Case: John Doe I v. Nestle S A

2:05-cv-05133 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: July 14, 2005

Closed Date: March 31, 2017

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]  This is a case about child slavery violations against Nestle in California. It was filed on July 22, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. 

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Alepin, Dominique Chantale (California)

Allan, Wallace M (California)

Blavin, Jonathan Hugh (California)

Brian, Brad Dennis (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Alexander, Sarah Pascal (California)

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Document
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2:05-cv-05133

Complaint

July 22, 2009

July 22, 2009

Complaint

Docket

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EX PARTE Motion to Commence and Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. Lodged Order. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2006)

July 14, 2005

July 14, 2005

PACER

Lodged Complaint

July 14, 2005

July 14, 2005

PACER

LODGED COMPLAINT forwarded to Judge Complaint sought to be, filed by plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange.(pj, )

July 14, 2005

July 14, 2005

PACER
1

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue 8/15/05 Hearing on Doe Plaintiffs Ex Parte Motion to Convene and Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms from 8/15/05 to 8/22/05 ; Declaration of Paul L Hoffman filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (ir, ) (Entered: 08/09/2005)

Aug. 8, 2005

Aug. 8, 2005

PACER
2

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson that the hearing on Plaintiffs Ex Parte Motion to Convene and Proceed with Action Using Pseudonyms is continued to 8/22/05 at 1:30.(ir, ) (Entered: 08/11/2005)

Aug. 9, 2005

Aug. 9, 2005

PACER
4

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Nestle USA. (yl, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)

Aug. 18, 2005

Aug. 18, 2005

PACER
3

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The 8/22/05 hearing on Plaintiffs Ex Parte motion to commence and Proceed with action using Pseudonyms is continued to 8/29/05 at 1:30.(ir, ) (Entered: 08/19/2005)

Aug. 19, 2005

Aug. 19, 2005

PACER
10

MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs Ex Parte Motion to Commence and Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms 1 filed by Defendant Nestle USA. (ir, ) (Entered: 09/06/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

PACER
6

APPLICATION for attorney Natacha Thys of International Labor Rights Fund to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. Lodged Lodged Order. FEE PAID.(ir, ) (Entered: 08/29/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

PACER
5

APPLICATION for attorney Terry Collingsworth of International Labor Rights Fund to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange.; Lodged Lodged Order. FEE PAID.(ir, ) (Entered: 08/29/2005)

Aug. 26, 2005

Aug. 26, 2005

PACER
7

MINUTES: Plaintiffs Ex Parte Motion to Commence and Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms 1 (Filed 7/14/05); Hearing held. Court orders the parties to submit a discovery plan and set the matter for a further status conference on 10/17/05 at 1:30. Application is taken under submission. Order to issue by Judge Stephen V. Wilson Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (ir, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

Aug. 29, 2005

Aug. 29, 2005

PACER
9

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Terry Collingsworth of the International Labor Rights Fund on behalf of Plaintiff John Doe I et al, designating Paul Hoffman of Schonbrum DeSimone Seplow Harris and Hoffman as local counsel 5 is GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

PACER
8

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Natacha Thys of the International Labor Righs Fund on behalf of Plaintiff John Doe I et al, designating Paul Hoffman of Schonbrum DeSimone Seplow Harris and Hoffman as local counsel 6 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 08/31/2005)

Aug. 30, 2005

Aug. 30, 2005

PACER
12

TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 8/29/05. Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (nm, ) (Entered: 09/16/2005)

Sept. 16, 2005

Sept. 16, 2005

PACER
11

RECEIPT OF REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following dates: 8/29/05 Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles (nm, ) (Entered: 09/16/2005)

Sept. 16, 2005

Sept. 16, 2005

PACER
13

STATEMENT of Specially appearing Defendants Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and Nestle USA regarding Case Management and Discovery Plan filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ir, ) (Entered: 10/18/2005)

