Federal Trade Commission v. Dayton Family Productions, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission
Defendant: American Family Consultants, Inc., American Family Productions, Inc., Aztec Escrow, Inc., Glen E. Burke, Fred Davidson, Dayton Family Productions, Inc., Raymond Filost, Richard S. Hart, High Voltage Entertainment, Inc., High Voltage Pictures, Inc., John Iavarone, Icon Management Services, Inc., J.J. Dayton Associates, Inc., Ignacio Jimenez, Reunion Management, Inc., Kevin Roy, John Rubbico and Wolf Creek Partners
ThirdParty Plaintiff: Glen E. Burke, John Iavarone, Ignacio Jimenez and Kevin Roy
ThirdParty Defendant: Lyman Dayton and Dayton Studios
Receiver: Thomas Seaman Company and Donald M. Trachtenberg
Case Number: 2:1997cv00750
Filed: February 6, 2013
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Las Vegas Office
Presiding Judge: Cam Ferenbach
Presiding Judge: Philip M. Pro
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 0045 Federal Trade Commission Act

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March 16, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 227 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Glen Burke is found in contempt of the Order for his involvement in the direct-mail sweepstakes operation described above. The Court orders Burke to pay contempt sanctions in the amount of $17,389,232. Signed by Chief Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/16/16. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - TR) (Main Document 227 replaced on 3/16/2016) (TR).
July 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 216 ORDER that for reasons stated in this order, the Court hereby reaffirms 203 Order re Contempt. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 7/28/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EDS)
March 3, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 214 ORDER Granting 210 Motion Rule 62.1 Indicative Ruling by Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62.1(a)(3), the Court would grant the motion and enter a clarified Contempt Order if the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remands for that purpose. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 3/3/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EDS)
September 27, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 203 ORDER Granting 169 Plaintiff's Second Motion to Hold Glen Burke in Contempt. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant Burke is liable for and shall pay contempt sanctions in the amount of $20,174,740.36, and that Defendant American Hea lth Associates, LLC, be jointly and severally liable for $2,785,508.36 of that total. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall forthwith enter Judgment against Defendants Burke and American Health Associates, LLC, in the foregoing amounts. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 09/27/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AC)
July 9, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 200 ORDER that this Court's Orders 194 , 195 , and 199 are VACATED. FURTHER ORDERED that a Telephonic Status Conference is set for 8/12/2013 at 10:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Pro. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 7/9/13. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM)
July 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 199 ORDER that at the hearing on 169 Plaintiff Federal Trade Commissions Second Motion to Hold Glen Burke in Contempt set for 9/16/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Court will consider argument of counsel, but not the testimony of witnesses. To the extent the parties deem it is necessary to reference 131 Plaintiffs First Motion to Hold Glen Burke in Contempt, they will be permitted to do so. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 7/8/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)
April 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 176 ORDER Granting 174 Motion for Authority. The Receiver is authorized to suspend all business operations of the Receivership Defendants. The Receiver is authorized to terminate the Receivership Defendants' office leases. The Receiver is relieved from compliance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 2003 and is authorized to sell the furniture, fixtures, personalty, and equipment located at the Receivership Defendants' offices. The Receiver is authorized to pay the reasonabl e and necessary moving and storage expenses for the Receivership Defendants' computers, documents and records and to terminate utility services to the Receivership Defendants' offices. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 4/8/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)
March 5, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 173 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Granting 130 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 03/05/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AC)
February 6, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ORDER Granting 160 Proposed Order to Amend the Temporary Restraining Order filed by Federal Trade Commission. Signed by Judge Philip M. Pro on 2/6/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)
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Defendant: American Family Consultants, Inc.
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Defendant: American Family Productions, Inc.
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Defendant: Aztec Escrow, Inc.
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Defendant: Glen E. Burke
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Defendant: Fred Davidson
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Defendant: Dayton Family Productions, Inc.
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Defendant: Raymond Filost
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Defendant: Richard S. Hart
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Defendant: High Voltage Entertainment, Inc.
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Defendant: High Voltage Pictures, Inc.
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Defendant: John Iavarone
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Defendant: Icon Management Services, Inc.
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Defendant: J.J. Dayton Associates, Inc.
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Defendant: Ignacio Jimenez
Represented By: Scott Michael Cantor
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Defendant: Reunion Management, Inc.
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Defendant: Kevin Roy
Represented By: Scott Michael Cantor
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Defendant: John Rubbico
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Defendant: Wolf Creek Partners
Represented By: Jeffrey J Whitehead
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Thirdparty plaintiff: Glen E. Burke
Represented By: Scott Michael Cantor
Represented By: John V Spilotro
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Thirdparty plaintiff: John Iavarone
Represented By: John V Spilotro
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Thirdparty plaintiff: Ignacio Jimenez
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Thirdparty plaintiff: Kevin Roy
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Thirdparty defendant: Lyman Dayton
Represented By: Ronald W. Truman
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Thirdparty defendant: Dayton Studios
Represented By: Ronald W. Truman
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Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission
Represented By: Reenah L. Kim
Represented By: Sarah Waldrop
Represented By: Blaine T Welsh
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Receiver: Thomas Seaman Company
Represented By: Elliot S. Blut
Represented By: Edward (Ted) G. Fates
Represented By: David R. Zaro
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Receiver: Donald M. Trachtenberg
Represented By: Steven R Scow
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