Case: Rajaram v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

COMPLAINT for Employment Discrimination against Meta Platforms, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-17181905.). Filed byPurushothaman Rajaram. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Low, Daniel) (Filed on 5/17/2022) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Proposed Summons. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 5/17/2022) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

Electronic filing error. Incorrect PDF attached. [err201] Please resubmit current Civil Cover Sheet JS-CAND 44 (Rev. 10/2020) from our website www.cand.uscourts.gov . No judge assignment will be made until the document is e-filed. Submit your document using Civil Events > Other Filings > Other Documents > Civil Cover Sheet. This filing will not be processed by the clerks office. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 1 Complaint filed by Purushothaman Rajaram. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/17/2022)

Civil Cover Sheet by Purushothaman Rajaram . (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 5/17/2022) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. 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 5/31/2022. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/17/2022) (Entered: 05/17/2022)

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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 8/11/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/18/2022 11:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor. This case may fall within the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. See General Order 71. Parties and Counsel are directed to review General Orde r 71 to determine whether it applies to this case, and to comply with that General Order if applicable. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2022) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

Summons Issued as to Meta Platforms, Inc.. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2022) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TIME. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/18/2022 at 11:00 AM is reset to 9:30 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/lb General Order 58. Perso ns 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. ) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2022) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Purushothaman Rajaram.. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 5/31/2022) (Entered: 05/31/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Purushothaman Rajaram. Meta Platforms, Inc. served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 6/18/2022) (Entered: 06/18/2022)

First Amended Class Action Complaint for Employment Discrimination; Jury Trial Demanded against Meta Platforms, Inc.. Filed by Purushothaman Rajaram. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 6/27/2022) (Entered: 06/27/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michele Leigh Maryott for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 6/29/2022) (Entered: 06/29/2022)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 6/29/2022) (Entered: 06/29/2022)

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. Consent/Declination due by 7/14/2022. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/30/2022) (Entered: 06/30/2022)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 7/14/2022) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Meta Platforms, Inc... (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 7/14/2022) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17352751) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Levin, Gabrielle) (Filed on 7/14/2022) (Entered: 07/14/2022)

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Order by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting 16 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Gabrielle Levin representing Defendant. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2022) (Entered: 07/15/2022)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 7/28/2022) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 7/28/2022) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Private ADR by Meta Platforms, Inc. filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 7/28/2022) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

Order. Signed 8/1/2022 by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting 20 Stipulation selecting Private ADR.(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2022) (Entered: 08/01/2022)

ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Continue the Initial Case Management Conference filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Responses due by 8/15/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of M. Maryott, # 2 [Proposed] Order)(Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 8/10/2022) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 8/18/2022 is reset to 10/20/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 10/13/2022. 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/lb 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/. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2022) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Certificate of Interested Entities by Purushothaman Rajaram (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 8/11/2022) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

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Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 10/6/2022 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. Responses due by 9/12/2022. Replies due by 9/19/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 8/29/2022) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING: Motion Hearing 25 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint set for 10/6/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 10/20/2022 is reset to 11/17/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 11/10/2022. 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/lb General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that pho tographing, 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/. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/30/2022) (Entered: 08/30/2022)

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint ) filed byPurushothaman Rajaram. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel Low)(Low, Daniel) (Filed on 9/12/2022) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

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REPLY (re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint ) filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 9/19/2022) (Entered: 09/19/2022)

CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING MOTION HEARING. Motion Hearing 25 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint previously set for 10/6/2022 is reset to 10/13/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. 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/lb General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoc onference 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.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2022) (Entered: 10/05/2022)

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STIPULATION Joint Stipulated Request for Adjournment of Virtual Motion Hearing filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Decl. of M. Maryott)(Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 10/7/2022) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

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ORDER re 30 Stipulation for Adjournment of Virtual Motion Hearing. Motion Hearing 25 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint previously set for 10/13/2022 is reset to 11/10/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 11/17/2022 is reset to 12/29/2022 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 12/22/2022. 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/lb General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photogr aphing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: http s://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Signed by Judge Laurel Beeler on 10/11/2022. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/11/2022) (Entered: 10/11/2022)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 12/29/2022 is reset to 1/26/2023 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 1/19/2023. 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.uscou rts.gov/lb 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/. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/7/2022) (Entered: 11/07/2022)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler: Motion Hearing held via Zoom on 11/10/2022. Matters are argued, submitted and taken under submission. Court to issue order. Total Time in Court: 9 minutes. Digital Recording Time: 9:48 - 9:57. Plaintiff's Attorney: Daniel Lee Low. Defendant's Attorneys: Michele Leigh Maryott and Gabrielle Levin. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/10/2022) Modified on 12/13/2022: Matter transcribed by Peggy Schuerger (AdHoc Reporting). (rjd, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/10/2022)

Order by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting the motion to dismiss at ECF No. 25 with prejudice. (lblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/10/2022) (Entered: 11/10/2022)

Judgment. Signed by Judge Laurel Beeler on November 10, 2022. (lblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/10/2022) (Entered: 11/10/2022)

Motion Hearing

NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Purushothaman Rajaram. Appeal of Order on Motion to Dismiss 34 (Appeal fee of $505 receipt number ACANDC-17786977 paid.) (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 12/6/2022) (USCA Case No. 22-16870) Modified on 12/6/2022 (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/06/2022)

USCA Case Number 22-16870 for 36 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Purushothaman Rajaram. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/6/2022) (Entered: 12/06/2022)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/10/22 before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler by Purushothaman Rajaram, for Court Reporter not listed - San Francisco. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 12/13/2022) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Transcript of Proceedings held on 11/10/2022, before Judge Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. Court Reporter/Transcriber Peggy Schuerger/Ad Hoc Reporting, telephone number (619) 228-3774/adhocreporting@aol.com. 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 38 Transcript Order ) Redaction Request due 1/3/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/13/2023. (Related documents(s) 38 ) (Schuerger, Peggy) (Filed on 12/13/2022) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 11/10/22 before Judge Laurel Beeler, (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

