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Court

San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-07-12
Status Consolidated
Type (u)defamation
Docket 72 entries
Disposition Consolidated

Parties

Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
Defendant Hoch, Steven L | Mansfield, Karen L
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Judge

Hon. Wood, William Y.

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. (Cancelled) Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65 Cancellation Reason: Vacated - New Hearing Set
  2. (Cancelled) Demurrer/Motion to Strike Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officers: Central, C-65; LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65 Cancellation Reason: Vacated - New Hearing Set
  3. Case Ordered Consolidated - Subordinate Case
  4. Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  5. Reply Kenenth S. Brody's Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate Hoch v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC and Brody v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023- 00029218-CU-DF-CTL for Pretrial Discovery and Trial. (Comment) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  6. Rejected Filing Notice of Remote Appearance Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  7. Motion to Consolidate Cases Notice of Kenneth S. Brody's Motion to Consolidate for Discovery and Trial (Motions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  8. Minute Order
  9. Demurrer/Motion to Strike Hearing Date: 7/19/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officers: Central, C-65; LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  10. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 7/19/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  11. Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore Teri Smith - CSR# 7949
  12. Tentative Ruling Published
  13. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Mansfield, Karen L Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  14. Reply to Opposition Reply to Opposition in Support of Demurrer to Complaint Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Mansfield, Karen L Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  15. Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Orders) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  16. Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Notice of Verified Application and Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Motions) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  17. Request for Judicial Notice Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Requests) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  18. Opposition Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Oppositions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  19. Case Management Statement Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  20. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Jury Fee Deposit filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 22108875 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Mansfield, Karen L
  21. Case Ordered Consolidated - Subordinate Case
  22. Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  23. Reply Kenenth S. Brody's Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate Hoch v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC and Brody v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023- 00029218-CU-DF-CTL for Pretrial Discovery and Trial. (Comment) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  24. Rejected Filing Notice of Remote Appearance Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  25. Motion to Consolidate Cases Notice of Kenneth S. Brody's Motion to Consolidate for Discovery and Trial (Motions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  26. Minute Order
  27. Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore Teri Smith - CSR# 7949
  28. Tentative Ruling Published
  29. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  30. Reply to Opposition Reply to Opposition in Support of Demurrer to Complaint Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  31. Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Orders) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  32. Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Notice of Verified Application and Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Motions) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  33. Request for Judicial Notice Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Requests) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  34. Opposition Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Oppositions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  35. Case Management Statement Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  36. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Jury Fee Deposit filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 22108875 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  37. Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 22046731 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  38. Substitution of Attorney Civil (without Court Order) Substitution of Attorney filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 22026776 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  39. Consolidated via: 37-2023-00029218-CU-DF-NC Civil Case Management Conference continued pursuant to Court's motion to 07/19/2024 at 08:30AM before Judge Robert Longstreth. This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC
  40. Consolidated via: 37-2023-00029218-CU-DF-NC Minutes finalized for Civil Case Management Conference heard 12/29/2023 10:15:00 AM. This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC
  41. Notice of Remote Appearance Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  42. Reply Kenenth S. Brody's Reply in Support of Motion to Consolidate Hoch v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC and Brody v. Hoch, Case No. 37-2023- 00029218-CU-DF-CTL for Pretrial Discovery and Trial. (Comment) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  43. Motion to Consolidate Cases Notice of Kenneth S. Brody's Motion to Consolidate for Discovery and Trial (Motions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  44. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  45. Reply to Opposition Reply to Opposition in Support of Demurrer to Complaint Filed by Steven L Hoch, Karen L Mansfield Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant Refers To: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  46. Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Orders) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  47. Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Notice of Verified Application and Verified Application for an Order Permitting William J. McElhaney to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff Kenneth S. Brody (Motions) Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  48. Request for Judicial Notice Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Requests) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  49. Opposition Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Demurrer to Complaint (Oppositions) Filed by Kenneth S Brody Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  50. Case Management Statement Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  51. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Jury Fee Deposit filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 22108875 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  52. Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 22046731 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  53. Substitution of Attorney Civil (without Court Order) Substitution of Attorney filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 22026776 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  54. Notice of Jury Fee Deposit Notice of Jury Fee Deposit filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 21912682 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  55. Case Management Statement Case Management Statement filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 21901946 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  56. Notice of Related Case Notice of Related Case filed by Brody, Kenneth S.; Transaction Number: 21894821 Filed By: Plaintiff Brody, Kenneth S
  57. Proof of Service Proof of Service filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 21890462 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  58. Demurrer Demurrer filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 21890462 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  59. Memorandum of Points and Authorities Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 21890462 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  60. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice filed by Mansfield, Karen L; Hoch, Steven L.; Transaction Number: 21890462 Filed By: Defendant Hoch, Steven L Defendant
  61. Minute Order
  62. Consolidated via: 37-2023-00029218-CU-DF-NC Minutes finalized for Civil Case Management Conference heard 12/29/2023 10:15:00 AM. This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC
  63. Consolidated via: 37-2023-00029218-CU-DF-NC Minutes finalized for Multiple Events heard 10/27/2023 08:30:00 AM. This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC
  64. Consolidated via: 37-2023-00029218-CU-DF-NC Minutes finalized for Ex Parte heard 10/02/2023 08:30:00 AM. This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC This event has been consolidated to 37-2023-00010193-CU-DF-NC
  65. (Cancelled) Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65 Cancellation Reason: Vacated - New Hearing Set
  66. (Cancelled) Demurrer/Motion to Strike Hearing Date: 12/13/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officers: Central, C-65; LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65 Cancellation Reason: Vacated - New Hearing Set
  67. Demurrer/Motion to Strike Hearing Date: 7/19/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officers: Central, C-65; LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  68. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 7/19/2024 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  69. Motion Hearing Hearing Date: 10/27/2023 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  70. Motion Hearing Hearing Date: 10/27/2023 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: LONGSTRETH, ROBERT C. Department: C-65
  71. Ex Parte Hearing Hearing Date: 10/2/2023 8:30 AM Judicial Officer: FRAZIER, RONALD F. Department: C-65
  72. Tentative Ruling Published

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