S.D. Cal. 3:23-cv-00768 Docket

Mirabelli v. Olson
Southern District of California (San Diego),  No. 3:23-cv-00768

Assigned to: Judge Roger T. Benitez
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres
(previously Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford, reassigned, 12/14/23)
(previously Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo, reassigned, 10/19/23)

Date Filed # Docket Text
04/27/2023 1 COMPLAINT With Jury Demand Against Mark Olson, Frank Huston, Joan Gardner, Doug Paulson, Zesty Harper, Luis Rankins-Ibarra, John Albert, Trent Smith, Tracy Schmidt, Steve White, Tony Thurmond, Linda Darling-Hammond, Cynthia Glover Woods, Francisco Escobedo, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Haydee Rodriguez, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery, Naomi Porter (Filing fee $402.00 receipt number ACASDC-17796991.), filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)
The new case number is 3:23-cv-768-BEN-WVG. Judge Roger T. Benitez and Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo are assigned to the case. (Jonna, Paul)(mjw)(jrd) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 2 Summons Issued.
Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (mjw)(jrd) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
05/01/2023 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lori Ann West, as to Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 05/01/2023)
05/07/2023 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lori Ann West, Elizabeth Mirabelli, as to John Albert, Joan Gardner, Zesty Harper, Frank Huston, Mark Olson, Doug Paulson, Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Tracy Schmidt, Trent Smith, Steve White. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 05/07/2023)
05/15/2023 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Dr. Erica Anderson, # 3 Declaration of Elizabeth Mirabelli, # 4 Declaration of Lori West, # 5 Notice of Manual Filing of Flash Drive, # 6 Request for Judicial Notice)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 05/15/2023)
05/17/2023 6 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 05/17/2023)
05/23/2023 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Notice School District Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint, # 2 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Sleeth, Jack)Attorney Jack M Sleeth, Jr added to party Mark Olson(pty:dft) (anh). (Entered: 05/23/2023)
05/26/2023 8 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supplemental Declaration of Plaintiff Lori Ann West in Support of Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 05/26/2023)
06/12/2023 9 RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 06/12/2023)
06/12/2023 10 RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint – Plaintiffs Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Opposition to School District Defendants Motion to Dismiss filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 06/12/2023)
06/12/2023 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Patricia Feil on behalf of Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Feil, Rebecca)Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 06/12/2023)
06/12/2023 12 ***Withdrawn Per 15 ***RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tracy Schmidt ISO Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Sleeth, Jack) QC Mailer re Document contains wrong signature (ddf). (Entered: 06/12/2023)
06/12/2023 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher N. Mandarano on behalf of Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Mandarano, Christopher)Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 06/12/2023)
06/13/2023 14 NOTICE of Appearance of Counsel by Daniel R Shinoff on behalf of Mark Olson (Shinoff, Daniel)Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Mark Olson(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 06/13/2023)
06/13/2023 15 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Document by Mark Olson re 12 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 06/13/2023)
06/13/2023 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tracy Shmidt in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 06/13/2023)
06/14/2023 17 MOTION to Dismiss by Mark Olson. (Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 06/14/2023)
06/16/2023 18 REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to EUSD Defendants and CDE Defendants filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Reply to CED iso Plaintiffs Motion for PI, # 2 Rebuttal Declaration of Elizabeth Mirabelli, # 3 Rebuttal Declaration of Lori West, # 4 Proof of Service)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 06/16/2023)
06/19/2023 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Leonard Bruce Garfinkel on behalf of Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Garfinkel, Leonard)Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 06/19/2023)
06/19/2023 20 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 06/19/2023)
06/19/2023 21 SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 20 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 06/19/2023)
06/21/2023 22 NOTICE of Change of Hearing on 17 MOTION to Dismiss , 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction : Motion Hearing reset for 7/17/2023 10:30 AM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
06/26/2023 23 ***Withdrawn Per 24 *** MOTION to Dismiss by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Memo of P&As ISO of State-level Defendants’ Mot. to Dismiss)(Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 06/26/2023)
06/27/2023 24 NOTICE of Substitution of Documents by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery re 23 MOTION to Dismiss (Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 06/27/2023)
06/27/2023 25 MOTION to Dismiss by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities ISO of State-Level Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss)(Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 06/27/2023)
