Case: Farrell v. United States Department of Defense

Farrell et al. v. United States Department of Defense et al.

Farrell et al. v. United States Department of Defense

Farrell et al. v. United States Department of Defense et al.

Farrell et al. v. United States Department of Defense et al.

COMPLAINT against Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-18526531.). Filed byJames Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Proposed Summons. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Proposed Summons. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Proposed Summons. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Proposed Summons. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Proposed Summons. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides re 4 Proposed Summons, 3 Proposed Summons, 2 Proposed Summons, 6 Proposed Summons, 1 Complaint, 5 Proposed Summons (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides re 7 Certificate of Interested Entities, 2 Proposed Summons, 5 Proposed Summons, 3 Proposed Summons, 4 Proposed Summons, 6 Proposed Summons, 1 Complaint, (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jocelyn Dion Larkin (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Kristen (Kristen, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lindsay Polastri Nako (Nako, Lindsay) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Fawn Jade Korr (Korr, Fawn) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Meredith Dixon (Dixon, Meredith) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lynnette Miner (Miner, Lynnette) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel T Yeung (Yeung, Rachel) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by David Karl Willingham (Willingham, David) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18526677.) filed by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - NY, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - North Carolina)(Corey, Chelsea) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18526686.) filed by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - Georgia)(Manthe, Radha) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 8/22/2023. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 11/8/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/15/2023 01:30 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Summons Issued as to Frank Kendall, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Summons Issued as to Christine Wormuth, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Summons Issued as to Lloyd J Austin III, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Summons Issued as to United States Department of Defense, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Summons Issued as to Carlos Del Toro, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2023) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

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Order of Recusal. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 8/10/2023. (dmrlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2023) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero for all further proceedings. Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu no longer assigned to case. Signed by The Clerk on 8/10/2023. (bar, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2023) (Entered: 08/10/2023)

ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero on 8/11/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/17/2023 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 11/15/2023 by 3:00 PM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Case Management Statement due by 11/10/2023. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2023) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

Order. Signed 8/11/2023 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 17 Motion for Pro Hac Vice - Chelsea Corey.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2023) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

ORDER. Signed 8/11/2023 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 18 Motion for Pro Hac Vice for Radha Manthe. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2023) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) Consent/Declination due by 9/11/2023. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2023) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. United States Department of Defense served on 8/10/2023, answer due 10/10/2023. (Willingham, David) (Filed on 8/28/2023) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. Frank Kendall served on 8/14/2023, answer due 10/13/2023. (Willingham, David) (Filed on 8/28/2023) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. Lloyd J Austin III served on 8/16/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Willingham, David) (Filed on 8/28/2023) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. Christine Wormuth served on 8/11/2023, answer due 10/10/2023. (Willingham, David) (Filed on 8/28/2023) (Entered: 08/28/2023)

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides.. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 8/29/2023) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. Carlos Del Toro served on 8/16/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Willingham, David) (Filed on 9/7/2023) (Entered: 09/07/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Evan Carmichael (Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 9/29/2023) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) Consent/Declination due by 10/16/2023. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/2/2023) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth.. (Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 10/13/2023) (Entered: 10/13/2023)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 28 Order,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, Util - Teleconference Zoom,,,,, filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 10/25/2023) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

Order.Signed 10/25/2023 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 41 Stipulation to Reschedule Case Management Conference and Related Deadlines.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2023) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

See Order 42 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 1/19/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/26/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2023) Modified on 10/25/2023 (klh, COURT STAFF).

AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants. Filed by James Gonzales, Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 10/26/2023) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: The newly added Plaintiff Hayden Powell shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. (Party/parties were also notified via telephone or email.) Consent/Declination due by 11/13/2023. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/27/2023) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination

MOTION to Certify Class "NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF CLASS COUNSEL; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES" filed by Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Hayden Powell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. Motion to Certify Class Hearing set for 3/22/2024 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom D, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Responses due by 11/14/2023. Replies due by 11/21/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Declaration of Sherrill Farrell, # 3 Exhibit A to Farrell Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Farrell Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Farrell Declaration, # 6 Declaration of James Gonzales, # 7 Exhibit A to Gonzales Declaration, # 8 Exhibit B to Gonzales Declaration, # 9 Declaration of Hayden Powell, # 10 Exhibit A to Powell Declaration, # 11 Declaration of Jules Sohn, # 12 Declaration of Lilly Steffanides, # 13 Exhibit A to Steffanides Declaration, # 14 Declaration of Jocelyn Larkin, # 15 Declaration of Elizabeth Kristen, # 16 Exhibit A to Kristen Declaration, # 17 Exhibit of David Willingham)(Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 10/31/2023) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Hayden Powell.. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 11/2/2023) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Hayden Powell.. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 11/3/2023) (Entered: 11/03/2023)

Electronic Filing Error

Electronic filing error. This filing will not be processed by the clerks office.Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 46 Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge filed by Hayden Powell. The Counsel For section is blank. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/3/2023)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 11/10/2023) (Entered: 11/10/2023)

**PLEASE DISREGARD. INCORRECT DOCUMENT ATTACHED. DOCUMENT NOT SIGNED** Order. Signed on 11/14/2023 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting as modified 48 Stipulation to Set Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss.Plaintiffs Motion for Class Certification is DENIED without prejudice to re-filing after a ruling on the Motion to Dismiss.See Modifications in Bold(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/14/2023) Modified on 11/17/2023 (klh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/14/2023)

