Gottlieb v. Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meis

Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 1:13-bk-15929

California Central Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Martin R Barash
Case #: 1:14-ap-01250
Nature of Suit2 Bankruptcy - Other
Case Filed:Dec 22, 2014
Terminated:Jan 24, 2017
Last checked: never
Defendant
Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels
Represented By
Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels
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Defendant
Harold Cohen, Russell Meisels
Represented By
Harold Cohen, Russell Meisels
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Defendant
Kalman S. Liebowitz, Attorneys for Defendant Kalman S. Liebowitz
Gartenberg Gelfand Hayton LLP 801 S. Figueroa Street Suite 2170
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Represented By
Aaron C Gundzik
Gartenberg Gelfand Hayton LLP
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Defendant
Russell Meisels
William John Rea, Jr. 633 W. 5th Street Suite 4000
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Represented By
Doah Kim
White & Case LLP
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Defendant
Harold Cohen
Represented By
Herbert Kunowski
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman
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Plaintiff
David K. Gottlieb, Chapter 7 Trustee for KSL Media, Inc.
Represented By
Steven J Kahn
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Trustee
David Keith Gottlieb (TR)
U.S. Trustee
United States Trustee (SV)
915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90017


Docket last updated: 03/07/2025 1:05 PM PST
Thursday, September 13, 2018
25 25 order Mandate on appeals Thu 09/13 4:25 PM
Mandate on appeals case number 16-56738 Re: Appeal BAP/USDC Number: , Ruling:Affirmed, Signed on 6/14/2018. (Espino, Cecilia)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
24 24 notice Notice Tue 01/31 2:53 PM
Notice that appeal has been received in the clerks office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case number 16-56738 Originally filed at the Ninth Circuit on 11/22/2016 Related [+]
Related: [-] 14 Notice - Motion to Withdraw Reference of Adversary Proceeding 1:14-ap-01250-AA to the US Bankruptcy Court for Case 1:13-bk-15929-AA NOTE: USDC Case #2:15-cv-2143-AB. Filed in District court on 3/23/15 (RE: related document(s)1 Adversary case 1:14-ap-01250. Complaint by David K. Gottlieb against Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels. (Charge To Estate). Complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Attachments: # 1 Adversary Cover Sheet) Nature of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb).,18 Notice of District Court Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference with Proof of Service Filed by Defendant Russell Meisels (RE: related document(s)14 Notice - Motion to Withdraw Reference of Adversary Proceeding 1:14-ap-01250-AA to the US Bankruptcy Court for Case 1:13-bk-15929-AA NOTE: USDC Case #2:15-cv-2143-AB. Filed in District court on 3/23/15 (RE: related document(s)1 Adversary case 1:14-ap-01250. Complaint by David K. Gottlieb against Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels. (Charge To Estate). Complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Attachments: # 1 Adversary Cover Sheet) Nature of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb).). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) filed by Defendant Russell Meisels,20 USDC order re withdrawal of reference Granted case no. 15-02143 Signed on 4/15/15 (RE: related document(s)14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels).,21 Motion for summary judgment filed on 2 15-2143 at USDC on 3/23/16 Filed by (Espino, Cecilia). Related document(s)14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels,20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference. Modified on 1/31/2017 .,22 Order Re:2 15-2143 at USDC (BNC-PDF) Signed on 10/25/2016(RE: related document(s)14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels,20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference,21 Generic Motion).,23 BAP/USDC judgment appealed to US Court of Appeal Re: Appeal BAP/USDC Number: 2 15-2143 (RE: related document(s)20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference,22 Order (Generic) (Espino, Cecilia) Modified on 1/31/2017 (Espino, Cecilia). (Entered: 01/31/2017
23 23 appeal BAP/USDC judgment appealed to US Court of Appeal Tue 01/31 2:47 PM
BAP/USDC judgment appealed to US Court of Appeal Re: Appeal BAP/USDC Number: 2 15-2143 Related [+] (Espino, Cecilia)
Related: [-] 20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference,22 Order (Generic) (BNC-PDF)
22 22 order X - Order (Generic)(BNC-PDF) Tue 01/31 2:45 PM
Order Re:2 15-2143 at USDC (BNC-PDF) Signed on 10/25/201 Related [+]. (Espino, Cecilia)
Related: [-] 14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels,20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference,21 Generic Motion
21 21 motion X - Motion (Generic) (motion) Tue 01/31 2:38 PM
Motion for summary judgment filed on 2 15-2143 at USDC on 3/23/16 Filed by (Espino, Cecilia). Related document(s)14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels,20 Order on USDC order re withdrawal of reference. Modified on 1/31/2017 (Espino, Cecilia).
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20 20 order USDC order re withdrawal of reference Tue 01/31 2:31 PM
USDC order re withdrawal of reference Granted case no. 15-02143 Signed on 4/15/15 Related [+]. (Espino, Cecilia)
Related: [-] 14 Notice,18 Notice filed by Defendant Russell Meisels
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
19 19 court Close Adversary Case Tue 01/24 4:54 PM
Adversary Case 1:14-ap-1250 Closed. The complaint filed in the above case has been disposed of and is no longer pending due to the dismissal of the complaint or main case, the entry of a judgment or the transfer of the adversary proceeding to another division or district. Since it appears that no further matters are pending that require this adversary proceeding remain open, it is ordered that this adversary proceeding is closed. Related [+] (Ogier, Kathy)
Related: [-] Hearing (Adv Other) Continued
Thursday, April 16, 2015
