International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. v. Wisdom of the Heart Church
Plaintiff: International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.
Defendant: Wisdom of the Heart Church d/b/a The University of Metaphysical Sciences and Wisdom of the Heart Church a California non-profit company, doing business as The University of Metaphysical Sciences
Counter Claimant: Wisdom of the Heart Church
Case Number: 4:2021cv08066
Filed: October 14, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: Kandis A Westmore
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 122 Order by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore granting #121 Motion to Continue Supplemental Briefing Schedule. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/20/2023)
January 18, 2023 Filing 121 Joint MOTION to Continue Supplemental Briefing Schedule filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 1/18/2023)
January 5, 2023 Filing 120 Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Settlement Conference with counsel only held on 1/5/2023. Case did not settle. Total Time in Court: 1 hour. Not reported. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Eric Hull and Chris Goodman. Attorney for Defendant: Valerie Horn. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/5/2023)
January 4, 2023 Filing 119 Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Settlement Conference held on 1/4/2023. Case did not settle. Further Settlement Conference with counsel only set for 1/5/2023 04:00 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Total Time in Court: 7 hours, 35 minutes. Not reported. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Eric Hull and Chris Goodman. Client Representative: Michelle Behr. Attorney for Defendant: Valerie Horn. Client Representative:Christine Breese and Judith Pasko. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/4/2023)
December 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER REGARDING MOTION TO AMEND EXHIBIT LIST; MOTIONS IN LIMINE re: #92 , #95 , and #99 , Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2022)
December 14, 2022 Filing 117 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore: Pretrial Conference held on 12/14/2022. Final Pretrial Conference set for an In Person Hearing on 5/24/2023 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor. Jury Selection set for an In Person Hearing on 6/9/2023 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Jury Trial set for In Person Hearings on 6/12/2023, 6/12/2023, 6/14/2023, 6/15/2023, and 6/16/2023 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Total Time in Court: 2:30. Recorded via Zoom: 2:15pm - 4:45pm. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/15/2022) Modified on to correct hearing date 12/15/2022. (wft, COURT STAFF). Modified on 12/16/2022 to add In Person Hearings (wft, COURT STAFF).
December 13, 2022 Filing 116 Pretrial Conference Tentative Rulings. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 12/13/2022. (kawlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2022)
December 9, 2022 Filing 115 Proposed Jury Instructions by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Collins, Greg) (Filed on 12/9/2022)
November 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore Granting #113 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. (dts, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/3/2022)
November 2, 2022 Filing 113 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17691505.) filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Collins, Greg) (Filed on 11/2/2022)
October 31, 2022 Filing 112 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #99 MOTION to Amend/Correct #86 Exhibit List ) filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/31/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 111 OBJECTIONS to Defendant's Proposed Special Jury Instructions by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 110 OBJECTIONS to Defendant's Special Verdict Forms by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 109 REPLY (re #92 MOTION in Limine ) filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 108 OBJECTIONS to re #38 Case Management Scheduling Order,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,, by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 107 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #95 MOTION in Limine ) filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 106 OBJECTIONS to Plaintiff's Proposed Special Verdict Form by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 105 OBJECTIONS to Plaintiff's Witness Kristie Satchell by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 24, 2022 Filing 104 OBJECTIONS to Plaintiff's Proposed Special Jury Instructions by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/24/2022)
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Order AS MODIFIED by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore granting #98 Motion to Continue Pretrial Conference. Pretrial Conference, Motions in Limine #92 and #95 and Motion to Amend/Correct #99 set for 12/14/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/21/2022)
October 19, 2022 Filing 102 EXHIBITS re #92 MOTION in Limine Exhibits 1 & 2 to Motions in Limine filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Related document(s) #92 ) (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/19/2022)
October 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 101 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 10/18/2022. Settlement Conference set for 1/4/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via Zoom meeting. Meeting Access: Counsel and their clients may access the meeting information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk. Do NOT join the Zoom webinar for Public Hearings. Go to the section labeled: Non-Public Hearings [Settlement Conferences] to obtain the information for the non-public Zoom meeting. (Zoom Meeting ID: 161 399 7742 Passcode: 530648) Parties will be placed in a waiting room and admitted once the settlement conference begins. Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who will be attending the settlement conference. A joint list of names including client representatives and titles must be sent to the CRD at SKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 1/3/2023 at 12:00 PM. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/18/2022)
October 18, 2022 Filing 100 Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Scheduling Conference held on 10/18/2022. Settlement Conference set for 1/4/2023 at 9:30 AM by video. The Court will issue a settlement conference order. Total Time in Court: 10 minutes. Not reported. Attorney for Plaintiff: Eric Hull and Chris Goodman. Attorney for Defendant: Valerie Horn. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/18/2022)
October 18, 2022 Filing 99 MOTION to Amend/Correct #86 Exhibit List filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 11/1/2022. Replies due by 11/8/2022. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/18/2022)
October 18, 2022 Set/Reset Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 1/4/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/18/2022)
October 17, 2022 Filing 98 Joint MOTION to Continue Pretrial Conference and Trial filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/17/2022)
