Leach et al v. Tesla, Inc. et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Northern District Court, Case No. 3:23-cv-03378-SI
District Judge Susan Illston, presiding
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No Logo Donna Leach, Plaintiff

Represented by Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Scott Brennan Baez +1 510 272 8000 +1 510 463 0291 sbaez@baileyglasser.com
Space Todd Walburg +1 510 272 8000 +1 510 463 0291 twalburg@baileyglasser.com
No Logo Estate of Clyde Leach, Plaintiff

Represented by Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Scott Brennan Baez +1 510 272 8000 +1 510 463 0291 sbaez@baileyglasser.com
Space Todd Walburg +1 510 272 8000 +1 510 463 0291 twalburg@baileyglasser.com
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No Logo DOES 1 through 100, inclusive,, Defendant
Tesla, Inc. Tesla, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Trevor Zeiler +1 424 221 7435 trevor.zeiler@nelsonmullins.com
Attributes
Office San Jose
Filed 7/6/2023
Jury Demand Defendant
Demand
Nature of Suit 365 - Personal Injury: Product Liability
Cause Section 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Wrongful Death
Jurisdiction Diversity
Disposition
County Santa Clara
Terminated
Origin 2
Reopened
Lead Case
None
Related Case
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Other Court Case 23CV414572[Santa Clara County Superior Court]
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 85 Filed: 5/13/2025, Entered: None Stipulation without Proposed Order
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 84 Filed: 4/22/2025, Entered: 4/22/2025 Order dismissing caseCourt Filing
ORDER OF CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL UPON SETTLEMENT. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 4/22/2025. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/22/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 83 Filed: 4/22/2025, Entered: 4/22/2025 Order on Administrative Motion to File Under SealCourt Filing
ORDER RE: ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO FILE MATERIAL UNDER SEAL by Judge Susan Illston granting in part and denying in part [78] Administrative Motion to File Under Seal.(ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/22/2025)
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Notice (other) with OCR 82 Filed: 4/21/2025, Entered: 4/21/2025 Notice (other)
NOTICE by Tesla, Inc. re [81] Notice (Other) JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 4/21/2025)
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Notice (other) with OCR 81 Filed: 4/21/2025, Entered: 4/21/2025 Notice (other)
NOTICE by Tesla, Inc. Joint Notice of Settlement (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 4/21/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 80 Filed: 4/17/2025, Entered: 4/17/2025 Declaration in Opposition
DECLARATION of Trevor C. Zeiler in Opposition to [78] First Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Defendant Tesla, Inc.s Material filed in connection with Plaintiffs Response in Opposition to Defendant Tesla, Inc.s Motion for Relief from Discovery Order Declaration of Trevor C. Zeiler in Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Consider Whether Tesla's Material Should be Sealed filed byTesla, Inc.. (Related document(s)[78]) (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 4/17/2025)
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Opposition/Response to Motion with OCR 79 Filed: 4/10/2025, Entered: 4/10/2025 Opposition/Response to MotionCourt Filing
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re [74] MOTION for Relief from Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge re [69] Order, Terminate Motions ) filed byDonna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Walburg iso of Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (2) Exhibit '1' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (3) Exhibit '2' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (4) Exhibit '3' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (5) Exhibit '4' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (6) Exhibit '5' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order, # (7) Exhibit '6' to Walburg Decl. iso Pltf's Opp. to Tesla Mtn re Disco Order)(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 4/10/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 78 Filed: 4/10/2025, Entered: 4/10/2025, Terminated: 4/22/2025 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
First Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Defendant Tesla, Inc.s Material filed in connection with Plaintiffs Response in Opposition to Defendant Tesla, Inc.s Motion for Relief from Discovery Order filed by Donna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order to Administrative Motion to File Under Seal, # (2) Declaration of T.Walburg in Support of Administrative Motion to File Under Seal, # (3) Exhibit 'A' to T.Walburg Declaration in Support of Administrative Motion to File Under Seal, # (4) Attachment '1' to T.Walburg Declaration (Under Seal), # (5) Attachment '2' to T.Walburg Declaration (Under Seal))(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 4/10/2025) Modified on 4/11/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF).
