Name: Balan v. Tesla Motors Inc :: Washington Western District Court :: Federal Civil Lawsuit No. 2:19-cv-00067-MJP, Judge Marsha J. Pechman presiding
Creator: Washington Western District Court
Published: 2019-01-15
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Cristina Balan, a former Tesla engineer who worked on battery systems and who later became a public whistleblower regarding Tesla's battery manufacturing practices, filed this defamation lawsuit in Ja... AI case summary available. Upgrade to PlainSite Pro to read it.

Complaints ComplaintDocument 1 1/15/2019 Responses AnswerDocument 5 2/14/2019 Motion to DismissDocument 87 3/10/2022 Orders Order on Motion to CompelDocument 40 6/27/2019 Order on Motion for ReliefDocument 62 3/16/2020 Order on Motion to DismissDocument 102 6/16/2022

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		Tesla, Inc., Defendant Officially listed as "Tesla Motors Inc"

Office	Seattle
Filed	1/15/2019
Jury Demand	Plaintiff
Demand
Nature of Suit	320 - Personal Injury: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause	28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jurisdiction	Diversity
Disposition
County	Snohomish
Terminated
Origin	1
Reopened
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103	Filed: 7/1/2022, Entered: None	Case Transferred Out - Email notification

	Request

102	Filed: 6/16/2022, Entered: None	Order on Motion to Dismiss



101	Filed: 4/27/2022, Entered: None	1 - Order



100	Filed: 4/8/2022, Entered: None	Reply to Response to Motion



99	Filed: 4/5/2022, Entered: None	Response to Motion



98	Filed: 4/4/2022, Entered: None	Praecipe to Attach Document

	Request

97	Filed: 4/2/2022, Entered: None	Reply to Response to Motion



96	Filed: 3/18/2022, Entered: None	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel

	Request

95	Filed: 3/17/2022, Entered: None	Order on Motion for Extension of Time-Other

	Request

94	Filed: 3/17/2022, Entered: 3/17/2022	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney John S Devlin, III for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Devlin, John)


93	Filed: 3/16/2022, Entered: 3/16/2022	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney John S Devlin, III on behalf of Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Devlin, John)


92	Filed: 3/15/2022, Entered: 3/15/2022	Motion for Extension of Time
	MOTION for Extension of Time CORRECTED, for answering the defendants' motion to dismiss and their opposition to Balan motion to vacate due to medical emergency, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 3/25/2022, (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

91	Filed: 3/14/2022, Entered: 3/14/2022	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Michael D. Weil filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [83] MOTION to Vacate THE ARBITRATION AWARD (Mills, Jason)
	Request

90	Filed: 3/14/2022, Entered: 3/14/2022	Response to motion
	RESPONSE, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, to [83] MOTION to Vacate THE ARBITRATION AWARD. (Mills, Jason)
	Request

89	Filed: 3/14/2022, Entered: 3/14/2022	Motion for Extension of Time
	Proposed MOTION for Extension of Time re [87] MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award or, Alternatively, Motion to Transfer to file the reply due to medical reasons, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 3/14/2022, (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

88	Filed: 3/10/2022, Entered: 3/10/2022	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Michael Weil ISO Defendants' MTD Petitioner's Mot. to Vacate Arbitration Award or, Alternatively, Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [87] MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award or, Alternatively, Motion to Transfer (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibits A-G, # (2) Exhibit, # (3) Exhibit, # (4) Exhibit, # (5) Exhibit, # (6) Exhibit, # (7) Exhibit)(Mills, Jason)
	Request

87	Filed: 3/10/2022, Entered: 3/10/2022	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award or, Alternatively, Motion to Transfer, filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/1/2022, (Mills, Jason)


86	Filed: 3/4/2022, Entered: 3/4/2022	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Marina Cristine Gruber for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Gruber, Marina)
	Request

85	Filed: 3/4/2022, Entered: 3/4/2022	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jason S. Mills on behalf of Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Mills, Jason)
	Request

84	Filed: 2/23/2022, Entered: 2/23/2022	Praecipe to Attach Document
	PRAECIPE to attach document EXHIBITS - PLAINTIFF COULDN'T ATTACH IT WITH THE MOTION BECAUSE OF AN ERROR IN THE PDF - re [83] MOTION to Vacate THE ARBITRATION AWARD by Plaintiff Cristina Balan (Balan, Cristina)


83	Filed: 2/22/2022, Entered: 2/22/2022	Motion to Vacate
	MOTION to Vacate THE ARBITRATION AWARD, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 3/18/2022, (Balan, Cristina)


