| Court: | cacd |
| Docket #: | 2:12-cv-09475 |
| Case Name: | Benjamin Bell et al v. Blizzard Entertainment Inc et al |
| PACER case #: | 546991 |
| Date filed: | 2012-11-05 |
| Date terminated: | 2014-02-05 |
| Date of last filing: | 2013-09-04 |
| Assigned to: | Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell |
| Referred to: | Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh |
| Case Cause: | 28:1331 Fed. Question |
| Nature of Suit: | 890 Other Statutory Actions |
| Jury Demand: | Plaintiff |
| Jurisdiction: | Federal Question |
| Represented Party | Attorney & Contact Info |
| Benjamin Bell Plaintiff on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated |
Randy K Pulliam Gillian L Wade Joseph Henry Bates , III Michael I Miller Sara D Avila |
| Christopher Spellman Plaintiff on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated |
Randy K Pulliam Gillian L Wade Joseph Henry Bates , III Michael I Miller Sara D Avila |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc Defendant a Delaware corp |
Dominique H Pietz Kathyleen A O'Brien Mark S Melodia Paul J Bond |
| Activision Blizzard Inc Defendant a Delaware corp TERMINATED: 04/29/2013 |
Dominique H Pietz Kathyleen A O'Brien Mark S Melodia Paul J Bond |
| Date Filed | Document # | Attachment # | Short Description | Long Description | Upload date | SHA1 hash |
| 2012-11-05 | 1 | 0 | CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Case assigned to Judge Stephen V. Wilson for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh.(Filing fee $ 350:PAID) Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman.(ghap) (mg). (Entered: 11/06/2012) | 2012-11-08 15:37:19 | 8fbfc908eb5d23e1eb62e31b0abce93d4caded30 | |
| 2012-11-05 | 2 | 0 | CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (ghap) (mg). (Entered: 11/06/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-07 | 3 | 0 | NEW CASE ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson, (pj) (Entered: 11/07/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-13 | 4 | 0 | NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. correcting Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 11/13/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-29 | 5 | 0 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman, upon Defendant Activision Blizzard Inc served on 11/8/2012, answer due 11/29/2012. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Amy Nguyen, Clerk for CSC- Lawyers Incorporating Service (Registered Agent for Service) in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 11/29/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-29 | 6 | 0 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman, upon Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc served on 11/8/2012, answer due 11/29/2012. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Amy Nguyen, Clerk for CSC- Lawyers Incorporating Service (Registered Agent for Service) in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 11/29/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-30 | 7 | 0 | STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 01/18/2013 re Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 11/30/2012) | |||
| 2012-11-30 | 8 | 0 | Amended STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 01/18/2013 re Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 11/30/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-03 | 9 | 0 | ORDER granting AMENDED Stipulation 8 , Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc answer due 1/18/2013; Blizzard Entertainment Inc answer due 1/18/2013 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson (pj) (Entered: 12/03/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-20 | 10 | 0 | APPLICATION for attorney Paul Bond to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-11426893 paid.) filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 12/20/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-21 | 11 | 0 | ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting 10 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Paul Bond on behalf of Defendant, designating Kathyleen O'Brien as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 12/21/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-21 | 12 | 0 | APPLICATION for attorney Mark S. Melodia to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-11436736 paid.) filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 12/21/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-27 | 13 | 0 | Joint STIPULATION for Order Granting Stipulation to Extend Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hank Bates In Support Of Stipulation to Extend Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Extend Deadline to File Motion for Class Certification)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 12/27/2012) | |||
| 2012-12-27 | 14 | 0 | ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting 12 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Mark Melodia on behalf of defendant, designating Kathyleen O'Brien as local counsel. (ak) (Entered: 12/28/2012) | |||
| 2013-01-11 | 15 | 0 | ORDER re Stipulation 13 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. The Court hereby extends the February 6, 2013 deadline mandated by Local Rule 23-3 for Plaintiff to file a Motion for Class Certification to June 28, 2013. (kti) (Entered: 01/14/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-18 | 16 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Motion set for hearing on 2/18/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/18/2013) | 2013-08-22 13:14:50 | 0dd21a78a927cf8d3cc876a489bb5238ea30172b | |
| 2013-01-18 | 17 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Arbitration( Motion set for hearing on 2/18/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson.), MOTION to Stay Case pending Pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/18/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-18 | 18 | 0 | DECLARATION of Kathyleen O'Brien In Support Of MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration 17 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Through C)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/18/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-22 | 19 | 0 | ORDER TO STRIKE ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: MOTION to Compel Arbitration 17 , and MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief 16 , for the following reasons: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or not timely. Hearing on motions set for Presidents' Day, a federal holiday. (jp) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 20 | 0 | Amendment to MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) 16 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 21 | 0 | Amendment to MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration 17 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Kathyleen O'Brien, # 3 Exhibit to Declaration of Kathyleen