A.P. et al v. CHA Health Systems, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: A. P. and Y. Z.
Defendant: CHA Health Systems, Inc. doing business as CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. doing business as CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, Joshua J. Berger, M.D., Simon Hong, Ph.D. and CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles
Case Number: 2:2023cv01621
Filed: March 3, 2023
Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha
Referring Judge: Karen E Scott
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Med. Malpractice
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Medical Malpractice
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 7, 2023 Filing 118 Mail Returned addressed to David Zaslowsky re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only #97 (lc)
March 29, 2023 Filing 117 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Jennifer Hurley McGay on behalf of Defendant Joshua J. Berger, MD. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
March 29, 2023 Filing 116 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Frederick C. Johs on behalf of Defendant Joshua J. Berger, MD. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan E. Levitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A.P. & Y.Z., designating Adam B. Wolf as local counsel #107 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Dae Yeol Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A.P. & Y.Z., designating Adam B. Wolf as local counsel #106 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 113 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michelle L. Greenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A.P. & Y.Z., designating Adam B. Wolf as local counsel #105 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha (lc)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 112 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. O'Malley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. and designating Shannon L. Santos as local counsel #110 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
March 27, 2023 Filing 111 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. O'Malley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35016665) #108 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken. (lc)
March 27, 2023 Filing 110 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. O'Malley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 3/24/2023, Receipt No. ACACDC-35016665) filed by Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing-IL, #2 Certificate of Good Standing-NY, #3 Proposed Order) (Santos, Shannon)
March 27, 2023 Filing 109 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. O'Malley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35016665) #108 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
March 24, 2023 Filing 108 (STRICKEN PER 3/27/2023 COURT'S G112B RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 111). APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. O'Malley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35016665) filed by Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing-IL, #2 Certificate of Good Standing-NY, #3 Proposed Order) (Santos, Shannon) Modified on 3/27/2023 (lc).
March 20, 2023 Filing 107 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan E. Levitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34988597) filed by plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order) (Wolf, Adam)
March 20, 2023 Filing 106 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Dae Yeol Lee to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34988545) filed by plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order) (Wolf, Adam)
March 20, 2023 Filing 105 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michelle L. Greenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34987875) filed by plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order) (Attorney Adam Brett Wolf added to party A. P.(pty:pla), Attorney Adam Brett Wolf added to party Y. Z.(pty:pla)) (Wolf, Adam)
March 20, 2023 Filing 104 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Adam L Robinson counsel for Defendant Joshua J. Berger, MD. Adding Adam L. Robinson as counsel of record for Joshua J. Berger, M.D. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Joshua J. Berger, M.D.. (Attorney Adam L Robinson added to party Joshua J. Berger, MD(pty:dft))(Robinson, Adam)
March 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 5/19/2023 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
March 20, 2023 Filing 102 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christopher P Wend counsel for Defendant Joshua J. Berger, MD. Adding Christopher P. Wend as counsel of record for Joshua J. Berger, M.D. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Defendant, Joshua J. Berger, M.D.. (Attorney Christopher P Wend added to party Joshua J. Berger, MD(pty:dft))(Wend, Christopher)
March 17, 2023 Filing 101 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Michelle Lynn Greenberg on behalf of Plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney is awaiting Certificates of Good Standing. (sbou)
March 17, 2023 Filing 100 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Dae Yeol Lee on behalf of Plaintiffs A. P., Y. Z. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney is awaiting Certificates of Good Standing. (sbou)
March 15, 2023 Filing 99 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance #98 . 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)
March 13, 2023 Filing 98 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Shannon L. Santos on behalf of Defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Attorney Shannon L. Santos added to party CHA Health Systems, Inc.(pty:dft))(Santos, Shannon)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 97 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
March 10, 2023 Filing 96 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer Hurley McGay. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 95 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Frederick C. Johs. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 94 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Charles Bart Cummings. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 93 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney David Zaslowsky. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 92 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Roland T. Koke. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 91 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michael John O'Malley. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 90 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Melissa Murphy-Petros. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 89 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Judy Selmeci. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 88 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michelle Lynn Greenberg. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 87 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Dae Yeol Lee. 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 [email protected]. 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. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 86 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 85 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
