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Court

Fresno County

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-31
Status Dismissed
Type 06 Unlimited Breach Of Contract/warranty
Docket 43 entries
Disposition settlement

Parties

Plaintiff Buffo, James Victor|View Document 11/06/24 Joint Dismissal And Stip For 's Atty's Fees, Costs, And Expenses: [proposed] Order
Defendant Ford Motor Company|Lithia Ford Lincoln Of Fresno
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Judge

Hon. Skiles Jon M

Fresno County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service Comment Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address
  2. Civil case cover sheet View Document Civil Case Cover Sheet
  3. Summons issued and filed View Document Summons
  4. Notice of Hearing View Document CV-48 Notice of Case Management Conference and Assignment of Judge for All Purposes Comment and notice of hearing along with your assignment of Judge for all purposes.
  5. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service of Summons
  6. Summons and Complaint Served
  7. Proof of Service View Document Proof of Service - Lithia Ford Lincoln of Fresno
  8. Summons and Complaint Served
  9. Answer Filed View Document Answer
  10. Answer Filed View Document Lithia's answer
  11. Notice Filed View Document PLTF Notice of Deposit of Jury Fees Comment Notice of Deposit of Jury Fees
  12. Notice Filed View Document Notice of CMC Hearing 1/9/24 Comment Notice of CMC Hearing
  13. Case Management Statement Filed View Document CM Statement Comment HRG date
  14. Case Management Statement Filed View Document Case Management Statement - HRG 1/9/24 Comment HRG:
  15. Case Management Conference Original Type Case Management Conference Judicial Officer Brickey, Daniel Hearing Time 3:00 PM Result Heard
  16. Notice Filed Comment of assigned Judge (Emailed)
  17. Notice of Motion View Document Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action HRG 3/13/24 Comment Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action
  18. Declaration Filed View Document GG Dec re Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action HRG 3/13/24 Comment Declaration of Greg Gruzman re Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action
  19. Memorandum of Points and Authorities View Document Memo re Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action HRG 3/13/24 Comment re Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action
  20. Order Received for Signature View Document PO re Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action HRG 3/13/24 Comment PENDING HEARING Proposed Order Granting Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action
  21. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment
  22. Appeared in Person Comment Special Appearance by M. Johnson for Plaintiff
  23. Remote Appearance Via Courtcall Comment Special Appearance by H. Rogerson for Defendant
  24. Jury Requested by Party Comment Estimated time for trial is 5-7 days
  25. Referral to ADR
  26. Notice Filed View Document - Notice of Withdrawal Comment Notice of Withdrawal of Motion
  27. Petition - Compel Arbitration Judicial Officer Hamilton, Jr., Jeffrey Y. Hearing Time 3:27 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar Comment Greg Gruzman - filed
  28. Conditional Settlement Reached View Document Notice Filed Comment Projected Completion Date:
  29. Notice of Hearing View Document Notice of Hearing Comment CRC 3.1385 Hearing set for at 3:00pm in Dept. 402
  30. OSC - ADR Stipulation Judicial Officer Brickey, Daniel Hearing Time 3:02 PM Cancel Reason Settled
  31. Notice of Change of Address Filed View Document Change of Address
  32. Notice Filed View Document Notice Filed Comment Notice of Department Change from 402 to 97E
  33. CRC 3.1385 After Settlement Original Type CRC 3.1385 After Settlement Judicial Officer Diaz, Maria G Hearing Time 3:01 PM Result Heard
  34. Minute Order Attachment View Document Minute Order Attachment
  35. Appeared in Person Comment Attorney R. Rusca appearing on behalf of attorney T. Carvalho
  36. Order Received for Signature View Document Joint Dismissal and Stip for Plaintiff's Atty's Fees, Costs, and Expenses: [proposed] Order Comment FWD: D503 - Joint Dismissal and Stipulation for Plaintiff's Attorney's Fees, Costs, and Expenses: [proposed] Order (Orders)
  37. Chamber Work - CG Orders - PRE Original Type Chamber Work - CG Orders - PRE Judicial Officer Hamilton, Jr., Jeffrey Y. Hearing Time 5:30 PM Result Chambers Work - Order Submitted for Consideration
  38. Stipulation and Order filed View Document Joint Dismissal and Stip for Plaintiff's Atty's Fees, Costs, and Expenses: [proposed] Order Judicial Officer Hamilton, Jr., Jeffrey Y. Comment dismiss entire action with prejudice
  39. CRC 3.1385 After Settlement Judicial Officer Diaz, Maria G Hearing Time 3:01 PM Cancel Reason Off Calendar
  40. Mandatory Settlement Conference Hearing Time 1:30 PM Cancel Reason Settled
  41. Trial Readiness Judicial Officer Skiles, Jon M Hearing Time 9:30 AM Cancel Reason Settled
  42. Jury Trial Judicial Officer Skiles, Jon M Hearing Time 9:00 AM Cancel Reason Settled
  43. Designation of Electronic Service Filed View Document Notice Filed Consent to Electronic Service

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