California Central District Court
Judge:Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Referred: Steve Kim
Case #: 2:24-cv-05030
Nature of Suit110 Contract - Insurance
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal - Breach of Contract
Case Filed:Jun 14, 2024
Case in other court:Los Angeles Superior Court, 22STCV09492
Last checked: Monday Jul 29, 2024 2:10 AM PDT
Defendant
Falls Lake National Insurance Company
Represented By
Jeffrey Vincent Commisso
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter And Hampton LLP
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John T Brooks
Sheppard Mullin Richter And Hampton LLP
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Luke William Nelson
Sheppard Mullin Richter And Hampton LLP
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Benjamin D Brooks
Sheppard Mullin Richter And Hampton LLP
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Defendant
Does
Plaintiff
Elat Properties LLC
Represented By
Walter John Lack
Engstrom Lipscomb And Lack PC
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Andrew Mayar Jacobson
Engstrom Lipstcomb And Lack
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Steven C Shuman
Engstrom, Lipscomb And Lack
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Docket last updated: 7 hours ago
Thursday, October 24, 2024
34 34 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 10/24 11:22 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING THE MOTION (DKT.NO.30 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: The Court has considered the matter raised with respect to the MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED ANSWER and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Motion noticed for hearing on October 30, 2024, has been taken under submission and off calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg)
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
33 33 respm Reply (Motion related) Wed 10/16 1:05 PM
REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Answer to Complaint (Discovery) Memorandum of Points and Authorities, and Declaration of Jocelyn Whiteley 30 filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Whiteley, Jocelyn)
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Wednesday, October 09, 2024
32 32 11 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Wed 10/09 4:51 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Answer to Complaint (Discovery) Memorandum of Points and Authorities, and Declaration of Jocelyn Whiteley 30 filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. (Shuman, Steven)
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Monday, September 23, 2024
29 29 2 pgs order Order Tue 09/24 4:05 PM
ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO HEAR MOTIONS TO AMEND PLEADINGS28 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The deadline to hear motions to amend the pleadings is continued to October 30, 2024. (iv)
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
28 28 4 pgs stip Order Wed 09/18 2:20 PM
Joint STIPULATION for Order to Extend Deadline to Hear Motions to Amend Pleadings filed by defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company.(Whiteley, Jocelyn)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
27 27 order Remand Case to State Court Wed 09/11 12:13 PM
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND11 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's Motion. (iv)
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
26 26 notice Notice (Other) Thu 09/05 1:52 PM
Notice OF ERRATA filed by defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Whiteley, Jocelyn)
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Wednesday, September 04, 2024
25 25 misc Disclosure Wed 09/04 9:51 AM
INITIAL DISCLOSURE filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company (Whiteley, Jocelyn)
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Monday, August 19, 2024
24 24 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Mon 08/19 4:57 PM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING THE MOTION (DKT.NO.11 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: The Court has considered the matter raised with respect to the PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REMAND OF CASE TO SUPERIOR COURT UNDER SECTION 1446(a)11 and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Motion noticed for hearing on August 28, 2024, has been taken under submission and off calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg)
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
23 23 respm Reply (Motion related) Wed 08/14 3:36 PM
REPLY support of a motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court11 filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. (Shuman, Steven)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
22 22 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Tue 08/13 12:24 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jocelyn Whiteley counsel for Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. Adding Jocelyn Whiteley as counsel of record for Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Attorney Jocelyn Whiteley added to party Falls Lake National Insurance Company(pty:dft))(Whiteley, Jocelyn)
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024
21 21 respm Objection/Opposition (Motion related) Wed 08/07 11:00 AM
OPPOSITION opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court11 filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Commisso, Jeffrey)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
20 20 order Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only Thu 07/25 12:21 PM
CIVIL PRETRIAL SCHEDULE AND TRIAL ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/15/2025 at 3:00 PM before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Jury Trial set for 11/3/2025 at 8:30 AM before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Att: 1 Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet
19 19 12 pgs order Order Thu 07/25 12:17 PM
STANDING ORDER FOR MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THIS CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (iv)
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18 18 order Order/Referral to ADR (No 2) (Mediation Panel) (ADR-12) Thu 07/25 12:16 PM
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 9/10/2025. (iv)
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17 17 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 07/25 9:20 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: The Court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the July 31, 2024, Scheduling Conference. Trial Order to be issued. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg)
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16 16 notice Appearance Thu 07/25 8:17 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Luke William Nelson on behalf of Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company (Attorney Luke William Nelson added to party Falls Lake National Insurance Company(pty:dft))(Nelson, Luke)
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
15 15 misc Report Tue 07/23 3:26 PM
REPORT of Joint Rule 26(f) Report filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. (Shuman, Steven)
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14 14 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Tue 07/23 2:54 PM
NOTICE TO FILER RE DEFICIENCY by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The Joint Rule 26(f) Report filed at (Dkt. No. 13) does not comply with the Court's Scheduling Conference Order as it does not include the required Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet. The parties must complete and file the worksheet by July 25, 2024. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
13 13 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Wed 07/17 5:28 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC.. (Shuman, Steven)
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024
12 12 notice Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form Tue 07/02 11:28 AM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Motion to Remand10 . The following error(s) was/were found: Motion to Remand filed incomplete. Corrected Motion filed at Dkt 11. Clerk has terminated the event created by the incomplete Motion. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. (iv)
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Monday, July 01, 2024
11 11 motion Remand Case to State Court Mon 07/01 2:03 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/28/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (Shuman, Steven)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Steven C. Shuman in Support of Motion to Remand of Case to Superior Court
10 10 motion Remand Case to State Court Mon 07/01 1:45 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/28/2024 at 01:30 PM before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (Shuman, Steven)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration of Steven C. Shuman In Support of Motion to Remand of Case to Superior Court
Friday, June 21, 2024
9 9 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Sat 06/22 10:23 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 7/17/2024. Scheduling Conference set for 7/31/2024 at 03:00 PM before Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (pg)
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8 8 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Sat 06/22 10:15 PM
STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (pg)
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Monday, June 17, 2024
7 7 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Mon 06/17 1:19 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
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6 6 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Mon 06/17 1:18 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
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5 5 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Mon 06/17 1:18 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (lh)
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Friday, June 14, 2024
4 4 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 06/14 12:02 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company identifying James River Group Holdings Ltd. as Corporate Parent. (Commisso, Jeffrey)
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3 3 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 06/14 12:01 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company, identifying James River Group Holdings Ltd.. (Commisso, Jeffrey)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Fri 06/14 11:59 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Commisso, Jeffrey)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 06/14 11:55 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 22STCV09492 Receipt No: ACACDC-37659593 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (Attorney Jeffrey Vincent Commisso added to party Falls Lake National Insurance Company(pty:dft))(Commisso, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - POS of Summons,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Request for Entry of Default,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Default Judgment,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Motion to Set Aside Default,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Minute Order,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - All Other Superior Court filings,
Att: 8 Declaration of Jeffrey V. Commisso in Support of Removal,
Att: 9 Proof of Service
cmp Complaint - (Discovery) Mon 06/17 1:24 PM
CONFORMED FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants Does, Falls Lake National Insurance Company. Jury Demanded, filed by Plaintiff Elat Properties LLC. (FILED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ON 3/17/2017 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL1 ) (lh)
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answer Answer to Complaint (Discovery) Mon 06/17 1:26 PM
CONFORMED FILED COPY OF ANSWER to Complaint, filed by Defendant Falls Lake National Insurance Company. (FILED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ON 6/7/2024 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL1 )(lh)
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