Adinoff v. West Publishing Corporation
Plaintiff: Holland Adinoff
Defendant: West Publishing Corporation
Case Number: 1:2025cv02448
Filed: August 7, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Scott T Varholak
Referring Judge: Nina Y Wang
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1453 - Class Action Fairness Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 11, 2025 Filing 48 Civil Case Terminated pursuant to #46 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Case by Plaintiff filed in this case. Text Only Entry. (sphil, )
December 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 47 MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's #46 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, which is a self-effectuating notice of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The #46 Notice expressly states that the dismissal is with prejudice. Accordingly, Plaintiff's claims were dismissed with prejudice as of the filing of the Notice. Defendant's #29 Motion to Dismiss is thus DENIED as moot, and the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 12/11/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, )
December 10, 2025 Filing 46 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Case by Plaintiff Holland Adinoff (Peluso, Patrick)
November 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MINUTE ORDER: The #44 Joint Motion for 30-Day Extension of Time for Plaintiff to File Her Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. Plaintiff may respond to Defendant's motion to dismiss no later than December 15, 2025. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 11/13/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, )
November 11, 2025 Filing 44 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint by Plaintiff Holland Adinoff. (Peluso, Patrick)
October 30, 2025 Filing 43 Exhibits in Support of #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint, 42 Order on Motion for Leave to Restrict,,, by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Lieber, Robert)
October 30, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MINUTE ORDER: Defendant West Publishing Corporation's #31 Unopposed Motion to Restrict Exhibits is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Clerk of Court is directed to maintain a Level 1 restriction on Exhibits C and D to the Motion to Dismiss. [Doc. 32; Doc. 32-1]. However, upon review, the Court finds that redaction would not be impractical for Exhibit D, given that the identity of the user, along with his contact information and account details, appears only in specific locations in the exhibit. In light of the public interest in open judicial proceedings, Defendant is ORDERED to file an unrestricted version of Exhibit D that redacts the user's private information, no later than November 7, 2025. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 10/30/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, )
October 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MINUTE ORDER: The #39 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response is GRANTED. Plaintiff may file her response brief on or before 11/13/2025. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 10/29/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, )
October 29, 2025 Filing 40 NOTICE re #33 Notice (Other), West Publishing Corporation's Notice of Proof of Service by Defendant West Publishing Corporation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Certified Return Receipt)(Morr, Matthew)
October 29, 2025 Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint by Plaintiff Holland Adinoff. (Peluso, Patrick)
October 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting #35 West Publishing Corporation's Unopposed Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Dismiss. Discovery in this matter is STAYED and all case deadlines are VACATED pending resolution of #29 Motion to Dismiss. The parties are ORDERED to contact Chambers within ten (10) days of a ruling on the Motion to Dismiss to set a scheduling conference if the claims remain pending. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 10/15/2025. Text Only Entry(stvlc7, )
October 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MINUTE ORDER: West Publishing Corporation's #30 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit for Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. Defendant West Publishing Corporation's #29 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint is ACCEPTED as filed. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 10/15/2025. Text Only Entry(nywlc8, )
October 15, 2025 Filing 36 MEMORANDUM regarding #35 West Publishing Corporation's Unopposed Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Dismiss. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 10/15/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, )
October 15, 2025 Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION to Stay re #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint West Publishing Corporation's Unopposed Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Ruling on Motion to Dismiss by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
October 14, 2025 Filing 34 Proposed Scheduling Order by Plaintiff Holland Adinoff. (Peluso, Patrick)
October 14, 2025 Filing 33 NOTICE re #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint West Publishing Corporation's Notice of Constitutional Challenge by Defendant West Publishing Corporation (Morr, Matthew)
October 9, 2025 Filing 32 RESTRICTED DOCUMENT - Level 1: re: #29 Restricted Exhibits by Defendant West Publishing Corporation.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Morr, Matthew) Modified on 10/10/2025 to add linkage (ggill, ).
October 9, 2025 Filing 31 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Restrict re: #32 by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew) Modified on 10/10/2025 to add linkage (ggill, ).
