Howington v. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. et al
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Judge: | Virginia K Demarchi |
Case #: | 5:24-cv-05684 |
Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
Cause | 42:1981 Civil Rights |
Case Filed: | Aug 22, 2024 |
Last checked: Tuesday Feb 18, 2025 12:20 AM PST |
Defendant
TSMC Arizona Corporation
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TSMC Technology, Inc.
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TSMC Washington, LLC
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Defendant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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Defendant
TSMC North America
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Plaintiff
Elena Huizar
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Luis Zepeda
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Michael Winn
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Phillip Sterbinsky
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Plaintiff
Wendy Lara Prieto
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Plaintiff
Marc Popisteanu
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James Joseph Perry
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Plaintiff
Edward McKinley
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Plaintiff
Samuel Langley
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Plaintiff
Nicole Carrier
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Plaintiff
Lacey Bostick
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Plaintiff
Modupe Adesemoye
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Plaintiff
Deborah Howington
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Defendant
TSMC North America Co. Ltd.
Terminated: 11/08/2024
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Docket last updated: 29 minutes ago |
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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![]() REPLY filed byWendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky. (Kotchen, Daniel) |
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER for Status Report re Discovery Plan. Joint status report due by 4/4/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 3/18/2025. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Case Management Conference - Initial 1 - Terminate Hearings
Tue 03/18 2:10 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi: Initial Case Management Conference held on 3/18/2025 via Zoom webinar. Case Management Order to issue. Plaintiffs' Attorneys: Daniel Kotchen, Lindsey Grunert. Defendants' Attorneys: Fletcher Alford, Kevin Liu, Mles Lanzone. No Court Reporter. Zoom recording: 1:40-2:06pm. Total: 20 Minutes. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amk, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 3/18/2025) |
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![]() ORDER Directing Plaintiffs to Submit Chambers Copies re 37 Motion to File Second Amended Complaint. Chambers copies due by 3/19/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 3/18/2025. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
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Mon 03/17 11:17 AM
CLERKS NOTICE SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM HEARING AND NOTICE OF REQUIRED REGISTRATION. The Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/18/2025 at 01:30 PM is via video conference only before Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vkd] Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and specifying main speaker(s) and emails must be sent to the CRD at VKDcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 3/17/2025 at 12:30 PM PST. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/] . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amk, COURT STAFF) Modified on 3/17/2025 (amk, COURT STAFF). |
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Defendants Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed byTSMC North America, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Washington, LLC. (Alford, Fletcher) |
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky.. (Low, Daniel) |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
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Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination
Mon 03/10 6:16 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiff previously filed a consent (Dkt. 13 filed on 9/17/2024) to proceed before a magistrate judge PRIOR to the filing of the Second Amended Complaint. The Court requests that the Plaintiffs' file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Consent/Declination due by 3/17/2025. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at:[LINK:http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms] . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amk, COURT STAFF) |
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Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky. (Kotchen, Daniel) |
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Friday, February 28, 2025 | ||
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Clerk's Notice Continuing Motion Hearing ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings
Fri 02/28 12:27 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE Re-Setting Motion Hearing: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file a second amended complaint was filed on less than 35 days notice. See Civil L.R. 7-2. The motion hearing is re-set for 4/8/2025 10:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 2, 5th Floor before Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
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![]() DOCUMENT E-FILED UNDER SEAL re36 Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal - Plaintiffs' Proposed Second Amended Complaint by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky. (Low, Daniel) |
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![]() MOTION for Leave to File to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky.(Low, Daniel) |
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi granting in part and denying in part 33 Defendants' Motion to Seal Portions of Proposed Second Amended Complaint. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() INTERIM ORDER re 33 Defendants' Administrative Motion to Require Portions of Plaintiffs' Proposed Second Amended Complaint to be Filed Under Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 2/14/2025. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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![]() OPPOSITION/RESPONSE filed byWendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky.(Low, Daniel) |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by TSMC North America, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Washington, LLC.(Alford, Fletcher) |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER Granting 30 Application for Admission of Attorney for Pro Hac Vice for Daniel Kotchen, Counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 2/11/2025. (amk, COURT STAFF) |
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![]() ORDER Granting 29 Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice for Lindsey Grunert, Counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 2/11/2025. (amk, COURT STAFF) |
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![]() MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20338046.) filed by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky.(Kotchen, Daniel) |
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![]() MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20337145.) filed by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky.(Grunert, Lindsey) |
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Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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![]() ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options ADR CERTIFICATION BY PARTIES AND COUNSEL (Lanzone, Myles) |
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![]() ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options ADR CERTIFICATION BY PARTIES AND COUNSEL (Lanzone, Myles) |
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![]() ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Low, Daniel) |
