Case: Shipp v. Gomez

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COMPLAINT filed by Gregory Shipp; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-19169129.(Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Terri Lynn Mascherin (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Benjamin J. Bradford (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (ey, )

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (ey, )

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys (ak, )

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys (ak, )

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Nicole Rae Schult (Schult, Nicole)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Alan S. Mills (Mills, Alan)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys by Kristin K. Lindemann (Lindemann, Kristin)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory Shipp as to David Gomez on 2/24/2022, answer due 3/17/2022. (Mascherin, Terri)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Gregory Shipp as to Rob Jeffreys on 2/22/2022, answer due 3/15/2022. (Mascherin, Terri)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (Lindemann, Kristin)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Lindsey Anne Lusk (Lusk, Lindsey)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Alexander Edward Cottingham (Cottingham, Alexander)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Arianne R. Wilt (Wilt, Arianne)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendants' motion for extension of time to file responsive pleading [10] is granted to and including 4/15/2022. Joint status report is due no later than 4/22/2022. See Judge Dow's web page for requested details to be reported in joint status report. Emailed notice (cdh, )

MOTION by Plaintiff Gregory Shipp for leave to file First Amended Complaint (Mascherin, Terri)

NOTICE of Motion by Terri Lynn Mascherin for presentment of motion for leave to file[15] before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 4/11/2022 at 09:15 AM. (Mascherin, Terri)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file first amended complaint 15 is granted consistent with the liberal standard for amending pleadings under FRCP 15(a). Notice of motion date of 4/11/2022 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Summonses shall issue to Defendants David Gomez and Rob Jeffreys. Emailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/07/2022)

FIRST AMENDED complaint by Gregory Shipp, Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson against David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys (Attachments: # 1 Redline Version of Amended Complaint)(Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 04/07/2022)

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Karolina Lucyna Bartosik (Bartosik, Karolina) (Entered: 04/07/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gregory Shipp by Emily Anne Merrifield (Merrifield, Emily) (Entered: 04/14/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp by Garrett Salzman (Salzman, Garrett) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp by Steven J. Tinetti (Tinetti, Steven) (Entered: 04/22/2022)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time to file answer regarding amended complaint 18 (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp for extension of time / Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Submit Status Report (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/22/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendants' motion for extension of time to file responsive pleading 23 is granted to and including 4/28/2022. Joint motion to extend time to file joint status report 24 is granted to and including 4/29/2022. Emailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

Defendants' ANSWER to amended complaint And Affirmative Defenses by David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys(Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

STATUS Report / Joint Initial Status Report by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 04/29/2022)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit A - To Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit A - To Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit A - To Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit A - To Exhibit 5, # 10 Exhibit B - To Exhibit 5, # 11 Exhibit C - To Exhibit 5, # 12 Exhibit D - To Exhibit 5, # 13 Exhibit E - To Exhibit 5)(Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp for leave to file excess pages / Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Memorandum of Law in Excess of 15 pages (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

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MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp to certify class / Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification Responses due by 9/9/2022 (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp for discovery / Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery and Supporting Memorandum (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin J. Bradford for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction,, 28 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2022 at 09:15 AM. (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin J. Bradford for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages, 29 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2022 at 09:15 AM. (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin J. Bradford for presentment of motion to certify class 30 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2022 at 09:15 AM. (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin J. Bradford for presentment of motion for discovery 31 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2022 at 09:15 AM. (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Plaintiffs' motions [28, 29, 30, 31] will be heard telephonically on 5/23/2022 at 9:15 a.m. Participants should use the Court's toll-free, call-in number 877-336-1829, passcode is 6963747. Emailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case referred to the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Signed by Executive Committee on 5/23/2022.(ph, ) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: This matter has been referred to Magistrate Judge Fuentes for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: all discovery motions, discovery supervision, a settlement conference, including ruling on plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery (doc. # 31 ), to set a briefing schedule on plaintiff's motions for preliminary injunction (doc. # 28 ) and for class certification (doc. # 30 ), and to set deadlines on any discovery. Due to a conflict, Magistrate Judge Fuentes hereby recuses himself from this case. The referral is hereby terminated. Recusal order to follow. Mailed notice. (jj, ) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motions heard telephonically. Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for leave to file a memorandum of law in excess of 15 pages 29 is granted. Plaintiffs' motion for expedited discovery and supporting memorandum 31 is referred to the Magistrate Judge along with all discovery motions, discovery supervision, and settlement conference if requested by the parties. Magistrate Judge to set deadlines on discovery and set a briefing schedule on pending motions 28 and 30 . Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction 28 and for class certification 30 are taken under advisement. Emailed notice (cdh, ) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

