Case: Ho v. Hertz Corporation

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COMPLAINT against Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-19147835.). Filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Proposed Summons. (Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Carina Ho, Christina Mills (Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse. 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 3/7/2024. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order for Cases Asserting Denial of Right of Access under Americans with Disabilities Act. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

Summons Issued as to Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Carina Ho, Christina Mills.. (Weaver, Meredith) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2024) (Entered: 02/22/2024)

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Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Maxine M. Chesney for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by Clerk on 02/23/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/23/2024) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. Service waived by Hertz Corporation waiver sent on 2/26/2024, answer due 4/26/2024; Hertz Global Holdings Inc waiver sent on 2/26/2024, answer due 4/26/2024; Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC waiver sent on 2/26/2024, answer due 4/26/2024. (Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 2/28/2024) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Standing orders and scheduling order served on Jeffery Huelskamp on 02/26/2024, filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. (Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 2/28/2024) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. (Weaver, Meredith) (Filed on 3/12/2024) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION FOR RELIEF FROM GENERAL ORDER 56 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD SETTLEMENT MEETING IN PERSON. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on March 12, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/12/2024) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dana Lynn Cook-Milligan as Counsel for Defendants The Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., and Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 4/22/2024) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Extension to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint and Hold a Settlement Conference filed by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 4/22/2024) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION REGARDING EXTENSION TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT AND HOLD A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. The parties shall hold their settlement conference pursuant to GO-57, paragraph 7(a), on April 30, 2024. Defendants' responsive pleading deadline is extended to July 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 23, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2024) (Entered: 04/23/2024)

Notice of Need for Mediation by Sean Paul Betouliere (Betouliere, Sean) (Filed on 6/12/2024) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

ADR Clerk's Notice Appointing Robert Blum as Mediator. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2024) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

Case Referred to Mediation

CASE REFERRED to Mediation. The deadline to complete the mediation is September 10, 2024. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2024)

Pre MED phone conference scheduled on Monday, June 24, 2024, at noon. Mediator provided dial-in information to the parties. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/18/2024) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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Set/Reset Hearing Mediation Hearing set for 9/10/2024 10:00 AM via Zoom. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re Extension to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to 1 Complaint filed by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION REGARDING EXTENSION TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Defendants' responsive pleading deadline is extended to September 24, 2024. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 28, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

ADR Clerk's Notice Vacating Appointment of Mediator Robert Blum 18 . The ADR Unit will assign another mediator as soon as possible. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/9/2024) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

ADR Clerk's Notice Appointing Arthur Eidelhoch as Mediator. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/14/2024) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Scott Lewis Gordon on behalf of Carina Ho, Christina Mills (Gordon, Scott) (Filed on 8/30/2024) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

Certification of ADR Session by Mediator Arthur Eidelhoch: I hereby certify that the parties in this matter held a Mediation session on 9/10/2024. The case did not settle. Further facilitated discussions are not expected. Mediation is complete. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2024) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Certification of ADR Session

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Notice Requesting Case Management Conference and Stipulated Administrative Motion to Extend Deadline for Answer or 12(b) Motion filed by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 9/13/2024) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

ORDER SCHEDULING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; GRANTING STIPULATED ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR ANSWER OR 12(B) MOTION. An initial case management conference is set for October 25, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. A joint case management statement is due on October 17, 2024. Defendants' deadline to file a responsive pleading is November 5, 2024. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on September 16, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2024) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE - OCTOBER 25, 2024 AT 10:30 AM - INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - TO BE HELD BY ZOOM WEBINAR. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM 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/mmc 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/. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.),.(tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2024) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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Set/Reset Deadlines AND Set/Reset Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

Set Deadlines/Hearing re 27 Order on Stipulation.Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM 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/mmc 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/. Joint Case Management Statement due by 10/17/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2024)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice by William O'Neil ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19956847.) filed by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (O'Neil, William) (Filed on 10/16/2024) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey Huelskamp ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19956900.) filed by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Huelskamp, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/16/2024) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 10/16/2024) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER for Entry of Protective Order filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. (Weaver, Meredith) (Filed on 10/16/2024) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE CHANGING THE OCTOBER 25, 2024 - INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HEARING TIME FROM 10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM. Initial Case Management Conference reset to 10/25/2024 at 03:00 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/mmc 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/. Initial Case Management Conference reset to 10/25/2024 at 03:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.),. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2024) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Carina Ho, Christina Mills. (Weaver, Meredith) (Filed on 10/17/2024) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on October 17, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2024) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of William O'Neil is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on October 17, 2024.(mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2024) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Jeffrey Huelskamp is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on October 17, 2024. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2024) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Clerk's Notice AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Kristina M. Launey on behalf of Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC (Launey, Kristina) (Filed on 10/22/2024) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maxine M. Chesney: Initial Case Management Conference held via Zoom on 10/25/2024. CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero for Settlement Conference - to be held in August 2025 or as soon thereafter as his calendar will permit. Amended Pleadings due by 1/5/2025. Close of Fact Discovery due by 6/30/2025. Designation of Experts due by 7/31/2025. Rebuttal Reports due by 8/14/2025. Close of Expert Discovery due by 9/25/2025.Plaintiff's Dispositive Motion due by 11/6/2025. Defendant's Dispositive Motion/Opposition due by 12/11/2025.Plaintiff's Opposition/ Reply due by 1/22/2026. Defendant's Reply due by 2/26/2026.Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/13/2026 at 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney.Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/15/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor. Jury Selection/Jury Trial (10 days) set for 9/28/2026 at 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney.Status Conference Statement due by 10/10/2025.Further Status Conference set for 10/17/2025 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Digital Recording Time: 3:01 - 3:27 - Zoom Recording. Plaintiff Attorney: Meredith Weaver, Scott Gordon. Defendant Attorney: Jeffrey Huelskamp. Attachment: Civil Minutes. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/25/2024) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on 10/25/2024. (tl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2024) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. Pre-Settlement Scheduling Conference set for 11/5/2024 11:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom Meeting.Meeting Access: All counsel may access the Meeting information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Zoom Meeting ID: 161 664 4640. Passcode: 841312.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 11/4/2024 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/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/28/2024) (Entered: 10/28/2024)

Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

Minute Entry for ZOOM proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero: Pre-Settlement Scheduling Conference held on 11/5/2024. Settlement Conference set for 8/12/2025 at 10:00 AM by Zoom. Parties to contact the Court if they desire an earlier settlement conference. Court to issue Settlement Conference Order. Digital Recording Time: Not Reported. Total Time: 20 M.Plaintiff: Sean Betouliere, Scott Gordon.Defendant: Jeff Huelskamp, Emma Sutton, Kristina Launey. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (klh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/5/2024) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Notice of Settlement Conference and Order Setting Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero on 11/5/2024. Settlement Conference set for 8/12/2025 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom Meeting.Meeting Access: All counsel, and parties may access the Meeting information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jcs Zoom Meeting ID: 161 664 4640. Passcode: 841312.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 jcssettlement@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 8/5/2024 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/. Settlement Conference Statements due 7/29/2025 and should be emailed to JCSSettlement@cand.uscourts.gov. Do not e-file. (klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2024) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

ANSWER to Complaint by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Huelskamp, Jeffrey) (Filed on 11/5/2024) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

Scheduling Conference

NOTICE of Change of Address by Dana Lynn Cook-Milligan (Cook-Milligan, Dana) (Filed on 11/13/2024) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Hertz Corporation, Hertz Global Holdings Inc, Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC. (Huelskamp, Jeffrey) (Filed on 11/26/2024) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

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