Melwani v. Amazon.com Inc et al
Plaintiff: Prakash Melwani
Defendant: Amazon.com Inc and Jeff Bezos
Case Number: 2:2021cv01329
Filed: September 27, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Office: Seattle Office
Presiding Judge: Ricardo S Martinez
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1051 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER on Joint Statement of Dispute Regarding Protective Order. Having reviewed the Joint Statement of Dispute and the remainder of the record, the Court hereby finds and ORDERS that the parties' Joint Statement of Dispute Regarding Protective Order, Dkt #73 , is DENIED. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 76 PRAECIPE to attach document (Declaration of Allyson R. Bennett with signature) re #75 Declaration (non motion) by Defendant Amazon.com Inc (Weiss, Eric)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 75 DECLARATION of Allyson R. Bennett re #73 Statement by Defendant Amazon.com Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Weiss, Eric)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 74 DECLARATION of Charles Wright re #73 Statement by Defendant Amazon.com Inc (Weiss, Eric)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 73 STATEMENT of Dispute Regarding Protective Order (Joint) by Defendant Amazon.com Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit D, #2 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Eric)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 72 NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: Filed by Plaintiff Prakash Melwani. (Melwani, Prakash)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MINUTE ORDER, Motions terminated: #69 MOTION Leave to file telephonic motion filed by Prakash Melwani, #70 Unopposed MOTION Withdrawal of Telephonic Motion under 7(i) re #69 MOTION Leave to file telephonic motion filed by Prakash Melwani.The following MINUTE ORDER is made by direction of the Court, the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez, United States District Judge: On May 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed a letter indicating that the Motion at Dkt. #69 was being withdrawn. This letter was filed as a Motion. Accordingly, the Court will terminate both Motions. Plaintiff is advised to follow the procedure for withdrawing a motion set forth in Local Civil Rule 7(l). (COB)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 70 Unopposed MOTION Withdrawal of Telephonic Motion under 7(i) re #69 MOTION Leave to file telephonic motion , filed by Plaintiff Prakash Melwani. Noting Date 6/9/2023, (Melwani, Prakash)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Noting Date Set/Reset by Clerk re #69 MOTION Leave to file telephonic motion: Noting Date 6/9/2023.(MJV)
May 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 MOTION Leave to file telephonic motion , filed by Plaintiff Prakash Melwani. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 6/9/2023 6/2/2023 (Melwani, Prakash). Modified Noting Date on 5/22/2023 (MJV).
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER re #67 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Karina N Pundeff for Defendant Amazon.com Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
February 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 67 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Karina N. Pundeff FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Amazon.com Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7898166 (Weiss, Eric)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 66 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. Jury Trial is set for 1/16/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. Length of Trial: *5 days*. Joinder of Parties due by 3/14/2023, Amended Pleadings due by 3/14/2023, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 7/20/2023, Motions due by 8/21/2023, Discovery completed by 9/18/2023, Dispositive motions due by 10/18/2023, 39.1 mediation to be completed by 12/4/2023, Motions in Limine due by 12/19/2023, Pretrial Order due by 1/4/2024, Trial briefs to be submitted by 1/11/2024, Proposed voir dire/jury instructions due by 1/11/2024. (LC)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 5. (Weiss, Eric)
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Filed by Defendant Amazon.com Inc.(Bennett, Allyson)
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER granting Parties' #62 Stipulated MOTION to Set Deadlines. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 1/5/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/16/2023, Joint Status Report due by 1/30/2023, Joint Discovery Plan due by 2/13/2023. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
December 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order to Set Deadlines, filed by Defendant Amazon.com Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Setting Deadlines)(Marciszewski, Mark)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ANSWER to #49 Amended Complaint by Amazon.com Inc.(Gratz, Joseph)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER re #59 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Mark D. Marciszewski FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. The Court ADMITS Attorney Mark D Marciszewski for Defendant Amazon.com Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Mark D. Marciszewski FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE by Defendant Amazon.com Inc. Receipt No. AWAWDC-7719424 (Weiss, Eric)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER granting Parties' #57 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadline for Response to Second Amended Complaint. Defendant's Response to Amended Complaint or Second Amended Complaint shall be due by 10/17/2022 (21 days after Plaintiff's deadline) or 21 days after any amended complaint is filed, whichever is sooner. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order to Extend Deadline for Response to Second Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant Amazon.com Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Eric)
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER granting in part Defendant's #50 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff's first and second causes of action are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's third cause of action is dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiff's fourth and fifth causes of action are not dismissed. Plaintiff's claims against Jeff Bezos are dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's cross-motion for leave to amend, Dkt. #54 , is DENIED. If Plaintiff wishes to amend his third cause of action (breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing), he shall file a second amended complaint consistent with the above no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 REPLY, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos, TO RESPONSE to #50 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Weiss, Eric)
