Westwood et al v. Meta Platforms et al
| Mandy Westwood and Douglas Westwood |
| Meta Platforms and Instagram |
| 2:2022cv00556 |
| August 31, 2022 |
| US District Court for the District of Utah |
| Jared C Bennett |
| Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 34 NOTICE OF TRANSMITTAL that case has been transferred to California Northern District via electronic given case number 4:22-cv-06461. (mh) |
| Filing 33 Interdistrict Transfer to Northern CA. Record transferred to receiving court electronically. All future documents should be filed in USDC Northern District of CA - CASE CLOSED IN THIS COURT (alt) |
| Filing 32 CLERKS ORDER of Conditional Transfer re IN RE: SOCIAL MEDIA ADOLESCENT ADDICTION/PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION, MDL 3047 signed by John W. Nichols, Clerk of the Panel (alt) |
Filing 31
ORDER granting #28 Motion to Stay - This case is STAYED pending disposition by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) of the pending motion in MDL No. 3047 to centralize this case in an MDL for pretrial proceedings. Should the JPML deny that motion, Defendants shall file their answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days of such an order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 10/04/2022. (jl)
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| Filing 30 NOTICE - This case is assigned to a magistrate judge. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73, you are hereby notified that a magistrate judge for the District of Utah may conduct any or all proceedings in this case, including a jury or bench trial and entry of a final judgment. Exercise of this jurisdiction by the magistrate judge is permitted only if all parties voluntarily sign and return #the form on this link To consent, return the Consent Form to the clerk's office within 21 days via email at consents@utd.uscourts.gov or mail at the address on the form and place Attention: Consent Clerk on the envelope. Please do not file the Consent Form in the case.Notice e-mailed or mailed to Defendants Instagram, Meta Platforms, Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. Form due by 10/25/2022. (alf) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF ADR, e-mailed or mailed to Defendants Instagram, Meta Platforms, Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (alf) |
| Filing 28 Stipulated MOTION to Stay Pending Decision of Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation filed by Defendants Instagram, Meta Platforms. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Stipulation of Stay and Joint Motion for Entry of Stay Proceedings Pending Decision of Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Motion to Transfer)(Christiansen, Jeremy) |
| Filing 27 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendants Instagram, Meta Platforms identifying Meta Platforms, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Christiansen, Jeremy) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy Max Christiansen on behalf of Instagram, Meta Platforms (Christiansen, Jeremy) |
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #24 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Tristan Gillespie for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/29/2022. (alf)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Tristan Gillespie , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4460000,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wahlquist, Adam) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #17 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Sarah R. London for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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Filing 22
ORDER granting #16 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lexi J. Hazam for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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Filing 21
ORDER granting #15 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Kelly K. McNabb for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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Filing 20
ORDER granting #14 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Jason L. Lichtman for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Ian R. Bensberg for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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Filing 18
ORDER granting #12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Elizabeth J. Cabraser for Douglas Westwood and Mandy Westwood.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/27/2022. (alf)
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| Filing 17 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sarah R. London , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458516,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lexi J. Hazam , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458507,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kelly K. McNabb , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458500,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason L. Lichtman , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458497,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ian R. Bensberg , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458490,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth J. Cabraser , Registration fee $ 250, receipt number AUTDC-4458471,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Application, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 11 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mandy Westwood, Douglas Westwood as to Instagram served on 9/14/2022, answer due 10/5/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Copy of Summons)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 10 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mandy Westwood, Douglas Westwood as to Meta Platforms served on 9/14/2022, answer due 10/5/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Copy of Summons)(Wright, Joel) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY re #8 Certificate of Service, #7 Certificate of Service. The documents are stricken as improperly filed. Must be refiled using the event "Summons Returned Executed". Additionally filings MUST include summons issued by the Court as attachments. The clerk requests the filer of the original document to refile the pleadings. The new pleading will receive new document numbers on the docket. (alf) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood re #2 Complaint, (Wright, Joel) Modified on 9/16/2022 - stricken as improperly filed (alf). |
| Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood re #2 Complaint, (Wright, Joel) Modified on 9/16/2022 - stricken as improperly filed (alf). |
| Filing 5 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT**Summons Issued Electronically as to Instagram. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (ks) |
| Filing 4 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT**Summons Issued Electronically as to Meta Platforms. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (ks) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS for appearance phv mailed to attorney Jason Lichtman, Kelly McNabb, Neal Roberts, Steve Vale, Tristan Gillespie, Sarah London, Ian Bensberg, Elizabeth Cabraster, Lexi Hazam, for Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, Mandy Westwood (ks) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/15/2022: #1 PHV Letter to Counsel) (ks). |
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Filing 3
ORDER TO PROPOSE SCHEDULE - Plaintiff must propose a schedule to defendant in the form of a draft Attorney Planning Meeting Report within the earlier of fourteen(14) days after any defendant has appeared or twenty-eight (28) days after any defendant has been served with the complaint. See order for additional instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 9/1/22. (alf)
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| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AUTDC-4434235) filed by Mandy Westwood, Douglas Westwood. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) Assigned to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett (Wahlquist, Adam) |
| Filing 1 Case has been indexed and assigned to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. Plaintiffs Douglas Westwood, and Mandy Westwood are directed to E-File the Complaint and cover sheet (found under Complaints and Other Initiating Documents) and pay the filing fee of $ 402. by the end of the business day.NOTE: The court will not have jurisdiction until the opening document is electronically filed and the filing fee paid in the CM/ECF system. Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts #PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance. (ks) |
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