California Southern District Court
Judge:Dana M Sabraw
Referred: Linda Lopez
Case #: 3:19-cv-00608
Nature of Suit830 Property Rights - Patent
Cause35:0271 Patent Infringement
Case Filed:Apr 01, 2019
Terminated:Oct 01, 2019
Last checked: Saturday Sep 28, 2019 2:43 AM PDT
Defendant
Dane Jensen
Represented By
Steven Whitefield Ritcheson
Insight, PLC
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Defendant
Sportstek Medical, Inc.
Represented By
Steven Whitefield Ritcheson
Insight, PLC
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Plaintiff
ERMI LLC
Represented By
William Paul Cole
Call & Jensen Apc
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Patrick Blane Horne
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
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Samuel Alexander Long, Jr
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
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Aaron Lewis Renfro
Call & Jensen
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GPO Jun 28 2019
ORDER re: 7 (1) Denying as Moot Motion to Dismiss; (2) Denying Without Prejudice 7 Motion for Summary Judgment; and Deferring Ruling on 7 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 06/28/2019. (mme)

Docket last updated: 03/12/2025 11:59 PM PDT
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
42 42 utility Report Regarding Patent & Trademark Closing Mon 11/04 2:36 PM
REPORT of Patent and Trademark Closing, regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) 7,547,289, re41 Order on Motion to Dismiss. cc:USPTO (rmc)
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41 41 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Tue 10/01 10:41 AM
ORDER Re: Joint Motion for Dismissal. (ECF40 ) It is hereby ordered that the above-entitled action is dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff and Defendant shall bear their own respective attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses as against each other. The Court will retain jurisdiction of the action for the purposes of enforcing the settlement agreement. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 10/1/2019. (aef)
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Friday, September 27, 2019
40 40 motion Dismiss Fri 09/27 4:43 PM
Joint MOTION to Dismiss by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
39 39 notice Notice (Other) Tue 09/03 12:20 PM
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion by Dane Jensen, Sportstek Medical, Inc. re8 MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel (Ritcheson, Steven)
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minutes ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 09/03 8:57 AM
Minute Order by Judge Dana M. Sabraw: In light of the settlement, the Motion Hearing set for 9/6/2019 is vacated. (no document attached) (jak)
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Friday, August 23, 2019
38 38 4 pgs order Order Scheduling Settlement Disposition Conference Fri 08/23 12:21 PM
Order Confirming Settlement and Setting Deadline to File Joint Motion for Dismissal. A Joint Motion for Dismissal is due on 9/30/2019. A Settlement Disposition Conference is set for 10/3/2019 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 2B before Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez. Signed by Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez on 8/23/2019.(aef)
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37 37 notice Notice of Settlement Fri 08/23 10:25 AM
NOTICE of Settlement by ERMI LLC Related [+] (aef)
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Exhibit A (Settlement Agreement)
Friday, August 09, 2019
36 36 minutes Early Neutral Evaluation Conference Fri 08/09 10:15 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez: An Early Neutral Evaluation Conference was held on August 9, 2019. The case settled in principle. The Parties shall file a Notice of Settlement by August 23, 2019. (Plaintiff Attorneys William Paul Cole and Samuel Alexander Long, Jr.) (Defendant Attorney Steven Ritcheson) (no document attached) (bbc)
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Monday, August 05, 2019
35 35 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Order Mon 08/05 10:01 AM
ORDER Denying31 Ex Parte Application. Plaintiff's ex parte application to shorten time is denied. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 8/5/2019. (aef)
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Friday, August 02, 2019
34 34 misc Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Fri 08/02 3:12 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
33 33 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 08/02 2:16 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re31 Ex Parte MOTION for Order Shortening Time for Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision on MDL filed by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Declaration of Samuel A. Long
32 32 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 08/02 9:59 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re31 Ex Parte MOTION for Order Shortening Time for Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision on MDL filed by Sportstek Medical, Inc.. (Ritcheson, Steven)
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Thursday, August 01, 2019
31 31 6 pgs motion Order Thu 08/01 11:05 AM
Ex Parte MOTION for Order Shortening Time for Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision on MDL by ERMI LLC.(Cole, William)Attorney William Paul Cole added to party ERMI LLC(pty:pla)
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Att: 1 Memo of Points and Authorities,
Att: 2 Declaration of Samuel A. Long,
Att: 3 Exhibit 1
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
30 30 motion Stay Wed 07/31 5:09 PM
MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Decision on MDL Transfer by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Memo of Points and Authorities,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3
Monday, July 29, 2019
29 29 minutes ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Order ~Util - Motions Submitted Mon 07/29 10:47 AM
ORDER Re: Oral Argument. (ECF24 ) The Court finds this matter suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Accordingly, the August 2, 2019 hearing is vacated. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 7/29/2019.(aef)
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
28 28 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 07/25 8:27 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Sportstek Medical, Inc..(Ritcheson, Steven) (aef)
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Att: 1 Exhibit WAWD Order
Friday, July 19, 2019
27 27 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 07/19 2:12 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
26 26 6 pgs order Order for Early Neutral Evaluation Tue 07/02 9:35 AM
NOTICE AND ORDER for Early Neutral Evaluation Conference in Patent Case. An Early Neutral Evaluation is set for 8/9/2019 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez. Signed by Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez on 7/2/2019.(aef)
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Friday, June 28, 2019
25 25 notice Notice of Change of Address Fri 06/28 11:14 AM
NOTICE of Change of Address by Steven Whitefield Ritcheson (Ritcheson, Steven)
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24 24 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 06/28 10:27 AM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Sportstek Medical, Inc.. (Ritcheson, Steven)