MEMORANDUM by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp in support of motion for preliminary injunction,, 28 (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case referred to the Honorable Maria Valdez. Signed by Executive Committee on 5/24/2022. (ph, ) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: This matter has been referred to Judge Valdez for discovery supervision, motions, and scheduling, to conduct a settlement conference, and to set a briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 28 and Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification 30 . No later than 5/27/22, the parties are to file an agreed briefing schedule on those motions as well as the pending Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery 31, which is referred to this Court. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: On 5/24/22, the parties were ordered to file agreed briefing schedules for the three pending motions. To date, the parties have not filed schedules or a motion to extend the deadline. They must file the schedules as previously requested no later than 6/3/22. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp by Sarah Elizabeth Blair (Blair, Sarah) (Entered: 06/01/2022)

STIPULATION and Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/01/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The parties advise they have resolved Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery 31, which is therefore denied as moot. They stipulate that responses to any discovery requests served on or before 6/2/22, including all documents to be produced in response to such discovery requests, are due within 30 days of service of those requests. Responses to any discovery requests served after 6/2/22, including all documents to be produced in response to such discovery requests, are due within 20 days of service of those requests. However, in no event will a response to any discovery request be due before 7/8/22, regardless of the day on which the discovery request is served. The parties do not waive their right to object to discovery requests. Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification 30 and Motion for Preliminary Injunction 28 are entered and continued pending the completion of related discovery. The parties are to file a joint status report no later than 8/1/22 advising discovery progress and providing a proposed briefing schedule on the pending motions, if necessary. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/02/2022)

MOTION by Attorney Arianne R. Wilt to withdraw as attorney for Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp. No party information provided (Wilt, Arianne) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

NOTICE of Motion by Arianne R. Wilt for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 47 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 8/1/2022 at 09:00 AM. (Wilt, Arianne) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

ORDER: Motion by Attorney Arianne R. Wilt to withdraw as attorney for Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, and Gregory Shipp 47 is granted. Notice of motion date of 8/1/2022 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 7/14/2022. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: A further status report on discovery and scheduling of the motion for preliminary injunction is due by 9/12/22. The parties are strongly encouraged to resolve their discovery disputes without the need for judicial intervention. Mailed notice (sxw) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for protective order AGREED (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 09/02/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The parties' Agreed Motion for Protective Order 52 is granted. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY Order. Signed by the Honorable Maria Valdez on 9/6/2022: Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/06/2022)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: A further joint status report shall be filed no later than 11/18/22. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/13/2022)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: The Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. has been appointed Counselor to the Chief Justice of the United States. As he takes on these responsibilities, the court will at this time reassign a portion of his civil and criminal cases. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED That the cases on the attached list are to be reassigned to the other judges of this Court as indicated, pursuant to Local Rule 40.1(f). Case reassigned to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer for all further proceedings. Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 10/11/2022. (cxr, ) (Entered: 10/11/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: As set forth in their proposed scheduling order, the parties have agreed to suspend briefing on Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and motion for preliminary injunction pending the completion of discovery. Those motions 28 30 are stricken without prejudice to renewal following the completion of relevant discovery. Defendants' agreement to suspend briefing is deemed a waiver of any objection on the ground of timeliness to a renewed motion for class certification or for preliminary injunction. The parties are encouraged to notify Judge Valdez of their interest, in any, in a settlement conference. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 10/28/2022)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/18/2022)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The parties are to file a joint status report on discovery progress and the prospects of settlement no later than 1/9/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 11/21/2022)

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/29/2022)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/09/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: A further joint status report shall be filed no later than 3/6/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 01/10/2023)

MOTION by Attorney Sarah Blair to withdraw as attorney for Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp. No party information provided (Blair, Sarah) (Entered: 02/22/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Motion for leave to withdraw appearance of Sarah Blair 64 is granted. Attorney Sarah Elizabeth Blair is terminated as counsel for plaintiffs. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 02/23/2023)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/06/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The parties shall file a further status report no later than 5/8/23 including a detailed description of and a proposed schedule for all remaining discovery. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 03/07/2023)

