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Case Information

Filed 2024-04-02
Status Pending
Type (u)other Pi/pd/wd: Pi/pd Other
Docket 62 entries
Disposition Pending

Parties

Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia | Esmail, Zahra Ali
Defendant Hptmi Properties Trust | Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
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Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Filed by Saadia Esmail, Zahra Ali Esmail Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff Esmail, Zahra Ali
  2. (Cancelled) Motion Hearing Hearing Date: 11/8/2024 11:00 AM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-63 Cancellation Reason: Vacated
  3. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Demurrer to FAC Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  4. Rejected Filing Request for Judicial Notice Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  5. Proof of Service Proof of Service - Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  6. Proposed Order Re Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  7. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  8. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  9. Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  10. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  11. Proposed Order Re Order ISO Demurrer Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  12. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  13. Demurrer Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  14. Amended Complaint First Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff Esmail, Zahra Ali Refers To: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  15. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 9/20/2024 9:00 AM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-63 Department: C-63
  16. Minute Order
  17. Notice of Payment of Advance Jury Fee Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  18. Case Management Statement Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust
  19. Notice of Case Reassignment SD
  20. Motion Hearing (Civil) scheduled for 11/08/2024 at 11:00:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  21. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Filed by Saadia Esmail, Zahra Ali Esmail Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff
  22. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Demurrer to FAC Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  23. Rejected Filing Request for Judicial Notice Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  24. Proof of Service Proof of Service - Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  25. Proposed Order Re Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  26. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  27. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  28. Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  29. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  30. Proposed Order Re Order ISO Demurrer Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  31. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  32. Demurrer Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  33. Amended Complaint First Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  34. Minute Order
  35. Notice of Payment of Advance Jury Fee Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  36. Case Management Statement Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  37. Notice of Case Reassignment SD
  38. Motion Hearing (Civil) scheduled for 11/08/2024 at 11:00:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  39. Motion to Strike Motion to Strike filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  40. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (OF MADELINE J. SUCHARD) filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  41. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Filed by Saadia Esmail, Zahra Ali Esmail Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff
  42. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Demurrer to FAC Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  43. Proof of Service Proof of Service - Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  44. Proposed Order Re Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  45. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  46. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Motion to Strike Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  47. Motion to Strike Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  48. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  49. Proposed Order Re Order ISO Demurrer Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  50. Declaration Declaration of Madeline J. Suchard ISO Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  51. Demurrer Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  52. Amended Complaint First Filed By: Plaintiff Esmail, Saadia Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  53. Notice of Payment of Advance Jury Fee Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  54. Case Management Statement Filed by HPTMI Properties Trust, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  55. Motion to Strike Motion to Strike filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  56. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (OF MADELINE J. SUCHARD) filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  57. Proposed Order Proposed Order submitted by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation received but not filed on 06/17/2024.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Defendant
  58. Proof of Service Proof of Service filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092601 Filed By: Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust Defendant
  59. Demurrer Demurrer filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092589 Filed By: Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust Defendant
  60. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (OF MADELINE J. SUCHARD) filed by HPTMI Properties Trust; Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.; Transaction Number: 22092589 Filed By: Defendant HPTMI Properties Trust Defendant
  61. Minute Order
  62. (Cancelled) Motion Hearing Hearing Date: 11/8/2024 11:00 AM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-63 Cancellation Reason: Vacated

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