8/12/2022 | 68 | Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Case By Reason of Settlement 67 by Judge John F. Walter. 1. The Stipulation is in all respects APPROVED; 2. The first amended complaint (ECF No. 8) is DISMISSED with prejudice; 3. All pending scheduling dates are VACATED; 4. The United States of America, Deanna Laiken, and Seven Investment Group, Inc., shall bear their respective costs and attorney's fees; and 5. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement referred to in the Stipulation. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lom) (Entered: 08/12/2022) |
8/10/2022 | 67 | STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Case Settlement filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Approving Stipulation to Dismiss Case By Reason of Settlement)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 08/10/2022) |
5/24/2022 | 66 | ORDER CONTINUING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL DATES by Judge John F. Walter. re Stipulation to Continue, 65 (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 05/24/2022) |
5/23/2022 | 65 | STIPULATION to Continue Pre-Trial and Trial Dates from Pre-Trial on 7/22/2022 and Trial on 8/9/2022 to Pre-Trial on 10/21/2022 and Trial on 11/8/2022 Re: Pretrial-Trial Scheduling Order - form only, 27 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Continuing Trail and Pre-Trial Dates)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/23/2022) |
5/19/2022 | 64 | Text Entry Order: The Court declines to approve the Stipulation for Stay Pending Determination by the Department of Justice of Defendants Settlement Offer (filed May 18, 2022, Docket No. 63 ). The Court continues the hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re Deanna Laikens Fourth Affirmative Defense (filed May 16, 2022, Docket No. 62 ) currently set for June 13, 2022 to September 12, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/19/2022) |
5/19/2022 | | Text Only Scheduling Notice |
5/18/2022 | 63 | STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Determination by the Department of Justice of Defendants' Settlement Offer filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/18/2022) |
5/16/2022 | 62 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Re Deanna Laiken's Fourth Affirmative Defense; Memorandum of Points and Authorities; Declaration filed by Plaintiff United States of America. Motion set for hearing on 6/13/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Colette Fox and Exhibits, # 2 United States' Statement of Uncontroverted Fact and Conclusions of Law in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 3 Proposed Order) (Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/16/2022) |
5/13/2022 | 61 | STATUS REPORT (JOINT) re Mediation filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/13/2022) |
5/13/2022 | 60 | STATEMENT Joint Statement re Local Rule 7-3 Conference filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/13/2022) |
5/7/2022 | 59 | NOTICE of Change of address by Faith Aline Devine attorney for Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. Changing attorneys address to 5857 Owens Avenue, Ste. 300 Carlsbad, California 92008. Filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 05/07/2022) |
5/7/2022 | 58 | NOTICE of Change of address by Faith Aline Devine attorney for Defendant Deanna Laiken. Changing attorneys address to 5857 Owens Avenue, Ste. 300 Carlsbad, California 92008. Filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 05/07/2022) |
5/6/2022 | 57 | STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Jeffrey I. Golden may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 5/6/2022 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Plaintiff United States of America(Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/06/2022) |
4/22/2022 | 56 | NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Faith Aline Devine on behalf of Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc. (Attorney Faith Aline Devine added to party Seven Investment Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(Devine, Faith) (Entered: 04/22/2022) |
3/22/2022 | 55 | Proof of Service filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc. re: Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, 52 (Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 03/22/2022) |
3/21/2022 | 54 | DECLARATION of Daniel W. Layton re Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, 52 Proof of Service filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. (Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 03/21/2022) |
3/15/2022 | 53 | SELF-REPRESENTATION ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. (iv) (Entered: 03/15/2022) |
3/15/2022 | 52 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL AND DIRECTING COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT SEVEN INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RE: MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL [filed 2/18/22; Docket No. 49 ] by Judge John F. Walter. The Court GRANTS Defendant's Motion. The Court further orders that Daniel Layton is relieved as counsel of record for Defendant in this action. (iv) (Entered: 03/15/2022) |
3/1/2022 | 51 | ORDER EXTENDING MEDIATION CUTOFF 50 by Judge John F. Walter. The deadline to conduct mediation in this matter is to May 6, 2022. The deadline to file a joint report regarding the result of mediation is extended to May 13, 2022. (iv) (Entered: 03/01/2022) |
2/28/2022 | 50 | STIPULATION for Order Extending Mediation Cutoff (RE: related document(s) 27 Court Order) filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Extending Mediation Cutoff)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 02/28/2022) |
2/18/2022 | 49 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Daniel W. Layton to Withdraw as Attorney filed by defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/21/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel) (Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 02/18/2022) |
2/17/2022 | 48 | Text Entry Order STRIKING MOTION of Daniel W. Layton to Withdraw as Attorney 47 . Hearing date is untimely. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/17/2022) |
2/17/2022 | | Text Only Scheduling Notice |
