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Party 
Law Firm Doe v. Google LLC et al
4:20-cv-06822 | California Northern District Court
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Division
Oakland
Judge
Judge James Donato
Filed
Sept. 30, 2020
Terminated
July 7, 2021
Case Flags
ADRMOP,
CLOSED,
and
MAGAPP
Nature of Suit
890 Statutory Actions - Other
Cause
05:552 Right to Privacy Act
Demand
$250,000
Jury Demand
Both
Last Updated: 2 days, 1 hour ago
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| Filing Date | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2023 | 54 | MANDATE of USCA for the Ninth Circuit as to 47 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Roe 1 (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/10/2023) (Entered: 07/10/2023) |
| 6/16/2023 | 53 | USCA for the Ninth Circuit ORDER and MEMORANDUM as to 47 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Roe 1 (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2023) (Entered: 06/20/2023) |
| 10/21/2022 | 52 | ORDER of USCA for the Ninth Circuit as to 47 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Roe 1 (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/21/2022) (Entered: 10/25/2022) |
| 9/1/2022 | 51 | ORDER of USCA for the Ninth Circuit as to 47 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Roe 1 (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/1/2022) (Entered: 09/02/2022) |
| 6/8/2022 | 50 | ORDER. The motion to maintain anonymity, Dkt. No. 46, is suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). The hearing that was set for June 16, 2022, is vacated. Signed by Judge James Donato on 6/08/2022. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/8/2022) (Entered: 06/08/2022) |
| 6/3/2022 | 49 | First MOTION to Appear by Telephone if 46 Motion to Maintain Anonymity is not adjudicated pursuant to L.R. 7-1(b) filed by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 6/3/2022) Modified on 6/6/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/03/2022) |
| 5/18/2022 | 48 | USCA For the Ninth Circuit Case Number 22-15757 for 47 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Roe 1. (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2022) (Entered: 05/19/2022) |
| 5/18/2022 | 47 | NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Roe 1. Appeal of Order, Terminate Motions 45 (Appeal fee of $505 receipt number ACANDC-17186190 paid.) (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/18/2022) (Entered: 05/18/2022) |
| 5/2/2022 | 46 | MOTION Maintain Anonymity re 45 Order, Terminate Motions filed by Roe 1. Motion Hearing set for 6/16/2022 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 5/16/2022. Replies due by 5/23/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/2/2022) (Entered: 05/02/2022) |
| 4/19/2022 | 45 | ORDER RE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS. Signed by Judge James Donato on 4/19/2022. (jdlc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2022) (Entered: 04/19/2022) |
| 7/26/2021 | 44 | ORDER. The motion for attorney fees, Dkt. No. 37, is suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). The hearing that was set for July 29, 2021, is vacated. Signed by Judge James Donato on 7/26/2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/26/2021) (Entered: 07/26/2021) |
| 7/7/2021 | 43 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by John Doe (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 7/7/2021) (Entered: 07/07/2021) |
| 7/7/2021 | 42 | OBJECTIONS to 41 Reply to Opposition/Response by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 7/7/2021) (Entered: 07/07/2021) |
| 7/6/2021 | 41 | REPLY in Support (re 37 MOTION for Attorney Fees under CCP 425.16(c)) filed by Roe 1. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Koltun (2nd), # 2 Proposed Order Revised)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 7/6/2021) (Entered: 07/06/2021) |
| 6/29/2021 | 40 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 37 MOTION for Attorney Fees under CCP 425.16(c) ) filed byJohn Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 6/29/2021) (Entered: 06/29/2021) |
| 6/23/2021 | 39 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 38 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Reconsider/Place Back on Calendar ) filed byJohn Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 6/23/2021) (Entered: 06/23/2021) |
| 6/23/2021 | 38 | MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Reconsider/Place Back on Calendar filed by Roe 1. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Place Motion to Vacate Back on Calendar)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 6/23/2021) (Entered: 06/23/2021) |
| 6/15/2021 | Set/Reset Deadlines as to 37 MOTION for Attorney Fees for 7/29/2021 10:00 AM before Judge James Donato. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2021) (Entered: 07/21/2021) | |
| 6/15/2021 | 37 | MOTION for Attorney Fees under CCP 425.16(c) filed by Roe 1. Motion Hearing set for 7/29/2021 10:00 AM before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 6/29/2021. Replies due by 7/6/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Koltun, # 2 Proposed Order)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 6/15/2021) (Entered: 06/15/2021) |
| 6/1/2021 | 36 | ORDER. At plaintiff's request, Dkt. No. 30 , defendants Roes 1-25 and Borderland Beat are dismissed without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2). All pending motions filed by defendant Roe 1 are terminated as moot, and any documents that were filed under seal by Roe 1 will remain sealed pending further order. The case management conference that was set for June 3, 2021, is vacated pending the service and appearance of any other defendants. Signed by Judge James Donato on 6/1/2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/1/2021) (Entered: 06/01/2021) |
