California Central District Court
Judge:R Gary Klausner
Referred: Steve Kim
Case #: 2:20-cv-02531
Nature of Suit340 Torts - Personal Injury - Marine
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Tort/Non-Motor Vehicle
Case Filed:Mar 17, 2020
Terminated:Jul 14, 2020
Last checked: Sunday Sep 13, 2020 4:43 AM PDT
Defendant
Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.
Represented By
Rafaela Patricia Castells
Maltzman And Partners PA
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Jeffrey B Maltzman
Maltzman And Partners PA
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Gabrielle DeSantis-Nield
Maltzman And Partners PA
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Edgar R Nield
Maltzman And Partners PA
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Plaintiff
Michael Austin
Represented By
Michael A Simmrin
Simmrin Law Group
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Debi F Chalik
Chalik And Chalik PA
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Plaintiff
Wyonnie Austin
Represented By
Michael A Simmrin
Simmrin Law Group
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Debi F Chalik
Chalik And Chalik PA
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Plaintiff
Kenneth Nickens
Represented By
Michael A Simmrin
Simmrin Law Group
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Debi F Chalik
Chalik And Chalik PA
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Plaintiff
Lucille Nickens
Represented By
Michael A Simmrin
Simmrin Law Group
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Debi F Chalik
Chalik And Chalik PA
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Docket last updated: 35 minutes ago
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
32 32 8 pgs order Dismissing Case Tue 07/14 10:58 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Defendant's Amended Consolidated Motion to Dismiss [DE 31] by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court GRANTS Defendant's Motion. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (See Civil Minutes for Further Specifics). (jp)
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Thursday, June 04, 2020
31 31 1 pgs order Leave to File Excess Pages Dismiss Case Thu 06/04 1:46 PM
Order re: Request to File One Consolidated Motion to Dismiss and Leave to File Up To 3 Excess Pages (DE29 ); Order Striking Motion to Dismiss (DE30 ) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court hereby grants the request. The individual Motions to Dismiss in each of the 13 cases listed in the above caption are hereby stricken. Defendants may file a consolidated Motion to Dismiss as a regularly notice motion, no later than 6/11/2020. The parties may exceed the normal page limitations for each consolidated briefing by no more than 3 pages. (SEE CIVIL MINUTES FOR SPECIFICS). (jp)
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Tuesday, June 02, 2020
30 30 2 pgs motion Dismiss Case Tue 06/02 3:16 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 7/13/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Maltzman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 23 pgs Memorandum of Points and Authorities,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Thursday, May 28, 2020
29 29 motion Exceed Page Limitation Thu 05/28 3:04 PM
REQUEST to Exceed Page Limitation Motion to Dismiss filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.. (Maltzman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Thursday, May 21, 2020
28 28 notice Appearance Thu 05/21 10:08 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Rafaela Patricia Castells on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (Attorney Rafaela Patricia Castells added to party Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.(pty:dft))(Castells, Rafaela)
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
27 27 order Extending Answer Due Deadline Thu 05/14 2:30 PM
ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The stipulation26 is granted. Defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.'s response to the Complaints in the below listed cases is ordered moved to 6/2/2020. (See Order for specifics). (jp)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
26 26 stip Extension of Time to File Document Wed 05/13 12:57 PM
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Initial Complaint filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd..(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
25 25 order Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/13 9:00 AM
ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING24 Non-Resident Attorney Debi F Chalik APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Michael Austin, Wyonnie Austin, Kenneth Nickens, Lucille Nickens, designating Michael A Simmrin as local counsel. (jp)
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Friday, May 08, 2020
24 24 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Fri 05/08 7:50 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Michael Austin, Wyonnie Austin, Kenneth Nickens, Lucille Nickens (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26379599) filed by Plaintiffs Michael Austin, Wyonnie Austin, Kenneth Nickens, Lucille Nickens. (Simmrin, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to appear in a specific case Pro Hac Vice
Thursday, May 07, 2020
23 23 order Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form Thu 05/07 1:18 PM
RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25758524)5 by Clerk of Court to Judge R. Gary Klausner. The document is stricken due to deficiencies listed in docket entry6 . (jp)
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Friday, April 10, 2020
22 22 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 04/10 12:11 PM
Amended WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Lucille Nickens, Michael Austin, Kenneth Nickens, Wyonnie Austin. upon Princess Cruise Lines Ltd waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/20/2020, answer due 5/22/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Edgar R. Nield. (Simmrin, Michael)
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Thursday, April 09, 2020
21 21 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 04/09 2:01 PM
AMENDED TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The PLAINTIFF is ordered to file an Amended Waiver of Service of Summons no later than 4/10/2020 to correct the dates in docket entry16 filed on 4/6/2020. According to the Waiver of Service of Summons filed 4/6/2020, the starting date from which to calculate 60-day time period to respond, is 3/20/2020. Therefore, the deadline to file an Answer or Rule 12 motion is 5/19/2020. Refer to the Waiver of Service of Summons Form (CV-108). [*Date Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons is sent.] THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vv)
