California Central District Court
Judge:John W Holcomb
Referred: Karen E Scott
Case #: 8:24-cv-01680
Nature of Suit480 Other Statutes - Consumer Credit
Cause15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Case Filed:Aug 02, 2024
Terminated:Mar 20, 2025
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 1:27 AM PST
Defendant
Discover Bank
Represented By
Marcos Daniel Sasso
Morgan Lewis And Bockius LLP
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Arjun P Rao
Morgan Lewis And Bockius LLP
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Defendant
Does
Mediator (ADR Panel)
Frank Kaplan
Represented By
Frank Kaplan
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Plaintiff
Beresford Trevor Wall
Represented By
F. Jay Rahimi
Los Angeles Legal Solutions, Aplc
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
Terminated: 01/06/2025
Represented By
Thomas N Abbott
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
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Docket last updated: 04/22/2025 11:59 PM PDT
Thursday, March 20, 2025
37 37 textonly Generic Text Only Entry Thu 03/20 9:08 AM
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb: In light of the Mediation Report filed March 19, 2025 [ECF No. 36], indicating that the case has settled, this action is placed in inactive status. By April 21, 2025, the parties shall file either (1) a Stipulation of Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i); (2) a Stipulation for an Order of Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(2); or (3) a motion to reopen if settlement has not been consummated. Upon the failure to comply with this Order in a timely manner, this action shall be deemed dismissed as of April 22, 2025. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party. All previously set deadlines and dates are hereby VACATED. (JS-6) THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
36 36 adr Mediation Report (ADR-3) Completely Settled Wed 03/19 1:03 PM
MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Mediator (ADR Panel) Frank Kaplan: Mediation held on March 19, 2025 and the case has been completely settled. With the filing of this Report, the parties are advised that they must notify the trial judge's deputy courtroom clerk of the fact of settlement and to promptly file documents regarding the final disposition of the case. Counsel: Please evaluate the effectiveness of the ADR Program by completing a survey on your mediation experience. To access the survey, click on the following link:[LINK:MediationParticipantSurvey] (Kaplan, Frank)
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Wednesday, March 05, 2025
35 35 textonly Generic Text Only Entry Wed 03/05 9:40 AM
Text Only ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Spenser B. Jaenichen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Discover Bank33 , by John W. Holcomb. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pd)
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
34 34 notice Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form Thu 02/27 10:50 AM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Spenser B. Jaenichen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Discover Bank (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39159010)33 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. (sbou)
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Monday, February 24, 2025
33 33 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64) Mon 02/24 9:16 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Spenser B. Jaenichen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Discover Bank (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39159010) filed by Defendant Discover Bank. (Sasso, Marcos)
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Att: 1 Certificates of Good Standing,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Friday, February 07, 2025
32 32 order Protective Order Mon 02/10 8:03 AM
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER30 by Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. See document for details. (es)
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31 31 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Fri 02/07 7:18 AM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Thomas N Abbott counsel for Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc.. Thomas N. Abbott will no longer receive service of documents from the Clerks Office for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc.. (Abbott, Thomas)
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Thursday, February 06, 2025
30 30 stip Protective Order Thu 02/06 5:17 PM
STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendant Discover Bank.(Rao, Arjun)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
29 29 adr Notice of Assignment of Panel Mediator (ADR-11) - optional html form Tue 01/28 10:52 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Frank Kaplan has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst)
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Monday, January 27, 2025
28 28 adr Notice of Mediation Date (ADR-13) Mon 01/27 3:25 PM
NOTICE OF MEDIATION DATE filed. Mediation set for March 19, 2025.(Kaplan, Frank)
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27 27 adr Stipulation Regarding Selection of Panel Mediator (Consent) - (ADR-2) Mon 01/27 11:46 AM
STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Frank Kaplan may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 3/19/2025 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall(Rahimi, F.)
