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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-14
Type Construction Defect
Docket 49 entries

Parties

Plaintiff 611 Poinsettia Owners Association|Bryce Mott|Bryce Mott As Trustee For The Lara And|Lara Mott|Nancy V. Ballou|Nancy V. Ballou As Trustee For Nancy V
Defendant Brandon Architects, Inc.|Esi Fme, Inc.|Gsp Waterpointe Llc|Narcissus Waterpointe Llc|Waterpointe Custom Home Builders|Waterpointe Properties, Llc
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Judge

Hon. Mccormick, Melissa

Orange County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41782489 RECEIVED ON 02/14/2025 10:26:28 AM.
  2. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 01/30/2026 03:23:22 PM.
  3. STATUS CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 06/04/2026 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  4. NOTICE OF REMOTE APPEARANCE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; MOTT, LARA; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 01/29/2026
  5. NOTICE OF REMOTE APPEARANCE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; MOTT, LARA; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 01/29/2026
  6. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31788501 RECEIVED ON 01/29/2026 10:03:36 AM.
  7. STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; MOTT, LARA; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 01/29/2026
  8. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21788160 RECEIVED ON 01/29/2026 10:03:35 AM.
  9. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  10. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 10/29/2025 11:46:31 AM.
  11. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 02/05/2026 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  12. STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT FILED BY WATERPOINTE CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS ON 10/28/2025
  13. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31740491 RECEIVED ON 10/28/2025 04:43:52 PM.
  14. PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; MOTT, LARA; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 10/01/2025
  15. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21725440 RECEIVED ON 10/01/2025 09:43:01 AM.
  16. AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT (DOE 12) FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST; MOTT, LARA ON 09/03/2025
  17. AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT (DOE 11) FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST; MOTT, LARA ON 09/03/2025
  18. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41889803 RECEIVED ON 09/03/2025 09:53:44 AM.
  19. PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 09/03/2025
  20. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41889802 RECEIVED ON 09/03/2025 09:53:43 AM.
  21. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 209 - ADVANCED JURY FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) IN THE AMOUNT OF 150.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13638083 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13466327.
  22. NOTICE OF POSTING JURY FEES FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 06/18/2025
  23. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11500208 RECEIVED ON 06/18/2025 09:46:38 AM.
  24. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13636410 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13464654.
  25. STIPULATION AND ORDER (CONTINUE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND STAY DISCOVERY) FILED BY WATERPOINTE CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS ON 06/13/2025
  26. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41847042 RECEIVED ON 06/13/2025 12:57:59 PM.
  27. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 11/06/2025 AT 09:00:00 AM IN CX105 AT CIVIL COMPLEX CENTER.
  28. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 35 - COMPLEX CASE FEE - RESPONSE, 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13635872 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13464101.
  29. NOTICE - OTHER (OF APPEARANCE) FILED BY WATERPOINTE CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS ON 06/13/2025
  30. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41847041 RECEIVED ON 06/13/2025 12:57:55 PM.
  31. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 06/13/2025
  32. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - SUBSTITUTE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 04/09/2025
  33. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41811378 RECEIVED ON 04/09/2025 01:06:43 PM.
  34. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - SUBSTITUTE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 04/09/2025
  35. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41811377 RECEIVED ON 04/09/2025 01:06:42 PM.
  36. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - SUBSTITUTE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 04/09/2025
  37. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11462898 RECEIVED ON 04/09/2025 01:06:42 PM.
  38. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - SUBSTITUTE FILED BY 611 POINSETTIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION; MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 04/09/2025
  39. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41811376 RECEIVED ON 04/09/2025 01:06:42 PM.
  40. NOTICE OF ERRATA FILED BY MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 04/04/2025
  41. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11460147 RECEIVED ON 04/04/2025 07:56:46 AM.
  42. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  43. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 03/11/2025 02:26:01 PM.
  44. THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 06/26/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN DEPARTMENT CX104.
  45. CASE ASSIGNED TO JUDICIAL OFFICER MCCORMICK, MELISSA ON 02/14/2025.
  46. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 194 - COMPLAINT OR OTHER 1ST PAPER, 34 - COMPLEX CASE FEE - PLAINTIFF IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13566100 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13394280.
  47. SUMMONS ISSUED AND FILED FILED BY MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 02/14/2025
  48. CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET FILED BY MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 02/14/2025
  49. COMPLAINT FILED BY MOTT, BRYCE; BRYCE MOTT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LARA AND BRYCE MOTT FAMILY TRUST DATED 09-10-2010; BALLOU, NANCY V.; NANCY V. BALLOU AS TRUSTEE FOR NANCY V. BALLOU TRUST ON 02/14/2025

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