James Joseph Aquino v. Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists et al

Plaintiff: James Joseph Aquino
Defendant: Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2024cv02074
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
April 28, 2024 Filing 20 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. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (jp)
April 24, 2024 Filing 19 REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Newman, Sophia)
April 23, 2024 Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #16 filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Demidovich, Lisa)
April 16, 2024 Filing 17 ORDER CONTINUING HEARINGS ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND MOTIONS TO REMAND by Judge Josephine L. Staton. 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 Court's own motion, the hearings are CONTINUED to May 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. (rolm)
April 12, 2024 Filing 16 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff James Joseph Aquino. Motion set for hearing on 5/10/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Fox, Gerard)
April 5, 2024 Filing 15 DECLARATION of Breyon J. Davis filed by Plaintiff James Joseph Aquino. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Briefing Regarding Why The Related Matters Should Not Be Consolidated)(Fox, Gerard)
March 31, 2024 Filing 14 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re Consolidation by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause why the following cases should not be consolidated. The cases would all be consolidated under the low-number case, Dorian Kingi v. Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists et al. (2:24-cv-01996-JLS-JC). All filings would be made in that action, which would bear the caption Dorian Kingi, et al. v. SAG-AFTRA, et al. Defendants shall then respond to Plaintiff's position, in writing, by 4/12/2024. No further briefing is allowed; responses shall not exceed ten pages. To address whether consolidation is appropriate, 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 #12 , 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 13 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #12 filed by Plaintiff James Joseph Aquino. (Fox, Gerard)
March 20, 2024 Filing 12 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 11 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: 2:24-cv-01996 JLS(JCx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar and Judge John F. Walter to Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:24-cv-02074 JLS(JCx). Signed by Judge Josephine L. Staton (rn)
March 15, 2024 Filing 10 STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv)
March 15, 2024 Filing 9 TEXT ONLY ENTRY ORDER DISMISSING DOES: Pursuant to Local Rule 19-1, no complaint or petition shall be filed that includes more than ten Doe or fictitiously named parties. Accordingly, the Court hereby dismisses the action as to Doe Defendants 11 through 20, inclusive.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 14, 2024 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
March 14, 2024 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
March 14, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (ghap)
March 14, 2024 CONFORMED FILED 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 James Joseph Aquino. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 1/9/2024 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL) (ghap)
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 Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties #3 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 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 24STCV00599 Receipt No: ACACDC-37090029 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Summons, #3 Civil Case Cover Sheet, #4 Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum, #5 ADR Dispute Package, #6 E-Filing General Order, #7 Voluntary Efficient Litigation Stipulations Package, #8 Notice of Case Assignment, #9 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: James Joseph Aquino
Represented By: Breyon Jahmai Davis
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