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Fresno County

California

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Case Information

Filed 2022-08-11
Status Open
Type 13 Unlimited Defamation
Docket 149 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Arax, Don Ara|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Don Arax Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/17/22|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Melvin Fulcher Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/17/22|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Keith Day Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/17/22|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Nick Cole Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/17/22|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Charles Williams Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/17/22|View Document 11 3 22 Declaration Of Austin Le May Iso 's Opposition To Motion To Strike Hrg 11/27/22
Defendant Fresno Unified School District|Thomas, Keshia|View Document 11/7/2022 Thomas' Objections To The Declarations
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Hon. Culver Kapetan, Kristi

Fresno County (CA)

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Docket Entries

  1. Jury Trial Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 9:00 AM Comment Estimated Time For Trial is 10 Days
  2. Summons issued and filed View Document Summons
  3. Civil Complaint filed View Document Complaint
  4. Notice of Hearing View Document CV-48 Notice of Case Management Conference and Assignment of Judge for All Purposes Comment of CMC and Assignment of Judge for All Purposes
  5. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service ~ FUSD
  6. Summons and Complaint Served
  7. Proof of Service View Document 9-15-22 Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint of Keshia Thomas
  8. Summons and Complaint Served
  9. Government Exemption Claimed
  10. Demurrer Filed View Document Demurrer HRG 2/22/23
  11. Memorandum of Points and Authorities View Document Memo re Demurrer HRG 2/22/23 Comment ISO Demurrer to Complaint
  12. Notice Filed View Document Notice of Demurrer HRG 2/22/23 Comment Notice of Demurrer to Complaint
  13. Request for Judicial Notice View Document RJN re Demurrer HRG 2/22/23 Comment ISO Demurrer to Complaint
  14. Declaration Filed View Document Jeffcoach Dec re Demurrer HRG 2/22/23 Comment Declaration of Mandy Jeffcoach ISO Demurrer to Complaint
  15. Notice of Motion View Document Motion ~ Hearing 11/15/22 Comment Hearing ~ Special Motion to Strike
  16. Memorandum of Points and Authorities View Document MPA ~ Hearing 11/15/22
  17. Declaration Filed View Document Declaration ~ Hearing 11/15/22 Comment Bruce J. Berger
  18. Declaration Filed View Document Declaration ~ Hearing 11/15/22 Comment Keshia Thomas
  19. Request for Judicial Notice View Document RJN ~ Hearing 11/15/22
  20. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service ~ Hearing 11/15/22
  21. Proof of Service View Document -Proof of Service of Special Motion to Strike Complaint Comment of Special Motion to Strike Complaint
  22. Notice of Motion View Document Motion ~ Hearing 11/17/22 Comment Notice of Motion and Special Motion to Strike
  23. Request for Judicial Notice View Document RJN ~ Hearing 11/17/22
  24. Memorandum of Points and Authorities View Document MPA ~ Hearing 11/17/22
  25. Request for Refund Received - Pending Review Comment Type of Refund: $60.00 motion fee - Request for Return of Filing Fees under Government Code 6103(a) on Behalf of Defendant Keshia Thomas
  26. Government Exemption Claimed
  27. Opposition filed View Document Opposition re Mtn Strike HRG 11/15/22 Comment Plaintiff's Memo in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  28. Objection filed View Document Objection to Thomas Dec HRG 11/15/22 Comment Plaintiff's Objections to Declaration of Keshia Thomas ISO Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  29. Request for Judicial Notice View Document RJN re Mtn Strike HRG 11/15/22 Comment ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  30. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service Comment Proof of Service
  31. Declaration Filed View Document LeMay Dec re Mtn Strike HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Austin LeMay in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  32. Declaration Filed View Document Whelan Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Brian D. Whelan in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  33. Declaration Filed View Document Williams Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Charles Williams in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  34. Declaration Filed View Document Arax Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Don Arax in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  35. Declaration Filed View Document Day Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Keith Day in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  36. Declaration Filed View Document Fulcher Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Melvin Fulcher in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  37. Declaration Filed View Document Cole Dec re Opp HRG 11/15/22 Comment Declaration of Nick Cole in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Strike
  38. Opposition filed View Document 11-3-22 11-3-22 MP&A in Opposition to FUSD's Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to FUSD's Motion to Strike
  39. Objection filed View Document 11-3-22 Objections to the Declaration of Keshia Thomas Offered by FUSD as Exhibit E - HRG Comment Plaintiff's Objections to the Declaration of Keshia Thomas Offered by FUSD as Exhibit E to FUDS's RJN
