Bartlett et al v. BP West Coast Products LLC et al
Plaintiff: Kristine Snyder, Richard Bartlett, Paul Lee, Joshua Ebright and David Rinaldi
Defendant: Alon USA Energy, Inc., Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Equilon Enterprises LLC, ConocoPhillips, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., BP West Coast Products LLC, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Does 1-25, inclusive and Phillips 66
Case Number: 3:2018cv01374
Filed: June 21, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of California
Office: San Diego Office
County: San Diego
Presiding Judge: Roger T Benitez
Referring Judge: M James Lorenz
2 Judge: Jinsook Ohta
3 Judge: Todd W Robinson
4 Judge: Dana M Sabraw
5 Judge: Andrew G Schopler
6 Judge: Nita L Stormes
7 Judge: Andrew G xSchopler
Nature of Suit: Anti-Trust
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 dtp Diversity - Deceptive Trade Practices
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 694 DISPOSITIVE CLERK ORDER of USCA as to #683 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Joshua Ebright.(smy1)(jrd)
December 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 693 ORDER granting [Dkt. 692] Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 12/14/2022. (no document attached)
December 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 692 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend the Local Rule 54.1 (a) Deadline to File Bill of Costs by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 691 TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDERING FORM by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi for proceedings held on 02/23/2022 re #683 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit,. (Aguilar, George) (smy1).
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 690 ORDER granting [Dkt. 689] Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 11/9/2022. (no document attached)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 689 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend the Local Rule 54.1 (a) Deadline to File Bill of Costs by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn) (anh).
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 688 USCA Time Schedule Order as to #684 Notice of Cross Appeal to 9th Circuit filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 11/30/2022 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 12/30/2022.). (smy1)(jrd)
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 687 USCA Cross Appeal Case Number 22-56017 x 22-56018 for #684 Notice of Cross Appeal to 9th Circuit filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Attention All Parties and Counsel, #2 Case Opening Packet, #3 Mediation Letter, #4 Cross Appeal Chart)(smy1)(jrd)
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 686 USCA Time Schedule Order as to #683 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Joshua Ebright. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 11/30/2022 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 12/30/2022.). (smy1)(jrd)
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 685 USCA Case Number 22-56017 for #683 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Joshua Ebright. (Attachments: #1 Attention All Parties and Counsel, #2 Case Opening Packet, #3 Mediation Letter)(smy1)(jrd)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 684 NOTICE OF CROSS APPEAL to the 9th Circuit as to #276 Order on Motion for Sanctions by Alon USA Energy, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number ACASDC-17300130.) (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (smy1)(jrd)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 683 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit as to #677 Judgment, #676 Order on Motion to Exclude, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Filing fee $505.00 receipt number ACASDC-17296845.)(Notice of Appeal electronically transmitted to US Court of Appeals.)(Aguilar, George)(smy1)(jrd)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 682 NOTICE of Change of Address by George Carlos Aguilar (Aguilar, George) (exs).
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 681 ORDER granting [Dkt. 680] Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/25/2022. (no document attached)
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 680 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Further Extend the Local Rule 54.1(a) Deadline to File Bill of Costs (Wofford, Robin) (exs).
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 679 ORDER granting [Dkt. 678] Joint Motion to extend the time to file bills of costs with the Clerk. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 10/12/2022. (no document attached)
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 678 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend the Local Rule 54.1(a) Deadline to File Bill of Costs (Sestito, Dawn) (exs).
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 677 FINAL JUDGMENT. Final Judgment entered in favor of Defendants. The case is closed. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 9/30/2022.(jrm)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 676 ORDER granting Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 9/30/2022. (jrm)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 675 ORDER Granting #674 Defendants' Renewed Motion to Seal. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 9/29/2022. (exs)
July 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 674 MOTION Defendants' Unopposed Renewed Motion To File Documents Under Seal re #653 Order on Motion to File Documents Under Seal,,,,,,,,,,, by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration OF DAWN SESTITO IN SUPPORT OF UNOPPOSED RENEWED MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL, #2 Exhibit MTS Exs. A -D)(Sestito, Dawn) (axc).
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 653 ORDER granting #522 Motion to File Documents Under Seal; granting #540 Motion to File Documents Under Seal; granting in part and denying in part #558 Motion to File Documents Under Seal; granting in part and denying in part #616 Motion to File Documents Under Seal; granting #639 Motion to File Documents Under Seal; denying #644 Motion to File Documents Under Seal. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 6/24/2022. (fth)
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 652 ORDER Granting Motion to Withdraw as Counsel #651 . Attorney Jeanne-Michele Mariani terminated. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 6/24/2022. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 651 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Jeanne-Michele Mariani by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael R. Matthias, #2 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (axc).
March 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 650 NOTICE CHANGE OF FIRM NAME by Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Foltyn-Smith, Kyle) (axc).
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 649 NOTICE [Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority Re In Re Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation] by Persian Gulf Inc. re #648 Notice (Other) (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Coughlin, Patrick) (axc).
March 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 648 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Liversidge, Samuel) (axc).
March 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 647 RESPONSE in Support re #644 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal, #639 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Dawn Sestito)(Sestito, Dawn) (axc).
March 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 646 ORDER granting #626 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Attorney Jackson Samuel Trugman terminated. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 3/2/2022. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 645 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #644 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick) (anh).
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 644 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick) (anh).
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 643 OBJECTION by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #640 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Defendants' Objections To Plaintiffs' Proposed Additions To The Court's Appendix. (Liversidge, Samuel) (axc).
March 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 642 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by BP West Coast Products LLC re #641 Notice of Lodgment Slides in Plaintiffs' Summary Judgment Hearing Presentation That Contain Non-Record Evidence. (Sacks, Robert) (axc).
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 641 NOTICE of Lodgment by BP West Coast Products LLC (Sacks, Robert) (axc).
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 640 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #639 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick) (anh).
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 639 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick) (anh).
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 638 NOTICE of Appearance by Craig E Stewart on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Stewart, Craig)Attorney Craig E Stewart added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) (axc).
February 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 637 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 2/23/2022 before Judge Jinsook Ohta. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Abigail R. Torres. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 3/18/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/28/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2022. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-JO-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-JO-AGS.) (akr). (Main Document 637 replaced on 3/1/2022 with a corrected transcript provided by the Court Reporter.) (akr).
February 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 636 Minute Entr for proceedings held before Judge Jinsook Ohta: Motion Hearing held on 2/23/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Abigail Torres). (Plaintiff Attorney George C. Aguilar; Jason S. Hartley). (Defendant Attorney Gerald E. Hawxhurst; Carl W. Hittinger; Joshua D. Lichtman; Diane Lee McGimsey; Kent Michael Roger; Robert Andrew Sacks; Stephen Christopher Whittaker; Robin Assaf Wofford; Thomas G. Hungar). (no document attached) (smy)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 635 ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Appear Remotely #633 . Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 2/9/2022. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc) (dlg).
February 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 634 NOTICE of Defendants' Joint Response to Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding In re Foreign Exchange Benchmark Rates Antitrust Litigation by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #632 Notice (Other), (Liversidge, Samuel) (axc).
February 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 633 Joint MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonic / To Permit Non-Arguing Counsel to Remotely Attend Motion Hearing by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (axc).
February 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 632 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Persian Gulf Inc. re #530 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, #529 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, #533 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, #523 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, #531 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Attachments: #1 Table of Exhibit, #2 Exhibit A - In re Foreign Exch. Benchmark Rates Antitrust Litig., #3 Certificate of Service)(Coughlin, Patrick) (axc).
February 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 631 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas G. Hungar on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Hungar, Thomas)Attorney Thomas G. Hungar added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (axc).
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 629 ORDER Granting Plaintiffs' Request for Permission to File Sur-Reply Papers. Signed by Judge Jinsook Ohta on 1/31/2022. (anh)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 628 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion #612 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Surreply to Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion, #467 Joint MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz A. Ordover as to the Issue of Damages, #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal, #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal, #613 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal, #464 Joint MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover and Dr. Richard J. Bergin, #616 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal, #461 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company, #626 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Jackson S. Trugman), #455 Joint MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough, #458 Joint MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams, #457 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #558 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal : Motion Hearing set for 2/23/2022 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4C before Judge Jinsook Ohta. Any party or counsel may appear by video teleconference. To arrange a video teleconference link, please contact the Courtroom Deputy. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mec) Modified on 2/2/2022 (axc).
January 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 627 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel) (ddf).
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 626 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Jackson S. Trugman) by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks In Support)(Sacks, Robert) (axc).
January 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 625 ORDER OF TRANSFER: This case is transferred from the calendar of the Honorable Todd W. Robinson (TWR) to the calendar of the Honorable Jinsook Ohta (JO). All pending dates - whether before Judge Robinson or any magistrate judge - remain unchanged. The new case number is 18cv1374 JO (AGS). Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 01/03/2022.(jcj)
December 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 624 REPLY - Other re #623 Response - Other, to Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice re Death of Designated Expert Witness and Daubert Motion Declarant Dr. Janusz Ordover filed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel) (anh).
December 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 623 RESPONSE re #622 Notification of Death Upon the Record as to one of Defendants' designated expert witnesses filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) QC Mailer - atty not associated with party (fth).
December 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 622 NOTIFICATION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to one of Defendants' designated expert witnesses, Dr. Janusz Ordover, by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel) QC Mailer - wrong PDF attached (fth).
November 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 621 ORDER granting #620 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (C. Prentice Butterworth). Attorney Cara Prentice Butterworth terminated. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/19/2021. (fth)
November 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 620 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (C. Prentice Butterworth) by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks)(Sacks, Robert) (fth).
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 619 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #618 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application to File Surreply (Garcia, Abiel) (fth).
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 618 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #616 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Liversidge, Samuel) (anh).
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 617 RESPONSE in Opposition re #612 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Surreply to Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion REDACTED filed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel) (fth).
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 616 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Sestito, Dawn) (anh).
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 615 NOTICE of Intent To Oppose Plaintiffs Ex Parte Motion For Leave To File A Sur-Reply by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #612 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Surreply to Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 614 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #613 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick)(sxa).
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 613 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick)(sxa).
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 612 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Surreply to Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion for Summary Judgment [Redacted] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Table of Exhibit, #2 Exhibit A - Proposed Surreply and Supporting Documents [Redacted], #3 Declaration of Carmen A. Medici in Support thereof, #4 Certificate of Service)(Coughlin, Patrick)Attorney Patrick J Coughlin added to party Persian Gulf Inc.(pty:ip) (sxa).
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 611 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/24/2021 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/20/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/1/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/28/2021. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-TWR-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-TWR-AGS.) (akr)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 610 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On September 24, 2021, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, plaintiff's motion for sanctions (ECF #591 ) is denied. The parties' motions to seal (ECF #592 , #599 , #602 ) are granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/24/2021. (CD# 9/24/2021 AGS 3:00-4:20). (no document attached) (mxa)
September 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 609 ORDER: (1)Continuing Hearing on Motions to Exclude and For Summary Judgment, and (2) Denying as Moot Motions to Appear Telephically. Motion Hearings reset for 2/23/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3A before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/13/21 (sxa)
September 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 608 Joint MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonic / To Permit Non-Arguing Counsel to Attend Motion Hearing by Telephone by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin)(sxa).
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 607 ORDER Granting #606 Withdrawal of Michelle L. Carter as Counsel of Record For Defendant Phillips 66. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/7/21. (sxa)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 606 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Michelle L. Carter as Counsel of Record for Plaintiff Phillips 66 by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman In Support of Motion of Michelle L. Carter to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Phillips 66, #2 [Proposed] Order, #3 Proof of Service)(Lichtman, Joshua)(sxa).
September 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 605 ORDER (AGS): At the request of the moving and responding parties, the upcoming hearing on plaintiffs' motion for sanctions (ECF #591 ) is reset to September 24, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The parties may use the same Zoom link to access the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/02/2021. (no document attached) (mxa)
September 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 604 ORDER (AGS): Due to the Court's schedule, the motion hearing on plaintiffs' motion for sanctions (ECF #591 ) is reset to September 10, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The hearing will still occur by Zoom. The parties may use the link already provided. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/01/2021(no document attached) (mxa)
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 603 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #602 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Hartley, Jason) (anh).
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 602 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason) (anh).
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 601 REPLY to Response to Motion re #591 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Rule 37(e) Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (dba Shell Oil Products filed by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, Persian Gulf Inc., David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Jason Hartley, #2 Exhibit Redacted Exhibit A [Filed Under Seal], #3 Exhibit B, #4 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) QC mailer sent regarding incorrect image (zda).
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 600 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #599 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Roger, Kent)(sxa).
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 599 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Roger, Kent) (sxa).
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 598 RESPONSE in Opposition re #591 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Rule 37(e) Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (dba Shell Oil Products filed by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kent M. Roger, #2 Declaration of Minna L. Naranjo, #3 Declaration of Michael Kavalinas, #4 Declaration of Corrine Graney)(Roger, Kent) (sxa).
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 597 RESPONSE in Opposition re #591 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Rule 37(e) Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (dba Shell Oil Products (Non-Shell Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Rule 37(e) Sanctions as to Defendant Shell) filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 596 NOTICE NOTICE PURSUANT TO COURTS AUGUST 4, 2021 ORDER by Persian Gulf Inc. re #594 Notice (Other), (Attachments: #1 Table of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 595 NOTICE NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF PERSIAN GULF ECF NO. 759 AND BARTLETT ECF NO. 594 by Persian Gulf Inc. re #594 Notice (Other), (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
August 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 594 ***WITHDRAWN PER #595 NOTICE pursuant to Court's Order regarding Plaintiffs' Responses to Defendants' Joint Objections and Alon's Objections by Persian Gulf Inc. re #590 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Attachments: #1 Table of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit A-B, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa). Modified on 8/10/2021 to withdraw document filed in error (sxa).
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 593 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #592 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 592 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason)(sxa).
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 591 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiffs' Motion for Further Rule 37(e) Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (dba Shell Oil Products by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, Persian Gulf Inc., David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities REDACTED - ORIG FILED UNDER SEAL, #2 Declaration OF JASON HARTLEY, #3 Exhibit REDACTED Exhibits A-M - ORIG FILED UNDER SEAL, #4 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason)Attorney Jason S Hartley added to party Joshua Ebright(pty:pla), Attorney Jason S Hartley added to party Paul Lee(pty:pla), Attorney Jason S Hartley added to party David Rinaldi(pty:pla)(sxa).
