Hawaii District Court
Judge:Jill A Otake
Referred: Wes Reber Porter
Case #: 1:22-cv-00323
Nature of Suit950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Jul 25, 2022
Terminated:May 23, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Jan 21, 2023 1:27 AM HST
Defendant
Anne E. Lopez
Represented By
Kaliko'onalani D. Fernandes
Office Of The Attorney General-Hawaii
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John H. Price
Office Of The Attorney General-Hawaii
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Nicholas Matthew McLean
State Of Hawaii
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Kendall J. Moser
Office Of The Attorney General-State Of Hawaii
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Plaintiff
Todd Yukutake
Represented By
Alan A. Beck
Law Office Of Alan Beck
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Richard L. Holcomb
Holcomb Law, Lllc
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Plaintiff
Justin Solomon
Represented By
Alan A. Beck
Law Office Of Alan Beck
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Richard L. Holcomb
Holcomb Law, Lllc
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Holly T. Shikada
Terminated: 12/05/2022
Represented By
Kaliko'onalani D. Fernandes
Office Of The Attorney General-Hawaii
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Nicholas Matthew McLean
State Of Hawaii
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Kendall J. Moser
Office Of The Attorney General-State Of Hawaii
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Docket last updated: 3 hours ago
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
41 41 order Judgment - Consent Tue 05/23 4:23 PM
STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION - Signed by JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE on 5/23/2023. (jni)
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Monday, May 15, 2023
40 40 minutes Status Conference Mon 05/15 3:32 PM
EP: Status Conference was conducted telephonically. Plaintiff Todd Yukutake is present and participated telephonically. Discussion held re: the proposed Stipulated Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction. Parties to meet and confer to discuss the Court's concerns addressed during the status conference. Parties may either file a letter addressing the Court's concerns or revise the language of the proposed Stipulated Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction. Related [+] (JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE)(shm)
Related: [-] porter-Debra Read
Thursday, May 11, 2023
39 39 minutes 2 - Set Hearings Thu 05/11 11:41 AM
EO: A Status Conference is SET for 5/15/2023 at 3:00 PM before JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE. The hearing will be conducted telephonically using AT&T Connect Audio Conference. Instructions for telephonic appearance are as follows: All participants must connect to the conference at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time for the hearing. All participants shall mute their lines until directed to speak by the Court. All attorneys participating in the hearing are directed to refrain from using speaker phones. The Court reminds all participants that they are strictly prohibited from recording or broadcasting any hearing, in whole or in part, in any fashion. PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Dial 1-888-636-3807. 2. Enter your Access Code (1450662) when prompted followed by the pound (#) sign. Any parties or members of the public or media wishing to attend the hearing by telephone conference shall also follow the Participant Instructions. (JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE)(shm)
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Tuesday, April 04, 2023
minutes 2 - Set Hearings Tue 04/04 9:30 AM
EO: Pursuant to ECF No.32 Order of Recusal and case reassignment to Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter, the Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/11/2024 is CONTINUED to 3/12/2024 at 10:00 AM as a Telephonic Hearing before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER and the Settlement Conference set for 12/18/2023 is CONTINUED to 12/20/2023 at 01:00 PM as Video Conference Hearing before MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER. The Court will provide details regarding VTC access prior to the settlement conference date. Confidential Settlement Statements shall be emailed to porter_orders@hid.uscourts.gov by 12/13/2023. The parties are directed to consult Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter's Standing Order Regarding Settlement Conferences, available on the Court's public website, regarding the format of the confidential settlement conference statement and settlement conference procedures. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER) (jo)
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
minutes Link Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Thu 03/30 7:48 AM
EO: For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS36 Defendant's Motion for Leave to Withdraw John H. Price as Counsel for Defendant Anne E. Lopez. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER)(wrp1)
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
36 36 motion Withdraw as Attorney Substitute Attorney Wed 03/29 1:42 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney , MOTION to Substitute Attorney John H. Price Craig Y. Iha appearing for Defendant Anne E. Lopez(Iha, Craig)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
