TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDERING FORM by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc., for proceedings held on 11/20/2013, 8/25/2014, and 3/12/2015 re Notice of Appeal filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Collins, Daniel). (Modified on 9/24/2015 to edit docket text to reflect the type of document filed.) (akr). (Entered: 09/23/2015)
USCA Time Schedule Order as to Notice of Appeal filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court (see attached), provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 10/16/2015 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 11/16/2015.) (cc: Court Reporter). (Attachments: # 1 Transcript Designation and Ordering Form). (akr) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
Fee for Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals re Notice of Appeal filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.: $ 505, receipt number 0974-8424198, Paid on 9/17/2015. (no document attached) (Collins, Daniel). (Modified on 9/18/2015 to add text re Notice of Appeal. USCA Case Number 15-56424. Notice of fee payment electronically transmitted to the US Court of Appeals via regenerated NEF.) (akr). (Entered: 09/17/2015)
ORDER of USCA in USCA Case Number 15-80110. Petitioner's motion for leave to file a reply in support of the petition is granted. The reply has been filed. The petition for permission to appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) is granted. Within 14 days after the date of this order, petitioner shall perfect the appeal in accordance with FRAP 5(d). (akr) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
NOTICE by Lindsay R. Cooper of Answer In opposition to Defendant Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incs Petition for Permission to Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) (Bonner, Adam)(jao). (Entered: 07/01/2015)
NOTICE by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. of Filing of Petition for Permission to Appeal, Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b), in the Ninth Circuit (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 06/22/2015)
ORDER RE: TEPCO'S Status Report. The Court hereby stays the case pending resolution of the interlocutory appeal. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/19/2015.(jao) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
ORDER Granting 110 Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Summons and Complaint to Defendants Toshiba and Hitachi Via The Hague Convention. Plaintiffs' deadline to serve Defendants Toshiba and Hitachi is hereby extended by an additional 90 days. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/19/2015. (jao) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proof of Serviceon Defendants Toshiba and Hitachi by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of A. Cabral Bonner, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Bonner, Adam) (jao). (Entered: 06/18/2015)
STATUS REPORT Re: (1) June 22, 2015 Due Date for Filing TEPCO's Petition for Permission to Appeal in the Ninth Circuit; (2) TEPCO's Proposed Phrasing of Controlling Questions of Law for Interlocutory Appeal; and (3) Status of Proceedings Pending Appeal by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel P. Collins, # 2 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Collins Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A to Collins Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Collins Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Collins Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D to Collins Declaration, # 7 Proof of Service)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 06/16/2015)
ORDER Denying as Moot 76 TEPCO's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint and 87 GE's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint pending Resolution of Interlocutory Appeal. The Court hereby DISMISSES AS MOOT both Motions pending resolution of the interlocutory appeal. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/11/2015. (aef) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
AMENDED ORDER AFTER RECONSIDERATION: (1) Granting In Part and Denying In Part Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, (2) Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity, and (3) Granting 73 Motion for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal. The Court GRANTS TEPCO's Motion for Reconsideration. The Court GRANTS TEPCO's motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' strict liability for design defect and IIED claims WITH PREJUDICE. Additionally, the Court GRANTS TEPCO's motion to dismiss the SAC's claims on behalf of "Doe" plaintiffs. Plaintiffs' other claims survive. The Court DENIES TEPCO's Motion to Dismiss under the doctrines of forum non conveniens and international comity. The Court does not disturb its prior Order GRANTING Plaintiffs Motion to Amend their SAC. Plaintiffs timely filed an amended pleading. The Court GRANTS TEPCO's Motion for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal. The Court has concerns as to the wording of the issues proposed by TEPCO in its Motion. Therefore the Parties shall take this Amended Order into account and confer and file a joint statement of the issues to be certified on appeal on or before June 26, 2015. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/11/2015. (aef) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
ORDER granting 103 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations of Daniel P. Collins and Gregory P. Stone in Response to Questions Raised by the Court at the March 12, 2015 Hearing. The declarations and exhibits docketed as ECF Numbers 103-1 through 103-23 shall be deemed filed as of the date this Order is electronically docketed. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/1/15. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(kas) (Entered: 04/01/2015)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 103 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations of Daniel P. Collins and Gregory P. Stone in Response to Questions Raised by the Court at the March 12, 2015 Hearing re: 73 Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Inte rlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. §1292(b) filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 03/30/2015)