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 590 ORDER Granting #578 Ex Parte Application Seeking Court's Permission to Respond to Defendants' Evidentiary Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 8/4/21. (sxa)
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 589 REDACTION to #477 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Defendant BP West Coast Products LLC's Notice of Joinder and Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion for Summary Judgment) by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks, #2 Exhibits to Declaration of Robert A. Sacks)(Sacks, Robert) (sxa).
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 588 REDACTION to #474 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Defendant ExxonMobil's Notice of Joinder and Supplemental Brief in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion) by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 587 REDACTION to #459 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Joint Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams [Public] by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel)(sxa).
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 586 REDACTION to #471 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Joint Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion for Summary Judgment [Public and Redacted] by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Combined Exhibits to S. Liversidge Declaration [Public with Additional Redactions])(Liversidge, Samuel)(sxa).
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 585 REDACTION to #456 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony) by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 584 REDACTION to #463 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Kiernan, David)(sxa).
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 583 REDACTION to #466 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Plaintiffs' Joint Motion To Exclude The Expert Testimony And Opinion Of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover And Dr. Richard J. Bergin [Redacted] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1-6 [Redacted], #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 582 REDACTION to #469 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz A. Ordover as to the Issue of Damages by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Ex. 1 to Aguilar Declaration)(Aguilar, George)
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 581 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi re #558 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal Plaintiffs' Supplement to Joint Motion to File Documents Under Seal. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of George C. Aguilar)(Aguilar, George) (jrm).
July 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 580 RESPONSE in Opposition re #578 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission to Respond to Defendants' Evidentiary Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl)(jrm).
July 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 579 NOTICE of Intent to Respond by Alon USA Energy, Inc. re #578 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission to Respond to Defendants' Evidentiary Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl)(jrm).
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 578 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission to Respond to Defendants' Evidentiary Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence by Persian Gulf Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jrm).
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 577 REDACTION to #533 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Joint Motion for Summary Judgment of Defendants Chevron U.S.A Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Co. by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix 1 - Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections (Redacted), #2 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay, #3 Exhibit 1-11 (redacted), #4 Exhibit 12-44 (redacted), #5 Exhibit 45-72 (redacted), #6 Exhibit 73-100 (redacted), #7 Exhibit 101-125 (redacted), #8 Exhibit 126-141 (redacted), #9 Exhibit 142-162 (redacted), #10 Exhibit 163-182 (redacted), #11 Exhibit 183-201 (redacted), #12 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 576 REDACTION to #542 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Supplement To Plaintiffs' Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Opposition To Joint Motion For Summary Judgment Of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), And Valero Marketing And Supply Co. Regarding Newly Produced Shell Documents by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay, #2 Exhibit 202-209, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 575 REDACTION to #543 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Reply In Support Of Their Joint Motion To Exclude The Expert Testimony And Opinion Of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover And Dr. Richard J. Bergin by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay, #2 Exhibit 7, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 574 REDACTION to #552 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Defendant BP West Coast Products LLC's Notice of Joinder and Supplemental Reply in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion for Summary Judgment) by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks, #2 Exhibits to Declaration of Robert A. Sacks)(Sacks, Robert)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 573 REDACTION to #523 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Patrick J. Coughlin, #2 Exhibit 1-20, #3 Exhibit 21-45, #4 Exhibit 46-57, #5 Certificate of Service)(Coughlin, Patrick)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 572 REDACTION to #528 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Carmen A. Medici, #2 Exhibit 1-5, #3 Certificate of Service)(Medici, Carmen)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 571 REDACTION to #556 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Defendant ExxonMobil's Notice of Joinder and Supplemental Reply in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion for Summary Judgment) by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 570 REDACTION to #551 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough) by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 569 REDACTION to #554 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion for Summary Judgment by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Second Declaration of Samuel Liversidge, #2 Defendants' Responses to Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections and Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence)(Liversidge, Samuel)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 568 REDACTION to #549 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Joint Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 567 REDACTION to #526 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Defendants' Joint Opposition to Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz Ordover as to the Issue of Damages by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 566 RESPONSE re #542 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Plaintiffs' Supplement To Its Opposition To Defendants' Joint Motion For Summary Judgment) filed by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Roger, Kent)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 565 REDACTION to #524 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Defendants' Joint Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover and Dr. Richard J. Bergin by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua Lichtman in Support)(Lichtman, Joshua)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 564 REDACTION to #544 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Reply Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz A. Ordover as to the Issue of Damages by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Exhibits 5-7)(Aguilar, George)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 563 REDACTION to #532 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Exhibit 1)(Aguilar, George)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 562 REDACTION to #531 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant Tesoro's Motion for Summary Judgment by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael J. Nicoud, #2 Exhibits 1-7)(Nicoud, Michael)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 561 REDACTION to #530 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant ExxonMobil's Supplemental Brief in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion for Summary Judgment by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael J. Nicoud, #2 Exhibits 1-9)(Nicoud, Michael)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 560 REDACTION to #529 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant BP's Supplemental Memorandum In Support of Defendants' Joint Motion for Summary Judgment by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael J. Nicoud, #2 Exhibits 1-5)(Nicoud, Michael)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 559 REDACTION to #547 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document Reply Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Danielle R. Leneck (Redacted))(Kiernan, David)
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 558 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Sestito, Dawn) QC mail sent on 7/19/2021 re proposed order (sxa).
July 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 557 Joint Statement of Undisputed Material Facts by Phillips 66, re #473 Notice of Joinder, #461 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #457 MOTION for Summary Judgment , #476 Notice of Joinder, #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts re: Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment. (Lichtman, Joshua) (jrm).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 556 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 555 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #554 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Reply Memorandum of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company in Support of Joint Motion for Summary Judgment (Whittaker, Stephen)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 554 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Liversidge, Samuel)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 553 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by BP West Coast Products LLC re #552 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Sacks, Robert)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 552 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Sacks, Robert)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 551 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 550 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #549 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Joint Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams (Whittaker, Stephen)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 549 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Liversidge, Samuel)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 548 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC re #547 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Kiernan, David) (sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 547 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Kiernan, David)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 546 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Persian Gulf Inc. re #543 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re. Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Their Joint Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover and Dr. Richard J. Bergin, Bernay Declaration and Exhibit 7 (Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 545 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Persian Gulf Inc. re #542 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re. Supplement to Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Joint Motion for Summary Judgment of Defendants Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Co. Regarding Newly Produced Shell Documents; Bernay Declaration and Exhibits 202-209 (Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 544 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Aguilar, George)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 543 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 542 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 541 REPLY to Response to Motion re #457 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Evidentiary Objection Chart, #2 Exhibit 1-10)(Hittinger, Carl)
July 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 540 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 539 ORDER Granting #537 Joint Motion and Stipulation Seeking The Court's Permission to Supplement Plaintiff's Summary Judgment Opposition. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 6/30/21. (sxa)
June 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 538 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Bernay, Alexandra)(jrm).
June 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 537 Joint MOTION for Leave to File regarding Supplement to Plaintiffs' Summary Judgment Opposition in Light of Newly-Produced Evidence by Persian Gulf Inc. by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Table of Exhibit, #2 Exhibit A [Placeholder], #3 Proof of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jrm).
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 536 ORDER Granting #535 Joint Motion and Stipulation Seeking The Courts Permission Regarding Deadline For Filing of Joint Statement if Undisputed Facts and Rescheduling Currently Scheduled Summary Judgment Hearing Date. Motion Hearings reset for 9/29/2021 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3A before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 6/24/21. (sxa) (dlg).
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 535 Joint MOTION to Continue Deadline for Filing of Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts and Rescheduling Currently Scheduled Summary Judgment Hearing Date by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
June 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 534 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob W. Ogbozo on behalf of Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi (Ogbozo, Jacob)Attorney Jacob W. Ogbozo added to party Joshua Ebright(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob W. Ogbozo added to party Paul Lee(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob W. Ogbozo added to party David Rinaldi(pty:pla)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 533 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 532 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Aguilar, George)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 531 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Nicoud, Michael)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 530 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Nicoud, Michael)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 529 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Nicoud, Michael)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 528 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Medici, Carmen)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 527 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #526 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document re Defendants' Joint Opposition to Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz Ordover as to the Issue of Damages (Whittaker, Stephen)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 526 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Liversidge, Samuel)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 525 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Phillips 66 re #524 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Lichtman, Joshua)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 524 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Lichtman, Joshua)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 523 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Coughlin, Patrick)(sxa).
May 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 522 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Sestito, Dawn)(sxa).
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 520 ORDER Granting #515 #516 In Part Ex Parte Application Regarding Presentation of Evidentiary Matters Related to Summary Judgment and Motion to Seal. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 5/25/21. (sxa) (dlg).
May 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 519 RESPONSE in Opposition re #515 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission Regarding Presentation of Evidentiary Matters Related to Summary Judgment [Redacted] filed by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Gerald E. Hawxhurst in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application, #2 Exhibit Table re Declaration of Gerald E. Hawxhurst in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application)(Hawxhurst, Gerald)(sxa).
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 518 NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPPOSE by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #515 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission Regarding Presentation of Evidentiary Matters Related to Summary Judgment [Redacted] (Wofford, Robin) (jpp).
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 517 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #516 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)(sxa).
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 516 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 515 Ex Parte MOTION Seeking Court's Permission Regarding Presentation of Evidentiary Matters Related to Summary Judgment [Redacted] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof [Redacted], #2 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
May 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 514 ORDER Granting #513 Joint Motion and Stipulation Tolling Deadline to Object Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Strike Expert Testimony. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 5/11/21. (sxa)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 513 Joint MOTION to Continue / Tolling Deadline to Object to Ruling on Defendants' Motions to Strike Expert Testimony on the Ground of Improper Rebuttal by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin)(sxa).
May 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 512 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/26/2021 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/24/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/3/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/2/2021. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-TWR-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-TWR-AGS.) (akr)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 502 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On April 26, 2021, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, the motions to compel and strike (ECF #442 , #445 , & #448 ) are DENIED. The parties' motions to seal (ECF #443 , #446 , #449 , #482 , #485 , #488 , #493 , #496 , & #499 ) are GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 04/26/2021. (CD# 4/26/2021 AGS 3:00-5:10). (no document attached) (mxa)
April 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 501 ORDER Granting #491 Joint Motion and Stipulation Clarifying Status of Previously Filed Motions to Seal. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 4/19/21. (sxa)
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 500 ***DOCKETED AS SEALED PER 502 AS 511 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #499 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Kiernan, David)(sxa). Modified on to docket as sealed per court order 4/27/2021 (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 499 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 498 REPLY to Response to Motion re #448 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Michael Williams and Paul Hanouna, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies Reply Memorandum (Redacted) filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 497 ***DOCKETED AS SEALED PER 502 as 510 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #496 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert)(sxa). Modified on 4/27/2021 to docket sealed per court order (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 496 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert)(sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 495 REPLY to Response to Motion re #445 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies Reply Memorandum (Redacted) filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Danielle Leneck (Redacted))(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 494 ***DOCKETED SEALED PER 502 AS 509 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #493 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa). Modified on 4/27/2021 to docket as sealed (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 493 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 492 REPLY to Response to Motion re #442 Joint MOTION to Compel Defendants' Joint Motion for Additional Time to Depose Robert McCullough and to Compel Further Deposition Testimony Reply Memorandum (Redacted) filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Danielle Leneck (Redacted))(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 491 Joint MOTION to Clarify Status of Previously-Filed Motions to Seal by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 490 NOTICE Jt. Notice of the Parties' Agreement re Payment of Sanctions to Plaintiffs' Counsel by Persian Gulf Inc. re 437 Order on Motion for Sanctions, Order on Motion to File Documents Under Seal Motion Hearing (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 489 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #488 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 488 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 487 RESPONSE in Opposition re #445 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies [Redacted] filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1-2 (Filed Under Seal), #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jmr).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 486 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #485 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 485 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 484 RESPONSE in Opposition re #442 Joint MOTION to Compel Defendants' Joint Motion for Additional Time to Depose Robert McCullough and to Compel Further Deposition Testimony [Redacted] filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1-5 (Filed Under Seal), #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jmr).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 483 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #482 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Aguilar, George) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 482 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Aguilar, George) (anh).
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 481 RESPONSE in Opposition re #448 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Michael Williams and Paul Hanouna, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies [REDACTED] filed by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Exhibits 1-2 [REDACTED])(Aguilar, George) (jmr).
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 480 ORDER Vacating Final Pretrial Conference and Trial Dates. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 4/5/21.(sxa)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 479 ORDER Granting #453 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Sealing Procedures. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 4/2/21. (sxa)
April 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 478 NOTICE of Joinder by Alon USA Energy, Inc. re #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Hittinger, Carl) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 477 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Sacks, Robert) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 476 NOTICE of Joinder by BP West Coast Products LLC re #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks In Support of Notice of Joinder, #2 Exhibit s to Declaration of Robert A. Sacks In Support of Notice of Joinder)(Sacks, Robert) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 475 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal Re Joint Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Whittaker, Stephen) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 474 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 473 NOTICE of Joinder by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 472 NOTICE of Joinder by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC re #470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 471 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 470 Joint MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Phillips 66, Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), and Valero Marketing and Supply Company by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (redacted), #2 Declaration of Samuel Liversidge, #3 Combined Public Exhibits to S. Liversidge Declaration, #4 Joint Appendix (redacted))(Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 469 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #468 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Aguilar, George) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 468 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Aguilar, George) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 467 Joint MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Dr. Janusz A. Ordover as to the Issue of Damages by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities [Redacted], #2 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #3 Exhibits 1-4 [Redacted])(Aguilar, George) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 466 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #465 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 465 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 464 Joint MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony and Opinion of Andrew Lipow, Dr. Janusz A. Ordover and Dr. Richard J. Bergin by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support thereof [Redacted], #2 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support thereof, #3 Exhibit 1-6 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #4 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 463 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #462 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 462 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 461 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (Redacted), #2 Appendix, #3 Appendix Part 1 (Redacted), #4 Appendix Part 2, #5 Appendix Part 3, #6 Appendix Part 4, #7 Appendix Part 5 (Redacted))(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 460 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal re Joint Motion to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams (Whittaker, Stephen) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 459 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 458 Joint MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Paul Hanouna and Michael Williams by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (redacted), #2 Declaration of Janusz A. Ordover and Ex. A (sealed))(Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 457 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1 - 5)(Hittinger, Carl) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 456 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 455 Joint MOTION to Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (Publicly Redacted))(Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
April 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 454 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Sestito, Dawn) (anh).
