Clifton Walker v. John Larry Smalley et al
Plaintiff: Clifton Walker
Defendant: John Larry Smalley doing business as Strand Cleaners, J. Larry Smalley and Does 1 to 10
Case Number: 2:2024cv00657
Filed: January 24, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John A Kronstadt
Referring Judge: Rozella A Oliver
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans With Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (DKT. #15 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: In light of filing of plaintiff's response on March 21, 2024 (Dkt. #16 ), the Order to Show Cause for Lack of Prosecution is CONTINUED to April 22, 2024.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 21, 2024 Filing 16 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Clifton Walkerto Order to Show Cause,, #15 re: Lack of Prosecution (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Diligence, #2 Exhibit Death Certificate)(Kim, Jason)
March 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION AS TO JOHN LARRY SMALLEY, ET AL. by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff to show cause in writing no later than March 25, 2024 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution regarding overdue responses as to John Larry Smalley, et al. Pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff shall file an application requesting the entry of default. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)
March 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John A. Kronstadt: ORDER DISMISSING STATE LAW CLAIMS. This Order is stayed for 21 days following its entry so that Plaintiff may refile the state law claims in an appropriate Superior Court while it remains pending here. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb)
February 21, 2024 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Clifton Walker, upon Defendant John Larry Smalley served on 2/21/2024, answer due 3/13/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon John Larry Smalley D/B/A Strand Cleaners, defendant in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy (Kim, Jason)
February 13, 2024 Filing 12 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Clifton Walkerto Order to Show Cause,,,,, #11 re: Supplemental Jurisdiction (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration)(Kim, Jason)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER RE TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER STATE-LAW CLAIMS by Judge John A. Kronstadt. In light of the foregoing, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Court should not decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state-law claims. Plaintiff shall file a response to this Order to Show Cause, not to exceed ten pages, on or before February 13, 2024. In responding to this Order to Show Cause, Plaintiff shall identify the amount of statutory damages Plaintiff seeks to recover. Plaintiff shall also present a declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, providing the evidence necessary for the Court to determine if Plaintiff meets the definition of a "high-frequency litigant" as defined in Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Section 425.50(b)(1) & (2). Failure to file a timely response to this Order to Show Cause may result in the dismissal of the state-law claims without prejudice by declining to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over them, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1367(c). Defendants may also file a response to this Order to Show Cause, not to exceed ten pages, on or before February 20, 2024. Upon receipt of the response(s), the matter will be taken under submission, and a written order will issue. (See document for further details) (yl)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (tj)
January 25, 2024 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants J. Larry Smalley, John Larry Smalley. (sh)
January 25, 2024 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants J. Larry Smalley, John Larry Smalley. (sh)
January 25, 2024 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
January 25, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
January 25, 2024 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (sh)
January 24, 2024 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 Clifton Walker. (Kim, Jason)
January 24, 2024 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties (Kim, Jason)
January 24, 2024 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Clifton Walker. (Kim, Jason)
January 24, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36785036 - Fee: $405. (Attorney Jason J. Kim added to party Clifton Walker(pty:pla))(Kim, Jason)

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Plaintiff: Clifton Walker
Represented By: Jason J. Kim
Represented By: Jason T. Yoon
Represented By: Kevin Hyunjong Hong
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