82	Filed: 1/24/2022, Entered: 1/24/2022	Status report
	STATUS REPORT and Response to Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Administrative Relief and Approval to Re-Open Case and to File Noticed Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Gruber, Marina)


81	Filed: 1/21/2022, Entered: 1/21/2022	Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney
	ORDER re Defendant's [80] Motion for Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel. Babak Yousefzadeh and Gal Gressel hereby move to withdraw as counsel of record for defendant Tesla Motors. Marina C. Gruber of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LP will substitute as counsel of record for defendant Tesla Motors. Defendant Tesla Motors hereby designates Michael D. Weil of Morgan Lewis & Bockius as additional counsel of record. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (SB)
	Request

80	Filed: 1/19/2022, Entered: 1/19/2022, Terminated: 1/21/2022	Motion to withdraw as attorney
	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney MOTION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER FOR WITHDRAWAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT, filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. Noting Date 1/19/2022, (Gressel, Gal)


79	Filed: 1/19/2022, Entered: 1/19/2022	order on motion to reopen case
	ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff's [78] Motion to Reopen Case. The Court GRANTS the motion in part simply to clarify that Plaintiff is free to file any motion or application in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Civil Rules. The Court DENIES the application to reopen the case. Plaintiff's claim is subject to arbitration. (Dkt. Nos. [70], [75].) At this time, the case remains closed. Signed by Judge James L. Robart.(SB)


78	Filed: 1/13/2022, Entered: 1/13/2022, Terminated: 1/19/2022	Motion to Reopen Case
	Proposed MOTION to Reopen Case AND TO FILE NOTICED MOTION TO VACATE THE ARBITRATION AWARD, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 1/13/2022, (Balan, Cristina)


77	Filed: 4/26/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021	Order on Motion for reconsideration
	ORDER denying Plaintiff's [76] Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SR)


76	Filed: 4/26/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021, Terminated: 4/26/2021	Motion for Reconsideration
	MOTION for Reconsideration re [75] Order on Motion to Vacate,, Terminated Case, ON ORDER CLOSING CASE, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 4/26/2021, (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

75	Filed: 4/22/2021, Entered: 4/22/2021	Order on Motion to Vacate
	ORDER CLOSING CASE re [72] Mandate of USCA. In light of the Ninth Circuit's decision, the entirety of Ms. Balan's defamation claim is subject to the Agreement. The Court therefore ORDERS this matter closed; all pending motions shall be terminated. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(PM)


74	Filed: 4/13/2021, Entered: 4/13/2021	Declaration
	DECLARATION of CRISTINA BALAN, including All EXHIBITS 1-25 filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan re [73] MOTION to Vacate [40] Order on Motion to Compel,, Case Stayed, and Lift Stay (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

73	Filed: 4/13/2021, Entered: 4/13/2021, Terminated: 4/22/2021	Motion to Vacate
	MOTION to Vacate [40] Order on Motion to Compel,, Case Stayed, and Lift Stay, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 4/30/2021, (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

72	Filed: 4/13/2021, Entered: 4/13/2021	Mandate of USCA
	MANDATE OF USCA (19-35637) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc, [70] Memorandum/Opinion from USCA,. The judgment of this Court, entered March 22, 2021, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. The parties shall bear their own costs on appeal. REVERSED AND REMANDED (RE)
	Request

71	Filed: 4/13/2021, Entered: 4/13/2021, Terminated: 4/13/2021	Motion to Lift Stay
	FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE DISREGARD MOTION to Lift Stay AND VACATE ORDER COMPELLING ARBITRATION (ECF#40), filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 4/30/2021, (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 4/13/2021 to strike docket entry at request of filer (KB).
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	Notice of Docket Text Modification
	NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re [71] MOTION to Lift Stay AND VACATE ORDER COMPELLING ARBITRATION (ECF#40) : Modified on 4/13/2021 to strike docket entry and terminate motion at request of filer. (KB)


70	Filed: 3/22/2021, Entered: 3/22/2021, Terminated: 4/13/2021	Memorandum/Opinion from USCA
	MEMORANDUM FROM USCA (19-35637) (NOT THE MANDATE) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc. The district courts partial denial of Teslas motion to compel arbitration is REVERSED and the case is REMANDED. The parties shall bear their own costs on appeal. (CDA)
	Request

69	Filed: 2/11/2021, Entered: 2/11/2021	Order of USCA
	ORDER OF USCA (19-35637) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc. (SG)
	Request