OBJECTION by Lindsay R. Cooper re 103 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations of Daniel P. Collins and Gregory P. Stone in Response to Questions Raised by the Court at the March 12, 2015 Hearing re: 73 Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Inte . (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 03/30/2015)
MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Declarations of Daniel P. Collins and Gregory P. Stone in Response to Questions Raised by the Court at the March 12, 2015 Hearing re: 73 Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. §1292(b) by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Daniel P. Collins in Support of 73 Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. §1292(b), # 2 Table of Contents for Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 7 Exhibit E to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 8 Exhibit F to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 9 Exhibit G to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 10 Exhibit H to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 11 Exhibit I to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 12 Exhibit J to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 13 Exhibit K to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 14 Exhibit L to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 15 Exhibit M to Supplemental Collins Declaration, # 16 Proof of Service for Supplemental Collins Declaration and Exhibits, # 17 Supplemental Declaration of Gregory P. Stone Regarding ADR Procedure, in Support of 73 Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. §1292(b), # 18 Table of Contents for Supplemental Stone Declaration, # 19 Exhibit A to Supplemental Stone Declaration, # 20 Exhibit B to Supplemental Stone Declaration, # 21 Exhibit C to Supplemental Stone Declaration, # 22 Exhibit D to Supplemental Stone Declaration, # 23 Proof of Service for Supplemental Stone Declaration and Exhibits)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 03/27/2015)
ORDER Granting 100 Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to File. Good cause appearing, the Court grants the motion. Plaintiffs' deadline to serve Defendants Toshiba and Hitachi is hereby extended by 90 days. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/26/2015. (jao) (Entered: 03/26/2015)
ORDER Vacating Hearings re 87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity, the Political Question Doctrine, and Forum Non Conveniens, 76 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity. The motion hearing set for April 2, 2015 is hereby vacated and the matter is taken under submission without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/26/2015.(jao) (Entered: 03/26/2015)
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proof of Service on Defendants Toshiba and Hitachi by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Charles A. Bonner, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-4)(Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 03/18/2015)
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Motion Hearing) held on 3/12/2015, before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Wakefield. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/8/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/20/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2015. (akr) (Entered: 03/18/2015)
ORDER Granting 97 Motion for Leave to File Statement in Response to Plaintiffs' Opposition to The Motion to Dismiss. The statement docketed as ECF Number 97-1 shall be deemed filed as of the date this Order is electronically docketed. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/16/2015. (jao) (Entered: 03/17/2015)
MOTION for Leave to File Statement in Response to 93 Plaintiffs' Opposition to 87 Motion to Dismiss of Defendant General Electric by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 TEPCO's Statement in Response to 93 Plaintiffs' Opposition to 87 Motion to Dismiss of Defendant General Electric)(Collins, Daniel)(jao). (Entered: 03/13/2015)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity, the Political Question Doctrine, and Forum Non Conveniens filed by General Electric. (Leiter, Maurice) (jao). (Entered: 03/13/2015)
Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Hearing on Motion for Reconsideration and for Leave to Appeal 73 held and taken under submission; Court to issue written order (Court Reporter/ECR Gayle Wakefield / CRD A Ramos / Plaintiff Attorney Paul C. Garner & Charles A. Bonner / Defendant Attorney Gregory P. Stone & Daniel P. Collins) (no document attached) (acr) (Entered: 03/13/2015)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity, the Political Question Doctrine, and Forum Non Conveniens filed by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 03/01/2015)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 76 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel P. Collins, # 2 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Collins Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A to Collins Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Collins Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Collins Declaration, # 6 Proof of Service for Collins Declaration)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 02/19/2015)
OBJECTION by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. to Exhibits to Declaration of Charles Bonner Submitted with Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant TEPCO's Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b). (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 02/19/2015)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 73 MOTION for Reconsideration re 69 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, Order on Motion to Dismiss Under International Comity