BILL OF COSTS by Purushothaman Rajaram. Objections due by 7/12/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel Low with Exhibits A & B)(Low, Daniel) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

1 Declaration of Daniel Low with Exhibits A & B

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USCA Opinion as to 36 Notice of Appeal filed by Purushothaman Rajaram; Reversed and Remanded. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/28/2024) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

MANDATE of USCA as to 36 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Purushothaman Rajaram (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2024) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/21/2024 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 11/14/2024. 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/lb 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/. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2024) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

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NOTICE by Purushothaman Rajaram of Consent to File Second Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Second Amended Complaint (Blacklined))(Low, Daniel) (Filed on 9/4/2024) (Entered: 09/04/2024)

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT for Employment Discrimination against Meta Platforms, Inc.. Filed by Purushothaman Rajaram, Ekta Bhatia, Qun Wang. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 9/4/2024) Modified on 9/6/2024 (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/04/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs Ekta Bhatia and Qun Wang 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. Consent/Declination due by 9/23/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/9/2024) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Ekta Bhatia, Qun Wang.. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 9/9/2024) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint and to Set Briefing Schedule filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 9/16/2024) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Daniel Adler on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (Adler, Daniel) (Filed on 9/23/2024) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Alexandria Leigh Harris on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (Harris, Alexandria) (Filed on 9/24/2024) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number BCANDC-19886025.) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Casey, Anna) (Filed on 9/25/2024) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Order by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting 52 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/26/2024) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 1/9/2025 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor. Responses due by 11/1/2024. Replies due by 11/8/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 10/18/2024) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f). (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/21/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: In light of the pending motion, the court continues the Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 11/21/2024 to 2/27/2025 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 2/20/2025. 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/lb 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/. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/21/2024) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

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MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 12/5/2024 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. Responses due by 11/8/2024. Replies due by 11/15/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michele L. Maryott in Support of Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence, # 3 Exhibit B - Requests for Production, # 4 Proposed Order)(Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 10/25/2024) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

1 Declaration of Michele L. Maryott in Support of Defendant's Motion to Stay

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2 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence

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3 Exhibit B - Requests for Production

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4 Proposed Order

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) . (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/28/2024)

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) ) filed byEkta Bhatia, Qun Wang, Purushothaman Rajaram. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Daniel Low, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Proposed Order)(Low, Daniel) (Filed on 11/8/2024) (Entered: 11/08/2024)

REPLY (re 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) ) filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) ) filed byQun Wang, Purushothaman Rajaram. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 11/18/2024) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

STIPULATION re 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) - Joint Stipulation to Convert December 5, 2024 Hearing on Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Motion to Dismiss to Videoconference filed by Ekta Bhatia, Qun Wang, Purushothaman Rajaram. (Low, Daniel) (Filed on 11/27/2024) (Entered: 11/27/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTION HEARING: The court will address the discovery stay after it reads the already-briefed motion to dismiss. No one needs to do discovery over the holidays: the matter can be decided at the next motions hearing in several weeks. Motion Hearing 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) previously set for 12/5/2024 is reset to 1/9/2025 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2024) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

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REPLY (re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) ) filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 12/9/2024) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTIONS HEARING: Based on a scheduling conflict, the court continues the matter to 1/30/2025 at 9:30 a.m. Motions Hearing 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) and 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) previously set for 1/9/2025 is reset to 1/30/2025 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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JOINT STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f), 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 12/20/2024) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

ORDER re: 64 Stipulation to Continue Motions Hearing. Motions Hearing 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) and 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) set for 2/6/2025 at 9:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. Initial Case Management Conference previously set for 2/27/2025 is reset to 3/27/2025 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 3/20/2025. Signed by Judge Laurel Beeler on 12/20/2024. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/20/2024) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING MOTION HEARING TIME: Motion Hearing 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) and 56 MOTION to Stay re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f) set for 2/6/2025 at 9:30 AM is reset to 11:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2025) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 54 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint and to Strike Certain Allegations Under Rule 12(f). Motion Hearing set for 2/6/2025 11:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom B, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler: Motions Hearing held on 2/6/2025. Matters are argued, submitted, and taken under submission. Discovery effectively stayed pending courts issuance of order on motion to dismiss. Court to issue order. Total Time in Court: 29 minutes. Digital Recording Time: 12:06 - 12:35. Plaintiffs' Attorney: Daniel Lee Low. Defendant's Attorneys: Michele Maryott and Alexandria Harris. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/6/2025) Proceedings transcribed by Tara Jauregui of Echo Reporting (echoreporting@yahoo.com) Modified on 2/14/2025 (jaf, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/06/2025)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/06/2025 before Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler by Meta Platforms, Inc., for Recorded Proceeding - San Francisco. (Harris, Alexandria) (Filed on 2/13/2025) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

ORDER by Judge Laurel Beeler denying 54 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot 56 Motion to Stay. (lblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2025) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20411456.) filed by Ekta Bhatia, Qun Wang, Purushothaman Rajaram. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Grunert, Lindsey) (Filed on 3/3/2025) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

Order by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting 70 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/3/2025) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20413601.) filed by Ekta Bhatia, Qun Wang, Purushothaman Rajaram. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Kotchen, Daniel) (Filed on 3/4/2025) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

Order by Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler granting 72 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (ejk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/4/2025) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Maryott, Michele) (Filed on 3/7/2025) (Entered: 03/07/2025)