Kurita America, Inc. v. Hansen, et al.
Plaintiff: Kurita America, Inc.
Defendant: Paul Hansen, Trident Ag Technologies, Adam Butler and Jimmy Pettis
Counter Claimant: Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC
Case Number: 1:2021cv00438
Filed: March 16, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of California
Presiding Judge: Dale A Drozd
Referring Judge: Erica P Grosjean
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER RE: Stipulated Dismissal of Entire Action signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 01/19/2022. CASE CLOSED.(Flores, E)
January 18, 2022 Filing 36 STIPULATION of DISMISSAL ; [PROPOSED] ORDER by Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
December 8, 2021 Filing 35 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held telephonically before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean: MID-DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE held on 12/8/2021. After discussion with the parties, the Court set a further Status Conference for 4/11/2022 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 10 (EPG) before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean. For telephonic appearance, each party is directed to use the following dial-in number and passcode: 1-888-251-2909; passcode 1024453. The parties are also reminded to file a joint status report one full week prior to the conference and email a copy of same, in Word format, to epgorders@caed.uscourts.gov, for the Judge's review. The schedule was discussed, with the parties likely to request an extension of the non-expert discovery deadline. Plaintiff's Counsel Caroline Dickey telephonically present. Defendants' Counsel Dylan Wisemen telephonically present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO - Otilia Rosales. (Rooney, M)
December 1, 2021 Filing 34 JOINT STATUS REPORT by Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
November 30, 2021 Filing 33 REPLY by Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies to RESPONSE to #30 Motion to Stay,. (Wiseman, Dylan)
November 23, 2021 Filing 32 OPPOSITION by Kurita America, Inc. to #30 Motion to Stay,. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Caroline Dickey in Support Thereof)(Dickey, Caroline)
November 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 11/10/2021: (Text Only Entry) The parties are advised that pursuant to General Order No. 617, addressing the public health emergency posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all civil motions set for hearing before District Judge Dale A. Drozd will be decided on the papers. The parties should not contact Judge Drozd's chambers to inquire about whether a hearing on a pending motion will be held. If the court determines that a hearing is necessary, the court will issue an order to specially set the motion for hearing by telephone or video conference. In accordance with Judge Drozd's Standing Order in Light of Judicial Emergency in the Eastern District of California, the hearing date selected by the movant will continue to govern the deadlines for opposition and reply briefs pursuant to Local Rule 230(c).(Hernandez, M)
November 9, 2021 Filing 30 MOTION to STAY by Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies. Motion Hearing set for 12/7/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Dylan Wiseman, #3 Request for Judicial Notice)(Wiseman, Dylan)
October 8, 2021 Filing 29 NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 27-cv-21-7517 by Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies. (Wiseman, Dylan)
September 23, 2021 Filing 28 NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) Fresno County Superior Court, Case No.12CECG02801 by Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies. (Wiseman, Dylan)
August 10, 2021 Filing 27 REPLY by Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies re #23 Motion to Dismiss,. (Wiseman, Dylan)
August 10, 2021 Filing 26 REPLY by Kurita America, Inc. re #22 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Dickey, Caroline)
August 3, 2021 Filing 25 OPPOSITION by Kurita America, Inc. to #23 Motion to Dismiss,. (Dickey, Caroline)
July 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 7/8/2021: (Text Only Entry) On June 21, 2021, plaintiff and counter defendant Kurita America, Inc. filed a #18 motion to dismiss the #6 counterclaim filed by counter claimants Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Jimmy Pettis, Adam Butler, and Paul Hansen, with the motion noticed for hearing on July 20, 2021. On July 7, 2021, defendants filed a #23 motion to dismiss plaintiff's #20 first amended complaint, with the motion noticed for hearing on August 17, 2021. For judicial efficiency and good cause appearing, plaintiff's #18 motion to dismiss is reset for hearing on August 17, 2021, which shall govern the deadline for the reply brief pursuant to Local Rule 230(c). The parties are further advised that pursuant to General Order No. 617, addressing the public health emergency posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all civil motions set for hearing before District Judge Dale A. Drozd will be decided on the papers. (Thorp, J)
July 7, 2021 Filing 23 MOTION to DISMISS by Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies. Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Dylan Wiseman, #2 Proof of Service Proof of Service, #3 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authorities)(Wiseman, Dylan)
July 6, 2021 Filing 22 OPPOSITION by Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies to #18 Motion to Dismiss. Attorney Wiseman, Dylan W. added. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Wiseman, Dylan)
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Scheduling Conference Order, signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 6/23/2021. (Mid Discovery Status Conference set for 12/8/2021 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 10 (EPG) before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean; Non Expert Discovery due by 3/25/2022; Expert Disclosure due by 4/22/2022; Rebuttal Expert Disclosure due by 5/20/2022; Expert Discovery due by 6/17/2022; Dispositive Motions filed by 8/1/2022; Pretrial Conference set for 1/9/2023 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd)(Rosales, O.)