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number 0974-7808303.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Schissel, Michael) (ag). (Entered: 02/13/2015)
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re 87 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity, the Political Question Doctrine, and Forum Non Conveniens : Responses due by 3/2/2015. Replies due by 3/13/2015. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 2/13/2015.(jao) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity, the Political Question Doctrine, and Forum Non Conveniens by General Electric. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Kohei Nasu, # 3 Proof of Service for Nasu Declaration, # 4 Declaration of Maurice A. Leiter, # 5 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Leiter Declaration, # 6 Exhibit A to Leiter Declaration, # 7 Exhibit B to Leiter Declaration, # 8 Exhibit C to Leiter Declaration, # 9 Exhibit D to Leiter Declaration, # 10 Exhibit E to Leiter Declaration, # 11 Exhibit F to Leiter Declaration, # 12 Exhibit G to Leiter Declaration, # 13 Exhibit H to Leiter Declaration, # 14 Exhibit I to Leiter Declaration, # 15 Exhibit J to Leiter Declaration, # 16 Exhibit K to Leiter Declaration, # 17 Proof of Service for Leiter Declaration)(Leiter, Maurice) (jao). (Entered: 02/11/2015)
NOTICE of Appearance by David Weiner on behalf of General Electric (Weiner, David)Attorney David Weiner added to party General Electric(pty:dft), Attorney David Weiner added to party General Electric(pty:dft) (jao). (Entered: 02/11/2015)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity filed by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 01/29/2015)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 73 MOTION for Reconsideration re 69 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss Under International Comity
ORDER granting 82 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 76 73 . With respect to TEPCO's Motion for Reconsideration or, Alternatively, for Certification of Interlocutory Appeal (ECF No. 73): The Court hereby vacates the hearing date set for February 26, 2015 and resets it for March 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Plaintiff SHALL FILE an opposition, on or before January 29, 2015. Defendant SHALL FILE a reply, if any, on or before February 19, 2015. Responses due by 1/29/2015 Replies due by 2/19/2015. Motion Hearing set for 3/12/2015 01:30 PM before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Motion Hearing set for 4/2/2015 01:30 PM before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. With respect to TEPCO's Motion to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint (ECF No. 76): The Court hereby vacates the hearing date set for March 12, 2015 and resets it for April 2, 2015 at 1:30 pm. The briefing schedule shall remain as it is currently set. Plaintiff SHALL FILE an opposition, on or before January 29, 2015. Defendant SHALL FILE a reply, if any, on or before February 19, 2015. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 1/23/2015. (jao) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 01/22/2015)
ORDER Granting 80 Joint Motion to Extend the Page Limits for Defendant General Electric's Motion to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 1/20/2015. (knb) (Entered: 01/20/2015)
Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for GE's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by General Electric. (Leiter, Maurice) (jao). (Entered: 01/13/2015)
ORDER Granting 77 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. General Electric shall respond to the Third Amended Complaint on or before February 11, 2015. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 12/11/2014. (jao) (Entered: 12/11/2014)
ORDER Denying as Moot 74 MOTION to Set Special Briefing Schedule and Consolidate Hearings for Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration or §1292(b) Appeal and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc., 74 Joint MOTION to Set Special Briefing Schedule and Consolidate Hearings for Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration or §1292(b) Appeal and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint. Plaintiff shall file an opposition, on or before January 29, 2015. Defendant shall file a reply, if any, on or before February 19, 2015. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 12/9/2014. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jao) Modified link on 12/9/2014 (jao). (Entered: 12/09/2014)
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Third Amended Complaint by General Electric. (Leiter, Maurice)Attorney Maurice A Leiter added to party General Electric(pty:dft), Attorney Maurice A Leiter added to party General Electric(pty:dft) (jao). (Entered: 12/09/2014)
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrine of International Comity by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 3 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 4 Exhibit A to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 5 Exhibit B to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 6 Exhibit C to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 7 Exhibit D to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 8 Exhibit E to Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 9 Proof of Service for Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 10 Declaration of Max Staffa, # 11 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Staffa Declaration, # 12 Exhibit A to Staffa Declaration (Japanese Original of Declaration of Yohji Nasu), # 13 Exhibit B to Staffa Declaration (English Translation of Nasu Declaration), # 14 Proof of Service for Staffa Declaration, # 15 Declaration of Bryan Heckenlively, # 16 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Heckenlively Declaration, # 17 Exhibit A to Heckenlively Declaration, # 18 Exhibit B to Heckenlively Declaration, # 19 Exhibit C to Heckenlively Declaration, # 20 Exhibit D to Heckenlively Declaration, # 21 Exhibit E to Heckenlively Declaration, # 22 Exhibit F to Heckenlively Declaration, # 23 Exhibit G to Heckenlively Declaration, # 24 Exhibit H to Heckenlively Declaration, # 25 Exhibit I to Heckenlively Declaration, # 26 Exhibit J to Heckenlively Declaration, # 27 Exhibit K to Heckenlively Declaration, # 28 Exhibit L to Heckenlively Declaration, # 29 Proof of Service for Heckenlively Declaration)(Collins, Daniel) (knb). (Entered: 12/05/2014)