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Order with OCR 77 Filed: 3/27/2025, Entered: 3/27/2025 Order
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 3/27/2025)
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Pretrial Order with OCR 76 Filed: 3/21/2025, Entered: 3/21/2025 Pretrial OrderCourt Filing
SECOND AMENDED PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 3/21/2025. Non-Expert Discovery Cutoff 8/15/2025Plaintiffs Designation of Experts 9/13/2025Defendants Rebuttal and Disclosures 10/10/2025Plaintiffs Rebuttal 10/24/2025Expert Discovery Cutoff 12/8/2025Dispositive (and Rule 702/Daubert Motions Filing Deadline) 1/5/2026Oppositions Due 1/19/2026Reply Due 1/26/2026Motion Hearing 2/13/2026 at 10:00 AM. Pretrial Paperwork Due 3/10/2026Pretrial Conference 3/24/2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1, 17th Floor.Jury Selection and Trial Date (Estimated 21 days) 4/13/2026. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/21/2025)
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Proposed Pretrial Order with OCR 75 Filed: 3/14/2025, Entered: 3/14/2025 Proposed Pretrial Order
Proposed Pretrial Order Proposed Second Amended Pretrial Preparation Order by Donna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 3/14/2025)
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Motion for Miscellaneous Relief with OCR 74 Filed: 3/13/2025, Entered: 3/13/2025, Terminated: 4/22/2025 Motion for Miscellaneous ReliefCourt Filing
MOTION for Relief from Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge re [69] Order, Terminate Motions filed by Tesla, Inc.. Responses due by 3/27/2025. Replies due by 4/3/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of James M. Golden in Support of Tesla's Motion to Relief from Non Dispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge, # (2) Exhibit A - NGTSA Safety Issues, # (3) Exhibit B - Haight Testimony, # (4) Declaration of Soo Hong in Support of Defendant Tesla, Inc,'s Motion for Relief from Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge)(Golden, James) (Filed on 3/13/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 73 Filed: 3/4/2025, Entered: 3/4/2025 transcriptCourt Filing
Transcript of Proceedings held on January 10, 2025, before Judge Susan Illston. Court Reporter Kendra Steppler, telephone number 406-489-3498, email address kendra_steppler@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re [72] Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/2/2025. (Related documents(s) [72]) (Steppler, Kendra) (Filed on 3/4/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 72 Filed: 3/3/2025, Entered: 3/3/2025 Transcript OrderCourt Filing
TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 1/10/2025 before Judge Susan Illston by Tesla, Inc., for Court Reporter Kendra Steppler. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 3/3/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 71 Filed: 3/3/2025, Entered: 3/3/2025 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER re [70] DEFENDANT'S ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Exceed Page Limit and For Deadline Extension re [69] Order, Terminate Motions filed by Tesla, Inc. Motions due by 3/13/2025. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 3/3/2025. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/3/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 70 Filed: 2/28/2025, Entered: 2/28/2025, Terminated: 3/10/2025 Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Exceed Page Limit and For Deadline Extension re [69] Order, Terminate Motions filed by Tesla, Inc.. Responses due by 3/4/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of James M. Golden in Support of Defendant Tesla, Inc.'s Motion for Administrative Relief to Exceed Page Limit and for Deadline Extension, # (2) Exhibit A Email Notifying Plaintiff Counsel re: Stipulating to Increase Number Pages, # (3) Proposed Order)(Golden, James) (Filed on 2/28/2025)
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Order with OCR 69 Filed: 2/20/2025, Entered: 2/20/2025 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY LETTER BRIEFS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 2/20/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/20/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 68 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025, Terminated: 2/20/2025 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal
Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions of Joint Discovery Dispute Chart filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration Declaration of Trevor C. Zeiler, # (2) Exhibit Discovery Chart, # (3) Proposed Order)(Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 2/14/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 67 Filed: 2/14/2025, Entered: 2/14/2025 Redacted Document
REDACTION to [64] Order Joint Discovery Dispute Chart by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 2/14/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 66 Filed: 2/3/2025, Entered: 2/3/2025 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER granting [65] Stipulation to Extend Discovery Chart Deadline. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 2/3/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 65 Filed: 1/31/2025, Entered: 1/31/2025 stipulation