06/30/2023 26 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and in Opposition to the EUSD Defendants Motion to Dismiss. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 06/30/2023)
07/13/2023 27 NOTICE of Change of Hearing on 17 MOTION to Dismiss , 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 25 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing reset for 8/21/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
07/24/2023 28 RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Dismiss by CDE Defendants filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jeffrey Trissell)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 07/24/2023)
07/24/2023 29 NOTICE of Change of Hearing on: 17 MOTION to Dismiss , 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 25 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing reset for 8/23/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
08/16/2023 30 RESPONSE in Support re 25 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 08/16/2023)
08/17/2023 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Response to CDE Defendants Objections and Objections to CDE Defendants Reply, in support of Plaintiffs Opposition to CDE Defendants Motion to Dismiss filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023 32 NOTICE Supplemental Authority In Support of Defendants Opposition to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and Defendants Motion to Dismiss by John Albert, Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Joan Gardner, Cynthia Glover Woods, Zesty Harper, Frank Huston, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Mark Olson, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Doug Paulson, Naomi Porter, Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Haydee Rodriguez, Tracy Schmidt, Trent Smith, Tony Thurmond, Steve White, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel)Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party John Albert(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Joan Gardner(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Zesty Harper(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Frank Huston(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Doug Paulson(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Luis Rankins-Ibarra(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Tracy Schmidt(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Trent Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Steve White(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel R Shinoff added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/18/2023 33 REPLY – Other re 31 Response in Opposition to Motion, The State-Level Defendants’ Request to Strike Plaintiffs’ Sur-Reply to the State-Level Defendants’ Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss the Complaint filed by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery. (Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 08/18/2023)
08/22/2023 34 NOTICE of Second Supplemental Authority in Support of Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Opposition to Motions to Dismiss by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/22/2023 35 NOTICE of Change of Hearing on 17 MOTION to Dismiss , 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 25 MOTION to Dismiss : Due to on-going jury trial, Motion Hearing is reset for 8/30/2023 10:00 AM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/29/2023 36 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West of case(s) CIV SB 2317301 , People of the State of California v. Chino Valley Unified School District. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 08/29/2023)
08/29/2023 37 OBJECTION by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery re 36 Notice of Related Case . (Feil, Rebecca) (ddf). (Entered: 08/29/2023)
08/30/2023 38 Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Roger T. Benitez: Motion Hearing held on 8/30/2023.Submitting 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 7 MOTION to Dismiss, 17 MOTION to Dismiss , 25 MOTION to Dismiss. Court to issue written Order. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul Michael Jonna, Jeffrey M. Trissell).(Defendant Attorney Rebecca Patricia Feil, Leonard Bruce Garfinkel, Christopher N. Mandarano, Jesse Basel). (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
09/08/2023 39 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 8/30/2023, before Judge Roger T. Benitez. Court Reporter/Transcriber Juliet Y. Eichenlaub. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 9/29/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/10/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/7/2023. (ddf) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
09/11/2023 40 NOTICE Third Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction and in Opposition to the Motions to Dismiss by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 09/11/2023)
09/13/2023 41 NOTICE Fourth Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and in Opposition to the Motions to Dismiss by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 7 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 09/13/2023)
09/14/2023 42 ORDER: (1) Granting Motion For Preliminary Injunction; (2) Denying Motions To Dismiss [ECF Nos. 5 , 7 , 17 , 25 ]. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 9/14/2023. (ddf) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
09/27/2023 43 Joint Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint (Jonna, Paul) (exs). (Entered: 09/27/2023)
09/28/2023 44 Order Extending 43 Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint Answer by Respondent due 10/12/2023. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 9/27/2023. (exs) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
09/29/2023 45 MINUTE ORDER issued by the Ho2norable Roger T. Benitez: Granting 6 Motion to File Documents Under Seal (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
09/29/2023 46 MINUTE ORDER issued by the Honorable Roger T. Benitez: Granting 20 Motion to File Documents Under Seal (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