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re 73 MOTION for Reconsideration re 69 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct Order on Motion to Dismiss Under International Comity MOTION for Leave to Appeal Order on Motions to Dismiss Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) : Plaintiff shall file an opposition, on or before January 15, 2015. Defendant shall file a reply, if any, on or before January 29, 2014. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 12/1/2014.(jao) (Main Document 75 replaced to correct year on 12/8/2014) (knb). (Entered: 12/01/2014)
Joint MOTION to Set Special Briefing Schedule and Consolidate Hearings for Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration or §1292(b) Appeal and Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Third Amended Complaint by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 12/01/2014)
MOTION for Reconsideration re 69 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, Order on Motion to Dismiss Under International Comity, MOTION for Leave to Appeal Order on Motions to Dismiss Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Daniel P. Collins, # 3 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Collins Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A to Collins Declaration, # 5 Exhibit B to Collins Declaration, # 6 Proof of Service for Collins Declaration)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 11/25/2014)
Summons Issued on Third Amended Complaint. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jao) (Entered: 11/21/2014)
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by James Jackson, Eloi A. Whiteman, Akeem Smith, A.G., Jarrett Brady Johnston, Eric Membrila, Jason D. Henry, Lindsay R. Cooper, Christopher Rickard, David K. Malone, Alan Spurling, Oscar Gonzalez, Michael L. Sebourn, D.J., Nellie Allen-Logan, Michelle Oden, Carolyn A. White, Adam W. Krutzler, Donald Rairigh, Louie Viernes, Christian M. Ebueng, Jennifer L. Micke, Justin Spencer, Paul J. Encinias, John W. Seelbach, Jason Troy Friel, Charles A. Yarris, Joseph Medina, Adam Mintz, Angel Torres, Nathan Canche, Jami Beschorner, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Robert M. Miller, Maurice D. Enis, William Netherton, David Hahn, Nathan Criswell, James R. Sutton, Steven Ray Simmons, Daniel E. Hair, K.S., Christopher G. Bittner, Andrew Rivera, Mallory K. Morrow, Robert Seligman, Judy Goodwin, Kim Gieseking. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)New Summons Requested. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 11/18/2014)
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Motion Hearing) held on 8/25/2014, before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Wakefield. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 11/28/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2015. (akr) (Entered: 11/06/2014)
ORDER (1) Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, (2) Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Under Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity, and (3) Granting Leave to Amend re 55 65 . The Court grants TEPCO's motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' strict liability for design defect and IIED claims with prejudice. Additionally, the Court grants TEPCO's motion to dismiss the SAC's claims on behalf of "Doe" plaintiffs. Plaintiffs' other claims survive. The Court denies TEPCO's Motion to Dismiss under the doctrines of forum non conveniens and international comity. The Court also grants Plaintiffs Motion to Amend their SAC. Plaintiffs shall take this Order into consideration and file any amended pleading by November 18, 2014. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 10/28/2014. (jao) (Entered: 10/28/2014)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 65 MOTION to Amend/Correct filed by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 09/18/2014)
Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Janis L. Sammartino : Hearing on Motion to Dismiss 55 and to Amend/Correct 65 held and taken under submission; Court to issue written order (Court Reporter/ECR Gayle Wakefield / CRD A Ramos / Plaintiff Attorney Charles A. Bonner, Adam Cabral Bonner & Paul C. Garner / Defendant Attorney Daniel P. Collins & Gregory P. Stone) (no document attached) (acr) (Entered: 08/26/2014)
MOTION to Amend/Correct by Lindsay R. Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration)(Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 08/21/2014)
ORDER Resetting Hearing as to 55 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity. The Court, on its own motion, hereby resets the motion hearing currently set for August 19, 2014 for August 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 8/7/2014.(jao) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
OBJECTION by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. Evidentiary Objections to Materials Submitted with Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motions to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 07/28/2014)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 55 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Prof. Yasuhei Taniguchi (Supplemental), # 2 Declaration of Kelly Kim, # 3 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Kim Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A to Kim Declaration (Japanese Original of Q&A on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets), # 5 Exhibit B to Kim Declaration (English Translation of Q&A on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets), # 6 Proof of Service for Kim Declaration)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 07/28/2014)