STIPULATION re [64] Order Stipulation to Continue Date for Submission of Chart of Disputed Discovery Items filed by Donna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 1/31/2025)
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Order with OCR 64 Filed: 1/15/2025, Entered: 1/15/2025 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY LETTER BRIEFS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 1/15/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/15/2025)
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Order with OCR 63 Filed: 1/13/2025, Entered: 1/14/2025 OrderCourt Filing
NOTICE OF REFERRAL FOR DISCOVERY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 1/13/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2025)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge for Discovery with OCR 62 Filed: 1/13/2025, Entered: 1/13/2025 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge for DiscoveryCourt Filing
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kim for Discovery purposes. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 1/13/2025. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/13/2025)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 61 Filed: 1/13/2025, Entered: 1/13/2025 Motion HearingCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston: Motion Hearing held on 1/10/2025. Total Time in Court: 20 Minutes. Court Reporter: Kendra Steppler. Plaintiff Attorney: Todd Walburg, Scott Baez. Defendant Attorney: Eden Darrell, Trevor Zeiler. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/13/2025)
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Brief with OCR 60 Filed: 1/7/2025, Entered: 1/7/2025 Brief
Brief re [56] Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, Defendant Tesla, Inc.'s Brief re: December 18, 2024 Discovery Dispute filed byTesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1)(Related document(s)[56]) (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 1/7/2025)
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Brief with OCR 59 Filed: 1/3/2025, Entered: 1/3/2025 Brief
Brief re [56] Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, Plaintiffs Brief Re: December 18, 2024 Discovery Dispute filed byDonna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1)(Related document(s)[56]) (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 1/3/2025)
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LETTER BRIEF with OCR 58 Filed: 1/3/2025, Entered: 1/3/2025 LETTER BRIEFCourt Filing
Letter Brief Joint Statement Regarding Discovery Dispute as to Plaintiff's Notice of Deposition of Lars Moravy Pursuant to Judge Illston's Standing Order filed byTesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 1/3/2025)
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Blank 57 Filed: 12/30/2024, Entered: 12/30/2024 Clerks NoticeCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING: The [55] Motion Hearing on Discovery Dispute set for 1/10/2025 at 10:00 AM will be held by Videoconference Only before Judge Susan Illston. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRATION: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 1/3/2025 at noon. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/30/2024)
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Order with OCR 56 Filed: 12/23/2024, Entered: 12/23/2024 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER RE: 12/18/2024 DISCOVERY DISPUTE. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 12/23/2024. Plaintiff Brief due by 1/3/2025. Replies due by 1/7/2025. Motion Hearing set for 1/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 01, 17th Floor before Judge Susan Illston. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 55 Filed: 12/18/2024, Entered: 12/18/2024 statementCourt Filing
Statement Joint Statement Regarding Discovery Dispute as to Tesla, Inc.s Responses To Plaintiffs Interrogatories and Document Requests Pursuant to Judge Illstons Standing Order by Donna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach. (Attachments: # (1) Plaintiff RPD2 to Tesla, # (2) Tesla Response to Plaintiff RPD2, # (3) Tesla Supplemental Response to Plaintiff RPD2, # (4) Plaintiff SPROG1 to Tesla, # (5) Tesla Responses to Plaintiff SPROG1, # (6) Tesla Supplemental Responses to Plaintiff SPROG1)(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 12/18/2024)
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Blank 54 Filed: 12/5/2024, Entered: 12/5/2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
NOTICE of Appearance filed by Sandra G. Ezell on behalf of Tesla, Inc. (Ezell, Sandra) (Filed on 12/5/2024)
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Blank 53 Filed: 12/5/2024, Entered: 12/5/2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
NOTICE of Appearance filed by David Christopher Wright on behalf of Donna Leach, Estate of Clyde Leach , Plaintiffs (Wright, David) (Filed on 12/5/2024)
