IMEX Leader, Inc. et al v. Zest US Wholesale, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: IMEX Leader, Inc. and Irina Grant
Defendant: Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Zest US, Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc. doing business as JC Sales, DOES 1-100, inclusive,, Shims Bargain, Inc. a California corporation doing business as JC Sales and DOES 1-100, inclusive
Case Number: 8:2022cv01432
Filed: August 2, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John D Early
Referring Judge: Fred W Slaughter
2 Judge: Autumn D Spaeth
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 44 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 27, 2022 Filing 27 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jeremy A. Berman counsel for Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. Adding Jeremy A. Berman as counsel of record for Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., and JC Sales for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc. and JC Sales. (Berman, Jeremy)
September 27, 2022 Filing 26 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joelle A. Milov counsel for Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. Adding Joelle A. Milov as counsel of record for Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., and JC Sales for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc. and JC Sales. (Milov, Joelle)
September 27, 2022 Filing 25 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kieran G. Doyle counsel for Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. Adding Kieran G. Doyle as counsel of record for Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., and JC Sales for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Zest US Wholesale, Inc., Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc. and JC Sales. (Doyle, Kieran)
September 23, 2022 Filing 24 Text Only ORDER GRANTING 1) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Joelle A. Milov to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. #20 , 2) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Kieran G. Doyle to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. #19 , and 3) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Berman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. #21 pursuant to the Courts directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (mku)
September 23, 2022 Filing 22 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth to Judge Fred W. Slaughter for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Early. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 8:22-cv-01432 FWS(JDEx). (rn)
September 22, 2022 Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jeremy A. Berman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34029858) filed by Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Jassy, Jean-Paul)
September 22, 2022 Filing 20 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joelle A. Milov to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34029809) filed by Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Jassy, Jean-Paul)
September 22, 2022 Filing 19 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kieran G. Doyle to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34029728) filed by Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Jassy, Jean-Paul)
September 9, 2022 Filing 18 First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jean-Paul Jassy on behalf of Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc. (Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Adil Al Hourani(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Omar Al Hourani(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party KGR Distribution Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Ravi Kommi(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Shims Bargain, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Zest US(pty:dft), Attorney Jean-Paul Jassy added to party Zest US Wholesale, Inc.(pty:dft))(Jassy, Jean-Paul)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO ORDER EXTENDING RESPONSE DATES TO A CONSOLIDATED DEADLINE FOR ALL DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO INITIALCOMPLAINT #16 by Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth: The Court therefore ORDERS that: The deadline for all Defendants to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint is hereby extended to November 1, 2022. If Defendants file a responsive motion, Defendants shall notice the hearing on such motion on or after January 9, 2023. The deadline for Defendants to file a reply in support of any responsive motion they might file is December 9, 2022. (et)
September 6, 2022 Filing 16 First STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to November 1, 2022 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendants Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US, Zest US Wholesale, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Adil Al Hourani(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Omar Al Hourani(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party KGR Distribution Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Ravi Kommi(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Shims Bargain, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Zest US(pty:dft), Attorney Jeffrey Adam Payne added to party Zest US Wholesale, Inc.(pty:dft))(Payne, Jeffrey)
September 1, 2022 Filing 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Omar Al Hourani served on 8/16/2022, answer due 9/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Adil Al Hourani, person in charge in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. Response due 9/16/2022 (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Adil Al Hourani served on 8/16/2022, answer due 9/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Adil Al Hourani, defendant in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Zest US served on 8/16/2022, answer due 9/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Adil Al Hourani, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Zest US Wholesale, Inc. served on 8/15/2022, answer due 9/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon California Corporate Agents, Inc., Agent for Service of Process, via Jammie Stone, mail team in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Shims Bargain, Inc. served on 8/11/2022, answer due 9/1/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Sesilia Song, Agent for Service of Process, via Jane Doe, receptionist in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. Response due 9/12/2022 (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant Ravi Kommi served on 8/17/2022, answer due 9/7/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Steelat Kudapa, Wife/Co-Occupant in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. Personal service under New Jersey Court Rule 4:4-4(a)(1) (Case, John)
September 1, 2022 Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., upon Defendant KGR Distribution Corp. served on 8/17/2022, answer due 9/7/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Steelat Kudapa, Wife/Co-Occupant of Agent for Service of Process in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. Personal service under New Jersey Court Rule 4:4-4(a)(6) (Case, John)
August 4, 2022 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Adil Al Hourani, Omar Al Hourani, KGR Distribution Corp., Ravi Kommi, Shims Bargain, Inc., Zest US and Zest US Wholesale, Inc. (jtil)
August 4, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. (Attachments: #1 CV11C) (jtil)
August 2, 2022 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc.. (Case, John)
August 2, 2022 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc.. (Case, John)
August 2, 2022 Filing 4 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc.. (Case, John)
August 2, 2022 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc., (Case, John)
August 2, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc.. (Case, John)
August 2, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33738338 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiffs Irina Grant, IMEX Leader, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L) (Attorney John Allen Case, Jr added to party Irina Grant(pty:pla), Attorney John Allen Case, Jr added to party IMEX Leader, Inc.(pty:pla))(Case, John)

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Plaintiff: IMEX Leader, Inc.
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Defendant: Shims Bargain, Inc. doing business as JC Sales
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