June 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re #50 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, filed by Plaintiff Prakash Melwani. Noting Date 6/27/2022, (Melwani, Prakash)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER re Parties' #52 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadlines for Response to Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion is due 6/27/2022. Defendants' Reply In Support Of Defendants' Motion is due 7/22/2022. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
May 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Stipulated MOTION and Proposed Order to Extend Deadlines for Response to Motion to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/27/2022, (Weiss, Eric)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 DECLARATION of Allyson R. Bennett filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos re #50 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Weiss, Eric)
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/10/2022, (Weiss, Eric)
April 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) All Parties with JURY DEMAND, filed by Prakash Melwani.(Melwani, Prakash)
March 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting Parties' #47 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadlines for Amended Complaint and Response to Amended Complaint. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint due by 4/18/2022, Defendants' Response to Complaint or Amended Complaint due by 5/18/2022. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
March 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order to Extend Deadlines for Amended Complaint and Response to Amended Complaint, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/15/2022, (Weiss, Eric)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting in part Defendants' #41 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; granting in part Plaintiff's #44 Cross Motion for Leave to Amend. Plaintiff's claim of Trademark Infringement under 15 U.S.C. 1114(1)(a) is dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff's second cause of action, for false designation of origin, is not dismissed. The remainder of Plaintiff's claims, including all claims against Jeff Bezos, are dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiff shall file an amended complaint consistent with the above no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
January 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 REPLY, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos, TO RESPONSE to #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(6) (Weiss, Eric)
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(6), filed by Plaintiff Prakash Melwani. Noting Date 1/7/2022, (Melwani, Prakash)
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Samuel Jacob Zeitlin for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Weiss, Eric)
December 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Noting Date Set/Reset re #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(6). Motion originally noted by Defendants in CM/ECF for January 7, 2021. This date is in the past. Corrected to January 7, 2022, to reflect the noting date printed in the caption of the Motion. (COB)
November 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 DECLARATION of Samuel J. Zeitlin filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos re #41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(6) (Weiss, Eric)
November 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(6), filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/7/2021, (Weiss, Eric)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER granting Parties' #39 Stipulated MOTION to Renote Motion to Dismiss and Stay Deadlines. Defendant's motion to dismiss due by 11/19/2021. Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss due by 12/17/2021. Defendants' Reply due by 1/7/2022. The Court also STAYS all other deadlines, including the Rule 26(f) conference, initial disclosures, and joint status report, pending resolution of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Stipulated MOTION to Renote Motion to Dismiss and Stay Deadlines, filed by Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/15/2021, (Weiss, Eric)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER re #35 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Samuel Jacob Zeitlin for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, and Jeff Bezos, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER re #34 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Joseph C Gratz for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, and Jeff Bezos, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)
October 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER re #33 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Allyson R. Bennett for Defendants Amazon.com Inc and Jeff Bezos, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)
October 28, 2021 Opinion or Order MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the joint request of counsel, the deadlines set forth in the Court's ORDER REGARDING FRCP 26(f) CONFERENCE, INITIAL DISCLOSURES, AND JOINT STATUS REPORT dated 10/19/21 (Dkt #30), are continued as follows: FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 11/16/2021, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/23/2021, Joint Status Report due by 12/3/2021. (LC)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Samuel J. Zeitlin FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7310190 (Weiss, Eric)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Joseph C. Gratz FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7310181 (Weiss, Eric)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Allyson R. Bennett FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7310176 (Weiss, Eric)
October 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Eric J Weiss on behalf of Defendants Amazon.com Inc, Jeff Bezos. (Weiss, Eric)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE: Plaintiff Prakash Melwani has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (STP)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER REGARDING FRCP 26(f) CONFERENCE, INITIAL DISCLOSURES, AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. Joint Status Report due by 11/16/2021, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 11/2/2021, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/9/2021. Copy sent to pro se plaintiff via regular mail (LC).
