Daniel Saldana v. Michael Donovan et al
Defendant: Michael Donovan, Brian Roberts, Keith Stanton, Leonard Maughan, John and Jane Does, Steven Sowders and Los Angeles County
Petitioner: Daniel Saldana
Case Number: 2:2024cv00895
Filed: February 1, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: R Gary Klausner
Referring Judge: A Joel Richlin
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 29, 2024 Filing 38 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Michael Donovan, Leonard Maughan, identifying Baldwin Park Police Department, Michael Donovan and Leonard Maughan. (Attorney G Craig Smith added to party Michael Donovan(pty:dft), Attorney G Craig Smith added to party Leonard Maughan(pty:dft))(Smith, G)
March 29, 2024 Filing 37 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Michael Donovan, Leonard Maughan.(Attorney Mildred K. O'Linn added to party Michael Donovan(pty:dft), Attorney Mildred K. O'Linn added to party Leonard Maughan(pty:dft))(O'Linn, Mildred)
March 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT by Judge R. Gary Klausner re Stipulation to Continue Hearing #34 . No good cause shown. **Motion will likely be taken under submission without oral argument. No appearance would be necessary.** (jp)
March 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge R. Gary Klausner. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 4/22/2024. Scheduling Conference set for 4/29/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre)
March 25, 2024 Filing 34 STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on Motion to Dismiss from April 22, 2024 to May 13, 2024 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) #33 filed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Sloan, Annie)
March 21, 2024 Filing 33 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) filed by Defendants Los Angeles County, Steven Sowders. Motion set for hearing on 4/22/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6), #2 Declaration OF JAMES SARGENT IN SUPPORT OF COUNTY DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 12(B)(6), #3 Proposed Order) (Sargent, William)
March 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) #31 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): Document contains single spaced text in violation of L.R. 11-3.6. Counsel may file a corrected document within 2 days from the date of this order. (jre)
March 18, 2024 Filing 31 (DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER #32 ) - NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) filed by Defendants Los Angeles County, Steven Sowders. Motion set for hearing on 4/22/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6), #2 Declaration OF JAMES SARGENT IN SUPPORT OF COUNTY DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 12(B)(6), #3 Proposed Order GRANTING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT) (Sargent, William) Modified on 3/20/2024 (jre).
March 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 30 STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre)
March 13, 2024 Filing 29 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero to Judge R. Gary Klausner for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:24-cv-00895 RGK(AJRx). (rn)
March 12, 2024 Filing 28 DECLINED STATEMENT OF CONSENT TO PROCEED before the assigned Magistrate Judge (Rey, Rhianna)
March 11, 2024 Filing 27 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Defendants Keith Stanton, Brian Roberts. upon Keith Stanton waiver sent by Plaintiff on 2/14/2024, answer due 4/15/2024; Brian Roberts waiver sent by Plaintiff on 2/14/2024, answer due 4/15/2024. Waiver of Service signed by Christian M. Georgely. (Georgely, Christian)
March 8, 2024 Filing 26 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana, upon Defendant Michael Donovan served on 3/8/2024, answer due 3/29/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon G. Craig Smith who has confirmed in writing that he represents Defendant Donovan and accepts service on his client's behalf in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Rey, Rhianna)
March 8, 2024 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana, upon Defendant Leonard Maughan served on 3/8/2024, answer due 3/29/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon G. Craig Smith who has confirmed in writing that he represents Defendant Maughan and accepts service on his client's behalf in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Rey, Rhianna)
March 6, 2024 Filing 24 REMINDER NOTICE re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. Each party must file form CV-11C within the consent deadlines pursuant to L.R. 73-2. Additionally, the parties are directed to L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. In any case in which only a magistrate judge is initially assigned, plaintiff must file a proof of service within 10 days of service of the summons and complaint as to each defendant. (es)
February 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER RE EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES, #22 by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants County of Los Angeles and Steven Sowders's responsive pleading to Plaintiff's Complaint for Damages shall be due on or before March 18, 2024. (es)
February 28, 2024 Filing 22 Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Steven Sowders answer now due 3/18/2024; Los Angeles County answer now due 3/18/2024, filed by Defendants Steven Sowders; Los Angeles County. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney William James Sargent, IV added to party Los Angeles County(pty:dft), Attorney William James Sargent, IV added to party Steven Sowders(pty:dft))(Sargent, William)
February 27, 2024 Filing 21 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana, upon Defendant Steven Sowders served on 2/22/2024, answer due 3/14/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Mr. Andrew Baum who has confirmed in writing that he represents Defendant Sowders and accepts service on his client's behalf. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service by mail and by also mailing a copy (Rey, Rhianna)
February 14, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case number incomplete; missing initials of Judge. Not signed by Michael Romano. 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)
February 13, 2024 Filing 15 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Susan Leigh Champion counsel for Plaintiff Daniel Saldana. Adding Michael Stone Romano as counsel of record for Daniel Saldaa for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Att 1:Complete list of Defendants)(Champion, Susan)
February 13, 2024 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana, upon Defendant Los Angeles County served on 2/12/2024, answer due 3/4/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jimmy Prieto, Deputy Clerk, LA County in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Champion, Susan)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: Granting #9 Non-Resident Attorney Amelia Green APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff(s) Daniel Saldana, designating Ashwini Mate as local counsel. (es)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: Granting #10 Non-Resident Attorney Rhianna Rey APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff(s) Daniel Saldana, designating Ashwini Mate as local counsel. (es)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: Granting #11 Non-Resident Attorney Annie Sloan APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff(s) Daniel Saldana, designating Ashwini Mate as local counsel. (es)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero: Granting #8 Non-Resident Attorney Nick Brustin APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff(s) Daniel Saldana, designating Ashwini Mate as local counsel. (es)
February 7, 2024 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Michael Donovan, John and Jane Does, Los Angeles County, Leonard Maughan, Brian Roberts, Steven Sowders, Keith Stanton. (es)
February 6, 2024 Filing 12 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Champion, Susan)
February 6, 2024 Filing 11 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Annie Sloan to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Daniel Saldana (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36861961) filed by plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mate, Ashwini)
February 6, 2024 Filing 10 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Rhianna Rey to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Daniel Saldana (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36861938) filed by plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mate, Ashwini)
February 6, 2024 Filing 9 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Amelia Green to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Daniel Saldana (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36861905) filed by plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mate, Ashwini)
February 6, 2024 Filing 8 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nick Brustin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Daniel Saldana (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36861823) filed by plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mate, Ashwini)
February 2, 2024 Filing 7 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Attachment(s): # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice of Interested Parties. The document(s) should have been filed separately using their true events. You are not required to take any action to correct this deficiency unless the Court so directs.. (sh)
February 2, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney ANNIE SLOAN. 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. (sh)
February 2, 2024 Filing 5 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney RHIANNA REY. 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. (sh)
February 2, 2024 Filing 4 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney AMELIA GREEN. 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. (sh)
February 2, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney NICK BRUSTIN. 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. (sh)
February 2, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (Attachments: #1 CV-11C) (sh)
February 1, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36840440 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Daniel Saldana. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Notice of Interested Parties) (Attorney Susan Leigh Champion added to party Daniel Saldana(pty:bkmov))(Champion, Susan)

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Petitioner: Daniel Saldana
Represented By: Susan Leigh Champion
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Defendant: Michael Donovan
Represented By: Mildred K. O'Linn
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