Oct. 14, 2005

Oct. 14, 2005

PACER
14

MINUTES OF Further Status Conference held before Judge Stephen V. Wilson : The Court sets the following schedule: Filing of Dispositive Motion-December 5, 2005; Opposition-January 3, 2006; Reply-January 24, 2006; Hearing-February 6, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (pc, ) (Entered: 10/19/2005)

Oct. 17, 2005

Oct. 17, 2005

PACER
15

APPLICATION for attorney Derek Baxter to Appear Pro Hac Vice. filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. FEE PAID. Lodged Proposed Order. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

Oct. 19, 2005

Oct. 19, 2005

PACER
16

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson : Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Derek Baxter on behalf of Plaintiff John Doe I et al, designating Paul Hoffman as local counsel 15 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/28/2005)

Oct. 27, 2005

Oct. 27, 2005

PACER
18

TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 10/17/05. Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (mo, ) (Entered: 10/31/2005)

Oct. 28, 2005

Oct. 28, 2005

PACER
17

RECEIPT OF REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following dates: 10/17/05 Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles (mo, ) (Entered: 10/31/2005)

Oct. 28, 2005

Oct. 28, 2005

PACER
20

DECLARATION of Joseph S Klapach in support of Motion of Defendants Archer-Daniels-Midland Co, Nestle USA and Cargil Incorporated to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint 19 filed by Defendant Archer Daniels Midland Company. (ir, ) (Entered: 12/08/2005)

Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

PACER
19

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) for failure to State a Claim upon which relief can be granted; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. Motion set for hearing on 2/6/2006 at 01:30 PM before Honorable Stephen V. Wilson. (ir, ) (rhe). (Entered: 12/08/2005)

Dec. 5, 2005

Dec. 5, 2005

RECAP
21

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: Defendants shall file a joint memorandum of points and authorities in support of their joint motion to dismiss no longer than 40 pages in length. Plaintiffs shall file a joint memorandum of points and authorities in support of their opposition to the motion to dismiss no longer than 40 pages in length. Defendants shall file a joint reply memorandum in support of their motion to dismiss no longer than 30 pages in length.(ir, ) (Entered: 12/08/2005)

Dec. 7, 2005

Dec. 7, 2005

PACER

FAX number for Attorney Terry Collingsworth is 202-347-4885. (ir, )

Dec. 27, 2005

Dec. 27, 2005

PACER

(TERMED)Fax Number

Dec. 27, 2005

Dec. 27, 2005

PACER
23

NOTICE of Change of Address by Terry Collingsworth attorney for Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange, changing address to International Labor Rights Fund 2001 South Street, NW, Suite 420 Washington, DC 20009; Telephone 202-347-4100; Fax 202-347-4885 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe I et al (ir, ) (Entered: 01/06/2006)

Dec. 27, 2005

Dec. 27, 2005

PACER
26

DECLARATION of TERRY P. COLLINGS In Support of Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Opposition MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) for failure to State a Claim upon which relief can be granted 19 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III and Global Exchange. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 3, 2006

Jan. 3, 2006

PACER
25

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) for failure to State a Claim upon which relief can be granted 19 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 3, 2006

Jan. 3, 2006

PACER
22

NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson ORDERING Notice of Change of Address submitted by Plaintiffs received on 12/27/05 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk.(ir, ) (Entered: 01/06/2006)

Jan. 4, 2006

Jan. 4, 2006

PACER
24

NOTICE of Change of Address by Terry Collingsworth attorney for Plaintiffs changing Address to 2001 S Street NW, Suite 420 Washington, DC 20009; Telephone 202-347-4100; Fax 202-347-4885 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe I et al (ir, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)

Jan. 6, 2006

Jan. 6, 2006

PACER

FAX number for Attorneys Robert F Childs, Jr, Rusty N Johnson, Jr, Robert L Wiggins, Jr is 205-254-1500. (ir, )