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Pretrial Order with OCR 52 Filed: 11/25/2024, Entered: 11/25/2024 Pretrial OrderCourt Filing
FIRST AMENDED PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Only the amended items are listed below. Close of Expert Discovery due by 4/11/2025. Close of Fact Discovery due by 2/14/2025. Designation of Experts due by 2/21/2025. Rebuttal Reports due by 3/14/2025. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 11/25/2024. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/25/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 51 Filed: 11/25/2024, Entered: 11/25/2024 Status ConferenceCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston: Status Conference held on 11/22/2024.Total Time in Court: 9 Minutes. Court Reporter: Zoom Recording. Plaintiff Attorney: Todd Walburg, Scott Baez. Defendant Attorney: Eden Darrell, James Golden. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/25/2024)
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Blank 50 Filed: 11/19/2024, Entered: 11/19/2024 Clerks NoticeCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE ADVANCING STATUS CONFERENCE TIME: The Status Conference set for 11/22/2024 is ADVNCED TO 10:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Susan Illston. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRATION: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 11/20/2024 at 12 p.m..General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Status Conference set for 11/22/2024 10:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Susan Illston. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/19/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
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Blank 49 Filed: 11/15/2024, Entered: 11/15/2024 Clerks NoticeCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING STATUS CONFERENCE: Status Conference is CONTINUED TO 11/22/2024 at 03:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 01, 17th Floor before Judge Susan Illston. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/15/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
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Blank 48 Filed: 11/13/2024, Entered: 11/13/2024 Clerks Notice
CLERK'S NOTICE RE: ZOOM REGISTRATION: Counsel are instructed to email sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov by 3 p.m. today to register for appearances on Friday 11/15/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/13/2024)
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Case Management Statement with OCR 47 Filed: 11/8/2024, Entered: 11/8/2024 Case Management Statement
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT JOINT Case Management Statement filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 11/8/2024)
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Order on Motion for sanctions with OCR 46 Filed: 11/6/2024, Entered: 11/6/2024 Order on Motion for sanctionsCourt Filing
ORDER DENYING AND SEALING MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AND DENYING AS MOOT MOTION TO STRIKE by Judge Susan Illston. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2024)
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Motion to Strike with OCR 45 Filed: 11/1/2024, Entered: 11/1/2024, Terminated: 11/6/2024 Motion to StrikeCourt Filing
MOTION to Strike [41] MOTION for Sanctions Against Defendant Tesla, Inc., For Mediation Misconduct filed by Tesla, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 12/6/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 01, 17th Floor before Judge Susan Illston. Responses due by 11/15/2024. Replies due by 11/22/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Golden, James) (Filed on 11/1/2024)
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Blank 44 Filed: 10/31/2024, Entered: 10/31/2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney
NOTICE of Appearance filed by James M Golden on behalf of Tesla, Inc. (Golden, James) (Filed on 10/31/2024)
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Notice of withdrawal of motion with OCR 43 Filed: 10/28/2024, Entered: 10/28/2024 Notice of withdrawal of motion
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion Plaintiffs Notice of Withdrawal of Pleading re [40] (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 10/28/2024) Modified on 10/29/2024 (ecg, COURT STAFF).
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Blank 42 Filed: 10/28/2024, Entered: 10/28/2024 Clerks NoticeCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING MOTION HEARING: The [41] MOTION for Sanctions is CONTINUED TO 12/6/2024 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 01, 17th Floor before Judge Susan Illston. The briefing schedule REMAINS UNCHANGED. Counsel are instructed to review the documents filed at Dkt. [40] to confirm if they are correct or mislabeled/misfiled. Please email sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov after reviewing documents. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/28/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) Modified on 10/28/2024 (ec, COURT STAFF).