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 453 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #436 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1),, Re Sealing Procedures by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 452 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to extend the Rule 69 objection date (ECF #451 ) is granted. Shell shall file any Objection to the Order and/or the Court's adjudication of attorneys' fees, within 14 days of the earlier of (a) the parties informing the Court that they have agreed on the amount of attorneys' fees or (b) the Court's adjudication of attorneys' fees after motion as set forth in the Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 3/29/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 3/29/2021. (no document attached) (say)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 451 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 72 Objection to Discovery Order by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Roger, Kent) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 450 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #449 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 449 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 448 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Michael Williams and Paul Hanouna, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (Redacted), #2 Declaration of David Kiernan, #3 Exhibit A-E to Kiernan Decl. (Redacted), #4 Exhibit F-J to Kiernan Decl. (Redacted))(Kiernan, David) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 447 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #446 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 446 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 445 Joint MOTION to Strike Defendants' Joint Motion to Strike or Exclude Improper Rebuttal Expert Opinion Testimony of Robert McCullough, or in the Alternative, for Leave to Submit Defense Expert Surreplies by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (Redacted), #2 Declaration of Robert Mittelstaedt, #3 Exhibit A-G to Mittelstaedt Decl. (Redacted))(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 444 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #443 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 443 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 442 Joint MOTION to Compel Defendants' Joint Motion for Additional Time to Depose Robert McCullough and to Compel Further Deposition Testimony by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities (Redacted), #2 Declaration of Robert Mittelstaedt, #3 Exhibit A-C to Mittelstaedt Decl. (Redacted))(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (sxa).
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 441 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) held on 3/16/2021 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/8/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/19/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2021. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-TWR-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-TWR-AGS.) (akr)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 437 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On March 16, 2021, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, plaintiff's motion for sanctions (ECF #413 ) is granted in part and denied in part, and both parties' motions to seal (ECF #415 , #430 , & #433 ) are granted. Defendant Equilon must pay 2/3 of plaintiff's reasonable attorneys fees arising from the cellphone spoliation. Additionally, Equilon may not use any traders text messages in its defense. The parties must meet and confer on the appropriate amount of the sanction. By April 16, 2021, the parties must file any motion to adjudicate any dispute as to the attorneys fees or the sanction amount. This deadline modifies and supersedes the deadline announced at the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/16/2021. (CD# 3/16/2021 AGS 4:00-5:15). (no document attached) (mxa)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 436 ORDER granting #435 Joint Motion and Stipulation Re Protocols for Motions For Summary Judgment and Daubert Motions. The Court Set a hearing on the motions for summary judgment and Daubert motions for 7/28/2021 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 3A. As stipulated among the Parties, the motions Shall be Briefed on the following schedule: Opening briefs Shall Be Filed 4/2/2021.Opposition briefs Shall be Filed by 5/28/2021, and Reply briefs Shall be Filed by 7/2/2021. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 3/16/21. (sxa)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 435 Joint MOTION Re Protocols for Motions for Summary Judgment and Daubert Motions by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 434 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #433 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 433 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 432 REPLY to Response to Motion re #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Jason Hartley, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B [filed under seal], #4 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 431 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #430 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Roger, Kent) (sxa).
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 430 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Roger, Kent) (sxa).
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 429 RESPONSE in Opposition re #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC filed by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kent M. Roger, #2 Declaration of Sandra B. Gallini, #3 Declaration of Corrine Graney, #4 Declaration of Jeff Marino, #5 Declaration of Michael Kavalinas, #6 Declaration of Frank Contreras, #7 Declaration of Clyde Williams)(Roger, Kent) (sxa).
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 428 RESPONSE in Opposition re #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 427 ORDER Granting #426 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend Certain Case Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 2/22/21. (sxa)
February 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 426 Joint MOTION to Continue / Extend Certain Case Deadlines by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
February 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 425 ORDER Granting #424 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Correct Scheduling Order Re Description of Expert Discovery Deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 2/18/21. (sxa)
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 424 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 409 Order on Motion for Discovery, #331 Order on Motion to Continue Scheduling Order re Description of Expert Discovery Deadlines by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 423 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to continue (ECF #422 ) is granted. The March 5, 2021 Mandatory Settlement Conference is vacated, along with the related briefing schedule. Within three days of the adjudication of the forthcoming dispositive motions, the parties must jointly contact Judge Schopler's chambers to propose a new MSC schedule. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/12/2021. (no document attached) (mxa)
February 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 422 Joint MOTION to Continue the Mandatory Settlement Conference and Related Briefing Deadline by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (sxa).
February 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 421 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to extend (ECF #420 ) is granted. The hearing date on the pending motion for sanctions is reset to March 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Shell's response is now due March 2, 2021; plaintiffs' reply March 9, 2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/10/2021. (no document attached) (mxa)
February 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 420 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Briefing for Rule 37(e) Sanctions Motion by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Roger, Kent) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 419 REDACTION to #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC Redacted Declaration of Jason Hartley in Support of Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 418 REDACTION to #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC Redacted Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 417 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #415 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 416 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #415 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 415 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 414 NOTICE of Withdrawal of ECF Nos. 413-1, 413-2, 413-4, 413-5, 413-6, 413-7, 413-9, 413-13 and 413-14 by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi re #413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) (sxa).
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 413 MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Rule 37e Sanctions as to Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Jason Hartley, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H, #11 Exhibit I, #12 Exhibit J, #13 Exhibit K, #14 Exhibit L, #15 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) Modified on 1/21/2021 to restrict entries(sxa).
January 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 412 ORDER granting #411 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Michael P. Murtagh terminated. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 1/8/2021. (jmr) (jms).
January 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 411 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Michael P. Murtagh) by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks)(Sacks, Robert) (jmr).
December 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 410 ORDER (AGS): Defendant's motion for sanctions (ECF #356 ) is granted in part. The diesel portion of Dr. Hanouna's report is stricken. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/17/2020.(mxa)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 409 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to modify the scheduling order (ECF #407 ) is granted. Expert discovery dates are extended one week as set out in the parties' joint motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/02/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 408 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' unopposed motion to modify (ECF #403 ) is granted. Plaintiffs may serve one additional Rule 45 subpoena as outlined in their motion. The December 2, 2020 hearing on the matter is vacated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/02/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 407 Joint MOTION for Discovery Extension re Expert Discovery Deadlines by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (jmr).
November 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 406 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' motion to shorten time (ECF #404 ) is granted. By November 30, 2020, defendants must file any response to plaintiffs' motion to amend the scheduling order. On December 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., the Court will hold a Zoom-based motion hearing to discuss the matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/27/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 405 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' ex parte motion to shorten time (ECF #404 ) is taken under advisement. By November 25, 2020, any interested defendant may file a response. Given the potential scheduling issues caused by such short notice, the Court will inform the parties it is currently tentatively inclined to grant the motion, require any response to the motion to amend the scheduling order by November 30, 2020, and hold a Zoom-based hearing December 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/24/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 404 Ex Parte MOTION to Shorten Time to Hear Motion to Modify the Court's October 14, 2020 Order Regarding Spoliation (Persian Gulf ECF No. 524) [ECF No. 403] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jmr).
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 403 MOTION to Modify the Court's October 14, 2020 Order Regarding Spoliation (Persian Gulf ECF No. 524) by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jmr).
November 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 400 ORDER Granting Renewed Motions to File Documents Under Seal (ECF Nos. #393 , #394 , #398 , #399 ). Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/16/2020. (anh)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 399 **Filed under seal at doc. 402 per Order #400 ** SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #398 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) Modified on 11/16/2020 (anh).
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 398 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 397 REDACTION to #345 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document [Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Their Motion Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Claw Back Document [ECF No. 327] [Updated Redacted Version pursuant to ECF No. 392]] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) QC Mailer, incorrect caption(jmr).
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 396 REDACTION to #329 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, [Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Claw Back Document [ECF No. 327] [Updated Redacted Version pursuant to ECF No. 392]] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) QC Mailer, incorrect caption(jmr).
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 395 DECLARATION of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Claw Back Document [ECF No. 327] by Interested Party Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A [filed publicly pursuant ECF No. 392], #2 Exhibit B [filed publicly pursuant ECF No. 392], #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) QC Mailer, incorrect caption(jmr).
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 394 **Filed under seal at 401 per Order #400 ** SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #393 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Lichtman, Joshua) (anh). Modified on 11/16/2020 (anh).
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 393 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Lichtman, Joshua) (anh).
November 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 392 Amended ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motions to File Documents Under Seal [ECF Nos. #328 , #329 , #338 , #340 , #344 , #345 ]. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/6/2020.(anh)
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 391 ORDER (AGS): Defendants' request for additional time to depose plaintiffs' expert, Robert McCullough, (ECF #387 ) is granted. Defendants may depose Mr. McCullough for no more than 14 hours. Given the complexity of this case and the length and importance of Mr. McCullough's report, defendants have shown good cause to modify the presumptive 7-hour time limit for this deposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/02/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
November 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 390 ORDER granting #386 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend the Rule 72(a) Deadline to File Written Objections. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/2/2020. (jmr) (jms).
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 388 ORDER Granting In Part and Denying In Part Motions to File Documents Under Seal (ECF Nos. #328 #329 #338 #340 #344 #345 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher on 10/30/2020. (anh)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 387 Joint MOTION and stipulation for the Court's consideration of Defendants' request for an additional seven hours to depose Plaintiffs' expert Robert McCullough by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Srinivasan, Jagannathan) QC Mailer, re case number(jmr).
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 386 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend the Rule 72(a) Deadline to File Written Objections by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn)
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 385 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #383 ) is granted. Without prejudice to Shell raising the timeliness of any deadlines already passed, plaintiffs must file any motion arising from the identified discovery by November 24, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/26/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
October 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 383 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion To Extend Disputed Deadline For Motion To Compel Further Production By Shell In Response To Plaintiffs Requests For Production by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) QC mailer, incorrect Judge in caption(jmr).
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 384 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On October 23, 2020, the Court held a continued motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record at the October 16, 2020 hearing, defendant's motion to strike (ECF #356 ) is denied in part and taken under advisement in part. The Court will issue a separate written order on the remaining "diesel" issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/23/2020.(CD# 10/23/2020 AGS 3:00-3:20). (no document attached) (mxa)
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 382 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/16/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 11/10/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/20/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/19/2021. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-TWR-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-TWR-AGS.) (akr)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 378 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On October 16, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing. Defendants' motion for sanctions (ECF #356 ) is denied in part and deferred in part, as set out on the record. On October 23, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., the Court will hold a follow-up Zoom-based motion hearing to rule on the deferred issues. The related motions to seal (ECF #357 , #365 , & #373 ) are granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/16/2020.(CD# 10/16/2020 AGS 4:00-5:15). (no document attached) (mxa)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 377 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #376 ) is granted. Without prejudice to Valero raising the timeliness of any deadlines already passed, plaintiffs must file any motion arising from the identified discovery by November 13, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/15/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
October 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 376 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Further Production by Valero by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Aguilar, George)
October 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 375 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #363 Notice (Other), filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation . (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 374 **Docketed under seal at doc. no. 381 per minute entry 378 ** SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #373 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Sestito, Dawn) (sxa). Modified on 10/19/2020 (anh).
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 373 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 372 REPLY to Response to Motion re #356 Joint MOTION to Strike or Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Dawn Sestito, #2 Exhibits 14-20)(Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 371 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #370 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (dlg).
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 370 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #369 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (anh).
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 369 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (anh).
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 368 SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #362 Notice of Joinder Supplemental Brief in Opposition To Plaintiff Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion Seeking Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Abiel Garcia, #2 Exhibit 1-5 (Filed Under Seal), #3 Exhibit 6)(Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (dlg).
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 367 ORDER OF TRANSFER. Judge Dana M. Sabraw is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Todd W. Robinson for all further proceedings. Pending hearings previously set before the original Judge have been transferred to the newly assigned Judge. The new case number is 18cv1374-TWR-AGS. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 10/6/20.(dlg)
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 366 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #365 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 365 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 364 RESPONSE in Opposition re #356 Joint MOTION to Strike or Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2 [redacted], #4 Exhibit 3 [redacted], #5 Exhibit 4-6 [filed under seal], #6 Exhibit 7 [redacted], #7 Exhibit 8-10 [filed under seal], #8 Exhibit 11, #9 Exhibit 12, #10 Exhibit 13-15 [filed under seal], #11 Exhibit 16, #12 Exhibit 17, #13 Exhibit 18, #14 Exhibit 19, #15 Exhibit 20, #16 Exhibit 21, #17 Exhibit 22-27 [filed under seal], #18 Exhibit 28, #19 Exhibit 29-34 [filed under seal], #20 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
October 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 363 NOTICE of Errata by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #358 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document, #356 Joint MOTION to Strike or Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony (Sestito, Dawn)
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 362 NOTICE of Joinder by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi in Supplemental Brief re: Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion Seeking Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as to Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Aguilar, George) (mme).
September 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 361 ORDER Granting Joint Stipulation and Motion to Extend Certain Case Deadlines (ECF No. #355 ). Mandatory Settlement Conference reset for 3/5/2021 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 9/24/20. (jmo)
September 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 360 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #359 ) is granted. Without prejudice to Shell raising the timeliness of any deadlines already passed, plaintiffs must file any motion arising from the identified discovery by October 26, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/23/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 359 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion To Extend Disputed Deadline For Motion To Compel Further Production By Shell In Response To Plaintiffs Requests For Production by Richard Bartlett. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason) (mme).
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 358 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #357 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 357 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Sestito, Dawn) (sxa).
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 356 Joint MOTION to Strike or Exclude Expert Opinion Testimony by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support, #2 Declaration of Dawn Sestito in Support, #3 Exhibits 1-13)(Sestito, Dawn) (mme).
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 355 Joint MOTION to Continue Joint Stipulation and Motion to Extend Certain Case Deadlines by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (mme).
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 354 ORDER Overruling Plaintiffs' Objections to July 17, 2020, Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document (ECF No. #327 ). Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 9/18/20. (jmo)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 353 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #352 ) is granted. Without prejudice to Tesoro raising the timeliness of any deadlines already passed, plaintiffs must file any motion arising from the identified discovery by October 15, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/16/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
September 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 352 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Further Production by Tesoro by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Aguilar, George) (mme).
