Elk Grove Unified School District v. JUUL Labs, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Elk Grove Unified School District
Defendant: Juul Labs, Inc., Pax Labs Inc, Ploom Inc, Altria Group Inc., Philip Morris USA Inc., Altria Client Services LLC, Altria Group Distribution Company, James Monsees, Adam Bowen, Nicholas Pritzker, Hoyoung Huh, Riaz Valani and Does 1-100
Case Number: 3:2023cv02683
Filed: May 30, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: William H Orrick
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 31, 2023 Filing 16 Case transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 2:23-cv-03344. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
May 30, 2023 MEMBER CASE OPENED: USDC-Central California, 2:23-cv-03344, Elk Grove Unified School District v. JUUL Labs, Inc. et al, Opened in California Northern District as 3:23-cv-02683-WHO pursuant to Conditional Transfer Order CTO 102 cc: JPMDL (hdj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/30/2023)
May 25, 2023 Filing 15 Conditional Transfer Order - 102 from the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, MDL 2913, transferring case to USDC, Northern District of California and assigned to Honorable Honorable William H. Orrick, III.. Case transferred electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (yl)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Courts Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (tj)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 23-05-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:23-cv-03163 JAK(MARx). Case transferred from Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg to Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:23-cv-03344 JAK(MARx). Signed by Judge John A. Kronstadt (rn)
May 4, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Brad Honnold on behalf on Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Kirk J Goza on behalf on Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Andy D Birchfield Jr. on behalf on Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Joseph VanZandt on behalf on Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Tom Cartmell on behalf on Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
May 4, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant James Monsees served on 6/22/2022, answer due 7/13/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_service_monsees@orrick.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 388 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Altria Group Inc. served on 6/21/2022, answer due 7/12/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_Service_AltriaGroup Inc@arnoldporter.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 385 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Plaintiff Altria Group Distribution Company served on 6/21/2022, answer due 7/12/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_Service_AltriaGroupDistribution@arnoldporter.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 362 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Hoyoung Huh served on 6/23/2022, answer due 7/14/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon emailed JUULJCCPService@nixonpeabody.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 358 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 NON CONFORM COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Altria Client Services LLC, Altria Group Distribution Company, Altria Group Inc., Adam Bowen, Does, Hoyoung Huh, JUUL Labs, Inc., James Monsees, Philip Morris USA Inc., Nicholas Pritzker, Riaz Valani. Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District. (SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 394 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant JUUL Labs, Inc. served on 6/21/2022, answer due 7/12/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_Service_JUUL@kirkland.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 368 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Adam Bowen served on 6/23/2022, answer due 7/14/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_service_bowen@boersch-illovsky.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 365 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Nicholas Pritzker served on 6/23/2022, answer due 7/14/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JUULJCCPService@nixonpeabody.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 381 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Altria Client Services LLC served on 6/22/2022, answer due 7/13/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_Service_AltriaClientServices@arnoldporter.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 371 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. served on 6/21/2022, answer due 7/12/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JCCP5052_Service_PMUSA@arnoldporter.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 378 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Elk Grove Unified School District, upon Defendant Riaz Valani served on 6/23/2022, answer due 7/14/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon JUULJCCPService@nixonpeabody.com in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified. (FILED IN STATE COURT ON 6/23/2022 SUBMITTED ATTACHED EXHIBIT 1 PAGE 374 OF 900) (ghap)
May 3, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Altria Group, Inc., identifying Elk Grove Unified School District, Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris USA Inc., Altria Client Services LLC, Altria Group Distribution Company, JUUL Labs, Inc. (Wulfe, Lauren)
May 3, 2023 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Altria Group, Inc. (Wulfe, Lauren)
May 3, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Altria Group, Inc.. (Wulfe, Lauren)
May 3, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, case number 22STCV19876 Receipt No: ACACDC-35243695 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendant Altria Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2 (Part 1 of 3), #3 Exhibit 2 (Part 2 of 3), #4 Exhibit 2 (Part 3 of 3), #5 Proof of Service) (Attorney Lauren Sachi Wulfe added to party Altria Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(Wulfe, Lauren)

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Plaintiff: Elk Grove Unified School District
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