Abdul Syed v. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. et al
| California Central District Court | |
| Judge: | Cynthia Valenzuela |
| Referred: | Sheri Pym |
| Case #: | 5:24-cv-01963 |
| Nature of Suit | 370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud |
| Case Filed: | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Mar 12, 2025 2:31 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
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Defendant
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Abdul Syed
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 04/13/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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Statement
Wed 02/19 4:48 PM
STATEMENT Joint Case Management Statement re: Order44 . (Kennedy-Breit, Alexandra) |
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| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Fri 02/14 10:19 AM
STANDING ORDER For Civil Cases upon filing of the complaint by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. (cbr) |
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| Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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Order
Thu 02/06 11:35 AM
REASSIGNMENT ORDER by Judge Cynthia Valenzuela. Please refer to the Order for complete details. (cbr) |
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| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | ||
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Generic Text Only Entry
Wed 01/29 1:37 PM
Judge Cynthia Valenzuela's designated initials are CV. On all documents filed in this case on or after January 29, 2025, substitute the initials CV after the case number in place of CVD. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cbr) |
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| Monday, January 27, 2025 | ||
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Chief District Judge Transferring Case
Tue 01/28 10:57 AM
ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#25-024) approved by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Cynthia Valenzuela, this case is transferred from Judge Kenly Kiya Kato to the calendar of Judge Cynthia Valenzuela for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:24-cv-01963-CVD-SPx. (ap) |
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| Friday, January 17, 2025 | ||
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Fri 01/17 1:46 PM
NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court is in receipt of the parties' stipulation for an order regarding the briefing schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Dkt. 39. The stipulation is GRANTED. Therefore, Plaintiff shall file an Opposition no later than April 17, 2025. Any reply shall remain due on May 1, 2025. In addition, future requests shall be accompanied by a proposed order as required by the Local Rules. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (npo) |
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notice
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
Fri 01/17 11:57 AM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Stipulation for Order39 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. 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. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (aco) |
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| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | ||
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Order
Thu 01/16 1:11 PM
Joint STIPULATION for Order Regarding Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Abdul Syed.(Attorney Alexandra Julia Kennedy-Breit added to party Abdul Syed(pty:pla))(Kennedy-Breit, Alexandra) |
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| Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss (cause or other)
Wed 01/08 12:09 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendants' Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 5/15/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (Kennedy-Breit, Alexandra) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint,
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Att: 2
Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint
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| Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
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order
Extending Answer Due Deadline
Tue 12/03 1:28 PM
ORDER GRANTING SECOND STIPULATION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANTS TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.'S AND TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. RE: Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to Complaint,36 . (aco) |
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| Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Mon 12/02 2:44 PM
Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response as to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc..(Kennedy-Breit, Alexandra) |
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Att: 1
Declaration Alexandra Kennedy-Breit,
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Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | ||
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 10/24 9:38 AM
ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato Granting34 Non-Resident Attorney John P Hooper APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc., designating Alexandra J Kennedy-Breit as local counsel. (bm) |
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| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Tue 10/22 4:38 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John P. Hooper to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. CCACDC-38445392) filed by Defendants Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc.. (Kennedy-Breit, Alexandra) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Good Standing,
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Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | ||
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Wed 09/25 9:35 AM
NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: In light of the Court's prior order granting the pro hac vice application of Henry Clay Barnett, III, dkt.23 , the motion to appear pro hac vice, dkt.28 , is deemed MOOT. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (npo) |
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| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Tue 09/24 4:16 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 9/20/2024, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253523) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 09/23 12:48 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. APPLICATION of Attorney Trenton H. Mann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed, designating Timothy G. Blood as local counsel is GRANTED.; granting21 Non-Resident Attorney Trenton H. Mann. (aco) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 09/23 12:45 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. APPLICATION of Attorney Dylan T. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed, designating Timothy G. Blood as local counsel is GRANTED.; granting20 Non-Resident Attorney Dylan T. Martin. (aco) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 09/23 12:44 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. APPLICATION of Attorney J. Mitch Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed, designating Timothy G. Blood as local counsel is GRANTED.; granting19 Non-Resident Attorney J. Mitch Williams. (aco) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 09/23 12:42 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. APPLICATION of Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed, designating Timothy G. Blood as local counsel is GRANTED.; granting18 Non-Resident Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III (aco) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 09/23 12:01 PM
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. APPLICATION of W. Daniel "Dee" Miles, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed, designating Timothy G. Blood as local counsel is GRANTED.; granting17 Non-Resident Attorney W. Daniel "Dee" Miles, III. (aco) |
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| Friday, September 20, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deficiency in Electronically filed Pro Hac Vice Application (G-112C) - optional html form
Mon 09/23 4:31 PM
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253523)18 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (sbou) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 09/20 3:36 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Trenton H. Mann to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253761) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 09/20 3:33 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Dylan T. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253720) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 09/20 3:29 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney James Mitchell Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253585) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 09/20 3:24 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253523) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Fri 09/20 3:20 PM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney W. Daniel "Dee" Miles, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Abdul Syed (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38253425) filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Proposed Order
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Fri 09/20 2:41 PM
CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (npo) |
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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service
Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Wed 09/18 10:03 AM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Abdul Syed, upon Defendant Toyota Motor North America, Inc. served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, registered agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Blood, Timothy) |
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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Wed 09/18 10:00 AM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Abdul Syed, upon Defendant Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. served on 9/17/2024, answer due 10/8/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon CT Corporation System, registered agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Blood, Timothy) |
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attorney
Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:32 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Trent H. Mann on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) |
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Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:30 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Dylan T. Martin on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) |
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attorney
Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:29 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney J. Mitch Williams on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) |
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Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:28 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney H. Clay Barnett, III on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) |
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Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:27 PM
NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney W. Daniel Miles, III. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) |
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Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 09/13 3:23 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (et) |
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:19 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) |
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:18 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) |
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Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Fri 09/13 3:18 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (et) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Fri 09/13 1:59 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed, (Blood, Timothy) |
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Summons Request
Fri 09/13 1:57 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Fri 09/13 1:54 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Blood, Timothy) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 09/13 1:52 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-38209513 - Fee: $405, filed by plaintiff Abdul Syed. (Attorney Timothy G Blood added to party Abdul Syed(pty:pla))(Blood, Timothy) |
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