Arthur Edward Ezor v. Betty T. Yee et al
Plaintiff: Arthur Edward Ezor
Defendant: Betty T. Yee, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright, Melanie O Jay, Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Kristen Pofahl, Robert Sertner, B J Hymes Trust, Ellin Davtyan, Vanessa Holton, Suzanne Grandt, Does 1 through 10, inclusive and Bennet J Hymes Trust
Case Number: 2:2023cv00094
Filed: January 6, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Alicia G Rosenberg
Referring Judge: James V Selna
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
March 31, 2023 Filing 35 OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, JOrdan N. Wright, Melanie O'Day, Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Kristen Pofahl, Vanessa Holton, Ellin Davtyan and Suzanne Grandt's #28 , filed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor. (hr)
March 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. On March 17, 2023, Defendants Robert Sertner and Bennett J. Hymes Trust filed a motion to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, Dkt. No. #33 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff shall file an opposition on or before April 20, 2023. 2. Defendants may file a reply within 14 days of service of the opposition. 3. The hearing date of April 17, 2023 is hereby VACATED. Unless otherwise ordered, the court will take the motion under submission without oral argument as of the date the reply is due. (kl)
March 17, 2023 Filing 33 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Second and Third Causes of Action filed by Defendants Robert Sertner. Motion set for hearing on 4/17/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Melissa Y. Lerner, #2 Declaration of Robert Sertner, #3 Request for Judicial Notice, #4 Proposed Order) (Lerner, Melissa)
March 7, 2023 Filing 32 REPLY in Further Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint #22 filed by Defendant Betty T. Yee. (Siegel, Kara)
March 3, 2023 Filing 31 PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION AND RESPONSE TO MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANT MALIA M. COHEN; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES #22 filed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor. (lom) Modified on 3/7/2023 (lom).
March 2, 2023 Filing 30 MINUTES In Chambers: BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, re: MOTION to Dismiss #28 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff shall file an opposition on or before March 31, 2023. 2. State Bar Defendants may file a reply within 14 days of service of the opposition. 3. The hearing date of March 27, 2023 is hereby VACATED. (see document for further details) (hr)
March 1, 2023 Filing 29 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendant State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, JOrdan N. Wright, Melanie O'Day, Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Kristen Pofahl, Vanessa Holton, Ellin Davtyan and Suzanne Grandt's Notice of MOtio #28 filed by Defendants Ellin Davtyan, Joseph Dimino, Suzanne Grandt, Vanessa Holton, Fenglan Liu, Melanie O Jay, Kristen Pofahl, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright. (Grandt, Suzanne)
March 1, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendant State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, JOrdan N. Wright, Melanie O'Day, Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Kristen Pofahl, Vanessa Holton, Ellin Davtyan and Suzanne Grandt's Notice of MOtion and Motion to Dismiss Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Defendants Ellin Davtyan, Joseph Dimino, Suzanne Grandt, Vanessa Holton, Fenglan Liu, Melanie O Jay, Kristen Pofahl, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright. Motion set for hearing on 3/27/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Suzanne C. Grandt in Support of Defendants State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright, Melanie O'Day, Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Kristen Pofahl, Ellin Davtyan, Vanessa Holton and Suzanne Grandt's Motion to Dismiss Complaint) (Grandt, Suzanne)
February 13, 2023 Filing 27 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to B J Hymes Trust answer now due 3/17/2023; Robert Sertner answer now due 3/17/2023, re Complaint - (Referred), #1 filed by defendants B J Hymes Trust; Robert Sertner.(Attorney Melissa Yaffa Lerner added to party B J Hymes Trust(pty:dft), Attorney Melissa Yaffa Lerner added to party Robert Sertner(pty:dft))(Lerner, Melissa)
February 6, 2023 Filing 26 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Robert Sertner served on 1/27/2023, answer due 2/17/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Robert Sertner in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
February 6, 2023 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant B J Hymes Trust served on 1/27/2023, answer due 2/17/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Robert Sertner, Trustee B J Hymes Trust in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
February 1, 2023 Filing 24 MINUTES In Chambers: BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, re: MOTION to Dismiss #22 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiffs shall file an opposition on or before March 3, 2023. 2. Defendant may file a reply within 14 days of service of the opposition. 3. The hearing date of March 6, 2023 is hereby VACATED. (hr)