September 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 351 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/9/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/5/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/15/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/14/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 347 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiff's motion to seal (ECF No. #219 ), filed in support of a mooted motion, is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/10/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
September 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 348 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On September 9, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, the Court denies Chevron's motion to compel (ECF No. #322 ). The parties' motions to seal (ECF Nos. #323 & #335 ) are granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/09/2020. (CD# 9/9/2020 AGS 4:00-5:30). (no document attached) (mxa)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 346 ORDER Re: Oral Argument. The Court finds this matter suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Accordingly, the 9/11/20 hearing is vacated. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 9/8/20.(jmo)
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 345 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #344 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 344 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
September 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 343 REPLY to Response to Motion re #327 MOTION Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document re 317 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1),,,,, Order on Motion to File Documen filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
September 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 342 ORDER Setting Video Conference. On 9/9/20 at 4:00 PM, the Court will hold a motion hearing. The Court will conduct the hearing over the Zoom teleconference program. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 9/2/20.(jmo)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 341 REPLY to Response to Motion re #322 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from All Plaintiffs filed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Liversidge, Samuel) (mme).
August 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 340 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #338 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Lichtman, Joshua) (sxa).
August 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 339 RESPONSE in Opposition re #327 MOTION Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document re 317 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1),,,,, Order on Motion to File Documen [REDACTED] filed by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman)(Lichtman, Joshua) (mme).
August 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 338 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Lichtman, Joshua) (sxa).
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 337 RDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #333 ) is granted. Without prejudice to Valero raising the timeliness of any deadlines already passed, plaintiffs must file any motion arising from the identified discovery by October 14, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/27/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 336 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #335 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Browne, Lonnie) (sxa).
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 335 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Browne, Lonnie) (sxa).
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 334 RESPONSE in Opposition re #322 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from All Plaintiffs filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Lonnie A. Browne in Support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6 [Filed Under Seal], #8 Exhibit 7 [Intentionally Omitted], #9 Exhibit 8 [Filed Under Seal], #10 Exhibit 9 [Intentionally Omitted], #11 Exhibit 10-14 [Filed Under Seal], #12 Certificate of Service)(Browne, Lonnie) (mme).
August 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 333 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Further Production by Valero by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Aguilar, George) (mme).
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 332 NOTICE of Joinder by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi in Reply re: Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion Seeking Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as to Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Aguilar, George) (mme).
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 331 ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Extend Certain Case Deadlines (ECF No. #330 ). Mandatory Settlement Conference set for 1/27/2021 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 8/19/20. (jmo)
August 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 330 Joint MOTION to Continue / Extend Certain Case Deadlines by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (mme).
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 329 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #328 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 328 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 327 MOTION Pursuant to Rule 72(a) Objecting to July 17, 2020 Order on Plaintiffs' Motion Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document re 317 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1),,,,, Order on Motion to File Documents Under Seal,,,,,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,, by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in support thereof [Redacted], #2 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support thereof, #3 Exhibit A (filed under seal), #4 Exhibit B (filed under seal), #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D (filed under seal), #7 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 326 ORDER (AGS): Due to an unexpected change in the Court's schedule, the September 10, 2020 motion hearing on defendant's motion to compel (ECF No. #322 ) is reset to September 9, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/29/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 325 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #324 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Liversidge, Samuel) (mme).
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 324 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #323 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 323 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Liversidge, Samuel) (sxa).
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 322 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from All Plaintiffs by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Stephen C. Whittaker, #3 Index to Exhibits, #4 Exhibit A (filed under seal), #5 Exhibit B (filed under seal), #6 Exhibit C (filed under seal), #7 Exhibit D (filed under seal), #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G)(Liversidge, Samuel) (mme).
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 321 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On July 23, 2020, the Court held a telephonic discovery conference. For the reasons set out on the record, plaintiffs' request to extend the expert disclosure deadline to August 7, 2020, is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/23/2020. (CD# 7/23/2020 AGS 4:30-4:50). (no document attached) (mxa)
July 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 320 NOTICE [Joint Letter to Judge Schopler from the Parties regarding Expert Report Due Dates] by Persian Gulf Inc. re 319 Set Hearings,, (Bernay, Alexandra) QC Mailer sent re improper format*(mme).
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 319 ORDER (AGS): At the parties' request, the Court will hold a telephonic discovery conference to discuss expert dates on July 23, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call with counsel for all participating parties on the line. By 9:00 a.m. on July 23, 2020, the parties must submit a joint two-page statement outlining the parties' positions on the issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/22/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 318 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 7/17/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 8/11/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/21/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/19/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 317 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On July 17, 2020, the Court held a telephonic motion hearing. For the reasons set out on the record, plaintiff's motion regarding claw back (ECF No. #301 ) is denied. Phillips 66 may claw back the two identified comments on PSXPGI00145902, and plaintiff must revise interrogatory responses omitting reference to those materials. Plaintiff's motion to seal (ECF No. #302 ) is granted in part and denied in part. The motion is granted as to Exhibits 2-6 and 8-9, but denied as to Exhibit 1. Phillips 66's motion to seal (ECF No. #305 ) is granted in part and denied in part. The motion is granted as to Exhibit 1, but denied as to Exhibits 3-5. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/17/2020. (CD# 7/17/2020 AGS 2:00-3:15). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra S. Bernay, Michael J. Nicoud).(Defendant Attorney Jeffry W. Duffy, Carl W. Hittinger, Rasha Gerges Shiels, Joshua D. Lichtman, Layne E. Kruse, Robbin Wofford, C. Prentice Butterworth).(no document attached) (mxa)
July 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 316 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to amend the scheduling order (ECF No. #310 ) is granted. The scheduling order is amended to permit the depositions of: Fred Sisneros on August 5, 2020; David Baker on August 11, 2020; Anthony Nader on August 13, 2020; and Alan Moret on August 27, 2020. All other dates and provisions of the scheduling order remain in effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/15/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 315 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to set a briefing schedule (ECF No. #312 ) is granted. Any opposition to plaintiffs' motion for findings of fact and conclusions of law (ECF No. 376 in 15cv1749) is due August 7, 2020. Any reply is due August 21, 2020. On September 9, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., the Court will hold a telephonic motion hearing on the matter. Plaintiffs' counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call to chambers with counsel for all parties that wish to participate on the line. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/13/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 314 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #297 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from plaintiffs' responses to the identified discovery is now due July 28, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/13/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 313 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #300 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from plaintiffs' responses to the identified ExxonMobil discovery is now due August 6, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/13/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 312 Joint MOTION Proposing Briefing Schedule with Respect to Plaintiff's Motion for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Persian Gulf ECF No. 376) by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 311 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Persian Gulf Inc. re #308 Joint MOTION Proposing Briefing Schedule with Respect to Plaintiff's Motion for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Persian Gulf ECF No. 376) filed by Persian Gulf Inc. . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 310 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery as to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc. by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 309 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Persian Gulf Inc. re #307 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery as to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc. filed by Persian Gulf Inc. . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 308 *WITHDRAWN PER ECF #311* Joint MOTION Proposing Briefing Schedule with Respect to Plaintiff's Motion for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Persian Gulf ECF No. 376) by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) *QC Mailer sent re: incorrect case on filing* (mme).
July 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 307 *WITHDRAWN PER ECF #309*Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery as to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc. by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) *QC *QC Mailer sent re: incorrect case on filing* (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 306 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #305 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Lichtman, Joshua) (sxa).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 305 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Lichtman, Joshua) (sxa).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 304 RESPONSE in Opposition re #301 MOTION Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document filed by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua Lichtman in Support, #2 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Joshua Lichtman, #3 Declaration of John DeGeeter in Support)(Lichtman, Joshua) (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 303 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #302 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 302 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sxa).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 301 MOTION Regarding Defendant Phillips 66's Request to Claw Back Document by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities [Redacted], #2 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Support thereof [Redacted], #3 Exhibit 1-6 to Bernay Declaration [Filed Under Seal], #4 Exhibit 7 to Bernay Declaration, #5 Exhibit 8-9 to Bernay Declaration [Filed Under Seal], #6 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 300 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Supplemental Responses to Defendant ExxonMobil's Interrogatories, Set Two and Requests for Admission, Set One by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 299 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Exxon Mobil Corporation re #298 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Supplemental Responses to Defendant ExxonMobil's Interrogatories, Set Two and Requests for Admission, Set One filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation . (Wofford, Robin) (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 298 *WITHDRAWN PER ECF #299*Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Supplemental Responses to Defendant ExxonMobil's Interrogatories, Set Two and Requests for Admission, Set One by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Wofford, Robin) *QC Mailer sent re: incorrect case on filing* (mme).
July 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 297 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend Deadline to File Motions to Compel re: (1) Plaintiffs Supplemental Responses to Defendants Joint Interrogatories and Requests for Admission and (2) Plaintiffs Supplemental Responses to Chevron USA Inc.s Second and Third Sets of Interrogatories by Phillips 66. (Lichtman, Joshua) (mme).
June 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 296 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension (ECF No. #295 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from the identified privilege log is now due August 31, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/30/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 295 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel re Shell's Revised Privilege Log by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason)Attorney Jason S Hartley added to party Persian Gulf Inc.(pty:ip) (mme).
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 294 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for issuance of a remote deposition protocol (ECF No. #292 ) is granted. The Court issues the agreed-to protocol outlined in the parties' motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/15/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 293 ORDER Granting #157 Plaintiffs' Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Bartlett and Snyder as Plaintiff. Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED. Richard Bartlett and Kristine Snyder are hereby dismissed as Plaintiffs in this matter without prejudice. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 6/15/2020. (aef)
June 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 292 Joint MOTION for Issuance of Remote Deposition Protocol by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
June 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 291 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension (ECF No. #290 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from the identified privilege log is now due July 31, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/10/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 290 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File [Joint Motion to Further Extend Deadline for Plaintiffs to File Motion to Compel Re: Shell's Revised Privilege Log] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
June 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 289 ORDER (AGS): The motion for an extension (ECF No. #288 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from the identified privilege log is now due June 15, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/02/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 288 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File [Joint Motion to Extend Deadline for Plaintiffs to File Motion to Compel re: Shell's Revised Privilege Log] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
May 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 287 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/28/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cynthia R. Ott. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/19/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/29/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/27/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
May 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 286 TRANSCRIPT ORDER - For hearing(s) on 05/28/2020 by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Nicoud, Michael)(aef).
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 285 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On May 28, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons and to the extent set out on the record, the motion for sanctions (ECF No. #272 ) is granted in part and denied in part. By June 4, 2020, plaintiffs must supplement their responses. The motions to seal (ECF Nos. #273 & #278 ) are granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 05/28/2020. (CD# 5/28/2020 AGS 4:00-4:40). (no document attached) (mxa)
May 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 284 ORDER Setting Video Conference. On May 28, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., the Court will hold a motion hearing. At the parties' request, the Court will conduct the hearing over the Zoom teleconference program. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 5/26/2020.(aef)
May 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 283 REPLY to Response to Motion re #272 Joint MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Shields, Rasha) (aef).
May 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 282 RESPONSE re #280 Notice of Related Case, filed by Fricke-Parks Press, Inc., Justin Lardinois, Vincent Cendejas. (Grzenczyk, Scott) (aef).
May 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 281 RESPONSE re #280 Notice of Related Case, Response to Plaintiffs' Notice of Related Cases by Interested Party, Pacific Wine Distributors, Inc. filed by Pacific Wine Distributors, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Proof of Service)(Lebsock, Christopher) (aef).
May 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 280 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Persian Gulf Inc. of case(s) People of the State of Cal. v. Vitol Inc., et al. (Cal. Super Ct. San Francisco Cty.); No. 3:20-CV-03131 (N.D. Cal.); No. 3:20-CV-03148 (N.D. Cal.); No. 5:20-CV-03217 (N.D. Cal.); No. 2:20-CV-4266 (C.D. Cal.); No. 4:20-CV-03238 (N.D. Cal.); No. 2:20-CV-4312 (C.D. Cal.); No. 3:20-CV-03267 (N.D. Cal.); No. 3:20-CV-00893 (S.D. Cal.) . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 279 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #278 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Aguilar, George) (aef).
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 278 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Aguilar, George) (aef).
May 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 277 RESPONSE in Opposition re #272 Joint MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs filed by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Table of Exhibits to Aguilar Declaration, #3 Ex. 1 - Bernay Declaration, #4 Certificate of Service)(Aguilar, George) (aef).
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 276 ORDER Denying #167 Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Motion for Sanctions under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. 1927. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 5/7/2020. (aef)
April 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 275 DECLARATION re #273 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal by Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Shields, Rasha) (aef).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 274 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #273 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (aef).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 273 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Mittelstaedt, Robert) Modified on 4/27/2020 QC mailer sent re s/signature (aef).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 272 Joint MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Rasha Gerges Shields, #3 Appendix of Exhibits to Shields Declaration, #4 Exhibit A to Shields Declaration, #5 Exhibit B to Shields Declaration, #6 Exhibit C to Shields Declaration, #7 Exhibit D to Shields Declaration, #8 Exhibit E to Shields Declaration, #9 Exhibit F to Shields Declaration [Redacted], #10 Exhibit G to Shields Declaration [Redacted], #11 Exhibit H to Shields Declaration [Redacted], #12 Exhibit I to Shields Declaration [Redacted], #13 Exhibit J to Shields Declaration, #14 Exhibit K to Shields Declaration, #15 Exhibit L to Shields Declaration, #16 Declaration of Kent M. Roger, #17 Exhibit A to Roger Declaration, #18 Exhibit B to Roger Declaration, #19 Exhibit C to Roger Declaration [Redacted], #20 Exhibit D to Roger Declaration [Redacted], #21 Exhibit E to Roger Declaration, #22 Exhibit F to Roger Declaration)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (aef).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 271 NOTICE Requesting Oral Argument in Connection with Motion for Sanctions by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Hittinger, Carl) Modified on 4/27/2020 QC mailer sent re improper format (aef).
April 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 270 NOTICE of Joinder by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi in Persian Gulf Inc.'s Response to Alon's Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Its Motion for Sanctions (Aguilar, George)(aef).
April 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 268 NOTICE of Appearance of Danielle R. Leneck for Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC by Danielle Rebecca Leneck on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Leneck, Danielle)Attorney Danielle Rebecca Leneck added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) (aef).
