R. J. Cipriani v. Jeff Shell, et al .
State Civil Lawsuit Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles ,
Case No. 26SMCV01156
Last Updated April 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM EDT (2.8 weeks ago)
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Parties
Cipriani R. J. , Plaintiff
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
v.
Brandon-gordon Andrew , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
Brandon-Gordon Andrew , Defendant
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Byrne, Barbara , Defendant
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Cardinale Gerald "gerry" , Defendant
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Catz Safra A. , Defendant
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Ellison, David , Defendant
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Ellison, Lawrence J. , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
Hamill Justin G. , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
marinelli, paul , Defendant
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Paramount Skydance Corporation A Delaware Corporation , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
Redbird Capital Partners Llc A Delaware Limited Liability Company , Defendant
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Shell Jeff , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
Shell Laura Fay , Defendant
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Thornton John L , Defendant
▼ Represented by Unknown Firm
Cipriani R. J. , Cross-Defendant
Other Parties
Attributes
Type
Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)
Status
Pending
Timeline
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Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Updated -- Challenge To Judicial Officer - Peremptory (170.6): Filed By: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); Result: Granted ; Result Date: 03/24/2026
Request
18
Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Case reassigned to Santa Monica Courthouse in Department O - Hon. Bradley S. Phillips
Reason: Challenge / Recusal, by Plaintiff
Request
17
Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Case Management Conference scheduled for 09/17/2026 at 08:30 AM in Santa Monica Courthouse at Department O
Request
16
Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Minute Order (Court Order Re Challenge Granted Against the Honorable Edward...)
Request
15
Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Clerks Certificate of Service By Electronic Service
Filed by: Clerk; As to: Steven Aaronoff (Attorney)
Request
14
Filed: 3/24/2026, Entered: 3/24/2026
Case Management Conference scheduled for 09/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in Beverly Hills Courthouse at Department 205 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 03/24/2026
Request
13
Filed: 3/23/2026, Entered: 3/23/2026
Challenge To Judicial Officer - Peremptory (170.6); Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); Judge Name: Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jr.
Request
12
Filed: 3/17/2026, Entered: 3/17/2026
Amended Complaint (1st); Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); As to: Jeff Shell (Defendant); Laura Fay Shell (Defendant); Paramount Skydance Corporation, a Delaware corporation (Defendant) et al .
Request
11
Filed: 3/16/2026, Entered: 3/16/2026
Cross Complaint
Filed by: Jeff Shell (Defendant); As to: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff)
Request
10
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Case Management Conference scheduled for 09/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in Beverly Hills Courthouse at Department 205
Request
9
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Case assigned to Hon. Edward B. Moreton, Jr. in Department 205 Beverly Hills Courthouse
Request
8
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Notice of Case Management Conference
Filed by: Clerk
Request
7
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Summons on Complaint
Issued and Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); As to: Jeff Shell (Defendant); Laura Fay Shell (Defendant)
Request
6
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Clerks Certificate of Service By Electronic Service
Issued and Filed by: Clerk; As to: Steven Aaronoff (Attorney)
Request
5
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Complaint
Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); As to: Jeff Shell (Defendant); Laura Fay Shell (Defendant)
Request
4
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Summons on Complaint
Issued and Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); As to: Jeff Shell (Defendant); Laura Fay Shell (Defendant)
Request
3
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Civil Case Cover Sheet
Filed by: R. J. Cipriani (Plaintiff); As to: Jeff Shell (Defendant); Laura Fay Shell (Defendant)
Request
2
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Alternative Dispute Resolution Packet
Filed by: Clerk
Request
1
Filed: 3/9/2026, Entered: 3/9/2026
Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case
Filed by: Clerk
Request
Date: 9/17/2026, Time: 08:30:00, Status: None
Date: 3/24/2026, Time: 00:00:00, Status: None
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