  40. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Don Arax ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Declaration of Don Arax in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  41. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Melvin Fulcher ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Declaration of Melvin Fulcher in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  42. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Keith Day ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Declaration of Keith Day in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  43. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Nick Cole ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Declaration of Nick Cole in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  44. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Charles Williams ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike- HRG Comment Declaration of Charles Williams in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  45. Declaration Filed View Document 11-3-22 Declaration of Austin LeMay ISO Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike - HRG Comment Declaration of Austin LeMay in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Strike
  46. Proof of Service View Document 11-3-22 Proof of Service re : Opposition and supporting documents - HRG Comment Proof of Service re : Opposition and supporting documents
  47. Memorandum of Points and Authorities Comment Reply Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Further Support of Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint
  48. Declaration Filed Comment Reply Declaration of Bruce J. Berger in Further Support of Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint
  49. Request Filed Comment Further Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint
  50. Objection filed View Document -Defendant Thomas' Objections to the Declarations- Comment Defendant Thomas' Objections to the Declaration of Don Arax, Charles Williams, Austin LeMay, Keith Day, Melvin Fulcher and Nick Cole in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Keshia Thomas' Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint
  51. Declaration Filed Comment Reply Declaration of Keshia Thomas in Further Support of Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint
  52. Proof of Service Comment of Reply to Opposition
  53. Objection filed View Document Objection Comment Plaintiff's Objections to New Evidence First Offered on Reply
  54. Motion - SLAPP Motion Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Result Continued Court's Motion Comment Filed - Bruce Berger
  55. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment & CM
  56. Motion - SLAPP Motion Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Result Heard Comment Filed - Mandy Jeffcoach
  57. Motion - SLAPP Motion Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Result Heard Comment Filed - Bruce Berger (cont. from 11/15/22)
  58. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment & CM
  59. Appeared in Person Comment Atty Brian Whelan for Plaintiff; Attys Kristi Marshall & Joshua Milton for Defendants
  60. Order Appointing Court Approved Reporter View Document Order Appointing Court Approved Reporter Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Comment Kim Thayer
  61. Taken Under Submission or Advisement Comment SLAPP Motion x2
  62. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment Case Management Statement
  63. Notice Filed View Document Notice of Jury Deposit Comment Deposit/Payment to FCSC for Jury Fees
  64. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment Case Management Statement (Statements)
  65. Notice Filed View Document Notice of Posting Jury Fees Comment NOTICE OF POSTING JURY FEES (Notices)
  66. Chambers Work- Pre Judicial Officer Negin, Stephanie Hearing Time 5:30 PM Result Heard
  67. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment
  68. Case Management Statement Filed Comment Case Management Statement
  69. Notice Filed Comment Notice of Jury Deposit
  70. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment w/ Order After Hearing & CM (re Deft Thomas' Special Motion to Strike)
  71. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment w/ Order After Hearing & CM (re Deft FUSD's Special Motion to Strike)
  72. Notice of Appeal Filed - Civil View Document Notice Filed Comment MAIN APPEAL DCA F085518 Judgement Date: Order Date:
  73. Notification of Filing Notice of Appeal - Civil Comment with Clerk's Certificate of Mailing
  74. Notice of Appeal Filed - Civil View Document Notice Filed Comment Judgement Date: Order Date:
  75. Notification of Filing Notice of Appeal - Civil Comment with Clerk's Certificate of Mailing
  76. Order from 5th DCA Staying Case (Civil Only) Comment Pending Appeal Filed
  77. Appellant Notice Designating Record - Appendix, RTX View Document Appellant's Notice Designating Record on Appeal Comment Appendix and Reporter's Transcripts
  78. Mediation Notice from 5th DCA - Appeal Suspended Comment DCA F085518 Pursuant to 5th DCA Local Rule 2
  79. Appellant Notice Designating Record - Appendix, RTX Comment Appendix and Reporter's Transcripts
  80. Deposit for Reporter's Transcript on Appeal Comment Total: $80.00
  81. Deposit for Reporter's Transcript on Appeal Comment Total: $80.00
  82. Notice of Hearing View Document Notice of Hearing Comment Notice of Department Change Only - from 403 to 502
  83. Letter Received View Document Letter Comment re: Appeal Filed and Request to Vacate Demurrer on 2/22/23
  84. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment & CM (re: Stay Pending Appeal and Request to Vacate Demurrer)
  85. Mediation Notice from 5th DCA - Appeal Reinstated Comment DCA F085518 Pursuant to 5th DCA Local Rule 2
  86. Notice to Court Reporter - Civil Comment with Clerk's Certificate of Mailing
  87. Demurrer Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Cancel Reason Case Stayed Comment Filed - Mandy Jeffcoach
  88. Deposit for Reporter's Transcript on Appeal Comment Total: $13.25
  89. Clerk's Certificate of Mailing Civil Appeals Comment Document Mailed: Register of Actions
  90. Clerk's Certificate of Mailing Civil Appeals Comment Document Mailed: Receipt for Record on Appeal
  91. Appeals Receipt Filed Comment DCA F085518
