Matsushita Electric, et al v. Guardian Media Tech

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Southern District Court, Case No. 3:05-cv-01796
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Parties
No Logo Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Ltd., Plaintiff
Officially listed as "Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd."

Represented by Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Morton Amster, Esq. +1 212 697 5995
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Michael J Berger +1 212 336 8000 +1 212 336 8001 mberger@arelaw.com
TERMINATED: 12/02/2008, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John S Economou +1 212 336 8000 +1 212 336 8001 jeconomou@arelaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Anthony F. Locicero +1 212 336 8000 +3368 336 336 8001 alocicero@arelaw.com

Represented by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Francis L. Tobin +1 858 652 3100 +1 858 652 3101 frank.tobin@ogletreedeakins.com

Represented by Tan Tock Seng Hopsital Pte Ltd

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 10/11/2007 Jane Hahn +1 619 235 2100 +1 619 235 2101

Represented by Union Bank Bldg

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Allison D Cato +1 619 238 1900
No Logo Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd., Plaintiff

Represented by Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Morton Amster, Esq. +1 212 697 5995
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Michael J Berger +1 212 336 8000 +1 212 336 8001 mberger@arelaw.com
TERMINATED: 12/02/2008, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John S Economou +1 212 336 8000 +1 212 336 8001 jeconomou@arelaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, PRO HAC VICE, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Anthony F. Locicero +1 212 336 8000 +3368 336 336 8001 alocicero@arelaw.com

Represented by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Francis L. Tobin +1 858 652 3100 +1 858 652 3101 frank.tobin@ogletreedeakins.com

Represented by Tan Tock Seng Hopsital Pte Ltd

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 10/11/2007 Jane Hahn +1 619 235 2100 +1 619 235 2101

Represented by Union Bank Bldg

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Allison D Cato +1 619 238 1900
No Logo Guardian Media Technologies Ltd., Counter-Claimant

Represented by dhallaw.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David P Hall +1 951 526 2055 +1 951 297 3387 dhall@dhallaw.com

Represented by Susman Godfrey, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Vineet Bhatia +1 713 653 7855 +1 713 654 3344 vbhatia@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Susman +1 713 653 7801 +1 713 654 6666 ssusman@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brooke Ashley-May Taylor +1 206 516 3880 +1 206 516 3883 btaylor@susmangodfrey.com
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No Logo Guardian Media Technologies Ltd., Defendant

Represented by dhallaw.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David P Hall +1 951 526 2055 +1 951 297 3387 dhall@dhallaw.com

Represented by Neil Dymott Frank Harrison and McFall

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Michael Ira Neil +1 619 238 1712 +1 619 238 1562 mneil@neildymott.com

