Case: Eli Schechter v. Chapman University

Schechter and Malka v. Chapman University

Schechter et al. v. Chapman University et al.

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-40795088 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiffs Eli Schechter, Talya Malka. (Attorney David M Rosenberg-Wohl added to party Talya Malka(pty:pla), Attorney David M Rosenberg-Wohl added to party Eli Schechter(pty:pla))(Rosenberg-Wohl, David) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Rosenberg-Wohl, David) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2, Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Rosenberg-Wohl, David) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Chapman University. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Mark Goldfeder. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Matthew Mainen. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (car) (Entered: 11/01/2025)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2, Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form 4, Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form 5, Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form 6, Summons Request 3 filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Rosenberg-Wohl, David) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. (jp) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

*STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 16 * APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew Mainen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 11/4/2025, Receipt No. 40842904) filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. Application set for hearing on 11/10/2025 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rosenberg-Wohl, David) Modified on 11/6/2025 (mku). (Entered: 11/05/2025)

*STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 16 * APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Mark A. Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-40854012) filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. Application set for hearing on 11/10/2025 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rosenberg-Wohl, David) Modified on 11/6/2025 (mku). (Entered: 11/05/2025)

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew Mainen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 11/4/2025, Receipt No. 40842904) 12 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (aus) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Mark A. Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-40854012) 13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (aus) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

(IN CHAMBERS ORDER) STRIKING APPLICATION(S) TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE 12 13 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: The Court hereby ORDERS the Application(s) to Appear Pro Hac Vice 12 13 be STRICKEN for the reason(s) stated in the Notice(s) to Filer of Deficiencies In Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application 14 15 . Counsel shall consult the Notice(s) and correct all deficiencies prior to re-filing (if applicable). THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 11/06/2025)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Bryan H. Heckenlively counsel for Defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. Adding Bryan H. Heckenlively as counsel of record for CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. (Attorney Bryan H. Heckenlively added to party Chapman University(pty:dft), Attorney Bryan H. Heckenlively added to party The Board of Trustees of Chapman University(pty:dft))(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3); FIRST JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE filed by Defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Heckenlively, Bryan) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

ORDER GRANTING FIRST JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE 19 by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. Plaintiffs must file any opposition no later than thirty days from the filing of such motion; Defendants must file any reply in support of the motion no later than fourteen days from the filing of any opposition; The hearing on any such motion shall be scheduled in accordance with the Local Rules of this Court. (chk) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Omer Salik on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Attorney Omer Salik added to party Talya Malka(pty:pla), Attorney Omer Salik added to party Eli Schechter(pty:pla))(Salik, Omer) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew L. Mainen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41109448) filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Salik, Omer) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Text Only ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Matthew L. Mainen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs' Talya Malka, Eli Schechter 22 pursuant to the Court's directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/16/2025)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aditi Naresh Ghatlia counsel for Defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. Adding Aditi Ghatlia as counsel of record for Defendants CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. (Ghatlia, Aditi) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

REQUEST of Non-Resident Attorney Mark Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41157509) filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Salik, Omer) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: REQUEST of Non-Resident Attorney Mark Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41157509) 25 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(b) Proposed order not attached. (aus) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

REQUEST of Non-Resident Attorney Mark A. Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Previously Paid on 12/23/2025, Receipt No. 41157509) filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Salik, Omer) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Carl Hao Jiang counsel for Defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. Adding Carl H. Jiang as counsel of record for CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. (Attorney Carl Hao Jiang added to party Chapman University(pty:dft), Attorney Carl Hao Jiang added to party The Board of Trustees of Chapman University(pty:dft))(Jiang, Carl) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by defendants Chapman University, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Heckenlively, Bryan) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING REQUEST of Non-Resident Attorney Mark A. Goldfeder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter 27 pursuant to the Court's directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/30/2025)

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ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: Scheduling Conference set for Tuesday 3/24/2026 at 11:00 a.m. *See Order for further details.* (mku) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants All Defendants amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiffs Eli Schechter, Talya Malka (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Redline of First Amended Complaint)(Salik, Omer) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Talya Malka, Eli Schechter. correcting Amended Complaint/Petition 32 (Mainen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Chapman University, Does, The Board of Trustees of Chapman University amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiffs Eli Schechter, Talya Malka(Mainen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani: In light of the filing of a First Amended Complaint 32, the court hereby DENIES AS MOOT Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 29 . The hearing set for March 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. is VACATED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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For Judicial Notice

Extension of Time to File Document

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines

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1 Appendix Rule 26(f) Report Worksheet

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