2/17/2022 | 47 | *Stricken* NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Daniel W. Layton to Withdraw as Attorney filed by defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/7/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel) (Layton, Daniel) Modified on 2/17/2022 (sr). (Entered: 02/17/2022) |
2/7/2022 | 46 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS OR, IN ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(c) AND 56(a) [filed 12/27/21; Docket No. 35 ] by Judge John F. Walter. Defendant's Motion is DENIED. (iv) (Entered: 02/07/2022) |
1/21/2022 | 45 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING UNDER SUBMISSION DEFENDANT DEANNA LAIKENS MOTION FOR PARTIAL JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS OR, IN ALTERNATIVE, PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(c) AND 56(a) [filed 12/27/2021; Docket No. 35 ] by Judge John F. Walter. The Court finds that this matter is appropriate for decision without oral argument. The hearing calendared for January 24, 2022 is hereby vacated and the matter is taken off calendar. The matter will be deemed submitted on the vacated hearing date and the clerk will notify the parties when the Court has reached a decision. (iv) (Entered: 01/21/2022) |
1/12/2022 | 44 | STATEMENT of Decision regarding Deanna Laiken's Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (ECF 35) First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
1/12/2022 | 43 | NOTICE OF LODGING filed Proposed Statement of Decision re First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
1/10/2022 | 42 | Notice of Withdrawal of Reply (Motion related) 39 filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 01/10/2022) |
1/10/2022 | 41 | REPLY In Support of Motion First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 01/10/2022) |
1/10/2022 | 40 | NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. correcting First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 01/10/2022) |
1/10/2022 | 39 | **WITHDRAWN** REPLY In Support of Motion First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) Modified on 1/10/2022 Per Notice 42 (iv). (Entered: 01/10/2022) |
1/3/2022 | 38 | STATEMENT of Genuine Disputes re Deanna Laiken's Statement of Uncontroverted Fact and Conclusions of Law in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (ECF 36) filed by Plaintiff United States of America re: Statement (Motion related), 36 . (Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/03/2022) |
1/3/2022 | 37 | OPPOSITION in Opposition re: First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 Opposition to Deanna Laiken's Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings or, in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (ECF 35); Memorandum of Points and Authorities; Declaration filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Colette Fox and Exhibits)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/03/2022) |
12/27/2021 | 36 | STATEMENT of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law In Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment 35 filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 12/27/2021) |
12/27/2021 | 35 | First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to First Amended Complaint or in the Alternative Partial Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. Motion set for hearing on 1/24/2022 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Point and Authorities in Support of Motion for Partial Judgment on the Pleadings, or in the Alternative, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 2 Declaration of Deanna Laiken In Support of Motion, # 3 Exhibit A to Laiken Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Laiken Declaratio, # 5 Exhibit C to Laiken Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D to Laiken Declaration, # 7 Proposed Order) (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 12/27/2021) |
12/15/2021 | 34 | ORDER APPROVING FIRST STIPULATION OF SETTLED ISSUES 33 by Judge John F. Walter. The Court APPROVES the Stipulation in its entirety. (iv) (Entered: 12/15/2021) |
12/7/2021 | 33 | First STIPULATION for Order Approving First Stipulation of Settled Issues filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order Approving First Stipulation of Settled Issues)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 12/07/2021) |
11/11/2021 | 32 | JOINT REPORT of RULE 7-3 MEET AND CONFER CONFERENCE filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 11/11/2021) |
8/5/2021 | 31 | ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC AS TO LIEN PRIORITY 30 by Judge John F. Walter. The Court APPROVES the Stipulation in its entirety; ORDERS that except as provided in the Stipulation, Nationstar is excused from further participation in this action, including participation in mediation, discovery, and trial; and ORDERS that each party to the Stipulation shall bear its own costs, including any possible attorney's fees or other expenses of litigation, thus far accrued. (iv) (Entered: 08/05/2021) |
8/5/2021 | 30 | STIPULATION for Order Approving Stipulation Between the United States of America and Nationstar Mortgage LLC as to Lien Priority filed by plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Approving Stipulation Between the United States of America and Nationstar Mortgage LLC as to Lien Priority)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 08/05/2021) |
6/7/2021 | 29 | CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc., identifying Aaron Laiken, Ashley Laiken, Erik Hill, Kirsten Laiken Brown, Tyler Harrison. (Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 06/07/2021) |