March 10, 2023 Filing 84 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (jtil)
March 3, 2023 Filing 83 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFERRED IN: Formerly Case Number: 1:19-cv-03826, from US District Court Easter District of New York, Brooklyn. The above-referenced case has been transferred to this district and assigned the above civil case number 2:23-cv-01621 FLA (KESx). (jtil)
March 3, 2023 Filing 82 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from New York Eastern
February 27, 2023 Case transferred to Central District of California. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. (IH) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 16, 2023 Opinion or Order ELECTRONIC ORDER: In light of the DECISION & ORDER re #80 , the status conference previously scheduled for 3/22/2023 before Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak is adjourned sine die. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/16/2023. (DC) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 15, 2023 Filing 81 MOTION to Stay Discovery Deadlines in Light of Transfer to Central District of California by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (O'Malley, Michael) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 15, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #81 Motion to Stay. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/15/2023. (Kuntz, William) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 DECISION & ORDER: On July 1, 2019, Plaintiffs A.P. and Y.Z. (collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed this action against CHA Health Systems, Inc., Comprehensive Health For All Fertility Medical Group, Inc., d/b/a CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, Joshua J. Berger, M.D., and Simon Hong Ph.D. (collectively, "Defendants"). ECF No. 1. On February 13, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint. ECF No. 37. Defendants now bring this motion to dismiss on two grounds: lack of personaljurisdiction, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2); and improper venue, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3). ECF Nos. #71 , #73 , #76 . Plaintiffs oppose the motion. ECF No. 78. For the reasons that follow, the Court holds venue in the Eastern District of New York is improper and it is in the interests of justice to transfer the action. Accordingly, Defendants' motion to dismiss is DENIED, and Defendants' motion to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California under 28 U.S.C. 1406(a) is GRANTED. For the foregoing reasons, venue is improper in this District under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3). However, rather than dismiss the action, the Court transfers this case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California, in the interest of justice, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a). This action will continue to proceed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Clerk of Court is hereby respectfully directed to transfer this action to the Clerk of the Court for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/13/2023. (SY) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 21, 2022 MINUTE ENTRY for Status Conference proceeding held before Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak on 12/20/2022. Appearance for plaintiffs: Dae Lee, Michelle Greenberg. Appearance for defendants: Jennifer McGay (Dr. Berger); David Zaslowsky (Comprehensive Health d/b/a CHA Fertility; Dr. Hong); Melissa Murphy-Petros (CHA Health) & Michael OMalley (CHA Health). Parties to exchange discovery requests subject to the limitations set out in the Court's prior orders and at the conference by 2/17/2023 - responses due 3/17/2023. Status Conference set for 3/22/2023 @ 10:45 AM. Conference will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 10:45 AM. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. ( FTR: 11:12 - 11:41) (DC) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 15, 2022 Filing 79 Letter Judge Kuntz and Judge Pollak by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: A Status Conference is set for 12/20/2022 @ 11:15 AM before Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak. The status conference will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 11:15 AM. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 12/15/2022. (DC) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 78 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #77 Reply in Support filed by A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michelle Greenberg, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Exhibit M, #15 Exhibit N) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 77 REPLY in Support re #76 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 76 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua J. Berger, M.D., #2 Memorandum in Support) (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 75 REPLY in Support re #73 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Simon Hong, Ph.D.. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 74 REPLY in Support re #73 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc.. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 73 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint, #2 Declaration of Yumie Lee in Support of Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - First Invoice, #4 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - Printout of Contact Us Web Page, #5 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - Printout of 11-16-2017 Appointment made at CHA Fertility, #6 Exhibit 4 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - New Patient Consultation Questionnaire, #7 Exhibit 5 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - Payment Records, #8 Exhibit 6 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - Records of 2-9-2018 Procedures, #9 Exhibit 7 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - 7-16-2018 Embryo Transfer Log and Record, #10 Exhibit 8 to Decl. of Yumie Lee - 8-20-2018 Embryo Transfer Log and OB Progress Note, #11 Declaration of Simon Hong in Support of Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint) (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 72 REPLY in Support re #71 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 8, 2021 Filing 71 Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Motion, #2 Declaration, #3 Declaration) (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 1, 2021 ELECTRONIC ORDER re #70 : Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendant's reply is now due by 11/8/2021. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 11/1/2021. (Henney, Scott) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 29, 2021 Filing 70 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, Terminate Deadlines, #49 Letter by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 11, 2021 Filing 69 Letter serving Opposition to Motions to Dismiss by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 24, 2021 ELECTRONIC ORDER re #68 : Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Responses due by 10/11/2021; Replies due by 11/1/2021. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 9/24/2021. (Henney, Scott) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 21, 2021 Filing 68 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Scheduling Order, by A. P., Y. Z.. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 25, 2021 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER re. #64 - #65 - #66 - #67 : Defendants' request for an extension of discovery and briefing deadlines is granted. The parties are ordered to meet and confer by 8/27/2021 and produce documents by 9/3/2021. Plaintiffs' responsive papers are due 9/27/2021 and defendants' reply papers are due 10/11/2021. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 8/25/2021. (Henney, Scott) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 19, 2021 Filing 67 Letter in Reply re Extension of Dates in Discovery Order by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 19, 2021 Filing 66 Letter to Judge Pollack by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 18, 2021 Filing 65 Letter re Extension of Dates in Discovery Order by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Cerutti, Christina) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER re. #59 - #60 - #61 - #62 - #63 : As explained more fully in the attached Order, the parties are Ordered to meet and confer regarding the various discovery issues discussed herein. Plaintiffs are to respond to defendants' motion to dismiss by September 13, 2021; defendants are to reply no later than September 27, 2021. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 8/5/2021. (Moon, Chloe) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 12, 2021 Filing 63 Letter regarding Plaintiffs' status letter dated January 8, 2021 by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 62 STATUS REPORT by A. P., Y. Z. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A, #2 Exhibit Ex. B, #3 Exhibit Ex. C, #4 Exhibit Ex. D, #5 Exhibit Ex. E, #6 Exhibit Ex. F) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 61 STATUS REPORT by Joshua J. Berger, MD (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 60 STATUS REPORT by CHA Health Systems, Inc. (O'Malley, Michael) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 59 STATUS REPORT by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 29, 2020 ELECTRONIC STIPULATION AND ORDER re. #58 : The parties' proposed Confidentiality Order is So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 12/29/2020. (Moon, Chloe) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 16, 2020 Filing 58 Proposed Pretrial Order for Confidentiality by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 3, 2020 MINUTE ENTRY for Status Conference proceeding held before Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak on 12/2/2020. Appearances for plaintiffs: Michelle Greenberg \ Dae Yeol Lee. Appearances for defendant: Michael OMalley \ Melissa Murphy-Petros \ David Zaslowsky \ Jennifer Hurley McGay. Parties are to meet and confer on protective order and discovery disputes. Status Report due 1/8/2021. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
November 16, 2020 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER: The Status Conference previously scheduled for 11/18/2020 has been adjourned to 12/2/2020 @ 4:15 PM before Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak. The conference will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 4:15 PM. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 11/16/2020. (Moon, Chloe) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 1, 2020 MINUTE ENTRY for Status Conference proceeding held before Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak on 9/30/2020. Appearances for plaintiffs: Michelle Greenberg \ Dae Yeol Lee. Appearances for defendant: Michael OMalley (CHA) \ Melissa Murphy-Petros (CHA) \ David Zaslowsky (Comprehensive Health, Simon Hong) \ Jennifer Hurley McGay (Dr. Burger) \ Frederick C. Johs. Plaintiff to review interrogatories to determine if in line with courts ruling and re-submit them to defendants by 10/9/2020. Defendants responses due 30 days thereafter. Status Conference set for 11/18/2020 @ 3:15 PM. Conference will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 3:15 PM. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 20, 2020 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER: A Status Conference is set for 9/30/2020 @ 2:15 PM before Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak. The status conference will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 2:15 PM. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 8/20/2020. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER re. #40 - #41 - #42 : For the reasons stated in the attached Order, the Court grants defendants' motion for a protective order with respect to plaintiffs' Requests for Admission and denies defendants' application to limit discovery to just jurisdictional issues. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 8/14/2020. (Moon, Chloe) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 5, 2020 Filing 56 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael John O'Malley on behalf of CHA Health Systems, Inc. (notification declined or already on case) (O'Malley, Michael) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 4, 2020 Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael John O'Malley on behalf of CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, CHA Health Systems, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (O'Malley, Michael) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
June 11, 2020 MINUTE ENTRY for Telephone Conference proceeding held before Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak on 6/10/2020. Appearance for plaintiff: Dae Yeol Lee / Michelle Lynn Greenberg. Appearance for defendant: Charles Bart Cummings / David Laskowski / Jennifer Hurley McGay / Melissa Murphy-Petros / Michael O'Malley. Oral argument on motion for protective order held. Decision reserved. (FTR: 4:20 - 4:50) (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
June 5, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #54 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Parties shall submit a joint briefing schedule for approval after the ruling of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Pollak. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 6/5/2020. (Helwig, Christopher) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