October 17, 2022 Filing 97 CLERK'S NOTICE: You are hereby notified as to #95 MOTION in Limine , #92 MOTION in Limine , Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 96 Proposed Form of Verdict by Wisdom of the Heart Church . (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 95 MOTION in Limine filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 10/24/2022. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of C Goodman, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 6)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 94 Exhibit List by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc... (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 93 NOTICE by Wisdom of the Heart Church Excerpts from Discovery That Defendant Intends to Introduce At Trial (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 92 MOTION in Limine filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. Motion Hearing set for 11/30/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 10/28/2022. Replies due by 11/4/2022. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 91 Proposed Jury Instructions by Wisdom of the Heart Church . (Attachments: #1 Defendant's Proposed Jury Instructions (Blind Copy))(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 90 Proposed Jury Instructions by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. Separate Special Instructions. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 89 TRIAL BRIEF by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 88 Proposed Voir Dire by Wisdom of the Heart Church Jointly Submitted. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 87 Pretrial Conference Statement by Wisdom of the Heart Church Jointly Submitted. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 86 Exhibit List by Wisdom of the Heart Church.. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 85 NOTICE by Wisdom of the Heart Church Qualifications and Experience for Defendant's Expert Witness Bill Hartzer (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 84 TRIAL BRIEF by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 83 Proposed Form of Verdict by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. . (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 82 Proposed Jury Instructions by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. Joint Notice re Stipulated Jury Instructions. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 14, 2022 Filing 81 NOTICE by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. Notice of Filing Expert Witness CV (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/14/2022)
October 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER RE CHAMBERS COPIES, Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 10/13/2022. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/13/2022)
October 13, 2022 Filing 79 CLERK'S NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY IN BILL OF COSTS. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/13/2022)
October 12, 2022 Filing 78 NOTICE OF VIDEO SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. (The attached notice contains Zoom meeting information counsel will need to participate.) Scheduling Conference set for 10/18/2022 09:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 10/12/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/12/2022)
October 12, 2022 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim for Settlement (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/12/2022)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER AS MODIFIED GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR BRIEF EXTENSION TO PRETRIAL DEADLINES re: #76 , Signed by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Joint Pretrial Statement; Motions in Limine due by 10/14/2022. Objections; Oppositions to Motions in Limine due by 10/24/2022. Pretrial Conference set for 11/30/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 2/6/2023 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Jury Trial set for 2/7/2023, 2/8/2023, 2/9/2023, and 2/10/2023 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/11/2022)
October 10, 2022 Filing 76 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Pretrial Statement to 10.14.22 filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/10/2022)
September 9, 2022 Filing 75 BILL OF COSTS For Partial Summary Judgment by Wisdom of the Heart Church. Objections due by 9/23/2022. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 9/9/2022)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER by Judge Kandis A. Westmore terminating #52 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part #53 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying #55 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/9/2022)
August 18, 2022 Filing 73 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore: Motion Hearing held on 8/18/2022. Total Time in Court: 1:14. Recorded via Zoom: 2:01pm - 3:15pm. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/18/2022)
August 15, 2022 Filing 72 STATUS REPORT Designation of Rebuttal Expert and Disclosure of Report by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 8/15/2022)
August 11, 2022 Filing 71 CLERK'S NOTICE: You are hereby notified that the Motion Hearings re: #52 , #53 , and #55 set for 8/18/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore, will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/kaw General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedin gs held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2022)
August 4, 2022 Filing 70 REPLY (re #55 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts 1 & 3 of Complaint and All Counterclaims ) filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 8/4/2022)
August 4, 2022 Filing 69 REPLY (re #53 Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial ) filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 8/4/2022)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER requiring Chambers Copy re: #66 . The Court did not receive a chambers copy of this document. The party shall lodge a copy of all documents and tabbed exhibits, if applicable, by Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). The documents shall be provided in a binder. Both parties are reminded that chambers copies are required for all formal motions. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 8/3/2022. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kawlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2022)
July 31, 2022 Filing 67 Declaration of Christine Breese in Support of #66 Opposition/Response to Motion, Corrected and Signed filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Related document(s) #66 ) (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/31/2022)
July 29, 2022 Filing 66 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #55 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts 1 & 3 of Complaint and All Counterclaims ) Corrected filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bill Hartzer, #2 Declaration of Valerie F. Horn, #3 Declaration of Christine Breese, #4 Declaration of Judy Pasko, #5 Request for Judicial Notice, #6 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/29/2022) Modified on 8/1/2022 (ecg, COURT STAFF).
