Dale R. Halvorson v. Ford Motor Company et al
Plaintiff: Dale R. Halvorson
Defendant: DOES 1 through 50 and Ford Motor Company
Case Number: 8:2020cv00915
Filed: May 18, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Douglas F McCormick
Referring Judge: James V Selna
2 Judge: Josephine L Staton
Nature of Suit: Prop. Damage Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #33 filed by Dale R. Halvorson. CCA # 21-55490. Pursuant to Ninth Circuit Rule 42-1, this appeal is dismissed for failure to prosecute. Counsel for appellant is directed to notify his/her client immediately in writing regarding this dismissal. This order served on the district court shall, 21 days after the date of the order, act as the mandate of this court. (mat)
May 28, 2021 Filing 35 NOTICE of Change of address by Jim O Whitworth attorney for Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. Changing attorneys address to 7171 Warner Avenue, Suite B-134. Filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. (Whitworth, Jim)
May 13, 2021 Filing 34 NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 21-55490 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals #33 as to plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. (jp)
May 12, 2021 Filing 33 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. Appeal of Judgment,, #32 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31283858.) (Attachments: #1 Judgment, #2 Certificate of Compliance)(Whitworth, Jim)
April 9, 2021 Filing 32 JUDGMENT by Judge Josephine L. Staton that Plaintiff is the prevailing party; Plaintiff is entitled to attorney's fees for: 19.7 hours reasonably billed by Attorney, Jim O. Whitworth at reasonable hourly rate of $550.00 an hour to total: $10,835.00; 8.7 hours reasonably billed for paralegal time at a reasonable hourly rate of $140.00 an hour to total: $1,218.00. The Court denies costs without prejudice to Plaintiff filing an application pursuant to Rule 54 of the FRCP and Local Rules 54-2 and 54-3. Total Judgment Awarded: $12,053.00. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (jp)
April 1, 2021 Filing 31 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #22 filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Judgment)(Whitworth, Jim)
April 1, 2021 Filing 30 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #22 filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. (Whitworth, Jim)
March 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING in Part Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Paralegal Fees, and Costs (Doc. #22 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court GRANTS IN PART Plaintiffs Motion for Attorneys Fees, Paralegal Fees, and Costs. The Court awards $12,053 in attorney's fees. The Court DENIES the request for costs without prejudice to the filing of a proper application. Plaintiff is ordered to file a proposed judgment within 14 days. (See document for further information). (jp)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING Motion for Fees UNDER SUBMISSION (Doc. #22 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court finds this matter appropriate for decision without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set for 3/5/2021, at 10:30 AM., is VACATED, and the Court takes the matter UNDER SUBMISSION. (jp)
February 22, 2021 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Rachel F Kashani on behalf of Defendant Ford Motor Company (Attorney Rachel F Kashani added to party Ford Motor Company(pty:dft))(Kashani, Rachel)
February 22, 2021 Filing 26 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court, on its own motion, hereby continues the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys Fees #22 currently set for March 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. to March 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 17, 2021 Filing 25 REPLY support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #22 filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. (Attachments: #1 Evidentiary Objections To The Declaration Of Matthew M. Proudfoot, #2 Declaration Declaration of Jim O. Whitworth in Support, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit Exhibit H)(Whitworth, Jim)
February 10, 2021 Filing 24 Opposition opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #22 filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in support of opposition to plaintiffs' motion for attorney fees)(Proudfoot, Matthew)
October 13, 2020 Filing 23 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court, on its own motion, hereby continues the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys Fees #22 currently set for November 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. to March 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Counsel is reminded to refer to the list of CLOSED motion dates on Judge Statons Procedures and Schedules page prior to filing future motions.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 12, 2020 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Dale R. Halvorson. Motion set for hearing on 11/20/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Declaration Declaration of Jim O. Whitworth, #3 Proposed Order) (Whitworth, Jim)
July 9, 2020 Filing 21 CIVIL TRIAL ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO Judge Josephine L. Staton. (mku)
July 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 5/28/2021. (jp)
July 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTES (In Chambers) SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton: On the Court's own motion, the Scheduling Conference set for hearing 7/10/2020, isVACATED and the following schedule is set. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/30/2021 at 10:30 AM. (See document for further information). (jp)
June 26, 2020 Filing 18 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Defendant Ford Motor Company.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Proudfoot, Matthew)
May 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Scheduling Conference is set for 7/10/2020 at 10:30 a.m. See attached Order for details. (tg)
May 21, 2020 Filing 16 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON. (tg)
May 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge James V. Selna. Case transferred from Judge James V. Selna to the calendar of Judge Josephine L. Staton for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as 8:20-cv-00915 JLS (DFMx). (eva)
May 19, 2020 Filing 11 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from California Southern
May 18, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
May 18, 2020 Filing 13 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (car)
May 18, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFERRED IN: Formerly Case Number: 3:20-cv-00526-JAH-WVG, from U.S. District Court Southern District of California (San Diego). The above-referenced case has been transferred to this district and assigned the above civil case number 8:20-cv-00915-JVS-DFMx. (car)
May 18, 2020 Filing 10 Case transferred to Central District of California, Southern Division. Files transferred electronically to: *Central District of California, Southern Division*.*411 West 4th Street, Room 1053**Santa Ana, CA 92701-4516*. Signed by Judge John A. Houston on 5/18/2020. (Attachments: #1 Transfer Order) (tcf) [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER Vacating Hearing re #8 MOTION to Transfer Venue. Defendant's motion is taken under submission without oral argument and the hearing set for May 11, 2020, is VACATED. The Court will issue an order in due course. Signed by Judge John A. Houston on 5/4/2020. (tcf) [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 26, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION to Transfer Venue by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Proudfoot, Matthew) (tcf). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 26, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Ford Motor Company re #5 MOTION Change Venue filed by Ford Motor Company . (Proudfoot, Matthew) (tcf). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re #5 MOTION Change Venue: Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant's motion by 4/17/2020. If Defendant wishes to reply to Plaintiff's response, a pleading must be filed no later than 4/24/2020. Defendant's Motion Hearing is set for 5/11/2020 at 2:30 PM before Judge John A. Houston. Signed by Judge John A. Houston on 3/25/2020. (tcf) [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 25, 2020 Filing 5 ***Document withdrawn per ECF #7 *** MOTION Change Venue by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Proudfoot, Matthew) QC mailer sent re: attorney's signature does not match CM/ECF account (tcf). Modified to withdraw motion on 3/27/2020 (tcf). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER (1) Recusing From Case and (2) Requesting Reassignment. Judge Janis L. Sammartino is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge John A. Houston for all further proceedings. The new case number is 20-cv-00526-JAH-WVG. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/23/20.(jmo) (dlg). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 20, 2020 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties by Ford Motor Company (Proudfoot, Matthew) (jpp). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 20, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Millard Proudfoot on behalf of Ford Motor Company (Proudfoot, Matthew) (jpp). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]
March 20, 2020 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with Jury Demand from Superior Court of California, County of Orange, case number 30-2020-01133474-CU-BC-CJC. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ACASDC-13652805.), filed by Ford Motor Company. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Declaration, #3 State Court Complaint)The new case number is 3:20-cv-526-JLS-WVG. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo are assigned to the case.(jmr) (jms). [Transferred from California Southern on 5/19/2020.]

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Plaintiff: Dale R. Halvorson
Represented By: Jim O Whitworth
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