Set/Reset Hearings

Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

See Order 49 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 1/12/2024. Motion to Dismiss due by 11/17/2023. Responses/Opposition due by 12/8/2023. Replies due by 12/22/2023. Initial Case Management Conference and Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 1/19/2024 09:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 1/17/2024 by 3:00 PM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/14/2023)

Set/Reset Hearing Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/19/2024 09:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. Corrected to fix the year. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/14/2023)

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 1/19/2024 09:30 AM. Responses due by 12/8/2023. Replies due by 12/22/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 11/17/2023) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

ORDER. Signed on 11/14/2023 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting as modified 48 STIPULATION to Set Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss.Plaintiffs Motion for Class Certification is DENIED without prejudice to re-filing after a ruling on the Motion to Dismiss.See Modifications in Bold. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2023) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

Electronic Filing Error

Electronic filing error. Incorrect PDF attached. [err201]Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re: 49 Order on Stipulation. See Order 51 . (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2023)

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 50 MOTION to Dismiss ) filed bySherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Hayden Powell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 12/8/2023) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

REPLY (re 50 MOTION to Dismiss ) filed byLloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 12/21/2023) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Hayden Powell (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/4/2024) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options for Plaintiff Sherrill Farrell (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options for Plaintiff James Gonzales (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options for Plaintiff Hayden Powell (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options for Plaintiff Jules Sohn (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options for Plaintiff Lilly Steffanides (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Sherrill Farrell. (Larkin, Jocelyn) (Filed on 1/12/2024) (Entered: 01/12/2024)

CLERKS NOTICE CONTINUING HEARING AND ZOOM NOTICE. Initial Case Management Conference and Motion Hearing as to 50 MOTION to Dismiss set for 1/19/2024 is continued to 2/2/2024 09:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/18/2024) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

Minute Entry for ZOOM proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero: Motion Hearing held on 2/2/2024 re 50 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Carlos Del Toro, Lloyd J Austin III, Christine Wormuth and Initial Case Management Conference held on 2/2/2024. Motion submitted. Total Time in Court: 1 H 25 M. Court Reporter: Marla Knox. Attorney for Plaintiff: Elizabeth Kristen, Chelsea Corey.Attorney for Defendant: Andrew Carmichael.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/2/2024) (Entered: 02/02/2024)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on February 2, 2024 before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero by Steven Egland, Sherrill Farrell, James Gonzales, Hayden Powell, Julianne Sohn, Stephan Steffanides, for Court Reporter Marla Knox. (Corey, Chelsea) (Filed on 2/8/2024) (Entered: 02/08/2024)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 2/2/24 before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero for Court Reporter Marla Knox (Iskander) (mfk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/13/2024) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

Transcript of Videoconference Proceedings held on February 2, 2024, before Judge Joseph C. Spero. Court Reporter, Marla F. Knox, RPR, CRR, RMR, telephone number (602) 391-6990/email marla_knox@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 63 Transcript Order, ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/13/2024. (Related documents(s) 63 ) (mfk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/15/2024) (Entered: 03/15/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lori Rifkin (Rifkin, Lori) (Filed on 3/18/2024) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

ORDER by Judge Joseph C. Spero denying 50 Motion to Dismiss. A Further Case Management Conference will be held on July 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom, id. 161 926 0804, password 050855. The parties joint case management statement shall be filed by July 10, 2024. (jcslc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2024) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

See Order 67 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 7/10/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/17/2024* 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 7/15/2024 by 3:00 PM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. *Effective July 1, 2024, Judge Spero's law and motion calendar will be held on Wednesdays. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/20/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, Util - Teleconference Zoom,,,,, filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

Order. Signed 6/28/2024 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 68 Stipulation to Extend Time within which to Answer Complaint, Request to Continue Case Management Conference.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

See Order 69 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 7/24/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/31/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A joint list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 7/29/2024 by 3:00 PM. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2024)

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 7/19/2024) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, Util - Teleconference Zoom,,,,, filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Carmichael, Andrew) (Filed on 7/22/2024) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

Order.. Signed 7/23/2024 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 71 Stipulation to Continue Case Mgmt Conference.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/23/2024) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

See Order 72 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 10/9/2024. Status Report due by 9/25/2024. Further Case Management Conference re-set for 10/16/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A joint list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 10/14/2024 by 3:00 PM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/23/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Liam Christopher Holland on behalf of Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth (Holland, Liam) (Filed on 9/18/2024) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

Joint Status Report and Request to Continue Case Management Conference and [Proposed] Order filed by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Holland, Liam) (Filed on 9/25/2024) Modified text on 9/26/2024 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Order. Signed 9/26/2024 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero granting 74 Stipulation to Continue Case Management Conference.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/26/2024) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

See Order 75 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 11/13/2024. Status Report due by 10/25/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 11/20/2024 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/26/2024)

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report and Request to Vacate Case Management Conference and Stipulated [Proposed] Order by Lloyd J Austin III, Carlos Del Toro, Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Christine Wormuth. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Holland, Liam) (Filed on 10/25/2024) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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ORDER. Signed as modified on 10/29/2024 by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero GRANTING re 76 Status Report and Request to Vacate Case Management Conference filed by Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Carlos Del Toro, Lloyd J Austin III, Christine Wormuth. Status Report due by 12/13/2024.Case Management Statement due by 1/15/2025. Further Case Management Conference re-set for 1/22/2025 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A joint list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at jcscrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 1/17/2025 by 4:00 PM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/29/2024) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Frank Kendall, United States Department of Defense, Lloyd J Austin III, Christine Wormuth, Carlos Del Toro. (Holland, Liam) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)