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Monday, January 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by TSMC North America, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Washington, LLC.. (Lanzone, Myles) |
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![]() Certificate of Interested Entities by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. CERTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS AND INTERESTED ENTITIES OR PERSONS AND CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (Lanzone, Myles) Modified text on 1/14/2025 to conform to filing (krp, COURT STAFF). |
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![]() DEFENDANTS' ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT ANSWER to Amended Complaint by TSMC North America, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Washington, LLC. (Lanzone, Myles) |
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Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
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![]() STIPULATION AND ORDER re 21 extending deadlines and continuing initial case management conference. Response to amended complaint due by 1/13/2025. Case Management Statement due by 3/7/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/18/2025 01:30 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Friday, November 29, 2024 | ||
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![]() STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re20 Amended Complaint, - Joint Stipulation Regarding Service of Process on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and to Extend Time for Defendants to Answer or Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Wendy Lara Prieto, Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky. (Low, Daniel) |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 | ||
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT - First Amended Complaint for Employment Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment Claims against All Defendants. Filed by Deborah Howington, Samuel Langley, Nicole Carrier, Michael Winn, Edward McKinley, Marc Popisteanu, Lacey Bostick, Elena Huizar, Modupe Adesemoye, Luis Zepeda, James Joseph Perry, Phillip Sterbinsky, Wendy Lara Prieto. (Low, Daniel) |
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Thursday, October 03, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi granting 18 Stipulation to Extend Case Schedule and for Plaintiff to File First Amended Complaint. Amended complaint due by 11/8/2024. Response to amended complaint due by 12/13/2024. Deadline to file ADR Certification: 1/6/2025. Deadline to confer re initial disclosures, early settlement, ADR process selection, and discovery plan: 1/6/2025. Deadline for initial disclosures: 2/7/2025. Case Management Statement due by 2/7/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/11/2025 01:30 PM. (vkdlc2, COURT STAFF) |
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024 | ||
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![]() STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re5 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines,, Joint Stipulation to Extend Case Schedule and for Plaintiff to File First Amended Complaint filed by Deborah Howington.(Low, Daniel) |
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![]() Certificate of Interested Entities by TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC identifying Corporate Parent TSMC Partners Ltd., Corporate Parent Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Other Affiliate The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for TSMC Technology, Inc.; Corporate Parent Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Other Affiliate Chubb Limited, Other Affiliate Chubb Insurance Company for TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Washington, LLC; Corporate Parent Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Other Affiliate The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for TSMC North America Co. Ltd.. (Lanzone, Myles) |
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
Tue 10/01 9:25 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Fletcher C. Alford on behalf of TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC (Alford, Fletcher) |
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Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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![]() Certificate of Interested Entities by TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC (Lanzone, Myles) |
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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney
Mon 09/30 11:44 AM
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Myles Alexander Lanzone on behalf of TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC (Lanzone, Myles) |
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Mon 09/30 1:51 PM
[LINK:Electronic filing error] . ***Filer did not add all interested parties when prompted. Re-file this document in its entirety and when prompted, enter all affiliates or corporate parents.*** Re:15 Certificate of Interested Entities filed by TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Washington, LLC, TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC Technology, Inc. (krp, COURT STAFF) |
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | ||
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![]() CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC.. (Liu, Kevin) |
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Friday, September 13, 2024 | ||
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![]() WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Deborah Howington. Service waived by TSMC North America Co. Ltd. waiver sent on 9/4/2024, answer due 11/4/2024. (Low, Daniel) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deborah Howington. TSMC Technology, Inc. served on 8/28/2024, answer due 9/18/2024. , SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deborah Howington. TSMC Technology, Inc. served on 8/28/2024, answer due 9/18/2024. (Low, Daniel) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deborah Howington. TSMC Washington, LLC served on 8/26/2024, answer due 9/16/2024. (Low, Daniel) |
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![]() SUMMONS Returned Executed by Deborah Howington. TSMC Arizona Corporation served on 8/26/2024, answer due 9/16/2024. (Low, Daniel) |
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![]() STIPULATION Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Defendants to Answer or Respond to Complaint filed by TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC. (Liu, Kevin) |
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Thursday, September 05, 2024 | ||
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![]() CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Deborah Howington.. (Low, Daniel) |
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Saturday, August 24, 2024 | ||
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![]() Certificate of Interested Entities by Deborah Howington (Low, Daniel) |
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Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
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![]() Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: This case may fall within the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. See [LINK:General Order 71] . Parties and Counsel are directed to review General Order 71 to determine whether it applies to this case, and to comply with that General Order if applicable. Case Management Statement due by 11/19/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/26/2024 01:30 PM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (krp, COURT STAFF) |
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![]() Summons Issued as to TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Co. Ltd., TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (krp, COURT STAFF) |
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Thu 08/22 11:33 AM
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 9/5/2024. (smc, COURT STAFF) |
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![]() COMPLAINT for Employment Discrimination against TSMC Arizona Corporation, TSMC North America Company Limited, TSMC Technology, Inc., TSMC Washington, LLC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-19757600.). Filed by Deborah Howington.(Low, Daniel) |
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