| 5/28/2021 | 35 | Opposition to Defendant Roe 1's Request to File Unreadacted Motions and Exhibits (D.E.31) filed by John Doe. Motion Hearing set for 6/3/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 6/11/2021. Replies due by 6/18/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Plaintiff's Counsel, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc. 27 Mot. For Judgment on the Pleadings, # 4 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc. 27 with notations, # 5 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order, # 6 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order with Notations, # 7 Exhibit Redacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order, # 8 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order with Notations, # 9 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike, # 10 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike with Notations, # 11 Exhibit Redacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike, # 12 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike with Notations, # 13 Exhibit Redacted Version of Decl. of Joshua Koltun, # 14 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Decl. of Joshua Koltun with notations, # 15 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibits to Decl. of Joshua Koltun, # 16 Exhibit Redacted Version of Decl. of Roe 1, # 17 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Decl. of Roe 1 with notations, # 18 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibits to Decl. of Roe 1)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/28/2021) (Entered: 05/28/2021) |
| 5/26/2021 | 34 | JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT filed by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/26/2021) Modified on 5/26/2021 (slhS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/26/2021) |
| 5/25/2021 | 33 | OBJECTIONS to 31 Amended Administrative Motion to File Under Seal by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/25/2021) (Entered: 05/25/2021) |
| 5/24/2021 | 32 | Administrative Motion to File Under Seal in response to D.E. 26 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal L.R. 79-5(e), MOTION to Alter Judgment filed by John Doe. Responses due by 6/7/2021. Replies due by 6/14/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order, # 4 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order with Notations, # 5 Exhibit Redacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order, # 6 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Motion to Vacate Pseudonym Order with Notations, # 7 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc 27 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, # 8 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc 27 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings with Notations, # 9 Exhibit Redacted Version of Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike, # 10 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Doc 28 Special Motion to Strike with Notations, # 11 Exhibit Redacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Special Motion to Strike, # 12 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Proposed Order to Doc 29 Special Motion to Strike with Notations, # 13 Exhibit Redacted Version of Declaration of Joshua Koltun, # 14 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Declation of Joshua Koltun with Notations, # 15 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Koltun Exhibits 1 to 5, # 16 Exhibit Redacted Version of Defendant Roe 1, # 17 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Defendant Roe 1 with Notations, # 18 Exhibit Unredacted Version of Roe Exhibits 1 to 11 (highlight in original) with notation)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/24/2021) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 5/24/2021 | Electronic filing error re: 30 Opposition/Response to Motion filed by John Doe. Incorrect event used. [err101] Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2021) (Entered: 05/24/2021) | |
| 5/24/2021 | 31 | Amended Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Roe 1. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re Sealing, with Declaration, # 2 unredacted Mot JOP, # 3 unredacted PO re JOP, # 4 unredacted AntiSLAPP mot, # 5 unredacted PO re AntiSLAPP, # 6 unredacted Mot Vacate, # 7 unredacted PO re Mot Vacat)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/24/2021) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 5/23/2021 | 30 | REQUEST for Dismissal; Proposed Order re 26 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/23/2021) Modified on 5/24/2021 (slhS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/23/2021) |
| 5/19/2021 | 29 | MOTION to Vacate 6 Order on Motion for Leave to File filed by Roe 1. Motion Hearing set for 6/24/2021 10:00 AM before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 6/2/2021. Replies due by 6/9/2021. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/19/2021) (Entered: 05/19/2021) |
| 5/19/2021 | 28 | MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint [Anti-SLAPP Motion] filed by Roe 1. Motion Hearing set for 6/24/2021 10:00 AM before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 6/2/2021. Replies due by 6/9/2021. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/19/2021) (Entered: 05/19/2021) |
| 5/19/2021 | 27 | MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Roe 1. Motion Hearing set for 6/24/2021 10:00 AM before Judge James Donato. Responses due by 6/2/2021. Replies due by 6/9/2021. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/19/2021) (Entered: 05/19/2021) |
| 5/19/2021 | 26 | Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Roe 1. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re Filing Under Seal)(Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 5/19/2021) (Entered: 05/19/2021) |
| 2/10/2021 | 25 | Clerk's Notice: DEFAULT ENTERED against Defendant El Manana. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Related documents(s) 23 )(slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/10/2021) (Entered: 02/10/2021) |
