Ken Liem v. Chong Hing Bank Limited et al

California Central District Court
Judge:James V Selna
Referred: Karen E Scott
Case #: 8:24-cv-02819
Nature of Suit370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Fraud
Case Filed:Dec 31, 2024
Last checked: Friday Feb 14, 2025 3:19 AM PST
Defendant
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Defendant
FFQI Trade Limited
Defendant
Fubon Bank Limited
Defendant
Richou Trade Limited
Defendant
Weidel Limited
Defendant
Xibing Limited
Defendant
DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited
Plaintiff
Ken Liem
Represented By
Robert Vaughan Cornish, Jr
Law Offices Of Robert V. Cornish, Jr., PC
contact info
Keren E Gesund
Law Offices Of Robert V. Cornish Jr. PC
contact info


Docket last updated: 04/08/2025 11:59 PM PDT
Thursday, April 03, 2025
24 24 order Clerk to Enter Default Fri 04/04 8:59 AM
[IN CHAMBERS] Order Regarding Request for Clerk to Enter Default22 by Judge James V. Selna: For the following reasons, the Court DENIES without prejudice the request to enter default against defendants Chong Hing Bank Limited, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, Fubon Bank Limited, Richou Trade Limited, FFQI Trade Limited, Xibing Limited, and Weidel Limited. Denying22 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default. [See document for further information.] (es)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
23 23 notice Deficiency - Default /Default Judgment (CV-52b) - optional html form Wed 03/19 12:09 PM
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants All Defendants22 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Due to the complexities in the service of summons and complaint of persons, corporations, etc in foreign countries. The Clerk is NOT authorized to process default against defendants. Request for Entry of Default has been forwarded to the assigned Judge. (es)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
22 22 motion Clerk to Enter Default Tue 03/18 2:12 PM
REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Ken Liem. (Cornish, Robert)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Keren E. Gesund,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
21 21 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Tue 03/11 4:18 PM
[IN CHAMBERS] ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge James V. Selna. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 3/21/2025. See document for further information. (es)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
20 20 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Thu 01/30 10:39 AM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited served on 1/27/2025, answer due 2/18/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Name Unknown: Employee in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
19 19 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 3:37 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant Weidel Limited served on 1/16/2025, answer due 2/6/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon N/A in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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18 18 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 3:28 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant Xibing Limited served on 1/15/2025, answer due 2/5/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon N/A in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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17 17 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 3:21 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant FFQI Trade Limited served on 1/15/2024, answer due 2/5/2024. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon N/A in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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16 16 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 3:16 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant Richou Trade Limited served on 1/14/2025, answer due 2/4/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon N/A in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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15 15 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 2:58 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant Fubon Bank Limited served on 1/10/2025, answer due 1/31/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Name Unknown: Employee in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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14 14 service Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) Fri 01/24 2:49 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, upon Defendant Chong Hing Bank Limited served on 1/10/2025, answer due 1/31/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Name Unknown: Employee in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Gesund, Keren)
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Friday, January 03, 2025
13 13 9 pgs order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Fri 01/03 8:37 AM
STANDING ORDER by Judge James V. Selna. (dve)
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Thursday, January 02, 2025
12 12 notice Clerical Error (G-11) Thu 01/02 4:52 PM
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening),8 has been replaced due to missing date and signature of Clerk. (car)
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11 11 notice Clerical Error (G-11) Thu 01/02 1:10 PM
NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) form,9 has incorrect information. Corrections have been made, form item 9 should be disregarded. (car)
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10 10 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Thu 01/02 1:01 PM
CORRECTED NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Robert Vaughan Cornish, Jr. 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. (car)
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9 9 attorney Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109) - optional html form Thu 01/02 12:59 PM
[NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR ISSUED ON 1/2/2025, SEE ITEM11 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Ken Liem. 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. (car) Modified on 1/2/2025 (car)
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8 8 service Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Thu 01/02 12:57 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants Chong Hing Bank Limited, DBS Bank Hong Kong Limited, FFQI Trade Limited, Fubon Bank Limited, Richou Trade Limited, Weidel Limited, Xibing Limited. (car) (Main Document 8 replaced on 1/2/2025) (car)
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7 7 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Thu 01/02 12:53 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
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6 6 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Thu 01/02 12:53 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
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5 5 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Thu 01/02 12:52 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (car)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
4 4 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Tue 12/31 3:07 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Ken Liem, identifying Ken Liem. (Gesund, Keren)
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3 3 notice Summons Request Tue 12/31 2:51 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Ken Liem. (Gesund, Keren)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Tue 12/31 2:35 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Ken Liem. (Gesund, Keren)
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1 1 14 pgs cmp Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 12/31 2:34 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-38838214 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Ken Liem. (Attorney Keren E Gesund added to party Ken Liem(pty:pla))(Gesund, Keren)
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Att: 1 149 pgs Exhibit 1