July 28, 2022 Filing 65 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #53 Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial ) filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Eric B. Hull W/ Exhibits A-J)(Hull, Eric) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 64 Request for Judicial Notice filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 63 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #55 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts 1 & 3 of Complaint and All Counterclaims ) filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Declaration, #4 Declaration, #5 Request for Judicial Notice, #6 Certificate of Service)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER requiring Chambers Copy re: #55 . The Court did not receive a chambers copy of this document. The party shall lodge a copy of all documents and tabbed exhibits, if applicable, within three days of this order. The documents shall be provided in a binder. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 7/27/2022. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kawlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2022)
July 26, 2022 Filing 61 STATUS REPORT Defendant's Expert Bill Hatzer's Second Supplemental Report by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/26/2022)
July 25, 2022 Filing 60 STATUS REPORT First Supplemental Expert Report by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
July 22, 2022 Filing 59 ERRATA re #58 Status Report by Wisdom of the Heart Church(a California non-profit company, ) (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/22/2022) Modified on 7/25/2022 (msr, COURT STAFF).
July 22, 2022 Filing 58 STATUS REPORT Expert Witness Designation and Report by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/22/2022)
July 21, 2022 Filing 57 NOTICE by Wisdom of the Heart Church Unavailability of Valerie F. Horn (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/21/2022)
July 18, 2022 Filing 56 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Settlement Conference held on 7/14/2022 at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom.Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded. Start time: 10:00 a.m.-End time: 12:15 p.m.Total Court time: 2 hours 15 minutesPlaintiffs counsel: Christopher Goodman, Eric HullPlaintiffs representative: Michell BehrDefendants counsel: Valerie HornDefendants representatives: Christine Breese, Judy PaskoProceedings: Case did not settle. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/18/2022)
July 14, 2022 Filing 55 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Counts 1 & 3 of Complaint and All Counterclaims filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2022 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 7/28/2022. Replies due by 8/4/2022. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Counsel With Exhibits)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 7/14/2022)
July 14, 2022 Filing 54 Declaration of Valerie F. Horn in Support of #53 Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial Corrected Amended filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Related document(s) #53 ) (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/14/2022)
July 14, 2022 Filing 53 Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2022 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 7/28/2022. Replies due by 8/4/2022. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Proposed Order)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/14/2022)
July 11, 2022 Filing 52 First MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, - To be determined before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 7/25/2022. Replies due by 8/1/2022. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Proposed Order)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 7/11/2022)
July 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY LETTER NO. 1 re: #48 signed by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/5/2022)
June 24, 2022 Filing 50 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Wisdom of the Heart Church re #48 First Discovery Letter Brief re: Google Subpoena First Amended Certificate of Service (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 6/24/2022)
June 24, 2022 Filing 49 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Wisdom of the Heart Church re #48 First Discovery Letter Brief re: Google Subpoena Served on Google, LLC (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 6/24/2022)
June 24, 2022 Filing 48 First Discovery Letter Brief re: Google Subpoena filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 6/24/2022)
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Order Setting Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge: Settlement Conference set for 7/14/2022 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Zoom Videoconference Only. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 5/19/2022. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/19/2022)
May 18, 2022 Filing 46 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference re scheduling Settlement Conference held on 5/18/2022 at 3:00 p.m.Hearing Not Recorded.Plaintiff Attorney: Chris Goodman and Eric B. Hall. Defendant Attorney: Valerie F. Hahn. Proceedings: Proceedings: Telephone conference held on 5/18/2022 to schedule a date for Settlement Conference. Proposed Settlement Conference dates: 6/12/2022 or 6/14/2022 at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom Videoconference. Counsel shall check with their clients/representatives re which date or if both dates are available for the Settlement Conference. By COB, 5/19/2022 counsel shall email the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher and let her know which date or dates are available to schedule the Settlement Conference. Courtroom Deputy email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/18/2022)
May 11, 2022 Filing 45 CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call: This case has been referred for Settlement Conference to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call is scheduled for 5/18/2022 @ 3:00 PM. Counsel shall be prepared to speak about the status of this case and to talk about the Settlement Conference and schedule a date for the Settlement Conference. Counsel shall call the following conference call number: 1-888-684-8852/Access Code: 2925506 If counsel have any questions please contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/11/2022)