35 35 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/28 9:45 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Craig Y. Iha on behalf of Anne E. Lopez on behalf of Anne E. Lopez.(Iha, Craig)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
34 34 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/28 8:50 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Trista Speer on behalf of Anne E. Lopez on behalf of Anne E. Lopez.(Speer, Trista)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Thursday, March 23, 2023
33 33 order Stipulation and Order Thu 03/23 10:18 AM
STIPULATION OF FACTS - Signed by JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE. (jni)
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
32 32 1 pgs order Order of Recusal Tue 03/14 2:32 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL - Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD on 3/14/2023. MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD recused. Case reassigned to MAGISTRATE JUDGE WES REBER PORTER for all further proceedings. Please reflect new Civil case number CV 22-00323 JAO-WRP on all further filings. (jni)
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Friday, January 20, 2023
31 31 order Scheduling Order Fri 01/20 1:15 PM
RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER - Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD on 1/20/2023. (adi)
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30 30 minutes Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Fri 01/20 9:37 AM
EP: TELEPHONIC RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held. John Price appearing on behalf of Defendant Anne E. Lopez. Dates given. Court to prepare Scheduling Order. Non-Jury Trial is set for 4/22/2024 at 9:00 AM in Aha Kanawai before DISTRICT JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE. Final Pretrial Conference is set for 4/8/2024 at 10:00 AM in Aha Kanawai before DISTRICT JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE. Final Pretrial Conference is set for 3/11/2024 at 9:45 AM in Courtroom 6 before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD. Settlement Conference is set for 12/18/2023 at 10:00 AM in Chambers of Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD. Dispositive Motions filed by 11/24/2023. Discovery due by 11/24/2023. Other Matters: If the parties so wish to hold an Early Settlement Conference with the Court, they may do so by contacting Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield’s Courtroom Manager, Bernie Aurio by email at bbb@hid.uscourts.gov at anytime. The Confidential Settlement Conference Statements shall be delivered(one-set, double-sided) to the Clerk's Office and delivered electronically by emailing it to mansfield_orders@hid.uscourts.gov. The parties are directed to review the General Civil Case Procedures Before Judge Otake available on the court's website. (adi)
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
29 29 23 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Tue 01/10 10:38 AM
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS UNDER FRCP RULE 12(b)(1), signed by JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE on 1/10/2023. (shm)
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Monday, December 05, 2022
28 28 notice Notice (Other) Mon 12/05 4:39 PM
NOTICE by Holly T. Shikada of Substitution Under FRCP25(d)--Anne E. Lopez for Holly T. Shikada. (McLean, Nicholas)
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Friday, December 02, 2022
minutes 2 - Set Hearings Fri 12/02 2:26 PM
EO: In light of the18 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under FRCP Rule 12(b)(1) taken under advisement by District Judge Jill A. Otake on December 1, 2022, the Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference previously set for 12/08/2022 IS CONTINUED TO 01/20/2023 at 9:00 a.m. before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD. Scheduling conference statement are due by 01/13/2023. Parties are to participate via telephone through our ZOOM Teleconference . Call-in information for this conference is below. Parties must connect to the conference at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing. Dial in number is 1-833-568-8864 Access Code: 160 8983 1896 Observers may call in on a separate line at 1-650-479-3207, Code: 160 930 3683. (MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD)(bbb)
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Thursday, December 01, 2022
26 26 minutes Motion Hearing 3 - Set Ripe Deadline Thu 12/01 11:24 AM
EP: Hearing on18 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under FRCP Rule 12(b)(1) was held. Oral arguments heard. 18 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under FRCP Rule 12(b)(1) - TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. Court to issue a written order. Related [+] (JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE)(shm)
Related: [-] porter-Ann Matsumoto
Monday, November 21, 2022
misc Incomplete Caption Mon 11/21 4:57 PM
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incomplete Caption, Case Number, or Title .- Please be advised that Document22 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, and24 Notice, contains an incorrect case number (judge assignment). Please refer to LR 10.2(c), following the identification of the person filing the document there shall appear: (1) the title of the court; (2) the title of the action or proceeding; (3) the file number of the action or proceeding, whether it is civil or criminal, followed by the initials of the judge(s) assigned. Please correct the Judge assignment to JAO-KJM and include this information on future filings. No further action is necessary. (jni)
