Iwasaki v. P&G Rare Violins Inc et al
Plaintiff: Ko Iwasaki
Defendant: P&G Rare Violins, Inc., Ben-Dashan Inc., P&G Rare Violins Inc doing business as Bein and Fushi and Ben-Dashan Inc
Case Number: 3:2024cv00164
Filed: January 22, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: A Joe Fish
Referring Judge: Sam A Lindsay
Nature of Suit: Torts/Pers Prop: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #25 Appendix in Support, #24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Ko Iwasaki (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Extend Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint) (Song, Tailim)
March 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER: The court grants Plaintiff's #19 Motion for Extension; withdraws its referral of Defendants' #9 Motion to Dismiss; denies as moot Defendants' #9 Motion to Dismiss; and refers Defendants' #24 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 3/5/2024) (chmb)
March 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER OF REFERENCE: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b), Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and Brief in Support (Doc. #24 ), is referred to United States Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford for hearing, if necessary, and for the United States Magistrate Judge to submit to the court proposed findings and recommendations for disposition of the Motion. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 3/5/2024) (ykp)
March 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Appendix in Support filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc re #24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint (Piacenti, R. Kent)
March 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Piacenti, R. Kent)
February 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Appendix in Support filed by Ko Iwasaki re #21 Response/Objection to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Song, Tailim)
February 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Ko Iwasaki re #21 Response/Objection to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Song, Tailim)
February 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 RESPONSE filed by Ko Iwasaki re: #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim (Song, Tailim)
February 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against All Defendants filed by Ko Iwasaki. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A, #2 Exhibit(s) B) (Song, Tailim)
February 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim filed by Ko Iwasaki (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Extend Time) (Song, Tailim)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: DENYING AS MOOT #15 Defendants' Motion for Leave to Take Expedited Jurisdictional Discovery and Extension of Time to File Amended Notice of Removal ("Motion"). The evidence submitted by Defendants in support of their Motion is sufficient to cure the jurisdictional deficiencies previously identified by the court regarding the parties' citizenship, and Defendants filed an Amended Notice of Removal within the time previously required by the court. As a result, the court determines that it has diversity jurisdiction over this action, and the relief requested by Defendants is moot. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 2/12/2024) (chmb)
February 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 AMENDED DOCUMENT by P&G Rare Violins Inc, Ben-Dashan Inc. Amendment to #1 Notice of Removal,,,,,,. . (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Exhibit(s) Index of State-Court Filings, #4 Exhibit(s) Docket Sheet, #5 Exhibit(s) Plaintiff's Original Petition, #6 Exhibit(s) Notice of Status Conference Hearing 10-10-23, #7 Exhibit(s) Issue Citation - P&G, #8 Exhibit(s) Notice of Status Conference Hearing 12-12-23, #9 Exhibit(s) Plaintiff's First Amended Petition, #10 Exhibit(s) Request for Citation re Plaintiff's First Amended Petition, #11 Exhibit(s) Issue Citation - Ben-Dashan Inc., #12 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Service - Executed Citation Ben-Dashan Inc., #13 Exhibit(s) Request for Issuance of Letter, #14 Exhibit(s) Issue Citation - P&G Rare Violins, Inc., #15 Exhibit(s) Notice of Status Conference Hearing 02-02-24, #16 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Service - P&G Rare Violins, Inc., #17 Exhibit(s) Notice of Filing of Removal, #18 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing - Ben-Dashan Inc., #19 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing - P&G Rare Violins, Inc., #20 Exhibit(s) Amended Notice of Filing of Removal, #21 Exhibit(s) General Warranty Deed, #22 Exhibit(s) Designation of Homestead, #23 Exhibit(s) ISC Biography - Iwasaki, #24 Affidavit(s) of Gabriel Ben-Dashan, #25 Declaration(s) of Gabriel Ben-Dashan) (Piacenti, R. Kent)
February 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Appendix in Support filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc re #15 MOTION for Discovery Regarding Plaintiff's Citizenship to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Notice of Removal (Piacenti, R. Kent)
February 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Discovery Regarding Plaintiff's Citizenship to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction (), MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Notice of Removal filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Proposed Jurisdictional Discovery Requests) (Piacenti, R. Kent)
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William A. Castle, Jr. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 2/6/2024) (chmb)
February 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney WIlliam A. Castle, Jr. (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14367752) filed by P&G Rare Violins Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Order Referring #9 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 1/30/2024) (cfk)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Appendix in Support filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc re #10 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim filed by Ben-Dashan Inc, P&G Rare Violins Inc (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order and Notice of Deficiency: By 2/9/2024, Defendants must address the following deficiency: jurisdiction. Failure to file an amended notice of removal by this date that cures the deficiency or deficiencies identified will result in the sua sponte remand of this action to state court for lack of jurisdiction. (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 1/26/2024) (chmb) (Main Document 8 replaced to correct a spelling error on 1/26/2024) (ali).
January 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David Letvin. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 1/25/2024) (chmb)
January 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney David J. Letvin (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14339576) filed by Ben-Dashan Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, #2 List of Bar Admissions, #3 Proposed Order) (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Court Request for Recusal: Senior Judge A. Joe Fish recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Judge Sam A. Lindsay for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 3:24-cv-164-L. (axm)
January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Tue Jan 23 09:40:20 CST 2024 (crt)
January 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
January 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by P&G Rare Violins, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ben-Dashan Inc.. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Piacenti, R. Kent)
January 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL filed by P&G Rare Violins, Inc., Ben-Dashan Inc.. (Filing fee $405; receipt number ATXNDC-14330267) In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 3A, #5 Exhibit(s) 3B, #6 Exhibit(s) 3C, #7 Exhibit(s) 3D, #8 Exhibit(s) 3E, #9 Exhibit(s) 3F, #10 Exhibit(s) 3G, #11 Exhibit(s) 3H, #12 Exhibit(s) 3I, #13 Exhibit(s) 3J, #14 Exhibit(s) 3K, #15 Exhibit(s) 3L, #16 Exhibit(s) 3M, #17 Exhibit(s) 4, #18 Exhibit(s) 5, #19 Exhibit(s) 6) (Piacenti, R. Kent) (Attachment 2 flattened on 1/23/2024) (kcr).

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Plaintiff: Ko Iwasaki
Represented By: Tailim Song
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