Oppenheimer & Co Inc v. Mitchell et al
Plaintiff: Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Oppenheimer & Co Inc
Defendant: Steven Mitchell, Dori Mitchell, Jerome Hopper and Lori Hopper
Case Number: 2:2023cv00067
Filed: January 12, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Marsha J Pechman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER granting Plaintiff's #22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court hereby ENJOINS Defendants from compelling Oppenheimer to defend the claims they assert against it in the FINRA arbitration. No bond shall be required. But the Court notes that this Order does not resolve the merits of this dispute. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB)
March 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Grant Cogswell; Pla Counsel: Jason Frank, Matthew McDonough, Andrew DeCarlow; Def Counsel: Craig Kuglar, John Chapman, Roger Townsend; CR: Nickie Drury; Time of Hearing: 10:00AM; Courtroom: Zoom;Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing held on 3/8/2023.The Court hears oral argument from the parties on the MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. #22 ). The Court ruled from the bench and GRANTED the Motion for Preliminary Injunction without bond. A written ruling will follow. (GC)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 PRAECIPE to attach document re #36 Declaration by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Townsend, Roger)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 PRAECIPE to attach document re #38 Declaration by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Townsend, Roger)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 PRAECIPE to attach document re #37 Declaration by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Townsend, Roger)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 PRAECIPE to attach document re #35 Declaration by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Townsend, Roger)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 3/8/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. This entry resets the current hearing scheduled for 3/9/2023 at 4:00PM. This hearing will be conducted remotely using Zoom. (GC)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Set Hearing: Oral Argument set for 3/9/2023 at 04:00 PM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (GC)
March 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: #42 MOTION to Compel Arbitration. Filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 3/24/2023, (Townsend, Roger)
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION to Compel Arbitration, filed by All Defendants. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/24/2023 3/17/2023, (Townsend, Roger) Modified on 3/2/2023 (SB).
February 27, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE REASSIGNED to Judge Marsha J. Pechman for all further proceedings. Judge Tana Lin no longer assigned to the case. All future documents filed in this case must bear the cause number 2:23-CV-0067-MJP. (KMP)
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER re #27 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney John S Chapman for Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, and Steven Mitchell 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 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Unable to process #27 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY John S. Chapman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Chapman must complete steps for pro hac vice admission via PACER. No further action will be taken at this time. Please contact Attorney Admissions Clerk, Jesse Curry, at 206-370-8439 or admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with any questions. (Ad Hoc Attorney Chapman) (JWC)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Supplemental DECLARATION of WILLIAM E. MAHONEY filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (DeCarlow, Andrew)
February 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc, TO RESPONSE to #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (DeCarlow, Andrew)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 DECLARATION of Lori Anne Hopper filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 DECLARATION of Jerome Hopper filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 DECLARATION of Steven Mitchell filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 DECLARATION of Dori Mitchell filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 DECLARATION of Michael J. Mooney filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 DECLARATION of Craig H. Kuglar filed by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (Townsend, Roger)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 RESPONSE, by Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell, to #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. #21 ). Oral Argument Requested. (Townsend, Roger) Modified to add linkage on 2/14/2023 (LH).
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re #7 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Jason D Frank for Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co 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 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell.(Townsend, Roger)
January 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER re #26 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Craig Kuglar for Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell and Steven Mitchell, 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).(CDA)
January 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge Tana Lin. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 2/21/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 3/7/2023, Joint Status Report due by 3/21/2023. (KMP)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY John S. Chapman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7859461 (Townsend, Roger)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Craig H. Kuglar FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7859449 (Townsend, Roger)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Roger M Townsend on behalf of Defendants Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell. (Townsend, Roger)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 DECLARATION of Michelle Alvarez filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 DECLARATION of William E. Mahoney, Jr. filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc re #22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21) (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (renewed and re-filed per Dkt. 21), filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/17/2023, (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER: Plaintiff's request (Dkt. No. #19 ) to renew and re-note its Motion (Dkt. No. #3 ) is DENIED. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to re-file its Motion and to include the appropriate certificate of service with the renewed motion confirming compliance with all applicable rules and guidance. Signed by Judge Tana Lin. (LH)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 DECLARATION of Matthew McDonough re #19 Notice of Motion Re-Noted by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: Filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. Noting Date 2/10/2023, (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc re #6 Summons Issued, #4 Declaration, #5 Declaration, #1 Complaint, #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Jerome Hopper and Lori Hopper (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc re #6 Summons Issued, #4 Declaration, #5 Declaration, #1 Complaint, #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Steven Mitchell and Dori Mitchell (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Lori Hopper on 1/17/2023, filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Jerome Hopper on 1/17/2023, filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Dori Mitchell on 1/17/2023, filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Steven Mitchell on 1/17/2023, filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc. (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER re #8 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Matthew Christopher McDonough for Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co 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).(CDA)
January 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER striking Plaintiff's #3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff may renew its motion at an appropriate time and with the requisite notice to Defendants. Signed by Judge Tana Lin. (LH)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE ORDER (text only) made at the direction of Judge Tana Lin: The Court has posted Chambers Procedures at http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/lin-procedures. All counsel and unrepresented ("pro se") parties are DIRECTED to review them, if they have not already done so. Failure to follow the requirements set forth in the Chambers Procedures may result in the imposition of sanctions. (KMP)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. 455 AND CANON 3 OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by Judge Tana Lin. (KMP)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Matthew McDonough FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7852595 (DeCarlow, Andrew) (Main Document 8 replaced on 1/19/2023 due to malformed PDF) (CDA).
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jason Frank FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7852573 (DeCarlow, Andrew) (Main Document 7 replaced on 1/19/2023 due to malformed PDF) (CDA).
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Jerome Hopper, Lori Hopper, Dori Mitchell, Steven Mitchell (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons) (CR)
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Judge Tana Lin added. (CR)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 DECLARATION of Michelle Alvarez filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 DECLARATION of William E. Mahoney, Jr. filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. re #3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , filed by Plaintiff Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/3/2023, (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. for Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (DeCarlow, Andrew)
January 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against defendant(s) Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Stephen Mitchell, Dori Mitchell, Jerome Hopper and Lori Hopper (Receipt # AWAWDC-7847637) Attorney Andrew S DeCarlow added to party Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.(pty:pla), filed by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons)(DeCarlow, Andrew) Modified on 1/13/2023 (CR).

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Plaintiff: Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Represented By: Andrew S DeCarlow
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Plaintiff: Oppenheimer & Co Inc
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