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO DISMISS WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS INC. AND WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES LLC by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Upon Stipulation #131 , Defendants Wealthforge Holdings Inc. and Wealthforge Securities, LLC are hereby dismissed with prejudice. The parties will each bear their own fees and costs incurred in this action. (gk) |
Filing 132 Notice of Electronic Filing re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,,, #130 , Stipulation to Dismiss Party, #131 e-mailed to Lindsey Raspino bounced due to No longer with firm. The primary e-mail address associated with the attorney record has been deleted. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lmh) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 131 Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Wealthforge Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 130 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Lindsey H. Raspino to Withdraw as Attorney #129 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. L.R. 83-2.3.2 A motion for leave to withdraw must be made upon written notice given reasonably in advance to the client and to all other parties who have appeared in the action. No proof of service upon pro se defendant Warren Taryle. 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. (gk) |
Filing 129 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Lindsey H. Raspino to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 128 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1)),, #127 . The following error(s) was/were found: The parties listed on the attachment are termed, except for Texas Mineral Holdings, LLC and Constantine Capital. These parties are not exactly as named on the controlling pleading. The First Amended Complaint names defendants Texas Mineral Holdings and Constintine Capital. 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. (gk) |
Filing 127 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to American Alternative Investments LLC, Jason Blake, Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC, Choice Energy Holdings, LLC, Constintine Capital, Roger A. Crabb, Cronus Mineral Holdings, LLC, Cody Flores, Jason Kramer, Minerva Resources, Minerva Resources Management LLC, Shelly Perdue, Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC, Texas Mineral Holdings. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 126 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Plaintiffs and Defendant Jacqueline Kuiper have filed a stipulation to extend the deadline for Kuiper to respond to the complaint until March 20, 2023. Dkt. No. #107 . The Court has dismissed Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint with leave to amend and given all Defendants until March 24, 2023 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, if one is filed. Dkt. No. #106 . Accordingly, Kuiper shall have until March 24, 2023 to respond to the anticipated Second Amended Complaint, and the stipulation is denied as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 125 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #98 . (gk) |
Filing 124 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #97 . (gk) |
Filing 123 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #96 . (gk) |
Filing 122 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #94 . (gk) |
Filing 121 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #93 . (gk) |
Filing 120 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #92 . (gk) |
Filing 119 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #91 . (gk) |
Filing 118 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #90 . (gk) |
Filing 117 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #89 . (gk) |
Filing 116 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #88 . (gk) |
Filing 115 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #87 . (gk) |
Filing 114 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) #86 . (gk) |
Filing 113 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #85 . (gk) |
Filing 112 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #82 . (gk) |
Filing 111 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #81 . (gk) |
Filing 110 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #80 . (gk) |
Filing 109 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Order on Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice #74 . (gk) |
Filing 108 Mail Returned addressed to Warren Taryle re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) #68 . (gk) |
Filing 107 STIPULATION for Order STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO ANSWER FOR DEFENDANT JAQUELINE KUIPER filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 106 ORDER RE: MOTIONS TO DISMISS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Before the Court are four motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaint (FAC) filed by various Defendants #29 , #35 , #72 , #73 . The WealthForge Defendants and the Toth Defendants' motions to dismiss are GRANTED. The FAC is hereby dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiffs are ordered to file and serve their SAC no later than 3/3/2023. Plaintiffs are cautioned that if one or more Defendants move to dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (SAC) for failure to state a claim, the Court does not expect to allow Plaintiffs again to amend the complaint to add allegations that could have been included in the SAC. Plaintiffs are further directed to ensure that any exhibits to the SAC are attached as exhibits to and filed with the SAC. On repleading, Plaintiffs should bear in mind that some of the Defendants they have previously named are in bankruptcy and subject to an automatic stay. So that all served Defendants will answer or move to dismiss on the same schedule, the Court extends the deadline for all Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to the SAC until 3/24/2023. (gk) |
Filing 105 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court has reviewed the request to continue the February 10, 2023 motions hearing and scheduling conference. Dkt. No. #100 . The Court hereby VACATES the hearings set for February 10. The Court will set the motions for hearing at a later date, unless it elects to submit them for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 104 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 1/27/2023 re Transcript #103 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Wilcox, Wil) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 103 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 1/27/2023. Court Reporter: Wil S. Wilcox, email: wil.wilcox@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 2/27/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/8/2023. (Wilcox, Wil) |
