Barry S. Steinhardt v. Blue Cross of California et al
Plaintiff: Barry S. Steinhardt
Respondent: Blue Cross of California, Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty health Incorporated and Does 1 through 100
Case Number: 3:2023cv01737
Filed: September 20, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of California
Presiding Judge: Karen S Crawford
Referring Judge: M James Lorenz
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 fr Removal- Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiff's failure to timely respond to this order may be deemed a waiver of opposition to the pending motions and consent to dismissal. Signed by Judge M. James Lorenz on 11/9/2023.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(cxl1)
September 20, 2023 Filing 30 Case transferred in from the Central District of California; Case Number 2:23-cv-04087-JLS-JC. Original file received electronically.
September 19, 2023 Filing 31 Judge M. James Lorenz and Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford assigned to transfer case from Cental District of California. (no document attached) (jpp)
September 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING Defendants' Motion to Transfer (Doc. #16 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Case transferred electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) See document for further information. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
September 18, 2023 Filing 28 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Thomas F.A. Hetherington to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Blue Cross of California (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36058741) filed by Defendant Blue Cross of California. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Flaherty, Colleen) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
September 8, 2023 Filing 27 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District #16 filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated. (Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
September 1, 2023 Filing 26 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District #16 filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER GRANTING Stipulation to Continue Scheduling Conference #23 by Judge Josephine L. Staton, the Court hereby continues the 8/25/2023 Scheduling Conference in this matter to 10/27/2023,and orders the Parties' Rule 26 Report to be filed two weeks prior to the continuedhearing date. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 11, 2023 Filing 24 Initial REPORT of - Joint Rule 26 Report filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 10, 2023 Filing 23 First STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference from August 25, 2023 to October 27, 2023 Re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only #11 filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Order Continuing Hearings #20 by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court hereby continues the hearing on the pending motion to transfer (Doc. #16 ) to 9/22/2023 at 10:30 AM. The Court also continues and the hearing on the pending motions to dismiss (Docs. #10 , #15 ) to 10/13/2023 at 10:30 AM. The Court further authorizes Plaintiff to file an amended complaint in lieu of an opposition to the motions to dismiss. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING Stipulation to Continue Deadline to File Response to Defendants Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #19 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton Plaintiff may respond to Defendants BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA and ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY's motion to dismiss (Doc. #10 ) by filing an amended complaint on or before 8/4/2023. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
August 2, 2023 Filing 20 First EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Motion to Transfer and Motions to Dismiss from August 25, 2023 to September 22, 2023 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District #16 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memorandum of Points and Authorities #10 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [Complaint] #15 filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order) (Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 28, 2023 Filing 19 First STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Amend filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER GRANTING Stipulation to Continue Defendants Blue Cross of California and Anthem Blue Corss Life and Health Insurance Company's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #14 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton, the hearing on Defendants BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA and ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY's MOTION to Dismiss Case #10 is hereby continued to 8/25/2023, and Plaintiff's responsive pleading shall be due on 7/28/2023. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 14, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated. Motion set for hearing on 8/25/2023 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 14, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [Complaint] filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated. Motion set for hearing on 8/25/2023 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jennifer Hughes, #2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of J. Hughes, #3 Request for Judicial Notice, #4 Exhibit Exhs. A - E to RFJN, #5 Proposed Order on Motion to Dismiss, #6 Proposed Order on RFJN) (Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 14, 2023 Filing 14 First STIPULATION to Continue Motion to Dismiss from August 11, 2023 to August 18, 2023 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memorandum of Points and Authorities #10 filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cullen, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton GRANTING #12 Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer H Chung APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, designating Colleen T Flaherty as local counsel. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 11, 2023 Filing 12 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer H. Chung to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35650908) filed by defendant Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Flaherty, Colleen) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER GRANTING Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint (Doc. #9 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., and American Specialty Health Incorporated shall respond to Plaintiffs Complaint no later than 7/14/2023. (jp) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Scheduling Conference set for 8/25/2023 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (vv) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
June 30, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case and Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Defendants Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, Blue Cross of California. Motion set for hearing on 8/11/2023 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Proposed Order) (Attorney Colleen Therese Flaherty added to party Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company(pty:dft), Attorney Colleen Therese Flaherty added to party Blue Cross of California(pty:dft)) (Flaherty, Colleen) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
June 28, 2023 Filing 9 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to July 14, 2023 re Complaint - (Discovery), filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval, Victor) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
June 1, 2023 Filing 8 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to American Specialty Health Incorporated answer now due 6/30/2023; American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc. answer now due 6/30/2023; Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company answer now due 6/30/2023; Blue Cross of California answer now due 6/30/2023, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Incorporated; American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc..(Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 26, 2023 Filing 7 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON. (vv) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 26, 2023 Filing 6 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 26, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 26, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (sh) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 25, 2023 CONFORMED EFILED COPY OF CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated, Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company, Blue Cross of California, Does. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Barry S. Steinhardt. [FILED IN STATE COURT 04/07/2023 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 1 EXHIBIT A TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 25, 2023 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated identifying American Specialty Health Incorporated as Corporate Parent. (Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 25, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., American Specialty Health Incorporated. (Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]
May 25, 2023 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number 23STCV07649 Receipt No: ACACDC-35383687 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendants American Specialty Health Incorporated, American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Proof of Service) (Attorney Zoe K. Wilhelm added to party American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Zoe K. Wilhelm added to party American Specialty Health Incorporated(pty:dft))(Wilhelm, Zoe) [Transferred from California Central on 9/20/2023.]

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Plaintiff: Barry S. Steinhardt
Represented By: Paul T. Cullen
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Respondent: Blue Cross of California
Represented By: Colleen Therese Flaherty
Represented By: Jennifer H. Chung
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Respondent: Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company
Represented By: Colleen Therese Flaherty
Represented By: Jennifer H. Chung
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Respondent: American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc.
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Respondent: American Specialty health Incorporated
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