Bouck, et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Plaintiff: JOSHUA BOUCK, ATUL SHAH, SHENWEI ZHAO, ADAM SPRING and GIAO Q. TRAN
Defendant: META PLATFORMS, INC.
Case Number: 26-4429
Filed: July 13, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Docket Report

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September 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER FILED. The parties joint motion (Docket Entry No. 15) to consolidate is granted. Nos. 26-4429, 26-4808, and 26-4826, and cross-appeal Nos. 26-4705, 26-5172, and 26-5177 are consolidated. 3 26-4429 The request (included in Docket Entry No. 15) to modify the briefing schedule is granted. The following cross-appeal briefing schedule shall govern these consolidated cases: Plaintiffs first brief on cross-appeal is now due October 5, 2026. Defendants second brief on cross-appeal is due December 4, 2026. Plaintiffs third brief on cross-appeal is due January 20, 2026. Defendants optional cross-appeal reply brief is due March 5, 2026. In light of the modified briefing schedule, no streamlined extensions of time to file briefs will be approved. Any written motions for extensions of time to file briefs under Ninth Circuit Rule 31-2.2(b) must include a proposed briefing schedule and state whether any separately represented party objects. [26-4429, 26-4705, 26-4808, 26-4826, 26-5172, 26-5177] [Entered: 09/11/2026 04:44 PM]
August 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 9) granted, Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 16) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Cross Appeal First Brief Due (Appellant) 9/23/2026, Cross Appeal Second Brief Due (Appellee) 10/21/2026, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due (Appellant) 11/20/2026. Optional Cross Appeal Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Cross Appeal Third Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [26-4429, 26-4705] [Entered: 08/18/2026 10:36 AM]
August 18, 2026 Filing 16 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Joshua Bouck, Appellant Atul Shah, Appellant Shenwei Zhao, Appellant Adam Spring, Appellant Giao Q. Tran. [26-4429, 26-4705] [Entered: 08/18/2026 08:26 AM]
August 7, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION to Consolidate filed by Appellant Joshua Bouck, Appellant Atul Shah, Appellant Shenwei Zhao, Appellant Adam Spring, Appellant Giao Q. Tran. [26-4429, 26-4705] [Entered: 08/07/2026 11:58 AM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 14 DEFECTIVE---MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellee Meta Platforms, Inc.. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [26-4429, 26-4705] [Duplicate entry.] [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:28 PM] [Edited: 07/24/2026 12:33 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 13 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Meta Platforms, Inc.. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [26-4705, 26-4429] [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:26 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Meta Platforms, Inc.. [26-4705, 26-4429] [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:23 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 11 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ari Holtzblatt for Appellant Meta Platforms, Inc.. [26-4705, 26-4429] [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:02 PM]
July 24, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sonal Naresh Mehta for Appellant Meta Platforms, Inc.. [26-4705, 26-4429] [Entered: 07/24/2026 12:00 PM]
July 23, 2026 Filing 9 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Cross Appeal First Brief Due (Appellant) 8/24/2026, Cross Appeal Second Brief Due (Appellee) 9/21/2026, Cross Appeal Third Brief Due (Appellant) 10/21/2026. For appeal no. 26-4429, 3:25-cv-05194-RS. 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 [26-4429, 26-4705] [Entered: 07/23/2026 12:54 PM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 8 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Ari Holtzblatt [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:31 PM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Meta Platforms, Inc.. [Entered: 07/22/2026 11:07 AM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ari Holtzblatt for Appellee Meta Platforms, Inc.. [Entered: 07/22/2026 10:59 AM]
July 22, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sonal Naresh Mehta for Appellee Meta Platforms, Inc.. [Entered: 07/22/2026 10:53 AM]
July 20, 2026 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Joshua Bouck, Appellant Atul Shah, Appellant Shenwei Zhao, Appellant Adam Spring, Appellant Giao Q. Tran. [Entered: 07/20/2026 05:04 PM]
July 20, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Joshua Bouck, Appellant Atul Shah, Appellant Shenwei Zhao, Appellant Adam Spring, Appellant Giao Q. Tran. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 07/20/2026 05:00 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 9/21/2026, Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 8/24/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 7/20/2026. For appeal no. 26-4429, 3:25-cv-05194-RS. 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: 07/13/2026 02:14 PM]
July 13, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:25-cv-05194-RS 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 26-4429 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: 07/13/2026 02:03 PM]

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Plaintiff: JOSHUA BOUCK
Represented By: Leonid Kandinov
Represented By: Andrew W. Robertson
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Plaintiff: ATUL SHAH
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Plaintiff: SHENWEI ZHAO
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Defendant: META PLATFORMS, INC.
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Represented By: Ms. Sonal Naresh Mehta
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