10/11/2023 48 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer – Second Joint Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 10/11/2023)
10/16/2023 49 ORDER Granting Joint Motion For Extension Of Time To Respond To Complaint [ECF No. 48 ]. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 10/16/2023. (ddf) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
10/19/2023 50 MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford for all further proceedings. The new case number is 23cv768-BEN-KSC.(no document attached) (ddf) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
11/13/2023 51 ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by Tony Thurmond.(Mandarano, Christopher) (ddf). (Entered: 11/13/2023)
11/13/2023 52 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 11/13/2023)
11/13/2023 53 NOTICE of Motion and Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Memo of Points and Authorities re Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings)(Mandarano, Christopher) (ddf). (Entered: 11/13/2023)
11/14/2023 54 NOTICE AND ORDER Setting Early Neutral Evaluation Conference; Rule 26 Compliance; And Case Management Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/14/2023.(ddf) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
11/17/2023 55 MOTION APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT FOR ALL DEFENDANTS TO ATTEND THE EARLY NUTRAL EVALUATION HEARING by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/20/2023 56 Order DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE Motion to Excuse Party Attendance at ENE [Doc. No. 55]. The Court will entertain a renewed motion that conforms to the Joint Motion requirements set forth in the Court’s Chambers Rules. The relief requested by the moving parties is also too vague. In a renewed motion, they must identify the specific proposal for who will attend and why such proposal should be accepted by the Court in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/20/2023. (no document attached) (itp) (Entered: 11/20/2023)
11/22/2023 57 Joint MOTION to Continue ENE Conference by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 11/22/2023)
11/27/2023 58 ORDER granting Motion to Continue [Doc. No. 57] for good cause shown. Early Neutral Evaluation set for 1/29/2024 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. Case Management Conference set for 1/29/2024 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. The deadline to lodge ENE statements and email the Court with all participant information is 1/22/2024. The deadline to file the joint discovery plan is 1/22/2024. The deadline to complete the Rule 26(f) conference is 1/8/2024 Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/27/2023.(no document attached) (itp) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
12/06/2023 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause re: Civil Contempt of Court and/or Clarification of the Preliminary Injunction Order by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Jonna, # 2 Declaration of Elizabeth Mirabelli, # 3 Declaration of Lori West)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/12/2023 60 ORDER Setting Hearing. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 12/12/2023.(ddf) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
12/14/2023 61 MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres for all further proceedings. Pending hearings previously set before the original Judge have been transferred to the newly assigned Judge. The new case number is 23cv768-BEN(VET).(no document attached) (rmc) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
12/22/2023 62 RESPONSE in Opposition re 53 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Jonna)(Jonna, Paul) (alns). (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/22/2023 63 MINUTE ORDER Resetting Early Neutral Evaluation and Case Management Conference (ENE/CMC). The ENE/CMC is reset from 01/29/2024 at 2:00 PM to 2/28/2024 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. The parties shall submit their confidential settlement briefs, participant lists, and the joint discovery plan by 2/21/2024. All future submissions shall be sent to efile_torres@casd.uscourts.gov. All other aspects of the orders setting the ENE/CMC 54 remain in effect. The Court will send conference information at a later date.(no document attached) (wjb) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/27/2023 64 RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause re: Civil Contempt of Court and/or Clarification of the Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Assistant Superintendent, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Superintendent, # 3 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (alns). (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/27/2023 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause re: Civil Contempt of Court and/or Clarification of the Preliminary Injunction Order [AMENDED] filed by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Superintendent ISO Amended Opp. to Motion to Contempt and in Favor of Clarification, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Assistant Superintendent ISO Amended Opp. to Motion to Contempt and in Favor of Clarification, # 3 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (alns). (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/29/2023 66 MOTION Appear Remotely re 53 MOTION for Judgment by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF JACK M. SLEETH JR. IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO APPEAR REMOTELY FOR THE MOTION SCHEDULED JANUARY 8, 2024, # 2 [PROPOSED] ORDER TO APPEAR REMOTELY FOR THE MOTION HEARING SCHEDULED JANUARY 8, 2024, # 3 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Sleeth, Jack) QC Email Re: proposed order. (anh). (Entered: 12/29/2023)
12/29/2023 67 MOTION Appear Remotely re 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause re: Civil Contempt of Court and/or Clarification of the Preliminary Injunction Order by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF JACK M. SLEETH JR. IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO APPEAR REMOTELY FOR THE MOTION SCHEDULED JANUARY 10, 2024, # 2 [PROPOSED] ORDER TO APPEAR REMOTELY FOR THE MOTION HEARING SCHEDULED JANUARY 10, 2024, # 3 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Sleeth, Jack)QC Email Re: proposed order. (anh). (Entered: 12/29/2023)
