Kingi et al v. Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists et al

Plaintiff: Dorian Kingi
Defendant: Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Does 1 through 20, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2024cv01996
Filed: March 13, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Chooljian
Referring Judge: Josephine L Staton
Nature of Suit: Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Labor/Mgmnt. Relations
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 10, 2024 Filing 26 REPLY in Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #18 filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi. (Fox, Gerard)
May 1, 2024 Filing 25 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE for 6/28/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. The parties and counsel are ORDERED to review and comply with those procedures and notices, which may be accessed at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-josephine-l-staton. (jp)
April 28, 2024 Filing 24 ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES by Judge Josephine L. Staton. The Court ORDERS that the actions are consolidated for the purpose of discovery and pre-trial litigation. The Court will consider whether to keep the actions consolidated through trial at a later point in the litigation. Going forward, all filings shall be made in Dorian Kingi v. SAG-AFTRA, Case No. 2:24-cv-01996-JLS-JC. The consolidated action shall bear the caption identified in this Order, which will be shortened to Kingi, et al. v. SAG-AFTRA, et al. The other 39 cases are administratively closed. As a result of consolidation, the motions to dismiss pending in all 40 actions, are DENIED AS MOOT. The hearing on the motions to dismiss scheduled for 5/24/2024, is VACATED. The Court intends to rule on the 40 motions to remand within the now-consolidated action; that hearing date is still set for 4/24/2024, and any reply brief shall be filed as single reply brief in the consolidated action, in accordance with the timing requirements set by the Local Rules. Defendant shall not renew its motion to dismiss until the Court has ruled on the motion to remand; in the event the actions remain in federal court, the Court will issue an order requiring Plaintiffs to file an amended consolidated complaint. (jp)
April 26, 2024 Filing 23 MINUTES OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE CONSOLIDATION HEARING #15 before Judge Josephine L. Staton: The case is called and counsel state their appearances. The Order to Show Cause #15 re Consolidation hearing is held. The Court and counsel confer as stated on the record. The Court intends to consolidate the 40 related actions. An order shall issue. Court Reporter: Marea Woolrich. (jp)
April 24, 2024 Filing 22 REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Newman, Sophia)
April 23, 2024 Filing 21 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #18 filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Demidovich, Lisa)
April 17, 2024 Filing 20 ORDER CONTINUING HEARINGS ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND MOTIONS TO REMAND by Judge Josephine L. Staton, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #18 : Before the Court are motions to dismiss and motions to remand filed in each of these 40 related cases, all set for hearings on May 10, 2024. (See, e.g., Mot. to Dismiss in Kingi v. SAG-AFTRA, Doc. 13; Mot. to Remand in Kingi v. SAG-AFTRA, Doc. 18.) On the Courts own motion, the hearings are CONTINUED to May 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. (rolm)
April 16, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi #18 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) No notice of interested parties. (2) Counsel must comply with Local Rule 7.1-1. 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. (jp)
April 12, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi. Motion set for hearing on 5/10/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Fox, Gerard)
April 11, 2024 Filing 17 BRIEF filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. in Support of Consolidation of the 40 Related Cases regarding Order to Show Cause,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines, #15 . (Demidovich, Lisa)
April 5, 2024 Filing 16 BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi. regarding Order to Show Cause,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines, #15 . (Fox, Gerard)
March 30, 2024 Filing 15 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re Consolidation by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause why the following cases shouldnot be consolidated. the Court sets a hearing for 4/26/2024 at 10:30 AM. Plaintiff must respond, in writing, by 4/5/2024. The hearing on Defendants Motion to Dismiss #13 , currently scheduled for 4/19/2024, at 10:30 AM., is CONTINUED to 5/10/2024 at 10:30 AM. See document for further information. (jp)
March 29, 2024 Filing 14 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #13 filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi. (Fox, Gerard)
March 20, 2024 Filing 13 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Motion set for hearing on 4/19/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Demidovich, Lisa)
March 19, 2024 Filing 12 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON. PLEASE READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT GOVERNS THIS CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (jp)
March 18, 2024 Filing 11 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Letter #9 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. (1) The document is STRICKEN. (2) No Letters to the Court. (jp)
March 18, 2024 Filing 10 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Letter #9 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Local Rule 83-2.5 no letters to the Judge. (2) Pursuant to LR 83-2.11, attorneys or parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge. All matters shall be called to a judge's attention by appropriate application or motion. 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. (jp)
March 18, 2024 Filing 9 [STRICKEN PER COURT'S ORDER, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. #11 ] - Letter to Clerk re Consolidation of Related Actions Brought Against Defendant, SAG-AFTRA (Newman, Sophia). Modified on 3/18/2024 (jp).
March 15, 2024 Filing 8 ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Consuelo B. Marshall to Judge Josephine L. Staton for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:24-cv-01996 JLS(JCx). (rn)
March 14, 2024 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
March 14, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (car)
March 13, 2024 CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Does 1 through 20, inclusive, Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiff Dorian Kingi. Filed in State Court on 12/8/2023 Submitted with Attachment 1 to Notice of Removal #1 (car)
March 13, 2024 Filing 5 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Related Case(s): 2:24-cv-1996; 2:24-cv-1997; 2:24-cv-1999; 2:24-cv-2001; 2:24-cv-2002; 2:24-cv-2003; 2:24-cv-2004; 2:24-cv-2006; 2:24-cv-2007; 2:24-cv-2008; 2:24-cv-2010; 2:24-cv-2012; 2:24-cv-2014; 2:24-cv-2015; 2:24-cv-2016; 2:24-cv-2017; 2:24-cv-2019; 2:24-cv-2022; 2:24-cv-2026; 2:24-cv-2028; 2:24-cv-2029; 2:24-cv-2034; 2:24-cv-2038; 2:24-cv-2040; 2:24-cv-2042; 2:24-cv-2047; 2:24-cv-2051; 2:24-cv-2053; 2:24-cv-2054; 2:24-cv-2057; 2:24-cv-2060; 2:24-cv-2063; 2:24-cv-2066; 2:24-cv-2067; 2:24-cv-2071; 2:24-cv-2074; 2:24-cv-2075; 2:24-cv-2076; 2:24-cv-2078; 2:24-cv-2079 (Demidovich, Lisa)
March 13, 2024 Filing 4 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 served on 3/13/2024. (Demidovich, Lisa)
March 13, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, identifying Arch Insurance Company. (Demidovich, Lisa)
March 13, 2024 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Demidovich, Lisa)
March 13, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, case number 23STCV29993 Receipt No: ACACDC-37082381 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit Summons, #3 Exhibit Civil Case Cover Sheet, #4 Exhibit Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum, #5 Exhibit ADR Dispute Package, #6 Exhibit E-Filing General Order, #7 Exhibit Voluntary Efficient Litigation Stipulations Package, #8 Exhibit Docket) (Attorney Lisa C Demidovich added to party Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists(pty:dft))(Demidovich, Lisa)

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Plaintiff: Dorian Kingi
Represented By: Gerard P Fox
Represented By: Breyon Jahmai Davis
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