68	Filed: 10/13/2020, Entered: 10/13/2020	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney William Elliot Weiner for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Weiner, William)


67	Filed: 10/5/2020, Entered: 10/7/2020	Order of USCA
	ORDER OF USCA (19-35637) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc. (RE)
	Request

66	Filed: 8/19/2020, Entered: 8/19/2020	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Per D Jansen on behalf of Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Jansen, Per)
	Request

65	Filed: 8/19/2020, Entered: 8/19/2020	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Darin M Sands for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Weiner, William)
	Request

64	Filed: 8/19/2020, Entered: 8/19/2020	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE of Appearance by attorney William Elliot Weiner on behalf of Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Weiner, William)
	Request

63	Filed: 4/17/2020, Entered: 4/20/2020	Order of USCA
	ORDER OF USCA (19-35637) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc. (CDA)


62	Filed: 3/16/2020, Entered: 3/16/2020	Order on Motion for relief
	ORDER denying Plaintiff's [47] Motion for Relief from the Court's Order Granting Partial Arbitration. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (TH)


61	Filed: 3/4/2020, Entered: 3/4/2020	Declaration (non-motion)
	DECLARATION of Gal Gressel re [60] Response (non motion), by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Sands, Darin)
	Request

60	Filed: 3/4/2020, Entered: 3/4/2020	Response (Non-Motion)
	RESPONSE by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [59] Supplement, [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request (Sands, Darin)
	Request

59	Filed: 2/20/2020, Entered: 2/20/2020	supplement
	SUPPLEMENT re [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request Due to New Critical Developments that may affect the motion for indicative ruling and sanctions requested by Plaintiff Cristina Balan (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 4)(Balan, Cristina)
	Request

58	Filed: 2/11/2020, Entered: 2/11/2020	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	ORDER re [56] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Gal Gressel for Tesla Motors Inc, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). Local counsel maintains an office in the WDWA**(DS)


57	Filed: 2/6/2020, Entered: 2/6/2020	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	ORDER re [55] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Babak G. Yousefzadeh for Tesla Motors Inc, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).Local counsel maintains an office in the WDWA(CDA)


56	Filed: 2/6/2020, Entered: 2/6/2020, Terminated: 2/11/2020	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Gal Gressel FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-6128913 (Sands, Darin)
	Request

55	Filed: 2/6/2020, Entered: 2/6/2020, Terminated: 2/6/2020	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Babak Yousefzadeh FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-6128689 (Sands, Darin)
	Request

54	Filed: 2/6/2020, Entered: 2/6/2020	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Matthew C Lewis and Leila S Narvid for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Sands, Darin)
	Request

53	Filed: 1/23/2020, Entered: 1/23/2020	Reply to Response to motion
	REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan, TO RESPONSE to [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 17)(Balan, Cristina) Attachment 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1 to 17


52	Filed: 1/17/2020, Entered: 1/17/2020	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Matthew C. Balan filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4, # (5) Exhibit 5, # (6) Exhibit 6, # (7) Exhibit 7, # (8) Exhibit 8, # (9) Exhibit 9, # (10) Exhibit 10, # (11) Exhibit 11, # (12) Exhibit 12, # (13) Exhibit 13, # (14) Exhibit 14, # (15) Exhibit 15, # (16) Exhibit 16, # (17) Exhibit 17)(Sands, Darin)
	Request

51	Filed: 1/17/2020, Entered: 1/17/2020	Response to motion
	RESPONSE, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, to [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request. (Sands, Darin)


50	Filed: 1/8/2020, Entered: 1/8/2020	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	ORDER re [48] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Leila S Narvid for defendant Tesla Motors Inc, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
	Noting Date Reset re LCR 7(d)(3) and per direction of chambers: Plaintiff's [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request: Noting Date 1/24/2020. (PM)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
	Noting Date Reset re LCR 7(d)(3) and per direction of chambers: Plaintiff's [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6)from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request: Noting Date 1/24/2020. (PM)


49	Filed: 1/7/2020, Entered: 1/7/2020	Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Rodney B Sorensen for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. (Sands, Darin)


48	Filed: 1/7/2020, Entered: 1/7/2020, Terminated: 1/8/2020	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Leila S. Narvid FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-6076428 (Sands, Darin) Local counsel maintains an office in both Seattle, WA and Portland, OR on 1/8/2020 (DS).