12/29/2023 68 REPLY to Response to Motion re 53 MOTION for Judgment filed by Tony Thurmond. (Garfinkel, Leonard) (anh). (Entered: 12/29/2023)
01/03/2024 69 REPLY to Response to Motion re 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause re: Civil Contempt of Court and/or Clarification of the Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Reply Declaration of Paul Jonna, # 2 Reply Declaration of Elizabeth Mirabelli, # 3 Reply Declaration of Frank Coughlin)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 01/03/2024)
01/03/2024 70 NOTICE of Change of Hearing on 53 MOTION for Judgment: Motion Hearing reset for 1/8/2024 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
01/04/2024 71 ORDER Denying Ex Parte Motions To Appear Remotely For The Motion Hearings [ECF Nos. 66 , 67 ]. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 1/4/2024. (ddf) (Entered: 01/04/2024)
01/08/2024 72 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger T. Benitez: Motion Hearing held on 1/8/2024 re 53 MOTION for Judgment. Motion was taken under submission. Plaintiff to amend/serve the complaint to include the Attorney General and the State of California within 20 days. Reply due within 14 days.(Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul Michael Jonna and Jeffrey M. Trissell). (Defendant Attorney Leonard Bruce Garfinkel and Gil Abed S/A). (no document attached) (ave) (Entered: 01/09/2024)
01/10/2024 73 Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Roger T. Benitez: Motion Hearing held on 1/10/2024 re 59 Ex Parte MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Lori Ann West, Elizabeth Mirabelli. Finding as moot 59 Motion for Order to Show Cause. The Court Orders the School District to return Plaintiffs Elizabeth Mirabelli and Lori Ann West back to the classroom on Tuesday January 16th of 2024 if they so choose. Both sides are expected to work in good faith going forward to resolve this matter. Plaintiffs’ request for attorneys fees is denied. (Court Reporter/ECR Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Paul Michael Jonna and Jeffrey M. Trissell).(Defendant Attorney Christopher N. Mandarano and Gil Abed S/A). (no document attached) (ave) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
01/18/2024 75 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 1/8/2024, before Judge Roger T. Benitez. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Juliet Eichenlaub. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 2/12/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/22/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/22/2024. (ddf)(jrd) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
01/23/2024 76 MOTION [REQUEST] TO EXCUSE PARTICIPATION OF BOARD TRUSTEE, FRANK HUSTON by Frank Huston. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 01/23/2024)
01/25/2024 77 Ex Parte MOTION to Clarify Order to Amend Complaint, ECF No. 72 by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 01/25/2024)
01/25/2024 78 NOTICE of Appearance by Virginia Cale on behalf of Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Cale, Virginia)Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Virginia Cale added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 01/25/2024)
01/26/2024 79 Order Denying-In-Part Plaintiffs’ Ex Parte Motion For Clarification [ECF No. 77 ]. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 1/26/2024. (ddf) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
01/29/2024 80 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Lori Ann West, Elizabeth Mirabelli. (Attachments: # 1 Info Sheet Amended Civil Cover Sheet)New Summons Requested. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 01/29/2024)
01/30/2024 81 Summons Issued.
Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (ddf) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
02/07/2024 82 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lori Ann West, Elizabeth Mirabelli. Rob Bonta, Gavin Newsom served. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Ron Bonta)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 02/07/2024)
02/08/2024 83 ORDER Granting Request To Excuse Defendant Frank Huston From Appearing At ENE Conference 76 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 2/8/2024. (ddf) (Entered: 02/08/2024)
02/08/2024 84 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West re 62 Response in Opposition to Motion – Supplemental Request for Judicial Notice, in Opposition to the State Defendants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. (Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 02/08/2024)
02/12/2024 85 ANSWER to 80 Amended Complaint by Alison Yoshimoto-Towery, Haydee Rodriguez, Francisco Escobedo, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Tony Thurmond, Sharon Olken, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Naomi Porter, Linda Darling-Hammond, Kim Pattillo Brownson.(Mandarano, Christopher) (ddf). (Entered: 02/12/2024)
02/14/2024 86 ANSWER to 80 Amended Complaint by Mark Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Shinoff, Daniel) (ddf). (Entered: 02/14/2024)
02/16/2024 87 NOTICE of Appearance by Emmanuelle Soichet by Emmanuelle Soichet on behalf of Rob Bonta (Soichet, Emmanuelle)Attorney Emmanuelle Soichet added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 02/16/2024)
02/16/2024 88 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Quade by Emmanuelle Soichet on behalf of Rob Bonta (Soichet, Emmanuelle) (ddf). (Entered: 02/16/2024)
02/16/2024 89 NOTICE of Appearance by Darrell Spence by Emmanuelle Soichet on behalf of Rob Bonta (Soichet, Emmanuelle) QC Mailer Document contains wrong signature (ddf). (Entered: 02/16/2024)
02/16/2024 90 NOTICE of Appearance by Emmanuelle Soichet by Emmanuelle Soichet on behalf of Gavin Newsom (Soichet, Emmanuelle)Attorney Emmanuelle Soichet added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 02/16/2024)
