Gansman v. Stephens
Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 3:18-bk-31087
Lead BK case is: 3:18-bk-31087
| California Northern Bankruptcy Court | |
| Chapter 11 | |
| Judge: | Hannah L Blumenstiel |
| Case #: | 3:20-ap-03072 |
| Nature of Suit | 12 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §547 preference 13 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §548 fraudulent transfer 14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other |
| Case Filed: | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Terminated: | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Last checked: never |
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Defendant
John F. Stephens
515 S. Flower Street Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
James Gansman, solely in his capacity as the Liquidating Trustee of the Sedgwick LLP Liquidating Trust
Rock Creek Advisors LLC 555 Fifth Avenue 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017 |
Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 04/29/2025 1:06 PM PDT |
| Friday, December 23, 2022 | ||
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Close Adversary Case
Fri 12/23 3:28 PM
Adversary Case Closed 3:20-ap-3072. (pw) |
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Document
Fri 12/23 10:30 PM
Returned Mail: Mail originally sent on 12/10/2022 returned as undeliverable. Returned Mail: The following order sent to John F. Stephens 361 North Monterey Road Palm Springs, CA 92262-6566 on 12/10/2022 was returned as undeliverable: Order to Dismiss Case (ADI Administrator court) |
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| Saturday, December 10, 2022 | ||
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court
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order
Sat 12/10 9:12 PM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order . Notice Date 12/10/2022. (Admin.) |
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| Thursday, December 08, 2022 | ||
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order
Dismiss Case
Thu 12/08 11:34 AM
Order Approving Stipulation for Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding With Prejudice . Case Management Action due after 12/22/2022. (ds) |
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misc
Certificate of Service
Thu 12/08 9:32 AM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Coy, Ryan) |
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| 38 | 38
stip
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Thu 12/08 9:25 AM
Stipulation to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding with Prejudice Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman. Case Management Action due after 12/22/2022. (Coy, Ryan) |
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| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | ||
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Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
Wed 09/28 2:28 PM
Hearing Continued. The scheduling conference on 10/20/22 is continued to 2/2/23 at 2:00 p.m. pursuant to the court's 9/26/22 Docket Text Order. Hearing scheduled for 02/02/2023 at 02:00 PM in/via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. (lp) |
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| Monday, September 26, 2022 | ||
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Judge Docket Order
Mon 09/26 9:21 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER (no separate order issued:) This proceeding is scheduled to come before the court on October 20, 2022 for a continued scheduling conference. On September 2, 2022, Plaintiff James Gansman filed a notice (Dkt. 36) indicating that Defendant John F. Stephens has filed a petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Central District of California (Case No. 22-12796 , which automatically stays this proceeding. Based on the pendency of Mr. Stephens' bankruptcy case, the court orders as follows: (1) The scheduling conference is hereby continued to February 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (2) The February 2, 2023 continued scheduling conference will convene via Zoom. The court encourages all interested parties to consult the court's website for information about court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court's website also offers information explaining how to arrange an appearance at a video hearing. If you have questions about court operations or how to participate in a video hearing, you may contact the court by calling 888-821-7606 or by using the Live Chat feature on the court's website. (3) No later than January 26, 2023, Mr. Gansman shall file a statement advising of the status of Mr. Stephens' bankruptcy and its impact on this proceeding. Mr. Gansman's statement shall not exceed 5 pages, absent prior leave of court. (4) The court welcomes a similar statement from Mr. Stephens, so long as it is filed no later than January 26, 2023 and does not exceed 5 pages. . (Fuchs, Cheyanna) |
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Hearing Dropped
Mon 09/26 9:58 AM
Hearing Dropped. The scheduling conference on 10/20/22 at 2:00 p.m. is vacated pursuant to the court's 9/26/22 Docket Text Order. (lp) |
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| Friday, September 02, 2022 | ||
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misc
Certificate of Service
Fri 09/02 11:56 AM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Coy, Ryan) |
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| 36 | 36
notice
Notice
Fri 09/02 11:45 AM
Notice Regarding Notice of Defendant's Bankruptcy Petition Filing and Stay of Adversary Proceeding . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman. (Coy, Ryan) |
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| Thursday, June 02, 2022 | ||
| 35 | 35
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BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order
Thu 06/02 9:12 PM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order . Notice Date 06/02/2022. (Admin.) |