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER

(TERMED)Fax Number

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
32

DECLARATION of Natacha H Thys and Exhibits thereof in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms 27 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
31

DECLARATION of Plaintiff John Doe III in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms 27 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
30

DECLARATION of Carol Off in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms 27 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
29

DECLARATION of Plaintiff John Doe II in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms 27 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
28

DECLARATION of Plaintiff John Doe I in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms 27 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
27

NOTICE OF MOTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION for Issuance of order allowing them to proceed with this action anonymously by using pseudonyms pursuant to federal law filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. Motion set for hearing on 2/6/2006 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)

Jan. 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006

PACER
33

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs correcting Declaration of Natacha Thys and Exhibits thereof in support of Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with Action using Pseudonyms 32 (ir, ) (Entered: 01/20/2006)

Jan. 13, 2006

Jan. 13, 2006

PACER
34

MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs Supplemental Motion to proceed with action using pseudonyms 27 filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/30/2006)

Jan. 23, 2006

Jan. 23, 2006

PACER
35

REPLY MEMORANDUM in support of Defendants Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Nestle USA and Cargill Inc to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) for failure to State a Claim upon which relief can be granted 19 filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/03/2006)

Jan. 24, 2006

Jan. 24, 2006

PACER

FAX number for Attorney Paul L Hoffman is 310-399-7040. (mu, )

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

PACER

(TERMED)Fax Number

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

PACER
39

SUPPLEMENTAL DELCARATION of Natacha H Thys in support of Reply Memorandum re Motion to Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms 27 filed by plaintiffs. (mu, ) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

PACER
38

REPLY MEMORANDUM re Motion to Proceed with Action using Pseudonyms 27 filed by plaintiffs. (mu, ) (Entered: 02/07/2006)

Jan. 27, 2006

Jan. 27, 2006

PACER
37

REQUEST for Approval of Substitution of Attorney Craig Hoover and Julie Shepard of Hogan & Hartson LLP in place of attorney Daniel M. Petrocelli and Wallace M Allan of O'Melveny & Myers, LLP filed by Defendants Nestle USA. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Jan. 31, 2006

Jan. 31, 2006

PACER
36

APPLICATION for attorney Robert C Troyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Defendant Nestle USA. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/06/2006)

Jan. 31, 2006

Jan. 31, 2006

PACER
40

APPLICATION of Non Resident attorney Andrew J. Pincus to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Defendant Cargill Incorporated Company. Lodged Proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)

Feb. 1, 2006

Feb. 1, 2006

PACER
41

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Stephen V. Wilson RE: 1. DEFENDANT ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO.: NESTLE, U.S.A.; AND CARGILL, INC. MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP 12 (B)(6) FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM UPON WHICH RELIEF CAN BE GRANTED (fld 12/5/05) 19 ; 2. PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION TO PROCEED WITH ACTION USING PSEUDONYMS (fld 01/12/06) 27 . The Court takes the motions under submission. Court to issue tentative order. Parties will be given opportunity to respond.Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (pc, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)

Feb. 6, 2006

Feb. 6, 2006

PACER
42

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson that Application for attorney Andrew J. Pincus to Appear Pro Hac Vice 40 is GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

Feb. 8, 2006

Feb. 8, 2006

PACER
44

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson on Request to Substitute attorney Craig Hoover and Julie Shepard of Hogan & Hartson LLP in place of attorney Daniel M. Petrocelli and Wallace M Allan of O'Melveny & Myers, LLP 37 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

Feb. 9, 2006

Feb. 9, 2006

PACER
43

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson on Application for attorney Robert C Troyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice 36 GRANTED (ir, ) (Entered: 02/10/2006)

Feb. 9, 2006

Feb. 9, 2006

PACER
47

TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 2/6/06. Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles. (mo, ) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

