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Bispo v. Robertshaw Controls Company | United States Courts Archive
Bispo v. Robertshaw Controls Company
Docket number 3:05-cv-01223
Date case filed 2005-08-08
Date case closed 2012-03-15
Assigned to Judge Anna J. Brown
Case cause 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Product Liability
Nature of suit 365 Personal Inj. Product Liability
Party: Robbie Bispo
Attorney name: J. Randolph Pickett
Pickett Dummigan Rhodes, LLP
503-226-3628
Attorney name: R. Brendan Dummigan
Attorney name: Roger K. Evans
O'Neill & Evans
675 Church Street, NE
Party: GSW, Inc.
TERMINATED: 09/06/2006 Attorney name: Michael Sutton
Fax: (949) 206-0560
Attorney name: Stephen C. Bush
503-813-2724
Party: American Water Heater Company
doing business asUS Craftmaster Attorney name: Donald H. Carlson
Crivello Carlson & Mentkowski s.c.
Attorney name: Jeffrey T. Nichols
Attorney name: John P. Loringer
414-276-8816
Attorney name: Michael Sutton
Party: Invensys PLC
TERMINATED: 11/18/2005 Attorney name: Derek J. Ashton
TERMINATED: 11/21/2011 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Attorney name: Timothy J. Coleman
Attorney name: Leta E. Gorman
Betts Patterson Mines, PS
Fax: 503-961-6339
TERMINATED: 03/02/2007
Attorney name: Richard J. Whittemore
(503)499-4646
Attorney name: Thomas R. Merrick
Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.
Party: Maple Chase Company
doing business asInvensys Climate Controls Americas
doing business asRobertshaw Industrial Products
Party: Robertshaw Controls Company
doing business asInvensys Appliance Controls
doing business asInvensys Controls Attorney name: Derek J. Ashton
Attorney name: Rossi F. Maddalena
Merrik Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.
Party: Lowe's Companies, Inc
TERMINATED: 09/30/2005 Attorney name: James H. Gidley
503-727-2038
Party: Blue Star Gas Service, LTD
TERMINATED: 10/20/2006
doing business asBlue Star Gas Service
TERMINATED: 10/20/2006 Attorney name: David F. Andres
McCoy & Hofbauer, SC
Fax: (262) 522-7020
Attorney name: Heather C. Beasley
Davis Rothwell Earle & Xochihua, PC
Fax: 503-222-4428
Attorney name: John V. McCoy
Attorney name: Elizabeth R. Sundquist
TERMINATED: 12/14/2005
Party: Chevron USA Inc.
TERMINATED: 07/09/2007 Attorney name: David J. Szerlag
45 South 7th Street, #2950
TERMINATED: 04/15/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Attorney name: Deanna L. Wray
503-243-1022
Attorney name: Derek J. Ashton
Attorney name: Mark A. Hiefield
Bodyfelt Mount Stroup & Chamberlain, LLP
Fax: (503) 243-2019
TERMINATED: 01/20/2012 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Attorney name: Brady M. Bustany
San Barbara, CA 93101-2212
Fax: (805) 568-1955
TERMINATED: 12/15/2005
Attorney name: David G. Hosenpud
503-778-2100
Fax: 503-778-2200
Attorney name: Jason Levin
Fax: (213) 439-9599
TERMINATED: 01/06/2006
Attorney name: Joshua A. Iverson
TERMINATED: 11/21/2007
Attorney name: Laurence F. Janssen
Attorney name: Lawrence P. Riff
(213) 439-9494
Attorney name: Pamela J. Stendahl
P.O. Box 231600
(503)639-6911
Party: Does 1 Through 20
TERMINATED: 11/20/2008
Party: Lowe's HIW, Inc.
TERMINATED: 08/05/2008 Attorney name: Stephen C. Bush
Party: Blue Star Gas Co.
TERMINATED: 08/05/2008 Attorney name: Donald H. Carlson
Party: Michael Dean Bispo
TERMINATED: 08/05/2008 Attorney name: Stephen R. Rasmussen
TERMINATED: 04/05/2007 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
1 2005-08-08 Notice of Removal of Case Number 0507-07469 from Multnomah County Circuit Court Filing Fee in amount of $250.00 collected. Receipt No. 4867 issued..Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company against all defendants.(ntm, ) (Entered: 08/09/2005)
2 2005-08-08 Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order and Notice of Case Assignment to the Honorable Michael W. Mosman. Discovery to be completed by 12/6/2005. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report due by 1/5/2006.Pretrial Order due by 1/5/2006. Ordered by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/09/2005)
3 2005-08-10 Notice of Consent to Removal. Filed by Stephen C. Bush appearing on behalf of American Water Heater Company.(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/10/2005)
4 2005-08-10 Notice Consent to Removal. Filed by Stephen C. Bush appearing on behalf of GSW, Inc..(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/10/2005)
5 2005-08-11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Bustany, Brady) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
6 2005-08-11 Declaration of Brady M. Bustany in Support of Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 5 .)(Bustany, Brady) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
7 2005-08-11 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Michael W. Mosman. GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time 5 . Answer is due 9/14/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
8 2005-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to Enter First Appearance Pursuant to FED R CIV P 6(b). Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
9 2005-08-11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance. Filed by GSW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
10 2005-08-11 Declaration of Stephen C. Bush in Support of Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance. Filed by GSW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 9 .)(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/11/2005)
11 2005-08-12 Notice of Joinder in Notice of Removal, 1 (Notice of Joinder By Defendant Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and Defendant Lowe's Companies, Inc.). Filed by Brady M. Bustany appearing on behalf of Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Notice of Removal, 1 .)(Bustany, Brady) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
12 2005-08-12 Notice of Consent to Removal. Filed by Heather C. Beasley appearing on behalf of Blue Star Gas Service, LTD.(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
13 2005-08-12 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Oral Argument requested Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
14 2005-08-12 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss 13 .)(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
15 2005-08-12 Affidavit of Mark Gannuscio in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss 13 .)(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
16 2005-08-12 Affidavit in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss 13 .)(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 08/12/2005)
17 2005-08-11 Declaration of Richard J. Whittemore. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time to Answer a Complaint/Petition 8 .)(ntm, ) (Entered: 08/15/2005)
18 2005-08-15 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Michael W. Mosman. GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 8 . Answer is due 9/14/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 08/15/2005)
19 2005-08-15 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Michael W. Mosman. GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time 9 . Answer is due 9/18/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 08/15/2005)
20 2005-08-19 Return of Service executed upon Ms. Dale Turner, Personal Assistant to Victoria hall, General Counsel for Invensys, PLC on 8/4/05. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)
21 2005-08-22 First Amended Complaint with jury demand.Filed by Robbie Bispo against all defendants.(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/22/2005)
22 2005-08-22 Demand for Jury Trial by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/22/2005)
23 2005-08-23 Response to Motion to Dismiss 13 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Affidavit of J. Randolph Pickett)(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/23/2005)
24 2005-08-29 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of John V. McCoy for Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5049 issued.. Signed on 8/29/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/30/2005)
25 2005-08-29 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elizabeth R. Sundquist for Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5049 issued.. Signed on 8/29/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/30/2005)
26 2005-08-29 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason Levin for Chevron USA Inc.. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5207 issued.. Signed on 8/29/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (ntm, ) (Entered: 08/30/2005)
27 2005-09-02 Reply to Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) 13 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Aff. in Support of Reply Brief# 2 Cert. of Service)(McCoy, John) (Entered: 09/02/2005)
28 2005-09-06 Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Agreement. Filed by Robbie Bispo.(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 09/06/2005)
29 2005-09-06 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendant GSW, Inc.. Filed by J. Randolph Pickett appearing on behalf of all plaintiffs.(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 09/06/2005)
30 2005-09-02 Affidavit of Service served on Lowe's HIW through Miranda Foss for Prentice Hall Corp on 8/29/05. Filed by all plaintiffs. (dls, ) (Entered: 09/06/2005)
