Case: Ligaya Ronduen v. The Geo Group, Inc.

5:23-cv-00481 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: March 20, 2023

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This is a case about the alleged improper use of a toxic chemical at Adelanto Immigration Detention Facility. On March 20, 2023, seven individuals currently and formerly detained at Adelanto Detention Center (“Adelanto” or “the Facility”) filed this putative class action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs sued The GEO Group (“GEO”, the owner and operator of the facility in which they were detained) under state law. Represented by the Socia…

This is a case about the alleged improper use of a toxic chemical at Adelanto Immigration Detention Facility. On March 20, 2023, seven individuals currently and formerly detained at Adelanto Detention Center (“Adelanto” or “the Facility”) filed this putative class action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs sued The GEO Group (“GEO”, the owner and operator of the facility in which they were detained) under state law. Represented by the Social Justice Legal Foundation, the plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages. They also sought to certify a class of “[a]ll persons who were detained at Adelanto Detention Center between February 2020 through April 2021 that were exposed to HDQ Neutral” ("detained class”). The case was assigned to Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. 

The plaintiffs alleged that GEO had improperly used a toxic chemical at Adelanto from February 2020 through April 2021. Specifically, they claimed that the defendant, in response to COVID-19, had sprayed a powerful aerosol chemical called HDQ Neutral throughout the facility. While it was used as a cleaning disinfectant before the pandemic, the plaintiffs alleged that GEO had significantly changed the manner and frequency of its use beginning in February 2020. Due to the continued exposure, the plaintiffs allegedly suffered from a variety of negative side effects. 

The plaintiffs asserted that: (1) GEO was negligent in its use of HDQ neutral and breached its duty to the plaintiffs; (2) GEO committed battery by intentionally harming the plaintiffs through their spraying of HDQ Neutral; (3) GEO controlled the premises of the Adelanto facility at all times and created a hazardous condition on the premises through the spraying of HDQ neutral; (4) GEO concealed its improper use of HDQ Neutral and failed to fulfill the special duty owed to inform the plaintiffs of the improper use; (5) GEO made false representations to the public and the plaintiffs about its use of HDQ Neutral and also about the lack of PPE available to protect plaintiffs from the toxic chemical; and (5) GEO made false representations to both the public and the plaintiffs about its use of HDQ Neutral and intended for them to rely on those misrepresentations. They claimed that all of these actions violated California state law.

On April 3, 2023, the case was transferred to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and referred to Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani for all further proceedings. 

As of April 16, 2023 this case was ongoing.

Summary Authors

Rhea Sharma (4/16/2023)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67052361/parties/ligaya-ronduen-v-the-geo-group-inc/


Judge(s)

Bernal, Jesus Gilberto (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Artmann, Ashley Marie (California)

Domenichelli, Vanessa M (California)

Galaviz, Selena J (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Hedgpeth, Tiffany R (California)

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5:23-cv-00481

Class Action Complaint for Damages

Ronduen v. The Geo Group, Inc.

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67052361/ligaya-ronduen-v-the-geo-group-inc/

Last updated March 10, 2024, 4:06 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-34990110 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiffs Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Carlos Castillo, Somboon Phaymany, Yolanda Mendoza, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo. (Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez Morales added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

PACER
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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

PACER
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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Related Case(s): 22-cv-4014-JGB; 17-cv-2514-JGB; 20-cv-768-TJH; 0-cv-590-JGB (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/20/2023)

March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Vanessa M. Domenichelli as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Vanessa M Domenichelli added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Domenichelli, Vanessa) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

PACER
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Alyssa Martinez as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Martinez, Alyssa) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Amelia Piazza counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Amelia Piazza as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Amelia Piazza added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Shubhra Shivpuri counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Shubhra Shivpuri as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Shubhra Shivpuri added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Shivpuri, Shubhra) (Entered: 03/21/2023)

March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (jtil) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

PACER

Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

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STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE DALE S. FISCHER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dale S. Fischer. If a party would be entitled to attorneys fees, counsel are referred to the Order Re Fees found on Court's website under Judge Fischer's Procedures and Schedules contained in the Judge's Requirements tab. Read all Orders carefully. They govern this case and differ in some respects from the Local Rules. COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY OF THE COMPLAINT, NOTICE OF REMOVAL, AND ANY OTHER INITIATING DOCUMENTS. (rfi) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant The Geo Group, Inc. (jtil) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Carlos Castillo, Somboon Phaymany, Yolanda Mendoza, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, upon Defendant The Geo Group, Inc. served on 3/23/2023, answer due 4/13/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.'s Agent for Service Corporate Creations Network, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

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Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz, (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 5:17-cv-02514 JGB(SHKx). Case transferred from Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato to Judge Jesus G. Bernal and Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:23-cv-00481 JGB(SHKx). Signed by Judge Jesus G. Bernal (rn) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