Filing 102 Opposition Opposition re: to Dismiss Case #73 filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 101 STATUS REPORT Of Defendant Petrorock Mineral Holdings, Llcs Statement Regarding Nature And Status Of Ongoing Texas State Proceedings With Proof Of Service filed by Defendant PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC. (Golden, Jeffrey) |
Filing 100 Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Continue Hearing Date from February 10, 2023 to After other Defendants have had a chance to file Motions to Dismiss so all can be heard together Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #35 , MOTION to Dismiss Case #29 filed by Defendants Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order) (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 99 TO DEFENDANT MERCURY OPERATING, LLCS MOTION TO DISMISS FAC UNDER FEDERAL RULE CIVIL PRO 12 (B)(6) Opposition re: to Dismiss Case #72 filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 98 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Legacy Energy, LLC #78 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 97 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant PRMH Lenders Fund III, LLC #77 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 96 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry pf Default against Defendant Resolute Capital Managers, LLC #76 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 95 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC for Court Reporter. Court will contact Selina Ayoobkhan at sayoobkhan@reynoldsfrizzell.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 94 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Resolute Capital Advisors, LLC #75 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 93 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Shelly Perdue #65 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The return receipt for the certified mail service is not attached. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 92 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Cody Flores #62 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The return receipt for the certified mail service is not attached. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 91 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Jason Blake #61 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The return receipt for the certified mail service is not attached. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 90 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Minerva Resources Management, LLC #60 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The return receipt for the certified mail service is not attached. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 89 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings, LLC #52 , #66 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 88 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC #50 , #56 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. Proof of Service is lacking required information. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The Request for Entry of Default has a copy of the certified mail return receipt mailed to National Registered Agents Inc. for defendant on 12/1/2022, and acknowledged with a stamp dated 12/7/2022. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 87 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings III #49 , #55 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. Proof of Service is lacking required information. The First Amended Complaint names defendant as Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC. The Request for Entry of Default is made as to Choice Energy Holdings III. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The Request for Entry of Default has a copy of the certified mail return receipt mailed to National Registered Ageents Inc. for defendant on 12/1/2022, and acknowledged with a stamp dated 12/7/2022. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 86 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: Request for Entry of Default against Defendant Thomas J. Boesen #48 , #54 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: No proof of service/waiver of service on file. Proof of Service is lacking required information. There is no Proof of Service of the Summons and First Amended Complaint filed and signed by the process server, under penalty of perjury. The Request for Entry of Default has a copy of the certified mail return receipt that was mailed on 12/1/2022. It is acknowledged by an illegible signature, with no capacity (agent/addressee), and no date of delivery indicated. Requesting party shall file a new Request/Application with noted deficiencies corrected in order to have default reconsidered. (gk) |
Filing 85 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Reply (Motion related), #79 . The following error(s) was/were found: No proof of service as to pro se defendant Warren Taryle, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5. 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. (gk) |
Filing 84 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. correcting REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Pablo Cortez #63 , First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Constintine Capital #57 , REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Minerva Resources #64 , First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Cronus Mineral Holdings, LLC #58 (Murrin, John) |
Filing 83 MINUTES OF Mandatory Scheduling Conference and Motion to Dismiss Dkt. Nos. #19 , #29 ) held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Mandatory Scheduling Conference (Dkt. No. 19) and Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. #29 ) are continued to February 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. All parties who have appeared are ordered to attend the February 10 hearing. The request of Cameron S. Matheson (counsel for WealthForge Holdings, Inc. and WealthForge Securities, LLC) to appear remotely is GRANTED. Instructions for appearance by Zoom can be found on the Court's webpage. Counsel for Defendant PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC is ordered to file a statement about the nature and status of the ongoing Texas state proceedings no later than February 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Court Reporter: Wil Wilcox. (jgr) |
