Thomson v. Aria Resort & Casino, LLC et al
| Michael Thomson |
| Aria Resort & Casino, LLC and MGM Resorts International |
| 2:2025cv02459 |
| December 11, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada |
| Anne R Traum |
| Brenda Weksler |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 22 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, held on April 21, 2026, before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Wear. Recording start and end times: 1:05 p.m. - 1:17 p.m.. Any Redaction Request is due by 5/28/2026. Release of the Transcript Restriction is set for 8/5/2026. Before release date, the transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter. After release date, it may be obtained through the court reporter or PACER. THIS TRANSCRIPT MUST NOT BE ATTACHED AS AN EXHIBIT OR MADE PART OF AN APPENDIX. See Local Rule IA 10-3.(b). (GW) |
| Filing 21 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 4/21/2026 before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Crtrm Administrator: E. Garcia; Pla Counsel: Christopher Lalli and Shelby Dahl; Def Counsel: Lawrence Semenza; Recording start and end times: 1:05p.m. - 1:17p.m.; Courtroom: 3B; All parties appeared via Zoom. The Court makes preliminary remarks and hears representation of counsel as to #11 Motion to Stay Discovery.The Court sets forth its findings on the record. The Motion to Stay Discovery (ECF No. 11) is GRANTED. The transcript of these proceedings will serve as the Court's Order. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EMG) |
| Filing 20 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 4/16/2026. The hearing on #11 Motion to Stay Discovery scheduled for 4/17/2026 before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler is CONTINUED to 4/21/2026 at 1:00 PM. The Zoom invite will be sent out to parties the afternoon before the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KNH) |
| Filing 19 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 4/10/2026 before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Crtrm Administrator: E. Garcia; Pla Counsel: Christopher Lalli and Shelby Dahl; Def Counsel: Lawrence Semenza; Recording start and end times: 1:23p.m. - 1:42p.m.; Courtroom: 3B; The Court makes preliminary remarks and hears representation of counsel as to #11 Motion to Stay Discovery by Defendant. The Court takes this matter under submission.The #11 Motion to Stay Discovery by Defendant, is continued to Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. The zoom invite will be sent out to parties the afternoon before the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EMG) |
Filing 18
PROTECTIVE ORDER. ORDER Granting #17 Stipulation Confidentiality and Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 4/2/2026.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)
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| Filing 17 STIPULATION Stipulated Confidentiality and Protective Order by Plaintiff Michael Thomson.. (Dahl, Shelby) (other) (protective) |
| Filing 16 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 3/30/2026. Hearing set on #11 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery for 4/10/2026 at 01:30 PM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. To appear remotely, parties are kindly directed to contact courtroom administrator Elvia Garcia at [email protected] no later than noon on the day prior to the hearing and no sooner than one week prior to the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KNH) |
| Filing 15 REPLY to Response to #11 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Defendants Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International. (Cannata, Katie) |
| Filing 14 RESPONSE to #11 Motion to Stay Case or Discovery by Plaintiff Michael Thomson. Replies are due by 3/27/2026. (Dahl, Shelby) |
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Filing 13
SCHEDULING ORDER Granting #12 Proposed Discovery Plan. Discovery is due by 1/29/2027. Motions are due by 3/1/2027. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order is due by 4/1/2027. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 3/12/2026. NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IB 2-2: In accordance with 28 USC 636(c) and FRCP 73, the parties in this action are provided with a link to the "AO 85 Notice of Availability, Consent, and Order of Reference - Exercise of Jurisdiction by a U.S. Magistrate Judge" form on the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. AO 85 Consent forms should NOT be electronically filed. Upon consent of all parties, counsel are advised to manually file the form with the Clerk's Office. (A copy of form has been sent to parties not receiving electronic service.)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)
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| Filing 12 Proposed Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order by Plaintiff Michael Thomson. (Dahl, Shelby) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Stay Discovery re #7 Motion to Dismiss,, #1 Complaint,, by Defendants Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International. Responses are due by 3/20/2026. (Cannata, Katie) |
| Filing 10 REPLY to Response to #7 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendants Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International. (Semenza, Lawrence) |
| Filing 9 RESPONSE to #7 Motion to Dismiss,, by Plaintiff Michael Thomson. Replies are due by 2/17/2026. (Dahl, Shelby) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Cannata, Katie) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint,, by Defendants Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International. Responses are due by 2/10/2026 Certificate of Interested Parties is due by 2/6/2026. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order is due by 3/13/2026.. (Semenza, Lawrence) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Thomson. MGM Resorts International served on 12/23/2025. (Dahl, Shelby) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Thomson. Aria Resort & Casino, LLC served on 12/23/2025. (Dahl, Shelby) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Christopher J. Lalli on behalf of Plaintiff Michael Thomson. (Lalli, Christopher) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International re #1 Complaint. (AMMi) |
| Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. (AMMi) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Michael Thomson. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Dahl, Shelby) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Aria Resort & Casino, LLC, MGM Resorts International (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANVDC-8282833) by Michael Thomson. Certificate of Interested Parties is due by 12/21/2025. Proof of service is due by 3/11/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dahl, Shelby) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. |
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