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Monday, November 14, 2022
25 25 notice Notice (Other) Mon 11/14 4:10 PM
NOTICE by Holly T. Shikada re24 Notice (Other), Holly T. Shikada.(McLean, Nicholas)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, November 11, 2022
24 24 notice Notice (Other) Fri 11/11 7:22 PM
NOTICE by Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake re22 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, supplemental authority Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake.(Beck, Alan)
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Att: 1 Exhibit State v Weldon,
Att: 2 Exhibit Docket State v. Adrian Sugiyama.,
Att: 3 Exhibit Complaint State v. Adrian Sugiyama.,
Att: 4 Exhibit Antonyuk v. Hochul II,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
Thursday, November 10, 2022
23 23 respm Reply Thu 11/10 4:15 PM
REPLY re22 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Holly T. Shikada.(McLean, Nicholas)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, October 28, 2022
22 22 21 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 10/28 5:02 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake.(Holcomb, Richard)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Antonyuk v. Bruen,
Att: 2 Exhibit Sullivan v. Ferguson,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
Monday, October 24, 2022
minutes Link 2 - Set Hearings Mon 10/24 3:15 PM
EO: Given the18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, the Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference previously set for October 25, 2022 IS CONTINUED TO December 8, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD. Scheduling conference statements are due by December 1, 2022. Parties are to participate via telephone through our NEW ZOOM Teleconference . Call-in information for this conference is below. Parties must connect to the conference at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing. Dial in number is 1-833-568-8864 Access Code: 160 8983 1896 OBSERVERS: Call-in:1-650-479-3207, Code: 160 930 3683 (MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD)(bbb)
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Monday, October 03, 2022
notice Notice of Hearing on Motion Mon 10/03 4:20 PM
NOTICE OF HEARING MOTION:18 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under FRCP Rule 12(b)(1)is SET for hearing before JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE at 10:00 AM on 12/1/22. Opposition is due 10/28/22, Reply is due 11/10/22. The hearing will be conducted by video teleconference (VTC). The courtroom manager will provide the participants with instructions and information to connect by video prior to the scheduled VTC. Participants must connect to the VTC at least ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing. All participants shall mute their lines until directed to speak by the Court. All attorneys participating in the hearing are directed to refrain from using speaker phones. The public may attend this conference (audio only) with the information provided below: 1. Dial 1-650-479-3207. 2. Enter your Access Code (1607265019) Requests for video access to VTC hearings by anyone who is not a party or attorney for a party must be emailed to otake_orders@hid.uscourts.gov, no later than 24 hours before the hearing. Any request received after this deadline will be automatically denied. Those granted access: (1) must timely log on and mute audio and video and during the proceeding; and (2) are prohibited from: (a) engaging in disruptive behavior, (b) sharing the login information with anyone, and (c) recording the hearing in any fashion. Failure to abide by these rules may result in expulsion from the hearing and/or the imposition of sanctions. (shm) Modified on 10/3/2022 (shm)
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Friday, September 23, 2022
minutes Link 1 - Terminate Hearings 2 - Set Hearings Fri 09/23 8:15 AM
EO: In light of the18 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, the Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference previously set for September 26, 2022 IS CONTINUED TO October 25, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD. Scheduling conference statements are due by October 18, 2022. In accordance with the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii's latest Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Emergency and the Order Authorizing the Use of Telephonic and Video Hearings, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergency, including the anticipated long term need to maintain certain social distancing and other measures intended to protect the public, court employees, and counsel from being exposed to the COVID-19 virus, while at the same time regulating civil matters in a manner consistent with equity and fairness, the hearing will be held telephonically. Parties are to participate via telephone through our NEW ZOOM Teleconference . Call-in information for this conference is below. Parties must connect to the conference at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing. Dial in number is 1-833-568-8864 Access Code: 160 8983 1896 (MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD)(bbb)
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
