Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc v. Mazak Optonics Corporation
Plaintiff: Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc
Defendant: Mazak Optonics Corporation
Case Number: 1:2023cv02085
Filed: May 3, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Matthew F Kennelly
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 1, 2023 Filing 42 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation by Christen Julia McGlynn (McGlynn, Christen)
May 25, 2023 Filing 41 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report. The telephonic status hearing set for 5/31/2023 is vacated and reset to 7/14/2023 at 8:55 AM, using call-in number 888-684-8852, access code 746-1053. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures are to be made by 6/30/2023. The parties are (again) directed to confer regarding a discovery and pretrial schedule and are (again) directed to file a joint status report including a proposed schedule on 7/7/2023. The Court advises that if the parties do not do so the Court will set a schedule without their input. (mk)
May 24, 2023 Filing 40 STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Mazak Optonics Corporation (Yhee, Jiwon)
May 5, 2023 Filing 39 Rule 83.15 Letter to all counsel of record. (aee, )
May 4, 2023 Filing 38 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: By no later than 5/24/2023, the parties (or, if no defendant has yet appeared, the plaintiff(s)) are to file a joint status report that includes the following information: (1) the status of service of process upon each defendant; (2) a description of each party's claims and defenses; (3) details regarding any discussions concerning settlement, whether before or after the filing of the lawsuit; (4) a proposed discovery and pretrial schedule; and (5) any other matters that any party wishes to bring to the Court's attention. The case is set for a case management conference under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16 on 5/31/2023 at 9:20 a.m. The case management conference will be conducted by telephone, using the following call-in number: 888-684-8852, access code 746-1053. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to provide a copy of this order to any defendant that has not yet appeared by counsel via regular mail at the address at which the defendant has been or is to be served with process. (mk)
May 3, 2023 Filing 37 RECEIVED from California Central; Case Number 5:22-cv-01775 (aee) .
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes transferring case to Northern District of Illinois, Chicago. Accordingly, Mazaks 1404(a) motion to transfer is GRANTED.The case is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for theNorthern District of Illinois. IR IS SO ORDERED. Case transferred electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 17, 2023 Filing 35 MINUTES OF HEARING RE: MOTION TO TRANSFER [Dkt. 12] held before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. The Court takes the motion [Dkt. 12] under submission. Court Recorder: RS-Courtsmart 3-17-23. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF HARBOR PIPE AND STEEL, INC.'S REQUEST FOR IN-PERSON APPEARANCE AT HEARING ON DEFENDANT MAZAK OPTONICS CORPORATION'S MOTION TO TRANSFER #29 by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 8, 2023 Filing 33 DEFENDANT MAZAK OPTONICS CORPORATIONS OBJECTION TO PLAINTIFF HARBOR PIPE AND STEEL, INC.S NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES in support of re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 8, 2023 Filing 32 Proposed Order Granting Request for In-Person Hearing re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 Proposed Order Granting Request for In-Person Hearing filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc. (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 8, 2023 Filing 31 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, #30 by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. Counsel is DIRECTED to L.R. 7-1. Pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.1, counsel is further DIRECTED to electronically lodge the proposed order, as an attachment to a Notice of Lodging. Counsel is reminded to comply with L.R. 5-4.4.1 and L.R. 5-4.4.2. (iva) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 8, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Motion Related Document #29 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 7, 2023 Filing 29 Request for In-person Hearing re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 Request for In-person Hearing filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc. (Brower, Steven) Modified on 3/9/2023 (lom). [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
March 6, 2023 Filing 28 SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 Supplemental Authority (Decided After Filing of Opposition) in Opposition to Motion filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc. (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: granting #25 Non-Resident Attorney Jiwon J. Yhee APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Mazak Optonics Corporation, designating Asa William Markel as local counsel. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: granting #24 Non-Resident Attorney Edward J. Underhill APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Mazak Optonics Corporation, designating Asa William Markel as local counsel. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 21, 2023 Filing 25 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jiwon J. Yhee to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 2/21/2023, Receipt No. 34825502) filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 21, 2023 Filing 24 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward J. Underhill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 2/21/2023, Receipt No. 34825386) filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 21, 2023 Filing 23 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward J. Underhill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34825386) #21 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jiwon J. Yhee to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34825502) #22 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 21, 2023 Filing 22 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jiwon J. Yhee to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34825502) filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 21, 2023 Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward J. Underhill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34825386) filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING [Dkt.14] by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: The Court GRANTS Defendants motion for an extension of time. Defendant is ORDERED to file its responsive pleading on or before April 14, 2023. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Sunshine S. Sykes: The Court finds that the Motion to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline [Dkt. 14] is appropriate for resolution without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the Court vacates the hearing set on February 17, 2023. The motion stands submitted on the papers timely filed. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 10, 2023 Filing 18 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND DUE DATE FOR REPLY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT MAZAK OPTONICS CORPORATIONS MOTION TO TRANSFER AND TO CONTINUE HEARING FORMOTION TO TRANSFER (Doc. #16) by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: NOTE CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT. The Court, having considered the Stipulation to extend the due date for the Reply, and finding good cause, hereby GRANTS the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: 1. Plaintiffs Reply in support of its Motion to Transfer is due on or by February 10, 2023; and 2. The hearing date of February 17, 2023 for the Motion to Transfer [Dkt. 12] is hereby CONTINUED to March 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., without further notice pursuant to the Courts standing orders regarding contested hearings. IT IS SO ORDERED. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
February 3, 2023 Filing 16 STIPULATION to Continue hearing from 02/17/2023 to 03/17/2023 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
January 27, 2023 Filing 15 Opposition Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Decl of Joseph Beattie In Support of Opposition, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit Ex A, #4 Exhibit Ex B, #5 Exhibit Ex C, #6 Exhibit Ex D, #7 Exhibit Ex E, #8 Exhibit Ex F, #9 Exhibit Ex G, #10 Exhibit Ex H, #11 Exhibit Ex I, #12 Exhibit Ex J, #13 Exhibit Ex K, #14 Exhibit Ex L)(Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
December 21, 2022 Filing 14 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Extend Time to File Answer to 3/10/2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. Motion set for hearing on 2/17/2023 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Asa Markel, #2 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
December 21, 2022 Filing 13 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois #12 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 11-3.8 title page is missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Other error(s) with document(s): The case number is missing the judge initials. The complete case number is 5:22-cv-01775-SSS (SPx).. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
December 20, 2022 Filing 12 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of Illinois filed by Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. Motion set for hearing on 2/17/2023 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order) (Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
December 6, 2022 Filing 11 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Mazak Optonics Corporation answer now due 12/20/2022, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation.(Attorney Asa William Markel added to party Mazak Optonics Corporation(pty:dft))(Markel, Asa) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
November 23, 2022 Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc, upon Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation served on 11/17/2022, answer due 12/8/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Joji Kagel - Agent for Service of Process in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
November 14, 2022 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Mazak Optonics Corporation. (shb) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
November 11, 2022 Filing 8 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe and Steel Inc. (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (iva) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 11, 2022 Filing 6 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 11, 2022 Filing 5 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 11, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes and Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (car) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 10, 2022 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe & Steel Inc, (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 10, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe & Steel Inc. (Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]
October 7, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-34123861 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Harbor Pipe & Steel Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1) (Attorney Steven Brower added to party Harbor Pipe & Steel Inc(pty:pla))(Brower, Steven) [Transferred from California Central on 5/3/2023.]

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Represented By: Edward J. Underhill
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