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Court

San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2024-06-07
Status Pending
Type (u)other Complaint (not Specified): Other Complaint
Docket 67 entries
Disposition DEFAULT

Parties

Plaintiff City Of Carlsbad, A Municipal Corporation | People Of The State Of California, By And Through The City Of Carlsbad
Defendant Fortelny, Christopher | Law Office Of S. Henslee Smith | Moray, Danyta S. | Peterson, Ryan | State Of California Franchise Tax Board
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Judge

Hon. Cynthia a Freeland

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Undertaking Undertaking Under CCP Section 567(b) - $5,000.00 - Richardson Griswold
  2. Notice of Ruling Notice of Ruling re Appointment of Receiver; and Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation
  3. Notice of Hearing
  4. Status Conference Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officer: FREELAND, CYNTHIA
  5. Motion Hearing (P) Motion to Appoint a Receiver - Attorney Clarissa Thurston 949-263-2618 Mary Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officers: FREELAND, CYNTHIA; North, N-27 Department: N-27
  6. Minute Order #22 - Motion to Appoint Receiver
  7. Order Order Granting Appointment of Receiver
  8. Tentative Ruling Published #22 Motion to Appoint Receiver
  9. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant FORTELNY, CHRISTOPHER
  10. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 11/1/2024 9:00 AM Judicial Officers: FREELAND, CYNTHIA; North, N-27 Department: N-27
  11. Notice Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad
  12. Minute Order
  13. Request for Entry of Default Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  14. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad
  15. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  16. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant FORTELNY, CHRISTOPHER
  17. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad
  18. Notice Notice of Non-Opposition to City of Carlsbad's Motion to Appoint Receiver Filed by State of California Franchise Tax Board Filed By: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  19. Request for Entry of Default NOT ENTERED Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  20. Proposed Order ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad
  21. Undertaking Undertaking Under CCP Section 567(b) - $5,000.00 - Richardson Griswold
  22. Notice of Ruling Notice of Ruling re Appointment of Receiver; and Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation
  23. Notice of Hearing
  24. Minute Order #22 - Motion to Appoint Receiver
  25. Order Order Granting Appointment of Receiver
  26. Tentative Ruling Published #22 Motion to Appoint Receiver
  27. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant
  28. Notice Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  29. Minute Order
  30. Request for Entry of Default Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  31. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  32. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  33. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant
  34. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  35. Notice Notice of Non-Opposition to City of Carlsbad's Motion to Appoint Receiver Filed by State of California Franchise Tax Board Filed By: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  36. Request for Entry of Default NOT ENTERED Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  37. Proposed Order ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  38. Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  39. Declaration Clarissa Thurston ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  40. Declaration Receiver Richardson C Griswold ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  41. Notice of Ruling Notice of Ruling re Appointment of Receiver; and Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation
  42. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant
  43. Notice Notice of Status Hearing Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  44. Request for Entry of Default Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  45. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  46. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  47. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Defendant Peterson, Ryan Defendant
  48. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement Refers To: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  49. Notice Notice of Non-Opposition to City of Carlsbad's Motion to Appoint Receiver Filed by State of California Franchise Tax Board Filed By: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  50. Request for Entry of Default NOT ENTERED Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant Moray, Danyta S.
  51. Proposed Order ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  52. Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  53. Declaration Clarissa Thurston ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  54. Declaration Receiver Richardson C Griswold ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  55. Declaration Code Enforcement Officer Kyle Ricciarelli ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  56. Memorandum of Points & Authorities ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  57. Proof of Service ISO Motion To Appoint Receiver [12-13-2024] Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  58. Motion to Appoint Receiver 12-13-2024 Filed by City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, People of the State of California, by and through the City of Carlsbad Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  59. Notice of Pendency of Action Notice of Pendency of Action Filed By: Plaintiff City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation Plaintiff
  60. Answer/Response/Denial (Unlimited) Filed by State of California Franchise Tax Board Filed By: Defendant State of California Franchise Tax Board
  61. Minute Order #22 - Motion to Appoint Receiver
  62. Minute Order
  63. Minute Order
  64. Status Conference Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officer: FREELAND, CYNTHIA
  65. Motion Hearing (P) Motion to Appoint a Receiver - Attorney Clarissa Thurston 949-263-2618 Mary Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officers: FREELAND, CYNTHIA; North, N-27 Department: N-27
  66. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 11/1/2024 9:00 AM Judicial Officers: FREELAND, CYNTHIA; North, N-27 Department: N-27
  67. Court Trial Hearing Date: 7/12/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officers: FREELAND, CYNTHIA; North, N-27 Department: N-27

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