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| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | ||
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order
Withdraw As Attorney
Tue 05/31 5:00 PM
Order Granting Motion To Withdraw Appearance (ds) |
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| 33 | 33
motion
Withdraw As Attorney
Tue 05/31 12:11 PM
Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman. (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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| Monday, April 04, 2022 | ||
| 32 | 32
order
Stipulation
Mon 04/04 5:20 PM
Order Approving Third Stipulation to Modify the Scheduling Order and to Extend the Discovery Dates and Deadlines . (ds) |
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| 31 | 31
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Certificate of Service
Mon 04/04 4:04 PM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Coy, Ryan) |
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| 30 | 30
stip
Continue Hearing
Mon 04/04 3:48 PM
Stipulation to Continue Hearing Third Stipulation to Modify the Scheduling Order and to Extend the Discovery Dates and Deadlines Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman . Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2022 at 02:00 PM Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars for 17 ,. (Coy, Ryan) |
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| Monday, January 10, 2022 | ||
| 29 | 29
notice
Notice of Change of Address (Multi)
Mon 01/10 5:57 PM
Notice of Change of Address Notice of Change of Firm Name . (Coy, Ryan) |
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| Monday, December 20, 2021 | ||
| 28 | 28
order
Stipulation
Mon 12/20 3:35 PM
Order Approving Second Stipulation To Modify The Scheduling Order And To Extend The Discovery Dates And Deadlines . (bg) |
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| 27 | 27
misc
Certificate of Service
Mon 12/20 11:28 AM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Coy, Ryan) |
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| 26 | 26
stip
Continue Hearing
Mon 12/20 10:32 AM
Stipulation to Continue Hearing Second Stipulation to Modify the Scheduling Order and Extend the Discovery Dates and Deadlines Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman . (Coy, Ryan) |
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Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
Mon 12/20 3:36 PM
Hearing Continued Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2022 at 02:00 PM via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. Continued per order on 12/20/21. (bg) |
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| Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | ||
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order
Stipulation
Tue 09/21 11:56 AM
Order Approving Stipulation To Modify The Scheduling Order And To Extend The Discovery Dates And Deadlines . (bg) |
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Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
Tue 09/21 11:56 AM
Hearing Continued Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2022 at 02:00 PM via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. Continued per order on 9/21/21. (bg) |
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| Monday, September 20, 2021 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Mon 09/20 5:47 PM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Coy, Ryan) |
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| 23 | 23
stip
Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 09/20 5:32 PM
Stipulation, Modify the Scheduling Order and to Extend the Discovery Dates and Deadines Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman . (Coy, Ryan) |
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| Thursday, March 25, 2021 | ||
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Document
Thu 03/25 10:30 PM
Returned Mail: Mail originally sent on 01/23/2021 returned as undeliverable. Returned Mail: The following order sent to John F. Stephens 515 S. Flower Street Suite 1800 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2231 on 01/23/2021 was returned as undeliverable: Scheduling Order (ADI Administrator court) |
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | ||
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misc
Witness List
Thu 02/18 8:38 AM
Defendant John Francis Stephens' Initial Disclosures. Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (jmb) |
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| Thursday, January 28, 2021 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Thu 01/28 1:56 PM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (myt) |
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| 20 | 20
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Declaration
Thu 01/28 1:55 PM
Declaration of John Francis Stephens Regarding Federal Bankruptcy Rule 7012(B) & Local Rule 7012-1 Requirements . Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (myt) |
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| Monday, January 25, 2021 | ||
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audio
audio
Mon 01/25 8:55 PM
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 1/21/2021 2:00:00 AM ]. File Size [ 20507 KB ]. Run Time [ 01:25:25 ]. (admin) |
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| Saturday, January 23, 2021 | ||
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BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order
Sat 01/23 9:21 PM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Electronic Order . Notice Date 01/23/2021. (Admin.) |
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| Thursday, January 21, 2021 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order
Thu 01/21 4:19 PM
Scheduling Order Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2021 at 02:00 PM via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. (bg) |
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Hearing Held (Adv)
Thu 01/21 2:30 PM
