Anthony M. Stowers et al v. International Churches of Christ, Inc. et al
| Anthony M. Stowers and Erin Tomlinson |
| International Churches of Christ, Inc., The International Christian Church, Inc., Hope Worldwide, Ltd., Mercyworldwide, City of Angels International Christian Church, Thomas KIP McKean, The Estate of Charles Chuck Lucas, Crossway Church, Cornerstone Church of Christ, The Chicago Church of Christ and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive |
| 2:2022cv09472 |
| December 31, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Paul L Abrams |
| Otis D Wright |
| Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Both |
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| Filing 34 DECLARATION of Bobby Samini re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, #32 filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 33 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Pursuant to F.R. Civ. P. 7.1; L.R. 7.1-1 filed by Defendant The Chicago Church of Christ identifying Chicago Church of Christ as Corporate Parent. (Harris, James) |
Filing 32
MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Plaintiff(s) is ordered to show cause in writing no later than February 27, 2023 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Court will consider the filing of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date: Plaintiff's request for entry of default as to the defendants: Mercyworldwide and The International Christian Church, Inc. ; Answer by the defendant(s). See minute order for details. (lom)
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| Filing 31 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant The International Christian Church, Inc. served on 1/29/2023, answer due 2/21/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Michael Kirchner in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 30 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant Mercyworldwide served on 1/29/2023, answer due 2/21/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Michael Kirchner in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
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Filing 29
MINUTE ORDER (In Chambers): Response by the Court to Notice to Filer of Deficiencies in Electronically Filed Documents by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. In accordance with the Clerk's Notice to Filer of Deficiencies in Electronically Filed Documents regarding ECF No. #27 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Defendant Chicago Church of Christ is ORDERED to file a Notice of Interested Parties and a Corporate Disclosure Statement within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. Failure to do so may result in the Court striking Defendant Chicago Church of Christ's Answer. (lom)
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| Filing 28 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson, re Amended Complaint/Petition #22 served on 2/22/23. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #25 . 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. (lom) |
| Filing 26 SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL [FRCP 16, 26(f)]; SCHEDULING CONFERENCE [FRCP 26(f)] by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Scheduling Conference set for May 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (lom) |
| Filing 25 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant The Chicago Church of Christ.(Harris, James) |
| Filing 24 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Hope Worldwide, Ltd. answer now due 3/8/2023, re Amended Complaint/Petition #22 filed by Defendant Hope Worldwide, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Andrew J. Waxler added to party Hope Worldwide, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Waxler, Andrew) |
| Filing 23 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Initial Complaint by No More Than 30 Days (L.R. 8-3) filed by Defendant The Chicago Church of Christ. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney James Allen Harris added to party The Chicago Church of Christ(pty:dft))(Harris, James) |
| Filing 22 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , filed by Plaintiffs Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers(Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 21 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant Cornerstone Church of Christ served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Pastor Jason Bennett in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 20 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant The Chicago Church of Christ served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Cheryl Cafarella, Receptionist in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 19 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Hope Worldwide, Ltd., (Lupton, John) |
| Filing 18 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to filed by Defendant Hope Worldwide, Ltd..(Attorney John T. Lupton added to party Hope Worldwide, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Lupton, John) |
| Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant City of Angels International Christian Church served on 1/21/2023, answer due 2/13/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Ryan Patrick Keenan Agent for Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 16 Notice of Electronic Filing re Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,,, #15 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #14 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #13 e-mailed to Steven Douglas Baric steve.baric@sbklawyers.com bounced due to Email address does not exist. 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. (ir) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
| Filing 15 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #14 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days), #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Form has title of court and address incorrectly as: CENTRAL BANKRUPTCY, LOS ANGELES 255 E Temple St. Roybal Bldg. #940 Los Angeles, CA 90012. Address should correspond to assigned Judge's location. 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) |
| Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant Crossway Church served on 1/17/2023, answer due 2/7/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Allison Stowers in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers, upon Defendant Hope Worldwide, Ltd. served on 1/18/2023, answer due 2/8/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Trudy Desbiens in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 12 Notice of Electronic Filing re Transferring Case purs GO 21-01 (Related Case)(CV-34), #11 , Notice (Other) #10 , Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form #7 , Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #9 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #6 , Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #8 , Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #5 e-mailed to Steven Douglas Baric at etoller@bariclaw.com, and steve.baric@sbklawyers.com bounced due to Email address does not exist. 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. (ir) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 11
ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:22-cv-09467 ODW(PLAx). Case transferred from Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian to Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:22-cv-09472 ODW(PLAx). Signed by Judge Otis D. Wright, II (rn)
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| Filing 10 Notice of Related Cases filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants City of Angels International Christian Church, Cornerstone Church of Christ, Crossway Church, Hope Worldwide, Ltd., International Churches of Christ, Inc., Thomas KIP McKean, Mercyworldwide, The Chicago Church of Christ, The Estate of Charles Chuck Lucas, The International Christian Church, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Cornerstone, #2 Crossway, #3 Hope Worldwide, #4 International CC, #5 CLucas, #6 Mercy Worldwide, #7 TMcKean, #8 TICC, Inc., #9 The Chicago Church) (jtil) |
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Filing 8
CIVIL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr)
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| Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (jtil) |
| Filing 4 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson, (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson. (Attachments: #1 Summons - City of Angels International Christian church, #2 Summons - Crossway Church, #3 Summons - The International Christian Church, #4 Summons - Thomas ("KIP") McKean, #5 Summons - Mercyworldwide, #6 Summons - The Chicago Church of Christ, #7 Summons - The Estate of Charles "Chuck" Lucas, #8 Summons - Hope Worldwide, #9 Summons - Cornerstone Church of Christ)(Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Anthony M. Stowers, Erin Tomlinson. (Samini, Bobby) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-34549176 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiffs Erin Tomlinson, Anthony M. Stowers. (Attorney Bobby Samini added to party Anthony M. Stowers(pty:pla), Attorney Bobby Samini added to party Erin Tomlinson(pty:pla))(Samini, Bobby) |
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