Elijah Behringer v. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo et al
Plaintiff: Elijah Behringer
Defendant: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Jeffrey Armstrong, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Valla Hardy, Amy Gode, San Luis Obispo County and Penny Borenstein
Case Number: 5:2023cv00934
Filed: May 23, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Steve Kim
Referring Judge: John F Walter
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Education
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 18, 2023 Filing 26 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Douglas C Smith counsel for Defendants Penny Borenstein, Penny Borenstein, San Luis Obispo County. Adding John R Byerly as counsel of record for County of San Luis Obispo and Penny Borenstein for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants County of San Luis Obispo and Penny Borenstein. (Smith, Douglas)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE MOTIONS TO DISMISS (ECF #17 & #20 ) by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Accordingly, the hearings on both motions are RESET to August 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM, to be held in person in Courtroom 540, 5th Floor of the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, before Judge Kim. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (clee)
July 14, 2023 Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong(individual), Jeffrey Armstrong(Cal Poly President, in his official capacity), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode(individual), Amy Gode(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(individual), Valla Hardy(individual), Valla Hardy(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties,,, #21 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123),,, #23 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to FRCP 12(B) #20 , Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123),, #22 served on 7/14/2023. (Parker, Warrington)
July 14, 2023 Filing 23 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Warrington S Parker, III counsel for Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong, Jeffrey Armstrong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode, Amy Gode, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Valla Hardy, Valla Hardy. Adding Uri Niv as counsel of record for Board of Trustees of the California State University (erroneously sued as "California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo"); Jeffrey Armstrong; Tina Hadaway-Mellis; Valla Hardy; and Amy Gode for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Board of Trustees of the California State University (erroneously sued as "California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo"); Jeffrey Armstrong; Tina Hadaway-Mellis; Valla Hardy; and Amy Gode. (Parker, Warrington)
July 14, 2023 Filing 22 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Warrington S Parker, III counsel for Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong, Jeffrey Armstrong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode, Amy Gode, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Valla Hardy, Valla Hardy. Adding Warrington S. Parker as counsel of record for Board of Trustees of the California State University (erroneously sued as "California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo"); Jeffrey Armstrong; Tina Hadaway-Mellis; Valla Hardy; and Amy Gode for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Warrington S. Parker. (Parker, Warrington)
July 14, 2023 Filing 21 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong(individual), Jeffrey Armstrong(Cal Poly President, in his official capacity), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode(individual), Amy Gode(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(individual), Valla Hardy(individual), Valla Hardy(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), identifying Elijah Behringer, Plaintiff; Board of Trustees of the California State University (erroneously sued as "California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Defendant; Jeffrey Armstrong, Defendant; Tina Hadaway-Mellis, Defendant; Valla Hardy, Defendant; Amy Gode, Defendant. (Parker, Warrington)
July 14, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Pursuant to FRCP 12(B) filed by Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong(individual), Jeffrey Armstrong(Cal Poly President, in his official capacity), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode(individual), Amy Gode(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(individual), Valla Hardy(individual), Valla Hardy(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity). Motion set for hearing on 8/21/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum of Points of Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, #2 Proposed Order) (Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Jeffrey Armstrong(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Jeffrey Armstrong(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Amy Gode(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Amy Gode(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Tina Hadaway-Mellis(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Tina Hadaway-Mellis(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Valla Hardy(pty:dft), Attorney Warrington S Parker, III added to party Valla Hardy(pty:dft)) (Parker, Warrington)
July 14, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants Penny Borenstein, Penny Borenstein, San Luis Obispo County. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #17 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Douglas)
July 13, 2023 Filing 18 Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Penny Borenstein(individual), Penny Borenstein(County Health Officer, in her official capacity), San Luis Obispo County, (Smith, Douglas)
July 13, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Penny Borenstein(individual), Penny Borenstein(County Health Officer, in her official capacity), San Luis Obispo County. Motion set for hearing on 8/21/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Smith, Douglas)
June 29, 2023 Filing 16 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint - (Referred),,, #1 , filed by plaintiff Elijah Behringer(Behringer, Elijah)
June 23, 2023 Filing 15 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to San Luis Obispo County answer now due 7/23/2023; Penny Borenstein(individual) answer now due 7/23/2023; Penny Borenstein(County Health Officer, in her official capacity) answer now due 7/23/2023, re Complaint - (Referred),,, #1 filed by Defendants San Luis Obispo County; Penny Borenstein(individual); Penny Borenstein(County Health Officer, in her official capacity).(Attorney Douglas C Smith added to party Penny Borenstein(pty:dft), Attorney Douglas C Smith added to party Penny Borenstein(pty:dft), Attorney Douglas C Smith added to party San Luis Obispo County(pty:dft))(Smith, Douglas)
June 12, 2023 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elijah Behringer, upon Defendant San Luis Obispo County served on 6/2/2023, answer due 6/23/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jessica Kronge - Admin Assistant 3 in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Behringer, Elijah)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim: granting #12 APPLICATION for Pro Se Electronic Filing. Pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.1.1, the applicant must register to use the Court's CM/ECF System within five (5) days of being served with this order. Registration information is available at the Pro Se Litigant E-Filing web page located on the Court's website. Upon registering, the applicant will receive a CM/ECF login and password that will allow him/her to file non-sealed documents electronically in this case only. Any documents being submitted under seal must be manually filed with the Clerk. (hr)
May 30, 2023 Filing 12 APPLICATION for Pro Se Litigant to electronically file documents in a specific case filed by Plaintiff Elijah Behringer. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant Tina Hadaway-Mellis. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant Valla Hardy. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant San Luis Obispo County. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant Penny Borenstein. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 6 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant Jeffrey Armstrong. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Filing 5 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to Defendant Amy Gode. (hr)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER IN CIVIL RIGHTS CASES by Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. Plaintiff must serve the summons and complaint on all named defendants in this action within 90 days from the filing the Complaint, that is, by August 21, 2023. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (Attachments: #1 Consent Form) (clee)
May 24, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (ghap)
May 23, 2023 Filing 2 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Elijah Behringer. (ghap)
May 23, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed against Defendants Jeffrey Armstrong(individual), Jeffrey Armstrong(Cal Poly President, in his official capacity), Penny Borenstein(individual), Penny Borenstein(County Health Officer, in her official capacity), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Amy Gode(individual), Amy Gode(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), Tina Hadaway-Mellis(individual), Valla Hardy(individual), Valla Hardy(Cal Poly Administrator, in her official capacity), San Luis Obispo County Case assigned to Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Steve Kim.(Filing fee$402:PAID), filed by plaintiff Elijah Behringer. (Attachments: #1 CV-71) (ghap)

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