Sierra Railroad Company v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Plaintiff: Sierra Railroad Company
Defendant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Case Number: 1:2021cv01293
Filed: August 25, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of California
Presiding Judge: Ana de Alba
Referring Judge: Barbara A McAuliffe
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Account Receivable
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on December 21, 2022. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): Due to the current status of this case, the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE currently set for 1/26/2023 is continued to May 30, 2023, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report one week prior to the conference. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. NOTE: Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #7 ) pending. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/21/2022. (Valdez, E)
October 7, 2022 Filing 28 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via video conference before District Judge Ana de Alba: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 10/7/2022. The Court addressed the backlog with the parties. The Court also addressed limited consent to the Magistrate Judge for purposes of addressing the pending Motion to Dismiss and Consent to Proceed Before the Magistrate Judge. The parties shall discuss with the clients and advise the Court. Plaintiffs Counsel Michael Wallenstein present. Defendants Counsel Edward Seidel present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO O. Rosales. (Hernandez, M)
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): On September 28, 2022, the Court convened a Scheduling Conference. The Court and parties discussed scheduling in light of the pending motion to dismiss. (See Doc. #7 ) As agreed, initial disclosures pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 shall be completed by December 15, 2022, subject to resolution of the motion to dismiss. Further, the Scheduling Conference is continued to January 26, 2023, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. A Joint Scheduling Report shall be filed at least one (1) full week prior to the conference. The parties shall appear at the conference remotely with each party connecting either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. If necessary, the parties may request to advance the Scheduling Conference. Minute Order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/28/2022. (Rosales, O.)
September 28, 2022 Filing 26 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held via Zoom video before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/28/2022: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - not held. Order to follow. Plaintiff's Counsel Michael Wallenstein appeared by Zoom video - present. Defendant's Counsel Edward Seidel appeared by Zoom video - present.(Rosales, O.)
September 28, 2022 Filing 25 CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Edward Seidel re #24 Notice of Change of Address: Due to the recent upgrade in the Eastern District of California to NextGen, all changes to address will need to be made through Pacer. Until you update your address through Pacer, the docket will reflect your previous address. (Lawrence, A)
September 27, 2022 Filing 24 NOTICE OF FIRM NAME CHANGE by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. (Seidel, Edward)
September 22, 2022 Filing 23 JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sierra Railroad Company. (Wallenstein, Michael)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Ana de Alba on 9/12/2022: (Text Only Entry) Pursuant to the parties request the Court sets a Status Conference for 10/7/2022 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 1 (ADA) before District Judge Ana de Alba. The hearing will take place by videoconference. The parties will be provided with the Zoom Meeting ID and access code prior to the conference. (Hernandez, M)
September 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): Having considered the parties' Joint Status Report (Doc. 20), the Scheduling Conference currently set for October 18, 2022, is HEREBY ADVANCED to September 28, 2022, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report on or before September 22, 2022. The parties shall appear at the conference remotely with each party connecting either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/8/2022. (Valdez, E)
September 7, 2022 Filing 20 JOINT STATUS REPORT by Sierra Railroad Company. (Wallenstein, Michael)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Ana de Alba on 8/31/2022: (Text Only Entry) This matter is set for hearing before District Judge de Alba. The parties are ordered to submit a joint status report, not to exceed five pages, within 10 court days, that addresses the following: What is the procedural history of the case? Is the motion presently before the court still at issue for the parties? Have the parties engaged in settlement negotiations whether formally or informally? If so, when? Would the parties benefit from a mandatory settlement conference before a Magistrate Judge? Would the parties benefit from a status conference with Judge de Alba? The parties are further advised that due to the judicial resource emergency and COVID pandemic, there are more than 130 motions currently under submission in Judge de Alba's recently re-assigned caseload. The Court understands the impact that such a backlog has on the parties and although the Court will continue working diligently to resolve all pending motions, it may still be months before the parties' pending motion is resolved. As such, in light of having the heaviest district court caseload in the nation, limited Court resources, and the need to prioritize criminal and older civil matters over more recently filed actions, this Court strongly encourages the parties to consent to conduct all further proceedings before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. (Hernandez, M)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Chief Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Due to the appointment of *District Judge Ana de Alba* to the bench of the Eastern District of California, this action is reassigned from *District Judge Dale A. Drozd* to District Judge Ana de Alba for all further proceedings. (Martin-Gill, S)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): Due the status of this case, the Initial SCHEDULING CONFERENCE currently set for 6/15/2022 is continued to October 18, 2022, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report one week prior to the conference. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. NOTE: Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #7 ) pending. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/18/2022.(Valdez, E)
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTE ORDER: Due to the current status of this case, the Initial Scheduling Conference currently set for 4/13/2022 is continued to June 15, 2022, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report one week prior to the conference. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. NOTE: Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #7 ) pending. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/5/2022. (Valdez, E)
March 14, 2022 Filing 15 DEMAND for TRIAL by JURY by Sierra Railroad Company. (Wallenstein, Michael)
February 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER by Chief Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The Court having considered the equitable division and efficient and economical determination of court business, hereby reassigns this case from District Judge *Jennifer L. Thurston* to * District Judge Dale A. Drozd* for all further proceedings. (Sant Agata, S)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 STANDING ORDER, signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 01/25/2022. (Maldonado, C)
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 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. (Rivera, O)
December 9, 2021 Filing 11 REPLY by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC to RESPONSE to #7 Motion to Dismiss,. (McLeod, Scott)
December 1, 2021 Filing 10 OPPOSITION by Sierra Railroad Company to #7 Motion to Dismiss,. (Wallenstein, Michael)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER OF CLARIFICATION re district judge availability to hear matters in the Eastern District of California. (Jessen, A)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): Due to the current status of this case, along with the ongoing judicial emergency and heavy caseload experienced by this district, the Initial SCHEDULING CONFERENCE currently set for 12/2/2021 is continued to April 13, 2022, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report one week prior to the conference. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. NOTE: Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #7 ) pending. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/30/2021. (Valdez, E)
September 29, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION to DISMISS by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 12/16/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4 before UnassignedDJ. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING DEF. COMCAST'S MOTION TO DISMISS, #2 Proof of Service PROOF OF SERVICE VIA ECF)(McLeod, Scott)
August 31, 2021 Filing 6 CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Seidel, Edward)
August 31, 2021 Filing 5 STIPULATION re #1 Notice of Removal, TO ENLARGE TIME PURSUANT TO LOCALE RULE 144 by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. (Seidel, Edward)
August 25, 2021 Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC re #1 Notice of Removal,. (McLeod, Scott)
August 25, 2021 Filing 3 CLERK'S NOTICE to Attorney Michael H. Wallenstein, NCAED: Attorney Michael H. Wallenstein is DIRECTED to register for admission to the Eastern District of California. Please visit PACER.gov for admission. (Marrujo, C)
August 25, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 12/2/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order, #2 Standing Order re Judicial Emergency, #3 Consent Form, #4 VDRP) (Marrujo, C)
August 25, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE of REMOVAL from Superior Court of CA - Tuolumne County, case number CV63918 by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACAEDC-9784235) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Notice of Interested Parties)(McLeod, Scott)
August 25, 2021 SERVICE BY MAIL: 3 Docket Annotation, #2 Civil New Case Documents, served on Michael H. Wallenstein NCAED. (Marrujo, C)

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Plaintiff: Sierra Railroad Company
Represented By: Michael H. Wallenstein, NCAED
Represented By: Michael H. Wallenstein
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Defendant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Represented By: Scott McLeod
Represented By: Edward Lee Seidel
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