Filing 82 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Motion, #73 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests > Dismiss Case. The filer used the event, Responses/Replies/Other Motion Related Documents > Notice of Motion, for docketing this filing. Clerk shall convert the docketing event so that the motion will appear on the judge's pending motion report. The conference of counsel should have been held at least seven days prior to the filing of the motion, Local Rule 7-3. No proof of service as to pro se defendant Warren Taryle, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5. 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. (gk) |
Filing 81 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Motion, #72 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests > Dismiss Case. The filer used the event, Responses/Replies/Other Motion Related Documents > Notice of Motion, for docketing this filing. Clerk shall convert the docketing event so that the motion will appear on the judge's pending motion report. The conference of counsel should have been held at least seven days prior to the filing of the motion, Local Rule 7-3. No proof of service as to pro se defendant Warren Taryle, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5. 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. (gk) |
Filing 80 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Errata, #69 . The following error(s) was/were found: No proof of service as to pro se defendant Warren Taryle, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5. 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. (gk) |
Filing 79 REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #35 filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust. (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 78 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Legacy Energy, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 77 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant PRMH Lenders Fund III, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 76 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Resolute Capital Managers LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 75 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Resolute Capital Advisors, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 74 ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Carl Smart to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Petrorock Mineral Holdings, LLC and Mercury Operating LLC, designating Jeffrey Ian Golden as local counsel #67 . (gk) |
Filing 73 NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint #17 , MOTION to Dismiss Case #29 With Proof Of Service filed by Defendant PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 1/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Golden, Jeffrey) Modified on 1/27/2023 (gk). |
Filing 72 NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint #18 , MOTION to Dismiss Case #29 With Proof Of Service filed by Defendant Mercury Operating, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Golden, Jeffrey) Modified on 1/27/2023 (gk). |
Filing 71 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. upon 2X5 Enterprises Limited Partnership waiver sent by Plaintiff on 1/20/2023, answer due 3/21/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Akhil Sheth. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 70 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. upon Ted Etheredge waiver sent by Plaintiff on 1/20/2023, answer due 3/21/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Akhil Sheth. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 69 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. correcting REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Resolute Energy Capital, LLC #59 (Murrin, John) |
Filing 68 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Lodging #45 . The following error(s) was/were found: The docket does not reflect leave to file the Exhibits to the First Amended 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. (gk) |
Filing 67 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Carl Smart to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Mercury Operating, LLC, PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34664559) filed by Defendant Mercury Operating, LLC, PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in A Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Attorney Jeffrey Ian Golden added to party Mercury Operating, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Ian Golden added to party PetroRock Mineral Holdings, LLC(pty:dft)) (Golden, Jeffrey) |
Filing 66 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 65 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Shelly Perdue filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 64 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Minerva Resources filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 63 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Pablo Cortez Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in Support of Clerk's entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 62 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Cody Flores filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 61 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Jason Blake filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Declaration Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 60 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Minerva Resources Management LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 59 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Resolute Energy Capital, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 58 First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Cronus Mineral Holdings, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 57 First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Constintine Capital filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 56 First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 55 First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in Support of Clerk's entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 54 First REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Thomas J Boesen filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 3/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 53 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. correcting REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Thomas J Boesen #48 , REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC #49 , REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings, LLC #52 , REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC #50 , REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Constintine Capital #51 (Murrin, John) |