O'Brien)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 22 | 0 | Notice of Withdrawal of Amendment (Motion related), Amendment (Motion related) 21 , Amendment (Motion related), Amendment (Motion related) 20 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 23 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Motion set for hearing on 3/25/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 24 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Arbitration( Motion set for hearing on 3/25/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson.), MOTION to Stay Case pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 25 | 0 | DECLARATION of Kathyleen O'Brien In Support Of MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration 24 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Through C)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-01-23 | 26 | 0 | NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Dominique H Pietz counsel for Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Adding Dominique H. Pietz as attorney as counsel of record for Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., and Activision Blizzard, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Defendants Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Pietz, Dominique) (Entered: 01/23/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-04 | 27 | 0 | OPPOSITION to MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration 24 filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 03/04/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-04 | 28 | 0 | OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) 23 filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hank Bates ISO Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 03/04/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-11 | 29 | 0 | REPLY In Support of MOTION to Compel Arbitration MOTION to Stay Case pending Decision in Individual (Non-Class) Arbitration 24 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 03/11/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-11 | 30 | 0 | REPLY In Support of MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) 23 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 03/11/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-20 | 31 | 0 | APPLICATION for attorney Randy Keith Pulliam to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-11840977 paid.) filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (Attachments: # 1 Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 03/20/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-20 | 32 | 0 | NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Gillian L Wade counsel for Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. Adding Randy K. Pulliam as attorney as counsel of record for Benjamin Bell and Christopher Spellman for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Gillian L. Wade (Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 03/20/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-21 | 33 | 0 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: GRANTING 31 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Randy Pulliam on behalf of Benjamin Bell and Christopher Spellman Plaintiff, designating Gillian L. Wade as local counsel. (es) (Entered: 03/21/2013) | |||
| 2013-03-21 | 34 | 0 | TEXT ONLY ENTRY-IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: Upon review of the parties' briefs, the Court concludes that the MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Federal Rule 12(b)(1) 23 and MOTION to Compel Arbitration 24 is suitable for determination without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); Local Rule 7-15. The hearing scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2013, is VACATED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(pc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/21/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-03 | 35 | 0 | MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS ORDER Re MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION and MOTION TO DISMISS CLAIMS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF 23 24 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court DENIES Blizzard's motion to compel and GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Blizzard's motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' rerquest for injunctive relief. (bp) (Entered: 04/04/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-16 | 36 | 0 | STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 4/29/2013 re Complaint - (Discovery), 1 filed by Defendants Activision Blizzard Inc, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pietz, Dominique) (Entered: 04/16/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-17 | 37 | 0 | ORDER re Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer 36 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Activision Blizzard, Inc. shall have an extension of time to, and including, April 29, 2013, in which to file their answers to Plaintiffs complaint. (kti) (Entered: 04/18/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-29 | 38 | 0 | NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Activision Blizzard Inc. (Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 04/29/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-29 | 39 | 0 | ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 1 Answer to Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc.(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 04/29/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-29 | 40 | 0 | CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc, identifying Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Pietz, Dominique) (Entered: 04/29/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-29 | 41 | 0 | CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc identifying Activision Blizzard, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Pietz, Dominique) (Entered: 04/29/2013) | |||
| 2013-04-29 | 42 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(C) And/Or Dismissal of Counts I and II Under Rule 9(B) filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Motion set for hearing on 6/3/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 04/29/2013) | |||
| 2013-05-02 | 43 | 0 | ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#13-076) approved by Chief Judge George H. King. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the CREATION OF CALENDAR of Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, this case is transferred from Judge Stephen V. Wilson to the calendar of Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 12-9475 BRO(PJWx). (rn) (Entered: 05/03/2013) | |||
| 2013-05-13 | 44 | 0 | Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response filed by Plaintiff Benjamin Bell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 05/13/2013) | |||