Feb. 21, 2006

Feb. 21, 2006

PACER
46

RECEIPT OF REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following dates: 2/6/06 Court Reporter: Xavier Mireles (mo, ) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

Feb. 21, 2006

Feb. 21, 2006

PACER
49

MAIL RETURNED addressed to Brad D Brian at Munger Tolles and Olson regarding Minute Order 41 (ir, ) (Entered: 03/02/2006)

March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

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MAIL RETURNED addressed to Daniel P Collins at Munger Tolles and Olson regarding Minutes 41 (ir, ) (Entered: 03/02/2006)

March 1, 2006

March 1, 2006

PACER
50

NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Stephen V. Wilson, ORDERING Notice of Unpopposed Motion to Appoint Tax Administrator, Unopposed Motion to Appont Tax Administrator; Proposed Order submitted by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange received on 2/8/2006 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: No copy provied for judge (of Proposed Order); Written notice of motion lacking or timeliness of notice incorrect; (Not submitted in proper motion format).(jp, ) (Entered: 03/10/2006)

March 2, 2006

March 2, 2006

PACER
54

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson on Application for attorney Robert F Childs Jr to Appear Pro Hac Vice 53 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/06/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

PACER
53

APPLICATION for attorney Robert F Childs Jr to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. Lodged Proposed Order. FEE PAID.(ir, ) (Entered: 04/06/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

PACER
52

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson on Application for attorney Herman N (Rusty) Johnson Jr of Wiggins, Childs, Quinn and Pantazis LLC to Appear Pro Hac Vice 51 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/06/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

PACER
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APPLICATION for attorney Herman N (Rusty) Johnson Jr to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiff John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. Lodged Proposed Order. FEE PAID.(ir, ) (Entered: 04/06/2006)

April 5, 2006

April 5, 2006

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NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order - Rejecting 50 was docket under this case an error; it should be docket under case number 05-CV-3133 GPS. (jp, ) (Entered: 04/27/2006)

April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

PACER
56

ORDER REQUIRING FURTHER BRIEFING by Judge Stephen V. Wilson : The parties are to exchange opening briefs on Wednesday, August 9, 2006; and reply briefs on Monday, August 14, 2006. In the opening briefs, Defendants should respond to Issues 1 through 5, and Plaintiffs should respond to all the issues raised except Issue 3. Each brief shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. The Court requests that the parties deliver to chambers courtesy copies of the briefs. (See document for details.)(pc, ) (Entered: 07/27/2006)

July 27, 2006

July 27, 2006

PACER
60

SLIP OPINION IN SAREI el al v. Rui Tinto filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III(sm, ) (Entered: 08/24/2006)

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

PACER
59

DECLARATION of Herman N. Johnson, Jr. in support of Supplemental brief 58 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (ca ) (Entered: 08/23/2006)

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

PACER
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SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (ca ) (Entered: 08/23/2006)

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

PACER
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OPENING BRIEF in response to court's July 27, 2006 order for further briefing 56 filed by defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (ca) (Entered: 08/23/2006)

Aug. 9, 2006

Aug. 9, 2006

PACER
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (jp) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

Aug. 14, 2006

Aug. 14, 2006

PACER
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REPLY BRIEF IN RESPONSE to Court July 27, 2006 Order for further briefing 56 filed by Defendants Nestle Ivory Coast, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (jp) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

Aug. 14, 2006

Aug. 14, 2006

PACER
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CERTAIN DEFENDANTS Submission of Recently filed Amicus Curiae brief of the United States filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (ir, ) (Entered: 08/26/2006)

Aug. 15, 2006

Aug. 15, 2006

PACER
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ORDER requiring further briefing on state law claims by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The parties opening briefs on these state law claims are due on Monday 10/16/06. The reply briefs are due on Wednesday 10/30/06. A hearing will be scheduled as necessary. (see document for further details)(klg, ) (Entered: 09/21/2006)