June 3, 2020 Filing 54 Letter Jointly Requesting Adjournment of Opposition for Motion to Dismiss by A. P., Y. Z. (Lee, Dae Yeol) Modified on 6/4/2020 (Tavarez, Jennifer). [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
June 2, 2020 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER re #40 - #43 - #44 : A hearing on defendants' motion for a protective order has been set for 6/10/2020 at 4:15 PM before Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak. The hearing will proceed via AT&T conference call. Please dial 877-336-1839 at 4:15 PM on June 10, 2020. Enter Access code: 380-1746 and security code: 19-3826. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 6/2/2020. (Hazelwood, John) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
May 18, 2020 Filing 53 Letter in Response to Plaintiffs' Letter (Dkt. No. 50) by Joshua J. Berger, MD (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
May 15, 2020 Filing 52 Letter in Response to Plaintiffs' Letter (Doc. 50) by CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
May 15, 2020 Filing 51 Letter (in Response to May 15, 2020 Letter) by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
May 15, 2020 Filing 50 Letter by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 49 Letter re: Service of Motion to Dismiss Papers by Joshua J. Berger, MD (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 48 Letter (Cover) re Service of Motion to Dismiss by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 47 Letter re Service of FRCP 12(b)(2) Motion to Dismiss Papers by CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 1, 2020 Filing 46 REPLY in Support re #42 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and Related Relief, #40 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference for a protective order filed by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 1, 2020 Filing 45 REPLY to Response to Motion re #41 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and related relief, #40 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference for a protective order filed by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Murphy-Petros, Melissa)[Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
April 1, 2020 Filing 44 Letter Reply in support of motion for pre motion conference for a protective order in response to Plaintiffs' March 27, 2020 letter by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email dated March 10, 2020) (Zaslowsky, David) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 27, 2020 Filing 43 RESPONSE to Motion re #42 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and Related Relief, #41 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and related relief, #40 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference for a protective order , RESPONSE in Opposition re #42 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and Related Relief, #41 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and related relief, #40 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference for a protective order filed by A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A and B to Letter Judge Pollak) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 18, 2020 Filing 42 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and Related Relief by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 18, 2020 MODIFIED ELECTRONIC ORDER re #40 - #41 - #42 : Plaintiffs are to respond to defendants' letters by 3/27/2020. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 3/18/2020. (Hazelwood, John) Modified on 3/18/2020 (Caggiano, Diana). [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 17, 2020 Filing 41 Letter MOTION for Protective Order and related relief by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Selmeci, Judy) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 17, 2020 Filing 40 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference for a protective order by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' First RFA (Part 1 of 3), #2 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' First RFA (Part 2 of 3), #3 Exhibit 1 - Plaintiffs' First RFA (Part 3 of 3), #4 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiffs' First Document Demand) (Cummings, Charles) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
March 10, 2020 The Initial Conference previously set for 3/11/2020 is adjourned sine die. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 3/10/2020. (Hazelwood, John) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER re #38 Letter providing agreed revised briefing schedule. Application granted. (See Order for schedule) SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/28/2020. (Tavarez, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 28, 2020 Filing 38 Letter providing agreed revised briefing schedule by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Cummings, Charles) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 13, 2020 Filing 37 AMENDED COMPLAINT AND JURY TRIAL DEMAND against Joshua J. Berger, MD, CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, CHA Health Systems, Inc., Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D., filed by A. P., Y. Z.. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 12, 2020 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER re #36 : Initial Conference is adjourned to 3/11/2020 @ 2:00 PM before Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak. Notice to Filer: Any document requesting relief from the Court, even if filed as a letter motion, must be filed by selecting the appropriate motion even in ECF. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/12/2020. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 11, 2020 Filing 36 Letter to Judge Pollack to Adjourn 2/21/2020 Initial Conference by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) (Main Document 36 replaced on 2/11/2020) (Ramesar, Thameera). [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 7, 2020 ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING ORDER: An Initial Conference is set for 2/21/2020 @ 12:30 PM before Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/7/2020. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 3, 2020 Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Roland T. Koke on behalf of CHA Health Systems, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Koke, Roland) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Defendants must serve their motions to dismiss on or before Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.; Plaintiffs must serve a response to Defendants' motions on or before Friday, May 8, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.; and Defendants must serve their replies, if any, by Friday, June 12, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. Further,iscovery is NOT stayed. Any and all discovery disputes shall be brought before the Honorable Magistrate Judge Pollak for resolution.(See Order for schedule) SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 1/30/2020. (Tavarez, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
