Carolyn Tracie Love v. Los Angeles County et al
Plaintiff: Carolyn Tracie Love
Defendant: Los Angeles County, Department of the Coroner, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, does 1 to 100, Spalding Mortuary and Inglewood Cemetary
Case Number: 2:2023cv03851
Filed: May 19, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Stanley Blumenfeld
Referring Judge: Pedro V Castillo
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2023 Filing 36 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #29 filed by Defendant Los Angeles City.(Hunter, Rebecca)
July 14, 2023 Filing 35 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Los Angeles County. Motion set for hearing on 8/11/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Bustos, Oscar)
July 5, 2023 Filing 34 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Amended Complaint/Petition #29 . 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)
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: On 6/30/2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (FAC) #29 , and a Motion for Plaintiff's counsel, Mansfield Collins, to Withdraw, noticed for hearing on July 28 #30 . The parties simultaneously filed a Stipulation requesting an extension of the deadline for Defendants to respond to the FAC to 8/7 #28 . The Court advised Defendants that if Plaintiff filed an FAC, Defendants would be required to respond within seven days. The parties have not shown good cause for the month-long extension they now seek, although the Court in its discretion will allow a one-week extension. Defendants shall file their motion to dismiss the FAC no later than July 14, and the motion shall be noticed for hearing on 8/11/2023. The Court also CONTINUES the hearing on Mr. Collins's motion to withdraw until 8/11/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr., so that the motions may be heard together. If Plaintiff obtains new counsel before then, she shall promptly notify the Court and request substitution of counsel. Otherwise, the Court expects Mr. Collins to continue to fulfill his obligations to Plaintiff, including by filing an opposition to Defendants' motion, until the Court rules on the motion to withdraw. (gk)
June 30, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Mansfield Collins to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Plaintiff Carolyn Tracie Love. Motion set for hearing on 7/28/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Collins, Mansfield)
June 30, 2023 Filing 29 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery), JURY DEMAND, filed by Plaintiff Carolyn Tracie Love(Collins, Mansfield)
June 30, 2023 Filing 28 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 7, 2023 filed by Defendant Los Angeles County. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bustos, Oscar)
June 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo re Stipulation for Protective Order #26 . (see document for details) (hr)
June 21, 2023 Filing 26 STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Protective Order)(Hunter, Rebecca)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER RE MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 PRETRIAL AND TRIAL ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The DOE defendants remaining after 8/18/2023 are dismissed by operation of this Order and without further notice. The Court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report and sets the pretrial and trial dates noted in this order based on an evaluation of the complexity of the case. Jury Trial set for 4/15/2024 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 3/29/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Motion to Amend Pleadings/Add Parties (Hearing Deadline) 8/18/2023. Non-Expert Discovery cut-off 11/24/2023. Discovery Motion Hearing Deadline 12/22/2023. Non-Discovery Motion Hearing Deadline 1/5/2024. Settlement Conference Deadline 1/19/2024. Post-Settlement Status Conference set for 2/2/2024 08:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. Status Report due by 1/26/2024. Trial Filings (First Set) Deadline 3/1/2024. Trial Filings (Second Set) Deadline 3/15/2024. See document for further details. (gk)
June 16, 2023 Filing 24 MINUTES OF Mandatory Scheduling Conference; Order to Show Cause re Sanctions Hearing held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court DISCHARGES the order for Plaintiff to show cause why she should not be sanctioned or have her case dismissed for lack of prosecution #21 . Defendant City of Los Angeles is directed to produce the body camera footage as discussed on the record no later than 6/23/2023. Upon its production, the parties shall promptly meet and confer in person or by videoconference to attempt to reach agreement on the relevant facts and their impact on Plaintiffs claims. If, after the meet and confer, Plaintiff wishes to file a First Amended Complaint (FAC), she shall do so no later than June 30. Defendant County of Los Angeles's request to extend its answer deadline is GRANTED, and the County shall file its answer or motion to dismiss by 6/30/2023. In the event that Plaintiff elects to file a FAC by June 30, however, Defendants shall have seven calendar days from the filing of the FAC to file their responsive pleadings. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (gk)
June 12, 2023 Filing 23 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Carolyn Tracie Loveto Order to Show Cause,,, #21 (Collins, Mansfield)
June 9, 2023 Filing 22 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan (Amended) ; estimated length of trial 3-7 days, filed by Defendant Los Angeles County.. (Bustos, Oscar)
June 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS AND DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.:Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause at an in-person hearing on June 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (the same time as the mandatory scheduling conference) why she and her counsel should not be sanctioned--including by the imposition of monetary sanctions and dismissal of the case without prejudice--for violating an order of the Court under Rule 16(f) and for lack of prosecution. Plaintiff shall file a written response to this order to show cause (OSC) no later than June 12, 2023. The written response shall state whether Plaintiff's counsel has ever been the subject of sanctions or an OSC for failing to follow any court rule or order.The parties shall promptly complete their meet and confer and shall file a joint Rule 26(f) report that complies with the Court's order no later than 9:00 a.m. on June 9, 2023. See order for details. (jgr)
June 6, 2023 Filing 20 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan by Defendants ; estimated length of trial 3-7 days, filed by Defendant Los Angeles County.. (Bustos, Oscar)