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Motion for sanctions with OCR 41 Filed: 10/25/2024, Entered: 10/25/2024 Motion for sanctionsCourt Filing
MOTION for Sanctions Against Defendant Tesla, Inc., For Mediation Misconduct (correction of [40]) filed by Estate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach. Motion Hearing set for 11/29/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - To be determined before Judge Susan Illston. Responses due by 11/8/2024. Replies due by 11/15/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration by Todd A. Walburg in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions, # (2) Exhibit 1 - Safon Engagement Letter - REDACTED, # (3) Exhibit 2 - Settlement Agreement Reached at Mediation, # (4) Exhibit 3 - Safon Mediation Agreement, # (5) Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Sanctions)(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 10/25/2024) Modified on 10/29/2024 (ecg, COURT STAFF).
  • Attachment 1 Declaration by Todd A. Walburg in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions
  • Attachment 2 Exhibit 1 - Safon Engagement Letter - REDACTED
  • Attachment 3 Exhibit 2 - Settlement Agreement Reached at Mediation
  • Attachment 4 Exhibit 3 - Safon Mediation Agreement
  • Attachment 5 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Sanctions
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 10/25/2024, Entered: 10/25/2024, Terminated: 10/28/2024 Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
***FILED IN ERROR AND WITHDRAWN. SEE [41] FOR CORRECTION. ***First ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION dismissal and attorneys fees filed by Estate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach. Responses due by 10/29/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration In support of Plaintiffs motion, # (2) Proposed Order proposed order word)(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 10/25/2024) Modified on 10/28/2024 (ec, COURT STAFF). Terminated pursuant to Notice of Withdrawal filed. Modified on 10/29/2024 (ecg, COURT STAFF).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 7/12/2024, Entered: 7/12/2024 Notice of change of address
NOTICE of Change of Address by Todd Walburg Notice of Change of Firm And Contact Information For Plaintiffs Counsel (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 7/12/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 6/14/2024, Entered: 6/17/2024 Case Management Conference - FurtherCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston. Further Case Management Conference held on 6/14/2024.Total Time in Court: 3 Minutes. Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded. Plaintiff Attorney: Todd Walburg. Defendant Attorney: Eden Darrell. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/14/2024)
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Blank 37 Filed: 6/11/2024, Entered: 6/11/2024 Clerks Notice
CLERK'S NOTICE ADVANCING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TIME: The Further Case Management Conference set for 6/14/2024 is ADVANCED TO 11:30 AM - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Public Hearing Zoom webinar.Counsel are to email sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov to confirm receipt of this Notice.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Further Case Management Conference set for 6/14/2024 11:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/11/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
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Case Management Statement with OCR 36 Filed: 6/7/2024, Entered: 6/7/2024 Case Management Statement
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT JOINT Case Management Statement filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 6/7/2024)
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Order on Stipulation with OCR 35 Filed: 5/24/2024, Entered: 5/24/2024 Order on StipulationCourt Filing
Order by Judge Susan Illston granting [34] Stipulated Protective Order.(ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 5/24/2024, Entered: 5/24/2024, Terminated: 5/24/2024 stipulation
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Protective Order filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 5/24/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 2/16/2024, Entered: 2/16/2024 Case Management Conference - FurtherCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston: Further Case Management Conference held on 2/16/2024.Total Time in Court: 5 Minutes. Court Reporter: Zoom Recording.Plaintiff Attorney: Todd Walburg.Defendant Attorney: Eden Darrell.(ec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/16/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 2/9/2024, Entered: 2/9/2024 Case Management Statement
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT JOINT filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 2/9/2024)
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Order on Motion to Change Venue with OCR 31 Filed: 2/6/2024, Entered: 2/6/2024 Order on Motion to Change Venue
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE denying [23] Motion to Change Venue. (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 2/6/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 2/2/2024, Entered: 2/2/2024 Motion HearingCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston: Motion Hearing held on 2/2/2024 re [23] MOTION to Change Venue / MOTION to Transfer Venue. Total Time in Court: 19 Minutes. Court Reporter: Kendra Steppler. Plaintiff Attorney: Scott Baez. Defendant Attorney: Dennis Hom. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/2/2024)
