Monster Energy Company v. Metro Giant, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Monster Energy Company
Defendant: Christopher Ankawi and Metro Giant, Inc.
Case Number: 5:2020cv02616
Filed: December 18, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jesus G Bernal
Referring Judge: Shashi H Kewalramani
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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February 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Granting #16 Non-Resident Attorney Robert J. Figa APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Metro Giant, Inc; Christopher Ankawa, designating Amanda V. Dwight as local counsel. Granting #18 Non-Resident Attorney Robert J. Figa APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Metro Giant, Inc; Christopher Ankawa, designating Amanda V. Dwight as local counsel. (twdb)
February 10, 2021 Filing 18 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert J. Figa to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 2/2/2021, Receipt No. 30350446) filed by Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Kessler, Daniel)
February 2, 2021 Filing 17 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert J. Figa to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-30350446) #16 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): Certificates of Good Standing have been required since 9/08. See LR 83-2.1.3.3. See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64). (Thrasher, Lupe)
February 1, 2021 Filing 16 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert J. Figa to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-30350446) filed by Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Kessler, Daniel)
January 28, 2021 Filing 15 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc..(Kessler, Daniel)
January 28, 2021 Filing 14 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants All Defendants, identifying Metro Giant, Inc. and Christopher Ankawi. (Kessler, Daniel)
January 28, 2021 Filing 13 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Daniel J Kessler counsel for Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc.. Adding Amanda V. Dwight as counsel of record for Metro Giant, Inc. and Christopher Ankawi for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Metro Giant, Inc. and Christopher Ankawi. (Attorney Daniel J Kessler added to party Christopher Ankawi(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel J Kessler added to party Metro Giant, Inc.(pty:dft))(Kessler, Daniel)
January 13, 2021 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company, upon Defendant Christopher Ankawi served on 1/8/2021, answer due 1/29/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Christopher Ankawi, individual in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Champion, Jason)
January 13, 2021 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company, upon Defendant Metro Giant, Inc. served on 1/8/2021, answer due 1/29/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Christopher Ankawi, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Champion, Jason)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (ima)
December 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge John W. Holcomb. Case transferred from Judge John W. Holcomb to the calendar of Judge Jesus G. Bernal for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as 5:20-cv-02616-JGB(SHKx). (ap)
December 21, 2020 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants Christopher Ankawi, Metro Giant, Inc. (car)
December 21, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
December 21, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John W. Holcomb and Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani. (car)
December 18, 2020 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company. (Champion, Jason)
December 18, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company, identifying Monster Beverage Corporation and The Coca Cola Company. (Champion, Jason)
December 18, 2020 Filing 3 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Monster Energy Company. (Champion, Jason)
December 18, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company. (Champion, Jason)
December 18, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-29609061 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Monster Energy Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-10, #2 Exhibit 11-19) (Attorney Jason Alexander Champion added to party Monster Energy Company(pty:pla))(Champion, Jason)

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Plaintiff: Monster Energy Company
Represented By: Jason Alexander Champion
Represented By: Lynda J Zadra-Symes
Represented By: Hans Linden Mayer
Represented By: Steven J Nataupsky
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Defendant: Christopher Ankawi
Represented By: Robert J. Figa
Represented By: Amanda V Dwight
Represented By: Daniel J Kessler
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Defendant: Metro Giant, Inc.
Represented By: Robert J. Figa
Represented By: Amanda V Dwight
Represented By: Daniel J Kessler
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