May 26, 2023 Filing 19 Notice of Designation of Lead Counsel filed by Defendant Los Angeles County. (Bustos, Oscar)
May 26, 2023 Filing 18 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Los Angeles City.(Hunter, Rebecca)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER re: Lead Counsel Designation by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: As directed in the Courts Standing Order for Civil Cases, one attorney for each party must be designated as lead counsel. Lead counsel must attend all proceedings set by this Court and must be prepared to address and resolve all matters within the scope of the proceeding. Counsel for defendant Los Angeles County have multiple attorneys but have not designated lead counsel. Counsel for defendant Los Angeles County are directed to update the docket and designate lead counsel to comply with this requirement by no later than noon on May 30, 2023. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 25, 2023 Filing 16 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Los Angeles County answer now due 6/23/2023, filed by Defendant Los Angeles County.(Attorney Oscar Andres Bustos added to party Los Angeles County(pty:dft))(Bustos, Oscar)
May 24, 2023 Filing 15 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter counsel for Defendant Los Angeles City. Cory M. Brente is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 24, 2023 Filing 14 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter counsel for Defendant Los Angeles City. Scott Marcus is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 24, 2023 Filing 13 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter counsel for Defendant Los Angeles City. Denise C. Mills is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 24, 2023 Filing 12 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter counsel for Defendant Los Angeles City. Hydee Feldstein Soto is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 23, 2023 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Los Angeles City, re Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, #1 , Notice (Other), #4 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 served on 05/23/2023. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER re: Lead Counsel Designation by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: As directed in the Courts Standing Order for Civil Cases, only one attorney for each party may be designated as lead counsel. Lead counsel must attend all proceedings set by this Court and must be prepared to address and resolve all matters within the scope of the proceeding. Counsel for defendants have designated multiple attorneys as lead counsel. Counsel for defendants are directed to update the docket to comply with this requirement by no later than noon on May 25, 2023. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jgr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court sets an in-person Mandatory Scheduling Conference set for hearing on June 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. The parties shall file a Joint Rule 26(f) Report by June 6, 2023. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (jgr)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CIVIL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. (jgr)
May 22, 2023 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
May 22, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
May 22, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (sh)
May 19, 2023 CONFORMED EFILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Department of the Coroner, Does, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department., filed by Plaintiff Carolyn Tracie Love.[FILED IN STATE COURT 10/14/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 1 EXHIBIT 1 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 19, 2023 Filing 4 Notice OF JOINDER TO DEFENDANT CITY OF LOS ANGELES REMOVAL OF ACTION UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1441 (a) and 1446 (a) and (b)(3); AND SUPPORTING DECLARATION OF PAUL B. BEACH filed by Defendant Los Angeles County Los Angeles County. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 19, 2023 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Los Angeles City, identifying City of Los Angeles. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 19, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Hunter, Rebecca)
May 19, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number 22STCV33580 Receipt No: ACACDC-35344246 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant Los Angeles City. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - State Court - Plaintiff's Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 - State Court - Summons, #3 Exhibit 3 - State Court - Civil Case Cover Sheet, #4 Exhibit 4 - State Court - Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location, #5 Exhibit 5 - State Court - Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case, #6 Exhibit 6 - State Court - First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing, #7 Exhibit 7 - State Court - Voluntary Efficient Litigation Stipulations, #8 Exhibit 8 - State Court - Alternate Dispute Resolution Information Package, #9 Exhibit 9 - State Court - Notice of Case Management Conference, #10 Exhibit 10 - State Court - Certificate of Mailing, #11 Exhibit 11 - State Court - Order on Court Fee Waiver, #12 Exhibit 12 - State Court - Minute Order ((Case Management Conference)), #13 Exhibit 13 - State Court - (04.21.2023) Summons on City of Los Angeles, #14 Exhibit 14 - State Court - Summons on Los Angeles County) (Attorney Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter added to party Los Angeles City(pty:dft))(Hunter, Rebecca)

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Plaintiff: Carolyn Tracie Love
Represented By: Mansfield Collins
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Defendant: Los Angeles County
Represented By: Oscar Andres Bustos
Represented By: Paul B Beach
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Defendant: Department of the Coroner
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Defendant: Los Angeles City
Represented By: Rebecca Elizabeth Hunter
Represented By: Cory M Brente
Represented By: Denise Christine Mills
Represented By: Hydee Rose Feldstein Soto
Represented By: Scott D Marcus
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Defendant: Los Angeles Fire Department
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Defendant: does 1 to 100
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Defendant: Spalding Mortuary
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Defendant: Inglewood Cemetary
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