The Labelle Foundation, Inc et al v. Idexx Laboratories, Inc.
Plaintiff: The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Eloise Rescue, 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org and Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc.
Defendant: Idexx Laboratories, Inc. and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive
Petitioner: Lisa Ritz
Case Number: 2:2024cv01131
Filed: February 9, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha
Referring Judge: Steve Kim
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 5, 2024 Filing 28 Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule Briefing Schedule re Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Transfer, Joint STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference from April 26, 2024 to June 14, 2024 Re: Order on Motion to Dismiss Case,, #26 filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lawrence, Jeremy)
March 22, 2024 Filing 27 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Discovery),, filed by Plaintiffs Lisa Ritz, 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Eloise Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc.(Friedman, Todd)
March 15, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER APPROVING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART STIPULATION REGARDING SCHEDULE FOR:(1) FILING AMENDED COMPLAINT; (2) TAKING MOTION TO DISMISS (DKT. 22) OFFCALENDAR; AND (3) VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE #25 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: 1. The April 5, 2024 hearing on Defendants Motion to Dismiss #22 is VACATED. 2. Plaintiffs shall file an Amended Complaint on or before March 22, 2024. 3. Defendant shall have 28 days to respond to the Amended Complaint after it is filed. 4. The parties request for the court to vacate the April 26, 2024 Scheduling Conference is DENIED. (lc)
March 7, 2024 Filing 25 Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule Filing of Amended Complaint, take Motion to Dismiss off Calendar, Vacate Scheduling Conference filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lawrence, Jeremy)
March 4, 2024 Filing 24 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Proposed Order ONLY to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Federal Rules 12(b)(6) and 9(b) #22 by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc. The following error(s) was/were found: L.R. 58-10 at least 2 lines of text must accompany the Signature Line for Signature of Judge on a last page of proposed order 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. (lc)
March 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 4/26/2024 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
March 1, 2024 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Federal Rules 12(b)(6) and 9(b) filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/5/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Dismiss, #2 Declaration of Lauren A. Bilow ISO Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Dismiss, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Proposed Order) (Altman, Jonathan)
February 22, 2024 Filing 21 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance #20 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. Case number incomplete; missing initials of Judge 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 22, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Marc E. Dann on behalf of Plaintiff The Labelle Foundation, Inc (Dann, Marc)
February 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marc E. Dann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. designating Todd M. Friedman as local counsel #18 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
February 19, 2024 Filing 18 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marc E. Dann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 2/13/2024, Receipt No. 36906753) filed by Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Friedman, Todd)
February 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER IN RESPONSE TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marc E. Dann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. #13 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken. (rolm)
February 14, 2024 Filing 16 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marc E. Dann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. (sbou)
February 13, 2024 Filing 15 Notice OF SERVICE AND FILING IN STATE COURT ACTION filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - State Court Notice of Removal, #2 Exhibit 2 - State Court Proof of Service)(Lawrence, Jeremy)
February 13, 2024 Filing 14 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jonathan E Altman counsel for Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. Adding Jonathan E. Altman as counsel of record for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.. (Attorney Jonathan E Altman added to party Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(pty:dft))(Altman, Jonathan)
February 13, 2024 Filing 13 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 2/16/24 SEE DOCKET NO. 17] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Marc E. Dann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36906753) filed by Plaintiffs 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, Eloise Rescue, Lisa Ritz, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Friedman, Todd) Modified on 2/16/2024 (rolm).
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
February 13, 2024 Filing 11 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Idexx Laboratories, Inc. answer now due 3/1/2024, re Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc..(Lawrence, Jeremy)
February 12, 2024 Filing 10 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil)
February 12, 2024 Filing 9 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
February 12, 2024 Filing 8 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (jtil)
February 9, 2024 Filing 7 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Idexx Laboratories, Inc., served on 1/11/2024. (jtil)
February 9, 2024 COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiffs Lisa Ritz, 4 Paws Kiddo Rescue, Eloise Rescue, Animaldefenserescue.org, The Labelle Foundation, Inc, Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, Inc. in Los Angeles Superior Court on 2/9/2024, attached as Exhibit 1. (jtil)
February 9, 2024 Filing 6 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc., re Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #4 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), #5 , Corporate Disclosure Statement, #3 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 served on February 9, 2024. (Kuhn, Lauren)
February 9, 2024 Filing 5 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lauren Bilow counsel for Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. Adding Lauren A. Bilow as counsel of record for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendant IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.. (Attorney Lauren Bilow added to party Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(pty:dft))(Bilow, Lauren)
February 9, 2024 Filing 4 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lauren Elisabeth Kuhn counsel for Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. Adding Lauren Elisabeth Kuhn as counsel of record for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.. (Attorney Lauren Elisabeth Kuhn added to party Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(pty:dft))(Kuhn, Lauren)
February 9, 2024 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement and Civil Local Rule 7.1-1 Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc. identifying IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Lawrence, Jeremy)
February 9, 2024 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. (Lawrence, Jeremy)
February 9, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, case number 24STCV00360 Receipt No: ACACDC-36891316 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Attorney Jeremy A Lawrence added to party Idexx Laboratories, Inc.(pty:dft))(Lawrence, Jeremy)

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Plaintiff: The Labelle Foundation, Inc
Represented By: Adrian Robert Bacon
Represented By: Todd M Friedman
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Petitioner: Lisa Ritz
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Defendant: Idexx Laboratories, Inc.
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