April 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 269 ORDER Granting #267 Second Joint Motion to Extend Certain Case Deadlines. The Mandatory Settlement Conference is set for 12/16/2020 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Plaintiffs' Motion for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the briefing schedule and hearing date are hereby VACATED. The parties shall propose a new briefing schedule and hearing date within 14 days of Rick Pluimer's deposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 4/13/2020. (aef)
April 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 267 Joint MOTION [Second Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend Certain Case Deadlines Due to Coronavirus Pandemic] re #261 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1), by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
April 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 266 ORDER Granting #265 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Jenny L. Dixon as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED. Jenny L. Dixon is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiffs in this matter. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 4/8/2020. (aef)
April 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 265 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re: Jenny L. Dixon by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (aef).
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 264 ORDER Denying #229 Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company's Motion for Sanctions Under Rule 11. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 4/6/2020. (aef)
April 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 263 ORDER Granting #262 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief. The Court hereby GRANTS Alon's motion for leave to file a supplemental brief on its pending motion for sanctions. If Plaintiffs wish to file a response to Alon's supplemental brief, they shall do so on or before April 17, 2020. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 4/3/2020. (aef)
April 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 262 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Brief in Support of Alons Motion for Sanctions (Dkt. 167) by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Supplement Brief, #3 Declaration, #4 Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 3)(Hittinger, Carl) (aef).
March 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 261 ORDER Granting Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend Certain Deadlines (ECF NO. #260 ). Proposed Pretrial Order due by 4/9/2021. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/16/2021 10:30 AM before Judge Dana M. Sabraw. Jury Trial set for 5/21/2020 09:00 AM before Judge Dana M. Sabraw. Responses due by 5/25/2020, Replies due by 6/1/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 3/26/2020. (sxa) (rmc).
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 260 Joint MOTION and Stipulation to Extend Certain Case Deadlines Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A, #2 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
March 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 259 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/17/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/8/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/20/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
March 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 258 ORDER (AGS): Due to the national COVID-19 emergency, the Court converts the April 8, 2020 Motion Hearing to a telephonic hearing. Plaintiff is responsible for initiating a joint call to chambers with counsel for all parties on the line. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/18/2020.(no document attached) (mxa)
March 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 257 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On March 17, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing. As set out on the record, defendant Tesoro's motion to compel (ECF No. #236 ) is granted in part and denied in part. No sanctions were imposed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/17/2020. (CD# 3/17/2020 AGS 20:4:00-4:27). (Plaintiff Attorney George Aguilar, Alexandra Bernay, Lonnie Browne, Carmen Medici).(Defendant Attorney Rishi P. Satia, Kent M. Roger, Cheryl O'Connor, Dawn Sestito, Robbin Wofford, Josh D. Lichtman, DIane L. MGimsey, Gerald E. Hawhurst). (no document attached) (yeb)
March 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 256 ORDER Granting #254 Joint Motion and Stipulation to Strike Portions of the First Amended Complaint [Docket #76 ] and the Consolidated Complaint [Docket #44 ]. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 3/16/2020. (aef)
March 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 255 ORDER (AGS): Due to the national COVID-19 emergency, the Court converts the March 17, 2020 Motion Hearing to a telephonic hearing. Plaintiff is responsible for initiating a joint call to chambers with counsel for all parties on the line. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/13/2020.(no document attached) (mxa)
March 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 254 Joint MOTION to Strike Portions of the Consolidated Complaint re #44 Amended Complaint,, by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Sestito, Dawn) (aef).
March 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 253 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 3/3/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Ellen L. Simone. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/1/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
March 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 252 REPLY to Response to Motion re #236 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Cheryl L. O'Connor in Support of Reply in Support of Motion to Compel, #2 Appendix of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit P to O'Connor Reply Declaration)(O'Connor, Cheryl)(aef).
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 251 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Exxon Mobil Corporation (McGeady, Joseph) (aef).
March 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 250 ORDER (AGS): On March 3, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons and to the extent set out on the record, defendant Shells motion to compel (ECF No. #228 ) is granted. No sanctions were imposed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/03/2020. (CD# 3/3/2020 AGS 20:4:00-4:35; 4:41-4:46). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra S. Bernay; Lonnie A. Browne; Jason Linder; Jason Hartley).(Defendant Attorney Kent Roger; Rishi P. Satia; Joseph McGeady; Gerald E. Hawxhurst; Carl W. Wittenger; Tyson Herrold; Stephen Whitaker; Joshua Lichtman; Cheyl O'Connor; Dawn Sestito; Diane Lee Gimsey; Michael Nicou). (no document attached) (yeb)
March 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 249 RESPONSE in Opposition re #236 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions filed by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar)(Aguilar, George) (aef).
March 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Minute Order by Judge Dana M. Sabraw: Vacating Motion Hearing set for 3/6/2020. See order 381 in related case 15cv1749-DMS.(no document attached) (jak)
March 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 248 ORDER (AGS): Defendant Alon's Motion For Sanctions and to Preclude (ECF No. #213 ) is denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/02/2020. (mxa) (Main Document 248 replaced on 3/9/2020) (yeb).
March 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 247 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Provide Substantive Responses to (1) Defendants' Joint Requests for Admission,Sets One and three, and Joint Interrogatories, Sets One, Two and Three; and (2) Various Individual Defendants' Interrogatories and Requests for Admission by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support, #2 Declaration Joshua D. Lichtman, #3 Exhibit 1-10 to Lichtman Declaration, #4 Exhibit 11-20 to Lichtman Declaration, #5 Exhibit 21-28 to Lichtman Declaration, #6 Exhibit 29-39 to Lichtman Declaration, #7 Exhibit 40-50 to Lichtman Declaration, #8 Exhibit 51-58 to Lichtman Declaration, #9 Declaration Robert A. Sacks, #10 Declaration Kyle Foltyn-Smith, #11 Proof of Service)(Lichtman, Joshua) (aef).
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 246 NOTICE of Joinder by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi in Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion Seeking Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as to Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Aguilar, George) (aef).
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 245 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi re #242 Notice of Joinder filed by Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Joshua Ebright . (Aguilar, George) (aef).
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 244 REPLY to Response to Motion re #229 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Kiernan, David) (aef).
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 243 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph L. McGeady on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation (McGeady, Joseph)Attorney Joseph L. McGeady added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (aef).
February 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 242 ***DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER ECF #245 *** - NOTICE of Joinder by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi in Persian Gulf Inc.'s Motion for Sanctions Against Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Aguilar, George) (aef). Modified on 3/2/2020 to withdraw document (aef).
February 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 241 REPLY to Response to Motion re #228 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories filed by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kent M. Roger in Support of Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC's Reply in Support of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories, #2 Exhibit A to Roger Declaration, #3 Exhibit B to Roger Declaration, #4 Exhibit C to Roger Declaration, #5 Exhibit D to Roger Declaration, #6 Exhibit E to Roger Declaration, #7 Exhibit F to Roger Declaration, #8 Exhibit G to Roger Declaration, #9 Exhibit H to Roger Declaration, #10 Exhibit I to Roger Declaration, #11 Exhibit J to Roger Declaration, #12 Exhibit K to Roger Declaration, #13 Exhibit L to Roger Declaration, #14 Exhibit M to Roger Declaration)(Roger, Kent) (aef).
February 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 240 RESPONSE in Opposition re #229 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)(aef).
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 239 RESPONSE in Opposition re #228 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jason Hartley, #2 Exhibit 1 to Hartley Declaration, #3 Exhibit 2 to Hartley Declaration, #4 Exhibit 3 to Hartley Declaration, #5 Exhibit 4 to Hartley Declaration, #6 Exhibit 5 to Hartley Declaration, #7 Exhibit 6 to Hartley Declaration, #8 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #9 Proof of Service)(Hartley, Jason)(aef).
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 238 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for extension of time (ECF No. #237 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from defendants' September 19, 2019 Requests for Production of Documents must be filed by March 20, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/18/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
February 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 237 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Discovery Responses by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (O'Connor, Cheryl)(aef).
February 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 236 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs Responses to Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Compel, #2 Declaration of Cheryl L. O'Connor in Support of Motion to Compel, #3 Appendix of Exhibits to O'Connor Declaration, #4 Exhibit A to O'Connor Declaration, #5 Exhibit B to O'Connor Declaration, #6 Exhibit C to O'Connor Declaration, #7 Exhibit D to O'Connor Declaration, #8 Exhibit E to O'Connor Declaration, #9 Exhibit F to O'Connor Declaration, #10 Exhibit G to O'Connor Declaration, #11 Exhibit H to O'Connor Declaration, #12 Exhibit A to O'Connor Declaration, #13 Exhibit J to O'Connor Declaration, #14 Exhibit K to O'Connor Declaration, #15 Exhibit L to O'Connor Declaration, #16 Exhibit M to O'Connor Declaration, #17 Exhibit N to O'Connor Declaration, #18 Exhibit O to O'Connor Declaration)(O'Connor, Cheryl) (aef).
February 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 235 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 2/4/2020 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Juliet Y. Eichenlaub. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 2/27/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-DMS-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-DMS-AGS.) (akr)
February 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 234 MINUTE ENTRY (AGS): On February 4, 2020, the Court held a motion hearing on defendant Alons motion for sanctions. That motion is taken under submission. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/04/2020. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra S. Bernay; Lonnie A. Browne; Jason Hartley; Jason Forgel Jason Linder; George Aguilar).(Defendant Attorney Tyson Herrold; Carl W. Hittinger;Abiel Garcia; Kathryn F. Smith; Robert Smith; Cheryl L. O'Connor; Kent Michael Roger; Robin Assaf Wofford; Layne Kruse Joshua D. Lichtman;). (no document attached) (yeb)
February 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 233 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Alyse F. Stach, re #231 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 2/3/2020.(rmc)
January 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 232 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael James Nicoud on behalf of Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder (Nicoud, Michael)Attorney Michael James Nicoud added to party Richard Bartlett(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Nicoud added to party Joshua Ebright(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Nicoud added to party Paul Lee(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Nicoud added to party David Rinaldi(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Nicoud added to party Kristine Snyder(pty:pla) (aef).
January 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 231 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-13423960.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Stach, Alyse) (rmc).
January 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 230 REPLY to Response to Motion re #213 MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A and B, #2 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (aef).
January 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 229 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities ISO Motion for Sanctions, #2 Declaration of Cheryl O'Connor ISO Motion for Sanctions, #3 Appendix of Exhibits to Cheryl O'Connor's Declaration, #4 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Cheryl O'Connor ISO Motion for Sanctions, #5 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Cheryl O'Connor ISO Motion for Sanctions)(Mittelstaedt, Robert) (mme).
January 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 228 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities in support of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories, #2 Declaration of Kent M. Roger in support of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories, #3 Exhibit A through G to Roger Declaration, #4 Exhibit H through J to Roger Declaration, #5 Exhibit K through L to Roger Declaraion, #6 Declaration of Rishi P. Satia in support of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories, #7 Exhibit A to Satia Declaration, #8 Exhibit B through F to Satia Declaration, #9 Exhibit G through K to Satia Declaration, #10 Exhibit L through N to Satia Declaration, #11 Exhibit O to Satia Declaration, #12 Exhibit P through S to Satia Declaration, #13 Exhibit T to Satia Declaration, #14 Exhibit U through X to Satia Declaration, #15 Exhibit Y to Satia Declaration, #16 Exhibit Z to Satia Declaration, #17 Exhibit AA to AC to Satia Declaration)(Roger, Kent) (mme).
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 227 MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Dana M. Sabraw for all further proceedings. The new case number is 18cv1374 DMS (AGS).(no document attached) (jcj)
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 226 MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Chief Judge Larry Alan Burns is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel for all further proceedings. The new case number is 18cv1374 GPC (AGS).(no document attached) (jcj)
January 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 225 MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge M. James Lorenz is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Larry Alan Burns for all further proceedings. The new case number is 18cv1374-LAB-AGS.(no document attached) (jmr) (rmc).
January 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 224 RESPONSE in Opposition re #213 MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1 to Bernay Declaration, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)(jpp).
January 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 222 ORDER Granting #221 Motion to Amend, Denying as Moot #209 Ex Parte Motion to Amend, and Granting #215 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 1/13/2020. (aef)
January 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 221 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #153 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, [Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order] by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jpp).
January 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 220 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #219 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
January 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 219 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra (aef).
January 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 218 REPLY to Response to Motion re #209 Ex Parte MOTION to Amend/Correct #153 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1-2 to the Bernay Reply Declaration, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra)
January 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 217 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC re #216 Sealed Lodged Proposed Document (Mittelstaedt, Robert)
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 216 ***FILED AS SEALED DOCUMENT ON 1/13/2020*** - SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #215 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mittelstaedt, Robert)(aef). Modified on 1/13/2020 to add file date of lodgment (aef).
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 215 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Mittelstaedt, Robert) (aef).
January 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 214 RESPONSE in Opposition re #209 Ex Parte MOTION to Amend/Correct #153 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, filed by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Thomas York, #2 Table of Exhibits to York Declaration, #3 Exhibit A to York Declaration (filed under seal), #4 Exhibit B to York Declaration, #5 Exhibit C to York Declaration, #6 Exhibit D to York Declaration, #7 Exhibit E to York Declaration, #8 Exhibit F to York Declaration, #9 Declaration of Diane McGimsey, #10 Declaration of Joshua Lichtman, #11 Declaration of Dawn Sestito, #12 Table of Exhibits to Sestito Declaration, #13 Exhibit A to Sestito Declaration, #14 Exhibit B to Sestito Declaration, #15 Declaration of Kent Roger, #16 Declaration of Jay Srinivasan, #17 Declaration of Kyle Foltyn-Smith, #18 Table of Exhibits to Foltyn-Smith Declaration, #19 Exhibit A to Foltyn-Smith Declaration, #20 Proof of Service)(Mittelstaedt, Robert)
December 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 213 MOTION to Preclude Evidence and Payment of Fees and Costs by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Exhibit A-B, #3 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl)
December 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 212 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' motion to shorten the briefing schedule (ECF No. #210 ) on their motion to amend is granted. Any response to the motion to amend (ECF No. #209 ) is due January 3, 2020. Any reply is due January 6, 2020. The Court does not anticipate holding a hearing on the matter, but may set a telephonic conference after reviewing the parties' briefing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/30/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
December 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 211 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #208 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from Shell's first set of interrogatories is due January 27, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/30/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
December 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 210 Ex Parte MOTION to Shorten Time re Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application to Amend the First Amended Scheduling Order #209 by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jpp).
