James Rutherford v. Paco s Tacos, et al
Plaintiff: James Rutherford
Defendant: Does 1-10, inclusive, Paco s Tacos, Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosough, Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosoughi
Counter Defendant: Manning Law APC, Joseph R. Manning, Jr., Craig G Cote and Michael J Manning
Case Number: 5:2018cv02037
Filed: September 24, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Andre Birotte
Referring Judge: Sheri Pym
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH PREJUDICE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: In light of Dkt. Nos. #19 and #20 , the parties have apparently settled their claims and have agreed to dismiss all claims and counterclaims with prejudice. The Court therefore ORDERS that Plaintiff's Complaint and Defendants' Counterclaims are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each side is to bear its own costs, fees, and expenses. Plaintiff's counsel has appeared numerous times in the Central District, representing this plaintiff and others in ADA disability access cases, among other matters. Given the history of this case as reflected on the docket, Plaintiff's counsel, as an officer of the Court, should have filed a stipulation of dismissal from all parties or some other joint filing to effectuate a dismissal or inform the Court of the status of the case. Going forward, the Court expects better from counsel, especially when the other side involves parties appearing pro se. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) Court Reporter: N/A. (gk)
January 7, 2019 Filing 20 NOTICE of Settlement; Withdrawal of Defendants' Counterclaim; and Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice filed by Defendants Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosoughi. (gk)
January 3, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Paco s Tacos. (Manning, Joseph)
December 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: ORDER REOPENING CASE. On November 30, 2018, the Court received in the mail an Answer from pro se plaintiffs Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosoughi #17 . Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the Court hereby ORDERS that this case be reopened. If the parties have settled the case, they should file the appropriate papers as soon as possible, but no later than January 8, 2019. Otherwise, the case will go forward. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Case reopened. MD JS-5. (twdb)
December 4, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford. Dismissal is With Prejudice. (Manning, Joseph)
November 30, 2018 Filing 17 ANSWER to Complaint #1 ; AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES; and COUNTERCLAIM against James Rutherford, Joseph R. Manning, Jr., Michael J. Manning, Craig G. Cote, and Manning Law APC; with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosoughi. (gk)
November 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr., ORDERING Answer to Complaint submitted by Defendant Paco's Tacos received on 11/2/2018 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: No proof of service, F.R.Civ.P. 5. Only individuals may represent themselves pro se, L.R. 83-2.2.2. No organization or entity of any other kind (including partnerships, limited liability partnerships) may appear in any action unless represented by an attorney permitted to practice before this Court under L.R. 83-2.1. (gk)
November 5, 2018 Filing 14 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Paco s Tacos answer now due 11/30/2018, filed by Attorney Paco s Tacos.(Attorney Larry Scott Karlin added to party Paco s Tacos(pty:dft))(Karlin, Larry)
November 1, 2018 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Rutherford, upon Defendant Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosough served on 10/20/2018, answer due 11/13/2018. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Manning, Joseph)
November 1, 2018 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff James Rutherford, upon Defendant Paco s Tacos served on 10/12/2018, answer due 11/2/2018. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Manning, Joseph)
September 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb)
September 25, 2018 Filing 10 Notice to Parties: ADA Disability Access Litigation. (cb)
September 24, 2018 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint #1 as to defendant Kamaleddin Abdolrahimi and Mary Vosough. (esa)
September 24, 2018 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint #1 as to defendant Paco s Tacos. (esa)
September 24, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
September 24, 2018 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (esa)
September 24, 2018 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford. (Manning, Joseph)
September 24, 2018 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford. (Manning, Joseph)
September 24, 2018 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford, (Manning, Joseph)
September 24, 2018 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford. (Manning, Joseph)
September 24, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-22471092 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff James Rutherford. (Attorney Joseph Richard Manning, Jr added to party James Rutherford(pty:pla))(Manning, Joseph)

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