Hearing Held Joseph Rothberg appeared for the Plaintiff. John Stephens appeared for the pro se. The court will enter a scheduling order reflecting the deadlines discussed on the record. (bg) |
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| Thursday, January 14, 2021 | ||
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misc
Certificate of Service
Fri 01/15 9:53 AM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (myt) |
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Status Conference Statement
Fri 01/15 9:52 AM
Defendant John Francis Stephens' Status Conference Statement and Discovery Plan . Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (myt) |
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Certificate of Service
Thu 01/14 3:15 PM
Certificate of Service of Status Conference Statement and Discovery Plan . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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Status Conference Statement
Thu 01/14 3:13 PM
Status Conference Statement and Discovery Plan . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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| Tuesday, January 05, 2021 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Tue 01/05 9:48 AM
Certificate of Service . Filed by Defendant John F. Stephens (lj) |
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| 11 | 11
answer
Answer to Complaint
Tue 01/05 9:25 AM
Answer to Complaint Filed by John F. Stephens . (lj) |
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| Tuesday, December 01, 2020 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Tue 12/01 2:59 PM
Certificate of Service of Second Stipulation to Extend Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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stip
Refer to Existing Document(s)
Tue 12/01 2:57 PM
Stipulation (Second) to Extend Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman . (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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| Friday, October 23, 2020 | ||
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order
Set Hearing
Fri 10/23 12:28 PM
Order Approving Stipulation Requesting an Order to Extend Time in Which Defendant May Respond to the Complaint and to Continue the Initial Status Conference Pursuant to Local Rule 6-1(a) and Local Bankruptcy Rule 1001-2 . (Status Conference continued to 1/21/21 at 2:00 p.m.) (ds) |
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| Thursday, October 22, 2020 | ||
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Certificate of Service
Thu 10/22 12:24 PM
Certificate of Service re Stipulation Requesting an Order to Extend Time In Which Defendant May Respond to the Complaint and to Continue the Initial Status Conference Pursuant to Local Rule 6-1(a) and Local Bankruptcy Rule 1001-2 . Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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stip
Refer to Existing Document(s)
Thu 10/22 12:16 PM
Stipulation Requesting an Order to Extend Time in Which Defendant May Respond to Complaint and to Continue Initial Status Conference Pursuant to Local Rule 6-1(a) and Local Bankruptcy Rule 1001-2 Filed by Plaintiff James Gansman . (Rothberg, Joseph) |
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| Monday, October 19, 2020 | ||
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order
Judge Docket Order
Mon 10/19 6:58 AM
DOCKET TEXT ORDER (no separate order issued:) This adversary proceeding is scheduled to come before the court on October 22, 2020 for a scheduling conference. The court has reviewed the Certificate of Service (Dkt. 5) pertaining to the Summons (Dkt. 3) issued August 27, 2020 and finds that Plaintiff has served Defendant with process in compliance with FRBP 7004(b)(1). Pursuant to FRBP 7012(a), Defendant's initial responsive pleading was due on or before September 28, 2020; none has been filed. Accordingly, the court orders as follows: (1) within 14 calendar days following entry of this docket text order, Plaintiff shall request entry of default pursuant to FRBP 7055/FRCP 55(a); (2) within 30 calendar days following entry of default, Plaintiff shall file a motion for default judgment pursuant to FRBP 7055/FRCP 55(b)(2); and (3) the scheduling conference is hereby continued to January 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. . (Waites, Katie) |
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Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
Mon 10/19 8:03 AM
Hearing Continued Hearing scheduled for 01/21/2021 at 02:00 PM via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. Continued per order on 10/19/20. (bg) |
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| Wednesday, September 02, 2020 | ||
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cmp
Summons Service Executed
Wed 09/02 8:48 AM
Summons Service Executed on John F. Stephens 9/1/2020 . (Komorsky, Jason) |
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| Saturday, August 29, 2020 | ||
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court
BNC Certificate of Mailing
Sat 08/29 9:15 PM
BNC Certificate of Mailing . Notice Date 08/29/2020. (Admin.) |
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| Thursday, August 27, 2020 | ||
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court
Summons Issued
Thu 08/27 10:29 AM
Summons Issued on John F. Stephens Answer Due 9/28/2020 . Scheduling Conference scheduled for 10/22/2020 at 02:00 PM via Tele/Videoconference - www.canb.uscourts.gov/calendars. (lm) |
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order
Discovery
Thu 08/27 10:23 AM
Order Regarding Initial Disclosures and Discovery Conference (lm) |
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| Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Wed 08/26 4:48 PM
Adversary case[LINK 20-03072 . 12 , 13, 14 Complaint by James Gansman against John F. Stephens. Fee Amount $350. (Komorsky, Jason) |
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Att: 1
AP Cover Sheet
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