31 2005-09-06 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Laurence F. Janssen for Chevron USA Inc.. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5244 issued.. Signed on 9/1/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (dls, ) (Entered: 09/07/2005)
32 2005-09-06 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael Sutton for GSW, Inc. and American Water Heater Company. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5233 issued.. Signed on 9/1/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (dls, ) (Entered: 09/07/2005)
33 2005-09-08 Return of Service executed upon Perry Lewis for Blue Star Gas Service dba Blue Star Gas Service Ltd on 08/29/2005 by Terry Murray, Deputy, Curry County Sheriff. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 09/08/2005)
34 2005-09-12 Corporate Disclosure Statement. Filed by American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/12/2005)
35 2005-09-12 Answer to Amended Complaint and Affirmative Defenses. Filed by American Water Heater Company.(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/12/2005)
36 2005-09-12 Answer to Amended Complaint ; Request for Jury Trial. Filed by Chevron USA Inc..(Hosenpud, David) (Entered: 09/12/2005)
37 2005-09-12 Corporate Disclosure Statement. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Hosenpud, David) (Entered: 09/12/2005)
38 2005-09-12 Third Party Complaint against Michael Dean Bispo Summons issued as to Michael Dean Bispo. Filed by American Water Heater Company.(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/12/2005)
39 2005-09-14 Answer to Amended Complaint. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company.(Gorman, Leta) (Entered: 09/14/2005)
40 2005-09-14 Corporate Disclosure Statement. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Gorman, Leta) (Entered: 09/14/2005)
41 2005-09-16 Notice of Association of Attorney James H. Gidley and Stephen C. Bush for Lowe's Companies, Inc. Filed by Stephen C. Bush, Stephen C. Bush appearing on behalf of Lowe's Companies, Inc, American Water Heater Company.(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/16/2005)
42 2005-09-16 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/16/2005)
43 2005-09-16 Declaration of Stephen C. Bush in Support of Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time of File Appearance. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 42 .)(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/16/2005)
44 2005-09-16 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File an Appearance. Filed by Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/16/2005)
45 2005-09-16 Declaration of Stephen C. Bush in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to File an Appearance. Filed by Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Time 44 .)(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/16/2005)
46 2005-09-19 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas R. Merrick for Robertshaw Controls Company; Invensys PLC and Maple Chase Company. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 5497 issued.. Signed on 9/19/05 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (ntm, ) (Entered: 09/20/2005)
47 2005-09-22 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(2). Oral Argument requested Filed by Blue Star Gas Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support# 2 Aff. of Jeff Stewart# 3 Cert. of Service) (McCoy, John) (Entered: 09/22/2005)
48 2005-09-23 Return of Service executed upon Blue Star Gas Co. via RA, William P. Stewart on 9/2/05. (ntm, ) (Entered: 09/26/2005)
49 2005-09-28 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Michael W. Mosman. GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time 42 , FINDING AS MOOT Motion for Extension of Time 44 , as a duplicate motion. Answer is due 9/30/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)
50 2005-09-28 Order for Administrative Correction of the Record. A Clerical error has been discovered in the case record. In accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(a), the Clerk is directed to make the following administrative corrections to the record and to notify all parties accordingly. It appeared on the docket sheet that Motion to Extend Time to Answer the Complaint (#42) and Motion to Extend Time to Answer the Complaint were duplicates. It was brought to the court's attention, they are for two different defendants. Order GRANTING Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Appearance (#42). Answer for Lowe's HIW, Inc. is due 9/30/05. Order GRANTING Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File an Appearance (#44). Answer for Lowe's Companies, Inc. is due 9/30/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)
51 2005-09-29 Answer to Amended Complaint. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc..(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/29/2005)
52 2005-09-29 Third Party Complaint against Michael Dean Bispo Summons issued as to Third-Party Defendant Michael Dean Bispo. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/29/2005)
53 2005-09-29 Corporate Disclosure Statement of Defendant Lowe's HIW, Inc.. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/29/2005)
54 2005-09-30 Affidavit of Jeff Stewart Amended, includes exhibits to affidavit. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co.. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss 47 .) (Attachments: # 1 Letter to Judge Mosman)(McCoy, John) (Entered: 09/30/2005)
55 2005-09-30 Affidavit of John V. McCoy Service of amended Affidavit of Jeff Stewart w/exhibits. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co.. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss 47 .)(McCoy, John) (Entered: 09/30/2005)
56 2005-09-30 Notice of Dismissal of Party Lowe's Companies, Inc.. Filed by Stephen C. Bush appearing on behalf of Lowe's Companies, Inc.(Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 09/30/2005)
57 2005-10-03 Response to Motion to Dismiss 47 . Filed by Robbie Bispo.(ntm, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/21/2015: # 1 Response to Motion to Dismiss) (alg). (Entered: 10/04/2005)
58 2005-10-03 Affidavit of R. Brendan Dumigan. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (ntm, ) (Entered: 10/04/2005)
59 2005-10-14 Reply Brief in Support of to Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(2) 47 . Filed by Blue Star Gas Co..(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 10/14/2005)
60 2005-10-17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Appear; and Affidavit of Stephen R. Rasmussen in Support. Filed by Michael Dean Bispo, Michael Dean Bispo. (Rasmussen, Stephen) (Entered: 10/17/2005)
61 2005-10-19 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Michael W. Mosman. GRANTING Motion for Extension of Time 60 . Third Party Defendant Michael Dean Bispo may appear on or before 11/10/05. (dls, ) (Entered: 10/19/2005)
62 2005-10-24 Acknowledgement of Service. Service executed on 10/18/05 as to Third Party Complaint 52 . Filed by Michael Dean Bispo. (ntm, ) (Entered: 10/25/2005)
63 2005-10-28 Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Judge Michael W. Mosman to Judge Paul Papak. (ntm, ) (Entered: 11/01/2005)
64 2005-11-01 Answer to Third Party Complaint Third Party Defendant Michael Bispo's, Answer to Third Party Complaint s of American Water Heater Company and Lowe's HIW, Inc.. Filed by Michael Dean Bispo, Michael Dean Bispo.(Rasmussen, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2005)
65 2005-11-07 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Blue Star Gas Services' Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss 13 and Defendant Blue Star Gas Services' Rule 12(b)(2) Motion to Dismiss 47 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 12/14/2005 at 9:00AM in Courtroom 10-B. (gm) (Entered: 11/08/2005)
66 2005-11-16 Stipulated Motion for Order of Dismissal Without Prejudice. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company. (Gorman, Leta) (Entered: 11/16/2005)
67 2005-11-16 Notice of Association of Attorney (Mark A. Hiefield, Esq. and Deanna L. Wray, Esq. of Bodyfelt Mount Stroup & Chamberlain LLP). Filed by David G. Hosenpud appearing on behalf of Chevron USA Inc..(Hosenpud, David) (Entered: 11/16/2005)
68 2005-11-18 STIPULATED ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF PARTIES: Granting the Stipulated Motion for Order of Dismissal 66 : All claims asserted against Defendants Invensys PLC and Maple Chase Co. are Dismissed without prejudice and with each party to bear its own costs and fees. Signed on 11/17/05 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 11/18/2005)
69 2005-12-14 Order Granting Defendant Blue Star Gas Service's Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney David F. Andres for Defendant Blue Star Gas Service LTD. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 6948 issued. Signed on 12/14/05 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 12/14/2005)
70 2005-12-14 Notice of Attorney Substitution:. Filed by Heather C. Beasley, Heather C. Beasley appearing on behalf of Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD.(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 12/14/2005)