December 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 209 Ex Parte MOTION to Amend/Correct #153 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #2 Exhibit 1-2 to the Bernay Declaration, #3 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jpp).
December 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 208 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Shell's First Set of Interrogatories by Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Roger, Kent) (jpp).
December 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 207 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 12/9/2019 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Amanda M. LeGore. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 1/6/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/16/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/16/2020. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-L-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-L-AGS.) (akr)
December 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 206 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #205 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from defendants' September 19, 2019 Requests for Production of Documents must be filed by February 20, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/12/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
December 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 205 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Discovery Responses by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(O'Connor, Cheryl) (jpp).
December 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 204 NOTICE of Appearance by Meera S. Bhaskar on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Bhaskar, Meera) (jpp).
December 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 203 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Christopher Whittaker on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Whittaker, Stephen) (jpp).
December 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 202 NOTICE of Appearance by Abiel Garcia on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Garcia, Abiel) (jpp).
December 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 201 MINUTE ENTRY (AGS): On December 9, 2019, the Court held a motion hearing. Defendant Alon's motion to stay discovery is granted and discovery is stayed as to Defendant Alon. All other requests in the various briefs were denied. No sanctions were imposed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/09/2019. (CD# 12/9/2019 AGS 19:2:59-3:10). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra Bernay; Lonnie A. Browne, Patrick Coughlin, Carmen A. Medici, Jason Forge, Jenny L. Dixon).(Defendant Attorney Tydon Herrold, Carl H. Hittinger, Robin Assaf Wofford, Joshua Lichtman, Cheryl L. O'Connor). (no document attached) (yeb)
December 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 200 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Julian David Perlman (Re: ECF No. #199 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 12/5/2019.(jrd)
November 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 199 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-13210130.)(Application to be reviewed by Clerk.)(Perlman, Julian)(jrd)
November 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 198 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to continue (ECF No. #197 ) is granted. The hearing is reset to December 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/22/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
November 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 197 Joint MOTION to Continue Hearing on Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Motion to Stay Discovery as to Alon by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Medici, Carmen)Attorney Carmen A. Medici added to party Persian Gulf Inc.(pty:ip) (jpp).
November 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 196 ORDER (AGS): Due to a personal emergency, the hearing on the Motion to Stay (ECF No. #168 ) is reset to November 26, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/19/2019.(no document attached) (mxa)
November 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 195 DECLARATION re #175 Response in Opposition to Motion,,, #192 Order on Motion to File Documents Under Seal [Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Motion for Sanctions Under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. 1927] by Interested Party Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A & B, #2 Exhibit C (Declaration of Robert F. McCullough), #3 Exhibits 16, 32, 33, 41, 43, 45, 46, 48, #4 Exhibits 49, 52, 53, 57, 59, #5 Exhibit 60, #6 Exhibits 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, #7 Exhibit 73, #8 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (jpp).
November 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ORDER (AGS): The parties joint motion to withdraw (ECF No. #193 ) is granted. Plaintiffs motion to compel additional discovery responses from Defendant Valero (ECF No. #181 ) is withdrawn and the hearing on that motion is vacated. This does not affect the hearings set on other motions set for the same time and date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 11/12/2019.(no document attached) (mxa)
November 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 193 Joint MOTION to Withdraw #181 MOTION to Compel Defendant Valero Marketing and Supply Company's Production of Documents by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Dixon, Jenny) (jpp).
November 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 192 ORDER Denying #176 Application to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 11/5/2019. (aef)
November 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 191 NOTICE of Firm Name Change by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder (Aguilar, George) (jpp).
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 190 ORDER Granting Motion to Withdraw Attorney Eric M. Carrino as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs (Doc. No. #113 ). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 11/1/2019. (Attorney Eric M Carrino terminated as to all plaintiffs) (lrf)
November 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 189 ORDER Granting Withdrawal of Arya Towfighi [ECF No. #188 ]. Gerald E. Hawxhurst and Kyle Foltyn-Smith remain counsel of record for Defendant Valero Marketing and Supply Company in this action. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 11/1/2019. (Attorney Arya Towfighi terminated) (lrf)
October 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 188 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Arya Towfighi by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Gerald E. Hawxhurst, #2 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald)(sjt).
October 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 187 NOTICE Concerning Entry of Appearance of Jason A. Forge by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 186 RESPONSE re #185 Response in Support of Motion, [Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Response to Plaintiffs' Non-Opposition to Alon's Motion to Stay Discovery as to Alon] filed by Persian Gulf Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sjt).
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 185 RESPONSE in Support re #168 MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Alon (Response to Plaintiffs' Non-Opposition to Alon's Motion to Stay) filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1-6, #3 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
October 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 184 REPLY to Response to Motion re #167 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. 1927 filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
October 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 183 NOTICE of Appearance for the Limited Purpose of ECF Nos. 167 and 175 by Jason A Forge on behalf of Persian Gulf Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Forge, Jason)Attorney Jason A Forge added to party Persian Gulf Inc.(pty:ip)(sjt).
October 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 182 NOTICE of Appearance of Cara Prentice Butterworth by Cara Prentice Butterworth on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service (Certificate of Service))(Butterworth, Cara)Attorney Cara Prentice Butterworth added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft)(sjt).
October 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 181 MOTION to Compel Defendant Valero Marketing and Supply Company's Production of Documents by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Jenny L. Dixon, #3 Exhibits 1-17)(Dixon, Jenny) (mme).
October 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 180 RESPONSE re #179 Notice (Other) [Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Notice of Intent to Respond] filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (mme).
October 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 179 NOTICE of Intent to Respond to Plainiffs' Non-Opposition to Motion to Stay Discovery as to Alon by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 178 NON Opposition re #168 MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Alon [Plaintiffs' Non-Opposition to Defendant Alon USA Energy, Inc.'s Motion to Stay Discovery as to Alon] filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sjt).
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 177 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: #176 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra)(aef).
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 176 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Bernay, Alexandra) (aef).
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 175 RESPONSE in Opposition re #167 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. 1927 filed by Persian Gulf Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A [Redacted] in support thereof, #2 Exhibit B [Redacted] in support thereof, #3 Declaration of Alexandra S. Bernay in support thereof, #4 Exhibit 1-26 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #5 Exhibit 27-33 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #6 Exhibit 34 part 1 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #7 Exhibit 34 part 2 - 43 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #8 Exhibit 44-50 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #9 Exhibit 51-58 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #10 Exhibit 59-63 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #11 Exhibit 64-73 to Bernay Declaration [Redacted], #12 Declaration of George C. Aguilar in support thereof, #13 Declaration of Robert F. McCullough [Redacted] with Exhibits 1- 9 thereto, #14 Certificate of Service)(Bernay, Alexandra) (sjt).
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 174 ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Enlarge Page Limits for Briefing on Motion for Sanctions under Rule 11 and 28 1927 [Doc. #172 ]. Plaintiffs may file a consolidated opposition to Alon's motion for sanctions of up to thirty (30) pages. Alon may file a reply of up to fifteen (15) pages. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 10/21/2019. (lrf)
October 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 173 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-13069964.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (DeVinney, William)
October 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 172 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefing on Motion for Sanctions by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Aguilar, George)(sjt).
October 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 171 NOTICE of Appearance of Rishi P. Satia for Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US) by Rishi Pankaj Satia on behalf of Equilon Enterprises LLC (Satia, Rishi)Attorney Rishi Pankaj Satia added to party Equilon Enterprises LLC(pty:dft) (sjt).
October 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 170 NOTICE of Appearance of Minna L. Naranjo for Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US) by Minna Lo Naranjo on behalf of Equilon Enterprises LLC (Naranjo, Minna)Attorney Minna Lo Naranjo added to party Equilon Enterprises LLC(pty:dft) (sjt).
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 169 NOTICE of Name Change by Phillips 66 (Carter, Michelle) (sjt).
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 168 MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Alon by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Carl Hittinger, #2 Exhibit 1-3, #3 Memo of Points and Authorities, #4 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl)(sjt).
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 167 MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. 1927 by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Carl Hittinger, #2 Exhibit 1-4, #3 Exhibit 5-7, #4 Exhibit 8-19, #5 Exhibit 20-32, #6 Exhibit 33-43, #7 Exhibit 44-60, #8 Memo of Points and Authorities, #9 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 166 REPLY to Response to Motion re #157 MOTION to Dismiss Party Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Bartlett and Snyder as Plaintiffs; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (sjt).
September 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 165 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Geraldine W. Young, re #163 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Thomas J. Whelan, for Judge M. James Lorenzo, on 9/26/2019. (mdc)
September 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 164 NOTICE of Withdrawal by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi re #156 MOTION to Compel Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC's Answers to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories (Dixon, Jenny) (sjt).
September 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-12977616.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Young, Geraldine) (dsn)
September 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 162 RESPONSE to Motion re #157 MOTION to Dismiss Party Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Bartlett and Snyder as Plaintiffs; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jay P. Srinivasan)(Srinivasan, Jagannathan) (sjt).
September 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ORDER (AGS): On the Court's own motion, next week's motion hearing on plaintiff's motion (ECF No. #156 ) is reset to October 11, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Any opposition to the motion is now due September 27, 2019, and any reply is due October 4, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/18/2019.(no document attached) (mxa)
September 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 160 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Marie McCray on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation (McCray, Katherine) (sjt).
September 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 159 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to continue (ECF No. #158 ) is granted. The motion hearing on the motion to compel defendant Tesoro to provide supplemental responses is reset to October 1, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. No later than September 24, 2019, the parties must inform the Court of what issues remain to be resolved in the motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/11/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
September 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 158 Joint MOTION to Continue Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Tesoro's Answers to Interrogatories by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi. (Dixon, Jenny) (sjt).
September 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 157 MOTION to Dismiss Party Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of Bartlett and Snyder as Plaintiffs; Memorandum of Points and Authorities by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (jrm).
August 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 156 **DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER NOTICE #164 ** MOTION to Compel Defendant Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC's Answers to Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Jenny L. Dixon, #3 Exhibits A-G)(Dixon, Jenny) (tcf). Modified to withdraw on 9/25/2019 (sjt).
August 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 155 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #154 ) is granted. Any discovery motion concerning the subpoena to PBF Energy Inc. must be filed by October 11, 2019. Given the number and length of extensions already provided, the Court will not be inclined to provide any additional extensions subject to a showing of exceptional circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/16/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
August 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 154 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Non-Party PBF Energy Inc. by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Certificate of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
August 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 153 ORDER Granting Motion (ECF No. #145 ) and First Amended Scheduling Order. Mandatory Settlement Conference set for 6/26/2020 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/18/2021. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/25/2021 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before Judge M. James Lorenz. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 8/2/2019. (lrf)
August 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 152 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 7/30/2019 before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cynthia R. Ott. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 8/23/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/3/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/31/2019. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-L-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-L-AGS.) (akr)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ORDER Granting Withdrawal of Katherine M. McCray [ECF No. #147 ]. Katherine M. McCray is withdrawn as Exxon's counsel of record in this action. Frederick W. Kosmo, Hubert Kim and Robin A. Wofford remain Exxon's counsel of record in this action. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/31/2019. (Attorney Katherine Marie McCray terminated) (lrf)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 149 ORDER Granting Withdrawal of Alexander R. Safyan [ECF No. #148 ]. Alexander R. Safyan is withdrawn as Valero's counsel of record in this action. Gerald E. Hawxhurst remains Valero's counsel of record in this action. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/31/2019. (Attorney Alexander Robert Safyan terminated) (lrf)
July 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 151 MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On July 30, 2019, the Court held a motion hearing. For the reasons, and to the extent, set out on the record, Defendant Alon's motion to compel (ECF No. #112 ) is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiffs must supplement their responses by August 21, 2019. No sanctions were imposed. Any motion to disqualify as a result of the disclosures made at the hearing is due August 16, 2019. Finally, the motion to amend the scheduling order (ECF No. #145 ) is taken under advisement. A separate order will issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 7/30/2019. (CD# 7/30/2019 AGS 19:4:52-:25; 5:31-5:45). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra S. Bernay; Lonnie Brown; Carmen Medici; George Aguilar).(Defendant Attorney Jeffrey William Duffy; Gerald E. Hawxhurst; Layne E. Kruse; Robert Charles Phelps; Dawm Sestito; Steven E. Sletten; Robon A. Wofford; Jay P. Srinivasan). (no document attached) (yeb)
July 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 148 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alexander R. Safyan by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Gerald E. Hawxhurst, #2 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt).
July 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 147 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Katherine M. McCray as Counsel of Record for Defendant Exxon Mobil Corporation by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robin A. Wofford)(Wofford, Robin) (sjt).
July 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ORDER (AGS): Defendants' unopposed motion to permit telephonic appearance of some defendants' counsel at the July 30, 2019 motion hearing (ECF No. #144 ) is granted. The mentioned counsel may appear by telephone, but primary argument must be handled for defendants--individually or as a group--by counsel present in person. Counsel appearing by telephone must jointly call Judge Schopler's chambers five minutes before the hearing's scheduled start time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/30/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 145 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #85 Scheduling Order, [Joint Motion and Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order] by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George)(sjt).
July 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 144 MOTION to Excuse Appearance of Non-Arguing Counsel for Defendants in Person and To Permit Telephone Appearance at July 30, 2019, Hearing by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman in Support, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman)(Lichtman, Joshua) (sjt).
July 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 143 REPLY to Response to Motion re #112 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Answer Interrogatories filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-3)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
July 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ORDER (AGS): Due to an unanticipated change to the Court's schedule, the hearing on Alon's motion to compel (ECF No. #112 ) is reset to July 30, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. The briefing schedule is not altered by this change. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/23/2019.(no document attached) (mxa)
July 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' motions for an extension of time (ECF Nos. #139 & #140 ) are granted. Any discovery motion concerning the PBF or OPIS subpoenas is now due August 12, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/15/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
July 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 140 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Non-Party OPIS by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Certificate of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
July 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 139 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Non-Party PBF Energy Inc. by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Certificate of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
July 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 138 ORDER granting #137 Withdrawal of Christina N. Daniele. Attorney Christina Noelle Daniele terminated. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/3/2019. (jrm) (jao).
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 137 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Christina N. Daniele as Counsel of Record for Defendant Phillips 66 by Phillips 66. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman in Support of Motion of Christina N. Daniele to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Phillips 66)(Lichtman, Joshua)(jrm).