May 11, 2022 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson for Settlement. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/11/2022)
May 10, 2022 Filing 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore: Further Case Management Conference held on 5/10/2022. Case Referred to Random Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference, to be completed by 7/18/2022, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the Judge. Expert Disclosure and Reports due by 7/22/2022. Rebuttal Expert Disclosure and Reports due by 8/15/2022. Close of Expert Discovery due by 9/30/2022. Total Time in Court: 16 minutes. Recorded Via Zoom: 1:48pm - 2:04pm. (wft, COURT STAFF)
May 4, 2022 Filing 43 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report Ahead of May 10 Conference by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 5/4/2022)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER. Defendant has filed a separate case management conference statement. Per Civil Local Rule 16-9, the parties are required to file a joint case management statement; a separate case management statement is only permitted if accompanied by a declaration describing the conduct of the uncooperative party which prevented the preparation of a joint statement. Accordingly, the parties are ordered to file a joint case management statement no later than tomorrow, May 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 5/3/2022. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (kawlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/3/2022)
May 3, 2022 Filing 41 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 5/3/2022)
March 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Order by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore granting #39 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Valerie Faith Horn for Wisdom of the Heart Church,Valerie Faith Horn for Wisdom of the Heart Church. Attorney Peter Scott Veregge terminated. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/22/2022)
March 18, 2022 Filing 39 First MOTION to Substitute Attorney Valerie F. Horn, Esq. filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Consent Order Granting Substitution)(Horn, Valerie) (Filed on 3/18/2022)
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER AND PRETRIAL ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL, Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 2/14/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 3/31/2022. Non-Expert Discovery cutoff 6/17/2022. Expert Disclosure and Reports due by 6/24/2022. Rebuttal Expert Disclosure and Reports due by 8/5/2022. Last Day to Hear Dispositive Motions 8/18/2022. Close of Expert Discovery due by 9/2/2022. Joint Pretrial Statement and Motions in Limine due by 10/11/2022. Objections; Oppositions to Motions in Limine due by 10/21/2022. Pretrial Conference set for 11/2/2022 02:00 PM in Oakland, - To be determined before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 11/14/2022 09:00 AM in Oakland, - To be determined before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Jury Trial set for 11/15/2022, 11/16/2022, 11/17/2022, and 11/18/2022 09:00 AM in Oakland, - To be determined before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2022)
February 8, 2022 Filing 37 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore: Initial Case Management Conference held on 2/8/2022. Case Management Statement due by 5/3/2022. Further Case Management Conference set for 5/10/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only.Total Time in Court: 23 minutes. Court Reporter: N/A. Attachment: Minute Order. (mll, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/8/2022)
February 2, 2022 Filing 36 CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/8/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/kaw General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or vid eoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/8/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. (Related documents(s) #34 ) (This is a text-only entry generated b y the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/2/2022)
February 1, 2022 Filing 35 JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 2/1/2022)
January 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Order by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore granting #32 Stipulation To Continue Date for Initial Case Management Conference. Joint Case Management Statement due by 2/1/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/8/2022 01:30 PM in Oakland, - To be determined. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/12/2022)
January 3, 2022 Filing 33 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report Re: ADR by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 1/3/2022)
January 3, 2022 Filing 32 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re #5 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, filed by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Continue Date for Initial Case Management Conference)(Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 1/3/2022)
December 28, 2021 Filing 31 ANSWER to Counterclaim byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.(an Arizona corporation). (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 12/28/2021)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Order by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore denying #7 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/17/2021)
December 15, 2021 Filing 29 CLERK'S NOTICE: You are hereby notified that the hearing on motion for preliminary injunction #7 set for 12/16/2021 at 1:30p.m. is vacated. Court finds that the matter is appropriate for resolution without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.), Set/Reset Deadlines as to (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2021)
December 10, 2021 Filing 28 Amended COUNTERCLAIM against International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. Filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 12/10/2021)
November 24, 2021 Filing 27 Refund Status re #16 Application for Refund Approved. (rgh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/24/2021)