| 2/10/2021 | 24 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by John Doe. El Manana served on 1/15/2021, answer due 2/5/2021. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 2/10/2021) (Entered: 02/10/2021) |
| 2/10/2021 | Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101] Please file proof of service of summons using event Summons Returned Executed. Re: 23 MOTION for Entry of Default Against Defendant El Manana filed by John Doe (wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/10/2021) (Entered: 02/10/2021) | |
| 2/8/2021 | 23 | MOTION for Entry of Default Against Defendant El Manana filed by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 2/8/2021) (Entered: 02/08/2021) |
| 2/2/2021 | 22 | ORDER RE 21 STIPULATION. The case management conference is re-set for June 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. A joint case management statement is due by May 27, 2021. Signed by Judge James Donato on 2/2/2021. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/2/2021) (Entered: 02/02/2021) |
| 1/26/2021 | 21 | STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 20 Case Management Scheduling Order filed by John Doe. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/26/2021) (Entered: 01/26/2021) |
| 1/26/2021 | 20 | CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/25/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco. Case Management Statement due by 2/18/2021. Signed by Judge James Donato on 1/26/2021. (lrcS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/26/2021) (Entered: 01/26/2021) |
| 1/19/2021 | 19 | REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting . (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/19/2021) (Entered: 01/19/2021) |
| 1/13/2021 | 18 | Certificate of Interested Entities by John Doe (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/13/2021) (Entered: 01/13/2021) |
| 1/11/2021 | 17 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Roe 1 (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 1/11/2021) (Entered: 01/11/2021) |
| 12/29/2020 | 16 | STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Mediation by Roe 1 filed by Roe 1. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 12/29/2020) (Entered: 12/29/2020) |
| 12/15/2020 | 15 | AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Roe 1. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 12/15/2020) (Entered: 12/15/2020) |
| 12/15/2020 | 14 | ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge James Donato for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by the Clerk on 12/15/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(anjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2020) (Entered: 12/15/2020) |
| 12/14/2020 | 13 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2020) (Entered: 12/14/2020) |
| 12/11/2020 | 12 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Roe 1.. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 12/11/2020) (Entered: 12/11/2020) |
| 12/11/2020 | 11 | ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND byRoe 1. (Koltun, Joshua) (Filed on 12/11/2020) (Entered: 12/11/2020) |
| 11/22/2020 | 10 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants Google LLC and Blogger.com Only by John Doe (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 11/22/2020) (Entered: 11/22/2020) |
| 10/7/2020 | 9 | Summons Issued as to Blogger.com, Borderland Beat, Codigo Rojo Noticias, El Manana, El Norte, El Siglo De Torreon, Google LLC, Infobae, Noticias PV Nayarit, Noventa Grados, Omnia, Reforma, Reporte Nivel Uno, Valor Tamaulipeco, vanguardia. (bnsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/7/2020) (Entered: 10/07/2020) |
| 10/6/2020 | 8 | Proposed Summons. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/6/2020) (Entered: 10/06/2020) |
| 10/6/2020 | Electronic filing error.[err201] Only ONE summons will be issued. Please list all defendants on ONE summons. This filing will not be processed by the clerks office. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 2 Proposed Summons, filed by John Doe (bnsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2020) (Entered: 10/06/2020) | |
| 10/6/2020 | 7 | Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 1/5/2021. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/12/2021 01:30 PM. (bnsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2020) (Entered: 10/06/2020) |
| 10/5/2020 | 6 | Order by Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore granting 3 Motion for Leave to Proceed under a Pseudonym.(dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Entered: 10/05/2020) |
| 10/5/2020 | 5 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by John Doe.. (Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Entered: 10/05/2020) |
| 10/5/2020 | 4 | Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. 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. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 10/19/2020. (anjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Entered: 10/05/2020) |
| 10/3/2020 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to File Under A Pseudonym filed by John Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/3/2020) (Entered: 10/03/2020) |
| 9/30/2020 | Electronic filing error. A motion and proposed order to proceed as Doe must be filed before the case will be assigned. This filing will not be processed by the clerks office unti l such motion and proposed order is received. Re: 1 Complaint filed by John Doe (jmlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/30/2020) (Entered: 09/30/2020) | |
| 9/30/2020 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 9/30/2020) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 9/30/2020 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0971-15005002.). Filed byJohn Doe. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mendelman, Jeffrey) (Filed on 9/30/2020) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
