Hunt v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Justin Hunt
Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc., Google, LLC, Alphabet, Inc. and H&R Block, Inc.
Case Number: 5:2023cv04953
Filed: September 27, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: Edward M Chen
Referring Judge: Thomas S Hixson
2 Judge: P Casey Pitts
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 14, 2023 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Anika Holland On Behalf Of Defendant Google LLC (Holland, Anika) (Filed on 11/14/2023)
October 26, 2023 Filing 30 STIPULATION to extend time for Defendant H&R Block, Inc. to respond to Complaint (Civ. L.R. 6-1(A)) filed by Justin Hunt. (James, Harrison) (Filed on 10/26/2023)
October 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge P. Casey Pitts for all further proceedings re Related Case Order. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Judge Edward M Chen no longer assigned to case. Reassignment Order signed by Clerk on 10/24/2023. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/24/2023)
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER RELATING CASE. Signed by Judge P. Casey Pitts on 10/23/2023. (nmc, COURT USER) (Filed on 10/23/2023)
October 20, 2023 Filing 27 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC identifying Corporate Parent XXVI Holdings Inc., Holding Company of Google LLC, Corporate Parent Alphabet Inc., Holding Company of XXVI Holdings Inc., Other Affiliate Google LLC for Google, LLC; Corporate Parent Alphabet Inc., Holding Company of XXVI Holdings Inc. for Alphabet, Inc.. and Certification of Interested Entities or Persons (Hur, Benedict) (Filed on 10/20/2023)
October 19, 2023 Filing 26 STIPULATION to Extend Time for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (McCloskey, Elizabeth) (Filed on 10/19/2023)
October 19, 2023 Filing 25 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Meta Platforms, Inc. and Certification of Interested Entities or Persons (McCloskey, Elizabeth) (Filed on 10/19/2023)
October 19, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Katharine McCloskey on Behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (McCloskey, Elizabeth) (Filed on 10/19/2023)
October 19, 2023 Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hunt. H&R Block, Inc. served on 10/9/2023, answer due 10/30/2023. (James, Harrison) (Filed on 10/19/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 22 STIPULATION re #12 Amended Complaint, #4 Summons Issued, #1 Complaint, to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint filed by Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC. (Hur, Benedict) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Douglas Anderson (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Anderson, Joshua) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Naiara Toker (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Toker, Naiara) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Yuhan Alice Chi (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Chi, Yuhan) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Eduardo E. Santacana (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Santacana, Eduardo) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Simona Alessandra Agnolucci (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Agnolucci, Simona) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 18, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Benedict Y. Hur (obo Defendants Google LLC and Alphabet Inc.) (Hur, Benedict) (Filed on 10/18/2023)
October 6, 2023 Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hunt. Alphabet, Inc. served on 9/29/2023, answer due 10/20/2023. (James, Harrison) (Filed on 10/6/2023)
October 6, 2023 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hunt. Google, LLC served on 9/29/2023, answer due 10/20/2023. (James, Harrison) (Filed on 10/6/2023)
October 6, 2023 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hunt. Meta Platforms, Inc. served on 9/29/2023, answer due 10/20/2023. (James, Harrison) (Filed on 10/6/2023)
October 5, 2023 Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC, H&R Block, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.. Filed byJustin Hunt. (Wisner, Robert) (Filed on 10/5/2023)
September 28, 2023 Filing 11 CLERK'S NOTICE - REASSIGNED CASE - NOTICE OF NEW HEARING DATE. You are notified that the Court has scheduled an Initial Case Management Conference before Judge Edward M. Chen upon reassignment. For a copy of Judge Chens Standing Orders and other information, please refer to the Court's website at www.cand.uscourts.gov. Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/23/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/30/2024, at 1:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. ALL COUNSEL PARTICIPATING IN THE HEARING ARE REQUIRED TO LOG INTO ZOOM NO LATER THAN 1:20 PM.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/emcGeneral 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/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (vla, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/28/2023)
September 28, 2023 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC, H&R Block, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/28/2023)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Edward M Chen for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson 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 09/28/2023. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/28/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 10 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 1/4/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/11/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom E, 15th Floor. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 7 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. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 6 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Justin Hunt.. (Wisner, Robert) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 5 *** POSTED IN ERROR *** Initial Case Management Scheduling Order (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2023) Modified on 9/28/2023 (cv, COURT STAFF).
September 27, 2023 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC, H&R Block, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. 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 10/11/2023. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Wisner, Robert) (Filed on 9/27/2023)
September 27, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Alphabet, Inc., Google, LLC, H&R Block, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-18682490.). Filed byJustin Hunt. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Wisner, Robert) (Filed on 9/27/2023)

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Plaintiff: Justin Hunt
Represented By: Robert Brent Wisner
Represented By: Harrison E. James
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Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Represented By: Elizabeth Katharine McCloskey
Represented By: Caroline A. Lebel
Represented By: Michael G Rhodes
Represented By: Kyle C. Wong
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Defendant: Google, LLC
Represented By: Benedict Y. Hur
Represented By: Eduardo E. Santacana
Represented By: Simona Alessandra Agnolucci
Represented By: Joshua Douglas Anderson
Represented By: Naiara Toker
Represented By: Yuhan Alice Chi
Represented By: Anika Holland
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Defendant: Alphabet, Inc.
Represented By: Benedict Y. Hur
Represented By: Yuhan Alice Chi
Represented By: Eduardo E. Santacana
Represented By: Simona Alessandra Agnolucci
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Represented By: Naiara Toker
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Defendant: H&R Block, Inc.
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