Mezzano et al v. Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada et al
Plaintiff: Rochelle Mezzano and Jay V. Shore
Defendant: Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, The State of Nevada, Bridget E. Robb, Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed and William M Wright, Jr
Intervenor Defendant: John Townley
Case Number: 3:2023cv00324
Filed: July 5, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Presiding Judge: Craig S Denney
Referring Judge: Robert C Jones
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 TIME SCHEDULE ORDER and docketing letter as to ECF No. #39 Notice of Appeal. USCA Case Number 23-16128 assigned. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Designation of Transcripts and Transcript Order forms and instructions for ECF No. #39 Notice of Appeal. The forms may also be obtained on the Court's website at #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. (Attachments: #1 Transcript Order form) (DLS)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to ECF No. #33 Order, by Plaintiffs Rochelle Mezzano, Jay V. Shore. Filing fee $ 505 PAID; Receipt No. 3-0301. E-mail notice (NEF) sent to the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. (DRM)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 REPLY to #35 Motion for Sanctions, by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. (Large, Michael)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 REPLY to Response to #34 Motion for Attorney Fees, by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. (Large, Michael)
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 USCA Order, 9th Circuit : The petition for a writ of mandamus, as amended, is DENIED as moot. A review of the record indicates that on July 26, 2023, the district court dismissed the case. No further filings will be entertained in this closed case. USCA Case 23-70141.(DRM)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION for Sanctions by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. (judgment) Responses due by 8/21/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit)(Large, Michael)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. (Postjudgment) Responses due by 8/21/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)(Large, Michael)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER Granting #12 Motion to Dismiss. Accordingly, Plaintiffs Complaint is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1), based on Younger abstention and/or Rooker-Feldman abstention doctrines and pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6), based on judicial immunity and failure to state a claim against Defendants. Based on the dismissal of this action and Plaintiffs failure to appropriately remove the action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446, the Motion to Intervene (ECF No. #21 ) is Denied as Moot. This case is now closed. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 7/31/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)
July 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Robert C. Jones on 7/28/2023.IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk's Office will reject any further pleadings from the Plaintiffs in this case, except for a Notice of Appeal. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if any further pleadings are received by Plaintiffs, except for a Notice of Appeal, the Clerk's Office will not file the pleadings and return the pleadings to the submitting party. IT IS SO ORDERED. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LE)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE re ECF No. #27 Petition for Writ of Mandamus, filed by Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano. (DRM)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE - 9th Circuit Docketing Letter re Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed. USCA Case 23-70141 assigned. (DRM)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Video Motion Hearing held on 7/26/2023 before Judge Robert C. Jones. Crtrm Administrator: AB; Pla Counsel: No Appearance; Def Counsel: Michael Large, Casey Quinn & John Springgate; Court Reporter: Donna Prather; Time of Hearing: 10:00 a.m.; Courtroom: 3; Also Appearing by Video: Alexander Morey (with John Springgate).Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano and Plaintiff Jay Shore are not present.The Court recites findings and dismisses the cause of action filed by Plaintiff Jay Shore. The Court will refer this matter to the Nevada State Bar as to Plaintiff Jay Shore for attempting to practice illegally without a license. The Court hears arguments from counsel on the Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #12 ). For the reasons stated on the record, this case is dismissed. Therefore, the Motion to Intervene (ECF No. #21 ) is denied as moot. A final written order will issue.The Court will reject any further pleadings submitted in this case. THEREAFTER, if any further pleadings are received, except for a Notice of Appeal, the Clerk's Office shall not file the pleadings and will return the pleadings to the submitting party. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AB)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE: Copy of ECF No. #27 received via US Mail from Rochelle Mezzano, Jay V. Shore. (GA)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS (Captioned for Ninth Circuit; no automatic email to 9th Circuit), by Rochelle Mezzano, Jay V. Shore. (DRM)
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 NOTICE of Petition for Writ of Mandamus to 9th Circuit, by Rochelle Mezzano, Jay V. Shore. (DRM)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Robert C. Jones on 7/25/2023. By Deputy Clerk: AB.IT IS ORDERED that the Motion Hearing set for 7/26/2023 at 10:00 a.m. (ECF No. #19 ) shall be conducted via Zoom video conference before Judge Robert C. Jones.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the following video conference instructions be adhered to as follows:1. Log on to the call ten (10) minutes prior to the hearing time.2. Mute your sound prior to entering the hearing.3. Do not talk over one another.4. State your name prior to speaking for the record.5. Do not have others in the video screen or moving in the background.6. No recording of the hearing.7. No forwarding of any video conference invitations.8. Unauthorized users on the video conference will be removed.Reminder: 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.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF & ad hoc electronic service to Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano and Plaintiff Jay Shore - AB)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 JOINDER to #12 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendant The State of Nevada. (Quinn, Casey)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by John Townley. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Springgate, John)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE Of Appearance by John Townley.. (Springgate, John)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION to Intervene by Intervenor Defendant John Townley. Responses due by 8/7/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Docket Entry, #2 Declaration Townley Declaration, #3 Exhibit Email, #4 Exhibit NV Supreme Court docket, #5 Exhibit NV Supreme Court docket, #6 Exhibit Minute 8.9.2022)(Springgate, John)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for #19 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause,,,,, Minute Order,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings,,,, by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr.. (Large, Michael)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 AMENDEDMINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Robert C. Jones on 7/21/2023. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Emergency Motion (ECF No. #17 ) is DENIED.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that oral argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #12 ) is set for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. by video conference before Judge Robert C. Jones. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023,Defendants shall serve Plaintiffs with a copy of this Order, along with copies of the EmergencyMotion (ECF No. #17 ) and the Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #12 ).IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file a response to Motion to Dismiss onor before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.IT IS FURTHER ORDER that the partis are directed to contact the Courtroom Deputy, Ashlyn Bye at Ashlyn_Bye@nve.uscourts.gov,Ashlyn_Bye@nvd.uscourts.gov, by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to provide her the names and email addresses of each counsel, party and/or representative attending the hearing. (Adhoc to rochellemezzano@yahoo.com and adarights@pm.me).(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) Modified on 7/25/2023 to correct the email address for Ashlyn. (LE).
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Robert C. Jones on 7/20/2023. Regarding the Requirements of Klingele v. Eikenberry and Rand v. Rowland as to ECF No. #12 Motion to Dismiss. Opposition due 14 days from the date of this Minute Order, and reply due seven 7 days after the filing of the opposition. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Order to Show Cause EMERGENCY MOTION TO REMAND AND/OR MOTION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL (ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED) by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. Responses due by 8/2/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Large, Michael)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff Jay V. Shore's Motion for ECF Access (ECF No. #10 ) is GRANTED on a limited basis. By Friday, August 11, 2023, Plaintiff must file a written certification that he is familiar with Electronic Filing Procedures, Best Practices, and the Civil & Criminal Events Menu that are available on the courts website, www.nvd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff is advised that he is not authorized to file electronically until this certification is filed with the court within the time frame specified. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 7/19/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano's Motion for ECF Access (ECF No. #9 ) is GRANTED on a limited basis. By Friday, August 11, 2023, Plaintiff must file a written certification that she is familiar with Electronic Filing Procedures, Best Practices, and the Civil & Criminal Events Menu that are available on the courts website, www.nvd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff is advised that she is not authorized to file electronically until this certification is filed with the court within the time frame specified. Signed by Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney on 7/19/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CIVIL STANDING ORDER of U.S. Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HJ)
July 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case. (Large, Michael)
July 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Alicia Lerud, Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. Responses due by 7/31/2023. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 7/27/2023. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 8/31/2023. (Large, Michael) 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.
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Rochelle Mezzano, Jay V. Shore that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Plaintiffs request to add Ms. Taylor and Mr. Large as Defendants. (DLS)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Pro Se Litigant to File Electronically by Plaintiff Jay V. Shore. Responses due by 7/28/2023. (DLS)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Se Litigant to File Electronically by Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano. Responses due by 7/28/2023. (DLS)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Emily Reed, and Bridget E. Robb. (DRM)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Unexecuted as to William M Wright, Jr. (DRM)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT of Jay V. Shore, filed by Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano. (DRM)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 AFFIDAVIT of Rochelle Mezzano, filed by Plaintiff Rochelle Mezzano.. (DRM)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ADVISORY LETTER to litigant. (DLS)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Emily Reed, Bridget E. Robb, Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, The State of Nevada, William M Wright, Jr. (DLS)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 RECEIPT of Payment: $402.00 for Civil Filing Fee, receipt number 3-0261. (DLS)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $402 Paid) by Jay V. Shore, Rochelle Mezzano. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 7/15/2023. Proof of service due by 10/3/2023. (DLS)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Case randomly assigned to Judge Robert C. Jones and Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney. (GA)

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