Hadnagy et al v. Moss et al
Plaintiff: Christopher J Hadnagy and Social Engineer LLC
Defendant: Jeff Moss and Def Con Communications Inc
Case Number: 2:2023cv01932
Filed: December 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Brian A Tsuchida
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Theron A Buck on behalf of Plaintiffs Christopher J Hadnagy, Social Engineer LLC. (Buck, Theron)
January 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , filed by Defendants Def Con Communications Inc, Jeff Moss. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3) Noting Date 2/23/2024, (Perez, David)
January 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 36 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS BRIEFING SCHEDULE signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss deadline: January 18, 2024. Plaintiffs' Opposition deadline: February 15, 2024. Defendants' Reply deadline: February 22, 2024. (TF)
January 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Stipulated MOTION to Dismiss Briefing Schedule, filed by Defendants Def Con Communications Inc, Jeff Moss. Noting Date 1/12/2024, (Perez, David)
January 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 2/2/2024, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 2/16/2024, Joint Status Report due by 3/1/2024. (AQ)
January 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 33 CONSENT by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. Case remains assigned to Hon. Brian A. Tsuchida. (AQ)
December 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER re #29 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Kristofer Z Riklis for PLAINTIFFS Christopher J Hadnagy and Social Engineer LLC, 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). (MG)
December 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 1/4/2024. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (AQ)
December 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Womac, Daniel)
December 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Kristofer Riklis FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8293661 (Womac, Daniel)
December 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE of Association of Attorney by Daniel Allen Womac on behalf of Plaintiffs Christopher J Hadnagy, Social Engineer LLC. (Womac, Daniel)
December 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER re #25 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Lauren A Trambley for DEFENDANT Jeff Moss, 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).(MG)
December 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #29 by attorney Kristofer Riklis will not be processed at this time. Attorney must first complete all requirements for PHV admission via PACER. Please contact Admissions Clerk Monique Guillebeau at 206-370-8433 or #WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (MG)
December 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER re #24 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Matthew J Mertens for DEFENDANTS Def Con Communications Inc and Jeff Moss, 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). (MG)
December 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lauren A. Trambley FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Def Con Communications Inc, Jeff Moss (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8290311 (Perez, David)
December 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Matthew J. Mertens FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendants Def Con Communications Inc, Jeff Moss (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8288802 (Perez, David)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 LETTER from Clerk to counsel re receipt of case from District of Nevada, Las Vegas and advising of WAWD case number and judge assignment. (RE)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Case transferred in from District of Nevada, Las Vegas, Case Number 2:23-cv-01345-CDS-BNW. (RE)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Hon. Brian A Tsuchida added. (RE)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1), Plaintiff(s) Social-Engineer LLC must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 12/22/2023. If applicable, a Diversity Disclosure Statement may be required pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(2). In order to properly notify the Court, use the event Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement located in CM/ECF under Other Filings, Other Documents. (RE)
December 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #15 Motion to Change Venue. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to TRANSFER this case to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and close the case in this district. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 12/12/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
November 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting ECF No. #19 Stipulation to Stay Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 11/20/2023.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
November 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 STIPULATION TO STAY DISCOVERY Pending Resolution of Defendants' re #13 Motion to Dismiss, #15 Motion to Change Venue/Transfer by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss. (Cassity, Robert) (stay) (nondispositive) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
November 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 REPLY to Response to #15 Motion to Change Venue/Transfer by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
October 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 RESPONSE to #15 Motion to Change Venue/Transfer by Plaintiff Christopher J. Hadnagy. Replies due by 11/6/2023. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Counsel In Support of Response, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Decl. of Riklis, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Decl. of Riklis, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Decl. of Riklis, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Decl. of Riklis, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 5 to Decl. of Riklis, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 6 to Decl. of Riklis, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 7 to Decl. of Riklis, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 8 to Decl. of Riklis, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 9 to Decl. of Riklis, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 10 to Decl. of Riklis, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 11 to Decl. of Riklis, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 12 to Decl. of Riklis, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 13 to Decl. of Riklis, #15 Declaration Declaration of Plaintiff, #16 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Decl. of Plaintiff)(Riklis, Kristofer) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 REPLY to Response to #13 Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
October 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MOTION to Change Venue or Transfer. Responses due by 10/30/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
October 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 RESPONSE to #13 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Christopher J. Hadnagy. Replies due by 10/23/2023. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Counsel in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Defendants' Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 To Declaration of Counsel, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 To Declaration of Counsel, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 To Declaration of Counsel, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 To Declaration of Counsel, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 5 To Declaration of Counsel, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 6 To Declaration of Counsel)(Riklis, Kristofer) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss. Responses due by 10/16/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Joint STATUS REPORT by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss.. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STATEMENT REGARDING REMOVAL by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for #5 Minute Order Removal Case, by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss.. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER Granting #6 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Def Con Communications, Inc. and Jeff Moss answer due 10/2/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 9/5/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JQC) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER Granting #4 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney David A. Perez for Defendant's Jeff Moss and Def Con Communications, Inc., and approving Designation of Local Counsel Bob Cassity. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/5/2023. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website #www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER Granting #3 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Matthew Mertens for Defendant's Jeff Moss and Def Con Communications, Inc., and approving Designation of Local Counsel Robert Cassity. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/5/2023. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website #www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
September 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) Respond to Complaint re #1 Petition for Removal,, by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., Jeff Moss. (Cassity, Robert) (extend) (answer) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/31/2023. By Deputy Clerk: A.Miller. Statement regarding removed action is due by 9/15/2023. Joint Status Report regarding removed action is due by 9/30/2023. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by David A. Perez and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Robert J. Cassity (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7412231) by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., a Washington corporation, Jeff Moss. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Matthew Mertens and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Robert J. Cassity (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7412230) by Defendants Def Con Communications, Inc., a Washington corporation, Jeff Moss. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. (AMMi) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Def Con Communications, Inc., a Washington corporation, Jeff Moss. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case. (Cassity, Robert) [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 PETITION FOR REMOVAL from Eighth Judicial District Court, Case Number A-23-875618-C, (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ANVDC-7409679) by Def Con Communications, Inc., a Washington corporation, Jeff Moss. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 9/8/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Cassity, Robert) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. [Transferred from nvd on 12/15/2023.]

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Plaintiff: Christopher J Hadnagy
Represented By: Kristofer Z Riklis
Represented By: PRO HAC VICE PENDING
Represented By: Daniel Allen Womac
Represented By: Theron A Buck
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Plaintiff: Social Engineer LLC
Represented By: Kristofer Z Riklis
Represented By: Daniel Allen Womac
Represented By: Theron A Buck
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Defendant: Jeff Moss
Represented By: David A. Perez
Represented By: Erica C. Medley
Represented By: PRO HAC VICE PENDING
Represented By: Matthew J Mertens
Represented By: Robert J Cassity
Represented By: Lauren A Trambley
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Defendant: Def Con Communications Inc
Represented By: Erica C. Medley
Represented By: Matthew J Mertens
Represented By: Robert J Cassity
Represented By: Lauren A Trambley
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