6/7/2021 | 28 | ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc..(Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 06/07/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 27 | SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter.The purpose of this Order is to notify the parties and their counsel of the deadlines and the schedule that will govern this action. Pretrial Conference set for 7/22/2022 at 8:00 AM. Hearing on Motions in Limine; Disputed Jury Instructions set for 7/29/2022 at 8:00 AM. Jury Trial set for 8/9/2022 at 8:30 AM. (iv) (Entered: 05/28/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 26 | ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, REFERRAL TO PRIVATE MEDIATION, and DISMISSING ANY UNSERVED DOE DEFENDANTS by Judge John F. Walter. The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Rule 26(f) Report and finds that a Scheduling Conference is not necessary. The hearing on June 7, 2021 is vacated and taken off calendar. A Scheduling and Case Management Order will issue. Any unserved DOE defendants are dismissed at this time.The Court, having considered the parties' Request: ADR Procedure Selection, the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program, or the report submitted by the parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and Civil L.R. 26-1, hereby: ORDERS this case referred to: ADR PROCEDURE NO. 3: (Private mediation). The ADR proceeding is to be completed no later than: March 7, 2022. The Joint Report re: Results of Settlement Conference due on: March 11, 2022. (iv) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 25 | DECLARATION of Faith A. Devine Re Standing Order (ECF 6) filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken. (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 24 | CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken, (Devine, Faith) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 23 | ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Defendant Deanna Laiken.(Attorney Faith Aline Devine added to party Deanna Laiken(pty:dft))(Devine, Faith) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 22 | DECLARATION of Daniel W. Layton Re: Compliance with Local Rules Governing Electronic Filing filed by Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc.. (Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/27/2021 | 21 | NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Daniel W Layton on behalf of Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc. (Attorney Daniel W Layton added to party Seven Investment Group, Inc.(pty:dft))(Layton, Daniel) (Entered: 05/27/2021) |
5/24/2021 | 20 | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan (RE: related document(s) 18 Order) ; estimated length of trial 2 to 4 days, filed by Plaintiff United States of America.. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
5/4/2021 | 19 | STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Seven Investment Group, Inc. answer now due 6/7/2021, re Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Plaintiff United States of America.(Ellis, John) (Entered: 05/04/2021) |
4/26/2021 | 18 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. Counsel are hereby notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for June 7, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. before Judge John F. Walter in Courtroom 7A, 350 W. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Lead Trial Counsel shall attend all proceedings before this Court, including the Scheduling Conference. Counsel are directed to comply with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 26-1 in a timely fashion and to file a Joint Report, on or before May 24, 2021. (iv) (Entered: 04/26/2021) |
4/22/2021 | 17 | CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by defendant Nationstar Mortgage LLC, identifying Mr. Cooper Inc.; Nationstar Sub 1 LLC; Nationstar Sub 2 LLC; Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc; KKR Wand Investors Corporation. (Shin, Hyun) (Entered: 04/22/2021) |
4/22/2021 | 16 | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint 14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. (iv) (Entered: 04/22/2021) |
4/21/2021 | 15 | STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Deanna Laiken answer now due 5/27/2021, re Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Plaintiff United States of America.(Ellis, John) (Entered: 04/21/2021) |
4/21/2021 | 14 | ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Defendant Nationstar Mortgage LLC.(Attorney Hyun Wook Shin added to party Nationstar Mortgage LLC(pty:dft))(Shin, Hyun) (Entered: 04/21/2021) |
4/16/2021 | 13 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Seven Investment Group, Inc. served on 4/15/2021, answer due 5/6/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Tyler Harrison, Agent for Service of Process for Seven Investment Group Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (RE: related document(s) 8 First Amended Complaint 10 Summons ) (Ellis, John) (Entered: 04/16/2021) |
4/13/2021 | 12 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Nationstar Mortgage LLC served on 3/31/2021, answer due 4/21/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Corporation Service Company in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 04/13/2021) |
4/12/2021 | 11 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff United States of America, upon Defendant Deanna Laiken served on 4/6/2021, answer due 4/27/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Deanna Laiken in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (RE: related document(s) 8 First Amended Complaint 10 Summons) (Ellis, John) (Entered: 04/12/2021) |
3/11/2021 | 10 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 as to Defendant Deanna Laiken, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Seven Investment Group, Inc. (iv) (Entered: 03/11/2021) |
3/10/2021 | 9 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, 8 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 03/10/2021) |
3/10/2021 | 8 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Deanna Laiken, Seven Investment Group, Inc., Nationstar Mortgage LLC amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 , filed by Plaintiff United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Redlined Version of the First Amended Complaint)(Ellis, John) (Entered: 03/10/2021) |
2/3/2021 | 7 | DECLARATION of John D. Ellis re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 6 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 02/03/2021) |
2/2/2021 | 6 | STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (iv) (Entered: 02/02/2021) |
2/1/2021 | 5 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Deanna Laiken. (jtil) (Entered: 02/01/2021) |
2/1/2021 | 4 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (jtil) (Entered: 02/01/2021) |
1/29/2021 | 3 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
1/29/2021 | 2 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
1/29/2021 | 1 | COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attorney John Ellis added to party United States of America(pty:pla))(Ellis, John) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |