Konnech Inc. v. True The Vote Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Konnech Inc.
Defendant: True The Vote Inc., Gregg Phillips, Catherine Engelbrecht and Mike Hasson
Case Number: 4:2022cv03096
Filed: September 12, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Kenneth M Hoyt
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 88 U.S.C. § 8888 Other Statutory Actions
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 7, 2022 Filing 59 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals LETTER advising IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners' opposed motion for release from detention is GRANTED pending further order of this court. The district court's orders otherwise remain in effect (USCA No. 22-20578), filed.(EfrainGarcia, 1)
November 2, 2022 Filing 56 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to #55 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (AntonioBanda, 4)
November 1, 2022 Filing 58 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Harry Marantides for Transcript of Contempt Hearing held on 10/31/22 before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Realtime turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kathleen Miller, filed. (MarcelleLaBee, 4)
November 1, 2022 Filing 55 TRANSCRIPT re: Contempt Hearing held on October 31, 2022 before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kathleen Miller. Ordering Party Michael Wynne Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/30/2023., filed. (Miller, Kathleen)
November 1, 2022 Filing 54 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by True the Vote Inc./Michael Wynne for Transcript of Contempt Hearing, 10/31/2022, Kenneth Hoyt. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kathleen Miller, filed. (Wynne, Michael)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION #5 . (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER. It is ORDERED that defendants Gregg Phillips and Catherine Engelbrecht, reimburse the United States Marshal Service for in custody civil contempt charges, at a rate of $ 85.61 a day, to be housed at Joe Corley Detention Facility for everyday they are housed, and further, the totals of any such sums be paid in advance of any release.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER denying #43 Defendants Motion to Seal the Plaintiff's Exhibit "1" that was offered and admitted during the Contempt hearing on October 27, 2022..(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER FOR CONFINEMENT PENDING COMPLIANCE as to Contempt Against Defendants Gregg Phillips and Catherine Engelbrecht. Therefore, the defendants Gregg Phillips and Catherine Englebrecht, are ORDERED detained by the U.S. Marshal for one-day and further until they fully comply with the Courts Order as set out in the TRO. See [DEs 8 and 9].(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 31, 2022 Filing 50 Summons Issued as to Mike Hasson. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(hlerma, 4)
October 31, 2022 Filing 49 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to #47 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (AntonioBanda, 4)
October 31, 2022 Filing 48 NOTICE of Designation of Lead Counsel and Attorney in Charge by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Wynne, Michael)
October 31, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. CONTEMPT HEARING held on 10/31/2022. The Court found that defendants, Gregg Phillips and Catherine Engelbrecht, in contempt for failure to comply with the Courts ex parte temporary restraining order. Therefore, the defendants Gregg Phillips and Catherine Englebrecht, are ORDERED detained by the U.S. Marshal for one-day and further until they fully comply with the Courts Order as set out in the TRO. Appearances:Nathan Richardson, Joe Larson, Cameron Powell, Todd Burns (Consultant), Michael John Wynne, Constantine Z. Pamphilis.(Court Reporter: K. Miller), filed.(chorace)
October 30, 2022 Filing 47 TRANSCRIPT re: Hearing held on 10/27/22 before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Court Reporter/Transcriber Nichole Forrest, RDR, CRR, CRC. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/30/2023., filed. (Forrest, Nichole)
October 28, 2022 Filing 46 Defendants' Submission of Evidence in Furtherance of Request to Purge Finding of Contempt by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exh. A: Affidavit of Gregg Phillips, #2 Exhibit Exh. B: Affidavit of Catherine Engelbrecht with text exchanges with FBI Special Agents, #3 Exhibit Exh. C: Criminal complaint against Eugene Yu in Los Angeles County, California, #4 Exhibit Exh. D: Conditions of Release for Eugene Yu from the state of Michigan)(Wynne, Michael)
October 28, 2022 Filing 45 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Mike Hasson, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
October 28, 2022 Filing 44 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by True the Vote Inc./Michael Wynne for Transcript of Contempt Hearing, 10/27/2022, Kenneth Hoyt. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Nichole Forrest, filed. (Wynne, Michael)
October 28, 2022 Filing 43 Opposed MOTION to Seal Plaintiff's Exhibit 1 to Hearing on 10/31/2022 by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/18/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Wynne, Michael)
October 28, 2022 Filing 42 First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., Mike Hasson filed by Konnech Inc.. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Konnech Inc..(kpicota, 4)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #28 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(kpicota, 4)
October 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER denying #29 Defendants Motion to Hold in Abeyance.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 27, 2022 Filing 39 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Harry Marantides for Transcript of Contempt of Court Hearing on 10/27/22 before Judge Kenneth Hoyt. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Court Reporter, filed. (RachelWillborg, 4)
October 27, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Argument heard. Plaintiff's Exhibit "1" (a photo), was offered and admitted.Witnesses: 1)Gregg Phillips 2) Catherine Engelbrecht. This matter is continued to October 31, 2022 at 9AM.CONTEMPT HEARING held on 10/27/2022. Contempt Hearing set for 10/31/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 11A before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Appearances:Nathan Richardson, Cameron Powell. Michael John Wynne, Constantine Z. Pamphilis, John C Kiyonaga.(Court Reporter: N. Forrest), filed.(chorace) Modified on 10/31/2022 (chorace).