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23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Order on Motion to Stay Fri 06/28 9:45 AM
ORDER re:7 (1) Denying as Moot Motion to Dismiss; (2) Denying Without Prejudice7 Motion for Summary Judgment; and Deferring Ruling on7 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 06/28/2019. (mme)
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Monday, June 10, 2019
22 22 minutes ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Order ~Util - Motions Submitted Mon 06/10 1:48 PM
ORDER Re: Oral Argument. (ECF7 ,8 ) The Court finds these matters suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Accordingly, the June 14, 2019 hearing is vacated. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 6/10/2019.(aef)
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Friday, June 07, 2019
21 21 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 06/07 3:10 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re8 MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel filed by Sportstek Medical, Inc.. (Ritcheson, Steven)
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20 20 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 06/07 11:14 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment and for Related Relief MOTION to Stay filed by Sportstek Medical, Inc.. (Ritcheson, Steven)
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Thursday, June 06, 2019
19 19 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Thu 06/06 4:13 PM
ORDER Granting18 Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint. Defendant Sportstek shall file a response to the Amended Complaint on or before June 28, 2019. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 6/6/2019. (aef)
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18 18 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 06/06 10:38 AM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to13 Amended Complaint, by Sportstek Medical, Inc.. (Ritcheson, Steven) (aef)
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Friday, May 31, 2019
17 17 misc Affidavit Fri 05/31 5:30 PM
AFFIDAVIT re15 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Certificate of Service) by Plaintiff ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
16 16 misc Affidavit Fri 05/31 5:25 PM
AFFIDAVIT re14 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Certificate of Service) by Plaintiff ERMI LLC. Related [+]
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15 15 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 05/31 4:46 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re7 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment and for Related Relief MOTION to Stay filed by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Patrick Horne,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Florida Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Table of Cases,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Georgia Complaint
14 14 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 05/31 4:03 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re8 MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel filed by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Letter from Randy Edwards (04.15.19),
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Letter from Randy Edwards (04.25.19),
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Response Letter to Randy Edwards,
Att: 4 4 - Letter to Sportstek Medical
13 13 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 05/31 1:32 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Sportstek Medical, Inc., filed by ERMI LLC. Related [+]
Related: [-] nfro, Aaron
Att: 1 Exhibit 1 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 8 Exhibit 8 to First Amended Complaint,
Att: 9 Proof of Service
Friday, May 17, 2019
12 12 2 pgs order Order re Pro Hac Vice Application Fri 05/17 2:53 PM
ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Samuel A. Long, Jr, re9 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 5/16/2019. (mdc)
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11 11 2 pgs order Order re Pro Hac Vice Application Fri 05/17 2:50 PM
ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Patrick B. Horne, re10 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 5/16/2019. (mdc)
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
10 10 notice Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 05/16 12:00 PM
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-12519024.)(Application to be reviewed by Clerk.)(Horne, Patrick)(jrd)
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9 9 notice Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 05/16 9:10 AM
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-12517625.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Long, Samuel) (mdc)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
8 8 motion Sanctions Tue 05/14 4:27 PM
MOTION for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's Counsel by Dane Jensen, Sportstek Medical, Inc..(Ritcheson, Steven)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Ritcheson
Friday, May 10, 2019
7 7 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Summary Judgment Fri 05/10 11:53 AM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION for Summary Judgment and for Related Relief by Dane Jensen, Sportstek Medical, Inc..(Ritcheson, Steven)Attorney Steven Whitefield Ritcheson added to party Dane Jensen(pty:dft), Attorney Steven Whitefield Ritcheson added to party Sportstek Medical, Inc.(pty:dft)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Ritcheson,
Att: 2 Declaration of Jensen,
Att: 3 Declaration of Dodson
Thursday, May 02, 2019
6 6 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 05/02 4:12 PM
ORDER Following Status Conference. A telephonic status conference was held on May 2, 2019. Defendants shall file their response to the Complaint on or before May 16, 2019. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 5/2/2019.(aef)
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5 5 minutes Status Conference Thu 05/02 2:22 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Dana M. Sabraw: Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/2/2019. (Plaintiff Attorney Aaron Renfro, Alex Long, Pattrick Horn). (Defendant Attorney Steven Ritchesen, Randy Edwards, Jacqueline Berg). (no document attached) (jak)
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Friday, April 05, 2019
4 4 order Order of Judge Transfer Fri 04/05 9:29 AM
MINUTE ORDER. Judge William Q. Hayes has declined assignment pursuant to General Order 598. Case reassigned to Judge Dana M. Sabraw for all further proceedings. The new case number is 19cv0608 DMS-LL.(no document attached) (jao)
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Tuesday, April 02, 2019
3 3 utility Report Regarding Patent & Trademark FORM Tue 04/02 10:00 AM
REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) *7,547,289* cc:USPTO (cdw)
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2 2 service Summons Issued Tue 04/02 9:59 AM
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (cdw)
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Monday, April 01, 2019
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 04/02 9:58 AM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Dane Jensen, Sportstek Medical, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0974-12360034), filed by ERMI LLC. The new case number is 3:19-cv-00608-WQH-LL. Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Linda Lopez are assigned to the case. Related [+](cdw) (sjt)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3,
Att: 5 Exhibit 4,
Att: 6 Exhibit 5,
Att: 7 Exhibit 6