18 18 Notice of District Court Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference with Proof of Service Filed by Defendant Russell Meisels Related [+].(Kim, Doah)
Related: [-] 14 Notice - Motion to Withdraw Reference of Adversary Proceeding 1:14-ap-01250-AA to the US Bankruptcy Court for Case 1:13-bk-15929-AA NOTE: USDC Case #2:15-cv-2143-AB. Filed in District court on 3/23/15 (RE: related document(s)1 Adversary case 1:14-ap-01250. Complaint by David K. Gottlieb against Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels. (Charge To Estate). Complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Attachments: # 1 Adversary Cover Sheet) Nature of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb).
Att: 1 Exhibit A
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
17 17 Status report Joint Status Report LBR 7016-1(a)(2) Filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb Related [+]. (Kahn, Steven)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
16 16 14 pgs Memorandum of points and authorities - Defendants' Joint Memo Of Points And Authorities Re: Authority To Enter Final Judgment And Jury Trial; Declaration Of William John Rea, Jr. And Exhibits (with proof of service) Filed by Defendant Russell Meisels. (Kim, Doah)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
Att: 2 Exhibit 2
Monday, April 06, 2015
15 15 In accordance with the Administrative Order 15-03 dated April 2, 2015, this case is hereby reassigned from Judge Alan M. Ahart to Judge Martin R. Barash. (Saunders, Marissa)
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Wednesday, April 01, 2015
14 14 Notice - Motion to Withdraw Reference of Adversary Proceeding 1:14-ap-01250-AA to the US Bankruptcy Court for Case 1:13-bk-15929-AA NOTE: USDC Case #2:15-cv-2143-AB. Filed in District court on 3/23/15 Related [+].
Related: [-] 1 Adversary case 1:14-ap-01250. Complaint by David K. Gottlieb against Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels. (Charge To Estate). Complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Attachments: # 1 Adversary Cover Sheet) Nature of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottliebmy, Johanne
Thursday, March 05, 2015
13 13 Answer to Complaint And Affirmative Defenses Of Defendant Harold Cohen; Demand For Jury Trial Filed by Harold Cohen. (Kunowski, Herbert)
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12 12 Answer to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Russell Meisels; Demand for Jury Trial with Proof of Service Filed by Russell Meisels. (Kim, Doah)
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11 11 Answer to Complaint Filed by Kalman S. Liebowitz.(Gundzik, Aaron)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Proof of Service
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
10 10 Request for courtesy Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) Request Courtesy Notification of Electronic Filing (NEF) Filed by Kupetz, David. (Kupetz, David)
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Friday, February 27, 2015
9 9 BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 02/27/2015. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 8 Order (Generic) (BNC-PDF)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
8 8 Granting Order ON Stipulation To Extend Time To Respond To Complaint And Continue Initial Status Conference (And Extend Related Pre-Status Conference Dates) Related [+] Signed on 2/25/2015 (Briggs, Victoria)
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Hearing (Adv Other) Continued Related [+] Status Hearing to be held on 04/29/2015 at 01:30 PM 21041 Burbank Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367 for1 , (Briggs, Victoria)
Related: [-] 1 COMPLAINT filed by David K. Gottlieb
Friday, February 13, 2015
7 7 Notice of lodgment of Order on Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference (and Extend Related Pre-Status Conference Dates Filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb (RE: related document(s)6 Stipulation By David K. Gottlieb and Attorneys for Defendants Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels - Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference (And Extend Related Pre-Status Conferenc). (Kahn, Steven) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
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6 6 Stipulation By David K. Gottlieb and Attorneys for Defendants Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels - Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference (And Extend Related Pre-Status Conference Dates) Filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb (Kahn, Steven)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
5 5 Summons Service Executed on Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels 1/21/2015 (Kahn, Steven)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
4 4 Alias Summons Issued on Harold Cohen, Russell Meisels Date Issued 1/20/2015, Answer Due 2/19/2015; Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels Date Issued 1/20/2015, Answer Due 2/19/2015 Related [+] Alias summons issued to correct Date, Time and Location of status conference Status hearing to be held on 3/3/2015 at 01:30 PM at Crtrm 301, 21041 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The case judge is Alan M. Ahart (Ogier, Kathy)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
3 3 Summons Service Executed on Harold Cohen, Russell Meisels 12/31/2014 (Kahn, Steven)
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
2 2 Summons Issued on Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels Date Issued 12/23/2014, Answer Due 1/22/2015 Related [+] Status hearing to be held on 2/18/2015 at 01:00 PM at Crtrm 302, 21041 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The case judge is Alan M. Ahart (Ogier, Kathy)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff David K. Gottlieb
Monday, December 22, 2014
1 1 Adversary case 1:14-ap-01250. Complaint by David K. Gottlieb against Kalman S. Liebowitz, Harold Cohen and Russell Meisels. (Charge To Estate). Complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty Nature of Suit: (02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy))) (Kahn, Steven)
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Att: 1 Adversary Cover Sheet