October 26, 2022 Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by John Kiyonaga on behalf of Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Wynne, Michael)
October 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER granting #34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney J Mark Brewer terminated.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
October 20, 2022 Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Wynne on behalf of Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Wynne, Michael)
October 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #32 Motion for John Kiyonaga to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(kpicota, 4)
October 19, 2022 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for J. Mark Brewer to Withdraw as Attorney by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/9/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Brewer, J)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER Directing Defendants to appear and Show Cause Why They Should Not Be Held In Contempt #16 . (Motion Hearing set for 10/27/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 11A before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt)(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
October 14, 2022 Filing 32 MOTION for John C. Kiyonaga to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gregg Phillips, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/4/2022. (Akers, Brock)
October 14, 2022 Filing 31 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to #30 Transcript,. Party notified, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4)
October 13, 2022 Filing 30 TRANSCRIPT re: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on October 6, 2022 before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Court Reporter/Transcriber Mayra Malone. Ordering Party Constantine Z. Pamphilis Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/11/2023., filed. (Malone, Mayra)
October 12, 2022 Filing 29 MOTION to Hold in Abeyance by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/2/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Akers, Brock)
October 11, 2022 Filing 28 MOTION to Amend #1 Complaint by Konnech Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/1/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
October 11, 2022 Filing 27 REPLY in Support of #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Konnech Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
October 10, 2022 Filing 26 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by J. Mark Brewer for Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Hearing on 10/06/22 before Judge Hoyt. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Judicial Transcribers of Texas, filed. (Brewer, J)
October 7, 2022 Filing 25 PROPOSED ORDER / Proposed Contempt Order, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
October 6, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. Preliminary INJUNCTION HEARING held on 10/6/2022. Argument heard. The Court this matter under advisement. Appearances:Nathan Richardson, Brock Cordt Akers, J Mark Brewer, Constantine Z. Pamphilis.(Court Reporter: M. Malone), filed.(chorace)
October 5, 2022 Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition to #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order)(Brewer, J)
October 5, 2022 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by J. Mark Brewer on behalf of Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Brewer, J)
September 28, 2022 Filing 22 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Konnech Inc., filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 27, 2022 Filing 21 REPLY in Support of #16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Contempt Against Defendants, filed by Konnech Inc.. (Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER On #18 Stipulation to Extend Temporary Restraining Order and Reset Preliminary Injunction Hearing( Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 10/6/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 11A before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt)(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
September 23, 2022 Filing 19 RESPONSE to #16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Contempt Against Defendants, #17 EMERGENCY MOTION MOTION For Consideration Without A Hearing Of Plaintiffs Motion To Show Cause And For Contempt Against Defendants filed by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc.. (Akers, Brock)
September 23, 2022 Filing 18 STIPULATION re: Extension of Temporary Restraining Order and to Reset Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Konnech Inc., filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 21, 2022 Filing 17 EMERGENCY MOTION, MOTION For Consideration Without A Hearing Of Plaintiffs Motion To Show Cause And For Contempt Against Defendants( Motion Docket Date 10/12/2022.) by Konnech Inc., filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 21, 2022 Filing 16 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to Contempt Against Defendants by Konnech Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/12/2022. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 15, 2022 Filing 15 SEALED DOCUMENT Letter to Judge Hoyt by Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc., filed. (Akers, Brock)
September 14, 2022 Filing 14 NOTICE of Acceptance and Waiver of Personal Service of Temporary Restraining Order re: #9 Order, by Konnech Inc., filed. (Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 14, 2022 Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Catherine Engelbrecht served on 9/13/2022, answer due 11/14/2022, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 14, 2022 Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Gregg Phillips served on 9/13/2022, answer due 11/14/2022, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 14, 2022 Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to True The Vote Inc. served on 9/13/2022, answer due 11/14/2022, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference by Telephone and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Counsel who filed or removed the action is responsible for placing the conference call and insuring that all parties are on the line. The call shall be placed to (713)250-5613. Telephone Conference set for 3/6/2023 at 08:45 AM by telephone before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(AkeitaMichael, 4)
September 13, 2022 Deposit made into the Registry of the Court by Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP in the amount of $100.00, receipt number HOU111239 re: #9 Order,, filed. (thanniable, 4)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 9/26/2022 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 11A before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt. ORDERED that Konnech shall post bond with sufficient surety in the amount of $100.00. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER FOLLOWING TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on September 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Appearances: Nathan Richardson Constantine Z. Pamphilis. Pursuant to phone conference conducted this day, the Court determines that a Temporary Restraining Order should issue in this case, pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. 1030, Texas Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 143.002 and F.R.C.P., Rule 65(b)(1)(A) and (B). An appropriate order shall issue. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 9/26/2022 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 11A before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M Hoyt) Parties notified.(chorace)
September 12, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE of Setting as to #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Parties notified. Telephone Conference set for 9/12/2022 at 03:00 PM before Judge Kenneth M Hoyt, filed. (On "Meet-Me" Line) (chorace)
September 12, 2022 Filing 6 Flash Drive of EXHIBITS A-1, A-2 and A-3 re: #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Konnech Inc., filed.(ckrus, 4)
September 12, 2022 Filing 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Konnech Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/3/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 12, 2022 Filing 4 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Catherine Engelbrecht, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 12, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Gregg Phillips, filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 12, 2022 Filing 2 Request for Issuance of Summons as to True The Vote Inc., filed.(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 12, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, True The Vote Inc. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXSDC-28753555) filed by Konnech Inc..(Pamphilis, Constantine)
September 12, 2022 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff in person, filed.(ckrus, 4)

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