Stastny et al v. Bhanti et al
| Jan Stastny, Richard Dai, Amelia Cai and David Choi |
| Aadi Bhanti and Dropmints, Inc. |
| 1:2022cv06852 |
| December 6, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Rebecca R Pallmeyer |
| Other Fraud |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 69
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: At the parties' suggestion, the court extends the discovery close date to 2/28/2024. The court directs the parties to submit letters outlining their settlement proposals by December 28, 2023 for the settlement conference scheduled on 1/3/24. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 68
STATUS Report JOINT by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny (Shapiro, Michael)
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Filing 67
ANSWER to Complaint (Answer of Defendants to Supplemental Complaint) by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.(Stagman, David)
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Filing 66
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: At the request of the parties, a Settlement Conference is set for 1/3/2024 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams video conferencing. Counsel shall provide the courtroom deputy with an e-mail address for each attorney that is expected to participate by no later than 12/27/23. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 65
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. Date for Defendants' answer to the complaint is extended without objection to November 3, 2023. Parties will submit their Report of Planning Meeting on or before November 20, 2023. The parties are encouraged to discuss the possibility of settlement. On or before November 20, 2023, the parties are directed to advise the court of their interest in a referral to a magistrate judge for settlement purposes or a request for the court's involvement. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 64
AMENDED MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 10/2/2023. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 63
MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 9/30/2023.(rbf, )
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Filing 62
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion and Order, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #32 is denied. Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. (rbf, )
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Filing 61
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: On the court's own motion and by agreement of the parties, the telephone conference set for 9/20/2023 is stricken and RE-SET to 10/10/2023 at 11:00 a.m. To join the telephone hearing, please dial (877) 336-1839 and enter access code: 6708061#. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 60
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Notice of withdrawal #58 is granted. Attorney Brian C. Ralston is terminated as counsel for Defendants. Unopposed motion to extend discovery #59 is granted. The close of fact discovery is extended to 11/30/2023. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 59
MOTION by Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny for extension of time to complete fact discovery - UNOPPOSED (Shapiro, Michael)
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Filing 58
Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. (the appearances of Peter J. Walsh, Jr. and Brian C. Ralston of Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP are hereby withdrawn) (Stagman, David)
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Filing 57
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: On the court's own motion, the status hearing set for 8/10/2023 is stricken and RE-SET for a telephone conference on 9/20/2023 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone hearing, please dial (877) 336-1839 and enter access code: 6708061#. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 56
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Motion for substitution of Plaintiffs' counsel #55 is granted; Attorney Daniel S Klapman is terminated as counsel. Lawyers from the law firm of Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C are substituted as counsel of record for Plaintiffs. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 55
MOTION by Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny to substitute attorney (Shapiro, Michael)
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Filing 54
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny by Carly Susanne Grant (Grant, Carly)
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Filing 53
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny by Michael P Tomlinson (Tomlinson, Michael)
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Filing 52
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny by Michael Samuel Shapiro (Shapiro, Michael)
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Filing 51
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. The parties report that discovery is ongoing. The next telephone status hearing is set for 8/10/2023 at 8:45 a.m. To join the telephone hearing, please dial (877) 336-1839 and enter access code: 6708061#. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 50
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Motion for extension of time to complete discovery #49 is granted. To ensure adequate time for discovery after the court rules on the pending motion to dismiss, the court extends the fact discovery close date to September 1, 2023. Parties have leave to submit amended pleadings or join parties up to 28 days after the parties are at issue. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 49
MOTION by Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny for extension of time to complete discovery (UNOPPOSED) (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 48
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Defendant's unopposed motion for leave to file overlength reply brief in support of motion to dismiss supplemental complaint #45 is granted. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 47
REPLY by Defendants Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #32 Defendants' Reply In Support Of Motion To Dismiss Supplemental Complaint (Stagman, David)
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Filing 46
Defendants' Unopposed Motion for leave to file overlength reply brief in support of motion to dismiss supplemental complaint (Stagman, David) Modified on 3/21/2023 (cp, ).
