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Kern Co Non Criminal Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2024-07-19
Status Pending
Type 13 Cv Defamation Civil Unlimited
Docket 94 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Sandoval, Juan|Ramos, Luis
Defendant Lamont Chamber Of Commerce|President Emmanuel Espinoza|Vice President Jose Gonzalez|Gonzalez, Maria Lorenza|Espinoza, Emanuel
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Judge

Hon. Smith, T. Mark

Kern County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Summons does not conform exact to Complaint.
  2. View Document Notice of Assignment and OSC re CRC 3110 and CMC (N18C) Comment Re: 3.110 Hearing Date: 04/26/2024 Hearing Time: 8:30 am Hearing Department/Division: T2
  3. Requested By SANDOVAL, JUAN, RAMOS, LUIS Unserved Unserved Unserved Unserved
  4. View Document Notice of Assignment and OSC re CRC 3110 and CMC (N18C) Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM
  5. View Document Notice of Assignment and OSC re CRC 3110 and CMC (N18C) Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM
  7. Comment As to Declaration 430.41
  8. Comment Notice of and Demurrer to Plaintiffs' Complaint
  9. Comment Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Support of Demurrer to Complaint
  10. Comment Proof of Service by Mail regarding Demurrer
  11. Comment Notice of and Demurrer to complaint
  12. Comment Memorandum of Points & Authorities in Support of Demurrer to Complaint
  13. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Proof of service by mail: Signature is missing
  14. Comment Former Attorney: Alfred R. Hernandez New Attorney: Brian T. Gravdal
  15. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Substitution of Attorney. Reason: Defendant is named as Director Lisa Lorenza Gonzalez File page one and two of the mandatory judicial council form even if attaching a proof of service.
  16. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Substitution of Attorney. Reason: Correct the court's street and mailing address to 1215 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield Must file page one and page two of the mandatory judicial council form even if you attach a separate proof of service page.
  17. Comment Former Attorney: Alfred R Hernandez New Attorney: Brian T Gravdal
  18. Comment Defendant Maria Lorenza Gonzalez notice of non opposition to demurrer to plaintiffs complaint
  19. Comment Plaintiffs': Juan Sandoval and Luis Ramos Responses to Defendant's Maria Lorenza Gonzalez Opposition to Demurrer to Plaintiffs' to complaint
  20. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment re; Proof of Service x2
  21. Comment Defendant Maria L Gonzalez reply in support of her demurrer to plaintiffs complaint
  22. View Document Demurrer 04/25/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 3/25/2024 Defendant's Demurrer
  23. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Cancel Reason Pre-Cleared Reservation Expired Comment 3/25/24 due: 3/28/24; Defs' Motion to Strike; contact: Al Hernandez 661-316-7955
  24. Comment re Demurrer to complaint
  25. View Document Notice of Assignment and OSC re CRC 3110 and CMC (N18C) View Document Order to Show Cause - CRC 3.110 04/26/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Continued - Court's Motion Hearing
  26. Comment Plaintiffs' : Juan Sandoval and Luis Ramos Response to Defendant's Maria Lorenza Gonzalez Opposition Points and Authorities in support of Demurrer to complaint
  27. Comment Defendant Maria Lorenza Gonzalez' Reply in support of her Demurrer to Plaintiffs' Complaint
  28. Comment Declaration of Anjou S. Cary in support of defendants Emannuel Espinoza and Maria Lorenza Gonzalezs demurrers to plaintiffs complaint
  29. View Document Demurrer 05/30/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 4/3/2024 Defendant Emanuel Espinoza demurrer
  30. View Document Demurrer 05/30/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment Defendant Maria Lorenza Gonzlez demurrer to plaintiff's complaint continued from 04/25/2024
  31. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment re; Proof of Service x 4
  32. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Appointment for Pre Approved Reporter. Reason: The Court appointed David Salyer from the Pro Tempore list as the Official Court Reporter for Demurrers on May 30, 2024. Court Reporter is on the approved list.
  33. Comment as to Jose Gonzalez - Vice President via sub service
  34. Comment as to Lamont Chamber of Commerce via sub service
  35. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Answer- Defendants name does not conform to complaint. Party names are to be listed as they appear in the case. If parties are erroneously sued this should be stated. Answer & Cross complaint - Caption does not conform exact to complaint. Review verbiage as to all parties including the " does". Please ensure caption conforms exact to operative complaint. Summons- Incorrect court address listed. Short name of case is missing. Phone number is also missing on summons.