71 2005-12-14 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Oral Argument held 12/14/05. Order: Counsel agree and the Court approves their withdrawal of Defendant Blue Star's Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss 13 and Defendant Blue Star's Rule 12(b)(2) Motion to Dismiss 47 with leave to refile pending further liminted discovery. Order Resetting the following deadlines: Limited discovery to be completed by 2/13/2006. Dispositive motions deadline (re)set to 2/13/2006. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 3/15/2006. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 3/15/2006. J. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). John McCoy present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Bridget Monterro. (gm) (Entered: 12/14/2005)
72 2005-12-15 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel. Filed by David G. Hosenpud appearing on behalf of Chevron USA Inc..(Hosenpud, David) (Entered: 12/15/2005)
73 2006-01-06 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (Steptoe & Johnson). Filed by Mark A. Hiefield appearing on behalf of Chevron USA Inc..(Hiefield, Mark) (Entered: 01/06/2006)
74 2006-03-06 Stipulated Protective Order Re: Nondisclosure of Confidential Information. Signed on 3/6/06 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 03/06/2006)
75 2006-03-08 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Joshua A. Iverson for Chevron USA Inc.. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 8246 issued. Signed on 3/7/06 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (cib, ) (Entered: 03/10/2006)
76 2006-03-08 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of David J. Szerlag for Chevron USA Inc.. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 8245 issued. Signed on 3/7/06 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (cib, ) (Entered: 03/10/2006)
77 2006-03-13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines (Case Deadlines). Filed by American Water Heater Company, Lowe's HIW, Inc., Lowe's HIW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 03/13/2006)
78 2006-03-15 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants American Water Heater Company and Lowe's HIW Inc.'s Unopposed Motion to Extend Case Deadlines 77 as follows: Defendants Blue Star Gas Service and Blue Star Gas Co. to file renewed Rule 12(b) motions in response to plaintiffs complaint and first amended complaint by 3/31/2006. Join all claims, remedies and parties by 9/29/2006. File all pleadings pursuant to FRCP 7(a) and 15 due 10/27/2006. Discovery to be completed by 12/22/2006. Plaintiffs expert disclosures due by 1/26/2007. Defendants' expert disclosures due by 2/9/2007. Supplemental disclosures due by 2/23/2007. Expert discovery cutoff date is 3/30/2007. Discovery motion cutoff date is 4/27/2007. Dispositive motions due by 6/1/2007. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 6/22/2007 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 6/22/2007 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. (gm) (Entered: 03/15/2006)
79 2006-03-31 Unopposed Motion to Seal Documents and Hearing and Notice. (FILED UNDER SEAL) Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
80 2006-03-31 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (FILED UNDER SEAL)Oral argument requested. Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
81 2006-03-31 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) 80 . (FILED UNDER SEAL). Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
82 2006-03-31 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (FILED UNDER SEAL) Oral argument requested Filed by Blue Star Gas Co.. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
83 2006-03-31 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). 82 (FILED UNDER SEAL). Filed by Blue Star Gas Co.. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
84 2006-03-31 Affidavit of Mark Gannuscio. (FILED UNDER SEAL) Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
85 2006-03-31 Affidavit of Jeff Stewart (FILED UNDER SEAL). Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/8/2014: # 1 Sealed document) (edt). (Entered: 04/03/2006)
86 2006-04-07 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Conference re: Motion to Seal 79 for 4/12/2006 at 3:00PM (PDT) in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 04/07/2006)
87 2006-04-12 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 4/12/06. Order: Reserving Ruling re: Blue Star Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Seal Documents and Hearing 79 . Order: Setting Defendant BLue Star Gas Service's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 80 and Defendant Blue Star Gas Company's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 82 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 5/11/2006 at 1:30PM in Courtroom 10-B. Order: Rule 16 Conference set for 5/11/2006 at 1:30PM in Courtroom 10-B (at the time set for oral argument on the dismissal motions). Local Rules 16.2(b) and 26.1(a)(b) require that counsel confer prior to the conference. At the conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, relevant dates and deadlines, and any other significant issues. If consents are going to be filed, it is helpful if they are filed prior to the time of the conference, particularly if a firm trial date is desired. J. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Stephen Bush; Leta Gorman; David Andres; David Szerlag; Stephen Rasmussen present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 04/13/2006)
88 2006-04-14 Response to Motion to Dismiss 82 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of J. Randolph Pickett)(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 04/14/2006)
89 2006-04-14 Response to Motion to Dismiss 80 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of J. Randolph Pickett)(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 04/14/2006)
90 2006-04-17 Exhibits re Affidavit of J. Randolph Pickett Submitted in Response to Motions of to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2) & Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) { 89 }. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/20/2015: # 1 Exhibits re Affidavit) (alg). (Entered: 04/17/2006)
91 2006-04-25 Reply to Motion to Dismiss 82 . Filed by Blue Star Gas Co..(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 04/25/2006)
92 2006-04-25 Response to Motion to Dismiss 80 . Filed by Blue Star Gas Service, LTD.(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 04/25/2006)
93 2006-04-26 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Resetting the Rule 16 Conference from 5/11/2006 at 1:30PM to 7/24/2006 at 2:00PM in Chambers. Local Rules 16.2(b) and 26.1(a)(b) require that counsel confer prior to the conference. At the conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, relevant dates and deadlines, and any other significant issues. If consents are going to be filed, it is helpful if they are filed prior to the time of the conference, particularly if a firm trial date is desired. Order: The oral argument on the Rule 12 dismissal motions remains set for 5/11/2006 at 1:30PM in Courtroom 10-B. (gm) (Entered: 04/26/2006)
94 2006-05-11 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Oral argument held 5/11/06. Order: Defendant Blue Star Gas Service's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 80 and Defendant Blue Star Gas Company's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 82 are taken under advisement as of 5/11/2006. J. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). John McCoy present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Dennis Grube. (gm) (Entered: 05/12/2006)
95 2006-05-17 Findings & Recommendation: Defendant Blue Star Gas Co.'s Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 82 and Defendant Blue Star Gas Service's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss 80 should be granted. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 5/30/2006. Response to Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 6/13/2006. Signed on 5/15/06 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/17/2006)
96 2006-05-24 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Resetting the Rule 16 Conference from 2:00PM to 10:30AM on 7/24/2006 in Chambers. Local Rules 16.2(b) and 26.1(a)(b) require that counsel confer prior to the conference. At the conference, counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, relevant dates and deadlines, and any other significant issues. If consents are going to be filed, it is helpful if they are filed prior to the time of the conference, particularly if a firm trial date is desired. (gm) (Entered: 05/24/2006)
97 2006-05-30 Objections to Findings & Recommendation, 95 . Filed by Chevron USA Inc..(Hiefield, Mark) (Entered: 05/30/2006)
98 2006-05-30 Affidavit of Joshua A. Iverson. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Findings & Recommendation, 95 .)(Hiefield, Mark) (Entered: 05/30/2006)
99 2006-05-30 Certificate of Service by Chevron USA Inc. re Objections to Findings & Recommendation 97 , Affidavit 98 . Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Hiefield, Mark) (Entered: 05/30/2006)
100 2006-05-30 Objections to Findings & Recommendation, 95 . Filed by Robbie Bispo.(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 05/30/2006)
101 2006-06-13 Response to Objections to Findings and Recommendations. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD.(Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 06/13/2006)
102 2006-06-14 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 95 are referred to Judge Anna J. Brown for review. Objections/Responses have both been filed. (gm) (Entered: 06/14/2006)