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Monday, January 06, 2025
26 26 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Mon 01/06 4:29 PM
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION FOR VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. WITH PREJUDICE UNDER FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1)24 by Judge John W. Holcomb. The stipulation is GRANTED. Defendant Experian Information Solution, Inc. is DISMISSED with prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. terminated. (yl)
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Friday, January 03, 2025
25 25 stip Dismiss Party Fri 01/03 5:13 PM
Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall.(Rahimi, F.)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, December 16, 2024
24 24 order Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Mon 12/16 4:10 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb. This case is set for trial before the Honorable John W. Holcomb in Courtroom 9D, Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California. The Discovery cut-off is 5/9/2025. The last date to conduct settlement conference is 6/6/25. The Final Pretrial Conference is set for 8/26/25 at 1:00 PM. The Jury Trial is set for 9/15/25 at 9:00 AM. Judge Holcomb hears motions in civil cases, through in-person appearances, on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard, i.e., the motion must be filed at least 28 days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of L.R. 6-1. Counsel are encouraged to review the Central District's website for additional information: www.cacd.uscourts.gov. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this Order personally, electronically, or by mail on counsel for all parties to this action. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (yl)
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23 23 order Order/Referral to ADR (No 2) (Mediation Panel) (ADR-12) Mon 12/16 8:57 AM
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge John W. Holcomb. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 6/6/2025. (cla)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
22 22 textonly Generic Text Only Entry Tue 12/10 1:07 PM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE OFF CALENDAR by Judge John W. Holcomb: The Court has considered the parties' Joint Rule 16(b)/26(f) Report with respect to the Scheduling Conference and has concluded that the hearing on December 13, 2024, is not necessary. Accordingly, the Scheduling Conference is taken off calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. A separate order will issue setting the deadlines and dates for this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla)
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Monday, December 02, 2024
21 21 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Mon 12/02 1:42 AM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 3-4 days, filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall.. (Rahimi, F.)
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Friday, November 15, 2024
20 20 notice Settlement Fri 11/15 10:08 PM
NOTICE of Settlement with Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. only filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall. (Rahimi, F.)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
19 19 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Mon 10/21 7:38 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge John W. Holcomb: The Court has reviewed the parties' Stipulation [ECF No.18], and it is hereby APPROVED. The November 22, 2024, Scheduling Conference is CONTINUED to December 13, 2024, at 11:00 am. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cla)
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Friday, October 18, 2024
18 18 stip Continue Fri 10/18 10:50 AM
STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference from 11/22/2024 to 1213/2024 Re: Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only15 filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall.(Rahimi, F.)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
13 13 notice Notice of Reassignment (CV-87) of Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program Tue 10/01 4:34 PM
NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick to Judge John W. Holcomb for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 8:24-cv-01680 JWH(KESx). (rn)
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12 12 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Tue 09/10 1:44 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall, upon Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. served on 8/16/2024, answer due 9/6/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, Registered Agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rahimi, F.)
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11 11 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Tue 09/10 1:41 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall, upon Defendant Discover Bank served on 8/16/2024, answer due 10/4/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Daisy Montenegro, designated to accept service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Rahimi, F.)
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Friday, September 06, 2024
10 10 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 09/06 7:29 AM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc., identifying Experian plc; Central Source LLC; Online Data Exchange LLC; New Management Services LLC; VantageScore Solutions LLC; Opt-Out Services LLC. (Abbott, Thomas)
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9 9 answer Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 09/06 7:26 AM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc..(Attorney Thomas N Abbott added to party Experian Information Solutions, Inc.(pty:dft))(Abbott, Thomas)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
8 8 stip Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less) Tue 08/20 11:36 AM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Discover Bank answer now due 10/4/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Defendant Discover Bank.(Attorney Marcos Daniel Sasso added to party Discover Bank(pty:dft))(Sasso, Marcos)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
7 7 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Mon 08/05 3:09 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants Discover Bank, Experian Information Solutions, Inc. (lh)
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Att: 1 Summons as to Defendant Discover Bank
6 6 misc Notice to Counsel (CV-20a) Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program - optional html form Mon 08/05 3:05 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (lh)
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Att: 1 CV-11C
Friday, August 02, 2024
5 5 notice Summons Request Fri 08/02 12:16 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall. (Rahimi, F.)
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4 4 notice Summons Request Fri 08/02 12:16 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall. (Rahimi, F.)
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3 3 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Fri 08/02 12:15 AM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall, (Rahimi, F.)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Fri 08/02 12:14 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall. (Rahimi, F.)
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1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Fri 08/02 12:13 AM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-37949780 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Beresford Trevor Wall. (Attorney F. Jay Rahimi added to party Beresford Trevor Wall(pty:pla))(Rahimi, F.)
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