Filing 52 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 51 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Constintine Capital filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 50 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Strategic Energy Assets VII, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 49 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Choice Energy Holdings III, LLC filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 48 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Thomas J Boesen filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Michael Anderson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Hollifield, Javen Poyyak, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Request set for hearing on 2/24/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Declaration Declaration in support of Request for Clerk's Default) (Murrin, John) |
Filing 47 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to March 20, 2023 re Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 46 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #35 filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Attorney Declaration with Exhibits, #2 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 45 NOTICE OF LODGING filed FAC Exhibits re Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 44 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Thomas Chapman, Chapman Wealth Strategies, identifying Thomas Chapman; Velocity North Investments, Inc.; Chapman Wealth Strategies, Inc.. (Reynoso, Gabriel) |
Filing 43 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 filed by Defendants Thomas Chapman, Chapman Wealth Strategies.(Attorney Gabriel Z Reynoso added to party Thomas Chapman(pty:dft), Attorney Gabriel Z Reynoso added to party Chapman Wealth Strategies(pty:dft))(Reynoso, Gabriel) |
Filing 42 VERIFIED ANSWER to First Amended Complaint #21 filed by Defendant Warren Taryle. (gk) |
Filing 41 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 3 weeks, filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust.. (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 40 REPLY in support of MOTION to Dismiss Case #29 and First Amended Complaint Under Fed.R. Civ. P. 12(B)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Freed, John) |
Filing 39 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust, (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 38 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The document (Dkt. No. #35 ) is accepted as filed. The filer has until noon on January 11, 2023 to file their Notice of Interested Parties in accordance with LR 7.1-1 and the Notice to Filer of Deficiencies (Dkt. No. #37 ). (pk) |
Filing 37 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #35 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. 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. (gk) |
Filing 36 OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss Case #29 filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 35 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust. Motion set for hearing on 2/10/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 34 ORDER RE: STIPULATION [DKT. NO. 33] by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The parties are admonished for their failure to adhere to the Court's orders and warned that future failures may result in sanctions. Nonetheless, the Court grants a limited continuance of the Toth Defendants' responsive pleading deadline. The Toth Defendants are ordered to respond to the FAC no later than January 6, 2023. They should not expect a further continuance.See order for details. (lom) |
Filing 33 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 01/20/2023 re Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 filed by Defendants Felfran Investments LLC, Home Bound Financial Group, LP, Homebound Inc., Homebound Resources, LLC, Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc., Love 2 Live LLC, Stephen Toth, V and V Residence Trust. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Felfran Investments LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Home Bound Financial Group, LP(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Homebound Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Homebound Resources, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Love 2 Live Holdings, Inc. (pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Love 2 Live LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party Stephen Toth(pty:dft), Attorney Lindsey H. Raspino added to party V and V Residence Trust(pty:dft))(Raspino, Lindsey) |
Filing 31 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice (Other), #29 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-3 compliance statement missing. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Applications/Ex Parte Applications/Motions/Petitions/Requests > Dismiss Case. The filer used the event, Notice (Other), for docketing this filing. Only a motion-type event will prompt the setting of the hearing date. For this one-time only, clerk shall convert the docketing event, and set the noticed hearing date of 1/27/2023 at 8:30 AM. 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. (gk) |
Filing 32 ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants WealthForge Holdings, Inc. and Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, designating Joel L. Richert as local counsel #23 . (gk) |
Filing 29 Notice of Motion to Dismiss And Motion To Dismiss First Amended Complaint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(B)(6); Memorandum Of Points And Authorities filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Freed, John) Modified on 12/14/2022 (gk). |
Filing 30 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION OF PLAINTIFFS, WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC., AND WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC TO DISMISS CAUSES OF ACTIONS 8, 18, 19, 20, 21 AND 22 AS AGAINST WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC., AND WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Stipulation #28 is GRANTED. The Court hereby dismisses the following causes of action against the WealthForge Defendants: 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. (gk) |
Filing 28 STIPULATION for Relief from to Dismiss Defendants WealthForge from Causes of Actions 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 re Amended Complaint/Petition, #21 filed by Attorney for Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murrin, John) |
