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Court

San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2024-03-27
Status Pending
Type (u)breach Of Contract/warranty: Breach Of Contract
Docket 66 entries
Disposition Pending

Parties

Plaintiff Melzer, James E | Melzer, Victoria A
Defendant Mercedes Benz Usa Llc
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Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Case initiation form printed.
  2. [Another document for ROA# 7]
  3. [Another document for ROA# 7]
  4. Civil Case Management Conference scheduled for 08/30/2024 at 09:30:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  5. Case assigned to Judicial Officer Bacal, Katherine.
  6. Summons issued.
  7. Original Summons filed by Melzer, Victoria A; Melzer, James E. Refers to: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  8. Civil Case Cover Sheet filed by Melzer, Victoria A; Melzer, James E. Refers to: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  9. Proof of Service Proof of Service (Comment) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  10. Statement of Undisputed Facts Statement of Undisputed Facts (Statements) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  11. Declaration DECLARATION OF NINA M. RABIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  12. Opposition to Noticed Motion and Supporting Declarations DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  13. Informal Discovery Conference (Civil) Hearing Date: 9/24/2024 8:45 AM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-63 Department: C-63
  14. Minute Order
  15. Informal Discovery Conference Brief Informal Discovery Conference Brief (Briefs) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  16. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff Melzer, Victoria A
  17. Minute Order
  18. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 8/30/2024 9:30 AM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-63 Department: C-63
  19. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Posting Jury Fees (Notices) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  20. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement (Statements) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  21. Minute Order
  22. Informal Discovery Conference Brief Ex Parte Informal Discovery Conference Brief (Briefs) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  23. Declaration Declaration of Luis A. Serrano in Support of Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Informal Discovery Conference (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  24. Ex Parte Application and Supporting Documents Ex Parte Application for an Informal Discovery Conference Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents (Applications) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  25. Declaration Declaration of Luis A. Serrano in Support of Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Informal Discovery Conference (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  26. Ex Parte Application and Supporting Documents Ex Parte Application for an Informal Discovery Conference Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents (Applications) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  27. Proof of Service Proof of Service (Comment) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  28. Statement of Undisputed Facts Statement of Undisputed Facts (Statements) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  29. Declaration DECLARATION OF NINA M. RABIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  30. Opposition to Noticed Motion and Supporting Declarations DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  31. Minute Order
  32. Informal Discovery Conference Brief Informal Discovery Conference Brief (Briefs) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  33. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  34. Minute Order
  35. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Posting Jury Fees (Notices) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  36. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement (Statements) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  37. Notice of Case Reassignment SD
  38. Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Orders) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  39. Statement Separate Statement (Statements) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  40. Declaration/Pleading Declaration of Luis A. Serrano In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  41. Informal Discovery Conference Brief Ex Parte Informal Discovery Conference Brief (Briefs) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  42. Declaration Declaration of Luis A. Serrano in Support of Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Informal Discovery Conference (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  43. Ex Parte Application and Supporting Documents Ex Parte Application for an Informal Discovery Conference Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents (Applications) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  44. Declaration Declaration of Luis A. Serrano in Support of Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Informal Discovery Conference (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  45. Ex Parte Application and Supporting Documents Ex Parte Application for an Informal Discovery Conference Regarding Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents (Applications) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  46. Proof of Service Proof of Service (Comment) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  47. Statement of Undisputed Facts Statement of Undisputed Facts (Statements) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  48. Declaration DECLARATION OF NINA M. RABIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  49. Opposition to Noticed Motion and Supporting Declarations DEFENDANT MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLCS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFFS REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE (Declarations) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  50. Informal Discovery Conference Brief Informal Discovery Conference Brief (Briefs) Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  51. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  52. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Posting Jury Fees (Notices) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  53. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement (Statements) Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  54. Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Orders) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  55. Statement Separate Statement (Statements) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  56. Declaration/Pleading Declaration of Luis A. Serrano In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production (Declarations) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  57. Motion to Compel Discovery Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production (Motions) Filed by James E Melzer, Victoria A Melzer Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff
  58. Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Servi Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.; Transaction Number: 22044453 Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  59. Answer Answer filed by Mercedes-Benz USA LLC.; Transaction Number: 22044453 Filed By: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  60. Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal filed by Melzer, Victoria A; Melzer, James E.; Transaction Number: 22014015 Filed By: Plaintiff Melzer, James E Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
  61. Minute Order
  62. Minute Order
  63. Minute Order
  64. (Cancelled) Discovery Hearing Hearing Date: 12/20/2024 11:00 AM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-63 Cancellation Reason: Vacated
  65. Ex Parte Hearing Hearing Date: 12/11/2024 8:45 AM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-63 Department: C-63
  66. Informal Discovery Conference (Civil) Hearing Date: 9/24/2024 8:45 AM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-63 Department: C-63

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