Kaffaga, et al. v. Steinbeck, et al.
Plaintiff: WAVERLY SCOTT KAFFAGA, as Executor of The Estate of Elaine Anderson Steinbeck and BAHAR KAFFAGA, as Executor of The Estate of Elaine Anderson Steinbeck
Defendant: GAIL KNIGHT STEINBECK, THOMAS STEINBECK and PALLADIN GROUP INC.
Case Number: 25-2497
Filed: April 17, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other

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Date Filed Description
April 27, 2026 KAFFAGA, ET AL. V. STEINBECK, ET AL.

Docket Report

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September 24, 2025 Filing 13 TEXT ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 12) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due October 22, 2025. The answering brief is due November 21, 2025. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. [Entered: 09/24/2025 02:02 PM]
September 22, 2025 Filing 12 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Gail Knight Steinbeck. [Entered: 09/23/2025 11:26 AM]
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 10) to proceed pro se is denied as unnecessary. Counsels for appellant filed notices of withdrawal at Docket Entry Nos. 7 and 8. The docket reflects that appellant is proceeding pro se. The opening brief is now due September 22, 2025. The answering brief is due October 22, 2025. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the answering brief is served. The clerk will send appellant a copy of the pro se case opening packet along with this order. [Entered: 08/22/2025 02:45 PM]
August 13, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Appellant Gail Knight Steinbeck. [Entered: 08/15/2025 07:04 AM]
August 8, 2025 Filing 9 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellant Mark S. Lee, Counsel for Appellant Matthew James Dowd, representing Appellant Gail Knight Steinbeck. [Entered: 08/08/2025 02:20 PM]
August 8, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Mark S. Lee. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [Gail Knight Steinbeck]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. 3347 Bell's Lake Circle, Longs, SC 29568. [Entered: 08/08/2025 01:10 PM]
July 31, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Matthew James Dowd. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): Yes [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: Yes. 3347 Bell's Lake Circle, Longs, South Carolina 29568. [Entered: 07/31/2025 02:28 PM]
June 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 5) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 8/1/2025, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 9/2/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 06/20/2025 10:45 AM]
June 19, 2025 Filing 5 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Gail Knight Steinbeck. [Entered: 06/19/2025 01:27 PM]
April 29, 2025 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER (text only). This case is released from the court's mediation program. Counsel may contact the Circuit Mediation Office at [email protected] to discuss services available through the Mediation Program or to request a settlement assessment conference. Information regarding the mediation program may be found at www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation. The briefing schedule previously established by the court remains in effect. [Entered: 04/29/2025 12:15 PM]
April 23, 2025 Filing 3 MEDIATION ORDER (text only): Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 4/28/2025. The court of appeals' records do not indicate that appellant has filed a mediation questionnaire in accordance with Cir. R. 3-4. Appellant shall file a Mediation Questionnaire (#form07.pdf (uscourts.gov)) or dismiss the appeal voluntarily. Information about the mediation program may be found on the court's website: #www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation. [Entered: 04/23/2025 03:02 PM]
April 17, 2025 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 4/22/2025, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 4/25/2025, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 5/26/2025, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 7/2/2025, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/4/2025. For appeal no. 25-2497, 2:14-cv-08699-TJH-FFM. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 04/17/2025 04:46 PM]
April 17, 2025 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:14-cv-08699-TJH-FFM has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-2497 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 04/17/2025 04:43 PM]

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Plaintiff: WAVERLY SCOTT KAFFAGA, as Executor of The Estate of Elaine Anderson Steinbeck
Represented By: Andrew J. Thomas
Represented By: Alison I. Stein
Represented By: Lauren Michelle Greene
Represented By: Susan J. Kohlmann
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Plaintiff: BAHAR KAFFAGA, as Executor of The Estate of Elaine Anderson Steinbeck
Represented By: Andrew J. Thomas
Represented By: Alison I. Stein
Represented By: Lauren Michelle Greene
Represented By: Susan J. Kohlmann
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Defendant: GAIL KNIGHT STEINBECK
Represented By: Mr. Matthew James Dowd
Represented By: Mark S. Lee
Represented By: Gail Knight Steinbeck
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Defendant: THOMAS STEINBECK
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Defendant: PALLADIN GROUP INC.
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