103 2006-07-24 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Rule 16 Conference held 7/24/06. Order Resetting the following deadlines: Discovery to be completed by 4/27/2007. Plaintiffs expert disclosures due by 5/25/2007. Defendants' expert disclosures due by 6/8/2007. Supplemental disclosures due by 6/22/2007. Expert discovery cutoff date is 7/27/2007. Discovery motion cutoff date is 8/24/2007. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 9/3/2007 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. Written consents, if any, should be submitted by 9/3/2007. Dispositive motions due by 10/1/2007. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 11/1/2007 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Michael Sutton; Stephen Bush; Heather Beasley; David Szerlag; Deanna Wray; Scott Phillips; Scott Schauermann present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 07/26/2006)
104 2006-07-28 ORDER: Adopting the Magistrate's Findings and Recommendation 95 : Granting Defendant Blue Star Gas Service's Motion to Dismiss 80 and Granting Defendant Blue Star Gas Co.'s Motion to Dismiss 82 . Signed on 7/27/06 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (gm) (Entered: 08/01/2006)
105 2006-10-16 Motion for entry of Rule 54(b) Judgment. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 10/16/2006)
106 2006-10-20 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Granting Blue Star Defendants' unopposed Motion to Enter Judgment Pursuant to FRCP 54(b) 105 . (gm) (Entered: 10/23/2006)
107 2006-10-20 Judgment in Favor of Defendant Blue Star Gas Service pursuant to FRCP 54(b). Signed on 10/18/06 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (gm) (Entered: 10/23/2006)
108 2006-10-20 Judgment in Favor of Defendant Blue Star Gas Co. pursuant to FRCP 54(b). Signed on 10/18/06 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (gm) (Entered: 10/23/2006)
109 2006-11-15 Notice of Appeal (with attached Representation Statement) to USCA 9th Circuit from Judgment 108 entered 10/23/06. Filing fee in amount of $455.00 collected; Receipt No. 12537 issued. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related Document(s): Judgment 108 ) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Rep. Statement) (tomg) (Entered: 11/20/2006)
110 2007-01-31 Notice of Change of Address and Firm.Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
111 2007-02-28 Transcript Designation and Order Form regarding Notice of Appeal (# 109 ). No Transcript requested. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (eo) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
112 2007-03-02 Motion for Stay of Discovery. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
113 2007-03-02 Brief in Support of Motion to Stay Discovery. Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Related document(s): Motion for Stay 112 .) (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
114 2007-03-02 Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: AND SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY.Filed by Invensys PLC. (Coleman, Timothy) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
115 2007-03-05 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting the Blue Star Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery 112 on the under advisement calendar of 4/2/2007. (gm) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
116 2007-03-13 Response in Opposition to Motion for Stay of Discovery 112 . Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
117 2007-03-13 Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick. Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 116 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
118 2007-03-13 Declaration of Jospeh J. Erdelsky. Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 116 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
119 2007-03-23 Reply in Support of to Motion for Stay of Discovery 112 . Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 03/23/2007)
120 2007-03-30 Motion for Summary Judgment. Oral Argumentrequested Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
121 2007-03-30 Memorandum in Support. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
122 2007-03-30 Concise Statement of Material Fact. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
123 2007-03-30 Affidavit of Sean Lee in Support of Motion. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
124 2007-03-30 Affidavit of James L. Cross in Support of Motion. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Lease Agreement)# 2 Exhibit B (Jobber Agreement)# 3 Exhibit C (Authorization Lette)) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
125 2007-04-02 Notice of Joinder in Response in Opposition to Motion 116 .Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion 116 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
126 2007-04-02 Affidavit of Deanna L. Wray In Support of Joinder. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Joinder Notice 125 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
127 2007-04-03 Order Granting Defendant's Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Donald H. Carlson for Defendant American Water Heater Company. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 14735 issued. Signed on 04/02/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
128 2007-04-03 Order Granting Defendant's Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney John P. Loringer for Defendant American Water Heater Company. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 14736 issued. Signed on 4/2/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
129 2007-04-04 Sur-Reply in Opposition to Motion for Stay. Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
130 2007-04-04 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Chevron's Motion for Summary Judgment 120 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 5/22/2007 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 10-B. (gm) (Entered: 04/05/2007)
131 2007-04-05 Notice of Attorney Substitution:Attorney Jason A. Gardner is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Stephen R. Rasmussen.Filed by Michael Dean Bispo. (Rasmussen, Stephen) (Entered: 04/05/2007)
132 2007-04-05 Response to Chevron's Joinder in Opposition to Motion for Stay of Discovery 112 . Filed by Blue Star Gas Co., Blue Star Gas Service, LTD. (Beasley, Heather) (Entered: 04/05/2007)
133 2007-04-03 Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey T. Nichols. Fee paid. Receipt #14632. Signed on 4/2/07, by Judge Michael W. Mosman. Filed by Defendant American Water Heater Company. (peg) (Entered: 04/06/2007)
134 2007-04-06 ORDER: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Denying Defendants Blue Star Gas Service, LTD and Blue Star Gas Co.'s Motion to Stay Discovery (document no. 112). Signed on 4/6/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (ntm) (Entered: 04/06/2007)
135 2007-04-10 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment 120 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Affidavit of Robbie D. Bispo) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
136 2007-04-10 Response to Concise Statement of Material Facts regarding Motion for Summary Judgment 120 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
137 2007-04-23 Reply Memorandum to Motion for Summary Judgment 120 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
138 2007-04-23 Response to Concise Statement of Material Facts regarding Motion for Summary Judgment 120 Reply. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
139 2007-04-23 Affidavit of Jeff Swindel in Support of Motion of Defendant Chevron's Reply. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
140 2007-04-23 Affidavit of Nichole Torsey in Support of Motion of Defendant Chevron's Reply. Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 120 .) (Wray, Deanna) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
141 2007-04-23 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Status Conference for 4/27/2007 at 10:30AM in Chambers. (gm) (Entered: 04/24/2007)
142 2007-04-27 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Status Conference held 4/27/07. Order Resetting the following deadlines: Discovery to be completed by 8/24/2007. Plaintiffs expert disclosures due by 9/21/2007. Defendants' expert disclosures due by 10/5/2007. Supplemental disclosures due by 10/19/2007. Expert discovery cutoff date is 11/23/2007. Discovery motion cutoff date is 12/21/2007. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 1/2/2008. Written consents, if any, should be submitted by 1/2/2008. Dispositive motions due by 1/29/2008. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 2/29/2008 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. Randolph Pickett; Brendan Dummigan present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Stephen Bush; Timothy Coleman; Heather Beasley; David Szerlag; Deanna Wray; Stephen Rasmussen present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
143 2007-05-18 Third Party Response to Motion for Summary Judgment 120 . Filed by Michael Dean Bispo. (Rasmussen, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