  92. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment HRG
  93. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment HRG date
  94. Case Management Conference Judicial Officer Mangano, Robert Hearing Time 3:30 PM Cancel Reason Case Stayed
  95. Notice Filed View Document 7-20-23 Notice of Calendar Setting re: CMC Comment Notice of Calendar Setting - CMC set for at 3:30 PM in Dept. 402
  96. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  97. Case Management Statement Filed View Document 8-16-23 Case Management Statement
  98. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  99. Case Management Conference Original Type Case Management Conference Judicial Officer Mangano, Robert Hearing Time 3:30 PM Result Heard Comment for status of appeal per order CMC to remain on calendar
  100. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment
  101. Remote Appearance Via Courtcall Comment Attorney J Chantal appearing on behalf of Attorney M Jeffcoach
  102. Opinion from the 5th DCA Filed Comment 5TH DCA, Case Number: F085518
  103. Case Management Statement Filed View Document -Case Management Statement
  104. Case Management Statement Filed View Document -Case Management Statement
  105. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  106. Case Management Conference Original Type Case Management Conference Judicial Officer Brickey, Daniel Hearing Time 3:00 PM Result Heard
  107. Minute Order Attachment View Document - Minute Order Attachment w/ CM
  108. Remote Appearance Via Courtcall Comment Special Appearance J. Milton for B. Berger; Special Appearance P. Gaus for M. Jeffcoach
  109. Remittitur from the 5th DCA Filed - Civil Comment 5th DCA Case Number: F085518
  110. Answer Filed View Document Answer
  111. Notice of Hearing View Document - Notice of Hearing Comment Hearing Reset from Dept. 402 to Dept. 97E
  112. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  113. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  114. Chambers Work- Pre Original Type Chambers Work- Pre Judicial Officer Brickey, Daniel Hearing Time 5:30 PM Result Heard
  115. Minute Order Attachment View Document - Minute Order Attachment Comment Chambers - CMC HRG Continued
  116. Request for Pre-Trial Discovery filed View Document 10-23-24 Request for Pretrial Discovery Conference Comment Forwarded to Dept 502 [Opposition Due ]
  117. Opposition to Request for Pre-Trial Discovery filed View Document Opposition to Request for Pretrial Discovery Conference Comment FWD: D502
  118. Chambers Work- Pre Original Type Chambers Work- Pre Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 5:30 PM Result Chambers Work - Order Submitted for Consideration
  119. Order filed View Document Order on Request for PTDC +CM Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Comment Order on Request for PTDC & CM [re: Request filed ]
  120. Notice of Motion View Document - Notice of Motion Compel Form Interr Comment Compel Further Responses Form Interrogatory
  121. Notice of Motion View Document - Motion Compel Further RFP Comment Compel Further Responses to Request for Production
  122. Declaration Filed View Document - Declaration of P Gaus Comment of Paul R Gaus ISO Motions to Compel
  123. Memorandum of Points and Authorities View Document - Memo of P & A Comment ISO Motions to Compel
  124. Statement filed View Document - Separate Statement ISO Mtn Comment Separate Statement ISO Motions to Compel
  125. Statement filed View Document - Separate Statement RPD Comment Separate Statement ISO Motion to Compel Request for Production
  126. Order Received for Signature View Document - Proposed Order on Mtn Compel Comment [Proposed] Order Granting Motion to compel Further RFP and Form Interr
  127. Chambers Work- Pre Original Type Chambers Work- Pre Judicial Officer Diaz, Maria G Hearing Time 6:00 AM Result Chambers Work - Order Submitted for Consideration
  128. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment From Chambers
  129. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment Hearing:
  130. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  131. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement Comment Hearing:
  132. Notice Filed View Document 3.25.25 Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel Further Comment Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel Further
  133. Motion - Compel Further Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar Comment Req for Prod - Paul Gaus - Filed
  134. Motion - Compel Further Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar Comment Form Interr - Paul Gaus - Filed
  135. Motion - Compel Further Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 3:27 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar Comment Spec Interr - Paul Gaus
  136. Notice Filed View Document Notice of Change of Firm Name Comment Notice of Change of Firm Name
  137. Answer Filed View Document Thomas' Answer to Complaint
  138. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  139. Case Management Statement Filed View Document 6/6/2 Case Management Statement
  140. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement
  141. Case Management Conference Original Type Case Management Conference Judicial Officer Diaz, Maria G Hearing Time 3:00 PM Result Heard
  142. Remote Appearance Via Courtcall Comment Atty. P. Gaus appearing on behalf of Atty. M. Jeffcoach.
  143. Jury Trial Requested by Both Parties Comment Estimated Time For Trial is 10 Days
  144. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment Comment With Clerk's Certificate Of Mailing
  145. Referral to ADR
  146. ADR Stipulation Mediation filed View Document ADR Stipulation Comment Parties to engage in mediation. Mediator: (To Be Determined)
  147. OSC - ADR Stipulation Judicial Officer Diaz, Maria G Hearing Time 3:02 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar
  148. Mandatory Settlement Conference Hearing Time 1:30 PM
  149. Trial Readiness Judicial Officer Culver Kapetan, Kristi Hearing Time 9:30 AM

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