47	Filed: 1/7/2020, Entered: 1/7/2020, Terminated: 3/16/2020	Motion for relief
	MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3)(6) from the Order ECF [40], granting partial arbitration & request for indicative ruling under 62.1, based on Plaintiff's first 180 days case status update of arbitration per the Court's request, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit) Noting Date 1/7/2020 1/24/2020 , (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 1/8/2020 to remove excessive capitalization and renote. (PM). Attachment 1 Exhibit) Noting Date 1/7/2020 1/24/2020 , (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 1/8/2020 to remove excessive capitalization and renote. (PM


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Terminate Motions
	***Motion terminated: [46] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3) and (6), FROM THE ORDER GRANTING IN PART ARBITRATION & REQUEST FOR INDICATIVE RULING UNDER RULE 62.1 AND FRAP 12.1, BASED ON PLAINTIFFS FIRST 180 DAYS CASE STATUS UPDATE OF ARBITRATION PER THE COURTS ORDER FROM J filed by Cristina Balan. Per filer, filed incorrectly. Re-filed as document [47]. (STP)


46	Filed: 1/6/2020, Entered: 1/6/2020, Terminated: 1/7/2020	Motion for relief
	DISREGARD ENTRY filer re-filed corrected motion [47] MOTION for Relief RULE 60(B)(2)(3) and (6), FROM THE ORDER GRANTING IN PART ARBITRATION & REQUEST FOR INDICATIVE RULING UNDER RULE 62.1 AND FRAP 12.1, BASED ON PLAINTIFFS FIRST 180 DAYS CASE STATUS UPDATE OF ARBITRATION PER THE COURTS ORDER FROM JUNE 27, 2019, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit) Noting Date 1/6/2020, (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 1/7/2020 (STP). Attachment 1 Exhibit) Noting Date 1/6/2020, (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 1/7/2020 (STP


45	Filed: 8/27/2019, Entered: 8/27/2019	Transcript Designation/Order Form - Appeal
	TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (19-35637) by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc for proceedings held on 06/19/2019, re [41] Notice of Filing of Official Transcript,,,. Requesting Attorney: Darin M Sands. (Sands, Darin)
	Request

44	Filed: 7/30/2019, Entered: 7/30/2019, Terminated: 4/13/2021	USCA Scheduling Order
	TIME SCHEDULE ORDER ( #19-35637) as to [42] Notice of Appeal filed by Tesla Motors Inc (CDA)
	Request

43	Filed: 7/29/2019, Entered: 7/29/2019	Representation Statement
	REPRESENTATION STATEMENT, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, (re: [42] Notice of Appeal.) (Sands, Darin)
	Request

42	Filed: 7/29/2019, Entered: 7/29/2019, Terminated: 4/13/2021	Notice of Appeal
	NOTICE OF APPEAL to Ninth Circuit (19-35637) re [40] Order on Motion to Compel,, Case Stayed, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. $505, receipt number 0981-5864259. (cc: USCA) (Sands, Darin) Modified on 7/30/2019 add CCA # (CDA).
	Request

41	Filed: 6/28/2019, Entered: 6/28/2019	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion to Compel Arbitration held on 6/19/2019 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Debbie Zurn, debbie_zurn@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8504. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/26/2019, (DZ)
	Request

40	Filed: 6/27/2019, Entered: 6/27/2019	Order on motion to compel
	ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendant's [17] Motion to Compel Arbitration. This matter is stayed until the conclusion of the arbitration by written decision of the arbitrator. The Parties are to notify the Court within 10 days of the decision. The Parties will also advise the Court every 180 days of the state of the arbitration. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)


39	Filed: 6/19/2019, Entered: 6/20/2019	Motion Hearing
	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Rhonda Miller; Pla Counsel: Pro Se; Def Counsel: Rodney Sorensen CR: Debbie Zurn; Motion Hearing held on 6/19/2019 [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by Tesla Motors Inc. Oral argument presented. Court will issue written opinion. (RM)


38	Filed: 6/17/2019, Entered: 6/17/2019	Notice of hearing
	NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING TIME - The hearing time has been changed: ORAL ARGUMENT/Motion Hearing set for 6/19/2019 at 2:45 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Each side is allowed 20 minutes for argument, including rebuttal. (RM)


37	Filed: 5/29/2019, Entered: 5/29/2019	Notice of hearing on motion
	NOTICE of Hearing [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration : ORAL ARGUMENT/Motion Hearing set for 6/19/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Each side is allowed 20 minutes for argument, including rebuttal. (RM)