January 31, 2023 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss the Complaint filed by Defendant Betty T. Yee. Motion set for hearing on 3/6/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support, #2 Declaration of Kara Siegel in Support, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Proof of Service) (Attorney Kara Siegel added to party Betty T. Yee(pty:dft)) (Siegel, Kara)
January 30, 2023 Filing 23 NOTICE OF ERRATA Re: Doe 1 Amendment filed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor. (hr)
January 25, 2023 Filing 21 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Melanie O Jay answer now due 3/1/2023; State Bar of California answer now due 3/1/2023; Joseph Dimino answer now due 3/1/2023; Kristen Pofahl answer now due 3/1/2023; Ellin Davtyan answer now due 3/1/2023; Suzanne Grandt answer now due 3/1/2023; Fenglan Liu answer now due 3/1/2023; Leah T. Wilson answer now due 3/1/2023; Vanessa Holton answer now due 3/1/2023; Jordan N. Wright answer now due 3/1/2023, re Complaint - (Referred), #1 filed by Defendants Melanie O Jay; State Bar of California; Joseph Dimino; Kristen Pofahl; Ellin Davtyan; Suzanne Grandt; Fenglan Liu; Leah T. Wilson; Vanessa Holton; Jordan N. Wright.(Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Ellin Davtyan(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Joseph Dimino(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Suzanne Grandt(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Vanessa Holton(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Fenglan Liu(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Melanie O Jay(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Kristen Pofahl(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party State Bar of California(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Leah T. Wilson(pty:dft), Attorney Suzanne Grandt added to party Jordan N. Wright(pty:dft))(Grandt, Suzanne)
January 17, 2023 Filing 20 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Betty T. Yee served on 1/10/2023, answer due 1/31/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anactacia R. by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 19 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Betty T. Yee served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Brian "Doe" by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Suzanne Grandt served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Vanessa Holton served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Ellin Davtyan served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant B J Hymes Trust served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Robert Sertner served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Kristen Pofahl served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Fenglan Liu served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Joseph Dimino served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Melanie O'Day served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Jordan N. Wright served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 8 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant Leah T. Wilson served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission by substituted service at business email address and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 17, 2023 Filing 7 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor, upon Defendant State Bar of California served on 1/9/2023, answer due 1/30/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant via email to the email address of serviceofprocess@calbar.ca.gov, with no errors being received on the transmission and no service by mail was executed. Original Summons NOT returned. (hr)
January 11, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants Joseph Dimino, Fenglan Liu, Melanie O Jay, Kristen Pofahl, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright. Related Case(s): 2:22-cv-00840-JVS-AGR (Grandt, Suzanne)
January 6, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (ghap)
January 6, 2023 Filing 4 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor. (ghap)
January 6, 2023 Filing 3 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Referred), #1 as to Defendants B J Hymes Trust, Ellin Davtyan, Joseph Dimino, Does, Suzanne Grandt, Vanessa Holton, Fenglan Liu, Melanie O Jay, Kristen Pofahl, Robert Sertner, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright, Betty T. Yee. (ghap)
January 6, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Complaint - (Referred), #1 . The following error(s) was/were found: Plaintiff has na open case CV22-840-JVS (AGR), plaintiff mentions the same defendants in the new case. I inform plaintiff that I had to prepare a CV125 and send it to the judge for review. Plaintiff said file ON DEMAND. 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. (ghap)
January 6, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed against Defendants B J Hymes Trust, Ellin Davtyan, Joseph Dimino, Does 1 through 10, inclusive, Suzanne Grandt, Vanessa Holton, Fenglan Liu, Melanie O Jay, Kristen Pofahl, Robert Sertner, State Bar of California, Leah T. Wilson, Jordan N. Wright, Betty T. Yee Case assigned to Judge James V. Selna and referred to Magistrate Judge Alicia G Rosenberg.(Filing fee$402:PAID), filed by plaintiff Arthur Edward Ezor. (Attachments: #1 CV-71) (ghap)

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