Represented by Susman Godfrey, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Vineet Bhatia +1 713 653 7855 +1 713 654 3344 vbhatia@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Susman +1 713 653 7801 +1 713 654 6666 ssusman@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brooke Ashley-May Taylor +1 206 516 3880 +1 206 516 3883 btaylor@susmangodfrey.com
No Logo Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Ltd., Counter-Defendant
Officially listed as "Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd."
No Logo Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd., Counter-Defendant
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 11/3/2010, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting 38 Motion to Dismiss. Victor Company of Japan, Ltd's (JVC)claims against Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd are dismissed w/ prejudice. Guardian's claims against JVC are dismissed w/ prejudice. Each party to bear its own costs, expenses and attys fees. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 11/3/2010. (jah)(jrl). (Entered: 11/04/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 11/1/2010, Entered: None
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.'s Complaint and Cross-Complaint by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Hall, David). (jah). (Entered: 11/01/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 9/21/2010, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting 36 Joint Motion to Dismiss All Claims By and Against Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic's claims against Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd are dismissed with prejudice. Guardian's claims against Panasonic's are dismissed with prejudice. Parties shall bear their own costs, expenses, and attys fees. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/21/2010. (Lead Case Number: 05cv1777-IEG(AJB)) (jah) (Entered: 09/21/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 9/16/2010, Entered: None
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Panasonic Corporation with prejudice by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Hall, David). (jah). (Entered: 09/16/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 9/24/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
FINAL JUDGMENT. Final Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiffs against Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. Guardian recovers nothing from Sony Electronic, Inc. (SEL), Thomson, Inc., Panasonic and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd (JVC). Any remaining claims, counterclaims, or defenses, except any claims for costs and attys fees, are dismissed w/o prejudice. Any motion for costs or attys fees under FRCP 54(d) are stayed pending resolution of any appeal from this Judgment. Guardian reserves all issues for appeal. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/24/2009. (jah) (Original Judgment filed in Lead Case 05cv1777) (Docketed in this case per IEG Chambers)(jrl). (Entered: 09/30/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 9/24/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting Joint Motion for Entry of Final Judgment. Court approves the Final Judgment submitted by the parties. Clerk is directed to file the Final Judgment in the case. Non-Guardian Parties' Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity of the '160 patent is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/24/2009. (jah) (Motions filed in case nos. 05cv1777 and 08cv1859) (Docketed in this case per IEG Chambers) (av1). (Entered: 09/30/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 9/29/2009, Entered: None
E-FILED IN ERROR - NOTICE of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael). Modified on 9/30/2009 - Wrong event, Needs to be in paper form. Email sent to Atty (jah). Modified on 10/5/2009 - Paper form of Notice of Appeal docketed in lead case 05-cv-01777-IEG-AJB. (akr). (Entered: 09/29/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 3/2/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Vacating Status Conference. Court vacates the 3/17/2009 Status Conference. Briefing schedule associated w/ the status conference is vacated. Magistrate Judge shall proceed w/ the 3/6/2009 Case Management Conference. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 3/2/2009. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service).(jah) (jrl). (Entered: 03/02/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 2/27/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER of Recusal: The Honorable Michael M. Anello hereby recuses himself from this case. Judge Irma E. Gonzalez added to the case. Judge Michael M. Anello is no longer assigned to case and Judge Irma E. Gonzalez is now assigned to the case. The new case number is 05cv1796-IEG(AJB). (leh) (jrl). (Entered: 02/27/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 2/13/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE: Pursuant to the recent transfer of these cases to District Judge Anello, the Court finds good cause to hold an in person Status Conference on March 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. Lead trial counsel for each party shall attend. In the event lead trial counsel is not available, an attorney fully acquainted with the cases may be designated to attend the conference. The conference shall he held in chambers, and shall be informal and off the record. Counsel shall be prepared to advise the Court regarding the nature and status of the cases. In the event an attorney is not able to attend in person, upon a showing of good cause the Court shall allow them to appear telephonically. If appearing telephonically counsel shall contact the Court 24 hours prior to the status conference at: (619)557-5960. Prior to the status conference, the Court hereby requests that counsel on Lead Case No. 05CV1777 file briefs no more than three pages in length advising the Court of the status of these cases. Briefs shall be due on or before March 10, 2009. The briefs should be submitted directly to chambers via electronic mail using the Court's official efile email address at efile_anello@casd.uscourts.gov. Counsel on member cases may submit status briefs, but are not required to do so. It is so ordered. (af) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 2/11/2009, Entered: None
PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Anthony F. Lo Cicero appearing for Plaintiffs Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service).(leh) (Entered: 02/11/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 1/13/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSFER ORDER. Case reassigned to Judge Michael M. Anello for all further proceedings. Judge Irma E. Gonzalez is no longer assigned to case. The initials MMA shall replace IEG for all future pleadings. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 1/13/2009. New Case Number: 05cv1796-MMA(AJB) (jah) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 1/5/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Rudi M. Brewster per 26 Order:Because this Court no longer has an active caseload, the Court transfers this case to another district judge in this district. The Clerk shall randomly reassign these consolidated actions to another district judge (though the Magistrate Judge may remain the same). Judge Rudi M. Brewster is no longer assigned to case and Judge Irma E. Gonzalez is now assigned to the case. The new case number is 05cv1796 IEG (AJB). (asw) (av1). (Entered: 01/08/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 1/5/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting (Motion filed in lead case 05cv1777 (docket #129)) Defendant's Motion to Amend Answers and Counterclaims; ORDER LIFTING STAY, and Transferring Cases: Guardian shall file and serve its First Amended Answers and Counterclaims on or before 1/16/09. The Court lifts the stay on these consolidated proceedings, and refers the matters to the Magistrate Judge for normal pre-trial procedures. Because this Court no longer has an active caseload, the Court transfers this case to another district judge in this district. The Clerk shall randomly reassign these consolidated actions to another district judge. Upon re-assignment, Guardian Media shall file an amended notice of related case. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 1/5/09.(asw) (Entered: 01/08/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 11/14/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Substituting Counsel. Attorneys Brooke AM Taylor, Vineet N Bhatia, Stephen D Susman and the Law Firm of Susman Godfrey LLP are terminated from the case. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 11/12/2008. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service).(jah) (Entered: 11/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 7/23/2008, Entered: None
