Case number 5:20-cv-02367
CAO Lighting, Inc. v. Lights of America, Inc. > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Oct 13, 2021 | 34 | ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR STAY by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiff's Request for Stay 33 and ORDERS that this case is stayed pending Defendant Lights of America, Inc.'s anticipated filing of bankruptcy. CAO Lighting shall file a Notice within ten days of Lights of America's filing for bankruptcy, or if Lights of America does not initiate Bankruptcy proceedings, within 90 days of this Order. (gk) (Entered: 10/14/2021) (1) |
| Oct 12, 2021 | 33 | NOTICE of Attempted Discovery and Request for Stay filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Todd G. Vare ISO Notice of Attempted Discovery and Request for Stay, # 2 Declaration of Roya Rahmanpour ISO Notice of Attempted Discovery and Request for Stay, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Stay)(Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 10/12/2021) (0) |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 32 | ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESERVE DISCOVERY AND FILE RENEWED MOTION FOR RELIEF by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Re-Serve Discovery and File Renewed Motion for Relief 30 . Plaintiff may serve discovery on Defendant Lights of America, Inc. at its new address to determine the existence and amount of damages and file a renewed motion for relief within 90 days of entry of this Order. The 8/13/2021 hearing is VACATED. (gk) (Entered: 07/14/2021) (1) |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 31 | PROOF OF SERVICE filed by PLAINTIFF CAO Lighting, Inc., re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File MOTION FOR RELIEF 30 and DECLARATION OF TODD G. VARE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION with EXHIBIT A served on JULY 9, 2021. (Gold, Seth) (Entered: 07/09/2021) (2) |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 30 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File MOTION FOR RELIEF filed by PLAINTIFF CAO Lighting, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/13/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration DECLARATION OF TODD G. VARE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RE-SERVE DISCOVERY AND RENEW ITS MOTION FOR RELIEF, # 2 Exhibit EXH A to Decl of Todd Vare, # 3 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER) (Gold, Seth) (Entered: 07/08/2021) (0) |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 29 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order GRANTING-IN-PART and DENYING-IN-PART Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment 25 is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. The Court GRANTS the Motion as to liability on Plaintiff's patent infringement claim. The Court GRANTS leave for Plaintiff to engage in limited discovery to determine the existence and amount of damages. Plaintiff's request for damages is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to renewal upon demonstrating entitlement to such damages and corresponding attorney's fees under Local Rule 55-3. Plaintiff's request for treble damages under 35 U.S.C. Section 284 is DENIED. Finally, Plaintiff's requests for a finding that this case is exceptional and for attorney's fees under 35 U.S.C. Section 285 are DENIED. If Plaintiff intends to pursue the allowed limited discovery and renew its requests following this Order, Plaintiff must complete the discovery and file a renewed motion for relief within 90 days of entry of this Order. Failure to timely file a renewed motion for relief will result in the administrative closure of this action. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Entered: 04/09/2021) (11) |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 28 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST LIGHTS OF AMERICA, INC. 25 UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion, noticed for hearing on April 9, 2021, has been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/06/2021) (0) |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On March 2, 2021, the Court issued an Order to Show Cause why it should not dismiss this action for lack of prosecution. Plaintiff has filed a response to the Order to Show Cause re Lack of Prosecution on March 10, 2021. The Court deems that response satisfactory, and orders the Order to Show Cause discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/11/2021) (0) |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 25 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant Lights of America, Inc. filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/9/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Roya Rahmanpour, # 2 Proposed Order) (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 03/10/2021) (0) |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 26 | RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,, 24 (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 03/10/2021) (4) |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 24 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order To Show Cause Regarding Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before 3/10/2021 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiff(s) response. Failure to respond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. Plaintiff(s) obtained entry of default as to Defendant(s), pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a), but Plaintiff(s) have not sought default judgment, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(b). Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by seeking default judgment or by notifying the Court that default judgment will not be sought, at which point the clerk will close this matter. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Entered: 03/02/2021) (1) |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 22 | DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Lights of America, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 01/26/2021) (1) |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 23 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. On January 11, 2021, the Court issued an Order to Show Cause why it should not dismiss this action for lack of prosecution. Plaintiff has filed a response to the Order to Show Cause re Lack of Prosecution on January 22, 2021. The Court deems that response satisfactory, and orders the Order to Show Cause discharged. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/26/2021) (0) |
| Jan 22, 2021 | 20 | REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Lights of America, Inc. filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Roya Rahmanpour) (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 01/22/2021) (0) |
| Jan 22, 2021 | 21 | RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,, 19 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Roya Rahmanpour)(Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 01/22/2021) (0) |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 19 | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order To Show Cause Regarding Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff(s) to show cause, in writing, on or before 1/22/2021 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiff(s) response. Failure to respond to this Order to Show Cause will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action. Defendant(s) Lights of America, Inc. did not answer the complaint, yet Plaintiff(s) have failed to request entry of default, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a). Plaintiff(s) can satisfy this order by seeking entry of default or by dismissing the complaint. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) (Entered: 01/12/2021) (1) |
| Dec 11, 2020 | 18 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting 16 17 Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Hunt APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of CAO Lighting, Inc., designating Roya Rahmanpour as local counsel. (lom) (Entered: 12/11/2020) (1) |
| Dec 9, 2020 | 16 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Hunt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-29440023) filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 12/09/2020) (0) |
| Dec 9, 2020 | 17 | Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Hunt to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/9/2020, Receipt No. ACACDC-29440023) filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 12/09/2020) (0) |
| Nov 20, 2020 | 15 | STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 11/20/2020) (14) |
| Nov 19, 2020 | 13 | ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:20-cv-04926 AB (PJWx). Case transferred from Judge Jesus G. Bernal to Judge Andre Birotte Jr for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 5:20-cv-02367 AB (SPx). Signed by Judge Andre Birotte Jr (esa) (Entered: 11/19/2020) (1) |
| Nov 19, 2020 | 14 | ORDER by Judge Jesus G. Bernal: Granting 11 Non-Resident Attorney Todd G. Vare APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc., designating Roya Rahmanpour as local counsel. (twdb) (Entered: 11/20/2020) (1) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | 11 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Todd G. Vare to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-29084392) filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/18/2020) (0) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | 12 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc., upon Defendant Lights of America, Inc. served on 11/17/2020, answer due 12/8/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Usman Vakil, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/18/2020) (3) |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 6 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Jesus G. Bernal and Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (lh) (Entered: 11/16/2020) (1) |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 7 | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) (Entered: 11/16/2020) (2) |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 8 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Lights of America, Inc. (lh) (Entered: 11/16/2020) (2) |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 9 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Todd G. Vare. 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. (lh) (Entered: 11/16/2020) (1) |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 10 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Hunt. 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. (lh) (Entered: 11/16/2020) (1) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 1 | COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-29010095 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (Attorney Roya Rahmanpour added to party CAO Lighting, Inc.(pty:pla))(Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/13/2020) (0) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 5 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/13/2020) (1) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 4 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc., identifying CAO Group, Inc.(Parent Company of Plaintiff). (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/13/2020) (2) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 3 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/13/2020) (2) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff CAO Lighting, Inc.. (Rahmanpour, Roya) (Entered: 11/13/2020) (3) |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