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Filing 45
MOTION by Defendants Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. Defendants' Unopposed Motion For Leave To File Overlength Reply Brief In Support Of Motion To Dismiss Supplemental Complaint (Stagman, David)
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Filing 44
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Motion for leave to withdraw counsel #42 is granted. Attorney John Gregory Day and Bruce E. Jameson are terminated as counsel for plaintiffs. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 43
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. The parties inform the court that discovery is ongoing. For the reasons stated on the record, the next telephone status hearing is set for 5/31/2023 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 42
MOTION by Attorney Bruce E. Jameson and John G. Day to withdraw as attorney for Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny. No party information provided (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 41
MEMORANDUM by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #32 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Rog Obj by D's)(Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 40
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Unopposed motion for extension of time to file oversized brief in opposition to defendants' motion to dismiss supplemental complaint #39 is granted. Plaintiff granted leave to file response to defendants' motion to dismiss by 2/27/23 and to file an oversized brief of up to 19 pages. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 39
MOTION by Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny for extension of time to file response/reply as to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #32 (UNOPPOSED), MOTION by Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny for leave to file excess pages (UNOPPOSED) (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 38
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing held. Motions for pro hac vice #36 #37 are granted. Attorneys Steven R. Popofsky and Joshua K. Bromberg are added as counsel for the Plaintiffs. The parties report that discovery is ongoing. If the parties are not able to agree on language for the protective order, the parties are invited to send their competing proposals to Proposed_Order_Pallmeyer@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The parties are encouraged to continue to negotiate a resolution of their discovery disputes, and if possible, of the case as a whole. The next telephone status hearing date is set for 3/14/2023 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 37
MOTION by Plaintiff Jan Stastny for limited admission J. Bromberg (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 36
MOTION by Plaintiff Jan Stastny for limited admission Steven R. Popofsky (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 35
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: By agreement of the parties, the following briefing schedule is entered for Defendants' motion to Dismiss supplemental complaint #32 : Response is due by 2/24/2023; and Reply is due by 3/17/2023. Mailed notice (cp, )
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Filing 34
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: The court sets a telephone status hearing for 2/17/2023 at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Instructions and a link to the conference number are located on Judge Pallmeyer's website. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 33
NOTICE by Daniel S Klapman of Change of Address (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 32
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Affidavit of Aadi Bhanti)(Stagman, David)
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Filing 31
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. by David Jeffrey Stagman (Stagman, David)
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Filing 30
ORDER signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 1/9/2023: The court thanks the parties for their comprehensive Report of Planning Meeting and enters a pretrial schedule as set in the attached Order. Counsel are directed to file a further joint written status report on or before February 15, 2023. Mailed notice (cn).
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Filing 29
NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re report of rule 26(f) planning meeting #28 (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 28
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny (Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 27
ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to #Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates)#, any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this #LINK# will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice. (tg, )
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Filing 26
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny by Daniel S Klapman (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing)(Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 25
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny by Daniel S Klapman (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing)(Klapman, Daniel)
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Filing 24
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: The parties are directed to submit a Report of Planning Meeting on or before 1/6/2023. Please see https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_judges/pallmeyer/Report% 20of%20Planning%20Mtg.pdf. Mailed notice. (cp, )
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Filing 23
MAILED Rule 83.15 letter to all counsel of record. (ph, )
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Filing 22
RECEIVED from Delaware; Case Number 1:22-cv-01191. (ph, )
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Case transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Hearing on the Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue held on 11/18/2022. Counsel for Plaintiffs: J. Day. Counsel for Defendants: B. Ralston. (Court Reporter Heather Triozzi.) (lah) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 21
ORDER: The Motion to Dismiss (D.I. #9 ) is GRANTED. Because I have found that venue in Delaware is improper, I hereby TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/18/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 20
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories; and (2) Plaintiffs First Request for the Production of Documents filed by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny.(Day, John) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 19
REPLY BRIEF re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. (Ralston, Brian) Modified on 11/16/2022 (nms). [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 18
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J. Stagman of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. (Ralston, Brian) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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SO ORDERED, re #18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J. Stagman of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/15/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 17
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/15/2022. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Compliance)(Day, John) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 16
SUPPLEMENTAL Complaint against Defendants Aadi Bhanti and Dropmints, Inc., by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny. (Jameson, Bruce) Modified on 11/7/2022 (nms). [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 15
SO ORDERED Granting #14 Stipulation and Proposed Order Governing Plaintiffs Filing of Supplemental Complaint. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/3/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 14
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Governing Plaintiffs Filing of Supplemental Complaint by Amelia Cai, David Choi, Richard Dai, Jan Stastny. (Day, John) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 13
ORAL ORDER: A hearing on the Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (D.I. #9 ) is now set for 11/18/2022, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/18/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 12
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. (Ralston, Brian) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 11
OPENING BRIEF in Support re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/8/2022. (Ralston, Brian) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 10
DECLARATION of Aadi Bhanti re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. (Ralston, Brian) Modified on 10/25/2022 (nms). [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 9
MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue - filed by Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ralston, Brian) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 8
ORAL ORDER: The Complaint alleges fraud on the part of Defendants, followed by stalling. Defendants now move for more time to file an answer. (D.I. #7 ). The motion will be partly GRANTED. Dropmints adequately provides a basis for an extension, although the extension will only be to October 25, 2022. The individual Defendant provides no basis for an extension. Nevertheless, his answer will be due on October 25, 2022. THERE WILL BE NO MORE EXTENSIONS. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/14/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 7
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer - filed by Dropmints, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 7.1.1 Statement)(Ralston, Brian) Modified on 10/12/2022 (nms). [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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SO ORDERED, re #6 Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Dropmints, Inc. answer due 10/12/2022). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/6/2022. (nms) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 6
Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to Extend Time - filed by Dropmints, Inc.. (Ralston, Brian) Modified on 10/6/2022 (nms). [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 5
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jan Stastny, Richard Dai, Amelia Cai, David Choi.Aadi Bhanti served on 9/19/2022, answer due 10/11/2022. (Jameson, Bruce) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 4
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jan Stastny, Richard Dai, Amelia Cai, David Choi.Dropmints, Inc. served on 9/14/2022, answer due 10/5/2022. (Jameson, Bruce) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 3
Summons Issued as to Aadi Bhanti on 9/9/2022; Dropmints, Inc. on 9/9/2022. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued)(apk) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 2
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (apk) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Aadi Bhanti, Dropmints, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3955598.) - filed by Jan Stastny, Richard Dai, Amelia Cai, David Choi. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(apk) [Transferred from Delaware on 12/6/2022.]
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