November 24, 2021 Filing 26 NOTICE by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. re #22 Reply to Opposition/Response, (Attachments: #1 IMM's Reply ISO Preliminary Injunction, #2 Declaration of Michelle Behr, #3 Exhibit to Declaration of Michelle Behr)(Hull, Eric) (Filed on 11/24/2021)
November 22, 2021 Filing 25 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Wisdom of the Heart Church.. (Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 11/22/2021)
November 22, 2021 Filing 24 Certificate of Interested Entities by Wisdom of the Heart Church (Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 11/22/2021)
November 22, 2021 Filing 23 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 11/22/2021)
November 19, 2021 Filing 22 REPLY (re #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byInternational Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Michelle Behr, #2 Exhibit Exhibits to Declaration)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 11/19/2021)
November 15, 2021 Filing 21 ERRATA re #19 Opposition/Response to Motion, by Wisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Defendant's Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, #2 Declaration of Breese, #3 Declaration of Veregge, #4 Exhibit A to Veregge Declaration)(Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 11/15/2021)
November 15, 2021 Filing 20 CLERK'S NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs/Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) Consent/Declination due by 11/23/2021. (jjo, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/15/2021)
November 12, 2021 Filing 19 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byWisdom of the Heart Church. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Christine Breese, #2 Declaration of Peter S. Veregge, #3 Exhibit A of Veregge Declaration)(Veregge, Peter) (Filed on 11/12/2021)
November 8, 2021 Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. re #6 Summons Issued, #1 Complaint, #5 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 11/8/2021)
November 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER by Judge KANDIS A. WESTMORE granting as modified #12 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 11/12/2021. Replies due by 11/19/2021. (jjo, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/8/2021)
November 8, 2021 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Motion Hearing set for 12/16/2021 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. (jjo, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/8/2021) Modified on 11/8/2021 (jjo, COURT STAFF).
November 4, 2021 Filing 16 Application for Refund re #11 Application for Refund, Receipt Number 0971-16499133 by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 11/4/2021)
November 1, 2021 Filing 15 Refund Status re #11 Application for Refund Declined. (rgh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/1/2021)
November 1, 2021 Filing 14 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc... (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 11/1/2021)
November 1, 2021 Filing 13 CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs/Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 11/8/2021. (amg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/1/2021)
October 29, 2021 Filing 12 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/29/2021)
October 27, 2021 Filing 11 Application for Refund, Receipt Number 0971-16499133 by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/27/2021)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER by Judge Kandis A. Westmore finding as moot #8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice; granting #9 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Christopher M. Goodman. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/22/2021)
October 22, 2021 Filing 9 Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Christopher M. Goodman ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number 0971-16510446.) Filing fee previously paid on 10/18/2021 filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/22/2021)
October 18, 2021 Filing 8 Ex Parte MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number 0971-16510446.) filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Goodman, Christopher) (Filed on 10/18/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 12/2/2021 01:30 PM in Oakland, Chambers before Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Responses due by 10/29/2021. Replies due by 11/5/2021. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Eric Hull, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Wisdom of the Heart Church. (tnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 5 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/11/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/18/2022 at 1:30 PM in Oakland - To be determined. (tnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 4 Proposed Summons. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 3 Certificate of Interested Entities by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc. (Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 15, 2021 Filing 2 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 10/29/2021. (mbcS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/15/2021)
October 14, 2021 Filing 1 VERIFIED COMPLAINT (Breach of Contract, Breach of Implied Covenant, Injunctive Relief) and DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against Wisdom of the Heart Church, d/b/a The University of Metaphysical Sciences, (Filing Fee: $402.00, receipt number 0971-16499271). Filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 - 6, #2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Hull, Eric) (Filed on 10/14/2021)

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Plaintiff: International Metaphysical Ministry, Inc.
Represented By: Eric Blair Hull
Represented By: Christopher Moran Goodman
Represented By: Greg Collins
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Defendant: Wisdom of the Heart Church d/b/a The University of Metaphysical Sciences
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Defendant: Wisdom of the Heart Church a California non-profit company, doing business as The University of Metaphysical Sciences
Represented By: Peter Scott Veregge
Represented By: Valerie Faith Horn
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Counter claimant: Wisdom of the Heart Church
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