Brian Whitaker v. Tesla Motors, Inc.
Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Defendant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2021cv00182
Filed: January 26, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Karen E Scott
Referring Judge: Josephine L Staton
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 12101
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION: On February 25, 2021, the Court issued an Order to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution #12 . On March 3, 2021, Defendant filed an Answer #16 . In light of this responsive filing, the Court hereby orders the OSC discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 8, 2021 Filing 19 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against defendant Tesla Motors, Inc #15 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Answer on file dated 3/3/2021 (Dkt #16 ). (jp)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER SETTING RULE 26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Scheduling Conference set for 5/14/2021 at 10:30 a.m. See Order for details. (mku)
March 3, 2021 Filing 17 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc., identifying N/A. (Sabnis, Rohit)
March 3, 2021 Filing 16 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc..(Attorney Rohit A Sabnis added to party Tesla Motors, Inc.(pty:dft))(Sabnis, Rohit)
March 3, 2021 Filing 15 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against defendant Tesla Motors, Inc. filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proof of Service) (Gutierrez, Faythe)
March 3, 2021 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Faythe Elizabeth Gutierrez on behalf of Plaintiff Brian Whitaker (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Attorney Faythe Elizabeth Gutierrez added to party Brian Whitaker(pty:pla))(Gutierrez, Faythe)
February 26, 2021 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitakerto Order to Show Cause, #11 (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Proof of Service)(Handy, Russell)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff's counsel, to show cause in writing no later than 3/3/2021, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (See document for further information). (jp)
February 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Plaintiff is ORDERED to show cause, in writing, no later than ten (10) days from the date of this Order, why the Court should not decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff's Unruh Act claim. (See document for further information). (jp)
February 7, 2021 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker, upon Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc. served on 2/2/2021, answer due 2/23/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Agent for Service of Process: C T CORPORATION SYSTEM/Intake specialist Carlos Paza in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Handy, Russell)
January 27, 2021 Filing 9 Notice to Parties: ADA Disability Access Litigation. (mku)
January 27, 2021 Filing 8 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON (mku)
January 27, 2021 Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc. (et)
January 27, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
January 27, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (et)
January 26, 2021 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
January 26, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker, (Handy, Russell)
January 26, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Handy, Russell)
January 26, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-30238325 - Fee: $402, filed by plaintiff Brian Whitaker. (Attorney Russell C Handy added to party Brian Whitaker(pty:pla))(Handy, Russell)

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Plaintiff: Brian Whitaker
Represented By: Russell C Handy
Represented By: Raymond George Ballister, Jr
Represented By: Faythe Elizabeth Gutierrez
Represented By: Chris Carson
Represented By: Amanda Lockhart Seabock
Represented By: Dennis Jay Price, II
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Defendant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Represented By: Arthur Slezak Gaus
Represented By: Rohit A Sabnis
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