DECLARATION re 59 Response in Opposition to Motion,,,,,,,,,,, Declaration of LESLIE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF THEODOR A. HOLCOMB DECEASE by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 06/03/2014)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 55 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity filed by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Charles A. Bonner, # 2 TOC Charles Bonner Dec, # 3 Exhibit 1 to CAB Dec, # 4 Exhibit 2 to CAB Dec, # 5 Exhibit 3 to CAB Dec, # 6 Exhibit 4 to CAB Dec, # 7 Exhibit 5 to CAB Dec, # 8 Exhibit 6 to CAB Dec, # 9 Exhibit 7 to CAB Dec, # 10 Exhibit 8 to CAB Dec, # 11 Exhibit 9 to CAB Dec, # 12 Exhibit 10 to CAB Dec, # 13 Exhibit 11 to CAB Dec, # 14 Exhibit 12 to CAB Dec, # 15 Exhibit 13 to CAB Dec, # 16 Exhibit 14 to CAB Dec, # 17 Exhibit 15 to CAB Dec, # 18 Proof of Service, # 19 Declaration Declaration of A. Cabral Bonner, # 20 TOC A. Cabral Bonner Dec, # 21 Exhibit 1 to ACB Dec, # 22 Exhibit 1a, # 23 Exhibit 1b, # 24 Exhibit 1c, # 25 Exhibit 1d, # 26 Exhibit 1e, # 27 Exhibit 2, # 28 Exhibit 3, # 29 Exhibit 4, # 30 Exhibit 5, # 31 Proof of Service, # 32 Declaration Declaration of Sebourn, # 33 Declaration Declaration of Logan, # 34 Declaration Declaration of Ash, # 35 Declaration Declaration of Beschorner, # 36 Declaration Declaration of Chapman, # 37 Declaration Declaration of Chitwood, # 38 Declaration Declaration of Cooper, # 39 Declaration Declaration of Criswell, # 40 Declaration Declaration of Dodson, # 41 Declaration Declaration of Enis, # 42 Declaration Declaration of Felt, # 43 Declaration Declaration of Goodwin, # 44 Declaration Declaration of Jackson, # 45 Declaration Declaration of Jessup, # 46 Declaration Declaration of McCants, # 47 Declaration Declaration of Micke, # 48 Declaration Declaration of Piekutowski, # 49 Declaration Declaration of Plym, # 50 Declaration Declaration of Ramierz, # 51 Declaration Declaration of Seelbach, # 52 Declaration Declaration of Serio, # 53 Declaration Declaration of Yovanovic)(Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Entered: 06/02/2014)
ORDER Granting 57 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond and to Adjust Remaining Briefing and Hearing Schedule. Plaintiffs shall file their response to Defendant's motions to dismiss on or before June 2, 2014. Defendant's reply brief shall be filed on or before July 28, 2014. The hearing on Defendant's motions shall be on August 19, 2014, at 1:30 PM. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/29/2014. (jao) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Adam) (jao). (Entered: 04/25/2014)
TRANSFER ORDER. It is hereby ordered that this case be transferred from the calendar of the Honorable Mitchell D. Dembin, to the calendar of the Honorable Jill L. Burkhardt, for all further proceedings. All conference or hearing dates set before Magistrate Judge Dembin, if any, are VACATED and will be rescheduled before Magistrate Judge Burkhardt. Any dates set before any district judge remain unchanged. The new case number is 12cv3032 JLS (JLB). Signed by Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin on 03/28/14.(jcj) (Entered: 03/28/2014)
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # 3 Declaration of Gregory P. Stone, # 4 Declaration of Prof. Yasuhei Taniguchi, # 5 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Taniguchi Declaration, # 6 Exhibit A to Taniguchi Declaration (May 31, 2013 Taniguchi Declaration), # 7 Exhibit B to Taniguchi Declaration (Oct. 11, 2013 Taniguchi Declaration), # 8 Exhibit C to Taniguchi Declaration (Curriculum Vitae), # 9 Proof of Service for Taniguchi Declaration, # 10 Declaration of Kayoko Imori, # 11 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Imori Declaration, # 12 Exhibit A to Imori Declaration (Japanese Original of Declaration of Michitaka Kondo), # 13 Exhibit B to Imori Declaration (Japanese Original of Declaration of Mitsutoshi Hinata), # 14 Exhibit C to Imori Declaration (English Translation of Kondo Declaration), # 15 Exhibit D to Imori Declaration (English Translation of Hinata Declaration), # 16 Proof of Service for Imori Declaration, # 17 Declaration of Bryan H. Heckenlively, # 18 Table of Contents for Exhibits to Heckenlively Declaration, # 19 Exhibit A to Heckenlively Declaration, # 20 Exhibit B to Heckenlively Declaration, # 21 Exhibit C to Heckenlively Declaration, # 22 Exhibit D to Heckenlively Declaration, # 23 Exhibit E to Heckenlively Declaration, # 24 Exhibit F to Heckenlively Declaration, # 25 Exhibit G to Heckenlively Declaration, # 26 Exhibit H to Heckenlively Declaration, # 27 Exhibit I to Heckenlively Declaration, # 28 Exhibit J to Heckenlively Declaration, # 29 Exhibit K to Heckenlively Declaration, # 30 Exhibit L to Heckenlively Declaration, # 31 Exhibit M to Heckenlively Declaration, # 32 Exhibit N to Heckenlively Declaration, # 33 Exhibit O to Heckenlively Declaration, # 34 Exhibit P to Heckenlively Declaration, # 35 Exhibit Q to Heckenlively Declaration, # 36 Exhibit R to Heckenlively Declaration, # 37 Exhibit S to Heckenlively Declaration, # 38 Exhibit T to Heckenlively Declaration, # 39 Exhibit U to Heckenlively Declaration, # 40 Exhibit V to Heckenlively Declaration, # 41 Exhibit W to Heckenlively Declaration, # 42 Exhibit X to Heckenlively Declaration, # 43 Exhibit Y to Heckenlively Declaration, # 44 Proof of Service for Heckenlively Declaration)(Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 03/27/2014)