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge M. James Lorenz Rejecting re #134 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Christina N. Daniele as Counsel of Record for Defendant Phillips 66, from Defendant Phillips 66. Non-compliance with local rule(s), Civ. L. Rule 83.3.f.3 - failure to fully comply with service requirements. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/2/2019.(lrf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/2/2019: #1 Rejected Document 134) (lrf).
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 135 NOTICE of Appearance of Michelle L. Mello For Defendant Phillips 66 by Michelle L. Mello on behalf of Phillips 66 (Mello, Michelle)Attorney Michelle L. Mello added to party Phillips 66(pty:dft) (jrm).
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 134 ***DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER #136 *** MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Christina N. Daniele as Counsel of Record for Defendant Phillips 66 by Phillips 66. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joshua D. Lichtman in Support of Motion of Christina N. Daniele to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Phillips 66)(Lichtman, Joshua) (sjt). (Main Document 134 replaced on 7/2/2019) (lrf). Modified to strike on 7/2/2019 (lrf).
June 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ORDER (AGS): Defendants' unopposed ex parte application for telephonic appearance at the July 3, 2019 hearing (ECF No. #132 ) is granted. Attorneys Hawxhurst and Sacks may appear at that hearing by telephone, but must call in five minutes prior to the start of the hearing and be prepared to participate throughout the proceeding. Additionally, the primary argument must be handled by an attorney representing defendants (individually or as a whole) who is present in person. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/28/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 132 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonically at July 3, 2019 Hearing on Behalf of Valero Marketing and Supply Company and BP West Coast Products LLC by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Gerald E. Hawxhurst, #2 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks, #3 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt).
June 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 131 Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge M. James Lorenz Rejecting re #130 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alexander R. Safyan, from Defendant Valero Marketing and Supply Company. Non-compliance with local rule(s), ECF 2(h): Includes a proposed order or requires judges signature, Civ. L. Rule 83.3.f.3. failure to fully comply with service requirements. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 6/27/2019.(lrf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/27/2019: #1 Rejected Document 130) (lrf).
June 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ***DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER #131 *** MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alexander R. Safyan by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt). (Main Document 130 replaced on 6/27/2019) (lrf). Modified to strike on 6/27/2019 (lrf).
June 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 129 Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge M. James Lorenz Rejecting re #127 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alexander R. Safyan, from Defendant Valero Marketing and Supply Company. Non-compliance with local rule(s), ECF 2(h): Includes a proposed order or requires judges signature, Civ. L. Rule 5.1- case number 15cv1749 listed on caption, but document not filed in that case; Civ. L. Rule 83.3.f.3 - failure to fully comply with service requirements. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by the Chambers of Judge M. James Lorenz on 6/26/2019.(lrf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/26/2019: #1 Rejected Document 127) (lrf).
June 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 128 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name to Hawxhurst Harris LLP by Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt).
June 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 127 ***DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER #129 *** MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Alexander R. Safyan by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt). (Main Document 127 replaced on 6/26/2019) (lrf). Modified to strike on 6/26/2019 (lrf).
June 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 126 NOTICE of Appearance by Arya Towfighi on behalf of Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Towfighi, Arya)Attorney Arya Towfighi added to party Valero Marketing and Supply Company(pty:dft) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, / Defendant Exxon Mobil Corporation's Answer to Plaintiffs' Consolidated Complaint by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sestito, Dawn)Attorney Dawn Sestito added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, by Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sacks, Robert) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 122 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to extend deadlines (ECF No. #116 ) is granted. Any motion to compel additional responses for the discovery requests identified in the motion must be filed by August 23, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/24/2019. (no document attached) (mxa) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, Answer of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to the Consolidated Complaint by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sletten, Steven)(sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC.(Enson, Eric) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 119 Defendant Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US)'s ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, for Violations of California's Cartwright Act and Unfair Competition Law by Equilon Enterprises LLC.(Roger, Kent) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, Answer of Defendant Phillips 66 to Plaintiffs' Consolidated Complaint by Phillips 66.(Lichtman, Joshua) (sjt).
June 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ANSWER to #44 Amended Complaint,, (Consolidated) and Affirmative Defenses by Alon USA Energy, Inc..(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
June 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 116 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Defendants' Discovery Responses by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (sjt).
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time to file discovery motions arising from the Tesoro interrogatory responses (ECF No. #114 ) is granted. Any motion arising from those responses is now due July 19, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/19/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 114 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Tesoro's Discovery Responses by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George)(sjt).
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 113 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Eric M. Carrino by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (sjt).
June 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Answer Interrogatories by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
June 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. 214 ) is granted. By June 14, 2019, Alon may file any discovery motion arising from the December 19, 2018 discovery requests. Given the age of those requests, the Court will not be inclined to give any further extensions subject to a particularized showing of good cause. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/04/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
May 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 110 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion And Stipulation To Extend Deadline For Alon USA Energy, Inc. To File Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Discovery Responses by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
May 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ORDER (AGS): Plaintiffs' motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #107 ) is granted. Any motion arising from the PBF subpoena must be filed by July 12, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 05/21/2019. (no document attached) (mxa) Modified on 5/21/2019 to correct hearing date, NEF regenerated (yeb).
May 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 108 ORDER Granting Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss and Denying BP West Coast Products' and Alon USA Entergy's Motions to Dismiss. Defendants' joint motion to dismiss (doc. no. #60 ) is granted with leave to amend as stated herein. Motions filed by BP West Coast Products LLC and Alon USA Energy, Inc. (docs. no. #59 , #61 ) are denied without prejudice. If Plaintiffs choose to file an amended complaint, they must do so no later than 6/10/2019. Defendants' responses, if any, shall be filed no later than the time set forth in Rule 15(a)(3). Should Plaintiffs forego further amendment, Defendants shall file their responses, if any, no later than 6/24/2019. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 5/17/2019. (lrf) Modified on 5/20/2019 (lrf).
May 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 107 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Non-Party PBF Energy Inc. by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of George C. Aguilar, #2 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
May 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #105 ) is granted. Any discovery request arising from the discovery requests served on December 19, 2018, must be filed by May 31, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 05/10/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
May 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion And Stipulation To Extend Deadline For Alon USA Energy, Inc. To File Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Discovery Responses by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Hittinger, Carl) (tcf).
April 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #103 ) is granted. Any discovery request arising from the discovery requests served on December 19, 2018, must be filed by May 13, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 04/22/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
April 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 103 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Motion and Stipulation to Extend Deadline for Alon USA Energy, Inc. to File Motion to Compel Plaintiff's' Discovery Responses by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Matthias, Michael) (sjt).
March 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 102 NOTICE of Appearance by Cheryl L. O'Connor on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(O'Connor, Cheryl)Attorney Cheryl L. O'Connor added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) Modified (sjt).
March 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 101 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Patrick Enson on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Enson, Eric)Attorney Eric Patrick Enson added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) (sjt).
March 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #99 ) is granted. Any discovery motion arising from Alon's December 11, 2018 discovery requests is now due April 22, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/21/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
March 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 99 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Discovery Responses by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
March 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time (ECF No. #97 ) is granted. The deadlines set out in the parties' stipulation are incorporated by reference and the parties must adhere to them. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/18/2019.(no document attached) (mxa)
March 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 97 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Defendants' Joint Interrogatories by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCray, Katherine) (sjt).
February 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 96 RESPONSE re #92 Notice (Other), Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Persuasive Authority filed by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Aguilar, George) (sjt).
February 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 92 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL PERSUASIVE AUTHORITY by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #60 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Causes of Action Barred by the Statute of Limitations (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Liversidge, Samuel) (QC mailer sent re: document which should have been an attachment) (sjt).
February 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion to extend the time to file a motion to compel responses to interrogatories and requests for production (ECF No. #90 ) is granted. Any motion arising from the identified disputes must be filed by March 15, 2019. Given the complexity of this case and number of parties and attorneys involved, the Court will amend its normal chambers rules to require all discovery motions to be filed within 60 days of the dispute arising. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/11/2019. (no document attached) (mxa)
February 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 90 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions To Compel Plaintiffs Responses To Interrogatories And Defendant Exxonmobil's Responses To Requests For Production by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCray, Katherine) (sjt).
February 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER Granting Motion (ECF No. 183 in case 15cv1749) and Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 2/4/2019.(sjt)
January 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 89 NOTICE of Appearance by Jackson Samuel Trugman on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Trugman, Jackson)Attorney Jackson Samuel Trugman added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft)(sjt).
January 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 88 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert M. W. Smith on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Smith, Robert)Attorney Robert M. W. Smith added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft)(sjt).
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER Regarding Expert Discovery. For good cause shown, the Joint Motion Regarding Expert Discovery is granted as outlined in this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 1/10/2019. (Filed concurrently in member case 15cv1749).(sjt)
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 87 NOTICE of Change of Address by Katherine Marie McCray (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCray, Katherine)(QC Mailer sent re: address not updated) (sjt).
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 86 NOTICE of Change of Address by George C Aguilar (Aguilar, George) (QC mailer sent re: wrong s/) (sjt).
November 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 85 SCHEDULING ORDER: Mandatory Settlement Conference set for 1/31/2020 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 7/6/2020. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/13/2020 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before Judge M. James Lorenz. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 11/15/2018.(lrf)
November 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER Granting Joint Motion Regarding Production of Electronically Stored Information (ECF No. 160 in 15cv1749). Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 11/14/2018. (sjt)
November 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 83 NOTICE of Revised Joint Proposed Case Management Schedule And Discovery Limitations. by Exxon Mobil Corporation. Amendment to #72 Supplemental Document (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCray, Katherine) Modified on 11/13/2018 (sjt).
November 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 84 MINUTE ENTRY (MLG): On November 8, 2018, the Court held a status conference. Order to follow. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 11/13/2018. (CD# 11/8/2018 18 MLG 11:15-11:23). (Plaintiff Attorneys Armen Zohrabian; Alexandra S Bernay; George Aguilar). (Defendant Attorney Steven Eugene Sletten). (no document attached) (mxa)(no document attached) (mxa)
November 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER (MLG): Due to the Court's schedule, the telephonic, attorneys only follow-up status conference (see ECF No. 69 ) is reset to November 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs' counsel is responsible for initiating a joint call to chambers with counsel for each party on the line. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 11/5/2018. (no document attached) (mjg)
November 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Jeanne Michele Mariani, re #80 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 11/1/2018. (mdc)
October 31, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 80 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11851979.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Mariani, Jeanne-Michele) (mdc)
October 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 79 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. re #77 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions to Compel (Sletten, Steven) (sjt).
October 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER (MLG): The parties' joint motion for an extension of time to file discovery motions (ECF No. #77 ) is granted. Any such motion must be filed by the amended deadlines in Table A to the parties' motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 10/26/2018. (no document attached) (mxa)
October 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 77 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions to Compel by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Sletten, Steven) (QC mailer sent re: missing proof of service) (sjt).
October 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 76 REPLY to Response to Motion re #60 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Causes of Action Barred by the Statute of Limitations filed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Liversidge, Samuel)(sjt).
October 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 75 REPLY to Response to Motion re #61 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sacks, Robert)(sjt).
October 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 74 REPLY to Response to Motion re #59 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
October 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 73 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/1/2018, before Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cynthia R. Ott. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/31/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/12/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/8/2019. (Transcript filed in case numbers 3:15-cv-01749-L-AGS and 3:18-cv-01374-L-AGS.) (akr). (Modified on 1/31/2019: Corrected name of Court Reporter/Transcriber.) (akr).
October 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 72 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Richard Bartlett re #67 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Joint Proposed Case Management Schedule and Discovery Limitations. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service with ECF service list)(Medici, Carmen) (anh).
October 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 71 RESPONSE in Opposition re #60 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Causes of Action Barred by the Statute of Limitations filed by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George) (anh).
October 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 70 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #61 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George) (anh).
October 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER (MLG): On October 1, 2018, the Court held a case management conference. The Court will hold a telephonic, attorneys only follow-up status conference on November 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs' counsel is responsible for initiating a joint call with counsel for each party on the line to chambers. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 10/01/2018. (CD# 10/1/2018 MLG 18:1:58-3:23). (Plaintiff Attorney Alexandra S Bernay; George C Aguilar =, David William Mitchell, Lonnie A. Browne, Patrick J Coughlin).(Defendant Attorney Michael P. Murtagh, Rasha Gerges Shields Diane Lee McGimsey, Robert A. Mittelstaedt, Robin Assaf Wofford, Joshua D Lichtman, Christina Noelle Daniele). (no document attached) (yeb)
October 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER for Leave to Appear Telephonically at Case Management Conference (Filed in 15cv1749). Signed by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman on 10/2/2018.(sjt)
September 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 67 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Proof of Service Certificate of Service)(Medici, Carmen) (sjt).
September 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 66 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric M Carrino on behalf of Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Carrino, Eric)Attorney Eric M Carrino added to party Richard Bartlett(pty:pla), Attorney Eric M Carrino added to party Joshua Ebright(pty:pla), Attorney Eric M Carrino added to party Paul Lee(pty:pla), Attorney Eric M Carrino added to party David Rinaldi(pty:pla), Attorney Eric M Carrino added to party Kristine Snyder(pty:pla) (sjt).
September 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 65 NOTICE of Appearance by Jenny L. Dixon on behalf of Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Dixon, Jenny)Attorney Jenny L. Dixon added to party Richard Bartlett(pty:pla), Attorney Jenny L. Dixon added to party Joshua Ebright(pty:pla), Attorney Jenny L. Dixon added to party Paul Lee(pty:pla), Attorney Jenny L. Dixon added to party David Rinaldi(pty:pla), Attorney Jenny L. Dixon added to party Kristine Snyder(pty:pla) (sjt).
September 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Cynthia E. Richman, re #58 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice,. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 9/20/2018.(dsn)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule and Increasing Page Limit for Defendants' Motions to Dismiss. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 9/17/2018. (lrf)
September 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Joint MOTION to Set Briefing Schedule and Increase Page Limit for Defendants' Motions to Dismiss re #60 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Causes of Action Barred by the Statute of Limitations, #59 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #61 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sacks, Robert) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by BP West Coast Products LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Declaration of Robert A. Sacks, #4 Declaration of Michael P. Murtagh, #5 Exhibit 1, #6 Exhibit 2, #7 Exhibit 3, #8 Proof of Service)(Sacks, Robert) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 60 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Causes of Action Barred by the Statute of Limitations by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Liversidge, Samuel) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 59 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Hittinger, Carl) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 58 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11647050 - See case 15cv1749-L-AGS, Dkt # 145). (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Richman, Cynthia) Modified text on 9/10/2018 to include filing fee info. (mdc)
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 57 NOTICE of Appearance Jay P. Srinivasan by Jagannathan P. Srinivasan on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Srinivasan, Jagannathan)Attorney Jagannathan P. Srinivasan added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 NOTICE of Appearance Samuel G. Liversidge by Samuel Grant Liversidge on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Liversidge, Samuel)Attorney Samuel Grant Liversidge added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 55 NOTICE of Appearance Steven E. Sletten by Steven Eugene Sletten on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sletten, Steven)Attorney Steven Eugene Sletten added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 54 NOTICE of Appearance Daniel G. Swanson by Daniel Glen Swanson on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Swanson, Daniel)Attorney Daniel Glen Swanson added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (sjt).