Sept. 21, 2006

Sept. 21, 2006

PACER
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DECLARATION of Julie A Shepard in support of Defendants Opening brief in response to Courts 9/21/06 Order for Further Briefing 67 filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

PACER
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OPENING BRIEF in response to Courts 9/21/06 Order for further Briefing 64 filed by Defendants Nestle USA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

PACER
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DECLARATION of Natacha Thys and Exhibits in support of Plaintiffs State Law Claims Brief in further opposition to Defendants Motion to dismiss 19 filed by Plaintiffs. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

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STATE LAW CLAIMS BRIEF in further Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss 19 filed by Plaintiffs. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

Oct. 16, 2006

Oct. 16, 2006

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73

REPLY BRIEF IN RESPONSE filed by Defendants Archer Daniels Midland Company, Nestle U.S.A. and Cargill Incorporated to Court's 9/11/2006 Order for Further Briefing 64 . (gk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2006)

Oct. 30, 2006

Oct. 30, 2006

PACER
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DECLARATION of Natacha Thys and EXHIBITS in supports of plaintiffs state law claims Reply Brief 69 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange, Defendant Corporate Does. (klg, ) (Entered: 10/31/2006)

Oct. 30, 2006

Oct. 30, 2006

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PLAINTIFFS STATE LAW CLAIMS REPLY BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange (klg, ) (Entered: 10/31/2006)

Oct. 30, 2006

Oct. 30, 2006

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71

STATEMENT REGARDINNG STATUS OF SAREI V. RIO TINTO. (klg, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)

Oct. 31, 2006

Oct. 31, 2006

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MINUTES: The court ORDERS the litigation temporarily STAYED pending the Ninth Circuit's decision on whether to grant a rehearing en banc in Sarei v. Rio Tinto. The parties are hereby ORDERED to keep the court apprised of Sarei's status, and to inform the court in writing within one week of the Ninth Circuit's determination. The court will issue a subsequent minute order at that time. Judge Stephen V. Wilson :, (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)Court Reporter: N/A. (bp, ) (Entered: 11/03/2006)

Nov. 2, 2006

Nov. 2, 2006

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DEFENDANT'S CORRECTED FURTHER STATEMENT re: Status of Sarei v. Rio Tinto Statement 75 . (yl, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)

April 19, 2007

April 19, 2007

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DEFENDANT'S FURTHER STATEMENT Regarding Status of Sarei v. Rio Tinto filed by Defendants Nestle Ivory Coast, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated Company (yl, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)

April 19, 2007

April 19, 2007

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NOTICE of Sarei vs Rio Tinto Decision and Request to Lift Stay of Case filed by Plaintiffs(ir, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)

April 20, 2007

April 20, 2007

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77

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: ORDER re Granting Plaintiff's Request to Lift Stay. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's request to lift the stay issued November 2, 2007. The parties may file supplemental briefs discussing any new authority by September 10th. A hearing is set for September 24th at 1:30 p.m. on defendant's motion to dismiss. (pcl) (Entered: 08/15/2007)

Aug. 14, 2007

Aug. 14, 2007

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DEFENDANTS' SUBMISSION OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT'S ORDER GRANTING REHEARING EN BANC IN SAREI v RIO TINTO filed by Defendants (shb) Modified on 8/27/2007 (shb, ). (Entered: 08/27/2007)

Aug. 23, 2007

Aug. 23, 2007

PACER
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MINUTES IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: In light of the Ninth Circuit's grant of rehearing en banc in the case of Sarei v. Rio Tinto, the Court vacates the hearing on 9/24/07 and reinstates the stay on proceedings. The parties are to keep the Court apprised of Sarei's status and to inform the Court upon the Ninth Circuit's determination of the case.(rrey) (Entered: 08/30/2007)

Aug. 29, 2007

Aug. 29, 2007

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NOTICE of Change of Firm Name by Andrew J Pincus, Lee H Rubin attorney for Defendant Cargill Incorporated Company, changing firm's name to Mayer Brown LLP. Filed by defendant (ak) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

