Cookson et al v. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Kyle Cookson and Edgar Villalbos
Defendant: P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. and Does 1-50
Case Number: 3:2023cv00341
Filed: February 21, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of California
Presiding Judge: Gonzalo P Curiel
Referring Judge: David D Leshner
Nature of Suit: Labor: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity Action
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 3, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. of case(s) 20STCV36407 and 22STCV13060 re #1 Notice of Removal, #2 Notice of Related Case, . (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Order Amending Order Granting Joint Motion to Stay Action Pending Mediation and Directing Parties to File Joint Status Report (ECF No. #26 ). Joint Status Report due by 10/30/2023. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/7/23.(jmo)
June 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Order Granting Joint Motion to Stay Action Pending Mediation (ECF No. #25 ). Case stayed until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/9/23. (jmo)
June 8, 2023 Filing 25 Joint MOTION to Stay Action Pending Mediation by Kyle Cookson, Edgar Villalbos. (Murray, Mitchell) (jmo).
May 26, 2023 Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing held on 5/26/2023 re Motions to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration or Dismiss and Stay Proceedings (ECF Nos. #16 , #17 ). Each party to file an additional briefing (limit 5 pages). Defendant's brief to be filed by 6/9/2023. Plaintiffs' response by 6/16/2023. The Court to then issue a written order. (Court Reporter Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Mitchell J Murray and Paul Brown). (Defendant Attorney Christopher W. Decker). (no document attached) (ajs)
April 24, 2023 Filing 23 OBJECTION by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. re #20 Declaration Evidentiary Objection to the Spanish Language Declaration of Edgar Villalobos ISO Opposition to Motion to Compel Arbitration. (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
April 24, 2023 Filing 22 OBJECTION by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. re #19 Response in Opposition to Motion, Evidentiary Objection to the English Language Declaration of Edgar Villalobos ISO Opposition to Motion to Compel Arbitration. (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
April 24, 2023 Filing 21 REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Edgar Villalobos, #16 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Kyle Cookson Consolidated against both plaintiffs filed by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
April 21, 2023 Filing 20 DECLARATION re #19 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Plaintiffs Kyle Cookson, Edgar Villalbos. (Murray, Mitchell) **QC reminder to attach to original document translated - reminder only 4/24/2023** (jmo).
April 17, 2023 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Edgar Villalobos, #16 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Kyle Cookson filed by Kyle Cookson, Edgar Villalbos. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Edgar Villalobos)(Murray, Mitchell) (jmo).
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Order Setting Briefing Schedule on Motions to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration or Dismiss and Stay Proceedings (ECF Nos. #16 , #17 ). Any opposition shall be filed on or before Monday, 4/17/2023. Any reply shall be filed on or before Monday, 4/24/2023. Hearing set for 5/26/2023 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/4/23.(jmo)
April 3, 2023 Filing 17 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Edgar Villalobos by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Kala Saenz, #3 Exhibit A to E to Declaration of Kala Saenz, #4 Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #7 Declaration of Susan Walsh)(Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
April 3, 2023 Filing 16 Amended MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Kyle Cookson by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Kala Saenz, #3 Exhibit A to E to Declaration of Kala Saenz, #4 Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #7 Declaration of Susan Walsh)(Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
March 31, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Edgar Villalobos by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Kala Saenz, #3 Exhibit A to E to Declaration of Kala Saenz, #4 Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #7 Declaration of Susan Walsh)(Decker, Christopher) (jmo). **QC mailer re: hearing date not obtained from LC prior to filing 4/3/2023** (jmo).
March 31, 2023 Filing 14 MOTION to Compel (I) Arbitration and (II) Dismiss Action or, alternatively, Dismiss Class and PAGA Claims and Stay Case as to Kyle Cookson by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Kala Saenz, #3 Exhibit A to E to Declaration of Kala Saenz, #4 Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Christopher W. Decker, #7 Declaration of Susan Walsh)(Decker, Christopher) (jmo). **QC mailer re: hearing date listed not obtained from LC prior to filing. 4/3/2023** (jmo).
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Order Granting Joint Motion to Extend Time for Defendant to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint (ECF No. #12 ). P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is extended to 3/31/2023. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 2/27/23. (jmo)
February 27, 2023 Filing 12 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Notice of Removal, to Respond to First Amended Complaint (proposed new date 03/31/2023) by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
February 24, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance of Counsel by Yeva Mikaelyan on behalf of P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (Mikaelyan, Yeva)Attorney Yeva Mikaelyan added to party P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.(pty:dft) (jmo).
February 24, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY AMBER L. ROLLER AS COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR DEFENDANT by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. re #1 Notice of Removal, (Decker, Christopher) (jmo).
February 22, 2023 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. re #6 Declaration, #1 Notice of Removal, #3 Notice of Party With Financial Interest, #8 Declaration, #4 Corporate Disclosure Statement, #5 Declaration, #2 Notice of Related Case, #7 Declaration BY U.S. MAIL on 02/22/2023 (Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 8 DECLARATION re #1 Notice of Removal, of Christopher W. Decker in support of by Defendant P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 7 DECLARATION re #1 Notice of Removal, of Ariel Kumpinsky in support of by Defendant P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 6 DECLARATION re #1 Notice of Removal, of Jillian Franklin in support of by Defendant P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 5 DECLARATION re #1 Notice of Removal, of Anna Bryan in support of by Defendant P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Wok Parent, LLC for P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc... (Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. re #1 Notice of Removal, . Identifying Other Affiliate Wok Parent, LLC for P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Roller, Amber) (jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. of case(s) Cindy Galloway v. P.F. Chang's III, LLC, et al. 20STCV36407 LASC; Julio Sandoval v. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. 22STCV13060 LASC re #1 Notice of Removal, . (Roller, Amber) **QC mailer 2/22/2023 as to Dkt. Nos. 2-8 re missing case number and Judges. Reminder only. Parties instructed not to refile per Chambers**(jmo).
February 21, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ACASDC-17603045.), filed by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)The new case number is 3:23-cv-341-GPC-DDL. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(dim) (anh).

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Plaintiff: Kyle Cookson
Represented By: Christina Marie Lucio
Represented By: James R. Hawkins
Represented By: Mitchell J Murray
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Plaintiff: Edgar Villalbos
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Defendant: P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
Represented By: Christopher W. Decker
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