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against all plaintiffs by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bhatia, Vineet). Modified on 7/24/2008 - Missing caption for Counterclaim (jah). (Entered: 07/23/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 10/12/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Substituting Attorney. Attorney Allison D Cato for Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. added. Attorney Jane Hahn of Hahn & Adema terminated. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 10/11/2007. jah) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 10/11/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Substituting Attorney. Attorney Allison D Cato for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. added. Attorney Jane Hahn of Hahn & Adema terminated. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 10/11/2007. (jah) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 9/17/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudi M. Brewster: Mandate Hearing held re U.S.C.A. for the Federal Circuit NO. 2006-1363 in Consolidated Cases 05CV1777-B(AJB), 05CV1780-B(AJB), 05CV1784-B(AJB), and 05CV1796-B. The certified copy of the judgment from U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit VACATING AND REMANDING the decision of U.S. District Court, Southern District of California is FILED. The case is returned to the jurisdiction of the District Court. Case Reopened. (See 05CV1777-B(AJB) 75 .) (Court Reporter N/A). (Plaintiff Attorney N/A). (Defendant Attorney N/A). (mjm) (Entered: 09/17/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 6/5/2006, Entered: None
Notice by plaintiff Matsushita Electric in 3:05-cv-01796 of change of address (atty maint) (axr) (Entered: 06/07/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 3/17/2006, Entered: None
Clerks Judgment: It is ordered and adjudged that the court grants defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denies plaintiffs' joint motion to stay as moot. The Clerk shall close the consolidated cases. terminating case (dkt clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 3/16/2006, Entered: None Court Filing
Order by Judge Rudi M. Brewster: The court grants dft's motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and denies plaintiffs' joint motion to stay as moot. The Clerk shall close the consolidated cases. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 1/10/2006, Entered: None Court Filing
Order Consolidating Cases For Pretrial Proceedings by Judge Rudi M. Brewster: The court designates the low numbered case, 05cv1777-B(AJB) as the lead case. ALL PLEADINGS SHALL BE FILED AND ALL FURTHER DOCKETING SHALL BE DONE IN THE LEAD CASE UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT (ltr prepared) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 1/6/2006, Entered: None
Attachment to proof of service by plaintiff re: summons, complaint and order order of transfer (dkt clerk) Modified on 01/11/2006 (Entered: 01/11/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 1/6/2006, Entered: None
Return of Service of summons, complaint, and order of transfer executed upon defendant Guardian Media Tech on 12/27/05 (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 12/14/2005, Entered: None
Notice of lodgment of granting reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 4,930,158 by plaintiffs t/w exh (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/15/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 11/30/2005, Entered: None
Notice of lodgment by plaintiffs of granting of reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 4,930,160 t/w exh (dkt clerk) Modified on 12/02/2005 (Entered: 12/02/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 11/16/2005, Entered: None
Notice of lodgment of patent reexamination requests by plaintiff Matsushita Electric (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/17/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 11/8/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Order Following Case Managemeng Conference by Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia: Case Management Conf convened 11/1/05; telephonic Case Management Conf set for 9:00 1/17/06 before Mag Judge Anthony Battaglia (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/08/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 10/28/2005, Entered: None
Pro Hac Vice approved on behalf of plaintiff Matsushita Electric, plaintiff Victor Company for Michael J Berger (joeh) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 10/28/2005, Entered: None
Pro Hac Vice approved on behalf of plaintiff Matsushita Electric, plaintiff Victor Company for John S Economou (joeh) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 10/28/2005, Entered: None
Pro Hac Vice approved on behalf of plaintiff Matsushita Electric, plaintiff Victor Company for Morton Amster (joeh) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 10/19/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Order Setting Case Management Conference by Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia: telephonic Case Management Conf set for 3:00 11/1/05 before Mag Judge Anthony Battaglia (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/20/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 10/19/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Order of Transfer by Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia: Case referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia (new case no. 05cv1796-B(AJB)) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/19/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 9/26/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major ; Judge Major recuses; Case referred to Magistrate Judge Ruben B. Brooks (smv) (Entered: 09/27/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 9/21/2005, Entered: None
Notice of Party with Financial Interest by Matsushita Electric, Victor Company (kaj) (Entered: 09/22/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 9/20/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Order of Transfer by Judge Napoleon A. Jones Jr.; Case reassigned to Judge Rudi M. Brewster ; new case #05cv1796-B(BLM) (kaj) (Entered: 09/21/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 9/16/2005, Entered: None
Summons issued (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/19/2005)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 9/16/2005, Entered: None Court Filing
Complaint Filed; (referred to Magistrate Judge Barbara L. Major ) Receipt No/Amt of Fee: 117196,$250.00; letter prepared. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/19/2005)
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