Aug. 30, 2007

Aug. 30, 2007

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REQUEST for Leave of Derek J Baxter to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiffs filed by plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (ad) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

Sept. 6, 2007

Sept. 6, 2007

PACER
81

ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson GRANTING REQUEST for Derek J Baxter to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiffs 80 ; Attorney Derek Baxter terminated.(mg) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

Sept. 11, 2007

Sept. 11, 2007

PACER
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NOTICE of Change of Address by Terry Collingsworth, Natacha Thys attorney for Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange, changing Firm Address and Name to International Rights Advocates, 218 D St SE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 2003. Filed by plaintiffs John Doe, John Doe II, John Doe III, Global Exchange. (cbr) (Entered: 11/13/2007)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

PACER
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NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Stephen V. Wilson, ORDERING Notice of change of attorney information submitted by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange received on 5/14/08 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Pursuant to G.O. 08-02- case is designated for electronic filing. (shb) (Entered: 05/16/2008)

May 14, 2008

May 14, 2008

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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Terry Collingsworth counsel for Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. Changing firm name to Conrad & Scherer. Filed by Plaintiff John Doe I, et al (Collingsworth, Terry) (Entered: 05/19/2008)

May 19, 2008

May 19, 2008

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following error(s) was found: account information was not updated in the ECF system RE: Notice of Change of Attorney Information (G-06) 86 . In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. (vh) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Terry Collingsworth counsel for Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III. Filed by Plaintiff Terry Collingsworth (Collingsworth, Terry) (Entered: 06/23/2008)

June 23, 2008

June 23, 2008

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Joint STIPULATION to Lift Stay and to Set Schedule for Re-Briefing of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Archer Daniels Midland Company. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Lifting Stay and Setting Schedule for Re-Briefing of Motion to Dismiss)(Collins, Daniel) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

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IN CHAMBERS ORDER re STIPULATION RE: LIFTING OF STAY AND SCHEDULE FOR RE-BRIEFING OF MOTION TO DISMISS 88 held before Judge Stephen V. Wilson: (See document for details.) (Case reopened. MD JS-5.) (pc) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

Jan. 8, 2009

Jan. 8, 2009

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case (by Defendants Nestle USA, Cargill Inc., and ADM Co.) filed by Defendant Archer Daniels Midland Company. Motion set for hearing on 3/16/2009 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jonathan Blavin)(Collins, Daniel) (Entered: 02/09/2009)

2 Declaration of Jonathan Blavin

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Feb. 9, 2009

Feb. 9, 2009

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DECLARATION of Lee Swepston in opposition to Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case (by Defendants Nestle USA, Cargill Inc., and ADM Co.)Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case (by Defendants Nestle USA, Cargill Inc., and ADM Co.) 90 Declaration of Lee Swepston in support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Docket No. 91 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Lee Swepston CV, # 2 Exhibit B. Appendix Natl Legislation)(Collingsworth, Terry) (Entered: 02/23/2009)

Feb. 23, 2009

Feb. 23, 2009

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DECLARATION of Terry Collingsworth in opposition to Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case (by Defendants Nestle USA, Cargill Inc., and ADM Co.)Joint MOTION to Dismiss Case (by Defendants Nestle USA, Cargill Inc., and ADM Co.) 90 Declaration of Terry Collingsworth in support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Doc. No. 91 filed by Plaintiffs John Doe, II, John Doe, I, John Doe, III, Global Exchange. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Amici Curiae brief Intl Scholars, # 2 Exhibit B. 09.21.06 Tentative Ruling on the State Law Claims, # 3 Exhibit C. Bitter Chocolate)(Collingsworth, Terry) (Entered: 02/23/2009)

Feb. 23, 2009

Feb. 23, 2009

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Reparations

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 14, 2005

Closing Date: March 31, 2017