  36. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Answer- Defendants name does not conform to complaint. Party names are to be listed as they appear in the case. If parties are erroneously sued this should be stated. Defendants are named as Director Lisa Lorenza Gonzalez and President-Emmanuel Espinoza.
  37. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment **Third rejection** Answer- Defendants name does not conform to complaint. Party names are to be listed as they appear in the case. If parties are erroneously sued this should be stated. Defendants are named as Director Lisa Lorenza Gonzalez and President-Emmanuel Espinoza. *Please ensure the name in the upper left header just beneath the attorney information conforms to the body of the answer. True name is to be consistent throughout.
  38. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment **Fourth rejection** Answer- Defendants name does not conform to complaint. Party names are to be listed as they appear in the case. If parties are erroneously sued this should be stated. Defendants are named as Director Lisa Lorenza Gonzalez and President-Emmanuel Espinoza. *Please ensure the name in the upper left header just beneath the attorney information conforms to the body of the answer. True name is to be consistent throughout. *Summons as to cross complaint - If including an attachment that must be specified.
  39. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Cross complaint - True name has been identified in the Answer. True names are to be listed. Review/Correct and re-submit.
  40. View Document Notice of Assignment and OSC re CRC 3110 and CMC (N18C) View Document Case Management Conference 07/10/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held
  41. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Cancel Reason In Compliance Comment continued from 04/26/2024
  42. Comment Defendants Jose Gonzalez and Lamont Chamber of Commerce s notice of motion and motion to strike portions of plaintiffs complaint; memorandum of points and authorities; declaration of Anjou S. Cary
  43. Comment Defendants Jose Gonzalez and Lamont Chamber of Commerce s demurrer to plaintiffs complaint
  44. Cross Action Cross-Complaint File Date 07/19/2024
  45. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Response to Interrogatories
  46. Comment Plaintiff's; Juan Sandoval And Luis Ramos Response to Defendants Jose Gonzalez and Lamont Chamber of Commerce's Demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint
  47. Comment Reply in support of defendants Jose Gonzalez and Lamont Chamber of Commerce s demurrer and motion to strike plaintiffs complaint
  48. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Appointment of Pre Approved Official Reporter Pro Tempore. Reason: File directly in the courtroom at the time of the hearing.
  49. View Document Further Case Management Conference 08/29/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment cont. from 07/10/2024
  50. View Document Further Case Management Conference 08/29/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 7/19/2024 Defendants Vice President Jose Gonzalez , Lamont Chamber of Commerce Demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint
  51. View Document Further Case Management Conference 08/29/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 7/19/2024 Defendants Vice President Jose Gonzalez , Lamont Chamber of Commerce Motion to Strike
  52. Comment DECLARATION OF ANJOU S. CARY RE PROPOSED ORDER ON DEFENDANTS JOSE GONZALEZ AND LAMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCES DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT (Declarations)
  53. Comment Notice of motion and motion to have unanswered requests for admissions (set one) deemed admitted and to recover attorneys fees and costs from Plaintiff in pro per Juan Sandoval in the amount of $835.00; memorandum of points authorities; declaration of Safi Henson in support thereof
  54. Comment Notice of motion and motion to Have unanswered requests for Admissions (set one) deemed Admitted and to recover Attorneys fees and costs from Plaintiff in pro per Luis Ramos in The amount of $835.00; Memorandum of points Authorities; declaration of Safi Henson in support thereof
  55. Comment Notice of motion and motion to Compel plaintiff s responses to Request for production of Documents (set one); request for Monetary sanctions in the Amount of $680.00 against Plaintiff in pro per Juan Sandoval; memorandum of points And authorities; declaration of Safi Henson
  56. Comment Notice of motion and motion to Compel plaintiff s responses to Form interrogatories (set one); Request for monetary sanctions In the amount of $680.00 against Plaintiff in pro per Juan Sandoval; memorandum of points And authorities; declaration of Safi Henson
  57. Comment Notice of motion and motion to compel plaintiff s responses to form interrogatories (set one); request for monetary sanctions in the amount of $680.00 against plaintiff in pro per Luis Ramos; memorandum of points and authorities; declaration of Safi Henson
  58. Comment Notice of motion & motion to compel plaintiff s responses to request for production of documents (set one); request for monetary sanctions in the amount of $680.00 against plaintiff in pro per Luis Ramos; memorandum of points and authorities; declaration of Safi Henson
  59. Comment Notice of motion and motion to Compel plaintiff s responses to Special interrogatories (set One); request for monetary Sanctions in the amount of $835.00 Against plaintiff in pro per Juan Sandoval; memorandum of points And authorities; declaration of Safi Henson in support thereof
  60. Comment Notice of motion and motion to Compel plaintiff s responses to Special interrogatories (set One); request for monetary Sanctions in the amount of $835.00 Against plaintiff in pro per Luis Ramos; memorandum of points And authorities; declaration of Safi Henson in support thereof
  61. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Comment and Motion to Strike Complaint
  62. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Response: Proof of service on opposing party is missing. An amended complaint was ordered.