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 53 NOTICE of Appearance Theodore J. Boutrous by Theodore Joseph Boutrous, Jr on behalf of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Boutrous, Theodore)Attorney Theodore Joseph Boutrous, Jr added to party Chevron U.S.A. Inc.(pty:dft) (sjt).
August 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Layne E. Kruse (Re: Doc. No. #51 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 8/21/2018.(jrd)
August 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11584677.)(Application to be reviewed by Clerk.)(Kruse, Layne)(jrd)
August 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 50 NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Noelle Daniele on behalf of Phillips 66 (Daniele, Christina)Attorney Christina Noelle Daniele added to party Phillips 66(pty:dft) (sjt).
August 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Phillips 66. No Corporate Parents/Interested Parties. (Lichtman, Joshua) (sjt).
August 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua D Lichtman on behalf of Phillips 66 (Lichtman, Joshua)Attorney Joshua D Lichtman added to party Phillips 66(pty:dft) (sjt).
August 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER (CEA): In light of Judge Lorenz's orders coordinating these related cases, the Court cancels the September 17, 2018 Early Neutral Evaluation in the Persian Gulf case (15-cv-1749-L-AGS). Instead, all attorneys from that case and the related cases must appear in person for a case management conference on October 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. By September 24, 2018, the parties must file a joint discovery plan which includes the position on case management of each party in all of the related cases. At that hearing, the parties must be prepared to discuss whether early global settlement discussions may prove fruitful or be an efficient use of resources. Signed by Magistrate Judge Clinton E. Averitte on 08/14/2018. (no document attached) (mxa)
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER Coordinating Actions for Pre-Trial Proceedings. The Direct Purchaser Action and the Consumer Actions shall be coordinated for discovery and other pre-trial purposes to avoid unnecessary cost and delay. Coordinating the actions may entail discovery, case management and motion briefing, as appropriate. The parties shall forthwith contact the assigned Magistrate Judge to set a joint conference in furtherance of coordinating the actions. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 8/8/2018.(lrf)
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Summons on An Amended Complaint Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (sjt)
August 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 44 AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand Consolidated Complaint for Violations of California's Cartwright Act and Unfair Competition Law against Alon USA Energy, Inc., BP West Coast Products LLC, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Does 1-25, inclusive, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Phillips 66, filed by Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, Kristine Snyder, David Rinaldi, Richard Bartlett. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)New Summons Requested. (Aguilar, George) (sjt).
August 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 43 NON-OPPOSITION re #42 Response to Order to Show Cause Defendants' Notice of Non-Opposition to Plaintiffs' Response to July 26, 2018 Order to Show Cause filed by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Kim, Hubert)(sjt).
August 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 42 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Richard Bartlett, Joshua Ebright, Paul Lee, David Rinaldi, Kristine Snyder re #38 Order to Show Cause,,. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
July 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Carl W. Hittinger (Re: Doc. No. #5 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/26/2018.(jrd)
July 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Tyson Y. Herrold (Re: Doc. No. #7 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/26/2018.(jrd)
July 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Jeffry William Duffy (Re: Doc. No. #6 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice). Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/26/2018.(jrd)
July 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiffs are ordered to show cause why the Consumer Actions should not be coordinated with the Direct Purchaser Action for discovery and other pre-trial purposes to avoid unnecessary cost and delay. Coordinating the actions could entail joint discovery, case management and motion briefing, as appropriate. To comply with this Order to Show Cause, Plaintiffs shall file a response no later than 8/3/2018. Plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Order on all Defendants. No later than 8/10/2018, Defendants may, but are not required to, file a reply. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/26/2018.(lrf)
July 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER Consolidating Related Actions and Setting Initial Case Schedule. The parties agree that cases no. 18cv1374 and 18cv1377 should be consolidated pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a). Accordingly, the Joint Motion is granted. Cases consolidated, Member case 18cv1377-L-AGS. All future docketing will be done in the Lead Case. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/26/2018. (lrf)
July 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Set Initial Case Schedule by Richard Bartlett, Kristine Snyder. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George)Attorney George C Aguilar added to party Richard Bartlett(pty:pla), Attorney George C Aguilar added to party Kristine Snyder(pty:pla)(sjt).
July 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 35 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Richard Bartlett, Kristine Snyder re #32 Order to Show Cause. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Aguilar, George) (sjt).
July 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert A. Mittelstaedt on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Mittelstaedt, Robert)Attorney Robert A. Mittelstaedt added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) (sjt).
July 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by David Craig Kiernan on behalf of Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Kiernan, David)Attorney David Craig Kiernan added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) (sjt).
July 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why Actions should not be Consolidated. Response due by 7/25/2018. Reply due by 8/2/2018. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/18/2018.(sjt)
July 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO LOW NUMBER RULE. Case reassigned to Judge M. James Lorenz for all further proceedings. Judge Roger T. Benitez no longer assigned to case. Create association to 3:15-cv-01749-L-AGS. The new case number is 18-cv-1374-L-AGS.. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 7/17/2018. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 7/10/2018.(anh)
July 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 30 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Equilon Enterprises LLC (D/B/A Shell Oil Products US). Identifying Other Affiliate SOPC Holdings East LLC, Other Affiliate SOPC Holdings West LLC, Other Affiliate TMR Company for Equilon Enterprises LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Certificate of Service)(Roger, Kent) (anh). (jao).
July 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance Colin C. West by Colin Charles West on behalf of Equilon Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Certificate of Service)(West, Colin)Attorney Colin Charles West added to party Equilon Enterprises LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance Brian M. Hom by Brian Ming Hom on behalf of Equilon Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Certificate of Service)(Hom, Brian)Attorney Brian Ming Hom added to party Equilon Enterprises LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance Kent M. Roger by Kent Michael Roger on behalf of Equilon Enterprises LLC (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Certificate of Service)(Roger, Kent)Attorney Kent Michael Roger added to party Equilon Enterprises LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 26 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McGimsey, Diane) Identifying BP Products North America Inc. and BP p.l.c. as corporate parents (anh). (jao).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE OF PARTIES WITH FINANCIAL INTEREST by Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Shields, Rasha)Attorney Rasha Gerges Shields added to party Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC(pty:dft) Identifying Andeavor as parent company. (anh). (jao).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael P. Murtagh on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Murtagh, Michael)Attorney Michael P. Murtagh added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Diane Lee McGimsey on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McGimsey, Diane)Attorney Diane Lee McGimsey added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Andrew Sacks on behalf of BP West Coast Products LLC (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Sacks, Robert)Attorney Robert Andrew Sacks added to party BP West Coast Products LLC(pty:dft) (anh).
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt for all further proceedings. The new case number is 18-cv-1374-BEN-JLB.(no document attached) (lrc)
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Foltyn-Smith on behalf of Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Foltyn-Smith, Kyle)Attorney Kyle Foltyn-Smith added to party Valero Marketing and Supply Company(pty:dft) (anh).
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Marie McCray on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(McCray, Katherine)Attorney Katherine Marie McCray added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (anh).
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick William Kosmo, Jr on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Kosmo, Frederick)Attorney Frederick William Kosmo, Jr added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (anh).
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Alon USA Energy, Inc. . Identifying Corporate Parent Delek US Holdings, Inc. for Alon USA Energy, Inc.. (Matthias, Michael) (anh). (jao).
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Hubert Kim on behalf of Exxon Mobil Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Kim, Hubert)Attorney Hubert Kim added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (anh).
July 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #10 Joint Motion for Extension of Time. Alon USA Energy, Inc. answer due 8/13/2018; BP West Coast Products LLC answer due 8/13/2018; Chevron U.S.A. Inc. answer due 8/13/2018; ConocoPhillips answer due 8/13/2018; Does 1-25, inclusive answer due 8/13/2018; Equilon Enterprises LLC answer due 8/13/2018; Exxon Mobil Corporation answer due 8/13/2018; Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC answer due 8/13/2018; Valero Marketing and Supply Company answer due 8/13/2018. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 7/13/2018. (anh)
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Valero Marketing and Supply Company . Identifying Corporate Parent Valero Energy Corporation for Valero Marketing and Supply Company. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald) (anh).(jao).
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Robert Safyan on behalf of Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Safyan, Alexander)Attorney Alexander Robert Safyan added to party Valero Marketing and Supply Company(pty:dft) (anh).
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Gerald E. Hawxhurst on behalf of Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Hawxhurst, Gerald)Attorney Gerald E. Hawxhurst added to party Valero Marketing and Supply Company(pty:dft) (anh).
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Exxon Mobil Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Wofford, Robin) (anh). (jao).
July 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Wofford, Robin)Attorney Robin Assaf Wofford added to party Exxon Mobil Corporation(pty:dft) (anh).
July 11, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Richard Bartlett, Kristine Snyder of case(s) 3:15-cv-01749-L-AGS; 3:18-cv-01377-BEN-AGS . (Aguilar, George) LNO Prepared (anh).
July 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Alon USA Energy, Inc. re #4 Notice of Appearance (Matthias, Michael)(acc).
July 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11423112.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Herrold, Tyson) (dsn)
July 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11422951.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Duffy, Jeffry) (dsn)
July 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-11422835.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Hittinger, Carl) (dsn)
July 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael R Matthias on behalf of Alon USA Energy, Inc. (Matthias, Michael)Attorney Michael R Matthias added to party Alon USA Energy, Inc.(pty:dft) (anh).
June 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major for all further proceedings. The new case number is 18cv1374-BEN-BLM(anh)
June 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jdt) (jao).
June 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Alon USA Energy, Inc., BP West Coast Products LLC, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., ConocoPhillips, Does 1-25, inclusive, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC, Valero Marketing and Supply Company ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0974-11358227.), filed by Kristine Snyder, Richard Bartlett. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:18-cv-1374-BEN-NLS. Judge Roger T. Benitez and Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes are assigned to the case. (Robbins, Brian)(jdt) (jao). LNO prepared (anh).

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Defendant: Alon USA Energy, Inc.
Represented By: Carl W Hittinger
Represented By: Tyson Herrold
Represented By: Jeanne-Michele Mariani
Represented By: Jeffry William Duffy
Represented By: Michael R Matthias
Represented By: Alyse F. Stach
Represented By: Julian David Perlman
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Defendant: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC
Represented By: Rasha Gerges Shields
Represented By: Robert A. Mittelstaedt
Represented By: Cheryl L. O'Connor
Represented By: David Craig Kiernan
Represented By: Eric Patrick Enson
Represented By: Danielle Rebecca Leneck
Represented By: Craig E Stewart
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Defendant: Exxon Mobil Corporation
Represented By: Hubert Kim
Represented By: Robin Assaf Wofford
Represented By: Dawn Sestito
Represented By: Frederick William Kosmo, Jr.
Represented By: Katherine Marie McCray
Represented By: Joseph L. McGeady
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Defendant: Equilon Enterprises LLC
Represented By: Colin Charles West
Represented By: Kent Michael Roger
Represented By: Brian Ming Hom
Represented By: Minna Lo Naranjo
Represented By: Rishi Pankaj Satia
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Defendant: ConocoPhillips
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Defendant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Represented By: Steven Eugene Sletten
Represented By: Samuel Grant Liversidge
Represented By: Daniel Glen Swanson
Represented By: Jagannathan P. Srinivasan
Represented By: Theodore Joseph Boutrous, Jr.
Represented By: Cynthia E. Richman
Represented By: Stephen Christopher Whittaker
Represented By: Thomas G. Hungar
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Defendant: BP West Coast Products LLC
Represented By: Jackson Samuel Trugman
Represented By: Michael P. Murtagh
Represented By: Diane Lee McGimsey
Represented By: Robert Andrew Sacks
Represented By: Robert M. W. Smith
Represented By: Cara Prentice Butterworth
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Defendant: Valero Marketing and Supply Company
Represented By: Alexander Robert Safyan
Represented By: Arya Towfighi
Represented By: Kyle Foltyn-Smith
Represented By: Gerald E. Hawxhurst
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Defendant: Does 1-25, inclusive
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Defendant: Phillips 66
Represented By: Layne E. Kruse
Represented By: Geraldine Young
Represented By: Christina Noelle Daniele
Represented By: Joshua D Lichtman
Represented By: Michelle L. Mello
Represented By: Michelle L. Carter
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Plaintiff: Kristine Snyder
Represented By: Brian J Robbins
Represented By: George C Aguilar
Represented By: Jenny L. Dixon
Represented By: Eric M Carrino
Represented By: Michael James Nicoud
Represented By: George Carlos Aguilar
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Plaintiff: Richard Bartlett
Represented By: Brian J Robbins
Represented By: George C Aguilar
Represented By: Jenny L. Dixon
Represented By: Eric M Carrino
Represented By: Michael James Nicoud
Represented By: George Carlos Aguilar
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Plaintiff: Paul Lee
Represented By: Brian J Robbins
Represented By: George C Aguilar
Represented By: Jenny L. Dixon
Represented By: Eric M Carrino
Represented By: Michael James Nicoud
Represented By: Jacob W. Ogbozo
Represented By: Jason S Hartley
Represented By: George Carlos Aguilar
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Plaintiff: Joshua Ebright
Represented By: Brian J Robbins
Represented By: George C Aguilar
Represented By: Jenny L. Dixon
Represented By: Eric M Carrino
Represented By: Michael James Nicoud
Represented By: Jacob W. Ogbozo
Represented By: Jason S Hartley
Represented By: George Carlos Aguilar
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Plaintiff: David Rinaldi
Represented By: Brian J Robbins
Represented By: George C Aguilar
Represented By: Jenny L. Dixon
Represented By: Eric M Carrino
Represented By: Michael James Nicoud
Represented By: Jacob W. Ogbozo
Represented By: Jason S Hartley
Represented By: George Carlos Aguilar
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