Barajas, et al. v. Blue Diamond Growers Inc, et al.
Plaintiff: Luis Barajas, Elba Vizcaino and Maria Vargas
Defendant: Patricia Aguilar, Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn and Resham Klair
Case Number: 1:2020cv00679
Filed: May 13, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of California
Presiding Judge: Sheila K Oberto
Referring Judge: Jennifer L Thurston
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER GRANTING Defendants' #43 Motion to Dismiss; ORDER GRANTING Leave to Amend, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 3/1/2023. 45-Day Deadline. (Marrujo, C)
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The Court is aware that at least one motion remains under submission before the undersigned in this matter. As a result of the judicial resource emergency described in this Court's standing order re judicial emergency, more than 100 motions remain under submission in the caseload recently re-assigned to the undersigned. Although the Court has begun the process of working through this significant backlog, it may be six or more months until the motion(s) in this matter is resolved. The Court reiterates that the magistrate judge consent can alleviate the delay caused by the resource emergency. The parties SHALL reconsider magistrate judge consent for all purposes or only for this pending motion. In addition, the parties are reminded of their ongoing obligation to inform the Court of any changed circumstances that have rendered all or part of any pending motion moot. Finally, the parties are informed that the undersigned generally requires a formal settlement conference take place before any civil case proceeds to trial. Should any party wish to schedule a settlement conference, they are directed to contact Courtroom Deputy Irma Munoz at imunoz@caed.uscourts.gov signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on October 12, 2022. (Munoz, I)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 9/9/2022: (Text Only Entry) In light of the pending motion(s), the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 9/27/2022, is CONTINUED to 5/2/2023, at 9:30 AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 REPLY by Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn to RESPONSE to #43 Motion to Dismiss,. (Ebsworth, Phillip)
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 OPPOSITION by Luis Barajas to #43 Motion to Dismiss,. (Quezada, Gonzalo)
August 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) The parties are advised that pursuant to the undersigned's standing order and Local Rule 230(g), the recently filed motion to dismiss #43 will be decided on the papers. No hearing will be calendared. Local Rule 230, as revised March 1, 2022, will govern the filing of oppositions and replies. The parties are further informed that as a result of the judicial resource emergency described in this Court's standing order re judicial emergency, more than 80 motions remain under submission in the caseload recently re-assigned to the undersigned. Although the Court has begun the process of working through this significant backlog, it may still be many months until the motion in this matter is resolved. The Court reiterates that magistrate judge consent may alleviate some of the delays caused by the resource emergency signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on August 15, 2022. (Munoz, I)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MOTION to DISMISS by Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn. Motion Hearing set for 9/13/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (JLT) before District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Phillip J. Ebsworth, #3 Request for Judicial Notice)(Ebsworth, Phillip)
July 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT against Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn by Luis Barajas.(Martinez, Hector)
July 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Stipulation and request and Order extending time to respond to second amended complaint and file amended complaint; Order continuing scheduling conference, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 7/12/2022. (Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 8/30/2022 has been CONTINUED to 9/27/2022 at 09:45 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto)(Rosales, O.)
July 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time to Respond re 39 Minute Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings, #38 Stipulation by Luis Barajas. (Martinez, Hector)
June 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 6/16/2022: (Text Only Entry) Due to the status of the case, the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 7/14/2022, is CONTINUED to 8/30/2022, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
June 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STIPULATION re #36 Amended Complaint to Extend Time to Respond by Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn. (Ebsworth, Phillip)
June 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF NEW COUNSEL by All Plaintiffs. (Martinez, Hector)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn by Luis Barajas, Elba Vizcaino, Maria Vargas. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Martinez, Hector)
April 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER GRANTING Defendants' #16 Motion to Dismiss ; ORDER GRANTING Leave to Amend, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 04/13/2022. ( Second Amended Complaint due within 45-Day Deadline) (Martin-Gill, S)
April 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/8/2022: (Text Only Entry) In light of the pending motion(s), the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 5/26/2022, is CONTINUED to 7/14/2022, at 9:45 AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL by Luis Barajas. (Martinez, Hector)
February 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Michelle L. DuCharme on behalf of Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn, Resham Klair. Attorney DuCharme, Michelle L. added. (DuCharme, Michelle)
February 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 2/16/2022: (Text Only Entry) In light of the pending motion(s), the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 3/17/2022, is CONTINUED to 5/26/2022, at 9:45 AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Youlet Ovrahim terminated (Turner, Coby)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 STANDING ORDER signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/25/2022. (Rivera, O)
January 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER by Chief Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Due to the appointment of Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to the position of U.S. District Judge, this action is reassigned from *Unassigned DJ* to District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston for all further proceedings. (Marrujo, C)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER OF CLARIFICATION re district judge availability to hear matters in the Eastern District of California. (Robles, S)
October 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 10/7/2021: (Text Only Entry) Due to the pending motion(s), the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 10/28/2021, is CONTINUED to 3/17/2022, at 9:30 AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL AND VACATING HEARING. Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 9/27/2021. (Kusamura, W)
September 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 JOINT STATEMENT RE: DISCOVERY DISAGREEMENT filed by Defendants Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Resham Klair. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Coby M. Turner)(Turner, Coby)