  63. Comment Plaintiffs'; Luis ramos and Juan Sandoval Response, as ordered by Hon. T Mark Smith to Leave and Amend within 30 days to defendant Jose gonzalez and Lamont Chamber of Commerce's Demurrer to Plaintiffs' complaint
  64. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Caption does not conform exact to complaint. Review party names and ensure caption conforms exact to operative complaint. Party names are to be listed as they appear in the case. If parties are erroneously sued this should be stated.
  65. Comment Plaintiff: Luis Ramo s Opposition To Defendents : Lamont Chamber Of Commerce And Its President Emanuel Espinoza Vice President - Jose Gonzalez, Director Lori Gonzalez Motion To Compel Responses To Special Interrogatories (Set One) And To Recover Attorneys Fees And Costs From Plaintiff In Pro Per Luis Ramos In The Amount Of $835.00
  66. Comment Defendants Reply To Plaintiffs Juan Sandoval And Luis Ramos Joint Opposition To Defendants Motion To Compel Repsonses To Special Interrogatories (Set One) And Request For Monetary Sanctions In The Amount Of $835.00 Against Plaintiffs In Pro Per Juan Sandoval And Luis Ramos
  67. Comment Notice Of Non-Opposition To Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Responses To Form Interrogatories (Set One); Requests For Production (Set One); And Motion For Unanswered Requests For Admission To Be Deemed Admitted; And Requests For Sanctions Against Plaintiffs In Pro Per Juan Sandoval And Luis Ramos
  68. Comment Plaintiffs; Juan Sandoval and Luis Ramo's Opp to DE Reply
  69. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant Motion to Compel Responsed to Form Interrogatories - Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions as to Juan Sandoval
  70. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant's Motion to Compel Responsed to Special Interrogatories - Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions as to Juan Sandoval
  71. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant's Motion to Compel Response to Production of Documents - Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions as to Juan Sandoval
  72. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendants Motion to have not answered request for admissions- Set One Deemed Admitted and Request for Sanctions as to Juan Sandoval
  73. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant Motion to Compel Responsed to Form Interrogatories - Set One and Request for as to Luis Ramos
  74. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant Motion to Compel Responsed to Special Interrogatories - Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions as to Luis Ramos
  75. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendant Motion to Compel Response to Production of Documents - Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions as to Luis Ramos
  76. View Document Motion to Compel 10/24/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment 9/18/2024 Defendants' Motion to have not answered request for admissions- Set One Deemed Admitted and Request for Sanctions as to Luis Ramos
  77. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Comment 's to Compel Plaintiff's Response to Form Interrogatories , Requests for Production, Unanswered Requests for Admission to be Deemed Admitted Agaist Plaintiffs
  78. Original Type Further Case Management Conference View Document Further Case Management Conference 11/13/2024 Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Held Comment Cont'd from 08/29/24
  79. View Document Rejection/Correction Notice Comment Responses to form interrogatories, request for admissions and production of documents. Reason: Not filed with Superior Court. Provide the responses to the attorney requesting them.
  80. Judicial Officer Barmann, Bernard C., Jr. Hearing Time 11:00 AM
  81. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 01:30 PM Comment JT: 12/01/2025 // Defense jury
  82. Judicial Officer Smith, T. Mark Hearing Time 9:00 AM Comment Defense jury

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