June 22, 2021 Filing 20 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Kurita America, Inc. by Kurita America, Inc..(Dickey, Caroline)
June 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 6/22/2021: (Text Only Entry) The parties are advised that pursuant to General Order No. 617, addressing the public health emergency posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all civil motions set for hearing before District Judge Dale A. Drozd will be decided on the papers. The parties should not contact Judge Drozd's chambers to inquire about whether a hearing on a pending motion will be held. If the court determines that a hearing is necessary, the court will issue an order to specially set the motion for hearing by telephone or video conference. In accordance with Judge Drozd's Standing Order in Light of Judicial Emergency in the Eastern District of California, the hearing date selected by the movant will continue to govern the deadlines for opposition and reply briefs pursuant to Local Rule 230(c). (Thorp, J)
June 21, 2021 Filing 18 MOTION to DISMISS by Kurita America, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 7/20/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Dickey, Caroline)
June 17, 2021 Filing 17 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held telephonically before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 6/17/2021 with an order to follow. After discussion with the parties, the Court grants plaintiff leave to file a first amended complaint no later than 6/23/2021. Plaintiff's Counsel Caroline Dickey telephonically present. Defendants' Counsel Dylan Wiseman telephonically present. (Rooney, M)
June 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Order GRANTING stipulation to extend time for Kurita America, Inc. to respond to counterclaim, signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 6/14/2021. (Filing Deadline: 6/18/2021) (Rosales, O.)
June 11, 2021 Filing 15 STIPULATION re #6 Counterclaim To Extend Time to Respond (Second Stipulation) by Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
June 10, 2021 Filing 14 JOINT STATUS REPORT by Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
June 4, 2021 Filing 13 STIPULATION re #6 Counterclaim To Extend Time to Respond by Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
June 3, 2021 Filing 12 WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to Paul Hansen on 5/26/2021, Answer due 7/26/2021 (Dickey, Caroline)
June 3, 2021 Filing 11 WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to Adam Butler on 5/26/2021, Answer due 7/26/2021 (Dickey, Caroline)
June 3, 2021 Filing 10 WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to Jimmy Pettis on 5/26/2021, Answer due 7/26/2021 (Dickey, Caroline)
June 3, 2021 Filing 9 WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to Trident Ag Technologies on 5/26/2021, Answer due 7/26/2021 (Dickey, Caroline)
May 28, 2021 Filing 8 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defendant Trident Ag Technologies. (Wiseman, Dylan)
May 28, 2021 Filing 7 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Counter Claimant Apollo Ag Technologies, LLC. (Wiseman, Dylan)
May 14, 2021 Filing 6 COUNTERCLAIM against Kurita America, Inc. by Jimmy Pettis, Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Trident Ag Technologies.(Wiseman, Dylan)
May 13, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Dylan W. Wiseman on behalf of Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies. Attorney Wiseman, Dylan W. added. (Wiseman, Dylan)
March 16, 2021 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Plaintiff Kurita America, Inc.. (Dickey, Caroline)
March 16, 2021 Filing 3 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 6/17/2021 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 10 (EPG) before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order, #2 Standing Order re Judicial Emergency, #3 Order re Consent, #4 VDRP) (Rivera, O)
March 16, 2021 Filing 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Adam Butler, Paul Hansen, Jimmy Pettis, Trident Ag Technologies* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Caroline C. Dickey* *Barnes & Thornburg, LLP* *2029 Century Park East, Suite 300* *Los Angeles, CA 90067*. (Rivera, O)
March 16, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against KURITA AMERICA, INC. by KURITA AMERICA, INC.. Attorney Dickey, Caroline C. added. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0972-9479708) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dickey, Caroline)

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