36	Filed: 5/23/2019, Entered: 5/23/2019	Order on Motion for sanctions
	MINUTE ORDER striking as moot Plaintiff's [12][14] Motions for Sanctions. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)


35	Filed: 5/16/2019, Entered: 5/16/2019	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of status conference held on 5/1/2019 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Nancy Bauer, nancy_bauer@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8506. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/14/2019, (NB)


34	Filed: 5/14/2019, Entered: 5/14/2019	Minute Order
	MINUTE ORDER re: Plaintiff's [12] [14] Motions for Sanctions. Having received the Defendant's Initial Disclosures and the Parties' updated Joint Status Report, unless the Court hears from Plaintiff within eight (8) days of this Order, Plaintiff's Motions for Sanctions (Dkt. Nos. [12], [14]) will be stricken as moot. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)


33	Filed: 5/14/2019, Entered: 5/14/2019	Order Setting Trial Date and Related Dates
	ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND RELATED DATES; Length of Trial: 2-4 DAY - Jury Trial is set for 4/27/2020 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Joinder of Parties due by 6/11/2019, Amended Pleadings due by 6/21/2019, Expert Witness Disclosure/Reports under FRCP 26(a)(2) due by 9/30/2019, Motions due by 10/30/2019, Discovery completed by 11/29/2019, Dispositive motions due by 12/30/2019, Motions in Limine due by 3/23/2020, Pretrial Order due by 4/15/2020, Trial briefs to be submitted by 4/15/2020, Proposed voir dire/jury instructions due by 4/15/2020, Pretrial Conference set for 4/17/2020 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM)
	Request

32	Filed: 5/13/2019, Entered: 5/13/2019	Notice of Stricken Hearing
	NOTICE striking telephone conference set for 5/14/2019. (RM)


31	Filed: 5/10/2019, Entered: 5/10/2019	Reply to Response to motion
	REPLY, filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, TO RESPONSE to [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Sands, Darin)


30	Filed: 5/10/2019, Entered: 5/10/2019	Notice of hearing
	NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 5/14/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(RM)


29	Filed: 5/6/2019, Entered: 5/6/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Cristina Balan filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan re [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

28	Filed: 5/6/2019, Entered: 5/6/2019	Response to motion
	RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Cristina Balan, to [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(Balan, Cristina)
	Request

27	Filed: 5/3/2019, Entered: 5/3/2019	Joint Status Report
	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 2 - 4 days. (Sands, Darin)
	Request

26	Filed: 5/1/2019, Entered: 5/1/2019	Minute Order
	MINUTE ORDER: An updated Joint Status Report is due no later than 5/3/2019. Defendant will provide the Court with an amended initial disclosure report no later than 5/8/2019. The Court will not rule on any motions until it reviews the outcome of the Joint Status Report and Defendant's initial disclosures. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM)


25	Filed: 5/1/2019, Entered: 5/1/2019	Status Conference
	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Rhonda Miller; Pla Counsel: Pro Se; Def Counsel: Darin Sands; CR: Nancy Bauer; Status Conference held on 5/1/2019. An updated Joint Status Report is due no later than 5/3/2019. Defendant will provide the Court with an amended initial disclosure report no later than 5/8/2019. (RM)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
	Noting Date Reset re Plaintiff's [14] Second MOTION for Sanctions: Noting Date 5/3/2019, per LCR 7(d)(3). (PM)


24	Filed: 4/24/2019, Entered: 4/24/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Darin M. Sands filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [14] Second MOTION for Sanctions for Forging Plaintiff Sgnature on the Joint Status Report, missing the second deadline, misleading the court and lack of good faith and cooperation (Sands, Darin)


23	Filed: 4/24/2019, Entered: 4/24/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Matthew C. Lewis filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [14] Second MOTION for Sanctions for Forging Plaintiff Sgnature on the Joint Status Report, missing the second deadline, misleading the court and lack of good faith and cooperation (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Sands, Darin) Attachment 1 Exhibit A


22	Filed: 4/24/2019, Entered: 4/24/2019	Response to motion
	RESPONSE, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, to [14] Second MOTION for Sanctions for Forging Plaintiff Sgnature on the Joint Status Report, missing the second deadline, misleading the court and lack of good faith and cooperation. (Sands, Darin)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	set/reset hearings
	Set Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/1/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (LW)


21	Filed: 4/18/2019, Entered: 4/18/2019	Reply to Response to motion
	REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan, TO RESPONSE to [12] Proposed MOTION for Sanctions for Failure to Make Disclosures and Cooperate in Good Faith in Discovery (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