144 2007-05-22 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Oral Argument held 5/22/07. Order: Defendant Chevron's Motion for Summary Judgment 120 is taken under advisement as of 5/22/2007. Order: For purposes of "housekeeping", Blue Star Defendants' Motion to Seal Documents and Hearing 79 is Denied as Moot as these Defendants have been dismissed from this action. R. Brendan Dummigan present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Deanna Wray; David Szerlag; Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston (503-544-2459). (gm) (Entered: 05/22/2007)
145 2007-05-25 Findings & Recommendation: Defendant Chevron's Motion for Summary Judgment 120 should be granted and Plaintiff's Request to Amend his Complaint should be denied. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 6/8/2007. Response to Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 6/22/2007. Signed on 5/25/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
146 2007-06-08 Objection(s) to Findings and Recommendation (#145). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 06/08/2007)
147 2007-06-25 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 145 is referred to Judge Anna J. Brown for review. Objections have been filed. Responses to Objections have not been filed. (gm) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
148 2007-07-09 ORDER: The Court ADOPTS Magistrate Judge Papak's Findings and Recommendation (# 145 ). Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Defendant Chevron's Motion for Summary Judgment (# 120 ) and DENIES Plaintiff's request to amend his Complaint. Signed on July 9, 2007 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (eo) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
149 2007-07-09 JUDGMENT: Based on the Court's Order (# 148 ) issued July 9, 2007, and the Court's determination that there is no reason for delay, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), the Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Chevron U.S.A., Inc. with prejudice. Signed on July 9, 2007 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (eo) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
150 2007-08-06 Stipulated Motion for Protective Order. Filed by all parties. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/06/2007)
151 2007-08-07 Stipulated Protective Order. Signed on 8/7/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
152 2007-08-06 Notice of Appeal (with attached Representation Statement) to USCA 9th Circuit from Judgment 149 entered 7/10/07. Filing fee in amount of $455.00 collected; Receipt No. 16775 issued. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related Document(s): Judgment, 149 ) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Representation Statement) (tomg) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
153 2007-08-17 Transcript Designation and Order Form. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/17/2007)
154 2007-08-22 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
155 2007-08-22 Affidavit of Stephen C. Bush in Support of Motion to Extend Discovery and PTO Deadlines. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 154 .) (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
156 2007-08-22 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants American Water Heater and Lowe's HIW Inc.'s Unopposed Motion to Extend Pretrial and Discovery Deadlines 154 as follows: Discovery to be completed by 11/22/2007. Plaintiffs expert disclosures due by 12/20/2007. Defendants' expert disclosures due by 1/3/2008. Supplemental disclosures due by 1/17/2008. Expert discovery cutoff date is 2/21/2008. Discovery motion cutoff date is 3/20/2008. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 4/1/2008. Written consents, if any, should be submitted by 4/1/2008. Dispositive motions due by 4/28/2008. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 5/29/2008 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. (gm) (Entered: 08/23/2007)
157 2007-10-12 Stipulation Protective Order Re Nondisclosure of Confidential Information by Invensys PLC, Robertshaw Controls Company. Filed by Invensys PLC, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
158 2007-10-12 Stipulated Protective Order Re: Nondisclosure of Confidential Information. Signed on 10/12/07 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
159 2007-11-08 Certificate of Record transmitted to USCA for the 9th Circuit re Notice of Appeal CA 07-35676 152 filed by Robbie Bispo on 8/6/07. (Related Document(s): Notice of Appeal, 152 ) (tomg) (Entered: 11/09/2007)
160 2007-11-19 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 11/19/2007)
161 2007-11-19 Affidavit of Stephen C. Bush in Support of Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines. Filed by Lowe's HIW, Inc., American Water Heater Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 160 .) (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 11/19/2007)
162 2007-11-21 Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Joshua A. Iverson.Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Szerlag, David) (Entered: 11/21/2007)
163 2007-11-21 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Granting Defendants American Water Heater and Lowe's HIW Inc.'s Unopposed Second Motion to Extend Pretrial and Discovery Deadlines 160 as follows: Discovery to be completed by 1/22/2008. Plaintiffs expert disclosures due by 2/20/2008. Defendants' expert disclosures due by 3/3/2008. Supplemental disclosures due by 3/17/2008. Expert discovery cutoff date is 4/21/2008. Discovery motion cutoff date is 5/20/2008. Joint ADR Report deadline (re)set to 6/2/2008. Written consents, if any, should be submitted by 6/2/2008. Dispositive motions due by 6/27/2008. Pretrial Order deadline (re)set to 7/29/2008 or until 30 days after this Court's final ruling on dispositive motions, whichever date is later. (gm) (Entered: 11/21/2007)
164 2008-01-22 Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A through E) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 01/22/2008)
164.2 Exhibit Exhibits A through E
165 2008-01-23 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents 164 on the under advisement calendar of 2/11/2008. (gm) (Entered: 01/23/2008)
166 2008-02-04 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co 164 Oral Argument requested. Filed by American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
167 2008-02-04 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co 164 . Filed by American Water Heater Company. (Attachments: # 1) (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
168 2008-02-04 Amended Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co 164 ORAL ARGUMENT requested. Filed by American Water Heater Company. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
169 2008-02-04 Response to Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co 164 . Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
170 2008-02-04 Affidavit in Opposition (Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick) to Motion to Compel Production of Documents Directed to Defendants American Water Heater Co and Robertshaw Controls Co 164 . Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A and B to Declaration) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
171 2008-02-06 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Resetting Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents 164 from the Under Advisement Calendar of 2/11/2008 to the Telephone Oral Argument Calendar of 2/13/2008 at 10:00AM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 02/06/2008)
172 2008-02-07 Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel. Filed by American Water Heater Company. (Related document(s): Motion to compel 164 .) (Attachments: # 1) (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 02/07/2008)
173 2008-02-13 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Telephonic Oral Argument held 2/13/08. Order: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents 164 is Granted as specified on the record and as limited by Plaintiff's letters to defense counsel on 1/31/08 and 2/1/08. With respect to Defendant AWHC, the discovery is limited in scope to all propane water heaters involving fires and other explosions for the time period 1980 to 2007. With respect to Defendant RCC, the discovery is limited to all gas control valves, from all product lines of substantially similar design from 1980 to 2007. Order Resetting the following deadlines: Supplemental disclosures due by 4/4/2008. Expert discovery cutoff date reset to 5/20/2008. Discovery motion cutoff date remains set for 5/20/2008. J. Randolph Pickett; R. Brendan Dummigan present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Michael Sutton; Jeffrey Nichols; Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Dennis Grube. (gm) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
174 2008-04-15 Notice of Attorney Substitution:Attorney Jennifer E. Ampulski is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney David J. Szerlag.Filed by Chevron USA Inc.. (Stendahl, Pamela) (Entered: 04/15/2008)
175 2008-06-02 Joint ADR Report. Filed by Robbie Bispo.(Pickett, J.) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
176 2008-06-27 Motion for Summary Judgment. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/27/2008)
177 2008-06-27 Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 176 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1a-5 Part 1 of 2# 2 Exhibit 1a-5 part 2 of 2# 3 Exhibit Ex 6-7 part 1 of 7# 4 Exhibit Ex 6-7 part 2 of 7a# 5 Exhibit 6 & 7 part 2 of 7b# 6 Exhibit 6 & 7 part 3 of 7# 7 Exhibit 6 & 7 part 4 of 7# 8 Errata 6 & 7 part 5 of 7# 9 Exhibit 6 & 7 part 6 of 7# 10 Exhibit 6 & 7 part 7 of 7# 11 Exhibit 8 -11 part 1 of 2# 12 Exhibit 8-11 part 2 of 2# 13 Exhibit 12-15 part 1 of 2# 14 Exhibit 16-20 part 1 of 4# 15 Exhibit 12-15 part 2 of 4# 16 Exhibit 16-20 part 4 of 4# 17 Exhibit 16-20 part 3 of 4# 18 Exhibit 16-20 part 2 of 4# 19 Exhibit 21) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/27/2008)