| 2013-05-20 | 45 | 0 | ORDER On Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to FRCP 12(C) and/or Dismissal of Counts I and II under Rule 9(B) 44 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell, that: (a) Plaintiffs a one week (7 day) extension - to and including 5/20/2013 to respond to the Motion; (b) Defendant until fourteen (14) days thereafter to and including 6/4/2013 to file its reply; and (c) continue and reset the 6/3/2013 hearing for 7/1/2013 at 1:30 PM. (jp) (Entered: 05/20/2013) | |||
| 2013-05-20 | 46 | 0 | OPPOSITION to Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Rule 12(c) and/or Dismissal of Counts I and II under Rule 9(B) filed by Plaintiff Benjamin Bell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 05/20/2013) | |||
| 2013-06-04 | 47 | 0 | REPLY in support of MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(C) And/Or Dismissal of Counts I and II Under Rule 9(B) 42 filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kathyleen A. O'Brien in Support of Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Kathyleen A. O'Brien in Support of Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 06/04/2013) | |||
| 2013-06-28 | 48 | 0 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. Motion set for hearing on 7/29/2013 at 01:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 06/28/2013) | |||
| 2013-06-28 | 49 | 0 | DECLARATION of Hank Bates IN SUPPORT OF MOTION to Certify Class 48 filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 06/28/2013) | |||
| 2013-07-01 | 50 | 0 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sara D Avila counsel for Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman. Adding Sara D. Avila as attorney as counsel of record for Benjamin Bell and Christopher Spellman for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell and Christopher Spellman. (Avila, Sara) (Entered: 07/01/2013) | |||
| 2013-07-01 | 51 | 0 | ORDER SETTING RULE 26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Scheduling Conference set for 7/29/2013 at 1:30 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. (rfi) (Entered: 07/01/2013) | |||
| 2013-07-01 | 52 | 0 | MINUTES OF MOTION HEARING held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell:Court questions counsel as stated in court and on the record on above motion and invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard.The matter is taken under submission, a written order to follow. The parties are to meet and confer and submit a stipulation and proposed order with a briefing scheduling for the Motion for Class Certification. The matter is set for a Scheduling Conference on July 29, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. The Joint Report is due no later than July 22, 2013.Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 07/02/2013) | |||
| 2013-07-09 | 53 | 0 | TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell is participating in a pilot project regarding the submission of SEALED DOCUMENTS. Effective July 8, 2013, all proposed sealed documents must be submitted via e-mail to the Judge's Chambers email at BRO_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please refer to the judge's procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY.(dv) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/09/2013) | |||
| 2013-07-11 | 54 | 0 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell: The court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 42 . Specifically, Defendant's Motion with respect to: (1) Count I for violations of the CFA is DENIED. (2) Count II for violations of the CFA is DENIED. (3) Count III for Unjust Enrichment is GRANTED with leave to amend. (4) Count IV for Unjust Enrichment is GRANTED with leave to amend. (5) Count V for Negligence Per Se is GRANTED with leave to amend. (6) Count VI for Negligence is GRANTED with leave to amend. (7) Count VII for Breach of Contract is GRANTED with leave to amend. (8) Count VIII for Bailment is GRANTED and the claim is dismissed with prejudice. (jp) (Entered: 07/12/2013) | 2013-08-22 13:13:48 | 5d1bcc33a3ac798d87c0804e98f8930ed450de8d | |
| 2013-07-22 | 55 | 0 | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4 days, filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 07/22/2013) | 2013-09-09 00:54:19 | 375aa1c0d896ec3763038b812c15d8a8d252fdf1 | |
| 2013-07-29 | 56 | 0 | MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Counsel inform the Court that their selection for a settlement procedure pursuant to Local Rule 16-14 is private mediation. The Court orders that any settlement discussions shall be completed no later than September 15, 2014. Counsel shall file a Joint Report regarding the outcome of settlement discussions, the likelihood of possible further discussions and any help theCourt may provide with regard to settlement negotiations not later than seven (7) days after the settlement conference. Last date to Amend Pleadings is 11/1/2013. Discovery cut-off is 9/1/2014. Last date for hearing on Motions is 9/8/2014 at 1:30 pm. The hearing on the Motions in Limine is 11/3/2014 at 1:30 pm. Proposed Pretrial Order and other trial document due by 9/29/2014. Last date to conduct settlement conference is 9/15/2014. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/14/2014 at 3:00 PM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Jury Trial set for 11/11/2014 at 8:30 AM before Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Court Reporter: Myra Ponce. (rfi) (Entered: 07/29/2013) | 2013-09-09 00:54:13 | cace355da511832ad39eea536b475a68c8bc0c2b | |
| 2013-07-29 | 57 | 0 | ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 9/15/2014. (rfi) (Entered: 07/29/2013) | 2013-08-03 14:04:26 | 9909c28596e50c9ff76747ea8085520b602725b6 | |
| 2013-08-30 | 58 | 0 | STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendant Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through C, # 2 Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kathyleen) (Entered: 08/30/2013) | 2013-09-09 00:55:14 | 4aa23060bec1c60412416f7eca41974db2c4cfae | |
| 2013-09-04 | 59 | 0 | PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh re Stipulation for Protective Order, 58 . (ca) (Entered: 09/06/2013) | 2013-09-09 00:56:11 | bb4a03aa776f01c96ba2d82dfee9cb237b0742d8 | |
| 2014-01-31 | 60 | 0 | Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 41(a)(ii) filed by Plaintiffs Benjamin Bell, Christopher Spellman.(Wade, Gillian) (Entered: 01/31/2014) | 2014-11-25 16:06:25 | 2e379d87f5bbf26f773c5c0082b235bf743c0bc1 | |
| 2014-02-05 | 61 | 0 | ORDER DISMISSING ENTIRE ACTION PURSUANT TO FRCP RULE 41(a)(ii) by Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and having considered the Parties Stipulation dismissing the entire action with prejudice 60 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: This action is dismissed in its entirety with prejudice and that each party shall bear its own fees and costs. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (jp) (Entered: 02/05/2014) | 2014-11-25 17:40:15 | 91c85bba7bab69d3938fc13ff22fcc3634a52242 |