20	Filed: 4/18/2019, Entered: 4/18/2019	Request
	REQUEST for Judicial Notice by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc for Judicial Notice re [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A-C)(Sands, Darin)
	Request

19	Filed: 4/18/2019, Entered: 4/18/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Matthew C. Lewis filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Sands, Darin)
	Request

18	Filed: 4/18/2019, Entered: 4/18/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Nicole White filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [17] MOTION to Compel Arbitration (Sands, Darin)
	Request

17	Filed: 4/18/2019, Entered: 4/18/2019, Terminated: 6/27/2019	Motion to Compel
	MOTION to Compel Arbitration, filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 5/10/2019, (Sands, Darin)


16	Filed: 4/15/2019, Entered: 4/15/2019	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Matthew C. Lewis filed by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc re [12] Proposed MOTION for Sanctions for Failure to Make Disclosures and Cooperate in Good Faith in Discovery (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C)(Sands, Darin)
	Request

15	Filed: 4/15/2019, Entered: 4/15/2019	Response to motion
	RESPONSE, by Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, to [12] Proposed MOTION for Sanctions for Failure to Make Disclosures and Cooperate in Good Faith in Discovery. (Sands, Darin)
	Request

14	Filed: 4/12/2019, Entered: 4/12/2019, Terminated: 5/23/2019	Motion for sanctions
	Second MOTION for Sanctions for Forging Plaintiff Sgnature on the Joint Status Report, missing the second deadline, misleading the court and lack of good faith and cooperation, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Noting Date 4/26/2019, (Balan, Cristina)


13	Filed: 4/11/2019, Entered: 4/11/2019	Joint Status Report
	JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties (Sands, Darin)


12	Filed: 4/1/2019, Entered: 4/1/2019, Terminated: 5/23/2019	Motion for sanctions
	Proposed MOTION for Sanctions for Failure to Make Disclosures and Cooperate in Good Faith in Discovery, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 4/1/2019 4/19/2019, (Balan, Cristina) Modified on 4/1/2019 to strike through the word "Proposed" and noting date of 4/1/2019(PM).


11	Filed: 4/1/2019, Entered: 4/1/2019	Minute Order
	MINUTE ORDER: The parties have not complied with the order directing that a joint status report be filed by 3/27/2019. The time for filing the report is hereby extended to 4/11/2019. If the report is not filed by that time, sanctions may be ordered. Sanctions may include dismissal of the action without prejudice. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Set/Reset Motion Noting Date
	Noting Date Reset re Plaintiff's [12] Proposed MOTION for Sanctions for Failure to Make Disclosures and Cooperate in Good Faith in Discovery: Noting Date 4/19/2019, per direction of chambers. (PM)


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10	Filed: 2/15/2019, Entered: 2/15/2019	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	ORDER re [8] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Rodney B Sorensen for defendant Tesla Motors Inc, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)


9	Filed: 2/15/2019, Entered: 2/15/2019	Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	ORDER re [7] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Matthew C Lewis for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS)


8	Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019, Terminated: 2/15/2019	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Rodney B. Sorensen FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5651812 (Sands, Darin)
	Request

7	Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019, Terminated: 2/15/2019	Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Matthew C. Lewis FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Tesla Motors Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-5651808 (Sands, Darin)
	Request

6	Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019	Corporate Disclosure Statement
	CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Tesla Motors Inc (Sands, Darin)
	Request

5	Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019	Answer to Complaint
	ANSWER to [1] Complaint with JURY DEMAND Attorney Darin M Sands added to party Tesla Motors Inc(pty:dft) by Tesla Motors Inc.(Sands, Darin)


4	Filed: 2/13/2019, Entered: 2/13/2019	Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges
	ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 3/27/2019, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 3/13/2019, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 3/20/2019, by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (RM)
	Request

3	Filed: 2/1/2019, Entered: 2/1/2019	Affidavit of Service of Summons & Complaint
	AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on TESLA MOTORS INC on 1/24/2019, filed by Plaintiff Cristina Balan. (Balan, Cristina)
	Request

2	Filed: 1/16/2019, Entered: 1/16/2019	Notice re Pro Se Registration
	NOTICE: Plaintiff Cristina Balan has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (PS)
	Request

1	Filed: 1/15/2019, Entered: 1/16/2019	Complaint
	COMPLAINT, filed by Cristina Balan against defendant(s) Tesla Motors Inc with JURY DEMAND (Summons(es) issued) (Receipt # SEA094286) (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet)(ST) Attachment 1 SEA094286) (Attachments:

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