Collins et al v. Apple Inc.

2:24-cv-07288 | New Jersey District Court

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Division Newark
Judge Judge Julien Xavier Neals
Filed June 26, 2024
Case Flags MDL3113
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre
Nature of Suit 410 Anti-Trust
Cause 28:1331 Fed. Question: Anti-trust
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Lead Case 2:24-md-03113
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Filing Date # Docket Text
2/10/2025Notice of Appearance
9/26/2024Notice of Appearance
9/26/2024Notice of Appearance
9/26/2024Notice of Appearance
9/19/2024Notice of Appearance
9/19/2024Notice of Appearance
8/8/2024NOTICE of Appearance by STEVE W. BERMAN on behalf of DEBORAH COLLINS, Hunter Collins, Henry Morales (BERMAN, STEVE) (Entered: 08/08/2024)
7/31/2024This case is part of MDL 3113. Parties are expected to review and abide by all prior orders entered in this MDL, which can be found here. (krg, ) (Entered: 07/31/2024)
6/27/2024Clerk's Notice to Counsel. (krg, ) (Entered: 06/27/2024)
6/27/2024Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd) (Entered: 06/27/2024)
6/27/2024Member Case Direct File on 6/26/2024, for MDL 3113 Party APPLE INC. SMARTPHONE ANTITRUST LITIGATION added. (krg, ) (Entered: 06/27/2024)
6/26/2024 Judge Julien Xavier Neals and Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre added. (krg, ) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
6/26/2024Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of California Northern; Case Number 3:24-cv-01796. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 06/26/2024)
6/25/2024TRANSFER ORDER. Signed by MDL Panel on 6/21/2024. (ecg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2024) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
4/16/202416CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING MOTION HEARING. The Motion to transfer Hearing [#10] currently on calendar for May 9, 2024 is Vacated pursuant to [#15] Order Staying Case.

(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/16/2024) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

4/15/202415ORDER STAYING CASE. In light of the pending motion to transfer before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, this case is stayed. The court will issue a further order lifting the stay when appropriate.. Signed by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg on April 15, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rslc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/15/2024) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/12/2024 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION consider whether cases should be related re 1 Complaint, filed by Thomas Leonard. Responses due by 4/16/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James M. Finberg, attorney for plaintiff in Case No. 5:24-cv-02156-JD, # 2 Proposed Order)(Finberg, James) (Filed on 4/12/2024) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
4/5/2024Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases re 24-cv-01988-RFL. Signed by Judge Rita F. Lin on 4/5/2024. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2024) (Entered: 04/05/2024)
4/4/2024Proposed Order re 11 Notice of Motion/Stipulation Filed in MDL Master Case, by Deborah Collins, Hunter Collins, Henry Morales. (Harrington, Ben) (Filed on 4/4/2024) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
4/4/2024Notice of Motion Filed in MDL 3113 In re Apple Inc. Smartphone Antitrust Litigation. Plaintiffs Amended Motion to Transfer Actions to the Northern District of California Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407 for Coordinated or Consolidated Pretrial Proceedings, by Jennifer B. Chiuchiarelli, April H. Yamaichi, Kiyomi Ishii, and Richard K. Hopper. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/4/2024) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
4/4/2024 MOTION to Transfer Case Notice of Motion and Unopposed Motion to Transfer Venue to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey filed by Deborah Collins, Hunter Collins, Henry Morales. Motion Hearing set for 5/9/2024 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 03, 17th Floor before Judge Richard Seeborg. Responses due by 4/18/2024. Replies due by 4/25/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Complaint in United States v. Apple)(Harrington, Ben) (Filed on 4/4/2024) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
3/27/20249CLERK'S NOTICE RE REASSIGNED CASE:

You are notified that the Court has scheduled an Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/18/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Richard Seeborg upon reassignment. Case Management Statement due by 7/11/2024.

All parties shall appear by videoconference using log-in instructions the Court will provide in advance.

For a copy of Judge Seeborg's Standing Order and other information, please refer to the Court's website at www.cand.uscourts.gov

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(klh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/27/2024) (Entered: 03/27/2024)

3/26/2024ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Richard Seeborg for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim no longer assigned to case. Signed by Clerk on 03/26/2024. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/26/2024) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
3/26/20247CLERK'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. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/26/2024) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

3/25/2024CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Deborah Collins, Hunter Collins, Henry Morales.. (Harrington, Ben) (Filed on 3/25/2024) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
3/25/2024Summons Issued as to Apple Inc. (lsk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/25/2024) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
3/25/2024Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 6/17/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 6/24/2024 01:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. (lsk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/25/2024) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
3/25/20243Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim.

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 4/8/2024. (sec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/25/2024) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

3/22/2024Proposed Summons. (Harrington, Ben) (Filed on 3/22/2024) (Entered: 03/22/2024)
3/22/2024COMPLAINT Class Action Complaint against Apple Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-19251059.). Filed by Deborah Collins, Henry Morales, Hunter Collins. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Ben) (Filed on 3/22/2024) (Entered: 03/22/2024)