Roberts et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc., et al
Plaintiff: Brandy Roberts and Toney Roberts
Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Snap, Inc., TikTok, Inc, ByteDance, Inc., Instagram LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Facebook Operations, LLC, Bytedance Ltd, TikTok Ltd and TikTok LLC
Case Number: 4:2022cv04210
Filed: July 20, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: Sallie Kim
Referring Judge: Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on April 19, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
April 19, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Rosemarie Theresa Ring NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS META PLATFORMS, INC.; FACEBOOK OPERATIONS, LLC; FACEBOOK PAYMENTS, INC.; INSTAGRAM LLC; SICULUS, INC. (Ring, Rosemarie) (Filed on 4/19/2023)
April 11, 2023 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley Margaret Simonsen (Simonsen, Ashley) (Filed on 4/11/2023)
March 30, 2023 Filing 26 COMPLAINT Master Short Form Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial against All Defendants. Filed byBrandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 3/30/2023)
November 17, 2022 Filing 25 Transcript of Proceedings held on 11/09/2022, before Judge Gonzalez Rogers. Court Reporter Irene L. Rodriguez, email address Irene_Rodriguez@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing., TRANSCRIPT COPY DELIVERED Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/15/2023. (Rodriguez, Irene) (Filed on 11/17/2022)
October 6, 2022 Filing 24 TRANSFER ORDER from Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407, that the action is transferred to the Northern District of California creating MDL No. 3047 (jlm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2022)
August 29, 2022 Filing 23 Received Documents from MDL 3047 IN RE: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation re MDL 3047 #s21, 22, 24 and attachments. (Attachments: #1 MDL 3047 Document 22 and attachments, #2 MDL 3047 Document 24 and attachments)(ecg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/29/2022)
August 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Granting #20 STIPULATION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS PENDING JPML RULING. (amg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/15/2022)
August 12, 2022 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin A. Linsley for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Linsley, Kristin) (Filed on 8/12/2022)
August 12, 2022 Filing 20 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Stay Proceedings Pending JPML Ruling filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Ring, Rosemarie) (Filed on 8/12/2022)
August 12, 2022 Filing 19 Local Rule 3-15 Certification of Interested Entities or Parties filed by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Ring, Rosemarie) (Filed on 8/12/2022)
August 12, 2022 Filing 18 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Ring, Rosemarie) (Filed on 8/12/2022)
August 12, 2022 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Rosemarie Theresa Ring for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Ring, Rosemarie) (Filed on 8/12/2022)
August 3, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Motion for Transfer of Actions to the Northern District of Illinois or the Western District of Missouri Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407 for Coordinated or Consolidated Pretrial Proceedings. These documents are submitted to this court pursuant to JPML Rule 6.2 for informational purposes. The JPML will review the Motion for Transfer to determine whether to consolidate or coordinate the case. (ecg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. TikTok, Inc served on 7/26/2022, answer due 8/16/2022. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. Snap, Inc. served on 7/26/2022, answer due 8/16/2022. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. Meta Platforms, Inc. served on 7/25/2022, answer due 8/15/2022. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 28, 2022 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. ByteDance, Inc. served on 7/26/2022, answer due 8/16/2022. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/28/2022)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER DIRECTING PARTIES TO MEET AND CONFER AS A PREREQUISITE TO ANY RESPONSIVE RULE 12(b) MOTION. Signed by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on 7/27/2022. (amg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2022)
July 25, 2022 Filing 10 CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2022 02:00 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/ygr 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/. Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2 022 02:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order) (amg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim no longer assigned to case. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by Clerk on 07/25/2022. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
July 25, 2022 Filing 8 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
July 25, 2022 Filing 7 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts.. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to ByteDance, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Snap, Inc., TikTok, Inc. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 5 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2022 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 4 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. 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. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 8/3/2022. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 3 Civil Cover Sheet by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts . (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against ByteDance, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., Snap, Inc., TikTok, Inc (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-17365867). Filed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 7/20/2022) Modified on 7/20/2022 (slh, COURT STAFF).
July 20, 2022 #Electronic filing error re: #1 Complaint filed by Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts. Parties added to action incorrectly. Counsel is reminded not to add parties in all caps. For future reference, please refer to https://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. See Guide to E-Filing New Civil Cases (Section III.c - Adding Parties). Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2022)
July 20, 2022 #Electronic filing error. Incorrect PDF attached. [err201] Resubmit current Civil Cover Sheet JS-CAND 44 (Rev. 10/2020) from our website www.cand.uscourts.gov. No judge assi gnment will be made until the document is e-filed. Submit your document using Civil Events > Other Filings > Other Documents > Civil Cover Sheet. Please re-file civil cover sheet in its entirety. Re: #1 Complaint, filed by Brandy Roberts, BRANDY ROBERTS, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Englyn Roberts, Toney Roberts. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2022)

Access additional case information on PACER

Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.

Access this case on the California Northern District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System

Search for this case: Roberts et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc., et al
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Represented By: Kristin A. Linsley
Represented By: Rosemarie Theresa Ring
Represented By: Ashley Margaret Simonsen
Represented By: Emily Johnson Henn
Represented By: Paul William Schmidt
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Facebook, Inc.
Represented By: Kristin A. Linsley
Represented By: Rosemarie Theresa Ring
Represented By: Emily Johnson Henn
Represented By: Ashley Margaret Simonsen
Represented By: Paul William Schmidt
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Snap, Inc.
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: TikTok, Inc
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: ByteDance, Inc.
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Instagram LLC
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Facebook Payments, Inc.
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Siculus, Inc.
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Facebook Operations, LLC
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: Bytedance Ltd
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: TikTok Ltd
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Defendant: TikTok LLC
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Plaintiff: Brandy Roberts
Represented By: Laura R. Garrett
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]
Plaintiff: Toney Roberts
Represented By: Laura R. Garrett
Search News [ Google News | Marketwatch | Wall Street Journal | Financial Times | New York Times ]
Search Finance [ Google Finance | Yahoo Finance | Hoovers | SEC Edgar Filings ]
Search Web [ Unicourt | Justia Dockets | Legal Web | Google | Bing | Yahoo | Ask ]

Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.


Why Is My Information Online?