Filing 27 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE MANDATORY SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND TO SET DATE FOR HEARING ON WEALTHFORGE'S MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Stipulation #25 is GRANTED. The Mandatory Scheduling Conference is continued to 1/27/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. The parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report is due no later than 1/17/2023. The WealthForge Defendants are to notice their anticipated motion to dismiss for hearing on 1/27/2023. (gk) |
Filing 26 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 2 weeks, filed by Plaintiffs Rhonda Amey, Janelle Anderson, Michael Anderson, Julieta Cabigas, Catherine Carlson, Larry Carlson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, Linda V. Hildebrand, Michael Hollifield, John Millhollon-Turner, Connie Poyyak, Javen Poyyak, Richard Shaon, Yvette Shaon, Kathryn Mary Smith.. (Murrin, John) |
Filing 25 STIPULATION to Continue Mandatory Scheduling Conference from 12/16/2022 to 01/27/2023 Re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only, #19 , STIPULATION for Hearing re Text Only Scheduling Notice, 20 filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Freed, John) |
Filing 24 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance #22 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. 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) |
Filing 23 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 11/4/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34278859) filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Richert, Joel) |
Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Joel Richert on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Richert, Joel) |
Filing 21 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Attorney for Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Anderson, Michael Hollifield, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Javen Poyyak, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas(Murrin, John) |
Filing 20 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: Defendants WealthForge Holdings, Inc. and WealthForge Securities, LLC have filed a motion to dismiss and set it for hearing on January 20, 2023. Dkt. Nos. #17 , #18 . The Court advances the hearing to January 6, 2023. Plaintiffs opposition is due no later than December 2, 2022. Any reply is due no later than December 9, 2022.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
Filing 19 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court sets an in-person Mandatory Scheduling Conference set for hearing on December 16, 2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. The parties shall file a Joint Rule 26(f) Report by December 6, 2022. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr) |
Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 1/20/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Freed, John) |
Filing 17 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendant Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 1/20/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order) (Freed, John) |
Filing 16 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34278859) #13 by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. The document is stricken. (jgr) |
Filing 15 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34278859) #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. (lt) |
Filing 14 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc., re APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34278859) #13 served on 11/04/2022. (Freed, John) |
Filing 13 *STRICKEN See Dkt. No. #13 * APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cameron S. Matheson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34278859) filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Freed, John) Modified on 11/8/2022 (jgr). |
Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc., re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form #5 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #11 , Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #3 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #10 , Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #8 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #4 served on 11/03/2022. (Freed, John) |
Filing 11 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc., identifying WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Freed, John) |
Filing 10 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc. identifying WealthForge Holdings, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Freed, John) |
Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc., re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 served on 10/28/2022. (Freed, John) |
Filing 8 CIVIL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr) |
Filing 7 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Cameron Matheson. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (car) |
Filing 6 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 . The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (car) |
Filing 5 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car) |
Filing 4 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) |
Filing 3 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (car) |
CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiffs Catherine Carlson, Yvette Shaon, Michael Anderson, Michael Hollifield, Kathryn Mary Smith, Richard Shaon, Javen Poyyak, Benyapa Feig, Bernard Feig, John Millhollon-Turner, Larry Carlson, Janelle Anderson, Marilyn L. Carlson, Linda V. Hildebrand, Connie Poyyak, Thomas Wayne Carlson, Rhonda Amey, Julieta Cabigas. Filed in State Court on 9/28/2022 Submitted with Attachment 2 to Notice of Removal #1 (car) |
Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Wealth Forge Securities, LLC, WealthForge Holdings, Inc.. (Freed, John) |
Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles, case number 22STCV31623 Receipt No: ACACDC-34237226 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendants WealthForge Holdings, Inc., Wealth Forge Securities, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Complaint, #3 Civil Case Cover Sheet, #4 Notice of Case Assignment) (Attorney John D Freed added to party Wealth Forge Securities, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney John D Freed added to party WealthForge Holdings, Inc.(pty:dft))(Freed, John) |
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