178 2008-06-30 Amended Motion for Summary Judgment. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
179 2008-06-30 Concise Statement of Material Fact. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 178 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
180 2008-06-30 Memorandum in Support. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 178 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
181 2008-06-30 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Robertshaw's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 8/12/2008 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 10-B. (gm) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
182 2008-07-11 Memorandum in Opposition to Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 07/11/2008)
183 2008-07-11 Response to Concise Statement of Material Facts regarding Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 07/11/2008)
184 2008-07-11 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant Robertshaw's Motion for Summary Judgment. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nos. 1-4# 2 Exhibit Nos. 5-9# 3 Exhibit Nos. 10-13# 4 Exhibit Nos. 14-16) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 07/11/2008)
185 2008-07-11 Memorandum in Opposition to Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 07/11/2008)
186 2008-07-21 Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/21/2008)
187 2008-07-21 Memorandum in Support Motion to Exclude. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion 186 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/21/2008)
188 2008-07-21 Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick in Support of Motion to Exclude. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion 186 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3 - Part 1 of 2# 4 Exhibit 3 - Part 1# 5 Exhibit 3 - Part 2# 6 Exhibit 3 - Part 3# 7 Exhibit 3 - Part 4# 8 Exhibit 3 - Part 5# 9 Exhibit 4# 10 Exhibit 5# 11 Exhibit 6# 12 Exhibit 7# 13 Exhibit 8# 14 Exhibit 9# 15 Exhibit 10) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/21/2008)
189 2008-07-22 Reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
190 2008-07-22 Supplemental Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 178 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
191 2008-07-22 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting Defendant Robertshaw's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs and Romig 186 on the Oral Argument Calendar of 8/12/2008 at 10:00AM in Courtroom 10-B (at the time set for oral argument on dispositive motions). (gm) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
192 2008-07-22 Declaration of Joseph Erdelsky. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 178 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
193 2008-07-22 Second Concise Statement of Material Fact Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Concise Stmt. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion for Summary Judgment 178 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
194 2008-07-31 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response/Reply to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 07/31/2008)
195 2008-08-01 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Granting Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time 194 as follows: Response to Motion to Exclude Testimony due by 8/6/2008. Oral argument on the Motion to Exclude Testimony remains set for 8/12/2008 at 10:00AM. (gm) (Entered: 08/01/2008)
196 2008-08-05 Notice of Dismissal of Party American Water Heater Company and Lowe's HIW, Inc..Filed by American Water Heater Company, Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/05/2008)
197 2008-08-05 Notice of Dismissal of Party Michael Dean Bispo as Third-Party Complainant.Filed by American Water Heater Company, Lowe's HIW, Inc.. (Bush, Stephen) (Entered: 08/05/2008)
198 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Plaintiff's Memo in Opp to Defendant Robertshaw's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts (Dunn, Stubbs, & Romig). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
199 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exhibit 6). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 6) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
200 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 7 & 8). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 7# 2 Exhibit 8) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
201 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh 9). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
202 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 10 & 11). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 10# 2 Exhibit 11) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
203 2008-08-06 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
204 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 12). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 12) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
205 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 13). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 13) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
206 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 15,19,20,22 & 23). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 15# 2 Exhibit 19# 3 Exhibit 20# 4 Exhibit 22# 5 Exhibit 23) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
207 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 24 & 25). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 24# 2 Exhibit 25) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
208 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh.17A). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 17A) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
209 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 17B). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 17B) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
210 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 18A). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 18A) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
211 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 18B). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 18B) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
212 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 18C). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 18C) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
213 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 21A). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 21A) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
214 2008-08-06 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 21B). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 21B) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
215 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 16A). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16A) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
216 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 16B). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16B) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
217 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 16C). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16C) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
218 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14A). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14A) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
219 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14B). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14B) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
220 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14C). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14C) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
221 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14D). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14D) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
222 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14E). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14E) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
223 2008-08-07 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett (w/Exh. 14F). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 14F) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)
224 2008-08-08 Reply to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 08/08/2008)
225 2008-08-12 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Oral Argument held 8/12/08. Order: Defendants Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Co. and Robertshaw's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 and Defendants Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Co. and Robertshaw's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs and Romig 186 are taken under advisement as of 8/12/2008. J. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Amanda LeGore. (gm) (Entered: 08/12/2008)