ORDER Granting 53 Joint Motion for Order Setting Special Briefing Schedule and Page Limits for Motions to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint. TEPCO shall file its motions to dismiss on or before March 27, 2014. Plaintiffs shall file their consolidated oppositions on or before May 6, 2014. TEPCO's replies shall be filed on or before June 5, 2014. The hearing on TEPCO's motions shall be on July 8, 2014, at 10:00 AM. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/4/2014. (jao) (Entered: 03/04/2014)
Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefs in Support of or in Opposition to Motions to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint, Joint MOTION to Set Special Briefing Schedule for Motions to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Collins, Daniel) (jao). (Entered: 02/27/2014)
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Motion Hearing) held on 11/20/2013, before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Wakefield. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 3/5/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/17/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/13/2014. (akr) (Entered: 02/12/2014)
Summons Issued on Second Amended Complaint. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jao) (Entered: 02/07/2014)
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by James Jackson, Eloi A. Whiteman, Akeem Smith, A.G., Jarrett Brady Johnston, Eric Membrila, Jason D. Henry, Lindsay R. Cooper, Christopher Rickard, David K. Malone, Alan Spurling, Oscar Gonzalez, Michael L. Sebourn, D.J., Nellie Allen-Logan, Michelle Oden, Carolyn A. White, Adam W. Krutzler, Donald Rairigh, Louie Viernes, Christian M. Ebueng, Jennifer L. Micke, Justin Spencer, Paul J. Encinias, John W. Seelbach, Jason Troy Friel, Charles A. Yarris, Joseph Medina, Adam Mintz, Angel Torres, Nathan Canche, Jami Beschorner, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Robert M. Miller, Maurice D. Enis, William Netherton, David Hahn, Nathan Criswell, James R. Sutton, Steven Ray Simmons, Daniel E. Hair, K.S., Christopher G. Bittner, Andrew Rivera, Mallory K. Morrow, Robert Seligman, Judy Goodwin, Kim Gieseking.New Summons Requested. (Bonner, Adam) (jao). (Entered: 02/06/2014)
Transfer Order. It is hereby ordered that the following listed cases are transferred from the calendar of the Honorable William McCurine, Jr. to the calendar of the Honorable Mitchell D. Dembin for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv3032-JLS(MDD). All future conference or hearing dates set before Magistrate Judge McCurine, if any, are vacated and will be rescheduled before Magistrate Judge Dembin. Counsel will contact the Chambers of Judge Dembin to reschedule any conferences or hearings within five days of the entry of this Order. Any dates set before the District Judge remain unchanged. Signed by Magistrate Judge William McCurine, Jr on 1/31/2014. (srm) (Entered: 02/03/2014)
ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Extend: (1) Plaintiffs' Time to File a Further Amended Complaint Pursuant to Order Granting Motion to Dismiss; and (2) Defendant's Time to Respond to Further Amended Complaint re 47 Motion for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and file responsive pleading. The Court grants the Joint Motion. Plaintiffs shall file their Second Amended Complaint on or before February 6, 2014. Defendant shall file a responsive pleading on or before March 27, 2014. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 12/26/2013. (dls) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint and file responsive pleading by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Adam)(aef). (Entered: 12/23/2013)
ORDER Granting [26] Motion to Dismiss. The Court grants TEPCO's motion to dismiss. The dismissal is without prejudice to Plaintiffs filing an amended pleading in this Court. Plaintiffs shall file any amended pleading by January 6, 2014. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 11/26/2013. (jao) (jrl).
Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Janis L. Sammartino : Hearing on Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and to DIsmiss under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity [26] held and taken under submission. Court to issue written order (Court Reporter Gayle Wakefield / CRD A Ramos / Plaintiff Attorney Paul C. Garner, Charles A. Bonner and Adam Cabral Bonner / Defendant Attorney Daniel P. Collins, Gregory P. Stone and John B. Owens) (no document attached) (acr)
ORDER Resetting Motion Hearing as to [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity. The motion hearing that is currently scheduled for November 14, 2013 is HEREBY VACATED and RESET for November 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 10/25/2013.(jao)
REPLY to Response to Motion re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Prof. Yasuhei Taniguchi (Supplemental))(Stone, Gregory) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Nathan J. Piekutowski by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of SUSAN ASH by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of John W. Seelbach by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Jaime L. Plym by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity Declaration of Nathan J. Piekutowski by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of James Jackson by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Judy Goodwin by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Maurice D. Enis by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Nathan Criswell by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Lindsay R. Cooper by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Jami Beschorner by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, Declaration of Michael L. Sebourn by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
DECLARATION re [29] Response in Opposition to Motion,,,, DECLARATION OF CHARLES A. BONNER by Plaintiffs A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (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)(Bonner, Charles) (jao).