October 9, 2025 Filing 30 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limit for Motion to Dismiss #29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
October 9, 2025 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant West Publishing Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Adinoff's Complaint by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Table of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit Ex. A, #3 Exhibit Ex. B, #4 Exhibit Ex. C, #5 Exhibit Ex. D, #6 Exhibit Ex. E)(Morr, Matthew)
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MINUTE ORDER Pursuant to parties' request, the Scheduling Conference set for 10/8/2025 at 11:45 AM is VACATED and RESET for 10/21/2025 at 11:45 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. A proposed scheduling order shall be filed on or before 10/14/2025. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 9/25/2025. Text Only Entry (stvlc7, )
September 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MINUTE ORDER Due to a conflict on the Court's calendar, the Scheduling Conference set for 10/8/2025 at 9:00 AM is VACATED and RESET in time only to 11:45 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. If the parties are not available at this new time, they are directed to jointly contact chambers at 303-335-2365 to identify an appropriate time. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 9/23/2025. Text Only Entry (stvlc7, )
September 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #24 Unopposed Motion for 14-Day Extension of Time for Defendant West Publishing Corporation to Respond to the Complaint. For good cause shown, Defendant shall file their response to the Complaint on or before October 9, 2025. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 9/23/2025. Text Only Entry(stvlc7, )
September 23, 2025 Filing 25 MEMORANDUM regarding #24 Unopposed Motion for 14-Day Extension of Time for Defendant West Publishing Corporation to Respond to the Complaint. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 9/23/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, )
September 23, 2025 Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond Unopposed Motion for 14-Day Extension of Time for Defendant West Publishing Corporation to Respond to the Complaint by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER REFERRING CASE: This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak for non-dispositive matters. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions. Court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the request of the Parties by motion, this Court may direct the Parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding. Alternatively, the Magistrate Judge, at his discretion, may convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. Counsel for the Parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Practice Standards, as well as the Practice Standards of the assigned Magistrate Judge. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 8/22/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc8, )
August 22, 2025 Filing 22 CASE REASSIGNED. Pursuant to #19 Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge, all parties do not consent. Case randomly reassigned to Judge Nina Y. Wang and drawn to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. All future pleadings should be designated as 25-cv-02448-NYW. (Text Only Entry) (sphil, )
August 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion for 21-Day Extension of Time for Defendant West Publishing Corporation to Respond to the Complaint. For good cause shown, Defendant shall file its Response on or before September 25, 2025. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 8/21/2025. Text Only Entry(stvlc7, )
August 21, 2025 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the complaint by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 21, 2025 Filing 19 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Defendant West Publishing Corporation All parties do not consent.. (Morr, Matthew)
August 11, 2025 Filing 18 NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information by Matthew A. Morr (Morr, Matthew)
August 8, 2025 Filing 17 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Robert T. Lieber, Jr on behalf of West Publishing CorporationAttorney Robert T. Lieber, Jr added to party West Publishing Corporation(pty:dft) (Lieber, Robert)
August 8, 2025 Filing 16 STATEMENT re #2 Notice of Case Association by Plaintiff Holland Adinoff. (Peluso, Patrick)
August 8, 2025 Filing 15 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Patrick Harry Peluso on behalf of Holland AdinoffAttorney Patrick Harry Peluso added to party Holland Adinoff(pty:pla) (Peluso, Patrick)
August 7, 2025 Filing 14 Exhibits in Support of #1 Notice of Removal, Register of Actions by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 13 Exhibits in Support of #1 Notice of Removal, Return of Service by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 12 Exhibits in Support of #1 Notice of Removal, District Court Civil Case Cover Sheet by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 11 Exhibits in Support of #1 Notice of Removal, District Court Summons by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 10 Exhibits in Support of #1 Notice of Removal, Class Action Commplaint and Jury Demand by Defendant West Publishing Corporation. (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER Setting Deadline for Filing Election Concerning Consent/Non-Consent to Magistrate Jurisdiction Form and Setting Scheduling Conference by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 8/7/2025. Consent Form due by 9/24/2025. Proposed Scheduling Order due 10/1/2025 Scheduling Conference set for 10/8/2025 09:00 AM in Courtroom A 402 before Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. (sphil, )
August 7, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MINUTE ORDER: this matter is before the court on #3 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 6.1(a) the parties may stipulate in writing to one extension of not more than 21 days to respond to a pleading. Accordingly, no action from the Court is required. The Clerk of Court is instructed to remove the gavel from Dkt. No. 3. SO ORDERED, by Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak on 8/7/25. Text Only Entry (stvlc5, )
August 7, 2025 Filing 7 Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. (echa, )
August 7, 2025 Filing 6 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak. Text Only Entry. (echa, )
August 7, 2025 Filing 5 FIRST AND FINAL NOTICE TO ALL ATTORNEY(S) AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES IN REMOVED, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHER CASES. To receive any further notice in a case removed or transferred to this court, or special matters including discovery disputes, bankruptcy appeals, or withdrawals of reference, Multi-district litigation (MDL), etc., all attorneys and unrepresented parties must enter an appearance under D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(a). An attorney must be an active member of this court's bar and be in good standing in accordance with D.C.COLO.LAttyR 3. A waiver of the fee for bar admission may apply in limited situations. (Text Only Entry) (echa, )
August 7, 2025 Filing 4 ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE to filer of non-compliance with Notice of Removal case opening procedures. Pursuant to Local Rule D.C.COLO.LCivR 81.1, and 28 U.S.C. Section 1446a, each of the state court documents shall be individual PDFs. See Appendix B Notice of Removal in the User Guide - Attorney Case Opening Procedures document. (Text Only Entry.) (echa, )
August 7, 2025 Filing 3 Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond Local Rule 6.1(a) Stipulation for Extension of Time for Defendant to Respond to the Complaint by Defendant WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION. (Morr, Matthew) Modified on 8/7/2025 to terminate motion per 8 Minute Order (norlin, ).
August 7, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE ASSOCIATION Notice of Related Cases by Matthew A. Morr on behalf of WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION (Morr, Matthew)
August 7, 2025 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION from District Court, Denver County, Case Number 2025cv32409. (Filing fee $ 405, Receipt Number ACODC-10482946), filed by WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Pleadings and Register of Actions, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Morr, Matthew)

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