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STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (ima) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

April 6, 2023

April 6, 2023

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 17, Transferring Case purs GO 21-01 (Related Case)(CV-34), 16 served on April 7, 2023. (Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

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Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to The Geo Group, Inc. answer now due 5/12/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc..(Attorney Gabriel J Padilla added to party The Geo Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 04/13/2023)

April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc., identifying The GEO Group, Inc.. (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Eunice Leong counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Eunice Leong as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Eunice Leong added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Leong, Eunice) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ashley Marie Artmann counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Ashley Artmann as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Ashley Marie Artmann added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Artmann, Ashley) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss All Claims As To Certain Plaintiffs, and Causes of Action Four, Five, and Six Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/26/2023 at 09:00 AM before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of G. Padilla ISO The GEO Group, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed Order) (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Melanie J. Hess counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Melanie J. Hess as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Melanie J. Hess added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Hess, Melanie) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jacob D. Muller counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Jacob D. Muller as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Jacob D. Muller added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Muller, Jacob) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Selena J Galaviz counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Adding Selena J. Galaviz as counsel of record for Plaintiffs for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs LIGAYA RONDUEN; CARLOS CASTILLO; MIRIAM SCHEETZ; CESAR HERNANDEZ CARRILLO; WILFREDO GONZALEZ MENA; SOMBOON PHAYMANY; and YOLANDA MENDOZA. (Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Carlos Castillo(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Cesar Hernandez Carrillo(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Yolanda Mendoza(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Somboon Phaymany(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Ligaya Ronduen(pty:pla), Attorney Selena J Galaviz added to party Miriam Scheetz(pty:pla))(Galaviz, Selena) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

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Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss All Claims As To Certain Plaintiffs, and Causes of Action Four, Five, and Six Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof 23 filed by Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. (Attachments: # 1 Request For Incorporation By Reference of Documents, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Proposed Order)(Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (Entered: 06/02/2023)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

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(Leong, Eunice) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

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REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss All Claims As To Certain Plaintiffs, and Causes of Action Four, Five, and Six Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) ; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof 23 filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.. (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

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OBJECTIONS to Plaintiffs' Request for Incorporation by Reference filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.. (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 06/12/2023)

June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

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SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal. On the Court's own motion, the hearing on the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 23 ) is hereby CONTINUED from June 26, 2023, to July 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Jesus G. Bernal. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (npo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/23/2023)

June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023

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Text Only Scheduling Notice

June 23, 2023

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Order (1) DENYING Defendants Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 23); and (2) VACATING the July 10, 2023 Hearing 23 . SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Amelia Piazza counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Amelia Piazza is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Ligaya Ronduen, Carlos Castillo; Miriam Scheetz; Cesar Hernandez, Carrillo; Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena; Somboon Phaymany; and Yolanda Mendoza, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. (Piazza, Amelia) (Entered: 07/11/2023)

July 11, 2023

July 11, 2023

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ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant The Geo Group, Inc..(Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

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THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Third-Party Defendants Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., ROES 1-10 ; Jury Demand, filed by Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff The Geo Group, Inc..(Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff The Geo Group, Inc., Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.. (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Third Party Complaint 35 filed by Third-Party Plaintiff and Defendant The Geo Group, Inc.. (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Third Party Complaint 35 as to Third Party Defendant Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. (twdb) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

July 21, 2023

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Third-Party Plaintiff and Defendant The Geo Group, Inc., upon Third-Party Defendant Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. served on 7/24/2023, answer due 8/14/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Diana Ruiz of CT Corporation System, Registered Agent of Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Padilla, Gabriel) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alyssa Carmen Martinez counsel for Plaintiffs Carlos Castillo, Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena, Cesar Hernandez Carrillo, Yolanda Mendoza, Somboon Phaymany, Ligaya Ronduen, Miriam Scheetz. Alyssa Martinez is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Ligaya Ronduen; Carlos Castillo; Miriam Scheetz; Cesar Hernandez Carrillo; Wilfredo Gonzalez Mena; Somboon Phaymany; and Yolanda Mendoza, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. (Martinez, Alyssa) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only

Aug. 24, 2023

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Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan

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Sept. 18, 2023

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Text Only Scheduling Notice

Sept. 27, 2023

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Answer to Third Party Complaint

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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)

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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)

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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)

Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Nov. 13, 2023

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Dec. 21, 2023

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Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

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Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information (G-06)

Jan. 22, 2024

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Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

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Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

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63

Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

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Jan. 22, 2024

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Feb. 9, 2024

Feb. 9, 2024

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Feb. 20, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 20, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All persons who were detained at Adelanto Detention Center between February 2020 through April 2021 that were exposed to HDQ Neutral

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

The GEO Group (Adelanto, San Bernardino), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General:

Sanitation / living conditions

Type of Facility:

Non-government for-profit