RESPONSE in Opposition re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity filed by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response-Reply
ORDER granting [27] Joint Motion to Extend Time to File Response to Motion to Dismiss and to adjust remaining briefing and hearing schedule. Plaintiffs shall file their response to Defendants motions to dismiss (ECF No. 26) on or before August 23, 2013. Defendant's reply brief shall be filed on or before October 24, 2013. The hearing on Defendant's motions shall be held on November 14, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/23/2013. (aef)
Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by A.G., Nellie Allen-Logan, Jami Beschorner, Christopher G. Bittner, Nathan Canche, Lindsay R. Cooper, Nathan Criswell, D.J., Christian M. Ebueng, Paul J. Encinias, Maurice D. Enis, Jason Troy Friel, Kim Gieseking, Oscar Gonzalez, Judy Goodwin, David Hahn, Daniel E. Hair, Jason D. Henry, James Jackson, John & Jane Does 1-70,000, Jarrett Brady Johnston, K.S., Adam W. Krutzler, David K. Malone, Joseph Medina, Eric Membrila, Jennifer L. Micke, Robert M. Miller, Adam Mintz, Mallory K. Morrow, William Netherton, Michelle Oden, Nathan J. Piekutowski, Jaime L. Plym, Donald Rairigh, Christopher Rickard, Andrew Rivera, Michael L. Sebourn, John W. Seelbach, Robert Seligman, Steven Ray Simmons, Akeem Smith, Justin Spencer, Alan Spurling, James R. Sutton, Angel Torres, Louie Viernes, Carolyn A. White, Eloi A. Whiteman, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Adam) (ag).
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction of the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss Under the Doctrines of Forum Non Conveniens and International Comity by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Memo of Points and Authorities, # (2) Notice of Intent to Rely on Japanese Law, # (3) Declaration of John B. Owens, # (4) Declaration of Prof. Yasuhei Taniguchi, # (5) Table of Contents for Exhibit to Taniguchi Declaration, # (6) Exhibit A to Taniguchi Declaration (Curriculum Vitae), # (7) Proof of Service for Taniguchi Declaration, # (8) Declaration of Kayoko Imori, # (9) Table of Contents for Exhibits to Imori Declaration, # (10) Exhibit A to Imori Declaration (Japanese Original of Declaration of Michitaka Kondo), # (11) Exhibit B to Imori Declaration (Japanese Original of Declaration of Mitsutoshi Hinata), # (12) Exhibit C to Imori Declaration (English Translation of Kondo Declaration), # (13) Exhibit D to Imori Declaration (English Translation of Hinata Declaration), # (14) Proof of Service for Imori Declaration, # (15) Declaration of Bryan H. Heckenlively, # (16) Table of Contents for Exhibits to Heckenlively Declaration, # (17) Exhibit A to Heckenlively Declaration, # (18) Exhibit B to Heckenlively Declaration, # (19) Exhibit C to Heckenlively Declaration, # (20) Exhibit D to Heckenlively Declaration, # (21) Exhibit E to Heckenlively Declaration, # (22) Exhibit F to Heckenlively Declaration, # (23) Exhibit G to Heckenlively Declaration, # (24) Exhibit H to Heckenlively Declaration, # (25) Exhibit I to Heckenlively Declaration, # (26) Exhibit J to Heckenlively Declaration, # (27) Exhibit K to Heckenlively Declaration, # (28) Exhibit L to Heckenlively Declaration, # (29) Exhibit M to Heckenlively Declaration, # (30) Exhibit N to Heckenlively Declaration, # (31) Exhibit O to Heckenlively Declaration, # (32) Exhibit P to Heckenlively Declaration, # (33) Proof of Service for Heckenlively Declaration)(Stone, Gregory) (jao).
ORDER: (1) Granting Joint Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; (2) Setting Hearing Date; and (3) Setting Briefing Schedule re [23]. TEPCO shall file its motions to dismiss on or before June 21, 2013, and the motions shall be supported by a consolidated omnibus memoranda covering all of the motions in a single document that does not exceed 60 pages in length; Plaintiffs shall file their oppositions on August 2, 2013, in the form of a consolidated omnibus memoranda covering all of the oppositions in a single document that does not exceed 60 pages in length; TEPCO's replies shall be filed on September 12, 2013, in the form of a consolidated omnibus memoranda covering all of the replies in a single document that does not exceed 24 pages in length; The hearing on TEPCO's motions shall be at 1:30pm on October 3, 2013, incourtroom 4A. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/17/2013. (jao)
Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefs in Support of or in Opposition to Motions to Dismiss, Joint MOTION to Set Special Briefing Schedule for Motions to Dismiss by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Owens, John) (jao).