October 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 REPORT on the filing or determination of an action. Emailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (RE)
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 LETTER from Clerk to counsel re receipt of case from District of Southern District of New York and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (cc plaintiff via USPS) (RE)
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Notice of Filing Deficiency re Prakash Melwani ***Action Required*** Copyright/Patent/Trademark Forms Omitted.See attached letter for more information and instructions. (cc plaintiff via USPS) (RE)
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Case transferred in from Southern District of New York, Case Number 1:20-cv-09739.
September 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Judge Ricardo S. Martinez added. (RE)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER re: #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. filed by Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com, Inc. Defendants' motion to transfer GRANTED. This resolves Dkt. No. 18. Because the case must be transferred, the Court will not address Defendants motion to partially dismiss Plaintiff's complaint. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to transfer this case to the Western District of Washington. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 9/27/2021) (vfr) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Western District of Washington. (vfr) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. . Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jesse Jensen In Support of Defendants Amazon.com, Inc. and Jeff Bezos' Reply In Support of Motion to Dismiss and Transfer, #2 Declaration of Allyson R. Bennett In Support of Defendants Amazon.com, Inc. and Jeff Bezos' Reply In Support of Motion to Dismiss and Transfer).(Gratz, Joseph) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #21 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Prakash Melwani and Samuel J. Zeitlin dated 3/4/2021. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. So ordered. (Replies due by 3/19/2021). (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 3/4/2021) (rjm) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 PLAINTIFF'S DECLARATION of Prakash Melwani IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO TRANSFER & DISMISS, re: #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. Document filed by Prakash Melwani. (sc) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Prakash Melwani and Samuel J. Zeitlin dated 3/4/2021. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER denying without prejudice #19 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #19 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. addressed to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox from Plaintiff and Defendants dated 3/2/2021. Matters pertaining to dispositive motion practice are beyond the scope of the Order of Reference and should be addressed to the assigned district judge. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox)(Text Only Order) (Fox, Kevin Nathaniel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
March 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. addressed to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox from Plaintiff and Defendants dated 3/2/2021. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss and Transfer. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jesse Jensen, #2 Declaration of Samuel J. Zeitlin, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #15 Motion for Joseph C. Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox)(Text Only Order) (Fox, Kevin Nathaniel) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #14 Motion for Allyson R. Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox)(Text Only Order) (Fox, Kevin Nathaniel) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #14 MOTION for Allyson R. Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23628149. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. #15 MOTION for Joseph C. Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23628272. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (aea) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION for Joseph C. Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23628272. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Joseph C. Gratz In Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Gratz, Joseph) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Allyson R. Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23628149. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Allyson R. Bennett In Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Bennett, Allyson) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox from P. Melwani dated 1/12/21 re: " DEFENDANTS' THIRD REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME" - Therefore, your Honor, I do not believe that the plaintiff has anything to gain by engaging in discussions with Defendants' counsel when such "discussions" are nothing more than explicit letter threats and ultimatums which are neither based on facts or in the law. So, I respectfully invite the defendants to make its motion as soon as possible etc. Document filed by Prakash Melwani.(sc) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #11 Letter Motion for extension of time, to February 12, 2021, to respond to the complaint. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox)(Text Only Order) (Fox, Kevin Nathaniel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 THIRD LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint addressed to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox from Samuel J. Zeitlin dated 1/11/2021. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER denying #9 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The movants failed to provide any reason why the requested extension is sought. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox)(Text Only Order) (Fox, Kevin Nathaniel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
January 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint addressed to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox from Samuel J. Zeitlin dated January 6, 2021. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 12/16/2020) (nb) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #5 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 12/9/2020) (ks) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Amazon.com, Inc. answer due 1/13/2021; Jeff Bezos answer due 1/13/2021. (ks) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc...(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Samuel J. Zeitlin dated 12/8/2020. Document filed by Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
December 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Samuel Jacob Zeitlin on behalf of Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(Zeitlin, Samuel) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 PRO SE CONSENT TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC SERVICE. The following party: Prakash Melwani consents to receive electronic service via the ECF system. Document filed by Prakash Melwani..(rdz) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 465401270179)Document filed by Prakash Melwani..(rdz) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2020: #1 Receipt) (rdz). [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (rdz) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order SUMMONS ISSUED as to Amazon.com, Inc., Jeff Bezos..(rdz) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]
November 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (rdz) [Transferred from nysd on 9/29/2021.]

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