Donald Leo Mellein v. United States of America et al
Plaintiff: Donald Leo Mellein
Defendant: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Lynne Zellhart, 1-5 DOES and Does 1 through 5, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents in their individual capacities
Case Number: 2:2023cv07970
Filed: September 22, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: R Gary Klausner
Referring Judge: Margo A Rocconi
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
November 6, 2023 Filing 39 Mail Returned Undeliverable addressed to Robert E Johnson re (ORDER VACATED PER ORDER AT DOCKET ENTRY NO. 25) - Order #22 . (jp)
October 20, 2023 Filing 37 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, upon Defendant Lynne Zellhart served on 10/17/2023, answer due 12/18/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by unspecified means. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by unspecified means. The officer agency or corporation was NOT served. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. (Served via Personal Service) (Gay, Joseph)
October 20, 2023 Filing 36 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, upon Defendant Does served on 10/16/2023, answer due 12/15/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to c/o Civil Process Clerk, via Certified Mail pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(e), (i)(3). Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to was served via Certified Mail in accordance with the Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(e), (i)(3). Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Federal Bureau of Investigation, served via Certified Mail in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(e), (i)(3). Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certified Mail Receipts, #2 Exhibit B - Email Notifications (delivery of certified mail receipts))(Gay, Joseph)
October 20, 2023 Filing 35 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, upon Defendant Lynne Zellhart served on 10/16/2023, answer due 12/15/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to c/o Civil Process Clerk, via Certified Mail pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(3). Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to was served via Certified Mail in accordance with the Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(3). The officer agency or corporation was NOT served. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certified Mail Receipts, #2 Exhibit B - Email Notifications (delivery of certified mail receipts))(Gay, Joseph)
October 20, 2023 Filing 34 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, upon Defendant United States of America served on 10/16/2023, answer due 12/15/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to c/o Civil Process Clerk, via Certified Mail pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(1). Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to was served via Certified Mail in accordance with the Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(1). The officer agency or corporation was NOT served. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certified Mail Receipts, #2 Exhibit B - Email Notifications (delivery of certified mail receipts))(Gay, Joseph)
October 19, 2023 Filing 38 Mail Returned Undeliverable addressed to Robert E Johnson re Order granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice #23 . (jp)
October 19, 2023 Filing 33 Mail Returned Undeliverable addressed to Robert E Johnson re Order Granting Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice #23 . (jp)
October 19, 2023 Filing 32 Mail Returned Undeliverable addressed to Robert E Johnson re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge #8 . (jp)
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HACE VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING #28 Non-Resident Attorney Robert E Johnson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Jeffrey Atteberry as local counsel. (jp)
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HACE VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING #27 Non-Resident Attorney Robert P Frommer APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Jeffrey Atteberry as local counsel. (jp)
October 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HACE VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner GRANTING #26 Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R Gay APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Jeffrey Atteberry as local counsel. (jp)
October 11, 2023 Filing 28 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36205190) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Supplement DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Supplement VA Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Supplement OH Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Proposed Order) (Atteberry, Jeffrey)
October 11, 2023 Filing 27 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36205139) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Supplement DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Supplement VA Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order) (Atteberry, Jeffrey)
October 11, 2023 Filing 26 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36204943) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Supplement DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Supplement NY Bar Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order) (Atteberry, Jeffrey)
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner : Upon reconsideration of the APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R. Gay #17 , Robert P. Frommer #18 and Robert E. Johnson #19 to Appear Pro Hac Vice, the Orders #22 #23 #24 granting the applications are hereby VACATED. The applications are DENIED. The applications must be made by counsel as counsel's name appears with the California State Bar or the Central District of California. No change of name has been effectuated with either the California State Bar or the Central District of California. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 (ORDER VACATED PER ORDER AT DOCKET ENTRY NO. 25) - ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner GRANTING #15 , #19 Non-Resident Attorney Robert E Johnson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Lou Egerton-Wiley as local counsel. (jp) Modified on 10/11/2023 (jre).