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Blank 29 Filed: 1/31/2024, Entered: 1/31/2024 Clerks NoticeCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING & REGISTRATION: The Motion to Change Venue [23] Hearing set for 2/2/2024 at 10:00 AM will be held by Public Hearing Videoconference Only before Judge Susan Illston. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRAITON: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 1/31/2024 at 2 pm.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Motion Hearing set for 2/2/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Susan Illston. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
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Blank 28 Filed: 1/31/2024, Entered: 1/31/2024 Clerks Notice
CLERK'S NOTICE ADVANCING HEARING TIME: Joint Case Management Statement due by 2/9/2024. Courtesy Copy of Case Management Statement is due in Chambers by 2/12/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 2/16/2024 is ADVANCED TO 12:00 PM Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via the "Public Hearing" Zoom webinar.MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRATION: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 2/7/2024 at 2 pm.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Case Management Statement due by 2/9/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 2/16/2024 12:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2024). (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 1/22/2024, Entered: 1/22/2024 Order on Motion for Pro Hac ViceCourt Filing
Order by Judge Susan Illston granting [26] Motion for Pro Hac Vice of Dennis Hom.(ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 1/22/2024, Entered: 1/22/2024, Terminated: 1/22/2024 Motion for Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19045537.) filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Hom, Dennis) (Filed on 1/22/2024)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 1/2/2024, Entered: 1/2/2024 Reply to Opposition/Response
REPLY in Support (re [23] MOTION to Change Venue / MOTION to Transfer Venue) filed by Tesla, Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration Declaration of Trevor C. Zeiler)(Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 1/2/2024)
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Opposition/Response to Motion with OCR 24 Filed: 12/22/2023, Entered: 12/22/2023 Opposition/Response to Motion
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re [23] MOTION to Change Venue / MOTION to Transfer Venue ) filed byEstate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Todd A. Walburg, # (2) Exhibit A to Declaration, # (3) Exhibit B to Declaration, # (4) Exhibit C to Declaration, # (5) Exhibit D to Declaration, # (6) Exhibit E to Declaration)(Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 12/22/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 12/11/2023, Entered: 12/11/2023, Terminated: 2/6/2024 motion to change venueCourt Filing
MOTION to Change Venue / MOTION to Transfer Venue filed by Tesla, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 2/2/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 01, 17th Floor before Judge Susan Illston. Responses due by 12/26/2023. Replies due by 1/2/2024. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Trevor C. Zeiler, # (2) Exhibit A, # (3) Exhibit B, # (4) Proposed Order)(Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 12/11/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 11/16/2023, Entered: 11/16/2023 Order on StipulationCourt Filing
Order by Judge Susan Illston granting [21] Stipulation. Joint Case Management Statement due by 2/16/2024. Further Case Management Conference CONTINUED TO 2/16/2024 at 02:30 PM - Videoconference Only.(ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 11/16/2023, Entered: 11/16/2023, Terminated: 11/16/2023 stipulation
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue 12/1/23 Further Case Management Conference filed by Estate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach. (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 11/16/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 11/1/2023, Entered: 11/1/2023 stipulation
STIPULATION Joint Stipulation regarding Mediation filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 11/1/2023)
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Order with OCR 19 Filed: 10/10/2023, Entered: 10/10/2023 OrderCourt Filing
PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 10/10/2023. TRIAL ESTIMATE: 21 DAYS (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 10/10/2023, Entered: 10/10/2023 Case Management Conference - InitialCourt Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held via Zoom webinar before Judge Susan Illston: Initial Case Management Conference held on 10/6/2023. Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/22/2023. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/1/2023 at 12:00 PM - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRATION: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 11/22/2023 at 2 pm.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Case Management Statement due by 11/22/2023. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/1/2023 12:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only.Total Time in Court: 23 Minutes. Court Reporter: Zoom Recording. Plaintiff Attorney: Todd Walburg. Defendant Attorney: Eden Darrell. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/10/2023)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Referred to Private ADR