226 2008-08-27 Findings & Recommendation: Defendant Robertshaw's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 should be granted. Defendant Robertshaw's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 should be denied as moot. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 9/11/2008. Response to Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 9/25/2008. Signed on 8/27/08 by Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 08/27/2008)
227 2008-09-11 Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 , Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 should be grantedFindings & Recommendation: Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 , Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 should be granted 226 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 09/11/2008)
228 2008-09-25 Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 , Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 should be grantedFindings & Recommendation: Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig 186 , Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 should be granted 226 . Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 09/25/2008)
229 2008-09-25 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Findings & Recommendation 226 is referred to Judge Anna J. Brown for review. Objections/Responses have both been filed. (gm) (Entered: 09/25/2008)
230 2008-10-16 Order from USCA for the 9th Circuit dismissing Appeals CA 07-35676 152 and CA 06-36016 109 . (tomg) (Entered: 11/05/2008)
231 2008-11-13 ORDER: The Court ADOPTS Magistrate Judge Papak's Findings andRecommendation 226 and, therefore, GRANTS Defendant Robertshaw Controls Company's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 178 and DENIES as moot Defendant Robertshaw's Motion 186 to Exclude Testimony of Experts Dunn, Stubbs & Romig. Signed on 11/12/2008 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (See formal order, 8-pages) (ecp) (Entered: 11/13/2008)
232 2008-11-20 Notice of Dismissal of Party First Doe through Twentieth Doe.Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 11/20/2008)
233 2008-11-24 Judgment: It is Ordered and Adjudged that Judgment is Entered in favor of Defendant Robertshaw Controls Company, Dismissing all claims against Robertshaw with prejudice. Additionally, all claims against Defendants Invensys PLC and Maple Chase Company are Dismissed pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1) without prejudice and with each of the parties involved to bear their own costs and fees, and all claims against Defendants First Doe through Twentieth Doe, inclusive, are Dismissed pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1). This case is hereby Dismissed. Pending motions, if any, are Denied as Moot. Signed on 11/21/08 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (gm) (Entered: 11/24/2008)
234 2008-12-03 Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit from Judgment,, 233 (with attached Representation Statement). Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Representation Statement) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 12/03/2008)
235 2009-01-02 Transcript Designation and Order Form for the hearing held on August 12, 2008 before Judge Hon. Paul Papak. Court Reporter: Amanda LeGore.. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 01/02/2009)
236 2008-12-23 Order from USCA for the 9th Circuit assigning case number CA 08-36052 for Notice of Appeal 234 filed by Robbie Bispo on 12/3/08, including Time Schedule Order. (tomg) (Entered: 01/29/2009)
237 2009-02-06 Transcript of Proceedings held on August 12, 2008 before Judge Paul Papak. Court Reporter: Amanda M. LeGore. (eo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/21/2015: # 1 Transcript of Proceedings) (alg). (Entered: 02/06/2009)
238 2009-04-02 Certificate of Record transmitted to USCA for the 9th Circuit re Notice of Appeal CA 08-36052 234 filed by Robbie Bispo on 12/3/08. (tomg) (Entered: 04/02/2009)
239 2010-01-07 Memorandum from the USCA regarding Notice of Appeal 234 . REVERSED and the Case REMANDED for further proceedings. (din) (Entered: 03/25/2010)
240 2010-04-09 MANDATE of USCA for the 9th Circuit. (din) (Entered: 04/09/2010)
241 2010-06-29 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Order by Judge Paul Papak: Setting a Telephone Status/Scheduling Conference for 7/28/2010 at 1:30PM in Chambers. The Court will initiate the call to counsel. (gm) (Entered: 06/29/2010)
242 2010-07-28 CIVIL MINUTES: Record of Proceedings before Judge Paul Papak: Telephone Conference held 7/28/10. Order: The parties shall submit their positions via e-mail as to reopening discovery no later than 8/4/2010. J. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: (None). (gm) (Entered: 07/29/2010)
243 2010-08-12 ORDER: Plaintiff's Letter Request to Reopen Discovery is Granted. Limited Discovery to be completed by 10/15/2010. Defendant's Letter Request to Submit a Motion for Summary Judgment is Denied. Pretrial Order deadline is reset to 12/1/2010. Signed 8/12/10 by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak. (gm) (Entered: 08/12/2010)
244 2010-11-30 Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Joint Motion to Extend) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 11/30/2010)
245 2010-12-02 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Joint Motion to Extend. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 244 .) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 12/02/2010)
246 2010-12-02 ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting the parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time 244 as follows: Supplemental discovery to be completed by 2/28/2011. Plaintiff's supplemental expert disclosures deadline set for 3/14/2011. Defendant's supplemental expert disclosures deadline set for 4/11/2011. Supplemental expert discovery to be completed by 5/2/2011. Pretrial Order deadline reset to 5/16/2011. (gm) (Entered: 12/02/2010)
247 2011-03-11 Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 03/11/2011)
248 2011-03-11 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Joint Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 247 .) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 03/11/2011)
249 2011-03-14 ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting the parties' Joint Second Motion for Extension of Time 247 as follows: Supplemental discovery to be completed by 5/31/2011. Plaintiffs supplemental expert disclosures deadline set for 6/13/2011. Defendants supplemental expert disclosures deadline set for 7/11/2011. Supplemental expert discovery to be completed by 8/1/2011. Pretrial Order deadline reset to 8/15/2011. (gm) (Entered: 03/14/2011)
250 2011-06-13 Supplemental Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Agreement Plaintiff's Supplemental Disclosure of Expert Witnesses and Supplemental Expert Reports. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Alan I. Kasner, Ph.D., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Gary Koch BSME, CFEI, # 3 Exhibit 3A - Tim G. Dunn, P.E., # 4 Exhibit 3B - Tim G. Dunn, P.E., # 5 Exhibit 4 - Robert C. Stubbs, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Joe Romig, Ph.D., # 7 Exhibit 6 - Randall Thomas, Ph.D., # 8 Exhibit 7 - Professor Michael Haynes) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 06/13/2011)
251 2011-08-01 Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/01/2011)
252 2011-08-01 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett in Support of Joint Third Motion to Extend Discovery Deadlines. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related document(s): Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 251 .) (Pickett, J.) (Entered: 08/01/2011)
253 2011-08-01 ORDER issued by Magistrate Judge Paul Papak: Granting the parties' Joint Third Motion for Extension of Time 251 as follows: Expert discovery to be completed by 10/31/2011. Pretrial Order deadline reset to 11/14/2011. Order: Due to the age of this case, no further extension of time will be considered without a showing of exceptional cause. (gm) (Entered: 08/02/2011)
254 2011-11-14 Joint Proposed Pretrial Order Lodged . Filed by All Parties. (Dummigan, R.) (Entered: 11/14/2011)
255 2011-11-18 Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Paul Papak to Judge Anna J. Brown. (eo) (Entered: 11/18/2011)
256 2011-11-21 Pretrial Order. Approved and signed on 11/21/2011 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
257 2011-11-21 Scheduling Order by Judge Anna J. Brown. A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 11/30/2011 at 10:00 AM before Judge Anna J. Brown. Counsel may appear by telephone by e-mailing the courtroom deputy with their phone number. (bb) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
258 2011-11-30 MINUTES of Proceedings: Scheduling Conference. Court directed counsel to confer and file a jointly proposed schedule of motions to be filed no later than 12/9/2011. Oppositions to the motions which will be filed are due 01/20/2012 by NOON. Oral Argument is SET for 2/10/2012 at 09:00 AM before Judge Anna J. Brown. Pretrial Conference is SET for 4/11/2012 at 09:00 AM before Judge Anna J. Brown and Jury Trial (2 weeks) is SET for 4/16/2012 at 09:00 AM before Judge Anna J. Brown. J. Randolph Pickett, Roger Evans present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Timothy Coleman, Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Amanda LeGore. Judge Anna J. Brown presiding. (bb) (Entered: 11/30/2011)