February 3, 2020 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the 150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Chief Magistrate Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/3/2020. (Caggiano, Diana) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 30, 2020 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William F. Kuntz, II: Pre Motion Conference held on 1/30/2020. Appearances: Dae Lee, Esq., Michelle Greenberg, Esq., and Johnathan Levitt, Esq., appeared on behalf of plaintiff A.P. and Y.Z. Judy Selmeci, Esq., appeared on behalf defendant CHA Health Systems, Inc. David Zaslowsky, Esq., appeared on behalf of defendant Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. and J Simon Hong, Ph.D. Jennifer McGay, Esq., appeared on behalf of defendant Joshua J. Berger, M.D. The Court granted Defendants application to make a motion to dismiss. The Court ordered the following briefing schedule: 1) Defendants shall serve the motion to dismiss on or before Friday, March 13, 2020; 2) Plaintiff shall serve the memorandum in opposition on or before Friday, May 8, 2020; and 3) Defendant shall serve the reply memorandum on or before Friday, June 12, 2020. As a courtesy to the Court, the Court requests that the parties refrain from filing motion papers until the motion has been fully briefed. If the parties elect to file their motion only once it is fully briefed, the notice of motion and all supporting papers are to be served on the other parties along with a cover letter setting forth whom the movant represents and the papers being served. Only a copy of the cover letter shall be electronically filed in advance of the fully briefed motion, and it must be filed as a letter, not as a motion. On the day the motion is fully briefed, June 12, 2020, each party shall electronically file their individual motion papers by 5:00 p.m. Defense counsel for CHA Health Systems, Inc. shall mail a complete set of courtesy copies of all motion papers, via overnight mail, to the United States District Courthouse, attention of Mr. Andrew Jackson. Discovery is not stayed during the pendecy of the motion to dismiss. (Court Reporter Georgette Betts.) (Jackson, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 27, 2020 Filing 33 Letter re: judiscitional discovery by CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Selmeci, Judy) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 27, 2020 Filing 32 Letter concerning jurisdictional discovery by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Cummings, Charles) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 24, 2020 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Dae Yeol Lee on behalf of A. P., Y. Z. (notification declined or already on case) (Lee, Dae Yeol) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 24, 2020 Filing 30 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-12295126. by A. P., Y. Z.. (Lee, Dae Yeol) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 23, 2020 Filing 29 Letter to Judge Kuntz by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 23, 2020 Opinion or Order ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #28 : Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the 150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 1/23/2020. (Hazelwood, John) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 22, 2020 Filing 28 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-12284437. by A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration) (Lee, Dae Yeol) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
January 22, 2020 PRO HAC VICE FILING FEE: re #2 MOTION for Leave to File Document $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-12284331 (Lee, Dae Yeol) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 19, 2019 Filing 27 Letter Concerning Jurisdictional Discovery by Joshua J. Berger, MD (Johs, Frederick) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 17, 2019 Filing 26 Letter concerning jurisdictional discovery by CHA Health Systems, Inc. (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 16, 2019 Filing 25 Letter concerning jurisdictional discovery by CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Cummings, Charles) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
December 13, 2019 Filing 24 Letter to Judge Kuntz seeking jurisdictional discovery by A. P., Y. Z. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 24, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER. Due to an unanticipated change in the Court's schedule, the pre-motion conference currently scheduled for November 12, 2019 is rescheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 12:00 Noon in Courtroom 6H North before the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 10/24/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 18, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa Murphy-Petros on behalf of CHA Health Systems, Inc. (notification declined or already on case) (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 18, 2019 Opinion or Order ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The attorney shall register for ECF; registration is available online at the NYED's homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $150 admission fee is submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 10/18/2019. (Hazelwood, John) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 9, 2019 Filing 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Melissa Murphy-Petros Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-11928004. by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Pro Hac Vice Declaration, #2 Admission Information Certificates of Good Standing) (Murphy-Petros, Melissa) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court hereby adjourns the pre-motion conference in the above-captioned action currently scheduled for October 24, 2019 to Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in Courtroom 6H North before the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II. SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 10/4/2019. (Tavarez, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER terminating #20 Motion for Pre Motion Conference due to incorrect docketing. The Court has scheduled a pre-motion conference in this action for October 24, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. The Court notes Plaintiffs' objections to Defendants' proposed motions to dismiss. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 9/30/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 27, 2019 Filing 20 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference re Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference, Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference, Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference, by A. P., Y. Z.. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Filing 19 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D.. (Weiner, Perrie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Filing 18 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference by Joshua J. Berger, MD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint) (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Filing 17 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference by CHA Health Systems, Inc.. (Selmeci, Judy) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #17 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference is hereby scheduled for October 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 6H North before the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 9/20/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #18 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference is hereby scheduled for October 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 6H North before the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 9/20/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
September 20, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #19 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference is hereby scheduled for October 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 6H North before the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 9/20/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 26, 2019 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Perrie M. Weiner on behalf of Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. (notification declined or already on case) (Weiner, Perrie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 23, 2019 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Judy Selmeci on behalf of CHA Health Systems, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Selmeci, Judy) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the 150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 8/23/2019. (Li, Natalie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 22, 2019 Filing 14 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-11786085. by Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Perrie Weiner in Support of Motion, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing State Bar of California) (Weiner, Perrie) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 14, 2019 Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A. P., Y. Z.. Simon Hong, Ph.D. waiver sent on 7/30/2019, answer due 9/30/2019. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 13, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick C. Johs on behalf of Joshua J. Berger, MD (aty to be noticed) (Johs, Frederick) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
August 2, 2019 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Hurley McGay on behalf of Joshua J. Berger, MD (aty to be noticed) (McGay, Jennifer) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 26, 2019 Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A. P., Y. Z.. Joshua J. Berger, MD waiver sent on 7/22/2019, answer due 9/20/2019. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 26, 2019 Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A. P., Y. Z.. CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles waiver sent on 7/22/2019, answer due 9/20/2019. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 26, 2019 Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A. P., Y. Z.. Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. waiver sent on 7/22/2019, answer due 9/20/2019. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 26, 2019 Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by A. P., Y. Z.. CHA Health Systems, Inc. waiver sent on 7/22/2019, answer due 9/20/2019. (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 25, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to File. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 7/25/2019. (Kuntz, William) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 12, 2019 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Joshua J. Berger, MD, CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles, CHA Health Systems, Inc., Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc., Simon Hong, Ph.D. (Attachments: #1 Comprehensive Health, #2 Cha Health Systems Inc dba Cha Fertility Ctr LA, #3 Cha Fertility Center LA, #4 Joshua J. Berger MD, #5 Cha Health Systems Inc dba Comp Hlth for All Frtlty Med Gr Inc, #6 Simon Hong PhD) (Lee, Tiffeny) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 9, 2019 Filing 5 Proposed Summons. Re #1 Complaint,, by A. P., Y. Z. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons, #6 Proposed Summons) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 3, 2019 Filing 4 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Bowens, Priscilla) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 3, 2019 Filing 3 In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: #http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Bowens, Priscilla) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 1, 2019 Case assigned to Judge William F. Kuntz, II and Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our #website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Bowens, Priscilla) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 1, 2019 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to File Document by A. P., Y. Z.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]
July 1, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT AND JURY TRIAL DEMAND against CHA FERTILITY CENTER LOS ANGELES, CHA HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., D/B/A CHA FERTILITY CENTER LOS ANGELES, CHA HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., d/b/a COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH FOR ALL FERTILITY MEDICAL GROUP, INC., CHA Health Systems, Inc., COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH FOR ALL FERTILITY MEDICAL GROUP, INC, JOSHUA J. BERGER, MD, Simon Hong, Ph.D. filing fee $ 400, receipt number ANYEDC-11625974 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Y. Z., A. P.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Greenberg, Michelle) [Transferred from New York Eastern on 3/10/2023.]

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Plaintiff: A. P.
Represented By: Dae Yeol Lee
Represented By: Michelle Lynn Greenberg
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Defendant: CHA Health Systems, Inc. doing business as CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles
Represented By: Judy Selmeci
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Defendant: Comprehensive Health for all Fertility Medical Group, Inc. doing business as CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles
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Defendant: Joshua J. Berger, M.D.
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Defendant: CHA Fertility Center Los Angeles
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