First Amended Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jao)
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by James R. Sutton, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Eric Membrila, Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Judy Goodwin, Robert M. Miller.New Summons Requested. (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
ORDER Granting [19] Joint Motion For Leave to File First Amended Complaint. Within 15 days of the entry of this order, Plaintiffs shall file a FAC in the lead case, 12cv3032 JLS(WMc), and shall dismiss the related case, 13cv773 JLS (WMc). Further, Defendant Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) shall not be required to respond to the current complaints in the 3032 and 773 cases, but instead shall file its response to the FAC filed in the lead case within the time provided under FRCP15(a)(3). Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 5/21/2013. (jao)
Joint MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to First Amended Complaint by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (Owens, John) (jao).
NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Cabral Bonner on behalf of Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Judy Goodwin, Eric Membrila, Robert M. Miller, James R. Sutton, Charles A. Yarris (Bonner, Adam) (jao).
ORDER Granting [6] Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. TEPCO shall have up to and including May 23,2013 to respond to Plaintiffs' complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/19/2013. (jao) (jcj).
Notice of Document Discrepancies (White Discrepancy)
Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Rejecting Document, from Plaintiffs Lindsay R. Cooper et al, re [11] Declaration. Non-compliance with local rule(s), OTHER: No proof of service, Documents in support must be filed as attachments. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/18/2013.(jao)
Notice of Document Discrepancies (White Discrepancy)
Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Rejecting Document, from Plaintiffs Lindsay R. Cooper et al, re [10] Response in Opposition to Motion. Non-compliance with local rule(s), OTHER: No proof of service. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/18/2013.(jao)
Notice of Document Discrepancies (White Discrepancy)
Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Accepting Document, from Plaintiffs Lindsay R. Cooper et al, re [9] Notice of Appearance. Non-compliance with local rule(s), OTHER: No proof of service. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is accepted despite the discrepancy noted above. Any further non-compliant documents may be stricken from the record. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/18/2013.(jao)
REPLY to Response to Motion re [6] Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint,, filed by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.(Owens, John) (jao).
**Document Stricken** DECLARATION re [10] Response in Opposition to Motion, DECLARATION OF CHARLES A. BONNER IN OPPOSITION TO EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME by Plaintiffs Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Judy Goodwin, Eric Membrila, Robert M. Miller, James R. Sutton, Charles A. Yarris. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Main Document 11 replaced on 4/19/2013) (jao).
**Document Stricken** RESPONSE in Opposition re [6] Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint,, filed by Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Judy Goodwin, Eric Membrila, Robert M. Miller, James R. Sutton, Charles A. Yarris. (Bonner, Charles) (jao). (Main Document 10 replaced on 4/19/2013) (jao).
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles A. Bonner on behalf of Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Judy Goodwin, Eric Membrila, Robert M. Miller, James R. Sutton, Charles A. Yarris (Bonner, Charles) (jao).
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. of case(s) 13-cv-0773 . (Owens, John) Proposed low number order not prepared, will be prepared in the high number case. (jao).
Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint,, by Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Daniel P. Collins, # (2) Exhibit A to Declaration of Daniel P. Collins)(Owens, John) (jao).
Notice of Document Discrepancies (White Discrepancy)
Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Rejecting Document, from Plaintiffs Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Autumn Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Kim Gieseking, Judy Goodwin, Eric Membrila, Robert M. Miller, James R. Sutton, Charles A. Yarris, re [4] Ex Parte MOTION to Amend/Correct [1] Complaint,, Plaintiff. Non-compliance with local rule(s), ECF 2(h): Includes a proposed order or requires judges signature, ECF 2(f): Lacking proper signature. Document not signed. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is rejected. It is ordered that the Clerk STRIKE the document from the record, and serve a copy of this order on all parties. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/15/2013.(jao)
**Document stricken per Order [5]** Ex Parte MOTION to Amend/Correct [1] Complaint,, Plaintiff by Christopher G. Bittner. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Amended Complaint)(Garner, Paul) (jao). (Main Document 4 replaced on 3/15/2013) (jao).
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (dlg)
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. ( Filing fee $350 receipt number CAS046014), filed by Charles A. Yarris, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc., James R. Sutton, Kim Gieseking, Eric Membrila, Christopher G. Bittner, Lindsay R. Cooper, Judy Goodwin, Robert M. Miller. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:12-cv-3032-JLS-WMC. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge William McCurine, Jr. are assigned to the case. (Garner, Paul)(dlg)
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