259 2011-12-09 Joint Stipulation Proposed Motion Schedule by Robbie Bispo. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Dummigan, R.) (Entered: 12/09/2011)
260 2011-12-19 Order by Judge Anna J. Brown. The Court approves the Jointly Proposed Motion Schedule 259 . Oral Argument on all motions remains set for 02/10/2012 at 9:00 am. The proposed motions are to be filed separately as to category: for example, Legal issues as one set of motions with stand-alone responses to this set of motions; Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony as one set of motions with stand-along responses to this set of motions; and Motions to Exclude Evidence as one set of motions with stand-alone responses. Pretrial Documents are due by 4/2/2012. (bb) (Entered: 12/19/2011)
261 2012-01-10 Third Party Stipulation of Parties Re Joint Proposed Motion Schedule by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
262 2012-01-10 Brief (Opening Brief). Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
263 2012-01-10 Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts. Oral Argument requested. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
264 2012-01-10 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts, Memorandum in Support . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion - Miscellaneous 263 .) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
265 2012-01-10 Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick in Support of Motion to Exclude. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion - Miscellaneous 263 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
266 2012-01-10 Motion in limine to exclude evidence . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) Modified docket text to add exclude evidence on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/10/2012)
267 2012-01-10 Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick in Support of Motoin in Limine. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Related document(s): Motion in Limine 266 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
268 2012-01-10 Plaintiff's Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (West, Kristen) Modified event type to Motion To Exclude Expert Testimony on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/10/2012)
269 2012-01-10 Plaintiff's Motions to Exclude Evidence. Filed by Robbie Bispo. (West, Kristen) Modified event type to motion instead of trial brief on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/10/2012)
270 2012-01-12 Order approving Stipulation of Parties Regarding Joint Proposed Motion Schedule. Signed on 01/11/2012 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 01/12/2012)
271 2012-01-20 Response to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts 268 . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) Modified docket linkage to correct motion on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/20/2012)
272 2012-01-20 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts 268 . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) Modified document linkage to correct motion on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/20/2012)
273 2012-01-20 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts 268 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (West, Kristen) Modified document linkage to correct motion on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/20/2012)
274 2012-01-20 Response to Motion in limine 266 . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
275 2012-01-20 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion in limine to exclude evidence 269 . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) Modified text to add exclude evidence and to correct the document linkage on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/20/2012)
276 2012-01-20 Objection(s) Response to Defendant's Opening Brief. (West, Kristen) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
277 2012-01-20 Response to Motion in limine to exclude evidence 269 . Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) Modified docket text to add exclude evidence and to correct document linkage on 1/24/2012 (cib). (Entered: 01/20/2012)
278 2012-01-20 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion in limine 266 . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (West, Kristen) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
279 2012-01-20 Declaration of J. Randolph Pickett . Filed by Robbie Bispo. (Related document(s): Memorandum in Opposition 278 .) (West, Kristen) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
280 2012-01-24 Order for Administrative Correction of the Record pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(a). A Clerical error has been discovered in the case record. The Clerk is directed to make the following administrative corrections to the record: Docket 274 was misfiled as a Response to Motion. Docket 275 was filed as an Affidavit. The Declaration of Thomas R. Merrick in Support of Opposition to Plaintiff's Motions in Limine was attached to both 274 and 275 in error. (dmd) (Entered: 01/24/2012)
281 2012-02-10 MINUTES of Proceedings: Oral Argument on Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Evidence 269 , Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony 268 and Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence 266 and Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts 263 . Rulings placed on the record. Court to schedule a Daubert Hearing re: Expert Witnesses. Parties directed to confer and if possible file a stipulation re: economic damages. Randolph Pickett present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Thomas Merrick present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Bonita Shumway. Judge Anna J. Brown presiding. (bb) (Entered: 02/15/2012)
282 2012-02-15 Scheduling Order by Judge Anna J. Brown. Daubert Hearing is set for 03/16/2012 at 9:00 am before Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 02/15/2012)
283 2012-03-06 OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Oral Argument held on 2/10/2012 before Judge Anna J. Brown, Court Reporter Bonita J. Shumway, telephone number 503-326-8188. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through PACER-See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 3/16/2012. Redaction Request due 3/30/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/9/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/7/2012. (Shumway, Bonita) (Entered: 03/06/2012)
284 2012-03-06 Order by Judge Anna J. Brown. Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony 268 , Plaintiff's Motion to Exclude Evidence 269 , Defendants' Motion to Exclude Testimony of Experts 263 and Defendants' Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence 266 are granted in part, deferred in part, and taken under advisement as set out on the record. (bb) (Entered: 03/06/2012)
285 2012-03-09 Informational Trial Reminder by Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 03/09/2012)
286 2012-03-12 Scheduling Order by Judge Anna J. Brown. Oral Argument is RESET for 3/16/2012 at 10:00 AM before Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 03/12/2012)
287 2012-03-13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice(Rossi F. Maddalena) Filing fee $100, Agency Tracking ID: 0979-2829437. Filed by Invensys PLC, Maple Chase Company, Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 03/13/2012)
288 2012-03-14 ORDER: The Court DENIES Defendant's Motion in Limine 266 to Exclude Evidence of Other Incidents with leave to renew if Plaintiff fails to establish an adequate foundation for admitting such evidence. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion 269 to Exclude Evidence as to industry and governmental standards and industry customs and practices and DENIES Plaintiff's Motion as to the alleged misuse of the water heater with leave to renew if Defendant fails to establish an adequate foundation for admitting such evidence. Signed on 03/14/2012 by Judge Anna J. Brown. See attached 8 page Opinion and Order for full text. (bb) (Entered: 03/14/2012)
289 2012-03-15 60-DAY ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court having been informed by counsel for the parties that this action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to LR 41-1, this action is dismissed with prejudice and without costs and with leave, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to have this order of dismissal set aside and the action reinstated if the settlement is not consummated. Pending motions, if any, are denied as moot. All pretrial deadlines and any trial date are stricken. By Clerk of Court Mary L. Moran. (bb) (Entered: 03/15/2012)
290 2012-03-15 Order Granting Application for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rossi F. Maddalena for Robertshaw Controls Company. Application Fee in amount of $100 collected. Receipt No. 0979-2829437 issued. Signed on 3/15/2012 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (ecp) (Entered: 03/19/2012)
291 2012-06-05 Stipulation for Entry of Order Dismissing Case by Robertshaw Controls Company. Filed by Robertshaw Controls Company. (Merrick, Thomas) (Entered: 06/05/2012)
292 2012-06-07 Stipulated Order. Based on the parties' stipulation, it is ADJUDGED that all claims of all parties may be dismissed with prejudice and without costs. Signed on 06/06/2012 by Judge Anna J. Brown. (bb) (Entered: 06/07/2012)