CASE REFERRED to Private ADR. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 9/29/2023, Entered: 9/29/2023 Case Management Statement
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT JOINT filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 9/29/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 9/18/2023, Entered: 9/18/2023 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 9/18/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 9/15/2023, Entered: 9/15/2023 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 9/15/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 9/15/2023, Entered: 9/15/2023 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options
ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 9/15/2023)
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Certificate of service with OCR 13 Filed: 7/21/2023, Entered: 7/21/2023 Certificate of service
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Estate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach re [12] Clerk's Notice,,,,,, Util - Teleconference Zoom,,,,, (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 7/21/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 7/21/2023, Entered: 7/21/2023 Clerks Notice
INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINE AND CLERK'S NOTICE ON REASSIGNMENT: Joint Case Management Statement due by 9/29/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/6/2023 at 02:30 PM - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Counsel are instructed to review the attached pdf.MANDATORY ZOOM REGISTRATION: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 9/27/2023 at 2 pm.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/si General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Case Management Statement due by 9/29/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/6/2023 02:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (ec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/21/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 7/21/2023, Entered: 7/21/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Eden M Darrell (Darrell, Eden) (Filed on 7/21/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 7/21/2023, Entered: 7/21/2023 Case Assigned/ReassignedCourt Filing
Case reassigned to Judge Susan Illston for all further proceedings. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins no longer assigned to case. Reassignment Order signed by the Clerk on 7/21/2023. (Attachments: # (1) Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording) (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/21/2023)
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Blank 9 Filed: 7/21/2023, Entered: 7/21/2023 Order Assigning/ Reassigning Case (CRJ)Court Filing
This case will be randomly reassigned to a District Judge outside the San Jose Division pursuant to the Caseload Rebalancing Pilot Program approved by the Court effective March 1, 2018. For information, visit our web page at https://cand.uscourts.gov/notices/northern-district-extends-caseload-rebalancing-pilot-program/. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/21/2023)
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Blank 8 Filed: 7/20/2023, Entered: 7/20/2023 Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text OnlyCourt Filing
CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND WILL BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 7/20/2023, Entered: 7/20/2023 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Tesla, Inc... (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 7/10/2023, Entered: 7/10/2023 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate JudgeCourt Filing
CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Estate of Clyde Leach, Donna Leach.. (Walburg, Todd) (Filed on 7/10/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 7/7/2023, Entered: 7/7/2023 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines
Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 9/27/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/4/2023 10:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 5, 4th Floor. (hdj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/7/2023)
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Blank 4 Filed: 7/6/2023, Entered: 7/6/2023 Case Assigned by IntakeCourt Filing
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 7/20/2023. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/6/2023)
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Certificate of Interested Entities with OCR 3 Filed: 7/6/2023, Entered: 7/6/2023 Certificate of Interested Entities
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tesla, Inc. (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 7/6/2023)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 7/6/2023, Entered: 7/6/2023 Civil Cover Sheet
Civil Cover Sheet by Tesla, Inc. . (Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 7/6/2023)
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Notice of Removal with OCR 1 Filed: 7/6/2023, Entered: 7/6/2023 Notice of Removal
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Santa Clara Superior Court. Their case number is 23CV414572. (Filing fee $402 receipt number ACANDC-18425586). Filed byTesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Trevor C. Zeiler, # (2) Exhibit A, # (3) Exhibit B, # (4) Exhibit C, # (5) Exhibit D, # (6) Exhibit E, # (7) Exhibit F)(Zeiler, Trevor) (Filed on 7/6/2023)
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