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Wednesday, April 08, 2020
20 20 notice Notice (Other) Wed 04/08 9:49 AM
NOTICE Request Court's Clarification filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. Request Seeking Clarification as to the Court's April 7, 2020 Text Entry Only (in Chambers) Order [ECF No. 19](Nield, Edgar)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Proof of Service
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
19 19 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Tue 04/07 3:49 PM
TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The defendant is ordered to file an Amended Waiver of Service of Summons no later than 4/8/20 to correct the dates in docket entry16 filed on 4/6/2020. Refer to the Waiver of Service of Summons Form (CV-108). [*Date Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons is sent.] THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vv)
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Monday, April 06, 2020
18 18 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Mon 04/06 1:12 PM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES upon filing of the complaint by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (vv)
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17 17 order Transferring Case purs GO 19-03 (Related Case)(CV-34) Mon 04/06 8:50 AM
ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-02267 RGK(SKx). Case transferred from Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver to Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:20-cv-02531 RGK(SKx). Signed by Judge R. Gary Klausner (rn)
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16 16 service Waiver of Service Executed Mon 04/06 7:23 AM
Defendant's WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Lucille Nickens, Michael Austin, Kenneth Nickens, Wyonnie Austin. upon Princess Cruise Lines Ltd waiver sent by Plaintiff on 3/23/2020, answer due 5/22/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Edgar R. Nield. (Simmrin, Michael)
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Friday, April 03, 2020
15 15 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 04/03 9:32 AM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd, identifying Carnival Corporation.(Nield, Edgar)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
14 14 notice Related Case(s) Tue 03/24 2:17 PM
NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. Related Case(s): 2:20-CV-02267(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
13 13 2 pgs notice Appearance Tue 03/24 2:08 PM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jeffrey B Maltzman on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(Attorney Jeffrey B Maltzman added to party Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(pty:dft))(Maltzman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
12 12 notice Appearance Tue 03/24 2:04 PM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Gabrielle DeSantis-Nield on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(Attorney Gabrielle DeSantis-Nield added to party Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(pty:dft))(DeSantis-Nield, Gabrielle)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
11 11 notice Appearance Tue 03/24 2:01 PM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Edgar R Nield on behalf of Defendant Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(Attorney Edgar R Nield added to party Princess Cruise Lines Ltd(pty:dft))(Nield, Edgar)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
Friday, March 20, 2020
10 10 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 03/20 9:57 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 as to Defendants Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. (jtil)
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
9 9 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Thu 03/19 3:40 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
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8 8 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Thu 03/19 3:39 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (jtil)
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7 7 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Thu 03/19 1:14 PM
STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE DALE S. FISCHER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dale S. Fischer. If a party would be entitled to attorneys fees, counsel are referred to the Order Re Fees found on Court's website under Judge Fischer's Procedures and Schedules contained in the Judge's Requirements tab. Read all Orders carefully. They govern this case and differ in some respects from the Local Rules. COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY OF THE COMPLAINT, NOTICE OF REMOVAL, AND ANY OTHER INITIATING DOCUMENTS. (rfi)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
6 6 notice Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form Tue 03/17 2:50 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25758524)5 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (lom)
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5 5 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Tue 03/17 10:41 AM
First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Debi F. Chalik to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25758524) filed by Plaintiff michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens. (Simmrin, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to appear in a specific case Pro Hac Vice
4 4 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Tue 03/17 10:31 AM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens, (Simmrin, Michael)
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3 3 notice Summons Request Tue 03/17 10:28 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)2 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens. (Simmrin, Michael)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Tue 03/17 10:25 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs michael austin, wyonnie austin, kenneth nickens, lucille nickens. (Simmrin, Michael)
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1 1 9 pgs cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 03/17 10:20 AM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25758240 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs lucille nickens, michael austin, kenneth nickens, wyonnie austin. (Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party michael austin(pty:pla), Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party wyonnie austin(pty:pla), Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party kenneth nickens(pty:pla), Attorney Michael A Simmrin added to party lucille nickens(pty:pla))(Simmrin, Michael)
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