Joint Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp Presented before Magistrate Judge (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/08/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The schedule for remaining discovery is set as follows: Defendants to produce all outstanding documents responsive to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production and respond to Plaintiffs' Discovery Deficiency Letter by 6/2/23; any motion to compel related to Plaintiffs' requests will be filed by 6/12/23; Defendants to produce e-discovery responsive to the ESI search terms by 6/16/23; Defendants to notice depositions of fact witnesses by 6/16/23; depositions of witnesses Truitt, Hughes, Gomez, and Jeffreys will be taken during the weeks of 7/10/23 and 7/17/23; Plaintiffs to complete water testing at NRC by 7/31/23; Plaintiffs' Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 9/25/23; Defendants' Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 10/27/23; Plaintiffs' rebuttal Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 11/2/23; any expert depositions will be taken the week of 11/13/23; and the deadline for all discovery is 11/30/23. There will be no extensions absent extraordinary circumstances. The preliminary injunction hearing will be set by the District Judge. A further joint status report is due 7/8/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp to compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production Presented before Magistrate Judge (Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MEMORANDUM by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp in support of motion to compel 71 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Lindsey A Lusk, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K)(Mascherin, Terri) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: In-court hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production 72 is set for 6/20/23 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/13/2023)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp by Emily Savner (Savner, Emily) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to compel 71 Presented before Magistrate Judge (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

RESPONSE by David Gomez, Rob Jeffreysin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp to compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production Presented before Magistrate Judge 71 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time 75 is denied as moot, Defendants having timely filed their responsive brief. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production 71 is granted in part and denied in part. Defendants must serve Plaintiffs with documents or a certification as stated in this order no later than 7/21/23. The parties shall meet and confer in person or by video on the outstanding issues forthwith. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Maria Valdez on 6/29/2023: Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp Presented before Magistrate Judge (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/10/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: In light of the delay in Defendants' production of ESI discovery, Plaintiffs' unopposed request to extend certain dates in the discovery schedule is granted. Defendants shall produce ESI no later than 7/21/23; and the listed depositions shall be completed between 9/5/23 and 9/17/23. All remaining dates are unchanged. The Court denies Plaintiffs' request for sanctions in the absence of a motion showing good cause. Defendants are cautioned, however, that they must demonstrate diligence in discovery, and the lack of resources will not be an excuse. A further joint status report shall be filed no later than 9/15/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/11/2023)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS PURUSANT TO THE JUNE 29, 2023 ORDER (UNOPPOSED) Presented before Magistrate Judge (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time TO PRODUCE ESI DISCOVERY PURUSANT TO THE JULY 11, 2023 ORDER (UNOPPOSED) Presented before Magistrate Judge (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Produce ESI Discovery Pursuant to the July 11, 2023 Order 83 is granted. There will be no further extensions allowed. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/24/2023)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp by Jocelyn Ann Sitton (Sitton, Jocelyn) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp Presented before Magistrate Judge (Savner, Emily) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: The parties' agreed request for another discovery extension is granted. Defendants to produce the requested photographs by 9/22/23; Defendants' production of documents and/or certifications pursuant to Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel is due by 9/29/23; depositions of witnesses Truitt, Daly, and Jeffreys; Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) deposition of Defendants to be completed by 10/6/23; Defendants' deposition of named plaintiffs to be completed by 10/28/23;Plaintiffs' Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 11/3/23; Defendants' Fed R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) disclosures are due 12/1/23; expert depositions to take place the week of 12/11/23; all discovery to be completed by 12/31/23. There will be no further extensions. A further joint report on the status of discovery and the prospects of settlement is due by 11/10/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp for sanctions / Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions and to Compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production Presented before Magistrate Judge (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

MEMORANDUM by Christopher Dixon, Eric Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Gregory Shipp in support of motion for sanctions, 88 / Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Their Motion for Sanctions and to Compel Response to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Declaration of Lindsey A. Lusk, # 3 Declaration of Alexander E. Cottingham)(Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

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2 Declaration of Lindsey A. Lusk

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3 Declaration of Alexander E. Cottingham

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DECLARATION of Alexander E. Cottingham regarding memorandum in support of motion, 89 (Amended) (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions and to Compel 88 is set for 10/31/23 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041. Defendants may file a response no later than 10/27/23. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

SUPPLEMENT to motion for sanctions, 88 / Plaintiffs' Supplementary Filing to October 6, 2023 Motion for Sanctions and to Compel Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production (Bradford, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys to reset Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions and to Compel UNOPPOSED Presented before Magistrate Judge (Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Reset the Hearing Date for Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions and to Compel 93 is granted. Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' motion for sanctions is now due by 11/3/23, and the hearing is reset to 11/7/23 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

MOTION by Defendants David Gomez, Rob Jeffreys for extension of time to Take the Remote Deposition of Plaintiff Zachary Johnson (UNOPPOSED) Presented before Magistrate Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G)(Lindemann, Kristin) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to Take the Remote Deposition of Plaintiff Zachary Johnson 95 is granted. The expert schedule is stricken, to be reset following resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Sanctions 88 . Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 10/30/2023)