18 18 motion Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Wed 09/21 3:52 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Nicholas Matthew McLean appearing for Defendant Holly T. Shikada(McLean, Nicholas)
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Att: 1 Memorandum In Support of Motion,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
17 17 misc Scheduling Conference Statement Wed 09/14 4:16 PM
Scheduling Conference Statement by Holly T. Shikada.(McLean, Nicholas)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 09/14 10:01 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kaliko'onalani D. Fernandes on behalf of Holly T. Shikada on behalf of Holly T. Shikada.(Fernandes, Kaliko'onalani)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 09/13 4:55 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas Matthew McLean on behalf of Holly T. Shikada on behalf of Holly T. Shikada.(McLean, Nicholas)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
14 14 respoth Amended Answer to Complaint Wed 09/07 11:55 AM
AMENDED ANSWER to Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief 1 Complaint, by Holly T. Shikada.(Moser, Kendall)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Thursday, September 01, 2022
misc Incorrect Event Thu 09/01 8:30 AM
ADVISORY ENTRY - Incorrect Event - Please be advised that an incorrect filing event was selected for docket entry11 Scheduling Conference Statement. The docket text has been modified. For the filing party's future reference, a helpful tool in determining the correct filing event is the "SEARCH" option located on the CM/ECF tool bar. A text window will appear wherein the filer may type in the word that describes the filing. (jni)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
13 13 misc Scheduling Conference Statement Wed 08/31 5:21 PM
Scheduling Conference Statement by Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake.(Holcomb, Richard)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
12 12 misc Scheduling Conference Statement Wed 08/31 10:33 AM
Scheduling Conference Statement by Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake. (Holcomb, Richard)
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11 11 misc Scheduling Conference Statement Wed 08/31 7:31 AM
Scheduling Conference Statement by Justin Solomon, Todd Yukutake. (Holcomb, Richard)
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
10 10 answer Answer to Complaint Wed 08/17 9:15 AM
Defendant Holly T. Shikada, in her official capacity as Attorney General for the State of Hawaii's ANSWER to1 Complaint, by Holly T. Shikada.(Moser, Kendall)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
9 9 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 07/27 2:43 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Todd Yukutake, Justin Solomon. Holly T. Shikada served on 7/27/2022. (Beck, Alan)
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minutes Link Wed 07/27 7:56 AM
EO: The parties are directed to review the General Civil Case Procedures Before Judge Otake posted on the court's website and are expected to comply with the most recent version that is posted. (JUDGE JILL A. OTAKE)(shm)
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
7 7 service Summons Issued Tue 07/26 8:49 AM
Summons Issued as to Holly T. Shikada. (eta)
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6 6 service Summons (Proposed) Tue 07/26 6:55 AM
Summons (Proposed) (Beck, Alan)
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5 5 misc Civil Waiver of Service Packet Tue 07/26 6:53 AM
CIVIL Waiver of Service Packet ~ Notice to Parties Regarding Service Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.(eta)
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Att: 1 AO 398 Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons,
Att: 2 AO 399 Waiver of Service of Summons
4 4 1 pgs order Order Setting Rule 16 Tue 07/26 6:51 AM
Order Setting Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 09:30AM on 9/26/2022 before MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE J. MICHAEL SEABRIGHT on 7/26/2022. ATTACH THE SCHEDULING ORDER TO THE INITIATING DOCUMENT (COMPLAINT/NOTICE OF REMOVAL). THE SCHEDULING ORDER AND MEMO RE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURES MUST BE SERVED WITH THE DOCUMENT. (eta)
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Att: 1 Memo from Clerk Re: Corporate Disclosures
notice Notice of Case Assignment Tue 07/26 6:41 AM
NOTICE of Case Assignment: Please reflect Civil case number CV 22-00323 JAO-KJM on all further pleadings . (eta)
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misc Advisory Entry Tue 07/26 6:46 AM
ADVISORY ENTRY. Re: The entry docket number2 Summons (Proposed) filed by Todd Yukutake and Justin Solomon. Please be advised that the proposed summons does not include the attorney's name and address ("The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney, whose name and address are:..."). The filing party may resubmit the proposed summons for issuance by the Clerk. (eta)
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Monday, July 25, 2022
2 2 service Summons (Proposed) Mon 07/25 7:28 PM
Summons (Proposed) (Beck, Alan)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 07/25 7:24 PM
COMPLAINT against Todd Yukutake ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AHIDC-2712163.), filed by Todd Yukutake.(Beck, Alan)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Declaration,
Att: 3 Civil Cover Sheet