02/16/2024 91 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Lee Quade on behalf of Rob Bonta, Gavin Newsom (Quade, Kevin)Attorney Kevin Lee Quade added to party Rob Bonta(pty:dft), Attorney Kevin Lee Quade added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 02/16/2024)
02/20/2024 92 Joint MOTION to Continue Early Neutral Evaluation Conference by Rob Bonta, Gavin Newsom. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Quade, Kevin) QC Mailer re Proposed orders should not be attached (ddf). (Entered: 02/20/2024)
02/21/2024 93 ORDER Granting Defendants’ Request To Continue The Early Neutral Evaluation Conference 92 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 2/21/2024. (ddf) (Entered: 02/21/2024)
02/21/2024 94 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Ray Gant on behalf of Linda Darling-Hammond, Francisco Escobedo, Cynthia Glover Woods, Brenda Lewis, James J. McQuillen, Sharon Olken, Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez, Kim Pattillo Brownson, Naomi Porter, Haydee Rodriguez, Tony Thurmond, Alison Yoshimoto-Towery (Gant, Paul)Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Linda Darling-Hammond(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Francisco Escobedo(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Cynthia Glover Woods(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Brenda Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party James J. McQuillen(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Sharon Olken(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Gabriela Orozco-Gonzalez(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Kim Pattillo Brownson(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Naomi Porter(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Haydee Rodriguez(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Tony Thurmond(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Ray Gant added to party Alison Yoshimoto-Towery(pty:dft) (ddf). (Entered: 02/21/2024)
02/23/2024 95 MOTION to Dismiss by Gavin Newsom. (Soichet, Emmanuelle) (ddf). (Entered: 02/23/2024)
02/23/2024 96 MOTION to Dismiss by Rob Bonta. (Soichet, Emmanuelle) (ddf). (Entered: 02/23/2024)
02/23/2024 97 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by Rob Bonta re 96 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Soichet, Emmanuelle) (ddf). (Entered: 02/23/2024)
03/18/2024 98 RESPONSE in Opposition re 96 MOTION to Dismiss , 95 MOTION to Dismiss of Defendants Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Ron Bonta filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Jonna)(Jonna, Paul) (ddf). (Entered: 03/18/2024)
03/19/2024 99 Minute Order Resetting Early Neutral Evaluation and Case Management Conference (“ENE/CMC”) as to Time Only. Due to a conflict on the Court calendar, the ENE/CMC is RESET from April 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM to April 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. All other aspects of the operative order setting the ENE/CMC (Doc. No. 93 ) remain in effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on March 19, 2024.(no document attached) (wjb) (Entered: 03/19/2024)
03/22/2024 100 REPLY to Response to Motion re 95 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Gavin Newsom. (Quade, Kevin)(ddf). (Entered: 03/22/2024)
03/25/2024 101 REPLY – Other re 96 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Rob Bonta. (Soichet, Emmanuelle) (ddf). (Entered: 03/25/2024)
03/26/2024 102 NOTICE of Change of Hearing as to 96 MOTION to Dismiss , 95 MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing reset for 4/29/2024 10:30 AM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
03/29/2024 103 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay of Discovery Pending Ruling on Motions to Dismiss by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Ex Parte Application for Stay of Discovery Pending Ruling on Motions to Dismiss, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Emmanuelle S.Soichet In Support of Ex Parte Application Stay of Discovery Pending Ruling on Motions to Dismiss, # 3 Proof of Service Proof of Service)(Soichet, Emmanuelle) (jpp). (Entered: 03/29/2024)
04/01/2024 104 RESPONSE in Opposition re 103 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay of Discovery Pending Ruling on Motions to Dismiss filed by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Jonna)(Jonna, Paul) (jpp). (Entered: 04/01/2024)
04/04/2024 105 REPLY – Other re 103 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay of Discovery Pending Ruling on Motions to Dismiss filed by Rob Bonta, Gavin Newsom. (Quade, Kevin) (jpp). (Entered: 04/04/2024)
04/05/2024 106 JOINT DISCOVERY PLAN by Elizabeth Mirabelli, Lori Ann West (Jonna, Paul) (jpp). (Entered: 04/05/2024)
04/12/2024 107 Minute Entry for Proceedings Held Before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. The Court held an Early Neutral Evaluation Conference on April 12, 2024. The case did not settle. The Court then held a Case Management Conference. Scheduling order to follow. (Plaintiff Attorney Paul M. Jonna) (Defendant Attorneys Daniel Shinoff, Christopher N. Mandarano, Emmanuelle Soichet) (no document attached) (wjb) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/12/2024 108 SCHEDULING ORDER: Regulating Discovery and other Pre-Trial Proceedings. Status Conference set for 7/12/2024 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. Mandatory Settlement Conference set for 10/30/2024 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres. Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law due by 6/9/2025. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/30/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/7/2025 10:30 AM before Judge Roger T. Benitez. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 4/12/2024.(maq) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
04/15/2024 109 ORDER granting 103 ex parte application for a stay of discovery pending ruling on motions to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres on 4/15/2024. (jpp) (Entered: 04/15/2024)

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