September 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES by Luis Barajas, Maria Vargas, Elba Vizcaino. Motion Hearing set for 9/29/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS RESPONSIVE TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, #2 Declaration DECLARATION OF JUAN GAMBOA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS RESPONSIVE TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to JG Declaration, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to JG Declaration, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to JG Declaration, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to JG Declaration, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 5 to JG Declaration, #8 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS RESPONSIVE TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS)(Gamboa, Juan)
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 8/4/2021: (Text Only Entry) Due to the pending motion(s), the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 8/24/2021, is CONTINUED to 10/28/2021, at 9:30 AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. (Kusamura, W)
April 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT ENTRY ONLY*** Due to the pending motion, the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 5/18/2021, is CONTINUED to 8/24/2021, at 9:30AM, in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference Minute Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 4/27/2021. (Kusamura, W)
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MINUTE ORDER ***TEXT ENTRY ONLY*** Due to the pending motion, the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 3/11/2021, is CONTINUED to 5/18/2021, at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. Minute Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 2/22/2021. (Kusamura, W)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER: ***TEXT ENTRY ONLY*** Due to the pending motion, the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 10/22/2020, is CONTINUED to 3/11/2021, at 9:45 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. Minute Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 9/25/2020. (Kusamura, W)
September 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 REPLY by Blue Diamond Growers Inc to RESPONSE to #16 Motion to Dismiss,. (Turner, Coby)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 OPPOSITION by Luis Barajas, Maria Vargas, Elba Vizcaino to #16 Motion to Dismiss,. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF JUAN GAMBOA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND/STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, #2 Exhibit A TO DECLARATION OF JUAN GAMBOA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND/STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, #3 Exhibit B DECLARATION OF JUAN GAMBOA IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND/STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, #4 Proposed Order DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND/OR STRIKE PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT)(Gamboa, Juan)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to DISMISS by Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn, Resham Klair. Motion Hearing set for 9/22/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Coby Turner, #3 [Proposed] Order)(Turner, Coby)
August 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY): In light of the filing of the first amended complaint (FAC) #12 , the pending motion to dismiss #11 is denied as moot. To the extent defendants believe any arguments raised in their July 27, 2020 motion apply to the (FAC), they may file a revised motion that eliminates issues that have been resolved and updates any record references to reflect the currently operative complaint signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on August 20, 2020. (Munoz, I)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Blue Diamond Growers Inc served on 6/5/2020, answer due 6/26/2020. (Gamboa, Juan)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to Denise Horn on 8/7/2020, Answer due 10/6/2020; Resham Klair on 8/7/2020, Answer due 10/6/2020 (Gamboa, Juan)
August 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn, Resham Klair by Luis Barajas, Elba Vizcaino, Maria Vargas. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gamboa, Juan)
July 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to DISMISS by Blue Diamond Growers Inc. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Coby M. Turner, #3 Proposed Order)(Turner, Coby)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Coby Marie Turner,Tiffany Tran,Candace Sheri Bertoldi,Youlet Ovrahim for Blue Diamond Growers Inc,Phillip James Ebsworth,Coby Marie Turner,Tiffany Tran,Candace Sheri Bertoldi,Youlet Ovrahim for Denise Horn,Phillip James Ebsworth,Coby Marie Turner,Tiffany Tran,Candace Sheri Bertoldi,Youlet Ovrahim for Resham Klair (Ebsworth, Phillip)
July 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MINUTE ORDER: ***TEXT ENTRY ONLY*** Due to the status of the case, the Scheduling Conference currently set for 7/28/2020, is CONTINUED to 10/22/2020, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, The parties SHALL file their joint scheduling report 7 days prior to the conference. Minute Order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 7/16/2020. (Kusamura, W)
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defendant Blue Diamond Growers Inc. (Ebsworth, Phillip)
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Blue Diamond Growers Inc. Attorney Ebsworth, Phillip James added. (Ebsworth, Phillip)
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE of Maria Vargas's Consent to Sue by All Plaintiffs. (Gamboa, Juan)
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Elba Vizcaino's Consent to Sue by All Plaintiffs. (Gamboa, Juan)
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Luis Barajas's Consent to Sue by All Plaintiffs. (Gamboa, Juan)
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Patricia Aguilar, Blue Diamond Growers Inc, Denise Horn, Resham Klair* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Juan Gamboa* *The Law Offices of Mallison and Martinez* *1939 Harrison Street, Suite 730* *Oakland, CA 94612*. (Rivera, O)
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 7/28/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order, #2 Standing Order re Judicial Emergency, #3 Order re Consent, #4 VDRP) (Rivera, O)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Luis Barajas, Elba Vizcaino, Maria Vargas. Attorney Gamboa, Juan added. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0972-8889488) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gamboa, Juan)

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Defendant: Patricia Aguilar
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Defendant: Blue Diamond Growers Inc
Represented By: Phillip James Ebsworth
Represented By: Coby Marie Turner
Represented By: Candace Sheri Bertoldi
Represented By: Tiffany Tran
Represented By: Youlet Ovrahim
Represented By: Michelle L. DuCharme
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Defendant: Denise Horn
Represented By: Candace Sheri Bertoldi
Represented By: Coby Marie Turner
Represented By: Phillip James Ebsworth
Represented By: Tiffany Tran
Represented By: Youlet Ovrahim
Represented By: Michelle L. DuCharme
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Defendant: Resham Klair
Represented By: Candace Sheri Bertoldi
Represented By: Youlet Ovrahim
Represented By: Michelle L. DuCharme
Represented By: Coby Marie Turner
Represented By: Phillip James Ebsworth
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Plaintiff: Luis Barajas
Represented By: Hector Rodriguez Martinez
Represented By: Juan Gamboa
Represented By: Stanley Mallison
Represented By: Gonzalo Quezada, Jr
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Plaintiff: Elba Vizcaino
Represented By: Hector Rodriguez Martinez
Represented By: Juan Gamboa
Represented By: Stanley Mallison
Represented By: Gonzalo Quezada, Jr
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Plaintiff: Maria Vargas
Represented By: Hector Rodriguez Martinez
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