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 (ORDER VACATED PER ORDER AT DOCKET ENTRY NO. 25) - ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner GRANTING #14 , #18 Non-Resident Attorney Robert P Frommer APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Lou Egerton-Wiley as local counsel. (jp) Modified on 10/11/2023 (jre).
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 (ORDER VACATED PER ORDER AT DOCKET ENTRY NO. 25) - ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner granting #13 , #17 Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R Gay APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, designating Lou Egerton-Wiley as local counsel. (jp) Modified on 10/11/2023 (jre).
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre)
October 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:21-cv-02803 RGK(MARx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero and Judge Consuelo B. Marshall to Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:23-cv-07970 RGK(MARx). Signed by Judge R. Gary Klausner (rn)
October 3, 2023 Filing 19 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 9/29/2023, Receipt No. 36133333) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
October 3, 2023 Filing 18 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 9/29/2023, Receipt No. 36133115) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
October 3, 2023 Filing 17 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 9/29/2023, Receipt No. 36132930) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
October 2, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36133333) #15 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36132930) #13 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. CCACDC-36133115) #14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing date set, but no hearing required. Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Proposed Order has not been flattened and is causing a corruption with the filing. 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)
September 29, 2023 Filing 15 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36133333) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. Application set for hearing on 10/24/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Robert E. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 29, 2023 Filing 14 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. CCACDC-36133115) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. Application set for hearing on 10/24/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Robert P. Frommer to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 29, 2023 Filing 13 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36132930) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. Application set for hearing on 10/24/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Joseph R. Gay to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 25, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Robert E. Johnson. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (lh)
September 25, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Robert Frommer. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (lh)
September 25, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Joseph Gay. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (lh)
September 25, 2023 Filing 9 60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants Does 1 through 5, Federal Bureau ofInvestigation agents in theirindividual capacities, United States of America, Lynne Zellhart. (Attachments: #1 Summons as to Defendant Lynne Zellhart, #2 Summons as to Defendant Does 1 through 5, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents in their individual capacities) (lh)
September 25, 2023 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
September 25, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (lh)
September 22, 2023 Filing 6 Notice filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 22, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. Related Case(s): 23-cv-7952, 21-cr-106, 21-cv-2803, 21-cv-2900, 21-cv-2919, 21-cv-2990, 21-cv-3019, 21-cv-3254, 21-cv-3294, 21-cv-3298, 21-cv-3348, 21-cv-3554, 21-cv-4366, 21-cv-4405, 21-cv-5073, 21-cv-5695, 21-cv-6588, 21-cv-6968, 21-cv-6967, 21-cv-6966, 21-cv-6965, 21-cv-7078, 21-cv-7077, 21-cv-7153, 21-cv-7155, 21-cv-7192, 21-cv-7191, 21-cv-7188, 21-cv-7242, 21-cv-7231, 21-cv-7279, 21-cv-7286, 21-cv-7276, 21-cv-7315, 21-cv-7311, 21-cv-7310, 21-cv-7331, 21-cv-7481, 21-cv-7472, 21-cv-7487, 21-cv-7484, 21-cv-7477, 21-cv-7463, 21-cv-7505, 21-cv-7566, 22-cv-0015, 22-cv-0556, 22-cv-1722, 22-cv-5908 (Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 22, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein, identifying Donald Leo Mellein, United States of America, FBI Special Agent Lynne Zellhart, Does 1 through 5. (Attachments: #1 Supplement)(Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 22, 2023 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 22, 2023 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attachments: #1 Supplement, #2 Supplement)(Egerton-Wiley, Amy)
September 22, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36092935 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Donald Leo Mellein. (Attorney Amy Egerton-Wiley added to party Donald Leo Mellein(pty:pla))(Egerton-Wiley, Amy)

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Plaintiff: Donald Leo Mellein
Represented By: Amy Egerton-Wiley
Represented By: Robert E. Johnson
Represented By: Jeffrey A. Atteberry
Represented By: Joseph R. Gay
Represented By: Nilay U. Vora
Represented By: Robert P. Frommer
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Defendant: Lynne Zellhart
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