Express Gold Cash, Inc. v. C.J. Environmental, Inc. et al
| Express Gold Cash, Inc. |
| C.J. Environmental, Inc. doing business as CashForGoldUSA.com,, Emma Johnson Inc. doing business as WealthySingleMommy.com, Steer Digital LTD, Daniel Brown and Adam Toutain |
| 1:2022cv00352 |
| May 12, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Western District of New York |
| John L Sinatra |
| Lawrence J Vilardo |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question |
| Plaintiff |
Docket Report
RSS Track this Docket
This docket was last retrieved on July 3, 2022. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
| Document Text |
|---|
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of ORAL ARGUMENT ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION held on 6/27/22, before Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Court Reporter/Transcriber Ann M. Sawyer, Ann_Sawyer@nywd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/3/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2022. (AS) |
| Filing 40 TEXT ORDER granting #39 Motion for Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jonathon D. Friedmann, Esq. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/29/2022. (CMD)-CLERK TO FOLLOW UP- |
| Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Oral Argument held on 6/27/2022. Court denied Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, as stated on record. Court reserved on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and set Preliminary Injunction Hearing for 10/18/2022 at 9:30 AM and to continue on 10/20/2022 at 9:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Niagara Courtroom, 8th Floor West, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Plaintiff's responses to defendants' Motions to Dismiss due by 7/27/2022. Defendants' replies due by 8/10/2022. If necessary, the Court will schedule oral argument at a later time. Appearances. For plaintiff: Kamran F. Hashmi and Michael A. Burger. For defendants: Jessica L. Copeland and Kevin G. Cope for C.J. Environmental. Jodyann L. Galvin and James J. Zawodzinski for Emma Johnson, Inc. (Court Reporter Ann M. Sawyer.) (CMD) |
| Filing 39 MOTION to appear pro hac vice ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-4612540.) by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Admission Petition, #2 Supplement Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Supplement Attorney's Oath, #4 Supplement Civility Principles Oath, #5 Supplement Attorney Database Registration)(Hourihan, Edward) |
| Filing 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support C.J. Environmental Inc.'s Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Hourihan, Edward) |
| Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss by Emma Johnson Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Galvin, Jodyann) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin George Cope on behalf of C.J. Environmental, Inc. (Cope, Kevin) |
| Filing 35 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Stephen Schneider in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Hourihan, Edward) |
| Filing 34 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Emma Johnson Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Emma Johnson in Opposition to Motion for TRO and PI, #2 Exhibit Ex. A to Emma Johnson Declaration)(Galvin, Jodyann) |
| Filing 33 TEXT ORDER granting motion for leave to file excess pages filed by C.J. Environmental, Inc., Docket Item #32 . SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/7/2022. (EK) |
| Filing 32 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Copeland, Jessica) |
| Filing 31 STIPULATION Concerning Conflict of Interest With Attorneys for C.J. Environmental, Inc. by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by James Jude Zawodzinski on behalf of Emma Johnson Inc. (Zawodzinski, James) |
| Filing 29 TEXT ORDER re: Stipulation extending the time to answer, move against, or otherwise respond to the complaint, Docket Item #28 , is ordered. Defendants C. J. Environmental, Inc. d/b/a CashForGoldUSA.com and Emma Johnson, Inc. d/b/a wealthysinglemommy.com shall answer, move against, or otherwise respond to the complaint by 6/24/2022. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/1/2022. (EK) |
| Filing 28 STIPULATION re #1 Complaint, Extending Time for Defendants C.J. Environmental, Inc. and Emma Johnson, Inc. to Respond to Complaint by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Copeland, Jessica) |
| Filing 27 TEXT ORDER granting motion to modify the briefing schedule, Docket Item #25 . C.J. Environmental, Inc. d/b/a CashForGoldUSA.com and Emma Johnson Inc. d/b/a WealthySingleMommy.com shall respond to the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction by 6/8/2022. Express Gold Cash, Inc. shall reply by 6/17/2022. Oral argument remains set for 6/27/2022 at 10:30 AM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/26/2022. (EK) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Burger on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Burger, Michael) |
| Filing 25 MOTION Joint Letter Request to Modify the Current Briefing Schedule Related to Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by C.J. Environmental, Inc..(Copeland, Jessica) |
| Filing 24 Corporate Disclosure Statement by C.J. Environmental, Inc.. (Hourihan, Edward) |
| Filing 23 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Emma Johnson Inc. identifying Other Affiliate E.J. Productions, Inc. for Emma Johnson Inc... (Galvin, Jodyann) |
| Filing 22 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO and PI with Supporting Documents, Motion for Expedited Hearing and Text Order served on Adam Toutain on 5/16/2022, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference held on 5/19/2022 re: #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Express Gold Cash, Inc. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Attorney Hashmi alerted Court to potential conflicts. Parties agreed to work toward resolving concerns, but if necessary, may contact the Court. Defendants' responses due by 6/1/2022. Plaintiff's reply due by 6/10/2022. Oral Argument set for 6/27/2022 at 10:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Appearances by ZOOM Video Conference: For plaintiff: Kamran F. Hashmi. For defendants: Jessica L. Copeland and Edward P. Hourihan, Jr. for C.J. Environmental. Jodyann L. Galvin for Emma Johnson, Inc.(Court Reporter Ann M. Sawyer.) (CMD) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Edward P. Hourihan, Jr on behalf of C.J. Environmental, Inc. (Hourihan, Edward) |
Filing 19
TEXT ORDER. Status Conference set for 5/19/2022 at 10:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. PLEASE NOTE: The proceeding described herein will be held remotely. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. Public access to the proceeding can be obtained by viewing Judge Vilardo's calendar on the public website at www.nywd.uscourts.gov, or by contacting Judge Vilardo's chambers at (716) 551-1621. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 5/18/2022. (CMD)
|
| ATTENTION CORPORATION PLAINTIFFS/DEFENDANTS: All Corporate Disclosure Statements pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P.7.1(b) are to be filed within seven (7) days of this notice. (KM) |
| Filing 18 Case Reassigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. no longer assigned to the case. (KLH) |
| Filing 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr.: Status Conference held on 5/17/2022 re Plaintiff's #3 Motion to for Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court recuses and directs the Clerk to transfer the case to another District Judge. Appearances. For plaintiff: Kamran Hashmi. For defendant Emma Johnson Inc.: Jodyann Galvin. For defendant C.J. Environmental, Inc.: Jessica Copeland. (Court Reporter Bonnie Weber) (KLH) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica L. Copeland on behalf of C.J. Environmental, Inc. (Copeland, Jessica) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Jodyann Galvin on behalf of Emma Johnson Inc. (Galvin, Jodyann) |
| Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO and PI with Supporting Documents, Motion for Expedited Hearing and Text Order served on Rudolph Friedmann LLP o/b/o C.J. Environmental Inc. on 5/16/2022, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Text Order served on Emma Johnson Inc. on 5/14/2022, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO and PI with Supporting Documents, and Motion for Expedited Hearing. served on Emma Johnson Inc. on 5/13/2022, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO and PI with Supporting Documents, Motion for Expedited Hearing and Text Order served on C.J. Environmental, Inc. on 5/16/2022, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE by Express Gold Cash, Inc. Shareholder/Leadership Identification (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 9 TEXT ORDER re #8 Letter filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc. Plaintiff must serve, as directed in Dkt. 7, any party who has an interest in, or may oppose, the relief requested. If any such party is unrepresented by counsel, Plaintiff may serve the party instead. The Court cautions Plaintiff that any failure to serve an interested party as directed will delay the Court's consideration of Plaintiff's motion. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/13/2022. (KEF) |
| Filing 8 Letter filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc. as to Adam Toutain, Steer Digital LTD, Emma Johnson Inc., C.J. Environmental, Inc., Daniel Brown . (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 7 TEXT ORDER granting #4 Motion to Expedite filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc. Plaintiff shall serve the complaint, the motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, and a copy of this text order on counsel for Defendants by no later than noon on Monday, May 16, 2022, and shall file proof of service of the same. A status conference to discuss scheduling is set for 5/17/2022, at 2:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 5/12/2022. (KEF) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE: All parties are expected to comply with Judge Sinatra's individual requirements set forth in the Judges' Info section of the Court's website. Corporate and LLC parties should pay particular attention to the tab relating to such parties. (KLH) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Daniel Brown, C.J. Environmental, Inc., Emma Johnson Inc., Steer Digital LTD, Adam Toutain. (TMK) |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Expedite Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration Kolokouris Declaration, #3 Exhibit Kolokouris Ex. 1-7, #4 Declaration Holland Declaration, #5 Exhibit Holland Ex. 1-21, #6 Declaration LaLonde Declaration, #7 Exhibit LaLonde Ex. 1, #8 Declaration Schoonover Declaration, #9 Exhibit Schoonover Ex. 1, #10 Affidavit Dorger Affidavit, #11 Exhibit Dorger Ex. 1-11, #12 Witness and Exhibit List, #13 Text of Proposed Order)(Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants $ 402 receipt number ANYWDC-4576558, filed by Express Gold Cash, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Summons - CJ Environmental, #4 Summons - Emma Johnson Inc., #5 Summons - Emma Johnson Inc., #6 Summons - Steer Digital LTD, #7 Summons - Daniel Brown, #8 Summons - Adam Toutain)(Hashmi, Kamran) |
| Case Assigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (TMK) |
| Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at #http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (TMK) |
| AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at #http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.(TMK) |
Access additional case information on PACER
Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.
Access this case on the New York Western District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System
- Search for Party Aliases
- Associated Cases
- Attorneys
- Case File Location
- Case Summary
- Docket Report
- History/Documents
- Parties
- Related Transactions
- Check Status
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
